Monday, 18 Nov, 2024

Entertainment

BTS' Jimin first S Korea artist to top US Billboard charts

Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS has become the first South Korean solo artist to top the US songs chart with his hit, Like Crazy. The sultry slow jam made its debut this week in the number one spot of the Billboard Hot 100 list, which is based on sales, streaming and radio airplay.

Entries sought for National Film Award-2022

Interested film producers have been asked to submit their entries for the National Film Award-2022 by 4pm on May 10. The jury board, formed for assessing the films submitted by producers to select the awardees, disclosed this at its first meeting held at Bangladesh Film Censor Board

TV star Paul O'Grady dies aged 67

Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67. He passed "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement. O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage, going

Mahi blessed with a baby boy

Actress Mahiya Mahi was blessed with a baby boy on Tuesday (March 28). She underwent a C-section surgery at the capital's United Hospital at 11.20 pm. The news was confirmed by her husband, Rakib Sarker. Mahi shared a picture on her social media with her newborn and her husband

Actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment

Creed III actor Jonathan Majors has been charged with assault and harassment following an incident involving a woman in a New York apartment. The 30-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by Majors on Saturday in what police said was a domestic dispute. Lawyers for the actor have

World’s oldest drag queen, Darcelle XV, dead at 92

Darcelle XV, the Guinness World Record holder for oldest drag queen performer, died Thursday at 92, her Portland, Oregon, cabaret announced on social media. “The family of Darcelle XV along with her cast and crew are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Darcelle (Walter W.

Shakib Khan files DSA case against Rahmat Ullah 

Actor Shakib Khan on Monday (March 27) filed another case against film producer Rahmat Ullah on charge of extortion and murder attempt. He went to the court of Judge AM Zulfiqar Hayat of Dhaka Cyber Tribunal in the morning and lodged a case under Digital Security Act (DSA). The

Shakib Khan fails to file DSA case against Rahmat Ullah

Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan on Thursday (March 23) failed to file another case against film producer Rahmat Ullah under Digital Security Act (DSA).  He had to go back following the advice of the cyber tribunal judge. Dhaka's cyber tribunal judge AM Zulfiqar Hayat today

Shakib Khan sues film producer Rahmat Ullah

Actor Shakib Khan on Thursday (March 23) filed a defamation case against film producer Rahmat Ullah for raising allegations of extortion.  He reached the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arafatul Rakib around 11:13am and filed the case, said his lawyer. After taking the

Freedom fighter and actor Khalekuzzaman no more

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Khalekuzzaman died on Tuesday (Mar 21) morning. He was 73. He breathed his last at 9am at his residence at Gulshan in the capital.   Ahsan Habib Nasim, president of Abhiniya Shilpi Sangh, general secretary Raonak Hasan confirmed the

Rupert Murdoch set to marry for 5th time at 92

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to his partner Ann Lesley Smith, a former police chaplain. Mr Murdoch, 92, and Ms Smith, 66, met in September at an event at his vineyard in California. The businessman told the New York Post, one of his own publications:

Prominent dancer, actor Zeenat Barkatullah in ICU

Ekushey award winning actor Zeenat Barkatullah was admitted at a hospital in the capital. The internationally renowned dance icon has been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the last five days due to brain hemorrhage and lung infection. Her daughter renowned actor Bijori

'Navalny' Oscar Win Ignored, Condemned by Russian State Media

Despite rapturous scenes at Hollywood's Dolby Theater on Sunday night as the documentary "Navalny" was announced the winner of this year's best documentary feature Oscar, anyone relying on Russian state media to find out the news might be forgiven for being none the

Oscars 2023: The complete list of winners at 95th Academy Awards

It was a night of historic wins at the 95th annual Academy Awards, taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. On Sunday, two films quickly emerged as dominant forces in the race to pick up the most Oscar trophies: the German-language war epic All Quiet on the Western

RRR's Naatu Naatu wins best original song in Oscars 2023

The song Naatu Naatu from the hit Telugu-language film RRR has made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar. The blockbuster track won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, beating heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Its catchy tempo and

Everything Everywhere All at Once dominates Oscars 2023

Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated at the Oscars. The creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her statuette, Yeoh said: "For

Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress Award, Makes Oscars History 

Michelle Yeoh cemented Oscars history on Sunday night as she became the first Asian person to win for lead actress Yeoh took home the first Academy Award of her celebrated career, for best actress in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The honor came after a long career in

Director Shyam Benegal’s both kidneys fail, undergoes dialysis at home

Award-winning director Shyam Benegal who is known for Zubeidaa, Mammo, Welcome to Sajjanpur, has been undergoing dialysis at home after his both kidneys failed.  Shyam, who is 88, has not been able to visit the hospital for treatment as his health has started deteriorating. 

Satish Kaushik death: Actor suffered heart attack in car in Delhi

The news of Satish Kaushik’s sudden death came as a shock for the film industry and fans on Thursday morning. The veteran actor and filmmaker paassed away at the age of 66 in the early hours of Thursday morning as per reports. While the news of his death was shared by friend and

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife's killing, dies at 89

Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease,