Friday, 15 Nov, 2024

Entertainment

‘Williams masked depression with veil of comedy’

DHAKA: From an eccentric alien to an animated blue genie, a loveable British nanny and a fatherly therapist, actor Robin Williams used his multi-layered brand of comedy to make people laugh. But behind the boyish exuberance and hyperactive energy was a sensitive man who lived to perform

'Star Wars: Episode VII' to resume filming

DHAKA: "Star Wars: Episode VII" is preparing to get back to work. According to The Hollywood Reporter, J.J. Abrams' project is set to resume filming later this month after taking a two week break to allow Harrison Ford time to recover from an injury. Ford, 72, broke his left leg in an

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ in 3D at Cineplex

DHAKA: Star Cineplex will screen the 3D version of action, drama and sci-fi movie ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ at its halls in Basundhara City Shopping Mall in city’s Panthapath area.The inaugural show of this latest Hollywood sequel movie will be held at 7:00pm on

Williams death confirmed as suicide

DHAKA: US actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life at his California home.Police have confirmed, reports the BBC.Marin County Sheriffss Lt Keith Boyd said Williams, 63, had been treated for depression and killed himself by hanging.The entertainer was last seen alive by his wife

Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall dies

DHAKA: US film and stage actress Lauren Bacall has died at the age of 89.Her Hollywood career spanned seven decades, with a memorable debut aged 19 opposite her future husband, Humphrey Bogart, in To Have and Have Not.More than 50 years later, The Mirror Has Two Faces earned her a

Lana Del Rey postpones Israel show

DHAKA: Lana Del Rey has become the latest Western musician to call off a concert in Israel as security fears from the Gaza conflict take a toll on the entertainment industry.The US pop balladeer, whose latest album ‘Ultraviolence’ debuted at number one on the US charts, had been

‘Brad Pitt is a great family man’

DHAKA: The 39-year-old actress Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt is a ‘great family man’.Jolie admits their relationship has evolved since they first fell in love on the set of ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ and the actress, who was once married to Billy Bob Thornton, says having children has

Oscar winner Robin Williams Dies

DHAKA: The Oscar-winning comedian and actor Robin Williams has died at 63, according to police in Marin County, Calif.A statement from the assistant chief deputy coroner of Marin County announced on Monday that the Coroner Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office “suspects the death to be

Penelope slammed for Gaza stance

DHAKA: Two Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem were among many Spanish names in the industry to sign an open letter condemning the Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza on July 25. ‘It makes my blood boil,’ Kavanaugh told The Hollywood Reporter a week later, reports

Charge framed against singer Arfin Rumey

DHAKA: A Dhaka court has framed charge against singer Arfin Rumey arrested in a dowry case of Tk 20 lakh filed by his first wife Lamia Islam Ananya. Judge of Dhaka Women and Children Repression (Prevention) Tribunal 4 Arifur Rahman framed the charge on Sunday noon. The singer claimed

Kim Kardashian to publish book of selfies

DHAKA: Kim Kardashian is to publish a photography book compiled entirely from her selfie collection. What gift do you give to the person that’s got it all? Kim Kardashian finally has the answer- a book of her selfies. The socialite star has turned her hand to photography after

Mariah Carey splits with producer

DHAKA: The 44-year-old singer Mariah Carey has parted company with Jermaine Dupri after bad album sales. Carey, who had worked with the producer for nearly 20 years, has now teamed up with Kevin Liles. A representative for Mariah told Page Six that he is ‘consulting with Carey’,

Celine Dion axes more shows

DHAKA: Superstar singer Celine Dion has axed more shows in Las Vegas after she failed to recover from a throat condition in time to make her stage return. The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ hitmaker called off a series of Sin City concerts earlier this month, putting her residency at

Lohan eyes UK reality show

DHAKA: The ‘Canyons’ actress Lindsay Lohan wants to guest star on ‘The Only Way is Essex’.Lohan, who was recently romantically linked with former ‘TOWIE’ star Tom Kilbey, is said to be keen to land a cameo on the British reality show because she is a huge fan and watches

Clooney, Alamuddin post legal notice of Italy wedding

DHAKA: Hollywood actor George Clooney and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin have posted legal notice in London of their plan to marry in Italy.A spokesman for the borough of Kensington and Chelsea said on Thursday, reports The Straits Times.News of the couple’s engagement was

Beyonce to be honoured at MTV Music Awards

DHAKA: US pop star Beyonce, currently on a US tour with rapper husband Jay Z, will receive a special award and perform at the MTV Video Music Awards this month.The cable TV network said on Thursday, reports The Straits Times.Beyonce, who received eight nominations, will be awarded the

Megadeth, CeeLo Green cancel Israel concerts

DHAKA: Thrash metal band Megadeth and singer CeeLo Green have cancelled concerts in Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Megadeth’s website said its 6 August gig in Tel Aviv was cancelled because ‘passage’ for the band and its gear could not be ‘guaranteed’, reports the

Sandra tops Hollywood’s top-earning actresses

DHAKA: Oscar winner Sandra Bullock is Hollywood’s highest paid actress with estimated earnings of $51 million over 12 months, followed by Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Aniston. Forbes magazine said on Monday, reports Hindustan Times. Bullock, 50, had a big hit last year with the

Gomez not impressed with Bieber

DHAKA: Selena Gomez isn’t impressed with Justin Bieber’s ‘immature behaviour’. The 20-year-old singer’s ex-girlfriend doesn’t appreciate his recent antics, getting into a fight with the actor Orlando Bloom, posing for flirty pictures with reality star Kylie Jenner and hooking

‘Hollywood can tear you to pieces’

DHAKA: Megan Fox warns young actresses to have a thick skin or the movie industry will ‘tear you to pieces’. The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ star learned very quickly just how judgmental people are in Hollywood, but feels she has always been a strong enough person to deal with