Wednesday, 17 Apr, 2024

Entertainment

Russia releases first feature film shot in space

The first feature film shot in space premiered in Russian cinemas on Thursday, as Moscow delighted in beating a rival Hollywood project amid a confrontation with the West over Ukraine. The Challenge is about a surgeon dispatched to the International Space Station (ISS) to save an

SRK, Amitabh, Kohli among those who lost twitter blue tick

Micro-blogging site Twitter on Thursday removed the legacy verified blue ticks from all accounts. The only individual Twitter users who have verified blue checkmarks are those paying for Twitter Blue, which costs USD 8/month via the web and USD 11/month through in-app payment on iOS

Jaaz's Jinn: Song 'Dhongi' released 

Abdun Noor Shajal, one of the most popular stars of the time has forwarded again with a brand new film name 'Jinn'. A song from the film titled 'Dhongi' sang by Imran and Kona has been released on Jaaz Multimedia's official YouTube channel. On information, till now

No more red envelopes: Netflix ejects DVD service

After shipping out more than five billion DVDs in its trademark red envelopes, Netflix has finally called time on the movies-by-mail subscription service that launched the Hollywood streaming colossus. The announcement, made in a letter to shareholders before this week's earnings

Moonbin: K-pop star dies at age of 25 in suspected suicide

K-pop star Moonbin has died at the age of 25, his record label has announced. He was found unresponsive by his manager at his apartment in Seoul on Wednesday night, South Korean media quoted police as saying. "He appears to have taken his own life but an autopsy is being

Mark Sheehan, The Script Guitarist, Dies At 46

Mark Sheehan, co-founder of and guitarist for the Irish rock band The Script, has died. The 46-year-old died in a hospital following a brief illness, the band announced on their Twitter handle. The group announced that he died on April 14. The caption reads, "Much loved husband,

Bangladesh can import Indian films on five conditions

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the import of films made in the Indian subcontinent on five conditions. Saiful Islam, Information and Broadcasting Ministry Deputy Secretary (Films) signed a directive in this regard on Tuesday (April 11). According to the

Salman Khan Will Be Killed On April 30, 'Rocky Bhai' threats

The Mumbai Police received a fresh threat call against Salman Khan by a caller who identified himself as 'Rocky Bhai' and threatened to kill the Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan actor on April 30. The cops have launched a search probe against the caller. The call to Mumbai

Fentanyl caused ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio’s death

“Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office reported Thursday. The county agency also cited cardiomyopathy, a disease that makes it

Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices

Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security concern. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the ban on Tuesday after receiving advice

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