Theatre and cultural activist Saiful Islam Mahmud passed away last night. Renowned thespian Nasiruddin Yousuff Bachchu confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

Noted music composer Raam Laxman passed away in the early hours of May 22, 2021, in Nagpur, India. He was 78. He died due to a heart attack.

Renowned Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal and her husband Shiladitya welcomed a baby boy on Saturday afternoon. The singer shared the good news with her fans and well-wishers through social media.

A teaser for the eighth and final season of popular sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” was released recently. It highlights the running gags throughout the series, interspersed with interviews from the cast talking about how much they have all loved working on the show. The teaser does end with a little bit of new footage, but mostly, it just celebrates bringing everything to an end.

Noted actor, model and journalist Tazin Ahmed was one of the most beloved faces in the entertainment industry. Alongside television dramas, she was also appreciated for her simple yet elegant hosting skills and her performance in theatre. Today marks her third death anniversary.

National Award-winning actor Prarthana Fardin Dighi started off her career as a child artiste. She made her comeback on the silver screen with “Tungipapar Miabhai”, last year. She has also been in talks for her role in the upcoming Shyam Benegal directorial Bangladesh-India joint venture “Bangabandhu”. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about her upcoming ventures, future plan, and more.

For the last two years in a row, I had taken much joy in correctly predicting the Oscar winners for best actor. Both Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Joaquin Phoenix (“Joker”) transcended the barriers of storytelling on their own to give memorable performances in their respective films.

Noted Gaudiya dancer Rachel Priyanka Perris developed a keen interest in dance from an early age. She met Mahua Mukherjee in 2004 at a 15-day dance workshop, where she was performing with the popular dance troupe Nrityanchal. The workshop changed her life forever, compelling her to choose Gaudiya Nritya professionally. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Gaudiya Nritya exponent Mahua Mukherjee and her protégé Rachel Priyanka Perris share their experiences, and more.

National Award winning actor Ilias Kanchan has achieved a lot during his career, being one of the most successful leads of his time.

Noted writer and television anchor Ali Imam is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka. He was rushed to the hospital from Bangladesh Medical College Hospital yesterday, after his condition deteriorated. He is suffering from breathing problems and pneumonia. Ali Imam Foundation Secretary Touhidul Islam confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

Record-breaking K-pop band BTS have released their second English-language track Butter, which received over than 34 million views within a few hours of its premiere.

There is more than a lifetime of knowledge to gain from master artists and their relationships with colours. Viewing colours through the eyes of great artists we often discover their passion and characteristics. Artists of Bengal have shown their distinct fascinations with colours. Amongst them, Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed's depictions of the colour black is fascinating. Today marks his ninth death anniversary.

The blockbuster 1982 dance film, “Disco Dancer” featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Om Puri and Rajesh Khanna is going to be made into a play, by the initiative of popular music director duo, Salim-Sulaiman.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has honoured nine individuals and 1 organisation with Swadhinata Padak 2021 (Independence Award) for their remarkable contributions to the country. The award-giving programme was held at the Prime Minister's official residence Gono Bhaban.

Joey would have opened a sandwich shop, Monica would be trying to outdo other moms at bake sales, and Rachel would have started her own clothing line.

Several celebrities have raised their voices in support of Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam, after she was harassed and arrested by government officials at the Secretariat when she was collecting information from the health ministry last Monday.

Actors Equity Bangladesh, headed by President Shahiduzzaman Selim and General Secretary Ahsan Habib Nasim, issued a statement criticising the arrest of Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam yesterday.

A General Diary (GD) was filed at 3:30 pm on May 17 by Somoy TV against Sa Re Ga Ma famed singer Mainul Ahsan Noble for threatening Somoy tv journalist Al Kachir over a phone call on May 16.

Eminent Nazrul Sangeet exponent Sujit Mustafa's new show "Kotha o Kobita" is set to air both home and abroad tomorrow. The first episode of the series, featuring Kathak exponent Munmun Ahmed will be released online today at Deshe Bideshe TV, their website, official Facebook page, and YouTube channel at 10 pm (Bangladeshi time).

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Florida, after fellow contestant Miss Myanmar used her stage time to draw attention to the bloody military coup in her country.