Warner Bros has green lit “A Star Is Born.” Production begins early next year in California, marking the directorial debut of Bradley Cooper, who'll also star alongside Lady Gaga.

Chittagong-born Rajib Basak, a leading magician, likes to introduce himself as a magic entertainer.

Pathshala-South Asian Media Institute will celebrate World Photography Day on August 19 at the institute in Panthapath, Dhaka, says a press release.

Akhi Alamgir is a noted singer and television personality in her own right. However, while the focus is usually on the professional personas of celebrities, today Akhi Alamgir shares with us some tidbits about her life outside of work.

I stay at home whenever I get some leisure hours.

Shajal and Mahjabin will be seen together in a new TV play. Directed by Chayanika Chowdhury and scripted by Shafiqur Rahman Shantanu, it is titled “Arshi”.

It's been a busy time for popular musician, composer, music director and lyricist Tanveer Alam Shawjeeb. On August 13, EMK Centre held “EMK Happy Hour” with “Shawjeeb & his piano” as the centrepiece. The well recognized Shawjeeb took the audience by storm.

The High Commission of India, in association with University of Dhaka (DU), organised an art competition titled “India@Bangladesh” for young and talented art students from seven universities and specialised art institutions at the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), DU from August 11 to13.

The decisions were taken at a meeting the visiting Bangladeshi Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu had with his Indian counterpart M Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi yesterday morning.

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez is gearing up to train for action sequences for her next film, which will be helmed by Tarun Mansukhani. After “Dostana”, Tarun is back with an untitled film featuring Jacqueline and Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead.

Singer Konal makes her acting debut in a TV play titled “Bokhate Bogra-ei.” Directed by noted actor and director Afzal Hossain, the script is based on the “Chhoto Kaku” series written by Faridur Reza Sagar. Previously, Konal appeared in a guest role for the movie “Laltip.”

After marking his territory in Bangladeshi cinema, popular actor Nirob has recently bagged a Hindi film. Titled “Bala,” the film will be helmed by Faisal Saif. Kavita Radheshyam co-stars with Nirob.

Veteran film star Farooque once grabbed the attention of millions of cine-goers with his powerful acting. His hit Dhallywood films still remain in public memory.

After marking his territory in Bangladeshi cinema, popular actor Nirob has recently bagged a Hindi film. Titled “Bala,” the film will be helmed by Faisal Saif. Kavita Radheshyam co-stars with Nirob.

A discussion on the title “London 1971: Unsung Heroes of Bangladesh's Liberation War” will take place at 5:30pm the same day.

Bee Gees' Barry Gibb will host a live–streamed performance on August 20th to celebrate the upcoming arrival of his new LP In the Now, the singer's first solo album since 1984's Now Voyager.

HBO is looking to expand its relationship with one of its proven hit-makers by teaming him up with one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

India accepts a proposal to facilitate the making of a “mega movie” on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Bangladesh on his birth centenary in 2020.

Prachi Desai is excited about for the upcoming sequel of “Rock On” franchise, but the actress says it would be great to have a series made with an all-female cast.

On August 19 Tauquir Ahmed's “Oggatonama,” or “The Unnamed”, will be screened in theatres, according to a press release.