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Abbas Kiarostami's demise Vacuum in the film world

The lines between truth and fiction are ambiguous in Abbas Kiarostami's cinematic works. A prolific film career that began in
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Fun and Frolic

Zahid Hassan has a larger than life presence in the world of Bangladeshi television. He has also appeared in several films.
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Spice Girls hint possible reunion gig

Three of the Spice Girls release a video hinting at a possible reunion.
9 July 2016, 09:08 AM

Watch the trailer for Mel Gibson's ‘Blood Father'

The official trailer has been released for upcoming Mel Gibson movie "Blood Father."
9 July 2016, 09:03 AM

Julianne Moore movie sees women 'call the shots'

The lack of diversity within the film industry is the major talking point of 2016. Yet, when statistics show only a fifth of films have a female protagonist, and women directors are outnumbered nine to one in Hollywood, along comes Maggie's Plan - a movie written and directed by a woman, and with two female stars.
9 July 2016, 08:57 AM

Jahid is back with new songs

Internet sensation Jahid is back with some new songs! He rose to fame earlier this year after a video of him singing by the shores of Cox’s Bazar went viral among Bangladeshis worldwide. Jahid came to Dhaka a few months back, and personally paid The Daily Star a visit and gave us all a splendid live performance.
8 July 2016, 08:18 AM

EID DELIGHTS!

Apart from a special dance number, mini drama, invited and foreign guests segments –Eid special “Ittyadi” offers many attractions. The show starts with National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's popular Eid song “O mon ramzaner oi roja'r sheshey”
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Eid Albums Galore

As previous years, the audio industry is releasing a number of albums marking Eid-ul-Fitr. Most of the albums have already hit the audio market.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Daniel Radcliffe plays dead at 'Swiss Army Man' premiere

Actor Daniel Radcliffe played dead on the red carpet at the Moscow International Film Festival premiere of his film “Swiss Army Man”.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Fans won't forget me - Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra is busy pursuing her career in Hollywood but doesn't feel that the audience back home in India will forget her.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM

I still get Eidee from my father-in-law - Shahed

TV actor Shahed Sharif Khan has ridden the waves of success for over 12 years. Besides acting, he has ventured into modeling and TV play direction.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Oscar winning director Michael Cimino dies

Acclaimed director Michael Cimino, who won Oscars as director and a producer of the powerful 1978 Vietnam War drama “The Deer Hunter” has died. He was 77.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM

GP Music brings Eid 100

To make the Eid celebrations more delightful, GP Music is presenting the music lovers of Bangladesh with GP Music Eid 100, an exclusive collection of one hundred albums and singles, says a press release.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Monalisa -Emon in “Mister Perfectionist”

Popular actors Emon and Monalisa have paired up for Eid special single-episode TV play “Mister Perfectionist”. This is the second time the duo will be seen together on the small screen.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

“Priyo Tarokar Shonge” on Banglavision

For the first time, Arefin Shuvo and Bidya Sinha Mim will be appearing on-screen together on a celebrity show, titled “Priyo Tarokar Shonge,” hosted by Shamim Shahed.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Eid gifts: An array of gift options

Sharis and suits make for popular Eid gifts. If one is affluent, little pieces of jewellery will do the trick, while perfumes and cosmetics are also dear to many. Going in for ornate quilted rugs for best friends is a pleasant gesture too.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Robi Radio brings LRB's Rakhe Allah Mare Ke

Celebrated rock band LRB has released its latest album “Rakhe Allah Mare Ke” ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr on Robi Radio. Robi users can listen to the album exclusively by dialing 80805, says a press release.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

ROQUAIYA HASINA NEELY'S sixth album launched

Noted Rabindra Sangeet artiste Roquaiya Hasina Neely's sixth music album “Rabir Kiran” was launched recently. Bengal Music Company has produced the album featuring 10 Prem Parjaye songs.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

“No other festival in Bangladesh is as TV-centric as Eid”

Ashfaque Nipun has carved a niche among TV viewers of the country over the last few years with his stories and direction. With Eid just around the corner, he has his hands full with small screen projects. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Nipun
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Jessica Williams exits “The Daily Show”

After four years of dropping mics and spitting truths, Jessica Williams is done with “The Daily Show,” she exclusively revealed to Entertainment Weekly.
1 July 2016, 18:00 PM