The artiste, whose lyrics and guitar immortalised the volatile, uncertain moments of the July Uprising through songs such as “Bhoy Banglay,” “Jonotar Beyadobi,” “Bhoy Banglay Bhoy,” “Ei Meye Shon,” “Rani Maa,” and “O Neta Bhai,” offered this correspondent a deeply personal glimpse into her creative process during a time when life seemed hollow and rebellion offered meaning.

The director has received an official invitation to attend the festival and, all going well, plans to attend the festival.

Bangladeshi theatres welcome two new cinematic offerings today. The Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” has officially premiered in local cinemas. Joining the lineup is the highly anticipated release, “Ali”, directed by Biplob Hayder.

The iconic '90s animated series “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” is officially getting a live-action reboot at Netflix, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Greg Berlanti attached as executive producers. Though Netflix has not commented, sources confirmed the news to Variety.

“Eastwords” is an up-and-coming band gradually finding its place in Dhaka’s indie music scene. Formed in 2023, the group brings together a unique mix of students, professionals, and a university teacher — all connected by a shared interest in making music that blends eastern traditions with modern influences.

The festival, scheduled to run from August 1 to 3, will take place at the Angelika Film Center, offering three days of films, culture, and a fashion showcase.

Although “Artanad” was written in the 1970s, the film reimagines the narrative for today’s audience, weaving together elements of psychological drama and crime thriller.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has introduced an insurance initiative for nearly 650 stunt professionals across India, offering health and accident coverage in the wake of stuntman SM Raju’s death on the set of the Tamil film “Vettuvam”.

In a surprising announcement, CBS has confirmed that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will conclude its run in May 2026, effectively retiring the long-running late-night franchise.

Elita Karim and Joy Shahriar have teamed up for a soothing new track titled “Barandate Bikelbela”, which paints a vivid picture of peaceful afternoons on a balcony, offering a moment of calm amidst the chaos of urban life.

American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and "Stupid Cupid" topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced today.

Pop star Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco are reportedly gearing up for a private wedding in California this September, with preparations well underway and invitations already sent out. According to reports from Daily Mail and Page Six, the couple will host a two-day celebration in Montecito, limited to close friends and family.

Netflix has released the much-anticipated teaser for the final season of “Stranger Things”, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to its flagship series. Packed with action, suspense, and emotional stakes, the teaser hints at a dramatic endgame, as the beloved group of heroes reunites for one last mission—to find and kill Vecna.

Lili Reinhart is set to lead and executive produce “The Love Hypothesis”, after earning the Best Actress award at Series Mania for her performance alongside Cooper Raiff in “Hal & Harper”. This romantic comedy is a film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times bestselling novel, which Amazon MGM Studios and MRC are developing.

Drawing from Sunil Gangopadhyay’s acclaimed novel “Moner Manush”, the play delves into the spiritual and philosophical essence of Lalon’s akhra—his vibrant space of music, dialogue, and resistance.

The short Bangla documentary “Sole Mate” has been officially selected for the competition segment of the Antares International Film Festival, set to be held in Moscow, Russia, from August 6 to 10.

Following the commercial success of “Superman”, director James Gunn has now shifted the spotlight to the DC Universe’s next major instalment—”Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”. Slated for release on June 26, 2026, the film will see Milly Alcock take on the role of Kara Zor-El, with Craig Gillespie directing.

Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal is reportedly stepping into Hollywood with his first international project—a live-action film adaptation of the iconic video game “Street Fighter”, according to US media sources.

Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has earned his first-ever Emmy nomination for acting, and his reaction has touched hearts online. The 82-year-old Oscar-winning director was nominated in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in Apple TV+’s satirical series “The Studio”.