Veteran actor and producer Robert De Niro is set to be honoured with an honorary Palme d’Or in recognition of his lifetime achievements at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes, as announced by the festival authorities, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Actor Deepika Padukone is reportedly set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan for their upcoming film “King”, directed by Siddharth Anand. According to a report by PeepingMoon, Padukone will appear in an extended cameo as Suhana Khan’s mother in the action thriller.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline for submitting full proposals for both feature-length and short films seeking government grants. Interested filmmakers and producers can now submit their proposals by April 22. 

Filmmaker and writer Tahira Kashyap has revealed that she is battling breast cancer for the second time, nearly seven years after her first diagnosis in 2018. Known for her candidness and resilience, Tahira shared the news on Instagram on World Health Day, urging the importance of regular health screenings.

Parth Samthaan is set to don the role of ACP in the popular television show "CID", following the exit of Shivaji Satam, who portrayed one of the most iconic characters, ACP Pradyuman.

Following his silver screen return this Eid-ul-Fitr with “Chokkor 302”, Mosharraf Karim is gearing up for another cinematic venture—”Kurkab”, directed by Noor Imran Mithu. With only one day of shooting left, the film is nearing completion.

The “Swadhinata Concert”, organised by the platform “Shobar Agey Bangladesh”, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Saturday, April 12. Originally slated for Friday (April 11), the decision to defer the event was made due to a solidarity rally in Dhaka on that day protesting the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine, according to the organisers.

Bangladeshi celebrities have expressed their solidarity, praying for the people of Palestine on their social media.

This marks the third straight week that “Eternal Sunshine” has held the No 1 position. The new edition includes an extended version of “Intro (End of the World)” and five fresh tracks.

Biplab Goswami, the credited writer of the 2024 film "Laapataa Ladies", has responded strongly to online plagiarism allegations linking his script to Fabrice Bracq’s French short film “Burqa City” and Ananth Mahadevan’s 1999 movie "Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol".

The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.

Actor Sajal, whose movie “Jinn 3” was yet another Eid release, didn’t miss out on the experience either. On Eid day and the days that followed, he visited cinemas to gauge audience reactions. “This tradition of visiting the theatres is truly delightful,” he said. “I’ve joined in, and it feels wonderful.”

Bangladeshi musician Armeen Musa has composed and performed “Nidraheen” for the upcoming Indian social drama “Widow’s Shadow”, directed by Suman Adhikary. The song, written by Dihan and featured officially in the film’s trailer, will continue to serve as a promotional track ahead of the film’s nationwide release in India this month.

On what would have been her 94th birthday, the family of legendary Bengali actress Suchitra Sen paid tribute to her legacy with traditional rituals at her Ballygunge residence. The house was adorned with flowers, lamps were lit in her memory, and sweets were distributed—just as they are every year.

Popular actress Tama Mirza is currently basking in the success of her latest film, "Daagi". Since its release during Eid, she has been visiting various theatres and receiving widespread acclaim from audiences. Reflecting on this positive reception, Tama shared with The Daily Star, "​The audience has wholeheartedly embraced 'Daagi'. Their love and appreciation mean the world to us."​

Amadou Bagayoko, the Malian guitarist and singer from the Grammy-nominated duo Amadou & Mariam, has died at age 70 after a period of illness, his family confirmed.

On Instagram, Sony TV posted a tribute image of ACP Pradyuman, accompanied by the message, "In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman… A loss that will never be forgotten." The graphic also displayed the text: "End of an era. ACP Pradyuman (1998-2025)." 

Ed Sheeran has released his latest single, “Azizam”, a vibrant and danceable track influenced by Persian music, marking the first release from his forthcoming eighth studio album, “Play”.

Garo community band Heevklaw released a powerful heavy metal track titled “Janggi Tangani” on March 31. The song is a Garo-language rendition of their original English track “Cryptic Magic”.

The item song “Chand Mama” from the film “Borbaad” has crossed 10 million views on YouTube within just seven days of its release. Uploaded on two different YouTube channels—Real Energy Production and Pritom Hasan’s official channel—the song is now trending at No 1 and 2 on YouTube.