Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year's Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organisers revealed recently.

The air crackled with quiet intensity as AKM Itmam, the rising star of “Boli (The Wrestler)”, settled into a chair at The Daily Star’s premises. He was a whirlwind of energy, a man with a flight to catch in less than 24 hours, yet he exuded a calm focus that belied his hurried schedule.

During the press conference, Ananta Jalil and Barsha discussed various topics, including their films and other matters.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the first song from “Daagi”, titled “Ektukhani Mon”, was released. The song has been performed by Tahsan Khan and Masha Islam, with lyrics by Sadat Hossain. The music composition and arrangement were done by Sajid Sarkar. The visuals of the song feature a romantic sequence between Nisho and Tama. Directed by Shihab Shaheen, “Daagi” also stars Sunerah Binte Kamal, Shahiduzzaman Selim, and others.

Pixar has confirmed that “Coco 2” is in development, with a theatrical release set for 2029. The announcement was made by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

The trailer also reveals the return of Yvonne Strahovski’s Serena, now back in Gilead. A brief shot shows her walking down the aisle, suggesting a major life change is on the horizon for the complex character.

The upcoming film “Daagi” has recently unveiled its romantic track “Ektukhani Mon”, penned by Sadat Hossain and performed by artistes Tahsan and Masha.

Set against the backdrop of Old Dhaka's Sutrapur, “Prem Bhai” sheds light on the unique struggles of this neighbourhood. Though there are various social issues in the area, the drama primarily focuses on one particular problem that drives the story forward.

Apple TV+ is incurring losses of over $1 billion a year to its parent company despite its recent shows like "Severance" being huge successes.

SAJIDA Foundation has initiated an inquiry into an inappropriate remark made by one of its employees on a social media video featuring actress Sabnam Faria.

Keya Payel, a rising star in Bangladesh’s showbiz industry, is proving herself to be a versatile talent, balancing both modelling and acting with ease. Over the years, she has built a reputation for capturing the audience's attention, quickly solidifying her place among the newer generation of actors.

Noted filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has confirmed that his upcoming Bengali film, “Killbill Society”, is inspired by the life of Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.

In a surprising development, Blackpink members have surpassed BTS on the Billboard charts, breaking records with their solo projects.

The news of Angel Noor's stroke at midnight left his family, friends, and fans shocked and deeply concerned.

At its core, "Macbeth" is a tragic tale of unchecked ambition, lust for power, and betrayal. It follows the story of a courageous general, Macbeth, whose relentless ambition drives him to murder King Duncan, seizing the throne for himself.

Film star Siam Ahmed and television actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme have lent their voices to a song in this Eid's special episode of "Ityadi".

Netflix’s latest crime drama “Adolescence” has skyrocketed to the top of the platform’s charts, reaching an impressive 24.3 million views within just four days of its release on March 13. The gripping limited series has quickly become the most-watched show of the week, as reported by Netflix Tudum.

The summit was officially announced in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka, today, alongside a discussion celebrating 111 years of Indian cinema. The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, highlighted the objectives and potential global impact of WAVES. Ann Mary George, first secretary (Culture) at the High Commission of India, shared the vision for WAVES, stating, “We aim to make this an annual event, much like the World Economic Summit in Davos or the Raisina Dialogue for foreign policy. This will be a landmark platform for media and entertainment.”

As someone who never attended a formal music school but was instead homeschooled in melodies by his father, Jahid Nirob tread his own path into the world of music. He started out playing guitar at homely ceremonies, never imagining that one day he would step into the role of a music director.

Is Xefer Rahman the new 'Boyam Pakhi' in 'Allen Swapan'? While Allen Swapan expresses his desire in the song, Xefer completely denies it, stating, "I am not the proverbial ‘Boyam Pakhi’." This musical conflict may linger for a while. However, audiences and listeners will get a clear answer when the series premieres on the OTT platform Chorki, during Eid-ul-Fitr.