'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54

American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source confirmed to Reuters.
22 July 2025

Two Bangladeshi films selected for Asian Project Market at Busan Film Festival

The Asian Project Market (APM), a key segment of the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, plays a vital role in connecting filmmakers with renowned producers, co-producers, and distributors from across the globe. Offering financial and technical support, the APM has grown into one of Asia’s largest film markets, drawing significant interest from emerging filmmakers.
22 July 2025

Anne Hathaway unveils first look as Andy Sachs in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Anne Hathaway has shared the first glimpse of her return as Andy Sachs in the upcoming sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2”, scheduled for release in May 2026. The image, posted on social media, has already created a buzz among fans.
22 July 2025

Aurthohin to embark on maiden US tour

Aurthohin is set to embark on its first-ever tour of the United States later this year. The band will perform across various cities from the last week of October to mid-December, with shows scheduled in New York, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
21 July 2025

Uttara Milestone College plane crash: At least 19 dead, celebrities rally to support victims and families

The devastating crash has shocked the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief and solidarity. Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to express their heartbreak, while many have also stepped up to help—coordinating hospital support, managing emergency blood donations, and assisting in identifying the victims.
21 July 2025

Amazon eyes Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson for next ‘James Bond’ film

The hunt for the next James Bond is heating up, with fresh contenders joining the long-running speculation around who will don the iconic tuxedo in the 26th instalment of the legendary franchise.
21 July 2025

‘Superman’ still soars past box office rivals, tops $400m globally

With strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews behind it, “Superman” is inching toward the billion-dollar benchmark. It’s a promising sign for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, which have a lot riding on this film as the foundation of their ambitious 10-year plan to reboot the franchise after the collapse of the DC Extended Universe.
21 July 2025

‘Aguni’ to revive Tagore’s ‘Raktakarabi’ with protest, puppets, and the spirit of July

At the heart of Aguni lies Rabindranath Tagore’s “Raktakarabi”, a work long associated with anti-authoritarian thought. But Nawsaba has reshaped it, interweaving stories from Bangladesh’s history of resistance, from farmers’ movements to the July 2024 uprising to create what she describes as “a symbolic and political retelling through puppetry and song.”
21 July 2025

Marvel to recast X-Men, Tony Stark after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’

Marvel Studios is preparing to introduce a new era of superheroes following the release of “Avengers: Secret Wars” in 2027, including fresh faces for iconic roles such as the X-Men and Tony Stark.
21 July 2025

Farida Yesmin Parveen brings fluid acrylic art to life in ‘Colors of Nature’

Almost eight years ago, my eyes encountered a mystical green painting that looked like a fluid fairy forest. That piece, along with several others, shared a similar sense of fluidity. They belonged to a senior from both my school and university. Since then, this style of artwork, known as fluid acrylic art, has become one of my obsessions, making me dive into its world. When I thus came across artist Farida Yesmin Parveen's art exhibition event on social media, I realised that she's someone I must meet.
21 July 2025

Remembering Hamiduzzaman Khan, the sculptor who shaped a nation’s memory

For decades, his works stood sentinel across the landscape of this country—quiet but powerful witnesses to our struggles, our resilience, and our history. “Sangsaptak”, perhaps his most defining piece, looms outside Jahangirnagar University’s central library like a frozen cry.
20 July 2025

I wish to be here: A praxis of (pro) co-creation

An anthropos' wish embedded in a sculptural form, shaped by soil, emerging from the void inside a mold: this is what meets the eye at Murshed Jahangir’s exhibition “I Wish to Be Here.”
20 July 2025

Charli xcx ties the knot with George Daniel of The 1975

British pop star Charli xcx and George Daniel, drummer of “The 1975”, are officially married. The couple exchanged vows yesterday in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, surrounded by a small circle of family and close friends.
20 July 2025

Liberation War sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passes away

Renowned sculptor and painter Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose work etched the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War into the nation’s public memory, has died. He was 79.
20 July 2025

‘It was unfair to him’: James Gunn on letting Henry Cavill go as Superman

James Gunn is opening up about the difficult conversation he had with Henry Cavill regarding he actor’s departure from the role of Superman.
20 July 2025

Alexander Payne to lead Venice jury as Fernanda Torres, Rasoulof, Mungiu join lineup

Oscar-nominated director Alexander Payne returns to the Lido as president of the main competition jury. Joining him are Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”), Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”), and Palme d’Or-winning Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu (“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days”).
20 July 2025

DIFF calls for screenplay submissions for 2026

Open to filmmakers from across Asia, the lab will select ten finalists whose screenplays will be mentored by international experts during the festival. The top three scripts will receive development funding of TK 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 respectively.
20 July 2025

Korean Embassy hosts K-Pop World Festival audition in Dhaka

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea announced the results of the K-pop contests held in Dhaka yesterday. The event was hosted in partnership with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). A large number of talented participants from Bangladesh, especially young enthusiasts of Korean pop culture.
20 July 2025

Billie Eilish teases upcoming 3D project with James Cameron

Billie Eilish has teased an upcoming 3D collaboration with legendary filmmaker James Cameron, known for “Titanic”, “Avatar”, and "The Terminator”.
20 July 2025

July Uprising: Nationwide film screenings today to commemorate one year

To honour the July Uprising, films such as “People Who Fought for Us” and “Digital Security Act: Story of Mushtaq Ahmed" will be screened at key locations across Bangladesh today.
20 July 2025
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