Safa Kabir may have seen her beloved Brazil bow out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the experience of watching the Selecao in action remains one she will cherish for years to come.

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has earned another international accolade, winning Best Asian Film in the Critics’ Section at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.

Known as the “Playback King”, Andrew Kishore died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 64 after battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even six years later, his songs remain fixtures on radio stations, television programmes and streaming playlists, continuing to connect with audiences across generations.

Renowned Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is set to pay tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, through a special concert scheduled for July 31 at the Hall of Fame, Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), in Dhaka.

The fifth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards has returned once again. Over the years, the awards have served as a great source of inspiration for digital storytellers and a meaningful recognition for those who work behind the scenes. By celebrating their contributions, the awards pay tribute to the industry's unsung heroes.

According to Pal, Raina approached him with the offer, promising Rs 25 lakh for his appearance.

Shabnam Mustari was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nazrul music. She later received the National Nazrul Award in 2015.

The actor also pointed to differences in how male and female performers are treated during production.

Set at a steamer ghat during the British colonial period, the play explores humanity beyond caste and religious divisions, arguing that a person’s true identity lies in their shared humanity.

Universal and Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters” led the North American box office on Friday, earning an estimated US$16 million from 4,243 theatres as it kicked off the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Johar congratulated Bhatt, whom he referred to as his "godchild", along with producer Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films, arguing that audience support had outweighed online criticism.

Beyoncé has officially released the long-awaited track “Morning Dew (Donk)”, giving fans an early celebration ahead of the 20th anniversary reissue of her second studio album, “B’Day”.

The nearly 80,000-seat venue is also set to make history by staging the first-ever official half-time entertainment show at a FIFA World Cup final. The performance is expected to feature international music stars including Shakira, Madonna and South Korean pop group BTS.

Away from music, however, Beauty spoke to The Daily Star about another lifelong passion—football. A devoted Brazil supporter, she shared the story behind her love for the five-time world champions.

La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated the third solo art exhibition of surrealist artist Zakia Khan Chandana, titled “Reality of the Subconscious Mind”, on July 3.

The second edition of the Chorki Awards celebrated the best of Bangladesh’s OTT industry, recognising standout films, series and performances from both 2023 and 2024. The awards were presented during the day-long Chorki Carnival, where critics and subscribers honoured some of the year’s most acclaimed productions.

Popular creator recognition platform, Marvel of Tomorrow (MOT), concluded its fifth season, themed "Back to the Origin", with a grand ceremony at the United Convention Centre (UCC) in Dhaka on July 2.

He has been appointed chief juror for the Babhasi International Film Festival 2026, a joint initiative of Bangladesh, India and Singapore.

Not just the love stories, the friendships, or the dramatic monologues in the rain, but the professions stitched into those narratives.

Actor Shiba Sanu has been elected president, while actor Joy Chowdhury has been elected general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association for the 2026–2028 term.