Musician Pavel Areen has expanded his 'Living Room Session' project with a multi-season partnership with Creative Event and management  Ltd , a new production and events company based in London.

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

Sumi Nur shared, “This is our sixth event, where we blend Bengali literature and music, with a strong focus on poetry. We are thrilled to celebrate Naquib Khan’s 50-year legacy as a composer.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed the Oscar 2025 nominations announcement for a second time due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Initially, the voting period was extended by two days to provide members with more time, moving the announcement to January 19.

The National Award winner believes that playing the titular role in any film is a great honour and a matter of immense joy for any artiste. “It feels incredibly fulfilling when you have the opportunity to play the lead role. I am both happy and excited to witness the audience’s reaction.”

Here is a list of some of the films screening today

Shahnaz Sumi earned acclaim for her portrayal of Suraiya in the web-series ‘Mobaroknama’. The actress, who began her journey as a dancer, recently appeared in Vicky Zahed's directorial web-film ‘Ondhokarer Gaan’ on Binge.

Acclaimed singer Tahsan Khan grabbed much attention by revealing his marriage from the start of the year. The announcement of his marriage to makeup artiste Roza Ahmed sparked many conversations online.

Dhaka Capitals achieved a resounding victory against Durbar Rajshahi yesterday duroing one of the ongoing BPL matches, following a series of losses. The team, represented by superstar Shakib Khan, achieved a groundbreaking feat by scoring an unprecedented 254 runs in their T20 history.

Kim Kardashian has urged Governor Gavin Newsom to add to existing wage rates of incarcerated firefighters, who have been working on the front lines and combating wildfires that have taken over Los Angeles. She praised them, calling them heroes.

On Sunday (January 12), the makers of “Rickshaw Girl” unveiled a new trailer alongside the official announcement of its release date. The much-anticipated film, directed by Amitabh Reza, is set to hit theatres across the country on January 24.

However, the band recently experienced a personal tragedy when its former member Chandramouli Biswas was found dead on Sunday evening.

As the 67th Annual Grammy Awards draw near, the devastating wildfires raging through Los Angeles have raised concerns about the event's timing. Set for February 2 at Crypto.com Arena, the ceremony may face delays or alterations due to the ongoing crisis. Discussions within the industry suggest that the show could be postponed, with some even proposing it be transformed into a fundraiser for wildfire relief efforts.

Although the film has debuted in over 20 countries, including the USA, Thailand, and Canada, its much-anticipated Indian release continues to face delays.

Tahsan and rising star Atiya Anisha have collaborated on a playback song for the upcoming film, “Jongli”. Titled “Jonmo Jonmo”, the duet has been composed and written by legendary Prince Mahmud, with musical arrangement by Imran Mahmudul.

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

Famed television star Sumaiya Shimu made her OTT debut in the final episode of “Dui Shaw”, appearing in “Beshura”. Her performance mesmerised audiences, as she blended seamlessly into the role. The talented actress made her acting debut in 1999 and went on to work on numerous television projects.

As the financial impact of the wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County escalates, the performers' union SAG-AFTRA has committed $1 million to assist union members affected by the crisis.

The official logo unveiling ceremony for the International Migrant Theatre Festival, titled "Obhibaser Natok 2026," took place on January 4 at 6pm at the Jewish Center in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. The event was initiated by the Theater Support Group, a virtual platform for Bengali immigrant theatre artistes, and was organised in collaboration with New York-based theatre groups and performers.

Sabrina Ehsan Porshi, who first rose to fame through Channel i’s reality talent hunt show “Khude Gaanraj,” has completed an impressive 16-year journey in the music industry. Busy with stage shows and regularly releasing new songs, the singer-songwriter has reportedly taken a big step in her personal life as well—she tied the knot with Niloy Alam, who currently resides in the United States, in March 4, 2024.