Justin Baldoni is pushing back against allegations of sexual harassment levelled by his co-star Blake Lively by filing a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. On Tuesday, Baldoni accused the publication of releasing an article that he claims was “filled with inaccuracies, distortions, and selective omissions” while leaning on what he described as Lively’s “one-sided account.”

As the year begins, Dhaka’s theatre scene is set to welcome two new plays— "Satkahon" by Navarasa Dance and Theatre Company and "The Rules of Love," a production by students from the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University.

Based on the novel "Bildakini" by renowned author Nuruddin Jahangir, the film was directed by Fazlul Tuhin. It tells a powerful story of female strength and the liberation of motherhood. The film stars Mosharraf Karim and West Bengal actress Parno Mittra in the lead roles. This is Parno Mittra's second film in Bangladesh, following her appearance in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Doob".

Multifaceted musician Minar Rahman officially released the song “I Wanted To Be The Sunshine” yesterday, marking the beginning of the new year.

On the first day of the year (yesterday), actor Ador Azad and actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi officially unveiled the teaser of their upcoming film. This project, directed by Alok Hasan, is titled “Tagar”.

US copyright law expires after 95 years for books, films and other works of art, while sound recordings from 1924 will also be copyright-free.

Anjana had been battling a persistent fever for 15 days prior to getting admitted to hospital.

Jaya Ahsan continues on to push boundaries with her acting in both India and Bangladesh with her unique choice in roles. Recently, the actress released her movie “Nakshi Kanthar Jamin”, and is also busy shooting for her first Bangladeshi web series ‘Jimmi’.

Growing up, I have read plenty of fairy tales, imagining those storied multiverses vividly. The colours and textures I visualised and sensed while reading those tales existed only in my mind. That was until I entered Bhumi Art Gallery last Sunday — the venue where “Epic Journey of a Migratory Bird”, the second solo painting exhibition by Syed Golam Dastagir, is on display.

For the first time in television history, the film “840” will debut as a drama series. Alongside its theatrical run, audiences will be able to watch the film as an eight-episode-extended series on television — marking a first for simultaneous screening. 

Rumours were circulating online that Leonardo DiCaprio might appear in "Squid Game Season 3”, despite the negative reviews surrounding the second season.

Aurthohin shared exciting news with their fans on New Year’s by introducing their newest member through an official announcement.

Prarthana Fardin Dighi has landed the coveted role of Nirupama in the upcoming film adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s iconic short story “Dena Paona”. Directed by Sadek Siddiqui and backed by a government grant, the film promises to bring a fresh perspective to Tagore's timeless narrative.

Among the notable schedules, the "Sixth National Sculpture Exhibition" will run until January 20, while the month-long exhibition titled "2024: Oi Nutoner Keton Ore" will feature posters, paintings, photography, videography, and cartoons and conclude on January 17. Additionally, the National Pitha Festival will be held on the Academy grounds from January 24 to February 1.

Rising star Dibya Jyoti has quickly made a name for himself in the hit web-series “Mohanagar 2”, solidifying his place among the new generation of actors. The skilled artiste is the son of celebrated playwright Brindaban Das and acclaimed actress Shahnaz Khushi.

While 2024’s July Revolution shook the showbiz industry, it still fights on in a battle of existence. What can we expect from various sectors of Entertainment in 2025?

Star Cineplex has released a ranking of the most-viewed films in theatres this week, with “Priyo Maloti” leading the list of local releases.

Jason Momoa is returning to the DC universe, even though his time as Aquaman has concluded. He is instead set to take on the role of the antihero Lobo in the upcoming film “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”.

A special program will be held to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of Sthapatyacharya Muzharul Islam, the pioneering architect who shaped Bangladesh's architectural landscape.

Although theatrical productions continued into the early part of the year, political instability gradually reduced the frequency of performances. On July 19, "Anne Frank", a play by Mad Theatre, was supposed to be staged at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Shilpakala. However, the performance was cancelled due to the tense political situation. Soon after, the Academy shut down its auditoriums and rehearsal spaces, halting all activities. After nearly three months, theatre resumed on October 11 at the National Theatre Hall stage.