Raffan Imam, a Bangladeshi musician popularly known as Popeye, named his band after his stage name, Popeye Bangladesh. They have become yet another name of craze amongst the country’s youth. Being a permanent resident of The United States, Popeye can hardly visit Bangladesh for concerts. But this time he arrived in Bangladesh for his first solo concert titled “Popeye: A Night to Remember”, held at the Liberation War Museum of Agargaon in Dhaka on May 24 (Friday).

Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh, turned the hardships of poverty and betrayal into profound sources of creative inspiration. He embraced his grief and expressed it through the evocative rhythms of his poetry and the melodies of his music. His works capture the pain of betrayal, alongside deep expressions of love and a relentless pursuit of equality​.

Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty starrer “Toofan” has officially released the teaser for its first song, “Lage Ura Dhura”.

The 77th Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners of its Un Certain Regard Prize, with Chinese director Guan Hu's film “Black Dog” taking the top honour.

The talked-about singer, praised for her performance in the recent advertisement jingle “Boishakhe Banglami-Hok Ullash”, recently dropped by The Daily Star office for an exclusive photoshoot. While sipping a cup of black coffee, fitness enthusiast Dola spoke about her career in music and law, revealed her fitness secrets, and provided exciting updates on her musical journey.

The highly anticipated 25th edition of the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, one of Bangladesh's most prestigious entertainment events, dazzled the capital this evening. Celebrating its silver jubilee, this year's ceremony was grander than ever, adding an extra layer of excitement and significance.

Masud Ali Khan, an Ekushey Padak-winning artiste, received the award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to the nation's cultural sphere. Noted artist Rafiqun Nabi had the honour of presenting the award and crest to Masud Ali, accompanied by Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Toiletries Limited, and Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo.

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has recently discussed her motivations for ensuring that several of her characters exhibit anger on screen.

The much-anticipated solo exhibition “Melodies of Momo” is set to captivate photography and art enthusiasts at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre, starting today. The exhibition features a curated selection of the finest works by acclaimed professional photographer Momo Mostofa.

Iranian rebel director Mohammad Rasoulof made a great escape from his homeland days before his movie, “The Seed of the Scared Fig”, was to play at the prestigious competition slot in the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The film could remind you of an ever-enduring classic, “The Sound of Music” with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

Various organisations in the capital have arranged diverse events surrounding Nazrul’s birthday. Bengal Foundation has also organised a two-day event.

On Wednesday, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” star Chris Hemsworth became the next celebrity to have received a Hollywood star in honour of his contributions to cinema. Meanwhile, his long-time co-star Robert Downey Jr from the Marvel Cinematic Universe graced the event and proceeded to teasingly roast Chris during their reunion at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The one-minute nine-second teaser hints at Mamun's involvement in a major investigation, potentially marking a turning point in his career. As he prepares himself for the challenge, an event from Mamun's past resurfaces, complicating matters.

"Poison" promises to be a gripping addition to the Eid entertainment lineup. The production company announced the teaser release through a press statement, heightening anticipation for the film’s debut.

The teaser opens with a dramatic scene of a plane hijacking, where the pilot is desperately calling for help. This news spreads rapidly through the media, igniting nationwide tension and excitement.

Dhrubo Hasan’s “Fatima” is an ambitious undertaking, with the director’s passion clearly visible in the script – the aspects of our Liberation War and how we are all fighting our own inner wars, the torment that women still go through for being a woman, the extent to which a close one’s betrayal could be delusionally overlooked.

The teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into the intricate storyline, promising a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. It showcases Badhan in the role of police officer Lina, who embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the connection between three murder cases.

As part of an extraordinary lineup of people that included Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Emma Stone, and Demi Moore, Reeti represented Bangladesh with pride and distinction.

Gems of Nazrul has crafted its 31st artistic music video "Joy Hok”, in commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam this year. This video is centred on several iconic Nazrul songs that ignited the spirits of the youth during the anti-colonial era and the 1971 War of Independence.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is credited with bringing out the best performances of his actors, whether it's Aishwarya Rai in “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, Rani Mukerji in “Black”, Deepika Padukone in “Bajirao Mastani”, Ranveer Singh in “Padmaavat”, or Alia Bhatt in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. His latest release, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has a wide range of actors, from his first leading lady Manisha Koirala to his niece Sharmin Segal.