Taylor Swift topped the British music charts last Friday with "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), outselling the rest of the top ten combined and beating the Beatles for the record of the fastest artiste to rack up 12 UK number-one albums.

Katrina Kaif was presented with an opportunity to star in a Hollywood movie, but she had to decline it because of her personal situation, according to a report from Variety. During an interview with the publication, Katrina discussed her aspirations for Hollywood. She recently disclosed that she had to decline the offer even though the “West came calling”.

Since the recent election of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association and the victory of Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol's panel, a rumor has been circulating — implying Zayed Khan, whose membership from the association was canceled during the previous term of 2022-2024, is regaining his membership.

It has been a couple of weeks at least since the Bangla New Year celebrations, which we lovingly refer to as Noboborsho. However, Coke Studio Bangla’s “Tati” is still dominating playlists. ‘Taanti’, or in this case “Tati”, refers to the craftsperson or the creator of fabrics, who works with the material called taant – depicting motifs, colourful borders, and softness to touch. Especially in this heat, a taant saree or a fatua is always a welcome addition to an average Bangladeshi wardrobe, allowing one to breathe easy and at the same time, look trendy.

Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a fashion model and influencer claimed she had been selected.

Actor Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, has been missing for over five days.

Drake has taken down a track from his Instagram account that featured AI-generated voices of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. The decision came after reports emerged that lawyers representing Tupac's estate had threatened legal action against the Canadian megastar.

The forthcoming Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase the final work of iconic director Jean-Luc Godard, who passed away the day after completing his latest creation in 2022.

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to commence on May 14 and conclude on May 25.

Bangladeshi film "Mona: Jinn 2" has crossed borders to hit cinemas in Pakistan, extending its reach beyond the nation's multiplexes. The movie, which has been drawing audiences during the Eid season in Bangladesh, is now being screened in 24 cinemas across various regions of Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

The Bangladeshi film "Nirvana" directed by Asif Islam has won the Special Jury Award at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival.

Recently, the singer released his track “Poro Choitali Shajhe” from his album “Raj”, a project that had been a dream for both him and his elder brother, Prithwi Raj. Unfortunately, Prithwi's untimely passing in 2019 momentarily halted their work. 

The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy buzzed with excitement as the inaugural International Disability Art Festival 2024 commenced today, marking a significant milestone in arts and inclusivity.

The "Planet of the Apes" franchise is set to evolve once again with the upcoming release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", a film that promises to both honour its predecessors and carve out its own unique narrative path. Director Wes Ball, renowned for his work on the "Maze Runner" series, unveiled the ambitious project during a press event in London, offering fans a glimpse into the future of the beloved sci-fi saga.

The film gets going with Hirayama (played by Koji Yakusho) awakening in the still-numbing, navy-bluish time of the morning — ahead of the break of dawn, to initially infuse a sense of hurried alarm. However, the picture becomes clearer when he gears himself in his ‘The Tokyo Toilet’ overall uniform to head out during the still-dulling hours of the day. The janitor doesn’t forget to pay attention to his plants prior to leaving home, gently smiling up at the sky whilst admiring it for a few good seconds, then moving to pick out a ready-made coffee can from a vending machine near his outwardly dilapidated home. He eventually gets in his car, picks out a cassette tape, and drives to work.

Puja Chery hopes that audiences who missed the film during its earlier weeks will seize the opportunity to secure tickets promptly and enjoy the experience of a fully entertaining commercial film.

The latest Jaya starrer Kolkata film was "Bhootpori", which is currently on its 75th day of release and continues to receive appreciation in the city.

The music video for this song was filmed in multiple locations in India, including Delhi, Manali, Sisu, and by the Beas River. It features actors Sifat Amin Shubh and Jannatul Ferdous Bisma alongside the members of the band. "Janena Keu" is the second track from the band’s eighth album “Baatighar”. The album contains a total of 10 songs.

Cultural organisation Rabiraag, well-known for its celebration of the essence of music, is poised to pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Rabindra Sangeet maestro, Sadi Mohammad.

Notably, Nusrat’s creation, crafted during her postgraduate tenure at Dublin’s National Film School, secured a nomination under the 'Student' category.