Farooki will be taking part in the prestigious festival as a “Jury International”, alongside Iranian director Moshen Makhmalbaf, Taiwanese director Zero Chou and Japanese actor, Shogen, confirmed the festival authority on Monday.

In a surprising turn of events during the 12th National Parliament election, a number of renowned artistes from Bangladesh's vibrant showbiz industry tried their luck in the political arena. The notable figures included veteran actor Asaduzzaman Noor, popular actor Ferdous Ahmed, actress Mahiya Mahi, and singers Momtaz Begum, and Doly Shaontoni. Out of these, Asaduzzaman Noor and Ferdous Ahmed emerged victorious, securing their places in the parliament.

Halle Bailey, known for her role in "The Little Mermaid," took to Instagram to share her joyous news of welcoming her baby boy, Halo, born in 2023.

Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has secured his first Golden Globe Award for his semi-autobiographical fantasy film, "The Boy and the Heron", in the animated feature category.

Bappy announced his wish to follow his senior colleagues and contemporaries such as Ferdous Ahmed and Mahiya Mahi.

The world of "Stranger Things" is set to grow even larger with a diverse range of spinoff projects, including both animated and live-action series, providing fans with fresh adventures beyond the upcoming Season 5, marking the conclusion of the original series.

Ali Wong and Steve Yeun secured Golden Globes for Best Actress and Actor in a Limited TV Series, respectively, for their remarkable performances in Netflix's "Beef" on Sunday evening.

History was made at the 2024 Golden Globes as Lily Gladstone, with Piegan Blackfeet and Nez Perce heritage, became the first Indigenous woman to win the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in Martin Scorsese's film, 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.

Historical drama “Oppenheimer” and gothic comedy “Poor Things” earned the top honors on Sunday at the Golden Globes, Hollywood’s star-studded kickoff to its annual awards season.

The Dhaka International Film Festival can be named as one of the biggest film festivals in our country. It has been going on for over two decades and the 22nd edition is set to kick off on January 20 and will run until January 28.

Meghdol’s main vocalist Shibu Kumer Shill has recently been making headlines for having lent his voice to “Nirbashito Chaand”, from the upcoming Tollywood film “Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole”. The multifaceted personality, who also moonlights as a filmmaker, author, and an illustrator, had a chat with The Daily Star over the phone.

After a three-month delay caused by the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA strike, the winners of the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards were finally announced on Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony, while not the main Emmy gala, showcased the outstanding talents and contributions of individuals and teams behind the scenes.

The Korean drama "Death’s Game" arrived at a time when many adults are grappling with depression and contemplating taking their own lives. We are so consumed by our own miseries that we often overlook the suffering we impose on our loved ones when we succumb to death.

These celebrities were steadfast in making their stance clear, supporting their favorite candidates through different promotional activities before the elections and now as the election day commenced at 10 AM today, they are gleefully sharing photos of their voting to encourage their followers and admirers to vote.

In addition to Ananta Jalil, the film “Operation Jackpot” also features Ilias Kanchan, Kazi Hayat, Nipun, Rebeka, Misha Sawdagor, Amit Hasan, Roshan, Nirab, Aman Reza, Emon, Joy Chowdhury, Omar Sani, Shahidul Islam Sachchu, Don and Nader Chowdhury, among others.

While Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" made a significant impact at the box office, the film has been embroiled in controversy over its problematic depiction of violence and misogyny against women. At a success party organised by the makers of "Animal" yesterday, Ranbir Kapoor addressed all the criticism surrounding his film.

The Hollywood awards season kicks into full gear this week with Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, and actors are pondering how to enjoy the onslaught of attention and survive the ups and downs.

The power-packed 2:54 minute-long trailer released on Saturday gives a glimpse into the world of Captain Miller, a former soldier who turns into a dacoit during pre-independent India, where the British colonists are in power, and it portrays their subsequent conflict over a mine in a village.

Bangladeshi actresses Jaya Ahsan and Tasnia Farin have earned the honour of being nominated for the Cinemar Somabarton 2024 Awards presented by the West Bengal Film Journalists' Association (WBFJA). Jaya secured a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category for Kaushik Ganguly's film “Ardhangini” while Farin secured a spot in the Most Promising Actor Female category for her role in Atanu Ghosh’s film “Aaro Ek Prithibi”.

Ed Sheeran secures another trophy for his collection, clinching an Emmy on Saturday night for the best original music and lyrics in a television show at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys, delayed by the strikes from writers and actors last year.