Frank Sinatra’s 1955 classic “In the Wee Small Hours” will be reissued on November 14 as part of Blue Note’s “Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series”, marking seven decades since its original release. Widely described as Sinatra’s “melancholy masterpiece,” the record was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and is celebrated as one of the first true concept albums in popular music.

Concluding his statement, the actor addressed aspiring talents in the industry with a message of perseverance. “To any rising actor who is reading this—if you are passionate about your work and truly dedicated, you will definitely reach your goals and leave a mark. Always stay true to your craft.”

The expansion marks a major push for HBO Max, already the streaming home of iconic franchises like “Harry Potter”, “House of the Dragon”, “The Last of Us”, and Warner Bros. blockbusters including “Superman”, “A Minecraft Movie”, and “Final Destination: Bloodlines”.

The birthplace of legendary composer and singer Sachin Dev Burman—universally remembered as S D Burman—is set to be preserved as a music museum in Cumilla, under a new government initiative.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, aired Sunday (September 14) night on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, attracted around 7.4 million viewers, marking an 8% increase over last year’s broadcast on ABC which drew about 6.9 million.

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin is set to release its long-awaited album “Phoenix-er Diary 2” this October, three years after the release of “Phoenix-er Diary”. The announcement was made through a motion poster on Facebook, where a fiery phoenix symbolised the theme of resilience and rebirth.

Ahrar Masud Diep, the vocalist of Calypso, Rustoff, and Eclipse, passed away yesterday. He was also part of Drockstars 2007, where he performed with his band Eclipse.

EA SPORTS has revealed the official soundtrack for “FC 26”, highlighting a dynamic mix of international stars and rising talent. The line-up features Bangladeshi-origin singers Mumzy Stranger and Muza with their track “Ki Kori”, alongside UK-born Bangladeshi artiste Joy Crookes, returning with “Fade Your Heart”. 

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir is set to visit Dhaka for the first time at the invitation of Sunsilk Bangladesh. The company announced the news in a press release, adding that the exact date of her arrival will be revealed soon.

Vicky Zahed returns with a new mystery as his flash fiction “Ondho Balok” readies for release on Chorki at 12:01 am on September 18. Written by Nazim Ud Daula, the story blends love, fate, and the tension between belief and doubt, promising a fresh take on the director’s signature suspense.

Legendary Lalon singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday (September 13) night after a prolonged illness. She died at 10:15pm while undergoing treatment in a private medical college hospital in Dhaka. On Sunday (September 14) noon, people from all walks of life paid their respects at the Central Shaheed Minar. At the tribute, her husband, noted flautist Gazi Abdul Hakim, said, “An artiste like Farida Parveen is born once in a hundred years.”

“Hamnet,” led by Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare, has already garnered an emotional reception at both TIFF and the Telluride Film Festival. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel, the story imagines how the grief over their son Hamnet’s death may have inspired Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Hamlet.”

Faria, who was taken into custody in May and spent two days in jail before being released, broke her silence during a recent appearance on the New York–based talk show “Friday Night with Zayed Khan”.

The 77th Emmy Awards saw several celebrities using the global stage to voice support for Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, signaling a growing cultural boycott movement within the entertainment industry.

British actor Owen Cooper made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the youngest male acting winner after earning the trophy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his role in the Netflix miniseries “Adolescence”.

List of winners in key categories

"The Studio" co-creator Seth Rogen won best actor in a comedy for his role as a floundering movie executive, and best director

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.

"840" features a stellar cast, led by Nasir Uddin Khan in the central role. He is joined by other acclaimed actors including Marzuk Russell, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Zakia Bari Momo, Shahriar Nazim Joy, and Zayed Khan. The production also shines a light on local talents, featuring actors from the Rajshahi and Naogaon regions.

Charuneedam Theatre, the Dhaka troupe that began its journey in 2007, celebrates its 18th anniversary with an ambitious triple bill: the company will stage the 100th performances of three plays — “Arshola”, “Nana Ronger Din” and “Sharater Megh” — on Monday evening at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Audiences can see all three productions on a single ticket when the curtain rises at 7pm.