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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, the actress faced a personal tragedy as her father, Syed Fazlul Karim, passed away at 8:30am.

The videos, titled "Misty Zannat Takes a Jab at Tama Mirza" and "Tama Mirza Became an Actress by Sucking Up: Zannat," are claimed to have damaged Tama Mirza's reputation amongst journalists and the public.

In the web-series, Tanzika plays the character of a housewife, Nova. “My character is unique and significant, offering ample opportunities to showcase my acting skills,” she described.

Recently, a video surfaced on social media where an exhausted Shah Rukh Khan is seen embracing a wheelchair-bound fan.

Ahmedabad, along with many other parts of India, experienced high temperatures. In Gujarat's capital, the temperature reached around 45 degrees, and the Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city.

It seems like the controversy isn’t going to stop anytime soon as the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association (BFDC) has mostly been embroiled in disputes for a few weeks now.

Australian actress and film producer Cate Blanchett drew significant attention at the Cannes 2024 red carpet on May 20, not only for her impressive fashion choice but also for how it seemingly reinforced her well-known political stance on an important humanitarian issue.