Leonardo DiCaprio disclosed that Sharon Stone took the initiative to pay his acting salary in 1995 when the studio rejected him for a movie. During a conversation with E! News, the actor expressed his gratitude, mentioning that he has thanked Stone numerous times for ensuring his inclusion in Sam Raimi's Western drama, “The Quick and the Dead”.

After writing this, she further added in the post, “To the journalist brothers, I want to say one thing, you have been a part of my success, and my respect and admiration for you have always been and will remain.”

Shakib returned to Dhaka on Friday after participating in the film’s shoot for 20 days, which began on October 27. As soon as he landed, The Daily Star caught up with the star in a candid conversation, where he shared about his experience, new project and more.

Numerous artists came together to form a human chain, urging an end to the ongoing strikes and blockades in the country. On a Saturday afternoon, in front of the National Museum in Shahbagh, they created a united front under the banner 'Society of Artists Against Destruction.' The human chain comprised of actors, actresses, heroes, singers, and various other personalities from the showbiz industry who actively participated in this initiative.

In a heartwarming gesture, the Sunamganj District Administration has pledged to provide a home for Farzina Aktar, a nine-year-old talent from Taherpur Upazila, who recently earned acclaim by winning a special award in child acting at the National Film Awards. The District Commissioner has assured the family of assistance, including financial aid and educational support.

David Beckham recently visited India and attended two parties following the India vs New Zealand World Cup semi-final match. Following his presence at Sonam Kapoor's party, he met with Shah Rukh Khan at his house Mannat before ending his India tour.

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival is set to take place in West Bengal from December 5 to December 12.

Intense, passionate, riveting – the trailer of Badrul Anam Saud’s new movie, “Shyamakabbya”, is likely to invoke these feelings within any reader. While the seasoned director’s vision goes a long way toward making this possible, much credit will also go to the leads, Shohel Mondol and Neelanjona Neela. 

The former Miss Universe, known for her poise and elegance, surprised many when she admitted to making direct calls to industry leaders at Netflix, Hotstar, and Disney+, expressing her eagerness to return to the screen.

A total of 13 awards have been given in 13 categories from the works released in both Deepto channel and their web platform, Deepto play.

The actor, who gave life to Disney’s iconic Mary Poppins or the Baker’s Wife in “Into the Woods”, said before being an actor she was just a little girl struggling with a stutter. Even today, the actor still considers herself a stutterer.

The government-funded film will revolve around a 16-year-old youth, portrayed by Ridwan Siddique, who walks throughout the country amidst 1971’s Liberation War and about the experiences he gathers on his journey toward freedom.

The release date for “Grey's Anatomy” Season 20 has been officially revealed, and the cast is preparing to resume filming following the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Confirmed for a March 2024 premiere, the highly acclaimed series has received official confirmation from ABC, which also disclosed the release date for “Station 19's” seventh season. Get all the details about the 20th season of the show starring Ellen Pompeo, James Pickens Jr, Camilla Luddington, and others.

Kolkata-based actress Koel Mallick attended a Bhratri Dwitiya (Bhai Fota) event by the Ishwar organisation in South Kolkata last Tuesday. She shared some pictures and videos from the event on her social media. Particularly noticeable was her spending quality time with a group of adults with special needs.

In a triumphant continuation of her illustrious career, Jaya Ahsan, the acclaimed Bangladeshi actress, has achieved another milestone. Just three days after securing her fifth National Film Award, she received the exciting news that five of her films will be showcased at the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

The movie incorporates surprising comedic moments and intensely suspenseful scenes to counterbalance its slow pace. In contrast to the film’s heavier themes, "The Killer" injects dry humour and a fondness for pop culture, providing a welcome element of levity that keeps the audience engaged.

In a world where Hollywood's gloss and grandeur dominate the silver screen, there lies a cinematic treasure trove in Bangladesh that dances to its own beat. Far from the well-trodden paths of blockbuster narratives, Bangladeshi filmmakers have embraced the art of adaptation with a twist so unique it could only be born in the cultural kaleidoscope of South Asia. From singing superheroes to dancing apes, here's a whimsical journey through the Bangladeshi film industry's most audacious, hilarious, and unapologetically tacky takes on popular pop-culture icons.

Actor Afran Nisho has been a subject of widespread discussion and appreciation this year, courtesy of his commendable performance in his debut silver screen project, "Shurongo". Since then, he has found himself inundated with numerous scripts and film proposals, even from the other Bengal across the border.

Pedro Pascal, known for his roles in franchises like “Game of Thrones”, “The Last of Us” and “Star Wars”, could be making his way from a galaxy far, far away to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The actor is reportedly in discussions to portray Reed Richards, also known as Mr Fantastic, in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” film.

Earlier in the day, popular actress Tanjin Tisha was reported to have been hospitalised, and the matter was confirmed by Ahsan Habib Nasim, the president of Actors' Equity Bangladesh, who in turn sent his thoughts and prayers to her.