Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing Black actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the "Shaft" films of the 1970s and also took on dramatic roles dealing with race relations in America, died on Tuesday aged 81, the Hollywood Reporter said, citing his manager.

Ranbir Kapoor was called 'toxic', when Alia Bhatt revealed in an interview, a few months back that her husband dislikes it when she wears lipstick and instructs her to "wipe it off". The comment quickly went viral on social media, with many labeling Ranbir as a 'toxic' partner.

A French museum said it is working urgently to fix a much-derided waxwork of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after the US actor complained about its pale skin tone.

Srabonno Towhida has been active as a host, presenter, model, actress and doctor for over a decade now. The celebrity host recently spoke with The Daily Star over a cup of coffee.

In a recent development, the actress has inked a deal to work on another project with the same director, titled "Dorodiya", where she'll be sharing the screen with Ador Azad. This film will mark the third collaboration between the two actors.

In the wake of Shakib Khan’s troubles regarding attaining a visa to travel to India, the star finally reached Mumbai airport today in the afternoon, to shoot for Bangladesh's first Pan-Indian movie “Dorod” as the lead actor. He was welcomed warmly by the film's director Anonno Mamun.

This Bijoya, as the last day of the puja season dawns, let's take a closer look at how our favourite stars are soaking up the joy and warmth of the festivities.

The cast and crew of the film "Kajol Rekha", including renowned actor, actress, and director Gias Uddin Selim, will be present in the gallery during the upcoming two pivotal matches of Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup to support the team and promote the film at the same time.

Directed by Shyam Benegal, "Mujib" will have a special premiere in Mumbai on October 25. The film will be released in India on October 27.

On Saturday, Syed Ahmed Shawki clinched the prestigious Best Director in Series award in the popular category for his gripping thriller web series, "Karagar".

Sallha Khanam Nadia bagged Best Supporting Actress award (popular category) for Vicky Zahed's web-film "Redrum" at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022. 

After a delightful performance in "Lipstick", Ador Azad and Puja Chery are gearing up for a new film titled "Dorodiya". The film promises a delightful blend of romance and action, set in the nostalgic backdrop of the 1990s. 

While fans eagerly await the "Tiger" franchise's third installment titled "Tiger 3", the star of the spy-thriller, Salman Khan, recently surprised these fans with the first song of the film called "Leke Prabhu Ka Naam".

The artiste’s powerful performance in renowned director Vicky Zahed’s “Redrum” has earned her the Best Actress award last Saturday at the Blenders Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022.

Karan's caption on the video reads, "For the first time ever, get a sneak peek into the world of ‘Koffee With Karan’ before we begin brewing!" Season 8 of the show is slated to stream from 26th October onwards only on Disney+ Hotstar.

The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Bangladesh's pride, Jaya Ahsan, Kolkata's own Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Yash Dasgupta.

Originally, the superstar was scheduled to depart for Mumbai, India, on October 15. The pre-production phase was in full swing with photoshoots, script reading sessions, and look tests arranged in Mumbai. However, the trip to India had to be postponed as the visa didn't arrive on time.

Nasir Uddin Khan bagged the Best Actor in Negative Role Award for his performance as Allen Swapan in Shihab Shaheen's web-series "Syndicate" at the Blender's Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022.

"Usually, I dedicate the award to my mother. However, I want to dedicate this special award to my father, who has always supported me and encouraged me to give my best," said Mehazabien at the Blenders Choice- The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022.

The original "Aashiqui", released in 1990, featured Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal and was produced by T-Series and Vishesh Films, with direction by Mahesh Bhatt. In 2013, "Aashiqui 2" revived the franchise, achieving considerable box office success. Starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Mohit Suri, it carried forward the legacy of the series.