Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

‘Bangladesh first concert’: Artistes vow to stay united for country

The capital’s Manik Mia Avenue was teeming with people from all walks of life since yesterday afternoon, as they waited to catch a glimpse of their favourite artistes.

4w ago

Metallica to hold virtual concert in Fortnite

Metallica, the world-renowned rock band, is set to hold a virtual concert in the popular video game Fortnite. Named 'Metallica: Fuel Fire Fury', Fortnite players can tune in to the virtual concert on two set dates: June 22 at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 11 pm ET, and June 23 at 10 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm ET.

6m ago

BTS’ RM sets new record with his latest No. 1 single

BTS’ leader RM returns to the US charts, only weeks after releasing his latest solo album. The global star made a comeback as a featured artiste on Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Neva Play," which has quickly become a success for both artistes.

3m ago

No Bangladeshi films in 30th Kolkata Int'l Film Festival

Bangladeshi film "Dear Maloti" could not be included as its Asian premiere is scheduled for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

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Indian news agency ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama

The series, called "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack" - a fictionalised version of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu - has been embroiled in controversy since its release last month.

4m ago

Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88

The tall actor with a deep voice, piercing blue eyes and mischievous smile managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads, opposite the likes of Jane Fonda and Julie Christie

6m ago

In pictures: Red carpet arrivals at Cannes

The 77th Cannes Film Festival - Screening of the film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" Out of competition - Red Carpet Arrivals

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Delving deep into ‘MaLoMa’ and its topsy turvy world

As I write this, “MaLoMa”, a musical tale of extraordinary lives led by everyday people, is trending number 1 on YouTube Bangladesh & 38 on global YouTube. This song, as a whole, is many stories woven together as one, belonging to people from all walks of life. The stories touch hearts and inspire music lovers to ponder upon life in general. As Arif Dewan and Shagor Dewan sing their hearts out about how mistaken they were about life being a bed of roses, the chaotic city around them comes to life.

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'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn

A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer" sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac to pair in new vampire thriller movie

A new vampire thriller movie called "Flesh of the Gods" is about to step into the flashy, sybaritic world of 1980s Los Angeles.

Songs of Pahela Baishakh

The soul-stirring melodies of Bangla songs resonate with the essence of the largely agrarian Bangalee people, weaving tales of joy, hope, aspiration, and the story of our journey as a nation.

Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ misunderstands Jane Austen’s novel entirely

The problem with Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is that it doesn't know what it wants to be.

2y ago

Prime video unveils “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” trailer

Prime Video has released a new trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”, a new live-action movie based on the works of J R R Tolkien. The series will take place in the Second Age of Middle-Earth, as a prequel of popular movie trilogy by Peter Jackson.

2y ago

Warsite drops music video of ‘Tobey Tai Hok’

Heavy-metal band Warsite recently released the music video for their song “Tobey Tai Hok”. This is an experimental song from their second studio album, which will be released soon. The song is available on the band’s YouTube channel.

2y ago

Chanchal covers "Shada Shadha Kala Kala" with son, in the cutest film promotion yet

Welcoming the fans to the theatre to watch his upcoming film “Hawa”, popular actor Chanchal Chowdhury took to his Facebook to share a rendition of the recently released track from the film “Shada Shada Kala Kala”. The actor is seen performing the number on a harmonium with his son Shuddho.

2y ago

Shakib Khan’s ‘Golui’ releasing in the USA today

Shakib Khan and Puja Chery starrer “Golui” is set to release at New York city’s Jamaica multiplex today. This is the first time that one of Shakib Khan’s films is seeing a US release. The S A Haque Olike directorial features Puja Chery sharing the screen with the ‘king’ of Dhallywood.

2y ago

ATN Bangla celebrates silver jubilee today

ATN Bangla, one of the country's first private satellite channels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. The popular channel embarks into another year of broadcasting news and entertainment in Bangla, to audiences across the world.

2y ago

Tasnia Farin elated about silver-screen debut

Chorki original series 'Syndicate', directed by Shihab Shaheen, was just released on Eid day – being the focal point of many discussions. “Ladies and Gentleman” famed actor Tasnia Farin has played the character Shorna, in the series.

2y ago

Poran: Love, betrayal, bloodshed, and so much more

Long waiting lines and a chaotic ticket counter—this was how I was welcomed at the night show of “Poran” at Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City. Being one of the most awaited productions, I had high hopes from this film, especially after the title track “Jolere Poran”, featuring Sariful Razz as a ravishing ruffian, was released.

2y ago

9 singers feature in massive Coke Studio Bangla collab, “Lilabali”

Radharaman Dutta’s “Lilabali” is a song that is imprinted into the psyche of Bengali-speaking people – a timeless classic the emotions of the bride and bridesmaids.

2y ago

‘Bachelor’s Qurbani’ and ‘Good Buzz’ trend on YouTube

Kajal Arefin Ome is taking YouTube by storm as both his Eid special tele-fictions “Bachelor’s Qurbani” and “Good Buzz” trending on YouTube. While “Bachelor’s Qurbani”, which was released on Dhruba TV’s official YouTube channel has moved up to the number 1 spot on the ‘Trending’ page, “Good Buzz”, the Club 11 Entertainment production, is currently sitting at the number 2 spot.

2y ago