Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Are Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau dating?

Photos of pop star and ex Canadian PM getting cosy on a yacht spark social media frenzy

1w ago

Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion

Promotional blitz includes midnight sales, global release parties, pop-up experiences

2w ago

Sanchita Rakhi voices Puja song by Dwijendralal Roy

Sanchita Rakhi is primarily known as a Rabindra Sangeet artist. However, she is also devoted to the works of the five great poets. For this, she has chosen this song as her Puja offering to music lovers.

3w ago

Robert Redford, Hollywood’s ‘Sundance Kid’, rides into the sunset at 89

Oscar-winning actor and director founded Sundance Festival, championed independent cinema

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Abir Hossain’s sarod chronicles

Born in Bardhaman, Abir’s fascination with the sarod began at age five after hearing Ustad Bahadur Khan in concert. He had to wait seven years before formally beginning his training, but the passion never faded. At twelve, under the guidance of Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta, his training began in earnest. The discipline was severe, the expectations high. At one point, his childhood distractions—especially cricket—nearly derailed him, until his mother’s tears and his guru’s stern hand forced him to realign with his calling.

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OTT & Digital Content Awards / Mahtim Shakib and Sanzida Mahmood Nandita crowned Best Singer

The duet’s delicate blend of emotion and melody made it one of the year’s most memorable soundtracks

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Swadhinata Concert temporarily suspended

The concert was set to feature performances from Bangladeshi artists

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Ed Sheeran showcases debut collection of Jackson Pollock-esque art

British pop star Ed Sheeran has swapped the microphone for paintbrushes, and the fruits of his artistic endeavours will go on display later this week, the London gallery exhibiting his work confirmed on Wednesday.

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International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos

On an uncharacteristically cool April evening, I stepped out of Banani’s blaring traffic and neon haze into a dimly lit room tucked within a commercial building and almost cinematically shifted from chaos to a melodical hush. A small audience leaned forward, captivated by the spell of an ensemble that included an esraj, a sarod, a jazz guitarist and a drummer, and a vocalist whose voice moved without language, just sound, rhythm, and improvisation. The music was neither entirely classical nor jazz nor fusion, but something looser, more exploratory, alive to the moment.

JU observes Selim Al Deen’s death anniv

The drama and dramatics department at Jahangirnagar University yesterday organised a daylong programme at their campus, marking the 17th death anniversary of renowned thespian and former teacher Selim Al Deen.

The Oscars: Of big wins and bigger surprises

The 97th Academy Awards were filled with unforgettable moments that had audiences on the edge of their seats.

Stakeholder engagement vital for interoperable payment system

Stakeholder involvement is the key to the success of an interoperable instant payment system, yet this was missing when Bangladesh introduced its first digital platform “Binimoy” a few years ago, according to Snigdha Ali, country lead of Inclusive Financial Systems (IFS), an initiative of the Gates Foundation.

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American R&B singer Angie Stone dies at 63

American singer Angie Stone, who was nominated for three Grammy Awards, died at 63 early Saturday, a representative confirmed.

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Echoes of revolution: A night of unity, music, remembrance

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan yesterday performed at the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, a charity event aimed at raising funds for families of martyrs and those injured during the July uprising.

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James Cameron joins Stability AI board

James Cameron, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Titanic', 'Avatar', and 'The Terminator', has joined the board of Stability AI, a London-based startup known for its generative AI tools such as Stable Diffusion.

1y ago

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.

1y 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

1y ago

'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.

1y ago

SC clears way for Dipjol to serve as BFAA secretary

The Supreme Court chamber judge today cleared the way for film actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol to perform as general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA)

1y ago

BFAA secretary post: Dipjol moves SC over HC injunction

A petition was filed with the Supreme Court today seeking a stay on a High Court order that issued an injunction restraining Monwar Hossain Dipjol from performing as general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) for six months

1y ago

New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction

New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement

1y ago