Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67. He passed "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his partner Andre Portasio said in a statement. O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his iconic scouse drag queen persona Lily Savage, going

Actress Mahiya Mahi was blessed with a baby boy on Tuesday (March 28). She underwent a C-section surgery at the capital's United Hospital at 11.20 pm. The news was confirmed by her husband, Rakib Sarker. Mahi shared a picture on her social media with her newborn and her husband

Creed III actor Jonathan Majors has been charged with assault and harassment following an incident involving a woman in a New York apartment. The 30-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by Majors on Saturday in what police said was a domestic dispute. Lawyers for the actor have

Darcelle XV, the Guinness World Record holder for oldest drag queen performer, died Thursday at 92, her Portland, Oregon, cabaret announced on social media. “The family of Darcelle XV along with her cast and crew are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Darcelle (Walter W.

Actor Shakib Khan on Monday (March 27) filed another case against film producer Rahmat Ullah on charge of extortion and murder attempt. He went to the court of Judge AM Zulfiqar Hayat of Dhaka Cyber Tribunal in the morning and lodged a case under Digital Security Act (DSA). The

Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan on Thursday (March 23) failed to file another case against film producer Rahmat Ullah under Digital Security Act (DSA).  He had to go back following the advice of the cyber tribunal judge. Dhaka's cyber tribunal judge AM Zulfiqar Hayat today

Actor Shakib Khan on Thursday (March 23) filed a defamation case against film producer Rahmat Ullah for raising allegations of extortion.  He reached the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arafatul Rakib around 11:13am and filed the case, said his lawyer. After taking the

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Khalekuzzaman died on Tuesday (Mar 21) morning. He was 73. He breathed his last at 9am at his residence at Gulshan in the capital.   Ahsan Habib Nasim, president of Abhiniya Shilpi Sangh, general secretary Raonak Hasan confirmed the

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his engagement to his partner Ann Lesley Smith, a former police chaplain. Mr Murdoch, 92, and Ms Smith, 66, met in September at an event at his vineyard in California. The businessman told the New York Post, one of his own publications:

Ekushey award winning actor Zeenat Barkatullah was admitted at a hospital in the capital. The internationally renowned dance icon has been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the last five days due to brain hemorrhage and lung infection. Her daughter renowned actor Bijori

Despite rapturous scenes at Hollywood's Dolby Theater on Sunday night as the documentary "Navalny" was announced the winner of this year's best documentary feature Oscar, anyone relying on Russian state media to find out the news might be forgiven for being none the

It was a night of historic wins at the 95th annual Academy Awards, taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. On Sunday, two films quickly emerged as dominant forces in the race to pick up the most Oscar trophies: the German-language war epic All Quiet on the Western

The song Naatu Naatu from the hit Telugu-language film RRR has made history by becoming the first Indian film song to win an Oscar. The blockbuster track won Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards, beating heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Its catchy tempo and

Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated at the Oscars. The creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her statuette, Yeoh said: "For

Michelle Yeoh cemented Oscars history on Sunday night as she became the first Asian person to win for lead actress Yeoh took home the first Academy Award of her celebrated career, for best actress in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The honor came after a long career in

Award-winning director Shyam Benegal who is known for Zubeidaa, Mammo, Welcome to Sajjanpur, has been undergoing dialysis at home after his both kidneys failed.  Shyam, who is 88, has not been able to visit the hospital for treatment as his health has started deteriorating. 

The news of Satish Kaushik’s sudden death came as a shock for the film industry and fans on Thursday morning. The veteran actor and filmmaker paassed away at the age of 66 in the early hours of Thursday morning as per reports. While the news of his death was shared by friend and

Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Mar 9) distributed National Film Award-2021 among the winners in 27 categories. The premier handed over the awards at a ceremony in city's Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) as chief guest. The Ministry of Information and

Bollywood actor and director Satish Kaushik has died at the age of 66 in India's capital Delhi. His nephew Nishaan Kaushik told BBC Hindi that the actor suffered a heart attack on Thursday morning. He was travelling in a car at the time and was rushed to a hospital, where