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Women DJs, unthinkable just years ago, becoming common in Saudi Arabia
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and club tracks for a crowd of business school graduates noshing on sushi.
Tickets for ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ concert featuring AR Rahman on sale today
A. R. Rahman, one of the most celebrated musicians of the sub-continent, confirmed his return to Bangladesh on Saturday. The tickets of the concert, scheduled for March 29, is set to be available from Monday morning, 10 am onwards.
Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension
Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
Depp says ‘no one safe’ from cancel culture before receiving lifetime award
Nobody is safe from so-called "cancel culture," movie star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday at the San Sebastian Film Festival where he was due to receive the event's top award for his nearly 40-year career on screen.
‘Up’, ‘Lou Grant’ actor Ed Asner dies aged 91
US television actor Ed Asner, winner of a record seven Emmy awards, has died at age 91, his family said Sunday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Britney Spears says won't perform while her father controls career
Britney Spears on Saturday said she would not perform again while her father retains control over her career, and said the conservatorship she has been under for 13 years had "killed my dreams."
A chat with Lovely Deb
Growing up in a musical family based in Sylhet, Lovely Deb was prompted to persuade music from a very early age. Events such as Mongola and Nagarkirtan acted as a motivational force for her, more so because Lovely’s father realised her potential and inspired her.
EMK Center’s virtual exhibition ‘Connect with Nature’ addresses climate crisis
The exhibition explores the adverse effects of climate change. “Climate Refugees in Bangladesh” is a photography series by Abir Abdullah.
Noted directors on Bangladesh’s ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ making it to Cannes
Director Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s second feature film “Rehana Maryam Noor” has been officially selected in the Un Certain Regard section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Painting during a pandemic
After more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, we are still largely confined to the four walls of our homes. But for painters, by and large, this has always been the case.
Bubly on her upcoming ventures
Shabnom Bubly started her career as a television news presenter, making her silver screen debut with“Bossgiri” in 2016. The actor has recently started shooting for multiple projects, including “Leader: Amie Bangladesh” where she will share the screen with Shakib Khan. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the star speaks about her upcoming projects and more.
Reflecting upon life through Manipuri dance
Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema came across her student, Mohima Shwagota, nearly a decade ago. At the time, Prema had just started conducting dance lessons. Over the years, the two have grown together in their pursuit of classical Manipuri dance. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Prema and her protégé Shwagota speak about their bond, and more.
Singer Noble sued under Digital Security Act
Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble was sued under the Digital Security Act today.
Tajuddin Ahmed’s “Faces” reflects on human resilience
Tajuddin Ahmed, a renowned Bangladeshi artist, started working on his reflective series “Faces”, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
Messianic Era’s 10-year journey to culminate in debut album
Progressive band Messianic Era have seen their share of vicissitudes throughout the years. The talented underground band, inspired by the likes of Dream Theatre, Opeth and Porcupine Tree, will release their self-titled debut album on June 18.
Shamim Ara Nipa and Monira Parveen on their devotion to dance
Nipa, with tutelage from renowned dance maestros such as G A Mannan and Nikunja Bihari Pal, also had the opportunity to learn from Pandit Birju Maharaj in different workshops, especially on Kathak.
