Entertainment
Celebrities flock to Indian business icons' lavish wedding
New Delhi, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — In a season of big Indian weddings, the marriage of two business scions on Wednesday is set to be the biggest of them all.
In Pictures: Miss Universe 2018 - national costume contest
Ninety four contestants showcased costumes representing their nations during the MISS UNIVERSE National Costume Show in an elaborate display of color and culture.
Tele Samad sick; hospitalised
Munshiganj, Dec 10 (UNB) – Noted comedian and film actor Tele Samad is undergoing treatment at the high dependency unit (HDU) of Square Hospitals in the capital as he is ill.
LA Film Critics name 'Roma' best film of the year
New York, Dec 10 (AP/UNB) — The Los Angeles Film Critics Association on Sunday named Alfonso Cuaron's deeply personal drama "Roma" best film of the year, adding to the acclaimed film's steadily mounting honors.
Priyanka Chopra: US writer sorry for 'scam artist' comment
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) -A US journalist has apologised after writing that Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was a "scam artist" who had trapped US singer Nick Jonas into marrying her to further her career, reports BBC. Mariah Smith said she took "full responsibility for what I wrote, and I was wrong. I am truly sorry". The article in The Cut, a New York-based website, has since been taken down.Many Indians had jumped to Ms Chopra's defence and accused The Cut of racism.However Ms Smith said she did not "condone racism, xenophobia, or sexism".
Rise up: Female voices take center stage at Grammys
New York, Dec 9 (AP/UNB) — After being nearly muted at this year's ceremony, the 2019 Grammys are shaping up to be the year of the woman, with powerful female voices representing the majority in two of the top categories.
Miss World 2018: Oishee finishes just outside Top 12
Dhaka, Dec 8 (UNB) - Bangladeshi beauty Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, only the second Miss Bangladesh to have gone on to compete for the Miss World title, has finished in the Top 30 at the 68th edition of the 'Miss World' competition.
Kendrick Lamar, Cooper and Lady Gaga earn Golden Globe nods
Los Angeles, Dec 7 (AP/UNB) — The Golden Globe nominations recognized Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's talents as actors, but Thursday's announcement also came with a nod for their soulful duet "Shallow" from "A Star is Born."
Dying to Survive takes out best Asian picture at Australian film industry
Sydney, Dec 6 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese film, Dying to Survive, has taken out best Asian picture at the 8th annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards.
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars
Los Angeles, Dec 5 (AP/UNB) — Kevin Hart has a new job — he will host the 2019 Academy Awards, a role the prolific actor-comedian says fulfills a longtime dream.