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Popular British professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, better known by his ring name PAC and formerly as Neville/Adrian Neville in WWE, has passed away at the age of 40, the US-based wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced on Sunday night. The shocking announcement came just a day after PAC competed in his final match at AEW All Out in Chicago, where he challenged Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship. AEW, in a statement, said it was "saddened to announce the passing" of Satterley and described him as a wrestler known for his innovative high-flying moves and in-ring ability. The promotion said Satterley, a native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organisations around the world. No cause or circumstances of his death had been publicly disclosed as of Monday. Several reports confirmed that details surrounding his death remained unavailable. PAC's shocking death came shortly after he appeared at AEW's All Out event on September 26. In the opening match of the main card, he faced Andrade El Ídolo for the AEW National Championship. PAC delivered a series of high-impact moves, including a 450 splash and an attempted Black Arrow, which are his signature wrestling moves, before Andrade countered and retained the title by pinning him. The match was notable not only because it was PAC's final appearance in the ring, but also because of how suddenly his death followed it. Born Benjamin Satterley, PAC began wrestling professionally in 2004 and established himself on the British independent circuit before gaining international recognition. He also worked in promotions including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Dragon Gate, where his aerial wrestling style helped build his reputation as one of the prominent high-flyers of his generation. He joined the world's biggest wrestling promotion, WWE, in 2012 and performed under the name Adrian Neville. During his WWE tenure, he became NXT Champion and later captured the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. His WWE run made him widely known among mainstream wrestling audiences, particularly for his athletic style and signature high-flying offence. PAC became one of AEW's early signings after the promotion was launched in 2019. He went on to win multiple championships in the company and became part of several prominent storylines and matches. AEW credited him with competing in some of the promotion's memorable bouts since joining the organisation. He was also a member of the AEW wrestling stable Death Riders, a group centred around Jon Moxley. At All Out, PAC was involved beyond his singles match as the Death Riders remained part of the wider event storyline. AEW's official All Out report described PAC and Andrade's contest as a high-level opening match, with both wrestlers exchanging a series of reversals and aerial wrestling manoeuvres. News of PAC's death prompted an outpouring of tributes from the professional wrestling community, with fellow wrestlers and fans remembering his distinctive wrestling style and lengthy career across the United Kingdom, Japan, WWE and AEW.

A new crop of television shows, films, music and video games is arriving on streaming services and gaming platforms this week, including a new album from Quavo, Netflix’s adaptation of East of Eden and the latest Minecraft spinoff. Other notable releases include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Wynonna Judd’s first album in 10 years and Minecraft Dungeons II. New movies to stream starting Oct. 2 — Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, streaming Friday, Oct. 2, on Mubi, is Jane Schoenbrun’s follow-up to the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow. The film, which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, stars Hannah Einbinder of Hacks as a filmmaker attempting to revive a slasher franchise with its original star, played by Gillian Anderson. AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr described it as an ambitious, carefully crafted film that explores identity and transformation through cinema and popular culture. — Amir Bar-Lev’s The Last First: Winter K2, arriving Friday on Apple TV, follows the first group of climbers who attempted a winter ascent of K2 in 2001. The expedition to the world’s second-highest mountain took place in extreme conditions, with temperatures at base camp capable of dropping to 50 degrees below zero. New music to stream from Sept. 28-Oct. 4 — The Austin City Limits Festival begins Friday in Texas and runs across two consecutive weekends. Fans outside the state can watch a livestream of the first weekend, Oct. 2-4, on Disney+ and Hulu. — Country singer Wynonna Judd is releasing The Hard Truth, her first new album in a decade. Judd co-wrote most of the songs, with her husband, Cactus Moser, serving as producer. The album focuses on themes including heartbreak, healing, faith, loss and overcoming adversity. — Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo will release QRÖMELIFE on Friday, Oct. 2. Pharrell Williams serves as executive producer on the project. One of the album’s tracks, “Backwards,” features T.I. New series to stream from Sept. 28-Oct. 4 — Florence Pugh stars in Netflix’s seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel East of Eden, premiering Thursday, Oct. 1. Pugh plays Cathy Ames, while Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist portray brothers Adam and Charles Trask. Zoe Kazan wrote and executive produced the series, which explores the story in greater depth than the 1955 film adaptation directed by her grandfather, Elia Kazan. — Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in and executive produces AMC+ thriller Kill Jackie, premiering Friday, Oct. 2. The eight-episode series follows Jackie Price, a former international drug smuggler who has spent two decades living undercover as an art dealer. Her quiet life is disrupted after she discovers that a group of assassins has been hired to kill her. The series is based on Aidan Truhen’s novel The Price You Pay and was created by the team behind Killing Eve. — Tip Toe, premiering Friday on Starz, stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as longtime neighbors whose relationship deteriorates as prejudice increasingly affects their lives. Russell T. Davies wrote all five episodes of the drama. — Tubi is also launching the horror anthology Bite Size Terror on Friday, Oct. 2. The series features emerging filmmakers and explores body horror, dark comedy and supernatural stories. Episodes include “Kachina,” about an influencer who disturbs a family’s sacred doll while redecorating their home, and “The Deep End,” which follows a babysitter who becomes suspicious after a child performs an underwater trick in a pool. New video games from Sept. 28-Oct. 4 — Minecraft Dungeons II expands the popular game universe with a new dimension called the Sift. Players can take on the adventure alone or team up with as many as three friends to battle enemies threatening the Overworld. The game launches Tuesday for Xbox X/S, PlayStation 5, Switch and PC. — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve takes players to Strangereal, Bandai Namco’s fictional version of Earth, where the Federation of Central Usea has been invaded by the Republic of Sotoa. Players and their wingmen must fight to regain control of the skies. The latest installment in the long-running series features updated graphics and new weapons and arrives Friday, Oct. 2, on Xbox X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s film “Roid” has been selected as Bangladesh’s official submission in the International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. The announcement was made at “Meet the Press”, held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, on Sunday morning. Dr Mohammad Zahirul Islam, president of the Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) and chairman of the Oscar Bangladesh Committee, announced the name of the selected film. A total of five films were submitted for consideration within the September 16 deadline set for Bangladesh’s participation in the 99th Academy Awards.

Pop icon Jennifer Lopez brought classic diva glamour to Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 2027 runway presentation in Milan on Saturday, turning heads in the front row as screaming fans gathered outside. Lopez took her seat wearing a dark velvet suit paired with a matching cap and equestrian boots. Outside the venue, crowds waved signs for K-pop star Choi San and Japanese actor Hikaru Iwamoto, but chanted "J-Lo" as guests exited the show. Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented a collection that refreshed the house's signature Sicilian codes as an updated inheritance, akin to a family trousseau passed down from grandmother to granddaughter. The collection featured nubby tweed suits updated with leopard trim and skirts, youthful bloomers and bra tops fashioned from checked tablecloth prints paired with sheer stockings, and lace slips adorned with fringe and beads. Crocheted doilies, commonly found in Italian markets, were repurposed into demure skirts and dresses. Aiming to appeal to a younger audience through generational fusion, the design duo mixed glammed-up denim with gardening boots while maintaining their classic black dresses, lingerie silhouettes and animal prints. Lopez, who maintains a decades-long relationship with the Italian fashion house, had previously accompanied the designers at Vogue World earlier in the week wearing a strapless black tulle gown with sequin detailing. Throughout the show, the singer and actress watched attentively as models walked the runway, where one standout diva-worthy piece caught key attention: a trailing, faux-fur-trimmed, animal-print hooded cape featuring gold detailing, styled over baggy jeans.

A group of alleged extortionists vandalised a residential complex including the content creation studio of popular YouTuber and content creator Salman Muqtadir at ECB Chattar in the capital's New Greeni Properties area on Saturday night, reportedly over refusal to pay extortion money. The attackers ransacked several studio apartments, residential units and under-construction structures in the area, causing extensive damage to property and equipment at Brown Fish Studio, where Salman and his team regularly produced content. Speaking to reporters at the scene, Salman said he was not the primary target of the attack, which he believed was linked to a dispute between the attackers and the property's owners. "I was in Chattogram and just arrived. I heard that there had been a dispute over extortion money and that the property owners had refused to pay. I do not know the details of what happened between them. In the middle of this, people like us got caught up in it," he said.

Nani-starrer The Paradise has continued its theatrical run strongly, earning a worldwide gross of Rs 98.50 crore after two days, according to reported box-office figures. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action thriller has collected Rs 61.15 crore net in India from 17,681 shows. On Friday, Sept. 25, the film earned Rs 17.60 crore gross in India, while its net collection stood at Rs 14.90 crore. It recorded 7,049 shows on its second day with an overall theatre occupancy of 32.8%. With the Day 2 earnings, The Paradise has reached Rs 72.50 crore in gross collections in India. Its worldwide gross currently stands at Rs 98.50 crore. Nani reacts to audience response Nani has also responded to the reactions to the film, acknowledging both praise and criticism from viewers and reviewers. In a post on X, the actor said he had seen the audience's responses and appreciated both their support and criticism. "I have seen all your reactions and responses. I've received all your love and equally enjoyed your hilarious trolls. I'm heartwarmed by the way the audience have owned the film, and also learnt from the flaws that critics and reviewers have pointed out," Nani wrote. The Paradise stars Nani alongside Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu and Easwari Rao. Keerthy Suresh makes a cameo appearance in the film. The movie marks Nani's latest release following Hit 3. Source: NDTV

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has responded to the support he has received from Bollywood celebrities amid the state’s ongoing food safety campaign, saying public backing should also lead to concrete action. Actors including Preity Zinta and Mallika Sherawat have publicly praised Mundhe and his work. Zinta recently showed her support by wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words "Team Tukaram Mundhe." She also praised the FDA chief’s efforts. "It is time to celebrate these heroes," Zinta said when asked about Mundhe. Mundhe said he had not spoken personally or over the phone with Zinta but appreciated her public gesture. "No, I haven't spoken to her personally, nor have we talked over the phone. But I am grateful that she mentioned Team Tukaram Mundhe," he told PTI. While thanking those who have supported the campaign, Mundhe said public gestures should be followed by participation and action. "I feel that people with good intentions exist at every level and in every sector of society. A team should be formed around these good causes; good ideas, thoughts, and actions should be promoted," he said. He stressed that simply wearing a T-shirt showing support was not enough. "Simply wearing a T-shirt with 'Team Tukaram Mundhe' is not enough. Merely displaying the title won't suffice; the actual work must be done, and the right mindset must be adopted," Mundhe said. Mallika Sherawat praises Mundhe Mallika Sherawat also shared a video praising Mundhe and the FDA's food safety campaign. In the video, Sherawat was seen eating idli and chutney while speaking about the inspection drive. "Aap ki wajah se ab main shanti se khana kha sakti hu... Aap ki nazro se kuch bachta nahi," she said, meaning that she could now eat peacefully because nothing escaped Mundhe's watch. Responding to the wider issue of food safety, Mundhe urged citizens to remain alert about what they eat, especially products that may be adulterated, unsafe or unhealthy. "I believe that every citizen must keep 'nazar' (vigilant eye) on items that are adulterated, unsafe, or unhealthy, specifically those high in fat, sugar, or salt that could harm one's health," he said. He also described food safety as a shared responsibility rather than the task of one person. "I am trying to do my part and carry out my responsibility. However, I feel this isn't just a task for one individual; it is a team effort," Mundhe said. Twinkle Khanna jokes about inspections Actor and writer Twinkle Khanna also joined the discussion with a humorous take on the FDA's inspection drive. She joked about what might happen if inspectors visited her home, imagining them finding a packet of "Shahi Masala" that had expired around the time of the Mughal Empire. Source: NDTV

Popular singer-songwriter Miftah Zaman is set to return to the stage with his solo concert 'Othopor Odhora' this (Friday) evening at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Organised and managed under the overall coordination of Britto Communications, the concert will feature Miftah’s popular original songs alongside his renditions of timeless Bengali classics. The evening will include some of Miftah’s well-known originals, including ‘Chiro Odhora’, ‘Tai Tomar Kheyal’, ‘Praptishunno’ and ‘Bhranti’. He will also perform his interpretations of Bengali classics such as ‘Hoyto Tomari Jonno’, ‘Ki Name Deke’ and ‘Ami Cheye Cheye Dekhi Saradin’. The concert is expected to offer music lovers an opportunity to revisit different phases of Miftah’s musical journey, which spans nearly two decades. Over the years, Miftah has developed a distinctive musical style by blending contemporary and classical elements. His recent album ‘Ek Pashla Brishti’ further reflects his continuing engagement with melody and songwriting. The concert will also feature various stalls at the venue for attendees. Tickets are priced at Tk 1,200 for VIP and Tk 900 for the regular category.

‘Mothura’, the fifth track of Coke Studio Bangla Season 4, is set to be released tonight, featuring Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Ankan Kumar Roy in a semi-classical take on unfulfilled love. Written and composed by Ankan Kumar Roy, the song explores the emotional bond between two people whose lives follow different paths, drawing on the longing and separation found in timeless tales of love. The song presents love as something that can remain meaningful even when it does not find fulfilment in life, evoking the stories of Radha and Krishna, Romeo and Juliet, and Layla and Majnun. Nandita and Ankan lend their voices to the track, while Shuvendu Das Shuvo has arranged the music. Their performance brings together the ache of separation, unspoken emotions and the lingering memory of a relationship that could never become a shared life. ‘Mothura’ marks another appearance by Nandita on Coke Studio Bangla, where she has been part of the platform since its first season. She first featured on ‘Bulbuli’ alongside Rituraj Baidya and later returned for ‘Darale Duaarey’ in Season 2 with Mukul Mojumder Ishaan. She was also part of the ensemble for ‘Lilabali’ in the platform’s first season. Ankan, meanwhile, previously appeared on Coke Studio Bangla Season 3 with ‘Long Distance Love’, performing alongside Sheikh Mumtahina Mehzabin Afrin. The song, released in September 2025, became one of his notable collaborations through the platform. Coke Studio Bangla returned for its fourth season on May 23, opening with ‘Room Jhoom’, a cross-cultural reinterpretation of a song linked to Kazi Nazrul Islam’s musical legacy. The season was announced with eight songs, bringing together Bangladeshi and international artists across different musical traditions. Subsequent releases have included ‘Megh’, which combined classical and contemporary musical elements around the theme of monsoon; ‘Patar Bashori’, a duet by Ishaan and Sunidhi Nayak exploring love and longing and ‘Mulluk’, blending Meghdol’s music with the voices of tea workers Ronju Tanti and Ranjit Tanti, narrating the generations-old story of Bangladesh’s tea workers, their displacement and enduring longing for their ancestral homeland. ‘Mothura’ will be available from 7 pm today on all digital streaming platforms and the official channels of Coke Studio Bangla.

Star Cineplex is set to bring two Hollywood releases to Bangladeshi screens on Friday, September 25, with Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ returning to cinemas alongside Jason Statham-starrer action thriller ‘Mutiny’. ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ brings back the 2019 blockbuster in a special version featuring around four minutes of new footage, a new introduction and an additional ending. The extended version has a runtime of 185 minutes. The re-release comes ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, scheduled for release in December, giving Marvel fans an opportunity to revisit the events of ‘Endgame’ while potentially picking up new connections to the MCU’s next chapter. The original film marked the conclusion of a major phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and featured several defining moments, including Tony Stark’s sacrifice, Natasha Romanoff’s death, Steve Rogers’ emotional farewell and Captain America wielding Mjolnir. The additional footage has become a major point of curiosity for fans, particularly because of its possible connection with ‘Doomsday’. The trailer for ‘Endgame Encore’ reportedly crossed 77 million views within its first 24 hours, reflecting strong global interest in the special theatrical release. Marvel has also prepared a list of 15 films and series for audiences looking to revisit key stories before watching ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Meanwhile, ‘Mutiny’ stars Jason Statham as Cole Reed, a former New York police officer and special forces operative who later works as a private security professional. Directed by Jean-François Richet, the action thriller follows Reed after his employer, a wealthy industrialist, is murdered in front of him. Reed is framed for the killing and forced to go on the run in search of the real culprit. His investigation takes him aboard a cargo ship, where he discovers that the murder is part of a wider international conspiracy. Surrounded by mercenaries and criminals and cut off from outside help, Reed must rely on his training and experience to survive. Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Adrian Lester, Jason Wong and Arnas Fedaravičius also star in the film. Set largely aboard the cargo vessel, ‘Mutiny’ combines hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, chases and explosions with a fast-paced thriller narrative. Both films will open at Star Cineplex in Bangladesh on Sep 25.