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John Cusack apologizes for anti-Semitic tweet
Dhaka, Jun 19 (AP/UNB) - Actor John Cusack is apologizing for tweeting an anti-Semitic cartoon and quotation after defending the post, then deleting it.
"Romeo and Juliet" director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
Rome, Jun 16 (AP/UNB) — Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who delighted audiences around the world with his romantic vision and extravagant productions, most famously captured in his cinematic "Romeo and Juliet" and the miniseries "Jesus of Nazareth," died Saturday at 96.
Jessica Biel not against vaccinations, just against bill
Los Angeles, June 14 (AP/UNB) — Actress Jessica Biel says she's not opposed to vaccinations, but she does not support a bill in California that would limit medical exemptions.
Bangladesh Film Festival begins in Seoul
Dhaka, Jun 12 (UNB) – The 2nd Bangladesh Film Festival organised by the Embassy of Bangladesh was started at the Yongsan Art Hall of Seoul on Tuesday.
Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter Account Hacked
Dhaka, Jun 11 (UNB) - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account was allegedly hacked on Monday night by Ayyildiz Tim, which claimed to be a Turkish hacker group, reports NDtv.
Adam Scott relishes putting women first in 'Big Little Lies'
Los Angeles, Jun 8 (AP/UNB) — Women dominate "Big Little Lies ," both on the screen and in the behind-the-scenes power of Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, who are executive producers as well as stars of the HBO series.
Obamas to produce exclusive podcasts for Spotify
Los Angeles, June 7(AP/UNB) — Barack and Michelle Obama's production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform.
Google Doodle celebrates Lucky Akhand’s birthday
Dhaka, June 7 (UNB)— Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 63rd birth anniversary of renowned Bangladeshi singer-composer Lucky Akhand.
Actress-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passes away
Dhaka, Jun 3 (UNB) - Actress-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passed away on Monday morning at her residence in Kolkata. She was 84.
Antonio Banderas grateful for a later-in-life Cannes award
Miami, Jun 1 (AP/UNB) — Antonio Banderas waited 40 years to receive one of the most prestigious awards an actor can obtain: the best actor award at the Cannes Film Festival. And he says he prefers it that way.