Entertainment
Sohel Taj to bring reality show ‘Hotline Commando’
Dhaka, Jul 18 (UNB)- Ex-state minister for Home Affairs Tanzim Ahmed Sohel Taj is going to host a lifestyle reality show named ‘Hotline Commando’ for the first time on television.
Suspect screaming 'You die!' kills up to 23 at anime studio
Tokyo, July 18 (AP/UNB) — A man screaming "You die!" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto, Japan, and set it on fire early Thursday, authorities said, killing 13 people and leaving more than 10 others presumed dead.
Asian entertainment industries grappling with #MeToo issues
Dhaka, July 18 (UNB) - When Wu Ke-xi was looking for a frightening plotline for her latest film, she didn’t need to look further than her own industry, reports The Indian Express.
Quentin Tarantino could retire after directing Star Trek
New York, July 18 (AP/UNB)- Quentin Tarantino has already spoken about his plans to retire from direction once he completes his 10th feature film and it may or may not be an R-rated version of Star Trek.
Gossip Girl set for a reboot on HBO Max
July 18 ( UNB) - Gossip Girl is getting a reboot on HBO Max. According to Entertainment Weekly, the iconic teen series, with 10-episode initial order, will stream on the network’s digital arm.
Janet, Chris Brown, 50 Cent to perform at Saudi concert
New York, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Future and Tyga have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of because of human rights concerns.
Fans descend on San Diego for the 50th Comic-Con
San Diego, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Dust off your Captain Marvel cosplay, San Diego Comic-Con is here.
R. Kelly doesn't have freedom, money for this legal battle
Chicago, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — The difference between R. Kelly's life in 2002 when he was last charged with child sex-related crimes and his arrest last week on even more serious charges was on full display when the R&B singer turned and slowly walked out of court.
23 die or presumed dead in arson at Japan studio
Tokyo, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) -A Japanese fire official says at least 23 people are now confirmed or presumed dead in a suspected arson at a popular animation production studio in Kyoto.
Paul McCartney writing 'It's a Wonderful Life' stage musical
London, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Paul McCartney is writing his first stage musical, an adaptation of the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life."