Entertainment
Farooki's film Doob to represent BD in 91st Oscar
Dhaka, Sept 23 (UNB) - Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's film Doob (No Bed of Roses) is going to represent Bangladesh in the foreign movie category of the 91st Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Danny DeVito receives lifetime achievement award in Spain
San Sebastian, Sep 23 (AP/UNB) — Actor Danny DeVito has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at Spain's most prestigious film festival in the northern coastal city of San Sebastian.
A dog's life: Uno, beagle who wowed Westminster, dies at 13
Texas, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) – Every dog might have its day, but not many ever had a night like this.
Hargitay hails impact of 'SVU' as it marks 20 seasons
New York, Sept 21 (AP/UNB) — Mariska Hargitay believes "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has played a huge role in educating people on sexual violence but says there's still more work to do.
Singer Belinda hit for involvement in Mexican politics
Mexico City, Sep 20 (AP/UNB) — Pop singer Belinda may have illegally interfered in Mexico's politics because she's a Spanish citizen and campaigned for President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, authorities said Wednesday.
Muhurat of movie based on Obaidul Quader’s novel held
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) - The muhurat (launching ceremony) of a film based on a novel penned by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was held at Dhaka Club on Wednesday.
CBS' Julie Chen leaves daytime's 'The Talk' in taped message
New York, Sep 19 (AP/UNB) — Julie Chen announced Tuesday that she was leaving the cast of the CBS daytime show "The Talk" a week after her husband, CBS Corp. boss Leslie Moonves, was ousted from the company due to sexual misconduct allegations.
Claire Foy and Matthew Rhys win top drama acting Emmys
Los Angeles, Sep 18 (AP/UNB) — Claire Foy of "The Crown" and Matthew Rhys of "The Americans" won top drama acting Emmys as Monday's ceremony spread its wealth around to streaming and cable but largely snubbed broadcasting and, largely, diversity.
Soon-Yi Previn defends husband Woody Allen, attacks mother
New York, Sep 17 (AP/UNB) — Soon-Yi Previn, the wife of Woody Allen and the estranged adopted daughter of Mia Farrow, defended her husband against what she contends is unfair treatment in the #MeToo era and attacked her adoptive mother in her first public comments about the relationships in decades.
Steve Bannon: Time's Up is most powerful political movement
Washington, Sep 16 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump's former chief strategist says he's surprised the #MeToo movement hasn't had more impact on corporate America.