Ahead of Monday's showdown between Argentina and Spain, The Daily Star spoke to several celebrities about who they are backing and how they plan to spend football's biggest night.

A resurfaced video of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has reignited debate online after actor Aamir Khan recently said that neither he nor the makers of the 2009 blockbuster "3 Idiots" knew Wangchuk during the film's development.

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 ​film "My Left Foot", has died at the age of 81 after ‌a period of ill health, her agent said on Friday.

Yash Rohan is making headlines in more ways than one these days. With the release of his Hoichoi web series “Headline” and his strikingly unrecognisable appearance in the trailer for "ANNiE," the actor seems determined to keep audiences guessing. Whether through unconventional characters or intriguing storylines, Yash is making it clear that he is not afraid to take risks—and that he is here to stay.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has joined the growing list of admirers of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, praising the filmmaker’s latest epic after attending an early IMAX screening.

After an impressive run on the international festival circuit, “Mastul”, starring Fazlur Rahman Babu, is finally set to meet Bangladeshi audiences. In conversation with The Daily Star, Nuruzzaman reflects on the deeply personal origins of the film and more.

The concerns were raised on Tuesday during the annual general meeting of Actors’ Equity Bangladesh at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.

Referring to actor Omi Vaidya’s recent video supporting Wangchuk while reprising his popular character Chatur, Aamir said, “Chatur was wrong.”

Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s feature film “Mastul” opens in five modern cinemas across Dhaka and Narayanganj today (July 17).

Megastar Shakib Khan’s film “Rockstar” is set to make its OTT debut on Chorki on July 23. The film will begin streaming from 12 am on July 23 (midnight of July 22) as a Chorki Exclusive.

The actor is currently busy with work in both Bangladesh and West Bengal. He has recently finished shooting for two other Tollywood films, “Shekor” and “Azadi”.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has announced that Hollywood star Tom Cruise will join the lineup for its highly anticipated pre-match closing ceremony.

"My first playback song was for ‘Gorom Hawa’ alongside Syed Abdul Hadi uncle, and that was only possible because of my father. Later, I also sang for ‘Akarshan’. I worked as a child artiste in several films and did dubbing for many productions. Every opportunity I received in those early years came through my father's encouragement.”

Aamir Khan has addressed the criticism surrounding his marriage to Gauri Spratt, firmly rejecting allegations of "love jihad". The actor said his family is inclusive and emphasised that religion has never played a role in his relationships.

The scenery still takes my breath away, the playlist still makes me want to pack a bag, and Farhan Akhtar’s poetry still lands exactly where it should. Yet every rewatch feels like a different film.

Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn, best known for her acclaimed performance in “The Exorcist”, will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, organisers announced on Tuesday.

For more than four decades, Tom Cruise has been synonymous with breathtaking stunts, relentless action and seemingly impossible missions. But in the first trailer for his upcoming film “Digger”, the Hollywood star is almost unrecognisable.

Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan is basking in the success of her latest Bengali film, “Aajo Ardhangini”, which has opened to packed cinemas across West Bengal and several other Indian states. Directed by Kaushik Ganguly, the film has struck a deep emotional chord with audiences, with many screenings selling out and bookings continuing to soar.

Veteran actor Zahid Hasan has reunited with filmmaker Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz after an eight-year hiatus for the upcoming romantic drama “Pothhara Mon”.

As celebrities continue to urge the public to stand beside those affected by the severe floods sweeping across parts of the country, popular television actor Tawsif Mahbub has extended financial support to relief efforts while also raising awareness on social media.