Entertainment

  Aakash Odedra’s Songs of the Bulbul is a mesmerising, deeply moving work that takes audiences on an emotional journey from happiness, hope and freedom into entrapment and the devastating reality of the caged bird. From the opening moments, Odedra’s virtuoso performance radiates joy and possibility. His extraordinary physicality, delicate gestures and breathtaking control create a sense of a bird in flight ...

Stratford East’s programme of South Asian work will commence from 8 – 18 July.  Comprising of fearless new writing, live music, comedy, cabaret and boundary-pushing performance, the dynamic line-up brings together award-winning theatre, bold storytelling and celebratory live experiences. Martin Willis, Programming Associate at Stratford East said: ‘…The connection of Stratford East to its local South Asian community is a ...

A general diary (GD) has been filed against actress Meher Afroz Shaon, Mahiya Mahi and another woman, Shanta Farzana, for their alleged derogatory remarks on the July uprising. A platform titled Rashtra Sanglap Forum on Friday filed the complaint with the Shahbagh police station, which was later registered as a GD, said the station’s officer-in-charge Moniruzzaman. Quoting the complaint, he ...

Speculation is mounting that pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce could be getting married on Friday at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, although neither has officially confirmed any wedding plans. Rumours intensified after preparations were reportedly seen at the iconic venue, with crews setting up curtains and gazebos. Several streets in Midtown Manhattan are also scheduled ...

Bangladeshi Actress Parsa Ivana has alleged that she has yet to receive her full remuneration for the drama ‘Nilanjana Express’, seven months after its release. Ivana said in a facebook post that she was still owed part of her payment and alleged that several crew members, including production staff, had also not received their dues. Responding to the allegation, director ...

  Aakash Odedra, one of the UK’s most celebrated Kathak artists, brings his award‑winning solo Songs of the Bulbul to Sadler’s Wells East from 7–11 July, followed by a final July performance at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 21 July. Fresh from its acclaimed world premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival — where it was named Best Show by The List ...

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a stylish appearance at Cannes Lions 2026, turning heads in a sophisticated designer outfit while sharing her views on storytelling and filmmaking at the global creativity festival. The actor attended the five-day international event, which celebrates achievements in creativity, marketing and entertainment, and took part in a discussion at the Debussy Theatre on storytelling, originality ...

A Dhaka court on Tuesday cancelled the permission to exhume actor Salman Shah’s remains following a petition filed by the complainant’s side. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana passed the order cancellation after complainant Alamgir Kumkum filed a petition. Earlier, on 24 May, the court had allowed a police petition to exhume the late actor Salman Shah’s remains in order to ...

After years of hard work, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has made a name for herself in Hollywood. However, after a seven-year gap, the actor is making a comeback to Indian films with the massive pan-Indian action-adventure film “Varanasi”, directed by SS Rajamouli. But that doesn’t mean the Barfi star will be any less focused on her Hollywood projects. In fact, ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The Garden Cinema in Holborn will once again mark South Asian Heritage Month this July with a programme celebrating South Asian cinema, featuring newly restored classics, anniversary screenings, acclaimed contemporary films, live music, expert introductions and filmmaker Q&As. A highlight of the season will be a screening of London Boys, followed by a Q&A with ...