Friday, November 22, 2024

Tisha excited to carry BD-Korea goodwill

Nusrat Imrose Tisha received a rare honour two months ago when she was appointed the Goodwill Ambassador of South Korea in Bangladesh for a two-year term. Now, with Korea’s year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations with Bangladesh set to be held this

Jackson regains crown as top-earning dead celebrity

Michael Jackson regained the title of the highest-earning dead celebrity in the past year, easily surpassing Elvis Presley and cartoonist Charles Schulz, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. After being pushed into second place by Elizabeth Taylor last year, Jackson, who died in 2009, was back on top with estimated earnings of $160 million in the ... Read more

Jolie Hollywood’s highest-paid actress

Angelina Jolie is the highest-paid actress in Hollywood with estimated earnings of $33 million, according to Forbes. The movie star, whose next film is called “Maleficent – a Disney retelling of Sleeping Beauty” – rose from third place on 2012’s list. ennifer Lawrence, who picked up the best actress Oscar earlier this year for “Silver ... Read more

Angelina Jolie to play own mother in biopic

Actress Angelina Jolie will reportedly play her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, in a biopic made by her partner Brad Pitt’s production banner Plan B, reports Hindustan Times. Bertrand died of cancer in 2007. She was 56. Jolie recently announced that she opted for a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer.

Aamir Khan appointed UNICEF Ambassador

Actor Aamir Khan has become a UNICEF India Ambassador. The Dhoom 3 star will support the organisation’s work in promoting children’s rights and nutrition, as half of all children in India are malnourished. Khan said: “I am honoured to formalise my association with UNICEF as their Ambassador to help raise awareness on the issue of ... Read more

Jagjit Singh no more

The captivating voice that epitomised the depth of pain, melancholy and yearnings of love will no longer be heard live. Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, who suffered a brain haemorrhage 17 days ago, died yesterday morning after being on life support system in Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The 70-year-old singer, whose soulful numbers evoked a range of ... Read more

MJ’s artwork donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

It’s hard to believe that these are the same youngsters we saw looking so heartbroken at their father’s memorial service. In the two years since he died, Michael Jackson’s children seem to have blossomed into happy, healthy young people. Paris, who so impressed the world with an emotional tribute to her famous father, is now ... Read more

Marilyn Monroe’s death anniversary today

Today is the 49th death anniversary of Marilyn Monroe, a model, actress and singer, who has an everlasting room in the mind of millions of movie lovers around the world. The magnificent artiste ended too early on August 5, 1962.    However, the earlier life of Marilyn Monroe was not as splendid as her artistic career. ... Read more

David Beckham Appeals For Africa Aid

New dad David Beckham is urging fans to donate to Unicef’s Africa drought and famine fund, insisting he “cannot begin to think” about the effect of the “horrific” crisis. The soccer superstar is a Goodwill Ambassador for the organisation and he’s been left shocked by the humanitarian crisis hitting the Horn of Africa, which includes ... Read more

Madhuri Dixit is ambassador for tiger conservation project

Madhuri Dixit has been appointed brand ambassador for a fundraising project for the conservation of Asian elephants and tigers. The actress launched the “Emeralds for Elephants” project on behalf of Gemfields, a Zambia-based emerald mining company. Speaking at the fundraising event, Dixit said: “This national heritage animal in India is now seriously under

Mehreen’s new humanitarian mission

Celebrities around the world are often involved in social work. The latest to join the bandwagon is popular singer Mehreen. Mehreen is said to have joined the voluntary organisation Sandhani and has pledged to donate her eyes after death. She has been busy in the front working for people who need ophthalmological care. In her ... Read more

Jolie and Jessica Parker top paid actresses in US

Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker have tied at the top of a list of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood after they brought home $30m (€21m) each in the year ended May. Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon were joint second at $28m (€20)m, in the list compiled by business magazine Forbes. According to Forbes,

Kanchan made Ocean, Rotary brand ambassador

Actor Ilias Kanchan has become brand ambassador for Ocean Group and Rotary Group. Kanchan, who has been the brand ambassador of Walton for the last five years, will be brand ambassador of Ocean Group for two-years and Rotary Group for one year. Part of his brand ambassador activities Ilias Kanchan will be working to raise ... Read more

Madonna to open Malawian orphanage

Madonna plans to open an orphanage in Malawi. The ‘Celebration’ singer – who adopted five-year-old son David from the African country in 2006, followed by six-year-old daughter Mercy in 2009 – wants to redouble her efforts to aid orphaned children by opening a new centre as well as giving financial support to current ones. Speaking ... Read more

Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket sells for $1.8m

Michael Jackson’s iconic leather ‘Thriller’ jacket has sold for $1.8 million at auction. The red and black coat – which the late star wore in the epic 1983 video that saw him transform into a zombie – was expected to fetch between $200,000 and $400,000 at the Julien’s Auctions sale in Beverley Hills, California. Auctioneer ... Read more

Bobita Made Goodwill Ambassador of DCII

Noted Bangladeshi actress Bobita has recently been made a voluntary Goodwill Ambassador of the U.S. based non-profit organisation ‘Distressed Children and Infants International’ (DCII). Bobita informed that she had always wanted to work for children but a busy acting career didn’t leave much time for anything else. She met Dr. Nina Haque, director of DCII,