Councillor hits out at council over poor state of roads in several streets

Naman Ramachandran It has been a rapid escalation on to the world stage for Abdullah Mohammad Saad, one of the brightest young filmmakers from Bangladesh, with his sophomore effort “Rehana” selected in the Un Certain Regard strand at the Cannes Film Festival.Saad debuted with the searing “Live From Dhaka” (2016), a portrayal of a man increasingly desperate to get out of Bangladesh’s capital city, which won top prizes at the Singapore International Film Festival and played at Rotterdam and Locarno.

Christopher Vourlias Known Associates Entertainment, the production company behind the South African adaptation of the Colombian telenovela that inspired “Ugly Betty,” is partnering with Ivory Coast public broadcaster RTI on a sci-fi drama series that marks the first co-production between the two countries, Variety has learned.“Ambre” will be shot in South Africa and in Ivory Coast with actors from both countries, with a script written in both English and French.

Ricky Gervais is addressing his recent comment on how cancel culture could have affected his show "The Office." The 60-year-old comic made headlines recently when he discussed his show, which started as a British series and then was adapted into an American version starring Steve Carell. When speaking to the BBC, Gervais said the show would be "canceled" if attempted today.

Luke Wilson almost wasn’t cast as Emmett in Legally Blonde, and the role could’ve been played by Paul Bettany!

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier's headline fight at UFC 264 this weekend will settle a rivalry that is seven years in the making.McGregor heads into the trilogy rematch in Las Vegas needing a win to retain his reputation as a top-level fighter and to earn a shot at reclaiming lightweight gold.The Irishman needed less than two minutes to stop Poirier in their first fight in 2014 - setting him on the road to his first UFC title.But it was Poirier who won their rematch in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, stopping 'The Notorious' in the second round.

They became engaged after she replaced Clare Crawley on season 16 of The Bachelorette last fall.And Tayshia Adams still looked very much in love with her husband-to-be Zac Clark on Friday night, when they were seen strolling hand-in-hand in downtown Manhattan, New York City.The television star, 30, rocked beautiful long braids and a minidress in various shades of blue. Eyes only for him:Tayshia Adams looked very much in love with her husband-to-be Zac Clark on Friday night, when they were seen strolling hand-in-hand in downtown ManhattanOver this, Adams sported a black leather blazer jacket which hung to her mid thigh.She slipped her long legs into a pair of textured black leather cowboy boots that climbed up to her upper calf.

Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi kicked off her weekend with a bang.The 21-year-old actress joined an elite group of guests at the screening for Questlove's new documentary, Summer of Soul, at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday evening.Yara looked sporty for the Hulu and Fox Searchlight screening as she made her debut wearing an emerald green Adidas set with sneakers.

Get Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on the phone: Kylie Jenner shared a sweet video of daughter Stormi Webster performing an inspired rendition of “Blackbird” by The Beatles on July 9. The Kylie Cosmetics founder, 23, shared the clips on her Instagram Story on Friday, using the app’s microphone filter, as her daughter, 3, demonstrated a love for the classics.

Black Widow might be making major bank at the box office for opening weekend.

Post Malone shared the visuals for his latest single "Motley Crew" on Friday, after teasing the clip over the past week. The track is the rapper's first original release since his album Hollywood's Bleeding, which dropped back in 2019.

In the seemingly endless and confusing game of critical mask theory, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear face coverings in school buildings. That’s a revised opinion from previous plans.

Tristan Thompson has sparked fury after threatening Lamar Odom – and mocking his near death experience – in an argument over Khloe Kardashian.

On the heels of a recent arrest following the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Texas, Marry Millions star Bill Hutchinson is facing more allegations.The 63-year-old real estate developer has now been hit with new charges from two 16-year-old girls in California, one of which claimed he 'raped' her while she was 'unconscious,' during an April vacation in Laguna Beach.There is now an active arrest warrant for Hutchinson in Orange County, but his lawyer Dan Hagood called the teen's story 'fantastical,' and claim it was monetarily motivated, per TMZ.

She is the daughter of one of the biggest rappers in the world.And Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, three, seems to have inherited her dad Travis Scott's musical prowess as evident in a sweet video shared to Instagram on Friday.The makeup mogul, 23, uploaded footage of Stormi adorably crooning the lyrics to 'Blackbird' by The Beatles, as she proved to be into the classics at a young age.

Jennifer Anistonlooked flawless as she stepped out in a black t-shirt and green military pants after an appointment in Beverly Hills on Thursday.Following her visit to a posh skin care clinic, the 52-year-old Friends star rocked awhite leather shoulder bag andN95 face mask amid the ongoing COVID-19pandemic.Looking relaxed from the midweek pampering session, she rocked a fresh pedicure and bouncy blowout withsoft curls while walking back to her car. Relaxed: Jennifer Aniston looked flawless as she stepped out in a black t-shirt and green military pants after an appointment in Beverly Hills on ThursdayShe warded off the California rays with a pair of designer shades over her blue eyesas she soaked up the pleasantly warm weather.

Wendy Williams has been blasted by Twitter users over her 'classless' reporting of the death of TikTok star Matima Miller.Miller was only 19-years-old when he was killed in a daylight shooting in Delaware earlier this week.Williams, 56, discussed Matima's death on her Hot Topics segment earlier this week, but before revealing he had died, said she had no idea who he was and remarked on how his social media followers outnumbered her own. 'I have no idea who this person is': Wendy Williams has sparked outrage after leading a segment discussing the death of TikTok star Matima Miller by insisting she had no idea who he was'I have no idea who this person is...

Elizabeth Olsen was seen out with her newlywed husband Robbie Arnett in Los Angeles, California on Friday.The 32-year-old actress, wearing an all-white ensemble, held onto an iced coffee as she and her partner walked through the Hollywood Hills.Elizabeth recently made public her surprise wedding to Robbie, which took place last year. On Friday: Elizabeth Olsen was seen with her newlywed husband Robbie Arnett while on a walk through the Hollywood Hills in Los AngelesOlsen's blouse was bunched up at the sleeves, and she paired it with jogging shorts featuring black piping.The Marvel star's shirt was open at the collar, and she wore black square-shaped sunglasses.

Ed Sheeran says he has been shamed in to learning Italian after snapping up a property in the European country.

Brad Pitt, 57, is accusing ex Angelina Jolie, 46, of “delaying” their custody battle as their legal woes continue. The couple share six kids together: Shiloh, 15, Vivienne, 12, Maddox, 19, Zahara, 16, Pax, 17, and Knox, 12, together (oldest son Maddox is not part of the custody fight as he’s now a legal adult at 19). Brad was granted joint custody in a tentative ruling two months ago — four years after Angelina requested sole custody in 2016.

Wait, let us get this straight… These two men are fighting over Khloé Kardashian — when BOTH lost her by cheating multiple times? Hmm…

Jennifer Lopez has unleashed the music video for her new song, Cambia el Paso, and fans’ jaws have been dropping for all manner of reasons relating to the video – including the price tag of a bottle of tequila she swills from.