Music
Joler Gaan to perform at Dum Dum music fest in India
The shows are scheduled to take place in West Bengal’s Dum Dum, Chakdaha and Haldia between January 3 to January 5, where the band will perform at the prestigious “Dum Dum Sangeet Mela” music festival’s fourth edition, officially scheduled from January 3 till January 7, as the only Bangladeshi band.
Green Day slams Trump's ‘MAGA agenda’ during NYE show
In a fiery New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, American punk-rock band Green Day stirred the pot by taking a swipe at former President Donald Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda. The lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, altered the lyrics to the band's 2004 hit “American Idiot”, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. The controversial lyric change, “I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda,” replaced the original line, “I'm not a part of a redneck agenda.”
Selena Gomez indicates next album could be her last
Selena Gomez seems to have become tired of the usual love songs. The actress from "Only Murders in the Building" revealed her intention to shift her focus to her acting career and step away from music following the release of her upcoming album.
Taylor Swift surpasses Elvis Presley at Billboard 200
Taylor Swift has now surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most weeks at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 as a solo artiste.
Ahmed Hasan Sunny starts the year with ‘Amoder Afeem’
Now, the emerging artiste is all set to enthrall the audience with his new song titled “Adomer Afeem” in “Shaaticup” famed director Mohammad Touqir Islam’s upcoming web series “Sinpaat”.
Renowned pakhawaj player Pandit Bhavani Shankar dies
Pandit Bhavani Shankar, renowned as the Pakhawaj maestro, passed away yesterday (December 30). His family has officially confirmed the news, and notified that his 'rasam kriya' (Hindu rituals after death) is scheduled to take place on December 31, starting from 12 pm in Borivali.
Pritam makes mother’s dream come true
Renowned Bollywood music director Pritam recently accomplished a heartfelt gesture by fulfilling his mother Anuradha Chakraborty's long-cherished dream of visiting London and Paris. Despite Anuradha's physical limitations, Pritam orchestrated a trip to the two iconic cities, allowing his ailing mother to explore them from a wheelchair.
Black Zang drops new song ‘Jaygamoto’
Renowned rapper Black Zang has set the music scene ablaze once again with the release of his latest music video, "Jaygamoto", now available on his official YouTube channel.
Bangladeshi army celebrates BTS V’s birthday
BTS V Bangladesh, boasting over 3.9k followers, initiated a special “Kim Taehyung Birthday Project 2023” in celebration of V's 28th birthday.
Charlie Puth Concert in Dhaka likely a scam
The anticipation surrounding the "Charlie Puth Live in Dhaka" concert, scheduled for February 10, 2024, has taken an unexpected turn as doubts arise about the authenticity of the event organised by Silverline Events. While the country eagerly awaited the musical extravaganza featuring the international sensation, recent developments suggest that all may not be as it seems.
Blackpink won't renew solo contracts with YG Entertainment
Today, YG Entertainment, the agency for Blackpink, officially announced that they won't extend the individual contracts of the members for solo ventures. According to Soompi, the agency conveyed its intention to enthusiastically support the members in their individual pursuits. Notably, all four Blackpink members have recently renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment specifically for group activities.
Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson sued for alleged sexual assault
Jermaine Jackson, a member of the iconic Jackson 5 and older brother to the late Michael Jackson, is facing a legal battle as a woman, Rita Barrett, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.
Eminem requests protective order against 'Real Housewives' stars
In an ongoing legal tussle between renowned rapper Eminem and “The Real Housewives of Potomac” celebrities Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon, the hip-hop icon has sought a protective order.
The melodies of 2023: Music that touched Bangladesh
In the year 2023, there was a notable preference for Bangla songs amongst the audience, with several catchy ones gaining popularity. It is noteworthy that listeners actively engaged with and discussed Bengali songs, marking a significant accomplishment this year. There was a relatively lower release of new songs by production houses as their emphasis shifted towards drama production. Despite this, listeners continued to enjoy and appreciate the existing Bengali tracks.
Ariana Grande to release new album in 2024
Ariana Grande, the renowned pop sensation, took to social media on Wednesday morning to announce her highly-anticipated return to the music scene in 2024 with the announcement of dropping a new album.
South African music legend Mbongeni Ngema dies in car accident
Mbongeni Ngema, writer of the acclaimed musical “Sarafina” about student riots in apartheid Soweto, was killed in a car crash on Wednesday at the age of 68, his family announced.
Having children is becoming a burden for women: Asha Bhosle
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle recently talked about increasing divorce rates. She shared that she never thought of ending the relationship altogether. In a chat with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the singer said that the idea of love itself has changed over time and that relationships are losing their sanctity.
Shakira's Colombian home city unveils statue in her honour
Colombian superstar Shakira's Caribbean home city of Barranquilla unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) hip-swaying statue in her honor on Tuesday.
