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.
‘Charlie Puth Live in Dhaka’ concert date finally unveiled
As the entire country remains enthused by the announcement of the "Charlie Puth Live in Dhaka" event, the organizers have officially confirmed that the concert is scheduled for February 10, 2024.
Kanye West’s name amongst others on Israeli missile sparks controversy
An Israeli mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Haim Gozali, has sparked outrage by scribbling the names of several Muslim UFC fighters, including rapper Kanye West, on Israeli missiles before they were used in Gaza.
Jimin makes history, has seven songs with 100 No. 1s on iTunes charts
K-pop sensation Jimin, a member of the renowned South Korean group BTS, has once again achieved a historic feat. The 28-year-old singer and dancer achieved a tremendous milestone on the global iTunes charts by being the first solo artiste worldwide to have seven songs each with 100 No. 1 ranks.
‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ reclaims top spot on Billboard 200
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, "1989 (Taylor’s Version)", has surged back to the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, displacing Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday 2", which slipped to No 2 in its second week. Swift's album marks its fourth non-consecutive week at No 1, resonating with holiday shoppers, notably with soaring sales of vinyl editions.
Charlie Puth to arrive in Bangladesh
American singer Charlie Puth is gearing up to set the stage on fire next year, as the "Attention" famed singer is scheduled to perform in Bangladesh in February for what promises to be the biggest concert ever.
AR Rahman reaches Nagore Dargah in auto-rickshaw
Renowned musician AR Rahman, made a humble yet significant entrance at the Nagore Dargah in Nagapattinam, arriving in an auto-rickshaw to participate in the revered Kanduri festival.
Jennie of BLACKPINK officially announces her label, OA
BLACKPINK's Jennie has now ventured into the realm of personal labels. The singer has finally unveiled her much-awaited debut with a label named OA. This development follows closely on the heels of the K-pop group's recent renewal of their exclusive contract with YG Entertainment. Despite this, uncertainties persist regarding the details of their individual contracts.
13th ‘Sanjeeb Utshob’ to be held today
The Sanjeeb Utshob Udjapon Parishad has been organising the event at the University of Dhaka (DU) every year since 2010.
'Last Christmas' secures top spot almost 40 years after release
British pop duo Wham! has made a resounding return to the forefront of the music scene as their timeless track "Last Christmas" secured the coveted top spot on the Official Charts Christmas list by BBC Radio 1. The song, a creation of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, has soared to prominence almost four decades after its original release, captivating listeners and claiming the Christmas number-one spot.
Ustad Rashid Khan suffers brain stroke, is in critical state
One of the leading figures in Indian classical music, Ustad Rashid Khan, is critically ill due to a severe brain stroke. The renowned musician has been hospitalised for an extended period.
