Music
Former gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
A former gang leader was charged Friday with the 1996 murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur, whose shooting death rocked the music world and exposed the violent underbelly of the popular gangsta rap genre
BTS agency takes legal action against stalking and online harassment
BTS has a worldwide fan base. While numerous adore them, there are some who criticise them. They frequently fall victims of hate crimes and as a result, their families often suffer the most.
Shakira charged with tax evasion in Spain for a second time
The 46-year-old singer Shakira, who has sold millions of records worldwide, is accused of failing to pay 5.4 million euros in income tax.
Shafiq Tuhin and Hridoy Khan reunite after 12 years
National Film Awards-winning music composer and singer, Shafiq Tuhin, has joined forces with singer and music composer Hridoy Khan for a new song, titled "Pichhu Tan". The song has recently been released on Hridoy Khan's official YouTube Channel.
Momtaz sings for Language Movement-based film
"Japito Jibon" is a cinematic tribute to the 1952 Language Movement that played a crucial role in the birth of our country.
Tickets sold out for Lucky Ali’s concert in Dhaka, netizens react
The announcement spread like wildfire across the internet, creating a buzz amongst music enthusiasts who had been eagerly waiting to secure their spot at this highly anticipated musical event.
A man that keeps evolving
He was one of the undisputed kings of Bangla rock in the 2000’s when he was the frontman for Black. When he left the band to make Indalo, he took on an entirely new genre of music. Having also left his mark on television as an actor, he is now knee-deep into the world of podcasts, where I started a podcast is one of the most enticing shows on Youtube. Star Showbiz has a heart-to-heart with Jon Kabir.
BTS extends contract with HYBE, set to reunite in 2025 after military service
Renowned K-pop sensation, BTS, has once again renewed their contracts with their management agency, HYBE. The news comes with a heartwarming gesture from BigHit Music, which donated 1 billion won ($750,000) in the name of the devoted BTS ARMY fanbase.
French President Macron graces Joler Gaan studio, plays instrument
President Macron paid homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital's Dhanmondi on Sunday evening.
Ash King to perform live in Dhaka
Ash King's breakthrough came through with songs like "Te Amo" from "Dum Maaro Dum," which was followed by chart-toppers such as "I Love You”, "Baarish", "Thumkeshwari" and many more masterpieces.
President of France to visit Rahul Ananda’s studio
French President Emmanuel Macron will land in Dhaka tomorrow. Upon his visit, he has shown interest in visiting the studio of Rahul Ananda, the multi-instrumentalist musician and front-man of the urban folk group Joler Gaan.
Arnob and Hamida Banu's 'Dilaram' bid adieu to a memorable season
Coke Studio Bangla 2 has finally come to an end with a blast, after capturing the hearts of the audience with soulful renditions of different genres of music. They released the final song of the season, "Dilaram", voiced by Arnob and Hamida Banu. The music has been arranged by Arnob while mixing and mastering have been done by Saadul Islam.
Drake-Weeknd's AI-generated duet nominated for Grammy
Drake and The Weeknd's AI-generated duet, "Heart on My Sleeve", has been submitted for consideration for the 66th Grammy Awards.
Reminiscing the irreplaceable Mercury of rock
On the occasion of his birthday today, we will take the opportunity to explore some of the more momentous factors of his jubilant personality and eccentric existence.
Rajib Ashraf: A wordsmith’s journey and legacy
"Hok Kolorob" and his other renowned lyrics in musical genius Shayan Chowdhury Arnob's songs, such as, "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Protiddhoni", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel", offer merely a glimpse of the actual man Rajib was, said Abdullah Juberee, a journalist and an admirer of the poet.
Plans are underway to establish a music academy in my father's honor: Dithi Anwar
Gazi Mazharul Anwar left an indelible mark on the world of Bangla music and cinema. He was a prolific artiste who composed over twenty thousand songs during his illustrious career, with three of his compositions earning a coveted spot on the BBC's list of the twenty best Bangla songs of all time.
Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice
Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.
‘School of Rock’: Musicians stand together for local strays
The concert will showcase a total of eight bands, including Warfaze, Avoidrafa, Shonar Bangla Circus, Karnival, Aftermath, Plasmic Knock and AK Rahul. But that’s not all! The biggest attraction of this concert will be the living legend Mahfuz Anam James.
