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Award winning piston, but do they work?

Award winning earphones for under 2k. But do they work?
Rtv revisits 'Nagorik Gaan' of golden era

Since last December, satellite TV channel Rtv's regular musical programme “Ei Raat Tomar Amar” started airing in a new format, themed on songs of the golden era of Bangla songs.
Bruno Mars triumphs at Grammys; Jay-Z is biggest loser

R&B artist Bruno Mars wins the top prize at the Grammy Awards in another victory for pop-driven music over rap, now the most popular genre in the United States.
Paul Simon, Tom Morello lead music drive against poverty

Global Citizen, which says its supporters have taken more than six million actions such as petitioning leaders since 2012, takes inspiration from the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh.
Djokovic, Nadal and Phil Collins kick-off US Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal get their US Open campaigns under way Monday in the shadow of Arthur Ashe Stadium's spectacular $150 million retractable roof and alongside rock music legend Phil Collins.
Jeers for Brazil president dampen Olympic joy

The Maracana stadium erupts in jeers as Brazil's unpopular interim president Michel Temer opens the Rio Olympics and the hostility spreads far beyond the sports venue.
ArtistSpread to distribute Bangladeshi artistes worldwide

Leading music and home entertainment label Sony DADC and Official Marketing and Distribution Partner of Sony DADC in Bangladesh...
[WATCH] Priyanka Chopra, JLo lipsync to Enrique Iglesias' song

The video also features international celebrities like Akon, Mila Jovovich, Ryan Seacrest, Mesut Özil, Lopez and Ronaldo among others.
Abba stars give first performance together in 30 years

The four members of Abba appear together in Sweden, and surprise fans with an impromptu singalong.
Life of rock superstar Prince celebrated in new comic book

"Tribute: Prince," the 24-page comic book by Blue Water Productions, will celebrate the career of the 57-year-old superstar whose music blended jazz, funk, R&B, disco and rock.
[WATCH] Robert De Niro debuts album with Woodkid and Nils Frahm

Robert De Niro is taking his first steps into the musical world with a debut album.
Madonna's Prince tribute criticised at Billboard Music Awards

Madonna came under fire for her tribute to Prince during the Billboard Music Awards ceremony, which critics saw as too distant from the late artist himself.
[WATCH] Radiohead releases second video vignette for 'A Moon Shaped Pool'

London-born filmmaker Oscar Hudson directed the second shortform video in a series of vignettes inspired by Radiohead's April 27 release "A Moon Shaped Pool," this time to an extract from eighth track "The Numbers."
Progressive rock legend Emerson dies

Keith Emerson, the co-founder and keyboardist of progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died aged 71, according to his former bandmates.
James Bond car sold for £2.4m

An Aston Martin sports car from the James Bond film Spectre has sold at auction for £2,434,500.
To burn a mockingbird

It was a windy August day, 1877 C.E. A young, darkish and mostly unimpressive youth was at Nulo Gopal's door...
Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dies at 67

Guitarist Glenn Frey, who helped make The Eagles one of the most successful acts in US rock history with hits such as "Hotel California," died Monday. He was 67.
Spike Lee documentary to explore early Michael Jackson

Spike Lee, the acclaimed director who explores African American life, will release a documentary on the rise to stardom of Michael Jackson.
[WATCH] An evening with Chirkutt

If you are a music lover but have not listened to the Bangla band Chirkutt’s music yet, then you do not know what you are missing! The Daily Star recently interviewed all the band members in an evening. They shared their success, experiences and performed songs without any musical instrument.
The Beatles to break music streaming boycott on Christmas eve

The Beatles will finally be available on streaming music services, from this Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Psy says 'no chance' of another Gangnam Style success

"Gangnam Style" star Psy acknowledged Monday that he could never repeat the phenomenal global success of his 2012 hit, but said he was perfectly happy being "just another" K-pop artist.
Bryan Adams goes retro with 'Get Up' album

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams says his new album, "Get Up," is the ideal follow-up record to his iconic "Reckless" album of 30 years ago.
Mobimedia services available in Bangladesh

Mobimedia, a Southeast Asian regional mobile and tech company announced today its services and solutions are now currently available in Bangladesh.
Pop stars, world leaders rally to end poverty

Some of the biggest names in music and politics from Beyonce to European prime ministers rallied in a concert aimed at mobilizing action to eradicate extreme poverty.
Santana, Pitbull in pro-immigrant song

Latin music stars including Carlos Santana and Pitbull on Monday launched a music video in celebration of immigrants.
No intention to offend anyone: AR Rahman

AR Rahman said that his "decision" to compose the music for the movie "Muhammad: The Messenger of God", "was in good faith” with no intentions to offend any religious group.
Whitney Houston world tour 2016 - as a hologram

A hologram of late singer Whitney Houston will come alive at a show next year, before going on a world tour.
Taylor Swift sued for false groping accusation

Singer Taylor Swift has reportedly been sued by former radio host David Mueller after he was wrongly accused of inappropriately touching the popstar.
Lady Gaga's meat dress heads to museum

Lady Gaga's meat dress, which sparked intense controversy when she wore it to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, went back on view at a museum exhibition.
Steven Tyler jams with street musician

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler staged an impromptu performance on the street during his visit to Moscow.