Dua Lipa stunned Indian fans by performing a mashup of her global hit song "Levitating" with Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bollywood song "Woh Ladki Jo" from the 1999 film “Baadshah” on Saturday.

Telugu icon Allu Arjun has recently reflected on his journey into Bollywood, sharing that he once believed making a mark in the Hindi film industry was beyond reach. However, with the upcoming release of “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” scheduled to hit theatres on December 5, 2024, his dream of connecting with audiences nationwide is steadily becoming a reality.

Geetikobi Shongho Bangladesh yesterday announced its freshly formed executive committee for the 2024-26 term by appointing Asif Iqbal as president and Joy Shahriar as general secretary. 

Linkin Park is experiencing one of their most successful weeks ever on the Billboard charts.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Asif Islam's film “Nirvana” continues its winning streak. It received the Special Jury Award for the third time, this time at the 17th Eurasia International Film Festival in Kazakhstan. Although the director could not attend the award ceremony in person, he shared a short video message from Bangladesh.

Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted at BSMMU yesterday by injured patients of the recent student-led mass uprising when he was taken there for physiotherapy.

American musician Bob Bryar, the former drummer of the influential rock band My Chemical Romance, has  been found deceased at the age of 44 in his Tennessee home. He was last seen alive earlier this month, on November 4. 

Suborna Mustafa has been actively involved in Awami League politics for many years. She served as a Member of Parliament representing a reserved women’s seat, nominated by the Awami League. She held the position from 2019 to 2024.

Veteran musician Kabir Suman, deeply connected to both Bangladesh and India, has expressed his deep concern over the current strain in relations between the two nations.

In 2024, Bon Jovi built anticipation for their album “Forever”, which was released in June. Ahead of the official launch, the band dropped two singles that achieved modest chart success in select regions worldwide. While the fervour for fresh material from the New Jersey rock legends isn’t as strong as it once was, the music charts in the United Kingdom reveal a deep, enduring affection for the hits that solidified the group’s legacy.

For someone like me who has never been to a concert before in her entire life, attending Atif Aslam's concert felt like a feast for the senses. When a friend of mine asked without a trace of forewarning, "Will you go to Atif Aslam's concert? I'm buying the tickets because they will sell out soon," and without hesitation, I replied, "Count me in for a ticket as well," as I couldn't let my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness childhood nostalgia slip away like that.

A new initiative, Mind the Gap Film Movement, has been launched to promote political awareness among working-class communities through cinema. With the theme “Political Films, Politics in Film,” the project aims to host a travelling film festival, bringing impactful and thought-provoking movies directly to the public.

Despite some chaos and disruptions as some fans tried to gain entry, thousands eagerly lined up to attend the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, headlined by popular artist Atif Aslam.

From working as a content creator to making her debut on the silver screen with “36-24-36”, Kaarina Kaisar’s transition happened by chance. Nevertheless, she confidently stepped into the role of Syra, using it to highlight an important message of body positivity.

Earlier this month, Rahman and Banu confirmed their decision to part ways after 29 years of marriage, citing emotional strain as a significant factor. Married in 1995, the couple shares three children: Khatija, Raheema, and Ameen.

Munier Chowdhury is the one behind the nation receiving such a great actor. He, who encouraged Ferdousi Majumdar to act, unfortunately, couldn’t see his sister’s success. “That saddens me the most. My last memory of him is from 1971 when we had moved across the border (to India). Many people had advised him to leave as well, but he would say, ‘Why should I go? I haven’t harmed anyone.’ I remember his words very clearly. It was for those very words that he was cruelly murdered. I never even got to see his body.”

A concert titled "Echoes of Revolution" is scheduled to be held at the Army Stadium in Dhaka on December 21

The much-anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0”, featuring headliner Atif Aslam, faced an unexpected disruption at the Bangladesh Army Stadium this evening when a group of individuals broke through the main gate and entered the general segment of the venue after local band Kaaktaal’s performance. 

A new sample pack titled "Contemporary Bangla Choir" has been launched on the music creation platform Splice under the Aaroh label, created and produced by Dhaka-based musician and composer Armeen Musa.

After a major data breach controversy earlier this month, the highly anticipated concert “Magical Night 2.0” is set to take place today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium, featuring an exciting lineup of Bangladeshi and Pakistani artistes.