Miles, a renowned Bangladeshi band, struck a chord with the youth of Kolkata, especially during the 1990s. Shafin Ahmed, a former leading light in the band, became an icon for aspiring musicians in the band music scene. The recent passing of Shafin Ahmed has left a void in the hearts of many in Bengal, especially in Kolkata, as they mourn the loss of the star.

The actor announced at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con on Friday that he will reprise his iconic role as Dexter in two new spin-off shows

In June of this year, Justin Timberlake was detained in Sag. Harbour, New York, for a DWI incident. At a subsequent court session on Friday, July 26, Timberlake’s legal representatives asserted that he was not intoxicated at the time of his arrest. Following the hearing, his attorney spoke to the media.

Nachiketa Chakraborty's eagerly awaited performance at the Krishibid Institute in the capital, initially set for Friday (July 26), has been postponed to a later date by the event organising body, Ajob Karkhana. They have recently unveiled the new official date to the media.

French heavy metal band Gojira set the bar high during they 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony performance, which included a headless Marie Antoinette.

While the internet was down, TV ratings skyrocketed. Most TV channels have confirmed that their ratings have doubled, although they couldn't provide actual figures as data couldn't be gathered physically. How did they assume their content was reaching the audience? The answer lies in the constant stream of advertisement breaks.

Singer-songwriter Charli XCX, rapper Ghetts, and indie rock band The Last Dinner Party are among the nominees for this year's Mercury Prize, organisers of the British music award said on Thursday, with debut albums making up more than half of the shortlist.

In response to another question, she said, “Those who have tried to harm the country in various curses are unforgivable. They should be punished by the law.  No sane person can support such destruction.”

Australian actor George Lazenby, renowned for his portrayal of James Bond in the 1969 classic “On Her Majesty's Secret Service”, has officially retired from acting. Lazenby shared his decision on the social media platform X, as reported by Variety. 

Last evening, the official Olympics committee unveiled the new anthem "Hello World" performed by Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak. This song was written in collaboration with Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic and a renowned pop songwriter, who co-wrote and co-produced it.

Lady Gaga is introducing a fresh stage persona, featuring a different vocal style, for her rendition of the DC character Harley "Lee" Quinn in the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The Grammy and Oscar-winning artiste shared with Empire magazine that her portrayal of this iconic character, originally appearing in the "Batman: The Animated Series" show, will reveal a new facet of her artistic expression. 

The singer has been battling cancer for 11 years now. Despite receiving treatment at various hospitals in Bangladesh and abroad, his condition has deteriorated. Jewel's wife, news presenter Sangeeta Ahmed, announced on Thursday, that Jewel is now on life support.

Shafin Ahmed, the celebrated and iconic band musician, will be laid to rest beside his father, the esteemed composer Kamal Dasgupta. The 63-year-old music legend passed away at 6:50am on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Virginia, USA.

“I cannot believe that we are seeing scenes like this on the streets of Bangladesh, our own people being treated like this, unbelievable,” wrote Shafin Ahmed four days ago on his Facebook profile. Little did he know that this would be the last visual he would have of his beloved motherland. All his life, Shafin had raised his voice against whatever he perceived as injustice– which also led him to leave the band he helped make legendary, Miles.

The usual hustle and bustle of showbiz came to an abrupt halt with the ongoing quota reform protests, political instability, violent clashes, and a prolonged internet outage starting on July 18. This outage lasted for more than six days, bringing shooting schedules to a standstill and leaving online activities at a complete stop.

The actress plays the titular role in "Saba", with Rokeya Prachy and Mostafa Monwar as additional cast members. The story and screenplay have been written by Trilora Khan and the director Maksud Hossain himself.

Due to the ongoing unrest over the quota reform movement, the country's cinemas are facing significant difficulties. Even five weeks into Eid, last week's audience interest in movies was noticeable. Weekend crowds were also evident. Those involved in the film industry were hopeful about the future. However, the sudden instability in the country has concerned cinema hall authorities. Although some single-screen cinemas have reopened today, the audience turnout is not the same as before. The multiplexes, however, remain uncertain about their reopening.

Shafin Ahmed, who especially made a steadfast name for himself in the 1990s, has made significant contributions to the band music scene in the country. He is known for many hit songs that have deeply resonated with millions of young people.

Pixar Animation Studios is celebrating a monumental achievement as "Inside Out 2" has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The sequel to the beloved 2015 film has resonated with audiences worldwide, drawing in large crowds and earning widespread acclaim.

The highly anticipated trailer for James Mangold’s biographical drama "A Complete Unknown" has been released, showcasing Timothée Chalamet's remarkable transformation into folk music icon Bob Dylan. Set to hit theatres this December, the film delves into Dylan’s formative years in New York City and climaxes with his groundbreaking 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance, where he famously went electric.