"Just so we're clear, most of the news is trash!!!" the singer wrote on Instagram. "They keep saying I'm turning to random people to do a new album … I will never return to the music industry!!!"

Souls, a revered band in the country, has recently surprised fans with the release of their latest single, "Notun Shohor", marking a fresh start for the new year. The song, crafted by London-based lyricist Sheik Rana, was brought to life musically by Partha Barua.

In a tragic turn of events, M A Khaleq, acclaimed director of the film “Swapner Thikana” and a distinguished freedom fighter, passed away early this morning, after a month of suffering from the aftermath of an unfortunate accident in Motijheel, in the capital.

Rage Against the Machine, the iconic rock band known for their politically charged music, has called it quits again, as announced by their drummer, Brad Wilk, in an Instagram post. Wilk addressed the cancellation of numerous dates on the band's Public Service Announcement reunion tour and confirmed that the group comprising frontman Zack de la Rocha, bassist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and himself will not be performing live or touring again.

Rajkumar Hirani's debut on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms will include Vikrant Massey. The 61-year-old famed director, fresh from directing the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Dunki", has announced that the show will be available on Disney Hotstar.

The song titled “Go Vote” has recently been released as a music video on the official Facebook and YouTube channels of the Campaign Advocacy Programme (CAP)

A new chapter in Bengali drama/telefilm has unfolded globally, originating not from Bangladesh or India but from the UK – the Hindi dubbing of a Bengali telefilm, with English subtitles, thus scored a significant milestone.

Once in a while, certain movies deeply touch us, showcasing the challenges in our lives while reminding us of the importance of struggling for what is right. "12th Fail”, written and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has become that kind of a movie for the youth in Bangladesh.

Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, tied the knot with her longtime beau and fiancé, Nupur Shikhare, yesterday.

A new immersive Elvis Presley show will open in central London later this year, bringing the king of rock 'n' roll back to life with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), organisers said Thursday.

Jaya Ahsan's Iranian film, "Fereshte", is set to be screened at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which is scheduled to commence on January 20 at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium.

A request has been submitted to the Madurai bench of the High Court, urging a psychological assessment of director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This petition, filed by Raju Murugan from Madurai, aims to prohibit the movie "Leo" citing its violent content and calls for a psychological evaluation of Kanagaraj.

Universal Pictures claimed the top spot at the 2023 box office, surpassing Disney, propelled by the success of films like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, “Oppenheimer”, and “M3GAN”, collectively accumulating USD 4.907 billion in global ticket sales.

Steven Yeun, the renowned Hollywood actor, is no longer associated with the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film "Thunderbolts". The official announcement of the movie took place at Disney's D23 Expo in 2022, and it revolves around a group of Marvel antiheroes and supervillains.

Hollywood actor and stunt performer Carrie Bernans, known for her roles in films such as “Black Panther” and “The Color Purple”, is recovering in a New York City hospital after a traumatic vehicle crash on New Year's Day. The incident occurred near Penn Station in midtown Manhattan when a 44-year-old man, attempting to flee police in the early hours of the morning, drove onto the sidewalk, injuring multiple pedestrians, including Bernans.

On January 1, Dhaka witnessed the celebration of the 55th anniversary of broadcasting Bangla programs in China's state media at Deepto TV's premises. Minister of Cultural Affairs State Minister KM Khalid graced the event titled "Hello China" as the chief guest. The event also welcomed the Chinese Embassy Charge' D'affaires Yan Hualong.

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.

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.”

Actor Jack Black, renowned for his notable roles in comedic and family-oriented films, is set to join the star-studded cast of the live-action adaptation of “Minecraft”, a popular video game series produced by Warner Bros. Following his appearance in “The Super Mario Bros Movie”, Black's involvement in another high-profile video game adaptation has generated substantial buzz within the entertainment industry.

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.