Album including Armeen Musa and Dr Nashid Kamal nominated for Grammy

Berklee Indian Ensemble's "Shuruaat", which contains Dr Nashid Kamal and Armeen Musa's song "Jaago Piya", has been nominated for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Global Music Album.
15 November 2022, 18:08 PM

Grammy nominations to be announced, with 5 new categories

The Recording Academy will announce nominees for the 65th Grammy Awards on Tuesday with some significant additions.
15 November 2022, 07:49 AM

Dua Lipa denies she will perform at Qatar World Cup

Popular singer Dua Lipa has denied reports that she will be performing at the opening ceremony of the upcoming FIFA World Cup—which will take place on November 20. The pop star said that she would not visit Qatar until they improve their human rights record.
14 November 2022, 12:29 PM

‘Will expose what Pakistan did to me’: Adnan Sami

Singer Adnan Sami has penned a letter, where he vehemently denounces the previous Pakistani government, and criticises the establishment of his former country. Adnan was born in the UK to a Pakistani father, and is currently an Indian citizen.
14 November 2022, 09:56 AM

I fought alone for him since 2003: Hanif Sanket on Akbar’s demise 

Popular anchor Hanif Sanket wrote a heartfelt status on his Facebook account, after the tragic demise of Singer Akbar Ali Gazi yesterday, who rose to fame with the song "Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe" at the programme “Ityadi”, hosted by Hanif Sanket. He used to be a rickshaw puller in the town of Jashore before that.
14 November 2022, 06:17 AM

Taylor Swift wins most prizes at MTV Europe Music Awards

Taylor Swift walked away with four prizes at MTV's Europe Music Awards on Sunday, including best video for her 10-minute "All Too Well".
14 November 2022, 05:30 AM

11 Years of 'Rockstar': Ranbir Kapoor’s stepping stone to super stardom

Near the end of 2011, “Rockstar” would be released, fundamentally changing how fans perceived Ranbir Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali’s capabilities as actor and director.
13 November 2022, 11:40 AM

Singer Akbar no more

Singer Akbar Ali Gazi, known for his song “Tomar Haat Pakhar Batashe”, passed away today at the capital’s BIRDEM hospital.
13 November 2022, 09:18 AM

BTS’ Jungkook to perform at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

BTS’ Jungkook will be performing live with Nora Fatehi, Shakira, and Dua Lipa for the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The inaugural ceremony will kick off on November 20 and Jungkook has also been roped in to sing for the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack.
13 November 2022, 06:35 AM

Shafiul Badsha wins Magic Bauliana 2022

Folk music reality show “Magic Bauliana 2022” staged the grand finale of its fourth season at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon. Dhaka’s Shafiul Badsha came out on top, as the champion, while Fokir Chan, from Netrokona, took second place. Arnab Bhattacharya of Brahmanbaria went home with the third place position, at the coveted competition.
13 November 2022, 05:00 AM

November Rains nostalgia on music lovers

The atmosphere was entirely different at the Expo Zone of ICCB, as people of all ages thronged to the venue. ‘Of all ages’ might be a cliché now, but it holds true in the case of this year’s November Rain concert, but I’ll get to that in a bit.
13 November 2022, 03:36 AM

Copyright office hands over $10,000 royalty to Shah Abdul Karim’s family

In order to preserve the musical works of Baul Shah Abdul Karim, Rabindra Shangeet artiste Rezwana Choudhury Bannya and poet Hason Raja, three new websites have been created under the initiative of the Copyright Office of Bangladesh. The inauguration event took place today at the conference room of the National Archives Building. At the event, Baul Shah Abdul Karim's family received $10,000 as a year’s worth royalty for his songs. State Minister for Cultural Affairs K M Khalid handed over the cheque to Shah Noor Jalal, son of Shah Abdul Karim.
12 November 2022, 12:23 PM

Nora Fatehi to collaborate with Nicki Minaj for official FIFA 2022 anthem

Actress-dancer Nora Fatehi will be lending her voice along with International rapper Nicki Minaj for the official football anthem – ‘Light the Sky’ for FIFA World Cup 2022.
12 November 2022, 04:40 AM

Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live announced for December

This December will see Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 and Fuad Live return together
11 November 2022, 10:33 AM

Her Loss is somewhat of an artistic evolution for Drake

The record may venture out and explore new territory, but it doesn't leave a mark like his early music used to.
10 November 2022, 17:30 PM

Bollywood’s Salman Ali sings in Bangla

Salman Ali of Indian Idol fame recently released a song, “Tu Hi Bata”, in both Bangla and English.
10 November 2022, 12:49 PM

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody following split

Colombian music superstar Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Pique have reached an agreement over the custody of their two children following their breakup, their representatives said on Tuesday.
10 November 2022, 06:17 AM

Drake, 21 Savage sued for using Vogue name to promote album 'Her Loss'

Drake and 21 Savage have been sued by Conde Nast, publisher of Vogue magazine, for using the Vogue name without permission to promote their new album "Her Loss".
10 November 2022, 06:04 AM

Singer Akbar put on life support

On Wednesday morning, singer Akbar Ali Gazi was taken to Birdem Hospital, where he was put on life support. The singer had been in the ICU since last Saturday.
9 November 2022, 05:36 AM

The ABC generation reunites on November 12

There are few names in the history of Bangladesh’s underground music scene that ring with as much power and ferocity as Artcell, Black and Cryptic Fate. So iconic were these three bands in their individual forms, that they decided to come together and perform as a trio.
8 November 2022, 13:26 PM