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Remembering Leonard Cohen, the poet of melancholy
Cohen was born on September 21, 1934, into a middle-class, Jewish family in Westmount, Quebec—an English-speaking community on the island of Montreal.
22 September 2022, 12:53 PM
Coke Studio Bangla headed to Kolkata
Coke Studio Bangla is all set to perform in the city of joy, Kolkata, alongside popular Indian musicians, between September 24-25.
22 September 2022, 05:52 AM
I did not have an affair: Adam Levine
After the allegations of an affair by Sumner Stroh, Adam Levine has finally come forward to respond to rumours. Sumner Stroh shared her story over a string of TikTok videos, alleging that the Maroon 5 frontman had an affair with her.
21 September 2022, 10:56 AM
Maroon 5’s Adam Levine allegedly cheats on pregnant wife
Recently, Instagram model Sumner Stroh posted a series of “alleged” personal messages to her TikTok account. The post was made on Septembet 19, and accuses Adam Levine, from Maroon 5, of having an affair with her.
20 September 2022, 07:52 AM
K-pop girl group Blackpink’s new album and song top music charts
Blackpink continue to reign over the music charts with their long-awaited album Born Pink. The K-pop girl group released their new offering on Friday, their second studio album after The Album in 2020.
20 September 2022, 03:59 AM
Ginsberg, Dylan, Bhowmik’s anti-war pleas still relevant today
Fifty-one years ago, in this very month of September, Allen Ginsberg visited the Jessore Road. Upon his return to America, he would write the anti-war poem “September on Jessore Road”, which would be monumental in shifting the opinions of Americans to oppose the support of Pakistan in the Liberation War.
19 September 2022, 12:33 PM
‘O Sajna’: Neha Kakkar’s rendition induces mixed reactions
Yesterday, the teaser for Neha Kakkar’s latest song, "O Sajna", was released. The song premiered in its entirety earlier today (September 19). “O Sajna” is a rendition of the song “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai” by Falguni Pathak from 1999.
19 September 2022, 07:18 AM
‘Headbangers Paradise’ returns with a night to remember
In the post-pandemic era, Dhaka has been witnessing vibrant exhibitions and concerts, ones where the youth particularly flock to. In major concerts, especially ones in the city, it is a delightful experience to see young and fresh faces fill the large capacity venues.
“Headbangers Paradise 2”, which took place this Friday, was not any different.
18 September 2022, 09:40 AM
'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Le messager du qawwali' launched at AFD
“I deeply admire Mr Khan for his glorious contribution to the music industry. Despite all the cultural differences, his songs resonate with everyone. I remember being mesmerised after witnessing his magic for the first time back home", shared author Dr Pierre-Alain Baud.
17 September 2022, 07:54 AM
Justin Bieber cancels India tour
Pop star Justin Bieber has cancelled the India leg of his 'Justice World Tour' owing to health concerns, according to promoters BookMyShow.
16 September 2022, 04:30 AM
Rapper Cardi B pleads guilty to two misdemeanors in New York club fight
Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B pleaded guilty on Thursday to two misdemeanors stemming from a 2018 fight in a New York City strip club, prosecutors said, adding the rapper was sentenced to 15 days of community service.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, also agreed to a three-year order of protection for the victims. Her plea covered one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree reckless endangerment.
16 September 2022, 03:00 AM
‘Manike Mage Hithe’ singer Yohani to debut in Bollywood
‘Manike Mage Hithe’ was sung by Sri Lankan singer-composer Yohani Diloka de Silva, popularly known as Yohani. The song went viral last year, becoming one of the most listened-to Asian tracks of all time. The song will now officially be a part of “Thank God”, starring Ajay Devgn.
15 September 2022, 09:50 AM
K-pop band E-Sang to perform in Bangladesh
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh will be arranging a concert—featuring Korean music (traditional, instrumental, and fusion)—on October 1, at Hatirjheel Amphitheater. The event will showcase the Korean group, E-Sang.
13 September 2022, 07:06 AM
The Bangladeshi songsmith who wrote for The Chainsmokers
On a Friday afternoon, on the way to work, I got a text that Nirob Islam, a Sweden-based, Bangladeshi songwriter, would be taking a 'Songwriting Masterclass' at our The Daily Star premises.
While many in Bangladesh might not have heard his name, they have surely heard one of the many songs he has written for some of the world's biggest artists such as The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Icona Pop, John Newman and so on.
13 September 2022, 03:00 AM
R Kelly a predator using fame to abuse minors: Prosecutor
R. Kelly is a sexual predator who parlayed his fame to abuse minors, a prosecutor said Monday during closing arguments at the R&B star’s child pornography and trial-fixing trial.
12 September 2022, 17:40 PM
‘A singer does not require solo albums to get noticed anymore’
After taking over the masses with the much-loved romantic track, “Baje Shobhab”, which was written and composed by the singer himself and arranged by late musician Prithwi Raj.
9 September 2022, 09:44 AM
Shironamhin gifts memorable Silver Jubilee
Not unlike any big concert day, the rain gods played subtle games with the hopeful crowd about to head toward International Convention Center Bashundhara ICCB for Shironamhin’s 25-year celebration concert yesterday.
9 September 2022, 02:35 AM
Google pays tribute to legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika
Google paid tribute to iconic singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika today, on his 96th birth anniversary, through one of their famous doodles. The illustration showcases the renowned Assamese music maestro, who can be seen with a harmonium and his trademark Gurkha cap.
8 September 2022, 10:52 AM
‘Rupkothar Jogote’ was a turning point in my career: Abanti Sithi
Abanti Sithi won over the hearts of many with her melodious voice and ingenious ability to whistle. However, she became a musical sensation after the release of the song "Rupkothar Jogote".
Recently she won the Best Singer Award at the Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards. The artiste truly showcased her tenacity when, despite having a broken foot, she showed up to the award show in a wheelchair.
In a conversation with The Daily Star, she shared her feelings about receiving the award and her upcoming projects.
7 September 2022, 08:18 AM
The Weeknd loses his voice, cancels concert in California mid-performance
Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance.
After three songs at the SoFi stadium, the performer said he needed to cancel the show and told the audience they will be getting their money back.
6 September 2022, 05:40 AM