Kaniz Suborna returns after 7 years in Tanvir Tareq’s ‘Maya’

Pop star Kaniz Suborna is making a comeback with her latest song “Maya” after 7 years. The song was composed by Tanvir Tareq, he also penned the lyrics of the song. Kaniz Suborna recorded “Maya” at “Kolahol studio”.
9 June 2022, 06:13 AM

“A budget, which will let us breathe a sigh of relief”

Finance Minister, AHM Mustafa Kamal will be presenting the proposed budget for the financial year of 2022-2023 on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Alongside the general public, Bangladeshi celebrities and stars also have certain expectations from the government in regards to the upcoming budget. Actor Sohel Rana, musician Kumar Bishwajit, actor Riaz Ahmed and actress Meher Afroz Shaon spoke to The Daily Star about their expectations for the budget.
9 June 2022, 06:07 AM

Hyder Husyn hospitalised after second heart attack

Prominent singer-lyricist Hyder Husyn has been hospitalised after suffering from a heart attack. The singer is currently undergoing treatment at a reputed hospital in Bashundhara. A ring (stent) was placed in his heart on Wednesday afternoon.
8 June 2022, 12:59 PM

‘Se Ganer E Pakhi’ released to celebrate Lucky Akhand

Marking the 66th birth anniversary of renowned musician Lucky Akhand, the top musicians of the country gathered together at the musical release of his unreleased track “Se Ganer E Pakhi”. The event was held yesterday at a hotel in the capital. The track, which remained unreleased for the last 20 years, is written by Golam Murshed and tuned by Lucky Akhand. The song is voiced by Mehreen.
8 June 2022, 12:27 PM

KK’s last song was with Gulzar, after 26 years

It has been just a week since we have lost one of Bollywood’s finest singers, Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK. His first ever playback for Bollywood was “Chhor aye hum woh galiyan” from the film “Maachis”. The track was penned by eminent lyricist Gulzar.
7 June 2022, 18:00 PM

How acting made Pritom Hasan a better musician

Both of the songs were conceptualized and executed by Team Pritom – a robust group of talented artistes that now act as the think-tank for Pritom Hasan’s unorthodox ideas. “A lot of questions will be answered in the last chapter,” says the singer.
7 June 2022, 18:00 PM

KK's last song was with Gulzar, after 26 years

The last song sung by late singer KK was released posthumously on Monday evening, following the famous singer’s death on May 31, 2022. The release drew frenzied responses from his fans.
7 June 2022, 05:33 AM

Former Bon Jovi bassist, founding member Alec John Such dies

Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70.
6 June 2022, 05:01 AM

10 timeless creations by Pop Guru Azam Khan

It is exactly eleven years that Pop Guru Azam Khan left us for good. On June 5, 2011, he lost his battle to cancer. The legendary musician was the pioneer of rock music in Bangladesh, who played a vital role in bringing the change in the music industry of his time. His timeless tracks are still loved by the young generation, for generating positive energy and waking one’s inner voice to raise against oppression.
5 June 2022, 13:25 PM

Nachiketa voices Joy Shahriar’s composition

Prominent Indian musician Nachiketa Chakraborty has lent his voice to renowned musician and composer Joy Shahriar on his latest song “Shanti Ashuk Phirey”. The lyrics of the track has been penned by Enamul Kabir Sujan, and the song was recorded at Fusion Pro Studios in Kolkata.
4 June 2022, 13:24 PM

Shakira officially announces split with Pique

After 11 years together, Shakira and Gerard Piqué, Barcelona star, have split up following rumours of the football star cheating on the critically acclaimed singer.
4 June 2022, 12:14 PM

James to perform at Coke Studio Bangla concert

'Guru' James is all set to rock the stage with the talented singers of Coke Studio Bangla, at the Army Stadium concert on June 9. The concert will also feature reputed bands including as Warfaze, Nemesis, Lalon, and Jalali Set performing live at the event.
4 June 2022, 06:24 AM

Rupankar offers unconditional apology on "Who is KK" rant

After being trolled on social media for his unsavoury comments against Bollywood singer KK, hours before his tragic death in Kolkata, popular Bengali singer Rupankar Bagchi on Friday offered an unconditional apology to the bereaved family.
4 June 2022, 05:14 AM

Mariah Carey sued for her song ‘All I want for Christmas’

Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
4 June 2022, 04:50 AM

Direct registration opens for Coke Studio Bangla concert

Coke Studio Bangla has finally made tickets for their upcoming concert on June 9, 2022 available for the general masses. Previously, registration required you to purchase multiple bottles of Coke, and use the unique codes under the bottlecaps for registration.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Shakira and Gerard Pique allegedly on the verge of splitting up

Shakira and Pique fell in love during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa—where Shakira was singing the official 2010 World Cup song, “Waka Waka”. After almost 12 years together, and two children, the couple seems to be ready to call it quits finally. 
3 June 2022, 06:07 AM

No Filmfare Award for KK amidst 6 nominations

Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) did not receive a Filmfare Award, despite creating numerous timeless songs as a leading singer in Bollywood.
2 June 2022, 13:25 PM

The voice of love is gone

When KK was singing these lines at Kolkata’s Nazrul Mancha on Tuesday, no one could foresee the irony of these words.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM

The man who won the world: An afternoon with Kumar Bishwajit

My Uber takes me to a nondescript apartment building in Uttara. Closed gates, covered cars; a playful dog inside who greets me with jumps and kisses. I walk through the door and am immediately transported. A magnificent foyer leads up to a drawing room. The walls are lined with tables laden with trophies of a storied career: photos, artwork, the stray musical instrument, awards, awards, and awards. I wish I could take pictures, but I don’t have time. I am ushered upstairs to meet the king.
1 June 2022, 11:59 AM

Case filed, 2 persons questioned over Indian singer KK’s death

Indian police registered a case of unnatural death and questioned two persons in connection with the demise of popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known to fans as KK.
1 June 2022, 08:44 AM