A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades.

Kumar Bishwajit has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in music. Through his quality work, he has carved out a unique place for himself in the country’s music scene. Several of his songs have become household favourites, earning him the reputation of an evergreen singer. He has received numerous accolades at home and abroad, including the National Film Award on multiple occasions.

Rushdi has been playing drums with Bangla Five for many years. He has played drums with several well-known Bangladeshi bands, including Chirkutt.

Stray Kids member Lee Know has donated 100 million won (around US$72,600) to support relief efforts for communities affected by devastating floods in Nepal.

Over the course of his illustrious career, Abdul Jabbar received numerous awards and honours in recognition of his contribution to music. Among them were the Ekushey Padak in 1980, the Independence Award in 1996, the Bachsas Award in 2003, the Citycell-Channel i Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, and the Zahir Raihan Film Award.

The songs “Ami Kosto Pete Bhalobashi”, performed by Kaniz Suborna, and “Ghumonto Shohor”, performed by Adit Rahman, have also been removed from YouTube following the backlash.

After several years, singer SI Tutul is returning to the music scene with a new band, AB King. The band officially began its journey on August 16 this year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of legendary musician Ayub Bachchu.

The Sonargaon History, Heritage and Archaeological Resources Conservation Committee has called for an independent investigation into the recent shooting of the song “Patar Bashori” from Coke Studio Bangla Season 4 at the historic Boro Sardar Bari in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, along with an investigation into alleged financial and administrative irregularities at the Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation, popularly known as the Sonargaon Folk Art Museum.

Tom Hardy has surprised fans with a new creative venture, releasing a full-length rap album under his musical alias Frankie Pulitzer.

Aamir Khan has joined Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for “Asha Forever”, a special music video paying tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The project is being led by composer AR Rahman.

National Film Award-winning singer Fatima Tuz Zahra Oyshee has spent more than a decade building a career defined by versatility, persistence and an unwillingness to remain confined to one identity. From her early days in music to her latest release, “Noakhailla Maiya”, she has continued to experiment while becoming increasingly selective about the work she takes on.

Late legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle's final recorded film song, “Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan”, is set to be released on September 8, her birth anniversary, the makers of the upcoming film “Om Ka Hari” announced.

Following the incident involving popular rock band Ark’s lead vocalist Hasan at the “Songs of the Monsoon Revolution” concert in the capital, a new concert has been organised to protest the incident and call for greater respect for artistes.

Titled “Nazruler Gane Matowara Dhaka”, the programme began at 7pm and brought together Nazrul songs, dance performances and recitations, reflecting the poet’s themes of rebellion, humanity, intellectual freedom and social emancipation.

Singer and composer Bappa Mazumder has teamed up with filmmaker Masud Hasan Ujjal for a new song, “Gole Jawa Shomoy”, released with a music video on Saturday night.

With playback singing, solo and duet tracks, and acting keeping him busy, Pritom Hasan is also making an effort to stay connected with live audiences. The singer and music composer is now set to perform at the upcoming “Monsoon Beats” concert in the capital.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Parton donated $1 million to vaccine research at Vanderbilt University in 2020, making her an early sponsor of Moderna's vaccine development

Singer Dola Rahman has returned with a new dance number, "Kismot", featuring D Rock Star Niloy Ahmed. The song was released on Gaanchil Music’s YouTube channel yesterday evening and has already begun receiving a positive response from listeners and viewers.

Fresh off one of their most testing concerts, some men dressed in casual black showed up at The Daily Star’s premises. There was a noticeable absence of a plumpish frontman known for tearing apart venues with his killer riffs and entrancing entire stadiums with his voice.

An evening of classical music enthralled music lovers in Barishal on Saturday, as Sur Saki Sangeetalay organised a special programme at the Shabdabili Group Theatre auditorium on Sadar Road.