Anjan Dutt calls for resolving ‘Bangladesh issue’ to boost Kolkata-Dhaka film ties

Known for his long-standing opposition to political interference in the arts, Dutt reiterated his belief that art serves as a unifying force where politics often creates divisions.
28 January 2025, 05:43 AM

James to headline star-studded ‘Gala Night’ concert in Chattogram

The much-anticipated concert “Gala Night” for the Flower Fest 2025 event is set to take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on February 6.
28 January 2025, 05:12 AM

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.
28 January 2025, 04:53 AM

Paul McCartney urged UK government to protect artists from AI exploitation

Legendary Beatles musician Paul McCartney has urged the British government to ensure upcoming copyright reforms protect artists from being exploited by artificial intelligence (AI). McCartney warned that AI could be used to "rip off" creatives if the proper legal protections aren’t put in place.
27 January 2025, 06:14 AM

I'm a fan of Pritom’s work: Jaya Ahsan

The shooting of “Bagan Bilash” took place in Dhaka, specifically in the historic areas of Old Dhaka. Jaya remarked, "We filmed in Old Dhaka. The location added a lot of charm to the project."
26 January 2025, 13:51 PM

Blackpink's Rosé makes history with Guinness World Record

Following the recent release of her solo album “Rosie”, it was revealed that she has become the first K-pop artiste to claim the top spot on Apple Music's Top 100 Global Chart.
26 January 2025, 08:08 AM

Arijit Singh to receive Padma Shri award

One name that stands out the most is Bollywood’s leading musician, Arijit Singh, who will be conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
26 January 2025, 04:29 AM

Living and breathing ‘Dhaka Dreams’ with Kaavish

The excitement had been building for weeks, and when Kaavish finally took the stage for “Dhaka Dreams” yesterday at Senaprangan, the atmosphere was nothing less than incredible. Blue Brick Communications, the organiser with a track record of successful events like "Dhaka Melancholy" featuring Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and "Dhaka Retro" with James, found themselves navigating a challenging evening that tested the limits of concert organisation.
25 January 2025, 13:51 PM

Warfaze continues to celebrate 40th anniversary with Austraila tour

Renowned rock-metal band Warfaze celebrated four decades of their musical journey on June 6 last year. To mark this milestone, the band embarked on a tour of the United States. Following their successful US tour, the band is now heading to Australia to celebrate their 40th anniversary. According to the band members, they will perform concerts in five states across Australia during this one-month-long tour.
25 January 2025, 08:37 AM

Grammy Awards 2025 unveils first round of performers

The Recording Academy has announced the first lineup of performers for the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for February 2, will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah.
25 January 2025, 05:25 AM

The latest ‘Ek Nirjharer Gaan’ song features Bappa Mazumder

The official statement regarding Gaanshala further added that it is committed to nurturing the regular practice of creating original songs, aiming to create a platform for vocalists, musicians, lyricists, composers, and music professionals. 
24 January 2025, 12:22 PM

Tawsif and Porshi to unite for a Valentine’s Day special drama

Filming for the project began on January 23 in the lush, scenic beauty of Jaflong in Sylhet—a fitting backdrop for a love story that producer Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz believes will enhance the romance at the heart of the narrative. Raz shared that the film's location was carefully selected to emphasise the story’s emotional and visual richness, capturing the raw beauty of nature as the tale of love unfolds around it.
24 January 2025, 06:29 AM

My mother inspired me to write my first book: Fahmida Nabi

National Film Award-winning singer Fahmida Nabi is all set to debut in a new role, as her first book is set to be released at this year's Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair).
23 January 2025, 13:17 PM

Sahana Bajpaie receives PhD degree, shares special moment with fans

Dr Sahana Bajpaie, the renowned singer, songwriter, and academic who teaches Bengali language and literature at SOAS, University of London, shared a video yesterday of receiving her PhD certificate in Music from King’s College London, University of London.
23 January 2025, 06:57 AM

‘Ruby’: Jennie's first studio album arrives this March

Jennie, a member of Blackpink, has revealed plans to release her debut studio album, “Ruby”. She shared the announcement along with a short video across her official social media platforms.
22 January 2025, 10:14 AM

‘Shudhu Takar Jonno’ by Tabib Mahmud and Rana Mridha to be featured at Berlinale

The song, titled "Shudhu Takar Jonno", was written and composed by Tabib Mahmud, with music arranged by Shubhro Raha. The 75th edition of Berlin International Film Festival announced the list of selected films earlier today, with "Baksho Bondi" featured in the Berlinale Perspectives category. This section showcases 13 films from emerging directors worldwide.
22 January 2025, 07:52 AM

Papia Sarwar to receive posthumous Rabindra Padak

In a heartfelt tribute to one of Bangladesh's most revered Rabindra Sangeet singers, Papia Sarwar, the 43rd annual session of the Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammilan Parishad will honour her with the prestigious Rabindra Padak posthumously.
22 January 2025, 07:31 AM

Sabina Yasmin set to return to music

Towards the end of 2023, Sabina Yasmin performed in several stage shows in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, Australia. After that, she was not seen on stage again. As rumours about her health began to spread, the renowned artist felt compelled to release an audio statement.
22 January 2025, 05:18 AM

Chris Martin pays special tribute to SRK at Mumbai concert

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during the band’s second performance at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The crowd erupted in excitement as Martin declared, “Shah Rukh Khan forever,” before launching into the band’s iconic track, “Yellow”.
21 January 2025, 05:47 AM

Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes passes away at 65

John Sykes, the legendary guitarist known for his contributions to rock bands such as Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, has passed away at 65 after bravely combating cancer.
21 January 2025, 05:36 AM