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Nusraat Faria turns up Eid festivities with ‘Loke Boley’
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Ayub Bachchu’s song ‘Shadhinota’ to release today
Rafiqul Alam, who is often referred to as Bangladesh’s Van Halen (American rock legend), said that he voiced the song back in 2005 at Ayub Bachchu's insistence, but for some reason, it wasn’t released until now.
26 March 2024, 06:00 AM
Runa Laila to sing ‘Bangladesh’ with 100 children
Veteran singer Runa Laila is set to sing a patriotic song titled “Bangladesh” featuring 100 children from the Bangladesh Shishu Academy, adding more significance to the special day.
25 March 2024, 05:14 AM
Atif Aslam reveals daughter's face on her first birthday
Pakistani vocalist Atif Aslam showcased his talent in his homeland before entering the Indian film scene. As a singer-songwriter and actor, he contributed his vocals to numerous movies, captivating audiences with his soulful voice, and transcending national boundaries. Last year, Aslam welcomed a baby girl named Haleema. As she celebrated her first birthday, the artiste unveiled the first glimpse of his adorable daughter's face to the public.
24 March 2024, 06:50 AM
Shakira's new album punches back after personal rollercoaster
Colombian singer Shakira has released her long-awaited new album called "Women Don't Cry Anymore", a declaration of resilience after a public separation from her long-time partner and a tax dispute in Spain.
23 March 2024, 05:18 AM
BBC Asian Network adds Shomoy Mahmud's song to playlist
In this era of globalisation, Bangla music and songs are making a significant mark on the global stage. Contributing to this continuous rise is the renowned vocalist, Shomoy Mahmud.
22 March 2024, 04:00 AM
‘Living Room Session’: Jahid Nirob, Pavel Areen collaborate for ‘Hey Namaji’
The "Living Room Session with Pavel Areen" has unveiled its rendition of the Nazrul Sangeet "Hey Namaji", performed by singer and music director Jahid Nirob. This soulful song was released on the "Living Room Session's" YouTube channel today, marking the third production curated by musician Pavel Areen for the first season of his musical project.
21 March 2024, 16:53 PM
Shakira says ‘it's good' to not have a husband
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, the 47-year-old "She Wolf" singer shared how being a single mom and residing away from Barcelona has influenced her artistic journey.
21 March 2024, 05:49 AM
Blackpink finally enters Spotify's Billions Club
Blackpink has achieved a historic milestone by joining Spotify's prestigious Billions Club, an exclusive group that includes renowned pop icons such as Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. The popular K-pop girl group reached this milestone after their hit single "How You Like That", released in 2020, amassed over one billion streams on Spotify this week. With this accomplishment, Blackpink becomes the first and only K-pop girl group to achieve such a feat to date.
21 March 2024, 05:23 AM
Liza welcomes first child
Singer Sania Sultana Liza welcomed a baby girl at a hospital in New York yesterday (March 18). The news of the famed CloseUp1 star's motherhood was shared on social media by popular lyricist Kabir Bakul.
19 March 2024, 09:23 AM
Ariana Grande's new drop debuts on Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1
Ariana Grande secures her ninth chart-topping debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, "We Can't Be Friends". This milestone solidifies Grande's position as the artiste with the most number of No 1 debuts on the Billboard charts.
19 March 2024, 06:15 AM
Renowned singer Khalid no more
Leading band singer and frontman of Chime, Khalid passed away today at 7:15 pm today, due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by music producer and sound engineer Isha Khan Duray.
18 March 2024, 14:29 PM
Ed Sheeran holds private concert for Shah Rukh Khan
In a recent video circulating on social media, English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan were seen together recreating the signature pose of the legendary actor.
18 March 2024, 10:48 AM
‘Close Up-1’ star Liza excitedly awaits motherhood
Popular singer Sania Sultana Liza, known for winning the crown of “Close Up-1”, is poised to embark on the journey of motherhood. After two years of marriage, she is expecting her first child with Sabuj Khandokar, a Bangladeshi businessman residing in the USA.
18 March 2024, 09:43 AM
American rapper Lil Jon converts to Islam
Popular American DJ and record producer Jonathan H Smith, popularly known by his stage name Lil Jon, has reportedly embraced Islam indicating that he would be going by the name ‘Brother Jon’ from now on, calling it “the name my spirit chose.”
17 March 2024, 12:28 PM
Ed Sheeran shares stage with Diljit Dosanjh, sings in Punjabi
Fans were treated to a delightful surprise during singer Ed Sheeran's concert in Mumbai on Saturday (March 16) as he sang in Punjabi for the first time. Joined by singer Diljit Dosanjh, they performed Sheeran's song "Lover" together. The duo received thunderous applause from the hundreds of fans gathered at the Mahalaxmi Race Course Grounds. Later, both artistes shared posts about the memorable moment on Instagram.
17 March 2024, 09:20 AM
Adnan Al Rajeev to helm Coke Studio Bangla season 3
Director Adnan Al Rajeev, also the owner of Runout Films, is all set to helm the next and third instalment of Coke Studio Bangla as confirmed by himself via his official Facebook handle. The filmmaker further added that DotBirth will be taking on the role of its agency.
17 March 2024, 06:14 AM
AR Rahman defends decision to use AI in music, credits it as a 'tool to speed up things’
Renowned musician AR Rahman has sparked a conversation in the music industry after revealing his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recreating the voices of two late singers, Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed, for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's “Lal Salaam”. While the decision has drawn criticism, Rahman stands firm, defending the integration of AI as a means to enhance efficiency rather than replace human talent.
17 March 2024, 04:35 AM
Balam and Konal reunite for ‘Rajkumar’s’ title track
The Balam-Konal duo gained skyrocketing popularity for their vocals in the romantic title track “O Priyotoma” from superstar Shakib Khan's film “Priyotoma”. Now, they are back to deliver another possible hit as they lent their vocals to the title track for the highly anticipated film “Rajkumar”, also starring Shakib Khan.
16 March 2024, 11:38 AM
Must we wait for an artiste to pass away to give them their due respect?
As the country’s most loved artiste, Rabindra Sangeet legend Sadi Mohammad, took his own life on Wednesday (March 13), around 7pm, two discussions on this untimely death have resurfaced–clasps of depression and grief and the practice of conferring national awards to artistes posthumously.
14 March 2024, 12:38 PM
My brother deserved national recognition: Shibli Mohammad
On Wednesday evening (March 13), the lifeless body of legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Sadi Mohammad was discovered hanging in his own room. His brother, Shibli Mohammad, was unfortunate enough to find his brother and mentor’s body.
14 March 2024, 10:12 AM