Fans throw bottle at Kailash Kher during concert

On Sunday, Bollywood singer Kailash Kher was verbally and physically assaulted during a concert in Karnataka's Hampi. This was reportedly due to the singer not performing a Kannada song.
30 January 2023

Alka Yagnik surpasses BTS, The Weeknd on YouTube

Versatile Bollywood singer, Alka Yagnik has topped the list of most-streamed artists on YouTube in 2022, surpassing popular Korean band BTS.
29 January 2023

Rick Astley sues Yung Gravy over 'Never Gonna Give You Up' soundalike

Rick Astley has sued the rapper Yung Gravy over a song that borrowed heavily from the British singer's signature "Never Gonna Give You Up," claiming that the new song illegally used an impersonator who imitated Astley's distinctive baritone.
28 January 2023

Australia could deny Ye entry over controversy

A senior Australian government minister said Wednesday that rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia. Education Minister Jason Clare was responding to media reports that the U.S. celebrity intends to visit the family of new Australian partner Bianca Censori in Melbourne next week.
26 January 2023

Justin Bieber sells rights to ‘Baby,’ rest of music catalog

Justin Bieber’s record-breaking pop hits from “Baby” to “Sorry” are no longer his after the superstar sold the rights to all his early career music. The Canadian-American pop star’s six albums, including his most recent album “Justice,” are part of the massive catalog sale deal with Hipgnosis, a U.K-based music investment company.
26 January 2023

'RRR' composer confident 'Naatu Naatu' is Oscar-worthy

"Naatu Naatu", the standout song in the Indian period film "RRR," has won a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award, garnered hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and spawned a TikTok challenge.
26 January 2023

High Court orders the authorities to issue an E-passport for Asif Akbar

The High Court has ordered the passport authorities to issue an E-passport for the noted musician Asif Akbar. The order was passed today by the High Court Bench, comprising of Justice Zafar Ahmed, Justice Md Mahbubur Rahman and Justice Rashed Ullah.
25 January 2023

Meet the man behind ‘Obak Bhalobasha’

Legacy. It’s often an arbitrary word that is thrown around. But very few can truly say that their legacies have been solidified in the stars.
25 January 2023

James takes responsibility of lyricist Bishu’s daughters

Famous lyricist Bishu Sikdar, who penned many iconic songs by James including “Shelai Didimoni”, breathed his last on January 21. The lyricist made his mark in the music industry and earned much praise for writing wonderful songs for the band Nagar Baul.
24 January 2023

Shunno comes full-circle after 15 years

Starting from being featured in Fuad Al Muqtadir’s iconic mixed album Bonno—with their debut song "Prottasha"—in 2008, to self-distributing their first album Notun Srot, Shunno have weathered many a storm on their way to success.
24 January 2023

Coke Studio Bangla officially available on Spotify

One of the largest music streaming service providers in the world, Spotify has collaborated with Coke Studio Bangla, the Bangladesh edition of Coca-Cola’s international music property ‘Coke Studio’, as the official music streaming partner.
23 January 2023

Drake teases new music at Apollo show

It’s easy to forget how many hit songs Drake created in his nearly 15-year musical career. But he presented an emphatic reminder with an intimate concert at Harlem’s Apollo Theater on Saturday, his first-ever show at the legendary venue.
23 January 2023

Beyoncé shines in Dubai after four-year hiatus

On Saturday, pop queen Beyoncé gave an outstanding performance, with an incredible rendition of "At Last", at the inauguration of Atlantis The Royal hotel in Dubai. The performance came after a four-year sabbatical.
22 January 2023

Imran lends voice to Koushani starrer ‘Daal Baati Churma’

Popular singer Imran Mahmudul has lent his voice to a Tollywood film titled, "Daal Baati Churma". The film stars Tollywood actors Koushani and Bonny, in the lead roles.
22 January 2023

“Passing on the Tradition”: A tribute to the maestros

The Music Alliance Worldwide Foundation (MAWW) had taken the initiative to give the disciples of the great Masters of Sub-Continental Classical Music, the opportunity to pay tribute to their Gurus and thus embark on a journey called "Passing on the Tradition".  The event took place at the International Mother Language Institute on January 20.
22 January 2023

Lyricist Syed Ashek Mahmud no more

Eminent lyricist and advisor for the Lyricists Association of Bangladesh, Syed Ashek Mahmud has passed away in the early hours on, January 19.
21 January 2023

Miley Cyrus' new song 'Flowers' breaks Spotify record

Popular singer Miley Cyrus broke the Spotify record for her new energetic track on being single, "Flowers". The song became the most-streamed song over a single week on Spotify, the streaming service announced Friday, just seven days after the song was released. 
21 January 2023

NCT 127 to hold first virtual concert for '127 Day'

K-pop boy band NCT 127 are launching a virtual concert in collaboration with Roblox, their management agency SM Entertainment announced on Wednesday.
21 January 2023

BTS' Jin updates fans with military photos

BTS’s Jin had officially completed his 5 weeks of basic military training under 5th Infantry Division on January 18.
19 January 2023

Anjan Dutt: A story of music and films

It is indeed, a task most difficult, to pen down Anjan Dutt.. From writing songs to singing them, from directing movies to acting in them, there’s nothing he hasn’t done. In the span of his decades long career, his works have been a constant companion of Bengalis around the globe. On the occasion of his 70th birthday this January 19, let’s reminisce, in celebration of the life and works of this extremely prolific, versatile artist.
19 January 2023