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BTS marches on with ‘Proof’
BTS has finally released their new album “Proof” on music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Play. The anthology album was released today, Friday, June 10.
10 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Coke Studio Bangla Concert: The night music won against pessimism
Let us address the elephant in the room first: Coke Studio Bangla is obviously an elaborate advert for Coca Cola. It does not take a genius to come to that conclusion, the enormous Coca Cola logo on top of the stage at Army Stadium yesterday should be enough of a ‘hint’.
That being said, what the platform has done to re-ignite interest in our local scene is admirable, only exemplified by thousands of people showing up in droves in Bangladesh Army Stadium yesterday, despite an entire day of incessant rain.
10 June 2022, 10:01 AM
Britney Spears' ex-husband crashes her wedding
Britney Spears' former husband, Jason Alexander, crashed her wedding in southern California, as reported by the authorities. A member of Ventura County Sheriff said that their officers responded to a trespassing call after 2 PM on Thursday.
10 June 2022, 07:06 AM
BTS’s ‘Proof’ out now
BTS has finally released their new album “Proof” on music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Play. The anthology album was released today, Friday, June 10.
Alongside the album, the supergroup also released the music video for the title track, “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” on YouTube today.
10 June 2022, 06:04 AM
WATCH LIVE: Coke Studio Bangla concert begins
After an entire day of speculation and rumours, Coke Studio Bangla concert has commenced, at Bangladesh Army Stadium. An entire day of rain meant that the event had to be cut short, with most musicians abridging their set, and some having their slot cancelled altogether. Despite the 7-hour delay, music lovers have filled the venue to the brim, being serenaded by Arnob & Co.
9 June 2022, 15:07 PM
Coke Studio Bangla concert to commence from 8 pm, if no further rain
One delay after another due to unfortunate circumstances with the weather, organisers are unsure whether they would continue with the Coke Studio Bangla concert.
After the organisers promised to update the fans at 4pm, further delays happened, as the rain would not let up.
9 June 2022, 12:37 PM
Coke Studio Bangla concert delayed, “Show must go on”, says Arnob
Today’s rain has been a source of disappointment for music lovers, as Coke Studio Bangla’s much-anticipated concert has been delayed.
9 June 2022, 08:02 AM
Britney Spears to tie the knot with Sam Asghari today
Britney Spears and her fiance, Sam Asghari will be getting married today. The pop star is set to tie the knot with her fiance, who is also an actor as well as her personal trainer. The couple will be married in an intimate ceremony today, as reported by TMZ last night.
9 June 2022, 07:14 AM
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