Judge orders R Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim

A federal judge signaled Wednesday that she plans to order disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly to pay more than $300,000 to one his victims.
29 September 2022

‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio dies at age 59

Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said.
29 September 2022

Handwritten lyrics of Bowie’s ‘Starman’ sell for £203,500

David Bowie’s original handwritten lyrics for the pop classic “Starman”, part of an album that catapulted him to international stardom, on Tuesday sold at auction in Britain for £203,500.
28 September 2022

Ustad Alauddin Khan’s 50th death anniversary to be commemorated at AFD today

Music Alliance Worldwide Foundation and Alliance Française de Dhaka will commemorate the 50th death anniversary of one of the greatest South Asian musicians of all time, Sangeet Acharya Ustad Baba Alauddin Khan.
28 September 2022

Spanish court sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud

A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in income taxes, a court document released on Tuesday showed.
28 September 2022

Blackpink debut at top spot on both US and UK charts with Born Pink album

"Born Pink", the quartet’s second full-length studio album, becomes its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the equivalent of 102,000 sales in the United States, according to the tracking service Luminate.
28 September 2022

Hatirpool Sessions: When friendship and music come together

A group of friends talking, laughing and creating music. A room filled with beautiful doodles in the background, and books scattered all around. This is the setting for Hatirpool Sessions.
27 September 2022

Are you ready for ‘Saudi Idol’?

Saudi Idol, an extension of talent show franchise 'Idol', will air before the end of the year.
26 September 2022

Falguni Pathak performs with Neha Kakkar just days after ‘wishing to sue her’

The ‘feud’ between Falguni Pathak and Neha Kakkar, regarding the remake of “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai”, created an uproar on social media. Recently, a promo was shared by the Sony TV channel, where the two singers were seen grooving together in the Navratri special episode of Indian Idol season 13.
26 September 2022

I miss my mother the most during Durga Puja: Kumar Bishwajit

Legendary singer and composer, Kumar Bishwajit has carved a special place in the hearts of the Bangladeshi audience with his melodious voice and strong personality. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has earned many prestigious awards including the 'Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer' in 2010. Even with the passing of time, his songs have never lost their wonderful charm. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the musical maestro shared his memories of puja and much more.
26 September 2022

Polish venue cancels Roger Waters concert after Ukraine comments

Concerts by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters were cancelled by a venue in the Polish city of Krakow, organisers said on Sunday, after the artist’s comments on the war in Ukraine caused a storm of criticism.
26 September 2022

BLF honours Ferdous Wahid and Habib

Today, the Bangladesh Lung Foundation (BLF) honoured Bangladeshi popstar Ferdous Wahid, musician Habib Wahid, and actor Zahid Hasan, during an event organised to celebrate the launching of BLF’s new theme song, at Dhaka Club.
25 September 2022

2 Bangladeshi artists featured on popular K-pop website, Allkpop

K-pop sensation, BTS has a huge fanbase in Bangladesh. Some of their fans are talented singers and artistes in their own right.
25 September 2022

Influential jazz saxophonist, Pharoah Sanders dies at 81

Pharoah Sanders, the influential tenor saxophonist revered in the jazz world for the spirituality of his work, has died, his record label announced. He was 81.
25 September 2022

'Wish I Could Sue Her': Falguni Pathak lashes out against Neha Kakkar

Singer Falguni Pathak took a dig at Neha Kakkar for remixing her iconic song “Maine Payal Hai Chhankai.” The remix has received flak on social media, as fans accused Neha of ruining their childhood songs with unnecessary auto tunes.
24 September 2022

Shakira breaks silence on split with ex-boyfriend Pique

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has broken her silence on her split with football star Gerard Pique, describing it as probably the “darkest hour” of her life.
23 September 2022

Shakira vows to fight 'false' Spanish tax accusations

Colombian superstar Shakira vowed to fight what she claimed were "false" accusations by Spanish authorities that she dodged 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in taxes.
23 September 2022

Remembering Leonard Cohen, the poet of melancholy

Cohen was born on September 21, 1934, into a middle-class, Jewish family in Westmount, Quebec—an English-speaking community on the island of Montreal.
22 September 2022

Coke Studio Bangla headed to Kolkata

Coke Studio Bangla is all set to perform in the city of joy, Kolkata, alongside popular Indian musicians, between September 24-25. 
22 September 2022

I did not have an affair: Adam Levine

After the allegations of an affair by Sumner Stroh, Adam Levine has finally come forward to respond to rumours. Sumner Stroh shared her story over a string of TikTok videos, alleging that the Maroon 5 frontman had an affair with her.
21 September 2022