American heavy metal band Slipknot are marking the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album with a special reissue of Slipknot (1999), featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks. As reported by Billboard, the deluxe edition will be released on September 5 under Roadrunner Records.

Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in true J Lo style — by gifting fans a bold new anthem. The global pop icon marked her birthday on Thursday with the release of her first solo track of the year, aptly titled “Birthday”.

The show, according to Mahtim, aims to share stories from real life through various formats, including visuals, recitations, drama, and music. This series marks a creative shift for the artiste, who is known primarily for his musical work and strong digital following.

Amidst the authoritarian regime’s crackdown on protesters, the former Miles frontman was one of the first from the music industry to speak out without any filter whatsoever. He did that a good two weeks before musicians would be mobilized into “Get up, Stand up,” which culminated in a historical musical protest on August 3. Little did we know that we would lose him only 3 days after that Facebook post. He had lost his life to a heart attack while on a tour with his lineup in North America.

Popular South Asian audio-visual label T-Series has unveiled “Aajo Bolte Parini”, marking the second lyrical release by Bangladeshi songwriter Isteaque Ahmed.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has joined the third season of HBO’s acclaimed drama series “Euphoria”, alongside returning composer Labrinth.

And just like that, the ‘Prince of Darkness’ is back in his kingdom. While the world mourns,  afterlife welcomes him home, with open arms. Ozzy is finally reunited with his beloved mama and his dearest friend, Randy Rhoads.

A music video titled “Lukochuri”, an interpretive Bengali translation of AR Rahman’s “Lukachuppi”, has been released in tribute to the children who lost their lives in the recent tragedy at Milestone School.

Today marks the fourth death anniversary of Fakir Alamgir, the legendary Bangladeshi folk and mass music singer whose voice fueled movements and inspired generations. To commemorate his life and contributions, cultural groups, including Wrishiz Shilpi Gosthi and Bangladesh Ganasangeet Samonnoy Parishad, have arranged for a series of events.

Popular rock band Nagar Baul James has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic accident at Milestone School and College. According to the organisers, a portion of the proceeds from one of their upcoming concerts will be allocated to support the families of those killed and injured in the incident.

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and widely revered as the ‘Godfather of Heavy Metal’, passed away on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76 following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Known to fans as "The Prince of Darkness" and the "Godfather of Heavy Metal," Osbourne has died at the age of 76, the BBC reported, citing a family statement

Renowned Lalon singer and cultural icon Farida Parveen has returned home after recovering from a prolonged illness. She was discharged from Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka at around 11:30pm yesterday, accompanied by her family.

Aurthohin is set to embark on its first-ever tour of the United States later this year. The band will perform across various cities from the last week of October to mid-December, with shows scheduled in New York, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia.

British pop star Charli xcx and George Daniel, drummer of “The 1975”, are officially married. The couple exchanged vows yesterday in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, surrounded by a small circle of family and close friends.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea announced the results of the K-pop contests held in Dhaka yesterday. The event was hosted in partnership with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). A large number of talented participants from Bangladesh, especially young enthusiasts of Korean pop culture.

Billie Eilish has teased an upcoming 3D collaboration with legendary filmmaker James Cameron, known for “Titanic”, “Avatar”, and "The Terminator”.

Guitarist Oni Hasan made his long-awaited return with “Let’s Vibe – Oni Hasan featuring All Stars”, held at Aloki Convention Centre yesterday, July 19. The event brought together some of the country’s most prominent rock musicians for a night charged with a fascinating display of musical prowess.

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Emmy-winning songwriter, has died at his Los Angeles home at the age of 99.

Singer Palash Noor has unveiled his new track “Khuji Tomay”, which features vocals and guitar by Miles frontman Hamin Ahmed. The song’s lyrics, composition, and music arrangement have been done entirely by Palash.