‘Ki Chile Amar’ singer Moni Kishore’s body found in Rampura residence

Police discovered the body of singer Moni Kishore at a residence in the Rampura area of the capital last night (October 19).
20 October 2024, 05:57 AM

Artcell rocks the US with 25th anniversary tour

Artcell kicked off their US tour on September 7 with a concert at Purdue University in Indiana. Since then, the band has performed in Virginia on September 22, followed by a show in Los Angeles on September 27.
19 October 2024, 13:52 PM

‘Gonojowar’: Unfolding highlights from the abruptly halted concert

Originally set to be held at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, the venue was shifted just hours before the concert due to unfavorable weather conditions. The show kicked off at 3pm, featuring a stellar lineup that included Nemesis, Cryptic Fate, AvoidRafa, Bay of Bengal, Kaaktaal, Conclusion, Owned, and Sketch.
19 October 2024, 11:25 AM

Shujeo Shyam passes away

Renowned composer and singer Shujeo Shyam passed away early yesterday at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital.
18 October 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Dhaka Retro’ concert postponed

The highly awaited concert, "Dhaka Retro", set to feature performances from the likes of Nagar Baul, Ark, Miles, and Dalchhut, has been officially postponed.
18 October 2024, 10:05 AM

Two major concerts to light up Dhaka tonight

The concerts feature a star-studded line-up, including Pilu Khan, Bappa Mazumder, Elita Karim, Nagarbaul James, Ark, Miles, and Nemesis, among others.
18 October 2024, 08:27 AM

One Direction breaks silence on Liam Payne’s passing

Former One Direction members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik have spoken out for the first time since the tragic passing of their former bandmate, Liam Payne. In a heartfelt joint statement released on Thursday, the group expressed their grief and love for Payne, who died aged 31.
18 October 2024, 06:54 AM

‘Magical Night 2.0’: Tahsan and Kaaktaal to share the stage with Atif Aslam

The star-studded lineup for the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, featuring Pakistani music sensation Atif Aslam, has been announced. Bangladesh's own Tahsan Khan and the popular band Kaaktaal, along with Pakistani rising artiste Abdul Hannan, will join the stage with Atif.
18 October 2024, 06:03 AM

‘AB’ through the eyes of Niaz Ahmed Aungshu

In 1995, as Ayub Bachchu’s hit album ‘Koshto’ was released, the album’s cover came as a surprise to people—it was an out-of-the-box design for that time. The man behind the cover is Niaz Ahmed Aungshu, who is not just a cover illustrator, but the person behind many successful lyrics during the 90s, including ‘Meye’, ‘Shecchachari’, and ‘Jonmohin Nokkhotro’, among dozens of others. He is currently an Australian expatriate. Remembering rock legend AB on his death anniversary (October 18), Aungshu reminisces his golden days with Ayub Bachchu and shares his journey as a musical artiste with The Daily Star.
17 October 2024, 18:05 PM

Artistes, organisers call for stricter measures after escalating concert disruptions

Recent incidents at major concerts have forced artistes, bands, and organisers to rethink how these events are managed, as disorderly crowds increasingly breach security measures, leading to violent altercations.
17 October 2024, 11:34 AM

Music Alpha launched to unite and empower Bangladeshi artistes

Music Alpha, a newly launched platform for Bangla music, aims to bring together lyricists, composers, music directors, and a broad spectrum of artistes to collaboratively elevate and expand Bangla music’s presence on the global stage.
17 October 2024, 07:11 AM

Tributes pour in for Liam Payne

A multitude of celebrities from around the globe have been expressing their condolences following the unexpected passing of Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction.
17 October 2024, 06:41 AM

BTS member J-hope discharged from South Korean military

J-hope, the main dancer of the group, emerged from the gates of his army base in South Korea's central Wonju city, and hugged fellow band member Jin -- who finished his service in June -- before saluting waiting reporters and fans.
17 October 2024, 04:07 AM

Former One Direction member Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after the 31-year-old fell from his third-floor room balcony, Argentine police said on Wednesday.
17 October 2024, 02:12 AM

Michael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale at Propstore music auction

Framed “Beat” It lyrics, handwritten by Jackson, will also go under the hammer, as will some of his jackets. A black and gold military style one has a price estimate of 200,000 - 400,000 pounds ($261,000 - $522,000), while his red "Thriller" tour rehearsal jacket comes complete with multiple famous signatures.
16 October 2024, 13:28 PM

Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist, Jake E Lee, stable after shooting incident

Rock guitarist Jake E Lee, known for his musical legacy with Ozzy Osbourne, was hospitalised after being shot multiple times in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning. According to a statement given to CNN by Lee's representative, the musician is "conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit" and is expected to "fully recover."
16 October 2024, 10:41 AM

Taylor Swift announces new career move thrilling fans

Taylor Swift recently made a career-defining announcement that has sent her fans into a whirlwind of excitement. During an exclusive appearance on “Good Morning America” on October 15, the pop sensation revealed her next big venture, saying she will soon add “author” to her long list of accomplishments, sparking widespread anticipation.
16 October 2024, 07:07 AM

Diljit Dosanjh and Pitbull join forces for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ title track

India’s Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, American hip-hop artist Pitbull, and pop icon Neeraj Shridhar are joining forces for the title song of the forthcoming horror-comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.
16 October 2024, 05:09 AM

Shujeo Shyam in critical condition, family seeks prayers

Renowned Ekushey Padak recipient and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Shujeo Shyam is in critical condition. He has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of a government hospital in Dhaka, with plans to transfer him to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) soon.
15 October 2024, 13:39 PM

AR Rahman endorses US presidential candidate Kamala Harris with virtual concert  

As part of his endorsement, Rahman performed a 30-minute virtual concert, organised in collaboration with the Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund, a political action committee that mobilises AAPI voters and supports Democratic candidates.
14 October 2024, 13:50 PM