AK Ratul, vocalist of the popular Bangladeshi rock band Owned, passed away yesterday at the age of 34, after suffering a cardiac arrest at the gym around 3:30pm.

British pop star Ed Sheeran has swapped the microphone for paintbrushes, and the fruits of his artistic endeavours will go on display later this week, the London gallery exhibiting his work confirmed on Wednesday.

Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout role in the music video “Kaanta Laga”, has died at the age of 42, according to media reports.

In an artistic gathering, Khamkheyali Sabha, a literary and cultural forum inspired by the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore, paid tribute to the late cultural icon Sanjida Khatun through a memorial event titled ‘Sanjida Khatun Smarananjali’. The programme took place at 6:30pm, yesterday, at the World Literature Centre in Bangla Motor, Dhaka.

Bangladeshi artistes are set to perform in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Passport to the World” cultural festival, an extension of the annual “Riyadh Season” initiated by the Saudi government in 2019. The event brings together diverse cultures through music, food, crafts, and workshops.

Renowned singer, composer, and music director Habib Wahid is set to perform in his ancestral home of Munshiganj after 15 years. The open-air concert will take place this Friday at Bot-tola field in Srinagar, organised by local youth.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched three specialised training workshops today, under the management of its Training Department. The inaugural event took place at 10 AM at the academy premises, officially opened by A.F.M. Nurur Rahman, Director of the Training Department.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Souls is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a special unplugged concert titled “Souls Unplugged: 50 Years of Timeless Music” on May 2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Chattogram Bay View. The event is presented by Mastercard and organised by M&M Business Communications.

The Chaitra Sankranti Band Show and Cultural Programme officially commenced this afternoon at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, celebrating the end of the Bengali calendar year with a vibrant celebration of traditional music and modern performances.

Sam Mendes is gearing up to release four separate Beatles biopics, each centred on a different member of the legendary band. Announced at CinemaCon, the films are slated for a simultaneous theatrical release in April 2028.

Reflecting on the aftermath of the previous government’s fall on August 5 and the instability that followed, Husyn remarked, “A society plagued by deep-rooted decay cannot change in a day. The nation must be patient in its pursuit of a better tomorrow.”

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to the UK government, urging a 250 million euro investment in music education to counteract years of underfunding. The letter, co-signed by music icons including Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Stormzy, and Robert Plant, appeals to Labour leader Keir Starmer to prioritise the future of British music.

Yesterday, J-Hope unveiled a new single, “Mona Lisa”, accompanied by a music video. The energetic track was co-produced by the BTS member himself and Blake Slatkin, known for his work with Charlie Puth, Sam Smith, and Lizzo.

Kalpana started her career as a playback singer at just five years old. By 2013, she had recorded 1,500 songs and performed in 3,000 concerts both in India and internationally.

American singer Angie Stone, who was nominated for three Grammy Awards, died at 63 early Saturday, a representative confirmed.

Bangladeshi music fans in Toronto, Canada, are in for a nostalgic treat with the upcoming concert, “Nostalgia Unplugged”, set to take place at the People's Theatre for the Performing Arts in Markham on December 1.

BTS’ leader RM returns to the US charts, only weeks after releasing his latest solo album. The global star made a comeback as a featured artiste on Megan Thee Stallion's new single "Neva Play," which has quickly become a success for both artistes.

Shironamhin has been actively performing stage shows to aid flood victims with continuous concerts since last month.

Tomorrow marks the death anniversary of the rebel poet. On this occasion, the famous song written by the poet, “Kandari Hushiar”, is being released today on the YouTube channel Rtv Music.

As we are still counting down on our losses, the vandalism and destruction that took place at Joler Gaan frontman Rahul Ananda’s residence on Monday (July 5) afternoon has devastated many cultural activists and people at large.