Ayub Bachchu’s guitars, memorabilia on display

What does one normally expect from an exhibition? Intricate pieces of framed art, curious art connoisseurs quietly observing the pieces? Strangely enough, as I walked into the houseful gallery, I found everyone singing out loud to legendary rock songs of the late great Ayub Bachchu.
5 November 2022, 04:40 AM

BTS have the most No 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this decade

K-pop sensation BTS have chalked up the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 this decade, with a total of six songs topping the US singles chart, according to Billboard.
4 November 2022, 07:32 AM

His songs still echo in the wind: Kanak Chapa remembers Andrew Kishore

Today marks the birthday of Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, who passed away on July 6, 2020, leaving a void in our hearts. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.
4 November 2022, 05:32 AM

The larger-than-life soundtrack of ‘Damal’

Before ‘Damal’, Raihan Rafi’s football saga based on the legendary Shadhin Bangla football team even released, it was the indomitable soundtrack that attracted the attention of fans.
3 November 2022, 12:49 PM

Autopsy reveals Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to head, torso

Rapper Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso following a shooting outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley, authorities announced Wednesday.
3 November 2022, 03:00 AM

Rapper Takeoff, member of Migos, shot dead at 28

Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos has passed away, after being shot.
1 November 2022, 11:20 AM

Taylor Swift first artist to claim entire top 10 on hot songs chart

Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all 10 of the top US song chart’s spots after the release of her album “Midnights”.
1 November 2022, 03:00 AM

‘Rupali Guitar’ award created to honour Ayub Bachchu’s memory

October 18, 2018 was the day Bangladesh lost one of its brightest stars. This was the day Legendary rockstar, Ayub Bachchu passed away.
31 October 2022, 05:56 AM

Ustad Zakir Hussain receives Aga Khan Music Award

Acclaimed Indian tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain has received prestigious Aga Khan Music Award in lifetime achievement category for his enduring contributions to the musical heritage of humanity at a ceremony at Muscat in Oman.
30 October 2022, 09:54 AM

BTS' Jin bids farewell on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires

Thousands of young Argentine BTS fans were moved to tears as they said goodbye on Friday to K-pop superstar Jin, as he performed his emotional new single, The Astronaut, alongside British rock band Coldplay before taking a hiatus to perform mandatory military service.
30 October 2022, 09:41 AM

Musk says he had no role in bringing Kanye West back on Twitter

Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Friday that he did not have a hand in reinstating rapper Kanye West’s account, which was suspended by the micro-blogging site earlier this month for posting anti-Semitic remarks.
30 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Mixtape Vol I: Old meets new

Last night, International Convention City Bashundhara was like a lighthouse, illuminating the area, as some of the country’s most prominent Bangladeshi bands—Ark, Artcell, Nemesis, Ashes, Indalo, Karnival, and many more—assembled to give audiences a performance to remember.
29 October 2022, 14:50 PM

Can we sell music again?

Tutul is a college student, and a crazy fan of band-music who goes mostly to free concerts and listens to songs on YouTube and makes social media posts. On the contrary, his friend Nahian listens to songs on streaming platforms with a monthly subscription, and feels that such amounts are not enough for the bands. To support local bands, he goes to ticketed concerts and collects merchandise. Nahian was introduced to Bangladeshi band music by his uncle, Suman, who is now in his 40s, and still goes to ticketed concerts. He used to collect original cassettes and CDs but is now frustrated about the declining situation of the band-music scene.
29 October 2022, 07:35 AM

Kanye West says he lost $2.8b over anti-Semitic rants

Kanye West lost US$2 billion (S$2.8 billion) in a single day, he said on Thursday, as business partners rushed to dump the rapper in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic outbursts.
29 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87

American rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who was torn between his Bible-thumping upbringing and his desire to make hell-raising rock 'n' roll with hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," has died at the age of 87.
28 October 2022, 17:31 PM

‘You are the bestest, Sunidhi’: Arnob

One of the most adorable couples in showbiz, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob and Sunidhi Nayak are celebrating their anniversary today.
28 October 2022, 12:10 PM

Habib Wahid, Imran collaborate for the first time

Renowned musician Habib Wahid has lent his voice in a song composed by popular singer Imran. This is the first the two collaborated with each other. The song titled “Boka Mon” is penned by Rajat. The music video of the song is expected to release soon.
28 October 2022, 08:42 AM

Rihanna drops new single after six years

Rihanna is back with her new single "Lift Me Up", as part of the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack today. 
28 October 2022, 04:50 AM

Kanye West 'escorted' out of Skechers offices

Kanye West was “escorted” by two executives out of the Skechers corporate offices after the American rapper showed up uninvited, the American shoe company said in a statement on Wednesday.
28 October 2022, 03:00 AM

Taylor Swift removes 'fat' scene from Apple Music video after outcry

Taylor Swift has updated her new music video following backlash and debate surrounding her use of the word “fat”. Fans of the American singer noticed the change in the video for the song Anti-Hero that was uploaded to Apple Music.
28 October 2022, 03:00 AM