Sabina Yasmin in HDU, not ICU

The singer's daughter, Yasmeen Fairooz Badhon, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. On Friday, during a programme titled “Amader Sabina Yasmin: Ami Achi Thakbo” at a five-star hotel in the capital, Sabina Yasmin fell ill while performing. She was immediately taken to a hospital in the capital for medical attention and was later discharged.
1 February 2025, 13:52 PM

Coldplay sets new Guinness record, surpasses Taylor Swift

Coldplay achieved a historic milestone by hosting the most-attended tour in music history. The British band set a Guinness World Record for selling the highest number of tickets for its ongoing “Music of the Spheres World Tour” in Ahmedabad, India.
1 February 2025, 06:59 AM

Sabina Yasmin collapses on stage mid-performance

Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin, who was performing at a corpo-rate tribute event at a hotel in Dhaka, collapsed in the middle of her set around 8:15pm yesterday.
31 January 2025, 19:27 PM

Sabina Yasmin stable after collapsing on stage, confirms daughter

The show, intended to celebrate her legacy, took an unexpected turn when she suddenly felt unwell and collapsed while singing on stage.
31 January 2025, 17:12 PM

Billie Eilish joins Green Day on stage at FireAid concerts

Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance on stage with Green Day yesterday to kick off one of two star-studded concerts in Los Angeles put together to raise funds for people affected by deadly wildfires in California this month.
31 January 2025, 07:55 AM

Behind the scenes of Sabina Yasmin’s orchestral comeback

The revered icon of Bengali playback music, with a career spanning more than six decades, is set to perform at an event in Dhaka, on January 31 and February 1. This much-awaited show, HSBC’s “Ami Achi Thakbo”, promises to celebrate her unparalleled contribution to music.
29 January 2025, 12:46 PM

Tarunner Utsab 2025 unites the nation in celebration

Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025, organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, is currently being celebrated nationwide. The programmes are being held at district, divisional, and central levels. As part of this initiative, the Music, Dance, and Recitation Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised the band music event “Bol Bir—Ami Chiro Unnoto Shir” in six districts and dance performances in 50 districts to celebrate the energy, enthusiasm, and potential of youth.
29 January 2025, 08:04 AM

Abu Bakar Siddique announces new song

Renowned folk artiste Abu Bakar Siddique, known for his contributions to the genre for nearly four decades, has released a new song. Known for his soulful renditions of traditional folk melodies, he has performed countless tracks over the years.
28 January 2025, 13:06 PM

Anjan Dutt calls for resolving ‘Bangladesh issue’ to boost Kolkata-Dhaka film ties

Known for his long-standing opposition to political interference in the arts, Dutt reiterated his belief that art serves as a unifying force where politics often creates divisions.
28 January 2025, 05:43 AM

James to headline star-studded ‘Gala Night’ concert in Chattogram

The much-anticipated concert “Gala Night” for the Flower Fest 2025 event is set to take place at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on February 6.
28 January 2025, 05:12 AM

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.
28 January 2025, 04:53 AM

Paul McCartney urged UK government to protect artists from AI exploitation

Legendary Beatles musician Paul McCartney has urged the British government to ensure upcoming copyright reforms protect artists from being exploited by artificial intelligence (AI). McCartney warned that AI could be used to "rip off" creatives if the proper legal protections aren’t put in place.
27 January 2025, 06:14 AM

Blackpink's Rosé makes history with Guinness World Record

Following the recent release of her solo album “Rosie”, it was revealed that she has become the first K-pop artiste to claim the top spot on Apple Music's Top 100 Global Chart.
26 January 2025, 08:08 AM

Arijit Singh to receive Padma Shri award

One name that stands out the most is Bollywood’s leading musician, Arijit Singh, who will be conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
26 January 2025, 04:29 AM

Living and breathing ‘Dhaka Dreams’ with Kaavish

The excitement had been building for weeks, and when Kaavish finally took the stage for “Dhaka Dreams” yesterday at Senaprangan, the atmosphere was nothing less than incredible. Blue Brick Communications, the organiser with a track record of successful events like "Dhaka Melancholy" featuring Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and "Dhaka Retro" with James, found themselves navigating a challenging evening that tested the limits of concert organisation.
25 January 2025, 13:51 PM

Warfaze continues to celebrate 40th anniversary with Austraila tour

Renowned rock-metal band Warfaze celebrated four decades of their musical journey on June 6 last year. To mark this milestone, the band embarked on a tour of the United States. Following their successful US tour, the band is now heading to Australia to celebrate their 40th anniversary. According to the band members, they will perform concerts in five states across Australia during this one-month-long tour.
25 January 2025, 08:37 AM

Grammy Awards 2025 unveils first round of performers

The Recording Academy has announced the first lineup of performers for the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for February 2, will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah.
25 January 2025, 05:25 AM

The latest ‘Ek Nirjharer Gaan’ song features Bappa Mazumder

The official statement regarding Gaanshala further added that it is committed to nurturing the regular practice of creating original songs, aiming to create a platform for vocalists, musicians, lyricists, composers, and music professionals. 
24 January 2025, 12:22 PM

My mother inspired me to write my first book: Fahmida Nabi

National Film Award-winning singer Fahmida Nabi is all set to debut in a new role, as her first book is set to be released at this year's Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair).
23 January 2025, 13:17 PM

Sahana Bajpaie receives PhD degree, shares special moment with fans

Dr Sahana Bajpaie, the renowned singer, songwriter, and academic who teaches Bengali language and literature at SOAS, University of London, shared a video yesterday of receiving her PhD certificate in Music from King’s College London, University of London.
23 January 2025, 06:57 AM