The Dhaka International Folk Festival is all set to be returning to music lovers with a new zest and excitement, after a four-year break.

Today, BTS member Jin has released a new song in anticipation of his solo album, “Happy”. The lively track, called “I’ll Be There”, is a tribute to the rockabilly style, blending elements of rock and country music.

Authorities have granted the necessary permissions, and Moni Kishore was laid to rest at Banashree Cemetery, near Baitul Jannat Jame Mosque in South Banashree, following a prayer service at 9pm on Thursday. The singer’s brother-in-law, Pradip Kumar Mistri, confirmed the details.

Born on August 23, 1968, in Delhi, KK's voice and romantic ballads have immortalised him in Indian music history. His musical journey began after graduating from Kirori Mal College at Delhi University. Before turning fully to music, KK initially stepped into a marketing career, yet his passion for singing soon led him down a different path.

While the tickets for the event, titled "Magical Night 2.0", have already been “sold out”, major concerns now loom over both the security of fan data and the actual availability of tickets.

After a five-year hiatus, Folk Fest, an annual programme celebrating Bangladesh’s vibrant folk music heritage, is set to make its grand comeback.

Taylor Swift made history when her Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour ever and the first to surpass $1 billion in revenue. However, Shakira's upcoming world tour has already surpassed this milestone.

“I’m particularly excited about these songs because they were all penned by a group of talented female lyricists. Working with female artistes is a special joy for me,” the renowned singer shared in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Three young singers—Ritu Raj, Masha Islam, and Nandita Mahmood—are set to perform at "Utshob Shondha 2024," an event aimed at raising funds for the welfare of marginalised and underprivileged children and adolescents.

The song, titled “Olpo Ektu Jiboner Gaan,” has been voiced by Tasnova Tabassum Atoshi. While Atoshi has directed short films before, this is her debut song as a singer.

Paul Di’Anno, the original frontman of the iconic heavy metal group Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66.

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made history by becoming the first Indian artiste to appear on the cover of Billboard Canada’s print edition. This milestone coincides with the launch of Billboard Canada’s inaugural issue, featuring exclusive highlights from Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati” tour, a defining moment both in his career and for Indian artistes breaking into the North American music industry.

Sagor Dewan, one of the voices behind the popular Coke Studio Bangla song "Malo Ma", has spoken out alongside his wife, Faria Mahin, regarding false allegations made by her family. The couple, who tied the knot on June 25, had been in a relationship for nearly two years prior to their marriage, while Faria was pursuing her studies at a university in New York.

Cher, Mary J Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, an elite group formally introduced into the music pantheon Saturday at a star-studded concert gala.

Police discovered the body of singer Moni Kishore at a residence in the Rampura area of the capital last night (October 19).

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.

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.

The highly awaited concert, "Dhaka Retro", set to feature performances from the likes of Nagar Baul, Ark, Miles, and Dalchhut, has been officially postponed.

The concerts feature a star-studded line-up, including Pilu Khan, Bappa Mazumder, Elita Karim, Nagarbaul James, Ark, Miles, and Nemesis, among others.

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.