Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, a revered figure in Bangladesh's music and television industry, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning over three decades. Known for his soulful voice and exceptional production skills, Jewel emerged as a prominent artiste in the early 1990s when band music was burgeoning in the country.

Indian rapper Badshah’s popular rendition of "Kala Chashma," featuring Katrina Kaif and Siddharth Malhotra from "Baar Baar Dekho" (2016) has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. 

Sinéad O’Connor, the acclaimed Irish singer, passed away from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma, as confirmed by her death certificate, a year after her death on July 26, last year.

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.

Lady Gaga, the musician-turned-actress, is presently in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, where they delivered a performance at the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening and have been seen attending various events throughout the weekend. 

Shafin Ahmed was born on February 14, 1961. He was born to legendary Nazrul Sangeet exponent Firoza Begum and famed composer Kamal Dasgupta.

Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, the revered singer, filmmaker, and host, is showing signs of improvement while still on life support. His family friend and the organisational secretary of the Lyricists’ Association, Zulfiqar Russell, has provided this latest update to the media.

Shafin Ahmed's initial funeral service (janaza) took place today, two days after his passing, following jummah prayers at a mosque in Virginia, USA. At the same time, arrangements are actively underway to return his body to Dhaka. The Bengali community in Virginia paid their final respects to the artiste, after the funeral prayers. Shafin Ahmed's son, Azraf, communicated this information to the media.

Miles, a renowned Bangladeshi band, struck a chord with the youth of Kolkata, especially during the 1990s. Shafin Ahmed, a former leading light in the band, became an icon for aspiring musicians in the band music scene. The recent passing of Shafin Ahmed has left a void in the hearts of many in Bengal, especially in Kolkata, as they mourn the loss of the star.

In June of this year, Justin Timberlake was detained in Sag. Harbour, New York, for a DWI incident. At a subsequent court session on Friday, July 26, Timberlake’s legal representatives asserted that he was not intoxicated at the time of his arrest. Following the hearing, his attorney spoke to the media.

Nachiketa Chakraborty's eagerly awaited performance at the Krishibid Institute in the capital, initially set for Friday (July 26), has been postponed to a later date by the event organising body, Ajob Karkhana. They have recently unveiled the new official date to the media.

French heavy metal band Gojira set the bar high during they 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony performance, which included a headless Marie Antoinette.

Singer-songwriter Charli XCX, rapper Ghetts, and indie rock band The Last Dinner Party are among the nominees for this year's Mercury Prize, organisers of the British music award said on Thursday, with debut albums making up more than half of the shortlist.

Last evening, the official Olympics committee unveiled the new anthem "Hello World" performed by Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak. This song was written in collaboration with Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic and a renowned pop songwriter, who co-wrote and co-produced it.

Lady Gaga is introducing a fresh stage persona, featuring a different vocal style, for her rendition of the DC character Harley "Lee" Quinn in the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The Grammy and Oscar-winning artiste shared with Empire magazine that her portrayal of this iconic character, originally appearing in the "Batman: The Animated Series" show, will reveal a new facet of her artistic expression. 

The singer has been battling cancer for 11 years now. Despite receiving treatment at various hospitals in Bangladesh and abroad, his condition has deteriorated. Jewel's wife, news presenter Sangeeta Ahmed, announced on Thursday, that Jewel is now on life support.

Shafin Ahmed, the celebrated and iconic band musician, will be laid to rest beside his father, the esteemed composer Kamal Dasgupta. The 63-year-old music legend passed away at 6:50am on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Virginia, USA.

“I cannot believe that we are seeing scenes like this on the streets of Bangladesh, our own people being treated like this, unbelievable,” wrote Shafin Ahmed four days ago on his Facebook profile. Little did he know that this would be the last visual he would have of his beloved motherland. All his life, Shafin had raised his voice against whatever he perceived as injustice– which also led him to leave the band he helped make legendary, Miles.

Shafin Ahmed, who especially made a steadfast name for himself in the 1990s, has made significant contributions to the band music scene in the country. He is known for many hit songs that have deeply resonated with millions of young people.

Bangladesh recently witnessed a significant level of unrest due to the consequences of violent clashes which followed the quota reform movement. Over the past week, violence erupted across the country, especially turning the capital city into a battlefield. However, the situation is now being strictly monitored with the enforcement of curfews.