Research suggests that the 1990s marked one of the richest chapters in Bangladeshi music, with the audio industry and film songs thriving side by side. Celebrating that golden era, Maasranga Television is launching a new programme titled “Nineties Music Story”, which will air every Saturday at 12 midnight.

Stars from various sectors of showbiz including Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan have extended their heartfelt wishes to legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin on her 71st birthday.

“The Dead Dance” appears on an extended edition of Gaga’s album “Mayhem”, now available on streaming platforms, alongside two fresh tracks, “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love”, Speculation about the video first surfaced in July, when Gaga was spotted filming with Burton at Mexico City’s haunting Island of the Dolls. At Spotify and Netflix’s “Wednesday” Graveyard Gala last week, she confirmed both the single and her cameo on the show.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has once again fallen critically ill and is currently undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

Today marks the birthday of legendary singer Sabina Yasmin, one of the most celebrated voices in Bangladeshi music. To honour the occasion, Channel i is hosting a festive gathering, bringing together stars from across the industry.

BTS is gearing up for a long-awaited full-group comeback. After spending nearly two months in Los Angeles working on new material, the group has now returned to South Korea, though only briefly. According to South Korean media outlet Star News, RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will soon head back to the US to film the music video for their upcoming track. The group is reportedly targeting March 2026 for the release of their new album.

Celebrated Pakistani playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose voice has mesmerised listeners across South Asia, is set to release a new Bangla track. This time, he has joined forces with Bangladeshi singer Rubayyat Jahan for a duet titled “Tumi Amar Prem Piyasha”.

The top 10 list also includes Drake, Rihanna, Post Malone, Eminem, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher. Only Eminem, Usher, and Beyoncé debuted before 2000, highlighting the dominance of newer artists in this century.

The day marks the death anniversary of esteemed vocalist Abdul Jabbar, who passed away eight years ago. The late Ekushey Padak and Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) recipient earned lasting recognition through his playback songs and his stirring performances at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.

The Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay held its Annual Certificate Award Ceremony on Friday evening (August 29) at its Dhanmondi premises, celebrating the dedication and achievements of its students and teachers in classical music.

Hatirpool Sessions has unveiled its latest track, “Unmukh Angshik”, as part of Season 3. The song premiered yesterday at 8pm on the official Hatirpool Sessions YouTube channel.

Tahsan Khan formed an alternative rock band with friends back in 1998. However, his professional music career began two years later with the band Black. Counting from then, Tahsan has now completed 25 years in music. To mark the silver jubilee of his career, the artiste is set to embark on a music tour in Australia.

Green Day is gearing up to bring their signature chaos and charm to the big screen with “New Years Rev”, a road trip comedy directed by Lee Kirk. The film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 12, and according to the band, “Toronto is just the beginning.”

Renowned singer Fahmida Nabi has released a new duet titled “Meghla Akash”, a song that captures the mood of rain. The lyrics are penned by Abdul and Sohana. The composition and arrangement have been crafted by Abdul, who also lends his voice alongside Fahmida Nabi.

Radiohead has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 17 years — not with a new release, but with their 1997 classic “Let Down”. The track from their studio album “OK Computer” debuted at 91 on the chart dated August 30, marking its first-ever appearance on the Hot 100.

In commemoration of the 49th death anniversary of the legendary rebellious poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, filmmaker Chayanika Chowdhury shared details about her musical film “Shanjher Anchole”.

Channel i is set to air a nearly three-hour tribute programme titled “Jui Phool: Sabina Yasmin” on September 5th at 2:40 PM, celebrating the 55-year journey of one of Bangladesh’s most iconic voices. The programme takes its name from the singer herself: Sabina means “Jui”.The special feature, which will run for 2 hours and 48 minutes, consists of performances from well known singers and candid reflections of Sabina Yasmin’s life and music.

Four decades after their split, British rock band The Police has once again found itself in the spotlight—this time for legal reasons. According to The Sun, frontman Sting is being taken to court by former bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland over unpaid royalties from their 1983 chart-topping hit “Every Breath You Take.”

Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a carousel of photos captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The images included Kelce on one knee in a rose garden and a close-up of the diamond engagement ring.

The “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack has set a new milestone on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first soundtrack ever to place four songs in the top 10 simultaneously.