Bangladesh Copyright Office hands over $5000 royalty to Ayub Bachchu’s family

Bangladesh Copyright Office organised a special press conference today, to hand over a royalty sum of $5014 to the Ayub Bachchu’s family, at Agargaon’s National Archive Centre.
12 October 2021, 12:08 PM

BTS campaign with UN nets millions of dollars -- and tweets

K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.
7 October 2021, 05:14 AM

Noble confirms divorce

Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, in a conversation with The Daily Star over the phone, confirmed that he is divorced. "Yes, it is true that I am divorced and now, I am single!" says the singer. He has been caught up in controversies ever since he came into the limelight with "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019.
6 October 2021, 11:48 AM

Singer R Kelly's official channels dropped from YouTube

Alphabet Inc’s YouTube said it has removed R&B singer R. Kelly’s channels from its video platform, distancing itself from the singer who was convicted of sex trafficking last month. R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury in September in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM

Kaushik Hossain Taposh receives International Ratna Award

National Award-winning musician Kaushik Hossain Taposh has been honored with the International Ratna Award in India for his special role in Bengali music. The award-giving ceremony was held at Howrah Sarat Sadan, Kolkata, on October 2.
4 October 2021, 08:34 AM

‘Manike Mage Hithe’ singer Yohani gets injured on stage in India

“Manike Mage Hithe” famed Sri Lankan singer Yohani got injured during a concert in India.
3 October 2021, 07:11 AM

He took an ordinary boy like me in his band: Bassbaba Sumon

Today marks the 57th birthday of modern 'guru' of Bangladeshi rock, James. Many celebrities have been wishing the musician on social media.
2 October 2021, 10:01 AM

There is only one James, today is his birthday

James, also known as the modern guru of Bangladeshi rock, has accomplished unimaginable feats since he started his career with the band Feelings. Today marks the National Award winning artiste's 57th birthday.
2 October 2021, 06:02 AM

Pritom’s ‘Morey Jak’ dives into the dark symbolism of love

Popular musician Pritom Hasan released his much-awaited song, “Morey Jak”, along with a music video, on YouTube yesterday.
30 September 2021, 19:29 PM

Xefer and Arekta Rock Band's 'Ojana’ releases tomorrow

Arekta Rock Band, one of Dhaka’s rising young bands, collaborated with prominent singer Xefer Rahman, on the song, “Ojana”. It is a Bangla synth pop number, written by Xefer and Riasat Azmi, the lead vocalist of Arekta Rock Band.
30 September 2021, 07:59 AM

Chirkutt’s Sumi to represent Bangladesh at Womex 21 Portugal

Celebrated musician and Chirkutt’s vocalist Sharmin Sultana Sumi is all set to represent Bangladesh at the International Music Summit of music professionals from around the world in Porto, Portugal.
30 September 2021, 06:36 AM

Britney Spears 'on cloud nine' after father suspended from conservatorship

The conservatorship that has controlled the life of Britney Spears for 13 years neared a possible end on Wednesday after a judge suspended her father, and the pop super-star said later that she was "on cloud 9 right now."
30 September 2021, 04:00 AM

BTS to hold first live concert since Covid-19 pandemic in LA in November

South Korean boy band BTS plans to hold live concerts in Los Angeles in November for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak, forcing it to cancel global tours and resort to online performances, the band's management said on Tuesday.
29 September 2021, 08:31 AM

Britney Spears hearing may mean freedom from court or father

 Judge Brenda Penny has been the calm eye of the storm surrounding Britney Spears and the conservatorship that controls her life. Now all eyes are on her.
29 September 2021, 06:25 AM

Road named after Fakir Alamgir

A road in the capital’s Khilgaon Chowdhurypara has been named in honour of legendary folk singer and freedom fighter Fakir Alamgir.
28 September 2021, 09:08 AM

Lata Mangeshkar’s unreleased track unveiled on 92nd birthday

As legendary melody queen Lata Mangeshkar turned 92 today, an unreleased romantic song sung by her more than quarter of a century ago is all set to reach her countless fans for the first time.
28 September 2021, 05:21 AM

R. Kelly is found guilty in sex trafficking trial

R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury on Monday in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the R&B singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
27 September 2021, 19:38 PM

We all have a ‘mostaan’ and a ‘bhalo chele’ within us: Arnob

With tracks like “Shey je Boshe Ache”, “Tomar Jonno”, “Hariye Giyechi”, “Bhalobasha Tarpor”, and “Tui Ki Janishna”, prodigal musician, composer and singer, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has solidified his name among the most endeared artistes in Bangladesh.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Britney Spears' attorney proposes that her conservatorship end this fall

An attorney for Britney Spears on Wednesday asked a Los Angeles judge to terminate the 13-year-old conservatorship that oversees her personal life and finances by the fall.
23 September 2021, 07:28 AM

Lawyers approach court against Javed Akhtar for comparing RSS with Taliban

Renowned Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has stirred up trouble after comparing RSS, the Indian right-wing organisation, to the Taliban.
23 September 2021, 07:21 AM