The Lingering Echoes of '71

Rock music is often dismissed by the more serious practitioners of music in our country as noisy, purposeless music alienated from our culture and society.
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Folk Songs of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is known as a land of music. The folk music of Bangladesh, in particular, is deeply connected with the psyche of the country and resonates through the villages of Bengal.
26 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Zayn Malik quits boy band One Direction

Malik says he wants to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.
26 March 2015, 09:10 AM

Independence Day cultural programmes in the capital

A two-day (March 25-26) celebration programme is on at the Nandanmancha. The event featuring discussion, music, dance and
25 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Mirror on the struggle for freedom

Marking the glorious 44th anniversary of Independence Day, Star Melodies of The Daily Star hosted an evening of songs capturing the
25 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Robbie Williams to perform at Monaco prince's July bash

The July 12 event will also feature performers Lemar and Justin Caldwell in an exclusive event for the some 37,000 residents of the world's second smallest state behind the Vatican.
25 March 2015, 08:56 AM

Freedom fighters and songsters share the stage

On March 23, a crest of honour was presented to the families and relatives of 16 selected Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh, at the
24 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Udichi to hold Satyen Sen Ganosangeet Festival

Cultural organisation Udichi is in top gear to hold the Satyen Sen Ganosangeet Utsab and National Ganosangeet Competition on March
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Star Melodies' musical programme today

As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies is hosting a special musical evening on the occasion of Independence Day,
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Star Melodies' musical programme on March 24

As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies will host a special musical evening on the occasion of Independence Day, titled “Deshe Deshe Shadhinata O Muktir Gaan” (Songs of Liberation and Freedom of different countries).
22 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Rap mogul 'Suge' Knight collapses in court as bail set

Knight is charged with murder, attempted murder and two counts of hit and run after he hit two men, one fatally, with his pickup truck on January 29.
22 March 2015, 10:09 AM

Celine Dion to return to Vegas residency

The Canadian singer will be resuming her residency at Caesars Palace's Colosseum in late August with a new show.
22 March 2015, 09:49 AM

An Offering Of Songs Of Freedom

As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies will host a special musical evening on the occasion of Independence Day, titled
21 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Madonna weighs in on Dolce & Gabbana IVF controversy

Madonna, a mother of four and a client of the designers, said God is involved in everything, including technology.
21 March 2015, 08:17 AM

“I am constantly on the learning curve”… Jhumu Khan

A passionate singer and doctor by profession, Jhumu Khan is used to multi-tasking. She recently spoke to The Daily Star about what makes her tick..
20 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Amy Winehouse documentary set for summer release

Amy Winehouse's tumultuous life and career will be explored in “Amy”, a new documentary directed by “Senna” filmmaker Asif Kapadia. The film will be released July 3 by UK's Altitude Film Distribution, though no US distributor has been announced.
20 March 2015, 18:00 PM

“Felt like I was home”

“Leading a simple life is what I believe in, but singing songs for people makes me feel special,” Tanveer Alam Swajeeb said in a recent interview with the correspondent. Swajeeb, a popular musician, composer, music-director, and a lyricist recently went to Perth for a solo music concert.
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Shafin-Habib-Buno to perform tonight on radio together

To mark its second anniversary today, popular private radio station Radio Shadhin 92.4 FM is hosting a special musical show for its listeners.
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Britney Spears “Slowly but surely” working on new album

Britney Spears has performed nearly 100 shows at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas since the release of her eighth studio album, 2013's “Britney Jean”.
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Kendrick Lamar album breaks Spotify record

Rapper Kendrick Lamar's latest album has broken the first-day record on Spotify after its surprise early release
18 March 2015, 12:13 PM