In a momentous gathering, BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricist Composers & Performers Society), the first and only Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for music, convened a landmark conference on Tuesday (February 6) at the Crystal Palace Auditorium. The event served as a platform to spotlight the critical findings shared by Satoshi Watanabe, honourary advisor of CISAC, underscoring the importance of CMOs in safeguarding music intellectual property rights and royalty collection worldwide.

Beyond the small screen, the actor has also ventured into cinema, making his mark in several renowned films. In his professional life, Dr Ejaj is a medical practitioner, having served as the head of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. After a successful medical and showbiz career, he has now ventured into writing. The actor is publishing a memoir on his idol, Humayun Ahmed, titled, “Amar Humayun Sir”.

The current president of the association is veteran actor Ilias Kanchan, and the general secretary is actress Nipun Akter.

Upon the ruling Awami League commencing the sale of nomination forms for the reserved seats for women in parliament today, numerous celebrities from the entertainment industry have purchased their nomination forms for their respective constituencies.

Recently, four individuals were arrested by E-Fraud Investigation and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) team of Cyber Crime Investigation Department, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, on allegation of illegally streaming movies and series through piracy on platforms registered similarly to Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Technologies Bangladesh, and Disney Hotstar.

Anisul Hoque, a beloved contemporary literary figure, has gained acclaim for his contributions to poetry, short stories, novels, satire, and various literary genres. Recognised with the prestigious Bangla Academy Award and numerous other accolades, his work, particularly the book "Ma", has achieved unprecedented print numbers in the country.

In a significant moment, comedian Usama Siddiquee of Bangladeshi descent displayed his comedic talent on the renowned “Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, which aired on CBS Monday night. The broadcast, viewed by audiences worldwide, aired at 10:35am on Tuesday (Bangladesh time).

Prime Video India announced that Alia Bhatt has joined as the executive producer for the upcoming crime series "Poacher” today.

This marks the band's fourth album, with their last release being the third album, "Danob", in 2006. The new album consists of nine songs, all inspired by the events of the Liberation War of 1971.

Taylor Swift's record-setting night at the Grammys drew the largest audience for music's highest honors since a pre-pandemic show in 2020, broadcaster CBS said on Monday.

The web-series “Tikit”, helmed by Vicky Zahed, has recently premiered. Meanwhile, he has disclosed release plans for a new series. Drawing inspiration from author Mohammad Nazim Uddin's work, the director has thus unveiled his next distinctive storyline to captivate the audience. Ever since “Tikit’s” launch, conversations surrounding it have persisted to thrive.

Aamir Khan has been up to exploring various genres beyond romance lately.

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Shakib Khan has recently travelled to the United States for the shooting of his upcoming film, "Rajkumar". Expected to hit theatres during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the film has already generated considerable buzz. However, it has now come to light that a three-minute fight scene in the movie has incurred an expenditure of Tk 70 lakh.

As fans eagerly await the return of the global K-drama phenomenon, “Squid Game” season two, controversies have cast uncertain shadows over its Netflix premiere scheduled for later this year. The original series, released on the streaming platform in 2021, garnered immense popularity and introduced fan-favourite actors who were previously underrated.

Taylor Swift, who secured six Grammy nominations, at the 2024 Grammy Awards left the audience in awe through the announcement of her highly-anticipated 11th studio album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department". Swift's night at the Grammys became even more memorable as she clinched the award for Album of the Year for her previous album, "Midnights".

The winners were selected by members of the Recording Academy, including musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Recording Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years by extending invitations to more women and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Below is the full list of winners:

Notably, Natyacharya Bulbul Chowdhury (January 1, 1919 - May 17, 1954) is considered the pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh. He earned distinction as the first Muslim dancer of the British-era Indian subcontinent, and by the age of 30, he was honoured as the National Dancer of Pakistan.

The Grammys 2024 awarded the Best Global Music Album to Shakti's "This Moment", featuring musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram.

Drake, a five-time Grammy winner and noted rap artist, has voiced his discontent with the 2024 Grammy Awards. Despite being nominated for four categories alongside his collaborator 21 Savage, they did not secure any wins.