HSBC Bangladesh hosted an intimate soiree "Abar Eshechhe Ashar" last night, with the timeless songs of Rabindranath Tagore, the maestro whose verses have etched the beauty of Bangla's monsoon into the hearts of millions.

Renowned singer and music legend Ferdousi Rahman is celebrating her 84th birthday today. To honour the occasion, Channel i has organised a special edition of its programme “Taroka Kothon”, featuring the celebrated artiste.

Baul Khuaj Mia, 83, the composer behind the beloved song “Lagaiya Piriter Duri”, passed away at his residence in Daulatpur village, located in Sylhet’s Bishwanath upazila, at 3:30pm on Thursday. He had been battling age-related health issues for quite some time.

Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The encounter, now part of pop culture lore, began with a disagreement over a burger. “I met my boyfriend over In-N-Out,” Perry once recounted on American Idol. “I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs… he swoops in and grabs it and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s my burger!’”

Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a performer from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, has been arrested in Louisiana following a months-long investigation into his unscripted protest during the event.

“With this music video, we tried to do something fresh. I don’t think anything like this has been done before for a Bangla song,” Sunidhi shared with visible excitement. “The teaser’s reaction has been overwhelming. People are sharing it non-stop. Credit goes to Adnan Al Rajeev. We created a fusion—adding electronic elements while also staying rooted in Bengali instruments and language.”

Bobby Sherman, the pop singer and heartthrob whose charming smile and signature shaggy hairstyle helped make him a teen idol in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has passed away at the age of 81.

Renowned National Film Award-winning singer Fahmida Nabi has returned from the US and is actively working on new music. On the occasion of World Music Day, she released a heartfelt track titled “Bondhu Hariye Gelo”, composed by the late Borno Chakraborty and written by Anisuzzaman Jewel.

Global K-pop sensation Blackpink is set to make a comeback with a new song, to be unveiled during their upcoming concert in Goyang on July 5 (KST), marking the start of their much-anticipated Deadline World Tour.

BTS member Suga has donated approximately $3.6 million to support the establishment of a treatment centre for children with autism spectrum disorder in South Korea. The facility, set to open in September in collaboration with Severance Hospital, will offer language, psychological and behavioural therapy, while combining clinical treatment with research.

Manipuri band Mingal has unveiled their latest track, "Kotio Durei", composed in the Bishnupriya Manipuri language.

Held at the Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban auditorium in Dhanmondi, the evening began at 7pm with Iffat Ara Dewan’s emotive rendition of “Aji Jhorer Raate Tomar Abhisar”. Her voice set the tone for a programme that unfolded as a conversation between rain, music, and memory—filled with longing, passion, and nature’s drama.

With fewer shows during the monsoon season in Bangladesh, many artistes are turning to international concerts. This month, several Bangladeshi musicians have departed for performances across five European countries, while singer Mila and band Ashes are set to perform in Canada.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fête de la Musique 2025 at Café la Véranda on Friday, bringing together over 40 musicians and hundreds of music lovers in a spirited showcase of musical diversity and community.

BTS rapper and producer Suga has officially completed his alternative military service, marking the discharge of all seven members of the K-pop sensation from South Korea’s mandatory conscription, according to an Associated Press report.

Cardi B has officially kicked off her 2025 music run with the release of her latest single, “Outside”. Dropped today, the track marks the Grammy-winning rapper’s first solo release since 2024’s “Enough (Miami)”.

Ed Sheeran’s connection with India appears to be growing stronger by the day. Following the success of his recent tour and his collaboration with Arijit Singh on the single “Sapphire”, which also features a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, the English singer-songwriter may now be gearing up for his Bollywood debut.

“Boistwami Rock Fest” is making its return this year and is scheduled to take place tomorrow at Sundari Cafe and Art Space in the capital’s Purbachal New Town.

Beyoncé has once again cemented her legacy, this time in London. As part of her “Cowboy Carter” world tour, the global superstar performed six sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, setting three new records at the venue.

Celebrated for his masterful interpretations of Beethoven, Brendel was also a published poet and essayist, admired for his sharp wit and intellectual depth. A statement from his spokesperson noted he will “be remembered and celebrated with deep gratitude by his family—partner Maria Majno, Irene Brendel, his children, Doris, Adrian, Sophie and Katharina, and his four grandchildren.”