Taylor Swift has smashed industry records this year with both her tour and the film of the globetrotting musical cavalcade that is estimated to bring in almost $2 billion of revenue as her adoring fans flock to see her in the flesh.

In another context, Justine Skye experienced a notable year as TikTok users embraced a sped-up rendition of her 2014 single “Collide”, making it the most-used sound in the US with over 6 million creations across different versions of the song. 

South Korea's YG Entertainment Inc on Wednesday said that all four members of South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the label, sending shares of the company up by nearly a third.

Arnob's Coke Studio journey from "Dilaram" to "Nodir Kul" showcases his captivating compositions, maintaining a spellbinding connection with fans throughout his role as the program coordinator for the popular franchise.

The release of the GTA 6 trailer on December 5 has sparked widespread discussion and is likely to dominate conversations throughout the week until further updates are revealed. Notably, it quickly climbed to the top of the YouTube charts, accumulating a substantial number of views within the first 24 hours, nearly rivaling the viewership of popular K-pop content. Rockstar Games took an unexpected step by unveiling the trailer for the 2024 game 14 hours earlier than originally scheduled, responding to an online leak. In just 12 hours, the video gathered an impressive 60 million views, exceeding expectations and putting it in direct competition with BTS' hits "Butter" and "Dynamite", both of which had accumulated over 100 million views.

In a recent online debacle, discord between the members of the iconic band 'Miles' has surfaced, shedding light on a tangled web of disagreements and financial disputes. The rift primarily involves Shafin Ahmed and Hamin Ahmed, brothers and integral members of the band, whose differences have spilled over onto various social media platforms, especially Facebook.

Taylor Swift achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first living musical artiste to have five albums simultaneously in the top 10 on the Billboard 200.

Blackpink, the renowned K-pop girl group, has reaffirmed its international acclaim with yet another remarkable achievement on YouTube. On December 4, the music video for “Kill This Love” surpassed 1.9 billion views, marking it the second K-pop group music video and the third overall in the K-pop genre to reach such a significant landmark.

Spotify, the Swedish music-streaming giant, has declared a significant reduction in its workforce, slashing 1,500 jobs, which accounts for approximately 17% of its employees. The decision, termed "difficult" by CEO Daniel Ek, came from the company's aim to curtail expenses amidst a notable slowdown in economic growth.

Singer Billie Eilish has voiced her disappointment and frustration after suggesting that American magazine Variety "outed" her regarding her sexuality.

The singer last sang for the UK audience 10 years ago.

In a groundbreaking revelation, the American Heart Association has highlighted certain chart-topping tracks, including Taylor Swift's "You're Losing Me" and Beyoncé's "Virgo's Groove," as potential lifesavers due to their optimal tempo for hands-only CPR.

Renowned band Nemesis has recently released a new single “Ghour” from their upcoming album. The impassioned “Ghour” will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms from December 7.

Spotify Bangladesh unveiled this year's most streamed tracks, and BTS's Jungkook dominated the chart with his song "Seven”.

The “Golden” singer won four awards during the ceremony held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Yeongjong Island in Incheon City, South Korea.

This year marks a departure from the tradition of celebrating Band Music Fest. The significance of December 1 holds a special place for band enthusiasts, typically celebrated by the annual commemoration known as “Band Music Day”. Following this celebration, the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) in collaboration with Channel i usually hosts the highly anticipated “Band Music Fest”. However, this musical extravaganza has been deferred due to the impending national parliamentary elections.

“Shake it off” star Taylor Swift is ready to end the final year with a bang in Spotify as she might earn a whopping $100 million alone in Spotify in 2023.

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

Talented singer Atiya Anisha became a household name in the Bangladeshi film and music industry with her crowd-favorite playback singles like “Cholo Niralay” from the movie “Poran”, “Jadur Ayna” from the web-film “Antonagar”, and more. Recently, she received the Best Singer Award in the female category for the song “Ei Shohorer Pothe Pothe” from the movie “Payer Chhaap”, at the Bangladesh National Film Awards. The talented songstress dropped by The Daily Star for a chat.

In a decisive response, Taylor Swift's longtime publicist, Tree Paine, took to social media to quash speculations surrounding the pop star's alleged secret marriage to ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, denouncing the rumours as baseless.