A year removed, the rapper has now voiced his frustration in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, about how hip-hop artistes are being treated in shows organised in the aftermath of the July movement.

A math prodigy who began studying at Harvard at the age of 15, Lehrer spent most of his life balancing academia with an unexpected side career in musical satire. Born in Manhattan on April 9, 1928, he developed a love for piano early in life but never saw music as a primary profession. After earning his bachelor’s in 1946 and his master’s a year later, he continued doctoral studies at Harvard and Columbia, though he never completed his PhD.

BTS’ first live album, “Permission to Dance on Stage — Live”, has entered the Billboard 200 at No 10, as per the latest chart preview released Sunday (July 27) in the US.

Ratul, alongside Owned, carved a blazing path in Bangladesh's underground music industry, leaning heavily towards nu-metal and grunge-inspired music

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is set to embark on a two-month Canada tour this September and October, marking four decades of their musical journey.

BTS member Jungkook continues to cement his legacy in global music history. The 27-year-old K-pop sensation has officially become the first Asian solo artiste to surpass 100 million streams on every original solo track released under his Spotify profile, according to the World Music Awards on July 21.

American heavy metal band Slipknot are marking the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album with a special reissue of Slipknot (1999), featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks. As reported by Billboard, the deluxe edition will be released on September 5 under Roadrunner Records.

Jennifer Lopez celebrated turning 56 in true J Lo style — by gifting fans a bold new anthem. The global pop icon marked her birthday on Thursday with the release of her first solo track of the year, aptly titled “Birthday”.

The show, according to Mahtim, aims to share stories from real life through various formats, including visuals, recitations, drama, and music. This series marks a creative shift for the artiste, who is known primarily for his musical work and strong digital following.

Amidst the authoritarian regime’s crackdown on protesters, the former Miles frontman was one of the first from the music industry to speak out without any filter whatsoever. He did that a good two weeks before musicians would be mobilized into “Get up, Stand up,” which culminated in a historical musical protest on August 3. Little did we know that we would lose him only 3 days after that Facebook post. He had lost his life to a heart attack while on a tour with his lineup in North America.

Popular South Asian audio-visual label T-Series has unveiled “Aajo Bolte Parini”, marking the second lyrical release by Bangladeshi songwriter Isteaque Ahmed.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has joined the third season of HBO’s acclaimed drama series “Euphoria”, alongside returning composer Labrinth.

And just like that, the ‘Prince of Darkness’ is back in his kingdom. While the world mourns,  afterlife welcomes him home, with open arms. Ozzy is finally reunited with his beloved mama and his dearest friend, Randy Rhoads.

A music video titled “Lukochuri”, an interpretive Bengali translation of AR Rahman’s “Lukachuppi”, has been released in tribute to the children who lost their lives in the recent tragedy at Milestone School.

Today marks the fourth death anniversary of Fakir Alamgir, the legendary Bangladeshi folk and mass music singer whose voice fueled movements and inspired generations. To commemorate his life and contributions, cultural groups, including Wrishiz Shilpi Gosthi and Bangladesh Ganasangeet Samonnoy Parishad, have arranged for a series of events.

Popular rock band Nagar Baul James has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic accident at Milestone School and College. According to the organisers, a portion of the proceeds from one of their upcoming concerts will be allocated to support the families of those killed and injured in the incident.

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and widely revered as the ‘Godfather of Heavy Metal’, passed away on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76 following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Known to fans as "The Prince of Darkness" and the "Godfather of Heavy Metal," Osbourne has died at the age of 76, the BBC reported, citing a family statement

Renowned Lalon singer and cultural icon Farida Parveen has returned home after recovering from a prolonged illness. She was discharged from Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka at around 11:30pm yesterday, accompanied by her family.

Aurthohin is set to embark on its first-ever tour of the United States later this year. The band will perform across various cities from the last week of October to mid-December, with shows scheduled in New York, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Virginia.