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AvoidRafa to hold first solo concert in Dhaka
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Honouring Dinu Billah’s cultural legacy
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Kabir-Lalon spiritual music festival held in Barishal
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18 September 2026 Entertainment

Jay-Z and Eminem’s ‘Renegade’ contract hits the market

A rare piece of hip-hop history is now on the market, as the original contract between Jay-Z and Eminem for their iconic track “Renegade” is up for sale. Collectibles company Moments In Time has obtained the production agreement, featuring both artistes’ signatures, and is offering it for $35,000, according to TMZ.
9 February 2025

Vikings’ guitarist signs with Wampler Pedals as first South Asian artiste

Faruque Hossain, popularly known as Shuvo and the lead guitarist of the Bangladeshi band Vikings, has achieved a trailblazing milestone by becoming the first South Asian artiste to be endorsed by Wampler Pedals. This recognition underscores his impressive musical talent and places Bangladesh on the global music map.
8 February 2025

Music icons to unite to honour Shafin Ahmed’s legacy

A tribute concert titled “Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend” has been organised to commemorate the legacy of the late band icon Shafin Ahmed. Set to take place on February 13 at Aloki in Tejgaon, Dhaka, the event will feature performances by fellow musicians in his honour.
8 February 2025

‘Pet Carnival with Live Music’ to kick off in Dhaka

The carnival will feature live performances from popular band Shironamhin and renowned singer and actor Tahsan Khan. Additionally, the music group Bandwidth will add to the festivities with their energetic set. With such a lineup, the event is expected to draw music enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
7 February 2025

Nancy’s upcoming music video to feature her daughter

Nancy expressed her excitement about seeing her daughter in the video, calling it a unique experience. The song, written by Goonjohn Rahman, was composed, mixed, and mastered by Hridoy Khan. It will be released on Nancy’s YouTube channel later this month.
7 February 2025

Blackpink announces new world tour

Popular K-pop girl group Blackpink has announced a new world tour after nearly seventeen months. The group’s agency, YG Entertainment, confirmed the news in an official statement today. A teaser video for the tour was also released on Blackpink’s official blog.
6 February 2025

FireAid benefit donations for Los Angeles top $100 million

The star-studded FireAid benefit concerts brought in more than $100 million for immediate relief efforts and long-term needs in Los Angeles, according to estimates from organisers on Tuesday.
5 February 2025

Lisa from Blackpink, Doja Cat, and Raye unite for new single ‘Born Again’

Lisa from Blackpink, Doja Cat, and Raye are set to captivate the global music industry with their forthcoming collaboration, “Born Again”. The track, which merges elements of K-pop, American rap, and British pop, has already generated significant anticipation among audiences worldwide.
5 February 2025

Shakira wins Grammy, dedicates award to US immigrants

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Shakira took home the award for Best Latin Pop Album, dedicating her victory to US immigrants. Presented by Jennifer Lopez, the Colombian pop icon dedicated her victory to immigrants, declaring, “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.”
3 February 2025

The Weeknd ends Grammys boycott with surprise performance

The Weeknd made an unexpected appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, taking the stage to perform two new songs from his freshly released album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow”. This marks the first time the four-time Grammy-winning artist has attended the event since beginning his boycott in 2021.
3 February 2025

Beyoncé becomes first black woman to win country album Grammy

Beyoncé is seldom at a loss for words, but she took a moment to gather her thoughts after winning the Best Country Album Award at the 2025 Grammys on February 2.
3 February 2025

Grammy 2025: Beyoncé, Carpenter take home awards

Beyonce won the Grammy Award for best country album on Sunday for "Cowboy Carter" at a ceremony that served as a love letter to host city Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that scarred a hub of the music business.
3 February 2025

Disney+ Hotstar to stream the 2025 Grammy Awards live

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar, airing tomorrow from 7:00am to 10:30am (Bangladesh Standard Time). Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, this year’s event will celebrate the finest in music, spanning 12 fields and 94 categories.
2 February 2025

Habib Wahid's Chattogram concert postponed

The highly anticipated concert featuring celebrated singer Habib Wahid, scheduled to take place at Patenga Sea Beach in Chattogram, has been postponed. The event was originally set to celebrate Pohela Falgun and Valentine's Day but has been delayed due to the current political situation in the country, according to the organisers.
2 February 2025

Legendary folk singer Farida Parveen in ICU

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen has been admitted to hospital with severe respiratory distress.
1 February 2025

Sabina Yasmin in HDU, not ICU

The singer's daughter, Yasmeen Fairooz Badhon, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. On Friday, during a programme titled “Amader Sabina Yasmin: Ami Achi Thakbo” at a five-star hotel in the capital, Sabina Yasmin fell ill while performing. She was immediately taken to a hospital in the capital for medical attention and was later discharged.
1 February 2025

Coldplay sets new Guinness record, surpasses Taylor Swift

Coldplay achieved a historic milestone by hosting the most-attended tour in music history. The British band set a Guinness World Record for selling the highest number of tickets for its ongoing “Music of the Spheres World Tour” in Ahmedabad, India.
1 February 2025

Sabina Yasmin collapses on stage mid-performance

Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin, who was performing at a corpo-rate tribute event at a hotel in Dhaka, collapsed in the middle of her set around 8:15pm yesterday.
31 January 2025

Sabina Yasmin stable after collapsing on stage, confirms daughter

The show, intended to celebrate her legacy, took an unexpected turn when she suddenly felt unwell and collapsed while singing on stage.
31 January 2025

Marianne Faithfull, voice of Britain's Swinging '60s, dies at 78

Despite the personal cost, including an overdose of sleeping pills in Australia in 1969 that put her in a coma, Faithfull appreciated the chance to learn from great songwriters like Jagger, Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
31 January 2025