The celebrated vocalist Fahmida Nabi shared the stage with popular music director and singer Muza in a concert yesterday (November 9), in San Jose, California, USA. Fahmida had already arrived in the United States, while sources revealed that Muza flew in from London to participate.

The Beatles' final release, “Now and Then”, has earned two Grammy nominations, bringing the iconic band back into Grammy contention after nearly three decades.

On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event.

Celebrated singer Baby Naznin is all set to return to Bangladesh after spending eight years in the United States. Her brother, Enam Sarkar informed The Daily Star that she is expected to arrive tomorrow.

As a bonus, former Warfaze guitarist Oni Hasan has been added to the lineup with the four bands, heightening the excitement among fans for the concert.

For the first time in his long and illustrious musical career, legendary band musician Foad Nasser Babu has lent his voice to a duet, titled “Bhalobasha Betha Pele”. 

Winter tends to mark the arrival of the concert season, with November and December bringing a host of live music events both in Dhaka and beyond. This year is no different, as a concert titled “The Capital” is set to light up the stage on November 15, showcasing performances by 10 bands from around the country.

BTS member J-Hope more recently marked a significant milestone as the second BTS member to fulfil his mandatory military service, bringing fans of the renowned seven-member South Korean boy band a step nearer to the group’s anticipated reunion. 

There's no denying that Bangladeshi rappers were instrumental in the success of the student-led mass movement. Rapper Hannan, for instance, was even arrested for his song “Awaaz Utha”. Now, however, he is all set to take the stage at the Shilpakala Academy for a live performance.

Andrew Kishore, fondly remembered as the "Playback King" of Bengali cinema, lent his voice to countless beloved songs throughout his career, many of which remain fan favourites. Yet, his family reveals a painful truth—despite the enduring popularity of his songs, they have yet to receive any royalties from his extensive filmography.

Lionsgate has procured the rights to release "Hurry Up Tomorrow," a much-anticipated musically-driven psychological thriller, in theatres worldwide. Starring Abel Tesfaye, widely recognised as The Weeknd, along with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is set to be directed by Trey Edward Shults, acclaimed for his previous film "Waves".

For over three decades, Bappa has been an invaluable asset to the country's music industry, and he continues to work on several projects, including his latest song “Shohorer Chokh”. Additionally, the musician launched a Bangla Ghazal album, titled “Onubhob”, just yesterday.

Set to premiere on 25 November at Kolkata’s Gyan Mancha, the play signifies the end of an era for the beloved artiste.

When it comes to Halloween, no one embraces the thrill of costumes quite like Hollywood’s elite. This year, stars are celebrating the spooky season with unforgettable transformations. Anne Hathaway stunned fans as a hauntingly captivating Zombie Lady Liberty, while Selena Gomez channeled the whimsical spirit of Alice, alongside Benny Blanco as a quirky Mad Hatter. 

Anirban Bhattacharya knows how to charm audiences be it through the screens via films and series or the stage of theater. Acting seems to be in his blood—something no one would disagree with. Then again, he is also a talented singer alongside being an actor.

BTS member Min Yoongi, known more widely as Suga, has achieved a milestone as the first solo K-pop artiste to surpass 15 million likes on a YouTube music video, joining the ranks of rappers like Eminem, Drake, PSY, and XXXTentacion.

Shantoneel’s musical journey began at age four under his mother’s guidance, later honing his craft with mentors such as Pandit Ramkanai Das and Pandit Ramesh Misra.

The dynamic band Firoze Jong, known for its popularity among young audiences, is set to perform at the “Dhaka Vibes” concert. 

Renowned singer-songwriter and music director Bappa Mazumder has become a father once again, welcoming a baby girl with actress Tania Hossain. Bappa, thrilled with the news, shared his joy with Prothom Alo, expressing his excitement over becoming a father to a daughter. 

Acclaimed composer AR Rahman is the latest prominent figure in the music industry to voice concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field. He has urged for limitations to be placed on the unchecked use of this technology.