In a groundbreaking move, nine Bangladeshi musicians have made their mark in one of the world's most iconic locations, Times Square. This extraordinary appearance is part of the celebration of the Living Room Session, a warm and rustic musical endeavour curated by the renowned producer and composer, Pavel Areen.

Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".

The first song of the album, titled, “Arale”, is scheduled to be released on February 2. The other songs from the album will simultaneously be released on February 9, a week after the release of the first, the singer confirmed to the media.

Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” on Tuesday “in New York after a brief illness.”

Renowned composer AR Rahman has addressed the controversy surrounding his use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song "Thimiri Yezhuda" in Rajinikanth's upcoming film “Lal Salaam”. The move sparked mixed reactions from fans, prompting Rahman to provide clarification.

The immensely popular and acclaimed musician has posted a heartfelt message on his official social media handle from his hospital bed that read, “I have been hospitalised in Kolkata due to respiratory issues. I assure you, I will recover soon, so please do not worry.”

The festival, featuring renowned classical ‘khayal’ musicians and more than 100 child artistes, will be taking place at the Channel i premises in Tejgaon from Wednesday evening (January 31) at 5:10pm to Thursday morning (February 1) at 9:00am. Additionally, Anonna Ruma is set to host the festival.

Under the banner of TM Records, renowned Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty has made her debut in the music industry, teaming up with popular singer Taposh for their latest song, "Bhallagchena".

In a bold move, Taylor Swift re-records her first six albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun, highlighting her fight against male control in the music industry. The re-releases, marked as "(Taylor’s Version)", not only mirror the originals but also include unreleased tracks. Swift's stance resonates beyond music, shedding light on sexism in workplaces. Her influence extends to mentoring emerging talents like Olivia Rodrigo, emphasising the importance of owning one's work. 

On Saturday night, a video of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan went viral video on social media where he was purportedly assaulting a man. The video was posted by a user on X (formerly Twitter). In the disturbing visuals, the Qawwali singer is seen slapping and brutally hitting the individual while enquiring about a bottle.

Justin Timberlake is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music industry with the release of his new album this year. Marking the arrival of his first major solo musical project since 2018, the "Selfish" music video debuted on January 25. This video single acts as a special prelude to the upcoming launch of his album "Everything I Thought It Was" in March.

Bengali folk artiste Ratan Kahar – renowned as the creator of the song "Genda Phool", which gained popularity after Indian musician Badshah's rendition in 2020, is slated to receive the esteemed Padma Shri Award. In expressing his appreciation, Kahar underscored the Indian government's acknowledgment of his contributions to the field of folk music. At the age of 88, he sees this recognition as a source of pride and plans to attend the award ceremony.

The singer has well-rounded training with different musical instruments and wants to start as a break-out star in 2024.

Eminent Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has been chosen for the Indian government's prestigious Padma Shri award for 2024

Singer-songwriter Raye led nominations for the Brit Awards on Wednesday, setting a new record with seven nominations. At the same time, the Rolling Stones and Blur were also recognised for Britain's pop music honours.

In an effort to enchant audiences amidst the chilling winter, James is gearing up for his first open-air concert of the year outside Dhaka. Nagar Baul James is thus set to enthral fans in Brahmanbaria on January 27.

People who are concerned about him addressed their worries which he further cleared, stating, “Seeing me so dried up, the way you are worrying is unnecessarily creating mental tension for you. I am fine now, and it is due to your love and prayers that I can still wake up in the morning and say, 'Life is beautiful.' You are my inspiration. You all are my superhero! So, dispel any worries about me. If we ever meet somewhere, feel free to have coffee with me, if possible. I will pray a lot for you."

A few months ago, Atiya Anisha and Robiul Islam Jibon achieved new milestones by securing the National Film Awards. While the award for Best Lyricist went to Jibon, the Best Female Singer Award went to Atiya Anisha. Even though they won for different songs, the duo had previously worked together.

Renowned music composers Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant recently reminisced about the creation of the iconic song "Maula Mere" featured in Shah Rukh Khan's film “Chak De India”. According to the duo, the song was originally crafted for a movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, who rejected it, deeming it too melancholic.

Aurthohin's vocalist, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely recognised as Bassbaba Sumon, fought a prolonged battle against cancer. Apart from other health issues, he underwent surgeries for eye and spine complications.