The forthcoming biographical drama Michael, depicting the life and legacy of global pop icon Michael Jackson, has undergone substantial last-minute revisions following the removal of material relating to some of the most controversial chapters of the singer’s life. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew, in the titular role. The […]

A beloved Bangla New Year anthem is set to return in a refreshed musical arrangement, nearly 18 years after its original release. The iconic song “Baajere Baaje Dhol O Dhak”, first performed by singer Sonia, remains one of the most recognisable seasonal tracks associated with Pohela Boishakh celebrations. Despite the passage of time, the song’s […]

The 20th edition of the TMSS Channel i Music Awards was held in a lively open-air setting at the Momo Inn Five Star Hotel and Resort in Bogura, bringing together leading figures from Bangladesh’s contemporary and traditional music industries. The prestigious ceremony, staged on Tuesday evening (7 April), reaffirmed its reputation as one of the […]

The celebrated Bangladeshi alternative rock group Meghdol is preparing to welcome the Bengali New Year with a highly anticipated, limited-capacity live performance, marking a notable return to the stage after a prolonged hiatus from standalone concerts. Renowned for their poetic storytelling, atmospheric instrumentation, and genre-defying musical identity, the band has announced a special production titled […]

Bangladeshi singer, songwriter, and composer S K Samir has ushered in the Bengali New Year with the release of a new single, offering a culturally resonant musical tribute to Pahela Baishakh, one of the most significant celebrations in Bangladesh’s cultural calendar. The new track, titled “Tumi Kotota Sukhī Hoyecho” (“How Happy Have You Become”), has […]

Hollywood figures Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh Jolie has made an unexpected and closely watched entry into the global music scene, appearing in a K-pop music video alongside emerging South Korean artist Daeyong. The collaboration has drawn widespread international attention, blending Hollywood legacy with the increasingly global reach of K-pop entertainment. The 19-year-old […]

Indian rap and pop artists Badshah and Yo Yo Honey Singh have been embroiled in renewed legal controversy after the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of a two-decade-old song from all online and streaming platforms. The ruling has reignited national debate over artistic freedom, digital preservation, and shifting standards of public morality within India’s […]

Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has made a commanding return to the international music stage following a four-year hiatus, ushering in what fans are calling a new creative era defined by cinematic ambition and heightened artistic maturity. Their latest music video, “2.0”, taken from the album Arirang, has rapidly captured global attention, becoming one of the […]

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of young singer Abu Zahid, popularly known as Jahid Antu, in connection with a case filed by a student of Eden Mohila College alleging sexual harassment and assault. The order was issued on Wednesday (1 April) by Metropolitan Magistrate Hasan Shahadat after the court reviewed a petition submitted […]