The landscape of Bengali music has lost one of its most profound architects. Shah Newaz, the legendary composer and music director behind countless timeless classics, passed away in Montreal, Canada, on Saturday, 7 February 2026. He breathed his last at 3:33 am at the age of 76. His son, Swadesh Newaz, confirmed the news to […]

The meteoric ascent of Lisa, the Thai-born superstar of K-pop juggernaut Blackpink, shows no signs of decelerating. Following the immense buzz surrounding her acting debut in the third season of HBO’s critically acclaimed anthology The White Lotus, the 28-year-old singer is now set to conquer Netflix with a starring role in an upcoming romantic comedy. […]

From the evocative strains of “Aj Je Shishu” to the urban resonance of “Ekdin Ghum Bhanga Shohore,” the landscape of Bangladeshi band music is inseparable from the pen of Shaheed Mahmud Jangy. A lyricist, educator, entrepreneur, and cultural organiser, Jangy celebrated his birthday on 6th February, marking a journey that began in the coastal breezes […]

The legendary legacy of the late maestro Bashir Ahmed took centre stage in a poignant episode of Pakistani Idol, broadcast on Geo TV. In a special segment themed “Love and Friendship”, the show welcomed a distinguished musical duo from Bangladesh: Humaira Bashir and Raja Bashir, the talented children of the iconic singing couple Bashir Ahmed […]

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards transitioned from a mere celebration of musical excellence into a poignant arena for political defiance. As the industry’s elite gathered, the evening was defined by a collective outcry against the hardline immigration policies of the Trump administration. The rhetoric on stage has already sparked a characteristically fiery response from the […]

In a significant legal development that has gripped the local entertainment industry, a Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants for the controversial singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, alongside his mother, his wife, and two associates. The warrants follow allegations of substantial financial embezzlement and deceit under the pretext of a romantic relationship and marriage proposal. Allegations […]

The ongoing release of high-profile court documents regarding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has sent fresh shockwaves through the global media. Among the myriad of influential figures mentioned in the newly unsealed depositions and photographs is the late “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson. Evidence of Presence at Palm Beach According to court records […]

The contemporary music scene in Bangladesh has found a distinctive voice in Ishan Mazumder. Renowned for his evocative performances in tracks such as ‘Darale Duarey’, ‘Nithur Monohar’, and ‘Gulbahar’, Ishan has once again captivated his audience with the release of his latest single, ‘Jabo Jabo Mon’. Published on the auspicious occasion of Maghi Purnima, the […]

The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles was transformed into a bastion of independent artistry on Saturday, 31 January 2026, as UnitedMasters hosted its third annual Celebration of Independent Music. The prestigious pre-Grammy bash served as a triumphant homecoming for the independent sector, culminating in a momentous awards presentation for the meteoric Texas rapper, BigXthaPlug. A […]

The Bronx’s very own rap icon, Cardi B, made a triumphant and long-awaited return to Saturday Night Live (SNL) this past weekend, delivering a masterclass in stage presence and cultural fusion. Occupying the hallowed stage of Studio 8H on 31 January, the Grammy winner served as the musical guest for an episode hosted by the […]