The Bangla Academy has announced that the Nazrul Award 2026 will be conferred upon eminent Nazrul Sangeet exponent Fatema Tuz Zohra and researcher Rashidun Nabi, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the preservation, performance, and scholarly study of the works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The announcement was made ahead of the official […]

Renowned Bangladeshi music artist Asif Akbar is set to unveil a distinctive new musical film for the upcoming Eid season titled “Ruposhi Srimangal”. The project features a duet performance with singer Rubaiyat Jahan and is designed as a visual celebration of Srimangal’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical identity. The musical production centres on Srimangal—widely […]

Faruq Ahmed Badal, a seminal figure behind the scenes of the Bangladeshi band music industry, passed away on 2 May 2026. Through his recording studio and production house, Sargam, Badal played a transformative role during the 1980s and 1990s in shaping the trajectories of numerous bands and solo artists. Reflecting on his enduring legacy, Foad […]

A major nationwide initiative centred on Nazrul Sangeet has been launched in Bangladesh to mark the 127th birth anniversary of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The programme, designed to discover and nurture emerging talent in classical and Nazrul music traditions, was formally announced at a press conference held at a cultural institution in Dhaka. […]

Colombian global music icon Shakira has secured a significant legal victory in her long-running dispute with Spanish tax authorities, after Spain’s National High Court annulled a fine of approximately €55 million that had been imposed on her. The court ruled that the tax authority failed to sufficiently prove that Shakira met the threshold for tax […]

The 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards unfolded as a defining moment for rising American country star Ella Langley, who delivered a commanding performance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony, already regarded as one of the most prestigious nights in country music, became a showcase of Langley’s rapid ascent, […]

After eight years of prolonged legal proceedings, Colombian singer Shakira has finally been acquitted of tax fraud allegations by Spain’s highest court, bringing a definitive end to one of the most closely watched celebrity tax disputes in recent years. The ruling also orders that all previously collected funds, along with accrued interest, must be reimbursed […]