In 1974, the celebrated music journalist Jon Landau famously declared, “I have seen the future of rock and roll, and its name is Bruce Springsteen.” Landau went on to manage Springsteen soon after—and remains his manager to this day. For decades, rock music seemed bereft of such transformative figures. Yet today, Dominic Harrison, better known […]

Global pop icon Taylor Swift has once again demonstrated her philanthropic spirit by making a generous donation to The Store, the nonprofit organisation founded by renowned American country singer Brad Paisley. On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, The Store announced via their Facebook page that Swift, 36, had contributed a sum that will help the charity […]

On Sunday, 11 January, the Australian suburb of Minto was momentarily transformed into a vibrant enclave of Bengali heritage. The occasion was the exclusive premiere of ‘Magic Word’, a new drama directed by the distinguished actor and filmmaker Majnun Mizan. Amidst the demanding pace of life in Sydney, the local Bangladeshi community gathered in significant […]

Missouri-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Scout Gillett has unveiled details of her highly anticipated second album, Tough Touch, scheduled for release on 6 March 2026 via her new label, Slouch Records. Alongside the announcement, Gillett shared the album’s driving lead single, “Too Fast To Last,” accompanied by a self-directed music video, offering a first glimpse into […]

The year 2007 remains a defining chapter in the modern cultural history of the Darjeeling hills. It was not political agitation or social unrest that stirred the mountains, but a rare moment of collective pride and emotional unity. At the centre of this wave stood Prashant Tamang, a young constable with the Kolkata Police, who […]