The case pertains to Rahman’s track “Veera Raja Veera” from the film “Ponniyin Selvan: II”, which the court noted was musically “identical” to “Shiva Stuti”, a devotional composition by the late Dhrupad maestros Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin and Ustad Nasir Zahiruddin Dagar
Content creator Robin Rafan, also known as Obidur Rahman, has been honoured with the Best Content Creator 2025 award at the first-ever Cultural Night Awards Ceremony, hosted by About Time Events Inc.
The American Music Awards (AMAs) unveiled the list of nominees for this year’s edition earlier today. As expected, the lineup features a star-studded mix of artistes, including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift — a recurring blend of powerhouse names in the music scene.
Blackpink member Jennie is currently basking in the spotlight! She received massive applause for her recent Coachella performance, where she delivered some of her popular tracks, including "Like Jennie".
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has once again stirred public attention with a deeply personal and unsettling revelation on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The 47-year-old artiste, known for his controversial remarks and erratic online presence, shared a post discussing traumatic experiences from his childhood, drawing widespread reactions from fans and critics alike.
Renowned Bangladeshi band Miles, a pioneer in the country’s band music scene, has embarked on a month-long concert series across the United States under the banner of “Legacy Tour USA 2025”. With over four decades of musical legacy, the band continues to ignite crowds with their electrifying performances both at home and abroad.
Arbovirus has made a smashing return to the spotlight with the release of their new track “Purono Thikana”, the first single from their much-anticipated fourth studio album, “Nikhoj Shongbad”.
Singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has set out on a concert tour across the United States as part of the “Bangla Folk Rock Fest”, performing alongside his band Arnob and Friends in eight cities. The tour began on Saturday (April 19) with a show in Dallas.
The announcement reads, “Attention! Due to security issues, the concert is postponed until further notice. Stay posted and hold on to your tickets for our next post.”
Several Bangladeshi musicians have officially joined forces to produce a new song, “Akashe Urche Mrito Lash” (Where Lifeless Bodies Fly to the Sky). The lyrics, brimming with support for Palestine against genocidal atrocities, has been penned by Tushar Rahman.
The presence of Pakistani artistes in Bangladesh has seen a notable rise since last year, with performances becoming more frequent on Dhaka’s stages. Today, two popular Pakistani singers—Mustafa Zahid and Aima Baig—are scheduled to perform at separate venues in the capital.
Legendary Dominican merengue singer Rubby Pérez has died following a tragic roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, just days after a performance in New York City. The collapse occurred early last Tuesday, killing over 100 people. Pérez was performing on stage at the time.
While the band has graced stages across the globe, this will mark their long-awaited live debut in Canada.
Artists from across the country, including indigenous performers, will participate. The celebration begins on April 13 evening with a traditional “Chaitra Sankranti” fair, featuring folk elements like nagor dola, lathi khela, and stalls selling local crafts and utensils.
The “Swadhinata Concert”, organised by the platform “Shobar Agey Bangladesh”, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Saturday, April 12. Originally slated for Friday (April 11), the decision to defer the event was made due to a solidarity rally in Dhaka on that day protesting the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine, according to the organisers.
This marks the third straight week that “Eternal Sunshine” has held the No 1 position. The new edition includes an extended version of “Intro (End of the World)” and five fresh tracks.
The music industry is fighting on platforms, through the courts and with legislators in a bid to prevent the theft and misuse of art from generative AI -- but it remains an uphill battle.
Bangladeshi musician Armeen Musa has composed and performed “Nidraheen” for the upcoming Indian social drama “Widow’s Shadow”, directed by Suman Adhikary. The song, written by Dihan and featured officially in the film’s trailer, will continue to serve as a promotional track ahead of the film’s nationwide release in India this month.
