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‘Dilaram’ singer Hamida Banu’s hope for a home remains unfulfilled

Nine months ago, the Sunamganj deputy commissioner promised the homeless Hamida Banu a shelter project house in Sunamganj. However, despite their assurance, the 48-year-old folk musician still finds herself without a place to call home as the uncertainty of whether she will ever receive it looms over her like an empty roof.

Eminent singer Anup Ghoshal no more

Anup Ghoshal voiced in Satyajit Ray’s films like “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne” and “Hirak Rajar Deshe”.

I’m not the villain people and media portrayed me to be: Lizzo

US pop star Lizzo has firmly denied the allegations made by three of her ex-dancers, which include accusations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. She described the past few days as "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing".

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii made history this week after becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the “American Idol”.

NEWS / A new book revisits guitar legend Niloy Das

Talking about the artist, co-author Milu Aman said, "Although he was admired in the world of music, many generations did not know him. This is our initiative to spread the word about the 'unsung hero' of our music, Niloy Da, and to get to know him a little more.’’

Adnan Sami says ‘Alvida’ to Fans on Instagram

Fans were left shocked and wondering after celebrated singer Adnan Sami deleted all his videos and pictures on his Instagram handle. After that, the 50-year-old singer shared only a single video that read ‘ALVIDA (goodbye).’

KK: A love letter to a fallen icon

Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, filled the corridors in the heart of all ’90s kids, and generations after with his silvery voice. The acclaimed singer was born in Delhi on 23 August, 1968. KK’s musical journey began the day he listened to his mother’s Malayali songs while studying, recorded by his father within a little tape recorder.

Syed Mohammad Musa releases two new albums

Rabindra sangeet singer Syed Mohammad Musa, a student of Ustad Sukhendu Bikash, released two albums recently titled Shuru Hok

Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando

Singer Christina Grimmie, who had competed on the US TV programme The Voice, has died of her wounds after being shot in Florida, police say.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Kohli bowls over fans with rendition of Lata's song

Virat Kohli’s cricketing skills have wowed fans around the world, but it seems the batsman is just as good with a microphone at hand.

January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016

Passing of a Starman

Music legend David Bowie passes away aged 69 following a battle with cancer.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

Happy Birthday, Khan Ata!

With great reverence we remember Khan Ataur Rahman, famously known as Khan Ata, a film director, actor, producer, screenplay writer, music composer, singer and an important name in the history of Bangladeshi films, who was born on this very day in the year of 1928 in Ramkantapur village of Manikganj district.

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

Bryan Adams goes retro with 'Get Up' album

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams says his new album, "Get Up," is the ideal follow-up record to his iconic "Reckless" album of 30 years ago.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

Katy Perry gets groped, kissed by fan onstage

Singer Katy Perry got kissed by a dazed female fan during her show at the Rock in Rio festival.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

It's not easy to be a mother: Shakira

Singer Shakira, who has two sons, says that it is not easy to be a mother. She calls it the most difficult thing she has ever done in life.

September 19, 2015
September 19, 2015

Janet Jackson converts to Islam

Singer Janet Jackson has become a Muslim following her marriage to Wissam Al Mana.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Whitney Houston world tour in 2016 - as a hologram

A hologram of late singer Whitney Houston will come alive at a show next year, before going on a world tour.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Taylor Swift sued for false groping accusation

Singer Taylor Swift has reportedly been sued by former radio host David Mueller after he was wrongly accused of inappropriately touching the popstar.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress heads to museum

Lady Gaga's meat dress, which sparked intense controversy when she wore it to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, went back on view at a museum exhibition.