Kolkata recently witnessed a heartfelt celebration of the timeless melodies of legendary music composer Bappi Lahiri on his birth anniversary. The tribute took the form of a specially curated musical evening titled Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, organised jointly by The Dreamers and renowned singer Haimantir Konthe at the city’s Wisdom Tree venue. While Bappi Lahiri […]

The American entertainment world is in mourning following the death of actress Imani Dia Smith, who was found dead at her home in New Jersey on 21 December. The 25-year-old performer, best known for her childhood role in the Broadway stage production of The Lion King, died under circumstances that police have described as suspicious, […]

After a long 17-year absence, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to his homeland, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty. His homecoming was marked by a grand public reception on Thursday at the 36 July Expressway, located within Dhaka’s 300 Feet area, which drew a crowd of hundreds of […]

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj has temporarily stepped back from social media, deactivating her Instagram account following a recent appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. As of Wednesday, 24 December, the 43-year-old artist’s Instagram page displayed the message: “Sorry, this page isn’t available.” This move comes amid public scrutiny after Minaj sat down with Erika Kirk, […]

The K-pop ecosystem is currently awash with intrigue following the apparent disappearance of a distinctive tattoo on the arm of Winter, a prominent member of the girl group aespa. The ink in question—a delicate design featuring three dog faces—had previously been identified by eagle-eyed fans as being identical in both style and placement to a […]

The annual release of Spotify Wrapped has once again redefined the hierarchy of the global music industry, confirming that Puerto Rican icon Bad Bunny has officially unseated Taylor Swift to become the world’s most-streamed artist of 2025. According to data released by the streaming giant, the artist—born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—accrued a staggering 19.8 billion […]

In a season defined by the spirit of giving, the global musical powerhouse Taylor Swift has once again made headlines for her extraordinary altruism. On Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, the non-profit organisation Feeding America confirmed that the singer-songwriter had donated $1 million (approximately £800,000) to bolster their nationwide efforts to combat food insecurity. This significant […]

In a vigorous show of solidarity, artists, cultural workers, writers, and journalists staged a protest in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon against the recent attacks on prominent cultural and media offices, including The Daily Star, Chhayanaut, and Udichi. Organised under the banner of the “Drishyamadhyam Artist Society”, the demonstration took place at the footpath adjacent to […]

Renowned Bangladeshi actress and Miss World Bangladesh titleholder, Jannatul Ferdous Aishi, is widely admired on screen for her graceful, composed, and charming persona. Yet, in a recent television talk show appearance, she revealed a humorous and unexpected anecdote from her school days, showing a side of herself that fans rarely see. During the show, Aishi […]