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‘The Final Show’ trailer unveiled by Taylor Swift, featuring full TTPD set and emotional farewell

Taylor Swift has released the official trailer for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show”, set to premiere on Disney+ on December 12. The film marks the concluding chapter of the record-breaking Eras Tour, which has become the highest-grossing concert tour in history.

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Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to Maxx Morando

After making news by wearing a dazzling diamond ring at the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” premiere in Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus has confirmed her engagement to longtime partner Maxx Morando, following four years together.

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Channel i hosts 12th edition of Band Fest, honouring Ayub Bachchu

This year’s line-up featured Uccharon, Parthibo, Starling, Shironamhin, Mechanix, Nirjhar, Mehrin, Torun, Symphony, Nova, Obscure, and Feedback. The programme was broadcast live on Channel i until 4 pm. With support from Impress Telefilm Ltd, Azam Khan’s legendary band “Uccharon” has returned to the spotlight with renewed vigour.

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‘Aloker Ei Jhorna-Dharay’ pays luminous tribute to Rabindranath Tagore

Last evening, that engagement unfolded with both reverence and vitality at “Aloker Ei Jhorna-Dharay” (The Eternal Illumination), a collaborative tribute by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka and HSBC Bangladesh.

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‘Bombay Experience’ to stage concert and masterclass in Dhaka

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a special international jazz concert featuring acclaimed artistes from several countries. Titled “Alexandre Herer’s Bombay Experience”, the event will take place tomorrow, December 3, at 7 pm at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. A follow-up masterclass has been scheduled for December 4 at the Alliance Française office in Dhanmondi.

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Imran Mahmudul welcomes newborn daughter

Popular singer Imran Mahmudul has stepped into a new chapter of his life as he and his wife welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The artiste shared the news with fans through a Facebook post today, expressing gratitude and joy at becoming a father.

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Chhayanaut Digital marks first year with archive projects and new content

Chhayanaut has announced an expansion of its online activities as Chhayanaut Digital marks its first anniversary, unveiling a slate of research-led programming, archive-based presentations and projects dedicated to preserving cultural memory.

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Legendary guitarist Hamin Ahmed leads GMC Session 03 in Dhaka

At 6:30pm yesterday, the Yamaha Flagship Centre in Tejgaon transformed into a hub of creative energy as aspiring guitarists and young music-makers gathered for the third edition of the Guitar Masterclass (GMC) Session. Leading the programme was none other than Miles frontman Hamin Ahmed, who brought with him decades of experience and an instinctive understanding of what it means to make music in a rapidly shifting industry.

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A musician should be conscious about their rights: Hamin Ahmed

Leading the charge was the iconic Miles frontman, Hamin Ahmed, who distilled decades of experience into an unforgettable session for the assembled talent. Organised by Team Alpha, the masterclass was a dynamic blend of deep technical instruction and a rare, intimate look into the maestro's creative process.

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'End of an era': MTV pulling plug on global music channels

MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video

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Hridoy Khan’s long-delayed short film ‘Trapped’ arrives this December

Hridoy first teased “Trapped” back in 2020 with the song “Ochena”, written, composed, performed, and arranged by him. The film resurfaced this June again with another track, “Shada Kalo”, where he appeared wandering alone through New York streets. But until now, the film itself has never seen daylight.

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Tasnia Farin and Imran Mahmudul duet on new single ‘Mon Golbe Na’

Singer-actor Tasnia Farin is set to release her new single, “Mon Golbe Na”, on December 4 — a project that reunites her with composer and co-singer Imran Mahmudul and marks her debut as a producer under the banner, Foring Films.

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‘Dhaka Echoes: Ghumparani Gaan’ set to unveil a grand musical night

The concert lineup features prominent artistes from the country’s music industry, including bands Level Five and Blue Jeans, alongside solo performers A K Rahul, Firoz Jong, Adverb, Palash Noor, Masha Islam, Rituraj, and Angel Noor.

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Wave of cancellations hits foreign artiste concerts in Dhaka

Uncertainty now surrounds upcoming performances by Pakistan’s Kaavish and singer Atif Aslam. Kaavish is scheduled to perform on December 5 with local bands Shironamhin and Meghdol, while Atif Aslam is scheduled on December 13 for two separate events.

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‘Ekta Chador Hobe’ famed singer Janes Sumon passes away

The singer’s real name was Galib Ahsan Mehedi. His first solo album, Ashirbad, was released in 1997. Among his well-loved songs are “Akash Kedechhe”, “Otithi”, “Ashabadi”, “Ekta Chador Hobe”, “Ay Tora Ay”, and “Cheri”.

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Warner Music settles lawsuit with Suno, forms new AI partnership

Warner Music had sued Suno last year, along with Sony Music, Universal Music and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). They claimed that Suno used copyrighted songs to train its AI models without permission.

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‘Hao Mao Khao’: Enamul Karim Nirjhar releases new children’s music album

At a time when album releases have largely faded and initiatives for children’s content have dwindled even further, architect, filmmaker, lyricist and composer Enamul Karim Nirjhar once again positions himself against the tide.

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Legendary guitarist Selim Haider no more

Musician Bappa Mazumder confirmed the news to The Daily Star.

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