He breathed his last at around 3 a.m. on Thursday (October 17) while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. The news of his passing was confirmed to the media by his nephew, Sumit Shyam Paul. In recognition of his contributions to music, Shujeo Shyam was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2018 and the Shilpakala Padak in 2015. A recipient of the National Film Award, Shyam had been suffering from prolonged health issues. He had been receiving treatment at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University for nearly four months. Shujeo Shyam composed the final song of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra and also the first song performed after the surrender of the Pakistani military. The song, “Bijoy Nishan Urchhe Oi” (The Flag of Victory Waving High), was written by Shahidul Amin, with Shyam composing and directing the music. The lead vocalist of the song was Ajit Roy. Among his notable compositions are: “Rokto Diye Naam Likhhechi”  “Rokto Chai Rokto Chai”  “Aha Dhonnya Amar Janmabhumi”  Shujeo Shyam was born on March 14, 1946, in the Sylhet district of then British India. His father, Amarendra Chandra Shah, owned a tea estate named Indreshwar-Tea. Shyam spent his childhood in the tea gardens of Sylhet. He was the sixth among ten siblings.

British singer and former member of the famous band One Direction, Liam Payne, has passed away. He reportedly fell from the fourth-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, October 16. It is suspected that Payne lost control due to the influence of drugs or alcohol and jumped from the balcony. However, police have not yet confirmed whether his fall was accidental or substance-related. Alberto Crescenti, head of the emergency medical services, told local TV that Payne sustained severe injuries. The singer had traveled to Argentina for a concert on October 2 and had been staying in the country since then. Following news of Payne's death, fans gathered outside the hotel in the capital city. Payne was known as a composer and guitarist for One Direction, which disbanded in 2016. Since then, the members have pursued solo careers. (Source: Reuters)

Popular singer Saniya Sultana Liza has long been a celebrated figure in the music world. However, she had taken a break from her career due to marriage and the birth of her daughter. A few months ago, Liza returned to Bangladesh from the U.S. and is now once again busy with her music. In addition, she has fulfilled a long-standing dream. It has been revealed that for many years, Liza had wanted to sing a song composed by renowned musician, composer, and music director Nakib Khan. Finally, that dream has come true. The song titled "Purnima Chand" (Full Moon) was composed by Nakib Khan, with music arranged by Foad Naser Babu and lyrics by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed. The music video was directed by Raj Biswas Shankar. With this song, Liza realized her dream. The song has already been released on her own YouTube channel. Liza said, "It was a long-standing dream of mine to sing a song composed by Nakib Khan Sir. By singing this song, my dream has finally been fulfilled. I am grateful to the lyricist and the esteemed Foad Naser Babu Sir. Through everyone’s collective effort, we’ve been able to bring this song to the listeners. Since its release, I’ve received great feedback from the audience." Additionally, Liza is preparing to release a new original song for her fans soon. The song, titled "Tumi Ele" (When You Came), was composed by Faisal Ahmed with lyrics by Nurul Islam Manik and music arranged by Mir Masum. It will be released on Liza's own YouTube channel, "Liza."

RTV's popular reality show 'Young Star' to be started again. Registration for the Second season of the reality show has started with the slogan 'Gola Chhere Gao'.  The registration process will be continued till August 25. Rules of the Registration Every Contestant's age must be 14 to 28 years. A recorded song have to be sent on  [email protected] or Visit https://cutt.ly/youngstarseason2. Recorded Song must have either One musical instrument or without instrument.    To know more You can also visit  https://www.facebook.com/youngstar.rtv  and https://www.facebook.com/Rtvrealityshows or  Whatsapp +880-1878-184366 for more information.    

The southern Swedish city of Malmo will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time, as the city had already hosted in 1992 and 2013. The southern Swedish city of Malmo has been chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, the Swedish public broadcaster SVT announced on Friday. The 68th edition of the contest will be held at the Malmo Arena, and the live final has been set for May 11, 2024, with semifinals on May 7 and May 9. "Malmo is a creative city with a rich cultural life that can provide a music festival for the whole of Europe," said STV director general Hanne Stjarne. Sweden earned the right to host the 2024 competition after Swedish singer Loreen won this year's contest, hosted by Britain on behalf of war-torn Ukraine, with her song "Tattoo." Loreen is the first woman to ever win the song contest twice. She won in 2012 when she triumphed in the Azerbaijani capital Baku with her song "Euphoria." Third contest for Malmo Sweden's third largest city has hosted Eurovision twice before, first in 1992 and then again in 2013, after Loreen's first success. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs Eurovision, said it was "thrilled" that Malmo had been selected by the STV and EBU. "We're excited to be returning to this vibrant and dynamic city, which has demonstrated it has the venues and infrastructure that are perfect for staging the world's largest live music event," Eurovision chief supervisor Martin Osterdahl said. Eurovision fans in Denmark will also be pleased because the Swedish city can be reached by train from the nearby Danish capital Copenhagen in about 45 minutes. 50th anniversary of ABBA's 'Waterloo' The Scandinavian country has won seven times and has staged the competition three times in Stockholm in 1975, 2000 and 2016, twice in Malmo, and once in Goteborg in 1985. The 2024 event coincides with the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision victory — Sweden's first — with their breakthrough hit "Waterloo." That success launched ABBA to international stardom. Founded in 1956 to foster unity after World War II, Eurovision evolved over the years from a bland ballad-fest to a campy, feel-good extravaganza. It has grown from seven countries to as many as 40, including non-European nations such as Israel and far-away Australia.

Coco Lee, who was the first Chinese-descent singer to grace the Oscar stage in 2001, had been suffering from depression for a few years. She had fans around the world. Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died on Wednesday after attempting to take her own life, her family announced.  The 48-year old had suffered depression in recent years, "but her condition has deteriorated drastically over the last few months,” Lee's sisters said in an Instagram post.  She attempted suicide over the weekend and was rushed to a hospital where she was in a coma.  "Although Coco sought professional help and did her best to fight the depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her,” the statement said.  Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living.  "We are thankful to God for giving us such a kind angel," her sisters wrote on Instagram.  Lee's career in music extended around 30 years. Who was Coco Lee? Lee, born in British-ruled Hong Kong on January 17, 1975, was a beloved personality in Asia for her vocal riffs and soulful ballads.  Her fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and English helped Lee to have a fan base not only in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, but also in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia, as well as Australia and the US. Lee was initially a Mandopop singer, and was hugely popular in the 1990s and 2000s. In 1996, her debut album "Coco Lee” became the best selling album of that year in Asia. She was the voice of heroine Fa Mulan in the Mandarin version of the Disney hit Mulan and also sang the Mandarin version of the movie's theme song "Reflection.” First Chinese to perform at Oscars In 1999, Lee debuted her first full English-language album, "Just No Other Way,"which featured more R&B-influenced hits like "Do You Want My Love".  From that album, "Before I Fall in Love" was chosen as the theme song for the Richard Gere and Julia Roberts rom-com "Runaway Bride." Lee performed one of her songs, "A Love before time” from the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” - at the 2001 Academy Awards, which made her the first Chinese descent singer to grace the Oscar stage.

Bengaluru-based, Sikkim-origin hard rock/heavy metal band Girish And The Chronicles has struck gold this time. The band has been keeping their audience and hardcore fans on their feet all these years of tremendous performances. This time they shared the stage with the internationally famed Guns and Roses. It was indeed a matter of pride that a Sikkim-based band shared that same stage as Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy on Thursday in Abu Dhabi. The Sikkim-based group played before their musical heroes at the sold-out show. Girish And The Chronicles, who recently released their latest album ‘Back on Earth’ in January this year, will perform at several places in Abu Dhabi, followed by a European tour including festivals and club gigs in June and July. Earlier, bandleader Girish Pradhan and bassist Yogesh Pradhan performed at a tribute to Guns N’ Roses on May 20 in Bengaluru, joining the Kishan Baalaji Collective. The band took to social media to talk about what might arguably become the biggest gig of their lives. “Take a deep breath! Now here’s an example of the phrase, ‘Dreams do come true’. We are opening for Guns and F****** Roses @gunsnroses on the 1st of June, 2023, in the heart of the UAE! Unbelievable right? We can’t wait to share the stage with our all time favourite Rock ‘n Roll heroes! Totally stoked and really don’t have the words to express what we are feeling right now, but one thing’s for sure, we are so proud to represent Sikkim and India today. And Ofcourse, we will also be going in as cool Bangalore boys,” the statement said. While Guns N’ Roses will follow up with performances in Israel and Europe, Girish And The Chronicles – comprising Girish, Yogesh, guitarist Suraz Sun and drummer Nagen Mongranti – too will head to Europe in June and July. Among the confirmed performances include Summerside Festival in Sweden on June 24, plus shows in Lille, France in June 29, Ghent, Belgium in June 30 and four shows across Spain in July. As a vocalist, Pradhan remains one of the most sought-after in hard rock and heavy metal circles at the moment. Part of metal band Firstborne with drummer-composer Chris Adler (formerly of Lamb of God and Megadeth), the vocalist also leads vocals for Whitesnake guitarist-composer Joel Hoekstra’s solo project, called Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Late last year, Pradhan also announced he was part of rock supergroup The End Machine, comprising guitarist George Lynch (formerly of rock band Dokken), bassist Jeff Pilson (currently part of Foreigner) and others. Source: nenow.in