Music Industry: News
27 Jan 2025
Disney+ HotstarColdplay delivers India's largest concert ever with 1.34L attendees!
Coldplay's Republic Day concert in Ahmedabad has become India's largest-ever ticketed event, drawing an incredible 1.34 lakh crowd.
27 Jan 2025
Diljit DosanjhAfter Coldplay's success, Diljit criticized for 'India lacks infrastructure' comment
Punjabi music sensation, Diljit Dosanjh, is being trolled by netizens for his previous statement about India not having enough infrastructure for live shows.
27 Jan 2025
DoordarshanPankaj Udhas awarded Padma Bhushan: Tribute to the ghazal maestro
The world of music mourned the loss of legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas (72) on February 26, 2024.
26 Jan 2025
Ed SheeranEd Sheeran becomes first international artist to perform in Bhutan!
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has made history by becoming the first international music artist to perform in Bhutan.
25 Jan 2025
Hollywood'Walk It Out' rapper DJ Unk dies at 43
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Atlanta rapper DJ Unk, who has passed away at the age of 43.
24 Jan 2025
YeYe is a billionaire again with a $2.77B net worth!
Ye (formerly Kanye West), the famous rapper and business mogul, has reportedly re-entered the billionaire club with a whopping net worth of $2.77 billion, according to Eton Venture Services.
24 Jan 2025
Sidhu Moose Wala'Lock'—Sidhu Moose Wala's posthumous track hits 8M views in 48hrs
The legacy of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala continues to live on through his music.
23 Jan 2025
Celebrity'I'm shamelessly calling': Antara Mitra criticizes Jasleen Royal's Coldplay act
Renowned singer Antara Mitra recently slammed Jasleen Royal's opening act at Coldplay's Mumbai concert.
23 Jan 2025
HYBEK-pop group NewJeans slams ADOR, HYBE for 'ending careers'
Popular K-pop group, NewJeans, has officially refused to return to either ADOR or its parent company HYBE.
23 Jan 2025
Ahmedabad3,825 cops, 10 bomb squads—tight security for Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert
After their massive Mumbai concert, British band Coldplay is set to perform in Ahmedabad.
23 Jan 2025
HollywoodDiddy's accuser says she almost stabbed him after alleged rape
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the jailed music mogul, is facing another lawsuit.
22 Jan 2025
BTSBTS's J-Hope-Don Toliver debut 'LV Bag' at Paris Fashion Week
BTS's J-Hope and popular American rapper Don Toliver debuted their collaboration LV Bag at Pharrell Williams's Louis Vuitton F/W 2025 Menswear show at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday.
22 Jan 2025
BLACKPINK'Ruby': Jennie's first album drops in March with Dua Lipa
BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim has exciting news for BLINKs!
22 Jan 2025
BeyonceTrevor Noah to host 2025 Grammy Awards—fifth year in row
Comedian and former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will return as the host of the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his fifth consecutive year in the role.
21 Jan 2025
Vishal DadlaniVishal Dadlani calls Jasleen Royal 'bad singer' after Coldplay gig
Indian singer Jasleen Royal recently opened Coldplay's concert in Mumbai, performing her song Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and later joining lead singer Chris Martin for a duet of We Pray.
21 Jan 2025
CelebrityJohn Sykes (65), legendary guitarist of Whitesnake, dies of cancer
John Sykes, the legendary hard-rock guitarist known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Tygers of Pan Tang, has died. He was 65.
20 Jan 2025
Gautam AdaniWill Taylor Swift perform at Gautam Adani's son's grand wedding
In what could be a treat for Indian "Swifties," globally acclaimed singer Taylor Swift is reportedly in talks to perform in India for the first time.
20 Jan 2025
IranIranian pop star Tataloo sentenced to death for 'blasphemy': Report
Controversial Iranian pop star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, popularly known as Tataloo, has reportedly been sentenced to death by an Iranian court.
18 Jan 2025
AR RahmanComparison with AR Rahman 'offended' Pritam, recalls Sonu Nigam
In a recent chat with O2 India, acclaimed singer Sonu Nigam opened up about working with renowned composers AR Rahman and Pritam.
15 Jan 2025
Bobby DeolUrvashi Rautela finally responds to 'vulgar' 'Dabidi Dibidi' dance criticism
Actor Urvashi Rautela has responded to criticism of her dance number Dabidi Dibidi from the film Daaku Maharaaj, defending its cringe choreography.
15 Jan 2025
BLACKPINKK-pop: IVE's agency apologizes after sharing deepfakes of An Yu-Jin
Starship Entertainment, the agency of K-pop group IVE, has issued an apology for posting deepfakes of its members Jang Won-young and An Yu-Jin.
15 Jan 2025
Music ConcertColdplay Mumbai concert: Traffic restrictions announced
Navi Mumbai traffic authorities have imposed traffic restrictions to control the expected influx of visitors for the upcoming Coldplay concerts.
15 Jan 2025
YeYe 'terrified' to return to US amid Diddy's assault trial
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) has reportedly been missing for the last three months.
15 Jan 2025
BookMyShowStill looking for Coldplay tickets? Today's your last chance
Popular online ticketing platform, BookMyShow, has announced that it will be releasing "limited tickets" for the upcoming Ahmedabad concerts of British band Coldplay.
15 Jan 2025
Taylor SwiftTaylor is renovating her $17M mansion—Is she planning a wedding
Pop music sensation Taylor Swift is reportedly planning major renovations to her Rhode Island mansion following recent wedding speculations with her boyfriend-NFL player, Travis Kelce.
15 Jan 2025
DrakeDrake drops Spotify-UMG lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar streams
Canadian rapper Drake has withdrawn his legal petition against music streaming giant Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG).
14 Jan 2025
BookMyShowCan't get Coldplay tickets? Watch it live at Indian multiplexes!
Tried to get your hands on Coldplay tickets, but couldn't succeed? Don't worry!
14 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpCarrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration: What she'll sing
Country music star Carrie Underwood is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, adding her voice to the historic event.
14 Jan 2025
BeyonceBeyoncé postpones 'big announcement' amid catastrophic LA wildfires
The raging California wildfires have led American singer and pop legend Beyoncé to postpone a "big announcement."
14 Jan 2025
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift gifts $100K bonus to 'Eras Tour' crew member
Thirty-five-year-old music icon Taylor Swift recently gifted a crew member from her Eras Tour with a whopping bonus.
14 Jan 2025
CaliforniaEva Longoria pledges $1M; Metallica donates $50K to LA wildfires
Hollywood star Eva Longoria's Eva Longoria Foundation, along with the Courage and Civility Award, has pledged $1 million to help with the ongoing California wildfire relief efforts.
14 Jan 2025
Grammy AwardsGrammys to proceed amid wildfires with 'renewed sense of purpose'
The 67th Grammy Awards will proceed as scheduled on February 2, despite the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
14 Jan 2025
HollywoodDiddy accused of drugging, sexually assaulting a 16-year-old in 2000
A new lawsuit has been filed against incarcerated music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor in 2000.
13 Jan 2025
K-PopADOR stops NewJeans from taking independent projects; seeks legal action
ADOR, the entertainment agency representing the K-pop girl group NewJeans, has filed a legal injunction at the Seoul Central District Court against the group members.
13 Jan 2025
Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMahakumbh 2025: Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher to perform at Prayagraj
The holy city of Prayagraj is hosting the Mahakumbh 2025, the pious festival that began on Monday (January 13).
13 Jan 2025
Sexual AssaultWoman shares Diddy 'raped her with remote' in new documentary
A gripping new documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, is set to premiere on Peacock on Tuesday (January 14), promising an unfiltered look into the rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
13 Jan 2025
Social MediaEx-Fossils bassist Chandramouli Biswas (48) found dead; suicide note recovered
Chandramouli Biswas, the former bassist of the popular Bengali band Fossils, was found dead at his rented house on Indian Mirror Street in Kolkata on Sunday.
10 Jan 2025
HollywoodMegan Thee Stallion granted 5-year restraining order against Tory Lanez
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a five-year civil restraining order against fellow rapper Tory Lanez by Judge Richard Bloom.
09 Jan 2025
Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham made $1.3M from music in 2024—without singing anything
Victoria Beckham, the 50-year-old fashion mogul and former Spice Girl, reportedly raked in a jaw-dropping £1 million ($1.3 million) in 2024 from her music career—despite not performing or touring since 2012.
09 Jan 2025
HollywoodLiam Payne's cause of death confirmed as 'polytrauma': Report
One Direction star Liam Payne's cause of death has been officially confirmed as "polytrauma," meaning multiple traumatic injuries.
08 Jan 2025
Daler Mehndi'Game Changer': AI mimics Daler Mehndi's voice in 'Jaragandi' song
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves across industries, including entertainment!
07 Jan 2025
ArgentinaLiam Payne's death: Hotel worker confesses to supplying drugs; surrenders
Ezequiel David Pereyra, a 21-year-old hotel employee, has voluntarily surrendered to Argentine authorities after being accused of killing Liam Payne from One Direction.
07 Jan 2025
Chris MartinColdplay's Ahmedabad concert: Organizers warned against child safety, noise levels
Coldplay, the world-famous band fronted by Chris Martin, has been served a notice ahead of its much-awaited concerts in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26.
07 Jan 2025
Ariana GrandeAriana Grande reveals she's '4 years clean' from Botox, fillers
Pop icon Ariana Grande has set the record straight on cosmetic injectables, saying she has been "four years clean" from Botox and fillers.
06 Jan 2025
Asha BhosleAR Rahman unveils 'Bharat Maestro Awards' for Indian classical music
Acclaimed composer and music maestro AR Rahman, along with the KM Music Conservatory, has launched the Bharat Maestro Awards to celebrate Indian classical music and its practitioners, reported Variety.
05 Jan 2025
AhmedabadColdplay concert—Ahmedabad authorities issue notice against use of children on-stage
The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has reportedly served a notice to singer Chris Martin and the organizers of the upcoming Coldplay concert.
04 Jan 2025
ArgentinaLiam Payne's alleged drug dealer arrested over singer's death
Braian Paiz (24), a former restaurant waiter and one of the accused of supplying drugs to the late singer Liam Payne in Argentina, has been arrested.
04 Jan 2025
Nicki MinajNicki Minaj sued by ex-manager for assault, battery, emotional distress
Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj (42) is being sued by her alleged former manager, Brandon Garrett.
03 Jan 2025
KathmanduNepali child singer Sachin Pariyar (15) succumbs to health complications
Nepali child singer Sachin Pariyar, famous for his hit song Otha Kholera, has passed away. He was just 15 years old.
03 Jan 2025
OTT releases'Making of a Bad Boy'—Eyewitnesses reveal Diddy's dark secrets, scandals
A trailer for the upcoming documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy dropped on Thursday (US local time), exploring the early life of controversial music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
02 Jan 2025
BTSWhy 2025 is going to be BTS's year
Fans across the globe are calling 2025 the "year of BTS." This is because all seven members are expected to return after their compulsory military service in South Korea.
02 Jan 2025
Diljit DosanjhWatch: Diljit Dosanjh-PM Modi pay musical tribute to Guru Nanak
In a recent interaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and praised him as "a combination of talent and tradition."
01 Jan 2025
Diljit DosanjhLegal action against Diljit for singing alcohol-related songs in Ludhiana
Punjabi singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh, is facing legal action after his New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana, Punjab.
31 Dec 2024
Honey SinghHoney Singh, Shehnaaz Gill to collaborate for 'Sheeshe Wali Chunni'
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, who made a sensational comeback with the album Glory, is all set to drop a music video for his song Sheeshe Wali Chunni.
31 Dec 2024
ArgentinaLiam Payne was advised therapy to manage depression before death
Weeks before his tragic demise, late singer Liam Payne was reportedly advised by his psychiatrist to seek a "higher level of care."
30 Dec 2024
BTSRM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' documentary gets India release date
The highly anticipated documentary Right Place, Wrong Person on BTS leader and soloist Kim Namjoon, aka RM, will be released in Indian theaters on Friday, January 3, 2025.
26 Dec 2024
BadshahHoney Singh reveals why Mafia Mundeer was omitted from 'Famous'
The recently released Netflix documentary, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, has received mixed reviews from viewers.
26 Dec 2024
AP Dhillon'Next year might be last...': AP Dhillon hints at break
Canadian rapper AP Dhillon has recently dropped a hint about taking a break from his music career.
25 Dec 2024
CelebrityRenowned music producer, Richard Perry, dies at 82
Renowned music producer Richard Perry, who worked on Carly Simon's You're So Vain among other hits, has died at the age of 82.
23 Dec 2024
Taylor SwiftTeenage fan praises Taylor's attire; popstar gifts her same dress
It's a wonderful world if you stan Tay Tay!
23 Dec 2024
Music ConcertWhat forced Monali Thakur to shut down Varanasi concert abruptly
Acclaimed singer Monali Thakur recently had to cancel her live performance in Varanasi owing to what she called "poor management."
23 Dec 2024
PregnancyMusic composer duo Sachet-Parampara welcome their first child
Popular music composers Sachet Tandon and Parampara Thakur, who tied the knot in November 2020, have welcomed their first child.
23 Dec 2024
BadshahIs Badshah taking sides? Post hints at Diljit-AP Dhillon conflict
The ongoing dispute between Punjabi music stars Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon has taken a new turn with rapper Badshah stepping in.
22 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhAP Dhillon reacts after Diljit denies blocking him on Instagram
Singers AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh are currently embroiled in a public spat.
20 Dec 2024
Grammy AwardsTabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco
The world said goodbye to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on Thursday (December 19) at a San Francisco cemetery.
20 Dec 2024
HollywoodPhil Collins reveals health battle that ended his drumming career
Legendary Genesis musician Phil Collins recently gave a rare health update. This comes nearly three years after he lost his ability to play drums due to health issues.
20 Dec 2024
Diljit Dosanjh'You'll have double fun': Diljit addresses alcohol/drugs advisory in Mumbai
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh addressed a sea of fans at his Mumbai concert on Thursday night, as part of his ongoing Dil-Luminati tour.
