Music Industry: News
16 Apr 2025
BollywoodAlka Yagnik, daughter buy ₹11.5cr apartment in Mumbai
Famed Bollywood playback singer Alka Yagnik and her daughter Syesha Kapoor have reportedly purchased an opulent apartment at Mumbai's Oberoi Sky Heights for a whopping ₹11.5cr. The deal was reported by Indextap.
16 Apr 2025
CelebrityTimeline of sexual assault allegations against Backstreet Boys's Nick Carter
Nick Carter, the Backstreet Boys singer, is now facing a fourth sexual assault lawsuit.
16 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarHow Ilaiyaraaja controversy impacted 'Good Bad Ugly' box office run
The Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has seen a dip in collections due to a controversy over using Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
14 Apr 2025
PuneShaan, wife Radhika buy luxury bungalow in Pune for ₹10cr
Famous Bollywood playback singer Shantanu Mukherjee, popularly known as Shaan, and his wife Radhika Mukherjee have reportedly bought a grand bungalow in Prabhachiwadi, Pune.
11 Apr 2025
BeyonceYe apologizes to Jay-Z, then insults Beyoncé hours later
Rapper Ye recently apologized to fellow artist Jay-Z for attacking his children on social media in the past.
11 Apr 2025
BollywoodPapon says buying views is pointless; only gives momentary fame
In a recent interview with Zoom, popular playback singer and music composer Papon spoke about his new song Thomkiya, featuring Nusrat Jahan and Priyank Sharma.
11 Apr 2025
Trending NewsRapper Soulja Boy must pay $4M to woman over abuse
American rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Way, has been ordered to pay $4 million to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse.
10 Apr 2025
CelebrityWeezer bassist's wife shot, arrested for attempted murder by LAPD
Jillian Shriner, the wife of Scott Shriner, the bassist of rock band Weezer, was shot by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Tuesday (local time).
10 Apr 2025
RelationshipsCher's son Elijah Blue Allman's wife seeks divorce
Marieangela King, the wife of singing legend Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman, has filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage.
09 Apr 2025
Box OfficeHimesh Reshammiya announces tour starting from May 31
Acclaimed musician and actor Himesh Reshammiya has announced his upcoming concert series, the Cap Mania Tour, in collaboration with Saregama Live. The news was shared via social media on Wednesday.
08 Apr 2025
MadonnaWhat happened between Madonna and John Elton—public insults to reconciliation
After over two decades of public feuding, music legends Elton John and Madonna have reportedly made up.
07 Apr 2025
Allu ArjunSai Abhyankkar may team up with Atlee-Allu Arjun soon
Emerging music sensation Sai Abhyankkar is rumored to compose the score for the next Atlee-directorial film starring Allu Arjun.
04 Apr 2025
HollywoodBruce Springsteen to release 83-song box set in June
Iconic rock artist Bruce Springsteen, fondly known as The Boss, will be treating his fans with a treasure trove of music.
02 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpNeil Young fears US ban after criticizing Donald Trump
Renowned musician Neil Young fears he may be barred from the United States due to recent trends affecting individuals who have criticized former President Donald Trump.
25 Mar 2025
Selena GomezDid Selena just reference bestie Taylor's 'All Too Well'?
Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, dropped their collaborative album I Said I Love You First last Friday, March 21.
25 Mar 2025
LawsuitsJudge dismisses 5 charges in Diddy's $30M lawsuit
A judge has dismissed the majority of the charges in a $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, filed by former producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones.
25 Mar 2025
MelbourneNeha Kakkar cries on stage after arriving three hours late
Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar's recent concert in Melbourne turned controversial after she showed up late.
23 Mar 2025
BengaluruYash surprises fans at Honey Singh's Bengaluru concert—collaboration coming soon?
Kannada superstar Yash surprised fans by attending rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's Millionaire India Tour concert in Bengaluru on Saturday.
21 Mar 2025
K-PopCourt rules against NJZ in contract dispute with ADOR
In a shocking turn of events, a South Korean court has ruled against popular K-pop group NewJeans, now rebranded as NJZ.
21 Mar 2025
BTSBTS's J-Hope delivers dynamic dance in 'Mona Lisa' MV
BTS member J-Hope has unveiled his new single Mona Lisa, along with a music video that playfully unfolds in an art museum.
20 Mar 2025
Armaan MalikAmaal Mallik cuts ties with parents, blames them for depression
In a shocking revelation, renowned musician Amaal Mallik has publicly disclosed his battle with clinical depression.
19 Mar 2025
BLACKPINKLady Gaga's 'Mayhem' tops Billboard chart, dethroning Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga's latest album, Mayhem, debuted atop the Billboard albums chart, dethroning Kendrick Lamar's GNX.
18 Mar 2025
Lady GagaTaylor wins Tour of the Century at iHeartRadio—but skips event
Though she was missing from the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night, Taylor Swift did receive the Tour of the Century honor.
18 Mar 2025
Pankaj TripathiPankaj Tripathi's daughter Aashi debuts in music video
Aashi Tripathi, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi's 18-year-old daughter, has embarked on her journey in the entertainment industry with the music video Rang Daaro.
17 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpKim Kardashian upset over North's involvement in Ye's song
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is reportedly uncomfortable with her ex-husband Ye's decision to include their daughter North West in a song.
17 Mar 2025
Will SmithAll we know about Will Smith's long-awaited comeback album
Hollywood star Will Smith is making an epic return to music after two decades. The actor-rapper-producer announced the release of his new album, Based on a True Story, on March 15.
16 Mar 2025
AR Rahman'Not officially divorced': Saira clarifies she isn't AR Rahman's 'ex-wife'
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman (58) was recently admitted to a hospital after he was dehydrated upon returning from London.
16 Mar 2025
ChennaiChennai: AR Rahman discharged after hospitalization for dehydration
Acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman (58) was discharged from a Chennai hospital on Sunday after he was admitted for dehydration and gastric issues, reported PTI.
16 Mar 2025
AR RahmanAR Rahman hospitalized due to dehydration, clarifies spokesperson
Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman (58) was admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on Sunday morning.
16 Mar 2025
AR RahmanChennai: AR Rahman hospitalized due to chest pain
Acclaimed music composer A.R. Rahman (58) was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning after complaining of sudden chest pain.
13 Mar 2025
Bombay High CourtCourt dismisses complaint against Kailash Kher for hurting religious sentiments
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a complaint against singer Kailash Kher, who was accused of hurting religious sentiments with his song Babam Bam on Lord Shiva.
11 Mar 2025
Shreya Ghoshal'Just male presence...': Shreya on fewer women in music industry
National award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal has recently expressed concerns over the gender imbalance in the Indian music industry.
08 Mar 2025
Bengaluru'By women for women'—Singer Nikhita Gandhi curating all-women music festival
Bollywood singer Nikhita Gandhi (Raabta, Tere Pyaar Mein) is curating an all-women music festival, Sonic Tigress, which will take place in Bengaluru on March 29.
07 Mar 2025
Lady Gaga'Doing life on my own'—Lady Gaga recalls her biggest fear
Pop sensation Lady Gaga opened up about handling global fame in a recent interview with BBC.
06 Mar 2025
New York CityJazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies at 84
Legendary jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84.
06 Mar 2025
CelebrityTook 18 tablets, lost consciousness: Kalpana Raghavendar denies suicide attempt
Renowned playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was found unconscious at her Hyderabad residence on Tuesday and rushed to the hospital.
05 Mar 2025
ChennaiTelugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt
Renowned Telugu singer, Kalpana Raghavendar, has been hospitalized after she allegedly attempted suicide at her home in Nizampet, Hyderabad.
05 Mar 2025
Alia BhattDid BLACKPINK's Jennie copy Alia Bhatt's 'Rani Anthem'?
Jennie Kim, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, is currently at the center of plagiarism allegations.
04 Mar 2025
HBO'Leaving Neverland 2': Explosive Michael Jackson doc gets sequel
British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled the trailer for Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a sequel to the explosive 2019 documentary that accused pop icon Michael Jackson of pedophilia.
04 Mar 2025
CelebrityExploring Dolly Parton, late husband Carl Dean's net worth
Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 82.
04 Mar 2025
CelebrityDolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies at 82
Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of country music legend Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82.
04 Mar 2025
Jay ZJay-Z sues ex-rape accuser, lawyer; alleges $20M loss
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against his former rape accuser and her attorney Tony Buzbee in an Alabama court. He claims their false sexual assault allegations resulted in a financial loss of at least $20 million.
03 Mar 2025
Academy AwardsOscars: 'Emilia Pérez' wins Best Original Song for 'El Mal'
Composer Clément Ducol and singer-songwriter Camille, along with their co-writer, director Jacques Audiard, took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song for El Mal from the musical drama Emilia Pérez.
03 Mar 2025
Ariana GrandeAriana-Cynthia bring 'Wicked' magic to open Oscars 2025
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo mesmerized the stage at the 2025 Oscars with a spellbinding medley of songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.
02 Mar 2025
Billie EilishBRIT Awards 2025: Full list of winners
The 2025 BRIT Awards, hosted at The O2 Arena in London, was a night of triumph for Charli XCX who bagged five awards.
01 Mar 2025
Diljit Dosanjh'Unfair': Palash Sen criticizes Diljit's remarks on India's concert infrastructure
Euphoria frontman Palash Sen has hit back at Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's recent remarks criticizing India's concert infrastructure.
28 Feb 2025
Amit Shah'Jahan-e-Khusrau' 2025: When, where to watch the Sufi music festival
The 25th edition of the world-famous Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau, will take place at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi from Friday (February 28) to Sunday (March 2).
28 Feb 2025
HollywoodFour new sexual assault lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Renowned music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing four new lawsuits for sexual assault.
28 Feb 2025
Vishal BhardwajLyricists, composers gain equal 'co-author rights' in historic deal
In a major development for India's entertainment industry, the Music Composers Association of India (MCAI) and Screenwriters Association (SWA) have signed a landmark partnership, reported Variety.
27 Feb 2025
Akshay Kumar'Mahakal Chalo' row: Akshay breaks silence on 'shivling' hug debate
Akshay Kumar has defended his controversial devotional song Mahakal Chalo, which recently courted controversy for certain visuals.
26 Feb 2025
Alia BhattSanjay Leela Bhansali launches limited vinyl edition of Netflix's 'Heeramandi'
Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released a limited edition vinyl album of his successful web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
26 Feb 2025
CelebrityLiam Payne's toxicology report confirms shockingly high alcohol percentage
The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 has unveiled new details about late singer Liam Payne's state at the time of his death.
26 Feb 2025
EminemBad news for Eminem fans! No India tour is happening
The recent buzz about American rapper Eminem's speculated India tour has been quashed. The Cara Lewis Group (CLG), representing the artist, has denied any confirmed shows in India or nearby regions.
25 Feb 2025
BollywoodIndian singer makes history singing Punjabi in animated film 'Smurfs'
Indian-origin singer-songwriter Subhi has created history by becoming the first South Asian artist to sing a Punjabi song for an animated Hollywood film.
21 Feb 2025
YeYe's laughing gas use is messing with his mind, memory
Ye (formerly Kanye West) is again making headlines, but this time, it's for a concerning reason.
21 Feb 2025
AR RahmanAR Rahman's ex-wife Saira hospitalized, acknowledges his 'unwavering support'
Saira Rahman, the ex-wife of legendary music composer AR Rahman, was recently hospitalized after a medical emergency that required surgery.
20 Feb 2025
EminemIs Eminem finally set to perform in India? Find out!
American rapper Eminem, aka Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is reportedly set to perform in India for the first time!
20 Feb 2025
ArgentinaLiam Payne's death: Manslaughter charges against friend, hotel staff dropped
In a major development in the investigation into One Direction star Liam Payne's tragic death, manslaughter charges against his friend Rogelio "Roger" Nores and two hotel employees have been dropped.
18 Feb 2025
CelebrityAnuv Jain secretly got married on Valentine's Day; see pictures
Renowned indie singer Anuv Jain, who is known for his poignant love and heartbreak songs, has begun a new chapter in his life.
17 Feb 2025
Amitabh Bhattacharya'Galatfehmi': Sachin-Jigar deliver a hit; Ibrahim-Khushi promise dramatic heartbreak
Ibrahim Ali Khan, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's elder son, will be making his acting debut with the Netflix film Nadaaniyan.
17 Feb 2025
MexicoShakira rushed to hospital due to stomach issue; concert postponed
Colombian pop sensation Shakira has been hospitalized for an "abdominal issue," prompting the postponement of her scheduled concert in Peru.
16 Feb 2025
AnimalNot credited for nearly 30 songs: 'Animal' lyricist Raj Shekhar
Raj Shekhar, the acclaimed lyricist behind hit songs from Tanu Weds Manu, Veere Di Wedding, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Animal recently revealed that nearly 30 of his songs remain uncredited.
15 Feb 2025
Jay ZWoman drops sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
A woman who had accused hip-hop moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z (55) of sexually assaulting her at 13 has dropped her civil lawsuit.
14 Feb 2025
Selena GomezSelena Gomez announces new album with fiancé Benny Blanco!
Pop star Selena Gomez and her fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco, have announced their upcoming album I Said I Love You First. The album is slated for release on March 21.
13 Feb 2025
MizoramMizo music icon Feli Fanai (33) dies after prolonged illness
The Mizo music industry is mourning the untimely death of beloved singer Feli Fanai, who passed away at 33 on Wednesday.
13 Feb 2025
BengaluruOdia rapper Juggernaut (32) dies—family alleges 'mental torture' by wife
Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, popularly known as Juggernaut, was discovered dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Thursday.
13 Feb 2025
Sexual AssaultDiddy sues NBC for $100M for portraying him as 'monster'
Renowned rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and production company Ample.
