Music Industry: News
17 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit clarifies 'no shows in India' statement, then deletes post
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently captivating audiences across India with his Dil-Luminati tour, recently made headlines with a bold statement.
17 Dec 2024
AdeleAdele's 'Million Years Ago' faces global ban over plagiarism allegations
A Brazilian court has imposed a worldwide injunction on Adele's 2015 track Million Years Ago after local composer Toninho Geraes accused her of plagiarism.
17 Dec 2024
Adnan SamiAdnan Sami-Zakir Hussain were to perform days before Ustad's demise
Renowned singer Adnan Sami has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, whom he considered an "elder brother."
16 Dec 2024
CelebrityClassical maestro Pt. Sanjay Marathe (68) dies of heart attack
Renowned classical singer and harmonium player, Pandit Sanjay Ram Marathe, reportedly passed away on Sunday after suffering a severe heart attack. He was 68.
16 Dec 2024
ChandigarhDiljit Dosanjh won't perform in India until this improves
Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced he won't perform in India until the country develops adequate concert infrastructure.
16 Dec 2024
Squid Game'Squid Game 2' gets desi touch; Hanumankind drops exclusive track
To celebrate the highly-anticipated release of Squid Game Season 2, Netflix India has dropped an electrifying anthem titled The Game Don't Stop.
16 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainWhy Zakir Hussain always kept long hair
Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been an inseparable part of Taj Mahal Tea's brand identity since the 1980s.
16 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainWhen 6-year-old Zakir Hussain planned to run away from home
The world mourns the loss of legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Sunday in the US due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
16 Dec 2024
Zakir Hussain'Wah Taj': When Zakir Hussain's tabla transformed tea into art
The iconic "Wah Taj!" television commercial will always be associated with tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.
16 Dec 2024
UCLAMeet Zakir Hussain's daughters: Anisa and Isabella Qureshi
The world is mourning the loss of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
16 Dec 2024
Grammy AwardsThe full arc of Zakir Hussain's iconic journey
Internationally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain died on Sunday in San Francisco.
16 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainTabla maestro Zakir Hussain once dreamed of becoming rock-and-roll star
Globally renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73, his family confirmed on Sunday.
16 Dec 2024
Lord GaneshaWhen dad Alla Rakha whispered Saraswati's blessing in Zakir's ears
The late tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain, once shared a touching memory of his father, the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.
15 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainUstad Zakir Hussain dies at 73
Globally renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) has passed away.
15 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainUstad Zakir Hussain hospitalized in the US for serious ailments
Globally acclaimed tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain (73) is currently undergoing treatment for "serious" health issues at a hospital in San Francisco, USA.
15 Dec 2024
Honey SinghAP Dhillon-Honey Singh collab coming in 2025!
Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon took his Brownprint India Tour to the capital with a bang, performing at Delhi's IG Stadium on Saturday.
14 Dec 2024
Hwang Dong-hyukNetflix collaborates with Hanumankind for 'Squid Game 2' anthem
Indian rapper Sooraj Cherukat, popularly known as Hanumankind, is all set to make a major contribution to the next season of Netflix's hit series Squid Game.
13 Dec 2024
InstagramThe Wanted singer Max George hospitalized due to heart issues
Max George, the lead singer of British-Irish boy band The Wanted, has been hospitalized over heart complications.
13 Dec 2024
IranIran's Parastoo Ahmadi performs 'imaginary concert' without hijab, faces persecution
Iranian singer and composer Parastoo Ahmadi is facing legal action from the country's judiciary after her "imaginary" concert went viral.
13 Dec 2024
Sexual HarassmentBengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty accuses Rajesh Roshan of sexual harassment
In a shocking revelation, Bengali playback singer Lagnajita Chakraborty accused veteran music director Rajesh Roshan of sexually harassing her.
13 Dec 2024
BeyonceBillboard Music Awards 2024: Full list of winners
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) celebrated the best of musical talent across genres, with Taylor Swift taking home the most awards.
13 Dec 2024
Hollywood3 men claim Diddy drugged, raped them in new lawsuits
Three men have filed separate civil cases in New York accusing incarcerated rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and raping them.
12 Dec 2024
EuropeOzzy Osbourne eyes Black Sabbath reunion for final performance
Despite battling health issues, legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne is eager to perform one last time. He wants to reunite with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for this farewell concert.
12 Dec 2024
Jackie ShroffJasleen Royal to join Coldplay's India tour—her most popular tracks
Jasleen Royal, the acclaimed singer behind hits like Heeriye, has been announced as a supporting artist for the upcoming Coldplay concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
12 Dec 2024
ChandigarhAfter Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Diljit can't sing 'alcohol songs' in Chandigarh
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has been advised by the Chandigarh Child Rights Commission to not sing songs that reference alcohol and violence at his upcoming concert in the city.
12 Dec 2024
BBC88-year-old man passes Grade 8 piano, 67yrs after Grade 7
In a remarkable feat, an 88-year-old retired reverend from England's Kilham, East Yorkshire, has passed his Grade 8 piano exam—the highest practical graded music exam in the UK—with distinction.
12 Dec 2024
BollywoodDiljit Dosanjh unveils 'Don' teaser featuring SRK's voiceover
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has dropped a teaser of his upcoming song, Don, which has a voiceover by none other than, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
12 Dec 2024
Jay ZAmid rape allegations, Jay-Z blasted by 'illegitimate' son
Jay-Z (55) is facing a bombshell rape allegation. An anonymous woman accused him and Sean "Diddy" Combs (55) of raping her at an MTV VMAs afterparty in 2000 when she was 13 years old.
11 Dec 2024
Sexual Assault300 sexual abuse lawsuits could hit Diddy, claims lawyer
Tony Buzbee, a lawyer for several alleged victims of musician Sean "Diddy" Combs, has said that the number of civil legal cases against him could go up to 300.
10 Dec 2024
Netflix'Famous' trailer—Honey Singh's journey from windowless house to global domination
Netflix dropped the trailer for the upcoming documentary, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous on Tuesday.
10 Dec 2024
BeyonceBeyoncé's mom liked Jay-Z's rape post? She claims Instagram 'hacked'
Tina Knowles, the mother of global icon Beyoncé, has alleged that her social media accounts were recently hacked.
09 Dec 2024
Celebrity20-year-old Thai singer Chayada dies after a neck-twisting massage
In a tragic incident, 20-year-old Thai folk singer Chayada Prao-hom died on Sunday after developing complications from neck massages at a parlor in Udon Thani.
09 Dec 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor's private jet flew a whopping 98 times this year!
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has had a whirlwind year, with her private jet reportedly taking off 98 times so far in 2024.
09 Dec 2024
Jay ZJay-Z accused of raping a 13-year-old in 2000 with Diddy
American rapper Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs have been named in a civil lawsuit for the rape of a minor in 2000, reported NBC.
08 Dec 2024
InstagramVCHA's KG files lawsuit against JYPE, alleges 'abuse and mistreatment'
KG, a member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has announced her departure from the band over alleged "abuse and mistreatment" by employees at JYP Entertainment.
07 Dec 2024
Bollywood Films'Please give me a role': Usha Uthup seeks acting opportunities
At 77, singer Usha Uthup is in no mood to slow down.
06 Dec 2024
Animal RightsBryan Adams and 15 chimpanzees: Wildest art collab yet
Grammy-winning rock legend Bryan Adams has taken on a rather unusual artistic collaboration with 15 chimpanzees from the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida.
05 Dec 2024
HYBEK-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
05 Dec 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor's 'Eras Tour Book' renamed 'Errors Book' by disappointed fans
Taylor Swift's latest release, The Eras Tour Book, is a hit. It has taken the world by storm, selling 8,14,000 copies in its first week.
05 Dec 2024
Cardi BNo, Cardi B isn't struggling financially; she spends $3M/month
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B recently put an end to rumors about her financial stability.
05 Dec 2024
Barack ObamaTaylor Swift's 'Eras Tour Book' makes record-breaking debut
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour Book has taken the world by storm, selling 8,14,000 copies in its first week.
04 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI to slash music industry income by 25% by 2028
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to lead to a drastic pay cut for music workers, with nearly a quarter of their income at stake in the next four years.
04 Dec 2024
Academy AwardsIndian artists Iman, Bickram join Lady Gaga in Oscar race
The 2025 Academy Awards are seeing a strong Indian presence with artists Iman Chakraborty and Bickram Ghosh in the fray.
02 Dec 2024
Elton JohnElton John reveals he 'can't see' due to severe infection
Music legend Sir Elton John has revealed that he is now blind, a condition caused by a serious infection.
02 Dec 2024
Abhijeet BhattacharyaWhy Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son upset over Dua Lipa's Mumbai performance
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is upset over not getting due credit after a recent performance by Grammy-winning artist Dua Lipa.
01 Dec 2024
Justin Timberlake'So sorry...'—Justin Timberlake cancels Oklahoma concert due to back injury
Justin Timberlake (43) has canceled yet another performance on his ongoing Forget Tomorrow World Tour, owing to a back injury.
30 Nov 2024
Sexual AssaultDiddy faces lawsuit for assaulting woman, dangling her from balcony
Controversial Hollywood music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a new legal hurdle.
30 Nov 2024
CelebrityFormer My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar (44) dies
Bob Bryar, the former drummer of popular rock band My Chemical Romance (MCR), has died at 44, reported TMZ.
29 Nov 2024
Diljit DosanjhMaroon 5's India concert tickets still waiting to be sold!
American pop-rock band Maroon 5, fronted by Adam Levine, will be performing in India for the maiden time on December 3.
29 Nov 2024
Rahul VaidyaRahul Vaidya joins LinkedIn, jokes Varun Dhawan 'copied him'
Popular singer and Bigg Boss 14 finalist Rahul Vaidya recently joined the professional networking platform LinkedIn.
29 Nov 2024
Celebrity'Musicians are at risk...': Shekhar Ravjiani on battling vocal paralysis
Bollywood composer-singer Shekhar Ravjiani (also known as Sheykhar) recently opened up about his journey of overcoming vocal paralysis.
29 Nov 2024
HYBENewJeans leaves ADOR; accuses agency of mistreatment, manipulation
In a shocking turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has terminated its contract with ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE).
29 Nov 2024
YeWhy fans are roasting Ye's 'Bomb' video featuring his daughters
Rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) has once again landed in the eye of a storm.
29 Nov 2024
Taylor SwiftNext step for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce: Engagement
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly planning to announce their engagement during a private Thanksgiving celebration with their families.
29 Nov 2024
Taylor SwiftHow Christian Louboutin made Swift's shoes 'slip-free' for Eras tour
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a global phenomenon for almost two years, will wrap up in Vancouver, Canada on December 8.
28 Nov 2024
Taylor SwiftWhy Billboard apologized to Taylor Swift
Billboard recently came under fire from Taylor Swift's fans, aka "Swifties," after including a controversial clip in their tribute video.
28 Nov 2024
SP BalasubrahmanyamSP Balasubrahmanyam's son rejects requests to use singer's AI voice
SP Charan, a celebrated playback singer and producer, has strongly rejected requests from composers to use his late father SP Balasubrahmanyam's artificial intelligence (AI) voice in songs.
28 Nov 2024
HollywoodDiddy's bail denied for third time in sex trafficking case
Renowned music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail for the third time by US District Judge Arun Subramanian.
27 Nov 2024
BeyonceBillboard names 21st Century's top pop star—and it's not Taylor
Billboard has revealed its list of the "Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century," with Beyoncé taking the top spot.
26 Nov 2024
Arijit SinghArijit Singh once bought duplex with one wedding fee: Ikka
Arijit Singh, the much-acclaimed Bollywood singer, is known for his humble nature despite being extremely rich.
26 Nov 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.
26 Nov 2024
Elton JohnElton John postpones album release due to vision loss
Legendary musician Sir Elton John recently revealed on Good Morning America that he's been battling an eye infection since July, which has caused him to lose sight in his right eye.
27 Nov 2024
DrakeDrake sues Spotify-UMG for artificially boosting Lamar's diss track
In a shocking turn of events, Canadian rapper Drake has sued Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify.
24 Nov 2024
Edinburgh'Love you bro'—Zayn Malik honors Liam Payne at Leeds concert
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik kicked off his Stairway to the Sky tour on November 23 in Leeds.
23 Nov 2024
Diljit Dosanjh'Singers are soft targets...'—Diljit advocates for alcohol censorship in films
Punjabi music sensation and actor Diljit Dosanjh, currently on the Indian leg of his Dil-luminati tour, has spoken about the ongoing controversy over his songs, during a show in Lucknow on Friday.
23 Nov 2024
LGBTQ+'I am not ashamed': Singer Khalid comes out as gay
Khalid, the acclaimed singer behind hits like Young Dumb & Broke and Location, has come out as gay.
22 Nov 2024
HollywoodCher was 'madly in love' with this celebrity—who dumped her
In a recent interview on The Howard Stern Show, music icon Cher revealed that actor Val Kilmer (now 64) was the only celebrity who ever broke up with her.
22 Nov 2024
Diljit DosanjhRecord-breaking: Diljit Dosanjh's Mumbai concert tickets sell out in minutes
It comes as no surprise that tickets for Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Mumbai concert sold out within minutes of going live on Friday (November 22).
22 Nov 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit's Mumbai concert lounge tickets priced at 60K—double the Coldplay's!
In a major surprise, Diljit Dosanjh announced a show in Mumbai as part of his ongoing Dil-Luminati India Tour on Wednesday.
22 Nov 2024
AR RahmanDid AR Rahman convert to Islam for Saira Banu
The recent separation of music maestro AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage has shocked their fan base.
21 Nov 2024
AR RahmanBadshah claims AR Rahman apologized for criticizing 'Humma Humma' remix
Rapper Badshah, who has made a name for himself remixing popular 1990s songs, recently revealed that music maestro AR Rahman had apologized to him for first criticizing his rendition of Humma Humma.
21 Nov 2024
Harry Styles'Would you come?'—Liam Payne's 2010 tweet about his funeral resurfaces
The funeral of former pop star and One Direction member, Liam Payne, was held in the UK on Thursday.
