Music Industry: News
17 Feb 2025
Amitabh BhattacharyaIbrahim's acting leaves fans in awe of 'Nadaaniyan's new song
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 $100M for portraying him as 'monster'
Renowned rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and production company Ample.
12 Feb 2025
YeHilary Duff's husband launches anti-Ye shirts to protest rapper's antisemitism
Matthew Koma, musician and the husband of Hollywood actor Hilary Duff, has taken a bold stand against rapper Ye's latest antisemitic controversy.
12 Feb 2025
HollywoodLiam Payne allegedly threatened ex-fiancée to get an abortion
After almost four months since Liam Payne's passing, new details about his personal life are coming to light.
12 Feb 2025
YeYe dropped by talent agency after antisemitic remarks, Swastika controversy
Music mogul Ye (formerly Kanye West) has been dropped by talent agency 33&West, a representative confirmed.
11 Feb 2025
A$AP RockyMajor twist in A$AP Rocky's assault trial: What's happening now
The high-profile trial of Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, took a dramatic turn on Monday (US time).
11 Feb 2025
HollywoodDiddy accused of drugging and raping man in 2022
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a man in 2022.
11 Feb 2025
HollywoodIconic rock band Green Day gets comedy film
Live Nation Productions is working on a comedy film based on iconic rock band Green Day, titled New Years Rev, reported Variety.
11 Feb 2025
YeYe's entire Yeezy site is selling just 1 item—Swastika T-shirts
Music mogul Ye (formerly Kanye West) once again stirred controversy with his latest Super Bowl advertisement for Yeezy.
10 Feb 2025
A$AP RockyDrake-Kendrick Lamar feud: Tracing their decade-long rivalry
The age-old feud between globally renowned rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been the talk of the town in the music industry since 2024.
10 Feb 2025
Ed SheeranViral: Ed Sheeran sings Telugu hit 'Chuttamalle' with Shilpa Rao
The global pop sensation Ed Sheeran recently captivated fans with a stunning performance in Bengaluru, India, as part of his +−=÷× Tour (pronounced The Mathematics tour).
10 Feb 2025
iPhoneStrangest Super Bowl ad ever: Features Ye on dentist's chair
The 2025 Super Bowl had Kendrick Lamar as its headliner, but Ye (formerly Kanye West) made sure he wasn't overlooked.
10 Feb 2025
Ed Sheeran'I refused permission': Bengaluru cop on Ed Sheeran's street performance
On Sunday, British pop superstar Ed Sheeran aimed to surprise Bengaluru fans with a street performance on Church Street but things didn't go as planned.
08 Feb 2025
Hollywood'Golden': Universal Pictures shelves Pharrell Williams's musical in post-production
Universal Pictures has decided to permanently shelve the movie musical Golden, despite being in the advanced stages of post-production, reported Variety.
07 Feb 2025
DelhiViral sensation sitarist Rishab Sharma announces 10-city classical music tour
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the last disciple of late sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar, will soon embark on a multi-city classical music tour in India.
07 Feb 2025
HollywoodOzzy Osbourne reveals he 'can't walk' ahead of farewell concert
Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he can no longer walk, as he prepares for his final live performance.
07 Feb 2025
K-PopNewJeans rebrands as NJZ amid legal battle with HYBE
Popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has announced a rebranding initiative, adopting the new name NJZ.
07 Feb 2025
NetflixWhy Netflix canceled its controversial nine-hour Prince documentary
Netflix has reportedly canceled the release of a nine-hour documentary series on late music icon Prince.
07 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Free Puff': Ye urges Trump to pardon Diddy's sex crimes
Twenty four-time Grammy winner Ye (formerly Kanye West) has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump to pardon rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
06 Feb 2025
Music ConcertOzzy Osbourne to join Black Sabbath for one last show
In a surprising development, legendary heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne has announced a reunion with his former bandmates from Black Sabbath for a farewell concert.
06 Feb 2025
Jay ZJay-Z moves court to dismiss sexual assault complaint
Rapper Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is looking to get the sexual assault allegations against him dismissed.
06 Feb 2025
Kim KardashianYe's 'Bully' album inspired by son Saint's (9) bully behavior
Ye (formerly Kanye West) recently revealed that his upcoming album Bully is inspired by his nine-year-old son Saint's aggressive behavior.
06 Feb 2025
Ed SheeranAR Rahman's faulty mic hampers otherwise perfect Ed Sheeran-Chennai concert
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who is currently touring India as part of his Mathematics tour, was joined on stage by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman in Chennai on Wednesday.
05 Feb 2025
HollywoodDiddy accused of drugging, assaulting women at Trump Hotel
Amid growing complaints, two more women have filed civil lawsuits against the jailed music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of assaulting them at the Trump Hotel in New York City.
05 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsGrammys 2025 sees a 10% drop in TV viewership
The 67th Grammy Awards, which aired on CBS last Sunday, saw a decline in TV viewership from last year.
04 Feb 2025
Disney+King of K-pop is back! G-Dragon announces album, 'Ubermensch'
K-pop icon G-Dragon, the legendary BIGBANG member, is making a comeback with a full studio album titled Ubermensch, which will be released on February 25.
04 Feb 2025
Karisma KapoorNetizens dig old clips of Udit Narayan kissing Alka-Shreya Ghoshal
Renowned Bollywood singer, Udit Narayan, is facing a lot of flak after a video of him kissing a few female fans during a performance went viral online.
04 Feb 2025
CelebrityGunshots fired outside Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon's home in Canada
In a shocking incident, the residence of famous Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon in Canada was allegedly targeted in a shooting on Monday.
03 Feb 2025
BollywoodComposer uses DeepSeek to create music for Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'
In a first, renowned Bollywood music composer Santhosh Narayanan has admitted to using DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence (AI) chat model, to compose songs for upcoming films.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsAfter Grammy milestone, Anoushka Shankar gears up for 'Chapter III'
Internationally renowned sitarist and composer, Anoushka Shankar, recently celebrated a major milestone at the 67th Grammy Awards.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsWas Bianca Censori's nude Grammy look hiding a sneaky message
Everything seemed smooth at the 2025 Grammy Awards until rapper Ye and his wife, Bianca Censori made a surprise appearance.
03 Feb 2025
HollywoodSean Combs rushed to hospital from detention center late-night: Report
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul currently embroiled in a sex trafficking trial, was quietly moved from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to Brooklyn Hospital Center late Thursday night, Page Six reported.
03 Feb 2025
Sonu NigamSonu Nigam performs in Pune despite 'excruciating pain,' shares video
Renowned singer Sonu Nigam recently gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his life as a performer, revealing that he was in "excruciating pain" ahead of his concert in Pune.
03 Feb 2025
Abhijeet Bhattacharya'Didn't pull...': Abhijeet Bhattacharya supports Udit Narayan in kissing incident
Renowned singer Udit Narayan recently sparked controversy after a video of him kissing female fans during a performance went viral.
03 Feb 2025
Ananya PandayLisa Mishra to perform with Ed Sheeran in Delhi
Singer and actor Lisa Mishra is all set to share the stage with international music sensation Ed Sheeran at a concert in Delhi on February 15.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy Awards'Shame'—Fans outraged over Zakir Hussain's omission from Grammys 'In Memoriam'
The 67th Grammy Awards, which took place on Monday (IST) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, stirred controversy when it did not feature four-time Grammy winner and Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in its "In Memoriam" segment.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsMeet Chandrika Tandon: Indra Nooyi's sister who just won Grammy
Indian-American business leader and musician Chandrika Tandon has won a Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Her album Triveni won in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category.
03 Feb 2025
Kendrick LamarGrammys 2025: Kendrick Lamar's diss track on Drake wins big!
Kendrick Lamar won the Record and Song of the Year awards for his diss track Not Like Us at the 67th Grammys on Monday (IST).
03 Feb 2025
Grammy Awards'Felt betrayed': Grammy winner Chappell Roan calls out record labels
Chappell Roan, the newly crowned Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys, used her acceptance speech to call out record labels for their lack of support toward artists.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsThe Weeknd ends Grammy boycott with surprise performance
Known for his philanthropic efforts, The Weeknd surprised fans with an appearance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. This is despite the fact that he had decided to boycott the awards after a controversial snub in 2021.
03 Feb 2025
BeyonceGrammys: Trevor Noah takes shot at Trump, his immigration policy
Trevor Noah, the famous comedian and former host of The Daily Show, returned as the host of the 2025 Grammy Awards for an incredible fifth year in a row.
03 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsYe, wife attend Grammys: Bianca Censori's nude look sparks discussion
The 2025 Grammy Awards saw a surprise appearance from rapper Kanye West, now Ye, and his wife Bianca Censori on Monday (IST).
02 Feb 2025
HollywoodBeyoncé announces 'Cowboy Carter Tour,' but dates still secret
Music icon Beyoncé is making a comeback to the stage with the Cowboy Carter Tour 2025.
01 Feb 2025
Udit Narayan'It's not sleazy': Udit Narayan defends himself over viral video
Veteran singer Udit Narayan (69) has reacted to the controversy over a recent video in which he was seen kissing a female fan.
01 Feb 2025
Bollywood'We are decent people': Udit Narayan on viral video controversy
Veteran Bollywood singer Udit Narayan has landed in a controversy after a video of one of his concerts went viral.
01 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsGrammy Awards—Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars to honor LA wildfire victims
The upcoming Grammy Awards will feature a special tribute by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to pay respect to the victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
