Music Industry: News

07 Aug 2023

BTS

BTS's SUGA files for military enlistment; BIGHIT Music shares statement

K-pop as a genre is in a global domination mode and the boy band BTS is kind of a big factor behind this rise. The band enjoys a huge fan following and currently, they are on a break, as the members are completing their mandatory military enlistment.

04 Aug 2023

Entertainment

Revisiting Canadian singer Celine Dion's calming, hope-inducing songs

Canadian singer Celine Dion, dubbed the "Queen of Power Ballads," has been ruling the music space since the 1980s, and is known for incorporating genres such as pop, classical, and rock in her music.

04 Aug 2023

Vishal Bhardwaj

Happy birthday, Vishal Bhardwaj: Exploring his stupendous musical proficiency

An artist whose career has been distinguished by excellence in multiple fields, Vishal Bhardwaj turned 58 on Friday.

03 Aug 2023

Sexual Harassment

My character has been criticized: Lizzo on sexual harassment allegations

Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo attracted the limelight for the wrong reasons after a lawsuit was filed against her on Tuesday in California. A couple of days later, the pop sensation finally opened up on the number of allegations put against her by three former dancers on Thursday.

03 Aug 2023

K-Pop

7 'Boys Planet' contestants form Jellyfish Entertainment's next group, BLIT

Boys Planet was a popular reality show which saw the birth of ZEROBASEONE. Now, reports are rife that seven former contestants of the show will be forming a new group named BLIT and it will be managed by Jellyfish Entertainment.

03 Aug 2023

K-Pop

When is LE SSERAFIM-Demi Lovato's collaboration song releasing? Details inside

K-pop as a genre is getting bigger day by day and over time Korean stars have been collaborating with many global artists.

03 Aug 2023

Relationships

Who is Ahn Bo-hyun, actor dating BLACKPINK's singer Jisoo

Looks like Cupid has done its trick!

02 Aug 2023

OTT releases

Prime Video's docuseries on AP Dhillon gets release date 

AP Dhillon has become a part of our daily playlists!

02 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Charting Lizzo's journey: From aspiring singer to Grammy winner 

One of the most popular names in the pop music industry today is Lizzo. The four-time Grammy Award winner has been singing since her teen days.

02 Aug 2023

Cardi B

Cardi B's microphone-turned-weapon is on eBay for sale now! 

Cardi B recently found herself in the headlines after an incident unfolded during one of her gigs.

02 Aug 2023

K-Pop

aespa's 'Spicy' surpasses 100M views on YouTube

K-pop as a genre is becoming bigger day by day!

02 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Lizzo faces lawsuit: What, why, when behind sexual harassment allegations

Pop sensation Lizzo, who talks about body positivity, has ironically been accused of body shaming. At least three former dancers of the pop star have filed a lawsuit against Lizzo and her team, with multiple allegations including sexual harassment and body shaming.

02 Aug 2023

K-Pop

Who's ADOR's Min Hee-jin, set to produce V's solo music

Following the phenomenal success of Jungkook's solo single, Seven, another BTS member, V (Kim Tae-hyung) is poised to captivate the world with his solo music, reportedly.

31 Jul 2023

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga pens emotional note after Tony Bennet's demise

Tony Bennet's demise affected the music industry deeply and many stalwarts took to social media to mourn his death. Bennet was 96 when he breathed his last in New York recently.

31 Jul 2023

Entertainment

Love is in the air: Leigh-Anne Pinnock-Andre Gray's relationship timeline

English singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock got married to the love of her life and professional Jamaican footballer Andre Gray on June 3 this year at a beach wedding.

30 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam's birthday: Exploring artist's multifaceted versatility across genres

If you ever wonder what god would possibly sound like, ask Alexa to play any Sonu Nigam song for you!

29 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Rapper Herbo pleads guilty to credit-card fraud; faces 25yrs imprisonment

In a surprising turn of events, rapper G Herbo has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scam that utilized stolen credit card information to finance his uber-luxurious lifestyle.

29 Jul 2023

K-Pop

Death threats against K-pop artists: ZEROBASEONE's agency pursues legal action

The K-pop fandom is undeniably fascinating!

28 Jul 2023

K-Pop

BTS Jungkook's 'Seven' crosses 200M streams on Spotify; creates record

BTS's Jungkook made his solo debut with Seven and it was nothing short of a bang!

28 Jul 2023

K-Pop

K-pop: NCT announces full-group concert; ticketing details are out

K-pop as a genre is in a global domination mode and they are doing it just right!

28 Jul 2023

K-Pop

K-pop: TREASURE is back with a bang! 'REBOOT' is out

TREASURE's much-anticipated comeback with their new album REBOOT has been in the cards for a long time!

28 Jul 2023

Travis Scott

Travis Scott releases new album 'Utopia' featuring Beyoncé, Drake, SZA

Travis Scott has made a considerable fan base over the years and the American rapper has now released his new album titled Utopia. Fans were anticipating a new album as the rapper did not release one in the last five years.

27 Jul 2023

K-Pop

Confirmed! Kim Sejeong to release mini-album in September

Kim Sejeong is set for a comeback!

27 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor (56) dies: Her life, career, journey   

Known for her fierce and expressive music, popular Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O'Connor left for her heavenly abode, said reports on Thursday. O'Connor was 56 years old at the time of her death; the cause of her passing away hasn't been revealed yet.

26 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Punjabi singer Surinder Shinda (64) dies in Ludhiana

Popular singer Surinder Shinda passed away on Wednesday morning, said media reports. The Punjabi singer's death was confirmed by the local hospital where he was admitted for treatment. Per reports, the late singer, best known for songs such as Jatt Jeona Morh, had been on the ventilator for the past few days.

25 Jul 2023

Hollywood

Tori Kelly health crisis: Singer collapses; hospitalized for blood clots

Star singer-songwriter Tori Kelly was rushed to a hospital in a serious condition on Sunday (local time), reportedly.

25 Jul 2023

BTS

Jungkook's 'SEVEN' scripts history; claims #1 on Billboard Hot 100

BTS member Jungkook seems to be everywhere, mostly topping charts with his solo debut single SEVEN.

25 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Zhang Hao: Lesser-known facts about ZEROBASEONE's center

The rising talent in the K-pop scene, Zhang Hao—a Chinese singer signed under Yuehua Entertainment—has become a global phenomenon.

25 Jul 2023

K-Pop

Jeon Somi announces August comeback: Lineup of upcoming K-pop releases

The K-pop scene is brimming with newer acts like xikers and BABYMONSTER and iconic groups like MAMAMOO.

22 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Matty Healy's Malaysian concert canceled over onstage kiss

British pop band The 1975's frontman Matty Healy has once again sparked controversy, this time for kissing his male bandmate onstage during a concert in Malaysia.

22 Jul 2023

Armaan Malik

Armaan Malik's birthday special: Most loved Bollywood songs 

Armaan Malik, one of the most popular singers in Bollywood who rose to popularity from Main Rahoon Ya Naa Rahoon, turned 28 on Saturday (July 22).

21 Jul 2023

K-Pop

K-pop: NewJeans releases new music video titled 'ETA'

It's a sorted weekend for K-pop stans!

21 Jul 2023

Shakira

Colombian singer Shakira to face second tax probe in Spain

Pop singer Shakira has been embroiled in an alleged multi-million tax evasion fraud case for years now.

20 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Musician Danny Elfman accused of sexually harassing Grammy-nominated pianist

Popular music composer Danny Elfman, who created the theme song for The Simpsons, has been accused of sexually harassing Nomi Abadi, a Grammy-nominated pianist-composer in 2015 and 2016.

19 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Tupac Shakur's murder case: Las Vegas police revive probe

The Las Vegas Police have found new leads in the unsolved murder case of West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur. Recently, the police executed a search warrant at a home in Las Vegas, in connection with Shakur's death.

19 Jul 2023

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift becomes honorary mayor of Santa Clara; city renamed 

Taylor Swift is the biggest pop star of our times and she is reaching newer heights, every single day. From sold-out concerts to chart-busting albums, Taylor is "swift" everywhere.

18 Jul 2023

BTS

Man posing as BTS member lands in jail: Report

A 28-year-old man was sent behind bars for impersonating a member of the world-renowned K-pop group, BTS, reportedly.