Music Industry: News

25 Aug 2023

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez's 'Single Soon' is pulsating; music video out

Selena Gomez's latest track Single Soon is a lively dance anthem that celebrates the joys of singlehood.

24 Aug 2023

K-Pop

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups is recovering after surgery; agency releases statement

Recently, in an unfortunate turn of events, SEVENTEEN's S.Coups sustained an injury on his left knee during a shooting. The actor went through surgery and the agency has now issued a statement updating fans about his health.

24 Aug 2023

K-Pop

BLACKPINK to perform at Gocheok Sky Dome; creates record

BLACKPINK is poised to make history as the first K-pop female group to perform at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

24 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Rapper Blueface stabbed in LA, pulls out of boxing fight

Rapper Blueface—whose real name is Johnathan Jamall Porter—was hospitalized on Wednesday after an unknown individual stormed into his boxing gym and allegedly stabbed him.

23 Aug 2023

KK

KK's birth anniversary: Reflecting on his immortal partnership with Pritam

KK may have passed on, but his songs have immortalized him in a surreal way that is reserved for singular artists alone, and while he may not be around, he lives on as the beating heart of his iconic tracks.

22 Aug 2023

K-Pop

SM Entertainment calls out NCT Jaehyun's privacy breach

NCT member Jaehyun's hotel room was recently invaded by an unnamed individual who recorded a video that has since gone viral on social media.

22 Aug 2023

Celebrity

How was Spanish singer Miguel Bosé assaulted at home

In a shocking turn of events, Spanish singer Miguel Bosé has shared his ordeal of being allegedly robbed by 10 armed men who forcibly entered his home in Mexico on Friday.

22 Aug 2023

Taylor Swift

How Taylor Swift-Justin Bieber made Scooter Braun a successful entrepreneur

If you thought finding a singing talent online won't earn you a fortune, then you might want to have a look at Scooter Braun's journey as one of America's most successful entrepreneurs. With a net worth of $500M, a part of Braun's success comes from him finding Justin Bieber on YouTube in 2006.

22 Aug 2023

Jungkook

Plagiarism claims shake Jungkook's 'SEVEN'

The maknae of BTS, Jungkook, took the world by storm with his debut solo single SEVEN—released on July 14.

22 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Somin: Tracing KARD vocalist's journey within K-pop universe

K-pop craze is undeniably at an all-time high, as is the cutthroat competition within the industry.

21 Aug 2023

Kanika Kapoor

Happy birthday, Kanika Kapoor: Her chartbuster songs besides 'Baby Doll'

Singer Kanika Kapoor entered the Hindi music space with a resounding bang in 2014 with her chartbuster song Baby Doll from Ragini MMS 2.

19 Aug 2023

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK becomes 1st girl band to sell out Allegiant Stadium

Having already earned titles like the most-streamed girl group on Spotify and the most-viewed YouTube music channel (band), BLACKPINK has now added another feather to its cap.

19 Aug 2023

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's sexual abuse lawsuits revived: Here's why

A California court has reportedly decided to revive decade-old sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson.

19 Aug 2023

Britney Spears

Britney Spears breaks silence on divorce amid accusations of infidelity

Pop sensation Britney Spears and her estranged husband, Sam Asghari, announced their separation on Wednesday, marking the end of their marriage that lasted a little over a year.

18 Aug 2023

Music Concert

Lollapalooza India is back! 2024 festival details are out

Mark your calendars for a musical extravaganza like no other!

18 Aug 2023

Miley Cyrus

'Wrecking Ball' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus's top songs

The world first saw Miley Cyrus living a dual life as a star and a teenager at 13 years old in Disney's 2006 sitcom Hannah Montana before she became the "Pop Chameleon" she is.

18 Aug 2023

K-Pop

TWICE's Jihyo's debut single 'Killin' Me Good' MV is out

TWICE's Jihyo made an impressive solo debut with the release of her single Killin' Me Good on Friday.

18 Aug 2023

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez's top songs to listen to on loop

From infectious pop anthems to soulful ballads, American singer Selena Gomez's music resonates with the young audience because of its relatable lyrics and catchy music.

18 Aug 2023

Chicago

What happened to Young Capone? Missing rapper dies at 35 

American rapper Young Capone (real name: Rodriguez Smith), also known as Dopeboy Ra and RaRa, has passed away after he was reported missing in July.

17 Aug 2023

K-Pop

LOONA's former member Chuu wins legal case against BlockBerry Creative

Former LOONA member Chuu emerged victorious in her lawsuit against BlockBerry Creative on Thursday.

17 Aug 2023

K-Pop

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups to undergo surgery after sustaining knee injury

K-pop is one of the most known genres in the world and ardent fans monitor every minute update about their favorite stars. In a recent development, SEVENTEEN's S.Coups will halt all group-related activities as the pop star will undergo a knee surgery.

17 Aug 2023

Islam

Frank Ocean's 'Bad Religion' triggers trouble for BTS's RM-BLACKPINK's Jisoo

On Wednesday, BTS's member RM shared a song on his Instagram Story.

17 Aug 2023

Taylor Swift

Why Taylor Swift declined 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Taylor Swift has reportedly declined the opportunity to perform at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. While the exact reason for her refusal remains undisclosed, it is speculated that the singer's busy schedule may be the cause.

16 Aug 2023

K-Pop

FIFTY FIFTY turns down negotiations with Attrakt post first mediation

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY—renowned for the song Cupid—has decided not to participate in a second mediation session with their agency, Attrakt, after failing to reach an agreement during the first session held on August 9.

14 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Who was Magoo (50), rapper who succumbed to heart attack

Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, an integral member of the renowned rap duo Timbaland & Magoo, passed away on Sunday (local time). He was 50.

14 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday

Sunidhi Chauhan's birthday: Mapping singer's contribution to 'Dhoom' franchise

One of India's earliest and most followed film franchises, Yash Raj Films' Dhoom franchise is incomplete without its fundamental blocks.

13 Aug 2023

K-Pop

Stray Kids' '5-STAR' album scripts history; achieves penta million-seller status

Undeniably, the popularity of the K-pop music scene has spread like wildfire worldwide!

12 Aug 2023

Arijit Singh

Before 'Jawan's 'Chaleya' drops, revisiting chartbuster Arijit Singh-SRK songs

After Zinda Banda, the makers of Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan are set to release its second song, titled Chaleya in Hindi.

12 Aug 2023

Social Media

Ali Sethi quashes rumors of marriage to Salman Toor

Pakistani singer-songwriter and novelist Ali Sethi has made headlines recently—not for his soul-stirring music but rather for rumors of taking the plunge!

11 Aug 2023

K-Pop

Why Korean rapper Ravi has been sentenced to two-year-long probation

On Thursday (August 10), the seventh Seoul Southern District Court sentenced South Korean rapper-singer Kim Won-sik, also known as Ravi, to two years of probation.

11 Aug 2023

Instagram

Lil Tay announces she's alive; know what made her famous

Controversial internet influencer Lil Tay is alive. Almost 24 hours after her death was confirmed to Variety following an Instagram post, her family confirmed to TMZ that she was alive.

11 Aug 2023

K-Pop

BTS's V releases 'Rainy Days' MV from debut album 'Layover'

K-pop is one of the most-known genres in the world and BTS is one of the most followed groups.

10 Aug 2023

Social Media

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why YouTuber-rapper Lil Tay's reported death has triggered controversy

On Wednesday, internet users were left shocked at the news of the sudden passing of YouTuber and child rapper Claire Hope aka Lil Tay (14).

10 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Musical genius Robbie Robertson (80) dies: Looking at his legacy

Canadian musician, guitarist, songwriter, and leader of the music group The Band, Robbie Robertson, passed away on Wednesday night.

09 Aug 2023

K-Pop

SM Entertainment denies knowing about Baekhyun's new company

The K-pop group EXO enjoys a huge fan following and after the EXO-CBX legal dispute, there has been a skirmish between member Baekhyun and the agency SM Entertainment. In a recent live stream, the pop star claimed that the agency was aware of him opening his own label.

09 Aug 2023

K-Pop

Jellyfish Entertainment's BLIT renamed to EVNNE; debut details out

Ever since reports of Boys Planet alumni forming a new group have been makings rounds, fans are minutely following every update regarding the upcoming K-pop group. Now, Jellyfish Entertainment has announced that the new group will be renamed EVNNE (EVENing's Newest Etoiles).

09 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Who is Tory Lanez? Rapper sentenced to 10yrs in #MeganTheeStallionShootingCase

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. Lanez had shot Stallion's feet in 2020, leaving her with an injury that made her undergo surgery to get the bullet removed.

08 Aug 2023

Hollywood

DJ Casper, iconic Cha Cha Slide creator, dies: His journey

DJ Casper, the creator of the Cha Cha Slide dance, has died at the age of 58 after a battle with cancer, reportedly.

08 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Megan Thee Stallion case: Why Tory Lanez's sentencing was delayed 

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, who shot Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, is awaiting his sentence. The court was to pronounce the sentencing on Monday (Tuesday, as per IST), however, it has been pushed by a day and will be now announced on Tuesday.