Music Industry: News

08 Dec 2023

Nicki Minaj

'Pink Friday 2': Nicki Minaj releases album; tracklist revealed

Barbz, it's time to hail the Queen!

07 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift

Explainer: Find out how 'TIME' selects Person of the Year

At the end of each year, the same question finds a permanent spot on everyone's minds—who will be crowned TIME's Person of the Year?

07 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Jessi, Jay Park quash rumors of tiff; share posts

The Jessi and Jay Park's MORE VISION saga seems to have come to an end after the duo slammed the media reports alleging a feud between them.

06 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Jessi and Jay Park's MORE VISION to part ways: Report

K-pop sensation Jessi and Jay Park's music label, MORE VISION, are reportedly in the midst of discussions about possibly ending their exclusive contract.

06 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Confirmed! K-pop sensation RIIZE to drop new single; date inside

Get ready, K-pop fans! SM Entertainment's rising boy group, RIIZE, is gearing up for an electrifying comeback with a brand new single set to drop on January 5.

05 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Confirmed! BTS's V to star in IU's upcoming music video

BTS's V is set to join forces with K-pop sensation IU for her forthcoming music video. After media reports emerged stating the same, the agencies of both the artists confirmed it on Tuesday.

05 Dec 2023

John Lennon

What were The Beatles's John Lennon's final words

It has been 43 years since John Lennon, the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles was murdered.

05 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Golden Disc Awards: SEVENTEEN, NewJeans to headline; full lineup inside

Get ready for the 38th Golden Disc Awards (GDA) slated to take place at the Jakarta International Stadium, Indonesia on January 6, 2024.

04 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' to release in China: Report

Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon and the pop star has Midas's touch. Her recently released concert film titled Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour has been super hit globally and Swifties are in awe of the film.

04 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift

Billboard to Grammys: Times songstress Taylor Swift charted history

Singing and songwriting is Taylor Swift's primary job, and rewriting history in the music industry is her second one.

04 Dec 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday, Jin: Lesser-known facts about BTS's eldest member

Meet Kim Seok-jin, aka Jin, the charismatic and talented member of the K-pop group BTS.

03 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Explainer: Decoding K-pop universe of fandom jargon and culture

Step into the mesmerizing world of K-pop, where the beats are as electrifying as the fandom culture.

02 Dec 2023

BTS

Explainer: How BTS's military service could impact South Korea's economy

BTS fans were heartbroken as BigHit announced the enlistment of RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook last month.

01 Dec 2023

Udit Narayan

Happy birthday, Udit Narayan: Looking at his '90s hit music

Playback singer Udit Narayan continues to be relevant even today in the music industry. He has sung songs for Bollywood's top actors, including the three Khans - Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan giving some of the most memorable songs.

30 Nov 2023

Spotify

Spotify implements quirky features exclusively for Taylor Swift songs

It's Taylor Swift's world and we are just living in it!

30 Nov 2023

Entertainment

Hollywood: Musician Scott Kempner (69) dies—his career, notable albums

Guitarist and songwriter Scott Kempner, who was predominantly known for his association with the rock music The Dictators, passed away on Wednesday at a nursing home in Connecticut, USA.

29 Nov 2023

K-Pop

BTS's Jimin, RM, V, Jungkook military enlistment date out: Report

BTS's ardent fans are quite emotional as the remaining members, namely RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are set to enlist in the military for their mandatory service soon.

29 Nov 2023

OTT releases

'John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial' premiere date, summary out

The Beatles is often regarded as the greatest rock band ever. The Fab Four has been in the buzz for their music, activism, and personal lives.

29 Nov 2023

OTT releases

'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star' trailer explores life beyond glamor

Get ready, BTS fans, a new docu-series is about to premiere soon.

28 Nov 2023

Jungkook

BTS Jungkook's 'Dreamers' music video surpasses 200M views on YouTube

BTS's Jungkook has hit another major milestone on YouTube, with his music video for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Soundtrack Dreamers (featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi) crossing 200M views on Tuesday at around 7:00am KST.

28 Nov 2023

Celebrity

Spine injury to Parkinson's disease: All about Ozzy Osbourne's health 

Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has been struggling with his health for a few years now. Earlier this year, he said he wasn't physically capable of touring for his concerts, and later, withdrew himself from a music festival appearance, which was scheduled for October.

27 Nov 2023

Happy Birthday

Revisiting Bappi Lahiri's best contemporary songs on his birth anniversary

Multifaceted artist Bappi Lahiri passed away on February 15, 2022, but his music has made him immortal, ensuring it fills the chasm he left behind.

26 Nov 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Rita Ora: Decoding artist's journey to pop stardom

Rita Ora, the powerhouse behind chart-toppers like Anywhere and For You, has not only carved a niche for herself in the music industry but has also seamlessly transcended into fashion and acting.

25 Nov 2023

Sandeep Reddy Vanga

'Arjan Vailly,' 'Duniya': Analyzing music of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal'

What is a Hindi film without music that stitches the narrative and flows across the movie like its binding thread?

23 Nov 2023

K-Pop

ATEEZ drops 'World Z' preview ahead of album release

Get ready, ATEEZ fans! The group has just dropped a sneak peek of the World Z tracks from their much-awaited second full album, The World EP.FIN: Will.

22 Nov 2023

BTS

'I feel heavy': BTS's Jungkook confirms December enlistment, shares note

On Wednesday, BTS's vocalist Jungkook announced on Weverse that he will be enlisting in the military in December.

22 Nov 2023

K-Pop

K-pop: Potential lineup of Pledis Entertainment's next boy group revealed

Pledis Entertainment—the force behind K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN—is set to unveil a new boy group in January 2024.

22 Nov 2023

BTS

RM, Jimin, Jungkook, V to enlist—when will BTS members return

Three members of the phenomenal K-pop group BTS, namely Jin, J-Hope, and Suga, are currently serving in the military.

21 Nov 2023

Grammy Awards

Who was Mars Williams, renowned saxophonist dead at 68

Renowned saxophonist Mars Williams, famed for his performances with rock bands The Waitresses and the Psychedelic Furs, has passed away at 68.

21 Nov 2023

K-Pop

VIXX makes comeback with mini album 'Continuum'; 'Amnesia' MV out

The K-pop group VIXX has been in a sense of turmoil in the recent past. From Hongbin and Ravi's exit to some artists changing their agency, the group went through it all.

21 Nov 2023

Neha Sharma

Birthday girl Neha Sharma's best songs

While you would remember actor Neha Sharma from movies such as Mubarakan, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, and Jogira Sara Ra Ra, did you know she actually made her film debut with Chirutha (2007) co-starring Ram Charan?

20 Nov 2023

K-Pop

Super Junior's Ryeowook makes comeback with 'It's okay'; MV out

Super Junior is one of the most followed K-pop groups around the world. One of the members, Ryeowook released the music video of his track It's okay on Monday.

20 Nov 2023

K-Pop

Why TXT's Soobin is under fire for mentioning this anime

K-pop group Tomorrow X Together's Soobin is facing hate for mentioning the anime Made in Abyss in an old live session.

20 Nov 2023

Hollywood

Billboard Music Awards 2023—Taylor Swift wins in whopping 10 categories!

On Sunday (local time) and Monday morning (IST), all eyes were on the Billboard Music Awards 2023, which featured the crème de la crème of global music.

20 Nov 2023

K-Pop

Super Junior's Kyuhyun injured in backstage knife attack; shares statement

Super Junior's Kyuhyun suffered a minor injury during a knife attack backstage at a musical theater in Seoul, as reported by his agency, Antenna.

20 Nov 2023

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK members extend contracts with YG Entertainment? Here's the truth

BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have reportedly opted to extend their group activities under YG Entertainment after their contracts expired in August.

Billboard Music Awards 2023—Nicki Minaj, NewJeans, 'Barbie' album crowned winners

The who's who of the Hollywood music industry are battling it out at the ongoing Billboard Music Awards 2023.

19 Nov 2023

Badshah

'Jugnu' to 'Saturday Saturday': Birthday boy Badshah's best peppy tracks

One artist who has taken the Indian rap scene by storm is Badshah.

19 Nov 2023

Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen's birthday: Revisit her Bollywood career's best songs

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen is the queen of all trades and evidently, the master of them all, too.