Music Industry: News

21 Jan 2024

Taylor Swift

Stalker attempting to break into Taylor Swift's NYC home arrested

Taylor Swift's global mania, unfortunately, often leads to frightening incidents.

21 Jan 2024

K-Pop

Explainer: Why physical albums are still popular among K-pop fans

It's 2024, but K-pop fans continue to purchase CDs!

19 Jan 2024

South Korea

What was South Korea's Burning Sun scandal involving K-pop celebrities 

While the South Korean industry is hailed globally for its music and dramas, it also makes headlines repeatedly for horrifying reasons.

19 Jan 2024

Madonna

Madonna fans sue pop icon over late start of concert

Live events can be chaotic, and sometimes, it can also land celebrities in legal soups.

19 Jan 2024

K-Pop

Are HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung dating? Agencies respond to rumors

HyunA and former BEAST/Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung recently sparked dating rumors after posting identical photos of them holding hands on their respective Instagram accounts.

18 Jan 2024

Hollywood

Legendary composer Peter Schickele (88) dies; looking at his career 

Multiple Grammy-Award winning legendary music composer and parodist Peter Schickele is no more.

17 Jan 2024

YouTube

IVE's Jang Won-young wins 100M KRW lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang

K-pop group IVE's Jang Won-young has emerged victorious in a lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang, her agency Starship Entertainment confirmed on Wednesday.

17 Jan 2024

Music Concert

AP Dhillon to join headliner Doja Cat at Coachella 2024

Music sensation AP Dhillon is set to take the stage at North America's biggest music festival, Coachella, this year!

17 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

'Ram Bhajan': Narendra Modi shares Lata Mangeshkar's last recorded 'shlok'

Ahead of the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Ram Bhajan sung by the late Lata Mangeshkar on X (formerly Twitter).

16 Jan 2024

K-drama

'Imitation,' 'Dream High': K-dramas where K-pop world took precendence

K-pop represents a rich industry known for its striking visuals, impeccably synchronized choreographies, and soul-stirring music.

16 Jan 2024

K-Pop

INFINITE's Sungjong seeks contract termination with SPK Entertainment

INFINITE's Sungjong has officially requested to end his contract with SPK Entertainment, citing insufficient support and payment issues, according to a Tuesday report by The Fact.

16 Jan 2024

TikTok

ByteDance terminates Resso music app in India over data handling

ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has announced that it will close its music-streaming app Resso in India by January end.

16 Jan 2024

BTS

BTS's RM and V look dapper in military uniform

BTS fans, rejoice! RM recently shared a glimpse of his and V's military life on Instagram, posting photos of the duo in uniform.

16 Jan 2024

Elton John

EGOT winner Elton John's biggest hits

Elton John has become an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner after his latest Emmy victory for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.

16 Jan 2024

Emmy Awards

Charlie Puth and others honor Matthew Perry with 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' theme

Matthew Perry, widely recognized for portraying Chandler Bing on the cult sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, was commemorated during the Primetime Emmy Awards's In Memoriam segment.

16 Jan 2024

Grammy Awards

Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa confirmed to perform at Grammys 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and we cannot wait!

15 Jan 2024

K-Pop

Red Velvet's Wendy to make a solo comeback; agency confirms

Get ready, K-pop fans! Red Velvet's Wendy is gearing up for an exciting solo comeback with her second album.

15 Jan 2024

Malayalam Movies

Veteran Malayalam music director KJ Joy passes away at 77

Renowned Malayalam music composer KJ Joy has died at the age of 77.

14 Jan 2024

Selena Gomez

David O Russell to direct Selena in Linda Ronstadt biopic

Selena Gomez is set to star as legendary songster Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the latter's 2013 memoir, Simple Dreams.

13 Jan 2024

Pune

Classical vocalist Prabha Atre (91) dies due to cardiac arrest

Famed Indian classical singer Prabha Atre—a rare recipient of all three prestigious Padma awards (Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan)—is no more.

12 Jan 2024

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande releases 'Eternal Sunshine's lead single, 'yes, and ?'

Ariana Grande is back with a bang, dropping her latest single yes, and? from her highly anticipated seventh album Eternal Sunshine.

11 Jan 2024

K-Pop

NCT Haechan's indoor smoking controversy: SM Entertainment issues apology

NCT's Haechan has come under fire for a recent incident in which he was caught smoking indoors, an act that is punishable by a fine in South Korea.

10 Jan 2024

Ye

Why rapper Skepta took down 'Gas Me Up' artwork—controversy explained

UK rapper Skepta recently faced criticism for the cover art of his forthcoming single Gas Me Up (Diligent), which some argued resembled Holocaust imagery.

08 Jan 2024

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley's birth anniversary: Films based on his life 

The "King of Rock and Roll," singer-actor Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935.

06 Jan 2024

Hollywood

Singer Michael Bolton undergoes emergency brain tumor surgery

Hollywood singer-songwriter Michael Bolton has revealed that he recently underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor, leading to the cancellation of his upcoming tour dates.

06 Jan 2024

AR Rahman

AR Rahman's birthday special: His top 6 film albums

Music maestro AR Rahman needs no introduction. Over the years, he has given us numerous melodious songs in many Hindi films including Taal, Swades, Rang De Basanti, Guru, Jodha Akbar, and the list goes on.

05 Jan 2024

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish dedicates Palm Springs win to people struggling emotionally

The Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala, emceed by Mary Hart, was a night filled with emotion as various honorees shared their heartfelt thoughts.

04 Jan 2024

Parineeti Chopra

'O Piya' extended version: Parineeti-Raghav's chemistry is all hearts

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha are one of the most adorable celebrity couples who often share their love-filled moments online. They tied the knot in September 2023 in a big fat Punjabi wedding.

04 Jan 2024

Elvis Presley

'Elvis Evolution': Elvis Presley to make a comeback via AI

Elvis Presley stans, are you ready?!

04 Jan 2024

K-Pop

NCT's Ten announces fan-con '1001'; dates and location details inside

Get ready, NCT fans! Ten is gearing up for his first-ever solo fan-con, titled 1001 set to take place in four major cities across Asia.

04 Jan 2024

Britney Spears

Is Britney Spears working on her next album? Singer reveals

Britney Spears debunked recent claims about her working on a new album in an Instagram post labeling the news as "trash."

03 Jan 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: TXT's Beomgyu joins Instagram; shares first post

TXT is one of the most followed K-pop groups in the world and fans monitor every minute activity of their favorite idols.

02 Jan 2024

K-Pop

BLACKPINK's Jennie to open Lee Hyori's music talk show: Report

Get ready, K-pop fans! BLACKPINK's Jennie is set to be the first guest on Lee Hyori's highly anticipated music talk show, Lee Hyori's Red Carpet.

02 Jan 2024

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Jisoo to join brother's agency Blissoo for solo career

BLACKPINK's eternal saga of contract renewal ended after YG Entertainment revealed that the members are not renewing solo career contracts with the agency.

30 Dec 2023

BTS

Historic first-day sales to chart-topping debut: BTS V's record-breaking achievements

Kim Taehyung, aka V, is a multifaceted K-pop artist who has captivated audiences with his prowess in singing, dancing, rapping, songwriting, and acting.

30 Dec 2023

BTS

Bram Inscore (41), renowned songwriter and producer, dies by suicide

Bram Inscore, a gifted songwriter, producer, and musician who collaborated with stars like Beck, Troye Sivan, and BTS, tragically died at the age of 41.

29 Dec 2023

K-Pop

B.A.P's Daehyun joins Moon Jong-up at MA Entertainment; shares statement

Daehyun, a member of the popular K-pop group B.A.P, has inked an exclusive deal with MA Entertainment, the same agency that represents his fellow bandmate Moon Jong-up.

29 Dec 2023

K-Pop

Teen Top's Niel unveils new album 'PARTING EMOTION'; details inside

Get ready, Teen Top fans! Niel is gearing up for a solo comeback with his third single album, PARTING EMOTION, set to release on January 11, 2204.

29 Dec 2023

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK members not renewing solo contracts with YG Entertainment

BLACKPINK is one of the most known K-pop groups in the world.