Music Industry: News
10 Mar 2024
NewsBytes Exclusive'Music has more money than TV shows': Ali Merchant
Actor-disc jockey (DJ) Ali Merchant is a multifaceted star. Starting his career as an actor with Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai, Merchant bagged his first leading role in Amber Dhara (2007-2008). Much later, he ventured into music, becoming a renowned DJ.
08 Mar 2024
K-PopEx-LOONA member Chuu wins second trial against BlockBerry Creative
Chuu, a former member of the South Korean K-pop group LOONA, has won the second trial against her previous agency, BlockBerry Creative.
08 Mar 2024
CelebritySinger-actor Steve Lawrence dies at 88 of Alzheimer's complications
Acclaimed singer and actor Steve Lawrence, best known for his partnership with his late wife Eydie Gormé, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88.
07 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: NOWADAYS members' individual posters out; debut details revealed
Cube Entertainment recently unveiled individual posters for its upcoming boy group, NOWADAYS, on its official handle.
07 Mar 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's remixed track features in Apple TV+ docuseries
Taylor Swift's reimagined hit track, Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version), is set to make its debut in the Apple TV+ docuseries The Dynasty: New England Patriots, as reported by PEOPLE.
07 Mar 2024
Celebrity'The Voice' fame Debra Byrd passes away at 72
Renowned vocal coach Debra Byrd, who worked on popular shows like American Idol, Canadian Idol, The Voice, Majors & Minors, and more, passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The details surrounding her death remain undisclosed.
06 Mar 2024
Madonna'Spoke to God': Madonna shares stirring account of near-death moment
During a five-night stint on her Celebration World Tour at Los Angeles's Kia Forum, Madonna shared her near-death experience resulting from a bacterial infection last summer.
06 Mar 2024
K-PopTEMPEST's Hwarang halts activities temporarily amid clubbing controversy
TEMPEST's Hwarang is in a soup due to the clubbing controversy!
06 Mar 2024
K-PopConfirmed! RIIZE set for comeback in April
Get ready, K-pop fans! SM Entertainment's rising stars, RIIZE are gearing up for an exciting comeback this April, following their smash hit Love 119 and million-selling debut album Get a Guitar.
06 Mar 2024
Dua LipaDua Lipa is ruling Spotify's two billion club
Dua Lipa has achieved a milestone by becoming the first female artist to have four songs surpass two billion streams on Spotify.
06 Mar 2024
BTS'D-Day: The Movie': BTS's Suga's concert film release details out
BTS ARMY, it's time to assemble!
05 Mar 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveIndian music will become next global sensation, says Armaan Malik
Indian music took center stage on the global front last year when RRR won an Academy Award in the Best Original Song category for Naatu Naatu.
05 Mar 2024
Donald TrumpNot my song: Musicians who said 'no' to Donald Trump
The late Irish singer Sinead O'Connor's estate recently demanded that her music be removed from Donald Trump's political campaign rallies.
05 Mar 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are distant relatives!
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has a surprising link to literary history—she's related to the famous 19th-century poet, Emily Dickinson!
04 Mar 2024
CelebrityWhat caused the death of Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner
American rock and roll band Blackberry Smoke's drummer and founding member, Brit Turner, tragically died on Sunday (local time). He was 57.
04 Mar 2024
BTS'D-100': BTS's Jin begins military discharge countdown
BTS fans are counting down the days until Jin completes his term in the South Korean military.
04 Mar 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: 'Oti Uttam's 'Bondhu Bhabi' marks tribute to Uttam Kumar
National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is gearing up for the upcoming romantic comedy Oti Uttam. The VFX-heavy film marks Uttam Kumar's "return" to celluloid after 42 years.
04 Mar 2024
Music Concert'Eras Tour': BLACKPINK's Lisa poses with Taylor Swift
It's Taylor Swift's world and we are just living in it!
03 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: TXT gears up for comeback with new album 'TOMORROW'
The sensational K-pop group Tomorrow X Together is gearing up for an exciting comeback with a brand new album set to drop on April 1.
03 Mar 2024
Gully Boy'Gully Boy' brought rap into India's mainstream music: Rapper Dino
Indian rapper-composer Dino James is presently busy touring the country for Royal Stag Boombox, an event that brings hip-hop and Bollywood music together.
03 Mar 2024
Shankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan's birthday: Revisiting his timeless songs
Grammy-winning singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan has been nurturing the Indian music landscape since the mid-1990s.
01 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: Brave Entertainment's Candy Shop to debut in March
Get ready, K-pop fans! Brave Entertainment has just revealed the debut date for their brand new girl group, Candy Shop. Mark your calendars for March 27, as this talented quartet is set to take the K-pop scene by storm.
01 Mar 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN's S.Coups exempted from military; agency comments on group's comeback
PLEDIS Entertainment recently confirmed that SEVENTEEN's S.Coups has been exempted from military service due to a knee injury he sustained in 2023.
01 Mar 2024
RihannaRihanna charging Rs. 52cr for Anant-Radhika's pre-wedding performance: Report
Rihanna, the sensational R&B singer, has landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat to perform at the extravagant pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
01 Mar 2024
Justin BieberJustin Bieber's birthday: Pop star's most popular tracks on Spotify
Justin Bieber has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his chart-topping hits and a career that began at the remarkably young age of 13.
29 Feb 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: Jyotica Tangri was offered 'Taskari' post-Ustad Rashid Khan's death
She started as a singing reality television show contestant before beginning her career as a Bollywood playback singer. Meet Jyotica Tangri, the singer who is best known for voicing Oh Meri Laila with Atif Aslam and has sung over 100 songs.
29 Feb 2024
CancerCat Janice (31), creator of TikTok sensation, succumbs to cancer
Cat Janice, an American singer-songwriter who gained fame on TikTok earlier this year with her sensational song Dance You Outta My Head, passed away on Wednesday after a turbulent battle with sarcoma cancer.
28 Feb 2024
CelebrityPankaj Udhas's daughter Nayaab shares prayer meeting schedule
The late Pankaj Udhas, who passed away on February 26 after a long illness, will be honored in a prayer meet on Saturday, in Mumbai.
28 Feb 2024
Hollywood'Michael' makers finalize casting for Jackson 5
The highly anticipated biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King, has finally announced its cast for the iconic Jackson 5. The band was formed comprising the five Jackson brothers in 1964 and was managed by their father Joe Jackson.
28 Feb 2024
K-PopBABYMONSTER's debut mini-album 'BABYMONS7ER' is coming; release date inside
YG Entertainment's newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, has excitedly revealed their debut mini-album, BABYMONS7ER, set to release on April 1.
28 Feb 2024
Bengali CinemaOfficial! 'Oti Uttam's 'Mon Kharaper Gaan' is out now
It's official! The third single Mon Kharaper Gaan from Srijit Mukherji's upcoming romcom Oti Uttam has been released and is streaming on major platforms.
28 Feb 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: Shreya Ghoshal-Saptak Sanai Das collaborate for 'Tahader Kotha'
Music is an essential part of Indian cinema. Over the years, the world has witnessed several Indian talents but only a few stood out with their range and talent. Shreya Ghoshal has been one such pillar of Indian music for more than two decades.
27 Feb 2024
PregnancySidhu Moose Wala's parents expecting baby soon: Reports
The parents of the late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, better known as Sidhu Moose Wala, are expecting a baby, family members have reportedly revealed.
27 Feb 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: Saptak Sanai Das discusses 'Oti Uttam,' Shreya Ghoshal, more
Music director Saptak Sanai Das is one of the most promising talents in Bengali cinema who catapulted to success with the sci-fi romantic musical X=Prem.
27 Feb 2024
Sexual AssaultSean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh assault allegations from music producer
Music industry titan Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a fresh sexual assault lawsuit, filed by producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones in a New York court on Monday (local time).
27 Feb 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift's father allegedly punched Australian photographer: Report
Scott Swift, the father of pop star Taylor Swift, is under investigation for allegedly assaulting Australian paparazzo Ben McDonald at a ferry wharf on Sydney's North Shore.
26 Feb 2024
BollywoodGhazal legend Pankaj Udhas (72) dies after prolonged illness
Renowned Indian classical singer and ghazal icon Pankaj Udhas has died aged 72 after battling a long illness.
26 Feb 2024
K-PopK-pop: EXO fan meet 'ONE' scheduled in April; date inside
The highly anticipated 2024 EXO fan meeting titled ONE is set to mesmerize fans on April 14 at the Incheon Yeongjongdo Inspire Arena, with two sessions planned at 2:00pm KST (10:30am IST) and 7:00pm (3:30pm IST).
26 Feb 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: 'Oti Uttam's 'Monkharaper Gaan' release date is here
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar is making a comeback on celluloid after nearly four decades with Srijit Mukherji's upcoming romantic comedy Oti Uttam. The movie offers a fresh concept and Bengali cinephiles are already charged up for the film's release on March 22.
23 Feb 2024
K-PopEXID, Apink producer Shinsadong Tiger (40) found dead: Reports
Acclaimed composer and producer Shinsadong Tiger, who worked with popular K-pop groups such as EXID and T-ARA, was found dead on Friday, as reported by several Korean outlets.
