Music Industry: News

27 Apr 2024

Britney Spears

Britney Spears finally settles legal battle with father over conservatorship

Pop star Britney Spears has successfully concluded a lengthy legal battle with her father, Jamie Spears, over allegations of financial mismanagement during her conservatorship.

26 Apr 2024

Hollywood

The Moody Blues co-founder Mike Pinder dies at 82

Michael Thomas Pinder (also known as Mike Pinder), the co-founder and keyboardist of the iconic band The Moody Blues, has passed away at 82.

26 Apr 2024

BTS

BTS's RM announces second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'

BTS's rapper and leader RM has officially announced his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person.

26 Apr 2024

Eminem

Eminem announces new album, 'The Death of Slim Shady'

Marshall Mathers, popularly known as Eminem, has announced the upcoming release of his 12th studio album.

25 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

'TTPD': Taylor Swift's latest album breaks Spotify, vinyl records

Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has been breaking records left, right, and center.

25 Apr 2024

Hollywood

What's the controversy surrounding lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, has found herself at the center of a raging controversy.

25 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift wants a 'happy ending' with Travis Kelce: Report

Being a celebrity comes with its own baggage, and who would know it better than an internationally acclaimed artist?

25 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

'I'm sure it's good': Matty Healy on Taylor's 'diss track'

Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, has responded to rumors about a song from Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, allegedly being about him.

24 Apr 2024

John Lennon

John Lennon's lost guitar found after 50yrs; to be auctioned

A Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, once played by John Lennon for several iconic The Beatles tracks, has been discovered after being stored in an attic for half a century.

23 Apr 2024

Grammy Awards

Grammy-winning jazz producer Michael Cuscuna dies: Reflecting on his legacy

Michael Cuscuna, a celebrated figure in the jazz world and three-time Grammy winner, reportedly died last Saturday. He was 75.

23 Apr 2024

HYBE

ADOR responds to HYBE's sudden audit; addresses plagiarism allegations

ADOR has publicly responded to an audit initiated by HYBE on Monday, which includes allegations of plagiarism involving their artist, NewJeans, and HYBE's newest girl group, ILLIT.

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

Update: BBGIRLS launches new agency; announces member Youjoung's departure

The popular K-pop girl group, BBGIRLS, has announced their split from Warner Music Korea after a year-long contract.

22 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

'TTPD': London pub gains international fame after Taylor Swift shoutout

What can a shoutout from an internationally acclaimed artist do for your business?

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: aespa announces major comeback with first full-length album 'Armageddon'

Renowned K-pop girl group aespa is set to make a significant comeback with their first full-length album, Armageddon. The album is scheduled for a two-part release.

22 Apr 2024

AR Rahman

Who created 'Jai Ho'? Controversy between AR Rahman-RGV explained

For the past week, AR Rahman's Oscar-winning track Jai Ho, from the movie Slumdog Millionaire, has been hitting headlines.

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

BBGIRLS, Warner Music Korea end exclusive contract following 1-year term

K-pop sensation BBGIRLS, formerly known as Brave Girls, has officially ended its contract with Warner Music Korea after just one year.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: DRIPPIN's Joo Changuk returns to music after health hiatus

Joo Changuk, a member of the popular K-pop band DRIPPIN, is set to resume his professional commitments following a brief health-related break.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: CRAVITY's Wonjin diagnosed with laryngitis; to miss upcoming events

CRAVITY band member, Wonjin, has been diagnosed with laryngitis, leading to a halt in his upcoming engagements.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

ATEEZ announces comeback with 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1' in May

The K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has officially announced their comeback!

21 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' sells 1.4M copies on debut day

Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, is on a record-breaking spree!

20 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' surpasses 200M streams on Spotify

With each release, Taylor Swift proves she's truly hitting the high notes.

20 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's new album seems to refer to Matty Healy

Taylor Swift, the 34-year-old Grammy-winning artist, released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, on Friday.

20 Apr 2024

Social Media

'Not proud of my behavior': Morgan Wallen regrets chair-throwing incident

Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen has issued a public apology following his arrest for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a Nashville bar.

18 Apr 2024

K-Pop

Soojin preparing for highly-anticipated solo comeback in May

BRD Entertainment confirmed on Thursday that acclaimed solo artist, Soojin, is preparing for a comeback.

18 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift to break records with 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Multiple Grammys, a billionaire, and a history-making global tour.

18 Apr 2024

K-Pop

ILLIT's 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' MV out: About new K-pop group

HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company behind globally renowned K-pop groups like BTS and SEVENTEEN, has unveiled its latest sensation: a girl group named ILLIT.

Preservation: ABBA and Dixie Chicks join National Recording Registry

ABBA's Dancing Queen and Gene Autry's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer are among the 25 songs that were inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry this year.

16 Apr 2024

Social Media

Meet Indaband: The innovative app transforming global music collaboration

Indaband, a groundbreaking social media application, is reshaping the music industry by enabling worldwide collaborations among musicians and vocalists.

16 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

What's next for Taylor Swift? Artist to helm feature film

Defying expectations, pop sensation Taylor Swift has successfully transitioned into the film industry with her concert film The Eras Tour.

16 Apr 2024

Music Concert

CBS apologizes for Billy Joel concert interruption; plans to re-air

CBS has issued an apology following a scheduling error that led to the abrupt end of the Billy Joel concert special, leaving many viewers disappointed.

16 Apr 2024

Taylor Swift

Courtney Love slams Taylor Swift's artistry; says 'she's not important'

Courtney Love, the renowned frontwoman of the now-defunct rock band Hole, recently shared her blunt opinions on several female musicians in a conversation with The Standard.

16 Apr 2024

Mexico

Selena's estate issues notice to LA firms over tribute beer

The estate of the late Mexican-American superstar, Selena, has issued a "cease and desist" notice to two Los Angeles-based businesses.

16 Apr 2024

K-Pop

'No one is perfect': Sakura responds to Coachella criticism

Sakura, a member of the K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, responded to criticism following their debut performance at Coachella on Saturday.

16 Apr 2024

Malayalam

Padma Shri Carnatic musician KG Jayan dies at 89

KG Jayan, a celebrated figure in the world of Carnatic music, reportedly died early Tuesday morning. He was 89.

15 Apr 2024

K-Pop

NCT's Taeyong commences mandatory military service; shares photograph with bandmates

NCT's band member and leader, Taeyong officially began his mandatory military service on Monday.

15 Apr 2024

Music Concert

Kesha and Reneé Rapp deliver modified 'Tik Tok' at Coachella

In an unexpected turn of events at the renowned Coachella Music and Arts Festival, pop star Kesha joined Reneé Rapp on stage for a mid-afternoon performance.

15 Apr 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji locks Sanai's songs for upcoming project

Srijit Mukherji is one of the most commercially and critically acclaimed directors in Bengali cinema. His recently released romantic comedy Oti Uttam has emerged as a money spinner at the box office and the film's music has been super hit.

15 Apr 2024

K-Pop

Park Bo-ram's agency reveals autopsy report details; shares funeral plans

The K-pop industry has been taken aback after the shocking death of singer Park Bo-ram. Fans around the globe have been mourning the death of the Beautiful singer.

14 Apr 2024

K-Pop

K-pop: LE SSERAFIM debuts at Coachella; unveil unreleased English song

The renowned K-pop group LE SSERAFIM made their debut at the globally popular Coachella 2024 festival in California on Saturday.