Music Industry: News

08 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Honey Singh calls Gulzar's 'Beedi' misogynistic—asks 'Why I'm only target'

Renowned singer-rapper Honey Singh has defended himself against accusations of objectifying women in his songs.

08 Sep 2024

Blake Lively

Selena feels like an 'outsider' in Taylor's friendship circle: Report

Selena Gomez reportedly feels like an "outsider" in her longtime friend Taylor Swift's celebrity-filled circle, according to a report by Daily Mail.

07 Sep 2024

London

Watch: Shoe hurled at Karan Aujla during London concert

Punjabi singer Karan Aujla was recently attacked during a live performance in London when an audience member threw a shoe at him.

06 Sep 2024

Eminem

Spotify wins battle over 'billions' of unlicensed Eminem streams

After a five-year-long legal battle, Spotify has emerged victorious against rapper Eminem's publisher, Eight Mile Style.

06 Sep 2024

Chester Bennington

Linkin Park reunites 7yrs after Chester's death; new vocalist introduced

The iconic American metal band Linkin Park announced significant changes to its lineup during a live performance in Los Angeles on Thursday.

05 Sep 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Diljit Dosanjh skips Mumbai stop on India Tour—Mumbaikars demand answers!

Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh recently unveiled the schedule for his upcoming Dil-Luminati India Tour.

05 Sep 2024

Arijit Singh

Confirmed! 'Stree 2' composers Sachin-Jigar to reunite with Arijit Singh

Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya, the music maestros behind the hit soundtrack of Stree 2, are set to collaborate with renowned singer Arijit Singh.

04 Sep 2024

Mumbai

Save the date: Lollapalooza India returns in March 2025!

The iconic music festival Lollapalooza is set to return to India for its third edition in 2025.

04 Sep 2024

Lady Gaga

Gaga finally announces first single from her 7th studio album!

After much anticipation, pop sensation Lady Gaga has announced the release of the first single from her upcoming seventh studio album.

04 Sep 2024

Elton John

Elton John left with limited vision after 'severe eye infection'

British singer-songwriter Sir Elton John has revealed that he is recovering following a "severe eye infection" earlier this year.

03 Sep 2024

Honey Singh

Rapper Honey Singh reveals he hates his songs—especially 'Sunny Sunny'

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, whose real name is Hirdesh Singh, recently criticized some of his chartbuster hit tracks, including Sunny Sunny, Lungi Dance, and Party All Night.

01 Sep 2024

Hollywood

Who was rapper Fatman Scoop (53), dead after collapsing on-stage

Renowned rapper Fatman Scoop, famous for his collaborations with artists like Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, has died at the age of 53.

01 Sep 2024

Grammy Awards

AI can be used in music creation process: Grammy CEO

Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy, has recently clarified his stance on artificial intelligence (AI) in music.

31 Aug 2024

Kolkata

Shreya postpones Kolkata concert in solidarity with RG Kar victim

In light of the recent protests in Kolkata following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, singer Shreya Ghoshal has decided to postpone her upcoming concert.

30 Aug 2024

Aditya Narayan

Aditya Narayan to return as host for 'Indian Idol 15'

Singer Aditya Narayan is set to make a comeback as the host of the popular singing reality show Indian Idol 15.

29 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

What's next for Taylor? It's not an album—it's a novel!

Following the conclusion of her European The Eras tour, Grammy-winning pop sensation Taylor Swift is reportedly preparing to release her debut novel, A Girl Called Girl.

29 Aug 2024

Amit Trivedi

Sachin-Jigar's reality TV debut on 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'

Popular music composer duo Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Saraiya, collectively known as Sachin-Jigar, are all set to make their television debut with the upcoming season of the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.

28 Aug 2024

Music Concert

Indian Ocean: Former bandmate files complaint against Rahul Ram-Amit Kilam

Indian Ocean band's former member Susmit Sen and Sunita Chakravarty, the widow of co-founder Ashim Chakravarty, have reportedly filed a police complaint against current members Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam.

27 Aug 2024

Celebrity

Mariah Carey loses mother, sister on the same day

American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of her mother, Patricia Carey, and sister, Alison Carey, who both died on the same day over the weekend.

27 Aug 2024

Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas swears new music isn't about ex-wife Sophie Turner

Joe Jonas, the 35-year-old pop star, has opened up about his upcoming solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love.

26 Aug 2024

Goa

Swedish Sensation DJ Alesso to headline Sunburn Goa 2024: Report

Sunburn Goa, Asia's largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 30, 2024.

26 Aug 2024

Nicki Minaj

Fan sues Nicki Minaj for $5M over slander, 'stalker' allegations

A "superfan" of rapper Nicki Minaj has filed a lawsuit against her, alleging that she bullied him and falsely labeled him as a mentally ill "stalker."

24 Aug 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Bryan Adams to Dua Lipa: Artists performing in India soon

Music enthusiasts in India are set for an exciting few months ahead with a series of live concerts and festivals.

22 Aug 2024

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's estate can sell his catalog to Sony: Court

A California appeals court has ruled that the late "king of pop" Michael Jackson's estate can proceed with a $600M sale of the singer's catalog to Sony Music, despite objections from his mother, Katherine Jackson.

22 Aug 2024

Bollywood

Salman Khan to rap in nephew Ayaan's new song

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to make a special appearance in his nephew Ayaan Agnihotri's upcoming music video, You Are Mine.

21 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift breaks 35-year Wembley record set by Michael Jackson!

It's no longer surprising when Taylor Swift makes history.

21 Aug 2024

Bollywood

Singer Dhvani Bhanushali makes acting debut; check first poster here

Dhvani Bhanushali, a pop sensation known for her sensational songs like Thank You God, Leja Re, and Vaaste, is set to make her acting debut with the upcoming Bollywood movie Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam.

21 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift reveals 'Eras Tour' secrets in new music video

Taylor Swift, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist, has released a new music video for her song I Can Do It With A Broken Heart, sending Swifties into a frenzy!

13 Aug 2024

Camila Cabello

MTV reschedules 2024 VMAs: Check out new date, performers lineup

MTV has announced a change in the date for its 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) to avoid a scheduling conflict with the upcoming US Presidential debate.

13 Aug 2024

Donald Trump

Musician's family sues Trump for $3M over unauthorized song use

The family of late soul singer Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit against former US President Donald Trump and his campaign for unauthorized use of the hit song Hold On, I'm Coming at Trump's rallies.

12 Aug 2024

AR Rahman

Pakistan's Haniya, who sang in 'Highway,' succumbs to cardiac arrest

Haniya Aslam, a renowned Pakistani musician and one-half of the popular all-woman band Zeb and Haniya, passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Sunday night. She was 39.

12 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

Swift overpowers Ye; breaks his Billboard winning streak

In a major feat for Swifties, Taylor Swift's recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, has dethroned rapper Ye's record of 11 consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard chart.

11 Aug 2024

London

London heightens security for Swift concerts following recent terror scare

Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts at Wembley Stadium in London will see increased security measures following a recently thwarted terror plot in Vienna, Austria.

11 Aug 2024

Disney+

Taylor Swift surprises Austrian fans after Vienna concerts canceled

Taylor Swift and Disney+ have delighted Austrian fans with a surprise TV premiere of the globe-trotting Eras Tour concert movie.

10 Aug 2024

Ariana Grande

Taylor Swift and Arijit Singh compete for Spotify's top spot

Globally popular American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Indian vocalist Arijit Singh are battling it out for the title of the most-followed artist on Spotify.

08 Aug 2024

Kerala

Meet Hanumankind: The next big thing in Indian rap

Indian rapper Hanumankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, has taken the world by storm with his latest music video Big Dawgs.

08 Aug 2024

Austria

Taylor cancels 'Eras Tour' Vienna concerts after terrorist attack threat

American pop star Taylor Swift has canceled her upcoming Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, Austria, following a confirmed terrorist threat targeting the events.

06 Aug 2024

Celebrity

Is Kehlani involved in a cult? Ex makes disturbing accusations

Javaughn Young-White, the ex-partner of R&B singer Kehlani, has reportedly filed a petition for full custody of their five-year-old daughter, Adeya Parrish.

06 Aug 2024

Bollywood

AP Dhillon signs historic label deal; unveils 'Old Money' teaser

In a landmark move, global Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon has inked a deal with Republic Records in collaboration with Universal Music Canada.

05 Aug 2024

Taylor Swift

Ye disses Taylor Swift in latest album; she cleverly replies

Pop star Taylor Swift is believed to have subtly responded to rapper Ye after she and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, were referenced in a song on his new album Vultures 2.