Music Industry: News
BTS's documentary hits Netflix this week: What to expect
The highly anticipated Netflix documentary BTS: The Return, directed by Bao Nguyen, is set to premiere on Friday, March 27, 2026.
'Tateeree' row: Haryana Police remove 857 links of Badshah's song
The Haryana Police have removed a total of 857 links related to rapper Badshah's controversial song Tateeree from various social media platforms.
Shakira's India concerts postponed indefinitely amid 'regional tensions'
The much-awaited return of global pop icon Shakira to India has hit a roadblock, with her concerts in the country being postponed due to "the prevailing geopolitical situation and regional tensions."
Justin Bieber-Usher get into 'heated' argument at Oscars after-party: Report
Pop sensations Justin Bieber and Usher were involved in a "heated exchange" at an Oscars after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, reported TMZ.
RM sustains ankle injury ahead of BTS's comeback concert
BTS leader RM has sustained an unfortunate ankle injury during rehearsals for the group's much-anticipated comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.
'Arirang': BTS unveils music video for lead track 'SWIM'
BTS, the globally renowned K-pop group, has finally released their fifth studio album Arirang.
Sony removes 135K deepfake music of Beyoncé, Harry Styles, more
Sony Music has asked streaming platforms to take down over 1,35,000 songs that have been created using generative AI and falsely claim to feature its artists, reported BBC.
Badshah summoned by NCW over 'Tateeree' lyrics, visuals
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned rapper Badshah over alleged obscenity in his latest track, Tateeree.
What was singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka's cause of death?
The legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who passed away in Los Angeles last month, died due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
BTS's 'Swim' teaser 2: Members sail on a ship
BTS has dropped the second teaser for their upcoming title track Swim.
Shot 'Sarke Chunar...' in Kannada, didn't know meaning, clarifies Nora
Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi has distanced herself from the controversial song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the upcoming film KD: The Devil.
Shakira postpones India concert amid geopolitical tensions
The ongoing geopolitical tensions are starting to affect India's live music industry, with several international artists postponing or rescheduling their concerts.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' kicks off new travel trends
The K-Pop Demon Hunters travel trend, linked to a Netflix film released in June 2025, is taking Korean culture to new heights.
Universal Music India partners with Anirudh's label: What to expect
Universal Music India, a division of Universal Music Group, has announced an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the independent record label founded by renowned singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander.
'ARIRANG': BTS's release title track 'SWIM' teaser
The popular K-pop band BTS is gearing up for the release of their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, on Friday, March 20.
Nora Fatehi's 'Sarke Chunar...' song removed after NHRC notice
The recently released song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the film KD: The Devil has landed in legal trouble.
'We are finally back': Netflix releases 'BTS: The Return' trailer
BTS has dropped the trailer for their upcoming documentary, BTS: The Return.
Ye's India concert postponed to May; here's what happened
Ye's (Kanye West) much-awaited debut concert in India has been rescheduled to May 23, 2026.
'Golden' makes history, wins Oscar for Best Original Song
The South Korean sensation Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters has made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song. This victory makes it the first K-pop song to achieve this feat.
Arrest Badshah, seize passport: Haryana Women's Commission over 'Tateeree' row
The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has ordered the arrest of rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, over his controversial song Tateeree.
Lil Nas X requests diversion in felony battery case
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, has requested a diversion in his felony police battery case.
BTS drops first teaser for comeback album 'ARIRANG'
Korean group BTS has unveiled the first animated trailer for its upcoming album ARIRANG.
Pussycat Dolls are back! Iconic girl group drops new single
The iconic pop group The Pussycat Dolls has reunited as a trio, comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts. To celebrate their comeback, they have released a new single titled Club Song.
Ye ordered to pay $140K in handyman lawsuit
A Los Angeles jury has ordered rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) to pay $1,40,000 in a lawsuit filed by a handyman.
Jack Osbourne names daughter after late father, Ozzy Osbourne
Jack Osbourne, the son of legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, has welcomed his fifth child and his second with wife Aree Gearhart.
Rihanna's home shooting was 'willful, deliberate'
According to a criminal complaint obtained by People, the shooting at Rihanna's home on March 8 was described as "willful, deliberate, and premeditated."
'Artists shape imagination...': Sona slams Badshah's 'Tateeree'
Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed rapper-singer Badshah for his controversial song Tateeree.
K-pop star Heeseung leaves ENHYPEN to pursue solo career
Heeseung, a member of the popular K-pop group ENHYPEN, has officially left the band to focus on his solo music career.
'The Romantic': Bruno Mars tops Billboard 200 for first time
Bruno Mars's latest album, The Romantic, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks the singer's first full-length project to debut at No. 1.
'Unforgivable': Haryana Women's Commission slams Badshah over 'Tateeree' lyrics
Rapper-singer Badshah has been summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) over his controversial song Tateeree.
Badshah apologizes, removes 'Tateeree' after FIR over objectionable content
Rapper-singer Badshah has issued an apology and removed his latest track, Tateeree, from all platforms.
'Tateeree': Badshah summoned by Haryana Women's Commission over 'indecent' lyrics
The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has summoned rapper-singer Badshah over alleged objectionable lyrics in his recently released Haryanvi song Tateeree.
Ricky Martin to perform at T20 World Cup closing ceremony
International pop sensation Ricky Martin will be headlining the closing ceremony of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, announced the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday.
Britney Spears had 'positive' talk with mother after DUI arrest
Pop icon Britney Spears, who was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on Wednesday night (local time), reportedly had a "positive" conversation with her mother afterward.
Britney Spears was 'crying' after DUI arrest, feels 'ashamed'
Pop icon Britney Spears was "crying and very tearful" while being booked for her DUI arrest in California, reported Page Six.
Britney Spears arrested for DUI, representative calls it 'inexcusable'
Pop icon Britney Spears (44) was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on Wednesday night (local time) in Ventura County, California.
'Core memory': King on working with '90s music icons
Singer-songwriter and rapper King recently collaborated with some of the most iconic voices of the '90s and early 2000s Hindi music scene, including Shaan, Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Rekha Bhardwaj.
Shreya Ghoshal calls lip-syncing at concerts 'lazy work'
Acclaimed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has criticized the practice of lip-syncing at concerts, calling it "lazy work."
'Seven together...': Netflix drops trailer for BTS's grand comeback
Netflix has released the first trailer for BTS's upcoming live stream concert, titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang.
BTS's 'Arirang' is coming: Tracklist, concert, and scavenger hunt details
K-pop group BTS has officially announced the tracklist for their upcoming fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
Kesha slams White House for using her song 'Blow'
Pop star Kesha has joined the list of musicians who have criticized the Trump administration and White House for using their songs on social media.
Diddy's prison release date moved up by 2 months
Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be released from prison earlier than expected, with his new release date being April 25, 2028.
Zubeen Garg death case: Court unfreezes Shyamkanu Mahanta's bank account
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court in Assam on Monday ordered the de-freezing of the bank account of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case.