Music Industry: News
Billboard's top country song is AI-made; industry sounds alarm
The country song Walk My Walk by Breaking Rust has topped Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart, raising questions about its authenticity.
K-pop star HyunA fainted onstage due to drastic weight loss?
South Korean pop sensation HyunA fainted during her performance at the WATERBOMB MACAO 2025 music festival on November 9 (this past Sunday).
Did Sean 'Diddy' Combs really drink alcohol in prison?
Sean "Diddy" Combs's spokesperson has responded to reports claiming the music mogul was caught drinking homemade alcohol in prison.
Diljit Dosanjh faces fresh Khalistani threats ahead of Auckland show
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is reportedly facing fresh threats from pro-Khalistan groups ahead of his upcoming concert in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, November 13.
68th Grammy Awards: Anoushka Shankar reacts to dual nominations
The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with several Indian-origin musicians making their mark.
Ex-manager of late singer Zubeen Garg summoned in death case
The Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Tarsem Mittal, the former manager of late singer Zubeen Garg, for questioning.
Who was Sulakshana Pandit? Veteran singer-actor dies at 71
Veteran singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit (71) died on Thursday in Mumbai after a prolonged illness.
Who are Rooh-e-Noor? Everything about AR Rahman's new all-women band
Academy and National Award-winning music composer AR Rahman has announced the launch of an all-women band, Rooh-e-Noor.
Passenger on 1st-ever India tour, reveals Ed Sheeran inspired him
British singer-songwriter Mike David Rosenberg, popularly known as Passenger, is all set to perform in India for the first time this month.
A month after release, Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' creates another record
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has made history by spending its first four weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
Diddy begins 4-year prison sentence; first photos surface
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the disgraced hip-hop mogul, was recently photographed at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Meet Xania Monet, the AI artist taking over Billboard charts
Artificial Intelligence is actively making its way into every industry, including music.
Zubeen's last film 'Roi Roi Binale' takes Assam by storm
The late iconic singer Zubeen Garg's last film, Roi Roi Binale (Tears Still Flow), was released on Friday, October 31, and has taken over all the cinema halls in Assam by storm.
How Zubeen's last film is eerily similar to his death
The release of Roi Roi Binale, the last film of late singer-actor Zubeen Garg, has left his fans emotional.
Zubeen's wife shares his handwritten note amid 'Roi Roi...' release
A handwritten note by the late Assamese singer-actor Zubeen Garg has gone viral on social media ahead of the release of his final movie, Roi Roi Binale.
Despite selling out Australian stadiums, Diljit isn't immune to racism
Diljit Dosanjh, the popular Punjabi singer-actor, recently broke records by becoming the first Indian to headline Australia's main stages via his AURA tour 2025.
Assam to donate GST from Zubeen's last movie to foundation
The Assam government has decided to donate the state's share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the upcoming Assamese film Roi Roi Binale, the last movie of late singer Zubeen Garg, to his charity foundation.
Ador wins legal battle; NewJeans must stay until 2029
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled that K-pop sensation NewJeans must stay with their agency Ador (subsidiary of HYBE) until 2029, rejecting the group's request to terminate their contract.
Enrique Iglesias's 1st India concert today
Global music sensation and Grammy Award winner, Enrique Iglesias, has returned to India after a 13-year hiatus for his much-anticipated Mumbai concert.
'Still don't have a voice': Reneé Rapp postpones another stop
Actor-singer Reneé Rapp has postponed the Charlotte stop of her Bite Me Tour due to illness.
Shooting at Punjabi singer's Canada house; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing shots outside Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's residence in Canada.
Sachin Sanghvi sexual assault case: Complainant's lawyer requests 'sensitivity, discretion'
Advocate Nishant Johri, representing the complainant in the music composer Sachin Sanghvi's sexual assault case, has asked the media to "exercise sensitivity" and "discretion" while reporting on the matter.
Zubeen Garg's case: 5 accused sent to another 14-day custody
The Kamrup Metropolitan district chief judicial magistrate (CJM) court in Assam has extended the judicial custody of five accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case for another 14 days.
Diddy to serve 44-month prison term instead of 50 months?
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to be released from federal prison in May 2028 after serving a 50-month sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Will we see Robert Pattinson as a singer now?
Robert Pattinson, who has played a variety of roles from a young adult darling Edward Cullen to DC's new Batman, may soon add musician to his repertoire.
SRK to team up with Enrique Iglesias for 'King'?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and global pop icon Enrique Iglesias may be collaborating on a special song for the former's upcoming film King.
Who is Smriti Mandhana's fiancé, music composer Palash Muchhal?
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana is currently striving to win the ODI World Cup, but a recent comment has made fans invested in her personal life as well.
This fan is keeping Zubeen alive through 38,000+ song collection
Vishal Kalita, a devoted fan of the Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, has embarked on a mission to preserve his musical legacy.
Reneé Rapp abruptly postpones tour due to health issues
Reneé Rapp, the star of Mean Girls (2024), has announced a temporary break from her Bite Me tour due to health issues.
Are Sophie Turner-Chris Martin the new couple in town?
Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner (29) and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (48) have reportedly started dating after their recent breakups.
MM Keeravani has started recording songs for Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's 'SSMB29'
The music sessions for the highly anticipated film SSMB29 have officially begun, music composer Kaala Bhairava confirmed at a recent event.
Composer Sachin arrested on sexual harassment charges, out on bail
Sachin Sanghvi, one half of the popular music composer duo Sachin-Jigar, has been accused of sexual harassment.
Pitbull to return to India for 'I'm Back' world tour
Global music sensation Pitbull, aka Armando Christian Perez, is returning to India for his I'm Back World Tour this December.
Jonita Gandhi, Progressive Brothers to open Enrique's Mumbai show
Indo-Canadian singer Jonita Gandhi and electronic music duo Progressive Brothers will be opening for Grammy-winning artist Enrique Iglesias at his upcoming concerts in Mumbai.
Is BTS coming to India in 2026?
Multiple reports suggest that the globally popular K-pop boy band BTS is planning a 20-city world tour in 2026, with Mumbai as a possible stop.
Tamil music director Sabesh (68) dies in Chennai
Renowned Tamil music composer MC Sabesan, widely known as Sabesh, passed away in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 68.
Park Bom's $4.5 quadrillion lawsuit against YG shocks K-pop world
Former 2NE1 member Park Bom allegedly claimed to have filed a lawsuit against Yang Hyun-suk, the founder of her former label YG Entertainment, for an eye-popping $4.5 quadrillion.
Ilaiyaraaja copyright case: Sony Music refuses to reveal revenue details
Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited refused to share the statement of accounts regarding the revenue earned through "commercial exploitation" of songs composed by legendary musician R Ilaiyaraaja for certain movies.
Emraan, Yami's 'Haq': First song 'Qubool' showcases unspoken love
The first song from the upcoming film Haq, titled Qubool, has been released.
AI to revive Sidhu Moosewala for holographic concert tour
Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk has revealed that a Sidhu Moosewala hologram world tour was conceptualized soon after the late singer's death.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' submits 2 original songs for Oscars
Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners, charmed moviegoers with its groovy, age-defying blues soundtrack.
Singer-actor Harrdy Sandhu welcomes 2nd child with wife Zenith
Singer-actor Harrdy Sandhu and his wife, Zenith Sidhu, announced the arrival of their second child to the world on Tuesday, October 21.
Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon dies of a heart attack
Rishabh Tandon, the Mumbai-based singer, actor, and composer, popularly also known as Faqeer, has died due to a sudden heart attack. He was reportedly 35.
Zubeen Garg's death: Assam cops to meet Singapore officers today
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reached Singapore to further investigate the untimely death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Kenny Loggins slams 'unauthorized' use of song in Trump video
American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has demanded the removal of his song Danger Zone from an AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account.
Sanya's electric performance lights up Diljit's 'Charmer' music video
Diljit Dosanjh and Sanya Malhotra have set the festive season ablaze with their new track Charmer.
Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' tops Billboard 200 for 2nd week
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has retained its position at the top of the Billboard 200 chart for a second consecutive week.
Indo Warehouse announces India tour: Dates, venues, ticket details
New York-based collective and record label Indo Warehouse is set to return to India with a four-city tour in December 2025.
Why AP Dhillon has never sung for Bollywood
Punjabi singer AP Dhillon (Excuses, Brown Munde) recently revealed why he has never lent his voice to a Bollywood song.
Limp Bizkit's founding bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48
Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of the American rap-rock band Limp Bizkit, has died at 48.
Taylor Swift donates $100K to young Swiftie battling cancer
In a heartwarming gesture, pop sensation Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of a two-year-old girl named Lilah who is battling stage 4 brain cancer.
Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez celebrate honeymoon with scenic road trip
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco enjoyed a "perfect" honeymoon following their wedding last month.
Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift's prenup details revealed; everything we know
Pop sensation Taylor Swift (35) and NFL star Travis Kelce (36) are working on a detailed prenuptial agreement to protect their individual wealth.
Assam: Man arrested for controversial post on Zubeen Garg
The Assam Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly posting a controversial video related to the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, reported ANI.