Music Industry: News
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.
Singapore Police reveal Zubeen's death investigation may take 3 months
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has stated that its investigation into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg may take an additional three months.
Charlie Puth, Brooke Sansone expecting 1st child together!
In a heartwarming surprise, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth (33) and his wife, Brooke Sansone, have announced that they're expecting their first child!
Taylor Swift becomes world's richest female musician after 'Showgirl's success
Taylor Swift, who became a billionaire in 2023, has now almost doubled her net worth to an estimated $2.1 billion (approximately ₹18,450cr), as per Bloomberg.
Britney Spears hits back at ex-husband Federline's claims in memoir
Pop icon Britney Spears has hit back at her ex-husband Kevin Federline's claims in his upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew.
Trailblazing Telugu singer Rao Balasaraswathi Devi dies at 97
Veteran actor and legendary playback singer Rao Balasaraswathi Devi, who was the first credited playback singer in Telugu cinema history, passed away on Wednesday.
Muse-Train to make India debut; set to headline Bandland 2026
The third Bandland festival is set for February 14-15, 2026, at Bengaluru's NICE Grounds.
SC seeks response from Ilaiyaraaja's firm in Sony copyright case
The Supreme Court of India asked Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd (IMMA) to respond to a plea by Sony Entertainment on Wednesday.
Zubeen Garg death case: Viral post-mortem report declared 'fake'
The controversy surrounding the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg took a new turn on Tuesday evening.
Zubeen Garg death case: 5 accused sent to judicial custody
A Guwahati court sent five of the seven accused in the Zubeen Garg death case to judicial custody for 14 days on Wednesday.
Rajvir Jawanda's prayer meet on Friday; family shares details
Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda, who passed away at 35 after a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh earlier this month, will have his prayer meet on Friday, October 17.
Salman, the singer, is back! Superstar to record single soon
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to lend his voice for a single, confirmed music producer Anshul Garg.
Jonita Gandhi collaborates with Ed Sheeran on 'Heaven' remix
Indian singer-songwriter Jonita Gandhi has collaborated with global pop sensation Ed Sheeran on a Hindi remix of his recent hit Heaven.
Zubeen's second autopsy finds no poison; confirms death by drowning
The second autopsy of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has ruled out the possibility of poisoning as the cause of death.
Zubeen Garg death case: 2 more NRIs appear before CID
Two more Assamese expatriates from Singapore, Abhimanyu Talukdar and Tanmoy Phukan, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police on Tuesday.
Taylor Swift announces 'Eras Tour' docuseries: When, where to watch
Music sensation Taylor Swift has announced a new six-part docuseries and a concert movie, both based on her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Taylor shatters records, claims top 12 Billboard Hot 100 spots
Taylor Swift has set a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her latest 12-track album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Zubeen Garg's close associate appears before CID, demands justice
Arun, a close associate of late singer-composer Zubeen Garg, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday, reported PTI.
Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet Maan dies; fans pay tribute
The Punjabi music industry is mourning the loss of celebrated folk singer and actor Gurmeet Maan, who passed away recently.
Zubeen Garg death: 2 security guards arrested over suspicious transactions
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police has arrested two of his long-time Personal Security Officers (PSOs), Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya.
Why was Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track dismissed?
A federal judge dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Canadian rapper Drake against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), on Thursday (US time).
Niall informed Louis of One Direction mate Liam's death
In a recent interview on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson opened up about his experiences of grief and loss.
Zubeen Garg's friend accuses his manager of financial mismanagement
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's manager, Sidharth Sarma, is facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement.
What inspired Taylor Swift to write 'Elizabeth Taylor' track?
In a Pandora TikTok video, pop sensation Taylor Swift revealed the inspiration behind her song, Elizabeth Taylor, in her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Taylor Swift defeats Adele: 'Showgirl' shatters single-week album sales record
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has reportedly broken the record for the largest week by equivalent album units.
Is Taylor wearing a wedding wand already?
Pop sensation Taylor Swift (35) recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where she promoted her new album, debunked a lot of rumors, and displayed her gigantic engagement ring.
'Impossibly difficult': Louis on coming to terms with Liam's death
Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson recently opened up about the "impossibly difficult" task of coming to terms with the death of his bandmate, Liam Payne.
'No Escape from...': Ozzy Osbourne's documentary reveals battle with depression
The new documentary, Ozzy: No Escape from Now, reveals the late rockstar Ozzy Osbourne's long battle with severe pain and depression in the years leading up to his death in July.
Rajvir Jawanda's wife had begged to postpone fatal bike trip
Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda (35) died on Wednesday morning after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh.
Zubeen Garg's cousin, APS officer, arrested in singer's death case
In a major development in the investigation into the mysterious death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, his cousin and Assam Police Service (APS) officer Sandipan Garg has been arrested.