Music Industry: News
Australia bans AI-generated songs from charts
In a significant move, Australia's recorded music industry has announced that it will bar tracks generated largely or entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) from official charts.
'You chose this': How Taylor Swift copes with pressure
Taylor Swift, who has been in the music industry for nearly 20 years, recently revealed how she copes with the pressures of her immense fame.
'Embarrassment hai...': Javed Akhtar reveals Western impact on Indian music
Lyricist Javed Akhtar has expressed concern over the growing discomfort among younger audiences with songs in Indian films.
Tupac murder trial: Duane Davis's police interview played in court
Duane Davis, also known as Keffe D, the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, had his own recorded police interview played in court on Thursday.
Why did Phoebe Bridgers postpone her UK shows?
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has been forced to postpone her upcoming United Kingdom shows due to a sudden health scare.
Vishal Mishra reunites with Salman Khan for 'The Monster': Report
Acclaimed singer-composer Vishal Mishra is reuniting with Salman Khan for his upcoming film with Dil Raju, reportedly titled The Monster, as per Variety India.
Jessica Simpson locks in Netflix documentary
Streaming giant Netflix has acquired a new documentary feature on singer and entrepreneur Jessica Simpson, reported Variety.
After Mark's exit, NCT DREAM to continue as 6-member group
K-pop boy band NCT DREAM has confirmed that it will continue as a six-member group.
'Baby Shark's Geonroung Park makes K-pop debut with Joohoney
Geonroung Park, the boy behind the global sensation Baby Shark, has made his K-pop debut.
Olivia Rodrigo helped pay off university student's final semester tuition
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo recently made a significant impact in the life of a University of Alabama student by anonymously paying off her final semester's tuition.
BLACKPINK's Jennie set to release 2nd solo album in August
BLACKPINK member Jennie is reportedly gearing up for the release of her second solo album later in August.
Zubeen Garg death case: SC orders speedy witness examinations
The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the speedy conclusion of witness examinations in the Zubeen Garg death case.
'Toxic' composer Vishal Mishra on what makes the soundtrack 'magic'
Acclaimed composer-singer Vishal Mishra has composed the music for Geetu Mohandas's gangster drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
Taylor Swift becomes youngest inductee into Nashville Hall of Fame
International pop sensation Taylor Swift has been named one of the 2026 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Guru Randhawa donates ₹7L for Assam flood relief amid trolling
Punjabi singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa has stepped up to help families affected by the recent Assam floods.
'Kar Gayi Chull' singer Sukriti gets engaged to Shoumik Shetty
Sukriti Kakar, the popular Bollywood singer known for tracks like Kar Gayi Chull and Jhoome Jo Pathaan, has announced her engagement to entrepreneur Shoumik Shetty.
Revisit Tupac Shakur's murder case as trial begins
The long-awaited murder trial of rap icon Tupac Shakur started in Las Vegas on Monday.
Lucky Ali is prepared for death: 'Jaha bhi marr jau...'
Renowned singer Lucky Ali recently left his audience emotional during a live concert by speaking candidly about death.
How lyricist Sayeed Quadri's struggles shaped 'Bheege Honth Tere'
Sayeed Quadri, the celebrated lyricist behind the iconic Murder song Bheege Honth Tere, recently opened up about his struggles and their impact on his craft.
Trump's TikTok featuring Taylor Swift's 'August' gets muted
A TikTok video featuring Taylor Swift's song August, posted by Donald Trump's campaign team four days ago, has had its audio removed.
Grammy-winning music producer William Orbit dies at 69
William Orbit, the renowned British music producer who worked with Madonna, Blur, All Saints, and Pink, among others, has passed away. He was 69.
What do we know about Rihanna's new music?
Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and beauty mogul, may be back in the studio working on new music after nearly a decade-long hiatus.
Amruta Fadnavis lands exclusive Warner Music India contract
Singer Amruta Fadnavis has signed an exclusive, full-spectrum deal with Warner Music India.
Diddy's prison release date changed again
Sean "Diddy" Combs's prison release date has been changed yet again.
What does Ariana Grande plan to do amid her break?
Pop sensation Ariana Grande is reportedly planning to take a break from the public eye after her Eternal Sunshine tour wraps up.
'Mirzapur: The Movie': Dhanda Nyoliwala debuts with 'Do Numbari'
The first song from the much-awaited film Mirzapur: The Movie, titled Do Numbari, released on Tuesday.
Yash Raj Films launches new record label
Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of India's leading entertainment studios, has launched a new record label and artist incubator called Raah Records.
Why did Ariana Grande take a break from the spotlight?
Ariana Grande, the renowned pop star, has announced a temporary hiatus from the spotlight after her Eternal Sunshine tour ends on September 1.
'Dhurandhar' singer Afsana Khan's Instagram account hacked; issues warning
Bollywood singer Afsana Khan, known for her hit songs in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, has recently revealed that her official Instagram account has been hacked.
Why were BTS's Grammy videos removed?
The Recording Academy has clarified that the removal of BTS's Grammy performance videos from its website was not a result of the band's recent decision to pull out of the awards.
British duo banned from Singapore for displaying Palestine flag onstage
British band Massive Attack has reacted to its recent ban from Singapore after it displayed a Palestinian flag during a performance.
Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani launch Excel Music
Excel Entertainment, the leading production house helmed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, has launched a dedicated music label called Excel Music.
Why is Ariana Grande stepping away from public life suddenly?
Pop sensation Ariana Grande is planning to step back from the public eye after her ongoing global concert tour, The Eternal Sunshine Tour, wraps up.
Sonu Nigam reveals music labels 'banned' him over copyright battle
Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam recently opened up about a challenging phase in his career when he was "banned" by major music labels T-Series and Zee Music.
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay $1.26M to her friends
Mitch Winehouse, the father of late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered by a London court to pay nearly £1 million ($1.26 million) to two of his daughter's friends, according to The Guardian.
BTS refuses to submit music for Grammys 2027: Here's why
In a surprising move, K-pop sensation BTS has announced that they will not be submitting their music for consideration at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Noah Kahan slams Trump for unauthorized use of his song
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has slammed US President Donald Trump and his administration for using the song American Cars in a White House social media post.
Haryanvi duo drops emotional song for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Sony Pictures Entertainment India has released an emotional song, Barsaat, in collaboration with the Haryanvi indie duo Banjaare and Sony Music India.
Ariana Grande is suing hackers for leaking unreleased music
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against unidentified hackers who allegedly gained unauthorized access to devices, leading to the leak of her unreleased songs and footage from recording sessions and music videos.
D4vd to stand trial for murdering 14-year-old girl
Los Angeles singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has been ordered to stand trial for the alleged murder of a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Amaal deletes posts about Tanishk Bagchi, but stands by allegations
Music composer Amaal Mallik has deleted his explosive tweets against fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi but isn't retracting his allegations.
Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller dies at 59
Lou Koller, the founding frontman of the New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at 59 after a long battle with esophageal cancer.
Chris Brown to be sentenced in October in nightclub case
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to the charge of affray in connection with an alleged "vicious and unprovoked attack" at a London nightclub in 2023.
'We're flippant with it': Mick Jagger talks about modern music
Mick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, recently spoke to Hindustan Times about how he views modern music and its evolution.
Universal sets 2027 release for Snoop Dogg biopic
Universal Pictures has announced the release of its upcoming musical biopic on Snoop Dogg, titled Snoop, on August 6, 2027.