Music Industry: News
When is Badshah performing historic set at London's O2
Badshah, the popular Indian rapper, is set to make history by becoming the first Indian rapper to perform at London's iconic The O2 Arena.
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands quit Eurovision over Israel's participation
Israel has been cleared to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, leading to the withdrawal of several countries including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia.
Sabrina Carpenter explains controversial 'Man's Best Friend' album cover
Sabrina Carpenter, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding her latest album cover art for Man's Best Friend.
Ajith's 'Good Bad Ugly' can't use Ilaiyaraaja songs: Madras HCÂ
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition from the makers of the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, upholding composer Ilaiyaraaja's exclusive rights to his songs.
Rose, Bruno Mars's 'APT' is Apple's Song of the Year
BLACKPINK member Rose and global superstar Bruno Mars have bagged the title of Apple Music's top song of 2025 with their hit track APT.
Miley Cyrus is now engaged! Meet her fiancé, Maxx Morando
Pop sensation Miley Cyrus (33) is reportedly engaged to her longtime boyfriend, musician Maxx Morando (27).
Diddy jurors explain mixed verdict in new Netflix documentary
The new Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning features two jurors who delivered a split verdict in the 2025 trial of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.
When, where to watch Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concert film
Taylor Swift has unveiled the official trailer for her upcoming Disney+ special, titled Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show.
'Barota': Sidhu Moosewala's track drops 3 years after his death
Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's song Barota, featuring actor Sweetaj Brar, has taken the internet by storm.
Ilaiyaraaja triumphs in copyright dispute over 'Dude' songs
In a significant victory for composer Ilaiyaraaja, the Madras High Court has ordered the immediate removal of two songs from the hit Tamil film Dude.
'Illegal contracts, politics': Alisha Chinai reveals why she quit Bollywood
Renowned singer Alisha Chinai, who has given us hits like Made in India and Kajra Re, has revealed the reasons for her absence from Bollywood music for the past decade.
Study shows fame can shorten musicians' lives by 5 years
A recent study has revealed that fame can reduce a musician's life expectancy by 4.6 years, similar to the effects of occasional smoking.
50 Cent's Netflix docuseries on Diddy's downfall gets release date
Rapper 50 Cent is set to executive produce a four-part Netflix docuseries titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which will explore the rise and fall of his longtime rival, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke during 2024 tour
Singer-songwriter and actor Donald Glover, previously known as Childish Gambino, has opened up about the health issues that led to the cancellation of his 2024 world tour.
'We grew marijuana for British': Singer Kunal Ganjawala explains surname
Bollywood playback singer Kunal Ganjawala, the voice behind hits like O Humdum Soniyo Re and Bheege Honth Tere, has finally revealed the origin of his unique surname.
Punjabi singer Harman Sidhu (37) dies in road accident
In a tragic incident, popular Punjabi singer Harman Sidhu (37) died on Saturday in a fatal road accident in Khyala village, Mansa district.
Italian music legend Ornella Vanoni (91) dies of cardiac arrest
Renowned Italian singer and songwriter, Ornella Vanoni, passed away at her home in Milan on Friday, November 21. She was 91.
'Went through...lot of things': AR Rahman recalls difficult childhood
Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman recently got candid about his traumatic childhood in a conversation with Nikhil Kamath on YouTube.
Composer who accused Diddy of sexual assault comes forward
A few days ago, the news of a music producer accusing disgraced rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual battery in 2020 and 2021 surfaced, adding to the tens of accusations against Diddy.
'Last hurrah': Ariana Grande hints at retirement after 2026 tour
Ariana Grande recently revealed that her upcoming 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour will be her "one last hurrah" as a pop star.
Odia singer Humane Sagar dies at 35
Humane Sagar, a celebrated voice in the Odia music industry, passed away on Monday evening at the young age of 35.
New sexual battery allegation against Sean 'Diddy' Combs surfaces
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is currently looking into a new sexual battery allegation against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
McCartney uses silence to call out AI
Music legend Paul McCartney has joined a host of other artists to protest against artificial intelligence (AI) copyright theft.
Anuv Jain announces world tour 2026: Tickets go live soon!
Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain has announced his upcoming world tour, titled DASTAKHAT WORLD TOUR 2026.
Anushka Sen debuts as singer, teams with Grammy winner
Actor and social media sensation Anushka Sen (21) is all set to make her music debut with a single titled Chameleon.
Did Zayn really rejoin One Direction? Here's the truth
Zayn Malik, the former member of the globally popular boy band One Direction, has reportedly rejoined the company's fold nearly a decade after his exit.
Adele to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's next
Global singing sensation Adele is all set to make her acting debut in the upcoming film Cry to Heaven, directed by fashion designer turned filmmaker Tom Ford.
Do you know: Billboard's top country song is AI-generated
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 deathÂ
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 racismÂ
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 responsibilityÂ
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 detailsÂ
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.