Music Industry: News
BTS's comeback album, tour could rake in over $1B
The much-anticipated return of K-pop sensation BTS is expected to be a global phenomenon, with industry experts predicting record-breaking earnings from their new album, world tour, and merchandise sales.
Who is Talwiinder, the rumored boyfriend of Disha Patani?
Bollywood actor Disha Patani has reportedly found love in Punjabi singer-songwriter Talwinder Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Talwiinder.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sells private jet after federal conviction
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the 56-year-old media mogul, has reportedly sold his Gulfstream G550 private jet just three months after being convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
Harry Styles to headline 2026 residency at Madison Square Garden
Pop sensation Harry Styles is set to make a triumphant return to the stage with his second residency at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2026, according to Page Six.
Prashant Tamang's wife confirms singer-actor died in his sleep
Prashant Tamang, the winner of Indian Idol Season 3 and a popular singer-actor, passed away on January 11, Sunday, at the age of 43.
Golden Globes cuts original score from ceremony; Hans Zimmer reacts
Acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer has expressed his displeasure over the last-minute decision to exclude the Best Original Score category from the Golden Globes telecast.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies at 78
Bob Weir, a founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.
Who is Daiaphi Lamare? Meet the rapper behind 'Dhurandhar' music
Even after a month in theaters, Dhurandhar is still going strong at the box office.
Another Flipperachi track to feature in 'Dhurandhar 2'?
The song Fa9la, by Bahrain-based singer-producer Flipperachi (real name Hussam Aseem), became an instant hit after Akshaye Khanna's entry scene in Dhurandhar.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to cut weekly musical performances
The popular late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! is reportedly planning to reduce the number of musical performances on its weekly episodes.
No more secret Beatles tracks to release, confirms music producer
Music producer Giles Martin, the son of the late Sir George Martin and a key figure in projects related to The Beatles, has confirmed that there won't be any more undiscovered tracks from the legendary band.
Drake hit with lawsuit over alleged illegal gambling scheme
Drake, the Canadian rapper, is facing a class action lawsuit over claims that he promoted an illegal online casino and used its proceeds to artificially boost music streams.
Honey Singh reunites with Jazzy B for new project
Renowned rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh (real name Hirdesh Singh) has announced a new collaboration with Punjabi singer Jazzy B (Jaswinder Singh Bains).
Zubeen Garg's family establishes trust to preserve his legacy
The family of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) has announced the formation of a trust in his name.
K-pop controversy: Why was NewJeans member sued for $30M?
In a shocking turn of events, South Korean music label Ador has filed a lawsuit against NewJeans member Danielle Marsh, a family member, and former CEO Min Hee-jin.
ARR, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Hariharan perform together: Buy tickets now
The fourth edition of Haazri will be a grand tribute to the late Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
Shilpa Rao gets candid about highs and lows of career
Acclaimed Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao, known for songs like Besharam Rang, Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya, and Allah Maaf Kare, recently opened up about the highs and lows of her career.
Harry Styles sparks fan frenzy with surprise video drop
Harry Styles surprised fans globally by dropping an over eight-minute-long music video for his unreleased song Forever, Forever on Saturday.
Who's James, Bangladeshi singer whose concert faced violent mob attack?
A concert by renowned Bangladeshi rock singer James in Faridpur was abruptly halted on Friday night after a violent mob attack.
'Jana Nayagan' audio launch tomorrow: 'Thalapathy' Vijay lands in Malaysia
Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay has arrived in Malaysia for the audio launch of his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan. The event will also feature a concert celebrating the actor's legacy in Tamil cinema over the years.
'You are behaving like animals': Kailash Kher halts concert mid-way
Renowned Bollywood singer Kailash Kher had to abruptly halt his concert in Gwalior recently.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moves court seeking immediate release from prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs's legal team has filed a request with the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, asking for his immediate release from prison.
What happened at Lagnajita Chakraborty's stage show in Bengal?
Renowned Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty has accused a man of heckling and physically harassing her during a performance at a private event in Bhagabanpur, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Nora Fatehi to perform with David Guetta at Sunburn Festival
Bollywood actor-singer-dancer Nora Fatehi will join Grammy-winning DJ David Guetta on stage at the upcoming Sunburn Music Festival this weekend.
'Dhurandhar' soundtrack makes history on Spotify Global Top 200
The Bollywood film Dhurandhar has made history by becoming the first Hindi movie to have all its songs chart on the Spotify Global Top 200 at the same time.
'Golden' from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars shortlist
Netflix's animated sensation, KPop Demon Hunters, features the song Golden, which has made it to the Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song.
Mariah Carey to headline Winter Olympics opening ceremony
American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey has been announced as one of the "leading performers" for the upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Mariah Carey's Christmas hit ties record for longest-running No. 1
Mariah Carey's iconic holiday single, All I Want for Christmas Is You, has once again topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Internet is obsessed with Akshaye's 'Dhurandhar' song: Decoding 'Fa9la' lyrics
The explosive sequence featuring Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar has become a defining highlight of the film, with fans endlessly replaying the song.
Taylor Swift reveals the song she loves most right now
During her recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Taylor Swift revealed two of her favorite songs from her own catalogue.
Who is Danny Ocean, pop star performing at Nobel ceremony?
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday in Oslo.
Meet Flipperachi, Bahraini rapper behind viral 'Dhurandhar' hit 'Fa9la'
The latest Bollywood film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has not only been a box office success but is also creating a musical sensation.
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 HC
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.