Music Industry: News
Rapper Lil Jon's son Nathan found dead at 27
American rapper Lil Jon (born Jonathan Smith) has confirmed that his son, Nathan Smith, has passed away.
Arijit Singh collaborates with Iulia Vantur on new song
Renowned playback singer Arijit Singh, who recently announced his decision to quit playback singing, has collaborated with Iulia Vantur for a new song titled Tere Sang.
SZA to perform at Michael Rubin's Super Bowl party
SZA, the Grammy-winning artist, will be taking the stage at Fanatics's Super Bowl 2026 party.
Harry Styles announces surprise concert amid ticket price backlash
British singer-songwriter Harry Styles has announced a surprise one-night-only concert at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Badshah to become 1st Indian rapper in NBA All-Star game
Indian hip-hop star Badshah has been confirmed for the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2026, becoming the first Indian rapper to participate in the event.
When, where to watch Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' music video online
Taylor Swift has announced the release of a new music video for her song Opalite from her latest album The Life of a Showgirl.
Bruno Mars unfollowed Rosé? Grammys loss sparks fan debate, rumors
The 2026 Grammy Awards sparked a massive fan debate over APT, the hit collaboration by Bruno Mars and Rosé. Despite dominating global charts for months, the song surprisingly didn't win any awards.
Ananya Birla launches film studio called Birla Studios
Ananya Birla, the singer-songwriter and daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, has launched a new film studio called Birla Studios.
BTS's comeback concert, documentary to stream on Netflix
K-pop sensation BTS is set to make a grand comeback with a live-streamed performance and a feature-length documentary on Netflix.
'Michael' trailer: Jaafar Jackson showcases King of Pop's incredible journey
The much-awaited trailer for Michael, the biographical film on pop icon Michael Jackson, has been released.
Palash Sen says he knows why Arijit quit playback singing
Singer Palash Sen recently opened up about fellow artist Arijit Singh's decision to quit playback singing.
Michael Jackson biopic gets new teaser, poster ahead of trailer
The much-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, titled Michael, has unveiled a new teaser and poster ahead of its upcoming trailer release on Tuesday.
Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards by winning the coveted Album of the Year award for his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar, SZA win Record of the Year
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit track Luther bagged the coveted Record of the Year award at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night (local time).
Charu Suri's Nehru jacket adds Indian touch to Grammys 2026
Pianist and composer Charu Suri attended the 2026 Grammy Awards in a stunning ensemble by Shruti Sancheti.
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish wins big, denounces ICE in speech
Billie Eilish's Wildflower has been awarded Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar loses to Bad Bunny
The 2026 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles, saw Indian-origin musician Anoushka Shankar nominated for Best Global Music Performance for Daybreak.
Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar becomes most-awarded rapper, beats Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar has made history as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy Awards history, with 26 wins.
'Golden' makes history as 1st K-pop Grammy winner
The song Golden from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters has made history by becoming the first-ever K-pop track to win a Grammy Award.
Grammys 2026: Chappell Roan goes topless on the red carpet
Chappell Roan, the 2025 Grammy winner for Best New Artist, stunned on the red carpet of the 2026 Grammy Awards with a daring look.
Dalai Lama beats Trevor Noah to win 1st Grammy!
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has won his first Grammy Award!
Grammy Awards 2026: Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist
British R&B sensation Olivia Dean has bagged Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Whitney Houston, Cher honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Recording Academy honored several legendary artists with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on Saturday night, ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards.
Music labels influence decisions, groupism persists: Amaal on Rahman's comments
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has reacted to AR Rahman's recent comments on "communal bias" in Bollywood.
Bruno Mars to perform at 2026 Grammy Awards
Bruno Mars, the celebrated Grammy-winning artist, will take the stage at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards.
Zayn Malik 'jealous' of Harry Styles's success, says insider
Former One Direction bandmates Zayn Malik and Harry Styles have been rumored to be at odds with each other for a long time.
Sony, Singapore's GIC eye $2-3B investment in music catalogues
Sony Music Group and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte are coming together to acquire music copyrights.
Arijit Singh to launch political party after quitting playback career?
Renowned singer Arijit Singh has decided to bid adieu to his playback singing career and reportedly venture into politics.
Did Arijit Singh's directorial plans lead to playback exit?
Arijit Singh, one of India's most beloved singers, recently announced his decision to retire from playback singing. The news came as a shock to fans and the music industry alike, considering Singh's peak career status.
Neil Young offers free music to Greenland amid Trump 'stress'
Canadian-American rock star Neil Young has announced a year of free access to his digital archive for the people of Greenland.
Mexico's president requests more BTS concerts amid ticket demand
Mexico City's Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, has written to her South Korean counterpart, requesting additional concerts by BTS in Mexico.
Shocking: Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
In a shocking announcement, renowned playback singer Arijit Singh has revealed that he will no longer be taking up new assignments as a Bollywood playback vocalist.
'Deeply grateful': Alka Yagnik on Padma Bhushan honor
Veteran singer Alka Yagnik has been honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards.
Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' hits 1B streams
Welsh singer-songwriter Bonnie Tyler has joined the elite club of artists with over one billion streams on Spotify.
'Love...Jewish people': Ye aka Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic behavior
In a surprising turn of events, rapper Ye (Kanye West) has taken out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for his past antisemitic behavior.
Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar (54) dies after prolonged illness
Acclaimed Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away on Sunday (January 25) at the age of 54.
Singer reveals shockingly low pay for hit SRK song
Krishna Beuraa, who sang Maula Mere from Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India and Aap Ki Kashish from Emraan Hashmi's Aashiq Banaya Aapne, has spoken about the inadequate payment system for Bollywood singers.
BTS's 'Arirang' shatters records with 4M pre-orders
BTS's comeback album, Arirang, has already broken the record for most pre-orders by a K-pop group.
Taylor second-youngest to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Global pop icon Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest female artist to be inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, as per a CBS Mornings announcement.
Ye aka Kanye West to make his India debut?
Global music sensation and 24-time Grammy Award winner, Ye (Kanye West), is reportedly gearing up for his first-ever live performance in India.
Why AR Rahman thinks Oscars win can be a burden
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently opened up about the unexpected pressure that came with his Academy Award wins.
Sienna Rose: Spotify's breakout star might be AI-generated
Sienna Rose, an enigmatic singer-songwriter, has taken the music world by storm with her dusky, jazz-infused soul songs. Three of her tracks are currently in Spotify's Viral Top 50. The most popular one, Into the Blue, has been streamed over five million times.
Green Day to perform at Super Bowl 2026 opening ceremony
Green Day, the iconic rock band hailing from the Bay Area, will be performing at the opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX.
'Want ₹10cr...': B Praak receives death threat from Bishnoi gang
Punjabi singer B Praak has reportedly received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding ₹10 crore.
'Saw Gen Z audience...': Honey Singh apologizes for his remarks
Rapper Honey Singh has publicly apologised following backlash over inappropriate remarks made at Nanku and Karun's Delhi concert earlier this week.
BTS announces the official name of their comeback album
After an almost four-year hiatus, K-pop sensation BTS is set to return with their fifth studio album.
Harry Styles announces album, 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally'
Harry Styles has officially announced his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated,' refused life jacket: Singapore Police
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was "severely intoxicated" and had refused to wear a life jacket before he drowned in Singapore last year, reported The Straits Times.
Taylor Swift donates to Brad Paisley's nonprofit, The Store
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (36) has made a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley's nonprofit organization, The Store.
John Mayer's Mumbai concert postponed to February 2026
American guitarist and singer-songwriter John Mayer's much-anticipated debut in India has hit a snag before it even began.
BTS announces comeback world tour for 2026-27
BTS, the biggest boy band in the world, has announced a massive world tour for 2026-27 with over 70 shows across 34 international markets.
Famed musician John Forte (50) dies at home
Acclaimed musician and producer John Forte, who was associated with the hip-hop group Fugees, has passed away at 50.
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.