Music Industry: News
'Unforgivable': Haryana Women's Commission slams Badshah over 'Tateeree' lyrics
Rapper-singer Badshah has been summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) over his controversial song Tateeree.
Badshah apologizes, removes 'Tateeree' after FIR over objectionable content
Rapper-singer Badshah has issued an apology and removed his latest track, Tateeree, from all platforms.
'Tateeree': Badshah summoned by Haryana Women's Commission over 'indecent' lyrics
The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has summoned rapper-singer Badshah over alleged objectionable lyrics in his recently released Haryanvi song Tateeree.
Ricky Martin to perform at T20 World Cup closing ceremony
International pop sensation Ricky Martin will be headlining the closing ceremony of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, announced the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday.
Britney Spears had 'positive' talk with mother after DUI arrest
Pop icon Britney Spears, who was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on Wednesday night (local time), reportedly had a "positive" conversation with her mother afterward.
Britney Spears was 'crying' after DUI arrest, feels 'ashamed'
Pop icon Britney Spears was "crying and very tearful" while being booked for her DUI arrest in California, reported Page Six.
Britney Spears arrested for DUI, representative calls it 'inexcusable'
Pop icon Britney Spears (44) was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on Wednesday night (local time) in Ventura County, California.
'Core memory': King on working with '90s music icons
Singer-songwriter and rapper King recently collaborated with some of the most iconic voices of the '90s and early 2000s Hindi music scene, including Shaan, Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Rekha Bhardwaj.
Shreya Ghoshal calls lip-syncing at concerts 'lazy work'
Acclaimed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has criticized the practice of lip-syncing at concerts, calling it "lazy work."
'Seven together...': Netflix drops trailer for BTS's grand comeback
Netflix has released the first trailer for BTS's upcoming live stream concert, titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang.
BTS's 'Arirang' is coming: Tracklist, concert, and scavenger hunt details
K-pop group BTS has officially announced the tracklist for their upcoming fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
Kesha slams White House for using her song 'Blow'
Pop star Kesha has joined the list of musicians who have criticized the Trump administration and White House for using their songs on social media.
Diddy's prison release date moved up by 2 months
Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be released from prison earlier than expected, with his new release date being April 25, 2028.
Zubeen Garg death case: Court unfreezes Shyamkanu Mahanta's bank account
The Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court in Assam on Monday ordered the de-freezing of the bank account of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case.
Who's Manj Musik? Singer hospitalized in London after accident
Manj Musik, the British-Indian music artist and former lead vocalist of the UK-based music group RDB (Rhythm, Dhol, Bass), has been hospitalized after an accident in London, reported Hindustan Times.
BRIT Awards 2026: Full list of winners
The 2026 BRIT Awards took place on Saturday night (local time) at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, UK.
BTS's Jungkook hints at receiving death threats in viral video
BTS member Jungkook has left his fans worried after he hinted at receiving death threats during a recent live stream on Weverse.
Michael Jackson's estate sued by siblings over alleged sexual abuse
The estate of late pop icon Michael Jackson is facing a new lawsuit by four adult siblings who allege that the late musician abused them when they were minors.
'Raina': Arijit drops 1st independent song after playback retirement
Acclaimed singer Arijit Singh, who recently announced his retirement from playback singing, has released his independent love song, Raina.
Neil Sedaka, the voice behind 'Oh! Carol,' dies at 86
Iconic American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits in the 1950s and 60s such as Oh! Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, and Calendar Girl, has died at the age of 86.
Was Rishab Rikhiram Sharma a disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar?
The Ravi Shankar Centre in New Delhi has issued a statement refuting sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's claim of being the last disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Backstreet Boys's Brian Littrell refiles trespassing complaint against neighbor
Brian Littrell, the Backstreet Boys singer, has refiled a trespassing complaint against Carolyn Barrington Hill.
Zubeen Garg's death case: Wife welcomes Assam government's fast-track court
The Assam government's decision to seek a fast-track court for the trial in Zubeen Garg's death case has been welcomed by the late singer's wife, Garima Saikia Garg.
After 4 years, BLACKPINK is back with 'DEADLINE'
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK has made a grand return with their third mini-album, DEADLINE. The album was released on Friday and is the group's first major music release since Born Pink in 2022.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include Shakira, Pink
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 17 nominees for the Class of 2026.
Arijit Singh's recent post sparks 'comeback' speculation
Renowned playback singer Arijit Singh, who announced his retirement in January, has left fans speculating about a possible return with his recent remarks.
Neeraj Pandey to direct RD Burman biopic?
A biopic on legendary Indian musician R.D. Burman is in the works, with acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey at the helm, reported Variety India.
Yash's 'Toxic' seals landmark deal with Zee Music Company
The upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash, has secured a landmark music rights deal with Zee Music Company.
Salsa legend Willie Colón (75) dies: Revisiting his illustrious career
Willie Colón, a legendary figure in the world of salsa music, has passed away at the age of 75.
KATSEYE's Manon takes temporary hiatus from group activities
Manon Bannerman, a member of the popular girl group KATSEYE, has announced a temporary hiatus from the group.
Laufey leaves Wasserman amid Epstein scandal
Singer-songwriter Laufey has reportedly parted ways with Casey Wasserman's agency, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files.
Delhi HC bars Ilaiyaraaja from using Saregama's copyrighted works
The Delhi High Court has ordered legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja to stop using or claiming ownership of certain sound recordings and musical works owned by music label Saregama.
Korean singer goes viral for singing 'Shiva Shivam'
K-pop sensation Aoora, who gained fame in India after participating in Bigg Boss 17, is set to release a new song titled Shiva Shivam.
Who's Ranjana Jha? Udit Narayan's first wife makes shocking claim
In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood playback singer Udit Narayan's first wife, Ranjana Narayan Jha, has accused him of getting her uterus removed without her consent.
Kurt Cobain's death wasn't by suicide? New investigation raises questions
The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who tragically passed away in 1994 at the age of 27, is once again making headlines.
Britney Spears sells her entire music catalog
Pop icon Britney Spears has sold her entire music catalog to music publisher Primary Wave, a deal that was finalized on December 30, 2025, according to TMZ.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman over Epstein files mention
American pop star Chappell Roan has left Wasserman Music, citing concerns over leadership after CEO Casey Wasserman's name appeared in emails from the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files.
Bad Bunny deletes Instagram posts after SuperBowl performance: What's happening?
Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny has caused quite a stir online by deleting all his Instagram posts and unfollowing everyone shortly after his Super Bowl halftime performance.
Did Bad Bunny's SuperBowl show break viewership record?
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny made history on Sunday by becoming the first Latin solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
Diplo confirms involvement in BTS's 'ARIRANG,' calls it 'craziest album'
DJ and music producer Diplo has confirmed his involvement in BTS's upcoming fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
Trump calls Bad Bunny's SuperBowl show 'absolutely terrible,' 'nothing aspirational'
US President Donald Trump has slammed Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it "absolutely terrible."
Bad Bunny turns SuperBowl show into celebration; features real wedding
Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday night. The Puerto Rican rapper was joined by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin for a medley of his songs.
3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold (47) dies after cancer battle
Brad Arnold, the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47.
Armaan Malik reacts to Arijit's retirement from playback singing
Bollywood's beloved playback singer, Arijit Singh, recently announced his retirement from playback singing.
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.