Music Industry: News
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.
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.