Music Industry: News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs challenges allegations of sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs asked a federal judge on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of raping a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Lead made Beethoven sick, but it didn't kill him: Study
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven was plagued by several diseases, the most tragic of them being his progressive hearing loss.
Music icons rally for imprisoned Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi's release
Over 100 influential figures from the music, culture, and human rights activism sectors have united in a call for the release of Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi.
Kim Kardashian-Ye's daughter North to perform in 'Lion King' concert
North West, the eldest child of Hollywood celebrities Kim Kardashian and Ye (earlier known as Kanye West) is gearing up for a performance in the live concert rendition of The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.
Olivia Rodrigo expands 'Guts' world tour to Asia, Australia
Pop music sensation Olivia Rodrigo has announced an extension of her Guts world tour to include Asia and Australia.
K-pop: SHINee's Taemin launches official fan club 'TAEMate'; drops logo
SHINee's youngest member, Taemin, has announced his official fan club name!
UMG takes a backseat in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud
Amid the escalating tension between rap titans Drake and Kendrick Lamar, their shared music label Universal Music Group (UMG) has chosen not to intervene.
Microfracture injury to keep NewJeans's Hyein away from comeback activities
Hyein, a popular member of the K-pop group NewJeans, will not participate in the promotional activities for their upcoming double single, How Sweet.
SM Entertainment unveils new R&B label, KRUCIALIZE
SM Entertainment has announced its latest venture, a contemporary R&B label named KRUCIALIZE.
Post-near-fatal stroke, country star Randy Travis records song using AI
Country music legend Randy Travis, who suffered a near-fatal stroke over a decade ago, has made a remarkable comeback with the release of his new song Where That Came From.
Ananya Birla quits music; will focus on business instead
Ananya Birla, the renowned artist and entrepreneur, announced her exit from the music industry to focus more on her business ventures.
Met Gala: Stray Kids faces paparazzi insults; fans fight back
Stray Kids, the first K-pop group to attend the Met Gala with their full lineup, was subjected to derogatory comments from some paparazzi during the Monday event.
Stray Kids scripts history: First K-pop group at Met Gala
The Met Gala 2024 was marked by a historic moment as K-pop sensation, Stray Kids, attended the event as a complete group.
ATBO: Member Seok Rakwon departs due to health concerns
IST Entertainment, the management company of K-pop sensation ATBO, confirmed on Monday that band member Seok Rakwon has left the team due to health concerns.
K-pop group VIVIZ announces first global concert: Check tour dates
K-pop girl group, VIVIZ, has announced their first-ever world tour, V.hind: Love and Tears, set to commence on June 1.
Why are Drake, Kendrick Lamar at odds? Intense rivalry explained
Two of Hollywood's most popular rapper-singers, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been enjoying a permanent spot in the headlines for the last few days.
BTS's label HYBE faces investigation over chart-rigging scandal: Report
The South Korean government has initiated an investigation into the allegations of chart manipulation aka sajaegi against HYBE—the agency representing renowned K-pop group BTS.
Madonna in Rio: 1.5M flock to Copacabana for icon's performance
Pop music icon, Madonna, transformed Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach into a massive dance party with a free concert on Saturday night.
HYBE levels data breach accusations against Ador CEO Min Hee-jin
South Korean entertainment powerhouse, HYBE, has reportedly found evidence of a significant data breach by ADOR's CEO, Min Hee-jin.
In nod to Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth teases single 'Hero'
Renowned pop artist, Charlie Puth, has recently announced his latest single Hero, set to be released on May 24.
BIGHIT MUSIC shares legal update; defends BTS against false allegations
BIGHIT MUSIC, the management agency behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, has publicly refuted recent startling allegations against the band.
Electric Light Orchestra's keyboardist Richard Tandy (76) dies
Richard Tandy, the acclaimed keyboardist of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), passed away on Wednesday at 76, reported Hollywood media.
Renowned Tamil singer Uma Ramanan dies at 72 in Chennai
In a major blow to the Indian singing landscape, esteemed playback singer Uma Ramanan died on Wednesday, May 1 in Chennai. The cause of her death remains undisclosed.
JYP Entertainment announces global launch of new boy band, NEXZ
JYP Entertainment has officially announced the global debut of its latest boy band, NEXZ, set for May 20 (KST).
TWICE announces fifth album 'DIVE' for Japanese market
The acclaimed Korean girl band TWICE has announced the release of their fifth full-length album, DIVE.
SEVENTEEN's latest album '17 Is Right Here' shatters records
K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN has set a new record with their latest album, 17 Is Right Here, according to data released by Hanteo Chart on April 30.
Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' world tour
Excitement is in the air as pop sensation Billie Eilish has officially announced the schedule for her upcoming Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour.
SEVENTEEN drops album '17 Is Right Here'; 'Maestro' MV out
It's a red-letter day for CARATs as SEVENTEEN, the reigning kings of K-pop, dropped their newest album 17 Is Right Here.
Sik-K identified as unnamed rapper who surrendered regarding drug charges
In January, Tenasia, a South Korean media outlet, reported a rapper's surrender to the police for illegal drug use.
Shania Twain helped Jon Bon Jovi through his vocal surgery
Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi recently acknowledged fellow musician Shania Twain's significant role in his recovery from vocal cord surgery.
K-pop star Mijoo thanks fans for support after revealing relationship
K-pop sensation Mijoo recently took to Instagram to convey her heartfelt appreciation to her devoted fans following the disclosure of her romantic relationship.
'He's dating': Joe Alwyn has moved on from Taylor Swift
Over a year since his split from pop star Taylor Swift, British actor Joe Alwyn is reportedly embracing life and returning to the dating scene.
'TTPD': Taylor ties with Jay-Z for most Billboard No.1 debuts
In another remarkable achievement, Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for May 4.
EXO's D.O. discusses new album, tour jitters, love for farming
K-pop group EXO's Doh Kyung-soo, aka D.O., recently sat down with Harper's Bazaar Korea to discuss his upcoming solo album Blossom, set to release on May 7.
HYBE-ADOR feud: BTS's agency enlists legal support against defamation
BIGHIT MUSIC, the company behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, announced on Sunday its plans to intensify legal action against organized campaigns aimed at defaming the group.
After years of absence, Beyoncé to wow MTV VMA audience
Global music sensation Beyoncé is reportedly set to perform at the 40th anniversary of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in September 2024, per The Mirror.
LE SSERAFIM's Sakura misses recent events due to health concerns
LE SSERAFIM's member, Sakura, was unable to participate in the K-pop girl group's recent activities due to deteriorating health conditions.
Iranian rapper sentenced to death for participating in anti-government protests
In a piece of unsettling news, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court due to his involvement in the 2022 protests against the current regime.
K-pop girl group NATURE disbands after six years, informs agency
The globally recognized K-pop girl group, NATURE, has officially disbanded after nearly six years of entertaining fans worldwide.
Atif to make his South Indian singing debut through 'Haal'
The stars seem to have finally aligned the right way.