Music Industry: News
11 Mar 2025
Shreya Ghoshal'Just male presence...': Shreya on fewer women in music industry
National award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal has recently expressed concerns over the gender imbalance in the Indian music industry.
08 Mar 2025
Bengaluru'By women for women'—Singer Nikhita Gandhi curating all-women music festival
Bollywood singer Nikhita Gandhi (Raabta, Tere Pyaar Mein) is curating an all-women music festival, Sonic Tigress, which will take place in Bengaluru on March 29.
07 Mar 2025
Lady Gaga'Doing life on my own'—Lady Gaga recalls her biggest fear
Pop sensation Lady Gaga opened up about handling global fame in a recent interview with BBC.
06 Mar 2025
New York CityJazz-funk legend Roy Ayers dies at 84
Legendary jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84.
06 Mar 2025
CelebrityTook 18 tablets, lost consciousness: Kalpana Raghavendar denies suicide attempt
Renowned playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was found unconscious at her Hyderabad residence on Tuesday and rushed to the hospital.
05 Mar 2025
ChennaiTelugu singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalized after alleged suicide attempt
Renowned Telugu singer, Kalpana Raghavendar, has been hospitalized after she allegedly attempted suicide at her home in Nizampet, Hyderabad.
05 Mar 2025
Alia BhattDid BLACKPINK's Jennie copy Alia Bhatt's 'Rani Anthem'?
Jennie Kim, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, is currently at the center of plagiarism allegations.
04 Mar 2025
HBO'Leaving Neverland 2': Explosive Michael Jackson doc gets sequel
British broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled the trailer for Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, a sequel to the explosive 2019 documentary that accused pop icon Michael Jackson of pedophilia.
04 Mar 2025
CelebrityExploring Dolly Parton, late husband Carl Dean's net worth
Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of country music icon Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 82.
04 Mar 2025
CelebrityDolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dies at 82
Carl Thomas Dean, the husband of country music legend Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82.
04 Mar 2025
Jay ZJay-Z sues ex-rape accuser, lawyer; alleges $20M loss
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against his former rape accuser and her attorney Tony Buzbee in an Alabama court. He claims their false sexual assault allegations resulted in a financial loss of at least $20 million.
03 Mar 2025
Academy AwardsOscars: 'Emilia Pérez' wins Best Original Song for 'El Mal'
Composer Clément Ducol and singer-songwriter Camille, along with their co-writer, director Jacques Audiard, took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song for El Mal from the musical drama Emilia Pérez.
03 Mar 2025
Ariana GrandeAriana-Cynthia bring 'Wicked' magic to open Oscars 2025
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo mesmerized the stage at the 2025 Oscars with a spellbinding medley of songs from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked.
02 Mar 2025
Billie EilishBRIT Awards 2025: Full list of winners
The 2025 BRIT Awards, hosted at The O2 Arena in London, was a night of triumph for Charli XCX who bagged five awards.
01 Mar 2025
Diljit Dosanjh'Unfair': Palash Sen criticizes Diljit's remarks on India's concert infrastructure
Euphoria frontman Palash Sen has hit back at Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's recent remarks criticizing India's concert infrastructure.
28 Feb 2025
Amit Shah'Jahan-e-Khusrau' 2025: When, where to watch the Sufi music festival
The 25th edition of the world-famous Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau, will take place at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi from Friday (February 28) to Sunday (March 2).
28 Feb 2025
HollywoodFour new sexual assault lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Renowned music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing four new lawsuits for sexual assault.
28 Feb 2025
Vishal BhardwajLyricists, composers gain equal 'co-author rights' in historic deal
In a major development for India's entertainment industry, the Music Composers Association of India (MCAI) and Screenwriters Association (SWA) have signed a landmark partnership, reported Variety.
27 Feb 2025
Akshay Kumar'Mahakal Chalo' row: Akshay breaks silence on 'shivling' hug debate
Akshay Kumar has defended his controversial devotional song Mahakal Chalo, which recently courted controversy for certain visuals.
26 Feb 2025
Alia BhattSanjay Leela Bhansali launches limited vinyl edition of Netflix's 'Heeramandi'
Acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has released a limited edition vinyl album of his successful web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
26 Feb 2025
CelebrityLiam Payne's toxicology report confirms shockingly high alcohol percentage
The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 14 has unveiled new details about late singer Liam Payne's state at the time of his death.
26 Feb 2025
EminemBad news for Eminem fans! No India tour is happening
The recent buzz about American rapper Eminem's speculated India tour has been quashed. The Cara Lewis Group (CLG), representing the artist, has denied any confirmed shows in India or nearby regions.
25 Feb 2025
BollywoodIndian singer makes history singing Punjabi in animated film 'Smurfs'
Indian-origin singer-songwriter Subhi has created history by becoming the first South Asian artist to sing a Punjabi song for an animated Hollywood film.
21 Feb 2025
YeYe's laughing gas use is messing with his mind, memory
Ye (formerly Kanye West) is again making headlines, but this time, it's for a concerning reason.
21 Feb 2025
AR RahmanAR Rahman's ex-wife Saira hospitalized, acknowledges his 'unwavering support'
Saira Rahman, the ex-wife of legendary music composer AR Rahman, was recently hospitalized after a medical emergency that required surgery.
20 Feb 2025
EminemIs Eminem finally set to perform in India? Find out!
American rapper Eminem, aka Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is reportedly set to perform in India for the first time!
20 Feb 2025
ArgentinaLiam Payne's death: Manslaughter charges against friend, hotel staff dropped
In a major development in the investigation into One Direction star Liam Payne's tragic death, manslaughter charges against his friend Rogelio "Roger" Nores and two hotel employees have been dropped.
18 Feb 2025
CelebrityAnuv Jain secretly got married on Valentine's Day; see pictures
Renowned indie singer Anuv Jain, who is known for his poignant love and heartbreak songs, has begun a new chapter in his life.
17 Feb 2025
Amitabh Bhattacharya'Galatfehmi': Sachin-Jigar deliver a hit; Ibrahim-Khushi promise dramatic heartbreak
Ibrahim Ali Khan, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's elder son, will be making his acting debut with the Netflix film Nadaaniyan.
17 Feb 2025
MexicoShakira rushed to hospital due to stomach issue; concert postponed
Colombian pop sensation Shakira has been hospitalized for an "abdominal issue," prompting the postponement of her scheduled concert in Peru.
16 Feb 2025
AnimalNot credited for nearly 30 songs: 'Animal' lyricist Raj Shekhar
Raj Shekhar, the acclaimed lyricist behind hit songs from Tanu Weds Manu, Veere Di Wedding, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Animal recently revealed that nearly 30 of his songs remain uncredited.
15 Feb 2025
Jay ZWoman drops sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs
A woman who had accused hip-hop moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z (55) of sexually assaulting her at 13 has dropped her civil lawsuit.
14 Feb 2025
Selena GomezSelena Gomez announces new album with fiancé Benny Blanco!
Pop star Selena Gomez and her fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco, have announced their upcoming album I Said I Love You First. The album is slated for release on March 21.
13 Feb 2025
MizoramMizo music icon Feli Fanai (33) dies after prolonged illness
The Mizo music industry is mourning the untimely death of beloved singer Feli Fanai, who passed away at 33 on Wednesday.
13 Feb 2025
BengaluruOdia rapper Juggernaut (32) dies—family alleges 'mental torture' by wife
Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, popularly known as Juggernaut, was discovered dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Thursday.
13 Feb 2025
Sexual AssaultDiddy sues NBC for $100M for portraying him as 'monster'
Renowned rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and production company Ample.
12 Feb 2025
YeHilary Duff's husband launches anti-Ye shirts to protest rapper's antisemitism
Matthew Koma, musician and the husband of Hollywood actor Hilary Duff, has taken a bold stand against rapper Ye's latest antisemitic controversy.
12 Feb 2025
HollywoodLiam Payne allegedly threatened ex-fiancée to get an abortion
After almost four months since Liam Payne's passing, new details about his personal life are coming to light.
12 Feb 2025
YeYe dropped by talent agency after antisemitic remarks, Swastika controversy
Music mogul Ye (formerly Kanye West) has been dropped by talent agency 33&West, a representative confirmed.
11 Feb 2025
A$AP RockyMajor twist in A$AP Rocky's assault trial: What's happening now
The high-profile trial of Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, took a dramatic turn on Monday (US time).
