Music Industry: News
'Barota': Sidhu Moosewala's track drops 3 years after his death
Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's song Barota, featuring actor Sweetaj Brar, has taken the internet by storm.
Ilaiyaraaja triumphs in copyright dispute over 'Dude' songs
In a significant victory for composer Ilaiyaraaja, the Madras High Court has ordered the immediate removal of two songs from the hit Tamil film Dude.
'Illegal contracts, politics': Alisha Chinai reveals why she quit Bollywood
Renowned singer Alisha Chinai, who has given us hits like Made in India and Kajra Re, has revealed the reasons for her absence from Bollywood music for the past decade.
Study shows fame can shorten musicians' lives by 5 years
A recent study has revealed that fame can reduce a musician's life expectancy by 4.6 years, similar to the effects of occasional smoking.
50 Cent's Netflix docuseries on Diddy's downfall gets release date
Rapper 50 Cent is set to executive produce a four-part Netflix docuseries titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which will explore the rise and fall of his longtime rival, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke during 2024 tour
Singer-songwriter and actor Donald Glover, previously known as Childish Gambino, has opened up about the health issues that led to the cancellation of his 2024 world tour.
'We grew marijuana for British': Singer Kunal Ganjawala explains surname
Bollywood playback singer Kunal Ganjawala, the voice behind hits like O Humdum Soniyo Re and Bheege Honth Tere, has finally revealed the origin of his unique surname.
Punjabi singer Harman Sidhu (37) dies in road accident
In a tragic incident, popular Punjabi singer Harman Sidhu (37) died on Saturday in a fatal road accident in Khyala village, Mansa district.
Italian music legend Ornella Vanoni (91) dies of cardiac arrest
Renowned Italian singer and songwriter, Ornella Vanoni, passed away at her home in Milan on Friday, November 21. She was 91.
'Went through...lot of things': AR Rahman recalls difficult childhood
Oscar-winning composer and singer AR Rahman recently got candid about his traumatic childhood in a conversation with Nikhil Kamath on YouTube.
Composer who accused Diddy of sexual assault comes forward
A few days ago, the news of a music producer accusing disgraced rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual battery in 2020 and 2021 surfaced, adding to the tens of accusations against Diddy.
'Last hurrah': Ariana Grande hints at retirement after 2026 tour
Ariana Grande recently revealed that her upcoming 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour will be her "one last hurrah" as a pop star.
Odia singer Humane Sagar dies at 35
Humane Sagar, a celebrated voice in the Odia music industry, passed away on Monday evening at the young age of 35.
New sexual battery allegation against Sean 'Diddy' Combs surfaces
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is currently looking into a new sexual battery allegation against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
McCartney uses silence to call out AI
Music legend Paul McCartney has joined a host of other artists to protest against artificial intelligence (AI) copyright theft.
Anuv Jain announces world tour 2026: Tickets go live soon!
Singer-songwriter Anuv Jain has announced his upcoming world tour, titled DASTAKHAT WORLD TOUR 2026.
Anushka Sen debuts as singer, teams with Grammy winner
Actor and social media sensation Anushka Sen (21) is all set to make her music debut with a single titled Chameleon.
Did Zayn really rejoin One Direction? Here's the truth
Zayn Malik, the former member of the globally popular boy band One Direction, has reportedly rejoined the company's fold nearly a decade after his exit.
Adele to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's next
Global singing sensation Adele is all set to make her acting debut in the upcoming film Cry to Heaven, directed by fashion designer turned filmmaker Tom Ford.
Do you know: Billboard's top country song is AI-generated
The country song Walk My Walk by Breaking Rust has topped Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart, raising questions about its authenticity.
K-pop star HyunA fainted onstage due to drastic weight loss?
South Korean pop sensation HyunA fainted during her performance at the WATERBOMB MACAO 2025 music festival on November 9 (this past Sunday).
Did Sean 'Diddy' Combs really drink alcohol in prison?
Sean "Diddy" Combs's spokesperson has responded to reports claiming the music mogul was caught drinking homemade alcohol in prison.
Diljit Dosanjh faces fresh Khalistani threats ahead of Auckland show
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is reportedly facing fresh threats from pro-Khalistan groups ahead of his upcoming concert in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, November 13.
68th Grammy Awards: Anoushka Shankar reacts to dual nominations
The Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with several Indian-origin musicians making their mark.
Ex-manager of late singer Zubeen Garg summoned in death case
The Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned Tarsem Mittal, the former manager of late singer Zubeen Garg, for questioning.
Who was Sulakshana Pandit? Veteran singer-actor dies at 71
Veteran singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit (71) died on Thursday in Mumbai after a prolonged illness.
Who are Rooh-e-Noor? Everything about AR Rahman's new all-women band
Academy and National Award-winning music composer AR Rahman has announced the launch of an all-women band, Rooh-e-Noor.
Passenger on 1st-ever India tour, reveals Ed Sheeran inspired him
British singer-songwriter Mike David Rosenberg, popularly known as Passenger, is all set to perform in India for the first time this month.
A month after release, Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' creates another record
Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has made history by spending its first four weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
Diddy begins 4-year prison sentence; first photos surface
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the disgraced hip-hop mogul, was recently photographed at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Meet Xania Monet, the AI artist taking over Billboard charts
Artificial Intelligence is actively making its way into every industry, including music.
Zubeen's last film 'Roi Roi Binale' takes Assam by storm
The late iconic singer Zubeen Garg's last film, Roi Roi Binale (Tears Still Flow), was released on Friday, October 31, and has taken over all the cinema halls in Assam by storm.
How Zubeen's last film is eerily similar to his death
The release of Roi Roi Binale, the last film of late singer-actor Zubeen Garg, has left his fans emotional.
Zubeen's wife shares his handwritten note amid 'Roi Roi...' release
A handwritten note by the late Assamese singer-actor Zubeen Garg has gone viral on social media ahead of the release of his final movie, Roi Roi Binale.
Despite selling out Australian stadiums, Diljit isn't immune to racism
Diljit Dosanjh, the popular Punjabi singer-actor, recently broke records by becoming the first Indian to headline Australia's main stages via his AURA tour 2025.
Assam to donate GST from Zubeen's last movie to foundation
The Assam government has decided to donate the state's share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the upcoming Assamese film Roi Roi Binale, the last movie of late singer Zubeen Garg, to his charity foundation.
Ador wins legal battle; NewJeans must stay until 2029
The Seoul Central District Court has ruled that K-pop sensation NewJeans must stay with their agency Ador (subsidiary of HYBE) until 2029, rejecting the group's request to terminate their contract.
Enrique Iglesias's 1st India concert today
Global music sensation and Grammy Award winner, Enrique Iglesias, has returned to India after a 13-year hiatus for his much-anticipated Mumbai concert.
'Still don't have a voice': Reneé Rapp postpones another stop
Actor-singer Reneé Rapp has postponed the Charlotte stop of her Bite Me Tour due to illness.
Shooting at Punjabi singer's Canada house; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing shots outside Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's residence in Canada.