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Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards by winning the coveted Album of the Year award for his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar, SZA win Record of the Year
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit track Luther bagged the coveted Record of the Year award at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night (local time).
Charu Suri's Nehru jacket adds Indian touch to Grammys 2026
Pianist and composer Charu Suri attended the 2026 Grammy Awards in a stunning ensemble by Shruti Sancheti.
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish wins big, denounces ICE in speech
Billie Eilish's Wildflower has been awarded Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar loses to Bad Bunny
The 2026 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles, saw Indian-origin musician Anoushka Shankar nominated for Best Global Music Performance for Daybreak.
Grammys 2026: Kendrick Lamar becomes most-awarded rapper, beats Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar has made history as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy Awards history, with 26 wins.
'Golden' makes history as 1st K-pop Grammy winner
The song Golden from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters has made history by becoming the first-ever K-pop track to win a Grammy Award.
Grammys 2026: Chappell Roan goes topless on the red carpet
Chappell Roan, the 2025 Grammy winner for Best New Artist, stunned on the red carpet of the 2026 Grammy Awards with a daring look.
Dalai Lama beats Trevor Noah to win 1st Grammy!
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has won his first Grammy Award!
Grammy Awards 2026: Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist
British R&B sensation Olivia Dean has bagged Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Whitney Houston, Cher honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Recording Academy honored several legendary artists with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on Saturday night, ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards.
Music labels influence decisions, groupism persists: Amaal on Rahman's comments
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has reacted to AR Rahman's recent comments on "communal bias" in Bollywood.
Bruno Mars to perform at 2026 Grammy Awards
Bruno Mars, the celebrated Grammy-winning artist, will take the stage at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards.
Zayn Malik 'jealous' of Harry Styles's success, says insider
Former One Direction bandmates Zayn Malik and Harry Styles have been rumored to be at odds with each other for a long time.
Sony, Singapore's GIC eye $2-3B investment in music catalogues
Sony Music Group and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte are coming together to acquire music copyrights.
Arijit Singh to launch political party after quitting playback career?
Renowned singer Arijit Singh has decided to bid adieu to his playback singing career and reportedly venture into politics.
Did Arijit Singh's directorial plans lead to playback exit?
Arijit Singh, one of India's most beloved singers, recently announced his decision to retire from playback singing. The news came as a shock to fans and the music industry alike, considering Singh's peak career status.
Neil Young offers free music to Greenland amid Trump 'stress'
Canadian-American rock star Neil Young has announced a year of free access to his digital archive for the people of Greenland.
Mexico's president requests more BTS concerts amid ticket demand
Mexico City's Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, has written to her South Korean counterpart, requesting additional concerts by BTS in Mexico.
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.