music industry

New Delhi, March 18 Coke Studio Bharat is back with its fourth season, bringing together veterans such as Rekha Bhardwaj and Mame Khan alongside emerging voices including Faheem Abdullah and Aditya Rikhari, in a lineup that spans folk, Sufi, devotional and contemporary sounds from across the...

Mumbai, March 17 Universal Music India announced an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the independent label launched by singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander, on Tuesday to release future pop and hip-hop music by the artist.The first release under the partnership is planned for...

New Delhi, March 17 Songwriter Raqueeb Alam on Tuesday distanced himself from the controversy over the sexually explicit lyrics of "Sarke Chunar" from Sanjay Dutt's "KD The Devil", saying the track was a translation from the original Kannada and he had initially refused to do it.The song...

Los Angeles, March 16 – Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars has assured that he is not making any negative comments about pop icon Taylor Swift. Bruno Mars became the subject of online discussion over the weekend after fans noticed he appeared to have "liked" a post on X criticizing Taylor Swift...

Los Angeles, March 15 – Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas has revealed that he signed up for his upcoming film, "Power Ballad," because of the similarities to his own life.In John Carney's new movie, Jonas plays Danny, "a former boy band member turned solo artist trying to find himself," and Nick...

Los Angeles, March 15 – Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is confident in her chart record. The singer shared that her chart record shows she deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The singer said that it "felt great" to be shortlisted for induction for the third year in a row, and...

Chandigarh, March 15 An unverified post, attributed to alleged associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, surfaced on social media on Sunday, issuing a death threat to rapper-musician Badshah.Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, became embroiled in controversy following the...

New Delhi, March 15 Over 40,000 fans gathered to attend Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's concert in Chandigarh.Aujla is currently on his P-POP CULTURE India Tour and performed in the city on Saturday. The event marked Chandigarh's largest-ever Punjabi live concert, according to a press release...

Chandigarh, March 13 – Rapper-singer Badshah failed to appear in Panipat on Friday in response to a summons issued by the Haryana State Commission for Women. Its chairperson, Renu Bhatia, directed the state police to arrest Badshah over his Haryanvi track, "Tateeree," which sparked controversy...

New Delhi, March 13 Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has teamed up with Australian singer Sia and EDM producer David Guetta for a new single, titled "Ranjha".Released by Warner Music India, the track blends Punjabi folk sensibilities with international pop hooks and electronic dance music...

Mumbai, March 13 – Acclaimed composer Salim Merchant spoke about the celebrated singer and composer Arijit Singh announcing his retirement from playback singing.During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Salim revealed that he was not surprised by Arijit's decision, as many composers...

Mumbai, March 13 Wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh, who is also known for his popular and clean run on the reality show Bigg Boss, has expressed his views on the current controversy surrounding rapper Badshah's song, "Tatiri."When IANS asked Sangram about his opinion and views on the...

Lucknow, March 12 Vice-Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission, Aparna Yadav, has written to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, urging that no permission be granted for events featuring rapper-singer Badshah in the state due to controversy surrounding his Haryanvi track "Tateeree."...

Los Angeles, March 11 A feature film based on the legendary American rock band Bon Jovi is in the works, with Universal Pictures backing the project after winning a competitive bidding war.Screenwriter Cody Brotter, who also wrote the upcoming crypto thriller "Killing Satoshi" starring Pete...

Mumbai, March 11 – Singer Sona Mohapatra has also strongly criticized rapper Badshah, accusing him of repeatedly using misogynistic tropes in his latest track, "Tateeree," and calling on artists to take greater responsibility for the cultural influence they wield.In a post on Instagram, Sona...

Los Angeles, March 10 – Reflecting on the impact of fame from his teenage years, singer Harry Styles has said that he learned how to “be more private” after launching his solo career.Reflecting on how fame during his years in One Direction encouraged him and his bandmates to share large parts...

Los Angeles, March 8 Singer-songwriter SZA has expressed her concerns about the rise of AI in music. She feels that she is "at war" due to the increasing presence of AI in the music industry.According to ‘Female First UK’, the singer believes that the technology is causing particular problems...

Mumbai, March 7 – Popular singer Kailash Kher gave his fans a glimpse of his peaceful retreat in the mountains on Saturday, sharing moments from a “Himalayan home” in Almora.The singer posted a carousel of pictures and videos on his social media account, showcasing the beauty of the mountains...

New Delhi, March 7 Punjabi star Karan Aujla announced another concert in Mumbai, which will take place on April 12.Aujla, known for delivering hit tracks such as "Tauba Tauba", "Chitta Kurta" and "Softly", among others, is currently on his P-POP CULTURE India Tour 2026, which is produced by...

Kolkata, March 6 In August 1959, the iconic Bengali actor Suchitra Sen recorded a song in her own voice at the Gramophone Company office in Kolkata, leaving behind a rare 78 rpm ‘test record’.After recording the song, ‘Bone Noy Aaj Mone Hoy…’, the composer and lyricist declared, "Take ok"...