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Sabrina Carpenter's 'biggest heartbreak' inspired album
Los Angeles, Feb 12: Singer Sabrina Carpenter has talked about how her own “heartbreak” inspired her acclaimed 2022 album.
Ben Stiller to star in dramedy 'The Band'
Washington, February 11: Actor-director Ben Stiller is all set to star in a dramedy called 'The Band' for HBO, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Kanye West defends Diddy, slams Hollywood for silence on music mogul's arrest
Washington, February 8: Rapper Kanye West is back in the headlines. After his controversial entry at the Grammys with his wife Bianca Censori, West is now demanding US President Donald Trump's help in freeing music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently in jail on serious charges, including alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.
Kanye West shares hakenkreuz T-shirt, calls it his 'greatest art' in new rant
Los Angeles, Feb 9: Rapper Kanye West is not done yet. Hours after his angry rant on X, formerly Twitter, the rapper has again launched into a vile social media posting spree.
Armaan Malik explains why short-lived fame can't compete with timeless artistry
Mumbai, Feb 8: Singer Armaan Malik recently spoke about the influence of social media on the music industry, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing artistry over fleeting trends.
Ariana Grande says she has no memories of 'a few years'
Los Angeles, Feb 5: Singer-actress Ariana Grande has talked about how she has no memories from "a few years" in her life.
Alicia Keys receives Dr Dre Global Impact Award at the 67th Grammy Awards
Los Angeles, February 3: American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys was bestowed with the prestigious Dr Dre Global Impact Award on February 2, Sunday (early Monday morning in India) at the Grammys 2025, recognizing her far-reaching influence in music and beyond.
Beyonce's 'very honoured' as she wins Album Of The Year Grammy for first time ever
Los Angeles, Feb 3: Singer-songwriter Beyonce won big at the 67th Grammy Awards after she was feted with the Album Of The Year Grammy for the first time ever.
Kanye West, Bianca Censori ushered out of Grammys by police
Los Angeles, Feb 3: Rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori were escorted out of the 2025 Grammys by police officers after the duo made a shocking red carpet debut.
Chappell Roan wins best new artist at Grammys; calls out record labels in winning speech
Los Angeles, February 3: The much-awaited Grammy Awards saw Chappell Roan take home the Best New Artist award. While accepting her trophy, the "Good Luck, Babe!" singer used her speech to address an important issue--how record labels treat artists, according to Variety.
Udit Narayan kisses female fans on lips during concert, video goes viral
Mumbai, Feb 1: Veteran singer Udit Narayan stirred controversy after an undated video of him kissing a female fan on the lips while taking a selfie during his performance started doing the rounds on social media.
Meghan Trainor was told that parenthood would end her career
Los Angeles, Jan 31: Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, who has Riley and 18-month-old Barry with husband Daryl Sabara, recalled being warned that her career would come to an end if she had children because "nobody really cares" about mothers in the music industry.
Watch the star-studded 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards in India on this day
Mumbai, Jan 30: The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards are just around the corner. The prestigious awards will take place at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on 2nd February 2025, with the live stream available in India on Disney+ Hotstar on 3rd February.
Haryana SNCB engages singers whose music often glorifies drugs
Chandigarh, Jan 25: The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (SNCB) has expanded its innovative #Nasha Mukt Nayaab Jeevan Bucket Challenge, directly engaging Haryanvi singers whose music often glorifies drugs and violence.
Trevor Noah to return as 2025 Grammy Awards host
Washington, January 21: The South African comedian Trevor Noah is set to return as host of the 2025 Grammys. The announcement comes a little less than two weeks from when the Grammys are set to take place, later than Noah has been lined up as host in past years, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
2025 Grammy Awards to proceed as planned, will raise funds for LA wildfire relief
Washington DC, January 14: The 2025 Grammy Awards will go ahead as planned on February 2, airing live from the venue in Los Angeles.
The Weeknd postpones 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' album release amid LA wildfires
Washington, January 14: The Weeknd has announced the cancellation of his upcoming concert at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, which was originally scheduled for January 25, due to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging the region.
Armaan Malik, Aashna Shroff make first public appearance post wedding, greet fans and paps
Mumbai, January 8: Popular singer Armaan Malik and his wife, influencer Aashna Shroff, were spotted at the airport for the first time after their wedding in December last year.
Manoj Muntashir Shukla and 'Skyforce' controversy: Makers give lyricist his due credit for song
Mumbai, Jan 8: The makers of the upcoming movie ‘Skyforce’ have rectified their mistake, and have now included lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla’s name in the credits of the song ‘Maaye’ from the film.
Manoj Muntashir Shukla issues strict warning to Jio Studios
Mumbai, Jan 8: Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has issued a strict warning after the makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer “Skyforce” skipped giving him credits for writing the song “Maaye.”
Singer Madonna sparks marriage rumours with boyfriend Akeem Morris
Washington, January 6: Singer Madonna has created a buzz in the entertainment industry with her rumours of marriage to boyfriend Akeem Morris after she several photos showing off a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, reported E News.
Nicki Minaj sued for assault, battery by former employee
Los Angeles, Jan 4: American rapper Nicki Minaj has been slapped with a lawsuit over alleged assault, battery and “intentional infliction of emotional distress”.