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Madras Music Academy secretary Pappu Venugopala, named on Raya Sarkar's list of sexual harassers, resigns
Pappu Venugopala Rao resigned from his post of Secretary, Madras Music Academy on 27 October.
Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan awarded for his contribution to Indian classical music
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was conferred with the 'Award for Art, Culture and Education' for the year 2017 by the Dayawati Modi Foundation on 17 November
Monsoon Shootout song 'Pal' is soothing courtesy Arijit Singh, who also features in the video
Monsoon Shootout, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Verma, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Geetanjali Thapa, is finally releasing after four years on 15 December.
Don't have tickets to Ed Sheeran's Mumbai concert yet? Here's a second chance to attend the gig
Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour is slated to happen on 19 November, 2017 at Jio Gardens in Mumbai.
Tumhari Sulu music review: This concoction of uplifting songs is redolent of loving others, and yourself
Tumhari Sulu is a fine blend of many concoctions — of songs old and new, genres western and Indian, tones gentle and peppy.
Fukrey Returns song 'Mehbooba' is a cringe-worthy version of Mohd Rafi's classic
The new song 'Mehbooba' from Fukrey Returns is a remixed version of the song 'O Meri Mehbooba' from the 1977 film Dharam Veer, featuring Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman.
Tamil composer Anirudh Ravichander to work with director Trivikram for the second time
Anirudh Ravichander's notable works include Vedalam, Velaiilla Pattadhari and most importantly 3 (which featured the hugely popular track, 'Kolaveri Di').
Simon Cowell says those involved in cases of sexual misconduct 'get what they deserve'
Music mogul Simon Cowell's comments are in light of the sexual misconduct scandal involving Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Sam Smith's latest album, The Thrill of it All, paints melancholic picture of heartbreak
Sam Smith's 2014 album, In The Lonely Hour, went to number one in several countries and won him four Grammys, including Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Record of the Year.
Kanye West returns to music scene after year-long hiatus; expounds on perils of fame, Taylor Swift feud
Kanye West contributed a verse on a song released on 31 October by Cyhi The Prynce, an Atlanta rapper whom West earlier signed to his label imprint.
Ribbon song 'Har Mod Par Umeed' is a slice from Kalki Koechlin, Sumeet Vyas' life in the film
Ribbon revolves around a young couple navigating through an unexpected pregnancy and their life thereon. It stars Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas in lead roles.
Padmavati: Madhuri Dixit praises Deepika Padukone for her performance in Ghoomar
Madhuri Dixit apparently lauded Deepika Padukone's song from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati at the Jio Filmfare Marathi Awards.
Demi Lovato to go on a 20-gig North American tour with DJ Khaled
This isn't the first time that Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled will go onstage together. Lovato had come as a surprise guest, during Khaled's performance, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on 24 September.
Oye Firangi: New song from Kapil Sharma's film, reflects state of mind of Indians under British rule
Firangi is a period romcom, directed by Rajiev Dhingra, featuring Kapil Sharma in the role of a British empathiser during the colonisation era in India.
2.0: New poster of Rajinikanth starrer released; grand audio launch will happen in Dubai
The audio launch of 2.0 is being held in Dubai where AR Rahman is reportedly going to unveil two songs from the film's album.
Secret Superstar's musical discovery Meghna Mishra says response to film is 'a dream come true'
Secret Superstar singer Meghna Mishra began her career as a film playback singer with 2014's Marathi film Vitti Dandu.
Watch: In Padmavati song 'Ghoomar' Deepika Padukone, Sanjay Leela Bhansali adhere to folk nuances
Sanjay Leela Bhansali shows great restraint in 'Ghoomar' as he does not let his aesthetic hijack the Rajasthani folk essence of the Padmavati song.
Kamal Haasan likely to launch music of Rajinikanth's 2.0 in Dubai on 27 October
For his film I, Shankar invited Arnold Schwarzenegger to launch the music. He reportedly wants Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to share the stage for the next
Ittefaq Se: Reprise version of Raat Baaki lacks timeless charm, organic intrigue of original
The reprise version of Namak Halal's iconic song 'Raat Baaki' has been rechristened as 'Ittefaq Se' in the remake of BR Chopra's 1969 classic thriller.
Noted singers Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik to be conferred with the Lata Mangeshkar Award
The Lata Mangeshkar Award, instituted in the honour of the singer, will be presented this year on 26 October at a function in Indore.
Golmaal Again: Parineeti Chopra to sing reprise version of the song 'Hum Nahi Sudhrenge'
Golmaal Again's song 'Hum Nahi Sudhrenge' is originally sung and composed by Armaan and Amaal Malik. The latest reprise version will have Parineeti Chopra behind the mic.
Singer Tom Jones says sexual abuse exists in the music industry as well
Tom Jones said sexual harassment in the workplace rife in the music industry too and he has faced it himself.
Shankar Mahadevan's 'Dilwali Diwali' is the song you have been waiting for this festive season
Shankar Mahadevan collaborates with his sons, Siddharth and Shivam, in the latest song 'Dilwali Diwali' which is all set to make this festive season rocking.
Steve Vai on how new ideas help music stay relevant, NH7 Weekender gig
Legendary Grammy Award-winning guitarist Steve Vai is slated to perform at Bacardi´ NH7 Weekender in Meghalaya on 27-28 October, and then in Pune in December.
Watch: Secret Superstar song 'Gudgudi' will keep you smiling all day
Secret Superstar song 'Gudgudi' shows the affectionate bond between Zaira Wasim's character and her mother.
Sia to release her album Everyday Is Christmas on 17 November a month ahead of festival
Sia's holiday album 'Christmas Is Coming' will have singles like 'Santa's Coming For Us' and 'Ho Ho Ho.'
Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award for Javed Akhtar; Lata Mangeshkar's 75-year singing career honoured
Javed Akhtar has collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar in a number of songs from films like Silsila, Saagar, Lagaan, Veer Zaara to name a few.
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! — Cher roped in to play a part in the Meryl Streep starrer
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! is scheduled to hit the screens next year in July, within days of the 10th anniversary of the original's release.
The Sufi Route 2017: Folk, poetry, music festival to be held at Qutub Minar; headlined by AR Rahman
To be held at the Qutub Minar in Delhi on 18 November, The Sufi Route pays homage to the ancient roots of Sufi, folk and poetry
Ed Sheeran injures arm in bicycle accident, says it "may affect" his Mumbai concert
Ed Sheeran posted a picture of his arm in a cast on his Instagram account and said the injury "may affect" some of his upcoming shows.