Tibetan monk-musician makes music across cultures (With Image)
August 15th, 2012 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Nawang Khechog, a nomadic tribal of Tibetan origin, has clung to his wooden flute for the last five decades since his family ... Read more...
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Julio Iglesias wraps up Spain tour
August 14th, 2012 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
Marbella (Spain), Aug 14 (IANS/EFE) Singer Julio Iglesias gave the last concert on his Spanish tour at the Starlite Festival here in this resort city on the Costa del Sol.The ... Read more...
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Gear up for Sean Paul’s India concerts
July 19th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) World-famous Jamaican reggae artist Sean Paul is set for his maiden India visit and he will perform across the country starting Nov 1.He promises to ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga loves the sitar: Fateh Ali Khan (With Images)
June 3rd, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Manali, June 3 (IANS) Delhi-based sitar player Fateh Ali Khan, who performed with Lady Gaga, says that the Grammy award winning singer not only knows about India's classical instruments but ... Read more...
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Peru honours singer Tania Libertad for 50-year career
May 7th, 2012 - 10:58 am ICT by IANS
Lima, May 7 (IANS/EFE) Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo has awarded the Order of Merit for Distinguished Service to singer Tania Libertad for her 50-year artistic career.In a ceremony at ... Read more...
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Gays vote Adele as top pop artist
April 23rd, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 23 (IANS) Singer Adele has been named pop artist of the year by listeners of a gay radio station, Gaydar Radio here.The Grammy award-winning singer was crowned ... Read more...
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Does Adele talk about Alex in ‘21′?
April 4th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 4 (IANS) Singer Adele's album "21" talks about her devastating split, and the man she is referring to is said to be photographer Alex Sturrock, whom she has ... Read more...
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India will be one of my best memories: Musician David Guetta
March 10th, 2012 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, March 10 (IANS) David Guetta perhaps had no idea of his fan base in India before he took to the stage here. The Grammy Award-winning French disc jockey was ... Read more...
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VIP tickets for Guetta’s Gurgaon gig sold out
March 5th, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The VIP tickets for international DJ David Guetta's gig in Gurgaon Friday have been sold out, while just a little over 1,000 general tickets are ... Read more...
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Adele wins Grammy for ‘21′
February 13th, 2012 - 9:01 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) Singer Adele won the Grammy award for best pop solo performance for her song "Someone Like You" from her album "21", which was named ... Read more...
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Singer Whitney Houston dies at Beverly Hills hotel
February 12th, 2012 - 1:33 pm ICT by BNO News
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Whitney Houston, one of the world's best-selling music artists, was found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel room on late Saturday ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin receives Spanish citizenship
November 5th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 5 (IANS/EFE) The Spanish government has granted citizenship to Puerto Rican artists Benicio del Toro and Ricky Martin.These two, "famous in their different arts, wish to share Spanish ... Read more...
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Microsoft apologises over Amy Winehouse tweet
July 27th, 2011 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) Bosses at computer giant Microsoft have apologised for urging followers to buy late Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" album through the retailer's online store.A representative ... Read more...
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Singer Etta James hospitalized with blood poisoning
May 14th, 2011 - 2:26 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Riverside, May 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Etta James has been hospitalized with blood poisoning. The news was confirmed by her son – Sametto Jones. He also revealed that the legendary singer was ... Read more...
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Ex-Menudo member Robi Draco Rosa diagnosed with cancer
April 29th, 2011 - 12:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A former member of the Latin boy band Menudo, Robi Draco Rosa, has been diagnosed with cancer. The announcement was contained in a statement that was ... Read more...
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Aguilera honoured by gay community
April 22nd, 2011 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) Singer Christina Aguilera has been honoured with "The Abbey's Gay Walk of Fame" for her contribution to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.She was ... Read more...
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Bryan Adams gets star on Walk of Fame
March 23rd, 2011 - 8:26 am ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) Singer Bryan Adams is exhilarated after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 51-year-old's star was unveiled Monday in front of the Musician's Institute ... Read more...
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Whitney Houston’s daughter denies rehab rumours
March 18th, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 18 (ANI): Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina has denied reports that she is rehab bound after pictures allegedly showing her snorting lines of cocaine surfaced.Rumours circulated suggesting that her famous ... Read more...
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Neil Young announces his solo tour
March 8th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Neil Young has announced that he would be taking a solo tour this year.The singer announced details of the tour on Monday. The tour would kick ... Read more...
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Nelly Furtado to donate $1M paycheck from Qaddafi to charity
March 1st, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 1 (ANI): Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has announced on Twitter that she will donate 1 million dollars she earned performing for the family of Libya's embattled leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi, ... Read more...
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Reggae star Buju Banton found guilty of cocaine conspiracy charges
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:34 am ICT by BNO News
TAMPA, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) -- Reggae star Buju Banton was found guilty of cocaine conspiracy charges on Tuesday, just over a week after winning a Grammy Award. He could face up to ... Read more...
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Aretha Franklin ‘150 percent’ ready for first post-surgery concert
February 17th, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Fans can expect to see more of Aretha Franklin in the coming months.The 'Queen of Soul' has revealed that she is '150 percent' ready to return to the ... Read more...
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HBO to air Lady Gaga Monster Ball concert
February 16th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 16 (ANI): HBO will broadcast a solo Lady Gaga concert from New York's Madison Square Garden on May 7, the cable network has announced.'Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga Says Madonna Loves ‘Born This Way’
February 16th, 2011 - 12:08 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Feb 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Lady Gaga was recently accused of stealing Madonna's 'Express Yourself' when her newest hit song, 'Born This Way' was released. Despite the strong similarities in the two songs, ... Read more...
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Justin Bieber ‘disappointed’ by Grammy snub
February 15th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 15 (ANI): Teen sensation Justin Bieber has revealed that he is "disappointed" and "upset" after missing out on a Grammy Award on Sunday night.The 'Baby' hitmaker was nominated for the ... Read more...
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Kate Hudson attends the Grammy Award ceremony
February 14th, 2011 - 7:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kate Hudson was amongst the audience during the Grammy Awards and of course it turned out to be a special night for her.The 31-year-old’s British boyfriend ... Read more...
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Angry Bieber fans attack Spalding’s online profile after Grammy upset
February 14th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): After Justin Bieber missed the Grammy Award for Best New Artist to Esperanza Spalding, his furious fans attacked an online biography about the jazz performer on Sunday.The little-known ... Read more...
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Reggae star Buju Banton wins Grammy, faces prison on drug-related charges
February 14th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by BNO News
MIAMI, FLORIDA (BNO NEWS) -- Reggae star Buju Banton on Sunday won a Grammy Award, but he could be facing up to 20 years in prison on drug-related charges in a U.S. ... Read more...
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Mark Ronson is engaged to his French girlfriend
February 10th, 2011 - 10:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Feb 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The rep of British singer Mark Ronson has confirmed that the 35-year-old is engaged to his French model girlfriend.Ronson and Josephine De La Baume have been going ... Read more...
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Leon Russell To Be Inducted In Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
February 10th, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Feb 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Leon Russell the Oklahoma music icon will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Elton John the iconic British pop superstar. The ... Read more...
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Bryan Adams loves tandoori delights!
February 8th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, who is set to perform during a multi-city tour in India soon, says he loves eating tandoori food, but strictly vegetarian."Vegetable tandoori. Broccoli ... Read more...
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Lil Wayne’s First Tour Since Prison Stint To Kick Off In March
January 25th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is some great piece of news for all the ardent Lil Wayne fans out there. The multi-platinum rapper would be back in action in the ... Read more...
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British Singer Adele Quits Drinking For The Second Time
January 18th, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) With different organizations and rehabs coming up to help people get out of their addiction, are the organizations actually helpful, if people wish to hold on ... Read more...
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Canada radio stations told to censor Dire Straits
January 14th, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Toronto, Jan 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council has directed that radio stations in Canada should censor the 1985 Dire Strats’s song “Money for Nothing” because the lyrics of the ... Read more...
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Brandy Norwood Denies Affair With Terrence J, Refutes Pregnancy Rumors
January 12th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Brandy Rayana Norwood (also known as Brandy Norwood) recently hogged the limelight when a gossip portal reported that she is dating Terrence J and she is ... Read more...
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