‘Kolaveri Di’ success proves power of online medium: Shadow Band
January 1st, 2012 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The success of Tamil-English number "Kolaveri di" even before its official launch has proved the power of online social networking platforms. Members of music group ... Read more...
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Andrea True dies
November 25th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Gilpatric-VanVliet funeral home in Kingston has announced that former adult movie star Andrea True has passed away at the age of 68 years. The funeral ... Read more...
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Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ dress on auction
November 10th, 2011 - 2:38 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 10 (IANS) Singer Amy Winehouse's dress from the cover of her "Back to Black" album is expected to raise between 10,000 pounds and 20,000 pounds through a ... Read more...
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Timberlake wants to star in a musical
October 30th, 2011 - 6:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 30 (IANS) Singer Justin Timberlake says he wants to star in a musical, but is still looking for the perfect role.Dailystar.co.uk reports that Timberlake took a break from ... Read more...
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Music industry bit strange for girls: Gallagher
October 24th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher wants his sons to become musicians. However, he has a different viewpoint for his daughter, Anais, 11, as he thinks the ... Read more...
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‘Chammak Challo’ has opened up market for tie-ups: DJ Khushi
October 20th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) A club or family get together -- "Chammak Challo" from "Ra.One" -- is getting the crowds moving. DJ Khushi, behind the popular number, says ... Read more...
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UN chief pays tribute to Jobs
October 7th, 2011 - 6:44 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon Thursday paid tribute to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs who died from pancreatic cancer, saying he was a "truly global force".In ... Read more...
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How Steve Jobs changed the world
October 6th, 2011 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) Apple's visionary co-founder Steve Jobs put his own stamp on everything from the personal computer to the music industry in myriad ways.For Jobs, how a product ... Read more...
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Tochi Raina, Mamta Sharma to get Sur Aradhna award
September 14th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Playback singers Tochi Raina and Mamta Sharma of "Gal mithi mithi" and "Munni badnaam", respectively, will be awarded at the 18th edition of Sur Aradhna ... Read more...
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Madonna doesn’t think about past
September 11th, 2011 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Madonna doesn't like to think about the past as she believes in concentrating on future.The 53-year-old singer will celebrate 30 years in the music industry ... Read more...
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Lata to be honoured with Pazhassi Raja award
August 24th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar will Thursday be honoured with the Pazhassi Raja Sangeetha Ratna award by Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan for her contribution to the ... Read more...
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Liam Gallagher sues Noel Gallagher
August 19th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A legal battle has ensued between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. For claiming that his brother’s drunkenness caused the cancellation of the Oasis’ 2009 headline performance at ... Read more...
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Royalty issue: Composers displeased with verdict
August 2nd, 2011 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Composers and lyricists like Javed Akhtar, Vishal Bhardwaj and Ram Sampath Tuesday expressed resentment over a recent Bombay High Court ruling that FM channels don't have ... Read more...
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Beyonce took year long rest for mental peace
July 30th, 2011 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles, who made it big in the music industry at a very young age reveals she took a year-long sabbatical to regain peace ... Read more...
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Women are dominating pop charts: Rihanna
July 30th, 2011 - 3:25 am ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Singer Rihanna is excited to see so many successful women dominating the pop charts, saying artists like Katy Perry are bringing a "breath of ... Read more...
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Obie Trice mourns mom’s death
July 17th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 17 (IANS) American Rapper Obie Trice is mourning the death of his mother. Elanore Trice died of breast cancer."My mum was always in my corner and her presence ... Read more...
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Dominican singer to begin world tour
July 11th, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
Santo Domingo, July 11 (IANS/EFE) Juan Luis Guerra will give two shows in Puerto Rico in August to launch his "AsondeGuerra" world tour, which will take him to Colombia, Costa ... Read more...
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Black Eyed Peas to take hiatus
July 10th, 2011 - 7:33 am ICT by IANS
London, July 10 (IANS) American hip hop band Black Eyed Peas will take a break after they wrap up their current tour.The band is on the road in Europe with ... Read more...
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Madonna returns to studio to record new album
July 6th, 2011 - 11:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, July 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Madonna is not done yet! The pop singer who is considered the original copy of Lady Gaga has been out of the music charts for about two ... Read more...
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Singer Amrita credits Salman for her success
June 20th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Actress Beena Kak's daughter Amrita, who is riding high on success with chartbusters like "Character Dheela" from "Ready", gives credit to Salman Khan for ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams turns designer
June 3rd, 2011 - 6:45 am ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams is to launch his first menswear range.The "Take That" singer will release a clothing collection inspired by his grandfather in Britain from ... Read more...
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Madonna to record song with daughter
May 7th, 2011 - 9:03 am ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Pop singer Madonna is set to team up with her 14-year-old daughter Lourdes on a track that would feature in her next album.Madonna hopes the ... Read more...
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Kelly Price releases her new album
May 2nd, 2011 - 11:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After staying away from R&B for eight years, Kelly Price has returned with a new album that speaks about her life. The singer decided to step ... Read more...
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Nicki Minaj motivated by mother
April 26th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Singer Nicki Minaj says her desire to succeed in the music industry comes from her tough childhood and her desire to provide a better life to ... Read more...
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Shoplifting is immoral but downloading music illegally is ok, say students
April 14th, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A new study has found that college students view shoplifting as immoral, but are not exactly motivated to follow the laws governing digital music piracy.The finding underscores ... Read more...
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Losing dad was the worst day of my life, says Simon Cowell
April 7th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 7 (ANI): Simon Cowell has described the death of his father as the worst day of his life."I can't lie, [it was] the worst day of my life, [a] horrible, ... Read more...
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Take That named Best International Rock-Pop Act at Echo Awards
March 26th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 26 (ANI): Take That bagged a top international prize at Germany's annual Echo Awards.The 'Rule The World' hitmakers thanked the German music industry as they were named Best International ... Read more...
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Drake to be honoured by Songwriters Hall Of Fame
March 26th, 2011 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) Hip-hop sensation Aubrey Drake Graham better known as Drake is set to receive a top honour at the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards in ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams to return to his solo career?
March 14th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Robbie Williams is reportedly set to sign a new solo record deal, just eight months after rejoining 'Take That'.He is said to have been offered a contract ... Read more...
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Donald Glover reveals details about his upcoming tour
March 10th, 2011 - 2:59 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Iowa, Mar 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Comedian Donald Glover has given more details about his impending tour.The ‘I Am Donald Tour’ will begin in Iowa on the 16th of April. Donald made his ... Read more...
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Cliff Richard to team up with Motown’s artists for new album, tour
March 8th, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Pop singer Cliff Richard has unveiled plans for a new album and tour that will see him teaming up with Motown's greatest living artists.Richard, 70, who said he ... Read more...
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Budding banker steals Bryan Adams’ show in Nepal
February 20th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Feb 20 (IANS) When Bryan Adams rocked Kathmandu in Nepal's first international concert Saturday night, it was neither his team members nor the three popular Nepali rock bands sharing the stage ... Read more...
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‘Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All’ appears on ‘Jimmy Fallon’ show
February 18th, 2011 - 2:16 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new band called “Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All” promises to take the music industry by storm.Made up of 11 teenagers all from Los ... Read more...
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Valentine’s party fever dying down in India: Top DJ
February 9th, 2011 - 9:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) He is geared to play "Tere mast mast do nain", "Tujhe bhula diya" and other such romantic numbers in the run up to Feb 14, but Suketu, ... Read more...
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John Lydon - A Big Fan Of Lady Gaga!
January 29th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest addition in the fan list of Lady Gaga is none other than former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon. The 54 -year-old punk icon recently ... Read more...
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