With the deteriorating state of 'lyrics' in the Hindi music industry today, Neelesh Misra is here to make a difference. He is many faces rolled into one - journalist, lyricist and novelist. A senior editor with The Hindustan Times, music is his first love. With a number of hits tucked under his belt, Neelesh has managed to create a niche for himself in the industry....
MUMBAI: T-Series has released a clutch of 10 Hindi film music albums in the first half of the year.
While some have done extremely well, others have just managed an average play. The list of films comprise Krazzy 4, Ghatotkach, Dashavataram, Woodstock Villa, Hastey Hastey, Haal-e-dil, De Taali, Jaane Tu Ya Jaaane Na, Bhootnath and Mere Baap Pehle Aap.
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MUMBAI: Disney Channel's Hannah Montana -The Big Pop Star Dream auditions were held on 24 May in Mumbai.
The closed door auditions selected 400 finalists from over 2000 kids. These kids sang and grooved to Bollywood hits and songs from Disney Channel Original Movies - High School Musica 1 and High School Musical 2.
These performances will be reviewed by Anushka Manchanda, the pop star of the VIVA band fame.
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MUMBAI: Being an Indian contesting the American Idol, Sanjaya Malakar hogged the limelight. Now it is his turn to get advertisers in.
Nationwide, a diversified insurance and financial services organisation, has roped in Malakar as their next star of the "Life Comes at You Fast" advertising campaign.
Malakar will follow in the footsteps of Kevin Federline, Fabio and MC Hammer, who appeared in previous Life Comes at You Fast commercials.
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MUMBAI: From 'Bajaate Raho' to 'Khaate Raho'¦ RED FM gives its listeners a unique chance to 'vote' for the best restaurant in town!!! Delhi, known for its wide variety of cuisines makes the capital a haven for the gourmets. Keeping the yummy cuisine of Delhi in mind, Delhi's favorite radio station RED FM has launched 'RED FM Khaana No. 1', a unique on-air segment on Morning No. 1 from May 12.
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MUMBAI: Red FM has joined hands with Pfizer, Salaam Bombay and BMC to organize a 'Quit Smoking Express' which started from 25 May and the campaign will also spread awareness about the hazards of smoking amongst the youth. On the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day' this initiative is called as 'Pfizer presents Red FM Quit Smoking Express.'
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MUMBAI: Radio City is conducting a 'For your ears only' seminar with international strategist and radio advertising and marketing Guru Paul Weyland, who will talk about empowering retail advertisers to obtain the edge while advertising on radio.
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MUMBAI: Big FM Goa has announced 'The Big Goemkar Awards' to acknowledge the achievements of young Goans. Individuals who have made a tangible contribution to the state or have brought recognition to it through their deeds will be awarded.
The station rolled out a detailed on-air and on ground plan to promote the 12 nominations for the award starting 19 May running till the 27 May, seeking votes from its listeners and the populace of Goa.
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MUMBAI: Rapper Wyclef Jean recently shared recording space with Abhishek Bachchan. Now it is Snoop Dogg who will be rapping along with action hero Akshay Kumar.
This song would be sung to promote his next movie Singh is Kinng. Currently Akshay is seen promoting himself in the IPL, since he is the brand ambassador of Delhi DareDevils.
This has been confirmed by the film's director Vipul Shah said in a report, "Yes, Akki will be working with an international singer but nothing has...
MUMBAI: Rishtey mein toh yeh sab virus ke baap lagtey hain, naam hai 'Radio ke virus'!!!
Be it rain or shine, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India's hottest Radio station always has the best for its listeners. The crazy duo, Anant & Saurabh pump energy and a joie de vivre to the morning drive time show - 'Hi Delhi' as they spice up the morning for listeners with their intelligent humour and hilarious banter.
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