MUMBAI: ‘Lost in France’ singer Bonnie Tyler has confessed that she regrets turning down recording a James Bond theme song.
In 1983, Tyler was approached to sing the title song of the James Bond film- ‘Never Say Never Again’. She turned down the offer as she disliked the song. Lani Hall had performed the song.
The 61-year-old told agencies that she wishes she would get a chance to record a James Bond song again.
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MUMBAI: In coming months, 153 countries along with India will be introduced with a new social networking site - Broomstickk. This social site gives users of 2G technology to avail video-calling and has been developed in Windows 8 platform with a metro UI look, which is highlighted as it unique feature by the company.
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MUMBAI: Big FM network programming head Manav Dhanda has quit the organization after a brief stint of seven months.
Confirming the news with Radioandmusic.com, Dhanda said, “Yes I have quit the organization last month and it was purely a personal decision. I have had a pleasant experience at the organization and am now on a break.”
He is currently an advisor to a number of start-ups, including Yowoto and the yet to launch Getstealdeal.
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MUMBAI: China Radio International’s (CRI) Tamil service is all set to launch its FM station in India as part of its 50th anniversary this year.
As per reports, CRI Tamil Department deputy director Cai Jun aka Vani said, “We have already been broadcasting on shortwave in Tamil Nadu. We are in talks with local FM stations in Tamil Nadu for distribution. This will establish our footing in the FM area there.” CRI Tamil, who broadcasts on shortwave in Tamil Nadu, had started off their Tamil service in August 1963.
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MUMBAI: Big FM has announced ‘Manasa Thotta Singer’ musical talent hunt for youngsters in Chennai.
Interested participants can register by sending an audio clip or hand over CD’s with their audio clip at the Big FM studio. Participants can also perform in Kiosks placed at Shopping Malls in and around the city. Throughout the month renowned singers will share their experience from the industry and will wish the budding talents.
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MUMBAI: Cultural icon Bob Dylan may have to do without the France’s highest civilian award- Legion d’Honneur- as the country’s far right raised questions on the legendary singer-songwriter’s eligibility to be bestowed the award. According to reports, the committee that oversees the allocation of the award has cited Dylan’s marijuana habit and his anti-war stance as factors making him unfit as a candidate for the Legion d’Honneur.
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MUMBAI: Information & Broadcasting (I&B) ministry has launched a multi-media initiative that spotlights impact of the government policies at grassroots level across multiple sectors.
I&B minister Manish Tewari unveiled ‘Glimpses of the India Story’ on 13 May, drive that captures "the journey of development in the last nine years across various sectors through the programmes and policies of the Government."
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An international crowd sourcing platform- Talenthouse has given many emerging artiste an opportunity to showcase their talent and provide their creative skills to leading artistes and bands. Global artistes have also seen this as an opportunity for them to get connected with their fans.
Talenthouse India CEO Arun Mehra chats with Radioandmusic.com about the growing trend of international artistes looking towards finding talent in India and how it has added many musical artistes to thei...
MUMBAI: The Rs 1,300 crore radio industry will have to collectively maintain a consistent programming content to attract advertisers from other media like television and digital, TAM Media Research Sr VP - S-Group & Marketing Pradeep Hejmadi said.
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