Michael Jackson's doc convicted for 4 years

MUMBAI: After a six-week trial, Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Hunt has been sentenced a maximum of four years in prison. Hunt was convicted under involuntary manslaughter charges and will lose his medical license Hunt will also pay restitution to the singer's three children Prince, Paris and...

I&B Ministry sets up inter-ministerial committees for FM phase III

NEW DELHI: An inter-ministerial committee (IMC) headed by Information and Broadcasting Ministry Additional Secretary Rajiv Takroo has been set up to finalise the details of the e-auction for the third phase of FM Radio in the country. The committee with nine members, of whom I&B Joint Secretary...

Daler Mehndi joins hands with Radio Mantra to educate fans about AIDS

MUMBAI: On World Aids day, King of Bhangra Daler Mehndi has join hands with Radio Mantra in educating people about AIDS through an on-air campaign. The on-air campaign will focus on World Aids day 2011 theme �Zero discrimination' and �Getting to Zero'. The campaign will spread awareness on AIDS...

Big FM launches movie '3' hit single 'Why this kolaveri di'

MUMBAI: Latest on-line sensation hit single �Why this kolaveri di' was first launched on Big FM Chennai by singer-actor Dhanush on 16 November. Actor Dhanush crooned the song for the first time at the launch of the movie's single track, held along with the finals of the Big FM's Little RJ Hunt....

Big FM launches 'Red Ribbon Campaign' across 45 stations

MUMBAI: Big FM will embark a national �Red Ribbon Campaign' on World Aids Day across its 45 station network. On 1 Dec, the radio jockey's will host a radio marathon that will last for 9.27 hours non-stop and discuss facts, mis-conceptions, importance of prevention, expert advice from specialist...

Sony Music launches 2nd edition of OMG

MUMBAI: Sony Music Entertainment India has launched the second edition of OMG featuring over 1000 biggest international music albums and artistes like Pitbull, Shakira,  Foster the People, Kasabian, Britney Spears to name a few.

Pt Jasraj, Hariprasad Chaurasia to perform at 35th Sangeet Sammelan

MUMBAI: Indian classical music stalwarts such as Pandit Jasraj, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Amaan Ali Khan and others will come together on one platform at the three-day traditional music fest �Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan' starting from 1 December 2011 in Mumbai. The annual classical music fest has...

Shazam re-acquires audio recognition patents from BMI

MUMBAI: Shazam the mobile discovery company has reacquired the audio recognition technology and the related patents that it sold to Broadcast Music Inc in 2005. Shazam originally sold its intellectual property rights to BMI to fund the technology's development. The new agreement will allow Shazam...

Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra on a three-city India tour

MUMBAI: Celebrating 60th year of diplomatic ties between India and Germany, the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra has announced a three city tour in India. The concert will be held in Mumbai on 1 and 2 December at NCPA followed by Bangalore on 3 December and Chennai on 4 December. The tour will also...

Times Music launches ghazal album 'Maula Ka Darbar'

MUMBAI: Times Music has launched Mohammed Vakil ghazal album �Maula Ka Darbar' in Mumbai. The album was unveiled by Ghazal maestro Ustaad Ghulam Ali Khan. The album comprises of six tracks including Aan Phansi Hai (Manqabat), Ze Haal-E-Miskin (Sufiana Ghazal), Tu Hi Banata Hai (Hamd), Uthi Jo...

Sonos Adds More Control and More Music to Wireless HiFi System

MUMBAI: Sonos, Inc., the leading manufacturer of wireless music systems, today announced Sonos System Software 3.6, an innovative update that adds more control and more music to the Sonos Wireless HiFi experience. This free software is available to all Sonos customers via a one button update to...

Ghulam Ali unveils Mohammed Vakil's new album

Ghulam Ali unveils Mohammed Vakil's new album

Worldwide Records launched album 'Romeo Juliet' by Neha Kakkar

MUMBAI: Worldwide Records launched the debut solo album Romeo Juliet... by Neha Kakkar. 'Romeo Juliet' is all about an emotion called 'Love'. It is a collection of love ballads that are young at heart. Neha's distinct voice and her style of renditions in Romeo Juliet touches a chord in the heart...