|  31 Jan 2013

9XO introduces Twitter based music countdown show

MUMBAI: As digital music consumption gains tract in the Indian music market, audience interaction has also increased on all verticals with social media actively supporting it. Taking the audience interaction to the next level and bringing digital to the television space, 9XO has launched a Twitter...

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 |  31 Jan 2013

Justin Timberlake to perform at Grammy Awards

MUMBAI: Six-time Grammy winner Justin Timberlake is set to perform on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. This marks the first time in four years that Timberlake will perform on the Grammy stage and on TV. His studio album ‘The 20/20 Experience’ is slated to release on 19 March.

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 |  30 Jan 2013

"Associating to causes is an enriching experience": Shaan

MUMBAI: Participating in causes is an immensely satisfying experience and one that always gives you back more than it takes, singer Shaan said as he prepares to lend his voice for his peer Aadesh Srivastava’s ‘Global Sounds of Peace’ concert based on Srivastava’s latest album.

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 |  30 Jan 2013

NCPA set for musical treat next month

MUMBAI: The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) has a plethora of western and Indian musical concerts and workshops in store for February. Commencing from 3 February, the first concert will be ‘Gurukul’, an Indian music performance by children presented by the Sound Space. Honouring the guru...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Abhijeet Sawant to release album 'Farida' after five years

MUMBAI: After five years, winner of Indian Idol (Season 1) Abhijeet Sawant is back with an album. The sufi rock album album titled ‘Farida’will be out in February last week. The album is under Universal Music and comprises of seven tracks composed by Harpeet Singh, Rajeev Bhalla, Nakkash and Amit...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Boyzone to mark 20th anniversary with tour

MUMBAI: Boyband Boyzone is set to celebrate their 20th anniversary with a new tour this year. Dates for the Irish boy band’s tour which will commence in the later part of the year are expected to be announced soon. Tickets will go on sale on 14 February. Boyzone previously toured the UK and Ireland...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Bharti Airtel to appoint Manoj Kohli as managing director

MUMBAI: In a bid to revive its mobile business and improve profitability, Airtel is making some top level management changes. The company said its board will consider on Thursday the appointment of Manoj Kohli as the company's managing director. Bharti Airtel's founder Sunil Mittal, who is...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Samsung launches 4G smartphone Galaxy Express

MUMBAI: Samsung has added yet another smartphone to its Galaxy portfolio with the launch of 4G LTE enabled Galaxy Express in the global market. The device sports 4.5-inch WVGA super AMOLED plus display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Daler Mehndi kick starts Red FMÆs Bauaa Hawa Mein

MUMBAI: The grooviest and the most loved sardar Daler Mehndi kick-started ‘Bauaa Hawa Mein’. The on-ground initiative by Red FM had Daler Mehndi & their jock Raunac of ‘Bauaa’ fame casted up in the air for a live show. The radio booth was mounted on a billboard and recorded live from there.

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Reliance Broadcast Network launches BIG RTL THRILL AND BIG MAGIC ON DITTO TV

MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network (RBNL) today announced the launch of their channels BIG RTL THRILL and BIG MAGIC on DITTO TV, India’s first Over-The-Top (OTT) TV distribution platform offering LIVE TV and On Demand Content on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, entertainment boxes and...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Indian Classical Vocalist Samidha Joglekar lends her voice to India Music Network and Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

MUMBAI: Born and raised in Toronto, having a robust Canadian accent and limited knowledge of Hindi, it may be surprising that Samidha Joglekar is emerging as a remarkable and talented Indian classical vocalist.  With over twenty years of guidance from her Guru, Shree. Narendra Datar of Toronto, she...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Hard Rock Rising gives Mumbai a chance to become rockstars

MUMBAI: Hard Rock International continues its commitment to emerging musicians of tomorrow with this year’s Hard Rock Rising, the most far-reaching battle of the bands competition in the world. Through Hard Rock Rising, Hard Rock Café Mumbai gives local artists the chance to compete against bands...

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 |  30 Jan 2013

Bieber composes love ballad for Selena Gomez

MUMBAI: Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is back with another heartfelt song ‘Nothing Like Us’ off his new album, based on his break-up with on-off girlfriend actress Selena Gomez.

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