MUMBAI: Guitar legend Edward Van Halen recently underwent an emergency stomach surgery which has forced the multi-platinum band- Van Halen- to cancel its Japan tour. According to reports, 57 year-old Halen underwent emergency surgery for a “severe bout of diverticulitis,” a disorder of the digestive system. “No further surgeries are needed and he is expected to recover within four-six months,” it said. Due to heath issues, Halen's November 2012 Japan tour is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for its fans in 2013.
read moreMUMBAI: In a first of its kind face-off, Indian singers will take on their Pakistani counterparts in upcoming reality show- ‘Sur-Kshetra’. The show which has been produced by Sahara One and Sai Baba Telefilms will be simulcast on general entertainment channels (GEC) ‘Colors’ and ‘ Sahara One’ from 8 September (7.30 pm) every Saturday and Sunday. It will also be telecast in Pakistan’s Geo TV channel simultaneously.
read moreAcclaimed as one of India’s most talented Tabla exponents, Bickram Ghosh has taken his passion for the instrument beyond the confines of Indian Classical music to touch fusion and other genres.
read moreAcclaimed as one of India’s most talented Tabla exponents, Bickram Ghosh has taken his passion for the instrument beyond the confines of Indian Classical music to touch fusion and other genres.
read moreMUMBAI: Its seems that international sweetheart Taylor Swift is coming of age as she is all set to launch to her next album which talks about the tumultuous nature of love. After the success of her last album Speak Now, which is one of the only 17 albums in the entire history of music to sell more than 1 million copies in a single week, fans are eager to know what comes next.
read moreNEW DELHI: Although no tangible evidence is available linking radiation from mobile phones to health issues, mobiles to be manufactured from 1 September will have one tenth of the radiation levels compared to the present mobiles. The Government has also said that the present mobile handsets with existing designs which are compliant with 2.0 W/kg averaged over 10 gram of human tissue will continue to co-exist up to 31 August 2013. Thereafter, only the mobile handsets with revised SAR value of 1.6 W/kg would be permitted to be manufactured or imported in India.
read moreMusic Choice, the multi-platform video and music network, today unveiled the latest episode of – DECODED. The show is sponsored by State Farm and features Nelly Furtado. It is available nationwide for free on MC on Demand.
read moreMUMBAI: Talented singer Anushka Manchanda, who shot to fame with ‘Dum Maro Dum’, has composed a video track for American television drama Grey’s Anatomy. The series is schedule to air from 4 September on Star World at 10pm. The track ‘What would you do’ depicts the essence of the series which centres on the title character Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her life at the hospital.
read moreMUMBAI: Latin pop stars Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez have postponed their concert which was scheduled to take place on 2 September in Florida as part of their North American tour. The concert planned to take place at the Amway Center has been scrapped due to what representatives of the venue have called ‘logistical issues.'
read moreMUMBAI: Pop singer Lucky Ali is all set to enthrall music aficionados in August and September with live performances across several Hard Rock Café outlets in the country. The singer commenced his tour with a performance on 29 August in Bengaluru, which will be followed by performances on 31 August in Hyderabad, 6 September in Mumbai, 7 September in Pune and finally culminate on 13 September in Delhi.
read moreMUMBAI: Establishing itself as the largest platform for independent music in India, the second season of Coke Studio @MTV has sold the highest number of physical CD's in comparison to its earlier edition. Within two week of its launch, the physical format of the second edition has sold over 10,000 units whereas the physical sale of entire season one was 12000 units. The second edition album is also been marked as the most successful and the highest 'pre-booked' album this year on Flipkart.
read moreNew Delhi: The listenership of All India Radio's main FM Channel, FM Gold has fallen over the last three years from 30.7 per cent in 2009-10 to 17.8 per cent in 2011-12. The listenership of the channel in 2010-11 was 18.9 per cent, AIR sources told radioandmusic.com. The number of people who listen to AIR's other FM Channel – FM Rainbow – had also fallen from 47.5 per cent in 2009-10 to 37.7 per cent in 2010-11 but rose marginally to 38.5 per cent in 2011-12.
read moreMUMBAI: After signing on teenage judge and mentor Demi Lovato, The XFactor has now roped in teen pop sensation Justin Bieber as a celebrity mentor as part of L.A Reid’s team for the show.
read moreMUMBAI: 9X Tashan, the Punjabi music channel from the 9X Media stable is all geared up to celebrate its first anniversary on 31 August with a series of special programming lined up for the day. As a part of the anniversary celebrations, the channel has created a special two-hour program from 7-9 pm titled 'Music De Baadshah' showcasing the 'best of 9X Tashan music'. Apart from the program, there will also be a special celebration by the channel's gang comprising of Babhi, Bade-Chote, Falli-Balli and Ullu Da Patha.
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