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read moreMUMBAI: Astral Radio, a division of Astral Media Inc., will launch an on-demand streaming music and music video service. Available online and on mobile devices, the innovative service is Astral Radio's most recent initiative to reach listeners beyond the airwaves. "Astral Radio continues its long history of innovation in the digital space and we are excited to be the first radio broadcaster in North America to bring this on-demand offering to Canadian music fans in both English and French," said Charles Benoit, Executive Vice President at Astral Radio.
read moreMUMBAI: Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today revealed the new dual capacity MP300 compact digital music player and USB flash drive. Dedicated to fulfilling the diverse needs of consumers, Transcend has developed the MP300 compact digital music player designed to complement the active lifestyles of music lovers. Featuring outstanding portability, long-lasting battery life and intuitive controls, the MP300 provides carefree audio enjoyment on the go at great value.
read moreMUMBAI: "My Country Has the Blues," a stirring ballad by respected Americana/Roots artist Natasha James, has gone to #1 on the New Music Weekly/STS Country Main Chart. James is up for consideration for two 2012 Grammy nominations - "Best Country Song" for "My Country Has The Blues;" and "Best New Artist." Grammy members can go to www.grammy365.com to vote.
read moreMUMBAI: Red FM in association with T-Series will launch 'Superhits Top 30' CD across its network. To be unveiled on 26 October, the CD boasts of a compilation of top 30 songs from Bollywood movies released this year. �93.5 Red FM Superhits Top 30' is a reflection of the CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) format followed extensively by the station. With the launch of the music CD, the station has planned various on-air contests giving listeners an opportunity to win a copy of their own.
read moreMUMBAI: Clear Channel Radio, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced that John Ivey has been named Senior Vice President of Programming and Robin Bertolucci has extended her contract as Program Director for KFI AM 640 and KTLK-AM 1150 in Los Angeles.
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MUMBAI: Pop Bhangra singer Daler Mehndi has recently crooned the theme song for India's first-ever Formula One Grand Prix. The track �Hum Mein Raftaar, Jeete Baar Baar' is a speedy number co-sung by Leslie Lewis, Lucky Ali and KK, and will be performed live at the inaugural ceremony on 30 October.
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MUMBAI: Vh1 India is giving a life time opportunity to all Metallica fans to meet their idol and attend the concert at F1 rocks to be held on Sunday 30 October in Bangalore. Fans can participate in the �VH1 all access contests to Metallica Live' on facebook page by answering few questions on their idol. The winner will stand a chance to meet Metallica, attend the concert and win autographed merchandise.
read moreMUMBAI: On the pious occasion of Kali Puja, Big FM will host Shayma Sangeet Festival from 24-27 October in Kolkata. Srikumar Chattopadhyay, the legend of Shayma Sangeet will showcase his Bengali devotional songs and recount memorable tales of Kali Worship.
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MUMBAI: Two times academy winner AR Rahman has added another prestigious trophy to his shelf. The maestro has received the �Public choice award' for �If I Rise' from 127 Hours at the �World Soundtrack Awards 2011'. The awards were announced at the 38th Ghent International Film Festival 2011. Rahman thanked his fans on facebook page, Thanks to my fans and the World Soundtrack Academy for the Public Choice award for the score of 127 Hours.... Danny Boyle's directorial 127 Hours was based on mountaineer Aron Ralston real life story.
read moreMUMBAI: Red FM, the official radio partner of Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA) 2011 is giving listeners a sneak peek of the award ceremony with special contests and celebrity bytes. The radio station is running contests, where one lucky listener will stand a chance to win an autographed Fender Squier Guitar by Ehsan Noorani. Culminating on 28 October, RJ Malishka will announce the name of the lucky listener who will be presented with the guitar by the noted musician himself.
read moreNEW DELHI: Although the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued 349 letter of intent for setting up community radios in the country, only 115 organisations have operationalised their radio stations. Thus, the remaining LOI holders will have to apply for necessary clearance from the WPC for frequency allocation and subsequent SACFA clearance to be able to operationalise their stations. The Ministry considers setting up Community Radio Stations a thrust area and, therefore, wants to help operators.
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MUMBAI: BIG FM, India's leading radio network, successfully concludes the third season of read more
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