Art funding concept nascent in India: Sonya Mazumdar
IndiEarth XChange's fourth edition is all set to commence on 27 November at Vivanta by Taj - Connemara, Chennai. This edition of the conference will be hosted at a new venue to accommodate more industry professionals from across 20 countries.
ITV inks broadcast deal with 'The Voice UK'; upcoming fifth season to be last for BBC
MUMBAI: It is a three year deal thought to be worth about £50m between ITV and ‘The Voice UK’, which was previously aired by BBC. As part of the deal, ‘The Voice UK’ will premier another contest- ‘The Voice Kids’ which will begin in January 2017, and will run for two seasons.
Viacom18 Consumer Products announces 'FLYP@MTV' first ever cafÚ in India
MUMBAI: Viacom18 Consumer Products, the consumer products arm of Viacom18, is all set to extend the iconic youth brand MTV, from broadcast and digital space to an always on on-ground experience by introducing the first ever café - FLYP@MTV in association with Funbars Hospitality Pvt.
Def Jam Recordings dominates album charts with three new debuts
MUMBAI: Def Jam Recordings – in a feat not accomplished by a label in years – stands tall atop the album charts as four brand new releases (all in-stores 13th November) debut inside the Top 10 this week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with three dominating the Top five.
Merlin and Reliance Jio partnerships are part of GuveraÆs æmassiveÆ 2016 plan
MUMBAI: If 2015 was about entering new markets like India, then by 2016 music streaming service, Guvera, will be launched in more new regions, along will setting a target of becoming number one, when it comes to ad-funded music service.
Panjab University appoints Gulzar to Tagore chair
MUMBAI: Noted lyricist Gulzar has been appointed as 'Tagore Professor of Indian Literature' at Panjab University in Chandigarh. The appointment was approved by the PU syndicate, the institution's decision-making body, on Sunday.
Artist budget reduced for third edition of Dumru Rhythm Festival
MUMBAI: The third edition of the Dumru Rhythm Festival will witness an act of 15 percussionists from India and abroad, and will have workshops which conducted by international artists.
Everlert acquires ownership in Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Blue Cadillac Music'
MUMBAI: Everlert, Inc. is pleased to announce it has acquired an ownership position in Blue Cadillac Music, LLC.
Ashley Tisdale to launch make-up line 'Illuminate'
MUMBAI: Actress-producer-singer Ashley Tisdale is all set to launch her beauty line in spring 2016. The singer has partnered with BH Cosmetics and her make-up line will be called Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale.
Nonesuch Records names label veteran David Bither as co-president
MUMBAI: With effect from 1 January, 2016, David Bither will take over the responsibility of co-president for the 51-year old label-Nonesuch Records.