Total of 38 FM Channels in 22 cities remained unsold due to demand - supply based market economics: Jaitley
MUMBAI: Information and Broadcasting Minister (I&B Ministry) Arun Jaitley today justified the failure to auction 38 FM Radio Channels in 22 cities in the recent e-auctions on the ground of “the demand - supply based market economics and bidder’s strategy”.
Sony Music Entertainment seals joint venture with CeeLo Green
MUMBAI: Sony Music Entertainment has signed a label joint venture with CeeLo Green, which will see the singer’s Mothership Entertainment Group discover, sign and develop R&B/soul artists for the music company.
Michael Jackson estate sued for shutting down his tribute film
MUMBAI: The father of a deceased producer and friend of Michael Jackson has sued the late King of Pop's estate. He has claimed that has been denied the opportunity to make a tribute film to Jackson under a contract his son had with the singer.
Barbra Streisand to direct Catherine the Great biopic
MUMBAI: Multiple award-winning singer, actress and filmmaker Barbra Streisand is returning to the director’s chair for her first dramatic movie since 1996 film ‘The Mirror Has Two Faces’. She will helm the biopic of Russian empress Catherine the Great.
'Most Trusted Brands' ranks Mastiii Music as India's Most Trusted Music TV Channel
MUMBAI: 'Most Trusted Brands', India's leading exit poll media and brand research company concluded music channel- 'Mastiii' (from the house of Sri Adhikari Brothers) as number one as India’s Most Trusted Brand in the music genre.
Sponsors will put in more revenue for international acts rather than Indian artists says Farhad Wadia
MUMBAI: Independence Rock – India’s iconic rock festival marked its 27th year in November 2012. However, the festival, which is also known as the ‘Woodstock of India’, has gone into a hiatus since then.
Times Music releases new single 'Jindriye' by Nooran Sisters
MUMBAI: Times Music has released a new single titled ‘Jindriye’ by Nooran Sisters, who found their break into Bollywood with the release of Imtiaz Ali’s film ‘Highway’. The single is producer Vijay Dhammi, a well-known lyricist from Punjabi films, while the music is composed by Jassi Nihaluwal.
Need for manpower audit to identify posts that actually need to be filled in Prasar Bharati: Rathore
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati has been advised to carry out a Manpower Audit to identify posts that actually need to be filled up, Parliament has been informed.
BARC week 47: Positions retained despite B4U's decrease in ratings
MUMBAI: In week 47 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India all India (U + R) data, Mastiii maintained its top position with an increase in ratings 126284 (000Sums) from 118637 (000Sums) in the previous week.
Tidal names former SoundCloud chief business officer Jeff Toig as new CEO
MUMBAU: Tidal, the music streaming service that was launched by rap mogul Jay Z, has named a new CEO - its third – since launching in March this year. The company has announced Jeff Toig, former SoundCloud chief business officer as its new CEO, effective January 2016.
