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MUMBAI: After witnessing many restrictions under the Taliban rule which also banned music amongst others, Afghanistan is now finally opening up to music with a host of young rappers developing the music scene in the country. Young DJs and singers recently took part in a music festival in Kabul, but as per reports, many Afghans fear that the withdrawing of international troops could risk the cultural revival, if it opens way to the return of Taliban’s influence.
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MUMBAI: Since its birth on 30 April 1993 the World Wide Web (www) has transformed the world- especially of communication and entertainment- as we know it in the last decade. From its scientific roots (‘www’ and the internet in its present avatar was developed by CERN- European Organization for Nuclear Research), the internet is an all- pervasive connecting people globally. In the entertainment business, almost everything from photos to movies and music are shared, exchanged, pirated, streamed and discussed on the net. Most affected is the music industry.
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MUMBAI: Blackberrys, India’s most desirable menswear brand brings together fashion and music, on one stage. Launching the Spring Summer’ 2013 collection at Blackberrys Sharp Nights – Jam up, at an exclusive, closed door fashion extravaganza on 3 May 2013 at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai.
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MUMBAI: Leading beverage company Pepsico has terminated its partnership with popular rapper Lil Wayne over his crude lyrical reference to civil rights martyr Emmett Till in a song. One of the most popular stars in pop music, Lil Wayne had associated with Pepsico to promote Mountain Dew soda. The Mountain Dew ad by Tyler, the Creator, was pulled off by the company immediately after learning people found it offensive.
read moreMUMBAI: Multi starrer 'Shootout At Wadala' debuts this week in 988 UFO digital theatres, while ‘Bombay Talkies’ has released in 88 UFO digital theatres. Animated film ‘Chhota Bheem and The throne of Bali’ is in 83 UFO digital theatres. ‘Aashiqui 2’ continues its strong run in 360 UFO digital theatres in its second week, while ‘Commando A One Man Army’ screens in 57 UFO digital theatres in week four.
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MUMBAI: Heavy metal pioneer guitarist and co-founder of thrash metal band Slayer, Jeff Hanneman, died on 2 May of liver failure at a hospital near his home in Southern California. He was 49. The band which announced his demise on their website said: "Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. The band said it "is devastated" and called Hanneman their bandmate and brother. Hanneman had been recovering from a spider bite which had left him with ‘necrotising fasciitis’, a flesh-eating disease which attacks subcutaneous tissue.
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MUMBAI: Television actress Manasi Parekh Gohil who is well-known for her role in television serials like Gulaal and India calling, has launched her debut single 'Saawariya'. Jahnvi Srimankar has accompanied Gohil in this musical journey. 'Saawariya' is a thumri which was originally sung by Govinda's mother. It is from the Hindustani classical tradition fused with electronica.
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MUMBAI: Radio Misty has entered into Limca Book of Records for being the first FM station in the country to ink partnership with Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW). Misty established partnership with RNW on 8 July 2008 to air its selected shows .
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MUMBAI: After experimenting with three IPL matches last season, Times Internet and All India Radio (AIR) has partnered yet again to broadcast live commentary of 33 selected Pepsi IPL 2013 matches over AIR’s national channel and FM Gold Network.
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MUMBAI: Radio City has hit high notes with recently announced Radio City Freedom Award. The award which was launched in a glitzy ceremony in Mumbai on the 5 April is spreading the wings of freedom to bring all of independent music together across the country. With the objective of becoming first such major platform for recognition of Indie music and talent, Radio City has surely hit the bull’s eye.
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MUMBAI: IPRS, Indian Performing Rights Society, hosted a one of its kind landmark event aimed at read more
MUMBAI: Xiaomi India, a global technology brand renowned for its innovation, today announced a stread more
MUMBAI: UK-based audio software company DataMind Audio is launching its flagship plugin, The Combread more
MUMBAI: Ultra Media & Entertainment Group today announced the launch of a ground breaking bouread more
MUMBAI: Swastik announces the expansion of its digital leadership team with the appointment of Jiread more
MUMBAI: Mumbai-based rap sensation MC Altaf, a trailblazing figure in India’s burgeoning hip-hop scene, today released his highly anticipated debut...read more
MUMBAI: Juju Baby Music – operating under the banner of Artium Originals - is excited to announce the release of its newest EP, ‘Folk Outta The Box...read more
