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MUMBAI: One radio entry has been shortlisted at the Spikes Asia Festival this year, while a total of 74 entries from the country have made it across 10 categories. The sole radio entry from India out of the 31 radio shortlists was Leo Burnett Mumbai's 'Punishment' for Strand Book Stall.
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MUMBAI: Bob Dylan is working on the second volume of his autobiography 'Chronicles Volume Two' which is speculated to release by the end of this year. The Grammy award winner singer's publisher Simon & Schuster has confirmed that the follow-up to Dylan's acclaimed 2004 book, Chronicles: Volume One, is in the works. It has been almost two years since the publisher has announced plans for volumes two and three.
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MUMBAI: After enthralling music aficionados with various international awards and concerts, Vh1 is once again back with exclusive premiere of international concert of renowned UK band 'One Direction: Up All Night Concert 2012!'. The concert will air on 19 September at 10.30 pm. Comprising of teenage sensations, the band Harry, Niall, Zayn, Liam and Louis will perform their chart topping numbers from their debut album 'Up All Night' like 'What Makes You Beautiful', 'One Thing', 'Up all night' and more.
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MUMBAI: Expanding the list of international artistes performing in India, singer-songwriter Norah Jones is all set to perform in the country for the first time early next year. The Grammy award winning singer and pianist will headline Only Much Louder's new music festival 'Summer's Day' in Mumbai. Jones will perform along with her band at the fest especially designed for women which will commence by early March 2013.
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MUMBAI: Today, pop stars are mostly 'created' by labels or talent management companies. It takes more than the talent to hit the perfect note every time to become a global pop star. With her first single 'In My City'- a peppy club track off her yet to be completed debut album released on 13 September, Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra's labels- Universal Music and Desi Hits, and talent management team are pulling out all stops to transform her into a global pop star.
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MUMBAI: Known for creating unforgettable soundtracks for movies like Parineeta, Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots, renowned musical duo composer Shantanu Moitra and lyricist Swanand Kirkire is all set to debut in the Bengali music industry with the film Paanch Adhyay.
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MUMBAI: Four of the country's top bands have lent their talent to the cause of girl child. Members of Parikrama, Indus Creed, Indian Ocean and Euphoria have contributed to 'Because I am a girl' campaign, an initiative by the NGO Plan India. Palash Sen from Euphoria has written and composed the theme song while Nitin Malik from Parikrama, Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam from Indian Ocean and Uday Benegal from Indus Creed have lent voices to the song.
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MUMBAI: Award winning Pakistani singer Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi, is on a maiden tour to India. Khan, who has a strong following in India will serenade fans in Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad from 12 October to 15 November. The 61-year-old singer, established his name in the country with Bollywood songs like 'Acha Sila Diya' and 'Bedardi Se Pyar'."I always wanted to perform in India but never got the chance. I know that I have a decent fan following across the border. It is very unfortunate that I could never perform in India until now," reports PTI.
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MUMBAI: As India’s live music scene is turning into a hotspot destination, there are reports that giving an absolute treat to aficionados Spanish singing sensation Enrique Iglesias' may perform in India. A source close to Radioandmusic.com said, “The talks of bringing Enrique down to India is going around but nothing has been confirmed yet. We have initiated talks from our side but Enrique’s management is yet to revert. If everything goes as planned and we receive positive response from their side then yes, Enrique will definitely come to India.”
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MUMBAI: Deceased pop star Michael Jackson’s promoter AEG has withdrawn a $ 17.5 million insurance claim over the singer’s aborted ‘This Is It’ tour due to his death in June 2009. AEG was promoting 'This Is It' series of 50 concerts in London, which were cancelled when Jackson died due to Propofol intoxication during rehearsals. AEG had filed the claim against insurer Lloyd's of London for its concert-related losses in 2009.
read moreNEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal for financial restructuring of Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India). The proposal of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, approved by the Union Cabinet, was based on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Prasar Bharati constituted under the chairmanship of the Home Minister, to examine various issues pertaining to the functioning of Prasar Bharati. The recommendations were given over a year earlier.
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MUMBAI: India’s music has long been celebrated for its depth, diversity, legendary artists, and mread more
MUMBAI: To further propel India's music artists onto the global stage, YouTube announced a suiteread more
MUMBAI: Spotify isn’t wasting any time following the recent court decision in Epic Games v.read more
MUMBAI: Known for his pace, fire, and fierce on field attitude, Harshit Rana has quickly become read more
MUMBAI: At the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit [WAVES] in Mumbai, YouTubread more
