AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks
The Oscar-winning composer faces backlash for saying he lost work due to ‘communal bias’ in Bollywood.
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Palestinian children from Gaza’s Nuseirat Choir perform viral ‘drone song’
Children from the Nuseirat Choir in Gaza performed the Palestinian folk song “Shel Shel,” which recently went viral.
Published On 23 Nov 2025
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal Obama donations
Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay
AI-generated music has been flooding streaming services and there is a wave of AI singers and bands that don’t exist.
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‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51
Musicians including Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator, remembered D’Angelo as a ‘genius’ as tributes poured in.
UK prosecutors to appeal decision to dismiss Kneecap rapper ‘terror’ charge
Liam O’Hanna said after case thrown out last month that charges aimed at silencing dissent over Gaza war.
Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology
The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were ‘disgusting’ and ‘shameful’ in a plea for leniency.
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record
Showgirl breaks Spotify records as Taylor Swift’s most pre-saved album, highlighting her enduring popularity.
‘Zubeen was for all’: Singer’s death unites India’s religiously torn Assam
Amid soaring Hindu-Muslim tensions in the BJP-ruled northeastern state, Zubeen Garg’s music served as a rare unifier.
UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality
Irish rapper was charged over displaying Hezbollah flag during a London concert last year.
Eurovision to vote on Israeli participation in November
Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.
