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Rita Ora to star in British movie
Singer and actress Rita Ora has teased her next movie, which will be based in Britain and will feature homegrown talent. “I can’t give too much away but it’s really exciting because it’s based out of here and all the actors are British, so it’s a really nice vibe,” Ora told thesun.co.uk. In 2016, Ora …
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January 16, 2018 -
‘I took music for granted’
An Indian singer, composer and record producer from Assam, Angarag Mahanta, known by his stage name Papon loves experimenting with different sounds. Having been born into a family of music, he was destined to be a part of the larger musical family. In 2007, he started his own electronic folk-fusion band, “Papon and the East …
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January 12, 2018 -
Producer, director, actor, singer: Versatile birthday boy Farhan Akhtar
Birthday boy Farhan Akhtar turns 43 on 9 January. The director-turned-actor has added many feathers to his cap and done a commendable job in each talent he explored of himself. There’s a sense of #freedom in chasing your ambitions and pursuing what you like. Thankful to all the freedom fighters whose efforts got us this right, …
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January 9, 2018 -
Singer Ghazal Srinivas arrested for sexual harassment
Popular Telugu singer Ghazal Srinivas was arrested on Tuesday on charges of sexual harassment and a court later sent him to judicial custody till January 12. The singer, whose real name is Kesiraju Srinivas, was shifted to Chanchalguda Central Jail. His bail petition will come up for hearing on Wednesday. Srinivas was taken into custody …
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January 3, 2018 -
Sunidhi Chauhan gives birth to a boy
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan gave birth to her first child — a boy — in a hospital here on Monday evening. “The baby and mother are doing well. Sunidhi and husband Hitesh are proud with their little bundle of joy who arrived at 5.20 p.m. on January 1, 2018,” Ranjana Dhanu, Sunidhi’s obstetrician-gynaecologist, said in a …
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January 2, 2018 -
Recreating songs works well for me: Singer Gitaz Bindrakhia
Singer Gitaz Bindrakhia says he is in favour of recreating songs as his late father and singer Surjit Bindrakhia had a catalogue of old songs that can be recreated for the current generation. “Nowadays, recreations are a trend. It works really well for me as my dad had a catalogue of old songs that can …
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December 28, 2017 -
Rita Ora slammed for new gold tooth
Singer Rita Ora has been slammed by her fans over social media for posting a video of herself with a new gold tooth. Ora shared the video on Instagram on December 24 in which she can be seen dancing and singing on the backside of a cab. @seattlegold hooked me up! It’s Xmas tomorrow!! A …
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December 26, 2017 -
Lorde cancels concert in Israel, promoter ‘forgives’ her
Singer Lorde has cancelled a concert scheduled for Tel Aviv on June 5 after criticism by anti-Israel activists urging continued boycott of the country. Israeli promoter Eran Arielli of Naranjah said they forgive her. The “BDS” movement, which stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, organises social media campaigns to discourage artistes from performing in Israel. …
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December 25, 2017 -
Mamata remembers Mohammed Rafi on his birth anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remembered Mohammed Rafi on Sunday and recalled his “melodious voice” on the 93rd birth anniversary of the Bollywood singer. Recalling the melodious voice of Mohammed Rafi on his birth anniversary — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 24, 2017 Google India on Sunday also dedicated a doodle to Mohammed Rafi, which shows …
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December 24, 2017 -
Taylor Swift helped a homeless fan buy a house
Pop star Taylor Swift’s fans revealed on ‘The Swift Life’ app that the singer helped her fan purchase a house after she was homeless for eight months during her pregnancy. Stephanie Waw, whose username is @WawStephanie on the app, shared the heartwarming story with other fans and also shared photos of herself with Swift and …
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December 24, 2017 -
Google dedicates doodle to singer Mohammed Rafi
On the 93rd birth anniversary of Bollywood singer Mohammed Rafi, search engine Google dedicated its doodle to the legendary musician on Sunday. The doodle shows Rafi recording in a studio, while actors are lip syncing onscreen. Born on December 24, 1924, Rafi took the Indian music industry by storm with his entry as a playback singer …
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December 24, 2017 -
John Mayer hospitalised for emergency appendectomy
John Mayer has been hospitalised following an emergency appendectomy.
December 6, 2017 -
At Pakistan event, Anup Jalota sings Bhagavad Gita verses in Urdu
Singer Anup Jalota, who had earlier stated he will never perform in Pakistan, sang verses from the holy Bhagavad Gita in Urdu at the Satram Ashram in Sindh earlier this week. Jalota said it is his effort to stop the world from turning into a Kurukshetra. “Bhagavad Gita has the answer to life. I felt …
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October 26, 2017 -
Modi mourns classical singer Girija Devi’s death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mourned the demise of iconic vocalist Girija Devi, saying Indian classical music has lost one of its most melodious voices. “Saddened by the demise of Girija Deviji. Indian classical music has lost one of its most melodious voices. My thoughts are with her admirers,” Modi tweeted. The singer, a …
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October 24, 2017 -
Thumri queen Girija Devi passes away
Iconic Indian classical vocalist Girija Devi passed away following a cardiac arrest here on Tuesday, hospital sources said. She was 88. “She was brought in a critical condition on Tuesday afternoon. She passed away around 9 p.m.,” a BM Birla Hospital spokesperson said.
October 24, 2017 -
Singer Harshita Dahiya had alleged ‘death threats’ in YouTube video
Folk artist Harshita Dahiya, who was shot dead in Panipat, had reportedly posted a video on YouTube accusing people of ‘threatening to kill her’. 22-year-old artiste from Haryana was killed by unidentified assailants in Panipat district of Haryana on Tuesday while she was returning after a performance, police said. It was not known if she …
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October 18, 2017 -
Lady Gaga’s health improving
Singer Lady Gaga has assured her fans that her health is improving since she had to postpone the European leg of her Joanne world tour due to chronic pain. “Getting stronger everyday for my Little Monsters. Can’t wait to get back on stage and be with you at Joanne World Tour,” Gaga tweeted on Friday, …
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October 1, 2017