Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID in Italy
- by Associated Press
Bryan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on Thursday, ahead of the unveiling of the 2022 Pirelli calendar that he photographed.
Music
‘Get Back’ series dispels, and confirms, some Beatle myths
- by Associated Press
For 50 years, the fixed narrative had the Beatles’ “Let it Be” recording session as a miserable experience with a band where members were sick of each other, sick of their work and in the process of breaking up.
U2′s Edge leading rock memorabilia sale to help musicians
- by Associated Press
When The Edge saw the Rolling Stones perform recently, his mask allowed him to go unrecognized as he watched guitarist Ron Wood from the front row.
Jay-Z becomes most Grammy-nominated artist in history
- by Agencies
Rapper-producer Jay-Z has become the most-nominated artist in Grammy Awards history, with his three 2022 nominations pushing him to 83. He had previously been tied with legendary producer/composer Quincy Jones at 80, reports variety.com.
Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards
- by Associated Press
South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous “My Universe” and closed the show with “Butter.”
Venezuelan musicians set world’s largest orchestra record
- by Associated Press
Thousands of Venezuelan musicians, most of them children and adolescents, have earned the title of the world’s largest orchestra.
Adele tops Swift in musician faceoff, nearly beats Oscars
- by Associated Press
Adele attracted 10.3 million viewers to a busy Sunday night special where she debuted new music, facilitated a marriage proposal and dished with Oprah Winfrey about her divorce and workout routine.
A.R. Rahman's daughter Khatija's animated music video wins global award
- by Agencies
Popular music director A.R. Rahman's daughter Khatija Rahman's animated music video-'Farishton'-has won the award for the Best Animation Music Video at the International Sound Future Awards. With A.R. Rahman being the music director and the producer of the video, the award technically went to A.R. Rahman but the proud father considers the video to be her daughter's work.
'A self-portrait in songs': Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics
- by Reuters
From looking for inspiration on the bus to finding titles in dreams, Paul McCartney looks back on his life in a new book recounting how he wrote some of the world's most famous songs.
Mahanayak Rajesh Hamal releases his song ‘Man Budo Bhayena’ (with video)
- by Republica
Mahanayak Rajesh Hamal’s first ever song ‘Man Budo Bhayena’ as a singer was released amidst a press meet in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The day also marked the birthday of actor Reshma Ghimire, who is featured in the music video, and the event began with a cake cutting ceremony.
Nepal Bhasa song 'Dukh Dukh Saksitat Dukh' released
- by Republica
Nepal Bhasa song 'Dukh Dukh Saksitat Dukh' was released amidst an event in Kathmandu on Sunday. The lyric has been penned by Sangha Ratna Shakya and sung by Minarwa Devi Shakya (Bajracharya).
Ed Sheeran crowned richest British star under 30 for 3rd year
- by Agencies
Grammy winning-singer Ed Sheeran has retained his crown as the richest British celebrity aged 30 and under, with overall worth estimated to have reached 236.5 million pounds.
Harry Styles styles up as Dorothy for Wizard of Oz-themed ‘Harryween’ Show
- by Agencies
Halloween came a day early to the blocks around New York’s Madison Square Garden, as thousands of angels, devils, cowboys, ghosts, animals, astronauts, unicorns, Cruellas, Britneys and princesses and queens of all stripes descended upon the sold-out venue for the first of Harry Styles’ two ‘Harryween’ concerts.
Zayn Malik refuses that he harassed Gigi Hadid and her mother Yolande, but accepts punishment
- by Agencies
Musician Zayn Malik has pleaded no contest to charges that he harassed his girlfriend — supermodel Gigi Hadid — and her reality TV star mother during a violent Sept. 29 argument at the family’s home outside Philadelphia.
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters welcomed into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- by Associated Press
Jay-Z’s added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — Hall of Famer.
Teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo leads AMA nominees in her debut
- by Associated Press
Olivia Rodrigo is having a sweet year as the leading nominee at the American Music Awards in the first year she’s eligible.
Bipin Karki featured in Ketan's song 'Pardeshi Ayo'
- by Republica
The music video narrates a story of a young man who goes abroad to earn for his family. It is a story about how a young man suffers while leaving behind his family.
Adele's 'Easy on Me' dislodges 'Butter' and sets new records
- by Agencies
Adele's lead single from her upcoming '30' album, 'Easy on Me', has become Spotify's most streamed song within a single day, dislodging the BTS track, 'Butter', which scored more than 20.9 million global streams on May 23, reports 'Billboard' quoting a rep of the music streaming service provider.
Bond and ‘Willy Wonka’ songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies at 90
- by Associated Press
Oscar-winning British songwriter Leslie Bricusse, whose work includes James Bond themes and Willy Wonka’s signature tune, has died. He was 90.
Aryan, Paul and Durgesh in Mika Singh's Nepali song 'Bottle Ko Birko'
- by Republica
Famous Indian singer Mika Singh has sung Nepali song for the first time. The song 'Bottle Ko Birko' was released on October 11. Recorded in a Mumbai studio, the song has music by Yug Bhusal and lyrics by Shekhar Astitwa.