K-pop supergroup BTS won the top Artist of the Year prize at the American Music Awards on Monday. The group defeated major global stars including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. Their victory marked a major comeback after returning from military service earlier this year. BTS also secured Best Male K-pop Artist and Song […]
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Talha Anjum tops Spotify Pakistan list
Spotify has released its five-year streaming data for Pakistan, highlighting the most popular Pakistani artists and tracks since the platform launched in the country in 2021. The report shows strong growth in local music consumption and a rising trend of diverse listening habits among users. The data reflects how Pakistani audiences are increasingly shaping music […]
Samar Jafri, Aashir tease nostalgic new track
Samar Jafri and Aashir Wajahat have teased their upcoming song Tum Na Ho with a nostalgic childhood throwback shared on Instagram. The post has generated excitement among fans as the duo prepares for their second musical collaboration together. The teaser highlights their long-standing friendship and creative partnership. Both artists, who have established themselves in acting […]
Asim Azhar ends 2025 with first-ever weekly chart-topper
Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has bid an emotional farewell to 2025 by celebrating a career-defining milestone, marking the year as one of the most significant chapters of his musical journey. Taking to Instagram on December 30, the Ghalat Fehmi singer revealed that his OST Meri Zindagi Hai Tu had secured the number one position on […]
Beyoncé becomes the fifth billionaire in music
Beyoncé has officially become a billionaire, with Forbes confirming that the global superstar is now the world’s fifth musician to reach the milestone. She joins an elite group that includes Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, underscoring the immense financial power of top-tier global touring artists. Read More: YouTube music 2025 recap goes AI The […]
Anand Bakshi’s son criticises lyric credits for ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ remix
Rakesh Anand Bakshi, son of legendary Bollywood lyricist Anand Bakshi, has publicly criticised the makers of the upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri over the way lyric credits have been assigned for the remix of the iconic song Saat Samundar Paar. Read More: ‘Meri Zindagi Hai Tu’ becomes first Pakistani drama […]
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in Romanian jail over on-stage cannabis use
American rapper Wiz Khalifa, born Thomaz Cameron Jibril, has been sentenced in absentia to nine months in prison by a Romanian court for smoking cannabis during a performance last year. Khalifa had performed at the “Beach, Please!” music festival in Costinești, Romania, in July 2024, where authorities found he possessed more than 18 grams of […]
Meesha Shafi confirms cross-border collaboration with Talwiinder
Singer and actor Meesha Shafi on Tuesday confirmed details of her upcoming musical release, ending days of speculation online. Her new single, Sachay Loki, set to release on Friday, is a collaboration with Indian singer-songwriter Talwiinder. Read More: Meesha Shafi and Arooj Aftab secure 2026 Grammy nominations The announcement follows more than a week of carefully […]
Mass Appeal and Shareh Present The Dream, a Landmark Moment for South Asian Music
Mass Appeal, the New York–based hip hop label known for shaping global culture, proudly announces The Dream, the latest album by Karachi artist Shareh Akhter, a project that stands as a defining moment for South Asian contemporary music. Blending mellow R&B, hardcore trap, Afrobeat-inspired beats and nostalgic pop textures, The Dream positions Akhter as one […]
After 11 years, Pakistan Idol makes a triumphant return
After an 11-year pause, Pakistan Idol is making a grand comeback with a new panel of judges. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Bilal Maqsood, Zeb Bangash, and actor Fawad Khan will lead the show. The reboot aims to discover fresh talent and revive Pakistan’s music scene. Pakistan Idol originally aired in 2014 on Geo TV and […]