MUMBAI: Veteran Bollywood actress and singer Sulakshana Pandit has passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. She was confirmed to have suffered a cardiac arrest, and her funeral is scheduled for November 7, according to her brother Lalit Pandit. Sulakshana, the elder sister of the famous composer duo Jatin–Lalit, began her […]
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Sajjad Ali prohibits ‘Pakistan Idol’ contenders from performing his songs
Singer Sajjad Ali has disclosed that contestants on Pakistan Idol are prohibited from performing his songs. This comes after negotiations over copyright rights with the show’s organisers failed. During a recent press conference in Canada, the veteran musician shared that the show’s producers approached him to acquire performance rights for his music. However, both parties […]
Ali Zafar honoured with Cultural Icon Award in US
Renowned Pakistani singer Ali Zafar has been honoured with the Cultural Icon Award by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society during his visit to the United States for his contributions to the promotion of music and culture. The award recognised Ali Zafar’s artistic efforts in promoting cultural values and the positive image of Pakistan through […]
Chet Faker comes to Australia for the first time in eight years
Faker, the acclaimed ARIA Award-winning singer, has surprised his fans with the announcement of a series of headline gigs around Australia’s East Coast this October, after an eight-year absence. The tour will take him through Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, marking his long-awaited return to Australia. Faker, known for his outstanding talent, has been dubbed “one […]
Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt
July 5 (Reuters) – Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide attempt that left her in a coma, Lee’s two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a statement posted on Instagram and Facebook. Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living. […]
Asim Azhar reacts to fans body shaming him, comparing him to Adnan Sami
Even in 2023, singer Asim Azhar is the most recent target of body shaming. The 26-year-old musician received criticism from society after bragging about his sold-out performances on his US tour. Fans advised him to lose weight rather than congratulating him and expressing their joy for him, pointing out how he appeared “fat” in the […]
Turkish singer appears in court over religious schools joke
A Turkish pop singer accused of “inciting hatred and enmity” with a joke about Turkey’s religious schools rejected the charge Friday during her first court appearance. Singer-songwriter Gulsen was charged and briefly jailed over the joke she made during a concert in April, when she quipped that the “perversion” of one of her musicians came […]
Sidhu Moose Wala’s last song to be out on Sept 2
A new song of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala titled ‘Jaandi Vaar’ is all set to be launched on September 2, 2022. The news has been confirmed by singer and composer Salim Merchant via a video social media. The song was recorded in July 2021 in Chandigarh. In the video, Salim said, “Hi everyone, a lot of […]
Coke studio singer Wahab Bugti left homeless due to Balochistan floods
Popular folksinger Wahab Ali Bugti from Coke studio is left homeless after the recent flash floods in Baluchistan. The poor condition of Wahab Bugti and his family have left netizens heartbroken and emotional. Many came out in support of the singer on social media after learning that his house got washed away in the floods. A […]
Dua Lipa rejects fan’s marriage proposal during concert
English singer, songwriter, and model Dua Lipa turned down a fan’s marriage proposal with her sweet gesture at a concert. Spotting the man in the crowd she says: ‘I’m trying to read your t-shirt, what does it say? It says ‘Marry me Dula peep’,’ in reference to a nickname the fan had given her. The […]