Vh1 plans Independence Day special

This Independence Day, Vh1, the coolest destination for International Entertainment, has taken the ‘desi’ route with specially-created programming. Vh1 presents Independence Day special: Vh1’s Top 50 Indian Songs, which will feature a countdown to the best of independent music.

Lavasa City announces I - Day weekend of Dance, Music and Entertainment

This Independence Day weekend let your spirits soar high at Lavasa City. The city will celebrate this Independence Day with FREEDOM 2014, a three-day festival from August 15 to 17, 2014, which promises an eclectic mix of live musical and dance performances, with amazing shopping and food.

Animal Planet brings third season of Yeh Mera India.

This August, as India celebrates its 68thyear of Independence, Animal Planet takes viewers on an exotic journey through the country - from the epic Himalayan Mountains, down the mighty River Ganges, and across less explored landscapes of the North East - to explore its astonishing wildlife, secret locations and pristine natural beauty.

Bollywood Actress and Recording Artist Priyanka Chopra inspires teenage girls to aim high with UNICEF

Bollywood Actress, International Recording Artist and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women in Chandrapur, India, to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays.

Sony Music acquires Homi Adajania’s Multi-Starrer ‘Finding Fanny’

Sony Music Entertainment’s glorious bollywood repertoire gets richer with the addition of yet another multi-starrer, ‘FINDING FANNY’. The film is a combination of seasoned actors like Nasserudin Shah, Dimple Kapadia and gen-next stars Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor in prominent roles. The film is based on a road trip set in Goa that follows the journey of five characters.

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga to release jazz album in September.

The long-awaited collaborative jazz album from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Cheek To Cheek, will be released on Streamline/Columbia/Interscope Records on Tuesday, September 23. The first taste of this new music is the classic Colrter song, “Anything Goes”, is now available on iTunes (iTunes.com/CheekToCheek) and other digital retailers.

Nokia Music Connects is Now MixRadio Music Connects

Nokia Music Connects, the premier Indian annual get together for music and digital business professionals is now renamed as ‘MixRadio Music Connects’. While the format remains the same, the name change reflects a universal approach to the world’s simplest personalized music streaming service, and the company is excited to be title sponsors of 2014’s event.

Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj release ‘Bang Bang’

International superstars Jessie J+ArianaGrande + NickiMinaj released the powerhouse anthem “Bang Bang” on July 29 on digital retailers via Republic Records. The single debuted #1 on the iTunes overall and pop charts and also hit #1 on the Billboard Trending 140 chart.

Saregama India pays tribute to Mohammed Rafi.

Saregama India Ltd. is marking the 34th Death Anniversary of the legendary Mohammed Rafi with an immersive infographic on 31st July. Rafi Saab, as he was fondly known, was arguably the greatest male playback singer the Hindi film industry has seen.

Katy Perry teams up with UNICEF for music video.

In support of those living with HIV, Katy Perry has teamed up with UNICEF (also one of the organization’s ambassadors), to release a video for “Unconditionally.” The video was intended to premiere at the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, Australia. However, it was released and dedicated by Katy Perry to the victims of the MH17 tragedy, many of whom were flying to attend the conference themselves.