BRIT Awards 2021: Taylor Swift first female winner of Global Icon Award

Pop star Taylor Swift became the first female winner of the Global Icon award at the BRIT Awards. She was also the first non-British recipient of the prize, which the Brits characterize as their highest honour. Only three other artists have been named Brits Icons - Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Robbie Williams.

L-Fresh The Lion on his new single ‘Village Boy’ - “This one is for the farmers”

Village Boy is the newest music video by South West Sydney hip hop artist/producer, L- Fresh The Lion. Directed by Teggy (East Side Flow, Russian Tank by Sidhu Moose Wala) the video was shot in the Punjab village of Bhagwanpur, which is home to farmers whose livelihoods depend on the produce of the village.

KSHMR releases ‘Songstarters Vol. 1’

Esteemed DJ and producer KSHMR has returned to Splice with KSHMR Songstarters Vol.1 - a collection of track ideas for producers of all disciplines.

French DJ & Producer Rawdolff drops 2021 version of Kylie Minogue’s global smash “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”

Warner Chappell Music signed artist Rawdolff is originally from Normandy in France and has been a DJ & Producer, passionate about the musical world since his earliest years. He draws his inspiration from multiple genres especially House, HipHop and American Rap, creating rhythmic sets and mixing contemporary sounds with classics of the genre.

DJ Khaled releases blockbuster new album ‘Khaled Khaled’

After practically breaking the internet with news of its arrival, Grammy ® Award-winning multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, and mega-producer DJ Khaled unveils the biggest hip-hop event of the summer and his twelfth full-length album, ‘Khaled Khaled’ via We The Best Music Group/Epic Records. Upon going live, it already vaulted to Top 5 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and #1 on the Hip-Hop/Rap Chart in addition to trending worldwide.

Steve Aoki, Nervo and The Magician feature on Deezer’s ‘Beethoven Remixed’

Global music streaming service Deezer continues to celebrate the legacy of Beethoven with a star-studded remix compilation. ‘Beethoven Remixed’ an extensive, 14-track release, gives music fans the chance to hear their favorite electronic artists mash up the concert hall with the dance floor.

Billboard names Devraj Sanyal on its International Power Players List 2021

Billboard’s annual International Power Players List recognizes the contribution of international music executives from across the globe (ex-U.S.) and this week, saw Devraj Sanyal, Universal Music India and South Asia’s MD and CEO highlighted for his contributions to introducing original Indian music and culture to a global audience in 2021’s list of executives.

The Weeknd and Ariana Grande give a heady remix to the animated ‘Save Your Tears’

Mid this week The Weeknd unleashed the remix of his mega smash hit Save Your Tears, featuring his previous collaborator Arianna Grande with who he has done work earlier too.

K-Pop sensation BTS become Louis Vuitton’s new global ambassadors

BTS are the new brand ambassadors for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. The iconic luxury brand ushered in the partnership by sharing pictures of the septet dressed in pastel suiting juxtaposed with more casual sneakers.

MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 release nominations

The Movie & TV Awards limited itself to a special edition last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Come 2021, the gala is back and hotter than ever with neck to neck clashes amongst the greatest shows of the current year. The makers have decided that the 2021 edition will be gender neutral.