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.

Anupam Kher, Mira Nair, Monika Shergill and Siddharth Roy Kapur among others for BAFTA Jury members for Breakthrough India 2021

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) today announced the illustrious list of jury members for its debut BAFTA Breakthrough India initiative, supported by Netflix. Distinguished professionals from across the film, games and television industries came together to select this year’s talented honourees. The Jury was chaired by BAFTA Breakthrough India Ambassador, A R Rahman.

Amazon Prime Music launches Podcasts for customers in India from DJ Khaled, Rolling Stone and more

Amazon Prime Music recently announced the launch of podcasts in India, which will be available to all Prime members at no additional cost. Customers will now have access to locally popular shows by creators as well as international Amazon Originals produced exclusively for Amazon Prime Music customers in multiple languages across motivation, business, technology, comedy, music, fitness and more. The podcasts will be available on the Amazon Prime Music app on Android and iOS, Web player and Amazon Echo devices.

Johny Dar’s Jeans For Refugees initiative returns with ‘Together Is Better’ - a virtual music festival streaming worldwide on 17th April

Together Is Better (togetherisbetterfestival.com) presents a sizzling line up of musical artists on three virtual stages, in a new venture for Johny Dar’s star- studded humanitarian initiative, which has already captivated Hollywood and the world at large.

Singer – Songwriter Veronica Fusaro drops blues rock power ballad ‘Fool’

Whether she performs intimately on the edge of the stage with guitar and voice or with imposing and striking instrumentation backing her up, Veronica Fusaro captivates the listener’s attention.

Pakistan’s iconic band Strings disband

Fans of the Pakistani pop-rock band Strings are heartbroken. On Thursday, March 25, the band’s members, Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia, posted a farewell note on social media announcing their split after 33 years. Strings also composed songs for Bollywood films such as ‘Zinda’ and ‘John Day’.

Italian violinist Luca Ciarla's new single and video ‘Maredifollia’ mesmerizes

Maredifollia, Italian violinist Luca Ciarla’s new single and video, is available on all digital stores now. Produced by Violipiano Records and distributed by The Orchard, a branch of Sony Music Entertainment, the single was recorded on the occasion of the streaming concert for the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, held at the Tremiti Islands last September.