Singer Roop Johrie changes her name

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” is a famous quote by William Shakespeare. And it’s true, many a time people change their name out of superstition, or because they believe in numerology. Some even do it just to feel sexier!

Doordarshan brings Sandip Soparrkar to judge Bharat Ki Shaan – Let’s Dance

Doordarshan India’s only public service broadcaster is soon going to be telecasting its new dance reality show ‘Close up Bharat Ki Shaan – Let’s Dance’ to be aired on DD National from 7th June, 2014, which will see the king of Ballroom dancing Sandip Soparrkar as the grand judge.

Viacom18 reigns supreme at Promax BDA India Awards with 17 wins

Viacom18, India’s fastest growing entertainment network of iconic brands proved its creative mettle at the recently concluded Promax BDA India Awards by winning a whopping 17 awards across categories. Viacom18’s brands MTV, Vh1 and Comedy Central brought in a total of eight golds and nine silvers for excellence in the creative campaigns. All the winning campaigns at Viacom18 have been conceptualized and produced in-house.

Multi-Screen Media launches digital Sports Entertainment destination – “LIV Sports”

Multi Screen Media (MSM) today announced the launch of LIV Sports a premier Digital Sports Entertainment destination website. The digital destination will present one-point access to the right mix of sports and entertainment innovatively across devices. Coming from the Sony Network, LIV Sports will target both – the avid Sports fan as well as the closet fan / entertainment seekers.

Repackaged retro song ‘whistles’ to the top.

Who would ever imagine that the haunting flute melody, which sent fans into a frenzy for the father Jackie Shroff in “Hero” in 1983, would resurface three decades years later to recreate history for the son, Tiger Shroff, in Sajid Nadiadwala’s “HEROPANTI”.

Vasudha Sharma recreates the magic of Rahman's Humma Humma

Culture Machine in association with Havells has come up with it's latest video featuring Vasudha Sharma as an extension of the brand's on-going campaign 'Respect For Women' in an extremely interesting manner, making music in the Kitchen.

Sony Music collaborates with A.R.Rahman’s K M Music Conservatory

Music industry giant Sony Music has collaborated with the legendary musician A. R. Rahman’s K M Conservatory music school to create cover versions of 2 songs from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s new music from the album XSCAPE. It is for the first time in India that official versions of Micheal Jackson’s songs will be released giving his music an India feel.

Delhi based Faridkot launches its 2nd album Phir Se

Armed with their signature hooklines and brand of ‘confused pop’, Faridkot is back with their 2nd studio album titled Phir Se. Backed by a well-received 1st album, Faridkot attempts to challenge the existing boundaries of popular music, in this Universal Music release.

ENZY Studios calls in musicians to audition for new musical

Time to polish up those pitches; ENZY Studios are hitting the road this June to find the best Musicians in the country to give them an opportunity to showcase their work and give them a chance to be featured in the ENZY Studios Musical.

Maroon 5 signs to Interscope Records for new album

Multi-platinum, 3-time GRAMMY-Award winning band Maroon 5 has signed to Interscope Records. The group¹s highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled ‘V’, will be released on September 2, 2014, which will be preceded by a new single that will be released this summer.