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Catalogue sales spin millions for music's superstars
Legend has sold the rights of his music to two companies -- global investment firm KKR and music company BMG, each of them acquiring a 50 per cent stake in the artiste's catalogue for an undisclosed fee. The two companies had earlier come together to purchase the publishing rights and back catalogue of the American rock band ZZ Top in December 2021.
Arko teams up with Alka Yagnik for his first devotional track
The singer, whose performance name is a short form of his real name (Arko Pravo Mukherjee), added: "I have done 37 films and have been working for a long time, yet this is the first time I have done a devotional song. That's surprising even to me. I was waiting for the right occasion and then this happened. Please listen to it and watch the video and do let me know."
Springsteen tops 'Rolling Stone' magazine's '10 Highest Paid Musicians' list
And the big winners were nearly all white and male, if one goes by a '10 Highest Paid Musicians' list published by 'Rolling Stone' magazine on Friday (US Time). Jay-Z, Kanye West and Taylor Swift are the three exceptions in the list that includes Paul Simon, Ryan Tedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lindsey Buckingham, Motley Crue and Blake Shelton.
Priyanka Chopra reveals her baby plan with hubby Nick Jonas
The Matrix: Resurrection actress has always been outspoken about her marriage life and her future plans. Earlier she revealed that having babies is one of the biggest desires of her life but she not rushing for it. But recently while having a conversation on Vanity Fair, PeeCee talked about her plans of having babies with Nick. However, the actress also opened up on how despite being busy, she wouldn't want to spend 2022 away from her home.
Omicron shadow over Grammys: Show postponed
The 2022 show, scheduled for January 31, had been moving full speed ahead before a full audience at its traditional venue, the Crypto.com Arena (formerly known as the Staples Center) in downtown Los Angeles, but the recent Covid-19 surge has caused the postponement or cancellation of multiple events across the country.
Guru Randhawa, Nora Fatehi reunite for 'Dance Meri Rani'
Zahrah S. Khan, who sang Nora's hit 'Kusu Kusu' has also lent her vocals to the track released by the music label T-Series. Talking about the song, Guru Randhawa says, "With 'Dance Meri Rani' we are getting into a new zone of music and introducing people to Afro beats. It's a foot tapping number that has been picturised very interestingly. This is definitely something new for audiences to look out for.
Rapper Drakeo the Ruler stabbed to death in LA concert backstage brawl
The concert was to be headlined by performers such as Snoop Dogg, YG, the Isley Brothers and 50 Cent, but it was called off after the stabbing, although for some time, a DJ continued to play, even as attendees wondered what the delay between sets was about. 'Variety', quoting multiple reports, says a backstage brawl occurred at about 8.30 p.m. and a victim later confirmed to be Drakeo was taken to the hospital in a critical condition.
Neha Kakkar's 'Dil Ko Karaar Aaya' crosses 101 million views
Elated with the milestone response, the singer said, "I think that I got to own the reprised version of 'Dil Ko Karaar Aaya' because I sang it in a way I would if I had composed it. This song has a special fan following and it warms my heart to hear it being requested by my fans. Rajat Nagpal (composer) has given me a gem of a song and I'm grateful."
Megan Thee Stallion signs up with Netflix to produce TV series, other content
The American rapper, described as "a multi-talented creative force" by Netflix in a statement, has won three Grammys and nine BET awards. She has landed two global Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits with 'Savage (Remix)' featuring Beyonce and 'WAP' with Cardi B. Her debut album 'Good News' has gone gold since its release in 2020, according to 'Variety'.
Lady Gaga needed psychiatric nurse on 'House Of Gucci' set
"I had a psychiatric nurse with me towards the end of filming," she said on the Just for Variety podcast, reports aceshowbiz.com. "I sort of felt like I had to. I felt that it was safer for me. That's because I was always Patrizia. I always spoke in my accent. And even if I was speaking about things that weren't related to the movie."
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