Mumbai, 7th August 2026: The story of the King of Pop is set to continue on the big screen. Following the enormous success of Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson, Lionsgate is moving ahead with its highly anticipated sequel. The studio has now indicated that filming for Michael 2 is expected to begin […]
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Mumbai, 4th August 2026: After shaping some of Indian cinema’s most iconic soundtracks for over five decades, Yash Raj Films (YRF) is taking a bold leap into the country’s thriving independent music landscape with the launch of Raah Records. More than just a record label, Raah Records has been envisioned as a long-term creative incubator […]
Mumbai, 3rd August 2026: After redefining Indian cinema with some of its most iconic films, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment has officially entered the music business with the launch of Excel Music. Backed by Universal Music Group (UMG) as a strategic shareholder and its global marketing and distribution partner, the new label marks […]
Mumbai, 31st July 2026: Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to reshape India’s music streaming landscape with a landmark announcement that could redefine how audiences consume new music. Beginning end-August 2026, every new release from UMG’s major domestic and international artists in India will debut through a 72-hour subscriber-first release window. During this exclusive period, […]
Mumbai, 29th July 2026: Zee Music Company is taking a major leap towards becoming India’s definitive multilingual music powerhouse with an ambitious expansion across South Indian cinema. Strengthening its presence beyond Hindi and independent music, the label has announced a massive slate of acquisitions spanning Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films, reinforcing its commitment to […]
Mumbai, 22nd July 2026: Instagram has rolled out a creator-friendly update that is set to make life much easier for content creators, musicians, and brands. Users can now change the music on feed posts and carousel posts even after they have been published, without losing likes, comments, shares, or reach. By simply tapping Edit and […]
Mumbai, 18th July 2026: India’s independent music movement is getting a major boost as Madverse Music Group announces the launch of Empower Fund 3.0, an initiative designed to help emerging artists turn their creative ambitions into sustainable careers. At a time when independent musicians are producing some of the country’s most exciting music, access to […]
Mumbai, 10th July 2026: In an era where talent often struggles to find the right opportunities, anArtizen has introduced Unfair Advantage, a first-of-its-kind advisory platform designed to bridge the gap between creative ambition and industry expertise. The initiative enables artists, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, writers, designers, entrepreneurs and other creative professionals to book one-on-one sessions with […]
Mumbai, 6th July 2026: India’s biggest music business gathering is entering a historic new chapter. All About Music returns for its landmark 10th edition from August 25 to 27 at Grand Hyatt Mumbai. More importantly, the conference celebrates a decade of transforming India’s music ecosystem. This year’s edition promises bigger conversations, stronger collaborations, and fresh […]
Mumbai, 24th June 2026: The Indian music licensing landscape has taken a major turn. Phonographic Performance Limited India is now officially reinstated as a copyright society, marking a critical shift for India’s music economy. The move restores formal licensing power to PPL after years of legal uncertainty, especially around public performance rights for sound recordings. […]










