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A.R.Rahman joins the club: singer appointed goodwill ambassador of India for Rio Olympics

NEW DELHI: Academy Award-winning Indian musician and composer A.R.Rahman has been appointed as India's goodwill ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.

Pop singer Prince had painkiller Percocet in his system – reports

Music superstar Prince's autopsy found the painkiller Percocet in his system, the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KSTP-TV reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the investigation.

Drake joins Forbes list of top five richest hip-hop stars

Rapper Aubrey "Drake" Graham became the newest member of The Forbes Five club of hip-hop's wealthiest artists on Monday with a net worth of $60 million, according to Forbes.

Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ tops Billboard, Prince reigns on album chart

R&B star Beyonce stormed to the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart with her surprise visual concept album "Lemonade," while late singer Prince's music dominated the chart as fans continued to remember his legacy through his music.

U2 guitarist The Edge makes history as he rocks Sistine Chapel for cancer

The Edge, lead guitarist with the Irish band U2, has become the first rock star to play in the Sistine Chapel, a venue he described as "the most beautiful parish hall in the world".

Opioid medication found on Prince, at death scene – media

Authorities investigating the death of Prince found prescription opioid medication on him, according to various news outlets on Wednesday, the same day court records showed a judge appointed a bank to safeguard the music legend's estate.

Prince died without a will, six siblings likely to share fortune

Music superstar Prince left no known will when he died last week, his sister said in court documents on Tuesday listing his six siblings or half-siblings as heirs to a legacy estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Beyonce releases surprise album ‘Lemonade’ as much-anticipated TV special airs

Beyonce cemented her status as the queen of surprise releases on Saturday, releasing a completely new album and videos called "Lemonade" via a widely anticipated one-hour special on cable network HBO.

No signs of trauma or suicide in Prince’s death: police

Police found no signs of suicide or obvious trauma in the death of U.S. music superstar Prince, but it could take weeks before autopsy results reveal how the groundbreaking performer died, authorities said on Friday.

Will Prince’s control of his music extend from the grave?

The late pop star Prince was known in life as fiercely determined to protect his intellectual property, but how well others might profit from his legacy hinges on how astute he was about arranging for control of his music after death

Adele tops young musicians’ Rich List after success of ’25’ album

Adele’s best-selling album "25" added 30 million pounds ($43 million) to the London-born singer’s fortune, putting her top of the Sunday Times newspaper's Young Musicians 2016 rich list for performers under 30.

Shahzad Roy releases teaser trailer for upcoming song ‘Jind Jaan’

Shahzad Roy teased the trailer for his upcoming song Jind Jaan which features Zoe Viccaji's vocals as well.

Lawsuit accuses rapper Kendrick Lamar of copying Bill Withers song

The rapper Kendrick Lamar was sued on Thursday for allegedly copying the music from the 1975 Bill Withers song "Don't You Want To Stay" for his song "I Do This" without permission.

Ali Zafar’s rendition of Taher Shah’s ‘Angel’ goes viral

Ali Zafar released a soulful cover of Taher Shah's latest song 'Angel' which gained popularity upon its release on social media.

Kanye West’s ‘Life of Pablo’ scores streaming success on Billboard

Taylor Swift and Adele may have boycotted streaming platforms when releasing their latest albums, but rapper Kanye West proved the power of online consumption as "The Life of Pablo" debuted at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on the strength of streaming numbers.

Judge dismisses Kesha’s bid for release from recording contract

A New York judge on Wednesday threw out pop star Kesha's legal bid to scrap her recording contract with Sony Music and her producer, Dr. Luke, whom the singer has accused of rape and other forms of abuse.

‘Still evolving’ Rolling Stones open up rock ‘n’ roll world to fans

After more than 50 years of rock 'n' roll, the Rolling Stones are still pushing boundaries with their first exhibition showcasing hundreds of items from their long-running career, from Mick Jagger's jumpsuits to Keith Richards' guitars.

Musicians gather for Bowie tribute concert in New York

Musicians joined David Bowie fans at New York's Carnegie Hall on Thursday night for the first of two sold-out benefit concerts paying tribute to the late veteran rock star.

Justin Timberlake sued by Cirque du Soleil over hit song

Cirque du Soleil is not doing flips over Justin Timberlake's hit song "Don't Hold the Wall."

Dadra: Zeb and Haniya’s release soulful ode for Lahore blast victims

Zeb and Haniya released a song titled Dadra on Tuesday in honour of the victims of Sunday's Lahore blast victims.

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