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Baaghi 2 song Mundiyan embroiled in legal controversy; makers of film accused of plagiarism, copyright infringement

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Before Baaghi 2, the song 'Mundiya Tu Bach Ke' was remixed featuring Jay-Z and the track was the main theme of the 2012 Sacha Baron Cohen starrer The Dictator.

James Levine, legendary conductor at the Met Opera, fired after 'credible evidence' of sexual misconduct was found

James Levine, legendary conductor at the Met Opera, fired after 'credible evidence' of sexual misconduct was found

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New York's Metropolitan Opera had already suspended James Levine in December after allegations first became public against him. Levine guided the Met's orchestra for 40 years as music director.

Watch: Baaghi 2 song O Saathi features Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani as college lovers

Watch: Baaghi 2 song O Saathi features Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani as college lovers

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Baaghi 2 song 'O Saathi' is filled with nostalgia, not for your college days but for the superhit song 'Pehli Nazar Mein' from the 2008 film Race sung by Atif Aslam.

Legendary Sufi singer Ustad Pyarelal Wadali, of the Wadali brothers duo, dies of cardiac arrest at 75

Legendary Sufi singer Ustad Pyarelal Wadali, of the Wadali brothers duo, dies of cardiac arrest at 75

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Ustad Pyarelal Wadali is the younger brother to Ustad Puran Chand Wadali, and together they formed the iconic Wadali brothers — the doyens of Punjabi sufi music in India.

Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled collaborate for music video for the film A Wrinkle in Time

Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled collaborate for music video for the film A Wrinkle in Time

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Singer Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled have joined hands for the video of a song titled 'I Believe' from the latest Disney outing A Wrinkle in Time.

AR Rahman to compose music for Indian remake of The Fault in our Stars, reportedly starring Sushant Singh Rajput

AR Rahman to compose music for Indian remake of The Fault in our Stars, reportedly starring Sushant Singh Rajput

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The Indian remake of The Fault In Our Stars is backed by Fox Star Studios, which has previously collaborated with AR Rahman on Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

Irish rockband Cranberries to release new album in 2019 featuring vocals of the late singer Dolores O'Riordan

Irish rockband Cranberries to release new album in 2019 featuring vocals of the late singer Dolores O'Riordan

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The surviving three members of The Cranberries said that O'Riordan had already recorded vocals for a new album, which the band now hopes to finish and release in early 2019.

Watch: Hichki song 'Khol De Par' has Rani Mukerji in the spotlight as an inspirational teacher

Watch: Hichki song 'Khol De Par' has Rani Mukerji in the spotlight as an inspirational teacher

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Sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Jasleen Royal, the melody of Hichki's song — 'Khol De Par' — is upbeat and does full justice to the essence of the lyrics.

Arijit Singh on his unrivalled rise in Bollywood: 'I don't have a monopoly over music'

Arijit Singh on his unrivalled rise in Bollywood: 'I don't have a monopoly over music'

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Arijit Singh denies of any 'Arijit effect' in Bollywood's musicscape. He says, 'The words star and celebrity are created and is usually a state of mind rather that an actual thing.'

Holi playlist: Rang Barse to Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Bollywood's odes to the festival of colours

Holi playlist: Rang Barse to Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Bollywood's odes to the festival of colours

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From Mother India to Padmaavat, Firstpost looks back at memorable Holi songs in Bollywood films across the past seven decades.

Baaghi 2 song 'Mundiyan' could have been a nostalgic blast from the past, but for its lyrics

Baaghi 2 song 'Mundiyan' could have been a nostalgic blast from the past, but for its lyrics

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The song 'Mundiyan Te Bach Ke' of Punjabi MC — earlier part of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Boom — has now been revamped for the upcoming film Baaghi 2 featuring Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani in the lead roles.

Playlist: Sridevi's most memorable songs over the years, from 'Naino Me Sapna' to 'Navrai Majhi'

Playlist: Sridevi's most memorable songs over the years, from 'Naino Me Sapna' to 'Navrai Majhi'

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After Vyjayanthimala, Waheeda Rahman and Hema Malini, it was Sridevi who held the torch of dancing divas in Bollywood, high and bright.

Raid song 'Nit Khair Manga' featuring Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz is an upbeat reprise of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan classic

Raid song 'Nit Khair Manga' featuring Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz is an upbeat reprise of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan classic

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's vocal texture in Raid song 'Nit Khair Manga' induces the correct amount of romance in the composition, much like the track 'Mere Rashke Qamar' from the 2017 film Baadshaho, which incidentally also featured Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz.

After Sultan row, Salman Khan reportedly removes Arijit Singh's song from Welcome to New York

After Sultan row, Salman Khan reportedly removes Arijit Singh's song from Welcome to New York

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After Salman Khan removed Arijit Singh's version of the song 'Jag Ghoomeya' from his 2016 blockbuster Sultan, it is now being reported that he got yet another song removed from the upcoming film Welcome to New York.

An offbeat Valentine's Day: Here's a playlist of Bollywood's most cringe-worthy love songs

An offbeat Valentine's Day: Here's a playlist of Bollywood's most cringe-worthy love songs

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On this Valentine's Day, here is Firstpost's playlist of Bollywood's worst love anthems of all time. Beware!

3 Storeys song Bas Tu Hai is a refreshing track with melodious vocals by Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi

3 Storeys song Bas Tu Hai is a refreshing track with melodious vocals by Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi

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'Bas Tu Hai', latest song from the upcoming film 3 Storeys, reminds of the upbeat, refreshing tracks of the 2007 film Life in a... Metro.

Raid song Sanu Ek Pal Chain, featuring Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz, celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice

Raid song Sanu Ek Pal Chain, featuring Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz, celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice

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Raid will see Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz together for the second time after the 2017 film Baadshaho.

Zayn Malik make his Bollywood debut with Hindi song; collaborates with AR Rahman for another track

Zayn Malik make his Bollywood debut with Hindi song; collaborates with AR Rahman for another track

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Zayn Malik talks about his upcoming Bollywood Hindi track, collaboration with AR Rahman and how Bollywood has influenced him since childhood.

Baaghi 2 to feature revamped version of Madhuri Dixit song 'Ek Do Teen' picturised on Jacqueline Fernandez

Baaghi 2 to feature revamped version of Madhuri Dixit song 'Ek Do Teen' picturised on Jacqueline Fernandez

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Baaghi 2 will feature Jacqueline Fernandez stepping into Madhuri Dixit's dancing shoes grooving on a recreated version of the iconic song 'Ek Do Teen.'

On Jagjit Singh's 77th birth anniversary, a playlist of some of his evergreen ghazals in films

On Jagjit Singh's 77th birth anniversary, a playlist of some of his evergreen ghazals in films

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From 'Jhuki Jhuki Nazar' in Arth to 'Koi Fariyad' in Tum Bin: A look at Jagjit Singh's iconic ghazal songs in Bollywood over the years.

Welcome to New York song 'Ishtehaar' featuring Diljit, Sonakshi celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's magical voice

Welcome to New York song 'Ishtehaar' featuring Diljit, Sonakshi celebrates Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's magical voice

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Welcome to New York song 'Ishtehaar' features both the actors — Dosanjh and Sinha — in an interplay of past and present. While the former reflects happy moments and fun time, the latter is melancholic.

The Spice Girls hint at working together in untitled project for the first time in six years

The Spice Girls hint at working together in untitled project for the first time in six years

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On 2 February, The Spice Girls got back together for the first time since 2012 and announced plans to explore 'incredible new opportunities' in the future.

Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus' morphed photos pasted all over Hollywood by street artist who claims he's tired of 'misogynistic lyrics'

Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus' morphed photos pasted all over Hollywood by street artist who claims he's tired of 'misogynistic lyrics'

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The posters of Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus had the text 'Long live music' and '#WeAllKnew', the latter in reference to those who kept quiet about sexual assault allegations in the media.

Grammy Awards 2018: Celebrities show support to #TimesUp movement with white roses, speeches

Grammy Awards 2018: Celebrities show support to #TimesUp movement with white roses, speeches

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The Grammy Awards red carpet too saw celebrities like Nick Jonas, Sam Smith, Sarah Silverman, Rita Ora, Cardi B and many more wore white roses as a show of support for Time's Up.

Grammy Awards 2018: Actress Carrie Fisher, singer Leonard Cohen receive posthumous honours

Grammy Awards 2018: Actress Carrie Fisher, singer Leonard Cohen receive posthumous honours

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While Carrie Fisher won the Grammy for her narration of The Princess Diarist in the Best Spoken Word Album category, Leonard Cohen won Best Rock Performance for 'You Want It Darker'.

Grammy Awards 2018: Bruno Mars wins top honours, Kendrick Lamar dominates Rap category; see winners' list

Grammy Awards 2018: Bruno Mars wins top honours, Kendrick Lamar dominates Rap category; see winners' list

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At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Ed Sheeran and his album '÷' (Divide) win the Best Pop Solo Performance and the Best Pop Vocal Album awards respectively.

Black Panther: Kendrick Lamar to collaborate with The Weeknd for soundtrack of upcoming Marvel flick

Black Panther: Kendrick Lamar to collaborate with The Weeknd for soundtrack of upcoming Marvel flick

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Musicians Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd will be collaborating for the soundtrack of Black Panther after their last joint venture 'Sidewalks' for The Weeknd's latest album Starboy.

Grammy Awards 2018 faces cash crunch of $6-8 mn ahead of its 60th show to be held in New York on 28 January

Grammy Awards 2018 faces cash crunch of $6-8 mn ahead of its 60th show to be held in New York on 28 January

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The 2018's Grammy Awards — the first in New York since 2003 — to be held on Sunday (28 January) at Madison Square Garden, is the culmination of a two-year effort.

From Padmaavat to Khamoshi: What defines Sanjay Leela Bhansali's brand of film music?

From Padmaavat to Khamoshi: What defines Sanjay Leela Bhansali's brand of film music?

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Padmaavat marks the fourth film in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's career as director-cum-music director after Guzaarish, Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani.

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety song 'Chhote Chhote Peg' features Yo Yo Honey Singh's weakest rap to date

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety song 'Chhote Chhote Peg' features Yo Yo Honey Singh's weakest rap to date

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Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety's song seems like the chhote chhote pegs of the bitter medicine that haunted our childhood.