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New Delhi: Rapper Badshah clarified his comment towards popular pop singer Dua Lipa, and said it was the "most beautiful compliment" one could give to a woman. Badshah, known for tracks such as "Mercy", "Akkad Bakkad", "Garmi", and "Sanak", faced backlash online over his reply to a fan. On Saturday, the singer shared a post on his X handle which read, "Dua Lipa (heart emoticon)." Following, one of the fans asked Badshah if there was an upcoming collaboration between the two singers, to which he replied, "I'd rather make babies with her bro." The comment received mixed reactions, with many slamming the singer. Later, Badshah posted another tweet clarifying his words. "I think one of the most beautiful compliments that you could give to a woman that you really admire is to wish for her to mother your children. Meri soch nahi tumhari soch saamne aayi hai," it read. Lipa is an Albanian singer and is popular for songs such as "Levitating", "Houdini" and "Training Season" among others. She visited India in November last year, during which she performed in Mumbai, as a part of her Radical Optimism tour.
Ed Sheeran has collaborated with Indian musicians for his new project. Ed Sheeran/ Instagram Mumbai: Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled Play - The Remixes EP, a new project that features collaborations with some of India's most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth album ...Read More >
New Delhi: She is back in the game and how! We are talking about actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela, who knows how to steal the spotlight even if its Wimbledon 2025. The newsmaker attended the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2025 finals in London recently and made heads turn with her fashion choices. Urvashi Rautela wore designer Ali Asaad's cutesy off-white corset flare dress with lace pattern all over it and a satin patch on her waist-line. She took to her Instagram and shared a series of photos and videos giving a close look at her outfit. In fact, she even wrote about meeting Pri ...Read More >
Grammy-winning artist Pitbull's much-awaited return to India has been cancelled, with organisers citing "operational constraints" as the reason behind the decision. The 'I'm Back' India Tour, which was announced just days ago, had scheduled performances in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8. Both shows have now been called off, disappointing fans who were eagerly looking forward to seeing the global hitmaker live. The cancellation comes less than a week after tickets went on sale ...Read More >
Rapper, singer-songwriter, and music mogul Badshah has just made history with a monumental addition to his garage, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II. Priced at a staggering $2 million (around Rs 12.45 crore on-road in Mumbai), this acquisition makes him the first India-born musician to own the latest edition of one of the world's most luxurious SUVs. With this purchase, Badshah now joins an elite club of Indian celebrities and business magnates, including Mukesh Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arj ...Read More >
Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set to electrify Indian audiences with concerts in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8 as part of his 'I'm Back' tour. This marks the rapper's return to India, where he has previously performed multiple times, including at the IPL opening ceremony and a high-profile wedding. American rapper and Grammy Award winner Pitbull is set for concerts in Indian cities, including Gurugram and Hyderabad. The musician will first perform at HUDA Grounds in Gurugr ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 7 (UNI) In a significant resolution to the ongoing legal and social backlash surrounding the song 'Tatiiri', popular Bollywood rapper and singer Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday to tender an unconditional apology. Accompanied by director Joban Sandhu, Mahavir Singh, and producer Hiten, the artist met with NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar following complaints that the song's lyrics and visual presentation were derogatory toward women. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) King has been roped in as one of the mentors in Amazon MX Player music reality series "I-POPSTAR". He, along with Aastha Gill, Aditya Rikhari, and Parmish Verma, will be seen guiding contestants, evaluating their performances, and pushing them to explore new creative heights. Spilling his excitement about guiding the next generation of musicians, King shared that "I-POPSTAR" is a platform where raw talent meets opportunity. "Every contestant brings something speci ...Read More >
Pune, Apr 3 (PTI) Pune district child protection officer Mangesh Jadhav has written to city Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar raising concerns about the songs of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, which he alleged "glorify alcohol, drugs and gun culture". In the letter, Jadhav asked the police department to ensure the contents of Singh's programme remain "appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards". He wrote the letter on Thursday, following a complaint submitted to the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department by one Dr Pund ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal is set to collaborate with rapper Badshah for the emotionally romantic track 'Inaam'. According to the press note, anchored in delicate production and stripped-back instrumentation, 'Inaam' foregrounds Royal's signature soft, expressive vocals as she traces the contours of a relationship defined by emotional security rather than fleeting intensity. Also Read | IPL 2026: Shah Rukh Khan's Intense Chat With KKR CEO Venky Mysore During KKR vs PBKS Clash Rain Delay Goes Viral (Watch Video). Narrated from a feminine pers ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rapper Badshah's recent response to a fan asking if he would collaborate with pop star Dua Lipa has sparked massive outrage. Amid the backlash, Badshah has issued a clarification regarding his comment which only enraged netizens further. The Mercy rapper called it "one of the most beautiful compliments" for a woman. On Saturday, Badshah took to X and defended his comment about Dua Lipa amid growing criticism. He wrote,"I think one of the most beautiful compliments that you could give to a woman that you really admire is to wish for her to mother your children. Meri soch nahi, tumh ...Read More >
Rapper-singer Badshah on Tuesday apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over the controversial video of his song 'Tateeree' that portrayed schoolgirls. In settling the matter before the commission, he also pledged to two specific tasks: sponsoring the education of 50 girls from economically weaker sections, and a song on women's empowerment within four months. Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, appeared before the commission in connection with a suo motu cas ...Read More >
American rapper Travis Scott will perform in Mumbai. The show is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at Mahalaxmi Race Course. Tickets go on sale July 19, 2025, on BookMyShow. The Circus Maximus World Tour 2025 includes six countries. It begins in Johannesburg and ends in Mumbai. Attendees under 16 are restricted from certain ticket categories.American rapper Travis Scott, who is heading to India for his maiden tour, has added another show to his line-up in the country. After his India debut perform ...Read More >
The Pune city police have communicated to the organisers of singer - rapper Honey Singh's Pune concert to avoid any obscene language or songs that may have a negative impact on children. On March 31, 2026, Dr Panditrao Dharnevar of Chandigarh submitted a complaint to the District Child Protection Officer, Pune, against Honey Singh's concert scheduled at the Mahalakshmi Lawns in the city on April 4. Dharnevar stated that minors are allowed to enter the concert, so Honey Singh should not be allow ...Read More >
Mumbai: Following backlash and summons, rapper Badshah apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his controversial song 'Tateeree', which allegedly hurt the dignity of women and promised to create a women-centric song within four months. The controversy erupted soon after the song's release last month, prompting the NCW to take suo motu cognisance of the matter. On Tuesday, Badshah appeared before the panel chaired by Vijaya Rahatkar. The commission noted that the lyrics and presentation of Tateeree were objectionable and detrimental to women's dignity. Rahatkar expressed ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Rapper Badshah on Tuesday apologised before the National Commission for Women (NCW) for the alleged vulgar lyrics of his song 'Tateeree', offering to make a song on women empowerment within four months and raise funds for women's welfare. The rapper submitted a written apology before the Commission for the song and promised to sponsor the education of 50 girls. He appeared before the Commission after it took cognisance of the objectionable lyrics of the song and the public outrage over it. Several FIRs were also filed in Haryana against the song that was forced to be taken ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rapper Badshah has come under fire after a recent comment about pop star Dua Lipa. The rapper's response to a fan's question about a potential collaboration with the sensational singer is receiving backlash. The Galiyio Ke Galib rapper took to X to share a post that simply read "Dua Lipa," followed by a red heart emoji. While the initial post seemed like a casual compliment, it was Badshah's follow-up remark that sparked controversy. A fan then asked if he was planning a collaboration with her, to which Badshah replied, "I'd rather make babies with her, bro." The tweet did not si ...Read More >
Tyla in India: Mumbai is gearing up for a cultural and musical extravaganza this December. The Indian Sneaker Festival (ISF) is ready to make its debut in the city. The two-day festival promises to bring together music, fashion, food, and street culture. Advertisement The festival, scheduled for December 6 and 7 at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex, will feature some of the world's biggest music acts. Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Tyla, American rap star Lil Yachty, Belgian techno DJ Charlotte de Witte, and India's own superstar DJ Alok are all set to perform. Alok will also u ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah's controversial song 'Volume 1' from all social media and music streaming platforms. Justice Kaurav hearing the case personally listened to the song in his chambers before passing the order, and he was taken aback by the "vulgarity, obscenity and derogatory" views present in the song. Advocate Rupali Panwar told the media, "This song has been sung by Honey Singh and Badshah, though they have been claiming that they have not sung the song, in a very recent concert that was held last year, Hon ...Read More >
Sitara Ghattamaneni, the young daughter of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, had a truly unforgettable experience at Dua Lipa's highly anticipated live concert in Mumbai on November 30, 2024. The young starlet was spotted enjoying the concert with her mother, actress Namrata Shirodkar, and her friends Sukriti and Aadya, the daughters of renowned filmmakers Sukumar and Vamsi Paidipally, respectively. Sitara Ghattamaneni, the young daughter of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, had a truly unforgettable experience at Dua Lipa's highly anticipated live concert in Mumbai on November 30, 2024. The young st ...Read More >
Mumbai: Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son Jay took to social media to criticize the singer Dua Lipa's 'Levitating X Woh Ladki Mashup.' Dua Lipa performed live in Mumbai Saturday. The crowd went wild when she sang a viral mashup of her hit Levitating and Shah Rukh Khan's iconic track "Woh Ladki Jo" from the film Baadshah, originally sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. However, Jay slammed the mixup for failing to acknowledge his father's contribution to the classic song. Jay expressed his disappointment on his Instagram story, highlighting that his father's name was not acknowledged. "The problem is th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Labubu doll charm fad has taken over the internet and how! Not just international celebs, many of our desi celebrities including Ananya Panday, Urvashi Rautela, Twinkle Khanna, Sharvari and Sana Makbul among others have joined the Labubu trend and flaunted their charms like divas. But now move over Labubu because Lafufus are here too! It so happened that actress Ananya Panday recently confessed that she has a Lafufu instead of a Labubu. In a recent viral video, originally shared by one of her BFF, Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, she explained how how she ended up with these fake Lab ...Read More >
Mumbai: Rapper Badshah's team has issued a clarification following concerns raised by FWICE over his upcoming show in Dallas being allegedly sponsored by a Pakistani company. Recently, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) wrote an official letter to Badshah, seeking clarification regarding the Dallas leg of Badshah's much-anticipated Unfinished USA Tour 2025, scheduled for September. "Dear Mr. Badshah, It has come to our attention that you are scheduled to perform in an upcoming event Badshah Un-Finished Tour at the Curtis Culwell Centre in Dallas, USA, on the 19th of Sept ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) begins its second season with defending champions East Delhi Riders taking on runners-up South Delhi Superstarz in the opener on Saturday. With the addition of Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers this season, the expanded men's edition with a total of eight teams promises to be grander. The final is scheduled for August 31. Rohan Jaitley, president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), believes that the vision of transforming Delhi c ...Read More >
Pune, Apr 2 (PTI) Pune district child protection officer Mangesh Jadhav on Thursday wrote to police commissioner Amitesh Kumar raising concerns about the songs of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, which he alleged "glorify alcohol, drugs and gun culture". In the letter, Jadhav asked the police department to ensure the contents of Singh's programme remains "appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards". The letter was written following a complaint submitted to the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department by one Dr Punditrao Dh ...Read More >