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NEW DELHI: Indian playback sensation Arijit Singh has surpassed global pop icons Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to become the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify, boasting a staggering 151 million followers. According to data released this week by analytics websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm, American singer Taylor Swift ranks second with 139.6 million followers, while British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran follows in third place with 121 million. Sheeran recently released "Sapphire," a track inspired by India. Billie Eilish, with 114 million followers, is fourth on the list, followed by The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) with 107.3 million. The remainder of the top ten includes Ariana Grande (105.9 million), Eminem (101.7 million), Drake (99.7 million), Bad Bunny (97.3 million), and Justin Bieber (83.1 million).
Ed Sheeran, Shah Rukh Khan, and Arijit Singh unite for a song?: Fans worldwide have been enthralled by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's recent trip to India, particularly because of his encounters with Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and Arijit Singh. Sheeran posted some sweet moments of friendship on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan jokingly repeating the hook of Sheeran's upcoming song "Sapphire," and a calm coffee conversation with Arijit Singh on a barge. Sheeran immersed himself in Indi ...Read More >
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 >
Mumbai Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran recently joined forces with Indian musical gems such as Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla for his latest album "Play". Sharing his experience of working on "Play" in India, Ed penned a heartfelt note on social media that read, "Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience, but being there over the last decade touring and meeting local artists, ive been introduced to all types of music and cultures. I wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP, il give a rundown below (sic)." Talking about Aujla, Ed shared, "1. Symmetry ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) "Tum Hi Ho" singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the biggest names in the pop music circuit, is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Sheeran, who came out with his India-set track "Sapphire" recently, is at number three with 121 million, according to the listing released by data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm this week. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (PTI) 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. The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth album "Play", which hit No. 1 in the UK and across several countries earlier this year. Leading the project is "Symmetry", a Punjabi-English fusion featuring singer-rapper Karan Aujla. The song's official video, directed by Liam Pethick, showcases high-energ ...Read More >
A pop superstar for nearly a decade and a half, Ed Sheeran is always mindful of what -- and who -- is coming up next. On the first track of "Play," his eighth studio album, out Friday, he raps a verse about the anxieties that have wracked him in recent years, including the loss of two close friends, his wife's cancer scare and the legal challenges to his songwriting credits. But on "Opening," he's also puffing his chest about his successes, his influence and what feels like a light wariness abou ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15: Superstar singer Arijit Singh, who has been consistently belting out chartbusters, is turning leaf on a new chapter in his professional life. The singer is all set to enter into a new territory, and is set to make his debut as a Bollywood film director. As per a source, the film is touted to be a jungle adventure film, and will be bankrolled by Mahaveer Jain. The source said, "Arijit Singh is all set to direct a unique jungle adventure film. Mahaveer Jain is the producer and he's excited about this ambitious project. He's going all out to ensure that the film appeals to the Pa ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Nora Fatehi is riding high on the success of her latest single Snake, a sizzling collaboration with international pop star Jason Derulo. The track, which recently soared to the top of the BBC Asian Music charts and has racked up over 130 million views, marks another milestone in her global career. The singer, dancer, and actor made a striking appearance at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), held at the newly opened Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the ceremony took place in the early hours of May 27 (India time), and featured an impressive lineup of performers ...Read More >
New Delhi: With 151 million followers, Arijit Singh has become the the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify after global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. American singer Taylor Swift is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Ed Sheeran is in third spot with 121 million followers, as per data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm, as reported by news agency PTI. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artists' commercial success, streaming data and overall popularity on Spotify. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) International pop icon Ed Sheeran released his latest album "Play" on Friday and said he is immensely proud of it. Sheeran, known for his songs such as "Shape of You", "Bad Habits", and "Thinking Out Loud", penned a note on his Instagram handle, sharing a series of pictures and videos of him working on the album. The 34-year-old singer said "Play" is the album that celebrates "love, life, culture, exploring, creativity and technicolour". "'Play' is the album that's made me fall in love with fun again. Writing and recording 'Subtract' was so cathartic but also so heav ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: YouTube has integrated AI into its music services by introducing a new "AI Music Hosts" feature to rival Spotify's AI DJ feature. The Google-owned platform has introduced this feature for its YouTube Music app. Spotify offered AI DJ exclusively, marking its monopoly over other music streaming platforms like YouTube. The new YouTube AI Music Hosts feature is limited; however, it may be available to more users once testing is over. Currently, it can be accessed via the YouTube Labs Program. AI Music Hosts lets users get automated commentary, insights, and trivia between so ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bill Ackman's Pershing Square on Tuesday proposed merging its acquisition vehicle with Universal Music Group with a plan to list in the United States in a deal aimed at reviving the world's biggest music label's value. Pershing Square's cash-and-shares offer values Universal Music at around 30.40 euros per share, representing a 78% premium to last close price at 17.10 euros and making the deal worth 55.75 billion euros (US$64.31 billion), according to Reuters calculation. Universal Music Group - the company behind recording artistes including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Drake ...Read More >
Spotify users worldwide are experiencing widespread service disruptions, with the music streaming platform reportedly taking action against unauthorized modified app versions. Several users have reported facing issues with the streaming platform on social media platform X. "Fr they took down all the Spotify mod apks," wrote one user, while another expressed defiance, stating, "So Spotify really took down all the modded apk versions of it. Still ain't gonna buy premium f**k capitalism (maybe manifest it idk)". Spotify seems to have taken down modded Spotify apps The primary cause appears to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Taylor Swift doesn't just release an album. She builds a story, a treasure hunt, and a marketing masterclass all at once. Her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, announced in the early hours of Tuesday (India time), is no exception. The lead-up started with a mysterious countdown on her official website. Fans noticed the timer would hit zero on the 12th day of the month at exactly 12:12 a.m. ET - and speculation went into overdrive. By the time the clock ran out, Swift was sitting across from her boyfriend Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast, revealing the album title he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): 'Someone please give Ed Sheeran an Aadhaar card,' quipped Indian fans after seeing the British singer's desi avatar in his new track 'Sapphire'. Ed has often expressed his love for India. And now with his song 'Sapphire', he once again embraced Indian culture, trying his hand at the Punjabi language. Shot across several locations in India during his tour, the song's video shows Ed exploring Indian streets, visiting iconic landmarks, and bonding with a group of young soccer players. His song has all those elements that are enough to bring a smile to the faces ...Read More >