Warner Music Launches in India, With Former Sony Exec Jay Mehta at the Helm

Hooq, the multi-territory streaming service in Asia that is backed by Warnermedia and Sony, Friday filed for voluntary liquidation in Singapore.

Amy Thomson had just returned to London from her annual trip to India, only to find Heathrow Airport nearly empty as all nonessential travel in England was shutting down due to the coronavirus. "I had no idea what was going on until I got home and was just like, 'Oh, my God,'" says Thomson, 45, the founder and, until February, CEO of management firm ATM Artists.

India, the second most populous nation on earth with 1.3 billion people, is in lockdown in its continued efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic. "For 21 days forget what going out means," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a televised address on Tuesday night as he ordered the "total lockdown," an unprecedented move for the world's largest democracy.

Eros Now, the streaming arm of Indian film giant Eros International, is to add an English-language layer as part of a partnership with NBC Universal.

MUMBAI – With the number of diagnosed cases of the coronavirus inching up every day, India is moving swiftly to avoid a major outbreak, actions that are taking a great toll on the live music industry.Last week, the Indian government said it was suspending visas for nationals from all countries, effective until April 15.

By Tom Grater

MUMBAI – Indian-American rapper and singer-songwriter Raja Kumari has signed to Mass Appeal India, the label announced Monday (March 9). Kumari, aka Svetha Rao, is one of India's biggest hip-hop acts and among the few female English-speaking artists to have made a mark in the genre here.The California native follows rapper and frequent collaborator Divine to Mass Appeal India, a partnership between Nas-owned U.S.-based entertainment company Mass Appeal and Universal Music India.

Warner Music Group is continuing its global expansion with the launch of a new affiliate in India. Warner Music India will be headed up by music executive Jay

Mass Appeal India has announced the signing of Grammy-nominated Indian-American rapper-singer-songwriter-dancer Raja Kumari, the first female rapper to sign with the label.

Joe Jonas gives his wife Sophie Turner a little pat on the bum while heading to an Indian restaurant for lunch on Friday afternoon (March 6) in Studio City, Calif.

Binky Felstead is returning to popular E4 show Made In Chelsea when it returns for its 19th series later this month.The 29 year old is rejoining the cast alongside her mum Jane, her BFF Ollie Locke, 32, and his fiancé Gareth. Ollie and Gareth will be seen planning their upcoming wedding, with best pal Binky heavily involved.

MUMBAI — India's increasingly crowded and competitive audio streaming market has a new contender. On Wednesday (March 4), ByteDance launched Resso, a freemium service aimed at Gen Z that is being marketed as the "world's first social music streaming app." The new service employs distinguishing features like "vibes, comme

After three months in beta-testing phase, TikTok makers ByteDance officially launched their Resso app in India earlier today, joining a crowded field of streaming services in the country that includes Gaana, JioSaavn, Apple Music and Spotify.