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Garth Hudson, passed away at 87 on Tuesday morning at the Ten Broeck Centre for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Upstate New York. Musical genius is known for his unique collaboration with The Band.

Garth Hudson, the celebrated keyboardist of the legendary rock group The Band, has passed away. His contributions to music have shaped not only The Band’s iconic sound but also the wider rock music scene. His death marks the loss of one of the most innovative and influential musicians of his generation.

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Danity Kane. Richard, through her attorney Lisa Bloom, has filed a lawsuit against Combs, claiming she suffered economic, physical, and emotional harm during her time working with him. According to reports in Radar Online, Richard's decision to come forward was influenced by the viral hotel surveillance footage that surfaced earlier this year, showing Combs allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Bloom stated that Richard, an accomplished musician, was inspired to share her story after seeing Ventura speak out. According to Bloom, Richard has always been focused on her music but felt compelled to take action to support Ventura and others who have suffered similar experiences.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There are musicians, there are magicians, and then there is Ustad Zakir Hussain—a man with hands so incredible that he could, quite frankly, have been either, but chose, with infinite grace, to be both. To watch Hussain play the tabla was to believe in miracles: he seemed, always, in conversation with the instrument, his fingers squeezing out an unexpected question, the skin whispering secrets back into his palms.

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YouTube, a lawyer said. Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, said Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City, capital of the northern province of Mazandaran, on Saturday. On Thursday, the judiciary had filed a case regarding 27-year-old Ahmady’s concert performance, in which she performed wearing a long black sleeveless and collarless dress, but no hijab. She was accompanied by four male musicians, AP reported. Ahmady had posted her concert on YouTube the day before, saying: “I am Parastoo, a girl who wants to sing for the people I love. This is a right I could not ignore; singing for the land I love passionately.”

Toronto concert following a dispute with Air Canada over his cello’s pre-booked seat.Kanneh-Mason, currently on tour in North America with his sister and pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason, detailed the incident in a heartfelt Instagram post.“We were deeply saddened not to be able to perform for you at Koerner Hall last night,” they wrote Thursday.The siblings were scheduled to perform at the Koerner Hall on Wednesday, but a series of travel mishaps with the airline, resulted in the denial of boarding with his valuable instrument.“First we had delays, then a cancellation, and the day concluded by being denied boarding with the cello – despite having a confirmed seat for it – on a new, final flight into Toronto,” the siblings wrote.“After nine anxious hours at the airport, we realized our journey wasn’t going to be possible.”According to the musician’s website, his cello is on an indefinite loan to him, which requires special care and arrangements due to its historical value. In a statement from Air Canada, they said they regret that the customers were not able to travel as expected and will be in contact with them.The airline’s policy states that passengers may buy a seat for a musical instrument as long as they meet specific size and weight requirements.“In this case, the customers made a last-minute booking due to their original flight on another airline being cancelled.

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musical instruments as cabin luggage has Indian artistes concerned who flagged the larger issue of baggage mishandling that allegedly ails all airlines across the board. Days after Zubin Balaporia, keyboardist of Indus Creed band, took to Facebook against Air India's «extremely discriminating policy». Other musicians have also shared their concerns about the way musical instruments are handled by airlines, resulting in damaged or lost luggage at times. «Earlier we were allowed to carry a guitar on board. Now they have stopped this and are asking musicians to pay for an extra seat for the guitar. This is ridiculous. Vistara used to allow guitars on board and IndiGo still does. Come on Air India — TATA Group. Why have such a mercenary attitude. Surely you help in promoting the arts. Have a heart and regain your soul,» Balaporia wrote on the social media platform. Meanwhile, a statement by Air India to PTI clarified that the airline has not changed its policies on carriage of items, including musical instruments inside the cabin conforming to the stipulated dimensions.

AR Rahman’s ex-wife, Saira Banu, has issued a statement urging the media and public to stop tarnishing his reputation. This comes five days after the couple publicly announced their separation via social media and requested privacy during this time. In her statement, Saira expressed her love and respect for Rahman and called him the “best man in the world”. She further appealed to YouTubers and media outlets to avoid making hurtful remarks about him or their family. Saira Banu has been living in Mumbai for several months for medical treatment. In an audio statement, she mentioned that her health issues had necessitated her temporary move away from Chennai. She emphasised that this distance was a personal choice related to her health and not indicative of any discord between her and Rahman. She also mentioned that her health was the “reason” why she wanted to “take a break from AR.” She further urged the media and YouTubers to not say anything bad against him.

Saira Banu, after nearly 30 years of marriage, drawing attention to his immense wealth. Recognized as one of India’s most influential and highest-earning musicians, Rahman has an estimated net worth of Rs 1,728 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, as reported by DNA and other outlets. Dubbed the country’s richest male singer, he charges a staggering Rs 3 crore per song and is considered the highest-paid music composer in India, earning up to Rs 10 crore per film. Rahman’s fortune stems from a diverse range of endeavors, including scoring films, creating original music, global concert tours, brand endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures. This multifaceted career has secured his place as the wealthiest musician in India. Beyond his financial success, the Oscar-winning maestro is also among the most decorated artists, boasting accolades such as National Film Awards, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and the prestigious Padma Bhushan. As Rahman and Saira’s separation continues to make headlines, speculation has arisen about whether their divorce could rank among the costliest in the entertainment world. In an official statement, Saira’s lawyer, Vandana Shah, addressed the couple’s decision to part ways.

Mohini Dey revealed her separation from her husband, Mark. The announcement coincided with news of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman’s divorce from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage. AR Rahman and Mohini Dey have also worked together. Mohini Dey in a social media post expressed the decision to split from her husband Mark Hartsuch as a mutual and amicable understanding between the two. Dey acknowledged the emotional weight of the announcement but emphasized the shared resolve to pursue different paths in life. Despite parting ways as a couple, the duo remains committed to their professional collaborations, including ongoing projects like MaMoGi and the Mohini Dey groups, she said. Dey assured her supporters that their creative synergy would not be impacted by the separation. She expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received from her community and urged everyone to approach the news with understanding and positivity.