Bad Bunny made Grammy history as the first Latin artist to win Album of the Year in 68 years for "Debí Tirar Mas Fotos," beating Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar. The 2026 ceremony became a platform for immigration protests, with stars including Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, and Billie Eilish defending immigrants against Trump's ICE crackdown. Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for "Wildflower" her third win this decade. Kendrick Lamar overtook Jay-Z with 27 total Grammys. Host Trevor Noah's Epstein joke about Trump prompted a lawsuit threat. British winners included Olivia Dean (Best New Artist), Lola Young, and FKA Twigs. Golden became K-Pop's first Grammy winner. 

Dhurandhar, an Indian spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has reached number one on Netflix in Pakistan after its digital release. The film did not get a theatrical release there but began streaming on January 30. Social media screenshots showed it leading the platform’s Pakistan chart within days. Viewers from Pakistan shared positive reactions online. One user wrote, “As a Pakistani, it's the best ever Bollywood movie I ever watched.” Several comments praised the performances and said the film avoided common stereotypes. The movie earlier earned strong overseas box office numbers despite regional release limits. (PC: India Today)

Indian sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar lost the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance to Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny at the 68th Grammy Awards' Premiere Ceremony. Her nominated song "Daybreak," featuring Alam Khan and Sarathy Korwar, was among five contenders. This marked Shankar's 12th and 13th Grammy nominations. She consciously skipped the Los Angeles ceremony, choosing to tour India instead, emphasizing that "awards don't matter like the actual connection playing music for people affords us." The British-American musician has earned fourteen Grammy nominations throughout her career and became the first Indian-origin musician to perform live and present at the Grammys. (PC: Instagram)

Emmy-winning actor Catherine O'Hara died on Friday at the age of 71 at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness, her agency Creative Artists Agency confirmed. The Canadian-born comedy legend's career spanned five decades, beginning with Toronto's Second City and SCTV alongside Eugene Levy. She became iconic as Kevin's anxious mother in Home Alone and as eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, winning a 2020 Emmy for the latter. O'Hara also starred in Beetlejuice and Christopher Guest's ensemble comedies. Recently, she earned dramatic acclaim with Emmy nominations for HBO's The Last of Us and The Studio. She's survived by husband Bo Welch and sons Matthew and Luke. (PC: AP)

Arijit Singh shocked fans by announcing his retirement from playback singing earlier this week. According to NDTV reports, the beloved vocalist from Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, may be transitioning into politics. A Bengali film industry insider revealed Singh is considering launching his own political party and contesting elections at the grassroots level first, though he won't participate in the 2026 Bengal Assembly Elections. No official statement has been issued yet. Singh's Instagram announcement thanked fans for their support throughout his illustrious career, which produced iconic tracks including Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, and Kesariya. His final release is Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2. (PC: X)

Indian singer Arijit Singh has announced he will no longer take on new playback singing assignments, prompting tributes from fans across the country. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the 38-year-old said, “I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” Playback singing, where singers record songs for actors to lip-sync on screen, is central to Bollywood films. Singh became one of the industry’s most recognisable voices over the past decade. Fans described his voice as “the sound of our heartbreaks and celebrations”. Reports say Singh will complete existing projects and continue making independent music outside commercial cinema. (PC: BBC)

Filmmaker Anurag Basu revealed that superstar singer Arijit Singh, following his surprise decision to step away from Bollywood playback singing, has new creative ambitions beyond music. Basu said Singh once asked to work as an assistant on the film Barfi!, showing interest in learning filmmaking. Singh’s shift comes after he announced he would no longer take new playback singing assignments, citing a desire to explore different artistic paths and creative restlessness. Basu also noted Singh dreams of opening a school for children, indicating broader personal and professional goals ahead. (PC: X)

Renowned Indian singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, stating he will no longer take on new film assignments but will continue creating music independently. He shared gratitude for fans’ support and described his journey as “wonderful,” signalling a shift toward broader artistic exploration and self-directed music. Shreya Ghoshal responded positively, calling it the start of a new phase and urging fans not to see it as an end of an era, expressing excitement for his future work beyond traditional formats. Industry peers and fans have reacted with surprise and support. (PC: PTI)

Singer Arijit Singh has said he retired from playback singing because he felt creatively bored and wanted to explore other forms of music. In posts shared from his private social media account, Arijit said the decision had been on his mind for a long time. He explained that he often changes song arrangements because he gets bored easily. He added that stepping away would allow new singers to emerge and inspire him. Arijit clarified that he is not quitting music and will continue to create his own work. He also said he plans to return to Indian classical music. His announcement came days after releasing a song for an upcoming film. (PC: X)

Arijit Singh has clarified his decision to step back from playback singing, citing multiple reasons rather than a single incident. The 38-year-old singer explained he loses interest quickly and needs new creative challenges to thrive. He expressed eagerness to hear fresh voices that inspire him and wishes to focus on personal growth and independent music production. Singh reassured fans he'll honor existing commitments, with releases still appearing this year, and emphasized he won't stop making music entirely. His most recent playback work is "Maatrubhumi" from Battle Of Galwan. While stepping away from new playback projects, Singh will continue live performances and independent musical endeavors. (PC: X)