Walled City cultural troupe mesmerises Karachi with an evening of folklore
The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi was a hive of cultural celebration on Thursday evening as the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) troupe presented an enthralling...
View ArticleThere is and there will be no one like you: Imran Abbas pays tribute to Asha...
Pakistani actor Imran Abbas recently took to Instagram to share a short, but sweet tribute to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, expressing his deep admiration and respect for the iconic artist. The...
View Article4 YouTube bands that deserve a top spot on your playlist
My core memory from the '90s is lustily eyeing the Backstreet Boys Millennium cassette tape in HMV, embroiled in a worrying internal debate over whether or not I dared ask my parents to splurge on such...
View ArticleAsha Puthli, the 79-year-old jazz artist who just played Glastonbury Festival
Asha Puthli has been a significant figure in disco-soul-funk since 1970. At 79, she recently performed at the UK’s Glastonbury Festival and as reported by GQ India, is planning her first world tour in...
View ArticleThe Wealthiest Women in the Music Industry Today
Ever wondered who the richest women in music are? From chart-topping hits to business ventures, these powerhouse artists have built incredible empires. Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift lead the pack,...
View ArticleZayn Malik’s latest photoshoot should give desi men some major style goals
Singer and former One Direction favourite Zayn Malik has done his fans a favour by gracing the cover of Harper’s Bazaar India. Sporting traditional Indian outfits by the go-to designer Manish Malhotra,...
View ArticleAli Sethi vs Diljit Dosanjh: The unwinnable culture war
For all the bad rep the internet gets for hosting culture wars, they are by no chance new. Who gets to be what has been the basis of most communal solidarities and social upheaval. So it inspires no...
View ArticleWeird Al and Meatloaf: must-haves for when your kids' playlist drives you nuts
The advantage to being in ownership of children you have birthed is that you are handed pretty much a blank slate. Will this screeching baby who rejects a cot as though it were a bed of nails...
View ArticleUSD 10 million for this rubbish? Justin Bieber's infuriating performance at...
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s seemingly endless wedding festivities continued with the highly anticipated sangeet last night. Celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood alike were spotted attending...
View ArticleSix '90s one-hit-wonders that ruled the world beyond MTV
The 1990s were a treasure trove of musical gems, but some of the decade’s most memorable tunes came from artists who briefly burned bright before fading into obscurity. From bubblegum pop to...
View ArticleFrom Prince to Paris Hilton: When music icons made unforgettable cameos on TV
Television has long been a melting pot for entertainment, blending the worlds of film, music, and drama into a cohesive viewing experience. Over the years, some of the most iconic musicians have...
View ArticleAugust playlist: Jawad's ‘Dosti'
Close your eyes. Imagine it is the early 2000s. It is your job to come up with a hit patriotic song that is going to light a fire in people and get the blood pumping in the nation. Just to make things...
View ArticleAugust Playlist: Why 'Dil Dil Pakistan' is the greatest anthem ever
As a Pakistani, what forms the core of your identity? Besides being the proud owner of a plastic CNIC, what does it truly mean to ‘be a Pakistani’? Is it weeping over electricity bills? Revelling in...
View ArticleConcert review: A Pakistani at Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in London
Anyone who's even vaguely familiar with Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour knows the event doesn't kick off at 4:30PM when the doors swing open, or even at 5:30PM when the first opening act takes the stage....
View ArticleYour jam for the traffic jam: The ultimate playlist for when you are stuck on...
Few things in life are as downright repulsive as crawling through traffic after a long day. The motorcycles weave through lines of cars like it’s a video game and there you are—sandwiched between a...
View ArticleA sneak peek into Nusrat's lost album 'Chain of Light' and the magic that...
If Nusrat sang in god's voice, then the record keepers have done God's work by releasing his revelations. The unbelievable story of how Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s unreleased work, Chain of Light, was...
View ArticleMegan Thee Stallion and BTS' RM reveal 'Neva Play' collaboration set to drop...
Megan Thee Stallion has announced a new musical collaboration with BTS' RM. The Houston rapper, aged 29, shared on social media on Sunday (Sept. 1) that she and the BTS star have teamed up for a new...
View ArticleEven Adam Sandler has a favourite Taylor Swift song
Adam Sandler recently shed light on his fondness for a particular Taylor Swift song that resonates deeply with him and his family. During a conversation with Billboard, the Happy Gilmore star was...
View ArticleWhen glamour meets goth at the VMAs: The best artists got their awards, now...
The MTV VMAs 2024 red carpet was destined to serve up some unforgettable fashion moments. After all, it’s the same event that gave us Lady Gaga’s meat dress, Gwen Stefani’s fluffy bikini top, and the...
View ArticleThere is and there will be no one like you: Imran Abbas pays tribute to Asha...
Pakistani actor Imran Abbas recently took to Instagram to share a short, but sweet tribute to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, expressing his deep admiration and respect for the iconic artist. The...
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