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  • Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra croon ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ title track

    Farhan Akhtar, Priyanka Chopra croon ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ title track

    MUMBAI: Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar have teamed up to lend their voice to the title track of Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do.

     

    Written by Javed Akhtar, the track will be available for download on iTunes from 24 April, 2015 and the video for the track is available digitally on YouTube.

     

    While Farhan has sung songs in movies like Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Chopra has lent her voice for Mary Kom. However, this is the first time that the two will sing together.

     

    The video features Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, PriyankaChopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar. 

     

    Chopra has also made a mark in her international singing career by collaborating with the likes of Will.i.am for In My City as well as Pitbull for her second single Exotic. Her third single I Can’t Make You Love Me released recently. 

     

    Dil Dhadakne Do is a comedy-drama set on a cruise ship. The story begins in the sparkling lifestyle of popular Delhi socialite couple Neelam and Kamal Mehra. In celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary, they invite their family and close friends for a 10-day cruise around Turkey.

     

    The film has music by Shankar Ehsaan and Loy. Dil Dhadakne Do, which is presented by Junglee Pictures and Excel Entertainment, is set to release on 5 June, 2015.

  • Anthems to raise football fever

    Anthems to raise football fever

    MUMBAI: When an energetic game like football and music collide, it’s a magical treat for fans.

     

    In a country where cricket is a religion, official football songs and anthems have been instrumental in getting the fans together. During the 2010 WC Waving Flag by K’nan and Waka Waka by Shakira saw fans cheering and dancing to the popular chartbusters even before the commencement of the tournament.  A hit at parties and sports gatherings, helped more fans on board.

     

    This year, there are three top anthems generating enough and hype.

     

    The biggest hit has been from international pop icon Shakira who is seen gyrating to the unofficial FIFA anthem La La La (Brazil 2014). The Columbian’s second World Cup anthem features her 27-year-old beau and Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué alongside other players like Radamel Falcao, Cesc Soler, Sergio Aguero, James Rodríguez, Eric Abidal, Neymar and Lionel Messi. But the star of the video is none other than, Shakira and Gerard’s son Milan. The official video on her YouTube channel has so far garnered close to 100 million views.

     

    The video is not just limited towards promoting the game but also has Shakira and Activia coming together to support the World Food Programme (WFP).  According to online reports, Shakira and Activia will be donating funds to support the WFP’s School Meals Programme, which will help deliver around 3,000,000 additional school meals for children in developing countries.

    Meanwhile, the official anthem called We Are One (Ole Ola) of the mega event will see international rapper Pitbull and Jeniffer Lopez coming together, again.

     

    Though the video has famous Brazilian landmarks and footballers, it has not gone down too well with the host country’s citizens. Brazilians are unhappy that the video is devoid of local notes and flavor and the focus in mainly on creating another ‘Waka Waka’.

     

    Not to forget, the Ricky Martin’s Vida which has got close to 15 million views on his official YouTube channel. The video is a mosaic of people coming together to celebrate the spirit of football on the sun kissed beaches of Brazil.

     

    Now with three songs in the fray, it remains to be seen which one succeeds in remaining at the top of the charts till 13 July when the WC culminates.
     

    Click here to watch Pitbull Official FIFA Anthem

    Click here to watch Shakira FIFA Anthem

    Click here to watch Ricky Martin FIFA Anthem

     

  • Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Exotic’ feat Pitbull hits the 41 million mark

    Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Exotic’ feat Pitbull hits the 41 million mark

    NEW DELHI: Actor-singer Priyanka Chopra is on her way to creating history, as her second international single ‘Exotic’ feat Pitbull crossed the 40 million viewership mark on Youtube.

     

    One of the most celebrated personalities on the global platform and the first Indian recording artiste in the United States with major mainstream appeal, Chopra has much reason to celebrate as the single recently hit 41 million views on the Vevo Channel on Youtube, speaking volumes of her growing popularity internationally.

     

    Priyanka’s second record breaking single ‘Exotic’ which hit no 1 in India and featured on the Billboard’s top 20 list, was also featured throughout the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup as the soccer tournament’s official theme song.

     

    The dance number was the first major crossover of the two biggest media industries in the world, Hollywood and Bollywood, representing a combined 4.5 billion fans around the world. Chopra even launched her signature milkshake “The Exotic” at the Millions of Milkshakes Stores in West Hollywood, joining the likes of David Beckham, Katie Perry and Leonardo Di Caprio.

     

    Reacting to the feat, Chopra said, “40 million views is an overwhelming number. Much love to my fans.”

  • Universal Music releases Priyanka Chopra’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    Universal Music releases Priyanka Chopra’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    MUMBAI:Universal Music via Interscope Geffen A&M is pleased to announce the release of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” (ICMYLM), the brand new single off Priyanka Chopra’s much anticipated debut album. Chopra’s new track, a fresh and contemporary EDM ballad, was produced by German DJ / Producer Manual “Manian” Reuter and went `live’ across all digital outlets in India on 22nd April`14. Within 3 hours of it’s release, the single had climbed to #3 on the iTunes India overall `singles’ chart and subsequently peaked at #1 on a chart that includes `Bollywood’ music too. The physical CD single is scheduled for a 30th April`14 release and will feature two brilliant `remixes’ of the single.

     

    The song’s video, set for release on May 1st, features actor Milo Ventimiglia (of NBC television series `Heroes’ fame) and chronicles mini moments from a now one-sided romantic relationship about to end. The video was conceptualized and directed by acclaimed duo Jeff Nicholas and Jonathan Craven of The Uprising Creative, whose credits include Rihanna’s “Take Care”, Justin Timberlake’s “Take Back The Night” and Shakira’s “Empire.”

     

    Says Priyanka Chopra, “This is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It’s my ode to a classic, a song that I love, and one that says so much – this is for the actor in me”. She continues, “My fans have been super supportive on my previous two International singles “In My City” and “Exotic” and now I can’t wait to hear what they think of my latest single, which for the first time is just `me’ on the track!” .

     

    The release of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” follows her two big hit singles “In My City” with Will.i.am, and “Exotic” with Pitbull which have cumulatively sold over half a million units (physical + digital) here – a record for `single’ sales in India! In 2012, Chopra also collaborated with The Chainsmokers as a feature on their track “Erase.”

     

     

    Speaking on this occasion Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director, Universal Music Group & EMI Music, South Asia said “After two successful international singles in “In My City” and “Exotic”, Priyanka Chopra steps out with this banging EDM ballad which is destined to become this summer’s dance anthem! And this time she’s stepped up her game with a single all by herself unlike her previous hits which were collaborations. Once again we at Universal Music will roll out the best possible plan in support of this single to ensure that it’s another sure fire hit and further build up anticipation for the release of Priyanka’s debut international album later this year”.

     

    In the US, Beats By Dr. Dre, in collaboration with Best Buy Co., Inc. will also pay homage to Chopra’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” with the launch of a new campaign for the popular Beats Pill XL portable Bluetooth speaker. Chopra and her new track will be featured in the national ad campaign, which will run nationwide through May`14. Anjula Acharia Bath, CEO of Desi Hits and Chopra’s Management, notes, “Beats has taken the world by storm and I can’t think of a better platform or brand to release Priyanka’s new single to the US Market.   We could not be more proud to support the launch of the new Beats Pill XL…let’s face it, sometimes bigger is just better!”

     

    Priyanka boasts of more than 18 million followers across her social media platforms while combined YouTube views for her first two singles / videos is now over a phenomenal 50 million. The new single “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is available across all digital platforms.

  • Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards now in India

    Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards now in India

    It’s time to pack the red carpet away and roll out the orange one instead, as the world’s biggest and most entertaining kid’s award show – the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards comes to India this November.

    Nickelodeon is known world-over as the # 1 global entertainment brand dedicated to kids. The brand is all about giving kids what they want. With an approach that puts kids first and celebrates them each and every day, Nickelodeon takes pride in encouraging kids to be themselves – funny, messy and free-spirited. Keeping this in mind, Nickelodeon through LIVE Viacom18 is bringing the biggest and most popular Kids award show – The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award to India for the very first time. The only live awards show of the kids, by the kids and for the kids where kids get to vote across categories for their favorites who will get declared the winners!

    With over 25 successful years of enthralling kids, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards has captured the hearts of kids worldwide. Since its inception, the awards show has been telecast in over 33 countries worldwide. Year on year the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards receives millions of votes from across the world!

    The 2013 KCAs reached more than 24.6 million unduplicated viewers in 23 countries including the US across the premiere and encore episodes (more than 10.6 million from the international audience) Further the awards generated a record breaking 148 million International votes, up +284% from last year’s total of 39m. The highest number of votes recorded ever!

    The show is known for its fun elements such as orange carpet, orange blimps, green slime mania (term coined by Nickelodeon, where celebrities as a mark of honour, get green slimed!), vivacious performances and kids having a blast. In the past, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards has witnessed popular personalities such as Johnny Depp, Pitbull and Halle Berry to name a few, presenting awards, performing and winning awards as well! Furthermore, the show has also caught many celebrities off guard by sliming the likes of Justin Bieber, Will Smith and even Daniel Radcliff. This year, it will be interesting to watch our homegrown celebrities and stars have the honor of being slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India.

    Ms. Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Executive Vice President &Business Head, Kids’ Cluster, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. says, “At Nickelodeon, we put kids at the core of all that we do. We believe in empowering kids and giving them the opportunity to make their own choices. With Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards now in India, we are giving them a platform where they can voice their choices. We will be their true mouthpiece in every sense of the word!”

    Commenting on the launch of the Kid’s Choice Award India, Mr. Jaideep Singh, Sr. Vice President and Business Head – INS, Viacom18 Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are very thrilled and privileged to be at the forefront of bringing an award show of this stature to Indian shores. There is an impressive line-up of celebrity performances and anchors for Nickelodeon’s first ever Kids’ Choice Awards. Part of our LIVE business is to constantly strive to provide fresh and innovative concepts that will not only pique interests of the Indian audience but give an opportunity to advertisers to connect with their audience.”