MUMBAI: The ?Europe Music Awards? will air on Vh1 on 8 November at 9 pm.

The event celebrates artists and the best music of the year. The event will showcase rock performances and recognise the biggest stars in music from across the globe. 

The event will have performances by singers like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Jessie J, and bands like Cold Play, Queen, Red Hot Chili Pepper, LMFAO and Snow Patrol! The awards night will be hosted by multi-talented singer and actress Selena Gomez.

MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment, the flagship media and entertainment arm of Reliance ADAG, has made a strategic investment in California-based Talenthouse, a platform for creative collaboration.

Reliance has also entered into a joint venture with the US outfit for the Indian market. The JV, named Talenthouse India, has appointed Arun Mehra as its chief executive officer.

Internationally, Talenthouse has been associated with artists like Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, Rod Stewart, Brett Ratner, Queen and Kylie Minogue to identify and provide a platform for fresh talent. 

Talenthouse India will be based in Mumbai and will oversee growth and businesses in India and Southeast Asia. It will focus on nurturing fresh and creative talent in the country and provide opportunities for collaboration at international level as well.

Talenthouse will connect with artists across film, fashion, music, photography and art on collaborative projects and embrace artists at entry level.

"Talenthouse is a great unique offering which will change the dynamics of the Indian entertainment industry. It will help identify and leverage fresh talent from across the nation in various creative fields. It will also provide a great opportunity to brands to churn out innovative and creative brand solutions. We believe that as the digital medium proliferates in India, the creative and entertainment fraternity will embrace Talenthouse India to access and nurture new and upcoming talent," said Reliance Entertainment CEO (digital business) Rohit Sharma.

"Talenthouse is the world‘s fastest-moving platform for creative collaboration," said Talenthouse founder Amos Pizzey. "Our vision is to help all artists to be seen, heard, and compensated with the support of entertainment icons, creative professionals, and global brands. Talenthouse lets great art flow without boundaries."

Talenthouse India has already joined hands with Metallica@F1Rocks to hunt for a rock band to perform alongside Metallica.

MUMBAI: Universal Music Group (UMG) and Desi Hits! the East / West fusion entertainment platform have signed a worldwide recording agreement with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, wherein the former miss world will release her debut music album in North America with Desi Hits through Interscope Records and in other International markets on Island Records UK.

Chopra, a trained Western Classical singer, is currently writing and recording her debut English pop album. Atom Factory, which also manages Lady Gaga, has signed with Chopra to manage her music career across the globe.

"We believe wholeheartedly in Priyanka‘s talent, drive, and creative vision," said Atom Factory EVP and GM Anthony Saleh. ?We are confident in Priyanka‘s ability to redefine pop music on her own terms.?
 
"It has been a long cherished dream which is finally coming true," Chopra said. "I am truly excited to have an opportunity to present my musical dimension on a world platform. I am privileged to be a part of the Universal Music - Desi Hits! family and to be working with some of the most illustrious names in the music industry. This is a fascinating new experience for me and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey."

Chopra has become the first major international singer for Desi Hits, which was founded by Anjula Acharia-Bath in partnership with UMG in 2010 as the ?preeminent home for highly creative artists with Indian/South Asian roots?.

?Priyanka is an international superstar who has captivated millions around the world. Her foray into the American music industry meets the vision of our company, which strives to fuse the best of the eastern and western culture to create magic. It?s truly a dream come true, and we are very excited to bring this multi-talented artist to the rest of the world,? said Desi Hits! CEO Acharia-Bath.

?Bollywood has had Priyanka to itself for too long,? added Universal Music UK chairman and CEO David Joseph. ?She has exceptional talent and we look forward to launching her recording career around the world.?