Music and Youth
MTV Europe buries the hatchet with music labels
MUMBAI: The imbroglio over fee payment between MTV Europe and independent record labels has been settled. The two parties arrived at an agreement that allows bands like The Strokes and The White Stripes to remain on the air.
In the end, it was the broadcaster that had to eat humble pie in the face of stiff resistance. A report in UPI stated that MTV signed an agreement with Video Performances limited, which represents 167 smaller labels to pay a fair value for the use of videos. Earlier MTV had asked that the royalty it pays be cut by 55 per cent. In retaliation the labels had threatened to boycott the broadcaster.
Putting on a brave face was MTV Europe president Brent Hansen who said that MTV Networks Europe was always the home of independent music and artists. He also indicated that the broadcaster was happy with the terms of the new deal. The old contract was worth $3.5 million and the new contract is said to be close in value. “We hope and trust that the principle of collective licensing, dear to the independent community, is now respected and upheld” he added.
MTV pays no royalties at all to independent labels in the US. Another report in the New York Times stated that to rectify the situation European trade groups would look to the US next. They plan to help local independent producers organise their efforts in order to force MTV and other music broadcasters pay royalties for using their music.
The report further noted that the independent labels invested firstly out of passion rather than profit. Therefore a lot of cutting edge sound comes from there. MTV US as expected brushed off the issue saying that the business model was different.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
