Travis Scott to Make India Debut With ‘Circus Maximus' Tour
The India show will be produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, working in collaboration with global concert promoters Live Nation.
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Scott, whose live performances have earned him a reputation as one of hip-hop's most dynamic performers, has dominated charts with hits including 'Sicko Mode,' 'Goosebumps,' 'Highest in the Room' and 'Fe!n.' His most recent studio album, 'Utopia,' has further cemented Scott's cultural impact, breaking streaming records and reinforcing his status as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
Korea University will launch the country's first College of Media & Communication on March 27, featuring a new division of global entertainment aimed specifically at international students.
The initiative comes as foreign enrollment in the university's media programs has matched local admissions in recent years, with both divisions sharing curriculum while maintaining separate admissions processes. Alumni from major players including HYBE, CJ ENM, and Kakao Entertainment will participate in the launch event's networking sessions with current students.
Indian content licensing firm One Life Studios has appointed former international business head of Viacom18's content syndication arm, IndiaCast, Govind Shahi as strategic advisor to boost global expansion. The Mumbai-based company, known for syndicating epic series 'Porus' to 28 countries, aims to leverage Shahi's experience to penetrate emerging markets. 'Govind's expertise makes him the perfect partner to accelerate our vision,' said CEO Siddharth Kumar Tewary. One Life Studios, established in 2017, operates under parent company Swastik Productions, creator of 'Mahabharat' and 'RadhaKrishn.'
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