February
Taylor Swift wasn’t robbed – Beyonce’s album is a masterpiece
Beyoncé was the big and genuinely historic winner of the night, with the super diva finally scooping the big one.
January
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker, dies at 78
The one-time painter broke through in the 1970s with the surreal Eraserhead. He rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and critics in the decades after.
September 2024
Man with the most recognisable voice in movies dies
James Earl Jones gave life to characters such as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”. He went on to earn Emmys and an honorary Oscar.
August 2024
After the convention, Harris has to turn the vibe into votes
The more the vice president has to campaign on policy rather than personality, the harder it is to keep the Democrats’ fractious voter base together.
May 2024
Billionaire Pratt leads Aussie charge at garden-themed Met Gala
A high-profile annual event, the Met Gala is a benefit for the New York museum and marks the opening of its Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
February 2024
Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ delivers her first Grammy win since 2004
The Australian singer’s song has been described as a “hypnotic electro”-inspired dance pop.
February 2023
Beyoncé breaks all-time record, sealing a spot in history
Beyoncé dominated the Grammy awards and became the ceremony’s most decorated artist on a star-studded night of high emotion, but lost to Harry Styles for Album of the Year.
January 2023
US rock pioneer David Crosby dies aged 81
The musician helped set up two major bands in the 1960s: The Byrds, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He was renowned for his guitar-playing and vocal harmonies.
Sudden death of guitar god Jeff Beck shocks fans worldwide
The guitarist first came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues and even opera.
November 2022
CBS, Moonves ordered to pay $47m for insider trading
The broadcast giant is required to pay $US22 million to shareholders and another $US6 million for sexual harassment and assault programs.
August 2022
Vale Olivia, Australia’s most successful ambassador
Olivia Newton-John achieved a level of global fame that few of her countrymen have known, but she has been remembered as much for her humanitarian work and generous spirit.
Tributes flow for Olivia Newton-John
Beloved Australian entertainer and international star Olivia Newton-John has been remembered as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration to her fellow performers.
April 2022
Rodrigo, Batiste, Silk Sonic steal the Grammys as Zelensky beams in
A veteran of the High School Musical series, Rodrigo became the breakout music star of 2021.
March 2021
Who won the Grammys? Women
Female acts won the top four prizes at the awards, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion.
January 2021
Grammy Awards postponed as COVID-19 rages in Los Angeles
The show will now be held on March 14, according to a statement from Grammy organisers, although few other details about the event were available.
February 2020
How guitar genius Pat Metheny gets in 'the zone'
The 20-time Grammy winner enters a transcendental state when improvising on stage, with help from a few real-world habits.
January 2020
LA Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant killed in chopper crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter also died in the crash.