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Suki Waterhouse has it all. So why does she feel like a spider?
Fans of the British pop icon include Billie Eilish, her husband Robert Pattinson, Taylor Swift and Melbourne’s Sparklemuffins are bound to follow.
- by Michael Dwyer
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Motown star Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by former housekeepers
The writer and producer of some of soul’s biggest hits has been accused by four women who worked for him between 2007 and 2024.
- by Herb Scribner and Vivian Ho
French musical biopic delivers richly realised portrait of an icon
Musical biopics have been enjoying a sporadic romance with the box office for a long time.
- by Sandra Hall
Despite big-time fans, Jessica Pratt guards her inner world
Jessica Pratt is bringing her psychedelic folk-pop to Melbourne’s Rising festival next month.
- by Michael Dwyer
Amazing Gracie: Pop’s new superstar kicks off her Australian tour
Gracie Abrams, whose soul-baring songs have earned her a Swift-like following, has seen her profile rise meteorically in the past 12 months.
- by Robert Moran
The best new Australian music to listen to this month
A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.
- by Nick Buckley, Jules LeFevre and Robert Moran
An Australian artist turned Thom Yorke’s music into art. Expect magic
Jonathan Zawada had always loved the Radiohead frontman’s music. Their collaboration brought him to tears.
- by Michael Dwyer
Kendrick Lamar headed to Australia for Spilt Milk festival
Fresh from his high-profile feud with Drake, the Grammy Award winner will play Ballarat, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Perth as the festival returns following its cancellation last year.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says he rejected plea offer ahead of sex-trafficking trial
Combs could face life in prison for the charges he is facing. His trial starts next week.
- by Luc Cohen
Cole Haden is the queer indie frontman of your dreams
The charismatic leader of noise rock darlings Model/Actriz gets vulnerable on the band’s fantastic new album, Pirouette.
- by Annabel Ross
Our comprehensive gig guide for May has you covered
From ‘the next Tay-Tay’ to a group of bearded veteran rockers via the eclectic return of Vivid Live, there’s something for everyone.
- by James Jennings
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