Ed Sheeran’s hilariously mean fan letter
ED Sheeran is no stranger to being swamped with fan mail, but he probably hasn’t received anything quite like this handwritten note before.
Tours
Committed Foo Fighters triumph in Perth
A FATHER-daughter dance, a 15-hour flight and a bout of food poisoning couldn’t stop the Foo Fighters from an incredible tour finale in Perth. GALLERY
San Cisco: ‘we’re kids with beards’
THEY have grown up on the Triple J airwaves but rock band San Cisco insist they are no longer kids with a new album and a world tour.
Sia and fans show love for Katie
WHEN Sia recommends your music and hundreds of fans volunteer to pay for your new EP, there must be something special about Katie Noonan.
The bizarre stories behind famous band names
HOW did bands like Daft Punk, the Foo Fighters, Green Day and Fall Out Boy come up with their names? Prepare yourself for some random stories.
Levine’s touching reaction to fan’s panic attack
ADAM Levine and the Maroon 5 gang made one little boy’s dream come true after their concert on Monday night.
Oops! Britney Spears loses weave during show
THE show must go on — with or without the weave. A clip from Britney Spears’ recent gig shows the singer’s extensions weren’t tightly secured to her head.
It’s about time, Madonna
START practising your best Vogue moves, people. More than 20 years since her last Aussie tour, Madonna is finally coming back.
Ciara explains embarrassing tour fails
AMERICAN R&B star Ciara is restoring faith with her fans on the rest of her Australian tour after some very awkward hiccups along the way.
‘With ISIS … how shocking can I be?’
ROCKER Alice Cooper has recalled his near death experience and defended his onstage guillotine antics, saying the reality of ISIS is more shocking than him.
Foo Fighters light up the night
DAVE Grohl and the Foo Fighters gave the fans what they wanted playing old favourites and some classic covers. They certainly didn’t disappoint.
Aussie festival books Morrissey, bans meat
CONTROVERSIAL pop star Morrissey will play the Opera House for Vivid LIVE — but you can forget about grabbing a hot dog at the venue before the show.
Band to fans: hang up and shut up
AN increasing number of bands are asking concert goers to switch off their phones at concerts. Is this the death of rock music, or the thing that will save it?
Headline act sings just two songs
US singer Ciara has enraged fans by playing for just ten minutes in a show in Christchurch. Will Aussie audiences get the same treatment?
No fake farewells for Motley Crue
AMERICAN hard rock outfit Motley Crue promise their upcoming tour will be their last on Australian soil. For real.
Inside 1D’s wild night out in Australia
SECURITY sweeps, vodka shots, VIP sections and a rumoured lip lock with an Aussie fan. The boys of One Direction have shaken off their PG days.
The ultimate boy band quiz
THE Backstreet Boys are set to tour Australia for the first time in almost a decade so to celebrate, we want to put your boy band knowledge to the test.
Why Sia refuses to show her face
SIA performed one of 2014’s most recognisable songs, Chandelier, at the Grammy Awards, but she managed to remain unseen. Here’s why she’s so shy on stage.
One Direction hit the ground running
ONE Direction are back in Australia — a little older, a little more tattooed but with the same playful chemistry and a spectacular stadium show.
One Direction tickets now half price
TICKETS for shows on One Direction’s upcoming tour are going for as little as $50, raising the question: are the party days over for the fab five?
Macho men with feathers and all
THE Village People are back — and they won’t be conforming to any politically-correct music festival bans on Native American hipster-headdresses.
Living legends in perfect synchronicity
REVIEW: Two giants of rock and a staggering shared catalogue all add up to a stellar concert for Brisbane fans.
Cringe: Mariah Carey’s lip synch fail
HERE’S a tip Mariah: If you’re going to lip synch on stage, the very least you can do is try and make it look convincing. This is just embarrassing.
Mark Ronson set to party in Oz
WITH his chart-topping Bruno Mars collaboration sitting on top of the charts, Mark Ronson has promised to bring the funk on his upcoming Australian visit.
Meet Abbie Cornish’s split personality
AUSTRALIAN actor Abbie Cornish is set to introduce the world to her musical side — a rapper named Dusk.
Kate Bush returns to the stage: Our insider review
AFTER 35 years away from the stage, enigmatic singer Kate Bush is in the midst of a handful of London live dates. Fans have flocked from all around the world – and we’ve got a man on the inside.
Kylie’s sexy tribute to Hutchence
KYLIE Minogue has spoken of her enduring love for Michael Hutchence and now she’s covering one of INXS’s biggest hits in a new tour. FIRST PICS.
The Preatures go global with debut
BLUE Planet Eyes confirms the global buzz surrounding Australian band The Preatures, and proves pop is no longer a dirty word in Australia.
Robbie’s back treading the boards in style
ROBBIE Williams has his swing back — and a backing troupe who look like they have just tapped their way off the set of Boardwalk Empire.
29 most bizarre celebrity tour demands
FROM dandruff shampoo to bendy straws and roses cut to precisely six inches to a framed photo of Princess Diana, there’s nothing these artists won’t request while on tour.
Cher sued over ‘racist’ remarks
CHER probably wishes she could turn back time after allegedly making racist remarks and wrongfully sacking three of her backup dancers.
The Rolling Stones on fire to hit Down Under
THE Rolling Stones are getting rock’n’roll ready to hit Down Under next month for their postponed Australian 14 On Fire tour, sharing a video with fans to get them started up.
Sam spills on Beyonce and Kimye
SAM Smith reveals how he has moved into a surreal realm where he’s dining with Kim and Kanye, hanging with Katy and being complimented by Beyonce.
Rockin’ Rod’s secret fan trick
ROD Stewart is gearing up for another Australian tour, and has revealed a secret trick he uses on fans while he’s performing on stage.
Beyonce caught on video miming during concert
IS THIS why Beyonce sounds so perfect live? A fan video from a concert this week shows the pop diva caught in an embarrassing miming blunder.
Robbie’s still in full swing
ROBBIE Williams is doing a swing tour because, unlike most of today’s pop stars, he can. He’s right at home doing the swing thing, but he’s never taken a full swing tour as far from home until now.
Kim and Kanye respond to wheelchair controversy
KANYE WEST believes he is the victim after the controversy over his alleged “wheelchair rant” at his Sydney concert on Friday night – and Kim’s weighed in too.
Kanye’s ‘wheelchair rant’: What really happened?
ACCORDING to headlines splashed across the world, Kanye West angrily demanded that wheelchair-bound fans get out of their seats.
In Brisbane, Kanye and Kim head North
KANYE West, Kim Kardashian and baby North were only in Brisbane a matter of hours when they visited a tourist spot that attracts most visiting celebrities.
Road tripping with Boy and Bear
TO conquer the world, Australian bands will eat bad food, drink many beers and live in a bus. Boy & Bear reveal their life on the road.
How does Kanye measure up in concert?
KANYE West played a career-spanning greatest hits to the faithful in Sydney last night, complete with an angry rant directed at the media. And yes, Kim Kardashian was there.
Delta decides to release cover song
DELTA Goodrem, whose song for The Voice winner Anja Nissen was rejected, has chosen to release her first cover song as a single.
Justin Timberlake’s homage to The King
SUPERSTAR Justin Timberlake our taken to social media to pay his respects to the King of Queensland.
Kanye West incredible in his element
EVEN before he married independent filmmaker Kim Kardashian, rapper Kanye West was a divisive figure in music.
Sam’s coming out … to Australia
SINGER Sam Smith says the response to his music since he came out as gay has restored his faith in humanity.
Kanye in the west – without Kim
US rapper Kanye West has touched down in Perth ahead of his concert tomorrow night – without wife Kim Kardashian.
Rod Stewart turns 70, tours Oz
ROD Stewart announces an Australian-wide tour for April and May next year, just months after he turns 70. Has he plans to retire?
What made Benji Madden blush
PUNK pop twins Joel and Benji Madden are each other’s biggest fans – but a question about their new gig as The Madden Brothers left Benji blushing.
Queen & Adam Lambert rock Brisbane
Queen & Adam Lambert rock Brisbane
Look who Bobbed up at the local club
THEY came from all over, even a different hemisphere, for that rarest of treats: an intimate Bob Dylan club show.
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