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Kathy McCabeNational Music Writer

Kathy McCabe is the National Music Writer for News Corp with more than 30 years experience covering the big album and single releases and best – and worst – gigs to hit Australian stages. She gets the interviews with the biggest stars in the world from the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters to Pink and Cher and is a passionate advocate for the Australian music community.

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The court case that has rocked K-pop

K-pop girl group New Jeans head back to court this week in an attempt to break free from the South Korean entertainment giant that created them.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. NOVEMBER 5, 2024. Pictured is Guy Sebastian at Sony Music in Pyrmont today. He has a new single out called No Reason To Stay. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Guy Sebastian’s shock split revealed

Guy Sebastian has parted ways with a key figure who steered his career in the “vulnerable” period after his bust-up with a former mate.

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Photo: Jake Nowakowski. Big Day. The Hivees. he Hives lead singer Pelle Almqvist visits the audience

Rockers tempted to quit after Aussie tour

An iconic noughties rock band are heading back to Australia, a decade after their last shows here almost made them call time on the band.

EMBARGOED FOR MARCH 31. Pop star Ricky Martin. Picture: Supplied.

Latin heartthrob books first Aussie tour in 10 years

After a long absence from our stages, Ricky Martin returns to tour in November and he’s booked another former Voice coach to open his shows.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Dua Lipa performs as part of her Radical Optimism Tour at Qudos Bank Arena on March 28, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

‘Motherf…ing song’: Dua Lipa marks court win on Sydney stage

Superstar Dua Lipa wowed the screaming sold-out crowd at her Sydney show and surprised them with another special Aussie guest.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Dua Lipa performs her 'Radical Optimism Tour' at Rod Laver Arena on March 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images)

Star’s massive copyright win amid Aus tour

Dua Lipa will be celebrating more than sold-out shows in Sydney this weekend with a judge dismissing a lawsuit against her smash hit Levitating.

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Newcastle band Silverchair, members Daniel Johns, Chris Joannu & Ben Gillies (not in order). Silverchair/Band

Silverchair stars spill on ‘sad’ ongoing rift

Two members of Silverchair spill on their teen shenanigans as they mark the 30th anniversary of their global smash hit debut.

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‘I’m crying’: Billy Ray’s emotional Miley post

Proud dad Billy Ray Cyrus gave his daughters a tearful shout-out as their family drama settles down.

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Daily Telegraph. 10, March, 2025.Marcia Hines and Casey Donovan shoot for Weekend mag edition March 22Picture: Justin Lloyd.

‘Bulletproof’: Aussie pop queens’ secret to survival

More than two decades after they met at an Idol audition, pop powerhouses Marcia Hines and Casey Donovan will share a stage during a special Aussie tour.

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American Queen of Funk Chaka Khan. Picture: Nick Nelson / Supplied

Pop star spills secret song drama on Aussie tour

Legendary queen of funk Chaka Khan wants the world to hear an iconic pop classic that was meant to be a duet, but she reveals why the version may never be released.

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