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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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TikTok app to be removed after court blow

TikTok has just suffered a crucial blow in US court that could see it disappear from app stores in just over a month.

Music

Aussie music superstars reborn ‘like an octopus’

Some of Australia’s biggest voices are being remixed with Aussie DJs to create instant summer dance classics.

Hook Ups & Break Ups

Recording artists Jay-Z, left, and Beyonce watch the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacer, 92-86, during first round NBA playoffs basketball Tuesday night, May 2, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Mystery surrounds Jay-Z and Beyonce origins

The origin of Jay-Z and Beyonce’s age-gap romance is back in the spotlight as the rap mogul furiously denies a rape allegation.

Music

Cold Chisel The Big Five-0 tour at MyState Bank Arena. Picture: Caroline Tan***NO PHOTO SALES***

Cold Chisel members divided over future

Cold Chisel brought down the curtain on their wildly successful 50th anniversary tour last week. One lingering question remains unanswered.

Music Tours

Irish superstar Hozier performing in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on November 15. Picture: Ruth Medjber / Supplied.

‘Happy accident’ behind this year’s surprise indie hit

Irish superstar Hozier may be the only artist in history to be happy his song was leaked, revealing his hit about two mismatched lovers wasn’t even meant to be a single.

Aussie TV hosts quietly reveal they’ve quit

Joel Creasey’s stand-up tour dates in May were the big clue that he and Myf Warhurst won’t return to host the SBS Eurovision broadcast next year.

Music

Daryl Braithwaite performs at Coogee Surf Life Saving Club for launch of One Summer remix. Picture: Jess Gleeson

Iconic Aussie rock band’s rare reunion

Daryl Braithwaite returned to his old Sydney stomping ground for a private show and invited his old Sherbet mates – and twin brother Glenn.

Music

USA disco band the Village People.band/village/people USA disco band the Village People.

Pop star’s bizarre Y.M.C.A. threat

The man who wrote the ’70s disco hit Y.M.C.A has written a lengthy Facebook post about the song, including a bizarre threat to sue.

Music

WENTWORTH COURIER ONLY. EMBARGOED MARCH 11TH. Danielle Spencer in the Garden at her Rose bay Home.Se will be performing with her father Don Spencer. DonÕs Foundation is called the Australian ChildrenÕs Music Foundation (ACMF). They are holding a fundraiser called SPENCERÕS SPEAKESY on Wednesday March 18 at MaryÕs Underground to raise funds for long term music programs in areas affected by bushfires and drought. They have previously found the initiative extraordinarily successful in building communities and schools back through the magic of music. Picture: John Appleyard

Aussie singer’s shock comeback after 14 years

Danielle Spencer is back in the pop game after putting her recording career on hold to raise her sons with Russell Crowe.

Entertainment

US punk band The Offspring will tour Australia in 2025.

Iconic 90s band’s big Gen Z gig shift

Ahead of next year’s Supercharged tour of Australia, punk rock gods The Offspring share why they are now cool with the kids.

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