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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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‘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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Cyndi Lauper farewell tour of Australia 2024.

Sad detail in pop legend’s Australia tour

Cyndi Lauper shares why she’s quitting while she’s ahead at 71 as she heads to Australia for her final concerts.

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80s star misses out on huge pay day

It’s regularly voted the “happiest song on the planet” but the singer of Walking on Sunshine reveals why she doesn’t get royalties from the billion-streaming hit.

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Australian singing legend Kate Ceberano. Picture: Supplied.

‘Wild and crazy’: Star spills on legendary tour

Ahead of her national Australian Made shows, Kate Ceberano shares how she had to prove herself to the giants of rock on the original 80s tour.

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Jessica Mauboy reveals details about new baby

Singer Jessica Mauboy is ready to talk about two new arrivals. As she reveals her baby daughter’s name publicly for the first time, she unveils her next career step.

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