Bloc Party to headline Falls Festival
FIRST-TIME Falls Festival act Bloc Party will reveal an all new line-up when they take to the stage alongside other headliners Disclosure, Foals and Courtney Barnett.
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Carey’s shock new music partner
AFTER pairing up with James Packer in her personal life, Mariah Carey is forging an equally unlikely partnership in the music studio with a huge star.
What you need is INXS The Musical
THE renewed love affair with Australian chart-toppers INXS will be tested by an upcoming musical inspired by their hit songs.
1D drop first song since Zayn’s departure
A DAY after Zayn Malik signed a new recording contract, the One Direction boys have released a new single without him — and the internet is already in meltdown.
Where is this Baby Animals star now?
SHE was the frontwoman for The Baby Animals — now heartache has brought Suze DeMarchi back to Australia where she’s found her musical roots again.
‘Rape’s fun’: ‘Attack dogs’ target Aussie
FANS of this rapper sent an Australian woman death and rape threats over her bid to have him banned from the country. WARNING: Graphic content.
Delta: I feel sexier than ever
THE singer bangs the drum for thirtysomethings as she ditches alcohol and prepares to release her new single Wings, which she will launch on The Voice.
The most politically incorrect song lyrics
YOUNG love. Kissing teachers. Domestic violence. Killing your girlfriend. These dodgy lyrics from hit songs of yesteryear would be crucified today.
Jason Derulo on sexy make-out scenes
ROLLING around a bed with a beautiful woman is all in a day’s work for American pop star Jason Derulo. But he insists he is not getting turned on, is he for real?
Katie Noonan sings away the pain
KATIE Noonan has the voice to soothe the savage beast and was inspired to write songs to help her husband and friends cope with grief and depression.
Ronson and friends bring the funk
MARK Ronson brought together an impressive line-up for his Sydney concert, along with a special tribute to his late friend, Amy Winehouse.
Rapper punches fan at Sydney gig
AMERICAN rapper Earl Sweatshirt has caused controversy in Sydney before his Splendour in the Grass appearance.
The concerts not to miss in 2015
NO matter what age you are, there’s a concert for everyone in this blockbuster list of artists still set to tour Australia in the second half of 2015.
More rockers blast Reclaim Australia
MORE Australian classics have been added to the list of songs Reclaim Australia can’t play, including those from Midnight Oil and Goanna.
Massive shake-up at YouTube
THE way we use YouTube could be set for a major revamp as three companies prepare to “go nuclear” in their battle with the Google giant.
Josh Pyke reveals his inner anxiety
AWARD winning singer and songwriter Josh Pyke shares his battle with anxiety on his new record, as he learns to find a balance between music and family.
Florence lifts crowd out of seats
FLORENCE and the Machine filled the State Theatre with so much ferocious energy that no one was left sitting.
5SOS’ music revolution with a twist
AUSSIE rockers 5 Seconds of Summer want to start a rock revolution and the boys plan on helping their fans out at the same time.
Now Farnsey blasts Reclaim Australia
RECLAIM Australia is fast running out of local music to play at their rallies with John Farnham now insisting they stop using You’re the Voice.
‘Carn Kanye, help us out a bit mate’
KANYE West will headline the “biggest bloody party” this small Victorian country town has ever seen — Except the rap superstar doesn’t know it yet.
The terrifying downside of fame
THEY’RE rolling in cash and often showered with acclaim, but celebrities have to put up with something most us never encounter.
Barnes to protesters: stop playing my songs
ROCK legend Jimmy Barnes has issued a warning to anti-Islamic protesters: stop playing my classic hits as your anthems.
Josh Groban gets upstaged by the Muppets
JOSH Groban on those cringe worthy leather pants he wore on Oprah and why you haven’t made it until the Muppets co-star in your video.
Ahoy there! It’s Farnham’s fun ship
FEEL like going to a music festival on water? Love John Farnham and Aussie rock? We have the perfect event for you next year.
Transylvanians to pay in blood
A TRANSYLVANIAN music festival has found a novel way to solve Romania’s blood shortage.
Smash Mouth singer pelted with bread
A FAMILY-friendly day quickly escalated when fans started throwing bread at Smash Mouth while they were performing. The lead singer’s meltdown needs to be seen to be believed.
5SOS return after dodgy firework stunt
AUSSIE band 5 Seconds of Summer returned to the stage — but without pyrotechnics after the side of Michael Clifford’s head was scorched by fireworks.
Dave Grohl ‘breaks’ leg mid concert
FOO Fighters frontman Dave Grohl ‘broke’ his leg mid-concert after jumping off stage. But what he did afterwards was unbelievable.
Hayes: why I don’t listen to Abbott
TONY Abbott might be a fan of Savage Garden’s music but Darren Hayes has revealed why he’s not a fan of the Prime Minister.
Grace Jones, 67, performs topless
GRACE Jones is still as body confident as ever, so much so that the 67-year-old had no qualms performing topless in Sydney last night.
Elton hurls abuse at steward, makes her cry
SIR Elton John has apologised to a concert steward following an expletive-laden outburst when she tried to stop crowds from surging forward during a gig.
Perry’s new song ‘to slam Swift’
IT is no secret that Taylor Swift allegedly wrote Bad Blood about Katy Perry but now her rival is said to be hitting back with a song of her own.
Beyonce slammed by angry fans
EVEN Queen Bey is capable of copping criticism sometimes. She’s angered fans by making an ‘amazing’ announcement.
Iggy cancels act over offensive tweets
IGGY Azalea has cancelled her performance at a gay pride festival after being haunted by homophobic and racist tweets she once allegedly posted.
Lorde: ‘Singing was just a hobby’
SHE’S the Kiwi pop sensation who blew the world away with her hit single Royals, but Lorde says she didn’t really know what she wanted to do as a young teenager.
Darren Hayes: do you know who I am?
SAVAGE Garden singer Darren Hayes has tested his residual fame on the streets of America — and it didn’t go very well.
The Church revisit Blurred Crusade
THE Church’s Steve Kilbey has told of how he listened to takes at ear-splitting levels while recording their hit album, which they’ll play on their anniversary tour.
Islamic State’s weird pop stars
BEHIND the slick propaganda and beheading videos, the Islamic State has a bizarre pop culture with its very own celebrities.
Sam Smith announces new dates
SAM Smith has announced the dates for his rescheduled tour of Australia which was abruptly cancelled in May due to a vocal cord haemorraghe.
Derulo: Tinder looks like a lot of fun
NEWLY single R & B singer Jason Derulo is having a blast after his split from Jordin Sparks — but thinks that Tinder might be “a little too much”.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland up for grabs
MICHAEL Jackson’s ranch is up for sale. And the property — which includes a train station and six-bedroom mansion — has an astronomical price tag.
Beyonce doesn’t miss a beat
IS there anything Queen Bey can’t do? No, no there is not and here is evidence of that.
The Jebs are back 20 years on
THEY were the adorable punk pop band who ruled the alternative airwaves and now 20 years on Jebediah are out to reclaim those glory days.
Rock legends Cold Chisel return
COLD Chisel remain the rock band to beat on Australia’s biggest stages. Jimmy Barnes and Don Walker reveal how they keep their edge.
Angry Anderson ‘pissed off’ with the NRL
ANDERSON says the NRL has treated him like he was dead after they failed to ask him to sing his own song at State Of Origin I and got Shannon Noll instead.
Johns steals show with solo debut
EX-SILVERCHAIR frontman Daniel Johns staked his claim to be one of Australia’s most exciting solo artists with a debut show at the Vivid Live festival.
Cold Chisel head to Hanging Rock
AUSTRALIA’S biggest rockers Cold Chisel are the first local act to headline Hanging Rock and will also play the NRL Grand Final to help launch their upcoming album.
Dami pays it forward with a smile
SOMETIMES it isn’t easy to give things away as Dami Im discovered when the X Factor star hit the streets to stage some random acts of kindness.
Generous Morrissey struts and saunters
REVIEW: While Morrissey was in very fine voice, and his audience adoring, the opening night of four concerts felt more of a rehearsal than a lift off.
Dave Grohl ‘obsessed’ with ‘Taylor motherf**king Swift’
FOO Fighters frontman Dave Grohl surprised a crowd full of festival punters when he revealed his dark obsession.
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