Meldrum: ‘Stevie’s up there with Jagger’
STEVIE Wright battled his own demons, but Molly Meldrum has told of how he became the man who changed Australian rock music forever.
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Easybeats frontman dies aged 68
AUSSIE rock legend Stevie Wright has died in hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day.
Bieber fires back after 5SoS sledge
AUSSIE band 5 Seconds of Summer bared all for Rolling Stone — but it was their comments about Justin Bieber that got everyone talking.
Radiohead shares secret 007 song
RADIOHEAD fans have license to be thrilled after the band released a secret song that was rejected for the latest James Bond movie.
Falls Festival relocated to winery
LORNE’S popular Falls Music and Arts Festival has bee relocated to Mt Duneed Estate after catastrophic bushfires devastated the Great Ocean Road.
Guns N’ Roses reunion ‘days away’
ROCK gods Guns N’ Roses are days away from announcing a reunion of their original line-up — if you believe the rumours.
The astonishing money Christmas songs rake in
MARIAH Carey makes an obscene amount every time her Christmas hit is played. But believe it or not, she hasn’t topped the list of highest sellers this year.
The best (and worst) Xmas songs
MARIAH Carey makes an obscene amount of money every time her Christmas hit is played. Is it any wonder these stars have tried to write Christmas songs.
Why music festivals are going under fast
POPULAR music festivals like Soundwave are going broke, and you can blame the bands. Some who have not released albums for years are demanding millions to show up.
The Beatles’ Christmas gift to fans
BEATLES fans, rejoice! From Christmas Eve, you’ll be able to stream Hey Jude, Get Back and other classics.
Adele: ‘I feared smoking would kill me’
SINGER Adele has admitted that she quit her 25-a-day cigarette habit because was worried she would die of a smoking-related illness.
Elton John brings the house down
ELTON John’s swan song for the Sydney Entertainment Centre was less about farewelling the arena than it was about him proving why he remains one of the most popular entertainers of the modern pop era.
Hilltop Hoods pull some strings
HILLTOP Hoods will stage their most ambitious tour yet when they perform with orchestras. Now they just have to figure out what to do with the pyros.
First review: David Bowie Blackstar
DAVID Bowie’s 25th album has a symbol for a title and has been described as “jazztronica” and “art rock” — but don’t let any of that put you off.
John Farnham’s big problem
CONCERT REVIEW: The music legend has once again confirmed his universal, unending appeal. And as a result, he leaves with a rather large problem.
Courtney Barnett on her very big year
MUSIC’s biggest new name talks about feeling naked on stage, being star-spotted by stars and how the power of her music has changed lives.
Madonna cuts Australian tour short
MADONNA has changed her Australian tour dates, angering some fans and fuelling speculation about poor ticket sales.
Cold Chisel are ‘supremely matchfit’
AFTER 40 years, the legendary rockers are still playing like they want to blow away every band who has ever graced a mega stage.
Nothing like a finely matured Custard
REVIEW: They’re a little older, a little paunchier, a little more Keef Richards. But yes, this is still your father’s Custard. Pic: Vaughan Travers/Instagram
K-pop band mistaken for sex workers
EIGHT members of a new Korean pop girl band were detained in Los Angeles on suspicion that they might be sex workers.
Birds of Tokyo fly home to nest
THEY had a hit on US radio with Lanterns when label politics stalled their momentum. Now Birds of Tokyo have come home to record and play live.
Epic trailer for Triple J Hottest 100
DON’T troll the poll. Triple J is preventing another #Tay4Hottest100 fiasco as it launches its 2015 poll with an hilarious trailer.
‘I so don’t know how to deal with this’
JUSTIN Bieber sparked a global search for this 17-year-old girl. Now she’s “overwhelmed”, and being forced to quit social media.
‘I don’t want to just sing all my hits’
EXPECT the unexpected when Madonna arrives in Australia. She has serious plans to make history and spank some local celebrities along the way.
Belinda Carlisle’s shock transformation
SHE once lived a life of pop music, cocaine and parties. But incredibly, Belinda Carlisle has turned her life around.
Kylie and Dannii to duet on X Factor
IT’S been nearly 30 years since Kylie and Dannii Minogue have sung together on TV. They’ll break the drought on The X Factor next week.
US band in Paris attacks to return home
THE US rockers whose concert in Paris turned into a massacre, will cut short a European tour and return home.
Latest Album Reviews
Is Kylie’s album a Christmas cracker? Will King Gizzard ever slow down? Does Jamie Woon woo again? Will City Calm Down fire up? Are Little Mix really that weird? Word.
Tracy Grimshaw sledged by rapper
RAPPER Kerser’s new album features cautionary tales about drugs and deliquency. But he has offered a pre-emptive apology to the A Current Affair host.
The 24-year-old we all want to be
IT’S racked up nearly 100m views, leading her to be dubbed the ‘coolest girl on the planet’. So who is the young kiwi Bieber and Minaj are queuing up for?
Adele’s ambitions go beyond the charts
SHE conquered the charts with her last record, and new album 25 looks set to be the biggest release of 2016 — but Adele has much bigger achievements on her mind.
5SOS guitarist plummets off stage
5 SECONDS of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford has taken a tumble during a televised performance in London.
Kiss frontman confronts gay rumours
KISS frontman Paul Stanley can’t escape rumours suggesting he’s gay. He’s finally opened up about them in a candid interview.
Beyonce features on new Coldplay album
BEYONCE and Chris Martin have been friends for a decade. Now they are teaming up for a song on Coldplay’s new album.
Arena: ‘Aussie artists need boost’
WITH her new album shooting for a No. 1 debut, Tina Arena says she is “tired” of Australian artists not getting the same support as international stars.
‘Devastated’ Jess: ‘There was a lot of confusion’
POP STAR Jessica Mauboy has made her first public appearance since she pulled out from her Melbourne Cup performance.
‘Rock is AC/DC’s fountain of youth’
GENERATIONS of rock believers flocked to worship at the altar of the mighty AC/DC as they opened the Australian leg of their world tour. Kathy McCabe reviews.
Jessica Mauboy explains Cup no-show
AUSTRALIAN pop star Jessica Mauboy has finally explained why she failed to sing the national anthem at the Melbourne Cup.
Jess dumped before Cup anthem
JESSICA Mauboy was reportedly dumped from singing the anthem at the last minute, and we’re starting to learn why.
Did Adele rip off Tom Waits classic?
ADELE undoubtedly has a hit on her hands with her new song, Hello. But many claim she ripped off a Tom Waits hit from years ago. You be the judge.
Adele announces live TV concert
IT’S still Adele’s world that we are living in. Her new single Hello has gone platinum and her album 25 will dominate this year’s album sales.
Did Swift steal Shake It Off lyrics?
WONDER if she can shake this off? A songwriter who released a 2013 song called Haters Gone Hate wants $59 million in compensation from Taylor Swift.
X-Men rocker writes X-rated book
BRIAN Mannix releases an uncensored autobiography. “It’s not just sex and drugs and rock and roll … although anyone after that won’t be disappointed.”
The most outrageous band demand
A FAMOUS band had one very specific demand when they went on tour in Australia. It was absolutely ridiculous, but it was also a deal breaker.
Has Adele made flip phones cool again?
ADELE caused a flip phone freak-out when the antiquated device featured in her “Hello” video. And the director has finally given an explanation.
Rihanna’s publicist sorry for Jay-Z gossip
RIHANNA’S former publicist has apologised for starting gossip about the R & B star’s alleged affair with her married label boss Jay Z.
Sheeran: ‘I’m better when I’m hungover’
WHAT’S Ed Sheeran’s secret to performing well on stage? Getting really drunk the night before.
This video is the new Single Ladies
RAPPER Drake’s video for his song Hotline Bling is breaking the internet. And the hook-up anthem has spawned hilarious memes.
Beyonce scolds assistant on red carpet
SHE was only trying to help. Beyonce’s assistant felt the pop queen’s wrath when she got between her and the cameras on the red carpet overnight.
The accidental TV star named after Marlon Brando
DELIVERING one of the most captivating TV moments of the year could prove the starting point for acting newcomer and country singer Marlon Williams.
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