Band performs covered in own poo
THIS is the band least likely to be mauled by fans — because it performs covered in its own poo.
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Bearded lady coming for the Logies
SHE was the Eurovision winner who captured the world’s imagination with that big voice. Now Conchita Wurst is bound for Australia.
Heidi Klum strips for Sia video
MODEL Heidi Klum smoulders in her underwear alongside a Game of Thrones hunk in Sia’s sexy new music video, Fire Meet Gasoline. Watch it here.
Rock ‘n’ roll’s big unsolved mystery
THEY were one of rock’s biggest acts and about to embark on their first US tour when one member disappeared and was never heard of again.
SIA EXPOSED: Meet the face behind the voice
SIA Furler goes to extreme measures to hide her face in public, but this hasn’t always been the case. Meet the face behind the voice…
CMA AWARDS 2015: Taylor Swift’s mother melts hearts
GO inside country music’s biggest night, the 50th Academy Of Country Music Awards. Featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban plus more!
Guy absolutely nails his first Eurovision test
GUY Sebastian won over a sold-out crowd of Eurovision fanatics when he previewed his contest entry Tonight Again in Amsterdam at the weekend.
Cobain doc lifts lid on troubled life
A NEW documentary about Nirvana star Kurt Cobain offers a painfully detailed account of his rise and fall but leaves out his crippling fear of poverty.
Indigenous soldiers inspire anthem
THE unsung indigenous heroes who have fought for Australia will finally get their recognition with a new John Schumann song.
SPOTTED: Britney & Iggy film ‘Pretty Girls’ video
BRITNEY Spears and Iggy Azalea team up, rock 80s fashion and cruise around LA for their new ‘Pretty Girls’ music video. Go behind the scenes…
Scandal’us: Where are they now?
BACK in 2001, they were the hottest group in Australia. Then, a year later, they broke up. What have they been doing since? We tracked them down.
American Pie lyrics explained at last
AFTER decades of perplexing listeners, the lyrics of American Pie have finally been explained as the original manuscript sells at auction for a hefty sum.
How Christine came back to Mac
SHE was offered $5 million to rejoin her former band mates, but in the end it was something much more personal that brought Christine McVie back to Fleetwood Mac.
‘Shirtless f***wits killed’ festival
THE team behind one of Australia’s biggest music festivals blamed financial decisions for pulling the plug in 2016 but the internet blamed other factors.
‘It is not to be used to advance ignorance’
SINGER John Schumann, who wrote, ‘I Was Only 19’, has a few words for those who used his song at rallies protesting against Islamisation.
‘Gutted’ 1D boys break silence
ONE Direction has finally opened up about Zayn Malik’s abrupt exit, revealing what they really think about the troubled singer.
Madonna’s crazy next chapter
SHE told a generation of women to express themselves. Now Madonna is taking a leaf out of her own book.
Jay-Z’s music revolution backfires
JAY-Z has relaunched a music streaming platform with his superstar mates — but all everyone heard was a bunch of rich artists wanting you to pay more.
Sufferin’ Stevens, this guy’s got talent
ALBUM REVIEWS: Artists that can be mentioned in the same sentence as Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan don’t come along very often. Here’s one.
Rod Stewart’s masterclass in showbiz
FROM his dad jokes to heartfelt celebration of family, Rod Stewart has shown yet again why, at 70, he remains the quintessential entertainer.
Justice Crew’s bid for viral fame
THEIR attempt to be a boy band didn’t quite work so Justice Crew have got their dancing shoes on for their I Live My Life video.
Zayn unleashes first solo song
THIS happened rather quickly. Less than one week after Zayn Malik quit One Direction, he’s unleashed his first solo single.
Jay-Z launches new streaming service
CELEBS including Beyonce, Rihanna and Madonna have thrown their support behind Jay Z’s new streaming service ‘Tidal’ that’s launched today.
TRENDING: What is #TIDALforALL?
MUSIC’S A-list unite to support the launch of Jay-Z’s new streaming service ‘Tidal’, flooding social media with bright blue representing #TIDALforALL.
Is Destiny’s Child reuniting?
AFTER leaving the group to forge her own career, could Beyonce be considering getting the band back together?
Words and music seldom this entertaining
ALBUM REVIEWS: Sit and listen to the words or get up and dance your cares away — this impressive debut effort works both ways.
Zayn Malik ‘didn’t quit, was fired’ by 1D
IT WAS the breakup that was heard around the world. While Zayn Malik says he left the band on his own, new reports suggest he was offered an ultimatum.
1D fans really aren’t coping with Zayn leaving
WITH news that Zayn is leaving One Direction, the teenagers of the world had only one thing to do – let their feelings out online.
Zayn Malik quits One Direction
SAD news for teens everywhere as Zayn Malik announced his departure from Boy band One Direction. See the full statement.
Ed Sheeran heads to Summer Bay
STONE the flamin’ crows! British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has confirmed his love of Australia with a guest spot on soapie Home and Away.
Black Keys cancel Australian tour
A VICIOUS dump in the surf during the drummer’s holidays has proven to be bad news for The Black Keys fans as ongoing recovery forces tour cancellation.
Meet the godmother of Australian rock
FIFA Riccobono has ruled the Australian music industry for 40 years. At the 2015 APRA Awards, she will get her standing ovation.
Zayn quits tour: Is this the end of 1D?
ZAYN Malik has walked out on the band during their world tour, citing stress. So is this a minor hiccup or the beginning of the end of the world’s biggest boy band?
The most famous 12-year-old in the world
SHE’S homeschooled, rehearses nine hours a day, has famous friends and has become the hottest trend at costume parties. Meet Maddie Ziegler.
Meet America’s country music rebel
SHE is the American country music star who beat Taylor Swift to two Grammys last year and has already sold millions of records. Meet Kacey Musgraves.
Stars unite against cruel X Factor judges
THE X Factor entrant whose performance was torn apart by two cruel judges has received words of encouragement from Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and Lorde.
Guy Sebastian unleashes Eurovision song
Guy Sebastian has finally unveiled the song he’ll perform at Eurovision later this year. Widely speculated to be an “epic ballad”, his choice is anything but.
Alison Wonderland joins pop’s party
SHE was discovered as a DJ but Alison Wonderland is now putting herself on the line as a vocalist as well as a producer. Just don’t call her a singer.
Troy’s new album is a family affair
HE has sold more than half a million records in Australia. Freedom Road continues Troy’s tradition of bringing stories to life.
Madonna dated infamous rapper: ‘I was feeling very gangsta’
MADONNA got candid in an interview with Howard Stern — talking about her years trying to make it in New York City and dating an infamous rapper.
Kylie tells: ‘Michael is my archangel’
KYLIE Minogue reveals how the late INXS star Michael Hutchence left a lasting impression on her, and how she feels he’s still with her.
Rockers Kiss to tour Down Under
KISS are heading to Australia, and while they can’t play the AFL Grand Final, they may just be available for another major event.
Pharrell, Thicke copied Marvin Gaye music
A JURY has awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4 million after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father’s music to create Blurred Lines, the biggest hit song of 2013.
Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke copied Marvin Gaye
A JURY has awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4 million after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father’s music to create Blurred Lines, the biggest hit song of 2013.
Sia and fans show love for Katie
WHEN Sia recommends your music and hundreds of fans volunteer to pay for your new EP, there must be something special about Katie Noonan.
Guy’s secret Eurovision game plan
GUY Sebastian has copped flak for it, but he wants to win Eurovision — now he has just five days to pick his song. This is his strategy.
Guy on backlash: ‘Haters gonna hate’
NOT everyone is happy about Guy Sebastian representing Australia at Eurovision, but the singer has shaken off the strong criticism.
The bizarre stories behind famous band names
HOW did bands like Daft Punk, the Foo Fighters, Green Day and Fall Out Boy come up with their names? Prepare yourself for some random stories.
There’s more to Noel than F-bombs
NOEL Gallagher isn’t shy of dropping the F-bomb multiple times in one sentence — but he has a softer side to him not many have seen.
It’s about time, Madonna
START practising your best Vogue moves, people. More than 20 years since her last Aussie tour, Madonna is finally coming back.
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