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Sacked pianist’s action against MSO reveals its divisions
Sacked pianist Jayson Gillham will come up against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for an initial hearing in the Federal Court next week.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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- by Michael Dwyer
Pianist Jayson Gillham files legal action against MSO
The stoush between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a pianist has escalated, with legal action filed in the Federal Court.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ White Parties were A-list affairs. Was there more to them?
Celebrities rubbed shoulders, dancers gyrated inside giant balloons, models lounged in bikinis. The hip hop mogul now in custody had a broad reach into worlds of music, movies, fashion and more.
- by Jesse McKinley and Sarah Maslin Nir
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces more sexual assault claims from 120 accusers, lawyers say
The alleged victims are men and women, ranging in age from nine to 38 at the time of the attacks. Combs’ lawyer says the music mogul looks forward to proving his innocence.
- by Anne Branigin and Herb Scribner
From Herbie Hancock to Olivia Rodrigo: Sydney’s must-see gigs this October
Major international acts Herbie Hancock, The Weeknd and Olivia Rodrigo are among the live music offerings in October.
- by James Jennings
Pop visionary’s posthumous album a reminder of great talent lost
British producer Sophie’s ceaseless innovation had pop singers either imitating her or hitting her up to collaborate.
- by Annabel Ross
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies aged 88
The country superstar wrote several classics, such as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, and ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’. But many of his best known songs were performed by others.
- by Andrew Dalton and Kristin M. Hall
A Royel Otis flush: Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations
Read ’em and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations, with the indie duo up for eight prizes, while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Katy Perry – like the Lions – ruled the MCG with a slick performance and high energy
All eyes were on Katy Perry in the lead-up to the AFL grand final. And when she finally performed pre-game, she was best on ground.
- by Karl Quinn
How pop star Kim Wilde became an award-winning gardener
As a singer, she broke records in the 1980s – then gave it all away. But Wilde, who tours Australia in October, couldn’t stay away from music for long.
- by Michael Lallo
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