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Reports of Coldplay’s demise should make fans rejoice
Chris Martin has said “quality control” fades around the dozen-album mark. A new album takes the band a step closer to its end.
- by Michael Dwyer
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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
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‘I’m not sure who I am,’ says Lady Gaga – but there are clues in Joker
The superstar channels her inner rebel as the complex Harleen “Lee” Quinzel in Joker: Folie à Deux.
- by Michael Idato
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
Don’t comb back in anger: The Oasis haircut returns
The hair hit of the ’90s is moving men’s styles away from mullets and fades.
- by Damien Woolnough
Katy Perry prays special Aussie guest helps make grand final show a winner
A “favourite Australian artist” will perform I Kissed a Girl with the pop superstar – and one name is on everyone’s lips.
- by Meg Watson
Bob Dylan was booed in Australia. Now Cat Power is facing the music.
It was 1966 and folk fans didn’t want what “Bad Boy Bob” was offering. This time around, they know what to expect from one of his biggest fans.
- by Michael Dwyer
‘Freak offs’: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs forced women into orgies, recorded them, case claims
Prosecutors allege the famed producer would often lure women in with promises of a romantic relationship before using intimidation and threats to get them to engage in prostitution.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested, facing charges
The music mogul’s lawyer says: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr Combs.”
Tito Jackson, member of The Jackson 5, has died age 70
Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson, has died. His sons have shared the news in a statement on social media.
- by Brian P. D. Hannon
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