Music

Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO’s global smash Party Rock Anthem, died by suicide aged 36, according to findings delivered at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court.

Star’s tragic final months before her shock death at 36

The singer whose voice helped soundtrack one of the biggest party anthems of all time had been enduring months of psychological suffering before her death, an inquest has revealed.

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Armin van Buuren.

Major Aussie music festival cancelled weeks before event

A major Australian music festival has been cancelled just weeks before thousands of fans were expected to attend, with organisers blaming scheduling issues for the last-minute decision.

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Before Jay-Z was confirmed to headline, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were rumoured to be headline acts.

Music icon confirmed as Super Bowl 2027 halftime show act

Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles have been rumoured to headline the show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Chris Brown has returned to London's Southwark Crown Court after pleading guilty to affray in July. (AP PHOTO)

Troubled singer Chris Brown avoids jail time for club brawl

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

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Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour in Cardiff, Wales.

‘Next step’: Oasis fans in frenzy as Liam hints at new album

Oasis just might be releasing a new album, if Liam Gallagher's latest X post is to be believed.

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Zach Bryan

All you need to know about Zach Bryan’s Australian tour

Everything you need to know about getting tickets for Zach Bryan’s Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs tour.

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Tina Arena is opening up like never before.

Why Tina Arena is FINALLY speaking her truth

From child star on Young Talent Time to unapologetic icon, Tina Arena opens up about the price of honesty, losing father figure Johnny Young, and being a woman ahead of her time.

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Millennials are nearing the peak of their spending power and entering management-level jobs where they can call the shots on new projects.

Squeeze into those skinny jeans — millennial culture is back

A tech-powered 2000s revival represents the biggest nostalgia boom yet. Millennials are nearing the peak of their spending power and entering management-level jobs where they can call the shots on new projects.

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Powderfinger has revealed which cities they will perform in and when with their reunion tour. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Ecstatic’: Powderfinger release details of reunion tour

The wait is over as legendary Australian rock group Powderfinger unveils the schedule for its much-hyped national reunion tour.

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Nickelback will tour Australia in October 2027.

Band everyone loves to hate returning to Aus in 2027

One of Canada’s most polarising rock bands will treat their Aussie fans to a return trip next year as Nickelback rolls out their 2027 Everything Under The Sun Tour.

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Sheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza.

New Sheeran opening acts after Macklemore-fuelled exodus

Two new opening acts have signed on to Ed Sheeran's tour, weeks after Macklemore's removal over his Gaza comments sparked a mass exit of performers.

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Angry Anderson has been farewelled in a private ceremony in Sydney.

Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson farewelled at private memorial service

‘The day’s recurring theme was the extraordinary man behind the public persona.’

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Record labels have faced regular technology upheaval, artificial intelligence is the latest.

Record labels in spin as AI music brings fresh disruption

THE ECONOMIST: From vinyl to cassettes to CDs to streaming, the music industry has been in a state of constant revolution. Should brands fight AI labs, or co-operate with them?  

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Taylor Swift and Madonna at The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)

Her Madgesty still reigns over VMAs

WENLEI MA: Four decades on, Madonna is still showing pop’s biggest names how to command a stage.

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Ronan Keating performing at Telethon 2025 at RAC Arena.

Ronan Keating drops huge Perth news before The Voice finale

The Voice might be winding up for another year, but coach Ronan Keating isn’t slowing down any time soon.

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Charlie Puth has left fans shocked after suddenly cancelling his five Australian shows and his one New Zealand gig with no explanation.

Fans fume after global star suddenly cancels Australian tour

Fans have been left furious after a global superstar suddenly cancelled his upcoming Australian tour with no explanation.

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