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Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was convicted of sex offences in 2015. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Disgraced singer Gary Glitter could be freed after parole review

Jailed singer Gary Glitter may walk free from prison again, with the UK's parole board confirming a review of his case.

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Musician Nick Cave has spoken on the impact of the death of his sons and when he might retire. (AP PHOTO)
Music
Charlotte McLaughlin

Nick Cave opens up on grief and addiction in revealing chat

Joy in Nick Cave's life comes from his wife and family, the rocker reveals in a radio interview where he also speaks about the impact of the death of his sons.

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Marilyn Manson has repeatedly denied all charges of sexual assault and domestic violence. (AP PHOTO)
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Andrew Dalton

Rocker Marilyn Manson avoids sexual assault charges

Prosecutors say they won't charge rocker Marilyn Manson after a lengthy investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations.

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Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass festival has been cancelled for a second year in a row.
Music
Poppy Reid

The key detail that led to Splendour cancellation and what it means for music festivals

‘A lot of people think you can build festival lineups on radio play and data ... that doesn’t create a culture, it feels homogeneous and pretty samey.’

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The popular festival was held around Australia.
Music
Morgan de Smidt

Splendour in the Grass makes sad announcement

Event organisers shared a sad update on the beloved three-day event on Thursday morning.

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Meet the teen who is supporting US country music superstar Luke Combs on his Australian tour
Music
Caleb Taylor

Meet the teen supporting US country superstar Luke Combs on his Australian tour

Lane Pittman caught the star’s eye when he first auditioned for The Voice Australia.

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Justin Bieber has updated fans on his Instagram account.
Culture
Staff Writers

Justin Bieber gives update after 'unfollowing' wife Hailey

Justin Bieber has provided an update after his account ‘unfollowed’ his wife Hailey Bieber's Instagram page.

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John Sykes pictured performing onstage with Thin Lizzy.
Music
Issy Ronald

Legendary British rocker dies after ‘hard-fought battle’

‘His playing, writing and singing were amazing … I loved him like a brother.’

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Country singer Carrie Underwood stood at President Donald Trump’s inauguration waiting for her music that never played.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

Disaster as inauguration singer’s track doesn’t play

US hit singer Carrie Underwood stood an stage at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ready to perform, but her music did not play. What she did next has Americans rallying behind the singer.

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Former President Donald Trump dances after speaking at a campaign rally at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center, Iowa, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
US Politics
David Leafe

10 things you never knew about Trump’s favourite band

The news that the famously camp Village People are to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration ball is as unlikely as hearing that the President-elect of the Dad-Dancing Society has won Strictly. 

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Coldplay are set to play their biggest ever show, which will be live streamed from India. (AP PHOTO)
Music
Staff Writers

Coldplay to live stream their biggest show from India

Coldplay have announced they are streaming their concert in Ahmadabad, India at the end of the month.

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Drake is suing UMG for promoting a Kendrick Lamar track that he says implies he's a paedophile. (AP PHOTO)
Music
Jonathan Stempel

Drake sues his own label over Kendrick Lamar 'diss track'

The ongoing feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has turned legal with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Liam Payne performs during WE Day UK 2019 at The SSE Arena on March 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
Culture
Staff Writers

Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as ‘polytrauma’

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne's medical cause of death has been revealed months after he died aged 31.

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Singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, of the 1960s era musical trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at 86.
Music
John Rogers

Peter from Peter, Paul and Mary dies in New York

World famous singer-songwriter and civil rights campaigner dies in New York.

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Tupac Shakur's killer is trying to have his case dismissed.
Music
Staff Writers

Man charged over Tupac killing may be released

An ex-gang leader is filing to dismiss all the charges against him in the killing of rap music icon Tupac Shakur.

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