Music

The US national tour production of MJ the Musical.

New musical asks if it’s OK to love Michael Jackson again

With a stage musical, a biopic movie and a follow-up to Leaving Neverland, the convergence of Michael Jackson projects triggers some complex cancellation questions.

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Carl Dean and Dolly Parton married in 1966, but the singer's husband stayed out of the public eye.

Dolly Parton's heartbreaking news as husband dies

‘Prayers and sympathy’: Dolly Parton's reclusive husband has died in Nashville with plans for his funeral to be a private family gathering.

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Billy Joel took a fall on stage after a stumble while performing on his US tour.

Fears as legendary singer takes tumble on stage

Fans gasped as a moment of fun quickly turned nasty for the 75-year-old hitmaker.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have both been nominated for Oscars for their roles in Wicked.

Wicked stars Erivo and Grande to sing at Oscar ceremony

The Academy Awards have announced a star-studded line-up of musical performers for the Oscar ceremony including Queen Latifah and Doja Cat.

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Phil Collins says he can still sing but is unable to play the drums due to constant pain. (AP PHOTO)
Roberta Flack, one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s, has died at the age of 88.

Legendary Grammy award-winning singer dies

Killing Me Softly With His Song singer and pianist Roberta Flack has died after a two-year health battle.

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Legendary Aussie rocker Jacques De Jongh has died after a battle with ill health.

Legendary Aussie rocker dead after health battle

The musician rose to fame during Australia’s glam rock days in the 1970s.

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Justin Bieber has announced on Instagram that he reckons it's time he finally grew up. (AP PHOTO)

Pop star Justin Bieber declares it's 'time to grow up'

Pop star Justin Bieber has declared it's ‘time to grow up’, admitting he is ‘not good at following rules. But he's determined to embrace a ‘life of love’.

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Dave Grohl said he wants to be involved in his secret daughter’s life.

Mother of rocker Dave Grohl’s lovechild revealed

The identity of the woman who gave birth to Foo Fighter’s frontman Dave Grohl’s lovechild has been revealed.

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne fell to his death from a hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires.

Charges dropped over death of One Direction star

Charges against three people linked to investigations into the death of singer Liam Payne have been dropped.

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Liverpool-born drummer Gordon ‘Snowy’ Fleet, the man who put the beat in The Easybeats, has died in Perth at age 79.

Drummer in legendary Aussie rock band dies

He played on the Australian rock legends’ hits during their incredible run of success spanning 1964 to 67, including Sorry, She’s So Fine, Wedding Ring and working-class anthem Friday On My Mind.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky has avoided jail after being acquitted at his trial in Los Angeles.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

Jurors have found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street.

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Fans of The White Lotus have vented their outrage online, some saying the viewing experience has been ‘ruined’.

‘Ruined’: Fans erupt over major change to The White Lotus

After eagerly waiting for the new season of The White Lotus to premier, fans have been left outrage, venting on social media over one change that has ‘ruined’ the viewing experience.

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Aussie superstar Kylie Minogue slammed by fans as she kicks off her Tension tour in Perth.

Legendary Aussie superstar slammed by fans as she kicks off her world tour

Some fans appeared less than impressed following the singer’s first show in Perth.

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