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Australia and New Zealand Shines Brights on Governors Ball 2026 Lineup

Australia and New Zealand Shines Brights on Governors Ball 2026 Lineup

Australian and New Zealand artists are set to make a serious impact on the international stage, with a strong showing announced for New York’s Governors Ball 2026. The iconic US festival has locked…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 7, 2026
Australia and New Zealand Shines Brights on Governors Ball 2026 Lineup

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Australia and New Zealand Shines Brights on Governors Ball 2026 Lineup

Australian and New Zealand artists are set to make a serious impact on the international stage, with a strong showing announced for New York’s Governors Ball 2026. The iconic US festival has locked…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 7, 2026
Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Australia's best indoor arena has been revealed at the 2025 Stadium Awards, as voted by fans across the country. The Stadium Awards are a national, fan-voted competition recognising excellence across…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 6, 2026
Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

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Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Australia's best indoor arena has been revealed at the 2025 Stadium Awards, as voted by fans across the country. The Stadium Awards are a national, fan-voted competition recognising excellence across…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 6, 2026
BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

St Kilda Festival is returning in 2026, with a lineup led by the likes of BARKAA, Selve, Jessica Mauboy, Mental As Anything, and Sneaky Sound System. Presenting over 100 acts across multiple stages,…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

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BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

St Kilda Festival is returning in 2026, with a lineup led by the likes of BARKAA, Selve, Jessica Mauboy, Mental As Anything, and Sneaky Sound System. Presenting over 100 acts across multiple stages,…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

A US judge has rejected a bid by royel otis guitarist Royel Maddell - real name Leroy Bressington - to reveal the identities of Reddit users who alleged he had a sexual relationship with a minor in a…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

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Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

A US judge has rejected a bid by royel otis guitarist Royel Maddell - real name Leroy Bressington - to reveal the identities of Reddit users who alleged he had a sexual relationship with a minor in a…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Mel C has teased what’s to come from Rebel Wilson’s next movie - a girl-band comedy packed with pop, laughs, and plenty of ad libbing. Speaking about the project on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

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Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Mel C has teased what’s to come from Rebel Wilson’s next movie - a girl-band comedy packed with pop, laughs, and plenty of ad libbing. Speaking about the project on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and an Australian man are facing allegations they used an online casino as a “covert money transfer conduit” in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

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Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and an Australian man are facing allegations they used an online casino as a “covert money transfer conduit” in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and a stacked lineup of Australian favourites helped draw nearly five million viewers to ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, delivering the public broadcaster its biggest…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

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Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and a stacked lineup of Australian favourites helped draw nearly five million viewers to ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, delivering the public broadcaster its biggest…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor has launched legal action against a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission following a Vogue Portugal photoshoot.…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

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Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor has launched legal action against a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission following a Vogue Portugal photoshoot.…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the celebrated bassist best known for his work with the Stone Roses and…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

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Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the celebrated bassist best known for his work with the Stone Roses and…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only, a concert film capturing an intimate, one-off performance of…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

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Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only, a concert film capturing an intimate, one-off performance of…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Matthew Duckworth Kirksey, drummer of the Flaming Lips, has addressed the departure of his longtime band mate Steven Drozd, who revealed his exit last week. Speculation around Drozd’s status surfaced…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

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Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Matthew Duckworth Kirksey, drummer of the Flaming Lips, has addressed the departure of his longtime band mate Steven Drozd, who revealed his exit last week. Speculation around Drozd’s status surfaced…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

When it comes to life on the road, the glitz of arena lights and roaring crowds often overshadows the realities backstage. Long hours, relentless travel, and the pressures of production can take a…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

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'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

When it comes to life on the road, the glitz of arena lights and roaring crowds often overshadows the realities backstage. Long hours, relentless travel, and the pressures of production can take a…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
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