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Jess Mauboy comments on the Sapphires racism controversy

Anchor Bay Entertainment, the American distributor of the Australian film The Sapphires, has been hit with widespread condemnation for the DVD cover of the film, which has been labelled both racist…

Lorde for ARIA Awards, secure a spot at MusicNSW’s production masterclass, and Jabba’s ARIAs playlist

James Morrison sets new world record at Queensland Music Festival

A new world record was set last Saturday (July 13) at the Queensland Music Festival. Led by its artistic director, jazz trumpet player James Morrison, 7223 musicians gathered at the Brisbane Suncorp…

PwC report: Australians embracing streaming, but worst music pirates in the world

Australians are embracing the concept of digital subscription services, reports consultancy firm PwC’s Outlook: Australian Entertainment and Media 2013—2017. The arrival of services as Rdio, Spotify,…

"We must constantly evolve to stay relevant": Senior VP Kerry Taylor talks MTV’s new music strategy

MTV Australia will launch two new music channels on December 3: MTV Music, an Australian version of the UK’s number one music channel, and MTV Dance, the broadcaster’s first 24-hour channel to…

Kyle & Jackie O fight for social networks, Triple M launch Classic Rock Digital, ABC discover how pay data leaked

NEWS Kyle Jackie O fight for social networks It hasn’t even been confirmed that the duo are going to pop up at another network but the fight for their right to take their social networks with them is…

Lana Del Rey releases then promptly removes Gaga-baiting song

Lana Del Rey released – then promptly removed – a vicious "diss track" (sigh) attacking Lady Gaga. Named So Legit, the track calls Gaga out for all manner of sins, including placing track Electric…

Led Zeppelin give in to Spotify

The Beatles, Pink Floyd and AC/DC may be holding tight onto their absence from streaming services, but Led Zeppelin are now leading the pack for iconic bands embracing the service. Currently in talks…

Nicki Minaj being sued for stealing Starships

A mysterious music producer known as Clive Tanaka is suing Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement. In a lawsuit filed under the name of his company, Tanaka is accusing Minaj of stealing from his 2011…

Rolf Harris charged with assaulting children, making indecent images

British Police have formally charged Australian entertainer Rolf Harris with indecent assault against children and making indecent images of a child. Harris will appear in he Westminster Magistrates’…