Madonna Australian And New Zealand Tour Announced

Billy Steinberg, the American songwriter whose words defined some of the most enduring pop hits of the past four decades including Divinyls’ I Touch Myself, has died aged 75.

Australia is set to relive one of the most colourful decades in pop culture when Paulini and Tim Campbell unite for the first time on stage for Electrifying 80s, a national tour spanning 26 shows from March to June 2026.

September 6 has marked several pivotal moments in music history, from landmark chart successes to the birthdays of future icons. On this day, The Beatles dominated the UK charts, Jimi Hendrix performed a career-shaping set in London, and Elton John scored hits that would cement his place as one of the world’s greatest songwriters. Roger Waters, David Allan Coe and Dolores O’Riordan were all born on September 6, each leaving a lasting imprint on rock, country and alternative music. With legendary performances, celebrated births and classic album releases, September 6 is a day that continues to resonate across decades of music history.

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 23 August:

On August 11, 2025, on the birthday of her son Rocco, Madonna posted an emotional appeal on social media directed at Pope Leo XIV. She implored the pontiff to "please go to Gaza and bring your light to the children before it's too late", emphasizing the urgency of opening humanitarian gates and addressing the suffering of innocent children caught in the conflict zone.

Rare and Unreleased Madonna remixes from the ‘Ray of Light’ era will finally be released as the ‘Veronica Electronica’ album.

Madonna has marked her father Silvio Ciccone's 94th birthday with a heartfelt message.