Sir Elton John officially opened Perth Arena last night (November 10) and kicked off the start of his Australian tour.

Taylor Swift holds for a third week at No.1 with her “Red” album, and turning around and climbing back up to No.2 is P!nk and “The Truth About Love”, whilst last weeks No.2 debut of “Child of the Universe” for Delta Goodrem is down one place to No.3, giving us an all female Top 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart this week.

The fifth Swedish act to hit No.1 in Australia occurs this week, as the DJ trio Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin climbs to No.1 with the single “Don’t You Worry Child”. We join England, the US Dance Chart and their home country Sweden; where it has been No.1 for the past five weeks, as the fourth country to place it at the top of the charts.

Paul Simon and Rufus Wainwright are the two latest acts added to Bluesfest 2013 giving the Byron Bay music festival easily the greatest line-up ever seen on one festival in Australia.

A customized Beatles double-decker bus will cruise the streets of Los Angeles and New York this Tuesday (November 13), complete with a pop-up shop.

Radiohead performed in Brisbane last night. It was the first show on their Australian tour.

Professor Brian Cox O.B.E. has assisted Eric Idle in rewriting the Monty Python ‘Galaxy Song’.

Covergirl announced on Wednesday the signing of DJ duo and sisters Nervo in a bold move intended to fulfil their new "Beauty with an edge" mantra, one that has already attracted Pink and Janelle Monáe to the cosmetics giant.

Kiss and Motley Crue will tour Australia in March and the first date announced is for Adelaide’s Clipsal 500.

It has been 21 years since My Bloody Valentine has released an album of new music.

Ted Nugent has never been shy about his far right political leanings, issuing many statements condemning the current administration.

Rolf Harris who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list this year attends the Australian High Commission this afternoon for his investiture.

Miley Cyrus has revealed her wedding day has to be "perfect".

Australian singer songwriter Clare Bowditch has been announced as a speaker at the Face The Music conference in Melbourne next week.

Music copyright organisation APRA|AMCOS this week announced that it has distributed 14% more in royalties to its members in the 2011/12 financial year, confirming a strengthening digital download market and revealing a growing interest in Australian songwriters internationally.

Jared Leto says his band's new album is a 'complete transformation' for them.

Kanye West has flown 4,000 miles to be with Kim Kardashian.

Florence Welch plans to dress up as a "Victorian Santa" this Christmas.

The program for the Perth International Arts Festival has been unveiled, with Cat Power, Archie Roach and Tim Rogers on the list, along with funk legend Maceo Parker, who will be returning to Australia to play on the eve of the Festival.

Spotify is about to test its ability to break an unknown act with the exclusive release of Sweden’s Cazzette.

Jennifer Hudson has assured her fans she has stopped losing weight.

Will Young's announced a new recording contract with Island Records.

Psy 'loves' his certificate from Guinness World Records.

Bryan Adams and his girlfriend Alicia Grimaldi are expecting their second child together.

Rihanna is committed to being happy no matter what people think of her choices.

Jermaine Jackson has filed legal documents to formally alter his last name.

Carole King will tour Australia for the third time in a decade in February.

The legendary Joe Cocker has covered the legendary Ross Wilson for his next album ‘Fire It Up.

SXSW has confirmed the first acts for 2013 with Australia’s Seth Sentry, Emma-Louise, The Chevelles, San Cisco and Vaudeville Smash heading to Austin for festival showcases.

The Rolling Stones have released ‘One More Shot’, the second of their two new songs from the ‘GRRR’ album.