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Rivers Cuomo did something completely different for Weezer’s new album ‘The Black Album’. He write every song on piano.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, rock, USA, Weezer

Russell Morris reverts to Rock for ‘Black and Blue Heart’

The next Russell Morris album ‘Black and Blue Heart’ will be a Rock record.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

Watch the new trailer for Elton John Rocketman

The new trailer for Elton John’s biopic ‘Rocketman’ comes with the profound advice “you’ve got to kill the person you were born to be to become the person you want to be”. Those were the rules that transformed geeky kid Reginald Dwight into superstar Elton John.

Tagged as: 70s, biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, Dexter Fletcher, Elton John, movie, pop, rock, Rocketman, Taron Edgeton, UK

The Monkees with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz perform at the Palais in St Kilda as part of their 50th anniversary tour on Wednesday 7 December 2016 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Peter Tork of the Monkees dies at age 77

Peter Tork, the Monkees bass player and backing singer, has died at his home in Mansfield, Connecticut after a 10 year battle with cancer.

Tagged as: 60s, Peter Tork, pop, The Monkees, USA

Lily Allen gets candid after Nipple Tucking video

Lily Allen shared a series of candid videos as she got ready for the BRIT Awards on Wednesday night (20Feb19), including one which saw her having her nipple hair plucked.

Tagged as: 00s, Lily Allen, pop, UK

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Michael Jackson Estate starts $100m Lawsuit Against Leaving Neverland makers

Executors for Michael Jackson’s estate have filed a $100 million (£76.7 million) lawsuit against bosses at U.S. network HBO over a controversial new documentary detailing sexual abuse allegations against the late singer.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Jermaine Jackson, Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson, pop, R&B, soul, The Jacksons, USA

Rob Thomas releases new song ‘One Less Day (Dying Young)’

Rob Thomas has released his new song ‘One Less Day (Dying Young).

Tagged as: 90s, Matchbox Twenty, pop, Rob Thomas, rock, USA

Jess and Matt to play rare and intimate Chapel Off Chapel gig

2015 X Factor stars Jess and Matt will perform an intimate show at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel this Friday.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Jess & Matt, pop

Brian Cadd and Russell Morris deliver a setlist of classics For Melbourne

When two Australian music legends Brian Cadd and Russell took the one stage for the “hometown” gig they delivered over a dozen classics spanning more than 50 years.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

Australian Charts: Ariana Grande thank u, next Debuts at No 1

by Gavin Ryan

The fifth studio album for Ariana Grande called “thank u, next” enters at the top of the charts here in Australia, plus also in England and New Zealand.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, pop, USA

Australian Charts: Ariana Grande ‘7 Rings’ is number one for fifth week

by Gavin Ryan

Ariana Grande logs a fourth week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with her song “7 Rings”, plus she is also joined at No.2 by one of the many tracks from her fifth album “thank u, next”.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, pop, USA

Katy Perry, photo by Ros O'Gorman, rod laver arena, Melbourne 2014

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom engaged

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are reportedly engaged following a romantic Valentine’s Day proposal.

Tagged as: 00s, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, pop, USA

Bette Midler to perform Mary Poppins Returns song at the Oscars

Bette Midler will perform the nominated Mary Poppins Returns song at the Oscars.

Tagged as: 70s, Bette Midler, contemporay, pop, USA

Elton John and his Band perform in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 11 December 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

More Elton John Shows Go On Sale for Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland

Elton John now has 26 Australian and five New Zealand shows scheduled for his upcoming Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

Michael Jackson asked Leif Garrett to teach him How To Masturbate Garrett book reveals

Leif Garrett claims Michael Jackson once asked him to teach him how to masturbate. Garrett reveals the story in his new autobiography ‘Idol Truth: A Memoir: Leif Garrett’.

Tagged as: 70s, Chris Epting, Idol Truth, Leif Garrett, Michael Jackson, pop, USA

High Profile Agent drops Celine Dion

Celine Dion has been dropped by her touring agents for failing to pay commission on her concerts.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

Rob Thomas to unveil New Music details this week

Rob Thomas has new music on the way next week.

Tagged as: 90s, Matchbox Twenty, pop, Rob Thomas, rock, USA

Police visit Chris Brown over Offset feud

Chris Brown recently received a visit from police officers over concerns for his welfare following his online feud with Offset.

Tagged as: 00s, Chris Brown, Offset, pop, rap, USA

Drake thanks Toronto Mayor for recognizing his Grammy win

Drake has thanked the Mayor of Toronto John Tory for lighting up his hometown’s landmarks on Monday night (11Feb19) to celebrate his Grammys win.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

Cardi B ridiculed for thanking the late Tom Petty for sending her flowers

Cardi B was mocked by fans on Monday (11Feb19) after accidentally thanking late singer Tom Petty for a bunch of flowers she received after her Grammys win.

Tagged as: 10s, Cardi B, pop, Tom Petty, USA

Weezer recruit Finn Wolfhard for A-Ha cover

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard has landed his dream job – playing Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo in a new video.

Tagged as: 90s, A-ha, pop, rock, USA, Weezer

Duran Duran in Austin Texas photo by Ros O'Gorman

Duran Duran Play Their First Show Of 2019 and Put In A Few Relics

Duran Duran have played their first show of 2019 at The Fillmore, Miami Beach, Florida.

Tagged as: 80s, Duran Duran, pop, UK

Elton John Adds Nine Extra Australian Dates

Elton John has added a further nine dates to his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

Billy Ocean By The Hits Ahead of All The Hits Australian Tour

Billy Ocean had seven Top 40 hits in Australia between 1976 and 1988 and he is bringing his band down under to play live.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Ocean, disco, pop, Trinidad, UK

Lady Gaga, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Ryan Seacrest Slammed for ‘WTF Was That’ Grammy Moment

Ryan Seacrest has been slammed for his cringeworthy interview with Lady Gaga.

Tagged as: 00s, Grammy Awards, Lady Gaga, pop, Ryan Seacrest, USA

Reformed I’m Talking play their first show in 30 years at Memo Music Hall

Melbourne’s Memo Music Hall hosted the very first I’m Talking gig in 30 years on Monday night.

Tagged as: 80s, A Day On The Green, Australia, Bryan Ferry, funk, I'm Talking, Kate Ceberano, Memo Music Hall, pop

Apia Good Times rolls out massive 7th Anniversary line-up

The Apia Good Times tour has grown with seven acts who have generated dozens of hits celebrating seven years of the event.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

Madonna Shares what may or may not be New Music

Madonna has put a fairly tongue in cheek song on Instagram claiming she is “Sharing new music to the world”, but then again, maybe its a joke.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, dance, Madonna, pop, USA

Australian Charts: A Star Is Born is back as number one album

Returning for an eleventh week at No.1 in Australia is the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper soundtrack album for “A Star is Born”, the set also holding for a sixteenth week at the summit in New Zealand.

Tagged as: A Star Is Born, Australian charts, Bradley Cooper, movie, pop, rock, USA

Australian Charts: Ariana Grande ‘7 Rings’ spends third week at number one

by Gavin Ryan

It’s the third week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart for Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” track, the song also atop the charts in New Zealand, England, Ireland (all for a third week too), America and Canada (2nd week in both territories).

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, pop, USA