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Billy Bragg Releases Protest Song For Palestine ‘Hundred Year Hunger’

by Labelle Hayes

Billy Bragg has once again turned to song as a form of political and humanitarian protest, releasing a new track in support of Palestine titled ‘Hundred Year Hunger’. The song arrives in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which this week launches an attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Jessie J

Jessie J Cancels US Shows, Postpones European Tour Amid Cancer Treatment

by Labelle Hayes

Jessie J has cancelled her upcoming U.S. tour dates and postponed her European tour after confirming she requires a second breast cancer-related surgery later this year.

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The Weeknd $1 Billion Music Catalogue Gamble: A Bold Business Masterstroke

by Labelle Hayes

Abel Tesfaye, known worldwide as The Weeknd, is reportedly in early talks to secure a staggering US$1 billion financing deal using his music catalogue as collateral. The negotiations are said to be taking place with New York private equity firm Lyric Capital Group, positioning Tesfaye for what could become one of the largest music-rights backed financing arrangements ever for a single artist.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X Arrested in Bizarre Incident: Facing Felony Charges in LA Outburst

by Labelle Hayes

Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, has found himself in serious legal trouble following a shocking early-morning arrest in Los Angeles.

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Missy Elliott Averts Copyright Trial at the Last Minute in Pennsylvania Federal Court

by Labelle Hayes

In a dramatic turn, rapper, songwriter, and trailblazing producer Missy Elliott narrowly avoided heading to trial in a long-running copyright dispute, reportedly settling the case mere minutes before a jury was due to be selected in a Pennsylvania federal courtroom.

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Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Celebrate 10 Years With Deluxe Reissue Of Breakthrough Debut

by Labelle Hayes

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are marking the tenth anniversary of their game-changing self-titled debut album with a deluxe reissue due October 10, bringing with it not just the original gold-certified record but also an entire album’s worth of demo recordings that show how the sound of the band was born.

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Queen autographed A Night At The Opera

Why Queen’s Quietest Member John Deacon Chose to Become a Recluse Until This Rare Return

by Labelle Hayes

For fans of Queen, John Deacon has long been the enigma of the band, a brilliant musician, masterful songwriter, and humble presence behind the scenes. Since the early 1990s, Deacon has shunned the spotlight, retiring quietly after Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991. But now, years later, he has quietly resurfaced, lending his signature alongside bandmates Roger Taylor and Brian May on a charity auction item, signalling, perhaps, that even the most private of souls can still make their mark in unexpected ways.

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The Beatles Anthology box 2025 vinyl edition

The Beatles’ Anthology 4 Announcement Splits Fans Between Celebration and Criticism

by Labelle Hayes

The Beatles’ world lit up on 21 August 2025 when Apple Corps confirmed what had long been whispered: Anthology 4will arrive this November as part of a deluxe 8-CD / 12-LP box set. For many, the announcement was nothing short of historic—a long-awaited continuation of the celebrated mid-’90s Anthology trilogy. But while excitement has been intense, the news has also stirred division among fans. Some see Anthology 4 as a fitting final chapter, while others accuse it of being an unnecessary cash-grab.

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Parcels

Parcels Team With PNAU For Euphoric ‘Yougotmefeeling’ Remix Ahead of New Album ‘LOVED’

by Labelle Hayes

Australian electro-pop exports Parcels have joined forces with dance titans PNAU for a remix of their latest single ‘Yougotmefeeling’. The track, now reimagined with PNAU’s unmistakable French Touch-inspired sheen, is out via Because Music.

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Jack White, Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Jack White Turns White House Shade into a Badge of Honour

by Labelle Hayes

Jack White didn’t just take aim at Donald Trump’s garish Oval Office makeover, he weaponised it. Posting to Instagram this week, he scoffed at the president’s golden revamp, likening it to “a vulgar, gold-leafed and gaudy, professional wrestler’s dressing room.” A fiery riposte, to say the least.

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Neil Finn of Crowded House photo by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Finn Makes a Powerful Statement at Auckland Pro-Palestine Rally

by Labelle Hayes

In an unexpected, yet profoundly moving moment this past weekend, Kiwi music icon Neil Finn stepped into Aotea Square, Auckland, and lent his voice to a pro-Palestine rally, delivering a stirring a capella performance of “Don’t Dream It’s Over” to a gathering estimated at 300–500 people braving the elements.

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Staffan Ofwerman Lost and Found

Staffan Öfwerman of Roxette Fame to Release Long-Lost Solo Album ‘Lost and Found’

by Labelle Hayes

Staffan Öfwerman, best remembered as the energetic keyboardist, percussionist, and backing vocalist for Roxette during their world-conquering years, will release his long-awaited debut solo album Lost and Found (restored, remixed, reborn) on September 5, 2025 through ManoverMusic.

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TWST Things We Said Today

TWST: Things We Said Today Brings The Beatles’ Shea Stadium Era Back To Life At MIFF

by Labelle Hayes

The Beatles may have broken up more than half a century ago, but the mythology surrounding them shows no sign of slowing down. At this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival, one of the most talked-about titles was TWST: Things We Said Today, a new documentary from Romanian filmmaker Andrei Ujică.

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Terence Stamp in Superman 1980

Terence Stamp (1938–2025): A Storied Journey Through Film, Writing, and More

by Labelle Hayes

On 17 August 2025, British actor Terence Henry Stamp passed away at the age of 87, as confirmed by his family and representatives. His family requested privacy during this time, noting he “leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come.”

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Olivia Grace and Gratitude

Miranda Young Updates Olivia: Grace and Gratitude

by Labelle Hayes

Miranda Young’s Olivia: Grace and Gratitude has been updated for 2025. The new edition—published by Melbourne’s Wilkinson Publishing, adds fresh perspective to a story that continues to expand long after Olivia Newton-John’s passing. It also includes a brand-new chapter that reframes Olivia’s legacy through today’s lens, deepening the book’s tribute to one of the city’s most adored cultural figures.

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Hall & Oates - Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Hall & Oates Resolve Legal Feud After Two-Year Battle

by Labelle Hayes

Daryl Hall and John Oates—one of music’s most successful duos have finally brought closure to their highly publicized legal dispute.

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Madonna performs at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 12 March 2016. This is the first show of the Australian leg of her world wide Rebel Heart Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Madonna’s Plea to Pope Leo XIV: A Call for Humanitarian Action in Gaza

by Labelle Hayes

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.

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Mastodon - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Brent Hinds Parts Ways with Mastodon And It’s Anything But Amicable

by Labelle Hayes

In a move that stunned the metal world, Brent Hinds, co-founder, lead guitarist, and one of the defining voices of Mastodon, has officially parted ways with the band.

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Lil Wayne Abruptly Postpones Toronto Concert Amid Illness

by Labelle Hayes

On August 11, 2025, Lil Wayne (real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) was scheduled to perform at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage as part of his Tha Carter VI Tour, celebrating over 20 years of “Carter” series music. Doors opened at 6 p.m., with support from DJ T-Lewis, Belly Gang Kushington, and Tyga before Wayne was slated to take the stage at 9:15 p.m..

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Jelly Roll by Eric Ryan Anderson supplied Live Nation

Jelly Roll Reveals He Has Lost 90 Kilograms (200 Pounds)

by Labelle Hayes

Jason Bradley DeFord, known to fans as Jelly Roll, has made headlines with his remarkable weight loss of nearly 90 kilograms (200 pounds), a life-changing journey he began in late 2022.

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Taylor Swift at the MCG Melbourne 16 February 2024 Photo Credit TAS Rights Management

Ranking the Taylor Swift Albums Ahead of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

by Labelle Hayes

Taylor Swift has announced a new album is on the way. ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ will be the 12th Taylor Swift album.

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Matchbox

Graham Fenton (1949–2025): Rockabilly Rebel and Voice of Matchbox

by Labelle Hayes

Graham Fenton, the frontman of the British rockabilly band Matchbox, passed away on 10 August 2025 at the age of 76.

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The Beatles Help

The Beatles ‘Help’ Turns 60

by Labelle Hayes

The Beatles ‘Help!’ album is 60 years old. ‘Help!’, the UK edition also released in Australia, came out on 6 August 1965.

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Snoop Dogg photo by Ros O'Gorman

Snoop Dogg to Headline 2025 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Entertainment

by Labelle Hayes

The AFL has confirmed that hip-hop legend and cultural icon Snoop Dogg will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG, marking his first-ever live performance at the iconic venue.

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Ethel Cain (supplied by Frontier Touring)

Ethel Cain To Perform Australia and New Zealand Dates in 2026

by Labelle Hayes

Ethel Cain has added Australia and New Zealand to her world tour dates for 2026.

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Linkin Park 2024 photo from Warner Music

Linkin Park Fans Embrace The New Line-up and Album After Emily Armstrong’s First 12 Months

by Labelle Hayes

It has almost been 12 month since Linkin Park announced their new singer. Emily Armstrong was revealed to be the new sing er in September 2024.

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Deep Purple Made In Japan 2025

Deep Purple ‘Made in Japan’ — the 50th-Anniversary Edition and Why This Live Album Still Matters

by Labelle Hayes

Few live rock albums have the mythic status of Deep Purple’s Made in Japan. Recorded across three blistering nights in August 1972 and originally released in late 1972/early 1973, it’s the record that crystallised the ferocious power of Deep Purple’s Mk II lineup (Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice) and set a blueprint for stadium-scale hard rock and heavy metal live performance.

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Deftones Private Music

Deftones’ Tenth Studio Album ‘Private Music’ Is About To Drop

by Labelle Hayes

Deftones 10th album ‘Private Music’ is set to release on 22 August 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records, marking the band’s first new album in nearly five years since Ohms.

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Bailey Zimmerman Different Night Same Rodeo

Bailey Zimmerman Drops Sophomore Album Different Night Same Rodeo Following Emotional Delay

by Labelle Hayes

Country-pop artist Bailey Zimmerman has finally unveiled his long-anticipated second studio album, Different Night Same Rodeo, on August 8, 2025. The release came after an emotionally charged journey—Zimmerman postponed the launch due to his mother’s illness and dissatisfaction with his original recordings, choosing instead to rework the material until it resonated deeply with his heart and artistry.

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Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds at the Palais in St Kilda on Sunday 3 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Legacy of Brian Wilson, Finally Laid to Rest

by Labelle Hayes

Nearly two months after his passing on June 11, 2025, Brian Wilson, co-founder and creative heart of The Beach Boys, was laid to rest in a private ceremony on August 6, 2025.

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