Paul Cashmere

Don McLean reveals the story behind American Pie and reflects on the song’s lasting legacy ahead of his Australian anniversary tour.

Donald Trump was booed by Knicks fans during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as Avery Wilson performed the national anthem and celebrities packed Celebrity Row.

Adam Lambert has released Under The Rhythm, the second preview of his upcoming album Adam. The new single arrives with a striking video and continues the darker electronic direction introduced by Eat U Alive.

Holly Throsby has announced her sixth studio album Normal Magic and released the new single Hold Please, a duet with Laura Jean, ahead of the record’s September release.

Jet have announced a second run of Rumblin’ Regional Revue dates across regional Australia, with 11 shows scheduled for October and November.

Madonna has premiered a 13-minute cinematic companion to Confessions II, showcasing six songs from the upcoming album and featuring a star-studded cast of guest appearances.

Donald Trump’s abrupt exit from a Meet The Press interview highlighted a week of confrontations with journalists Kristen Welker and Kaitlan Collins over evidence, accountability and fact-checking.

The Rolling Stones and FIFA have announced a Peace Prize 2026 collaboration featuring limited-edition Foreign Tongues vinyl releases, a remix of In The Stars and exclusive merchandise.

Hunter Biden’s viral response to a social media troll has reignited discussion about Johnny Cash’s legacy, using the country icon’s story of addiction and redemption to deliver a powerful message.

Deep Purple have released Diablo, the latest single from their upcoming album Splat!, with Keith Urban joining the band on guitar for the new track.

Everlast has released Losing Man’s Game, the latest single from his upcoming album Embers To Ashes, marking his first full-length release in eight years.

Daniel Lanois has unveiled ‘Warp Sustain’, the latest preview of Belladonna Nocturne, his forthcoming ambient and instrumental album due on 19 June 2026.

Shaboozey has released the cinematic new video for ‘Cowgirl’, starring Summer House personality Ciara Miller as the tragic heroine Cherie Lee from his forthcoming concept album.

Clint Eastwood has quietly retired at 96, ending a remarkable seven-decade career that reshaped Hollywood and established him as a respected figure in the world of jazz and film music.

Netflix’s Michael Jackson: The Verdict revisits the prosecution and defence cases from Jackson’s 2005 trial, but stops short of introducing significant new evidence.

August Burns Red have released Season Of Surrender, shared a visualiser for Cerebral Malfunction featuring Make Them Suffer and confirmed Australian and New Zealand tour dates for 2026.

Electric Callboy have released Let The Good Times Roll featuring Dexter Holland of The Offspring as the band prepares for the release of TANZNEID and a major Australian tour.

Mastodon have released Your Ghost Again, their first major statement since the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds, turning grief and remembrance into one of their most personal songs to date.

Europe have released The Cult Of Ignorance, the second song from their upcoming album Come This Madness, due in September, while preparing for a major 40th anniversary Final Countdown tour.

The inclusion of Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman on the White House Media Offenders webpage has intensified debate over free speech, press freedom and the role of government in scrutinising media critics.

A 50th anniversary look at The Beatles 1976 compilation Rock And Roll Music, its production, chart impact and legacy in catalogue releases.

James Handy, the veteran character actor known for Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji, Alias and Logan, has died at age 81 after a fatal stabbing in Los Angeles.

Stanley Simmons continue building momentum with the release of ‘Cellophane’ and the announcement of their debut album Dancing While The World Is Ending, arriving August 28.

Genesis’ Invisible Touch marks its 40th anniversary, revisiting the band’s 1986 commercial peak and global pop-rock breakthrough.

Taylor Swift has released ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, an original song written for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. The track is inspired by Jessie and marks Swift’s first new music since 2025.

Madonna unveiled new single Love Sensation during a surprise Times Square performance as she ramps up promotion for her upcoming album Confessions II.

The Johnnys are preparing a retrospective collection of unreleased Mushroom Records recordings and discussing new music, according to founding member Graham Hood.

The Huxton Creepers have reissued their classic debut album 12 Days To Paris for its 40th anniversary and announced a national tour performing the album in full for the first time.

Donald Trump’s latest public attacks on CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins have reignited debate over the treatment of female reporters and elevated Collins’ profile as one of America’s most influential political journalists.

Evanescence have announced a March 2027 Australia and New Zealand arena tour, their first headline run in the region since releasing Sanctuary.

Paul Cashmere

Don McLean Reflects On The Legacy Of American Pie Ahead Of Australian Anniversary Tour

Trump Booed At New York Knicks NBA Finals Game As Avery Wilson And Celebrity Row Take Centre Stage

Adam Lambert Releases ‘Under The Rhythm’ Ahead Of New Album Adam

Holly Throsby Announces New Album Normal Magic And Shares New Single Hold Please

Jet Announce Second Leg Of Rumblin’ Regional Revue Australian Tour

Madonna Releases Confessions II Short Film Ahead Of Album Launch

Trump Walks Out Of NBC Interview As Kristen Welker Follows Kaitlan Collins’ Lead

The Rolling Stones Join FIFA With Limited Edition Vinyl Series And Official Album Remix

Deep Purple Unleash ‘Diablo’ Featuring Keith Urban Ahead Of New Album ‘Splat!’

Everlast Releases ‘Losing Man’s Game’ As Embers To Ashes Nears Release

Daniel Lanois Releases ‘Warp Sustain’ Ahead Of Belladonna Nocturne Album

Shaboozey Releases Cinematic ‘Cowgirl’ Video Featuring Ciara Miller

Clint Eastwood Retires At 96, Bringing To A Close A Remarkable Career In Film And Music

Michael Jackson: The Verdict Reopens A Case That Was Already Decided

August Burns Red Release Season Of Surrender And Confirm Australasian Tour Dates

Electric Callboy Team With Dexter Holland For New Single ‘Let The Good Times Roll’ Ahead Of TANZNEID Release

Mastodon Release Your Ghost Again Following Brent Hinds Loss

Europe Release ‘The Cult Of Ignorance’ As New Album And Anniversary Tour Near

Trump White House ‘Media Offenders’ List Sparks New Press Freedom Debate In America

The Beatles’ Rock And Roll Music Compilation Marks 50 Years Since 1976 Release

James Handy Dies At 81 Following Fatal Stabbing In Los Angeles

Stanley Simmons Announce Debut Album As New Single ‘Cellophane’ Reveals Psychedelic Direction

Genesis Celebrate 40 Years Of Invisible Touch: The Pop Pivot That Redefined Their Global Reach

Taylor Swift Releases ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ As Toy Story 5 Soundtrack Debut

Madonna Unveils ‘Love Sensation’ As Confessions II Campaign Reaches Times Square

The Johnnys Map Out New Music And Archival Release As Graham Hood Reflects On The Band’s Next Chapter

The Huxton Creepers Celebrate 40 Years Of 12 Days To Paris With Anniversary Reissue And National Tour

Kaitlan Collins Is A Global “Rockstar” Thanks To Trump

Evanescence Announce 2027 Australia And New Zealand Arena Tour

Mike Ness of Social Distortion

Liz Stokes of The Beths

Gavin Rossdale of Bush

Hugh Cornell, ex-Stranglers