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Robbie Williams Heavy Entertainment Tour at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 24 February 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Robbie Williams Escapes Fire

by Music-News.com

British pop star Robbie Williams escaped a terrifying blaze at a London hotel on Wednesday (June 6).

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, pop, Robbie Williams, UK

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Solange Gets A Job At IKEA

by Music-News.com

Singer Solange has teamed up with bosses at Swedish furniture store IKEA to launch a new design collaboration.

Tagged as: 00s, Beyonce, IKEA, pop, R&B, Solange, USA

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New Music Releases For 8 June 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Sheppard, Lily Allen, Lykke Li, Megadeth, The Bamboos, The Charlatans, Kanye West & Kid Cudi, The Beach Boys, Sugarland, Dierks Bentley and The Mavis’s.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Brisbane, pop, Queensland, Sheppard

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Tony Joe White Bad Mouthin’ Some Classics

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tony Joe White’s music is as primal as a lizard’s backbone. It echoes from the magnolia groves and bayous of his Louisiana childhood, and looms into the present every time he unleashes the molasses and tanned-leather combination of his guitar and voice.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Tony Joe White, USA

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Prince Estate Releases New Song Mary Don’t You Weep LISTEN

by Noise11.com

The Prince estate has announced never before released new music is coming in September and dropped a preview with the new song ‘Mary Don’t You Weep’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, funk, pop, Prince, rock, USA

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Please Help Spencer P. Jones Who Has Been Diagnosed With Inoperable Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

It was upsetting to see the news that Spencer P Jones has been told his cancer is inoperable considering the events of the past week in my own family following the passing of my wife Ros O’Gorman.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Australia, Beasts of Bourbon, punk, rock, Spencer P Jones, The Johnnys

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Tasmania’s Sumner wins Josh Pyke Partnership

by Greg Phillips

Tasmanian alternative electronic duo, Sumner (Chloe Wilson & Jack McLaine) have won this year’s Josh Pyke Partnership. Made possible by Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS the partnership aims to connect an unsigned musician with the exciting opportunity to receive mentorship and funding that will help to grow their career.

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Bruce Springsteen at SXSW Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Bruce Springsteen To Perform At The Tony Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Boss is coming to the Tonys and he’s performing live.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Bruce Springsteen, rock, USA

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David Cassidy 2002. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Alcohol Abuse Took David Cassidy Not Dementia Reveals New Doco

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A&E Network will premiere the original Biography documentary special David Cassidy: The Last Session, which intertwines an intimate biography of the late David Cassidy as told through his own words in never-before-heard audio tapes from 1976 with a raw and poignantly filmed final recording session.

Tagged as: 70s, David Cassidy, Partridge Family, pop, USA

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REVIEW: The Rolling Stones Southampton 29 May 2018

by Music-News.com

The Rolling Stones turn back the clock, as they rock Southampton for the first time in over 50 years.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, London, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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INXS And Giles Martin To Collaborate On Future Projects

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary Australian rock band INXS and Petrol Records have today announced that renowned music producer, composer and arranger, Giles Martin, is named as their Executive Music Director across a variety of ground-breaking future projects.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Giles Martin, INXS, rock, SONOS, The Beatles

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Katy Perry. image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Katy Perry’s Beloved Pet Saved By Her Assistant

by Music-News.com

Katy Perry’s assistant saved the popstar’s beloved dog Nugget when she became unresponsive recently.

Tagged as: 10s, American Idol, Katy Perry, pop, US

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Netflix Grant Dolly Parton TV Series

by Music-News.com

Dolly Parton’s songs are to be turned into TV dramas for Netflix.

Tagged as: 70s, country, Dolly Parton, Netflix, US

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Libera Awards NYC To Celebrate The Lives Of Sharon Jones & Charles Bradley

by Greg Phillips

In what will be one of the most anticipated and emotional performances of the upcoming Libera Awards at the PlayStation Theater in New York (June 21), legendary funk and soul band The Dap-Kings will take the stage for a tribute to soul greats Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley, featuring members of their bands, the Dap-Kings

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Charles Bradley, jazz, Sharon Jones, USA

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Matt Corby and The Cat Empire To Play Rhythm and Alps

by Greg Phillips

Two leading Australian musical acts are the first names to be confirmed for Rhythm & Alps 2018.

Tagged as: Matt Corby, music festival, New Zealand, Rhythm and Alps, The Cat Empire

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Is Working On New Album And Another One Rides

by Greg Phillips

The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band may be coming to Australia in October with the focus on his current album Lay It On Down (released in August 2017) but he’s already got a follow up record well and truly in motion.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, blues, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, rock, The Rides, USA

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Nominations for the 2018 ARIA Music Teacher of The Year Award are now open

by Greg Phillips

ARIA (the Australian Recording Industry Association) is excited to announce that nominations for the second ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award are now open.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australia Recording Industry Association, music industry

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Live Music Returns To Chapel St Icon

by Greg Phillips

Melbourne’s status as the live music capital of the world is set to receive a boost with the announcement today that Chasers nightspot in Chapel St South Yarra will be hosting international and national live touring acts, stand-up comedy and cabaret under the live brand Three Eight Six.

Tagged as: Australia, live music, Three Eight Six

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Diane Warren photo by Emily Shur, Noise11, Photo

Songwriter Sues Diane Warren Over Chicago Hit 31 Years Later

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It took him 31 years to finally make the filing but Brendan Greaves, 45, has sued Diane Warren over the Chicago hit “Look Away”.

Tagged as: 80s, Brendan Greaves, Chicago, Diane Warren, pop, UK, US

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Spice Girl Mel B’s Ex Seeks Restraining Order

by Music-News.com

Mel B’s ex-husband Stephen Belafonte has been denied a request for an emergency restraining order against the pop star.

Tagged as: 90s, Mel B, Melanie B, Melanie Brown, pop, Spice Girls, UK

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Something For Kate, PaulDempsey: Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Paul Dempsey Sets Up Some Solo Dates For August

by Greg Phillips

It’s only June and so far this year Paul Dempsey has already toured across Europe & the UK performing with David Bowie’s band, performed at the Australian of The Year Awards in Canberra, completed a sold out east coast regional tour and Western Australian tour along with contributing a song to the Vast Project, had a song in the Hottest 100

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Paul Dempsey, rock, Something For Kate

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R.I.P. Clarence Fountain of Blind Boys of Alabama 1929-2018

by Greg Phillips

Clarence Fountain, founding member and longtime leader of the iconic gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama died the morning of June 3rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 88.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Blind Boys Of Alabama, blues, Clarence Fountain, Gospel, soul, USA

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Tim Omaji (aka Timomatic) To Star In MADIBA The Musical

by Greg Phillips

The creators of an inspiring and energetic new stage show MADIBA The Musical – A Celebration of the Life of Nelson Mandela, are proud to announce the cast members for the show’s upcoming premiere Australian season.

Tagged as: Australia, Madiba, Nelson Mandela, theatre, Tim Omaji, Timomatic

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Ariana Grande Kicks Of Gay Pride Month Thanking LGBTQ Fans

by Music-News.com

Ariana Grande has reached out to her LGBTQ fans to kickstart Gay Pride Month by letting them all know how much they mean to her.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, pop, USA

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Clean Bandit Find Elton John Hilarious

by Music-News.com

Elton John simultaneously told jokes and played the piano when he recorded with Clean Bandit.

Tagged as: 10s, Clean Bandit, Elton John, pop, USA

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Gwen Stefani Joins Pink On Stage In LA

by Music-News.com

Pop star Pink thrilled fans in Los Angeles on Thursday night (31May18) by inviting Gwen Stefani onstage for a surprise performance.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, Pink, pop, USA

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Kanye West Scrapped Album After Slavery Drama

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Kanye West scrapped an entire album after his ill-advised TMZ interview, during which he suggested African-Americans chose to be slaves and confessed he was hooked on opioids.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, hip-hop, Kanye West, pop, rap, urban, USA

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Demi Lovato Apologises For Prank Gone Wrong

by Paul Cashmere

Demi Lovato has apologised to fans after revealing she once hired a hooker to molest her bodyguard as he slept.

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R.I.P. Eddy Clearwater 1935-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure on Friday, June 1, in his hometown of Skokie, Illinois. He was 83.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, Eddy Clearwater, USA

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Heart’s Ann Wilson Covers Favourite Songs For Immortal

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ann Wilson of Heart, one of rock’s most distinctive and powerful vocalists, will release her new solo album September 14 on BMG, marking her debut for the label. Fittingly titled Immortal, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite songs and artists, all of whom have passed

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Ann Wilson, Canada, Heart, rock

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Dhani Harrison Joins Jeff Lynne For Traveling Wilburys At ELO Concert Birmingham

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Foreigner have premiered the previously unreleased ‘Fool If You Love Him’, a song recorded but not used on the ‘4’ album.

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Two Supertramp Classics Remastered for 50th Anniversary

Supertramp’s 1974 classic ‘Crime of the Century’ and 1975 classic ‘Crisis? What Crisis?’ have been remastered to mark the 50th anniversary of the released.

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