As Australian Rock Collective prepares to take one of rock's most scrutinised albums back to the stage, Darren Middleton says the process of deciding who performs each Eagles song has less to do with impersonation and more to do with finding the right voice for the material.

Jane Fonda's Rise Up, Sing Out concert in New York will unite major artists, activists, and thousands of remote viewers in a nationwide First Amendment rally through music, speeches, and coordinated sing-alongs.

Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness has opened up about the 15-year gap between studio albums, telling Noise11 that personal upheaval, touring demands and a delayed creative reset all contributed to the long pause, while also hinting that a follow-up record may arrive sooner than expected as a large archive of unreleased material remains.

As Don McLean prepares to return to Australia for the 55th anniversary of American Pie, the songwriter has reflected on the creation of one of the most enduring songs in popular music, revealing to Noise11 that the record's success was the result of persistence, conviction and a series of decisions that nearly did not happen.

Donald Trump received a loud and sustained chorus of boos from New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden on Monday night (Tuesday AEST) as the U.S. President attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The moment unfolded before a sold-out crowd that included some of the biggest names in music, film, television and sport, turning one of basketball's biggest nights into a collision of politics, celebrity culture and championship sport.

Adam Lambert has unveiled new single “Under The Rhythm”, the second track from his upcoming sixth studio album Adam, due for release on July 10. The song arrives with a visually ambitious music video and offers the clearest indication yet of the album's electronic and alternative influences.

Australian singer-songwriter Holly Throsby has announced her sixth studio album, Normal Magic, due for release on 4 September, while also sharing the new single Hold Please, a collaboration with acclaimed Melbourne artist Laura Jean.

Jet will return to regional Australia this October and November, adding 11 more dates to their Rumblin' Regional Revue following strong demand for the first run of shows earlier this year.

Madonna has unveiled a 13-minute cinematic companion to her upcoming album Confessions II, premiering the project at the Tribeca Film Festival before making it available globally ahead of the album’s July 3 release.

Donald Trump's decision to walk out of a Meet The Press interview with NBC journalist Kristen Welker has become the latest chapter in a remarkable week of clashes between the US President and members of the American press corps, particularly female journalists who have refused to abandon difficult questions despite repeated personal attacks.

FIFA Peace Prize peeps and The Rolling Stones have unveiled a major collaboration tied to the FIFA 2026, the founders of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, with a partnership for the World Cup that will see the band contribute music to the tournament's official soundtrack while also releasing three limited-edition vinyl editions of their forthcoming album, Foreign Tongues.

Hunter Biden's return to social media has quickly become one of the internet's most unexpected viral success stories, with a passionate defence of Johnny Cash drawing praise across political lines and reigniting discussion about the country music icon's legacy of redemption and compassion.

Deep Purple have released the second track from their forthcoming album Splat!, with Australian country rock star Keith Urban joining the band on guitar for the new single Diablo.

Everlast has unveiled the new single and video for ‘Losing Man's Game', offering another preview of his first album in eight years, Embers To Ashes, due in August.

Daniel Lanois has unveiled ‘Warp Sustain', the latest preview of his forthcoming instrumental album Belladonna Nocturne, due for release on 19 June, extending a body of work that continues his decades-long exploration of atmosphere, texture and sonic experimentation.

Shaboozey has unveiled the video for new single ‘Cowgirl', casting reality television personality Ciara Miller in a central role as the artist continues to expand the storyline behind his upcoming concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.

Clint Eastwood's retirement has been confirmed by his son Kyle Eastwood, ending a seven-decade career that made him one of Hollywood's most influential actors, directors and musicians.

More than two decades after Michael Jackson stood trial in Santa Maria, California, Netflix has returned to one of the most scrutinised legal cases in entertainment history with Michael Jackson: The Verdict. The three-part documentary examines the prosecution and defence cases presented during Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial, a proceeding that ended with the singer being found not guilty on all 14 counts. The series has reignited debate over Jackson's legacy, while also raising questions about whether it contributes anything new to a case that has been dissected for years.

August Burns Red have released their latest album Season Of Surrender, unveiled a new visualiser for Cerebral Malfunction featuring Make Them Suffer, and are preparing to return to Australia and New Zealand for a headline tour later this year.

Electric Callboy have released ‘Let The Good Times Roll', a new collaboration with The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland, as the German band prepares for the August release of its seventh studio album TANZNEID and an extensive world tour that includes Australia.

Mastodon have released the new single ‘Your Ghost Again', a song shaped by grief and reflection following the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds and the passing of drummer Brann Dailor's mother.

Europe have unveiled ‘The Cult Of Ignorance', the second song from forthcoming album Come This Madness, with frontman Joey Tempest saying the track reflects contemporary social issues through the lens of a classic rock anthem.

The Trump White House's decision to publicly label independent commentators including Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman as “media offenders” has reignited debate over free speech, press freedom and the role of government in scrutinising media criticism.

The Beatles' 1976 double album Rock And Roll Music reaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, revisiting a pivotal catalogue compilation that captured the band's early rock and roll influences and reignited global chart momentum during a surge of mid-70s Beatles nostalgia.

Veteran character actor James Handy, whose screen career spanned nearly five decades and included roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji and Alias, has died after a fatal stabbing at his Los Angeles home.

Stanley Simmons, featuring Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, have unveiled the new single ‘Cellophane' and confirmed the release date for their debut album Dancing While The World Is Ending, due in August.

Forty years after its release, Genesis' Invisible Touch remains the band's most commercially successful album, a pop-driven 1986 set that topped charts worldwide, produced five US Top Five singles, and marked a defining shift in the group's studio approach and sound.

Taylor Swift has released ‘I Knew It, I Knew You', her first new original song since 2025, written for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 and inspired by Jessie's storyline in the long-running animated franchise.

Madonna has intensified the rollout for her forthcoming album Confessions II, debuting new music in a surprise Times Square performance and releasing the album's third preview track, ‘Love Sensation', ahead of the record's July release.

The Johnnys are preparing a retrospective release built around previously unheard Mushroom Records era recordings while also developing new material, according to founding member Graham Hood.