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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

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

June 9, 2018
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Solange Gets A Job At IKEA

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

June 8, 2018
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New Music Releases For 8 June 2018

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.

June 8, 2018
Tony Joe White photo by Ros O'Gorman
Tony Joe White Bad Mouthin’ Some Classics

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.

June 8, 2018
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Prince Estate Releases New Song Mary Don’t You Weep LISTEN

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’.

June 8, 2018
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Please Help Spencer P. Jones Who Has Been Diagnosed With Inoperable Cancer

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.

June 7, 2018
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Tasmania’s Sumner wins Josh Pyke Partnership

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.

June 7, 2018
Bruce Springsteen at SXSW Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Bruce Springsteen To Perform At The Tony Awards

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

June 7, 2018
David Cassidy 2002. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Alcohol Abuse Took David Cassidy Not Dementia Reveals New Doco

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.

June 7, 2018
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REVIEW: The Rolling Stones Southampton 29 May 2018

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

June 7, 2018
INXS, 2012: Photo Ros O'Gorman
INXS And Giles Martin To Collaborate On Future Projects

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.

June 6, 2018
Katy Perry. image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo
Katy Perry’s Beloved Pet Saved By Her Assistant

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

June 6, 2018
Dolly Parton - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Netflix Grant Dolly Parton TV Series

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

June 6, 2018
Sharon Jones, Photo Ros O'Gorman
Libera Awards NYC To Celebrate The Lives Of Sharon Jones & Charles Bradley

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 and the Extraordinaires.

June 6, 2018
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Matt Corby and The Cat Empire To Play Rhythm and Alps

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

June 6, 2018
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Is Working On New Album And Another One Rides

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.

June 6, 2018
31st Annual ARIA Awards 2017 - Chairman's Cocktail
Nominations for the 2018 ARIA Music Teacher of The Year Award are now open

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.

June 6, 2018
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Live Music Returns To Chapel St Icon

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.

June 6, 2018
Diane Warren photo by Emily Shur, Noise11, Photo
Songwriter Sues Diane Warren Over Chicago Hit 31 Years Later

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

June 6, 2018
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Spice Girl Mel B’s Ex Seeks Restraining Order

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

June 5, 2018
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Paul Dempsey Sets Up Some Solo Dates For August

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 and headlined one of Taronga Zoo's Twilight Concerts.

June 5, 2018
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R.I.P. Clarence Fountain of Blind Boys of Alabama 1929-2018

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.

June 5, 2018
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Tim Omaji (aka Timomatic) To Star In MADIBA The Musical

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.

June 5, 2018
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Ariana Grande Kicks Of Gay Pride Month Thanking LGBTQ Fans

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.

June 5, 2018
Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Clean Bandit Find Elton John Hilarious

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

June 5, 2018
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Gwen Stefani Joins Pink On Stage In LA

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

June 5, 2018
Kanye West. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Kanye West Scrapped Album After Slavery Drama

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.

June 5, 2018
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato Apologises For Prank Gone Wrong

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

June 4, 2018
Eddy Clearwater
R.I.P. Eddy Clearwater 1935-2018

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.

June 4, 2018
Ann Wilson, Heart. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Heart’s Ann Wilson Covers Favourite Songs For Immortal

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 away in recent years and whose music poignantly lives on (the full track listing is below).

June 4, 2018