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Nile Rodgers and Chic are on the verge of a major comeback with their new album, It’s About Time, set for a June release and the first show of 2015 on Friday night at the Roundhouse in London.

Jon Bon Jovi is one of three recipients of the 36th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service.

British singer-songwriter Jackie Trent, who topped the British charts and wrote most of Petula Clark’s biggest hits, died on Saturday after a long illness at the age of 74.

Snoop Dogg is working on a fresh HBO series about crime and the rise of rap in LA.

In 2013, Ringo Starr put out a limited edition book combining photos from his archives along with writings about his life.

Kendrick Lamar has the debuted at number one on the ARIA Chart but Madonna has had a spectacular fall.

I predicted last week in my column that LunchMoney Lewis and his single “Bills” was headed for the top of the ARIA Singles chart, well this week it jumps up four places to land at the chart summit, plus it picks up a Gold (●) sales certification in the process.

A.J. Pero, drummer for Twisted Sister and Adrenaline Mob, has died from an apparent heart attack at the age of 55.

Michael Brown, keyboard player and songwriter for the Left Banke and the 70’s band Stories, died on Thursday from heart failure at the age of 65.

Whitesnake’s new album in a homage to the David Coverdale Deep Purple era. In other words, Whitesnake singer David Coverdale is paying tribute to himself, when he was the singer of Deep Purple.

The Rolling Stones expected American tour announcement for today looks like it has been delayed.

Ultravox/Visage/Live Aid legend Midge Ure joins Noise11 this week for iHeartRadio Music News.

Fleetwood Mac have rescheduled their Australian and New Zealand tour for October and November with A Day On The Green date included on the tour.

It appears that Kylie Minogue may be ready to shake up her career.

Jimmy Kimmel has discovered that when you discuss buzz bands at SXSW who people at the music festival, you can make up whatever you want.

Kylie (live), Alison Wonderland, James Bay, Seasick Steve, Incubus, Kendrick Lamar and the Furious 7 & Cinderella soundtracks lead the week’s new releases.

Music Victoria, the organisation responsible for the Agent of Change principle and protection of industry operations and opportunities, will conduct its annual membership drive from Monday March 23.

Foo Fighters’ bass player Nate Mendel has formed a new band he calls Lieutenant.

Adele has the biggest selling album of the 21st century in the UK and Amy Winehouse and James Blunt are right behind her.

The Dead Daises will call their second album ‘Revolución’ in honour of the band’s recent trip to Cuba.

Kylie Minogue is no longer afraid to revisit the past and connect with her original audience. With Kiss Me Once, Kylie is musically born again, comfortable with being the Kylie Minogue was when she began.

Eric Clapton will release another compilation of material from his career, this time concentrating on his years with Reprise Records.

Paul Weller’s new book, Into Tomorrow, offers a pictorial record of his solo years from 1992 onward. It is scheduled for publication in April.

The family of Marvin Gaye seem to have been inspired by their recent court win over Robin Thicke. Now they are going after T.I..

Original Santana keyboard player Gregg Rolie will rejoin the group to perform at four shows in Mexico this week.

Jimmy Barnes and Daniel Johns has been revealed as performers for the 2014 APRA Awards.

Paul McCartney will induct Ringo Starr into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Yothu Yindi will return to live performance with an appearance with East Journey at the National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin in July.

Hoodoo Gurus drummer of 31 years formerly retired from the band last weekend at Red Hot Summer in Ballarat followed by a secret show Sunday at Airies Inlet but he will be back for one more.