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Five decades after Larry Mullen Jr. began searching for musicians at school in Dublin, U2 are celebrating with a new album, a fresh single and a return to stadiums. The next chapter begins with Carnaval De Luz in November.

Air Supply has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honouring their remarkable 51-year career and musical legacy.

Powderfinger have joined the cryptic comeback campaign, using a coded video and the date of their final show to hint that something is changing.

Hugh Cornwell has cancelled his Australian tour after the shows were moved to December. Fans will receive automatic full refunds for their tickets.

Jakob Dylan’s connection to Tom Petty gives The Wallflowers’ first Australian tour an added dimension as they perform Long After Dark in full alongside Bringing Down The Horse.

Thirty years on, Chris Isaak’s Baja Sessions reveals itself as more than a laid-back collection of covers, with the singer revisiting songs from three earlier albums in radically different arrangements.

Kid Rock’s new Christian song “James 1:17” has drawn comparisons with Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler”. But the copyright story begins with songwriter Don Schlitz.

Palaye Royale will release Amsterdamage in January 2027. The first single, “Lost In Translation”, introduces an album shaped by loss, nostalgia and the brothers’ creative reconnection.

A 23andMe DNA match has reunited Michael McDonald with Michael Goessling, the son he placed for adoption when both his parents were just 14.

Elvis Costello has bypassed traditional milestone releases to unbox a 101-track 49th anniversary edition of his debut album My Aim Is True, featuring 52 unreleased tracks.

Rod Stewart has announced The Final Encore for 2027, his final rock and roll tour after more than six decades on the road. But he says he is not retiring.

Olivia Rodrigo opened The Unraveled Tour in Hartford with a seasonal production, a 25-song setlist, a surprise birthday song and several notable omissions.

Stevie Wonder will perform Songs In The Key Of Life in full for 18 concerts marking 50 years since the landmark album was released.

U2 will release Carnaval De Luz on November 13, their first studio album in nine years, with new single ‘Silencio’ and a Dolly Parton duet.

Joan As Police Woman has revealed the unusual story behind Iggy Pop’s contribution to “Save Me”, recorded in a New Zealand hotel room for her Real Life Evolution anniversary album.

Bam Margera will bring unseen footage from his CKY and Viva La Bam years to Australia in November, joined by filmmaker Joe Frantz.

Steven Tyler’s civil case brought by Julia Misley faces another delay after the judge overseeing the lawsuit recused herself before the scheduled trial.

Ed Sheeran has given his most revealing account yet of the Macklemore controversy, telling 50,000 Philadelphia fans why he refused to cancel his Loop Tour.

New Found Glory guitarist and founding member Chad Gilbert has died at 45, with his family and bandmates remembering his music, humour and dedication to his family.

Charlie Puth has cancelled his entire November Australian and New Zealand tour, with six arena shows scrapped and tickets automatically refunded.

John Farnham’s family has confirmed that his health has deteriorated in recent months, ahead of Sunday’s celebration concert at Rod Laver Arena.

Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash over Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour as artists speak out and ticket resale activity increases.

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has lost all four remaining supporting acts after Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga withdrew following Macklemore’s removal.

Stella Parton has spoken out against AI-generated content and misinformation following the death of her sister Dolly Parton, asking the public to show compassion and respect.

Nile Rodgers has revealed that seeing Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music in the 1970s helped inspire the creation of Chic, while announcing five new songs recorded with Ferry.

The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend, The Celebration Concert will be broadcast live into Hoyts cinemas across Australia on 20 September.

Lionel Richie has been hospitalised in St Louis after performing at The Muny, with doctors reportedly investigating possible dehydration.

Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson is in hospital receiving treatment after suffering a cardiac arrest, with his family asking fans to respect their privacy during his recovery.