Unorthodox Jukebox

BTS emerged as Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards 2026, while Sabrina Carpenter secured Album of the Year honours in a ceremony that reflected the increasingly broad genre mix shaping contemporary music.

Chris Botti is reshaping his live repertoire again, introducing Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' global hit ‘Die With A Smile' into Australian tour performances as the Grammy-winning trumpeter continues to blur the lines between jazz, pop and cinematic orchestration.

Chris Botti's current live show is revealing a broader picture of the Grammy-winning trumpeter's musical range, pairing contemporary material including Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' ‘Die With A Smile' with film scores, jazz standards and classic pop songs ahead of his June 2026 Australian tour.

Lady Gaga teams up with Doechii for the lead single from the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Bruno Mars has confirmed that his long awaited return to solo album territory is imminent, declaring that his next studio record is complete and signalling the end of one of the longest gaps between releases in modern pop music.

As the New Year begins, streaming platforms have revealed the songs that defined 2025, highlighting a mix of blockbuster collaborations and K-pop influence. Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music's Replay charts show a global audience gravitating towards high-profile partnerships.

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took over New York’s UBS Arena for a night of spectacle, show-stopping performances and landmark wins. Hosted by LL Cool J, the ceremony balanced the best of today’s hitmakers with a nod to icons of the past, including a star-studded tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne that had the entire arena on its feet.