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Womack Opera House gig cancelled

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:23:33 GMT

AMERICAN soul legend Bobby Womack has cancelled his first performance at the Sydney Opera House after health concerns.

Tuck into a musical feast this Sunday

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:22:20 GMT

THEY'RE the clips that provide the backdrop to our youth, entertain, inspire and sometimes outrage, but which is the best music video ever made?

Jermaine seeking new Jackson 5 in Oz

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:23:09 GMT

JERMAINE Jackson is looking for Australian backers for an online talent search for a down under Jackson 5.

Backstreet Boy pens memoir

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:22:31 GMT

NICK Carter isn't only writing songs - he's written a book.

Psy impostor fools Cannes

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:35 GMT

A MAN from rural France has impersonated Psy at the Cannes Film Festival - eating, drinking and partying with the stars.

Psy imposter fools Cannes

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:35 GMT

A MAN from rural France has impersonated Psy at the Cannes Film Festival - eating, drinking and partying with the stars.

Clubland goes browsing with Bobby

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:46:59 GMT

Clubland goes browsing with Bobby Browser and finds out he's a cross between Larry David and Seth Troxler

Bon Jovi headbangers at loggerheads

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:35:16 GMT

BON Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has stated fans paying to see the band without him are getting an inferior product.

Master of horror's heavy metal move

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:28:45 GMT

HOLLYWOOD legend Sir Christopher Lee will release his second heavy metal album on his 91st birthday on Monday.

Rock City finds The Murlocs well heeled

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:43:45 GMT

ROCK City gets an update on The Murlocs debut record, asks why Atlas Genius are so big and Midnight Juggernauts explain their jukebox in Siberia

Great leap forward for Tame Impala

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT

TAME Impala have scored two nominations for APRA’s Song of the Year, alongside Guy Sebastian, Mia Dyson and Courtney Barnett.

The National mood is still gloomy

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:16:04 GMT

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: There was a moment on their last tour when Brooklyn's The National reminded you just how special they can be - and are regularly.

Beatles' lyrics set for British Library

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:24 GMT

SHAKESPEARE, the Magna Carta - and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics.

Beatles' lyrics set for British Library

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:24 GMT

SHAKESPEARE, the Magna Carta - and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics.

Bon Jovi: Bieber's an 'a--hole'

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:24:04 GMT

JON Bon Jovi has lashed out at Justin Bieber and says his recent habit of turning up late to his concerts was unacceptable.

Russia angry at Eurovision fraud

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:59 GMT

MOSCOW is upset with neighbour Azerbaijan's admission that a no point vote for Russia's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest was probably falsified.

Facebook sued for copying Eminem

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:20 GMT

EMINEM'S song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.

Backstreet Boys' awkward song title

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:22 GMT

HAS there ever been a more awkward song title than the boy band's latest single? While some have called it "unsavoury", others have said it's a little "on the nose".

Clouds teen dies after celebs' tribute

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:50 GMT

ZACH Sobiech, the brave teen who penned the viral hit song Clouds, has lost his fight with bone cancer.

Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:50 GMT

RAY Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.

Singer lands on fan's head during show

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:13:37 GMT

R&B singer Miguel crash landed on a woman's head while trying to jump over fans during his performance at the Billboard Music Awards.

Grossed-out Swift is no Belieber

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:26:00 GMT

TAYLOR Swift blitzes the Billboard Awards - on and off stage - with video of the singer grimacing as her gal pal kisses Justin Bieber going viral.

Swift among big Billboard winners

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:17:09 GMT

TAYLOR Swift was the toast of the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, taking home a total of eight gongs.

Gotye's hit sweeps Billboard Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:29:47 GMT

GOTYE’S victory lap for Somebody That I Used to Know has continued at today’s Billboard Awards.

Wee Waa goes wild for Daft Punk

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:54 GMT

IF SATURDAY Night Fever was recast in a country town with dancers in robot costumes, it would be the Daft Punk album launch in Wee Waa.