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Jack Black’s rock band cancels tour after Trump assassination joke

Jack Black’s bandmate said his birthday wish was: “Don’t miss Trump next time!” US actor and musician Jack Black claimed he was “blindsided” by his...

Miranda Easten and Steffany Beck – ‘Hell & Back’

Rising country stars Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten partner up for a powerful country duet single – ‘Hell & Back’. Christchurch-based country singer-songwriters Steffany Beck...

Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock passes away at 49

Shifty Shellshock, known for his role as the frontman of the rap rock band Crazy Town and their hit song “Butterfly,” has died at...

Taylor Swift responds to Dave Grohl taunt about fake live performances

Taylor Swift appeared to respond to a barb made by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who implied that not all her Eras Tour performances...

Justin Timberlake returns to stage after DWI arrest

Justin Timberlake resumed his Forget Tomorrow world tour in Chicago on Friday, just days after being arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New...

Watch: Rod Stewart booed by German concert crowd for Ukraine support

Elderly musician Rod Stewart encountered pushback from fans after touting his backing for Kiev at a concert in Germany. Elderly UK pop icon Rod Stewart...

Allie Jean – ‘Last Man Standing’

‘Last Man Standing’ is the third single from Allie Jean’s soon to be released debut album ‘This Drink is for the Hard Times’. Last Man...

Diddy stripped of Honorary Degree over assault allegations

Howard University has rescinded the honorary degree awarded to hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, following the release of a CCTV video showing him assaulting...

First-time contestant Amy Maynard Wins the NZ Gold Guitar Award

Amy Maynard, a part-time teacher from Hamilton, clinched the prestigious NZ Gold Guitar Award with a heartfelt performance of "Whakaaria Mai (How Great Thou...

James Keith – On Fire

James Keith ignites passion with sporting anthem On Fire, featuring Classic Quotes from Ray "Rabs" Warren and Warren Smith. James Keith’s upcoming single, On Fire...

Zac Griffith – My River Runs to You

Zac Griffith hails from a small country town outside of Nelson, New Zealand, and has been picking guitar and singing for over 10 years. Most...

John Lennon’s guitar sells for record $2.9 Million

Fab Four musical memorabilia are, perhaps, the most sought-after in the world, with prized possessions belonging to the iconic band regularly going under the...

World’s most expensive album goes on public display in Australia

The Wu-Tang Clan's Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, the most expensive record ever sold, is set to be showcased at the Museum of...

Nicki Minaj’s Manchester concert postponed after arrest in Amsterdam

Nicki Minaj's gig at Manchester's new Co-op Live venue was cancelled following her arrest at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport over suspicions of exporting 'soft drugs'. Despite...

Train mourns loss of founding member Charlie Colin at 58

Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of the American rock band Train, has passed away at 58, as confirmed by his sister. The cause of death...

Russian education minister slams ‘terrible’ Eurovision

The song contest is an example of the destruction of traditional values and the foundations of humanity, Sergey Kravtsov has said. Russia will never abandon...

‘Sisters in Country’: Jodi Vaughan and Aly Cook – Down Under Girls!

When Australian-born New Zealand Country Music Legend Jodi Vaughan met Aly Cook, a Kiwi songwriting songstress and music promoter, around Vaughan’s first visit to...

Paul Seils Jnr – ‘Home Is Where Your Ma Is’

Australian brothers Paul Seils Jnr and Steve Seils came together to co-write this special song, written as a Heartfelt Gift for their mother's 80th...

Award-winning musician Teremoana Rapley confirms inoperable brain cancer diagnosis

The former Upper Hutt Posse member has revealed in an interview with the Sunday Star Times that she is living with inoperable brain cancer. The...

Metallica frontman used Motorhead legend’s ashes for tattoo

James Hetfield’s new ace of spades tribute was drawn with ink mixed with the remains of Lemmy Kilmister. Metallica co-founder and frontman James Hetfield has...

P. Diddy’s son accused of sexual assault during family holiday

Christian 'King' Combs, son of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, faces allegations of sexual assault brought by Grace O'Marcaigh, stemming from an incident during a...

Jesse Wilde Ft Jason Kerrison – We Had a Choice?

I wrote this song in response to the acting Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saying to the media on the 4th of September 2023 "There...

NZ Legends: NZ Highwaymen announce their 20 date Winter Tour

A very special country music event, featuring legendary talent. Over 10,000 tickets sold throughout the 24 date tour in May/June and Nov 2023. By popular...

P. Diddy homes raided amidst allegations of sex trafficking

U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents have launched an investigation into hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, conducting searches of his properties in Los Angeles...

Vanessa Delaine – Invisible

Vanessa Delaine talks about her new song ‘Invisible’. 'Invisible is a beautiful story about someone who feels invisible, although our character is wishing to be...

Neil Young returns to Spotify after Joe Rogan boycott

The aging rock star complained that other platforms now broadcast the same “disinformation” that drove him from the streaming service. Canadian rocker Neil Young has...

Lance Friend new album release: ‘All Australian Made’

Occasionally a talent comes along whose music is ageless and country singer songwriter Lance Friend is an artist who delivers his own honest, intelligent...

New release for JoKeria – ‘Another Neon Bar’

‘Another Neon Bar’ is written about being on the road in a travelling band playing live gigs. 'As musicians the highways, the bars, the crowds...

The story behind Jase Lansky’s new single ‘East Tennessee’

Hot on the heels of his last hit single 'Broken' comes a new fabulous song from Jase Lansky. 'So I wrote this song as what...

Allie Jean – Pretty on the Outside

'Pretty on the Outside' is the second single from Allie Jean’s forthcoming debut album ‘This Drink is For the Hard Times.’ Picking up where she...

‘The Feelers’ frontman admits refusing blood test

Lead singer of popular Kiwi band 'The Feelers' James Reid has admitted to refusing a blood test after being stopped by police in Christchurch...

Ozzy Osbourne feuds with Kanye West over ‘anti-Semitism’

The rock legend has said he wants “no association” with the rapper. Aging British rocker Ozzy Osbourne has said that he forbade Kanye West from...

James Keith – Life is Good Today album to feature new single ‘Reason to Believe’

A new album from James Keith with featured single ’Reason to Believe’. ‘Reason to Believe’ is a song with a positive message that encourages resilience,...

American country music icon Toby Keith dies aged 62 after battle with stomach cancer

Singer Toby Keith had revealed his stomach cancer diagnosis in 2022. Chart-topping American country music singer Toby Keith, one of the most recognizable performers in...

Rapper arrested after winning three Grammy Awards

Killer Mike has been booked on a charge of misdemeanor battery for an alleged backstage incident at the showpiece event. US rapper Killer Mike was...

Record label to drop Roger Waters over Israel comments – Variety

The Pink Floyd co-founder has previously claimed that the split was caused by pressure from the company’s pro-Israeli owners. German music company BMG is reportedly...

Happy Australia Day New Album Release: Lance Friend ‘All Australian Made’

Occasionally a talent comes along whose music is ageless and country singer songwriter Lance Friend is an artist who delivers his own honest, intelligent...

Aly Cook – The ‘Five Times August’ interview

  Aly Cook is regularly featuring freedom artist interviews from the 2023-2024 Freedom playlist. Let's support those musicians who stand against the narrative and stand...

TLC cancel NZ and Australian shows

American girl group TLC has cancelled their upcoming tour in New Zealand and Australia, which was part of their CrazySexyCool Anniversary tour. The tour was...

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