Thursday, June 4, 2026

LATEST

Music




Police raid Odessa nightclub after Russian song played

Police in the port city of Odessa raided a nightclub after reports that a Russian-language song was played during a weekend event. Local media identified...

Court rejects K-Pop group’s bid to end contract with record label

A South Korean court has ruled that leading K-pop group BlueJeans must remain under contract with its record label until 2029, dismissing the band’s...

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48

Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of US nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died aged 48, the group announced in a heartfelt...

Mystery deepens over dead teen found in singer’s car

U.S. singer D4vd’s meteoric rise from recording songs in his sister’s closet to global stardom has come to an abrupt halt after the body...

Neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo dies aged 51 after battle with cancer

Grammy-winning R&B artist Michael Eugene Archer, known as D’Angelo, has died at 51 following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed. The influential musician, credited...

Disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison attack

Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has died after being attacked at HMP Wakefield, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences. Police...

Diddy sentenced to 50 months in prison

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison after being convicted of transporting women for prostitution, despite being...

Selena Gomez marries music producer

U.S. pop star and actress Selena Gomez has married music producer Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara, California, in front of 170 guests including Taylor...

HAZEL & The Thief, ‘Wildflowers In Concrete’: Title Track & Debut Album 

HAZEL & The Thief announces the much anticipated release of their debut album, Wildflowers In Concrete, a deeply personal collection of original songs written...

New Release: Kayla Mahon – ‘Ain’t My Rodeo’

Hailing from Gore, New Zealand's country music capital, Kayla Mahon's new single, "Ain't My Rodeo," is an anthem of empowerment. The song uses the metaphor...

Damien J Johnson – This House

Country artist Damien J. Johnson is proud to announce the upcoming release of his latest single, “This House,” a bluesy country-rock song that stands...

Kelly Hamilton – ‘Without You’

Fresh off the heels of her hot single “Taken” Kelly Hamilton returns with her powerful follow-up, “Without You.” "Without You" is a haunting, cinematic ballad...

Sisters in Country release new single, announce Australian tour and showcase

Sisters in Country, the acclaimed duo of Jodi Vaughan and Aly Cook, are excited to announce their fifth single, ‘If That's the Way You...

Bats, ballads, and brutal honesty: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

Will the Prince of Darkness, who dreamed of light, find peace? In the spring of 2018, I was finishing high school. With graduation looming and...

Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76

Music icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 at his Buckinghamshire home, surrounded by his wife Sharon and their children. His passing...

Kelly Hamilton – New name, same grit – new release – ‘Taken’

After 6 years (with a little pause) of releasing music under the name Kell, indie rock/country artist Kelly Hamilton is stepping into a new...

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath bow out with final concert in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath delivered a powerful farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, marking their final gig in front of 40,000 fans...

U.S. cancels visas of anti-Israeli army British rap duo

The State Department has punished Bob Vylan over chants at Glastonbury music festival. The US government has revoked the visas of the British punk-rap duo...

Sisters in Country & Marian Burns unveil NZ Concerts and Exclusive “Harmony Road” Australian Tour – Your chance to travel with the girls!

Get ready for an afternoon of unparalleled country music as the acclaimed duo Sisters in Country, featuring New Zealand music legends Jodi Vaughan and...

UK government condemns Glastonbury chants calling for “Death to the IDF”

The UK government has condemned Glastonbury Festival performers Bob Vylan after the rap punk duo chanted "death to the IDF" and "free Palestine" during...

ELskan FLY – Ride

Born on the vast Canadian prairies, Elskan Fly is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a deep connection to the world around her. Now living among the...

Sophie Toyne – ‘Service of Mine’ written by Sharon O’Neill

Fifteen-year-old Sophie Toyne possesses a voice that transcends her years – a soft lilt imbued with remarkable power and emotion, instantly captivating all who...

France’s Fête de la Musique descends into chaos with syringe attacks, stabbings, and mass violence

France’s annual Fête de la Musique, once promoted as a joyful celebration of music and unity, spiraled into unprecedented violence and disorder during its...

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the founding member and creative force behind the Beach Boys, has died at 82, as announced by his family on his official...

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women

Jared Leto, the 53-year-old actor and lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from nine women, some...

Seymour defends Bishop’s remarks at music awards

On his first day as deputy prime minister, David Seymour defended fellow minister Chris Bishop's remarks during Stan Walker’s politically charged performance at the...

Taylor Swift reclaims ownership of her first six albums

Taylor Swift has purchased the master recordings of her first six albums from investment firm Shamrock Capital, ending a years-long battle over the rights...

Bishop criticised for “crap” comment at music awards, denies drunken behaviour

Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop has admitted he should have kept his thoughts to himself after calling aspects of a performance at the Aotearoa Music...

Fazerdaze, Stan Walker and Lorde among big winners at 2025 AMAs

The 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards (AMAs) wrapped up New Zealand Music Month with a celebration at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland, marking 60...

Billy Joel cancels tour due to brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel has cancelled all upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that has affected his hearing, vision, and...

185 years of Tchaikovsky: Honoring the composer who gave the world its most iconic ballets

From Swan Lake to The Nutcracker, his music continues to captivate audiences across generations and continents. Thanks to ‘The Nutcracker’, this Russian composer gifted the...

Call for reform after Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer cancellations leave fans out of pocket

The cancellation of Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer has sparked calls for tighter regulations to protect consumers after ticket holders were left out of...

Steve Mondel – Long-Haul Flights

With its alt-country folk leaning soundscape, Long-Haul Flights tells a story of a couple deeply in love, dreaming of a Vegas wedding and a...

Drake cancels NZ shows due to “scheduling conflict”

Canadian rapper Drake has abruptly cancelled his two sold-out New Zealand concerts, citing a "scheduling conflict," with efforts underway to reschedule the dates and...

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

Grammy-winning R&B singer Roberta Flack, best known for her iconic hit Killing Me Softly With His Song, has passed away at age 88. Her representative...

A$AP Rocky acquitted of firearm assault charges in LA

Rapper A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was found not guilty of firing a gun at former friend Terell Ephron during a...

Indian cops unplug performance by Ed Sheeran

An impromptu street concert given by the musician in Bengaluru was halted by the authorities who claimed that permission had not been given. A live...

McCartney warns proposed copyright changes could undermine artists and creativity

Sir Paul McCartney has voiced concerns over proposed UK copyright law changes that would allow AI developers to use creators' online content unless rights...

A magical night: Paul and Ringo reunite

In an unforgettable finale to his Got Back tour, Sir Paul McCartney brought the magic of The Beatles back to life by reuniting with Sir...

Former X Factor contestant faces arrest warrant after sentencing no-show

A judge has issued an arrest warrant for Nofoala Sandy Lameko, a former X Factor New Zealand contestant, after he failed to appear in Auckland...

Latest news

Don't miss