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Killer Mike says an 'over-zealous' security guard is what led to his Grammys arrest

Rapper Killer Mike has released a statement about what he says led to his arrest at the Grammys, after he had just won three awards.
Killer Mike holding three Grammys and smiling widely, wearing all black, standing in press room with pics of Grammys and logos

Country music singer Toby Keith dies aged 62

In a statement on social media, Toby Keith's family said the singer "passed peacefully" on Monday night.
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A man on stage holding a guitar.

Grammys emerge from flop era as viewership jumps 34 per cent

The Grammys hit a high note this year, drawing an audience of nearly 17 million viewers as the three-hour ceremony focused on celebrating some of the most successful women in the industry.
Lucy kisses her Grammy as Phoebe leans in and laughs as Taylor Swift ducks into the group photo as well.

Taylor Swift's understanding of the element of surprise is her best marketing tool

While Taylor Swift's fans pride themselves on keeping up with her clues, even they were caught off guard by the news a new album is on its way. 
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Taylor Swift holding a Grammy and smiling widely wearing a white sleeveless evening gown and long black gloves

The triple j Hottest 100 has been decided. Here are the top 10 tunes

The top 10 tracks from triple j's Hottest 100 of 2023 include songs from Doja Cat, G Flip and Dom Dolla. Here are your favourite songs of the year.
Doja Cat wearing a pink dress and knee high blue boots with hands positioned as if she's running

How Max Jackson's asthma diagnosis put her on a path to the Golden Guitars

Now nominated for two Golden Guitar awards this coming Saturday, Max Jackson's life could have panned out very differently had she taken a different path.
A woman with blonde short hair wearing a white singlet and jeans with a guitar strapped around her standing in a paddock

Madonna fans sue singer for starting concerts late, leaving ticketholders 'waiting for hours'

Two fans of the Like A Virgin singer say the megastar "has demonstrated flippant difficulty" in performing on time.
A close up of Madonna, wearing a hat and lacey sleeves, singing into a microphone during a concert.

From a viral meme to owning his story, 21 Savage talks up his American Dream

The sagas of Grammy Award-winning artist 21 Savage were reduced to a series of viral memes in 2019, but the rapper is now sharing his side of the story on the album American Dream, which will soundtrack his debut film.
21 Savage with natural hair, a tattooed cross between his eyes, not smiling, headshot, wearing a hoodie

Security guard to stars lists Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran among favourites to visit Queensland

He's been stabbed twice, shot at, and had to defuse wild brawls. But while Brisbane-based Pedro Arroyo's career has not been all smiles, there have been plenty of "amazing" experiences.
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Pedro Arroyo with hip hop artist Royal El Latino

Why album cover art is still important in the age of music streaming

The digital age may have removed the "tactile experience" of looking at an album cover, but memorable music art lives on, assisted by Australia's vinyl revival.
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Skyhooks album cover featuring caricatures of the band's members.

No Mariah, no Wham! — Here are some Christmas songs to shake up your festive playlist

Sorry Mariah, we love you, but here are some tunes that won't make you want to stuff your ears with rum balls.
Sorry Mariah, there's only so many times we can listen to what you want for Christmas.

How to Make Gravy: Why Paul Kelly's Christmas song is a uniquely Australian institution

It's four days before Christmas. The 21st of December. There's one question on every Australian's lips — who's gonna make the gravy?
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Gravy Day has become a Christmas tradition for Paul Kelly fans.

Jimmy Barnes given all clear to go home for Christmas after major surgery

Less than a week out from Christmas, Jimmy Barnes' wife reveals the rock legend will be out of hospital on Friday.
A man stands smiling while wearing a hospital gown.

Jimmy Barnes all smiles during first Sunday roast since open-heart surgery

The 67-year-old enjoys some fresh air and a family lunch after having open-heart surgery to address a bacterial infection last week.
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Singer Jimmy Barnes smiling with his wife asfter surgery

How an 80s Sydney band inspired Canadian indie pop darlings Alvvays

Singer-songwriter Molly Rankin tells how The Hummingbirds inspired the group as they make their long-awaited return to Australia.
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'A radio hero': Richard Kingsmill announces departure from triple j after three decades with the youth station

Often referred to as "The King", Richard Kingsmill joined youth broadcaster triple j as a producer in 1988.
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Taylor Swift is TIME'S Person of the Year – here's how she landed the crown

As TIME's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift cements her status as a pop culture juggernaut. But what goes into the decision — and who gets the final say? Here's everything we know. 
Taylor Swift cut out over a grid of TIME magazine person of the year covers

Denny Laine, known for his roles in The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies aged 79

The British singer, songwriter and guitarist's wife announced his death on Instagram and said it was as a result of lung disease. 
a man plays a guitar and sings

Viral hip-hop group B-Town Warriors recruits new generation to inspire change in outback town

B-Town Warriors enjoyed international success and won a national Indigenous music award back in 2018, and has now re-formed to inspire a new generation.
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five members of Bourke warriors in the video for the new song

Robbie Williams concert organisers scramble for a solution as patrons endure traffic nightmare

With Robbie Williams set for a second performance in Perth tonight, concert organisers are scrambling to find a fix to traffic problems that left some people sitting in their car for three hours.
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Composite image - Traffic gridlock and Robbie Williams

Hall & Oates are locked in a secret legal battle. Here's what we know about the restraining order and the lawsuit

Daryl Hall files temporary restraining order against John Oates. But the details of the case are under wraps. 
Daryl Hall smiles with his arms cross while a smiling John Oates leans against him

AC/DC drummer to sell memorabilia to raise funds for breast cancer

Phil Rudd is set to sell AC/DC memorabilia, a drum kit and a sports car and give the proceeds to charity in honour of his best friend.
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four men stand together, one with a guitar

Dolly Parton has released her new album, Rockstar — with a little help from some star-studded guest appearances

Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album, Rockstar.
Dolly Parton wearing a pink and black top with her arm leaning on a chair

Troye Sivan cleans up at the ARIAs with four awards, Genesis Owusu wins Album of the Year — as it happened

An increasingly speechless Troye Sivan scoops best solo artist and song of the year on Australian music's night of nights in Sydney. 
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Troye Sivan smiles as he stands from his seat as people around him celebrate at an awards night

ARIA Awards 2023: Troye Sivan takes home four awards, tearful G Flip wins two — Here's the full list of winners

Australian music's night of nights is here, the 2023 ARIA Awards. Here's the full list of winners in all categories.
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Troye Sivan accepts an ARIA Award for Song of the Year.