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Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Mel C has teased what’s to come from Rebel Wilson’s next movie - a girl-band comedy packed with pop, laughs, and plenty of ad libbing.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

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Spice Girl Mel C Teases Rebel Wilson’s New Girl-Band Comedy, 'Girl Group'

Mel C has teased what’s to come from Rebel Wilson’s next movie - a girl-band comedy packed with pop, laughs, and plenty of ad libbing.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and an Australian man are facing new allegations in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

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Australian Man Caught in Online Casino Lawsuit With Drake and Adin Ross

Rapper Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and an Australian man are facing new allegations in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and a stacked lineup of Australian favourites helped draw nearly five million viewers to ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

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Melanie C, Matt Corby and More Power ABC’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Audience in Years

Melanie C, Matt Corby and a stacked lineup of Australian favourites helped draw nearly five million viewers to ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor has sued a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

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Amy Taylor Sues US Photographer Over Alleged Unauthorised Sale of Images

Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor has sued a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

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Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of 'Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only'.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

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Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of 'Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only'.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Matthew Duckworth Kirksey, drummer of the Flaming Lips, has addressed the departure of his longtime band mate Steven Drozd.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

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Flaming Lips’ Matthew Duckworth Kirksey Breaks Silence on Steven Drozd Exit

Matthew Duckworth Kirksey, drummer of the Flaming Lips, has addressed the departure of his longtime band mate Steven Drozd.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

Mental health support in touring environments has often been invisible. That’s changing, thanks to a Support Act and Live Nation partnership.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

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'The Need Had Been There for a While': Inside Support Act and Live Nation's Tour Mental Health Initiative

Mental health support in touring environments has often been invisible. That’s changing, thanks to a Support Act and Live Nation partnership.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Dom Dolla Draws 40,000 Fans to Landmark Stadium Show

Dom Dolla Draws 40,000 Fans to Landmark Stadium Show

Untitled Group has confirmed over 40,000 people attended Dom Dolla's show at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 22, 2025
Dom Dolla Draws 40,000 Fans to Landmark Stadium Show

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Dom Dolla Draws 40,000 Fans to Landmark Stadium Show

Untitled Group has confirmed over 40,000 people attended Dom Dolla's show at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 22, 2025
Jacob Charlton Brings Metal Muscle to ABC's 'Spicks and Specks'

Jacob Charlton Brings Metal Muscle to ABC's 'Spicks and Specks'

Last night's episode of the ABC's 'Spicks and Specks' featured Thornhill frontman Jacob Charlton, as well as fellow musician Tash Sultana.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 22, 2025
Jacob Charlton Brings Metal Muscle to ABC's 'Spicks and Specks'

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Jacob Charlton Brings Metal Muscle to ABC's 'Spicks and Specks'

Last night's episode of the ABC's 'Spicks and Specks' featured Thornhill frontman Jacob Charlton, as well as fellow musician Tash Sultana.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 22, 2025
ARIA Backs Productivity Commission Ruling on Copyright and AI Licensing

ARIA Backs Productivity Commission Ruling on Copyright and AI Licensing

ARIA has welcomed the Productivity Commission's final report on copyright and AI licensing, which was presented on Friday.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 19, 2025
ARIA Backs Productivity Commission Ruling on Copyright and AI Licensing

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ARIA Backs Productivity Commission Ruling on Copyright and AI Licensing

ARIA has welcomed the Productivity Commission's final report on copyright and AI licensing, which was presented on Friday.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 19, 2025
Up-And-Coming Pop Artist Robert Baxter Signs With Our Golden Friend

Up-And-Coming Pop Artist Robert Baxter Signs With Our Golden Friend

Melbourne-based pop star Robert Baxter has signed to the Our Golden Friend management roster, upon the release of a new single.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 19, 2025
Up-And-Coming Pop Artist Robert Baxter Signs With Our Golden Friend

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Up-And-Coming Pop Artist Robert Baxter Signs With Our Golden Friend

Melbourne-based pop star Robert Baxter has signed to the Our Golden Friend management roster, upon the release of a new single.

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 19, 2025
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