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Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

Wards revealed the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday, writing "I'm hanging up my headphones at TikTok!"

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

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Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

Wards revealed the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday, writing "I'm hanging up my headphones at TikTok!"

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA has joined the growing list of artists condemning the White House for appropriating their music in ICE adverts.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

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SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA has joined the growing list of artists condemning the White House for appropriating their music in ICE adverts.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Billie Eilish has unveiled the first trailer for her highly anticipated 3D concert film, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)'.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

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Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Billie Eilish has unveiled the first trailer for her highly anticipated 3D concert film, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)'.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Kiwis can tell Spotify what they feel like listening to in their own words, whereupon Spotify will then transform the prompt into a playlist.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

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Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Kiwis can tell Spotify what they feel like listening to in their own words, whereupon Spotify will then transform the prompt into a playlist.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Sean Combs' Mother Slams Netflix Documentary

Sean Combs' Mother Slams Netflix Documentary

Sean Combs' mother has issued a forceful rebuttal to claims made in Netflix's documentary 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning'.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 8, 2025
Sean Combs' Mother Slams Netflix Documentary

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Sean Combs' Mother Slams Netflix Documentary

Sean Combs' mother has issued a forceful rebuttal to claims made in Netflix's documentary 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning'.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 8, 2025
White House Uses Sabrina Carpenter Clip for New ICE Video

White House Uses Sabrina Carpenter Clip for New ICE Video

The White House released a second video featuring the pop star's image, this time using manipulated footage from her recent 'SNL' appearance.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
White House Uses Sabrina Carpenter Clip for New ICE Video

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White House Uses Sabrina Carpenter Clip for New ICE Video

The White House released a second video featuring the pop star's image, this time using manipulated footage from her recent 'SNL' appearance.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

The Garbage singer addressed her viral beach ball rant and paid tribute to Michael Gudinski during the final day of Good Things 2025. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

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Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

The Garbage singer addressed her viral beach ball rant and paid tribute to Michael Gudinski during the final day of Good Things 2025. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

His family announced his peaceful passing in Nashville on Wednesday, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

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Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

His family announced his peaceful passing in Nashville on Wednesday, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Allegations have emerged that Sean Combs charged the funeral expenses of The Notorious B.I.G. back to the deceased rapper's estate.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

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Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Allegations have emerged that Sean Combs charged the funeral expenses of The Notorious B.I.G. back to the deceased rapper's estate.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Bad Bunny Leads Spotify's Year-End Charts

Bad Bunny Leads Spotify's Year-End Charts

Bad Bunny is the most-streamed artist globally on Spotify for 2025, accumulating a staggering 19.8 billion streams throughout the year.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
Bad Bunny Leads Spotify's Year-End Charts

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Bad Bunny Leads Spotify's Year-End Charts

Bad Bunny is the most-streamed artist globally on Spotify for 2025, accumulating a staggering 19.8 billion streams throughout the year.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
A Beatles Biopic Is Coming to TV

A Beatles Biopic Is Coming to TV

The BBC has secured rights to 'Hamburg Days', a six-part Beatles biopic series that chronicles the legendary band's earlier years.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
A Beatles Biopic Is Coming to TV

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A Beatles Biopic Is Coming to TV

The BBC has secured rights to 'Hamburg Days', a six-part Beatles biopic series that chronicles the legendary band's earlier years.

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
Live at the Gardens Reveals 2026 Lineup

Live at the Gardens Reveals 2026 Lineup

Across two weekends in March, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens' Observatory Precinct will be transformed once again into an open-air venue. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
Live at the Gardens Reveals 2026 Lineup

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Live at the Gardens Reveals 2026 Lineup

Across two weekends in March, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens' Observatory Precinct will be transformed once again into an open-air venue. 

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 3, 2025
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