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Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Australia's best indoor arena has been revealed at the 2025 Stadium Awards, as voted by fans across the country. The Stadium Awards are a national, fan-voted competition recognising excellence across…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 6, 2026
Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

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Best Australian Indoor Arena Named at Stadium Awards

Australia's best indoor arena has been revealed at the 2025 Stadium Awards, as voted by fans across the country. The Stadium Awards are a national, fan-voted competition recognising excellence across…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 6, 2026
Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways

Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways

Universal Music Australia has revealed that Dean Lewis is "no longer signed" to the label. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the major label confirmed the news, with a Universal Music Australia…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 6, 2026
Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways

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Universal Music Australia and Dean Lewis Part Ways

Universal Music Australia has revealed that Dean Lewis is "no longer signed" to the label. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the major label confirmed the news, with a Universal Music Australia…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 6, 2026
BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

St Kilda Festival is returning in 2026, with a lineup led by the likes of BARKAA, Selve, Jessica Mauboy, Mental As Anything, and Sneaky Sound System. Presenting over 100 acts across multiple stages,…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

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BARKAA, Selve, Mental As Anything and More to Play St Kilda Festival 2026

St Kilda Festival is returning in 2026, with a lineup led by the likes of BARKAA, Selve, Jessica Mauboy, Mental As Anything, and Sneaky Sound System. Presenting over 100 acts across multiple stages,…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

A US judge has rejected a bid by royel otis guitarist Royel Maddell - real name Leroy Bressington - to reveal the identities of Reddit users who alleged he had a sexual relationship with a minor in a…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

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Royel Otis Guitarist's Bid to Unmask Reddit Accusers Denied by US Judge

A US judge has rejected a bid by royel otis guitarist Royel Maddell - real name Leroy Bressington - to reveal the identities of Reddit users who alleged he had a sexual relationship with a minor in a…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
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. Speaking about the project on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast…

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. Speaking about the project on the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 5, 2026
Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest

Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest

An Australian rapper was escorted from a venue by local police and arrested just an hour before he was due on stage. Chillinit was slated to perform at Club Evans in Evans Head on Friday night as…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 3, 2026
Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest

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Australian Rapper's Local Show Called Off After Arrest

An Australian rapper was escorted from a venue by local police and arrested just an hour before he was due on stage. Chillinit was slated to perform at Club Evans in Evans Head on Friday night as…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 3, 2026
Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts

Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts

Olivia Dean has kicked off the new year by staying on top of both the ARIA Albums and Singles chart. The UK singer-songwriter's 2025-released second album, The Art of Loving, has retained the No. 1…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 3, 2026
Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts

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Olivia Dean Kicks off 2026 on Top of ARIA Charts

Olivia Dean has kicked off the new year by staying on top of both the ARIA Albums and Singles chart. The UK singer-songwriter's 2025-released second album, The Art of Loving, has retained the No. 1…

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 3, 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 allegations they used an online casino as a “covert money transfer conduit” in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US. Per Rolling…

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 allegations they used an online casino as a “covert money transfer conduit” in a sweeping federal lawsuit in the US. Per Rolling…

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, delivering the public broadcaster its biggest…

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, delivering the public broadcaster its biggest…

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 launched legal action against a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission following a Vogue Portugal photoshoot.…

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 launched legal action against a US photographer, alleging her image was sold commercially without permission following a Vogue Portugal photoshoot.…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 2, 2026
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