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Robbie Williams' Keys to the City honour prompts review

Robbie Williams' Keys to the City honour prompts review

A review has been launched into how a major council awards Keys to the City, after questions were raised about pop star Robbie Williams receiving the honour.

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.

Ceberano tour a 40-year love letter to Australian tunes

Ceberano tour a 40-year love letter to Australian tunes

Ceberano tour a 40-year love letter to Australian tunes

Ceberano tour a 40-year love letter to Australian tunes

Award-winning singer Kate Ceberano is embarking on a major tour almost four decades since her voice received national exposure in an iconic concert series.

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Twist in Jay-Z rape claim lawfare as accuser speaks out

Twist in Jay-Z rape claim lawfare as accuser speaks out

Claims against Jay-Z have taken a twist with a video apparently showing his accuser saying the rapper was present but played no part in sexual assaulting her.

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

UK rapper Young Filly to stand trial for rape, assault

British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will fight allegations that he raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel.

Shape-shifting PJ Harvey brings theatre to Womadelaide

Shape-shifting PJ Harvey brings theatre to Womadelaide

PJ Harvey headlined the opening night of the 2025 Womadelaide Festival with songs from her most recent album, I Inside the Old Year Dying.

King Charles shares favourite music in Apple radio show

King Charles shares favourite music in Apple radio show

The King has collaborated with Apple Music to launch The King's Music Room show, sharing his personal playlist including disco, reggae and Afrobeats.

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Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX has picked up five prizes, including artist of the year, best dance act and song of the year at Britain's pop music honours, the BRIT Awards.

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

The first music festival to take part in a state's pill-testing trial has been named but doubts remain about how effective the scheme will be.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

Jurors have found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street.

Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country

Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country

Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country

Moving mountains, Sarah Blasko comes to the country

The acclaimed singer-songwriter hopes audiences will sit with her in life's highs and lows, as she tours a deeply personal album across country Australia.

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce has secured the prestigious album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter.

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

The Recording Academy has reformatted the 67th Grammy Awards to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

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Beatles back as Charli XCX's Brat leads Brit Award pack

Legendary band The Beatles are back in Brit Awards contention after more than 40 years as pop singer Charli XCX leads the pack with five nominations.

Music festival Splendour in the Grass to stay off stage

Annual music festival Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for a second year running as organisers say the event needs more time to "recharge".

Long live the king, Elvis is alive and well in Parkes

Elvis has been spotted rollerskating, driving a hot rod, sipping a coffee and serving up bacon-and-egg rolls as Presley fever grips a rural Australian town.

Elvises give quiet country town a little more action

With polyester suits, pompadour wigs and poodle skirts, thousands of Elvis fans are shaking, rattling and rolling in rural Australia in celebration of the king.

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The Wiggles go country with Dolly Parton on new album

Kids supergroup The Wiggles have worked with country stars Dolly Parton and Dasha on their new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!

Kiwi King and Scottish swooner dazzle on Elvis Express

A wide variety of Elvis impersonators from Australia and overseas are descending on a bush town to celebrate the King of Rock'n'Roll's 90th birthday.

Robbie Williams sells his 'very sexy movie' at free gig

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has packed Melbourne's Federation Square for a free gig to promote his film Better Man.

Driver in disguise: Elvis Express set to rock 'n' roll

Swapping his blue uniform for blue suede shoes, Peter White will helm the Elvis Express bound for the southern hemisphere's biggest celebration of the king.

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.

Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl at awards party

US rapper Jay-Z is strenuously denying "heinous" allegations he raped a 13-year-old girl, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during an MTV afterparty in 2000.

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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