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Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie

Lynne McGranger wins Gold Logie

Home and Away royalty Lynne McGranger has won the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.

Magda Szubanski set to enter the Logies Hall of Fame

Magda Szubanski set to enter the Logies Hall of Fame

Magda Szubanski set to enter the Logies Hall of Fame

Magda Szubanski set to enter the Logies Hall of Fame

Much-loved actor, comedian, activist and icon Magda Szubanski will become the fifth woman to be inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame.

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

Legions of Black Sabbath fans are lining the streets of Birmingham to pay respects to Ozzy Osbourne when the rocker's hearse makes its way through the city.

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INXS win Hottest Aussie 100 with Never Tear Us Apart

INXS win Hottest Aussie 100 with Never Tear Us Apart

National youth broadcaster Triple J has named 1980s power ballad Never Tear Us Apart by INXS as Australia's favourite song in its special edition poll.

Singer Chris Brown denies lesser 'bottle attack' charge

Singer Chris Brown denies lesser 'bottle attack' charge

American R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty further charges over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.

Aussie acts find global listeners but AI worries linger

Aussie acts find global listeners but AI worries linger

Data from music streaming giant Spotify reveals Australian artists are more globally popular than ever, but can they compete with the all-powerful algorithm?

Diddy 'received standing ovation' on return to prison

Diddy 'received standing ovation' on return to prison

Fellow inmates gave Sean "Diddy" Combs a big round of applause after he was found not guilty of some of his charges, his lawyer says.

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Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Jurors will deliberate for a third day in the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after reaching a partial verdict in his sex-trafficking trial.

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

Police review rapper's Glastonbury anti-Israel comments

UK police are reviewing videos of Glastonbury performances after controversial comments by Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and London punk duo Bob Vylan.

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces at least 15 years behind bars if convicted at his sex trafficking trial.

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale

Thousands of fans have flocked to ticket offices and online queues as they try to snag highly sought -after tickets to see rock legends AC/DC perform.

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Hells Bells, AC/DC fans prepare for tour ticket frenzy

Legendary rock band AC/DC will make their highly anticipated return to Australia for the first time in a decade, with fans warned to be ready for a ticket rush.

Kneecap rapper faces London court on terrorism charge

Kneecap rapper faces London court on terrorism charge

Kneecap rapper faces London court on terrorism charge

Kneecap rapper faces London court on terrorism charge

A member of rap group Kneecap faces a criminal charge for supporting a terrorist organisation and not his support for Palestinians, a UK court has heard.

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Australian musician Sara Storer is releasing her eighth solo album but a snapshot of the music industry shows listeners are being swamped by imported tunes.

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A season for busking: children's book inspires song

First Nations culture, language and knowledge will be brought into classrooms across the country through song, as part of the Busking for Change initiative.

More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman

UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing more charges after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel room.

The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos

Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists.

Bridge project points to the future of arts festivals

Bridges transformed into art by global design duo Craig & Karl are among free attractions at the Brisbane Festival, staged with corporate naming rights.

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Diddy's ex shares graphic details about sexual violence

Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-girlfriend has given graphic testimony about the shocking violence and forced sexual encounters she suffered at the hands of the rapper.

Diddy's ex sobs as she testifies at his sex trial

An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs says he made her feel guilty for asking male entertainers to wear condoms during "Freak Offs".

The power of music sustaining Indigenous languages

The power of music to revitalise and safeguard Indigenous languages is being explored in a new digital project with First Nations musicians.

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision continues to face controversy linked to the war in Gaza as winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from the contest in his home country in 2026.

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision crown with Wasted Love

Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the pop-opera song Wasted Love, finishing ahead of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael.

Sweden's sauna song is hot favourite to win Eurovision

Bookmakers have installed Sweden as favourites to win the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

It's Go time: Aussie opener for Eurovision semi-final

Australian singer-songwriter Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, will be first of the 16 acts vying for a spot in the Eurovision grand final in Switzerland.

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