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Features / Music

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wants Millie Bobby Brown To Play Her

Gypsy Rose Blanchard served eight years in prison for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.

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Lil Nas X Gets Crucified On The Cover Of Comeback Single ‘J Christ’

The rapper his dedicated his new track to “the man who had the greatest comeback of all time”.

Features / Music

GTA 6 Isn’t Going ‘Woke' Says GTA 5 Actor

"First of all, there’s been other female protagonists in the past, but not in something as huge as this.”

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The Weeknd Teases Final Album In 'After Hours', 'Dawn FM' Trilogy

His new release might just be his final album under the moniker The Weeknd.

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SoundCloud Reportedly Eyeing Off Billion-Dollar Sale

The alternative streaming giant’s owners have reportedly started chatting to banks about auctioning the company off.

Features / Music

Summernats 36: Wild Brawl Erupts As Security Guards Allegedly Punch On With Punters

"F**k you, I'll kill you."

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Venue News: Adelaide Nightspots Switch Off, Canberra Cranks It Up, Sydney Looks At New Arena

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If 2023 proved to be a year where the long tail of COVID still created ups and downs for the Australian music industry, what will 2024 bring?

Lil Nas X Promises To 'Expose The Industry' With New Music This Week

He’s also teased a Kesha feature, a new era without a label, and a pivot into gospel music.

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Mallrat, Bag Raiders, Mo'Ju Lead 2024 Edition Of St Kilda Festival

The complete festival program will be unveiled on Wednesday, 17 January.

Features / Music

Eight In Critical Condition After Suspected Overdoses At Hardmission Festival

“They had to bring paramedics in from other parts of the city to assist with it – it shows how dire the situation was.”

SZA Threatens Legal Action Over Music Leaks: ‘You Are A F*cking Thief’

She’s vowed to “put maximum energy into holding everyone accountable to the full extent of the law”.

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