Donald Trump's decision to walk out of a Meet The Press interview with NBC journalist Kristen Welker has become the latest chapter in a remarkable week of clashes between the US President and members of the American press corps, particularly female journalists who have refused to abandon difficult questions despite repeated personal attacks.

FIFA Peace Prize peeps and The Rolling Stones have unveiled a major collaboration tied to the FIFA Peace Prize 2026, a partnership that will see the band contribute music to the tournament's official soundtrack while also releasing three limited-edition vinyl editions of their forthcoming album, Foreign Tongues.

Hunter Biden's return to social media has quickly become one of the internet's most unexpected viral success stories, with a passionate defence of Johnny Cash drawing praise across political lines and reigniting discussion about the country music icon's legacy of redemption and compassion.

Deep Purple have released the second track from their forthcoming album Splat!, with Australian country rock star Keith Urban joining the band on guitar for the new single Diablo.

Everlast has unveiled the new single and video for ‘Losing Man's Game', offering another preview of his first album in eight years, Embers To Ashes, due in August.

Daniel Lanois has unveiled ‘Warp Sustain', the latest preview of his forthcoming instrumental album Belladonna Nocturne, due for release on 19 June, extending a body of work that continues his decades-long exploration of atmosphere, texture and sonic experimentation.

Shaboozey has unveiled the video for new single ‘Cowgirl', casting reality television personality Ciara Miller in a central role as the artist continues to expand the storyline behind his upcoming concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.

Clint Eastwood's retirement has been confirmed by his son Kyle Eastwood, ending a seven-decade career that made him one of Hollywood's most influential actors, directors and musicians.

More than two decades after Michael Jackson stood trial in Santa Maria, California, Netflix has returned to one of the most scrutinised legal cases in entertainment history with Michael Jackson: The Verdict. The three-part documentary examines the prosecution and defence cases presented during Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial, a proceeding that ended with the singer being found not guilty on all 14 counts. The series has reignited debate over Jackson's legacy, while also raising questions about whether it contributes anything new to a case that has been dissected for years.

August Burns Red have released their latest album Season Of Surrender, unveiled a new visualiser for Cerebral Malfunction featuring Make Them Suffer, and are preparing to return to Australia and New Zealand for a headline tour later this year.

Electric Callboy have released ‘Let The Good Times Roll', a new collaboration with The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland, as the German band prepares for the August release of its seventh studio album TANZNEID and an extensive world tour that includes Australia.

Mastodon have released the new single ‘Your Ghost Again', a song shaped by grief and reflection following the death of former guitarist Brent Hinds and the passing of drummer Brann Dailor's mother.

Europe have unveiled ‘The Cult Of Ignorance', the second song from forthcoming album Come This Madness, with frontman Joey Tempest saying the track reflects contemporary social issues through the lens of a classic rock anthem.

The Trump White House's decision to publicly label independent commentators including Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman as “media offenders” has reignited debate over free speech, press freedom and the role of government in scrutinising media criticism.

The Beatles' 1976 double album Rock And Roll Music reaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, revisiting a pivotal catalogue compilation that captured the band's early rock and roll influences and reignited global chart momentum during a surge of mid-70s Beatles nostalgia.