A host of stars join forces to pay tribute to the life of late Australian pop star, actor and TV host Darryl Cotton.

A number of veteran artists have recently demanded that Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan stop using their music at their campaign stops, but now we have the first case where the family member of a late musician has chimed in.

Brisbane’s Sprung Festival has announced it will extend the evening with an after-party featuring M Phazes and Mantra.

Damon Albarn admits his Africa Express shows are like a "24 hour party" due to the train he uses to tour on.

Jay-Z will perform at the Paralympics Closing Ceremony in London with Coldplay and Rihanna.

After the death in mid-August of Bob Birch, the long-time bass player for the Elton John Band, a search was started for a replacement.

Usher reportedly thinks that living a vegan lifestyle is 'the healthiest way to live.'

Jeff Martin has announced a mammoth national solo tour following the successful Tea Party reunion.

Chris Martin claims Coldplay songs put horses in the mood for sex after an owner played 'Fix You' to one of its animals to get it to start breeding properly.

Prog Magazine who recently announced the first annual Orange Amplification presents the Progressive Music Awards are to honour the legendary Rick Wakeman as the first ever recipient of the Prog God Award.

Robin Gibb was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over death threats he apparently made to his first wife's lawyers.

British boy band One Direction have been told they can keep their name following a legal dispute with an American group of the same moniker, who claimed they were called that first.

Plan B was "surprised" to be cast in 'The Sweeney' but he was delighted to star alongside his "idol" Ray Winstone in the police drama movie.

Paul and Dan Kelly, The Bamboos with Tim Rogers, Lanie Lane, and more will perform at the 2012 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards.

The Beatles have topped the listeners-voted Labor Day 500 list compiled and played by WCBS-FM.

In April, Suzi Quatro fell while getting off of an airplane in Kiev, breaking her right knee and left wrist. Since that time, she has been recovering and, even though she continues to be in pain, she has put on her first show.

Guitar pop brothers Hanson are about to release an album in Australia before their almost-sold-out tour.

Live Nation Australasia has announced it is setting up a full-time comedy division with Bec Sutherland heading the new comedy division team.

Homebake will revive its comedy stage for 2012 and Tom Ballard will tell a few gags.

Green Day has had to cancel their Italian show and return to the US after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong fell ill.

British indie moodists The xx are streaming their second album Coexist around the world and you can sample it here.

The new Rolling Stones album will be titled 'GRRR!', it will be released for the 50th anniversary and it will contain two new songs.

The Australian music industry is in shock following the sudden passing of David Humphreys in Perth this morning (September 4, 2012).

Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney for those who envy her sinews.

Producer extraordinaire David Guetta’s Nothing But The Beat 2.0 features new collabs with Ne-Yo, Akon, Sia and more.

Brian Ritchie, formerly of the Violent Femmes and now with Australia’s The Break, has a new group … the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

It has been announced that Paul McCartney will receive France's Legion of Honor Award from president Francois Hollande on September 8.

Victoria Beckham is rumoured to have organised for The Wanted to play at her son's birthday party.

The 2012 AFL Grand Final will finally have a bit of musical taste this year. The Temper Trap, Paul Kelly and Tim Rogers will before at the Grand Final this year, following the great Meat Loaf disaster of 2011.

Michael Jackson was allegedly an "emotionally paralysed mess" in the weeks leading up to his death.