After a five year absence from the OZ tour scene, James Mercer returns with a new edition of his industrious indie act The Shins to wince the night away.

In what sounds like an interesting concept, The Smart is to perform QLD’s first Silent rock show at the Brisbane Hi-Fi .

Alice Cooper says a guy with a "high whiny scream" sounds like he's "crying over stolen candy".

Kate Hudson is reportedly planning to marry in London next year.

Boy George has covered Video Games, the viral hit that broke Lana Del Rey worldwide.

Mark and Emma Owen have a new baby girl.

A live, intimate performance by Madonna at the Olympia in Paris will stream live tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 10:15 PM Paris time, 4:15 PM ET. The stream will be presented at LoveLiveTV on YouTube and will be made available for viewing after the show.

Californian punk legends Bad Religion take some time off from their many projects to record their new album.

Perth psych rock worldbeaters Tame Impala release the first official single from Lonerism titled 'Elephant'.

Tuesday night, Daryl "D.M.C." McDaniels of Run-D.M.C. joined Aerosmith at the Izod Center in New Jersey for their version of Walk This Way.

The Grand Ole Opry will welcome a legend this Friday night (July 27) when Barry Gibb performs.

TJ Jackson, the son of Tito Jackson, has been appointed the temporary guardian of Michael Jackson’s children Paris, Prince and Blanket.

Nicki Minaj is heading back to Australia for dates in October.

The Sex Pistols punk classic ‘Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols’ is now 35 years old and about to be re-released in a deluxe box set.

Michael Jackson's brother Randy Jackson has called into Al Sharpton's program on MSNBC got talk about the latest developments in the Jackson family soap opera.

Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle will be the opening keynote speaker at the BIGSOUND music conference in Brisbane in September.

The ARIA #1 Chart Awards will return on August 10 to honour local artists who have had a number one single, album or music DVD between August 2010 and August 2012.

Check out the video, shot in an abandoned insane asylum, for the third single from Ricki-Lee’s new album.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that Chuck Berry will be this year's American Music Master.

Jennifer Hudson's family murderer has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences.

Katherine Jackson has issued a telling statement about her children Janet, Jermaine and Randy claiming that they ambushed her home and attempted to kidnap Michael’s children Paris, Prince and Blanket.

Elton John and husband David Furnish are set to become parents again according to reports.

50 Cent has become a boxing promoter.

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park draws a direct line from Linkin Park back to The Beatles.

A brand new compilation for The Beatles titled ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ has surfaced on iTunes.

Aussie rapper Illy prepares his new album Bring It Back with a monster national tour including new FNQ and Tassie dates.

The Jackson family soap opera continued today when the LA. Sheriff was called to the family home in Calabasas.

Bratty Brisbane indie-poppers Ball Park Music have a clone-filled clip for the first taste of their second album.

The Jones Rival claim they honed their songwriting skills whilst busking their way across Europe, and that influence has made its way into their debut 'Mind of a Dreamer'.

New York nouveau disco act Scissor Sisters are on their way for a brief tour in September.