Michael Gudinski, Mushroom Records founder and now Chairman of the Mushroom Group of Companies, has joined the board of MCM Entertainment Group Limited (MEG).

Classic rock stageshow Rock Of Ages is winding up its Melbourne run in less than three weeks.

You have got to check out Anthony Callea’s “blokey” version of the Rihanna hit ‘S&M’.

Gene Simmons posts wedding pics, Steve Aoki recommends tunes, Slash hits the studio, Washington streams her EP and heaps more.

From October 31, The 7PM Project will be known as The Project and move to 6.30pm on Network Ten. Oh, and yeah, George Negus’s ‘6.30’ has been axed.

Soul singer Syl Johnson has taken exception to a sample in a bonus track on Jay and ‘Ye’s Watch The Throne.

Iconic DJ and producer Pete Rock has booked a trip to Australia at the beginning of the New Year.

Universal Music released all eight of ABBA's studio albums today on vinyl.

Architecture In Helsinki have posted a video of their ‘Wiggly Party’ cover for the Rewiggled tribute.

Acclaimed US folk throwback Frank Fairfield has booked his first Australian Tour.

Christmas always comes too soon, but not for Bieber, who delivers a theme album featuring Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey and more.

Alex Lloyd has been nominated for a Screen Music Award for his song ‘Won’t Look Back’ from Mad Bastards.

After many furious denials, reports have emerged that the reunion of Madchester kings The Stone Roses is finally happening.

The second line-up announcement for Homebake adds in rapper 360, alt-rock 90s band Ratcat and buzzband Big Scary.

This Friday sees a benefit and album launch for Wilson Pickers member and solo artist Daniel Widdicombe.

Meat Loaf’s performance at Rod Laver Arena on Friday wasn’t bad at all. That’s a good thing, because his Grand Final performance was bloody awful.

Dolly Parton is one of the most successful country singers of all-time but singing isn’t what she is most proud of.

Soul-pop starlet Kimbra launches her career with an EP and Gotye showcase in the US.

Despite scores of hits and tens of millions of albums sold, four members of reggae megastars UB40 declare bankruptcy.

Melbourne garage rockers Eddy Current Suppression Ring are about to release a singles and rarities collection.

‘Red Dog’, the Australian hit movie of the year, has picked up a $100,000 cash prize at the Heartland Film Festival in Indiana.

The Human League, Kim Wilde, Kool and the Gang need not come to Australia. The disastrous Rewind 80s Festival for Australia has finally been cancelled.

Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah tweets that Courtney Love has cancelled Hole’s slot because of Limp Bizkit.

Kanye and Diddy collaborator Rick Ross suffered two seizures on separate flights today.

Lady Gaga jokes and Usher splits his pants at Bill Clinton’s charity birthday festivities.

Cody Simpson hits Japan, Skrillex posts a snide article, Ricky Martin cheers a Hollywood coming out, Swizz Beatz offers Kanye remixes and heaps more.

Surf-blues legends The Cruel Sea have booked three shows for November.

Adele holds off strong showings from Chris Isaak and Evanescence on this week’s chart wrap.

Husband and wife rock couple Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth have split after 27 years of marriage.

This morning Golden Plains organisers finally let loose the remainder of their lineup. You thought Bon Iver and Roky Erickson were exciting? Well, prepare to lose your collective shit (HINT: Scroll to the bottom if you just want a list of bands).