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George Clinton Successfully Defeats Defamation Suit

George Clinton has been successful in defeating a motion against him by music publisher and record company owner Armen Boladian, who claimed Clinton defamed him in his 2014 biography ‘Brothas Be’.

August 13, 2021
Ringo Starr photo by Ros OGorman
Ringo Starr Is Over The Album Format

Ringo Starr says he is over making albums. From now on it will be all about EPs.

August 13, 2021
The Black Sorrows
Joe Camilleri Clocks Up 50th Album And Brings Back Producer Peter Solley

The next Black Sorrows album ‘Saint Georges Road’ will be the 50th album for Joe Camilleri. The album also reunites Joe with producer Peter Solley, who worked with him on The Falcons’ ‘Screaming Targets’ and the hits ‘Hit and Run’ and ‘Shape I’m In’.

August 13, 2021
Steve Kilbey, Pure Gold Live at the Palais in St Kilda on Friday 13 May 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Steve Kilbey Has Made Over 70 Albums (We Think)

When you add up all of his albums, Steve Kilbey has made probably over 70. I say “probably” because even he has lost count. Steve’s new album ‘The Hall of Counterfeits’ most likely sits as his 70 Somethingth album.

August 13, 2021
David Duchovny band
David Duchovny Creates A Story In Every Song

Actor, author, singer David Duchovny has his total entertainment background to fall back on when he writes a song.

August 13, 2021
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Raise The Roof
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss To Raise The Roof With Second Album

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have reunited for a second album. ‘Raise the Roof’ is coming in November.

August 12, 2021
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott Doco Will Launch Long Play Music Films

A documentary of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott will launch Australia’s new music film company Long Play Music Films.

August 11, 2021
Ed Sheeran photo by Ros O'Gorman
Global Citizen Live Line-Up Announced

Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello will perform at Global Citizen Live.

August 11, 2021
Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell Will Only Have Vaccinated Fans At Concerts

Jason Isbell has made it compulsory that all audience members of his shows are vaccinated against COVID-19.

August 11, 2021
Beyonce. Photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo, https://www.noise11.com
Beyonce Confirms New Music Is Coming Soon

Beyoncé has confirmed new music is on the way.

August 11, 2021
Billie Eilish photo by Kelia Anne MacCluskey
Billie Eilish Adds Extra London Dates

Billie Eilish has added an extra date to her extensive 'Happier Than Ever World Tour'.

August 11, 2021
Harry Styles One Direction Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Harry Styles Leads Ivor Noms

Harry Styles leads the nominations at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

August 11, 2021
Ed Sheeran photo by Ros O'Gorman
Ed Sheeran To Play Intimate London Gig

Ed Sheeran has announced an intimate show in London next month.

August 11, 2021
All Things Must Pass George Harrison deluxe
Bobby Whitlock Tears Strips Off George Harrison’s 50th All Things Must Pass

George Harrison ‘All Thing Must Pass’ keyboard player Bobby Whitlock has slammed the Harrison Estate for the release of an over-priced, awfully remixed 50th anniversary edition of George’s iconic album.

August 10, 2021
Bob Dylan Shot of Love
Bob Dylan ‘Shot Of Love’ Came Out 40 Years Ago Today

On 10 August, 1981, exactly 40 years ago today, Bob Dylan released the last of his trilogy of Christian albums ‘Shot of Love’.

August 10, 2021
The Who Whos Next
The Who ‘Who’s Next’ Turns 50

‘Who’s Next’, the fifth album by The Who, turns 50 this week.

August 10, 2021
Fleetwood Mac photo by Ros O'Gorman
Christine McVie Sells Her Songwriting Catalogue

Christine McVie is the latest artist and member of Fleetwood Mac to sell her songwriting catalogue.

August 10, 2021
National Live Music Awards
Announcement: National Live Music Awards for 2021 Cancelled

Following the news that events like the Helpmann Awards and BIGSOUND would be taking a break for 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) have today confirmed that their 6th Annual event will be postponed to 2022.

August 10, 2021
Lizzo photo by Jora Frantzis supplied by Warner Music
Lizzo Confirms Cardi B Duet

Lizzo has collaborated with Cardi B on a new single titled Rumors.

August 10, 2021
Brian May of Queen performs at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 2 March 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Brian May Calls Anti-Vaxxers ‘Fruit Cakes’

Queen's Brian May has labelled anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists as "fruitcakes".

August 10, 2021
Limp Bizkit, Noise11, Photo
Limp Bizkit Cancel All Upcoming Gigs Due To Covid

Limp Bizkit have cancelled their concerts for the rest of the month due to coronavirus concerns.

August 10, 2021
Lynyrd Skynyrd photo by Doltyn Snedden
Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancel All Shows After Guitarist Tests Positive To Covid-19

Lynyrd Skynyrd's US shows have been axed, after guitarist Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.

August 10, 2021
Frank Ocean, Noise11, Photo
Frank Ocean To Launch Luxury Jewellery Brand

Frank Ocean has unveiled a new luxury brand named Homer.

August 10, 2021
Jimmy Cliff photo by Ros O'Gorman
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Debuts ‘Human Touch’

77-year old Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has a new song ‘Human Touch’.

August 9, 2021
David Hasselhoff Party Your Hasselhoff
David Parties His Hasselhoff With Neil Diamond’s Classic ‘Sweet Caroline’

One week after revealing his Iggy Pop cover, David Hasselhoff is back with another preview of ‘Party Your Hasselhoff. This time he is taking on Neil Diamond’s classic ‘Sweet Caroline’.

August 9, 2021
Dennis Thomas of Kool and the Gang
Kool & The Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies At Age 70

Dennis Thomas, Dee Tee from Kool & The Gang, has passed away at age 70. At his home in New Jersey.

August 9, 2021
Adele performs at on March 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo credit: Graham Denholm / Getty Images
Adele Set For Vegas Run

Adele is in talks for a multi-million dollar Las Vegas residency.

August 9, 2021
Louis Armstrong Classic Restored

In 1966, Louis Armstrong starred in A MAN CALLED ADAM alongside Sammy Davis Jr., Cicely Tyson, Ossie Davis, Frank Sintra Jr. Mel Tormé and Peter Lawford.

August 9, 2021
The Weeknd
UK Charts: The Weeknd Is Heading For No 1

The Official Chart: First Look offers a first glance of the Top 20 ahead of Friday’s Official Singles Chart Top 100. The chart is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports.

August 9, 2021
Kat Von D photo by Travis Shinn (supplied)
Kat Von D Debuts Another New Song ‘Fear You’

Celebrity Tattooist Kat Von D has released another new song ‘Fear Me’ from her upcoming debut album ‘Love Made Me Do It’.

August 8, 2021