Bluesfest has announced another five acts with Trombone Shorty and Joan Osbourne leading the third line-up list.

Brian Wilson has said that this will be his last time performing the Beach Boys' classic album Pet Sounds, but he keeps putting that end off.

Toni Braxton has postponed a concert after being hospitalized due to complications related to her battle with lupus.

Paul McCartney pretty much stuck to script for his second Desert Trip concert, with one exception … an appearance by Rihanna.

Neil Young + Promise of the Real has played his second ‘Oldchella’ Desert Trip concert with equal parts country Neil, grunge Neil and new Neil taking up equal space in the set.

It wouldn't be October if we didn't see a Triple J "Like a Version" album go to No.1, as this year's Volume 12 of the unique covers album lands first week at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart.

Australia has a new No.1 single this week, the first new chart-topper since mid-August, and the crown this week goes to James Arthur and his ballad "Say You Won't Let Go", matching its current peak in England (3rd week at the top this week over there).

John Lydon chose to walk away from pop star fame and fortune as it was too boring.

With ‘David Bowie Nothing Has Changed’ producer Amanda Pelman has created a timeless and tasteful tribute to the genius of David Bowie.

Josh Ritter has resurrected his song 'The Temptation of Adam' as the lunacy of Donald Trump continues.

Taylor Swift has used the remainder of her $1 million (£820,000) pledge to help four charities in flood-hit Louisiana.

The Rolling Stones debuted their new song ‘Just Your Fool’ live for the first time at their second Desert Trip show in the California desert.

Bob Dylan has performed the second of his Desert Trip concerts at Indio, California and apart from the encore, he stuck to the script.

The Chainsmokers and Halsey ‘Closer’ is not budging as the most streamed song in Australia.

James Arthur ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ is once again topping the iTunes chart as most downloaded song in Australia this week.

The death of David Bowie in January has promoted one of the most remarkable tribute shows in Australia.

Tex Perkins is spending record time in gaols this year with thanks to the Far From Folsom shows.

Frank Ferdinand is the latest act to contribute to anti-Trump website 30days30songs.com with 'Demagogue'.

Singer/songwriter Tori Amos has urged U.S. lawmakers to take a closer look at sexual assault because attacks are on the rise.

Brisbane singer Grace Sewell as scored a prime showcase role in the second episode of the new season of NCIS: New Orleans.

Madonna has been named Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year.

The big news in Leonard Cohen circles last week, besides the impending release of his new album You Want It Darker, was the fact that he said he was "ready to die".

Jon Bon Jovi insists a fight didn't lead to Richie Sambora's departure from their group Bon Jovi, explaining he simply didn't show up for work.

Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan led the stars at the long-awaited tribute concert to Prince on Thursday night.

Music mogul Clive Davis has shared a touching letter he wrote to Whitney Houston in 2001 in a new documentary.

Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan led the stars at the long-awaited tribute concert to Prince on Thursday night.

Paul McCartney played for 300 at an ex-biker bar in the California desert on Thursday night.

San Fran Bay Area band Tiger Army will tour Australia in February. Nick 13 from the band is at Noise11 iHeartRadio this week. So is Beth Hart who will be in Australia exclusive to Bluesfest next year.

While it seems Roger Waters just finished his three-year tour of Pink Floyd's The Wall, he says he is ready to get back out on the road.

Legendary singer Bob Dylan has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature making him the first songwriter to be honoured with the award.