South Australian festival Vintage Vibes with Groove Armada, Rudimental, postponed

Two-day music festival Vintage Vibes — with beloved headliners Groove Armada, Rudimental and Ball Park Music— has announced it “cannot proceed this month”. Event organisers cited economic pressures and an inability to match the advertised experience for the decision to can the January 27-28 event at Tomich Wines in the Adelaide Hills. It was postponed … Read more

Coastal Jam music festival cancelled days before Lime Cordiale set to play at Mornington Peninsula event

An Australian music festival has been forced to cancel its 2024 event just days before it was due to start. Coastal Jam was set to welcome thousands of punters to the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday, with headliners Lime Cordiale gearing up to take to the stage. However, organisers said a lack of ticket sales, they … Read more

Music streams hit 4 trillion in 2023. Global acts and Taylor Swift fueled growth

LOS ANGELES — Listened to more music last year? You’re not alone. The global music industry surpassed 4 trillion streams in 2023, a new single-year record, Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Report found. Global streams were also up 34% from last year, reflective of an increasingly international music marketplace. Stateside, three genres saw the biggest growth in … Read more

Paris names a street after David Bowie celebrating music icon’s legacy

PARIS — Paris immortalized late British music icon David Bowie by naming a street after him in the city’s southeast on what would have been his 77th birthday on Monday. The inauguration of rue David-Bowie was first announced in 2020 by Jérôme Coumet, mayor of the 13th arrondissement. Bowie died of cancer in 2016. The … Read more

Gill Catchpole, wife of singer James Morrison, reportedly found dead inside family home in Gloucestershire

The wife of popular English musician James Morrison has unexpectedly died, reports say. Gill Catchpole, 45, was found dead at home in Whitminster, Gloucestershire on Friday according to The Sun. A family friend who spoke to The Sun said Catchpole’s death was not suspicious. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> … Read more

Michael Bolton reveals he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent ‘immediate’ surgery

American singer Michael Bolton has revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumour just before the holidays and had to undergo immediate surgery. He shared the unexpected news in a post on social media on Saturday, saying that the surgery was successful. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Michael Bolton appears on Sunrise days before health admission … Read more

American rapper Snoop Dogg unveiled in unexpected Paris 2024 Olympics role

With the 2024 Paris Olympics now just a few months away, the world’s biggest and best sports stars are starting to gear up for one of the globe’s most prestigious events, where they’ll be joined by a slightly unlikely face: Snoop Dogg. This summer, the rapper, actor and entrepreneur will be headed to Paris with … Read more

Jimmy Barnes reveals the unexpected ‘dose of magic’ helping him recover from surgery

Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes has given his legion of fans an update on how he’s recovering after his recent open heart surgery. The 67-year-old stunned followers late last year by announcing he had been taken to hospital following complications from bacterial pneumonia. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jimmy Barnes has open heart surgery. Stream the … Read more

Founding member of experimental rock band Mr. Bungle suspected of killing girlfriend in California

CAPITOLA, Calif. — Theo Lengyel, a founding member of the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend after human remains were found at a park near San Francisco, police said. Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann was last seen Dec. 3 in Santa Cruz County, where she lives, and became … Read more

Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to ‘never return to the music industry’

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.” At the same time, Spears noted in Wednesday’s Instagram post, she’s still writing music — just for other people. “When I write, I write for fun or I write for … Read more