It’s never really the end of the road for Kiss. The hard rock quartet have sold their catalog, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million, it was announced Thursday. This isn’t the first time Kiss has partnered with Pophouse, which was co-founded by … Read more
There has been an outpouring of support for former Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy after his family revealed he was battling late-stage bowel cancer. Murphy, from Perth, placed third in the 2004 season after Anthony Callea and that year’s winner Casey Donovan, and has continued to perform regularly in the WA music scene. WATCH THE … Read more
The Spotify logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, Dec. 4, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Spotify shares jumped 6% on Wednesday after a Bloomberg report said the company will increase prices for its premium subscription service in several markets, including the U.S., … Read more
Ultravox bass guitarist Chris Cross has died, aged 71. His devastated bandmates are remembering the music legend, whose real name was Chris Allen, as “the glue that held the band together”. No cause of death has been revealed. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime shows free on 7plus “We worked together, we played … Read more
American rock band Vampire Weekend returns with their most challenging record to date, the frenetic “Only God Was Above Us.” It’s like a musical shot of adrenaline. But its rewards are worth working to discover. It just takes repeated and close listens to get there. The 10 tracks on “Only God Was Above Us” won’t … Read more
Musician Casey Benjamin has died aged 45, his management has confirmed. The famed saxophonist, who won two Grammys throughout his career, has played with artists including Beyonce, John Legend and Lady Gaga. His management confirmed the news to the Huffington Post but did not provide a cause of death. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment … Read more
Australian Idol contestant Courtney Murphy has been diagnosed with late stage bowel cancer, his family has confirmed. Murphy appeared in the second season of Idol in 2004, coming third behind Anthony Callea and that year’s winner, Casey Donovan. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian Idol 2024 revealed. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe now He … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins its annual transformation in earnest Tuesday as organizers prepare to take over the field this spring for two weekends of music, food and fun. “Jazz Fest is back starting today!,” exclaimed festival producer Quint … Read more
More than 400 Canadian artists from the worlds of music, film and literature are denouncing what they describe as “alarming and destructive” anti-trans legislation in an open letter released Sunday by music superstars Tegan and Sara. The list of stars who signed the letter includes actor Elliot Page, Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, actress Elisha Cuthbert, folk music … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to Sunday studio estimates. The monster mash-up from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures starring Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry brought the second-highest opening in what … Read more
