Music
Abbey Road takes historic step
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LONDON'S iconic Abbey Road zebra-crossing has been given heritage protection.
James Blunt and to the point
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BRIT singer James Blunt thinks trouble is in the ear of the listener. He told us so.
Blur to reunite for album
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BRITPOP legends Blur are reuniting in the new year for recording sessions with the entire band.
Burglar steals Jermaine's bling
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POLICE are investigating the theft of almost $200,000 worth of jewellery and luggage from Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine.
Gaga's entourage arrested in Paris
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LADY Gaga isn't having much luck in Paris - her gig has been called off due to snow and two of her employees have been arrested.
Arise, Sir Simon
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SIMON Cowell is tipped to be made a British knight of the realm in the New Year, one of the highest civilian honours bestowed by the royal family.
Grohl and Gaga in new Muppets movie
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FOO Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, Lady Gaga and Jack Black are all set to make cameos in the forthcoming Muppets movie.
N*E*R*D joins Summadayze line-up
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US Hip Hop rock stars N*E*R*D have just been added to the Summadayze Adelaide line up to close the main stage from nine to 10pm.
Top 20 albums of 2010
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IT"S been a banner year for music. Cameron Adams rates the best and slates the worst of 2010.
Festival frenzy music to our ears
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THE warm weather took its time, but a spate of festivals will soon turn up the heat for music fans.
Beckham speech makes Posh teary
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VICTORIA Beckham was reduced to tears as her husband David received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Britney's new gig: counselling teen stars
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DISNEY bosses want Spears to help young celebrities deal with fame so they don't end up having public meltdowns.
Gaga tops 2010 Aussie radio playlist
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LADY Gaga was the most-played act on Australian radio this year while Powderfinger topped the list of Australian artists. See who else made the cut.
Eminem cast as boxer in return to films
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RAPPER Eminem, whose career has been reborn as a musician this year, is returning to the big screen.
Madonna fitness empire expands
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MEGASTAR Madonna will open a new fitness club in Russia next year after opening her first gym in Mexico last month.
Miley's bong exploits spoofed
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TAIWANESE animators have spoofed Miley Cyrus' bong scandal in a side-splitting cartoon.
Elton: Drugs almost killed me
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SIR Elton John has admitted he used to be "the biggest junkie there was" and came close several times to dying from an overdose.
Inside Nicole's lavish wedding
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REALITY TV star turned fashionista Nicole Richie has married rocker Joel Madden with an odd guest.
Ozzy: 'who the f*** is Justin Bieber'?
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OZZY Osbourne's candid response to Justin Bieber question. Watch the video here.
Gaga waxes lyrical in eight places
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NEVER one to do things by halves, Lady Gaga has made her waxwork debut - in eight different costumes and eight different places.
Gorillaz get Adelaide swinging
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GORILLAZ may be considered a cartoon band but Damon Albarn and co delivered an impassioned performance last night that captured the human spirit.
Flash pardon for Jim Morrison
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NEARLY 40 years after his death, The Doors' Jim Morrison has been pardoned for allegedly flashing after his Florida concert in 1969.
Lennon's last interview released
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A NEWLY-released interview John Lennon given shortly before his death showed the ex-Beatle was optimistic about his future, as fans paid tribute to the legend.
It's Nick Cave and the bad speeds
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AUSTRALIAN singer Nick Cave and his twin sons escaped unscathed after he crashed his luxury car into a speed camera in the UK.
Aguilera nude pics leaked
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CHRISTINA Aguilera has been left red faced after a series of pics featuring the scantily clad star in various naughty costumes were leaked on the net.
Aretha Franklin has cancer - relative
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'QUEEN of Soul' Aretha Franklin has cancer, a close relative has confirmed.
Beyonce snaps up $3 million car
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BEYONCE has bought hubby Jay-Z the world's fastest car for his recent 41st birthday.
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More than 50 acts will be performing at next year's Womadelaide festival of global music. Find out who they are | Gallery | Relive this year's Womad
Guides
Top 10 Albums
1 | GREATEST HITS...SO FAR – P!nk | (1) |
2 | BON JOVI GREATEST HITS – Bon Jovi | (3) |
3 | THE GIFT – Susan Boyle | (2) |
4 | ALTIYAN CHILDS – Altiyan Childs | (-) |
5 | VOLUME 4 – Glee Cast | (4) |
6 | DUET – Ronan Keating | (6) |
7 | TWENTY TEN – Guy Sebastian | (9) |
8 | THE BEGINNING – The Black Eyed Peas | (8) |
9 | SPEAK NOW – Taylor Swift | (5) |
10 | MICHAEL – Michael Jackson | (-) |
Top 10 Singles
1 |
GRENADE – Bruno Mars |
(1) |
2 |
WHO'S THAT GIRL – Guy Sebastian Feat. Eve |
(3) |
3 |
THE TIME (DIRTY BIT) – The Black Eyed Peas |
(2) |
4 |
FIREWORK – Katy Perry |
(4) |
5 |
YEAH X3 – Chris Brown |
(5) |
6 | WE ARE WHO WE ARE – Ke$ha | (7) |
7 | LIKE A G6 – Far East Movement Feat. Cataracs & Dev | (6) |
8 |
RAISE YOUR GLASS – P!nk |
(9) |
9 | ONLY GIRL (IN THE WORLD) – Rihanna | (8) |
10 |
SATURDAY NIGHT – Jessica Mauboy Feat. Ludacris |
(14) |
Top 10 Downloads
1 | FIREFLIES – Owl City | (1) |
2 | REPLAY – Iyaz | (4) |
3 | TIK TOK – Ke$ha | (2) |
4 | BLAH BLAH BLAH – Ke$ha | (6) |
5 | WHATCHA SAY – Jason DeRulo | (5) |
6 | EMPIRE STATE OF MIND – Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys | (3) |
7 | ROCK THAT BODY – Black Eyed Peas | (12) |
8 | HAVEN'T MET YOU YET – Michael Buble | (8) |
9 | BAD ROMANCE – Lady Gaga | (7) |
10 | BLACK BOX – Stan Walker | (9) |
On Tour Highlights
DARKEST HOUR with Special Guests Carnifex
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Sat 8 Jan
Fowlers Live
Strike Hard Bookings, BLUNT Magazine, Skull and Bones Records, Voltage Media & Hostile..
Friday Funk
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Fri 14 Jan
The Gov
Join three of Adelaide's newest funk bands as they explore this genre and its related styl..
BEN JORGENSEN (ARMOR FOR SLEEP)
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Fri 14 Jan
Enigma Bar
Ben Jorgensen had it all. The band that he created and fronted, Armor For Sleep, was a sta..
Entertainment Highlights
Actors file for divorce
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ACTORS Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have made their break-up official by filing for divorce in Los Angeles.