Last updated: December 15, 2013

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Bruno Mars is Billboard's man for 2013

MILEY Cyrus twerked her way to the top and Justin Timberlake made a return to music but Bruno Mars has been named Billboard's top artist for 2013.

A Taylor-made cake for Swift visit

VISITING American superstar singer Taylor Swift celebrated her 24th birthday in Melbourne with a special delivery and dinner with a celeb pal.

Bey and Blue drop surprise album

Bey and Blue drop surprise album

SURPRISE! Beyonce today released her fifth album on iTunes with no notice. The album features an appearance from daughter Blue Ivy.

Putting the rap on homophobia

Putting the rap on homophobia

AUSTRALIAN hip hop performer 360 writes an open letter explaining his decision to drop homophobic slurs from his rapping repertoire.

The most popular music video of 2013

THIS year's most-watched music video scored a record-breaking 19 million views in its first 24 hours. Here are the top 10 most popular music videos for 2013.

Rebecca Black's new cringe-worthy song

IN 2011 Rebecca Black released Friday, arguably the worst song ever made. Now she's followed it up with a new song called ... wait for it ... Saturday. Genius.

Even Rebecca Black can't stand her own song

Even Rebecca Black can't stand her...

REMEMBER Friday? Rebecca Black's cringe-worthy music video from 2011 that everyone is still trying to forget? The singer sat down to relive the song and got a taste of her own medicine.

This 2013 mega-mix will blow your mind

This 2013 mega-mix will blow your mind

THIS is possibly the best thing on the Internet right now. No joke. Take a musical walk down 2013's memory lane with 68 of the year's best songs in one five minute mash-up.

Rock City and Dan Kelly have a kraut at it

Dan Kelly

Rock City finds Dan Kelly is having a kraut, The HiFi save the day and 15 new music Clips critiqued

Music festival guide: what not to do

SUMMER is gearing up and so are music festivals in Melbourne. So don your denim cut-offs and get ready for a good time with our festival guide - what not to do.

How to let fans have a big day out

THE man in charge Australia's leading festival business says focus on your toilet and bar queues and listen to your fans for success.

It's all a blur for BDO organisers

It's all a blur for BDO org...

BIG Day Out organisers say Blur's decision to pull out of the January music festival has left them feeling 'devastated and confused'.

Blur pull out of Big Day Out

Blur pull out of Big Day Out

THE embattled Big Day Out has been dealt another serious blow with reunited British headliners Blur pulling out of the 2014 festival.

The 'Bait, back in the swim

The 'Bait, back in the swim

Their passion for playing reignited their desire to get back into the studio after taking time out for life and solo projects.

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CelebCon: Girls gone wild!

THE silly season is here and we take a look at your favourite celebs as they let their hair down! Featuring Beyonce, Rihanna and Jess Mauboy...

Scariest flicks for Friday 13th

DOUBLE-BOLT the locks, turn off the lights and make your selection from Leigh Paatsch's specially-selected suite of 10 cinematic shock-fests...

Eddie Vedder to play solo shows

PEARL Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will hang around after the Big Bay Out for a solo tour, sparking speculation of a guest spot with The Boss.

Feverish mix up on the floor

Bastille raced up the charts worldwide with Pompeii and the hits keep coming with their latest Of The Night as they tour the world.

Beckham has no 'passion' for Spice Girls

Beckham has no 'passion' for...

POSH Spice has made it quite clear that she has no desire to revisit her role in the world's most successful girl band.

Bon Jovi on Wills and being a fighter

Bon Jovi on Wills and being a fighter

JON Bon Jovi, in Melbourne for two concerts, says recent back-up singer Prince William can sing in tune and calls himself "a heavyweight fighter".

Fans set to get their Swift kicks

Fans set to get their Swift kicks

IT'S the biggest solo female tour since Madonna 20 years ago, and it lands in Brisbane this weekend.

On Tour Highlights

JAMES MORRISON

Fri 20 Dec

The Basement

James Morrison is, by anybody's standard, a virtuoso in the true sense of the word. An Aus..

On Tour Highlights

ULTRAGLOW PAINT PARTY- MILDURA

Fri 7 Feb

The Setts

Due to popular demand.. Australia's largest PAINT PARTY is coming to MILDURA...

SOMETHING FOR KATE WITH THE ORBWEAVERS

Fri 21 Feb

Melbourne Zoo

GATES OPEN 5:30PM. SHOW STARTS AT 7:00PM...

CHRISTMAS KANDY 2013

Wed 25 Dec

Billboard The Venue

Tis the season to be jolly! Tra lala la laaaaaaa!!!!!!!Feat.Dj ISAAC (NL)NICK THE KID (UK)..

CLAIRY BROWNE & THE BANGIN' RACKETTES

Fri 7 Feb

Melbourne Zoo

GATES OPEN 5:30PM. SHOW STARTS AT 7:00PM...

On Tour Highlights

White Christmas 2013 w/ Touch Sensitive & Hayden James

Fri 20 Dec

Oh Hello!

Oh Oh Oh Hello, and a merry Christmas to you all!Brisbane, you've been good this year, you..

FAMILY NYE 2014 Featuring HELENA & KID KENOBI

Tue 31 Dec

Family Nightclub

Family NYE 2014 Featuring HELENA & KID KENOBI..

THE ASTON SHUFFLE DJS + TORNADO WALLACE

Fri 20 Dec

The Met

Revelry Entertainment is pleased to announce a huge double headline show featuring one of ..

On Tour Highlights

BOYS OF SUMMER

Fri 17 Jan

Fowlers Live

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Melvins & Helmet and Special Guests

Mon 16 Dec

The Gov

For the first time on tour in Australia together, Melvins and Helmet! Lovers of hard rock ..

I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN

Sun 22 Dec

The Gov

I Killed The Prom Queen are a metal influenced hardcore band, formed in Adelaide in late 2..

On Tour Highlights

Wai-Con 2014: Legacy

Sat 1 Mar

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Wai-Con is Perth's premiere anime convention! Celebrating Japanese animation and popular c..

CLUB PARADISO - NEW YEARS DAY 2014

Wed 1 Jan

Salt on the Beach

CLUB PARADISO 2014 : Yacht Club DJs, Bag Raiders, Mel Bee, Zelimir, Jump the Gun, Slumberj..

Circus Circus NYE

Tue 31 Dec

Botanica Bar & Bistro

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