Music

African popstar slammed for skin-bleaching cream

WHITENICIOUS is a cream that has been called an abomination and criticised for promoting insecurities among black women. But this popstar says she doesn’t care.

This is how to fix modern music

ROBIN Thicke. Enrique Iglesias. Guys like this are ruining modern music. Something is missing these days, and Angela Mollard knows exactly what it is.

50th Anniversary Would Beatlemania happen today?

AP ON the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ appearance on ‘Ed Sullivan’, would the mass frenzy over a band ever happen today?

Memories of Michael before INXS

Phil Brown THE Michael Hutchence I remember was a lively lad with a tearaway little brother who lived across the road from us in Hong Kong in the late 1960s.

Interview Hutchence's hauntingly prophetic words

NUI TE KOHA MICHAEL Hutchence battled many demons but, for the first time, he felt close to winning the war. But it was just days before his death.

Why Blondie boycotted Sochi

STAFF WRITER ROCKERS Blondie reveal they were offered a headline gig at the Sochi Winter Games opening ceremony - but turned it down.

What I've Learnt: Tim Farriss

TOLD TO PETER WILMOTH Weekend INXS guitarist Tim Farriss shares his stories about the bonds within the band, touring with Queen and their search for a new singer.

United States Stars come out for Pussy Riot

New York Post MAGGIE Gyllenhaal has hosted an event for members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot in a show of support.

Music 5SOS poised for world domination

Kathy McCabe National Music Writer AUSSIE band 5 Seconds of Summer have landed at No. 1 on iTunes worldwide overnight - all before their fans have heard even a note of their new single.

Music John Butler's cast of characters

Kathy McCabe National Music Writer Jamming new songs with his band mates and borrowing other people's stories help flesh out the new John Butler Trio

Music The best INXS songs you don't know

Cameron Adams National music writer SURE, you know the big INXS hits, but here's what you need: Michael Hutchence's finest lesser-known moments. Are you ready for a new sensation?

MUSIC Pharrell keeps things under his hat

Pharrell Williams is behind songs the world is singing, from his own Happy to Daft Punk's Get Lucky, but he's not so keen on talking about them

Music Stars show support for Pussy Riot

Tiffany Bakker MADONNA, Debbie Harry and other stars took to the stage to show support for human rights and Russian punk rockers Pussy Riot.

Composer 'lied about songs, deafness'

AP A DEAF composer lauded as Japan's Beethoven has admitted that he didn't write many of his songs, as his ghost writer claims he can hear just fine.

How Tiger Lily has blossomed

DAILY MAIL SHE lost both her parents in tragic circumstances, but Tiger Lily Hutchence seems to be living a relatively normal life despite such heartbreaking beginnings.

Rock City on what Clairy Browne's heart desires

Mikey Cahill Rock City gets an update on Clairy Browne and the Bangin' Rackettes next album, previews St Kilda Festival & White Night

The Boss is back, better than ever

Kathy McCabe National Music Writer IF you thought nothing could top Bruce Springsteen's tour last year, you'd be wrong. And he proved it in Perth last night.

Guess who cameos in their video

A QUEENSLAND band wanted some star power for their latest video. Who'd they call? Watch it now

The Boss is back and ready to rock

KATHY MCCABE BRUCE Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their second epic Australian tour in less than a year at Perth Arena.

Music Prince plays living room gig

AP WHEN Prince came to London a few years ago, he played the vast O2 arena. This time, he played a suburban living room to a dozen people.

Smackdown! Lily Allen owns fat-shaming columnist

NICK BOND A BRITISH newspaper columnist labelled Lily Allen fat and hideous - and the singer responded in her signature style.

Did the Chili Peppers fake their Super Bowl gig?

CAVAN SIECZKOWSKI THE Red Hot Chili Peppers can rock, but apparently they didn't rock live at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. How were they exposed?

Newton-John to headline Vegas show

Grease star Olivia Newton-John is headed to Las Vegas for a headlining residency.

Entertainment Review: Unlocking the INXS puzzle

NUI TE KOHA INXS was a success story that is tracked in a hotly anticipated two-part biopic, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, premiering this Sunday.

She's got a type: Kylie's love interest lookalike

NICK BOND KYLIE Minogue gets intimate with a leading man in her new video - who happens to be the spitting image of her ex-boyfriend.

Music Chart joy for Kiwi music queen

Kathy McCabe National music writer SUCCESS in Triple J's annual Hottest 100 poll has given Lorde and Vance Joy a boost back up the Aussie charts.

Motherhood is 'boring', says Lily Allen

STAFF WRITERS LILY Allen has revealed the real reason behind her music comeback, saying she found motherhood 'boring'.

Red Hot Not. Fans demand Peppers put a shirt on

Alison Stephenson IT'S 5 degrees Celsius and the third coldest game of NFL ever played, but half-time performers the Red Hot Chili Peppers refused to wear a shirt. Then Twitter went mad.

She's the Lorde of the Laneway

Kathy McCabe National music writer GRAMMY winner and teen sensation Lorde has thrilled fans with a stunning performance at the St Jerome's Laneway Festival.

Wild Bieber bites stripper's boob

Network writer HE'S the showbiz brat who many fear is on a downward spiral, and now another photo has emerged showing how wild Justin Bieber has become.