Nelly Furtado announces retirement from music, performance after body-shaming controversy
Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado has revealed she will take a step back from music. The announcement on Instagram…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Donald Trump defends White House demolition as work begins on new ballroom
“You probably hear the beautiful sound of construction to the back. You hear that sound? Oh, that’s music…
US rocker Ryan Adams labels Australia ‘worst country ever’ and vows to never return after controversial tour
US musician Ryan Adams has slammed Australians after a disastrous cross-Tasman tour saw fans leave his gigs early.…
Magnum and Aperture have just launched a youth-themed print sale
Founded in 1947 by a collective of eminent photojournalists, including Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa, Magnum Photos has…
Hospitals turn to music to help patients manage pain, anxiety
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes…
Limp Bizkit Bassist Was Dies at 48
Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of metal band Limp Bizkit, has died. He was 48. Rivers…
Fans concerned at singer’s erratic NZ shows ahead of final gig
Fans concerned at singer’s erratic NZ shows ahead of final gig ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous…
Limp Bizkit rocker Sam Rivers dies suddenly at 48 as band pays tribute
Limp Bizkit bassist and founding member Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48, the band confirmed…
Sea otter T-Shirt worn by Taylor Swift raises $3.4 million for aquarium
A Northern California aquarium has raised more than US$2 million (NZ$3.4 million) for sea otter conservation in just…
Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74
American musician Ace Frehley of the group Kiss performs at the International Ampitheater, Chicago, Illinois, September 22, 1979.…
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences…