Sad songs and success
Sad songs and success
Marlon Williams is kicking on from a stellar year in 2018, writes Tony Nielsen.
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Chris Brown suspected of rape: police
Chris Brown suspected of rape: police
Singer Chris Brown, arrested in Paris this week with two other people on suspicion of rape, has been released from custody as police continue their investigations.
Filling 'the spaces between'
Filling 'the spaces between'
Francisca Griffin, once a member of seminal and often overlooked mid-'80s Flying Nun band Look Blue Go Purple, has released her new album, the spaces between.
'It's just unbelievable': Supertramp singer lands in resort
'It's just unbelievable': Supertramp singer lands in resort
Queenstown has already left a lasting impression on Roger Hodgson, voice and co-founder of pop-rock sensation Supertramp.
A year of highlights
A year of highlights
As we start a new year, it is good to look at what’s in store on the arts scene in Otago. Rebecca Fox looks at the highlights for 2019.
Sam Smith has eye op in Auckland
Sam Smith has eye op in Auckland
British singer Sam Smith has been admitted to hospital for an eye operation while holidaying in Auckland.
Norway police probe Jay-Z's Tidal Music
Norway police probe Jay-Z's Tidal Music
Norwegian police are investigating allegations that some listening numbers at Tidal Music, owned by Jay-Z, Beyonce and other stars, were artificially inflated.
Maroon 5 to play Super Bowl halftime show
Maroon 5 to play Super Bowl halftime show
Pop band Maroon 5 will provide the halftime entertainment at next month's Super Bowl in Atlanta in a show that will also feature rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi.
R Kelly abuse claims denied
R Kelly abuse claims denied
An attorney for R&B singer R Kelly says a new documentary is a "for-profit hit piece," and allegations of abuse by the Grammy-winning musician are a "complete fabrication."
Daryl Dragon of Captain and Tennille dies
Daryl Dragon of Captain and Tennille dies
Singer Daryl Dragon, best known as "The Captain" of 1970s pop duo Captain and Tennille, has died at the age of 76.
Hip-hop star Cardi B wows Bay Dreams crowd
Hip-hop star Cardi B wows Bay Dreams crowd
The tongue-poking, twerk-dancing, okurrt-saying hip hop superstar that is Cardi B gave fans all of that and more at Bay Dreams 2019.
Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke during panto
Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke during panto
US pop singer Jimmy Osmond has suffered a stroke after appearing in a pantomime in the UK.
Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dead at 81
Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dead at 81
Ray Sawyer - the eye patch-wearing member of 70s US rock group Dr Hook & the Medicine Show - has died, aged 81.
Fun in the sun at Rhythm and Alps
Fun in the sun at Rhythm and Alps
Ten thousand young music lovers have enjoyed perfect summer weather at the Rhythm and Alps Music Festival in the Cardrona Valley, near Wanaka,
Farm ready to host Rhythm & Alps
Farm ready to host Rhythm & Alps
Cardrona Valley's Rhythm & Alps has become a staple in the summer calendar for thousands around the country.
Queen of country pop works her magic
Queen of country pop works her magic
There may be some things that don't impress Shania Twain much but one thing is for sure - her fans certainly were left impressed by the final show of her Now Tour at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Review: Shania shines and she's still the one
Review: Shania shines and she's still the one
There may be some things that don’t impress Shania Twain much, but one thing's for sure - her fans certainly were left impressed by the final show of her Now Tour at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Star promises fans an 'incredible' show
Star promises fans an 'incredible' show
Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson speaks to Josh Walton to ‘‘give a little bit’’ of an insight into his career and what inspires him, ahead of his headline act at the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert next month.
Finding her voice again
Finding her voice again
She recorded the bestselling album by a woman, but later disappeared from limelight. Back touring an album for the first time since 2002, Shania Twain talks to Simon Hattenstone about the violent...
Time of reflection
Time of reflection
As per tradition, we find ourselves nearing the end of one of the many arbitrary divisions of time we've invented to help make the endless expanses of tomorrows more bearable. Also, as per...