Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin left viewers confused — and angry.

PDAs, whips and chains, and entirely see-through outfits have been spotted at the VMAS.

Minaj claimed Spotify refused to promote her album - but the service disagrees.

Katy Perry's Witness tour was a sensory overload for some.

Auckland icons on display thanks to Katy Perry's social media following.

Greg Fleming catches up with Wellington blues star Darren Watson.

From the red carpet to the stage, Aretha was never far from one of her fabulous handbags.

Nicki Minaj lost the race for a US number 1 album — and laid the blame on everyone.

Del Rey defended the show, saying performing in Israel is "not a political statement".

A film of one of Aretha Franklin's most iconic performances could now finally be released.

Fourteen fans were taken to hospitals are severe weather cause a structure to collapse.

Franklin had a fierce reputation for public feuds and shady remarks about many big names.

Fiona McDonald has been performing on a different stage lately. She explains why.

Greg Bruce chronicles a week in the life of St Kevins Arcade.

Queen of Soul broke barriers and crossed genres in career that spanned more than 50 years.

EDITORIAL: Aretha Franklin's musical influence is immeasurable.

Aretha Franklin passed away exactly 41 years after the world lost Elvis Presley.

Fox News mistakenly included a photo of Patti LaBelle in a tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Trump has put his foot in it again - making a tone deaf weird statement about diva.

One of the most celebrated and influential singers in history of American vernacular song.

Diamond may have retired due to Parkinson's disease, but he's working hard to get back.

Middlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.

A look back at some of the best moments from the Queen of Pop's epic career.

Dudley Benson's Zealandia is an arresting epic that contemplates New Zealand's past.

Queen: 19 tracks long, two months late and four years in the making. Was it worth it?

"The making of this album was like trying to look for something in the dark," says Mitski.

Album review: The Beths, Future Me Hates Me

Here's what to expect when Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, hits Auckland in November

The Commerce Commission is taking the ticket reselling site to the High Court.

They are believed to have become engaged last month while on a trip to London together.