These are the best albums of 2017 so far
All this week the entertainment team are rating the best of 2017 so far. Today, music.
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Kane Strang is poised for a breakthrough
"It took me a long time to accept how my life was going to be now," says Strang.
Pandora shuts down New Zealand services
Pandora has announced it is shutting down operations in Australia and New Zealand.
TLC's back, but for how long?
TLC's new album should keep fans happy but is it a major comeback?
What does DJ Khaled actually do?
What does DJ Khaled do? His new album answers that crucial question.
Why did Jamie Oliver call Lorde 'babe'?
A furore has erupted over a comment from Jamie Oliver on Lorde's latest Instagram.
Hip-hop stars head up Northern Bass lineup
Northern Bass have made their first lineup announcement - here's who's coming to New Years
Iggy fires up over rival: 'I don't know her'
Azalea has channelled her inner Mariah Carey and thrown the ultimate shade at celeb rival.
Crazy $2K cost to see a Beatle soundcheck
Want to see Paul McCartney do his soundcheck? That'll set you back $2000
TLC rubbish claims Ed copied No Scrubs
Sheeran is paying up, but TLC members can't hear any of their hit No Scrubs on his album.
Britney's regret: 'That was scary, stupid'
Brit gets personal about her 20s: "I look back and think: 'What the hell was I thinking?'"
Lorde's epic thank you note
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you," says Lorde after scoring a No. 1 album in the US
The goss you missed from Glastonbury
From jokes about assassinating presidents to unexpected celeb hook-ups.
Lorde's narrow No. 1 win
Lorde has secured her first No. 1 album in America - but it was tight at the top.
Mamma Mia! What a show
Local audiences enjoy fabulous, charming, talented Northland version of Mamma Mia!
Omarion to play Auckland one-off show
Singer Omarion is set to play a one-off show in Auckland next month.
Cuts faced at top university music school
Pressure mounts to save jobs as uni proposes to cut three lecturers in cost-saving bid.
How Foxx launched Ed Sheeran's career
Jamie Foxx put Ed Sheeran up for six weeks before the musician found fame.
Susan Boyle 'hounded' by gang of teens
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle, 56, is being intimidated in her home town.
Pop star slams Iggy Azalea as a 'moron'
Halsey says Iggy Azalea has a "complete disregard for black culture".
Lorde hits No. 1 on Billboard charts
Melodrama has reportedly hit the number one spot on the Billboard 200 charts.
Lorde makes 'brilliant' Glastonbury debut
The Kiwi star performed alongside the likes of Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran.
Miley Cyrus: I feel 'genderless, ageless'
The 24-year-old singer says she doesn't like to confine herself to labels.
Tesla wants to develop music service
The electric car company would be taking on Spotify and Apple Music.
Back to the future: Return of the 90s
We can't get enough of the 90s - and even Celine Dion is having a pop renaissance.
'Racist' Justin Bieber ad pulled from Spotify
An ad called Justin Bieber a "Latin king" has been pulled from Spotify after complaints.
'Sounds like a cat stuck in a Nutribullet'
Katie Price debuted her new single live on TV and it did NOT go well.
Singer Teeks pours heart out about loss
Teeks isn't "big on emotions", but this past year forced him to pour his out.
The cliffhanger end to The Handmaid's Tale
Here's what you need to watch, see, listen and groove to this week.
Hanson: 'We're not the pop band you think'
MMMBop is the song that won't leave Hanson alone, but they're adamant it's not an issue.
Pop stars release song for Grenfell victims
Many of the largest names in British music joined together to pay homage to the victims.
Weeknd's NZ show includes special guests
Pop star confirms plans to perform in New Zealand for the first time, with some friends.
McCartney details first NZ show in 24 years
Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed the rumours - here's what you need to know.
Festival-goer finds body in a forest
A music fan attending the Firefly festival found more than he bargained for