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Chch teen drums for Springsteen

A lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan says he "couldn't stop laughing" when his daughter was invited on stage to perform with the American rocker.

Cosplay maid service 'too sexy' for Japan Day

Organisers of an annual festival to showcase Japanese culture in Auckland has banned cosplay maids - saying they are "too sexy" for the family event.

Kanye held up a film shoot by two hours over a jacket

Judd Apatow recalled how wardrobe issues caused Kanye West to hold up filming.

Rapper adds NZ show to world tour

Last time he was here, J Cole opened for Eminem. But when the North Carolina rapper returns, he'll play his very own stadium show.

Kurt Cobain's daughter pens touching note

Frances Bean has penned a touching note to her dad on what would have been the Nirvana frontman's 50th birthday

The Boss plays tribute to Christchurch

Bruce Springsteen dedicated My City Of Ruins to those who suffered the recent earthquakes as well as emergency services personnel fighting the Port Hills fires.

30 years of The Warratahs

Alan Perrott talks to Warrahtahs' Barry Saunders as the band celebrates 30 years of making music

Madonna shares clip of her newly-adopted Malawian twins

It seems as if Madonna's new twins already take after their musical mama.

Vin Diesel: Hollywood's next pop-star?

Forget Fast and Furious and xXx, Vin Diesel's now singing pop songs with Selena Gomez.

How Britney moved on from her year of hell

Ten years ago today, Britney Spears walked out of rehab, complained her hair extensions were too tight and then shaved her hair off.

Jimmy Barnes to return to New Zealand

Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes will be returning to New Zealand this year.

Why Springsteen matters more than ever

Greg Fleming on why Bruce Springsteen is the man, ahead of the singer's return to New Zealand next weekend.

Midnight Oil reform for world tour

Australian rock band Midnight Oil will play their first world tour in 20 years - including a visit to New Zealand.

Kiwi musician charged with drink-driving

Kiwi musician Hamish Gee has been disqualified from and fined $560 after being caught driving with more than double the legal breath alcohol limit.

Max Key needs a chemistry lesson

Chemistry. You either have it or you don't. In his All the Way video, Max Key and an unnamed beauty most certainly do not.

Linkin Park just angered their entire fan base

Linkin Park today sparked a massive fan backlash by releasing a new song that's worlds away from their roots as a nu-metal rock band.

When is Lorde's new music coming out?

A release date for new Lorde material appears to have leaked - and it's sooner than you think.

This creepy Beyonce song should never have been released

CeeLo Green has a new alter ego and he's released a creepy new song about wanting to "have Jay-Z's girl".