Flying Nun Records founder Roger Shepherd talks about his memoir with John Campbell at the Going West book festival in Auckland this weekend.

Is the 'King of Pop' really in this selfie with his daughter?

Watch: Tyra Banks and Drake have acted out a fiery lovers' spat involving a cheesecake to the face.

Crowded House are expected to reform for this year's ARIA awards, where they'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The Cult and Sean Kingston are returning to New Zealand to perform for their fans.

Kiwi musician Sam Hansen, aka rapper PNC, has made a moving tribute to his mother after her death in a Feilding house fire.

Delta Goodrem is coming to NZ to play a free concert in Auckland later this month - here's how to get tickets.

If you've got a musical moggy, this pet project could be right up your street - a CD of songs specifically for cats. The album, Music

To celebrate the upcoming Guns N' Roses concerts, TimeOut put together this complete A-Z full of trivia worth knowing about the hard rock legends.

New evidence suggests that the true identity of street artist Banksy is a member of influential trip-hop outfit Massive Attack.

From dancing topless on the stages of Las Vegas to nursing Michael Jackson after his hair caught on fire, Rosalie Williams has led a star-studded life.

The Kaitaia teen with just weeks to live was "in tears" when she found out tonight that her final wish would be granted.

Watch: Sarah Gandy and Laura McGoldrick bring you all the music news you need to know this week, including Kiwi singer earning big love online.

He has the No. 1 song in the country, but budding Kiwi pop star Kings says Don't Worry Bout It is the result of six years of hard work.

Singer Chris Brown has been released from jail on $250,000 bail following his arrest Tuesday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, according to booking records.

The Black Eyed Peas'hit Where Is The Love? is set to be revamped for a new generation and the group has enlisted the help of their celebrity friends.

Emanuel Psathas knows he looks a little like a well known Canadian rapper. But he hopes his music's good enough to stand apart from Drake.

Five songs are vying for New Zealand's top song-writing award. We asked their creators to tell us how they did it.

Her name is Teyana Taylor, she is 25 years old and she started from humble beginnings in Harlem, New York City.

For anyone (everyone) too busy being mesmerised by Beyonce's show-stealing performance during Monday's MTV Music Video Awards, there's every chance you might have missed a powerful political message in her set.

Kanye West missed his dress rehearsal before the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night - and that might explain a few things.

Some of the greatest moments you may have missed from this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

A pretty unbelievable new photograph claims to show rap megastar Tupac Shakur alive and well - 20 years after his death.

From Beyonce's massive haul to Rihanna and Drake's romantic moment - here's what you missed.

90s chart toppers B*witched, S Club and Atomic Kitten are coming to New Zealand. Say you will!

Yorrick, the German shepherd, has been banned from Auckland Town Hall concerts after barking in displeasure at brass solos.

She may have lip-synced her performance but Britney's fans don't seem to care - the pop princess is back.

Kanye West just got his four minutes of unfiltered stage time at MTV"s VMAs and, true to form, things got weird.

The influence of Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel has already been felt at MTV's Video Music Awards - and it's only just kicked off.

With only four more months to go, the countdown to New Year's Eve is on, and this year one festival is bringing the fun a lot closer to home.