The singer dealt with the tragedy the only way she knew how; by writing a song.

OMI joins the long list of international performers to cancel their trips to New Zealand.

Last week nz On Air announced some significant changes to its music funding schemes, which for the past five years have been known as Making Tracks.

Marlon Williams is one step closer to world domination having played Conan, ahead of a huge tour of the US and Canada.

Kiwi-born country superstar Keith Urban is playing his first stadium show in New Zealand - and he's bringing Carrie Underwood with him.

It was the surprise movie event that everyone wanted to see. But in New Zealand, you couldn't.

James Corden gets his kit off with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and hears them sing a bizarre unreleased song in the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke. Source: CBS

Promoters of an Australian music festival headlined by Flume say the inclusion of just one female act on its bill was an oversight that will soon be rectified.

Eric Clapton is struggling to play the guitar due to severe pain from nerve damage, and is considering retiring from the road.

As the Orlando shooting hung over the Tony Awards, host James Corden brought a bit of karaoke to lighten the mood.

Zayn Malik "suffered the worst anxiety of my career" and pulled out of a show last minute.

Adele's got a few choice words for Bowie's producer after he said her voice may have been manipulated on record.

Sophia Grace is a teenager now, but her new single is about as adorable as you remember her being.

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A timeline of the Prince and pop star's rendezvous.

With help from the "New Zealand Symphony Orchestra" our comedy stars slay them in New York on opening night.

Welcome to the rebirth of Brandy, the musician. The US singer, now 37, was one of the 90s most popular multimedia stars.

New Zealand Opera is bringing Sara Brodie's production of The Magic Flute to Auckland after a successful season in the capital.

Wild Things is a celebration for Brown, a celebration of love, good times, newfound clarity, and getting her groove back.

Laid back hip-hop group Arrested Development will perform their biggest hits at a one-off show in Auckland in August.

Another day another lawsuit - this time, someone's coming for Queen Bey.

A video has emerged that allegedly shows Justin Bieber involved in a fist-fight.

Loss of Mercury Plaza food court rocks musician, who wrote a song about the rough-and-ready eatery.

Temper Trap's upcoming album is the culmination of three years of work, losing a bandmate and opening themselves up to change.

The Mac Miller and Donald Trump feud continues, but Miller's latest move is a hilarious video of Trump rapping to "Donald Trump".

Vince Harder has dominated at the Vodafone Pacific Music awards, taking out the honours for best male artist, urban artist and best producer, for his album Rare Vision.

WATCH: Simon Cowell has hailed a contestant as the next big superstar after her performance on America's Got Talent.

Ed Sheeran is being sued for US$20 million over the alleged theft of an X Factor winner's song.

Simon Cowell is convinced that he's discovered the next Taylor Swift. The music mogul and his fellow America's Got Talent judges (Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B) were blown away by a young girl called Grace VanderWaal. Source: America's Got Talent

James Corden's just booked a fiery new act for Carpool Karaoke, here's a hint: they're red hot.