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Their Grammy-winning Saharan sounds have a cult following and famous fanbase.
Hailey's surprise reaction to Justin Bieber's crying photos
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Billie Eilish announces world tour, NZ snubbed
The pop star has seemingly left her Kiwi fans out of her upcoming tour.
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U2 star announces shock split after 11 years of marriage
The 64-year-old rock star has been known to keep his private life under wraps.
Country singer stands by her man's last wishes
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Justin Bieber sparks concern as he breaks down in tears
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Kiwi music icon reveals terminal brain cancer diagnosis
Teremoana Rapley, 51, revealed she possibly has only months left to live.
Britney Spears settles legal dispute with father over conservatorship
After years of pressure from the #FreeBritney movement, the star is regaining control.
Is Geri Horner holding up a Spice Girls reunion?
Plans are in 'chaos' after singer allegedly refused to film a documentary.
Newly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many years
Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder on fame, Trump and surviving 34 years in rock
Times: Pearl Jam have endured — as a band, as people — when many of their peers didn’t.
Megan Thee Stallion made employee watch her have sex, lawsuit claims
Rap star's former cameraman claims he was also fat-shamed.
Taite Music Prize 2024: Vera Ellen takes home top award
The Wellingtonian songstress came out on top with her hit album Ideal Home Noise.
Waikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in Gallipoli
Petty Officer Fraser Robertson has already played at the commemorations in 2014 and 2017.
When will Celine Dion be back on stage?
The singer was devastated when she was diagnosed with ultra-rare Stiff Person Syndrome.
'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage
The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.
Singer falls on stage after slipping on fan's phone
Luke Bryan laughed it off, saying: 'Did anybody get that on camera?'
Taylor Swift has given fans a lot. Is it finally too much?
NYT: A new (and previously unthinkable) feeling is in the air: Taylor Swift fatigue.
Did Mel B just confirm a full Spice Girls reunion and tour?
After reuniting at Victoria Beckham's 50th, the girl group may finally get back together.
How tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor Swift
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'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotel
The hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.
Taylor Swift’s new album sells 1.6 million copies in US in single day
Financial Times: Large proportion of sales come from traditional vinyl and CD formats.
National Youth Drama School: 'It could only happen in Hawke’s Bay'
The week-long intensive programme encourages kids down a creative path.
Victoria Beckham carried out of $525K birthday bash
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Britney Spears in talks for biopic based on her book
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Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham's birthday party
The girl group performed 1997 hit Stop for attendees celebrating Victoria's 50th birthday.