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Glen Campbell cancels final show

Sun, 22nd Nov

Glen Campbell's New Zealand tour has been abandoned - the country singer's voice falling victim to laryngitis.

Michael Jackson's glove sells for $350,000

Sun, 22nd Nov

The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for US$350,000.
Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns, killing driver

Sat, 21st Nov

The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed on Friday in the US when the bus overturned. The 16-year-old Hannah Montana star was not on-board.
Blur's comeback topped off with award

Sat, 21st Nov

The Britpop pioneers were named the Best Headline Performance at the annual UK Festival Awards on Thursday night.

Man who attacked Oasis guitarist pleads guilty to assault

Sun, 22nd Nov

The man who attacked ex-Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher during a gig last year in Toronto has pleaded guilty to assault.
Lily Allen: Piracy's okay as long as the pirates make money

Sat, 21st Nov

Lily Allen has backtracked in the fight against music piracy - she is happy for fans to circulate illegal copies of her albums, as long as they don't give them away for free.
Chris Knox tribute album launched tonight

Fri, 20th Nov

Stroke, an album of songs by former Tall Dwarfs front man Chris Knox was launched tonight with a benefit gig at Auckland’s Kings Arms.

Susan Boyle's first album is a record breaker

Fri, 20th Nov

Seven months after her famous appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, Susan Boyle’s first album has received the highest number of advance orders for any CD anywhere in the world.
Don McGlashan discusses Chris Knox fundraiser

Fri, 20th Nov

In June the musician Chris Knox suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to speak or sing.
Beyonce crowd surfs at London gig

Thu, 19th Nov

Beyonce dived into the audience for an impromptu crowd surf in London this week.
Mick Hucknall to join The Faces?

Thu, 19th Nov

Simply Red star Mick Hucknall is the frontrunner to replace Rod Stewart in The Faces.
Jay-Z cancels US tour

Thu, 19th Nov

Rapper Jay-Z has axed the remainder of his US tour, citing a "scheduling conflict".
John Mayer: 'Give Kanye a break'

Thu, 19th Nov

John Mayer has called on the media and public to move on past Kanye West's MTV Video Music Awards stage invasion - because the rapper has been punished enough.
Jonas Brothers give music lesson at UK school

Thu, 19th Nov

The Jonas Brothers, who are currently touring Europe, made a surprise visit to Ryton Comprehensive School in Gateshead, UK, to teach students about the importance of music.
Rolf Harris and Status Quo team up for Xmas song

Wed, 18th Nov

It's the musical collaboration that music fans haven't really been waiting for.
MySpace to acquire imeem?

Wed, 18th Nov

Online social hub MySpace is in talks to acquire struggling free music streaming site imeem.
Elton John says he's back on his feet

Wed, 18th Nov

Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and E. coli.
Dropped Big Day Out musician Beenie Man apologises

Tue, 17th Nov

Reggae musician Beenie Man apologised today for homophobic lyrics he says have been "misunderstood".
Slash defends Fergie's rock n' roll vocals

Tue, 17th Nov

Slash has defended his decision to have Fergie sing 'Paradise City'.

Liam Gallagher: 'New songs better than Oasis'

Fri, 20th Nov

Liam Gallagher says his songs with his new band are better than Oasis.
Aerosmith worried about Steven Tyler's health

Thu, 19th Nov

Steven Tyler's bandmates are increasingly worried about the singer's state of mind.
Black Eyed Peas avoids charges over Hilton incident

Thu, 19th Nov

The Black Eyed Peas manager who was accused of punching Perez Hilton has avoided assault charges.
50 Cent has his tattoos removed

Thu, 19th Nov

50 Cent has had the tattoos on his arms removed to help with his acting career.
Susan Boyle: 'Rehab stint was a necessity'

Thu, 19th Nov

Susan Boyle's says her post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year was "a necessity".
Rod Stewart sued for $3.3 million

Thu, 19th Nov

Rod Stewart is facing a massive US$3.3 million payout over alleged unpaid legal bills.
Moby blasts reality singing shows

Wed, 18th Nov

Moby has followed Sting's lead by hitting out at reality shows such as American Idol.
PiL may get back in the studio

Wed, 18th Nov

John Lydon says post-punk pioneers PiL will record new material - if they have the cash.
NME gives The Strokes best album of '00s honour

Wed, 18th Nov

The Strokes’ Is This It has been named album of the decade ahead of The Libertines and Primal Scream.
Fire organ ignited to honour Chris Knox

Tue, 17th Nov

A strange new instrument was unveiled at the Laureate Award's in Auckland tonight, to honour Kiwi musician Chris Knox.
Musicians around the world honour Chris Knox

Tue, 17th Nov

Musicians in New Zealand and around the world have joined together to create an album to pay homage, and raise money, for Kiwi musician Chris Knox – who recently had a stroke.