The Ratliff children in season 3 of the White Lotus.

White Lotus composer quits,says Mike White was ‘saying no to anything’

The man behind the “ooh-loo-loo-loo” melody compares his experience as “like a rock band I’ve been in before where the guitar player doesn’t understand the singer at all.”

  • Callie Holtermann

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Chappell Roan’s remarks about parenthood have certainly gotten people talking,but are they fair?

Chappell Roan says parenthood is ‘hell’. Here’s what the experts say

The pop star’s comments have triggered a major online debate,angering some parents while others nod in agreement. Now,experts weigh in on the realities of parenthood.

  • Nell Geraets
A year ago,NewJeans was one of K-pop’s top-selling acts. Now,their future is in doubt.

These Australian teens stood up to a giant record label. Now they’re feeling the pain

NewJeans were one of the top-selling acts in K-pop. But thanks to a legal stoush with their parent company,their future is in limbo.

  • Nell Geraets
Cyndi Lauper brings her farewell tour to Australia in April

‘I’m 71 and I’m strong’:Why Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour is not goodbye

The pop trailblazer has spent decades fighting church,state and misogyny. At 71,she is heading our way with the show she’s always dreamed of.

  • Michael Dwyer
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

Why Iggy Azalea has entered the feud over rap’s biggest album

The Australian rapper has revealed a troubling meeting she had with Kanye West 12 years ago.

  • Hannah Hammoud
Dolly Parton features on The Wiggles new country album.

Dolly Parton and a new LGBTQ anthem:A parent reviews the new Wiggles album

My tyrannical toddlers might not respect the queen of country music,but,weirdly,there’s something for everyone on this wild album.

  • Meg Watson
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The 5.6.7.8’s and Guitar Wolf are bringing Japanese garage rock to Australia in March.

Japan’s wildest garage bands bring the spirit of Kill Bill to town

Japanese garage rock has been rumbling away for a few decades,but now it’s making enough noise to reach our shores.

  • Barry Divola
Dolly Parton’s husband of 60 years,Carl Dean,has died.

‘Words can’t do justice’:Dolly Parton announces death of husband of nearly 60 years

The couple met when Parton was just 18 years old and maintained strict privacy about their relationship.

  • Maria Sherman
Singer Torye Sivan with the new fragrance from his lifestyle brand Tsu Lange Yor

‘If it speaks to you,it speaks to you’:Troye Sivan unveils new fragrance

With his lifestyle brand Tsu Lange Yor,the Australian pop star is reaching new audiences.

  • Damien Woolnough

How a simple daily habit made the music world stop and listen

Writing about everything from video games to toxic men,MJ Lenderman has found himself on all the top-10 lists that matter.

  • Barry Divola