Lorde told her fans to meet her in a New York park … so they did.

Lorde asked fans to join her in a New York park. Police quickly moved in

Fans were hoping for an impromptu live show ahead of the Kiwi superstar’s first album in four years.

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The crowd on day one of the 2025 Bluesfest,which was said to have been its last ever.

‘It’s a clarion call’:Bluesfest boss delivers update on festival’s future

Things were looking grim for the much-loved music festival,with this year’s event set to be the last. But the fans responded.

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Zak Starkey drumming with The Who in 2017. He can be seen just behind singer Roger Daltrey (front left).

The Who drummer publicly sacked,then reinstated in wild week

Zak Starkey,son of Beatle Ringo Starr,has drummed with the Who for 30 years. After a blow-up with frontman Roger Daltrey last week,it ended – then it didn’t.

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Lady Gaga performs at the Grammy Awards in February.

Lady Gaga to bring Mayhem tour to Australia

It will be the first time the pop sensation has performed in Australia in more than 10 years.

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2025 Eurovision presenters Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act.

Tony Armstrong to host Australia’s Eurovision coverage with Courtney Act

The former footballer and the drag artist will join forces to deliver Australia’s 2025 telecast from Switzerland.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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