From the red carpet to the stage, Aretha was never far from one of her fabulous handbags.

Nicki Minaj lost the race for a US number 1 album — and laid the blame on everyone.

Del Rey defended the show, saying performing in Israel is "not a political statement".

London rockers Bloc Party are coming to New Zealand for two massive shows.

Onehunga hip-hop group have announced their first ever headline tour of NZ this October.

A film of one of Aretha Franklin's most iconic performances could now finally be released.

Fourteen fans were taken to hospitals are severe weather cause a structure to collapse.

Franklin had a fierce reputation for public feuds and shady remarks about many big names.

Fiona McDonald has been performing on a different stage lately. She explains why.

EDITORIAL: Aretha Franklin's musical influence is immeasurable.

Aretha Franklin passed away exactly 41 years after the world lost Elvis Presley.

Fox News mistakenly included a photo of Patti LaBelle in a tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Aretha Franklin's jaw-dropping performance in 2015 reduced Obama to tears.

From a broken home and a philandering priest father to global super-stardom.

Trump has put his foot in it again - making a tone deaf weird statement about diva.

One of the most celebrated and influential singers in history of American vernacular song.

Diamond may have retired due to Parkinson's disease, but he's working hard to get back.

Middlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.

Queen: 19 tracks long, two months late and four years in the making. Was it worth it?

"The making of this album was like trying to look for something in the dark," says Mitski.

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The Commerce Commission is taking the ticket reselling site to the High Court.

They are believed to have become engaged last month while on a trip to London together.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney's sons took to Instagram with a rare snap together.

Are we witnessing the end of Katy Perry mania?

Rapper 6LACK is returning to NZ as part of his From East Atlatna, With Love world tour.

Queen of Soul is battling cancer and is reportedly down to just 39kg.

Family have asked for prayers and privacy for the the singing legend.

Kanye has admitted to wanting to sleep with his sisters in law - and more.