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Lorde's new see-through CDs 'won't play' music, fans claim
'Whoever decided to design this is an idiot,' one woman said after purchasing it.

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
The jury have been unable to agree on the most serious charge - racketeering.

Diddy trial: Jury ends first day of deliberations without decision
Sean Combs, 55, faces life in prison if convicted on five federal charges.

Five takeaways from the Diddy trial as jury deliberates ahead of a verdict
The racketeering and sex trafficking case has drawn international attention.

Police investigate Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set over hate speech
The Irish band Kneecap’s performance at the festival is also being examined by police.

'Lorde's not here to look good': Beauty mag slammed for unpacking star's 'tired-girl aesthetic'
The mag said she has appeared sunburned, frizzy-haired and 'even a little sweaty'.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiences
REVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.

BBC under fire for airing anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury
Police are reviewing footage of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury comments.

Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.

Astrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stage
Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.

Diddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments next
The final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.

'Painful': AC/DC urged to retire after concert footage goes viral
Many Australian fans are now rethinking whether to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
REVIEW: Musicians bring tenderness, thought and thunder to masters' dazzling works.

Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.

Justin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issues
Justin ended a friendship after a friend criticised his anger.

The rise of Synthony: Behind the scenes with DJ Dick Johnson
'Going back to the roots': A journey through Synthony's evolution into a global sensation.

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.

Varsha Anjali: Sabrina Carpenter and the rage over the sexual woman
OPINION: This is a case of projection.

'Very exciting': Dua Lipa confirms engagement
The singer has confirmed her engagement to actor Callum Turner in Vogue.

Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.

Sabrina Carpenter's provocative album cover sparks fan backlash
The album cover shows Carpenter kneeling, with her hair being pulled.