Police release details of incident at hotel where One Direction star Liam Payne died
Police were called by hotel staff who requested 'urgent help'.
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'My thoughts to his poor family, band mates and fans who will be devastated.'
One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires
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Rock guitarist shot 'multiple times' in 'random' Las Vegas attack
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Rock legends Queen hint at releasing new music
The We Will Rock You hitmakers haven’t put out an album since 1995′s Made In Heaven.
Trial of prominent NZ musician charged with threats to kill, assault, impeding breath delayed
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'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
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Sir Cliff Richard announces NZ tour
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Stranger Things star surprise addition to Laneway line-up
Festival teased a mystery guest less than a week after confirming Charli XCX as headliner.
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Rock legend says he owes his career to 'predatory' mentor
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‘Too scared to tell’: R Kelly’s daughter alleges he sexually abused her
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Oasis add extra dates to Australia tour – but still not coming to NZ
There's a huge demand for the Gallaghers from the people of the land down under.
Diddy appears in court as judge sets trial date
Authorities are trying to decrypt 100 electronic devices seized at Diddy's residences.
'Deflated': NZ band denied entry to US after being deemed not 'big enough'
'How do you become a bigger band if you can’t go and tour places?'
'Celebrates solidarity': Moana & the Tribe releasing new album
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Will Diddy be released from jail ahead of his trial?
The music mogul's attorneys have filed a second appeal calling for the star's release.
Music video a tribute to loved and lost parents
First she lost her dad and then Mum died just as music career starts taking off.
The 6 biggest revelations from Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir
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Opinion: No matter who's on the Laneway line-up, the festival has nailed one detail
OPINION: In an age of algorithmic pricing, Laneway Festival has made a savvy announcement.
Apra Silver Scroll Awards 2024: Winners crowned in Wellington
The prestigious music prizes were awarded at St James Theatre on Tuesday night.
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So confusing: Why was there a Brat-green Lorde billboard in Ponsonby?
Appearing amid speculation Charli XCX will headline Laneway Festival, let's work it out.
Mel Parsons brings her 'ethereal and hypnotic' sound to Hawke's Bay halls
The singer recently wowed Canadian crowds and sold out her New Zealand tour.
The unsung icon behind the primary school hit Fish and Chips
The song is almost as famous as the dish. So why is its writer virtually unknown?
'Need time out': Donald Glover cancels upcoming Childish Gambino tour dates
The Redbone hitmaker is scheduled to perform in Auckland in January next year.
Ne-Yo Auckland concert a spectacle of slick moves – and a tone-deaf comment
'I was sexually assaulted and I liked it', the hitmaker said.
Opinion: Chappell Roan is looking after herself - and people are furious about it
OPINION: Fans' reactions to show cancellations expose the dark side of fame.
Country superstar denies lawsuit's allegations of rape and battery
A former makeup artist and hairstylist filed the allegations in a Los Angeles court.
Lisa Marie Presley ‘had a sense’ her dad Elvis was about to die
The rock icon's daughter died in 2023 after suffering a heart attack.