Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand.

When Herbie Hancock was last here in 2007 he played a show that spanned his classic work - and really, that's what you want to hear.

It seems fitting that in the week leading up to Easter one of the main talking points has been whether Cameron would rise again. Like Jesus, it seems unlikely.

Hip-hop soul diva Ladi6 beat out some noisy punks, a chart-topping electro pop band and a record made up of bird songs to win the second Taite Music Prize for best album.

Budding filmmakers and seasoned pros will once again beg, steal and borrow all the talent and equipment they can secure, with the V48 Hours Furious Filmmaking competition back for its 9th year.

Kerri Jackson visits Wellywood and finds a film star making a glamorous comeback.

How many of you really thought Cameron was going to win series two of Masterchef?, asks blogger Hugh Sundae.

Nesian Mystik lead the nominations for this year's Pacific Music Awards, with Ladi6 and Pacific Underground close behind.

Carl Barat answers questions about his friend and former bandmate Pete Doherty with surprisingly good grace. It's not as if he hasn't been asked them before.

Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand.

The lasting affection for Shatner is partly because he's been smart enough to make a fool out of himself, writes Russell Baillie.

Faintheartedness, the second solo work from ex-Goldenhorse guitar/vocalist/songwriter Ben King, but first under the moniker Grand Rapids, started as a limited release giveaway about a year ago.

The stars of girlpower action fantasy Sucker Punch talk to Jacqueline Smith about why this Zack Snyder film isn't sexist and is deeper than it looks.

Hugh Sundae finds the eviction of a favourite has rekindled the drama.

Anna Valvi may have chosen music over art, but there is room for both in the life of the London singer who is now also the toast of the fashion industry.

Like many London-based Kiwis, Jarred Christmas feared the worst when his father telephoned him in the middle of the night on that fateful day six weeks ago.

Somehow Warren Maxwell has managed to find time to record a new Little Bushman album in between reuniting with TrinityRoots, writing soundtracks, and performing with orchestras. He talks to Scott Kara.

We look back at the life and career of Oscar winning actress Elizabeth Taylor, who died overnight aged 79.

Hugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand.

Auckland's ReQuest Dance Crew, the current Hip Hop dance world champions, have made the finals of America's Best Dance Crew - the dancing equivalent of American Idol.

Every year a NZ music showcase is put on at the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas. This year's event (Wednesday afternoon NZ time) featured sets from David Dallas, Zowie, Liam Finn, Brooke Fraser, Street Chant and The Naked and Famous.

Poor Boy, the play inspired and soundtracked by Tim Finn's songs, has arrived in Auckland after seasons in Melbourne and Sydney. Dionne Christian goes behind the scenes.

A sex tape allegedly featuring R&B singer Usher and his now ex-wife, Tameka Foster, is being shopped around various media outlets in Hollywood.

Hugh Sundae feels hot air from an offended handful.

Some marvellous images are being created at the Basement this Fringe, writes Janet McAllister

The finalists for the second Taite Music Prize - a trophy with a cash award given in memory of music journalist Dylan Taite and judged on artistic merit regardless of sales - are out.