Several Australian music festivals, big and small, have had to cancel over the past year, some choosing to take a break to recalibrate. The industry is facing several challenges, including COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, unpredictable weather events, consumer confidence, high fees, escalating operational costs, and a weak Australian dollar. This has led to an uncompetitive market… Continue reading What will stem the tide of Australia’s music festival closures?
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Original ‘The Crow’ director rebukes Bill Skarsgård reboot
Director Alex Proyas, known for 1994’s classic movie The Crow, has expressed his thoughts about the trailer of the upcoming reboot starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs. Following the release of the first-look images and a trailer, fans have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the new movie, criticising the revamped look of the lead actor,… Continue reading Original ‘The Crow’ director rebukes Bill Skarsgård reboot
Cola Boyy dies, aged 34: “He was always the life of the party”
Matthew Urango, the California disco singer and activist better known by his stage name Cola Boyy, has died at the age of 34. His label Record Makers announced the news on social media, calling him “quite a soul, a man with no age, a childlike spirit with the musicality of an old legend”. Urango, who… Continue reading Cola Boyy dies, aged 34: “He was always the life of the party”
‘Ex Machina’ director Alex Garland causes controversy with political differences are not “moral issues” comments
Alex Garland, the director behind the film Ex Machina, has caused controversy with his recent comments about political differences not being “moral issues”. In a recent interview discussing his new film, Civil War, Garland suggested that political differences have been turned into a matter of morality, which he thinks is “fucking idiotic”. Garland argues that left and… Continue reading ‘Ex Machina’ director Alex Garland causes controversy with political differences are not “moral issues” comments
Wizkid doesn’t want to be called an “Afrobeats” artist anymore
Nigerian artist Wizkid took to Instagram stories on March 17 to announce that his upcoming album is complete. Along with this announcement, he revealed that his sound would be different from his previous works and expressed his displeasure with people labelling him as an “Afrobeats” artist. “If you like Afrobeats, please don’t download my album!… Continue reading Wizkid doesn’t want to be called an “Afrobeats” artist anymore
Kanye West says he “invented every style of music of the past 20 years”, Boosie Badazz and Kid Cudi respond
Kid Cudi and Boosie Badazz have responded to recent comments made by Kanye West where he claimed to have “invented every style of music of the past 20 years.” Last week, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign sat down with Big Boy to talk about their ‘Vultures’ album trilogy. In the interview, West took credit for… Continue reading Kanye West says he “invented every style of music of the past 20 years”, Boosie Badazz and Kid Cudi respond
Drake pays pregnant gig-goer $25,000 so she “can be a rich baby mama”
During a recent performance on his ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ with J. Cole and Lil Durk, Drake encountered a fan holding up a sign that read, “I’m five months pregnant, can you be my Rich Baby Daddy?” The Canadian rapper responded by saying, “I’d love to give you $25,000… Continue reading Drake pays pregnant gig-goer $25,000 so she “can be a rich baby mama”
Jon Bon Jovi talks suffering years of “dark misery” before making new album ‘Forever’
Bon Jovi’s Jon Bon Jovi has talked about his past struggles with “dark misery” before creating the band’s new album, ‘Forever’. Speaking to Ultimate Classic Rock, he explained that the new album tries to convey the overarching sentiment of joy, although it was inspired during some tough years without joy. As much as the last… Continue reading Jon Bon Jovi talks suffering years of “dark misery” before making new album ‘Forever’
Patton Oswalt and Anthony Bourdain bonded over love of ‘Ratatouille’
Anthony Bourdain and Patton Oswalt became good friends over Bourdain’s love of the Disney film, Ratatouille. Oswalt starred in the 2007 Oscar-winning film voicing Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a chef. The comic, while appearing as a guest on Watch What Happens Live, shared that he and Bourdain bonded over their shared adoration… Continue reading Patton Oswalt and Anthony Bourdain bonded over love of ‘Ratatouille’
Reba McEntire responds to allegations she called Taylor Swift an “entitled brat”
Reba McEntire, the renowned country singer, has responded to allegations that she called Taylor Swift an “entitled little brat”. The claims emerged through a widely shared Facebook post, where McEntire was quoted criticising Swift for reportedly laughing and drinking during McEntire’s performance of the US National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl. But McEntire took… Continue reading Reba McEntire responds to allegations she called Taylor Swift an “entitled brat”