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Climate change music

Australian Musicians Unite and Call on Fans to ‘Vote Climate’ Ahead of Federal Election

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Established and burgeoning Australian artists have united to call on fans to "vote climate" ahead of the impending 2025 federal election

Mim Jensen

Best New Zealand Music of the Week: March 3rd-9th

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Drake

Drake Cancelled His AU/NZ Tour Due to ‘Scheduling Conflicts’ – What Happened Next Was Weird

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Trending

Singer-Songwriter Lyric Shares Her Gold Coast Must-Visit Spots
Timothée Chalamet Is Uncanny as Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Kylie Minogue Talks ‘Tension’ Tour and New Album: ‘We Went All Out’
Janet Jackson Apologizes to Kamala Harris, Blames ‘Misinformation’ for Comments

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Dua Lipa and Jennie music video

Jennie and Dua Lipa Fall Under the Spell of Love in ‘Handlebars’ Video

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By Larisha Paul

Jennie and Dua Lipa star in the music video for 'Handlebars,' which appears on the Blackpink member's debut solo album 'Ruby'

Katy Perry and Rebecca Black

Katy Perry Proposes Rebecca Black Join Her for Lifetimes Tour (She Says Yes)

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By Althea Legaspi

Katy Perry teamed up with Rebecca Black to perform 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' and invited her on the Lifetimes Tour

ASHY

Song You Need to Know: ASHY, ‘Ottoman’

Posted in: Music Features

By Conor Lochrie

The Christchurch-based pop artist returns with her first single in two years

Juicy Fest

‘It Is Heartbreaking’: Major Local Live Music Events Placed into Voluntary Administration

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By Neil Griffiths

Two Australian and New Zealand live music events - one of which that didn't even go ahead with its inaugural shows - have been placed into voluntary administration

Mim Jensen

Best New Zealand Music of the Week: March 3rd-9th

Posted in: Music Features

Stay up to date with all the standout tracks released last week with Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s weekly roundup

Drake

Drake Cancelled His AU/NZ Tour Due to ‘Scheduling Conflicts’ – What Happened Next Was Weird

Posted in: Music Features

By Neil Griffiths

It’s been just under two weeks since Drake officially called off his Australian and New Zealand tour and promptly headed back home… and we still have no idea why

Video of the week

Kita Alexander - 'Press Pause'

Record of the week

Borderline - When It's Raining

Culture

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Climate change music

Australian Musicians Unite and Call on Fans to ‘Vote Climate’ Ahead of Federal Election

Posted in: Culture News

By Neil Griffiths

Established and burgeoning Australian artists have united to call on fans to "vote climate" ahead of the impending 2025 federal election

Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven Announces Australian and New Zealand Stand-Up Tour Dates

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By Neil Griffiths

US actor and comedian Jeremy Piven has announced he will be heading to Australia and New Zealand this year for a string of stand-up dates

Chaos: The Manson Murders

‘Chaos: The Manson Murders’ Explores Popular Conspiracy Theories — But Doesn’t Go Deep Enough

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By Elisabeth Garber-paul

Based in part on the Tom O'Neill book 'Chaos,' Errol Morris' new Netflix doc merely scratches the surface on possible CIA, FBI conspiracy theories

Donald Trump

Trump Is Leading an ‘All-Out Assault’ on the Climate

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Trump is threatening the government’s ability to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions, firing scientists, and undermining electric vehicles

Dyson Daniels

NBA Star Dyson Daniels Is the Best Ball Thief in the World: Here’s How He Does It

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By Lars Brandle

In a league where crowd-pleasing razzle dazzle has become more commonplace than old-school defense, Daniels is a purist’s dream

MJ the Musical

Prince Jackson Walks ‘MJ the Musical’ Red Carpet in Sydney

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By Jade Kennedy

Michael Jackson's son Prince was one of the VIPs who walked the red carpet in Sydney for the Australian premiere of 'MJ the Musical'

Video

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CLYPSO Goes Behind the Scenes of The Making of Her ‘Storm’ Video

Music

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CLYPSO Goes Behind the Scenes of The Making of Her ‘Storm’ Video

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Tired Lion Go Behind the Scenes of New Album, ‘Breakfast for Pathetics’

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‘The First Time’ With E^ST

‘The First Time’ With Actor Dylan Minnette

‘The First Time’ With John Malkovich

Movies

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John Goodman

John Goodman Suffers Hip Injury Shooting Tom Cruise-Starring Film, Pausing Production

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By Daniel Kreps

John Goodman was injured on the set of a Tom Cruise-starring film he’s currently shooting in the U.K., resulting in a pause in production

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman’s Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Illness

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By Nancy Dillon

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from a hantavirus infection likely caused by exposure to a rodent infestation. What is the disease?

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy’s Cause of Death Revealed

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By Daniel Kreps

The cause of death of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were announced Friday by investigators.

Mickey 17

‘Mickey 17’: Robert Pattinson Doubles Down on the Art of Dying

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What Bong Joon Ho's dystopian sci-fi satire lacks in sharpness is made up for by its star's performance(s) as an endlessly resurrected schlub

Head South

‘Head South’ Gets National Rollout at Independent Cinemas

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By Lars Brandle

'Head South' has coast-to-coast commitments from Perth to Sydney, Melbourne, Victor Harbour, Alice Springs and elsewhere

Emilia Perez wins at the Oscars

Was the Music From ‘Emilia Perez’ Actually Good Enough to Win an Oscar?

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'Emilia Pérez' won Best Original Song, but the music's bad translations and trans stereotypes reflected the same problems many had with the film

TV

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The Studio

Hollywood Greats Watch Seth Rogen Ruin Movies in ‘The Studio’ Trailer

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By Larisha Paul

'The Studio' trailer stars Seth Rogen with appearances from Martin Scorsese, Catherine O’Hara, Olivia Wilde, Greta Lee, Ice Cube, and more

Barack Obama and Ben Stiller

‘Severance’ Director Ben Stiller Says He Offered Barack Obama a Voiceover Role

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By Kalia Richardson

'Severance' director Ben Stiller revealed he emailed Barack Obama, offering him a voiceover role on the show

White Lotus

What’s Up With the ‘White Lotus’ Theme Song? The Show’s Music Supervisor Explains

Posted in: TV Features

By Krystie Lee Yandoli

Gabe Hilfer on working with Mike White and composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer, how music shapes the show, and his work on Oscar-nominated 'Nickel Boys'

Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Harriet the Spy’ Star and ‘Gossip Girl’ Favorite, Dead at 39

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By Jon Blistein

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for 'Harriet the Spy,' as well as TV shows like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' has died

John Lithgow

John Lithgow Will Be the Next Dumbledore

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By Charisma Madarang

Albus Dumbledore's half-moon spectacles will be handed down to none other than John Lithgow

G Flip and Big Ted on Play School

G Flip Makes ‘Play School’ Cameo

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The Iconic ABC TV kids show has scored another cameo from a big Aussie musician

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