Tag: Music
Lady Gaga's ex sues for millions
A music producer claims a "bad romance" with pop phenomenon Lady Gaga cost him more than $30 million.[MORE]
Singing sailors net whopping record deal
A group of sailors from Cornwall in south-west England has landed a record deal after a music executive heard them singing sea shanties in a local pub.[MORE]
Musician Alex Chilton dies
Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his work with bands The Box Tops and Big Star, has died aged 59.[MORE]
Peas, Keys among stars for World Cup concert
The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer World Cup in South Africa.[MORE]
Madrid to host MTV awards
Madrid will host the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony on November 7.[MORE]
Jacko's estate lands $273m record deal
Michael Jackson's estate has signed a record-breaking recording deal worth more than $270 million.[MORE]
Abba joins eclectic Hall of Fame class
Pop super group Abba's induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame raises eyebrows.[MORE]
Jackson in $273m recording deal: report
Sony and the estate of late music legend Michael Jackson have signed a record-breaking $US250 million ($273 million) deal for distribution rights through 2017, according to reports.[MORE]
Gaga health scare reports rubbished
Reports that pop phenomenon Lady Gaga may have collapsed on stage during a gig in New Zealand at the weekend have been rubbished.[MORE]
Yunupingu to strike a chord in US
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's platinum-selling debut album is to be released in the United States.[MORE]
Fans go Gaga for video as Lady announces new shows
Glam pop singer Lady Gaga has announced 31 US concert dates as her fans go wild for a controversial new music video that features R&B star Beyonce.[MORE]
Jackson's furniture for sale
Luxury furniture Michael Jackson commissioned before his death is to go under the hammer, Julien's Auctions says.[MORE]
Spector appeals murder conviction
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector have appealed his conviction for killing a Hollywood actress.[MORE]
Minogue so lucky in money-making stakes
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue is raking in record amounts of cash, more than two decades after she had her first hit.[MORE]
No Idol, but musical Mitchell's a winner
Former Australian Idol contestant Lisa Mitchell has won the Australian Music Prize for 2009.[MORE]
Doherty banned from driving
Singer Pete Doherty has been handed a 12-month driving ban and fined 500 pounds ($825) after admitting he allowed his manager to use his car without insurance.[MORE]
Pink Floyd beats EMI in song download case
The English rock band Pink Floyd has won a court case preventing its record company from selling downloads of the group's songs.[MORE]
DVD sales raise $1m for charity
The sales of DVDs of last year's Sound Relief concert have raised another $1million for charity.[MORE]
Madonna launching Material Girl line
Madonna and her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes will launch a line of teen clothing called Material Girl in the United States this August.[MORE]
Pink Floyd battles EMI over online royalties
British rock band Pink Floyd have launched legal action against record label EMI in a case that centres around royalty payments and how music is sold in the digital age.[MORE]
Rapper Lil Wayne jailed
Diminutive rapper Lil Wayne has been sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to a gun possession charge.[MORE]
Womadelaide's four days set record
The four-day Womadelaide music festival sets a record for ticket sales.[MORE]
Promising support for SE conservatorium
A New South Wales South East centre of musical excellence has been given the green light.[MORE]
Perry Keyes: the real deal
What is Australian music and why are fewer songwriters telling uniquely Australian tales?[MORE]
AC/DC rocks Subiaco
AC/DC's Black Ice tour made its way to Subiaco Oval on Saturday night where tens of thousands of fervent fans were treated to many of the band's hits along with offerings from their latest release.[MORE]
