EntertainmentEmotional reason behind Neil Young's Spotify ultimatumThe music legend told Spotify it was him or Joe Rogan - not both. Now we know why.28 Jan 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Neil Young searching for a heart of goldOPINION: Our editorial on Neil Young's 'Joe Rogan-or-me' ultimatum to Spotify.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Covid sucks': Benee cancels NZ leg of world tourThe artist said it was "impossible" to perform in NZ in the red traffic light setting.28 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentJanet Jackson shuts down 40-year-old rumourIn a preview clip from an upcoming documentary, the singer finally speaks out.27 Jan 06:42 PM
EntertainmentAll the big festivals, gigs and foodie events cancelled in red lightThe entertainment industry is facing countless cancellations amid the Omicron outbreak.27 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Soundsplash music festival likely a 'superspreader' event, says expertOmicron confirmed for one of the five attendees who tested positive after the event.27 Jan 06:58 AM
Entertainment'Joe Rogan or me': Spotify responds to Neil Young's ultimatum by dumping his musicYoung calls for other artists to follow his lead in boycotting the platform.27 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Calls for entertainer to promote vaccines in schoolAn screenshot photo of an email with details of the entertainer job is circulating online.27 Jan 01:49 AM
EntertainmentWhy huge star stopped making musicRihanna's last album was a big hit - so why did she abruptly step away from music?27 Jan 01:47 AM
EntertainmentSurprise musician taking Adele's Vegas slotAn Aussie artist has stepped in to replace Adele after she sensationally pulled out.26 Jan 01:08 AM
EntertainmentRolling in the deep: How a swimming pool led to Adele's Vegas residency dramaAdele announced she had to cancel the residency through tears on social media.25 Jan 09:02 PM
EntertainmentElton John postpones Texas concerts after getting Covid 19Singer will return to the stage 'shortly'.25 Jan 08:49 PM
EntertainmentKanye's bombshell Kim Kardashian 'second sex tape' claimKanye West has reportedly saved the day by taking back his ex-wife's second sex tape.25 Jan 08:14 PM
Entertainment'Joe Rogan or me': Neil Young demands Spotify removes his musicNeil Young accuses streaming giant of 'spreading fake information about vaccines'.25 Jan 06:44 PM
Entertainment'Really f***ed up': Taylor Swift hits back at Blur frontman songwriting claimKiwi producer Joel Little has weighed in on the frontman's claims against Swift.25 Jan 01:33 AM
EntertainmentGrammy-winning star praises Jacinda Ardern's leadershipBillie Eilish's brother shared how impressed he is with Ardern's leadership.24 Jan 08:57 PM
EntertainmentMeat Loaf's widow experiencing 'gut-wrenching' griefWidow of 'Bat Out Of Hell' rocker is experiencing 'gut-wrenching' grief after his death.24 Jan 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherTina Cross: 'I was thrown in the deep end but I never questioned it, I simply believed I could do it'The singer and entertainer talks to Elisabeth Easther.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow Meat Loaf made cult favourite Paradise by the Dashboard LightNew York Times: "He loved performing that song more than I could possibly tell you."23 Jan 08:24 PM
EntertainmentMeat Loaf earned 'pennies' from biggest hitIt's one of the biggest selling albums ever, but Meat Loaf begged people not to buy it.23 Jan 06:27 AM
EntertainmentNZ Fashion Week, music festivals cancelled as NZ moves to redThe events sector responds to the change in traffic light settings.23 Jan 04:50 AM
Entertainment'If I die, I die': Meat Loaf 'outspoken' on vaccine mandates, masksThe US singer, whose cause of death is not yet known, declared he won't be "controlled'.22 Jan 08:00 PM
EntertainmentLin-Manuel Miranda talks about Bruno, and the 'Encanto' phenomenonLin-Manuel Miranda also went song by song through some of the hits of "Encanto".22 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJazz maestro Nathan Haines on his biggest hit and getting stood up by Deee-LiteThe squire for hire runs us through the soundtrack to his life.21 Jan 10:00 PM
Entertainment'Quickly became critical': Meat Loaf reportedly died with CovidThe iconic singer and actor reportedly died after being diagnosed with Covid.21 Jan 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTeeks: 'In real life, I feel like I'm a bit of a dork'Teeks talks to Straight Up about why he doesn't just want to be a Māori Artist.21 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWorld reacts to rock legend Meat Loaf's deathTributes have begun to pour in remembering Meat Loaf, who passed away today aged 74.21 Jan 09:18 AM
Entertainment'Everyone hated Bat Out of Hell': how Meat Loaf made a misunderstood masterpieceHow 'Springsteen on Broadway on steroids' excess paved the way for 80s bombastic rock.21 Jan 08:33 AM
EntertainmentMeat Loaf dead: Bat Out of Hell singer dies aged 74Meat Loaf, acclaimed singer and actor, has died at the age 74.21 Jan 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's a Mission, but it's not impossibleAlmost as big as Art Deco, the Mission Concert will rise again21 Jan 12:40 AM
Entertainment'I'm really sorry': Adele shocks fans with tearful announcementThe superstar's golden run comes to an end.20 Jan 10:54 PM
EntertainmentSinger dies after getting Covid on purposeA singer has died just days after intentionally catching Covid-19.19 Jan 08:11 PM
EntertainmentHarry Styles cancels New Zealand tourSinger axes tour plans due to "continuing challenges" for international touring.19 Jan 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: 10 years of Megaupload, 10 things we learnedThe Herald's David Fisher on a decade of Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload case.19 Jan 04:00 PM