In an intense, affecting interview the acclaimed artist reveals her struggle with alcohol

TimeOut and Arts writers round up their picks of what to do, see and hear this weekend.

School principals hope Auckland Council will help music fest after three-year deal ends.

Campbell Smith explains why Young Thug pulled out of this weekend's festival ACL.

Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

Lorde may be performing an unreleased Melodrama cut on her upcoming tour.

Mars delivers hit after hit, proving his class at the first of a 4-night stand in Auckland

Out of Silence was a social media experiment, now it's a must-see live concert

New shows by three veterans of the arts, all still at the peak of their powers.

Punters going to big-name concerts at Forsyth Barr worry they might've been scammed.

COMMENT: Thanks for the memories.. a heartfelt tribute to The Kings Arms.

'Guys… Jack and I are not dating, for the last time!'

The D4 reformed to bid farewell to the Kings Arms and it was "one hell of a send-off".

US rapper Le1f was sent a racially abusive message on the dating app Grindr.

Men show 'the same commitment' to marriage so why not wear an engagement ring?

If you see someone flying through the sky on a jet pack it might just be Dizzee Rascal...

The psychedelic rockers will play the Powerstation in May.

Marlon Williams has poured his post-breakup heart out and it is stunning.

Kiwi rapper Tom Francis has plans to hook up with Snoop. He just has to catch an Uber.

The Kings Arms is closing. What will happen to the bands, the fans and live music?

U.S. Girls' sixth album delivers off-kilter, avant-garde pop at its best.

The Pop-up Globe juggernaut keeps right on spinning.

"Moving these dates is making me sick with sadness," says Kesha.

Sheeran was spotted wearing a wedding ring at a London gig on Monday night.

How does a busking street musician know they're good? When they can win over sober people

From the Street to the Stage. Buskers are performing at Galatos as part of the Auckland Fringe Festival. / Jason Oxenham

47-year-old Mariah simply said: "Darling, no one needs to listen to that [criticism]!"

Just how bad was Fergie's attempt at the US national anthem? Here's a comparison.

He walked off stage after four songs and urged the audience to tell him they 'love him.'

With 45 minutes to go, a girl tossed him a Ziploc bag with some orange slices.