Tag: Pop
Lennon pardon 'probably not' work of Pope
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The Pope is unlikely to be behind an apparent pardon of John Lennon for his 'bigger than Jesus' comments.[MORE]
Blink 182 members back in contact
After a messy split in 2005, the members of Blink 182 are back in communication, raising speculation of a possible reunion.[MORE]
Michael Jackson 'too sick' to go to court
Lawyers for Michael Jackson say the 'King of Pop' is too ill to front up at London's High Court.[MORE]
King of Pop in royal wrangle
A Bahraini prince claims 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson owes him almost $11 million.[MORE]
Blasko back in 2009 with new album
Singer Sarah Blasko has disappeared from the radar since her 2007 ARIA award win, but will be back next year to record a brand new album.[MORE]
Jacko opts out of Jackson 5 reunion
Jackson 5 reunion not as easy as ABC after 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson pulls out.[MORE]
Priddis has no regrets after being booted from Idol
Bubbly singer Roshani Priddis has no regrets after being evicted from Australian Idol.[MORE]
Kanye West escapes felony charge after scuffle
Los Angeles officials have declined to press felony charges against rap singer Kanye West stemming from his arrest after a scuffle with photographers at Los Angeles International Airport this month.[MORE]
The Zimmers: rocking like there's no tomorrow
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If anyone thought the Rolling Stones were beginning to get on in years, another British band are proving age is not an issue when it comes to rock 'n' roll.[MORE]
Jolie, Pitt top Hollywood power league
Move over Tom Cruise. Brangelina are the most powerful celebrities on the planet.[MORE]
Mamma Mia! Sweden's ABBA museum hits snags
A museum in Stockholm dedicated to legendary Swedish pop group ABBA has hit snags.[MORE]
New Kids hope new album is right stuff
New Kids On The Block are all grown up and hoping they still have the "right stuff".[MORE]
Ticket sales slump for Western acts in Russia
The once seemingly insatiable Russian appetite for Western music is showing signs of subsiding, with several big-name acts, including Kylie Minogue, struggling to sell concert tickets in the region this summer.[MORE]
Future unclear for King of Pop as he marks 50th birthday
Michael Jackson turns 50 - a shadow of the singer once known as the "King of Pop".[MORE]
Morrissey, Blink 182 producer dead at 39
Jerry Finn, who produced records for American pop-punk band Blink-182 and British singer Morrissey, has died at the age of 39 after suffering a massive brain haemorrhage.[MORE]
Pop sensation Christie Allen dies
British-born Australian singer Christie Allen - a star of the Countdown era - has died of complications from pancreatic cancer at her home in country Western Australia.[MORE]
Pop star Allen dies of cancer
The 70s and 80s pop star Christie Allen has died of complications from pancreatic cancer at her home in country Western Australia.[MORE]
Spears, Federline reach child custody agreement
Britney Spears's ex-husband Kevin Federline will have sole custody of their two sons.[MORE]
Yusuf Islam accepts libel award: lawyers
Yusuf Islam, the singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens, has accepted substantial libel damages.[MORE]
WYD pilgrims hear message in Christian hits
Despite the Pope's dislike of rock music, World Youth Day features rap, heavy metal and jazz concerts.[MORE]
Delta Goodrem inspired by Newton-John's US success
Delta Goodrem is already famous in Australia, Britain and Japan, but now her sights are set on America.[MORE]
Winehouse risks 'slow and painful death'
Amy Winehouse's father fears his daughter will suffer a painful death if she relapses into drug use.[MORE]
Finnish club breaks karaoke record, still singing
A Finnish club has set the world record for the longest karaoke session of 216 hours, with the participants vowing to keep going and set a new watershed mark of several weeks.[MORE]
Kylie honoured with OBE
Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue has been honoured by Britain for her services to the music industry with an OBE.[MORE]
Popular songs in, hymns out for funerals
Popular songs are replacing hymns as the choice for many funeral services.[MORE]
