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Australia revokes Ye's entry visa over his "Heil Hitler" song
Ye, the American rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from entering Australia because of his pro-Nazi song "Heil Hitler," the country's immigration minister told Australia's ABC television network on Tuesday. The song, which was...

Australia cancels Kanye West visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
Kanye West released 'Heil Hitler' on May 8, the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II - Copyright AFP Robyn Beck Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West’s visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the...

Ed Sheeran waits for wife's 'good moods' before playing new songs
Ed Sheeran waits until his wife is in a good mood before he plays his new music to her. The 34-year-old singer - who has daughters Lyra, four, and Jupiter, two, with spouse Cherry - always looks to his family for feedback but admitted his...

Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
The 48-year-old musician, who has legally changed his name to Ye, released "Heil Hitler" on May 8, the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II West -- whose wife Bianca Censori is Australian -- has been coming to Australia...

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
SYDNEY — Kanye West, also known as Ye, has had his Australian visa cancelled after he released “Heil Hitler”, a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said on Wednesday. The US rapper released the song that praised the Nazi...

Australia says it cancelled Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Kanye West, also known as Ye, has had his Australian visa cancelled after he released “Heil Hitler”, a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said on Wednesday. The U.S. rapper released the song that praised...

Linkin Park’s Earliest Albums Remain The Band’s Biggest — Even Decades Later
Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory and Meteora climb Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, while newer ... More release Papercuts trails behind at No. 22. AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Photo of LINKIN PARK; Linkin Park, Livid Festival, Melbourne - Australia...

Guitarist Mansur Brown opens concerts at the Matosinhos em Jazz festival
The Matosinhos em Jazz festival, organized by the Matosinhos City Council, takes place throughout July with free admission, with performances beginning at 6:00 PM. While the concerts commence today, the current edition began on Tuesday with the...

LISTEN: Sydney Punk Maniacs FANGZ Unleash “Unhinged” Debut Album, ‘Shui’
After five years of carnage, chaos and some truly elite punk nonsense, Sydney misfit crew FANGZ have finally unleashed their long-awaited debut album, dubbed simply Shui (think about it). Out now via Impressed Recordings, Shui is 11 tracks of...

Vale Julian McMahon, renowned Australian actor
Australian actor Julian McMahon has died following a private battle with cancer. He was 56. In a statement to Deadline, McMahon’s wife, Kelly McMahon, said her husband “died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer”. “Julian...

Iconic North Wales music venue immortalised in souvenir of Oasis' reunion tour
Oasis are back on stage for the first time in 16 years, kicking off their tour in Cardiff on Friday. And the official souvenir programme picked up by thousands of fans features a callback to their early days when they played at the Tivoli in...

Jack Della Maddalena excites Australian fans with fiery prediction about Islam Makhachev clash: "He is too little"
Jack Della Maddalena recently shared his thoughts on a potential Islam Makhachev fight. The reigning UFC welterweight champion vowed to avenge Alexander Volkanovski and gave a bold prediction for the highly anticipated fight. Soon after Della...

Music legend John Farnham ‘over the moon’ after becoming a grandfather for the first time
After a legendary career spanning decades and cementing his place as one of Australia’s most beloved performers, John Farnham is celebrating a beautiful new milestone — becoming a grandfather for the first time. The music icon’s son, James and his...

Decades-old music school among casualties as ANU cuts mount
A 60-year-old music school is among the areas set to be hit hard in the latest round of job-shedding by the Australian National University (ANU). The ANU School of Music will be relegated to “programme” status within a new School of Creative and...
Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator reinstated to represent Australia at Venice Biennale
In an extraordinary backflip, Creative Australia, the country’s principal arts funding body suddenly announced on Wednesday that it was reinstating artist Khaled Sabsabi and his curator Michael Dagostino as Australia’s representatives at the 2026...

‘Good music, good food and good people’: Jay Peak serves up 10th Jeezum Crow festival
Call it something to crow about: Jay Peak Resort celebrates the 10th anniversary of its annual Jeezum Crow festival July 11-12 at its Stateside Amphitheater. Both the surprisingly intimate outdoor venue and the beloved festival made their debut in...

Lorde hits No 1 with Virgin in UK, Australia and New Zealand
By Varsha Anjali Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald· 5 Jul, 2025 06:12 AM3 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article Copy...

10 New Albums to Bring Sanity to a Mad World
By Mat Ward Do you think there’s no good protest music these days? So did I, until I started looking for it. Every month, I listen to it all, then select the best that relates to that month’s political news. Here’s the round-up for May 2025. 1....

Oasis setlist for reunion tour revealed at Cardiff concert - what to expect
After 16 years, Oasis is finally back! Noel and Liam Gallagher took to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4) in what was their first gig together in 16 years. The performance was the first show in their long-awaited...

Music series continues in Offaly church with acclaimed artists
THE 2025 series of five organ recitals, now a regular feature of the musical calendar of Tullamore and surrounds, continues on Tuesday, July 8 at 8pm in the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. The series' new artistic director, Thomas Charles...