Music News

Chris Martin unveils 'new chord' at Apple show

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave Apple employees a special treat on Wednesday when he performed a surprise show during a convention in California.

Not naked, but definitely Famous

Auckland band The Naked and Famous are well on their way to becoming what the latter part of their name promises.

Morricone, Bjork awarded Polar Music Prize

Italian composer Ennio Morricone and Icelandic singer Bjork have received the 2010 Polar Music Prize from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf.

Robbie and Gary almost kiss and make up

The couple who fell out from the band Take That did everything but kiss as they very made up and launched a new song together.

Susan Boyle to sing for the pope

Susan Boyle feels humbled and honoured by the opportunity to sing for the Pope.

Simon Cowell upset over mental health X Factor axing

Simon Cowell has been left "devastated" after a "fantastically nuts" woman was axed from his talent show.

Jamiroquai hiatus over - new album in November

British jazz funk band Jamiroquai are reforming to release their first album in five years.

Court date set in Michael Jackson case

Prosecutors will lay out evidence during a preliminary hearing against Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray January 4.

British singer jumps to his death at festival

Charles Haddon, frontman for Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, died after apparently committing suicide on Friday.

Britney Spears loses Twitter crown to Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has left pop rival Britney Spears in her wake.