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Lil Nas X facing serious jail time after walking naked down Los Angeles street
The charges were far more serious than initial reports that the Old Town Road singer was under investigation for a misdemeanour.
- Andrew Dalton
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They set a man on fire and scrambled the RAF ... the mad stories of Pink Floyd’s album covers
The albums released by Pink Floyd during the 1970s propelled the group into superstar status – and the cover art has become iconic.
- Ed Power
Aussie musicians flee Spotify as ARIA shores up awards partnership
The music streaming giant’s awards partnership sounded alarm bells. Then its CEO’s investment in a defence technology company was revealed.
- Michael Dwyer
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I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is
The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.
- Bronte Gossling
What we learnt from Taylor Swift’s appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast
In a candid interview, the pop megastar revealed details of her new album and insights from the record-breaking Eras Tour.
- Nell Geraets
What Taylor Swift’s album announcement says about her new era
Sharing the name of her upcoming album via her boyfriend’s sports podcast has divided fans. Is it a sign of a flourishing relationship – or a cunning marketing ploy?
- Nell Geraets
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- Pop culture
Taylor Swift drops major album news
A glittery orange countdown on the pop star’s official website – as well as a string of other Easter eggs – had Swifties in a frenzy on Tuesday.
- Nell Geraets
Why we are heading into a new era of recession pop
In a world beset by crisis, we’re turning back to music that takes us away from the vulnerability of our everyday lives.
- Cory Alpert
‘Stardom has never really been part of the narrative’: Sharon Van Etten
The US singer-songwriter’s profile ie bigger than ever, but she’s stepped from solo spotlight to lead singer of her band the Attachment Theory.
- Michael Dwyer