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Mel B left feeling powerless by 'abusive relationship'

The 47-year-old ex-Spice Girl held back tears as she gave an account of her life with ex-husband Stephen Belafonte at a political conference.

UK And Europe •1:36pm

'NZ like paradise' - Jack White to perform in Christchurch

The founding member of The White Stripes has added a one-off New Zealand concert to his The Supply Chain Issues Tour.

Music •Sat, Oct 1

After #FreeBritney, California to limit conservatorships

The #FreeBritney movement brought global attention to the legal process, highlighting how people can become trapped in the system.

Music •Sat, Oct 1

Shania Twain details 'touch-and-go' Covid battle

The 57-year-old singer has reflected on her Covid experience on her new track What You Gonna Do With That Air?

Music •Fri, Sep 30

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube lead tributes to Coolio after rapper dies

The Gangsta's Paradise rapper was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles.

North America •Thu, Sep 29

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dies aged 59

The rapper was among hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s.

North America •Thu, Sep 29

Bowie lyrics sold to Australian museum for $387,000

"We got carried away and paid too much," owner and founder of Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art, David Walsh, said.

Music •Thu, Sep 29

Pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain

Prosecutors are seeking an eight-year prison sentence and a hefty fine if she is found guilty of tax evasion.

Music •Wed, Sep 28

Robbie Williams announces second New Zealand show next year

The Angels hitmaker last played in the country in 2018 on The Heavy Entertainment Show World Tour.

Music •Tue, Sep 27

Kanye West compares divorce to Queen Elizabeth's death

He claimed losing his own "queen" has given him an understanding of how British people feel.

North America •Tue, Sep 27

Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show

The singer, who declined to perform in the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline the NFL's next perennial event.

Music •Mon, Sep 26

Pink Floyd founder cancels Poland concerts in pro-Russian stance

Roger Waters wrote an open letter to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska in which he blamed “extreme nationalists” in Ukraine for having “set your country on the path to this disastrous war.”

Music •Sun, Sep 25

Elton John plays on White House lawn as part of farewell tour

President Joe Biden also surprised John with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.

Music •Sat, Sep 24

Rita Ora expresses love for Kiwi director Taika Waititi

“I’m in love. I’m very much in love. I’m in love, I’m in love, amen!” the 31-year-old said of her relationship with the 47-year-old Hollywood director.

Music •Wed, Sep 21