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'Your words will live on forever': Rapper DMX dies, aged 50
The iconic rapper suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose last week.

Bath music, dirty minds and a pastor; Kimbra's life in song
The Grammy-winning musician and Popstars panellist on the songs that shaped her life.

Social media post sparks DMX death confusion
Stars and fans hastily delete "RIP DMX" posts after manager explains misunderstanding.

'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekend
One of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.

Sophie Turner responds to new Taylor Swift song about her husband Joe Jonas
Swift has released a song allegedly about Joe Jonas - and his wife responded.

Bubble announcement music to the ears of promoters and venues
From April 19, bands and artists won't have to stay in managed isolation or pay fees.

From Fred Austerlitz to Mel G: The stars who dump their real names
OPINION: Thandiwe Newton reclaimed her name. Plenty in showbiz opt to lose theirs.

Family, fans hold emotional prayer vigil for rapper DMX outside hospital
The crowd chanted the critically ill rapper's name, played his music and prayed.

Festival arrest leads to further assault inquiry
Witnesses had reported seeing a man assault several women in separate incidents.

DMX hospitalised and in critical condition after overdose
Rapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / Getty

'The world is praying': Celebrities react to DMX's prognosis after overdose
The Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".

'We are concerned': DMX taken off life support, breathing on his own again
His lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.

Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May
Always wanted to go to Glastonbury? Thanks to the pandemic, you (sort of) can.

'You have one job': New youth-focused audio network set to launch
"Kick's music strength will be diversity, indicative of our audience's listening style."

Death spurs call for better mental health support at R&V
Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.

Why Demi Lovato documented her overdose in new music video
The singer has portrayed how she felt when she said her dealer left her "for dead".

Kimbra on Popstars and her biggest lessons after Grammy wins
"I want these young women to have the confidence I didn't have."

Did Moses bring the love to last night's Sol3 Mio concert?
Would our Bachelor reviewer Lillie Rohan fall head over heels for Sol3 Mio's sweet music?

Kiwi director gutted after $10k worth of gear stolen
Connor Pritchard has worked with some big names in music, from Six60 to Raiza Biza.

Ellie Goulding takes pregnancy advice from Princess Eugenie
The singer, who is due with her first child soon, has been getting some celebrity advice.

The Māori soul singer taking the world by storm
The Spinoff: The reluctant pop star is slowly becoming more comfortable in his own skin.

Lil Nas X pole dances his way to hell, masterfully trolls haters
He was told he belonged in hell — so that's where he went.

Track By Track: TEEKS - Something to Feel
With a sold-out nationwide tour behind him, TEEKS is stepping into 2021 rearing to go.

'With me, you have seen in New Year's eves, arguments, heartbreak, triumph and hilarity'
Sarah Daniell on the dress she can't let go of, nearly 30 years after her mother died.

Dave Grohl on the aftermath of Kurt Cobain's death
"I honestly don't know what I did. It was months and months and months."

Jessica Simpson reveals she doesn't want an apology
Jessica Simpson discusses her thoughts on the recent John Mayer backlash.

AK79, boot boys and violence at the Ramones; photographer Anthony Phelps
His photos of NZ's punk era are iconic, but these are the songs that shaped his life.

Flagship events wrap up a memorable Wellington Pride Festival
"Hopefully in future years it just gets bigger and bigger with more representation."

One of NZ entertainment industry's leading figures faces sex offence charges
Man has court date next month.