Lorde performs her smash hit ‘Royals’ at Vector Arena for the launch of iHeartRadio
Lorde performs her smash hit ‘Royals’ at Vector Arena for the launch of iHeartRadio. Video / NZME
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Singer's luxury yacht goes up in flames in Miami
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Harry Styles reveals what convinced him to pose naked
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Govt to fund research on music-fest drug testing
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Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury Festival 2020
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Demi Lovato teases new music after rehab comeback
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Beyonce 'harassed' by famous singer at 16
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