One of the hottest rappers of the year has cancelled his first NZ performance this week.

Troubled pop star Kate DeAraugo faces up to 15 years in jail on drugs and weapons charges.

Lenny Kravitz got into a heated row after eating a chocolate bar at the opera.

Streaming apps revived the industry, but the record labels collect the profits.

If you've got election fatigue, here are 10 songs to help you dance it off.

If you're a fan of D.R.A.M, this summer just got a whole lot more exciting.

Gaga: Five Foot Two' shows a singer in debilitating pain and working on an image makeover

Throwback show gets bigger with more acts and bigger venue.

The US alt-pop trio are returning for shows in Wellington and Auckland.

A woman left the internet in a thrilled frenzy after sharing a picture of the MJ lookalike

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z has given a touching insight into the death of his collaborator.

The Foo Fighters chat about their new album and finding hope in uncertain times.

We reflect on the influence of the club culture era on music, cinema and fashion.

Michael Hurst is directing a musical like no other. He talks to Dionne Christian.

The internationally acclaimed Tommy Emmanuel is in New Zealand and to kick off his tour he treated NZME with a quick gig

"I met the great Marilyn Manson. We talked, drank, he flicked me in the testicles."

If you're wondering whether to bother with the new Foos record, Dave Grohl has an answer.

Where the heck have The Killers been over the past five years? Chris Schulz finds out.

A former Miss Mount Maunganui got a call from Hollywood that could change her life.

A spokesperson for Swift has slammed the lawsuit as "ridiculous" and a "money grab".

R Kellys 'sex slave' says she was trained to sexually please him at just 16 years old.

Lady Gaga has postponed her world tour until next year because of ongoing health problems.

Acclaimed rapper to headline warm-up party for Tauranga's Bay Dreams festival.

Linkin Park will play a one-night-only concert in tribute to singer Chester Bennington.

Wife of Linkin Park frontman has shared footage of him just 36 hours before he died.

The Killers are finally coming back - but they're making up for lost time with three shows

To round off Maori Language Week, here are all the winners from the Maori Music Awards.

The Real Group, regarded as the world's best pop a capella ensemble, will visit NZ.

It can be hard for outsiders to say with complete confidence who's in or out at any time.

"With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year."