We've picked the top five Christmas songs ever - do you agree?

She's just sold out three stadium shows in Auckland. Turns out Adele's been selling a lot of other things in New Zealand this year.

The Herald's entertainment team reflect on 2016 and give you their highlights and lowlights of the year that was.

B*Witched was one of the top girl bands in the 1990s, but after four years of global domination, something went very wrong.

Sarah Gandy takes us through her top five Christmas songs of all time in the lead up to the big day.

Barry Gibb has cancelled his Auckland show next year due to "a change in international commitments".

X Factor winner Beau Monga has reportedly been charged with assaulting a woman, just days after performing at an anti-violence campaign.

David Dallas has fired an impressive warning shot that reminds why he remains among the country's best MCs.

Event promoters are releasing 3000 more tickets to the sold out Bay Dreams concert in Mount Maunganui.

CeeLo Green had fans praying for him when footage of a mobile phone exploding in his face went viral. Turns out it was all a gag.

Parris Goebel has released her debut EP and is already being called a modern-day Missy Elliott. Listen here.

WATCH: The final carpool karaoke of the year makes for the perfect Christmas treat.

The youngest Beckham son has released a music video for his debut single

In 1970s' New Zealand, real men played rugby, not rock, writes musician Nick Bollinger.

Bruno Mars made some major revelations to James Corden, including his rider requests.

Want to know what day the Specials are performing? Womad has just announced its artist schedule.

Our critics pick the best albums of 2016.

What were this year's best TV shows, movies and albums? Laura McGoldrick finds out with deputy entertainment editor Chris Schulz​ and entertainment writer Karl Puschmann.

They're two of the biggest super stars on the planet, but family always comes first for doting mothers Beyonce and Mariah Carey.

Iconic 1970s Maori singer Bunny Walters has died at the age of 63.

The Kiwi stars of Moana took it upon themselves to keep Disney true to the film's Polynesian roots - sometimes risking their jobs to do it.

Tomlinson has broken his social media silence since his mother's tragic passing to thank fans for their support.

Chris Martin is renowned as a world class performer - but he fluffed his lines when he pulled the wrong woman up on stage ahead of a fan's proposal.

The Canadian indie-pop duo will be playing at Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre on Saturday March 11.

Up to 15,000 extra Adele tickets went on sale this morning - but you had to be quick to get them.

Justin Bieber has been holding Bible studies classes backstage during his Purpose World Tour.

A top music manager has been ordered to pay Avalanche City's Dave Baxter more than $300,000.

Audience hear legend's sincere acceptance - by letter.

Why did the star decide to contribute to a movie based on a best-selling erotica series that delves into the finer points of sadomasochism? We have some theories.

The Bublé family received good news after it was revealed three-year old Noah will be home for Christmas after his cancer treatment.