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1. Bad Bunny Sued In $16 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlicenced Vocal Sample

   A woman has claimed that her voice recording was used in two popular Bad Bunny songs without permission.

2. Corgi Named 'Chappell Bone' Competing In The 2026 Puppy Bowl

   Chappell Bone will appear in this year's Puppy Bowl alongside Benito, Lobster Roll, Brûlée, and many others.

3. The Doors' Surviving Members Recreate 'Riders On The Storm' With William Barton, Sierra Ferrell & More

   "Seeing musicians from different cultures come together around this song means a lot," said The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger.

4. Dominic Fike Takes On 'South Park' Theme For 'Like A Version'

   "It feels optimistic when the episode starts, and it’s funny throughout... and then it ends abruptly, and Primus starts. Which is, I think, how I think my life will go," Fike explained.

5. Plans For 50-Level High Rise Above Brisbane's Victory Hotel Lodged

   Proposals for the massive building, with the tentative name of Victory Tower, come from the Victory Hotel’s owners, Precision Group.

6. Twenty One Pilots Confirm Concert Film 'More Than We Ever Imagined' Cinema Release

   The concert film will arrive in Australian cinemas and IMAX theatres next month.

7. 'We'll Just See What Happens': Mia Dyson Steps Back Into The Echo Magic Sessions

   As Mia Dyson takes some well-deserved time away from the treadmill of the music industry, her latest collaborative effort pays tribute to a late musical icon.

8. Aussie Live Music Sector Continues To Plug Into The Global Juggernaut

   After another big year of live events, the figures are in, and Australia's role as a major market continues to impress on a global scale.

9. Company Behind Souled Out Festival Enters Liquidation

   The company behind the R&B-based travelling festival Souled Out has entered liquidation after cancelling last year's events.

10. David Bowie's Childhood Home To Be Restored, Opened To The Public

    Plans for the restored home include creative and skills workshops for young people.

11. Olivia Rodrigo Honours Five Years Of 'Drivers License' With David Byrne Cover

    The 'good 4 u' hitmaker has also hinted at plans to celebrate the fifth anniversary of her debut album, 'SOUR.'

12. Inaugural 'Petting Zoo' Music Event Moves Indoors Due To Extreme Heat

    Sydneysiders can enjoy live music and air conditioning at an indoor venue this weekend.

13. Police Called To Yungblud Gallery Exhibition Due To Massive Crowds

    "That got a bit fuckin’ hectic, didn’t it?" Yungblud told fans on social media. "The cops said we had to move on because it was just getting fucking mad."

14. Froth & Fury Gambles On The Forgotten Cities

    On paper, starting a festival during a pandemic and only catering to the notoriously skipped over state sounds like a recipe for failure. However, Froth & Fury have defied the odds.

15. Bluesfest Announce 'Biggest Site Upgrades Yet' For 2026 Event

    “We’re committed to making Bluesfest 2026 our most comfortable, accessible and enjoyable festival yet," said organisers.