Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She's among the writers behind some of pop's biggest hits to be inducted in 2026.
Topic:Feel Good
Sydney community radio to avoid axe under reduced capacity model
The 46-year-old Sydney community radio institution was facing closure after around half its core funding was withdrawn late last year by Macquarie University.
Topic:Radio
Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:27pm
Singer known for Disney's Aladdin hit duet A Whole New World dies
Peabo Bryson, known for his Grammy and Oscar-winning Disney collaborations, has died at 75.
Topic:Music
Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:31pm
Euphoria season 3 finale recap: Guns, drugs and Rue's fate
Here's your recap of season 3, episode 8 of Euphoria. There are spoilers. You have been warned.
Topic:TV Drama
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 4:10pm
Lil' Kim brings nostalgia to Vivid Sydney as festival continues
Rap superstar Lil' Kim performed mostly truncated versions of her hits at her Vivid Sydney show, but she gave the diehard fans in the audience exactly what they came for.
Topic:Hip Hop
Sat 30 May 2026 at 3:54pm
The simple, ordinary joy of Kylie Minogue
In the end, a woman who's had wins and losses, terrors and triumphs, and who regularly goes back to stay with family in suburban Melbourne, has become a music legend of her time, and it's not hard to figure out why.
Analysis by Virginia Trioli
Sat 30 May 2026 at 8:55am
How women over 60 are still being made the butt of the joke in film
Films are four times more likely to feature a talking animal lead than a woman over 60. These charts explain the state of film for older women.
Topic:Movies
Sat 30 May 2026 at 11:55am
James Valentine remembered as 'wonderful human being' at public memorial
The veteran broadcaster's family, friends and loyal listeners gathered in Sydney Town Hall to pay tribute to the 64-year-old who died last month, two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Topic:Celebrities
Fri 29 May 2026 at 3:47pm
Drag queen says Patagonia has launched trademark suit, claiming 'irreparable harm'
A drag queen and a major outdoor clothing brand have a fight over trademarks. Here's the feud explained.
Topic:Explainer
Fri 29 May 2026 at 2:31pm
Aussie rocker-turned-game developer restores lost art of the mixtape
Melbourne's Johnny Galvatron gave up the rockstar life to become a BAFTA-winning game developer. Now, his studio's latest release, Mixtape, re-imagines the music game as an eclectic playlist of genres and mechanics.
Topic:Video Games
Fri 29 May 2026 at 9:02am
K-pop triumphs at American Music Awards as Pussycat Dolls lead noughties nostalgia
Taylor Swift led the night with eight nominations but didn't take home a single award, while 80s rock star Billy Idol was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Topic:Music
Tue 26 May 2026 at 3:11pm
Stephen Colbert's final Late Show features Paul McCartney and a fake pope
While Colbert's CBS network came in for plenty of jibes over the course of the episode, it was a largely apolitical affair, with attacks on US President Donald Trump ditched in favour of joy, jokes and songs.
Topic:Television
Fri 22 May 2026 at 4:59pm
Delta Goodrem takes fourth spot in Eurovision 2026 as Bulgaria wins
Delta Goodrem’s vocals secure a fourth-place finish for Australia in the annual contest, with Bulgaria taking top spot.
Topic:Music Awards
Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:03am
Public memorial for James Valentine to be held in Sydney
Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public.
Topic:Funerals and Memorial Services
Thu 14 May 2026 at 7:56am
Which country has won Eurovision the most? Take our More or Less quiz
We've put down our tiny flags and picked up our record books to challenge what you think you might know about Eurovision.
Topic:Popular Culture
Thu 28 May 2026 at 10:26am
Delta 'proud' to be at Eurovision as five nations boycott competition
This week, the Eurovision Song Contest will burst onto the stage in Vienna, and onto screens around the globe, but behind the colour and campness, this year's competition is shaping up as one of the most politically charged in history.
Topic:World Politics
Tue 12 May 2026 at 6:58pm
Your guide to the weekend: Lena Dunham, kneecap and a fix-all stew
What we're watching, reading and cooking this weekend.
Topic:Entertainment
Sat 9 May 2026 at 3:00pm
Plaintiff's lawyer describes Rebel Wilson as 'fantastical liar' in court
Final arguments in the defamation trial between Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson have heard claims of a suspicious career jump to "terrible, terrible" allegations.
Topic:Courts
Mon 11 May 2026 at 12:25pm
'Can't my last days be happy?' How James Valentine faced the end
Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer, so he chose the one that let him keep doing what he loved. Australian Story followed Valentine over his final 12 months as he faced the end with courage, purpose and humour.
Topic:Radio
Sun 3 May 2026 at 8:48am
How young actor's big break ended in court battle with Hollywood star
Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson are locked in a messy defamation battle involving disparaging social media posts, a "Russian oligarch" and sexual harassment accusations.
Topic:Courts
Sat 2 May 2026 at 9:33am
Four for the weekend: Apex, Margo's Got Money Troubles and massaman curry
What to watch, read, listen to and eat this weekend, according to our culture and food teams.
Topic:Entertainment
Sat 2 May 2026 at 4:30am