The documentary of Michael Jackson's concert-that-never-was, This Is It might be smashing box office records around the world, but the film's lack of commentary, insight and context will make it a struggle for most to sit through, says Luke Buckmaster. One for the fans.
The hey day of the boy band may be over, but choreographed side steps lives on. The Guardian interviews five boy band-ers on the difficulties of fame. What do you do when your screaming teeny bopper fans move onto indie rock?
With the release of the much (over?) hyped doco of Michael Jackson's final concert, This Is It, MTV has a roundup of some of the world's most critical reviews. Is it a Thriller, or just plain Bad?
Martha Wainwright's new live album sees the folk chanteuse breathe new life into a collection of (mostly obscure) Edith Piaf songs, says Tim Dunlop.
A coalition of musicians is calling on the US government to reveal which songs have been used to torture prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. One prisoner claims to have been subjected to 20 straight hours of "The Real Slim Shady".
Kevin Rudd's globular mug is headed for the pages of Rolling Stone magazine. Because nothing says "rock" like a man who lists Handel's Messiah as his favourite tune.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra board and management are not smart. They have succumbed to the markets and salespeople who care little for the quality of music, instead focusing on revenue.
Even with the bling, bullet holes and cocky swagger, rapper 50 Cent is an economic success, and he's singing his virtues with a new book of business advice. Start developing your "hustler eye".
What music do Australia's top pollies get down to? Classy Kevin Rudd is a crooners fan, Malcolm Turnbull plays the cool kid and teeny bopper Joe Hockey is, gulp, a Delta Goodrem fan.
Canadian musician Kate Reid is making an album for children of lesbian parents. But wouldn't my son rather listen to songs about trains than who his parents are? wonders Dana Rudolph
