Genre-defying musical artist Rina Sawayama has revealed she is teaming up with another icon to revisit one of her favourite tracks. The pansexual pop star revealed on social media that Elton John has collaborated with her on a new version of her LGBTQIA+ anthem Chosen Family. “It was such a joy and honour to rework Chosen Family […]
Mattel have released a special limited edition Barbie doll, inspired by the one and only Elton John. The doll was created to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Elton John’s record-breaking performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. On October 25th and 26th, 1975, Elton sold out the stadium across two days, which brought 100,000 fans and […]
Lady Gaga has given thirsty fans another taste of her upcoming sixth album, revealing the tracklist on social media this week. After announcing that the release of Chromatica would be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after the release of the album’s debut single Stupid Love, fans have been clamouring for more of the album ahead of its […]
Lady Gaga may have delayed the release of her much anticipated sixth album Chromatica, but the pop superstar has been keeping busy in isolation. Gaga has teamed up with the World Health Organisation, announcing a massive concert benefit to be held online on April 18th. Proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting The Solidarity Response […]
Jake Shears is back with the first tune from his forthcoming second solo album, and he’s headed straight to the disco. While Shears’ first solo outing sounded like a cabaret circus offering, he seems to be returning to the sound that made his band Scissor Sisters immensely popular. Meltdown sounds like a classic disco tune for […]
Sir Elton John has pledged a million dollars to Australia’s bushfire relief fund. The musician made the announcement at his Sydney concert on Tuesday night. “You should all be in awe of the work that the firefighters are doing,” Elton John said. “There are people out there who have lost their lives trying to save homes, […]
Further Fables: Queer and Familiar by Margaret Marrilees Wakefield Press Fables: Queer and Familiar started online and then the stories were broadcast as a radio serial before being published as a collection in 2014. These further fables take the characters from Australian writer Margaret Marrilees’ most recent novel Big Rough Stones and the reader is […]
Entertainer and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John has been made a dame in the British New Year’s Honours List. The singer who was born in the UK was recognised for her work in entertainment, as well as her efforts in raising awareness about breast cancer and raising money for charity. “Thank you to the prime minister and […]
Dyson Stringer Cloher – the music project of three of Australia’s most accomplished and dynamic songwriters, Jen Cloher, Mia Dyson and Liz Stringer have released their new single and video Falling Clouds. The clip directed by Annelise Hickey sees the trio dressing in drag to make a comment about how women in Australian rock are […]
The Hungarian State Opera has cancelled 15 performances of the popular musical Billy Elliot because of negative press that claimed the musical could lead to people turning homosexual. In an official statement the opera stressed that it was not cancelling the performances because it believed the claims, but because the controversy surrounding the production and negative […]
