It's not often your idol handpicks you to play them in their biopic. But that's exactly what happened to US singer-songwriter Jennifer Hudson, who is playing the legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin.
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Australian Grand Prix ordered to pay $2.8m to Robbie Williams promoter over concert cancelled by COVID
The Victorian Supreme Court found grand prix organisers misled a music touring company about messages received from then-chief health officer Brett Sutton during the pandemic.
Photo shows Singer Robbie Williams dressed in all one colour raises his arms in the air as he performs at the AFL Grand Final at the MCG.Taylor Swift concert terror plotters aimed to kill 'tens of thousands'
The CIA's deputy director says the two suspects in the foiled terror plot that caused three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna to be cancelled were "plotting to kill a huge number — tens of thousands" and were "quite advanced" in their planning.
Photo shows A close up of Taylor Swift singing into a microphone, reaching out a hand to the audience. She's wearing a sparkly leotardListen to the world's biggest and longest-running music festival on ABC Classic
The BBC Proms bring together the best musicians from around the world for an eight-week music festival. Here's your guide to listening on ABC Classic through September.
Photo shows Man in a suit with his arms raised conducts an orchestra in a concertChappell Roan wants fans to back off. Do celebrities owe us anything?
With pop superstar Chappell Roan speaking out repeatedly against "creepy" behaviour from fans, we unpack what celebrities do and don't owe their audiences.
Photo shows Chappell Roan performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.Her song Espresso has been caught in your head for weeks. But is Sabrina Carpenter's new album any good?
We bring you the best new albums worth hearing this week, including Sabrina Carpenter's sugary pop, Fontaines D.C.'s bleak Irish post-punk and Emily Wurramara's warm and heartfelt return.
Photo shows Sabrina Carpenter close up headshot on a red carpet, red lipstick and the strap of her sparkly dress visibleOasis are reforming — here's everything you need to know
After 15 years of trading insults and refuting any suggestion they might reform, Liam and Noel Gallagher will reunite Oasis to headline a series of live shows next year.
'There needs to be pressure to become better': Blackswan on the highly competitive world of K-pop stardom
The new documentary K-Pop Idols takes viewers behind the scenes as Jessi, Cravity and Blackswan navigate the highly competitive world of K-pop stardom. Blackswan members Gabi, Fatou, NVee and Sriya speak to ABC News.
Photo shows The members of Blackswan dressed in white dancing on stage, arms in the airPeter Garrett to investigate Melbourne Symphony Orchestra following handling of pianist's Gaza comments
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's managing director has left the organisation, amid controversy over the orchestra's handling of a pianist's onstage comments about the war in Gaza.
Photo shows Peter Garrett sings into a microphone on stage, dressed in a blue shirt under colourful orange and red lights.Wednesday's Jenna Ortega says she quit Twitter after seeing explicit AI images of her teen self
Plus Chappell Roan tells "superfans" to back off (again), Macklemore cancels his Dubai gig in solidarity with Sudan and more entertainment news you might have missed.
Photo shows Jenna Ortega in WednesdayCryptic social media posts by Liam and Noel Gallagher spark rumours Oasis could reunite
The brothers behind one of the biggest bands of the nineties have hinted they don't look back in anger and a reunion is on the cards.
Photo shows Oasis mebers during a press op in Hong Kong 2006This tune inspires generations of music lovers. But the woman behind the music remains a mystery
It's the greatest earworm and has the most famous trill: musicians and audiences share the enduring appeal of Beethoven's Für Elise.
Photo shows A collage image shows sheet music for Für Elise, a child's hand playing an upright piano and a bust of Beethoven.Who's the biggest one-hit wonder of all time — and can maths and Spotify tell us?
Our analysis of one-hit wonders has provided some pretty surprising results.
Photo shows A man in leather jacket singing to a women depicted as a pencil drawingKelis was planning to visit Kenya for a month. After the better part of a year, she's still there and has bought farmland
Kelis speaks to ABC News from Kenya, where the musician, farmer, chef, and author has bought farmland. The star, whose track Milkshake is a pop culture phenomenon, is headed to Australia for BIGSOUND and Sweet Relief!
Photo shows Kelis outside with abandoned boats behind her and a body of water and rocks. She has long back hair and a tight black outfit onPianist had 'no idea' his Gaza comments would spark a firestorm with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Jayson Gillham, whose scheduled performance with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was abruptly cancelled last week, talks about choosing to highlight the plight of journalists in Gaza at concert.
Photo shows Jayson Gillham sits on a step outside in a professional portrait photoTaylor Swift explains her silence after Vienna Eras Tour cancellations
In her first comments since the shows were cancelled due to a foiled terror plot, Taylor Swift has explained her decision to keep silent until the European leg wrapped up.
Photo shows Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour in a sparkly bodysuit'He had impeccable musicianship': Remembering the life of Australian opera singer Steve Davislim
Australian musicians pay tribute to Steve Davislim, one of Australia's most internationally successful opera singers, who has died aged 57.
Photo shows Steve stands in a sunny outdoor park wearing a light blue pullover and shirt. His hands in his pockets and has a big smile.The men behind two massive rock bands are 'sort of naked' in this new rockumentary
Omar and Cedric tells the story of how childhood friends Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala overcame break-ups, addiction, loss and betrayal to make ferociously complex music.
Photo shows 2003 photo shoot of The Mars Volta's curly-haired Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-ZavalaAfter 30 years playing for customers, owner of famous Sydney noodle chain sells up and goes all in on violin
Xiaotang Qin's signatures were once his hand-pulled noodles and braised eggplant. But he's become more famous for another reason.
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Crowded House leads Bluesfest's final ever line-up
Bluesfest is ending in 2025. Here are the first 20 acts locked in to help send off the long-running Easter event in style.
Photo shows A collage of Bluesfest 2025 acts Crowded House, Gary Clark Jr., Allison Russell, Tones And I, Vance Joy and Fanny LumsdenNic has thousands of views online, but he's only ever performed in his hometown once
Despite finding an online audience, the Mount Gambier rapper says finding somewhere to play live in regional South Australia has been a battle. He hopes new local music initiatives will change that.
Photo shows A man wearing a hoody and cap standing on an open suburban street.The Note magazine celebrates 21 editions of beating the drum for Adelaide music
Adelaide was without a comprehensive, printed gig guide after several closed last decade. But 21 months after Olly Raggatt bucked the digital trend and launched a new street magazine, the fledgling masthead is celebrating its success.
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Photo shows Two magazines named The Note sit on a drum kitMissy Higgins, Jimmy Barnes, Bernard Fanning band together over AI concerns
Aussie musicians fear their livelihoods are at risk in a new APRA AMCOS report revealing the "potentially devastating impact" of AI on the industry.
Photo shows Collage of press shots of Aus musicians Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins, Bernard FanningHistoric pub 'saved' by SA government still faces uncertain future, manager warns
While the SA government says it has "saved" the Crown and Anchor hotel from development and demolition, the historic pub's manager says "there's no way" the business could afford a two-year closure while construction takes place next door.
Photo shows A protest in the heart of Adelaide.Historic Adelaide pub 'saved' under new live music proposal, as developers granted 10 extra storeys for neighbouring high rise
The state government says Adelaide's historic Crown and Anchor will remain a live music pub "forever more" with a developer given the ability to build 10 extra storeys on an adjacent site as part of the deal.
Photo shows A protest in the heart of Adelaide to save the Crown and Anchor hotel.Music industry meets in Darwin to discuss collapsing festival scene
Music industry leaders are meeting in Darwin to discuss Australia's collapsing festival scene, as the iconic Australian festival 'Bluesfest' announced it won't be coming back after next year.
Photo shows Music Festival Scene, Industry Meets: A crowd of people at a music event with their hands in the air.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds.