Korean pop music, or K-pop, is now a certified cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions worldwide, including in Australia. But beyond the soft power spectacle lies something closer to home: Australian K-pop stars. From BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Felix, Aussie K-pop “idols” (the name given to K-pop stars) are […]
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On July 26, Triple J will broadcast the Hottest 100 Australian Songs, as voted by the public. While predictions for winners and even preemptive complaining about the shortlist are taking up column space and social media posts, there is an underlying question: what we mean when we talk about “Australian songs”? Do these songs sound […]
Usher fans are still in the dark after the R&B superstar suddenly pulled the plug on his highly anticipated Australian tour—without offering a clear reason why. The multi-platinum Texas-born artist, real name Usher Raymond IV, was set to perform 12 arena shows across Melbourne and Sydney this November and December […]
Thrive Festival launches open call for food vendors, performers and fashion creatives ahead of landmark celebration of culture, creativity and community. Melbourne is gearing up to host one of its most vibrant cultural celebrations this spring, with the inaugural Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival set to take over Federation Square on […]
For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs curated a public image of glamour, wealth, and success — a hip-hop mogul turned fashion icon, media tycoon, and master of reinvention. But in a starkly different portrait presented to jurors this week, prosecutors described Combs not as a cultural powerhouse but as a predator […]
Miley Cyrus, the powerhouse behind the smash hit Flowers, is now at the centre of a bombshell legal showdown. Accused of blatantly ripping off Bruno Mars’ chart-topping ballad When I Was Your Man, the pop icon faces a lawsuit from Tempo Music Investments. The company, which claims partial ownership of […]
Music powerhouse Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been abruptly cancelled due to an alleged terrorist threat. The concerts, scheduled for August 8th to 10th at the Ernst Happel Stadium, were called off after Austrian authorities arrested two men linked to a planned attack on […]
Chris Brown is facing a $50 million lawsuit for an alleged “brutal, violent assault” involving four concertgoers, alongside several members of his entourage and his 11:11 tour promoter Live Nation. The lawsuit, filed on Sunday, July 21, claims the incident took place following the R&B star’s concert on Friday night […]
Sony’s latest ULT Noise Cancelling Bass headphones, showcased at Melbourne’s Wax Music Lounge on Thursday night, represent a pinnacle in audio indulgence for discerning enthusiasts. Among a select gathering of journalists, BACKCOVERNEWS.COM had the privilege of experiencing these $350 (AUD) headphones firsthand, revealing a remarkable fusion of thunderous bass and […]
In the tumultuous world of hip-hop, few rivalries have captured the attention of fans quite like the ongoing saga between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. This week, the internet exploded as their long-simmering feud finally boiled over, igniting a fiery exchange of diss tracks that reverberated across cyberspace. What began as […]
