Millions of "spammy" tracks removed from the platform for "serious or repeated violations" of Spotify's rules.
Entertainment
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The English singer is suffering from a viral infection.
Wed, Oct 21
Award-winning drum and bass duo Chase & Status will play their largest New Zealand concert when they hit the stage at Forsyth Barr Stadium in March.
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The Sex on Fire hitmakers will perform at Live at the Domain early next year before heading to Electric Avenue in Christchurch.
New Zealand
Mon, Oct 19
Dean was performing at Western Springs Bowl on Saturday to conclude her Art of Loving Live tour when sound issues bought the concert to a standstill after just three songs.
Sun, Oct 18
The Canadian pop star shared a collection of images to Instagram from his recent holiday to New Zealand.
Rebecca Paul from Auckland Transport Operations Centre urged people to be patient and keep in good spirits this weekend.
Sat, Oct 17
Clarkson claimed she “was looked at as if I couldn’t afford" the bird and went on to say the store had “just lost a huge sale”, prompting angry fans to barrage the store.
Thu, Oct 15
The singer's longtime manager Danny Nozell took out a restraining order accusing Bryan Seaver of threatening to do violence.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Oct 14
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, who was gunned down off the Las Vegas Strip over 30 years ago.
In a post on social media today festival organisers said they had "secured extra space to expand the site" and sell additional tickets - but not for just anyone.
Tue, Oct 13
Rocky will play his show on December 12 at Auckland's Spark Arena.
The festival will return to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval on Saturday, April 3, 2027, marking 20 years since the event began.
The 29-year-old was in his "new favourite city" over the weekend for two sold-out shows at Spark Arena.
Mon, Oct 12
Ross, whose legal name is William Roberts II, faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation, as well as a misdemeanour battery charge.
Fri, Oct 2
The former Ohio music pastor appeared on the show in 2013, telling TV viewers about how his wife had encouraged him to chase his dreams on the singing competition.
Wed, Sep 30
Next year's festival will take place at Western Springs in Auckland.
"Criminal proceedings are reinstated," Judge Maria Cavalluzzi said at a very brief hearing in Los Angeles County court after months of psychiatric evaluations.
"After much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour forever ever. I'm not retiring but this will be the last rock 'n roll tour," the 81-year-old British singer said.
Tue, Sep 29
The singer took home the top prize of the night for The Fate of Ophelia, which she dedicated to the late Dolly Parton.
Mon, Sep 28
The Irish band put on a surprise class in rock and roll at the Dublin school where they formed a half century ago.
World
Sat, Sep 26
The run will begin with three dates next month in Europe.
Fri, Sep 25
The Summer Concert Tour will take over Wānaka’s Three Parks Outdoor Arena on January 30, followed by the Taupō Amphitheatre on January 31.
Tens of thousands of fans scrambled to secure passes to the sold-out Christchurch festival today.
Thu, Sep 24
It comes days after the musician apologised over the fallout from his comments on Gaza.
