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Conor Lochrie

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Coldplay Kiss Cam Executive Finally Breaks Silence After Viral Moment

Coldplay Kiss Cam Executive Finally Breaks Silence After Viral Moment

The executive who went viral at a Coldplay concert earlier this year has broken her silence. Kristin Cabot, whose liaison with her boss at a Coldplay show made headlines around the world and cost the…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 18, 2025
Coldplay Kiss Cam Executive Finally Breaks Silence After Viral Moment

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Coldplay Kiss Cam Executive Finally Breaks Silence After Viral Moment

The executive who went viral at a Coldplay concert earlier this year has broken her silence. Kristin Cabot, whose liaison with her boss at a Coldplay show made headlines around the world and cost the…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 18, 2025
Mushroom Group Announces Staff Moves

Mushroom Group Announces Staff Moves

Mushroom Group has announced some staff movements ahead of the new year, with two key promotions announced alongside a significant departure from the music company. Maddison Dutton has stepped up…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 17, 2025
Mushroom Group Announces Staff Moves

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Mushroom Group Announces Staff Moves

Mushroom Group has announced some staff movements ahead of the new year, with two key promotions announced alongside a significant departure from the music company. Maddison Dutton has stepped up…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 17, 2025
Gracie Abrams Blasts Donald Trump After Rob Reiner Comments

Gracie Abrams Blasts Donald Trump After Rob Reiner Comments

Gracie Abrams has delivered a powerful condemnation of Donald Trump's response to Rob Reiner's death, calling the President's behaviour "the most poisonous and vile narcissism maybe in the history of…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 17, 2025
Gracie Abrams Blasts Donald Trump After Rob Reiner Comments

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Gracie Abrams Blasts Donald Trump After Rob Reiner Comments

Gracie Abrams has delivered a powerful condemnation of Donald Trump's response to Rob Reiner's death, calling the President's behaviour "the most poisonous and vile narcissism maybe in the history of…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 17, 2025
Trey Songz Charged with Assault for Nightclub Incidents

Trey Songz Charged with Assault for Nightclub Incidents

Trey Songz is facing criminal charges following two separate incidents at New York City establishments, with prosecutors alleging the R B singer assaulted a nightclub employee and damaged property…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 16, 2025
Trey Songz Charged with Assault for Nightclub Incidents

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Trey Songz Charged with Assault for Nightclub Incidents

Trey Songz is facing criminal charges following two separate incidents at New York City establishments, with prosecutors alleging the R B singer assaulted a nightclub employee and damaged property…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 16, 2025
Donna Summer Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Donna Summer Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, marking a significant recognition of her contributions beyond her iconic status as the Queen of Disco. The intimate…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 16, 2025
Donna Summer Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Donna Summer Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, marking a significant recognition of her contributions beyond her iconic status as the Queen of Disco. The intimate…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 16, 2025
Beloved New Zealand Festival Splore Is Coming to an End

Beloved New Zealand Festival Splore Is Coming to an End

Splore Festival is coming to an end. The beloved New Zealand festival's long-time owner, John Minty, shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the last-ever edition, citing poor ticket sales as…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 15, 2025
Beloved New Zealand Festival Splore Is Coming to an End

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Beloved New Zealand Festival Splore Is Coming to an End

Splore Festival is coming to an end. The beloved New Zealand festival's long-time owner, John Minty, shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the last-ever edition, citing poor ticket sales as…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 15, 2025
The Weeknd Secures Major Catalogue Partnership

The Weeknd Secures Major Catalogue Partnership

The Weeknd has finalised a groundbreaking catalogue partnership with Lyric Capital Group that reportedly values his music assets in the $1 billion range, establishing what representatives describe as…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 14, 2025
The Weeknd Secures Major Catalogue Partnership

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The Weeknd Secures Major Catalogue Partnership

The Weeknd has finalised a groundbreaking catalogue partnership with Lyric Capital Group that reportedly values his music assets in the $1 billion range, establishing what representatives describe as…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 14, 2025
Olivia Dean, Kylie Minogue Dominate ARIA Charts

Olivia Dean, Kylie Minogue Dominate ARIA Charts

Olivia Deans is the big winner on the ARIA charts this week. The English pop star's The Art of Loving returns to the top spot on the ARIA Albums Chart after a nine-week break, making it two…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 12, 2025
Olivia Dean, Kylie Minogue Dominate ARIA Charts

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Olivia Dean, Kylie Minogue Dominate ARIA Charts

Olivia Deans is the big winner on the ARIA charts this week. The English pop star's The Art of Loving returns to the top spot on the ARIA Albums Chart after a nine-week break, making it two…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 12, 2025
Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

TikTok Australia and New Zealand Director of Music Ollie Wards is stepping down after over five years in the role. Wards revealed the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday (December 11th), writing "I'm…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

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Ollie Wards Confirms Departure as TikTok Australia & New Zealand Director of Music

TikTok Australia and New Zealand Director of Music Ollie Wards is stepping down after over five years in the role. Wards revealed the news in a LinkedIn post yesterday (December 11th), writing "I'm…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA has joined the growing list of artists condemning the White House for appropriating their music in immigration enforcement adverts, describing the administration's tactics as "evil and boring."…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

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SZA Slams White House for 'Evil and Boring' ICE Post

SZA has joined the growing list of artists condemning the White House for appropriating their music in immigration enforcement adverts, describing the administration's tactics as "evil and boring."…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 11, 2025
Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Billie Eilish has unveiled the first trailer for her highly anticipated 3D concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), marking a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary filmmaker…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

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Watch Trailer for Billie Eilish and James Cameron's 3D Concert Film

Billie Eilish has unveiled the first trailer for her highly anticipated 3D concert film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), marking a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary filmmaker…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Spotify Premium users in New Zealand can now access the platform's newest innovation, Prompted Playlist. Announced today, Spotify Premium users in the country will be the first in the world to…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

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Spotify Trials New 'Prompted Playlist' Feature in New Zealand

Spotify Premium users in New Zealand can now access the platform's newest innovation, Prompted Playlist. Announced today, Spotify Premium users in the country will be the first in the world to…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2025
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