Sacha Baron Cohen mocked in Melbourne graffiti artist’s mural after comments on Covid art

Artist who tricked Sacha Baron Cohen into falling for Covid graffiti hits back with tongue-in-cheek wall dedicated to the Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen tweeted an image of a mural from Australian graffiti artist  Mural featured Bill Gates with vaccine and the words ‘time to install your update’  Baron Cohen said it was example of … Read more

Chicago in the 1970s: Street artists, Italian bakers and Greek musicians

Incredible color photographs capturing the vibrant traditions of ethnic communities in Chicago during the late seventies have been revealed.  The series of images were collected during the Chicago Ethnic Arts Project survey in 1977, and capture street artists, Italian bakers and Greek musicians.  One picture shows Mary Higeko Hamano teaching the art of Japanese flower … Read more

Maren Morris says female artists would be ‘social pariahs’ if they behaved like Morgan Wallen

Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini called out Morgan Wallen after he was suspended from his record label for saying the N-word in a leaked video.  Less than 24 hours after footage of the 27-year singer showed him shouting the racial slur was published on TMZ, the female country stars condemned his actions.   After a fan … Read more

ARIA charts list of best selling artists for 2020 sees Harry Styles scoop the pool

Harry Styles and The Weeknd are 2020’s best selling artists on the ARIA charts – while only two Australian singers made the list By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:24 GMT, 15 January 2021 | Updated: 09:56 GMT, 15 January 2021 Australia’s ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) charts weren’t very Australian in 2020, … Read more

Prince Charles delivers video message to charity and artists performing in The Royal Variety show

‘The show really can go on!’ Prince Charles delivers ‘heartfelt’ video message as he praises the ‘talented’ artists who have come together to take part in The Royal Variety performance Prince Charles, 72, delivered message at start of the Royal Variety Show tonight Told show will provide vital support for workers affected by ‘challenging times’ … Read more

Halsey joins artists and fans criticizing The Grammys: ‘It’s all about knowing the right people’

Halsey joins chorus of artists and fans criticizing Grammy nomination process: ‘It’s all about knowing the right people… handshakes and bribes’ By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 07:37 GMT, 29 November 2020 | Updated: 07:37 GMT, 29 November 2020 Nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were announced last week with Beyoncé leading the way with … Read more

Neighbours kept filming through Covid pandemic as Victorian artists survived lockdown 

Pictured: Neighbours casting director Thea McLeod Australian soap Neighbours has been able to maintain its intense filming schedule throughout most of the Covid pandemic. The beloved show is on track not to lose a single episode for 2020 – even as film and television sets across the globe were forced to halt production for months … Read more

Niall Horan criticises government for failing to support music artists during pandemic 

‘They don’t mind taking those people’s tax money’: Niall Horan criticises governments for failing to support live music workers during pandemic – as he holds fundraising concert at Royal Albert Hall in London By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:10 GMT, 6 November 2020 | Updated: 14:18 GMT, 6 November 2020 Niall Horan … Read more

Former artist’s London studio that’s for sale for £2.15m 

Hidden treasure! This £2.15m studio in South Kensington is its own mini art gallery with a 14ft ceiling, mezzanine bedroom and internal pillars The former artist’s studio is in London’s South Kensington The unusual studio is for sale with a guide price of £2.15m The property is close to some of London’s best-known museums By … Read more

Jennifer Nettles honored with inaugural CMT Equal Play Award for advocacy for female artists

VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director.  Ashley McBryde – One Night Standards Blanco Brown – The Git Up Carrie Underwood – Drinking Alone Dan + Shay – I Should Probably Go To Bed Keith Urban – Polaroid Kelsea Ballerini … Read more