The wife and daughter of legendary American rocker Tom Petty reveal he died from an accidental drug overdose after he was prescribed seven different medications to help him deal with health issues while touring.

Performers and yoga teachers are among those who say they are owed thousands of dollars by the festival organisers, who have filed for insolvency.

Artists and politicians are strange bedfellows. When there's a one-sided association, things can get complicated.

French activist and former actress Brigitte Bardot says many actresses sexually provoke film producers to win roles and then complain about harassment to get attention.

A total of 895 Australians across a wide range of industries have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List for 2018. Here's what some of the recipients had to say.

The local edition of what has long been considered the rock and roll bible is understood to be ceasing publication.

On Australia Day 80 years ago, 25 Indigenous men were told if they did not perform in a First Fleet re-enactment, their families would starve.

Set for national release on the eve of Australia Day, Warwick Thornton's new historical epic poses difficult questions about our country's past — and its present.

A university a cappella group will take the stage at New York City's famous Carnegie Hall, after concert organisers came across its YouTube channel.

Sydney architects start a petition in the hope of preserving the heritage qualities of Gaden House, a modernist-styled building in Double Bay.

Number crunching the Hottest 100 votes produces fascinating insights into shifting musical tastes and poses the question: why was 1997 such a great year for music?

Sir Elton John is retiring from the road after his upcoming three-year global tour, saying he's "had a good run" over almost 50 years but now wants to prioritise his family.

At 15, Brett Haylock would save up to buy Adelaide Fringe Festival tickets and make a four-hour round trip by bus to see the shows. Now, he is the brains behind one of the most successful cabaret shows in the world.

Release of the film Death of Stalin — which focuses in-fighting among the Soviet leader's allies following his death — is cancelled.

Marcus Gomes is 20 years old, packs a slight frame and — with not one A-League goal to his name — has become one of the hottest signings in Australian soccer.