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Ron Asheton, who has been found dead, with Iggy Pop and and Scott Asheton of The Stooges / ...
Stooges guitarist Asheton found dead
RON Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of Iggy Pop's influential rock band The Stooges, has been found dead.
Minogue and new beau hit slopes
ROMANCE could be on the cards for Kylie Minogue in 2009 after she saw in the new year snowboarding with a new beau.
Potbelleez claims most airplay
THE Veronicas, Rogue Traders and Powderfinger are the most played Aussie artists in the country, but a tune by little-known electro group The Potbelleez has claimed the most airplay in the past year.
Double celebration as Veronicas turn 24
POP pixies The Veronicas celebrated their belated 24th birthday last night in Sydney.
Kitt helped save Franklin River - Greens
THE Australian Greens have paid tribute to the late performer Eartha Kitt, who died at the age of 81 in New York overnight.
Perth band wins album of the year poll
PERTH band Snowman has won the third annual end-of-year poll of Australian music website Mess+Noise.
US singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81
EARTHA Kitt, the US singer whose sultry voice and sensuality made her an international star, has died aged 81.
Jackson's reps deny he's 'dying'
MICHAEL Jackson's reps say claims the star is dying and and needs a lung transplant are "complete fabrication".
Video: Wes Carr on the 'Wesbian' tag
IDOL winner Wes Carr talks to news.com.au about how he really feels about his fans being dubbed the "Wesbians".
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