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Gaming

Is ‘Avowed’ the First Big RPG For 2025?

We find out if 'Avowed' is the only RPG you need to play this year, then go hands on with 'Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift'.

Op-Ed/Comment

Laneway Festival 2025: A Sun-Drenched Sonic Odyssey Kept Fresh Thanks to Lipton Ice Tea

Laneway Festival 2025 delivered again—fuelled by music and ice-cold Lipton Ice Tea– proving the age of the festival is prime for rebirth.

Gaming

‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’ Swings in Just Before Switch 2

We give 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD' a swing, plus go hands on with Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS50TW2 Earbuds and more.

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Sip, Dance, Win Your Way to Laneway Festival with Lipton Ice Tea

Rolling Stone AU/NZ and Lipton Ice Tea are bringing the beats to your festival season by giving away 8x double passes to Laneway.

How Aussies Claimed Brat Summer and Made It Their Own

2025 was the year of Aussie Brat Summer, and Aussies have taken the trend and spun it into something uniquely their own.

Fyre Fest II Announces Allegedly Real Date, Allegedly Real Location, and Allegedly Real Tickets

Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland has revealed details for Fyre Fest II, which will take place this May and June, with tickets on sale now.

‘INTROS’ Season 4: Georgia Lines Meets Amber Carly Williams

Hosted on Rolling Stone AU/NZ for the second time, 'INTROS' is back to introduce you to the best rising stars in New Zealand music.

Tony Hawk Shares Nirvana Memories, Wishes Kurt Cobain Was Alive to Meet Grandchild

Tony Hawk recalled a 'transformative' Nirvana gig he saw in 1991 and wished Kurt Cobain was still alive to meet their shared grandson.

Culture

‘Drag Race’ Star Shangela Sued for Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit

Shangela, a star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' has been sued for sexual assault in a new lawsuit, bringing his total number of accusers to seven.

Roberta Flack, ’70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88

Roberta Flack, best known for her '70s hits 'Killing Me Softly' (later covered by the Fugees) and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' has died.

Karla Sofía Gascón to Attend Oscars, Netflix Agrees to Pay Expenses After Tweet Controversy

Karla Sofía Gascón is said to be attending the Oscars following Tweet controversy with Netflix covering her expenses.

Who Will Amazon Cast as James Bond?

With Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control of the James Bond franchise, who will emerge as the next 007.

Features

Timothée Chalamet Wants to ‘Be One of the Greats’ — And He Was Right to Say It

Timothée Chalamet, star of Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' used his SAG Awards speech to declare his desire to pursue greatness.

Colin Farrell Is in ‘No Rush’ to Do ‘The Penguin’ Season 2: ‘I Have No Deep Desire to Do It’

Colin Farrell says he's in "no rush" to return to the world of Batman for HBO's 'The Penguin' for Season 2.

Sam Fischer to Support Brett Young on Australian Tour

American country star Brett Young will bring Sam Fischer along as his support act on his 'Back to Basics' Australian tour in May.

‘Don’t Let What You Read Break Our Spirits’: Gasometer Director Responds to ‘Woke’ Controversy

The director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel has hit back at claims that the venue will close next month for "going woke".

‘It Wasn’t Even Worth Asking John’: Sex Pistols’ Hit Back After Johnny Lydon Slams Upcoming Tour as ‘Karaoke’

Iconic UK outfit the Sex Pistols have hit back at some nasty comments made by former bandmate, Johnny Lydon.

ARIA Collab Names First 10 Artists for Global Sessions

Artists will join week-long studio sessions with Grammy-nominated producers Tommy Brown and WondaGurl.

CYRIL Takes Over Nova’s Red Room

CYRIL is hitting Nova’s Red Room in Adelaide, adding another big moment to his impressive rise.

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