Michael Gudinski: Last News

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMulti-platinum-selling rapper Trippie Redd, one of the first signings to 10K Projects, has re-upped with the company in a “long-term deal that will keep him at the label for years to come,” according to the announcement.In just five years, Trippie has released four studio albums, six mixtapes, eight EPs and almost three dozen singles — not to mention countless guest appearances — adding up to 15 Platinum and 8 Gold certifications.“We launched 10K Projects as a label where artists have complete creative freedom and the support to realize their vision,” said the label’s founder and CEO, Elliot Grainge. “Trippie Redd has thrived under these conditions, releasing a lifetime’s worth of music in just five short years and becoming a singular voice in contemporary music.” Trippie Redd commented: “Elliot signed me when I was 16.

Dave Grohl spent his day off on Foo Fighters‘ current Australia tour helping to feed the homeless.Grohl volunteered with the Melbourne-based charity The Big Umbrella Foundation on Friday (December 8), per News.au, treating people in need to “an epic American style BBQ with all the trimmings.” Impressively, he was due to fly to Sydney not long afterwards.The organisation shared a post to their Instagram of Grohl to the BBQ, accompanied by a caption telling the story of how he came to work with them.““It will be a day ‘our friends on the streets’ will never forget as they brushed up against a rock legend and one of the nicest guys on the planet who genuinely cares for people in need. No words can fully capture the impact of this positive experience,” they began.“Dave and his mates… spent 18 hours preparing and lovingly smoking 120kgs of pork ribs, pork butt and beef brisket before delivering it to MG’s kitchen the next morning.

Ed Sheeran performing Hunters & Collectors’ ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’ has been shared online.Sheeran’s version of the track, which was first released in 1984 by the band, features on a new 50th anniversary compilation of the Australian label Mushroom Records. You can listen to it below.“I feel weird saying this because I’m English and we have songs that are massive in England that other people don’t know know too, but the first time I actually heard this song was at Michael Gudinski’s [Australian record executive] memorial when it was played by Mark Seymour, and what I loved about it was the simplicity of the lyrics and the randomness of it … It’s a very, very individual weird cookie but also so conversational.” the singer-songwriter said in an interview with Mushroom Records.Last year, Seymour teamed up with Crowded House to perform the single at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Ed Sheeran has cleared up the rumours about a “crypt” behind his home, shedding light on the true nature of his construction project.

The world was recently shaken with the news that Shane Warne had passed at the age of 52. Shane was a household name after a successful career as an Australian bowler, and fans and friends flooded social media with tributes after his unexpected death. Shane died unexpectedly in Thailand just hours after he paid tribute on social media to cricketer Rod Marsh, who also died of a heart attack aged 74 in the early hours of Friday morning.

Foo Fighters have paid tribute to late friend and Mushroom Group founder Michael Gudinski during a recent Australian performance.The concert took place last night (March 4) at GMBHA Stadium in Geelong, Victoria, just a few hours out of Melbourne. It marked the first time an international act has played a stadium show in the country since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.The rock legends played a series of hits including ‘The Pretender’, ‘Times Like These’, ‘My Hero’, and more, finishing their set with a tribute to Gudinski, a leading Australian promoter and record executive who brought a host of international acts to the country during his career.“I would like to dedicate this last song to an old friend, who’s not here with us tonight – a person that always brought us over here, took care of us and made us happy – a sweet man, who made everything fun Down Under,” frontman Dave Grohl said.“Coincidentally, we managed to get down here about… Almost exactly a year since his passing.

Ed Sheeran has revealed he spoke to late cricket player Shane Warne just days before his death. The sportsman’s death was announced on Friday by his management, with a statement that confirmed he was ‘found unresponsive in his villa. ’His cause of death is a suspected heart attack and his family have asked for privacy at this time.

Ed Sheeran has revealed he spoke to late cricket player Shane Warne just days before his death.The sportsman’s death was announced on Friday by his management, with a statement that confirmed he was ‘found unresponsive in his villa.’His cause of death is a suspected heart attack and his family have asked for privacy at this time.Singer-songwriter Sheeran, 31, paid tribute to Warne as he said ‘the world keeps taking incredible people away.’He added that he only spoke to the cricket legend this week on the anniversary of his other friend’s death, Michael Gudinski.Music mogul Gudinski died on March 6 at the age of 68, with the Bad Habits hitmaker remembering him as ‘a father figure and a mentor.’Taking to Instagram to share a sweet snap of Gudinski with Warne, backstage at one of the star’s concerts, the pop star wrote: ‘I spoke to Shane on the anniversary of Michaels passing this week saying we were both raising a glass of 707 in his honour, and now this news comes out.’He continued: ‘Shane was the kindest heart, and always went above and beyond to make people feel welcome and special. Such a gentleman.‘He gave so many hours and years of his life to bring joy to others, and was such an amazing friend to me.

Shane Warne's close friend Ed Sheeran has taken to Instagram to share that he is "absolutely gutted" following the death of the legendary cricketer earlier today, aged 52.The musician, 31, reflected on the final conversation he had with Shane as he paid tribute to his friend in a heartbreaking post.In view of his 37.2 million followers, the Shape Of You hitmaker told how he last spoke to Shane earlier this week.The star shared a snap of Shane with record executive Michael Gudinski, who died on March 1.Ed wrote: "The world keeps taking incredible people away."I spoke to Shane on the anniversary of Michaels passing this week saying we were both raising a glass of 707 in his honour, and now this news comes out.

Katherine Tulich Legendary U.S. rock band Foo Fighters will play a one-off gig in Australia next month in front of a possible 25,000 fans.

Ed Sheeran has revealed that Elton John rings him up for a chat every single day.The pair are close friends and are set to release a joint Christmas single later this year.Speaking to the NZ Herald, Sheeran revealed that he turned to John for advice and comfort after his friend and music promoter Michael Gudinski died earlier this year.“I say this to people and they think I’m lying or exaggerating, but Elton calls me every single day,” he said.“He used to ring me about once a month – well, we do it on FaceTime via iPad because neither of us ­has a phone.

It's a combination that will have Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran fans in dreamland.

Ed Sheeran looked happier than ever as he headed on a family outing in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in Australia this weekend with his baby daughter Lyra and wife Cherry Seaborn.The singer, who welcomed his first child into the world last year, couldn’t stop smiling as he pushed the seven-month-old in a buggy. Ed, 30, and, Cherry, 28, took in the scenery in the beachside town, with the pop star showing off his tattoos in a black t-shirt and denim jeans, while Cherry kept it comfortable in shorts and trainers.The proud parents are said to have stopped and chatted with locals before enjoying a pub lunch.

Ed Sheeran unveiled a tattoo tribute to Michael Gudinski, after the music executive’s death.The founder of music label Mushroom Group – which helped launch the career of Kylie – died peacefully in his sleep on March 2.After Ed broke down during an emotional performance at his funeral this week, the Shape Of You singer revealed his new inking in memory of his late pal.The 30-year-old joined Michael’s son, Matt, at the Grey Street Tattoo studio, in Melbourne, to get the matching designs.In snaps shared on the studio’s Instagram page, they showed off the tributes on their arms, with the inkings showing a hand holding up a number one sign sign, with MG in the centre.The design paid respects to one of Michael’s iconic poses.Beside the uploads,

Ed Sheeran has reacted to the death of his good friend Michael Gudinski, who passed away on Monday.MORE: Ed Sheeran's £3.7million home with wife and baby Lyra is its own villageThe star and Michael, an Australian music industry icon, had worked together for over a decade since meeting in Melbourne back in 2011.Sharing a picture of them together on a beach at sunset, Ed wrote: "I'll miss you mate."The post, which has received over a million likes in just eight hours, was flooded with comments from friends and fans.A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)Ed shared the sweet tribute on Instagram"I'm sorry for your loss Ed :((," wrote one, whilst Shane Warne, who once dated Elizabeth Hurley, added: "So sad mate! Wave and pray."Other stars,

Michael Gudinski has died at the age of 68.

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