Jessica Mauboy is poised to break the Australian Idol curse at the ARIA Awards.

It was the day the music died for muscle heads, a slap in the face for boofheads, beefcakes and assorted exhibitionists.

There's more to the ARIAs than squealing fans and schmoozing record execs, writes Bernard Zuel.

Stereosonic is changing focus with diverse dance, not flesh, to the fore, writes Paris Pompor.

Parisian band Moriarty combine eclectic influences, writes Bernard Zuel.

New Moon's Robert Pattinson says fans are drawn to the dark romance of vampires onscreen, writes Helen Barlow.