Olivia Newton-John to Host "Fire Fight Australia" Benefit Concert With Musical Guests

Jamie xx and The Avalanches join the movement of artists performing Australian benefit concerts, as the two acts will headline a one-off climate change benefit show "No Coal Zone" in Sydney on March 14.

Taking place in Sydney on March 14

Miley Cyrus knows firsthand what the people affected by the devastating Australian wildfires are going through.

Miley Cyrus is heading down under next week (March 13) to headline a bushfire relief concert in Melbourne, where she will be joined by performers Lil Nas X, The Veronicas and Seb Fontaine.Ahead of her performance, Cyrus chatted with Australian news station Sunrise about the special connection she has with the country for the past decade, as she was previously married to Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth."Australia has been such a major part of my life for the last 10 to 12 years.

< 1 min read Those wishing to apply to be a finalist in Mr Gay Pride Australia 2020 now have less than a week to register as the closing date has been announced for this year’s competition. The finalists chosen will be heading to Hay in NSW for the Rainbow on the Plains Festival at the end of March.

Americana legend John Prine won’t be making the trip to Australia this April as he recuperates from a hip injury. The 73-year-old year old musician has been told to put his feet up and take a break from touring.

The National have contributed a cover of INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart" to an upcoming all-star benefit album for Australian brushfire relief entitled Songs for Songs for Australia. The compilation, organized by Australian singer/songwriter Julia Stone -- of duo Angus & Julia Stone -- is due out digitally on March 5 and on CD/vinyl in June.

Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters said Monday (Feb. 17), a day after illness caused the singer to lose his voice and cut short a performance. Video clips posted online by fans at Sunday night’s performance showed John breaking down in tears as he told the cheering crowd he couldn’t go on any longer. The 72-year-old singer said he had walking pneumonia and was assisted off stage.

Fire Fight Australia raised close to A$10 million ($6.7 million) for good causes and exceeded all expectations, say organizers of the historic concert Sunday (Feb. 16) in Sydney’s west. 

SYDNEY -- Australia is in the midst of a crisis. With the government unwilling to offer either moral or substantial financial support, and climate change being turned into a political talking point rather than a global emergency, the burden has fallen to the public to prop up those impacted by this devastation.

Queen + Adam Lambert recreated the band’s iconic Live Aid set during the Fire Fight Australia benefit gig on Sunday.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters said Monday, a day after illness caused the singer to lose his voice and cut short a performance.

Queen + Adam Lambert recreated the band’s Live Aid performance for Sunday’s Fire Fight Australia benefit gig.

© AP AP made an appearance on The Project on Thursday, where she discussed her battle with stage four breast cancer, and gave host Lisa Wilkinson a positive update – saying that she was "fantastic".

By Dade Hayes

Olivia Newton-John is sharing the latest update on her breast cancer diagnosis.

Olivia Newton John is battling cancer for the third time but her spirits remain high.