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Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision not to play singles at the Australian Open was the right one.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

With his aging rockstar looks, Francis says in darker moments he wishes he had taken the advice of some of the old cobblers who taught him the trade.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

The former frontman of dance-punk act Ima Robot felt he’d built up too many walls around himself and was acting in accordance with expectations of a snotty rockstar.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2025

Aston Villa FC, whose stadium Osbourne played his final gig in earlier this month, said they were saddened to learn that the "world-renowned rockstar and Villan" had passed away.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

“About the rockstar thing or the gay thing?”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon