Jessica Mauboy

The actual race may have stopped the nation, but Jessica Mauboy’s last minute cancellation from singing the national anthem at the Melbourne Cup is all anyone can talk about.

In an exclusive interview, singer Jessica Mauboy has revealed she believes a panic attack was behind her Melbourne Cup no show.

Australian singer Jessica Mauboy has posted a response following her failure to appear at the Melbourne Cup to sing the national anthem.

She’s a bona fide Australian Idol, has represented us at Eurovision and stunned on the big screen - but what made Jessica Mauboy pull out of performing the national anthem at the Melbourne Cup with just 30 minutes notice?

“We were very disappointed that Jessica Mauboy was on course, and didn’t perform today."

From Jesinta Campbell's chic costume changes to Jessica Mauboy's metallic Bianca Spender pantsuit, take a look at The Weekly's favourite shots from Sydney's Fashion Week takeover.

Australia has been invited to join Eurovision and put forward our own entrant for the 60th anniversary of the traditionally European song competition.

Dust off the spangled jumpsuits, Australia has been invited to compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest as the wildcard entrant in a move that should be written into our history books (in glitter!).

Talented actress and singer Jessica Mauboy is turning 25 today.

Australian singer Jessica Mauboy was surprised backstage at Eurovision in Copenhagen by another famous Aussie Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.