BREAKING NEWS: despite rumours suggesting otherwise DJ Tiesto is not dead, but he is headlining this year's Stereosonic.

In what appears to be 2010's version of Richard Wilkins' Jeff Goldblum gaffe, a rival radio network earlier today pronounced Tiesto -- the world's #1 DJ -- dead, claiming he'd been fatally injured in a car accident.

Listen to the false declaration of Tiesto's death:

NovaFM can confirm that Tiesto is in fact alive and kicking, so much so that he'll be heading to Australia later this year to headline the annual Steresonic festival.

Tiesto's Australian tour earlier this year was a huge success, selling out nine arena-sized shows across the country.

His return as a Stereosonic headliner is sure to be one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Stay tuned to NovaFM.com.au for more myth-dispelling and Stereosonic news.

Stereosonic tour dates:
Saturday 27 November – Sydney
Sunday 28 November – Perth
Saturday 4 December - Melbourne & Adelaide
Sunday 5 December – Brisbane

UPDATE: Tiesto has broken his silence regarding yesterday's hoax surrounding his death.

The music world was thrown into disarray yesterday after false reports of Tiesto's death were spread.

Today Tiesto has taken to his Facebook page, confirming his health and thanking fans for their support saying, "It's nice to read that people care about my life.Thank you for all the support. It's good to be alive and to get so much love from you xx"

After a highly successful tour earlier this year, Tiesto will be returning to Australia in November as he headlines the 2010 Stereosonic Festival. Tickets are on sale in early August, but for now mark the following dates in your diary -- it's certainly a must-attend event:
Saturday 27 November – Sydney
Sunday 28 November – Perth
Saturday 4 December - Melbourne & Adelaide
Sunday 5 December – Brisbane

This piece originally appeared on NovaFM.com.au on 07/07/2010