September
Man with the most recognisable voice in movies dies
James Earl Jones gave life to characters such as Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”. He went on to earn Emmys and an honorary Oscar.
- Mark Kennedy
August
- Opinion
- US election
After the convention, Harris has to turn the vibe into votes
The more the vice president has to campaign on policy rather than personality, the harder it is to keep the Democrats’ fractious voter base together.
- Emma Doyle
May
Billionaire Pratt leads Aussie charge at garden-themed Met Gala
A high-profile annual event, the Met Gala is a benefit for the New York museum and marks the opening of its Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
- Ben Kellerman
February
Kylie Minogue’s ‘Padam Padam’ delivers her first Grammy win since 2004
The Australian singer’s song has been described as a “hypnotic electro”-inspired dance pop.
- Maria Sherman
February 2023
Beyoncé breaks all-time record, sealing a spot in history
Beyoncé dominated the Grammy awards and became the ceremony’s most decorated artist on a star-studded night of high emotion, but lost to Harry Styles for Album of the Year.
- Jonathan Landrum Jr
January 2023
US rock pioneer David Crosby dies aged 81
The musician helped set up two major bands in the 1960s: The Byrds, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He was renowned for his guitar-playing and vocal harmonies.
- Robert Jablon
Sudden death of guitar god Jeff Beck shocks fans worldwide
The guitarist first came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues and even opera.
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- Mark Kennedy
November 2022
CBS, Moonves ordered to pay $47m for insider trading
The broadcast giant is required to pay $US22 million to shareholders and another $US6 million for sexual harassment and assault programs.
- Bobby Caina Calvan and Stefanie Dazio
August 2022
Vale Olivia, Australia’s most successful ambassador
Olivia Newton-John achieved a level of global fame that few of her countrymen have known, but she has been remembered as much for her humanitarian work and generous spirit.
- Michael Bailey
Tributes flow for Olivia Newton-John
Beloved Australian entertainer and international star Olivia Newton-John has been remembered as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration to her fellow performers.
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- Peter Mitchell, Toni Mason, John Kidman and Mibenge Nsenduluka
April 2022
Rodrigo, Batiste, Silk Sonic steal the Grammys as Zelensky beams in
A veteran of the High School Musical series, Rodrigo became the breakout music star of 2021.
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- Jonathan Landrum
March 2021
Who won the Grammys? Women
Female acts won the top four prizes at the awards, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion.
- Mesfin Fekadu
January 2021
Grammy Awards postponed as COVID-19 rages in Los Angeles
The show will now be held on March 14, according to a statement from Grammy organisers, although few other details about the event were available.
- Ben Sisario and Joe Coscarelli
February 2020
How guitar genius Pat Metheny gets in 'the zone'
The 20-time Grammy winner enters a transcendental state when improvising on stage, with help from a few real-world habits.
- Michael Bailey
January 2020
LA Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant killed in chopper crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter also died in the crash.
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- Steve Gorman