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Walton Goggins is a familiar face, but The White Lotus has catapulted him to a new level of fame.

Walton Goggins just wants to be left alone, until he doesn’t

The White Lotus star has a knack for playing misunderstood fringe dwellers. To his surprise, it’s turned him into the most relatable man on TV.

  • Thomas Mitchell

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Li’l Petey and Dog Man in the new film of Dav Pilkey’s book, Dog Man.

A tail as old as time: Which are better, dogs or cats?

You might think you know what Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey will say in response. Think again.

  • Michael Idato
London-born Thai actor Tayme Thapthimthong was working as a private bodyguard when he landed the role of Gaitok, a hapless security guard on The White Lotus.

Why this London-born ‘Thai military expert’ found playing Gaitok on The White Lotus a challenge

Actor Tayme Thapthimthong was working as a private bodyguard when he landed the role of Gaitok, a hapless security guard on The White Lotus.

  • Thomas Mitchell

We need to celebrate the complexities of humanity: Rhys Darby

While the New Zealand comedian worries about AI, his advice is to turn off the news and keep your sense of humour.

  • Lenny Ann Low
American magician and mentalist David Blaine.

The world’s most extreme magician reveals the one thing he won’t attempt

Fearless endurance artist, magician and mentalist David Blaine learns from the masters in a new TV series, so we don’t have to.

  • Michael Dwyer
“I knew the media would make an example out of me, as they do with any outspoken woman,” says .Jameela Jamil. The 39-year-old has endured her share of media pile-ons.

‘I am the ghost of cancellations past’: Jameela Jamil on surviving backlash after backlash

The Good Place star and feminist activist is bringing her “no bullshit conversations” to Australia.

  • Jenna Guillaume
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Josh Gad’s biggest regret? Using his real voice for Olaf the snowman

The man who voiced the beloved snowman sidekick in Frozen has written a memoir.

  • Scarlett Harris
Sex pistol Steve Jones

Punk’s (still) not dead: Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ new tour

The raw power behind the Sex Pistols is past playing the hard man.

  • Michael Dwyer
John Neumeier

This ballet master feels half his age. Loving your job will do that

Legendary choreographer John Neumeier celebrated his 86th birthday in Melbourne last week, but he says when he closes his eyes he’s “about 42”.

  • John Bailey
Mandy Beaumont.

Real-life tragedy informs Mandy Beaumont’s serial killer thriller

The author’s new novel is based on Australian serial killer John Wayne Glover, who was known in headlines as “The Granny Killer”. But it also draws on a personal tragedy.

  • Jenny Valentish

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