‘Rebuild, renew, reshape’: Dark Mofo boss on why festival needed fresh start
Dark Mofo artistic director Chris Twite has explained why he feels the “difficult” decision to effectively cancel the festival in 2024 was ultimately the right call.
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Bon Jovi’s marriage update after cheating scandal
Jon Bon Jovi has shared a heartfelt marriage update on social media — just a year after his bombshell cheating confession made headlines.
Logie-winning actor’s surprise Tassie connection
Much loved Australian actor Patrick Brammall is diving into his family history on a popular SBS show — which brought him to the Apple Isle.
Verdict on Marvel’s new blockbuster
With a star-studded cast including Florence Pugh and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Marvel’s newest release Thunderbolts has been the subject of a lot of hype. But is it worth it?
Best TV shows to watch, stream this May
From Nicole Kidman’s brilliantly bonkers Nine Perfect Strangers to a Bono documentary, these are some of the streaming highlights you can’t miss this month.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
Amanda Keller’s music documentary The Piano is a joyful delight, while the guys from the Inspired Unemployed take their unique brand of idiocy to the world.
Paedophile Rolf Harris’ mansion put up for sale
The disgraced Australian entertainer’s riverside mansion has quietly hit the market for millions, two years after his death.
Star Wars creator George Lucas answers decades-old mystery
Hollywood film director George Lucas has finally revealed the answer to a decades old mystery about one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters.
‘Grandpa robbers’ go on trial over Kim K $15m jewellery heist
Ten veteran criminals – some of whom are in their 70s – have gone on trial in Paris over accusations that they carried out a brazen robbery against Kim Kardashian in 2016.
Charles’ not very subtle message to Trump
King Charles and Queen Camilla will drop by Canada this month in what seems to be a subtle – but direct – reminder to the US President.
Sarah Michelle Gellar insists leaked Buffy reboot details are ‘all fake’
Earlier this year, the actress confirmed she was in talks with filmmaker Chloé Zhao to reboot the hit drama series, in which she played Buffy…
Harry reveals King won’t speak to him in bombshell interview
In a new interview, Prince Harry has issued a desperate plea to the royals after losing his appeal against the UK government as Buckingham Palace breaks its silence.
Russell Brand granted bail during court hearing over alleged sexual offence
The actor and comedian was surrounded by reporters and photographers as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Friday morning…
Prince Harry’s humiliating courtroom defeat
The Duke of Sussex has lost a huge legal fight in the UK and there could be a multimillion-dollar price to pay for the royal.
Sweet Kate detail in new Charlotte pic
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a stunning new portrait of their daughter in honour of her 10th birthday.
Member of iconic US metal band shot dead
One of the first members of a legendary US band has been shot dead during a shootout with police in San Francisco.
Host accidentally reads X-rated note on air
“Lost for words”: A very raunchy viewer email has left a BBC presenter red-faced and spluttering during a live TV segment.
US star on why she vanished from Hollywood
She was one of the biggest US TV stars of the 2000s and 2010s, but then she disappeared as her career was ready to go to new heights.
Bob Geldof says another Live Aid event is ‘unlikely’ because of social media
Singer Bob Geldof has said another Live Aid-style event is “unlikely” because of social media. The 73-year-old, who organised the original…
Blake Lively alludes to legal drama: ‘Fear holds us back’
The It Ends With Us star hinted at her feud with Justin Baldoni, during an interview on Late Night With Seth Meyers. ”I have had a pretty intense…
Brand granted bail after court appearance
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has appeared in court in London facing multiple sexual assault charges.
Jeremy Renner rejects Hawkeye Season 2 after ‘half the money’ offer
The actor, who played the avenger across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Disney+ miniseries has revealed he was offered half of his first-season…
Lively spills on ‘lowest’ time during TV chat
“Pretty intense”: Blake Lively has directly addressed her ongoing legal and PR war with Justin Baldoni in a new TV interview.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs rejects plea deal ahead of trial opening
The hip-hop mogul appeared at a hearing in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. The US District Judge asked Combs if he had reviewed the offer…
A-list star makes shock claim about Disney
Marvel actor Jeremy Renner has made a shocking claim on why he believes Disney attempted to cut his pay.
One of the world’s biggest pop stars lives here
She’s one of the most streamed female artists on the entire planet, but she spends most her time in a five-room home built by her husband.
Aussie TV star’s ‘juicy’ new gig
Beloved Bachelor and Australian Idol host Osher Gunsberg has scored himself a hot new TV gig – and it’s his most challenging one yet.
What Leo’s movie love interest looks like now
25 years on from the blockbuster The Beach, this actress has barely aged – and she says she wouldn’t wish her co-star’s lifestyle on her worst enemy.
‘Goal weight’: Star looks near-unrecognisable
This famous singer says she’s now hit her “goal weight” – and is showing off the results of a health kick that’s lasted almost 18 months.
Beloved 90s pop star dies suddenly mid-tour
A popular US singer has died in tragic circumstances – just one day after sharing a darkly “prophetic” final post on social media.
‘People will lose’: Star Aussie slams Meta, AI
She’d just had a win that writers dream of – then Dervla McTiernan discovered her bestselling books were being pirated to train Meta AI models.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori sue celebrity dentist
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori are suing celebrity dentist Dr Thomas Connelly for medical malpractice, alleging he got the rap hooked on…
Diddy’s shock new move in court
Sean “Diddy” Combs made a bold move in court ahead of his trial this month – a move that would have spared him an extended prison sentence.
A-list star spotted sneaking out of Australia
The Oscar winner has bid farewell to Australia after spending four months filming an upcoming Netflix blockbuster on our shores.
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