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The pop culture moments that defined 2024
From a pygmy hippo with anger issues to an Olympic breakdancer with dancing issues, these pop culture stories captured our fascination this year.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Justin Baldoni’s ex-publicist sues over alleged smear campaign
An ousted PR executive alleges a conspiracy to harm her and steal her clients, in connection with an effort to tarnish Blake Lively.
- by Megan Twohey and Mike McIntire
‘A wonderful woman’: Jimmy Barnes unveils another grown-up child
The rock’n’roll legend has made something of a habit of discovering grown-up children he didn’t know he had.
- by Karl Quinn
Documentary makers swoop on Luigi Mangione story
Two separate documentaries are in the works about the story of Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson on a New York street.
- by Kayla Olaya
Raygun defends action to shut down comedian’s musical
Rachael Gunn said she had moved to trademark her name and pose because other parties were attempting to trademark them.
- by Kayla Olaya
This is the moment when everything changed for Elton John
In 1976, the English musician was finally ready to talk about his sexuality. The fallout was brutal, but a new documentary charts the healing that followed.
- by Michael Lallo
Vale the ‘anti-shock jock’: Veteran broadcaster Clive Robertson has died
One of the first newsreaders to go off script, the legendary radio and TV star is credited with changing the face of journalism.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Penry Buckley
Netflix Sex Education actor found guilty of raping teen in acting class
Alexander Westwood used his position as an acting teacher to sexually abuse two teenage girls who attended his classes.
- by Kayla Olaya
Jay-Z denies raping 13-year-old girl in Diddy-related lawsuit
The billionaire rapper has been accused of raping a 13-year-old, alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs.
- by Kayla Olaya and Karl Quinn
From Meghan Markle to Queen Mary: The rise of the royal podcaster
Australian-born Queen Mary of Denmark is adding another string to her regal bow – podcast host.
- by Meg Watson
‘I can’t see a lyric’: Elton John partially lost sight after eye infection
His impaired vision has delayed work on his next album, but the singer remains optimistic he will recover.
- by Nell Geraets
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