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THE ECONOMIST: Gen Z has discovered the joy of going to the movies as box office
THE ECONOMIST: Cinema attendance numbers are being boosted by Gen Z’s use of streaming and social media.
Yes, Furious is a killer Epstein story but ‘it’s not just him’ …
Emmy Rossum shadowed FBI agents for this hit TV show, which just finished its first season. One “horror” staye…
Trisha Paytas: American internet personality and TV star announces first Australian tour in March 2027
American TV star and internet sensation Trisha Paytas has announced she will be bringing her first ever stage …
Kyle Sandilands: Radio shock jock served subpoena live on air as ARN’s legal rift with Jackie O intensifies
It is the latest blow to the radio star as his former co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson continues her legal battle …
2027 Lexus NX facelift goes hybrid only, features ES-inspired interior
Five years on from its launch, the second-gen Lexus NX has been given a significant mid-life update with revis…
Gold Coast filmmaker to face fresh fraud trial after jury dismissed
While a mistrial was declared, the charges against a director accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud will be h…
Australian filmmaker to face fresh fraud trial after jury dismissed
While a mistrial was declared, a director accused of fraud could still face jail, with the case to be heard at…
Netflix’s Raygun documentary shows how she broke the internet – and herself
What emerges is a portrait of a woman caught in a mess of her own making: a kangaroo frozen in the headlights.
Two Emmy nods and a fridge full of Tim Tams – meet the Aussie staging pop culture’s biggest moments
When he graduated from NIDA in 1999, designer Julio Himede had to decide between Star Wars or the Olympics. Hi…
Mel Gibson apologises for ‘thoughtless idiocy’ after seemingly mocking ASL interpreter at fan event
‘There was no intended maliciousness attached, and I certainly apologise to anyone who was upset by it.’
Ray-I? Ray Martin comes face to face with AI version of himself in SBS’ 2027 line-up
The multicultural broadcaster has unveiled its slate for the next year and hard-hitting documentaries take the…
Taylor Swift donates $50k towards medical bills of American mother seriously injured after being hit by car
An American mother who was struck by a car has expressed her shock and appreciation upon learning pop supersta…
A beloved show vanished from the stage for almost half a century. It’s finally returning
The Australian Ballet’s newly released 2027 program brings together old and new, including a show that hasn’t …
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Olivia Rodrigo reinvents the feminist music festival with Daisy Chain Fields
At the first Daisy Chain Fields festival, the 23-year-old pop star presented a cross-generational vision of fe…
Unpacking ‘Aboriginalia’: Meet the man turning Australia’s kitsch history into art
For his new exhibition, Tony Albert issued a public callout for stereotypical, often racist, representations o…
THE NEW YORK TIMES: It’s based on real science but could Apple TV’s Dark Matter multiverse actually exist?
The mind-bending Apple TV series pushes quantum physics into new world.
THE WASHINGTON POST: Duane Davis convicted of arranging shooting murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, vows to appeal
A former gang leader was convicted of murder Monday in the 1996 shooting of the rap icon Tupac Shakur, a myste…
Dee Salmin: Podcaster boycotting Brownlow Medal, will not appear beside Collingwood captain Darcy Moore
Author and podcaster Dee Salmin is questioning the culture around women in the AFL.
Tupac Shakur trial: US man Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering rap icon
A jury has found Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of orchestrating the killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, in a case…
Ex-gang leader found guilty of first-degree murder of Tupac Shakur
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas in 1996 and died a week later, with the circumstances of his death r…
Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in 199…
Lionel Richie admitted to ICU after health scare during St. Louis concert months after falling ill on stage
Concern is growing for Lionel Richie after the 77-year-old was admitted to ICU following a worrying concert mo…
Honda and Nissan confirm collaboration on hardware and software
The Honda and Nissan marriage is dead, but the first collaboration efforts between the automakers have been an…
Hawking. Keating. And maybe Natalie Portman: New books this month
Christmas is coming if you go by the number of new books being published this month.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: John Galliano bows out of Met Museum Show after mounting criticism
Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, a fashion designer who…
THE ECONOMIST: Hollywood’s latest obsession is older women and younger men as age-gap relationships dominate
THE ECONOMIST: Older-woman-younger-man relationships are increasingly being reflected on screen as they become…
Rock legend Angry Anderson suffers a cardiac arrest
The Rose Tattoo singer’s bandmates shared the news via social media and thanked fans for their support.
Angry Anderson hospitalised after cardiac arrest
Aussie rock icon Angry Anderson was hospitalised after 'severe' cardiac arrest, his Rose Tattoo bandmates anno…
McLeod’s Daughters actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon’s sister missing in Queensland
The star posted a public plea for help in finding her family member who was last seen in Queensland.
Angry Anderson takes the stage for Rose Tattoo’s European tour
Iconic frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson leads Australian hard rock legends Rose Tattoo live on stage during thei…
Angry Anderson suffers cardiac arrest as Rose Tattoo confirms hospitalisation of Aussie music legend
Australian rock legend Angry Anderson is in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest, with his Rose Tattoo ba…
This gritty British crime drama gambles on a radical approach – and it’s a winner
The complicated high-stakes casino thriller comes from the writer of superb Martin Freeman series The Responde…
‘A serious investigation’: Misconduct allegations surround two Powerhouse executives
Arts Minister John Graham disclosed the formal misconduct investigation as he defended his oversight of the bi…
What to stream this week: The spiritual sequel to Secret Life of Us, plus five more picks
Focusing on a messy group of 60-something friends, Dalliance is filled with small, distinctly Australian momen…
Brooklyn Beckham shares intimate Nicola Peltz bedroom photos as David and Victoria family feud deepens
Brooklyn Beckham’s intimate bed snaps with wife Nicola Peltz have divided fans, with some branding the photos …
Armie Hammer on his #MeToo cancellation five years ago
The American actor reflects on why his salacious past will never go away and his controversial new vengeance f…
Land Rover Defender Sport EV spied up close
JLR is working on a new, smaller SUV to wear the Defender name. It will offer hybrid and electric power plus a…
‘Cop-out’: Aussie ‘trad wife’ lashes out at families who say they can’t afford to have a parent stay at home
‘If you really cared about raising the child and making sacrifices, you’d go with less. I think it’s a cop-out…
Isla Fisher reveals ‘dating ick’ that ended romance prematurely
Aussie screen star Isla Fisher has revealed her newest dating turn-off as she plays the field post-divorce fro…
Paul Kelly delivers sublime show in triumphant return to Kings Cross for intimate gig
The beloved singer-songwriter spent several years living in Sydney and dropped by on Sunday afternoon to celeb…