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Rowan Atkinson is a household name for a reason.

Why Rowan Atkinson’s comedy just doesn’t get old

Rowan Atkinson returns in a new comedy series and while it’s gentler than his previous works, it’s a reminder that he has been making us laugh for four decades.

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Japanese film Kokuho.

The Japanese movie sensation breaking records

Kokuho broke a 22-year-old box office record, and even led to a resurgence in kabuki attendance. Australians can see for themselves what all the fuss is about.

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A clip of Jon Hamm with his eyes closed dancing in the club has gone completely viral. Where is it actually from?

Where did the viral Jon Hamm club scene meme come from?

A clip of Jon Hamm with his eyes closed dancing in the club has gone completely viral, leaving many asking where is it actually from?

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Comedian Andy Dick.

Comedian collapses, admits taking drugs from stranger

In a new video, Comedian Andy Dick has detailed what happened moments before he collapsed on a Hollywood street.

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The new Bluey video games is now live on the App Store.

Bluey video game launches: How much parents need to pay

Australia’s most popular animated Blue Heeler Bluey is off on a new adventure, with a video game launched exclusively on Thursday for one platform.

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Can a new version of Sherlock compete with Cumberbatch?

Can a new version of Sherlock compete with Cumberbatch?

Benedict Cumberbatch may be the defining Sherlock Holmes of this century but that hasn’t stopped others from trying to do new versions.

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The Mastermind.

American indie movie queen still keeps her day job

Kelly Reichardt has made nine movies, two of which were in the race for a Palme d’Or, but she still keeps her day job.

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Sharon Osbourne has revealed the final moments of Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne's life.

‘Kiss me. Hug me tight’: Rocker’s heartbreaking final words

Distraught Sharon Osbourne has told of her beloved husband and Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne’s last moments — and his emotional finals words to her.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

The 10 best video games of 2025 revealed

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

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Paramount and Netflix are playing Tug of Warner Bros.

Netflix and Paramount are battling for more than just Warner

THE ECONOMIST: The battle for Warner Bros just escalated — and it’s no longer just about money.

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Serial pest Johnson Wen was kicked out of Lady Gaga's Brisbane show before it even began.

Serial pest in disguise booted out of Lady Gaga concert

An Australian man known online for confronting celebrities has been kicked out of Lady Gaga’s latest concert in Brisbane after being spotted in the crowd by eagle-eyed fans.

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The Golden Spurtle.

This competition is like the Olympics, but for porridge

How did an Australian film crew find themselves on the other side of the world, documenting a Scottish porridge competition?

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There is one Golden Globes category that has got to go.

The awards show farce that must be shut down

The Golden Globes has to end the charade and can the most ridiculous category pretending to be a serious thing.

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The top 10 albums of 2025 rewarded curiosity, attention and interrogation.

Revealed: The top 10 albums of 2025

The top 10 albums of 2025 rewarded curiosity, attention and interrogation — that felt significant as the soulless head fakery of AI continues to puree this world into a soup of meaningless superficialities.

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Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bought Wrexham in 2021 and have overseen its fairytale success. (AP PHOTO)

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney’s big move on UK soccer club

Ryan Reynolds has sold a stake in Wrexham football club to the US investment firm Apollo Sports Capital in an attempt to lead the team to the Premier League.

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