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Meghann Fahy in New York, April 11, 2025. The former “White Lotus” supporting actress is taking the lead in a new Netflix series as a woman bringing chaos to a wealthy enclave. (OK McCausland/The New York Times)

Why rising star Meghann Fahy loves underdog tag

Even now, after her White Lotus breakout and a new Netflix series, Sirens, Fahy doesn’t feel she’s arrived. She spent too long being overlooked for that. She claims not to mind: ‘I like the underdog thing’.

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Billy Joel says online he is cancelling all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain.

Billy Joel cancels tour after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel says he is cancelling all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain.

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A Paris court has convicted eight members of the so-called ‘grandpa robbers’ for the dramatic 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, who was held at gunpoint.

Kim Kardashian Paris robbery case reaches dramatic end

A Paris court has convicted eight members of the so-called ‘grandpa robbers’ for the dramatic 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, who was held at gunpoint.

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Andrew Garrett, a cadet in the Indigenous Paramedic Program, is one of the healthcare workers featured in Our Medicine.

Everything worth watching on TV this week

Our Medicine, And Just Like That, Pee-wee As Himself, Bono: Stories Of Surrender and Dept. Q: here’s what we’re watching and loving on TV this week.

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Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou.

Dan Brown is getting into the dad TV trend

You know dad TV when you see it. The heroes all uphold certain notions of masculinity and righteousness, and who better to embody that than Dan Brown creation Robert Langdon.

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JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have made their relationship official while holidaying in Mexico.

JoJo Siwa confirms controversial Big Brother romance

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have officially hard-launched their relationship on social media, causing quite the stir online. 

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Has a social media post revealed the next actor to take on the role of James Bond?

Is this the next James Bond? Huge clue that has fans excited

Bond, James Bond lovers around the world think this actor may be announced as the next 007, and they could be right.

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Kermit the Frog has dispensed some advice to the University of Maryland's graduate students. (AP PHOTO)

Kermit the Frog inspires with uni commencement speech

Members of the University of Maryland's class of 2025 received their diplomas with sage advice from Kermit the Frog ringing in their ears.

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Fountain of Youth is on Apple TV+

Guy Ritchie’s treasure hunt movie is bad, but not as awful

Remember the fun hijinks of Nicolas Cage’s National Treasure? Yeah, this isn’t it.

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Daniel Williams, former drummer for the band The Devil Wears Prada has been identified as one of the fatalities in a US plane crash.

Star drummer, music agent identified after fatal plane crash

A famous drummer and music talent manager have been identified as the two victims who died when a private jet carrying 10 people crashed in San Diego, California.

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A jury has heard testimony from rapper Kid Cudi that Sean “Diddy” Combs broke into his home in 2011 after discovering Cudi’s relationship with Cassie Ventura.

Kid Cudi: Diddy broke into my house after Cassie romance

A jury has heard detailed testimony from rapper Kid Cudi that Sean "Diddy" Combs broke into his home in 2011 after discovering Cudi’s relationship with Cassie Ventura.

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Julia Dunn announces the breaking news that her co-anchor Olivia Jaquith’s water broke just before the newscast.
Sirens is streaming on Netflix.

Starpowered Netflix series that doesn’t justify its runtime

In the continuing annals of ‘it should’ve been a movie’, Sirens gives no argument why this shouldn’t have been a one-and-done. Despite its starry cast, it doesn’t have pull.

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SCRUBS - Zach Braff stars as John "J.D." Dorian in the ABC Television Network's "Scrubs." (ABC/BOB D'AMICO)

Are nostalgia-fuelled revivals ever a good idea?

Do you really want to know what a middle-aged Cher from Clueless is doing? Or what J.D. from Scrubs is like as a dad with two teenage kids?

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