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Marilyn Manson has repeatedly denied all charges of sexual assault and domestic violence. (AP PHOTO)

Andrew Dalton

Rocker Marilyn Manson avoids sexual assault charges

Prosecutors say they won't charge rocker Marilyn Manson after a lengthy investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations.

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How many of these 101 things can you say 'yes' to?

The 101 things that prove you’re a true blue Aussie

What does it mean to be Australian? Test how you measure up on the ways that prove you’re true blue.

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The Night Agent is on Netflix.

The Night Agent perfectly fine but entirely forgettable

This show is the perfect encapsulation of Netflix’s mid-TV era.

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Emilia Perez is in cinemas on January 16.

As US lurches right, Oscars noms take anti-Trump left turn

This year’s Oscar winners will be chosen from a very political crop of nominees.

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Peter Godwin’s Painting Table with Black Truffles (2011).

John McDonald

The political reality of an overlooked major artistic talent

Peter Godwin’s admirers can never understand why his work isn’t currently hanging on the walls of all the public art museums. But the reason is simple - he’s a straight, white, male artist.

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Byron Bay’s Splendour in the Grass festival has been cancelled for a second year in a row.

Poppy Reid

The key detail that led to Splendour cancellation and what it means for music festivals

‘A lot of people think you can build festival lineups on radio play and data ... that doesn’t create a culture, it feels homogeneous and pretty samey.’

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Tyra Banks was spotted in the crowd at Rod Laver Arena.

Harrison Reid

Inconspicuous global megastar spotted in crowd at Australian Open

‘Why she dressed like Darth Vader though?’

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TODAY presenter Alex Cullen has been sacked after accepting $50k

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Max Corstorphan

Nine star’s contract torn up after $50k billionaire fallout

‘Alex and Nine agreed that he would finish with the network.’

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L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

REVEALED: The leaders of the 2025 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards include several films with strong political viewpoints, while one Australian star has been brutally snubbed.

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Netflix contender Emilia Pérez is tipped to land the most Oscar nominations when they are announced early Friday AEDT.

Jake Coyle

Emilia Perez tipped to head Oscar nominations

Netflix contender Emilia Pérez is tipped to land the most Oscar nominations when they are announced early Friday AEDT.

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When it came to playing The Brutalist’s Laszlo Toth, a fictional Hungarian Holocaust survivor and architect trying to establish a new life in 1950s America, Brody’s inspirations were close to home.

For Adrien Brody, The Brutalist was very personal

A Hungarian immigrant and artist trying to make it in America in the mid-20th century? Adrien Brody knew all about that.

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The actress revealed the pair had not been a ‘couple’ for years.

Morgan de Smidt

Game of Thrones star confirms split with Aussie actor

The actress revealed the pair had not been a ‘couple’ for years.

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Optics is on ABC from January 29.

When a Hollywood scandal boosts your new TV show

For Optics’ Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst, the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni scandal couldn’t have timed itself better.

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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal on April 11, 2019 in Hollywood.

Maddie Ellis

Beloved stars tease long-awaited reunion 35 years after iconic romantic comedy

‘Can’t wait to show you all soon.’

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The popular festival was held around Australia.

Morgan de Smidt

Splendour in the Grass makes sad announcement

Event organisers shared a sad update on the beloved three-day event on Thursday morning.

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