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Dannii Minogue, Katy Perry and Lily Allen are among celebrities who had previously called out Russell Brand before his conviction.
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Chloe Maher

Celebs’ ominous warnings about Brand, Walliams resurface

Celebrities who previously raised concerns about encounters with Russell Brand and David Walliams are back in the spotlight as old interviews, TV appearances and public comments resurface. 

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Film

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Elizabeth Holmes in You Can See Everything.
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The movie of the year is finally here - and it’s a mindwarp

Film
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What does a You’ve Got Mail reboot even look like in the current era?

Why a reboot for this iconic 90s movie can’t work

Film
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The James Gunn era of DC Studios is largely over.

The DC Studios curse claims another victim

Film
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Bruce Willis with wife Emma Heming Willis, left, and, right, celebrating his birthday earlier this year.

‘Like a baby’: Bruce Willis’ devastating decline laid bare

Culture
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TV

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Rivals.

‘Bad dudes’: What makes the ideal TV villain

TV
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Jen and Zac Affleck.

Mormon Wives star breaks silence after divorce filing

TV
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Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook.

Comedy star’s personal project is a family affair

TV
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The Gilded Age season four.

It’s utter nonsense TV but that’s why it’s so damn good

TV
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Music

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Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO’s global smash Party Rock Anthem, died by suicide aged 36, according to findings delivered at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court.

Star’s tragic final months before her shock death at 36

Music
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Armin van Buuren.

Major Aussie music festival cancelled weeks before event

Australia
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Before Jay-Z was confirmed to headline, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were rumoured to be headline acts.

Music icon confirmed as Super Bowl 2027 halftime show act

Music
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Chris Brown has returned to London's Southwark Crown Court after pleading guilty to affray in July. (AP PHOTO)

Troubled singer Chris Brown avoids jail time for club brawl

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Pop culture

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Madonna, Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and Zara Larrson will take the stage.

Perth music icon announced as Coachella headliner

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The British celebrity is at the centre of a sexual misconduct probe.

Footage of ‘deeply shocking’ David Walliams joke resurfaces

Pop Culture
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David Walliams has denied accusations of sexual misconduct.

Damning sex accusations against Walliams finally exposed

The New York Times
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David Walliams has been unmasked at the centre of a sexual misconduct probe.

TV star accused of shock sexual misconduct finally unmasked

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Visual arts

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

Culture
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Archibald Prize 2026 winner. Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer.

Richard Lewer wins Archibald with life-size portrait

Visual Arts
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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

World
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Authorities have recovered the 18th-century Portrait of a Lady looted by the Nazis during WWII. (AP PHOTO)

Couple charged for hiding with nazi-looted painting

The New York Times
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Gaming

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

Gaming
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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

Gaming
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Vince Zampella has died, aged 55.
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Grim video of crash that killed Call of Duty creator emerges

World
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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

Gaming
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Radio

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For the past three months, former radio king Alan Jones has sat in the front row of courtroom 3.1 in the Downing Centre Court complex in Sydney’s CBD, flanked by his solicitors and three barristers.

Inside the case against talkback king Alan Jones

Australia
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Chrissie Swan has revealed a medical emergency left her hospitalised for weeks as she continues to recover off air.

Medical emergency forces popular Nova host off-air

Radio
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Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little have announced the shock end to their drive radio show live on-air, after almost ten years of partnership on national radio.

Carrie and Tommy make shock announcement on air

Radio
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Radio star Jackie O Henderson and her best friend and manager Gemma O’Neill have tuned in online as Henderson’s multimillion-dollar legal battle with ARN returned to the Federal Court today.

Jackie O’s texts reveal shock decision after Kyle clash

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Books

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Reading fiction comes with unique benefits.

Surprising benefit of reading (or hearing) a fictional book

Wellbeing
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The Love Hypothesis.
opinion

The movie is mid, but the backstory is far more interesting

Pop Culture
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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

Books
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Writer Anna Funder swore she wasn’t doing her kid’s uni assignment. 

Why we need to hold thieving tech bros to account

Books
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The Best Australian Yarn

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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

‘Touched it’: Surfer details run-in with flu-infected bird

South Australia
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Winner: Anson Cameron.

Melbourne writer wins $50,000 writing prize

The Best Australian Yarn
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Anson Cameronhas taken out the $50,000 first prize in The Best Australian Yarn competition.

Anson Cameron wins $50k prize at Best Australian Yarn awards

The Best Australian Yarn
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After a twenty-year departure from the short story format, critically acclaimed author Anson Cameron has made an emphatic return, securing a coveted spot on the longlist for The Best Australian Yarn, the world’s most lucrative short story competition.

Anson Cameron makes short story comeback for $50k prize

The Best Australian Yarn
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