Culture

Tony Armstrong may have left News Breakfast but he certainly hasn’t left ABC.
TV
Wenlei Ma

ABC reveals two new Tony Armstrong programs

Just because Tony Armstrong isn’t on News Breakfast anymore doesn’t mean the public broadcaster isn’t going to be leaning hard into his talent in 2025.

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Portia de Rossi, left, and Ellen DeGeneres have fled and will reportedly never return to the United States.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

DeGeneres flees USA after Trump's election victory

Comedian and former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has fled the US after President-elect Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House.

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Welsh drummer Dennis Bryon, who is best known for his work with the Bee Gees, seen here as a member of Amen Cortner, in London, England, circa 1967.
Culture
Georgie Kearney

‘Loss for words’: Second Bee Gees death confirmed within days

Two members of the legendary band Bee Gees have died within four days.

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Shane Warne’s estate is one of 101 lawsuits pending against the Mirror Group.
UK
Sam Tobin

Shane Warne’s family among 101 phone hack lawsuits

Shane Warne’s estate, Kate Winslet and Gillian Anderson are involved in over 101 lawsuits involving the Mirror Group’s phone hacking scandal.

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Video
The four former members of One Direction gathered for Liam Payne’s funeral.
Music
Georgina Noack

One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral

One Direction members have reunited alongside music mogul Simon Cowell as they attended the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne.

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Brittany Hockley, left, Mitch Churi and Laura Byrne.
Radio
David Johns

‘Devastated’ radio host announces axing on-air

One of the hosts of a popular KIIS radio show has revealed they won’t be returning in 2025 — and that it wasn’t their decision — in an emotional on-air segment.

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The 2024 rebooted Cruel Intentions.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Cruel Intentions TV reboot changes key part of 1999 film

The 1999 teen movie Cruel Intentions was sexy and brazen but the 2024 TV reboot has changed a key aspect of what made it so illicit and thrilling.

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Australian stars stun on ARIA Awards red carpet.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

ARIA Music Awards: Stars stun on red carpet

SEE THE LOOKS: Stars of the music industry have started to walk the red carpet ahead of the 38th annual Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Music Awards.

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Triple M Sydney breakfast co-hosts (L-R) Mark Geyer and Mick Molloy.
Radio
Georgina Noack

Triple M veteran reportedly sacked as co-host moves on

There was radio silence from Triple M on Wednesday with one of the station’s stalwart talents missing from the studio.

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Cher in 1966.
Culture
The Washington Post

Cher, ever the chameleon, shows her true colours

In the first volume of her memoir, the veteran pop diva is utterly candid about her early years, her relationship with Sonny and her path to independence.

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The Studio will premiere on Apple TV+ on March 26.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Rogen’s movies project is, ironically, made for streaming

Seth Rogen’s story about an embattled studio head trying to save the movies business has been made as a 10-part TV show for a streaming network.

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Video
Liam Payne's parents have put together a ‘perfect service’ to farewell the late One Direction singer.
UK
Staff Writers

‘Perfect service’: Liam Payne funeral details revealed

Five weeks after former One Direction singer Liam Payne died in a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, details of his funeral have emerged before he is laid to rest in England.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of transporting women and male sex workers across state lines.
USA
Luc Cohen

'Diddy' back in court after notes seized from cell

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyers say the seizure of notes during a search of his jail cell are a violation of his right to a fair trial.

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

I hated the Wicked musical, this is what I think of the film

Wicked: Part One, an adaptation of the popular stage musical, wears its big heart on its sleeve with its heightened emotions and impressive song-and-dance numbers.

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Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng in Interior Chinatown.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Funnyman Jimmy O Yang gives stereotypes a serious kicking

Silicon Valley’s Jimmy O. Yang never expected to be the leading man but in Interior Chinatown, it’s all about playing with expectations.

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