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FILE — Hulk Hogan addresses the final night of the Republican National Convention, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Hogan, whose flamboyance and star power helped transform professional wrestling from a low-budget regional attraction into a multibillion dollar industry, has died at 71, the New York Times reported on July 24, 2025. (Todd Heisler/The New York Times)

Shirt-shredding superstar of wrestling Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Hogan was the face of pro wrestling for decades, with his blond hair and horseshoe mustache, colourful bandannas and massive biceps, which he referred to as “24-inch pythons.”

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A new billboard over Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles appears to signal the upcoming rerelease of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham's 1973 album Buckingham Nicks.

Missing link of the Fleetwood Mac saga finally returns

The duo’s 1973 album Buckingham Nicks prefigured their work with Fleetwood Mac but was lost in the streaming era. But that could soon change.

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Hulk Hogan (R) and Ric Flair arrive at Sydney Airportin 2009.

Ric Flair reveals heartbreaking story in tribute to WWE icon

WWE legend Hulk Hogan is being remembered as ‘a great American icon’ following his tragic death.

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The 71-year-old reportedly suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday morning.

WWE legend Hulk Hogan dead, aged 71

The 71-year-old reportedly suffered cardiac arrest on Thursday morning.

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Trisha Paytas and her son Aquaman.
Ozzy Osbourne performs with Black Sabbath as part of The End tour, at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2016.

‘I am not the Antichrist’: Inside rocker Ozzy’s wild life

As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On The Osbournes, he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy.

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Toby Schmitz in Grief is the Thing with Feathers.

‘Miracle’ story about grief ‘takes you by the hand’

Grief is the Thing with Feathers was a sensation when it was published 10 years ago. Actor Toby Schmitz will always remember his first experience with it, which he is now transforming into a stage production.

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Sean Miley Moore in the Australian production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Musical sensation Hedwig is subversive but universal

Hedwig and the Angry Inch has come a long way since its debut almost three decades ago, but it’s a character that can represent anyone.

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The high-flying duo’s cheating at a Coldplay concert has shown how the internet still has capacity to change the world.

Coldplay kiss video proves internet can change the world

AARON PATRICK: By making the world laugh at a couple caught in an embarrassing embrace, the internet demonstrated how great it is at sharing universal stories.

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1932:  Three of the Mitford sisters at Lord Stanley of Aldernay's wedding.  From left to right: Unity Mitford; Diana Mitford (Mrs Bryan Guinness, later Lady Diana Mosley) and writer Nancy Mitford.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Writers, fascists and rebels: Meet the Mitfords

The Kardashians have nothing on the Mitford Sisters, who scandalised Britain with fascism, betrayals, and surprisingly good literature. A new series dramatises their lives.

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Chris Martin has issued a warning to fans following last week’s kiss-cam carnage that went viral.

Coldplay’s warning to fans after kiss-cam cheating disaster

Chris Martin has issued a warning to fans following last week’s kiss-cam carnage that went viral.

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The camera woman behind the viral moment has spoken out.

Fan who filmed viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal speaks out

The camera woman who filmed the CEO of a billion-dollar company getting snug with his head of HR has spoken out over the mega-viral moment. 

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief were caught having an alleged affair at a Coldplay concert.

Best Coldplay concert cheating CEO reactions

A kiss-cam moment went horribly wrong for two people having an alleged affair at a Coldplay concert, however, it really made the internet’s day. These are the best reactions from the saga.

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The iconic prop sold at auction for a staggering amount on Thursday.

Indiana Jones whip sells for a staggering amount

One of the most famous props in cinema history that was previously owned by Princess Diana sold at auction yesterday during a week of fat cats splashing ridiculous cash on nostalgic items. 

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The awkward images of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron intimately hugging his company’s head of HR Kristin Cabot have gone viral. 

Viral ‘kiss cam’ trend sparks hilarious Aussie memes

The Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal has taken the internet by storm; even government departments and a hugely popular restaurant are using the viral content to promote their own products.

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