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Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Robert Towne, pictured in 1981, has died.
Pop Culture
Staff Writers

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, dies

Writer-director Robert Towne, an Oscar winner for his script for Chinatown, has died at the age of 89.

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The Brat Pack movies were always only a particular slice of American youth culture – white, mostly middle class and mostly suburban.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Brat Pack label still a hard act to swallow for its stars

Brat Packer Andrew McCarthy was incensed when the term was coined. He even likened it to PTSD. Four decades on, he’s made a documentary looking at its enduring legacy, for better or worse.

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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has released her highly anticipated third studio album. (AP PHOTO)
Pop Culture
Staff Writers

Megan Thee Stallion credits mum for her rap talents

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion says her late mother was the biggest influence on her talents.

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Ice Spice Y2K album cover Unknown
Pop Culture
The Washington Post

What fans got wrong about these new rap album covers

The adage that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover doesn’t seem to apply to albums. 

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More than 50 items of the late Diana, Princess of Wales will be auctioned in the US on Thursday. (AP PHOTO)
Pop Culture
Staff Writers

Princess Diana’s gowns and accessories to be auctioned

The auction is billed as the most extensive collection of Diana’s personal belongings since she sold dozens of dresses during a New York charity auction in 1997.

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Matthew Perry's autopsy found he was killed by "acute effects of ketamine".
Pop Culture

‘Multiple people’ could be charged over Perry drug death

It’s understood US law enforcement’s investigation into the Friends star’s ketamine death is “nearing its conclusion”, with possible charges being considered.

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Shifty Shellshock has died aged 49.
Music
Zach Margolius

Iconic 00s rock singer suddenly dies aged 49

The lead singer of a popular early 2000s band has died aged 49 after being found in his home.

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Can't Hardly Wait
Film
Wenlei Ma

90s teen favourite to become musical

The movie came out during the 90s teen movies revival and was notable for its packed cast and pumping soundtrack. So, naturally, it’s being turned into a musical.

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Taylor Swift is joined on stage by Travis Kelce at Wembley’s Eras show.
Pop Culture
Staff writers

Top hat Travis rescues Taylor as Swifties go wild at Wembley

The NFL star drew a raucous response from the 90,000 screaming fans as he hit the stage.

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Singer Justin Timberlake has addressed his "tough week" during a concert in Chicago. (AP PHOTO)
Pop Culture
Staff Writers

Justin Timberlake tells fans: 'It's been a tough week'

Justin Timberlake has thanked his fans in Chicago for their support during a "tough week" as he performs his first concert since his drunk driving arrest.

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Rom-com star Matthew McConaughey took two years off from acting when he felt he wasn't getting enough meaty parts (AP PHOTO)
Pop Culture
Staff Writers

Hollywood heart-throb considered quitting acting to become a teacher

"I've usually zigged when I felt like Hollywood wanted me to zag," Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey says.

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Beloved by some of the world’s most stylish women, the Birkin has long been a sought-after fashion accessory, but the handmade leather tote now has a less attractive claim to fame
Culture
Barbara McMahon

How this became the must-have bag for elite burglary gangs

Beloved by some of the world’s most stylish women, the Birkin has long been a sought-after fashion accessory, but the handmade leather tote now has a less attractive claim to fame

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John Farnham looked happy and healthy at his son Robert’s wedding.
Pop Culture
Frances Sheen

First photos of John Farnham since cancer surgery revealed

The 74-year-old underwent 12-hour surgery for cancer in 2022.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s famous kiss in Titanic.
Film
Molly Clayton

Kate Winslet reveals Titanic smooch with Leo ‘a nightmare’

It was one of the most memorable love scenes in film history. But Titanic’s leading lady says it was ‘not all it’s cracked up to be’.

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Bridgerton stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan at the premiere.
Pop Culture
Milly Veitch

Bold Bridgerton stars dare to bare on red carpet

The racy period drama’s risque tone carried through to the red carpet with a shirtless leading man and star Nicola Coughlan’s plunging neckline.

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