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Dolly Parton’s biggest hits were 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias.
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Dolly Parton’s best big-screen performances

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In movies like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton shined as a version of herself.

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Noah Centineo in Street Fighter.

Noah Centineo stirred his inner ‘dog’ on Street Fighter

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Ricky Schroder has sparked fierce backlash over an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, with critics accusing the actor of turning the music legend’s death into a political statement.

‘Gives me the ick’: Actor put on blast for Dolly tribute

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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

Chameleon of the stage brought to life a cast of misfits

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Tim Curry is being remembered by his co-stars and fans across the globe.

Tim Curry’s iconic film, TV roles as late actor remembered

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Matt Dee's death was announced on Wednesday.

‘You had a wild ride’: Tributes flow for Bondi Rescue star

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Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn is the subject of a Netflix doco.

Raygun doco headed to screens this week

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Wendy Page, is a founding producer of the program

Award-winning Australian story producer reflects on WA tales

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Some fabulously interesting people are chatting for the Australian Story 30th anniversary special.

Everything that’s worth watching on TV this week

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Olivia Rodrigo performs as part of the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields, a sold-out, one-day festival in California.

Olivia Rodrigo reinvents the feminist music festival

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Australian rock legend Angry Anderson is in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest, with his Rose Tattoo bandmates asking fans to keep him and his family in their thoughts.

Aussie rock legend Angry Anderson suffers cardiac arrest

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Ricky Schroder has sparked fierce backlash over an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton, with critics accusing the actor of turning the music legend’s death into a political statement.

‘Gives me the ick’: Actor put on blast for Dolly tribute

Culture
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Tim Curry, the actor who made Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Show a worldwide cult figure, has died aged 80 after a long illness.

Chameleon of the stage brought to life a cast of misfits

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Internet personality Trisha Paytas will make her Australian performing debut in March 2027.

Viral internet star announces first ever Aussie stage show

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The Hollywood star was captured on video seemingly mocking a woman signing in front of him.

Hollywood star sorry after ‘despicable’ video goes viral

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US mother Ashley Taunton has expressed gratitude at receving a donation from Taylor Swift towards medical bills following a serious crash.

Taylor Swift’s ‘mind-blowing’ donation to crash victim

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Olivia Rodrigo performs as part of the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields, a sold-out, one-day festival in California.

Olivia Rodrigo reinvents the feminist music festival

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

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

Richard Lewer wins Archibald with life-size portrait

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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

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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

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

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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

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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

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Emma Chow became emotional as she revealed her husband Enzo Lisbona urgently needs a kidney transplant.

Radio host breaks down in tears on air over heartbreaking family news

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Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other.

Kyle reveals hidden texts with Jackie ‘O’ throughout feud

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Melbourne radio host Nick Cody (left) revealed to co-hosts Brendan Fevola and Fifi Box he is expecting a third child in October.

Star announces exciting family news live on radio show

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Karl Stefanovic makes a major change to his social media following his Nine departure.

Karl Stefanovic cuts final ties with Today and Nine

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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

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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

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Laperouse: A Parisian Icon Since 1766: a peek at a unique web of history, seduction, food and fun.

A peek into a uniquely Parisian web of history

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Stuff the British Stole.

TV show which provokes honesty and racist reactions

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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

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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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