Culture

Yellowjackets is back for season two, and hooooo boy are fans in for a treat.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Hit streaming series sued over accusations of theft

The popular thriller series about a group of teen plane crash survivors has been accused of stealing the plot from a 2015 movie.

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Saoirse Ronan is in contention for an Oscar for her performance in Blitz.
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Film
Wenlei Ma

The World War II movie that highlights smaller stories

Made by prodigious British filmmaker Steve McQueen, Blitz takes audiences on a journey through London during the terror of Germany’s bombing of the city.

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Video
Paul Mescal imitates calling his mum in front of an attacker.
Culture
Georgie Kearney

Gladiator star Paul Mescal addresses awkward viral TV moment

‘I’m not shocked it got the attention it did.’

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Michael J Fox (pictured with wife Tracy Pollan) was diagnosed with Parksinson's disease in 1991. (AP PHOTO)
Culture
Staff Writers

Michael J Fox shares ‘hard’ update on health battle

Actor Michael J Fox has shared a rare update on his battle with Parkinson's disease.

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Disney has cut a movie from an iconic film franchise out of the 2026 release schedule, with Ice Age 6 taking the slot.
Culture
Staff Writers

Disney cuts major film from upcoming schedule

Disney has cut a movie from an iconic film franchise out of the 2026 release schedule, with Ice Age 6 taking the slot.

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Sundance Head says he’s grateful to be alive after the accidental shooting.
Culture
Olivia Lambert

Country singer accidentally shoots himself while on hunting trip

The firearm came out of its holster when the singer grabbed it out of his car.

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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.
The Best Australian Yarn
Ezra Kaye

Anson Cameron makes short story comeback for $50k prize

Melbourne author Anson Cameron hadn’t written a short story since the early 2000s. His powerful comeback could land him $50,000.

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James Patterson's novels are getting a small screen adaptation in Cross.
TV
Wenlei Ma

Alex Cross is reborn in third screen version of iconic cop

It’s hard to follow Morgan Freeman but Aldis Hodge’s lower profile may be one of the reasons why new series Cross is more interesting than Freeman’s Alex Cross movies.

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Sean "Diddy' Combs began breaking rules almost as soon as he was detained, prosecutors say.
Music
Larry Dneumeister

Diddy trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of trying to contact witnesses and influence public opinion from prison, as they oppose his latest bail request.

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Conan O'Brien has been tapped to host the Oscars in March 2025.
TV
Staff Writers

Surprise funnyman picked to host the next Oscars

Late night funnyman Conan O'Brien has been tapped to host the 2025 Academy Awards.

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Jon M. Chu on the set of Wicked with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Wicked director couldn’t have made it five years earlier

Jon M. Chu needed all the stars to line up to make a movie that’s been at the top of the list for 20 years.

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Hugh Grant says he "picks holes" in all of his past performances.
Film
Staff Writers

The one character Hugh Grant found ‘despicable’ to play

Hugh Grant has played many a charming rom-com lead, but the actor has since revealed there’s one whose on-screen antics still haunt him to this day.

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The Wolverine star has shared his frightening experience.
Culture
Kayla Sellwood

Hugh Jackman reveals details of tough health battle

The Wolverine star has shared his frightening experience.

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Lindy Lee, Ouroboros, 2021-24 installation view, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2024, commissioned for the National Gallery’s 40th anniversary, 2022, photo by Martin Ollman © Lindy Lee Lindy Lee
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Visual Arts
John McDonald

Is the National Art Gallery’s $14m purchase worth it?

Australia’s leading art critic John McDonald runs his eye over the most expensive work ever purchased by the National Gallery and asks: ‘Is it worth it?’

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The 31-year-old can be seen stepping out of an elevator into the basement of the hotel he was staying in Buenos Aires.
Culture
Taylor Renouf

Bombshell new CCTV video emerges of Liam Payne before death

The footage was recorded just hours before he plunged to his death.

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