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Laverne Cox in New York in April 2026. Her memoir follows the path from an abusive childhood to Hollywood stardom — but it’s being released amid a backlash over transgender rights that’s caught up to her, too. (Marcus Maddox/The New York Times)
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How Laverne Cox slayed her demons: with grit and glamour

As her memoir tells, the Orange Is The New Black star’s childhood was scarred by bigotry, cruelty and insecurity. Yet Cox possessed inner defiance — a determination to realise her dreams on her terms.

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The original Moana animation is only 10 years and deeply, deeply loved. Why do it again in live action? Dwayne Johnson explains.

Dwayne Johnson reveals who he remade Moana for

Film
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Supergirl
review

Aussie star’s Supergirl is excellent, the movie, not so much

Film
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The Blair Witch Project.

How Blair Witch made you believe it was real

Film
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It’s been almost a decade since Tom Cruise has played someone that wasn’t Ethan Hunt or Maverick, which makes his upcoming film Digger a very big deal.

Why Tom Cruise’s upcoming film is a very big deal

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Mackenzie Shirilla has made a fresh bid for freedom following the viral success of Netflix’s The Crash.

Update in case of teen girl who killed her boyfriend, friend

TV
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Nine has reportedly parted ways with longtime Today show host Karl Stefanovic following a day of high-level crisis talks sparked by his controversial podcast interview with far-right figure Tommy Robinson.

Karl Stefanovic reportedly dumped by Nine

Australia
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The Killings at Parrish Station.
review

Australian mystery is True Detective-lite

TV
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Two main actors in the hugely popular hockey romance Off Campus have seemingly confirmed they are dating after new images surfaced of the pair.

Off Campus stars confirm dating rumours as new pics surface

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Taylor Swift hugs Travis Kelce after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

New clues point to details of Swift & Kelce’s wedding plans

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Australian music icon Daryl Braithwaite has announced he will retire from live performances

Legendary Aussie singer retires from live performances

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Bunnie Xo has spoken publicly for the first time about her split from Jelly Roll, revealing a surprisingly dynamic between the pair as their marriage comes to an end.

‘File the f***ing papers’: Star reveals fight before divorce

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The singer Olivia Rodrigo, in the New York Times studio on May 14, 2026.

Olivia Rodrigo tried writing love songs. Then life got messy

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Taylor Swift hugs Travis Kelce after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

New clues point to details of Swift & Kelce’s wedding plans

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The TV star already has two sons with husband Cameron Merchant.

MAFS star defends using ‘gender expert’ to have baby girl

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The influencer shared a post of her holding daughter Maggie Jean while sitting on a hospital bed with husband Nathan.

Influencer cradles stillborn daughter in emotional video

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The Killings At Parrish Station, starring Heather Mitchell and Doris Younane, is headed to Stan.
review

Eerie TV is having its moment

TV
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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

Visual Arts
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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

World
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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

The New York Times
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Gaming

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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

World
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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

Gaming
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A new conversation is emerging around the potential of video games to improve health outcomes.

The incredible proof that video games are making us healthy

Technology
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THE NEW YORK TIMES: Fortnite makes money from popular dances, do their choreographers?

Fortnite makes money from dances, do their choreographers?

The New York Times
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Radio

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Karl Stefanovic has pulled out of his radio show with Eddie McGuire.
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Karl Stefanovic pulls out of radio show amid backlash

Radio
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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O were co-hosts for 20 years.

Kyle drops major update on fractured Jackie O friendship

Australia
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ARN Media will pay Kyle Sandilands $12 million after it reached a settlement with the shock jock.
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Sandilands’ $12m end to radio row lines up new pod project

Australia
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Jai Arrow and fiancee Berina have opened up on his outlook and their future as a family.

Jai Arrow and fiancee’s gut-wrenching family reveal: ‘She knows’

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Laverne Cox in New York in April 2026. Her memoir follows the path from an abusive childhood to Hollywood stardom — but it’s being released amid a backlash over transgender rights that’s caught up to her, too. (Marcus Maddox/The New York Times)

How Laverne Cox slayed her demons: with grit and glamour

Books
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An new book concludes that America’s very rich are in some ways better off than the very, very rich.

American capitalism is run by millionaires, not billionaires

Business
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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

Culture
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Slow Horses is back - and we're STILL obsessed. The show screens on Apple TV Plus.

Slow Horses wasn’t a success, and then Brexit happened

Books
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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

South Australia
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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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