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Madonna, BTS, Shakira to headline the first World Cup final halftime show

For the first time, the football World Cup final in July will feature a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show. Video / Video Elephant

Delta Goodrem - Eclipse | Australia | Official Music Video

Australian singer Delta Goodrem after performing her song Eclipse in the second Eurovision Song Contest semifinal. Video / Eurovision Song Contest

Matthew Perry drug dealer gets two year prison sentence

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for connecting Matthew Perry to ketamine dealer Jasveen Sangha, and delivering a fatal dose of the drug to Perry’s assistant.

TVNZ reporter Zion Dayal eliminates Shortland Street star Ben Barrington

TVNZ reporter Zion Dayal eliminates Shortland Street star Ben Barrington in Celebrity Treasure Island.

Music Month lights up Tāmaki Makaurau: Your guide to the weekend ahead

Events span dance, theatre, comedy, art and steam-powered family fun.

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline Superbowl-style halftime show at World Cup final

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin will curate the first World Cup final show.

Delta Goodrem puts Australia into Eurovision Song Contest final

The singer was a hot tip to make the finals with her song Eclipse.

Electric Avenue pumps nearly $14m into Christchurch economy

Now a two-day event, the music festival attracted 90,000 revellers.

Spencer Pratt denies mayoral run is being filmed for reality TV series

Reports claimed the reality star had signed a deal for a show featuring Heidi Montag.

Celebrity Treasure Island Winners & Losers: Is this star the greatest to ever play the game?

Two more frontrunners were sent packing by a contestant who cannot be stopped.

'The dream never truly left my heart': Ted Lasso star scores pro football deal

The 35-year-old actor has signed with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive FC.

Melissa Leong speaks out after abuse claims against co-host Vaughan Mabee

'As a victim-survivor, it would feel like a betrayal to me if I did not say something.'

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‘Such a huge part of the band’: Hello Sailor farewell bandmate and Hall of Fame musician

The Kiwi veteran worked on several of New Zealand’s most iconic songs.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $25m over TV advertising

She has a number of lucrative deals, including Nespresso and Yves Saint-Laurent.

20 years of Soulstice: How crayfish and sunshine helped Shapeshifter write the classic Kiwi album

'We’re still learning how to make music together,' says frontman P Digsss.

'Disgusting': Simon Cowell regrets his 'horrible' reaction to Susan Boyle

Boyle previously described the experience as 'quite suffocating' and hurtful.

Royal author defends claim Fergie enjoyed ‘friends with benefits’ relationship with Sean Combs

Andrew Lownie says his claims are backed by former staff of both parties.

Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan have a generational Beef

New York Times: The stars take us behind the scenes of the show's second season.

Inside David Lomas’ off-screen life: The love, the book and the big softy behind TV reunions

The man who loves to bring people together shares his most precious connection.

From Bond to bladesmith: Pierce Brosnan visits Northland knifemaker

The stop is one of many the Irish actor has made on his tour of the North Island.

Stay a little longer: New Sydney experiences and NSW escapes to discover

A harbour city classic with fresh discoveries waiting now all year

Families supporting parents to take the next step with confidence

Making the move together.

Limited-run Amarok V6 Style ute offers premium practicality

A rare V6 ute with effortless torque and upscale refinement

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