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Britney’s heartbreaking wedding confession
The singer has made an emotional confession about her star-studded wedding to Sam Asghari.
Succession’s Jeremy Strong: ‘I had a crisis of faith’
Times: The actor found fame playing Kendall Roy - but he nearly gave up on Hollywood.
New host revealed: Treasure Island as you’ve never seen it before
TVNZ has revealed Treasure Island is back in January, but with an entirely new fan format.
Sad update on Bruce Willis' condition: 'Really, really difficult'
Willis was diagnosed with aphasia earlier this year, halting his acting career.
The truth about Bridgerton - from super-producer Shonda Rhimes
Times: Meet the women who brought bonking and bodices to a new generation.
Shocking truth behind Friends finale
It was one of the most-watched TV finales of all time - here's what was really going on.
How Chris Evans' mum feels about his 'Sexiest Man Alive' status
The Captain America star has been named this year's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
Why Kiwi UFC hunk turned down The Bachelor, twice
Carlos Ulberg reveals why he turned down a shot at reality stardom.
Jennifer Aniston reveals fertility struggles for the first time
Friends star reveals struggle to get pregnant and the advice she wishes she'd been given.
Sean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy: 'Bring it back when you win'
The actor is making a documentary about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mum 'fuming' after L.A.B's Tauranga concert restricted to 18+
The mother bought the tickets for her family back in August.
Half a century of music and still going strong
Stewart and Tricia Macpherson will celebrate 50 years in the entertainment industry.
Sideswipe: Let the Tim Tams breathe
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Movie review: Black Panther - Wakanda Forever
Black Panther returns, without its late star.
Could this Kiwi chef's old-school values be the secret to dating success?
The Cooks On Fire star got candid on values, virtue and things getting hot in the kitchen.
All the winners at the 2022 Aotearoa Music Awards
Something's In the Air: The reggae band have made AMA history.
North by Northwest live on stage
Simon Phillips stars in Auckland Theatre Company's production of North by Northwest, adapted from the famous Alfred Hitchcock film. Video / Auckland Theatre Company
Review: Theatrical adaptation of Hitchcock classic needs to be seen to be believed
ATC's end of year blockbuster brings a Kiwi theatre legend back home.
Jennifer Lopez reveals why she took her husband's surname
The real reason J.Lo has opted for what some consider an outdated tradition.
Harry Potter voicing star dies at the age of 98
The 'superb' performer will be remembered for his famous catchphrases.
Sky News host calls out Six60 for te reo on poster, band hits back
'It's all in Māori, there's not a word of English anywhere in there', Sky News host says.
Sideswipe: Hopefully, Honey is a budding artist
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
'My mom will be so happy': Superstar named sexiest man alive
He joins an illustrious list of previous title-holders.
‘Black Panther’ cast pushes Wakanda forward in wake of tragedy
Letitia Wright's Shuri will take centre-stage in the new Black Panther movie.
Rihanna opens up about motherhood
The singer talks about returning to the stage following the birth of her baby boy.
Harvey Weinstein accuser takes stand
In Los Angeles, Harvey Weinstein is charged with sexual battery by restraint.
Academy reveals next year's Oscars host
The host has previously presided over some of the ceremony's most chaotic moments.
'I nearly died': Eminem reveals drug overdose
The rapper made the admission while being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rebecca Gibney reveals her battle with panic attacks
The actor says her mental health started to falter as she rose to fame in the 1990s.
The Crown star defends show after fierce backlash
The actor playing a key character in The Crown's new season says it's "clearly fictional".