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After Hollywood’s reckoning, a fear it was short-lived
New York Times: Hollywood's business culture has started to regress in subtle ways.
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A security guard's attempt to keep the peace has backfired in hilarious fashion.
Pop sensation Maisie Peters announces debut NZ shows
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Shock twist in Leslie Jordan death
New details have emerged about the star's shocking death.
Guardians of the Galaxy director to take on the future of DC Comics
James Gunn, who brought Suicide Squad to the silver screen, will now run DC Studios.
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New York Times: Not since Humpty Dumpty has an egg made such a mess.
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The award-winning director and the popstar revealed the news in classic Taika fashion.
Kanye West’s offensive behaviour makes corporate partners squirm
New York Times: How much offensive behaviour are companies willing to tolerate?
Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks
German sportswear company calls Ye's recent comments 'unacceptable, hateful and dangerous'
Sideswipe: Wow, that’s just rude
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
'I feel bad': Master manipulator fools Treasure Island celebs
A target is growing in size for one celeb, while another slips under the radar.
How George Clooney and Julia Roberts quietly became the Tracy-Hepburn of our time
New York Times: The duo have onscreen chemistry and offscreen affection for one another.
Dame Judi Dench 'seriously considered' role in The Crown
The report comes amid Dench accusing the show's producers of being 'cruelly unjust'.
Samoan actor Fa'afiaula Sagote remembered for bringing depth to movie role
Beloved actor who appeared on the first Samoan language feature film has died.
Stars share tributes to 'walking ball of love' Leslie Jordan
The beloved Will & Grace actor died in a car accident at 67 years old.
'Hell': Friends star reveals tragic truth behind iconic scene
Star lifts the lid on what really went on during one of the show's most popular episodes.
The Kardashian sister who has finally addressed Kanye’s anti-semitism scandal
The Kardashians are finally addressing Kanye's abhorrent anti-Semitism.
Harvey Weinstein faces life in prison as new trial begins
Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence for a conviction in New York.
Graphic scene sickens viewers in House of the Dragon finale
A jaw-dropping season finale left viewers wowed – but also sickened.
Beloved star dies in a car crash aged 67
The iconic actor was adored in Hollywood for his wit and comedic portrayals.
UK Radio host dies live on air
The music reportedly stopped for a few minutes before resuming.
‘Devastating’ clip of Bill Murray and Geena Davis re-emerges
A resurfaced 1990 interview has thrown new light on Murray’s behaviour with his co-stars.
Nicola Kāwana: 'I didn't realise how much racism I'd absorbed'
The acclaimed actor-turned-landscape gardener talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Sideswipe: Literal ghosting
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'Grateful to be alive': Friends star spent millions to get sober
"If you don’t have sobriety, you’re going to lose everything that you put in front of it."
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New York Times: The Rock spend almost 15 years fighting and pushing for the role.