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Soul rock icon Lenny Kravitz announces debut NZ show
The 61-year-old rocker and style icon will perform in New Zealand for the first time.
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Oprah shamed him. He’s back anyway
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Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker
NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.
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Varsha Anjali: Sabrina Carpenter and the rage over the sexual woman
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Music
Soul rock icon Lenny Kravitz announces debut NZ show
The 61-year-old rocker and style icon will perform in New Zealand for the first time.
William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett
REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.
Varsha Anjali: Sabrina Carpenter and the rage over the sexual woman
OPINION: This is a case of projection.
'Show his support': Kanye keen to attend Diddy trial
Rapper keen to join Combs' family in court once the defence begins presenting its case.
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Matariki, midwinter magic and must-see shows
Performances, cultural celebration and a whole lot of lights.
Pop culture takes up smoking again
New York Times: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo.
Television
Why Kevin Costner says he'll never stop working
The Hollywood star is 70 but has no plans to retire from acting.
Kiwi fans miss out as broadcasters skip Women's Euros coverage
The tournament starts on July 3 in Switzerland and is streaming in 138 countries.
The real-life dating boot camp that inspired Love on the Spectrum
New York Times: "Do I say I am 'neuro-spicy'? Or 'neurodiverse'? Or do I disclose at all?"
Culture
How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.
Ministry of Culture and Heritage mulling restructure after $2m annual funding cut
Ministry says "tough decisions had to be made" regarding funding cut.
Better than Barcelona: Best spots to visit for an authentic taste of Spain
The real gems of Catalonia can be found beyond its crowded capital.
Ed Sheeran identifies as Irish despite English upbringing
'I class my culture as Irish. I think that’s what I grew up with.'
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Why Kevin Costner says he'll never stop working
The Hollywood star is 70 but has no plans to retire from acting.
Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker
NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
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The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82
His family announced his death on his official webpage.
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