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How Demi Moore's career reflects Hollywood's treatment of women
New York Times: At 61, Demi Moore is defying industry standards of age.
A bad episode of The Crown? A Very Royal Scandal review
The Newsnight interview drama shows royal family life in all its dysfunction.
Diddy or didn't he? Mounting allegations against rap mogul allege 16 years of abuse and crimes
The music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
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Matthew Ridge's new life in France
Matthew Ridge and David Ring open up on their new podcast. Video / Michael Craig
Exclusive: Kiwis get first look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power major spoiler
Kemen and Valandil, played by Kiwi actors Leon Wadham and Alex Tarrant go head to head in this heated exclusive spoiler.
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A Minecraft Movie | Teaser
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie". Video / Warner Bros Pictures
Mike Hosking discusses his family's Oasis issue
Would you fly 18,000km to the United Kingdom just to take your teenager to an Oasis concert? Video / Newstalk ZB
Hollywood actor John Travolta spotted flying out of Queenstown Airport
US actor John Travolta has been spotted jetting out Queenstown on September 4, 2024 after spending most of the past week in the South Island resort town. Video | Supplied
Music
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Spring fair, rugby, golf open and rock music
What's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring fair, Heartland rugby, Golf open championship
Festival directors celebrate Gisborne Boys’ High School’s contribution to Longline Classic art
Gisborne's Longline Classic to feature students' art as well as Tiki Taane and Scribe.
Diddy or didn't he? Mounting allegations against rap mogul allege 16 years of abuse and crimes
The music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Luke Combs announces two record-breaking Eden Park shows
The country star will return to Aotearoa after a sell-out Auckland show in August 2023.
Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement highlights music's role in the US election
In a tight US Presidential race, music has the potential to make a big difference.
Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris for US president
The singer and her brother have urged their followers to register and vote.
Television
Hit-and-run death: Advertising employer removes social media post; TV boss and mysterious alias
PM's 6pm TV news throwaway line; One NZ's big agency moves; Paul Henry on Lachlan Murdoch.
A bad episode of The Crown? A Very Royal Scandal review
The Newsnight interview drama shows royal family life in all its dysfunction.
MrBeast: YouTuber sued for alleged abuses
The lawsuit claims sexual harassment, injury and 'culture of misogyny and sexism'.
Culture
From mushroom factory to fabulous float: What to expect at this year's Hastings Blossom Festival
'I’ve always wanted to get involved, and this year is the perfect chance to do it.'
Real Time Reo lights up Tāmaki Makaurau
Real Time Reo is an interactive platform heralding a new era for te reo Māori.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
'Time' for Te Reo Māori to move into the digital era
A Māori innovator believes Aotearoa has the te reo language tools.
Movies
How Demi Moore's career reflects Hollywood's treatment of women
New York Times: At 61, Demi Moore is defying industry standards of age.
DiCaprio in Baywatch? 10 of Hollywood’s strangest casting near-misses
From Steve Martin as Indiana Jones to De Niro as Jack Sparrow.
How the 2025 Oscars race could shape up, based on film festivals
The battle played out at fancy parties and premieres in Venice, Toronto and Telluride.
Spy
Spy: Is All Black Damian McKenzie off the market?
The sports star is understood to be dating the daughter of racing royalty.
Two Kiwi sports A-listers both have babies on the way
A Supercars champ and an ice hockey star preparing for parenthood.
Spy: Off-screen bond for Shorty stars
Fictional flatmates and real-life BFFs Courtney, Jane and Peter discuss their friendship.
Spy: The rising stars of Waiata Anthems
Nikau Grace, Mohi, MĀ, Magic Pāora and Dillastrate set to shine at Auckland Museum.
Spy: How naughty will the revived Game of 2 Halves be?
Can its new captains outdo Ridge and Ellis?
Spy: Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar
The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.
More Entertainment
From trauma to triumph: Is Baby Reindeer creator and star ready for the spotlight?
Telegraph: Gadd’s journey from stand-up comedy to Emmy stardom was never smooth.
'Undeniable': Miley Cyrus sued for allegedly copying Bruno Mars hit
Flowers won Record of the Year at the 2023 Grammys.
Netflix’s top 10 most-watched shows for 2024 revealed
The streaming giant’s boss has revealed the much-awaited list.
'Worst nightmare': Sabotage plot ends in teary CTI elimination
This pair can’t stand it, but will their Wētā teammates know they planned it?
At the movies, the apocalypse has already arrived
New York Times: A sense of an isolated and fearful humanity pervades this year’s films.
Why can’t I get this song out of my head?
New York Times: Here’s why earworms are never gonna give you up.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York
The disgraced mogul has been taken into custody, his lawyer has confirmed.
MasterChef star's heartbreaking admission
The celebrity chef admits he'd 'never choose to go somewhere like that ever again'.
Māoriland and DreamWorks Animation collaborate on Shrek, te reo version
Shrek to be adapted as a Māori language film
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