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Sad detail in Hugh Jackman photo
It comes after news the star's family have 'rallied' around him.

After a period of chastity, Hollywood movies embrace sex again
New York Times: Movies like Challengers and Saltburn show eroticism has returned.

Is The Crown making a return?
Netflix could see one of one of its biggest-ever shows return in a new format.

Emily Blunt: Kissing some actors makes me feel sick
The actress has ‘definitely not enjoyed’ taking part in some scenes throughout her career.

Johnny Depp returns to screens amid 'uncertain' career future
The actor returns in first movie since the explosive defamation trial against his ex-wife.

Bruce Willis' daughter provides health update amid dementia battle
The 69-year-old actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

A-lister shocks in quirky red carpet dress
The star couldn't sit down in her 1996 couture gown.

Spy: Stunt star Zoë Bell reveals next move
Homegrown Hollywood talent set to film in New Zealand.

'Became a parody': Hemsworth admits big Marvel regret
Chris Hemsworth gets candid about playing Thor and why he felt 'pretty replaceable'.

Harry Potter star addresses public fallout with JK Rowling
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed whether he and J.K. Rowling are on talking terms.

DiCaprio’s kiwi callout: ‘New Zealand’s capital has been transformed’
The Hollywood actor has thrown his star power behind New Zealand conservation efforts.

Why Will Smith won’t promote his new film
The star hasn't given an interview since 2022 when he apologised for the Chris Rock slap.

Oscar winner reveals sobriety: 'I don't normally talk about it'
First hinted at in 2019, how's the Oscar-winning actor faring?

Harvey Weinstein hospitalised amid return to New York
Disgraced movie mogul's health is in question as he returns to New York City for court.

Kiwi model Zoe Brock disgusted by decision to overturn Weinstein's rape conviction
Women still face misogyny - she's been called a 'Harvey Weinstein reject', Zoe Brock says.

Prepare to get hot and bothered with stylish, synthy tennis drama ‘Challengers’
The matches are close and the love triangles even closer in this new blockbuster.

Cast members get injured filming Eddie Murphy's new movie
The new heist comedy's stunt didn't go as planned.

$2.2 billion Wētā Digital deal described as terrible for Unity
The collapse of a $2.2b deal for VFX software leaves Wellywood more powerful than ever.

Britney Spears in talks for biopic based on her book
Britney Spears' memoir may become a film.

Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.

Ryan Gosling, Julia Roberts tipped to play Macron and wife in new drama
The series focuses on the French President’s controversial relationship.

'Nothing makes sense now': TikTok star dies at 36
Her mother and sister broke the news to her followers on social media.

O.J. Simpson’s net worth revealed: ‘He died without penance’
He passed away without giving 'penance' to the families of his victims.

OJ Simpson's legal team will fight payout to victims' families
The executor of OJ Simpson’s estate has other plans for the payout.

When are the 2025 Oscars?
Next year's date for the 97th Academy Awards ceremony has now been secured.

Spy: Action in Auckland for Taika Waititi and his Hollywood stars
Jenna Ortega spotted on High St this week, while insiders reveal other filming locations.

Who sent 'uncomfortable' texts to Rebel Wilson after memoir release?
The actress revealed the surprising fallout amid her bombshell memoir hitting shelves.

Review: Civil War is a well-crafted warning
Alex Garland’s new film is an assault on the senses. You should see it.