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Police investigating potential heart attack, overdose in Gene Hackman mystery

Hackman seemingly died on February 17; his wife was found with pills beside her body.

Watch: Charli XCX criticises Brits broadcaster for ‘complaining about her nipples’ in acceptance speech

The Brat star previously slammed the Brit organisers in 2023 for ignoring female artists.

‘Something’s off’: Grey’s Anatomy star opens up on shock brain tumour diagnosis

Kate Walsh now lives in Perth, where she values a 'quiet' lifestyle with her fiancé.

Brit Awards 2025: Who swept the show at the biggest night in UK music?

Included was a tribute for Liam Payne, remembered as a 'supremely talented musician'.

Pacemaker reveals Gene Hackman, wife had likely been dead nine days when found

Authorities, who have launched an investigation, described their deaths as 'suspicious'.

The best movies of 2025 so far, according to critics

Our evolving list of 2025’s best films and where to watch them in NZ.

‘Like watching a car crash over and over’: Why one of Hollywood’s top directors left the US for NZ

'I see a difference here in the way people treat each other.'

Soul singer Angie Stone dies in car crash at 63

Her daughter, Diamond, revealed her heartbreak on Facebook: 'My mommy is gone.'

New York Dolls frontman David Johansen dies at 75

The punk icon led the New York Dolls and later performed as Buster Poindexter.

Have there ever been so many Kiwis in global TV shows?

A look at some of the homegrown talent currently commanding TV screens around the world.

Eleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tribute

Dawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.

Trans actress slams US passport change under Trump

'This is the first time this has happened to me since I changed my gender marker.'

Ugly Betty star arrested after bar fight with woman

The actor allegedly ripped 'a handful of her hair from her scalp' during the altercation.

‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarks

The controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.

Daniel Craig addresses Amazon’s James Bond takeover

Amazon MGM Studios will now lead the James Bond franchise creatively.

‘Nothing to hide’: Demi Moore, naked and liberated at 62

New York Times: The Oscar nominee on the daring role that revitalised her career.

The Brutalist director says he’s made ‘zero dollars’ from Oscar-nominated film

Corbet claims many award-nominated filmmakers this year 'can’t pay their rent'.

How the middle-aged ‘anal retentive’ behind The White Lotus became the unlikely saviour of US TV

Telegraph: Mike White created the hit show after disappointments and a nervous breakdown.