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Cancer underlying cause of Catherine O'Hara's death

Cancer underlying cause of Catherine O'Hara's death

The beloved Canadian-born comic actress Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism after being diagnosed with rectal cancer.

Savannah Guthrie: family is at 'hour of desperation'

Savannah Guthrie: family is at 'hour of desperation'

Savannah Guthrie: family is at 'hour of desperation'

Savannah Guthrie: family is at 'hour of desperation'

Savannah Guthrie says her family is “at an hour of desperation” in the search for her kidnapped mother Nancy, ahead of a looming ransom deadline.

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny was joined by Lady Gaga and Latino superstar Ricky Martin in a vibrant and energetic Super Bowl half-time show performed almost entirely in Spanish.

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Brad Arnold, singer in band 3 Doors Down, dead at 47

Brad Arnold, singer in band 3 Doors Down, dead at 47

The lead singer of US post-grunge rock band 3Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has died at the age of 47, just months after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

In a heart wrenching video, Savannah Guthrie has told her mother's kidnappers the family is prepared to pay for the safe return of the 84-year-old.

'New message' in case of US TV host's missing mother

'New message' in case of US TV host's missing mother

News of a second message in the presumed kidnapping of a US TV host's mother came days after a purported ransom note was sent to media outlets.

Indonesia comedian summoned by police over Netflix show

Indonesia comedian summoned by police over Netflix show

Indonesian comedian Pandji ⁠Pragiwaksono has been questioned by police over complaints that his Netflix show allegedly contained blasphemous material.

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Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror flick Bring Her Back and streaming series The Narrow Road to the Deep North have dominated the AACTA Awards, Australia's answer to the Oscars.

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards

Horror film Bring Her Back has won 10 gongs at the 2026 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while The Narrow Road to the Deep North has won nine awards.

Missing mother of US TV host likely abducted

Missing mother of US TV host likely abducted

Missing mother of US TV host likely abducted

Missing mother of US TV host likely abducted

Police say the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie is suspicious and fear she was abducted from her home.

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny has won the Grammy for album of the year - the first time a Spanish-language record has taken home the top prize.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated It Was Just an Accident co-writer, has been arrested in Iran for speaking out against the regime.

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations

Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations

Donald Trump says Washington's iconic The Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations, after a backlash from performers.

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

Virgin boss Richard Branson's name is mentioned hundreds of times in the latest tranche of documents relating to disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Rose Byrne named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year

Rose Byrne has joined the likes of Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson in being named Woman of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Social media ban for kids gains momentum in Britain

Hugh Grant is urging the UK to adopt an Australian-style ban on social media for children under-16 that's got the backing of Britain's House of Lords.

Beckham responds to Brooklyn's scathing post on family

David Beckham has responded to his son Brooklyn's explosive Instagram post that's exposed the ugly feud that's torn the famous family apart.

Netflix revises offer for Warner Bros to all-cash

Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's rival efforts.

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'Irreplaceable': Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies

Hailed as "the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time", tributes are pouring in for Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst after he died of cancer.

'True maestro': tributes flow for fashionisto Valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died after a decades-long illustrious career dressing Hollywood stars and high society in his haute couture.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees, claims the singer calls "completely false".

Singer Julio Iglesias probed over alleged sex assaults

Two women say they suffered sexual assault and workplace harassment while working ‌for singer Julio Iglesias.

Dilbert comic creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Coined "the Great Influencer" by friend President Donald Trump, Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams has died at the age of 68.

One Battle After Another wins big at 83rd Golden Globes

Revolutionary saga One Battle After Another has won a host of top gongs at the 83rd Golden Globes as Australia's Rose Byrne picked up her first Globe trophy.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at age 78

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

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