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Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Stage invader shocks Katy Perry at Sydney concert

Security were quick to eject a man who invaded the stage during a Katy Perry concert in Sydney and put his arm around the Roar hitmaker.

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day of the Jackal and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness.

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook picks up Tony Award for Dorian Gray

Sarah Snook has taken home a Tony Award for leading actress in a Broadway play for her work in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where she plays all 26 roles.

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Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

It has been revealed that soccer star David Beckham will be confirmed as Sir in The King's Birthday Honours list next week.

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Harvey Weinstein trial wraps with jurors to deliberate

Lawyers for the prosecution and defence have delivered closing statements to the jury in the sexual assault retrial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss shot dead

A voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation has been shot dead near his Texas home

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

A source says Walt Disney is laying off several hundred workers in multiple teams around the world.

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Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Smokey Robinson was investigated for 2015 sex assault

Los Angeles authorities have confirmed a decade-old investigation into a sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson, and its decision to decline charges.

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dead at 87

Actress Loretta Swit, best remembered for playing Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series M*A*S*H has died at 87.

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Frans Hals portraits return to Holland after a century

Two paintings by Golden Age master Frans Hals have been brought at auction for $US7.8 million by two museums with support from the Dutch government.

Billie Eilish takes top prizes at American Music Awards

Billie Eilish takes top prizes at American Music Awards

Billie Eilish takes top prizes at American Music Awards

Billie Eilish takes top prizes at American Music Awards

Pop star Billie Eilish has won all seven categories in which she was nominated at the American Music Awards, including artist and album of the year.

Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery

Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery

Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery

Daughter posts heartfelt message on Billy Joel recovery

Billy Joel "continues to regain his strength" and is committed to making a full recovery, his daughter Alexa Ray reveals in a loving message to her famous dad.

Arson suspected as power outage hits Cannes festival

Arson suspected as power outage hits Cannes festival

Arson suspected as power outage hits Cannes festival

Arson suspected as power outage hits Cannes festival

The grand close of the Cannes Film Festival will go ahead as planned despite a brief outage that shut down power and disrupted traffic in southeastern France.

Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel says online he is cancelling all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain.

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Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel out of 2026 contest

Eurovision continues to face controversy linked to the war in Gaza as winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from the contest in his home country in 2026.

Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco

Julian Assange has appeared at Cannes alongside wife Stella, who says the WikiLeaks founder is concerned about the world and considering what action to take.

Kneecap member charged with a terror offence in the UK

A member of the Irish rap band Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offence for displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.

Indian author wins International Booker Prize

The International Booker Prize has been awarded to a short-story collection for the first time as India's Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi won for Heart Lamp.

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George Wendt, the Cheers barfly named Norm, dead at 76

Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his role as the beer-bellied regular Norm on the long-running sitcom Cheers, is dead at 76.

Head of US broadcaster resigns amid Trump tension

The CBS CEO has quit after 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens resigned after Donald Trump launched a billion-dollar lawsuit against the news magazine.

Nicole Kidman vows to keep pushing for gender equality

Oscar-winning Australian actor Nicole Kidman has worked with dozens of female directors after vowing to champion the cause of gender equality in filmmaking.

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision crown with Wasted Love

Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the pop-opera song Wasted Love, finishing ahead of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael.

Sweden's sauna song is hot favourite to win Eurovision

Bookmakers have installed Sweden as favourites to win the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

Singer Chris Brown charged in UK over alleged attack

Singer Chris Brown has been arrested and charged in England over an attack in 2023, where he allegedly hit someone with bottle in a London nightclub.

Rape investigation into singer Smokey Robinson opened

Los Angeles authorities are “actively investigating criminal allegations” against legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson.

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