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Nephew warns against speculation on Gene Hackman death

Nephew warns against speculation on Gene Hackman death

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman's nephew says loved ones do not want to speculate over the death of the Oscar-winning actor and his wife in unusual circumstances.

Rare Banksy owned by blink-182 rocker up for auction

Rare Banksy owned by blink-182 rocker up for auction

Rare Banksy owned by blink-182 rocker up for auction

Rare Banksy owned by blink-182 rocker up for auction

Banksy's re-imagining of the 1992 painting The Singing Butler by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano is expected to fetch millions at auction.

Anora wins best picture as it sweeps Academy Awards

Anora wins best picture as it sweeps Academy Awards

Anora wins best picture as it sweeps Academy Awards

Anora wins best picture as it sweeps Academy Awards

Anora has taken the Academy Awards by storm, with Sean Baker’s strip club Cinderella story winning five Oscars including the top prize.

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Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues

Australia's bush capital will be ablaze in colour as an annual festival sheds new and exciting lights on the nation's proudest democratic institutions.

Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX wins top prizes at BRIT Awards

Charli XCX has picked up five prizes, including artist of the year, best dance act and song of the year at Britain's pop music honours, the BRIT Awards.

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras

The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

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Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins

One state's long-awaited pill testing trial has kicked off with a warning illicit drug use remains banned, as sniffer dogs are used elsewhere at the festival.

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found

Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Gene Hackman and his wife died, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Venice team reversal was racist, art awards judge says

Venice team reversal was racist, art awards judge says

Venice team reversal was racist, art awards judge says

Venice team reversal was racist, art awards judge says

The revocation of Australia's Venice Biennale team was racist, writer and judge of the postponed Asia Pacific Arts Awards Jinghua Qian says.

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

The legends making a 'loud and proud' Mardi Gras debut

Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.

Iconic actor's son still missing after five years

Iconic actor's son still missing after five years

Iconic actor's son still missing after five years

Iconic actor's son still missing after five years

The family of James Hunter, who is the son of famous actor Bill, are still searching for answers about what happened after he vanished in early 2020.

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.

Gene Hackman, wife and dog were 'dead for some time'

Gene Hackman, wife and dog were 'dead for some time'

Gene Hackman, wife and dog were 'dead for some time'

Gene Hackman, wife and dog were 'dead for some time'

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are "suspicious enough" to warrant an investigation, authorities say.

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Brat Pack alumni eyes Oscar with Hollywood comeback

Demi Moore, who rose to fame as part of the "Brat Pack" of actors in 1980s coming-of-age movies, is the frontrunner to take the Academy Award for best actress.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star's death 'undetermined'

Michelle Trachtenberg's death is not being treated as suspicious, but it is unclear what happened to the actress after her family objected to an autopsy.

Greens call for scalps over dumping of biennale artists

The boss of Australia's arts funding body should be sacked after revoking an artist pair from a prestigious biennale, the Greens claim in an election manifesto.

'Pam the Bird' flies from jail after being granted bail

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has walked from court with his head covered after being granted bail.

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Venice Biennale team wants apology as supporters rally

The artist and curator dumped from their Venice Biennale commission have called for Creative Australia to explain and apologise, as their supporters rally.

Oscars host O'Brien says ceremony can't avoid politics

Oscar ceremony host Conan O'Brien says he has a responsibility to celebrate the people who worked on the nominated movies, while acknowledging current events.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star found dead in luxury unit

Michelle Trachtenberg, the US actress known for Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy has been found dead in New York.

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.

TikTok star to hit the Eurovision stage for Australia

TikTok star Go-Jo will represent Australia in its 10th attempt to crack the Eurovision Song Contest, sending the Sydney singer-songwriter to Switzerland.

Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

'Pam the Bird' accused makes fresh bid for freedom

Accused "Pam the Bird" graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has applied for bail again after losing his first bid because of his alleged risk of reoffending.

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