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'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

'You can both die': Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges

Bachelor star Sam Wood will remain behind bars after a judge detailed serious allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.

Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptides

A Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.

Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial

Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.

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Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

Chris Brown to be sentenced over attack at London club

R&B singer Chris Brown has arrived at a UK court to find out his punishment over a bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

Doula could face charges after influencer's birth death

Doula could face charges after influencer's birth death

Sworn evidence provided by an unregistered doula to an inquest into the free birth death of an influencer has been contradicted by a phone recording.

Rebel awarded $359k in legal win over film's producers

Rebel awarded $359k in legal win over film's producers

Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been awarded more than her debut film earned at the box office as she claimed victory over the co-producers of her debut film.

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Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

Ex-soap star must visit Jewish museum after Nazi salute

A former Neighbours actor maintains a Nazi salute he performed was "political satire" as a court orders him to visit a Holocaust museum.

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Jamie Foxx brings Hollywood action to Australia

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has brought his talent Down Under, filming an action-packed crime drama in Australia.

Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’

A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.

Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the US rap mogul sentenced to four years in prison for sex crimes, has been moved to another prison.

Brand' rape trial hears from first alleged victim

A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.

Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings

Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings

Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings

Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings

Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate

Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from the star's longtime manager.

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Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.

Karl settles podcast dispute days before court date

A high-profile former TV show host embroiled in controversy since his shock departure has avoided a potentially ugly day in court, settling a podcast dispute.

Panettiere's ex granted legal status to protect estate

Hayden Panettiere's former fiance has been granted legal authority to protect his daughter's inheritance following the US star's death.

'Nothing to prove': Kate Ceberano on touring near 60

Singer Kate Ceberano is in the middle of her Australian Made Encore Tour, a 30-date national run that is concluding right after her 60th birthday.

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Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been refused bail after his lawyer detailed his denials to domestic violence allegations.

Cryptic campaign points to Powderfinger reunion

Mysterious billboards and social media postings from Australian music legends Powderfinger all point to one thing, one of the band's oldest associates says.

'Great Australian': veteran TV news anchor farewelled

Former ABC broadcaster Richard Morecroft has been remembered as a passionate environmentalist and great Australian.

Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night

A festival curated at Australia's premier performing arts centre is investigating the overwhelming issues in pop culture, politics, science and technology.

Ed Kavalee recruits all-star Aussie cast for cop comedy

Comedian and television presenter Ed Kavalee has highlighted Australia's abundance of talent in the new telemovie Cop This.

Jackie O's $80m legal fight with ex-boss delayed

An unrealistic timeline is one reason a judge has postponed a trial between radio giant ARN and Jackie Henderson over her $100m 'Kyle and Jackie O Show' deal.

Harry and Meghan condemn paparazzi near kids' school

The Duke and Duchess of Sussux have branded as "extraordinarily reckless" paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of Archie and Lilibet's school.

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