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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.

Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

Tropfest scores $2.7m boost as stars back Aussie talent

From homegrown stories to the global stage, Tropfest is set to return in 2027 with a $2.7 million NSW government funding boost to keep the iconic festival free.

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

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Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie

Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie

Comedian and television host Sam Pang has won the 2026 Gold Logie, and accepted the gong with a speech full of zingers.

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

The winners of this year's NAIDOC Awards include a celebrated artist and community leaders who have pushed Indigenous empowerment and representation forward.

Mailman becomes Logies' first Indigenous Hall of Famer

Mailman becomes Logies' first Indigenous Hall of Famer

Prominent actor Deborah Mailman is to be named the Logie Awards' first Indigenous Hall of Fame recipient.

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard killed in crash

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard killed in crash

Glen Hansard, the frontman of The Frames who featured in the movie The Commitments and won an Academy Award, has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin.

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Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong

A First Nations dance company is set to be awarded a major accolade at the Venice Biennale - but says it represents just 35 of 65,000 years of stories.

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada will compete in Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Canada has become the first new country to join the Eurovision Song Contest since Australia in 2015, and will take part in the pop extravaganza in 2027.

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize

Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, ‌a drama about the legacy of the women’s liberation movement.

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award

Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.

Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema

Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema

Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema

Indie Birthday Trip flick finds own way to the cinema

When satirical feature The Birthday Trip was left out of major film festivals, its makers decided they could get it onto the big screen themselves.

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Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

"United by Music" is the motto of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, but the event in Vienna is beginning with tensions simmering over Israel's participation.

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem has unveiled the staging for her Eurovision entry Eclipse, as betting markets put Australia in contention but outside the top favourites.

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced rule changes to address the use of artificial intelligence.

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

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Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood

Conan O'Brien returns to host the Academy Awards for a second time amid tight security following an Iranian threat warning.

Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins big at BRIT Awards

With a Grammy already under her belt, Olivia Dean has stolen the show at Britain's pop music honours, adding four BRIT awards to her burgeoning trophy cabinet.

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Oscar nominee Michael B Jordan has claimed the top gong at an awards ceremony celebrating some of the biggest names in Black entertainment.

Lola Young, Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards

The biggest stars in pop and rock are gathering in Manchester ahead of the 46th edition of the BRIT Awards.

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

A poet's latest work has been lauded for its emotional intelligence, while Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has won an award by popular vote.

One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs

The black comedy action thriller One Battle After Another has won six prizes, including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards.

One Battle, Sinners lead race at the BAFTA film awards

One Battle After Another and Sinners lead the race as stars including Australian nominee Rose Byrne descend on the BAFTA film awards.

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