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Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott

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 aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision

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

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

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.

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With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

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.

Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood

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

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

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.

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Lola Young, Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards

Lola Young, Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards

Lola Young, Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards

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

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize

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

One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs

One Battle After Another scoops the pool at BAFTAs

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, Sinners lead race at the BAFTA film awards

One Battle, Sinners lead race at the 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Reunion ballad cements divorced couple as golden greats

The first song Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson wrote together since their divorce more than 10 years ago has earned them two Golden Guitar awards.

'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll

With streaming giants under no compulsion to program local artists, Australian music has been disappearing from the nation's biggest annual music poll.

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US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists

Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don't abandon homegrown sounds.

Mould-breaking country artist celebrates the 'nos'

A country music star familiar with rejection has challenged the naysayers to look at her now.

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Hundreds of songbirds have flocked to Australia’s country music capital to fill the streets with song.

Rising Australian country star comes full circle

Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

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.

Pomp versus politics as stars converge at Golden Globes

Most of the performers and filmmakers congregating in Beverly Hills for the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony oppose the policies of US President Donald Trump.

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