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Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Heads in jars used to examine cultural theft, legacy

Winter festival Dark Mofo has revealed its first piece for a reinvigorated 2025 event, a work using flesh in jars to examine cultural theft.

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

The Kiwi star of Virgin River is warning fans to be wary over hundreds of fake accounts posing as him on social media.

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

Meghan and Drew share hugs and memories in TV show talk

In a TV show appearance with talk queen and actor Drew Barrymore, the Duchess of Sussex has opened up about her love of "touch and hold and embrace".

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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.

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

Authorities rule out gas leak in Gene Hackman's death

A gas leak is not to blame for the deaths of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home in New Mexico, police say.

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.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star's death 'undetermined'

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.

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Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead

Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.

Chalamet, Grande and Moore mingle at Oscars dinner

Chalamet, Grande and Moore mingle at Oscars dinner

Chalamet, Grande and Moore mingle at Oscars dinner

Chalamet, Grande and Moore mingle at Oscars dinner

Oscar nominees including Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore have rubbed shoulders at a star-studded dinner before the big ceremony.

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Kevin Spacey hits back at Guy Pearce's harassment claim

Movie star Kevin Spacey has rubbished Guy Pearce's recent comments that Spacey harassed him on set.

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the pack at UK's BAFTAs

Conclave has won best film at Britain's film awards as the Vatican thriller and the period drama The Brutalist each scooped four prizes ahead of the Oscars.

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Katy Perry were among the musicians who performed at the 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony in Canada.

Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Boy Swallows Universe devours Aussie screen awards

Miniseries Boy Swallows Universe has scooped the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while Robbie Williams biopic Better Man has also been recognised.

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Driving ban for ex-TV star after latest drug case

Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe has walked away from court with a fine and driving ban after adding to his list of drug- and domestic violence-related offences.

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Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

The Recording Academy has reformatted the 67th Grammy Awards to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic pleads to Trump for pardon

Joe Exotic believes he is more deserving of a pardon than the newly-freed rioters and has called for US President Donald Trump to agree to his release.

Royal title for pubs, as others go commercial

An old favourite has retained its crown as the most popular pub name, despite the total number of venues falling.

Britney Spears, Dua Lipa among celebrities fleeing LA

Britney Spears and Dua Lipa are among the stars to have escaped the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1.6m for LA wildfire relief

Jamie Lee Curtis and her family will give $1.6 million to relief efforts as the Oscar winner and fellow celebrities reel from the devastating Los Angeles fires.

Stars lose homes, flee as Los Angeles fires spread

Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal have described the anguish of losing their homes, as celebrities join thousands fleeing the path of wildfires across Los Angeles.

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Brutalist and Emilia Perez have won top honours at the Golden Globes, while Australia stars missed out in Hollywood's star-studded start to awards season.

Amber Heard voices support for Blake Lively lawsuit

Amber Heard has expressed support for Blake Lively in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, saying it reminds her of her defamation trial with her ex Johnny Depp.

Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving

Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.

Billboard award record an early birthday gift for Swift

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has received the "nicest early birthday present" after winning 10 Billboard Music Awards and topping the accolade's all-time record.

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager to get $1m before retrial

State prosecutors have been ordered to pay Guy Sebastian's former manager almost a million dollars after his embezzlement convictions were overturned.

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