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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at the age of 87

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at the age of 87

Jane Fonda has paid tribute to Ted Turner, her ex-husband and the founder of US news network CNN, after his death aged 87.

US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

The Federal Communications Commission is ordering a review of Disney's TV licences after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel.

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

Prosecutors drop breast-grab charge against actor

A TV actor fined after protesting in a state parliament has maintained she never grabbed and twisted the breast of a worker, who said it broke the "girl code".

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Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Renowned broadcaster Dennis Cometti will receive a state memorial service in Western Australia, giving the public a chance to say farewell.

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star's restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge.

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

Step through the windows into the world of Play School, where kids can crawl into a rocket clock, or pretend to film episodes of the much-loved show.

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Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown

Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown

Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown

Sinners wins at Actor awards, setting up Oscar showdown

Michael B Jordan's win for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners was one of several surprises at the annual Actor awards in Los Angeles.

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

Sinners star Michael B Jordan claims top Image Award

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.

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

Magda Szubanski, best known as Sharon Strzelecki from the sitcom Kath and Kim, says she is in remission after battling a rare blood cancer.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, the star ‌of 1990s teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died at 48 after a battle with cancer.

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga wow Super Bowl with unity message

Bad Bunny was joined by Lady Gaga and Latino superstar Ricky Martin in a vibrant and energetic Super Bowl half-time show performed almost entirely in Spanish.

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

'We will pay', Savannah Guthrie begs in desperate video

In a heart wrenching video, Savannah Guthrie has told her mother's kidnappers the family is prepared to pay for the safe return of the 84-year-old.

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.

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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.

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.

MTV's music video channels sign off after 44 years

MTV has turned off its remaining 24-hour music channels, marking the end of an era in television.

Trump sues BBC for $15b over edit of January 6 speech

The BBC is vowing to defend itself against President Donald Trump's defamation suit over a documentary's edit of his speech before the Capitol riot.

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ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage

The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

A former television soap star has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute, but showed "no loyalty or obedience" to Hitler.

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

As federal government moves to impose Australian content quotas on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney, are there loopholes to watch out for?

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to TV

Jimmy Kimmel insists he never meant to make light of Charlie Kirk's murder as the comedian made an emotional return to his TV show after being suspended.

The Pitt wins top Emmy, The Studio breaks comedy record

Emergency room saga The Pitt has been toasted as the year's best television drama while showbusiness satire The Studio was crowned best comedy at the Emmys.

Real-life 'Succession' ends with Lachlan taking control

The Murdochs have settled their legal battle over who will control one of the highest-profile global media groups.

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