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The 50 Best Australian Albums of 2025

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Presenting our favourite Australian albums released in 2025, featuring Tame Impala, Stella Donnelly, Ninajirachi, Thornhill, and more

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Meet the Rising Stars Heading to Rhythm and Vines 2025

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‘I’m Chasing Imperfection’: Thomas Day is Taking Pop by Storm, and There’s More to Come

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By Lauren McNamara

Recently in Australia to support Nessa Barrett on tour, we sat down with the up-and-coming US pop star to chat about his whirlwind rise

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus on Marking 20th ‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary: ‘I Want the Fans to Really Feel Seen’

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By Althea Legaspi

Miley Cyrus said she wants 'fans to feel really seen' as she considers plans for the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' next spring

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Artist on Artist Interview: Luvcat and John Cooper Clarke

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By Jade Kennedy

Luvcat and the punk poet discuss their eerie ‘He’s My Man’ collaboration, Northern roots, dark romance, and more

Rhythm and Vines

Meet the Rising Stars Heading to Rhythm and Vines 2025

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Rhythm and Vines has built a reputation as one of the country’s most reliable launchpads for emerging talent

Cher on SNL

‘SNL’: Watch Cher Perform ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song,’ ‘Run Rudolph Run’

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By William Vaillancourt

Pop icon Cher returns to 'SNL' with two songs from her Christmas album

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Pras Michel Seeks to Postpone Serving Prison Sentence While Awaiting Appeal: ‘This Wasn’t a Fair Trial’

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By Althea Legaspi

Pras Michel’s lawyers said Fugees rapper should be allowed to appeal verdict before serving in prison in new filing, citing "improper jury influence"

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Charlie Kirk’s Afterlife as AI Slop Is No Accident

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The assassination of Charlie Kirk turned him into fodder for AI-generated deepfakes and memes even while conservatives memorialized him as a martyr

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Nick Reiner and the Weight of a Famous Name

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By David Manheim

‘Dopey’ podcast host David Manheim reflects on knowing Nick Reiner, the bonds of addiction, and the pressure of legacy

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Comedy Special, ‘The Unstoppable’

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By Charisma Madarang

Dave Chappelle delivered an early Christmas gift to fans on Friday night and released Netflix special 'The Unstoppable'

Nick Reiner

Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Before Allegedly Murdering Parents

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By Nancy Dillon

Nick Reiner had been diagnosed with schizophrenia before he allegedly stabbed his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, to death

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Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Slams Prosecutors for ‘Illegally’ Recording His Interrogation

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By Lorena O’neil

Karen Friedman Agnifilo says “illegal wiretapping” is why prosecutors withdrew statements Mangione made to NY law enforcement in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Everything We Know (and Don’t) About the Killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer

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By Jon Blistein

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer's son Nick faces murder charges after allegedly killing his parents — here's everything we know about the case so far

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CLYPSO Goes Behind the Scenes of The Making of Her ‘Storm’ Video

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‘The First Time’ With E^ST

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Matt Damon Didn’t Actually Turn Down a $290 Million Payday for ‘Avatar’

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James Cameron finally put Matt Damon out of his misery, saying there was no scenario he would have made an historic sum of money in 'Avatar'

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is the Most Expensive Video-Game Cut Scene Ever Made

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James Cameron's blockbuster saga returns with more battles, more eye candy, and enough déjà vu to make you feel blue

Oscars

The Oscars Telecast Will Move to YouTube in 2029

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The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving its longtime ABC home

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Meg Ryan Mourns the ‘Impossible Tragedy’ of Rob Reiner’s Death in Emotional Tribute

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Meg Ryan, who starred in the Rob Reiner-directed 'When Harry Met Sally…' shared a sweet tribute to Rob and his wife, Michele

This Is Spinal Tap

Why ‘Spinal Tap’ Is the Funniest, Most Emotionally Honest Movie Ever Made About Pop Music

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By Rob Sheffield

Rob Reiner began and ended his career with the 'Spinal Tap' films, making the funniest, most emotionally honest movies about pop music in the process

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Harry Shearer Remembers Rob Reiner: ‘He Was Funny, He Was Smart, He Was a Mensch’

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By Althea Legaspi

Harry Shearer has paid tribute to Rob Reiner, his longtime friend and This Is Spinal Tap collaborator, who was killed on Sunday

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'SNL'

Bowen Yang Delivers an Emotional Goodbye to ‘SNL’ With Ariana Grande, Cher, Aidy Bryant

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By Althea Legaspi

Bowen Yang delivered an emotional goodbye to 'Saturday Night Live' in skits featuring Ariana Grande, Cher, and Aidy Bryant

'SNL'

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Roasts RFK Jr.’s Look, Trump’s Epstein Files Redactions

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By William Vaillancourt

SNL's Weekend Update laments all the redactions in the Jeffrey Epstein files by Donald Trump's administration, and mocks RFK Jr.'s appearance

'SNL'

‘SNL’: Ariana Grande Channels Kevin McCallister for Family Reunion Gone Wrong

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By William Vaillancourt

SNL host Ariana Grande tries out short blond hair as Home Alone's Kevin McCallister, who welcomes his family back to a still dangerous house

'SNL'

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Reveals Why He’s Putting His Name on Everything

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By William Vaillancourt

On SNL, Donald Trump says his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files is linked to his changes to the capital's architecture

Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang Pens Fond ‘SNL’ Farewell on Final Day: ‘I’m Grateful for Every Minute of My Time There’

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By Althea Legaspi

Bowen Yang penned a fond farewell and shared memories, photos, and videos from the show ahead of his departure from 'SNL'

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Bowen Yang to Exit ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7 Seasons

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Bowen Yang will leave 'Saturday Night Live' in the middle of his eighth season, following Satruday's episode with Ariana Grande and Cher

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