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Will Forte

‘The Greatest Decision of My Life’: Will Forte’s Rise from ‘SNL’ to Star of New Australian Comedy ‘Sunny Nights’

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A household name in comedy for years, we talk to the US actor as he reintroduces himself to Australia in the new series, 'Sunny Nights'

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Queen

Queen Unwrap Long-Unreleased Christmas Song ‘Not for Sale (Polar Bear)’

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By Daniel Kreps

Brian May gifted Queen fans this week by unearthing the band’s unreleased Christmas song 'Not for Sale (Polar Bear)'

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter Gifts Fans ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Bonus Track Version: ‘Thank You for Such a Beautiful Year’

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There's a special gift under the tree — or online — for Sabrina Carpenter fans, with 'Man's Best Friend' bonus track version now available to stream

Diddy

Sean Combs Files Appeal Requesting ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison and Resentencing

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By Larisha Paul

Legal representatives for Sean Combs file appeal requesting his immediate release from prison or a resentencing, stating his conviction was unjust

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd’s Mesmerizing ‘Wish You Were Here’ Video Arrives 50 Years After Song’s Release

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By Charisma Madarang

Pink Floyd has released the mesmerizing video for "Wish You Were Here," 50 years after the stunning track's release

Kane Strang

Why Kane Strang Feels ‘So Lucky’ to Have Come Out of Dunedin’s Music Scene

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By Conor Lochrie

The indie rock musician tells us about his favourite venues and bands in his hometown, from the Crown Hotel to Dale Kerrigan

Bob Vylan

U.K. Police Drop Investigation Into Bob Vylan’s Controversial Glastonbury Chants

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Police in England will not bring charges against Bob Vylan for their controversial chants — including 'Death, death to the IDF' — at Glastonbury 2025

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Trump Goes on Tirade Against Stephen Colbert Again: ‘Pathetic Trainwreck’

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President Trump went on a tirade against Stephen Colbert and late-night TV before wishing followers a 'Merry Christmas'

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TPUSA’s America Fest Conference Showcased the Right’s Civil War

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By Nikki Mccann Ramirez

Prominent conservative influencers and lawmakers sparred at TPUSA's America Fest, it's first major conference since the murder of Charlie Kirk

Russell Brand Faces New Sexual Assault Charges in England

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Metropolitan Police have filed new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand in England

Mangione

San Francisco Cop Corrects the Record on Shocking Comments Allegedly from Luigi Mangione’s Mom

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By Lorena O’neil

The police officer who identified Mangione from a missing person’s report clears up misconceptions a year after the United Healthcare shooting

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Anthony Albanese Orders Review Into Australian Intelligence Agencies in Wake of Bondi Terror Attack

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By Lauren McNamara

In the wake of last week's terror attack at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into Australia's federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies

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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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'Avengers'

Cap is Back: Chris Evans Returns as Steve Rogers in First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser

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By Emily Zemler

Marvel has released the first teaser trailer for upcoming superhero epic 'Avengers: Doomsday,' promising the return of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers

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Timothée Chalamet Appears on Top of Las Vegas Sphere for Wild ‘Marty Supreme’ Promo

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By Charisma Madarang

Timothée Chalamet is taking his promotional push for 'Marty Supreme' to the extreme

'The Odyssey'

Matt Damon Embarks on a Dangerous Voyage in ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer

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By Emily Zemler

Christopher Nolan has shared a new trailer for his forthcoming film 'The Odyssey,' starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet Recalls Her Phone Being Tapped in the Wake of ‘Titanic’ Success

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By Emily Zemler

Kate Winslet recalled how her phone was tapped and she was 'terrified' to sleep after the success of her film 'Titanic'

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

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Will Forte

‘The Greatest Decision of My Life’: Will Forte’s Rise from ‘SNL’ to Star of New Australian Comedy ‘Sunny Nights’

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By Neil Griffiths

A household name in comedy for years, we talk to the US actor as he reintroduces himself to Australia in the new series, 'Sunny Nights'

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Jimmy Kimmel Hits Trump, Begs Britain ‘Don’t Give Up on Us’ in Christmas Message

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Jimmy Kimmel dragged Donald Trump's king-like antics, and asked Britain to not 'give up on us' in his Christmas Message on the U.K.'s Channel 4

'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

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‘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

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‘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

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