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Garbage’s Shirley Manson Uses Beach Ball Apology to Raise Awareness of Palestine Humanitarian Crisis

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"There's been more fuss made about me offending beach balls than there has about 20,000 Palestinian kids who are now fucking under the dirt"

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Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu, Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon and More to Perform at Gaza Fundraiser

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A collection of musicians, DJs, speakers, advocates and community activists will unite for A Gathering for Gaza this month

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Australian Metallica Fans Hit With Lifetime Ban After Tour Stunt

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By Conor Lochrie

Two Australian Metallica fans were arrested after scaling a speaker tower during the thrash metal legends' show in Perth last month

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Fans Love Machine Head’s Later Albums. But Robb Flynn Doesn’t Want ‘to Go on Forever’

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By Sosefina Fuamoli

Machine Head are still finding ways to engage with metal in ways that, for better or worse, stoke flames of discussion within their fanbase

Make Them Suffer

‘The Spirit Is Strong’: Make Them Suffer Are Excited for Their Next Chapter

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By Sosefina Fuamoli

Nick McLernon and Alex Reade reflect on a whirlwind chapter for the metalcore favourites following the release of their fifth studio album.

Garbage

Garbage’s Shirley Manson on What Drives the Band Forward: ‘For the First Time in My Life, I’m Really Aware of My Own Mortality’

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By Sosefina Fuamoli

Shirley Manson and Butch Vig contemplated reinvention and the future of Garbage while at Good Things 2025 in Melbourne

Doechii

Doechii Steals the Show from Kendrick Lamar at Spilt Milk 2025

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Spilt Milk 2025 was a reminder that a lineup this strong doesn’t need perfect weather. The artists just need to show up.

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Kiss, Sylvester Stallone Receive Oval Office Medals Ahead of Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

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By Daniel Kreps

Kiss, George Strait, and Sylvester Stallone received their Kennedy Center Honors medals Saturday at an Oval Office ceremony ahead of Sunday’s gala

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A Complete History of the R-Word, the MAGA Movement’s Favorite Slur

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The word 'retarded' was once an accepted medical term before it became an insult, was gradually phased out, and has now been revived by Musk and Trump

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor Lawsuit Over Alleged 2023 Sexual Assault Dismissed

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By Charisma Madarang

The lawsuit filed against Conor McGregor over allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman following a 2023 NBA Finals game has been dismissed

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Hannah Gadsby Announces New Show for Melbourne Comedy Festival

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By Lauren McNamara

Acclaimed Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is gearing up to launch a new show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival next March

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Salvador Plasencia, the lead doctor who sold Matthew Perry liquid ketamine before the actor’s overdose, was sentenced to 30 months in prison

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Cop Who Detained Luigi Mangione Lied to Keep Him Calm: ‘I Knew It Was Him, Immediately’

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Pennsylvania police officer Joseph Detwiler was the only witness on the second day of pre-trial suppression hearings in New York State Supreme Court

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Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney Finally Addresses American Eagle Controversy: ‘I’m Against Hate and Divisiveness’

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Sydney Sweeney has finally addressed her controversial American Eagle ad after months of avoiding the denim drama

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Star, Dead at 75

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who starred in unforgettable roles in the 'Mortal Kombat' and 'The Man in the High Castle' series, has died at the age of 75

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform ‘For Good’ at Intimate Hollywood Event

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo perform 'For Good' from 'Wicked: For Good' at intimate Hollywood event.

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All eyes are on James Cameron as the world prepares to return to Pandora in the supposedly biggest and most emotional 'Avatar' yet.

Marty Supreme

‘Marty Supreme’ Is Proof Timothée Chalamet Could Be One of the Greats

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Josh Safdie gifts the star with a gritty, giddy sports movie that pays tribute to the do-or-die grindset — and brings out the best in both of them

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie is Heading Home to Australia for Tropfest 2026

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By Neil Griffiths

Margot Robbie will head home next year for the returning Tropfest which is set to go ahead in Sydney next February

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'SNL'

‘SNL’ Weekend Update Trashes Trump’s Made-up Peace Prize, M.R.I. Delay

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By William Vaillancourt

On SNL, Colin Jost takes on FIFA's hastily created award for Trump, as well as the president's claim that he'll eventually release his M.R.I. results

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‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Caught Snoring Away Questions About Affordability, War Crimes

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SNL's Donald Trump was caught snoring away in the White House briefing room amid lingering questions about cost of living and potential war crimes

'Stranger Things'

The ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Went Crazy Over That Will Byers Twist

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See footage from the 'Stranger Things' table read where the cast reacts to the major twist involving Will Byers in Season Five

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All the Music From the First Volume of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 to Add to Your ’80s Playlists

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With the first four episodes of Season Five available to stream now, here's every hit to add to your nostalgia playlists

Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump Appearing to Fight Off Sleep During Viral Cabinet Meeting

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Jimmy Kimmel mocked viral footage of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during a cabinet meeting

‘God of War’ Series Lands ‘Shōgun’ Director, Second Season Ordered at Amazon

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The adapted story of Kratos and Atreus is gathering steam with the first confirmed director and word of a second season already confirmed.

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