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The Best Australian & New Zealand Songs of the 21st Century So Far

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Presenting our best Australian and New Zealand songs of the 21st century so far, featuring Lorde, Kylie, Powderfinger, Stan Walker, and more

Lady Gaga

Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande on Red Carpet Removed From Lady Gaga’s Brisbane Show

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Sam Worthington will Attend ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Australian Premiere with James Cameron

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A K-Pop Festival is Coming to Australia in 2026

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By Lauren McNamara

Asian global concert promoter Applewood, which has worked with the likes of Blackpink, Seventeen, Enhypen, and more, will partner with Untitled Group to bring the landmark K-pop festival to life

Yungblud

Yungblud Confirms Australian Support Act for 2026 Tour

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By Lauren McNamara

Yungblud has confirmed a local punk rock band as the support act for his 2026 Australian tour, which comes in support of his fourth studio album, 'Idols'

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons Says Artists Treated ‘Worse Than Slaves’ Because Radio Doesn’t Pay Them

Posted in: Music News

By Jon Blistein

Kiss' Gene Simmons appeared before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday to advocate for a new bill that would finally pay artists for radio airplay

Jubilant Sykes

Grammy-Nominated Singer Stabbed to Death, Son with Alleged ‘Mental Instability’ in Custody

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By Nancy Dillon

Singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death in his home, allegedly by a son with a history of 'mental instability,' cops and court records claim

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack

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Data analysis from startup GUDEA reveals inauthentic social media network that pushed false narrative about her ties to MAGA world and white supremacy

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera Will Pair ‘Very Personal’ Documentary With Equally Intimate New Album

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By Larisha Paul

Christina Aguilera teases new album that will pair with the upcoming documentary she announced in 2022 with director Ting Poo

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Luigi Mangione

‘It’s F-cking Him, One Hundred Percent,’ Cop Said After Finding Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s Backpack

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By Lorena O’neil

At suppression hearing about evidence found in Mangione’s backpack during McDonald’s arrest, officers testify about searching backpack without warrant

Nick Fuentes

The War Over Nick Fuentes Is Over. He Won

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By Tessa Stuart

Nick Fuentes landed more conservative media appearances after the right tore itself apart over Tucker Carlson's interview with the white nationalist

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English Premier League Giants and Sam Kerr’s Chelsea to Play Exhibition Matches in Australia

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By Neil Griffiths

Two English Premier League giants and Matildas captain Sam Kerr will head to Australia next year for a string of exhibition matches

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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

Donald Trump

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

Video

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

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

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Tired Lion Go Behind the Scenes of New Album, ‘Breakfast for Pathetics’

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‘The First Time’ With E^ST

‘The First Time’ With Actor Dylan Minnette

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Sam Worthington will Attend ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Australian Premiere with James Cameron

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James Cameron will be joined by two of his local leads for the 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Australian premiere, as revealed today.

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Watch Elvis Perform on the Big Screen in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ Trailer

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Baz Luhrmann's restoration of archival footage will get a full theatrical run in IMAX and Aussie theatres in February 2026.

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet Says Eminem Asked Her to ‘Shave His Bottom’ During ‘SNL’ Appearance

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By Emily Zemler

Kate Winslet said Eminem asked her to 'shave his bottom' when they appeared together on 'Saturday Night Live' in 2004

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio Says Even ‘Brilliant’ AI Music ‘Dissipates Into the Ether of Other Internet Junk’

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By Charisma Madarang

Leonardo DiCaprio acknowledged AI's ability to assist filmmaking but said true art is anchored by humanity

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Golden Globes Nominations: 10 Biggest Snubs and Surprises

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By Brian Tallerico

Golden Globe nominations for 2026 snubbed work like 'Andor' and Wunmi Mosaku's performance in 'Sinners' and left 'Wicked' out of the musical category

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande Is ‘Deeply Honoured’ to Earn Second Consecutive Golden Globes Nomination

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By Larisha Paul

Ariana Grande celebrates second nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Golden Globes for 'Wicked: For Good'

TV

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Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Trump Calling Him a ‘Horrible’ Host: ‘I’m Starting to Think He Might Have a Crush on Me’

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By Emily Zemler

Jimmy Kimmel responded to Donald Trump calling him a 'horrible' host on the latest episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart Rips Trump’s ‘Made Up’ FIFA Peace Prize Amid Escalating Venezuela Tensions

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By Charisma Madarang

On the latest episode of 'The Daily Show', Jon Stewart remarked on President Donald Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Deal Until 2027

Posted in: TV News

The host and frequent Donald Trump target reportedly finalized a contract extension before his temporary suspension in September

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Donald Trump Claims He’s a Better Host Than ‘Horrible’ Jimmy Kimmel

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By Emily Zemler

Donald Trump said he's a better host than Jimmy Kimmel ahead of the Kennedy Center Honors over the weekend

'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

'SNL'

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

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By William Vaillancourt

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

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