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See Gang Of Youths Make Triumphant Homecoming at Sydney Opera House

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Gang of Youths made their long-awaited return to Sydney last week, performing their first hometown shows in over four years - check out the best photos here

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See Gang Of Youths Make Triumphant Homecoming at Sydney Opera House

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By Lauren McNamara

Gang of Youths made their long-awaited return to Sydney last week, performing their first hometown shows in over four years - check out the best photos here

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How Romi Wrights Made One of the Best Albums of the Year

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By Martyn Pepperell

Romi Wrights takes us inside the journey to 'Andy', which topped the charts and featured in our mid-year New Zealand albums list

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro Is Touring Australia This Year

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By Conor Lochrie

While Down Under, Quatro will also play shows in Brisbane, Lake Macquarie, and more as part of Red Hot Summer Tour 2026

Tupac

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Everything You Need to Know

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By Cheyenne Roundtree

The high-profile trial of the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur is expected to begin on Monday. Here's everything you need to know.

The Strokes and Charli XCX

See Charli XCX Join the Strokes for ‘Take It or Leave It’ at Outside Lands

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By Daniel Kreps

The Strokes brought out surprise guest Charli XCX to perform 'Take It or Leave It' during the band’s headlining set Saturday at Outside Lands

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Role Model on His New Album, Working with Dakota Johnson <strong>—</strong> and a Possible Name Change

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Role Model on bringing back heartland rock on his new album, avoiding pop stardom, acting with Natalie Portman, and more

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Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton in ‘Stable But Serious’ Condition, Requires Surgery, Family Says

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By Daniel Kreps

Perez Hilton remains hospitalised in 'serious but stable' condition, with the celebrity blogger requiring surgery, his family said in an update

Hasan Piker

Why Is Everyone Scared of Hasan Piker?

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His incendiary clips about Israel and Palestine have brought flak from both sides of the aisle. But what he wants, he says, is to make people listen

Beware the Bros of War

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By Mac William Bishop

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth could stand to learn a thing or two about sea power as the Iran war drags on. They're too concerned with testosterone

MAGA

Trump and MAGA Rid the GOP of Moderates. Democrats Should Resist Doing the Same

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Donald Trump purged the Republican Party of moderates. The recent DSA victories could start a similar purge in the Democratic Party

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A Complicated Case for Perez Hilton

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By Shirley Halperin

A look at the complicated career and personality of pioneering blogger Perez Hilton as he battles personal hardships and a mental-health episode

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari Announces Australia and New Zealand Stand-Up Tour

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By Neil Griffiths

Aziz Ansari has announced he will be bringing his 'Hypothetical' stand-up tour to Australia and New Zealand this year

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‘The First Time’ With E^ST

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John Carpenter

John Carpenter Has Been to Hell and Back

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'Halloween' filmmaker John Carpenter discusses his new graphic novel and album, both titled 'Cathedral,' and reflects on the state of movies

Camp Miasma

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Is a Horror Fan’s Hot Fever Dream

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Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun's ode to the guilty pleasures of slasher flicks — and the movies themselves — is one of the best things you'll see all year

Primetime

‘Come On In’: See New Trailer for ‘To Catch a Predator’ Movie ‘Primetime,’ Starring Robert Pattinson

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By Daniel Kreps

'Primetime,' the upcoming film about 'To Catch a Predator,' starring Robert Pattinson as host Chris Hansen, has shared its first full trailer

Madden

John Madden Movie Starring Nicolas Cage as Football Coach Sets Release Date

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By Daniel Kreps

The John Madden biopic starring Nicolas Cage as the legendary football coach and broadcaster will arrive on Amazon Prime Video this November

Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!

How a Beloved New Zealand Children’s TV Series Made It to the Big Screen

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By Conor Lochrie

Harry Sinclair reveals how 'Kiri and Lou' made it to the big screen in 'Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!', showing at NZIFF 2026 this weekend

Tony

‘Tony’ Isn’t a Biopic. It’s Superhero Coming-of-Age Fan Fiction

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Matt Johnson recreates the wonder years of a snot-nosed punk who'll grow up to be a celebrity-chef icon. Call it 'Bourdain the Man the Show the Movie'

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Obama

Barack Obama Pokes Fun at Tan Suit Controversy on Larry David’s HBO Show Finale

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By Daniel Kreps

Barack Obama poked fun at his infamous decision to wear a tan suit on the season finale of 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness'

Shards

Will the Real Ryan Murphy Please Stand Up?

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Ryan Murphy's new show 'The Shards' is the latest evidence that his prolific output may be hurting his ability to hit the highs of series like 'Glee'

Gilmore Girls

A Gilmore Girls Documentary Is on Its Way

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By Jaeden Pinder

The untitled documentary will feature never before seen footage, plus interviews with star Lauren Graham and series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino

The Artful Dodger

Disney+ Australian Original ‘The Artful Dodger’ Will Return for One Last Heist

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By Jade Kennedy

'The Artful Dodger' has been renewed for a third and final season, with Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell set to return

Martin

George R.R. Martin ‘Battled Sadness and Depression’ Over the Past ‘Stressful’ Year

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George R.R. Martin has updated fans on the past year, which has been depressing, and the joy he feels for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Emmy noms

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‘The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare’: 4 Things We Learned

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A new three-part docuseries from Netflix paints a picture of four young adults whose lives were cut short — but updates in the case persist

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