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ARIA Bans Fully AI-Generated Music From Australian Charts

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ARIA has today ruled that wholly AI-generated recordings will no longer be eligible for the Australian charts

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John Farnham Musical ‘Whispering Jack’ Completes Cast Ahead of World Premiere

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By Lauren McNamara

The cast of 'Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical' is now complete, ahead of its world premiere in Sydney

Slowly Slowly, MAY-A and More Join BIGSOUND 2026 Program

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By Lauren McNamara

BIGSOUND is one week out from taking over Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, with Slowly Slowly, MAY-A, and more joining the program

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo, Days After Releasing via Exclusive CD, Spreads ‘Serena Joy’ Around

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By Angie Martoccio

Days after releasing her album outtake 'Serena Joy' via exclusive CD, Olivia Rodrigo has officially dropped the song on all platforms

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny Closes Historic Tour With Emotional Surprise Finale

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By Juan J. Arroyo

The singer closed out his 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' world tour with two shows in Puerto Rico featuring special guests, surprises, and more

Lil Durk

Lil Durk Trial Openings: Defense Claims Rapper Unfairly Offered as ‘Big Fish’ By Co-Defendant

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By Nancy Dillon

Lil Durk trial: Prosecutors portray rapper as architect of deadly revenge plot, while his lawyers say he's being falsely served up as the 'big fish'

Kacey Musgraves

No One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves

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By Marissa R. Moss

Kacey Musgraves has become expert at trolling MAGA and the far right; she did so again by calling to support immigrants at tour kickoff in Chicago

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Watts

Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was It His Ex’s ‘Undoing’?

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By Cheyenne Roundtree

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts is a prominent ketamine advocate. Was it his ex-girlfriend's 'undoing'?

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The Lindsay Clancy Trial Is Sparking a Political Divide on the Right

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By Nikki Mccann Ramirez

After Matt Walsh dismissed postpartum depression as women acting 'selfish,' many of them jumped in to correct him

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Wladimir Klitschko Honours Hayden Pannetiere on What Would Have Been Her 37th Birthday

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By Larisha Paul

Hayden Panettiere is celebrated by her ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko on what would have been her 37th birthday. The actress died on Sunday, August 16

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Natalie Harps’ Gushing Letters to Trump Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Their Dynamic

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By Nikki Mccann Ramirez

Two emotional, personal letters written by White House aide Natalie Harp to President Donald Trump were published in full by The Daily Beast

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Eric Swalwell’s Home Raided in Federal Sexual Assault Probe

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By Nikki Mccann Ramirez

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices were seized by FBI agents amid a probe into sexual assault allegations

No Kings

How to Overcome Hopelessness in the Trump Era

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By Skye Perryman

In Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward offers a guide to combating authoritarianism in the Trump era and beyond

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Australian Box Office: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Debuts in Top Three

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By Lauren McNamara

'Insidious: Out of the Further' had the strongest debut of the weekend at the Australian box office, landing at No. 3

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Chris Hansen and the Film About Chris Hansen Are Now Arguing

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By Daniel Kreps

'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen is bickering with the producers of 'Primetime' over an NDA he refused to sign in order to preview the movie

It Ends

Is ‘It Ends’ the Next Big Gen Z Horror Hit?

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In a perfect world, Alex Ullom's feature debut — about an infinite road trip to nowhere — would indeed be the beginning of a long, brilliant career

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Jaafar Jackson Hopes ‘Michael’ Sequel Will Give ‘More Insight’ Into Allegations From Singer’s ‘Point of View’

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By Daniel Kreps

Jaafar Jackson has shared his thoughts on the Michael sequel and how he hopes the film will tackle the allegations against the singer

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‘Skeletons’, Starring Brie Larson, Wraps Production in Victoria

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By Lauren McNamara

The psychological thriller is directed by Strange Darling filmmaker JT Mollner and produced by J.J. Abrams

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THUNDERLIPS Are Taking ‘Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant’ on Tour

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By Conor Lochrie

THUNDERLIPS are hitting the road for a national Q&A tour ahead of the film's official theatrical release on September 10th

TV

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Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell Criticises Trump, Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as ‘Kimmel’ Guest Host

By Emily Zemler

Rosie O'Donnell criticised Donald Trump and paid tribute to Hayden Panettiere as the guest host on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Charles Esten Remembers Their Friendship in Touching Tribute

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By Charisma Madarang

Charles Esten, who worked alongside Hayden Panettiere on 'Nashville,' remembered their time together and close friendship in a touching tribute

Sam Neill

Cate Blanchett and Dannii Minogue Lead Emotional Logies In Memoriam Tribute

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By Lauren McNamara

Cate Blanchett and Dannii Minogue led emotional tributes to Sam Neill and Johnny Young during the Logies In Memoriam

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman Makes History With Logies Hall of Fame Induction

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By Lauren McNamara

Deborah Mailman has made Logies history, becoming the first Indigenous actor to be inducted into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame

Robert Irwin Roasts Karl Stefanovic and Dave Hughes in Logies Opening Monologue

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By Lauren Mcnamara, Rebekah Manibog

Robert Irwin wasted little time putting some of Australian television’s biggest names in the firing line during his Logies opening monologue

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2026 TV Week Logie Awards: Winners List

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By Lauren McNamara

Australian television’s biggest night has wrapped up. See the winners of the 66th Annual TV Week Logie Awards here

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