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Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart, Beloved ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dead at 86

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Patrick Stewart, the jovial, Emmy-winning 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, has died at age 86

Powderfinger

Powderfinger Tour 2027: New Cities, Dates and Support Acts

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KATSEYE

KATSEYE Announce 2027 Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates

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Queens of the Stone Age

On the New Queens of the Stone Age Album, Josh Homme Picks Up the Pieces

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On the new Queens of the Stone Age album, 'Perfecth,' frontman Josh Homme picks up the pieces. Our review

Dropkick Murphys

How Dropkick Murphys Became Punk’s Loudest Anti-Trump Voice

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By Elisabeth Garber-paul

Thirty years after they started making noise in Boston, they’ve emerged as progressive heroes who never back down

Powderfinger

Powderfinger Tour 2027: New Cities, Dates and Support Acts

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By Neil Griffiths

Powderfinger have announced even more shows for their 2027 comeback tour

Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson Calls Estate Executor’s $109 Million Fee Request ‘Offensive,’ Seeks Reduction

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By Nancy Dillon

Paris Jackson is challenging the $109 million requested by estate executor John Branca and wants a judge to slash his fee

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Sneaky Sound System Set to Headline Perth’s Rugby Sevens Weekend

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By Lauren McNamara

Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Sneaky Sound System are heading to Perth next February to headline HSBC SVNS Perth 2027

OUA

Want a Career In Music? There’s More Than One Way to Get There

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For many Australian musicians, making a living from music alone isn't straightforward. We spoke to two artists about the skills, jobs and study options helping them build sustainable careers alongside their music.

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Culture

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Russell Brand’s Wife Testifies in His Defence at Rape Trial: ‘Caring and Kind’

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By Daniel Kreps

Russell Brand’s wife Laura took the stand Thursday in defence of her husband at his rape trial

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere’s Death Ruled Accidental by Police

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By Charisma Madarang

The death of Hayden Panettiere has been ruled an accident, and the investigation is now closed, South Carolina police said Wednesday

Russell Brand Takes Stand In Rape Trial — Says People Have Abandoned Him

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The former actor and comedian has maintained his sexual encounters were all consensual, as multiple women spanning a decade accuse him of mistreatment

Trump

Republicans Are Driving the Most Racist Election Cycle in a Generation

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By Jack Crosbie

Donald Trump and Republicans have nothing to run on in the 2026 midterms, so they are leaning on rank bigotry, particularly against Abdul El-Sayed

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson Loses Rape Conviction Appeal, Vows to Take Fight to State Supreme Court

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By Nancy Dillon

Danny Masterson lost his rape conviction appeal, with a California appellate court finding his trial judge showed no hostility toward Scientology

Sofia Franklyn

Sofia Franklyn Claims Alex Cooper Tried to Get Her Fired Before Infamous ‘Call Her Daddy’ Split

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Sofia Franklyn details the final days of the infamous Call Her Daddy podcast fallout with her former co-host Alex Cooper in an excerpt from her book

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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

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Movies

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Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart, Beloved ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dead at 86

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By Emily Zemler

Patrick Stewart, the jovial, Emmy-winning 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, has died at age 86

Lawrence Harrelson

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Reunites Jennifer Lawrence With Woody Harrelson: ‘So Emotional’

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By Larisha Paul

Jennifer Lawrence recalls emotional reunion with 'Hunger Games' co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson for 'Sunrise on the Reaping'

John Farnham cinemas

John Farnham Tribute Concert Encore Beats Ali G and Taika Waititi at the Box Office

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By Neil Griffiths

The John Farnham tribute concert encore screenings impressed at the Australian box office, beating ‘Ali G’ and ‘Klara and the Sun’

Australian Box Office: ‘Clayface’ Leads New Releases as ‘Klara and the Sun’ Falls Short

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By Lauren McNamara

DC's 'Clayface' topped the Australian box office on debut, while Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' failed to crack the top ten

Elon Musk’s Grok Finally Delivers First Instalment of ‘Historically Accurate’ ‘The Odyssey’

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By Daniel Kreps

Months after Elon Musk promised to make a 'historically accurate' version of 'The Odyssey' using AI, Grok shared the first seven-minute instalment

Alex Winter Explains How He Brought Humanity to a Predator in ‘Primetime’

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Alex Winter, best known for the Bill and Ted trilogy, on his role in 'Primetime,' working with Lance Oppenheim, and his friendship with Keanu Reeves

TV

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Melanie Lynskey Cast as Erin Patterson in New ‘Mushroom Murders’ Series

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By Lauren McNamara

Melanie Lynskey will portray convicted murderer Erin Patterson in a new Paramount+ drama about Australia's infamous mushroom poisoning case

Matthew Perry

‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Reveals Emotional Way His ‘Friends’ Cast Said Goodbye at His Funeral

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In 'The One About Matthew Perry,' the actor's inner circle talks about his rise to fame and the addiction struggles that followed him his entire life

Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig, Original ‘Star Trek’ Star Who Played Pavel Chekov, Dead at 90

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By Jon Blistein

Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series and numerous films, has died at age 90

Michael Gray, Star of ‘Shazam!,’ Dead at 75

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By Charisma Madarang

Michael Gray, who starred as Billy Batson on the 1970s TV show 'Shazam!,' has died at 75

Heated Rivalry

‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Heading to the Big Screen in Australia

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By Lauren McNamara

The cottage is calling. Australian fans can get their 'Heated Rivalry' fix on the big screen, with a special cinema marathon this December

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Guess Who’s Hosting ‘SNL’s Halloween Episode

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'SNL' has booked John Mulaney, Phoebe Bridgers, Druski, the Strokes, Gracie Abrams, and Inde Navarrette for upcoming episodes this fall

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