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on July 24, 2019 at 6:23 am

ITV reports falling profits and advertising revenues as it announces more series of hit Love Island. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 24, 2019 at 4:19 am

Pop sensation Rihanna posted a photo of a little girl to her Instagram that is an uncanny resemblance to the star.The 31-year-old singer shared the photo today of her little doppelganger after multiple fans tagged photos of the... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 3:44 am

Bristol rock band and singer-songwriter land multiple nominations from the Association of Independent Music. […]

on July 24, 2019 at 3:43 am

US mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong will be replaced by Jakub Jozef Orlinski in Handel's Rinaldo. […]

on July 24, 2019 at 3:41 am

Deep-sea explorer Bob Ballard, who in 1985 made headlines for his discovery of the remains of the Titanic, has announced plans to solve another of history's greatest mysteries: What happened to missing-in-action aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. […]

on July 24, 2019 at 2:30 am

Wedding bells! Over the weekend, Robin Williams' youngest son Cody Williams married the love of his life, Maria Flores Williams. The newlyweds tied the knot in front of close friends... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 2:21 am

Either Rihanna is aging in reverse or she's been hiding her daughter from the world, because there's simply no other explanation for this doppelgänger. The singer had... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 24, 2019 at 2:10 am

Sometimes you just have a really bad week, or month, or year. In Litigante, the sophomore feature from Colombian writer-director Franco Lolli, Bogota single mother and lawyer Silvia is really going through it: she's raising her son... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 1:43 am

When it comes to Hollywood love stories, Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler's is one for the books. For more than seven years now, the former Disney Channel darling and her actor beau... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 1:32 am

Did the women of Big Little Lies go through all that anxiety in season two for nothing? After being tormented by the mostly accidental death of Perry for all of the second season of the... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 24, 2019 at 1:17 am

On her 21st birthday, Bindi Irwin has opened up about her beloved father Steve, paying tribute to the iconic zookeeper and TV host.Speaking to Australia's Stellar magazine, Bindi said it's milestone moments like birthdays when she... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 1:09 am

Cue the "You Know What You Did" gifs. With MTV's The Hills: New Beginnings already in full-force, fans of the original reality TV series are feeling deeply nostalgic over the... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 24, 2019 at 12:56 am

An Australian actor has taken to social media to share an emotional and inspiring story about his childhood.Dacre Montgomery, who plays the resident bad boy Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, shared an adorable throwback photo of... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 12:05 am

It looks like Leonardo DiCaprio is a pretty big fan of Brad Pitt. The 44-year-old actor shared what he's learned about his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood castmate at the film's Los... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 12:00 am

If there's one thing missing on Instagram, it may just be Mr. Brad Pitt. Scroll through the social media site and you'll quickly discover that his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood... […]

on July 24, 2019 at 12:00 am

Margot Robbie took great pride in upholding the legacy of Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The Aussie-born actress portrays the late star, who was one of seven individuals... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 11:40 pm

TVNZ's Breakfast host and quintessential newsman John Campbell has been honoured in Samoa.Former Hurricanes rugby player and current Samoa player Motu Matu'u shared a photo on Twitter of Campbell receiving the title Toleafoa by... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 11:08 pm

A contestant on South African talent show Idols SA has delivered what might be the definitive version of a much-loved classic.When Linda Sosibo approached the four judges at the auditions in Durban he was warned by judge Randall... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 10:38 pm

The trailer for the new Top Gun sequel has everyone excited - but eagle-eyed fans are confused after noticing a key detail has changed.Top Gun: Maverick sees Hollywood mega-star Tom Cruise reprise his role from the original 1986... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 9:54 pm

Curtis Stone, Poh Ling Yeow and Maggie Beer are among the talented chefs named by Australians as their picks to take over judging duties on MasterChef.According to Who magazine, Yeow, Beer and Stone are set to take over for season... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 9:54 pm

Move over, Kendall Jenner! There's a new model in the family and her name is True Thompson. Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram on Tuesday to show off her 1-year-old daughter's... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 9:25 pm

Prince Harry and world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall greeted each other on Tuesday in unorthodox fashion. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 9:24 pm

The amount of sex and nudity on our screens has been labelled as 'pervasive' by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) who have cautioned that it may be having a harmful effect on children.Their findings come at the conclusion... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 9:22 pm

Taylor Swift continues to bring the hits! The superstar singer took to Instagram Live on Tuesday afternoon to announce her new song, "The Archer." The song, co-produced by Swift... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 9:05 pm

Kim Kardashian is speaking out against celebrity photographer Marcus Hyde. In a new post shared on Instagram Stories Tuesday afternoon, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star shared her... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Daniel Radcliffe isn't too old to play with toys. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 9:00 pm

A Texas rapper who goes by the name Tay-K (or Tay-K 47) has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and charged a $10,000 fine for the murder of a 21-year-old father in 2016. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Taymor McIntyre... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 8:56 pm

If you thought the show down between Hannah Brown and Luke Parker was done on "The Bachelorette," you were wrong. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 8:51 pm

Lifetime is following the explosive success of "Surviving R. Kelly" by ordering a follow-up piece about more of the embattled musician's accusers, as well as planning a new documentary that looks at those who say they were victims of another powerful man: Jeffrey Epstein. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 8:50 pm

Metal band Slipknot has released the video for Solway Firth, featuring New Zealand actor Karl Urban.The video, which arrives ahead of the band's forthcoming sixth studio album We Are Not Your Kind, features graphically violent footage... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 8:24 pm

With many royal life events added to his baby album already, Archie Harrison is adding another to his growing list: he got a sweet visit from one of his mom's "idols." Last... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 8:18 pm

MasterChef star George Calombaris has been slammed on Twitter in the wake of the shock exit he, and co-hosts Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston, suddenly made with the Network 10 show.Scathing comments included a sarcastic suggestion... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 8:11 pm

A British tourist knocked out Future's bodyguard in a shocking attack in Ibiza. The sickening incident, which took place at Ibiza International Airport, was caught on camera as a man appeared to slam something over the head of the... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 8:03 pm

Vin Diesel's stunt double has been placed in an induced coma after suffering a serious head injury on the st of Fast & Furious 9.The Sun Online has identified the stuntman who fell "at least 30ft" during filming of the new movie... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 7:58 pm

Adam Levine won't go home without Behati Prinsloo...because they're vacationing for their anniversary. The beloved Hollywood husband and wife jetted off to Mexico on the heels of... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 7:39 pm

Friends star Courteney Cox has sent the internet alight with a video posted to her Instagram, with some calling it "the best video of all time".The video, filmed in reverse, shows the 55-year-old actress gliding out of a swimming... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 7:31 pm

The first trailer for Taika Waititi's latest "anti-hate satire" project, Jojo Rabbit has released featuring the Kiwi star as a totally bonkers version of Adolf Hitler. The trailer is short and sweet, coming in at just under a minute,... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 7:12 pm

The new teaser trailer for Taika Waititi's upcoming dark comedy "Jojo Rabbit" promises to "go to war on hate" -- which may be an interesting choice of words as the "Thor: Love and Thunder" writer-director appears in the dark comedy as Adolf Hitler. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Let's get real. Today's TV Scoop Awards polls are all about the reality shows, the competition shows, the talk and variety shows that give you a bit of a break from the drama of... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:52 pm

The 41-year-old TV journalist says she is "excited and terrified" about her career change. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:43 pm

Very few people have had a tougher 2019 than Britney Spears. The iconic pop star saw her year quickly spiral out of control shortly after leaving 2018 behind, as her father Jamie... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 6:42 pm

Network 10 has pulled the plug on Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, confirming the trio will not return to MasterChef next year.Chief executive officer Paul Anderson said: "Despite months of negotiation, 10 has not... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:39 pm

Whitney Port is sharing a very personal story with her fans. On Tuesday, the Hills: New Beginnings star revealed that she suffered a miscarriage two weeks ago. In a message posted on her... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:27 pm

The catchy songs. The bold fashion statements. The poster-ready faces. Boy bands tend to have a squeaky-clean image when they first make their well-choreographed debut, eliciting the... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:25 pm

Think you know the story of Wendy Williams? Think again. Williams will executive produce a biopic about her life for Lifetime. The movie is said to reveal the highs and lows she's... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm

UPDATE: Channing Tatum is likely feeling much safer today. The actor's attorney confirms to E! News that his client was granted a five year restraining order against a woman who... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse are going to have to take the acting up a notch this season. The Riverdale pair, who play onscreen couple Betty and Jughead, have ended their real-life... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 5:57 pm

Harriet Tubman may not have her face on a $20 bill, but plans for a biopic in her name are becoming a reality. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 5:50 pm

People watching a DJ perform at a popular Sydney nightclub were horrified when the man suddenly collapsed in the middle of his set.Alf Nguyen gave no indication he wasn't feeling well in the moments before he went into cardiac arrest... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 5:45 pm

Popular celebrity photographer Marcus Hyde, who has previously worked with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, has been accused of "predatory" behaviour after allegedly demanding nudes from models in exchange for photo shoots.Model... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on July 23, 2019 at 5:40 pm

When Joseph Michael became an artist nearly two decades ago, the tools of his trade included paper, ink and screens for printmaking; today, he's more likely to use ground-penetrating radar, drones and immersive augmented reality.Michael... […]

on July 23, 2019 at 5:23 pm

The abuses associated with big data have become regular headline fodder, and the repercussions of the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal continue to be adjudicated. "The Great Hack" does an admirable job of weaving together those threads in an intelligible way, and how the "dream of the connected world" has been exploited, as academic David Carroll puts it, to "tear us apart." […]

on July 23, 2019 at 5:19 pm

Ladies rule the 2019 Video Music Award nominations, with Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift leading this year's list of contenders for the annual MTV award show at 10 nominations each. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 3:48 pm

Lake Bell had a rewarding and healthy home birth with her with her daughter in 2014. But when she did a second home birth with her son, it didn't go as planned. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 3:39 pm

Is 10 the magic number for Quentin Tarantino? […]

on July 23, 2019 at 3:28 pm

David Spade is remembering all the loved ones he's lost during his life -- and there have been many. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 3:27 pm

The films at the Toronto Film Festival that could be the frontrunners at the next awards season. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 2:50 pm

A San Diego Comic Con fan describes overcoming anxiety to enjoy the event with 130,000 other peo […]

on July 23, 2019 at 2:35 pm

The singer reached number one with 'Love Me Again' but has had a break from music due to his health. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 1:11 pm

Bella Thorne revealed via Twitter years ago that she was bisexual, but now the former Disney star has further defined her sexuality. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 10:46 am

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. […]

on July 23, 2019 at 5:26 am

The Prince of Zamunda will not be alone in the "Coming to America" sequel. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 11:18 pm

Rising singer talks Bob Dylan, touring with Neil Young and America's intolerance of immigrants. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 10:55 pm

The demand for more "Big Little Lies" worked before so why not try it again? […]

on July 22, 2019 at 9:17 pm

Asgardian warrior Valkyrie is now officially the first LGBTQ superhero in the Marvel cinematic universe. And who better to blast this barrier with a Freudian crotch cannon than real-life LGBTQ icon Tessa Thompson? […]

on July 22, 2019 at 9:07 pm

As always, there's a method to the Marvel madness. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 9:03 pm

"Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas on Veronica and Logan's relationship and his heroine's growth. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 6:58 pm

Just in time for a Monday, Sony has released the first trailer for the upcoming film about the late Fred Rogers, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm

Gay, deaf and non-white characters have key roles in the studio's next swathe of superhero films. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 2:42 pm

As "The Lion King" counts up receipts from a big opening weekend while still licking its wounds from negative reviews, you can almost hear the familiar murmurs -- that critics are "out of step" with the audiences they profess to serve. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 12:49 pm

Marvel made a host of super announcements at its panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Saturday, but saved arguably the biggest news on Phase 4 for last. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 12:48 pm

Lenny Kravitz has decided to "Let Love Rule" with his ex-wife's husband. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 8:56 am

Nothing about "Big Little Lies" demanded an encore, although the casting of Meryl Streep -- and reuniting of the big-name cast -- provoked understandable excitement about the return of the Emmy-winning limited series. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 7:13 am

Welcome, Ms. Portman, to the league of Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 2:04 am

As they close a chapter -- for now, at least -- on shaping the Marvel Cinematic Universe's of-the-moment mythology, Joe and Anthony Russo are enjoying a bit of a victory lap, while still keeping an eye on a future full of projects, some once again drawn from their own pop culture fandom, others featuring some of their "Avengers" actors in fresh new roles. […]

on July 22, 2019 at 12:15 am

The stories of black and ethnic minority women will be documented as part of the Black Girl Essex project. […]

on July 21, 2019 at 11:21 pm

A girl seen crying and singing during the set of Sigrid at Glastonbury Festival has met her idol. […]

on July 21, 2019 at 11:18 pm

The cook, author and television presenter on why we need to look after ourselves. […]

on July 21, 2019 at 10:48 pm

Despite the super-spy's prominent appearances in seven Marvel films to date, the secrets of the Black Widow's backstory have remained in the shadows. […]

on July 20, 2019 at 11:42 pm

The grime star's experimental show proves that sometimes less is more when it comes to tech at gigs. […]

on July 20, 2019 at 6:51 pm

"Veronica Mars," the noir-style drama that starred Kristen Bell as a teen-aged gumshoe, has a strong fanbase among sexual assault survivors. […]

on July 19, 2019 at 11:48 pm

Fifty years on, the 03:56 AM TV moment that was out of this world. […]

on July 19, 2019 at 10:20 am

The star champions African musicians and rhythms on her 14-track companion piece to the Disney film. […]

on July 19, 2019 at 9:44 am

The reviews are in for the first look at the big-screen musical adaptation, and they're far from purr-fect... […]

on July 19, 2019 at 7:06 am

Presenter Andrew Neil says farewell as the late-night politics show come to end after 16 years. […]

on July 18, 2019 at 5:29 pm

Governor Ricardo Roselló is urged to quit after leaked sexist, profane and homophobic text messages. […]

on July 5, 2019 at 1:14 pm

"Stranger Things" has never scrimped on TV and movie references and homages, with a lengthy laundry list of Stephen King shout-outs alone, starting with "Stand By Me" and "It." […]

on July 5, 2019 at 12:27 pm

I've never seen "Citizen Kane." […]

on June 29, 2019 at 3:27 pm

It's a sunny Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles and Kim Kardashian West is sitting in a conference room of a law office, blinds drawn, surrounded by law books, an array of highlighters, pens, binders and notebooks filled with her handwritten notes. On the other end of a sprawling conference room table are a pile of letters addressed to West from inmates who are hoping she will take interest in their case in an attempt to have their life sentences commuted. It's in this quiet room, removed from the distractions that come with being one of the most famous women in the world, that Kardashian West meets once a week with two attorneys who are helping her prepare for the California state bar exam. […]