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by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 11:25 pm

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire is celebrating J.D. Salinger's centennial year by exhibiting never-before seen photos of the famously reclusive author.Salinger, who was born Jan. 1, 1919, and died in 2010, spent... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 11:15 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee watched the Oscar nominations Tuesday morning on television from his bed, with his wife, Tonya, his two grown children, Satchel and Jackson, and their dog, Ginger. Screaming ensued .Lee... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 10:45 pm

PARIS (AP) — The Latest on rape allegations against U.S. singer Chris Brown (all times local):10:30 p.m.The Paris prosecutor's office says that U.S. singer Chris Brown has been released from custody over rape allegations against... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 10:35 pm

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutor's office: US singer Chris Brown released after rape allegation. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:35 pm

Tyler Baltierra is one proud son and brother. The Teen Mom OG star took to Instagram on Tuesday to praise his father, Butch, and sister, Amber, about their journey to sobriety. Tyler... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:26 pm

It looks like Zack and Kelly weren't the only item in Saved by the Bell. Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed that he and his former co-star Elizabeth Berkley once dated for a little bit.... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:25 pm

The American singer denies wrongdoing after a woman accused him of raping her in a hotel room. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:22 pm

Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Paris, accused of aggravated rape and drug violations, a French judicial source told CNN. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:10 pm

UPDATE: Chris Brown and two other individuals have been released hours after they were taken into custody on alleged rape and drug-related charges, according to NBC News. A source adds,... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 10:05 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Chelsea Clinton has announced her family is expanding.The 38-year-old former first daughter tweeted Tuesday that she and her husband Marc are expecting another child in the summer.The couple has a daughter Charlotte... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 9:46 pm

Sorry to break it to you, but it turns out that Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt aren't actually dating. While it sure would've made for a great pairing, both onscreen and off, a... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 9:44 pm

Comedian and writer Kevin Barnett has passed away. The Rel co-creator was 32. Although Barnett's cause of death is not immediately known, his Instagram page shows he was in Mexico... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 9:30 pm

Remember when it was the 90s and we were all collecting Beanie Babies with a dream in our hearts that someday, they'd make us rich? That dream never did come true, but Gina Rodriguez,... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 9:26 pm

Flight of the Conchords have confirmed they'll release a new album that includes seven new songs.The 20-track album Live in London is an album version of last year's HBO special from the Kiwi duo, and is due out in March. The... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 9:21 pm

Eight movies were nominated for best picture on Tuesday, but there are two that couldn't be more different -- "Black Panther," the Marvel blockbuster; and "Roma," Alfonso Cuarón's black-and-white Netflix film -- might be the most significant in terms of leading the Oscars into new frontiers. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 9:18 pm

The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards will be revealed Tuesday morning. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 9:05 pm

CHICAGO (AP) — A judge says a Chicago warehouse that R. Kelly is renting can be used only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and only as a recording studio. The Chicago Sun-Times says the Cook County judge also prohibited... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 9:00 pm

Have you ever had the urge to watch a whole lot of nothing for hours on end? No? Me neither.Yet that's exactly what I committed to doing on Saturday night with the arrival of New Zealand's first foray into slow TV.A surprisingly... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:59 pm

Two months after opening up about his relationship with his eldest son, Will Smith is sharing a rare childhood photo of Trey Smith. On Monday, the Bad Boys star took to Instagram to share... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:55 pm

Chris Brown is on the defense. Just hours after news broke that the Grammy winner was being detained by police in Paris and accused of aggravated rape, the 29-year-old is speaking... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:49 pm

Big Brother Celebrity Edition is off and running once again, with all its celebs having made themselves at home in the Big Brother house. After last night's big introduction and first... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:45 pm

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's government has removed hundreds of archaeological museums, ancient sites and castles inadvertently put on a provisional list of properties up for private development under the country's bailout terms.The... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:32 pm

"Black Panther" received a nomination for best picture, becoming the first superhero movie ever to bag that honour. The acknowledgement arrives 10 years to the week after DC's "The Dark Knight" was snubbed for a best picture nom,... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:30 pm

iBook charts for week ending January 20, 2019: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :iBooks US Bestseller List - Paid Books1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - 9780735219113 - (Penguin Publishing Group)2.... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:25 pm

App Store Official Charts for the week ending January 20, 2019:Top Paid iPhone Apps:1. Minecraft, Mojang2. Heads Up!, Warner Bros.3. Facetune, Lightricks Ltd.4. Plague Inc., Ndemic Creations5. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi6.... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:25 pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kaye Ballard, the boisterous comedian and singer who appeared in Broadway musicals and nightclubs from New York to Las Vegas and starred with Eve Arden in the 1960s TV sitcom "The Mothers-In-Law," has died. She... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:24 pm

Tamra Judge is speaking out against her son's controversial social media posts. On Monday night, the Real Housewives of Orange County star took to Instagram and addressed Ryan... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:22 pm

For years, ER was the longest-running primetime scripted medical drama on TV with 15 seasons and 331 episodes. That's all going to change when Grey's Anatomy surpasses that number of... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:20 pm

iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending January 20, 2019:iTunes Movies US Charts:1. A Star Is Born (2018)2. Once Upon a Deadpool3. Unbreakable4. A Simple Favor5. The Old Man & the Gun6. Split (2017)7. Hunter Killer8.... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:11 pm

Colin Paterson runs through the surprises in this year's Academy Award nominations. […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 8:10 pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction from selected nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, announced Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California:___— "Cinema needs the opportunity to be diverse. What mainstream cinema and the theatrical... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 8:05 pm

The big game is almost here and we are so ready to see all the cuteness unfold next weekend. When Sunday, Feb. 3 rolls around you will find us glued to our TV screens as we prepare for... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 7:51 pm

The Super Bowl isn't ready for medical marijuana.Acreage Holdings, the multi-state cannabis company backed by John Boehner, says CBS rejected a television advertisement that calls for the legalization of medical marijuana. The network,... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 7:48 pm

Karl Lagerfeld was noticeably absent from Chanel's Paris Fashion Week shows. While celebs Kristen Stewart, Tessa Thompson, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard, Pharrell Williams and Sofia... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 7:37 pm

James McAvoy admires the "dedication" of Hollywood hunks like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth after he was required to get into action man shape for 'Glass'.The 39-year-old actor hired personal trainer... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 7:31 pm

Chris Brown is back in the headlines. Earlier Tuesday, a judicial source close to the investigation confirmed to NBC News the the 29-year-old Grammy winner was detained by police in... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 7:25 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar voters on Tuesday showered Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite" with a leading 10 nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, while two dominant but contentious Hollywood forces — Netflix... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 7:20 pm

Barbra Streisand cancelled an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' because she wasn't going to be filmed from her best side.The 76-year-old Hollywood icon scrapped a planned appearance on the US chat show at late notice because bosses... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 7:19 pm

British royalty, meet fashion royalty. Anna Wintour let the world know how she really felt about Meghan Markle's bridal gown on Wednesday during an episode of a video series called... […]

by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz on January 22, 2019 at 7:17 pm

The 2019 Oscar nominations are full of surprises and some downright stupefying snubs."A Star Is Born" and "Black Panther" have both picked up a handful of prestigious nominations, including for best picture, but both Bradley Cooper... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 7:02 pm

Baby on board! Chelsea Clinton is expecting her third child with husband Marc Mezvinsky, she shared with her social media followers on Tuesday. The baby is set to arrive in the summer.... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:43 pm

It appears that Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons are still going strong! On Monday night, the 23-year-old supermodel sat courtside next to her 22-year-old NBA star beau's mom, Julie... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:26 pm

More than 30 years after the release of his first feature film, legendary director Spike Lee has earned his first Oscar nomination for best director and his first nomination for best picture. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:25 pm

Arguably Chris Brown's most publicized trouble was his 2009 arrest for viciously beating his then-girlfriend, fellow singer Rihanna. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:20 pm

Who are the real winners and losers in this year's Academy Award nominations? […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Some lucky people woke up Tuesday morning to news they'd been nominated for an Oscar. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm

New season, new drama. In the below exclusive sneak peek of the season two premiere of MTV's Siesta Key, Juliette and Alex get into it about the past--and Alex has a secret to tell Juliette, a... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm

When Joe Alwyn turned up on the Hertfordshire, England set of The Favourite he had done his homework. Having recently wrapped his other period drama, Mary Queen of Scots, he expected... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 5:39 pm

Eric Rosenbrook is speaking out following an "altercation" with wife Leida Rosenbrook. E! News has confirmed that Wisconsin police visited the 90 Day Fiancé couple at their... […]

on January 22, 2019 at 5:20 pm

Netflix officially has its first-ever horse in the best picture rac […]

on January 22, 2019 at 5:05 pm

Actor Richard E Grant received his first-ever Oscar nomination for best supporting actor […]

on January 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm

The former Radio 2 host broadcasts his first programme since moving to Virgin Radio. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 4:20 pm

Denise Fergus criticises the Academy for nominating a film about her son's young killers. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm

The appetite for true-crime programming has created a bit of a logjam, to the point where coverage of notorious murderers and serial killers is beginning to recycle. The question is whether the sheer volume of coverage risks somehow romanticizing these infamous figures. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 2:55 pm

Find out who'll be competing for the golden statuettes at this year's Academy Awards. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 1:20 pm

Thousands of people on Reddit are enjoying a 'paintception' craze, showcasing a painting within a painting within a painting - repeat […]

on January 22, 2019 at 1:04 pm

The TV host on her 35 years in TV and her extraordinary birthday present. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 12:45 pm

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on January 22, 2019 at 11:17 am

1Xtra's Rap Show host Tiffany Calver will provide an "opening sound set" at the gigs. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 11:09 am

Azealia Banks took to Instagram to complain about Aer Lingus staff after getting off a flight to Dublin. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 10:00 am

The pop star claims several designers have refused to dress her for this year's Grammy Awards. […]

on January 22, 2019 at 1:51 am

The recent release of two documentaries about 2017's failed Fyre Festival have brought the entertainment disaster back into public view, and one jilted business owner in particular is getting a lot of love. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 7:56 pm

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are now Razzie nominees. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 7:39 pm

From "American Horror Story" and "Bird Box" to most recently "Glass," Sarah Paulson has become the reigning queen of the thriller genre -- kind of by accident. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 6:23 pm

Jon Bon Jovi is the latest celebrity to help out government workers who are not being paid during the government shutdown. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Filmmakers say the Supreme Court justice deserves to be "immortalised in Lego". […]

on January 21, 2019 at 2:26 pm

Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz win acting prizes at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 12:32 pm

As the Oscar nominations approach, it's the turn of the awards no-one in Hollywood wants. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 12:11 pm

The TV presenter says he "found out stuff about me I hadn't addressed for years". […]

on January 21, 2019 at 7:02 am

2019 is already weird. […]

on January 21, 2019 at 12:22 am

The project has helped refugees from the war in Syria settle into their new life in Kent. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 9:36 pm

Tony Mendez is best known for the daring rescue mission which inspired the Ben Affleck film. […]

on January 20, 2019 at 7:01 pm

"Saturday Night Live" comedian Pete Davidson joked about his troubling Instagram post that led to a police wellness check as part of a "Weekend Update" segment late Saturday night. […]

on January 19, 2019 at 6:39 am

Molly Ringwald's name is synonymous with the '80s and teenage angst. […]

on January 19, 2019 at 12:03 am

Avenue Q puppet coach Nigel Plaskitt passes on his puppeteering skills to young actors. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 8:38 pm

Ariana Grande makes one thing clear in her latest single: She doesn't need a man. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 5:12 pm

Ten months after his arrest for drink driving, Ant McPartlin has rejoined Declan Donnelly at the auditions. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Gladys Knight's decision to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl has stirred controversy. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 2:48 pm

Bibliophiles can turn the page on being mad at Marie Kondo now. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 2:37 pm

"Black Monday" squanders an impressive portfolio of assets, starting with its cast of Don Cheadle, Regina Hall and Andrew Rannells. A peculiar series that uses the historic stock-market crash of Oct. 19, 1987 as its backdrop -- and mystery -- the Showtime comedy doesn't entirely go bust, but as a viewing proposition, offers a poor return on investment. […]

on January 18, 2019 at 12:10 am

A new documentary sheds light on what allegedly went on behind the scenes at the disastrous Fyre Festival. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 11:13 pm

"Split" was a surprise hit for director M. Night Shyamalan, but its most satisfying gambit came in unexpectedly setting up a sequel to his 2000 thriller "Unbreakable." The result, "Glass," isn't a breakthrough, but proves just clever enough to come out on the right side of a split decision. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 10:41 pm

There was a moment at a press conference this week when Faith Rodgers was asked what she'd want to say to R. Kelly if he was watching. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 5:55 pm

The Grammy Awards are going to be filled with showstopping performances. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 2:56 pm

Like the breakup itself, "Brexit" starts out a little messy, and before it's over, leaves behind an unsettling, queasy feeling regarding the political referendum that roiled Europe, without sparing America from its nefarious implications and striking parallels. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 1:37 pm

Miley Cyrus wants you to focus on an egg, but not hers. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 10:55 am

Out-of-this-world news for fans of "The Office," outer space and subtle jabs at President Donald Trump: Steve Carell is set to star in a TV series called "Space Force" for Netflix. […]

on January 17, 2019 at 12:24 am

Marie Kondo has turned de-cluttering into an art form - but does it really work? […]

on January 16, 2019 at 10:38 pm

"Fyre" -- Netflix's version of a pair of dueling documentaries -- is positively bonkers, a feature-length look at the planned Fyre music festival that went spectacularly awry. But beyond the first-person accounts, it's a larger examination of the ability to sell consumers an image, and an "influencer" culture built around turning eager social-media users into marketing ambassadors. […]

on January 16, 2019 at 2:40 pm

Kenyans are outraged at a picture of victims' bodies which is being published in Western media. […]

on January 16, 2019 at 12:36 am

The Bauhaus's radical approach to building design can be seen around the world. […]

on January 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm

The producers say they are taking the show's comedy in a new direction, but is that what fans want? […]

on January 15, 2019 at 7:21 am

A single speckled egg, sitting on a white background, has toppled reality television star Kylie Jenner for most-liked picture on Instagram - and we have questions. […]

on January 15, 2019 at 12:46 am

Ishy Din's latest play takes audiences on a ride to the heart of post-Thatcher Britain. […]

on January 14, 2019 at 5:54 pm

Science-fiction-type shows come in threes this week, with Fox's modestly intriguing "The Passage," CW's "Roswell, New Mexico" and Syfy's "Deadly Class," which is another case of what might be called "The Remedial Hogwarts School of Television." […]

on January 11, 2019 at 2:35 pm

If you subscribe to the opinion that the original "True Detective" was terrific and the second edition, well, wasn't, the third marks a bracing case of going back to the future. That's because this latest season largely mirrors the first, unspooling a mystery across three distinct time frames while receiving an enormous star-power boost courtesy of Mahershala Ali. […]

on January 11, 2019 at 1:22 pm

A few hours after Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie announced their divorce, the National Enquirer had an announcement of its own. […]