Lorde a Twitter star

Lorde captioned this Instagram photo from Lake Taupo "i see u lookin do u like what u see do u like my ten dollar donut from mitre ten'.

Lorde has been selected as a finalist in social media's Shorty Awards.

A look at Laneway's artists

Must-see: Courtney Barnett's charm and effortless skill will be on show at the Laneway Festival.

Don't know any of the music at the Laneway festival? Check out some of the artists.

British MP blares Beyonce

How embarrassing! A British MP found out how a Beyonce song could cause a lot of trouble.

A British MP got told off by the prime minister when his smartwatch began playing during a cabinet meeting.

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What We Do in the Shadows fundraise for American release

Open your wallets – with your help What We Do in the Shadows will be off to the United States.

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COMING TO TOWN: Little Dragon.

Laneway is hitting Auckland, but Royal Blood, Little Dragon and Flying Lotus are coming to Wellington.

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Lorde a Twitter star

Lorde captioned this Instagram photo from Lake Taupo "i see u lookin do u like what u see do u like my ten dollar donut from mitre ten'.

Lorde selected as finalist in social media awards.

Styles no Bieber

Meghan Trainor thought Harry Styles would be like Justin Bieber. She was wrong.

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Billy Crystal responds to anti-gay backlash

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NZ's vampires in the US? video

What We Do in the Shadows fundraise for American release

Open your wallets – with your help What We Do in the Shadows will be off to the United States.

Stuff's weekend movie guide

Julianne Moore battles Alzheimers, Juliette Binoche heads into a war zone and Angelina Jolie steps behind the camera.

Julianne Moore, who won a Golden Globe for her role in Still Alice, is up for best actress in a leading role.

When life unravels

Julianne Moore is on course to winning an Oscar for playing a woman with Alzheimer's in Still Alice.

music

Lorde a Twitter star

Lorde captioned this Instagram photo from Lake Taupo "i see u lookin do u like what u see do u like my ten dollar donut from mitre ten'.

Lorde selected as finalist in social media awards.

Styles no Bieber

Meghan Trainor thought Harry Styles would be like Justin Bieber. She was wrong.

Must-see: Courtney Barnett's charm and effortless skill will be on show at the Laneway Festival.

A look at Laneway

Don't know any of the music at Laneway? Check some of the artists out.

tv & radio

Prime News production moves to NZ

TV3, MediaWorks

Future of news anchors Eric Young and Charlotte Bellis is uncertain as MediaWorks takes over production of Prime News.

GoT: Coldhands theory debunked video

A popular Game of Thrones fan theory regarding the identity of the character Coldhands has been debunked. Spoiler alert!

Does Olivia Pope need an assistant? Demi Lovato has put her hand up for the job.

Demi wants a Scandal

Demi Lovato wants a role in Scandal.

books

Where's Kim's butt?

COVER GIRL: Kim Kardashian has revealed the cover of her selfie book.

Kim Kardashian West has revealed the surprisingly posterior free cover of her selfie book.

This perilous moral adventure

His incisive view of the world from the ladder's lowest rungs give Wellington writer Geoff Cochrane a remarkable voice.

James Patterson's <i>Private Vegas</i> is set to explode.

James Patterson creates self-destruct book video

James Patterson plans to shake up the publishing industry with the launch of his new novel, Private Vegas, which will self-destruct within 24 hours.

arts

Settler story on epic scale

The Ragged boasts a cast of 30 in a unique play about early Wellington that is not to be missed.

Newly arrived settler Samuel Kenning is washed ashore at Owhiro Bay in The Ragged, the first in a series of four plays.

Pataka museum celebrates history

An exciting year of historical exhibitions is in the works for Porirua's Pataka museum.

GIANT DANDELIONS: Husband and wife team Mario and Jane Downes pieced together the components for their intricate sculpture Stop the Clock at a barn in Owhanake, before a tricky installation on the headland walk

Dandelion sculpture takes shape

Giant dandelions made from recycled steel are towering over Matiatia Bay.

stage & theatre

A force to be reckoned with

Eddie Izzard

British comedian Eddie Izzard returns to New Zealand next month as part of a grand world tour.

Shakespeare for the digital age

Four lovers of Shakespearean soliloquy have modernised one of the Bard's most famous stories into a teenage webseries.

Porirua Little Theatre president Sandy Brewer outside the Marines Hall, which is set to be demolished.

Theatre group remains optimistic

The show must go on for Porirua Little Theatre even though its home is due to be demolished.

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