Rob Moran

9Life, you're turning my brain to mush and I like it, writes Rob Moran.

Even from his sick bed, Alan Jones' lieutenants are defending the broadcaster's integrity.

Also, it seems the McConaissance is officially over.

Ten years after he mysteriously walked away from a hit series and a $50 million contract, comedian Dave Chappelle is returning to our TVs.

"This is for every gay Australian kid who wants to make music, you can do it and win an ARIA too."

The biggest elephant in the room at this year's ARIAs? Mike Baird's lockout laws.

"I reject Donald Trump's mission of America. I'll be damned if I allow any election to tear us down."

He came, he ranted... he left.

Oscars might be nice, but TV is where the dough's at – especially for Hollywood's biggest names.

Includes Lars Ulrich on a Fisher Price drum, of course.