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Pete Davidson jokingly slams Chrissy Teigen on SNL
Pete Davidson took a hilarious swipe at Chrissy Teigen on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment.
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‘I’ve often felt alone’: Gary Sweet reflects on his 40-year career
Learning to combine acting with “being a human being” helped the 64-year-old grow both professionally and personally.
- by Michael Lallo
From the Archives, 1977: ABC bans ‘blasphemous’ radio show
In 1977, the ABC axed the satirical radio series Domestic Contradictions, 48 hours before it was due to air, claiming the show could be interpreted as blasphemous.
- by Phillip McCarthy
The Pact is a gripping psychological thriller
Our critics pick the best of Pay TV in the week ahead.
- by Melinda Houston
Need cheering up? Here’s some comfort culture to binge on
For those enduring lockdown, there’s a swathe of pop culture pickings to while away the days. And for the rest of us, well who wants to go outside right now anyway?
- by Robert Moran
Everybody is a nerd about something: Marc Fennell
He’s one of the busiest men in journalism and has it firsthand - nerds are cool, according to Marc Fennell.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
MasterChef’s Melissa Leong: ‘I’ve had the most piecemeal career ever’
The MasterChef Australia judge and presenter discusses her career, spirituality and why sexy means being comfortable with who you are.
- by Benjamin Law
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Why Kate Winslet lobbying for ‘a bulgy bit of belly’ matters
The star of Mare of Easttown wanted to play a middle-aged woman in a way that honoured “real levels of truth”.
- by Garry Maddox
‘I realised it didn’t matter if I bombed’: How James Valentine broke the boredom
The ABC Radio’s afternoon host was in a rut. So he decided to have fun, take risks and be prepared to fail. It worked.
- by Robert Moran
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Review
Stephen King’s latest TV mystery is creepy, beautiful and bloated
The eight-hour Lisey’s Story has a top-tier cast. Just don’t be surprised if you’re confused by a story featuring crazed fans and a magical, imaginary realm.
- by Kylie Northover