Culture
Celebrity
Here’s the ticket: What these Australians are excited for in 2024
We asked some familiar faces and voices to share their culture hit lists for the new year.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Latest
Taylor Swift’s era, ‘Barbenheimer’ and AI: Pop culture moments that defined 2023
From Rihanna’s return to the spotlight, the juggernaut of Barbie and Oppenheimer and the Matildas’ triumph, we look back on the year in pop culture and the lessons for 2024.
- by Robert Moran
Here’s to Hollywood’s last great beacon of unproblematic masculinity
All men should be more like Jason Statham, obviously.
- by Mali Waugh
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Film
Vin Diesel accused of sexually assaulting a former assistant
A lawsuit brought against the star of the Fast & Furious franchise stems from an alleged incident in 2010. Diesel has denied the allegation.
- by Julia Jacobs
Russell Brand questioned by police about six more alleged historical sex offences
The comedian was first publicly accused in September of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse against a number of different women. He has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
- by Martin Evans
State memorial with a eulogy from the King? A dame wouldn’t have it any other way
Barry Humphries’ final send-off drew reflections from international celebrities, the prime minister and even King Charles III.
- by Michael Idato
Barry Humphries memorial as it happened: Iconic Australian actor, comedian farewelled in Sydney memorial
One of Australia’s most beloved satirists was farewelled in a state memorial at the Sydney Opera House today.
- by Andrew Hornery and Helen Pitt
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star dies, aged 61
Andre Braugher, Emmy Award winner and 11-time nominee, said he once struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors were “few and far between. Period.”
‘Bringing light to the world’: Taylor Swift named Time magazine’s person of the year
Swift was picked from a group of nine finalists that included Barbie, Vladimir Putin, King Charles III and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman.
- by Lynette Eyb
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
John Laws scores our PMs out of 10
There’s no more familiar voice in Australian broadcasting than John Laws. Now almost 90 and still on the air, he has lost none of his characteristic alpha male belligerence.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Russell Brand faces police interview over sexual offence allegations
The comedian has been questioned by detectives at a police station in South London.
- by Will Bolton