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Celebrity
What will we be talking about this year? Here are our predictions
One thing’s for sure: breakdancing, this is your year.
- by Robert Moran
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The celebrity stock market: winners and losers of the past year
As we head into 2024, let’s take stock of who gained value among the masses, and who plummeted into a cultural bear market.
- by Nell Geraets
The stepmother strikes back: What to expect from Camilla’s new podcast
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s plans to be audio stars may have been derailed, but Queen Camilla is launching the latest in a line of podcasts by titled women.
- by Michael Idato
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
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.”