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Michael Idato is the culture editor-at-large of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Celine Dion pushed aside a devastating illness to stun Paris. Vegas looks next

Celine Dion pushed aside a devastating illness to stun Paris. Vegas looks next

Celine Dion’s showstopping performance at the Paris Olympics was almost a call to arms for her fans.

  • by Michael Idato

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‘That’s just Alastair’: Jeff Kennett’s candid assessment of ‘firecracker’ coach Clarkson

‘That’s just Alastair’: Jeff Kennett’s candid assessment of ‘firecracker’ coach Clarkson

The former Victorian premier and ex-Hawthorn president weighs in on the controversy the Hawks can’t shake. Plus, an Aussie surprise at Comic-con in San Diego.

  • by Mathew Dunckley and Michael Idato
Could Deadpool & Wolverine have hit No.1 without an underage audience?

Could Deadpool & Wolverine have hit No.1 without an underage audience?

Deadpool & Wolverine has broken R-rated records box office records. But when it comes to R-ratings and movie tickets, almost anything goes.

  • by Michael Idato
Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record as Kamala surprises at Comic-Con

Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record as Kamala surprises at Comic-Con

The world’s biggest movie, America’s vice-president and a Penguin launch that almost went up in smoke.

  • by Michael Idato
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony as it happened:  Magnificent, outrageous, unique: Celine Dion, floating cauldron cap Paris’s staggering party

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony as it happened: Magnificent, outrageous, unique: Celine Dion, floating cauldron cap Paris’s staggering party

Welcome to our live coverage of the opening ceremony for the Olympics, where we’ll bring you all the colour, pomp and star power along the banks of the Seine. Follow the action.

  • by Chris Paine, Rob Harris, Chloe Saltau and Michael Idato
This wasn’t just an opening ceremony. It was a tour de force of culture and camp

This wasn’t just an opening ceremony. It was a tour de force of culture and camp

With clowns, ballet dancers and models, and performances from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, the Paris Opening Ceremony was a remarkable triumph.

  • by Michael Idato
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Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth among A-listers at Comic-Con

Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth among A-listers at Comic-Con

Founded in 1970 as a comic book convention, the event is where Hollywood’s studios bring out their big guns to promote upcoming films and series.

  • by Michael Idato
Minnie Driver joins the ranks of acting greats who have played Elizabeth I

Minnie Driver joins the ranks of acting greats who have played Elizabeth I

“Queen Elizabeth comes to meet you very, very specifically,” says Driver, who follows Glenda Jackson, Judi Dench and other acting greats in the role.

  • by Michael Idato
Naomi Watts, Elizabeth Debicki lead Aussie Emmy nominations

Naomi Watts, Elizabeth Debicki lead Aussie Emmy nominations

Shogun, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building were the most nominated programs for the 76th annual Emmy Awards.

  • by Michael Idato
Natalie Portman: ‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’

Natalie Portman: ‘I always wanted to live another life for a moment’

In her latest role, the award-winning actor taps into a personal connection to tell a story set in mid-20th century America.

  • by Michael Idato
Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight

Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.

  • by Michael Idato