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Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Beauty and the Beast.

Melbourne live reviews

It might be a tale as old as time, but this musical is pure delight

Musical theatre lovers with fond memories of seeing Beauty and the Beast as children will find them refreshed in this production (and kids will love it too).

by Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Jessica Nicholas

Inner-city residents say a balance is needed on how late some music venues can stay open.

Live music

The hidden costs that are killing live music festivals

by Karl Quinn

Paul Simon at the Jacquard Club, Mischief Tavern, Fye Bridge Street, Norwich, on August 24 1965.

Streaming

This documentary is the most revealing exploration of a musician’s art you’ll ever see

by Tom Ryan

Booklist June 28 2024

Review

Tale of a difficult childhood is part memoir, part redemption story

by Geoff Page

Irish author Caoilinn Hughes.

Literature

Even being hit by a truck didn’t stop this author finishing her novel

by Susan Chenery

Movies

Pop culture

Long before streaming, video stores offered happiness for hire

Youth groups were too holy, malls too expensive and skate parks too unpredictable when I was growing up. Thank goodness I had somewhere else to get my dopamine hit.

by Simmone Howell

If the churro scene in Challengers is anything to go by, Hollywood has found its mojo again.

Cinema

Sex sells: How Hollywood got steamy again

From The Idea of You to Poor Things, sex is back on the silver screen. What explains the resurgence in eroticism?

by Nell Geraets

Jodie Comer as Kathy and Austin Butler as Benny in The Bikeriders.

Cinema

On this bro-heavy set, Jodie Comer runs rings around them all

by Louise Rugendyke

Singer Celine Dion’s career and battle with Stiff Person Syndrome is captured in the documentary I Am ... Celine Dion.

★★★

Review

Celine Dion documentary starts slow, on its way to a cruel ending

by Brodie Lancaster

Michael Idato dinkus etched

Pop culture

Herald and Age journalist Michael Idato wins prestigious gong at LA Press Club Awards

by Nell Geraets

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TV & radio

TV Guide

Yellowstone actor Josh Lucas proposed to his partner Brianna Ruffalo after two years together. — 0:28

Yellowstone's Josh Lucas and partner Brianna Ruffalo announce engagement

Yellowstone actor Josh Lucas proposed to his partner Brianna Ruffalo after two years together.

1 hour ago

Sunday Life

She was the most talked-about star at the Oscars. What is Lily Gladstone doing now?

The break-out star from Killers of the Flower Moon has two fast follow-ups from her award-nominated performance.

by Michael Idato

Nicole Chamoun as Amanda in season two of the ABC crime thriller Troppo.

Australian TV

From cancer diagnosis to recovery, Troppo’s Nicole Chamoun is back in business

by Bridget McManus

Stan announces all episode of Friends are streaming from July 1. — 0:30

Stan announces all episodes of Friends are now streaming

Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) is just as anxious as ever in the new third season of The Bear.

Review

The Bear is back on TV and it’s hectic, melancholy and incredible

by Kylie Northover

Starring Tom Blyth, brand new episodes of Billy The Kid are now streaming, only on Stan.

Every pleasure has a price. The brand new Stan Original Series Hotel Cocaine is now streaming.

Music

Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue will face off at Monday’s Grammy Awards.

Live music

Why it just got harder for Australia to create the next Kylie Minogue or Troye Sivan

by Meg Watson

Inner-city residents say a balance is needed on how late some music venues can stay open.

Live music

The hidden costs that are killing live music festivals

by Karl Quinn

Eric Bana as John Meehan in the Netflix series Dirty John.

Podcasts

The gold rush is over. Now podcasters are picking up the pieces

by Barry Divola

Let the battle begin: in 2024, the pop feud is the quickest way to a viral hit.

Pop music

From Dave Grohl to Charli XCX: Five ways to maximise a pop feud in 2024

by Robert Moran

Radio Birdman today, from left: Jim Dickson (bass), Dave Kettley (guitar), Rob Younger (vocals), Deniz Tek (guitar), Pip Hoyle (keyboards), Nik Reith (drums).

Performing arts

These are the July gigs that should be on your calendar

by James Jennings

Beyoncé remade country in her own image.

The Verdict

Country pop has taken over the charts – good god, why?

by Tom W. Clarke

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Live reviews

Sukania Venugopal & Nipuni Sharada

★★★★½

Review

This generous, warm-hearted production keeps getting better

by Joyce Morgan

Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in Beauty and the Beast.

Melbourne live reviews

It might be a tale as old as time, but this musical is pure delight

by Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Jessica Nicholas

Young Woo Kim as Cavaradossi and Giselle Allen as Tosca.

★★★★½

Sydney live reviews

Torture, murder, lust and lies: Don’t miss this thrilling Tosca

by Chantal Nguyen

Celebrity

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Mr Beast, a.k.a Jimmy Donaldson performs with members of the crowd during the MrBeast Feastables launch at Sydney Opera House on June 26, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Opinion

Social media

Do you recognise this man? He has 300 million die-hard fans but isn’t famous

by Waleed Aly

The odd couple. Pamela Anderson and Julian Assange.

Assange saga

The real winner out of Assange’s freedom from prison? Pamela Anderson

by Thomas Mitchell

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte before the Eras Tour in London.

Prince William

‘We don’t know if we’re allowed to tell you this… ’ Travis Kelce spills on meeting Prince William

by Hannah Furness

Stage

Ruva Ngwenya is electric as the lead in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

City life

‘So honest about domestic abuse’: How Tina Turner’s story resonates here and now

by Nick Dent

Zahra Newman (with prosthetic dentistry) is starring in Sydney Theatre Company’s Dracula.

Stage shows

Is Dracula an antihero? Kip Williams prepares to farewell STC with bite

by Louise Rugendyke

Sister Act.

Stage

Sister Act to Streetcar: Your mid-year guide to Melbourne stage shows

by Cameron Woodhead

British comedian David Walliams will tour Australian in September and October, performing 10 shows for adults and five for children and families.

Interview

David Walliams on censorship, comedy taboos and his advice to Adele

by Michael Lallo

Art & design

Evan Salmon’s Studio interior, reflection (self-portrait).

Opinion

Review

Do we care about the Archibald Prize too much?

by John McDonald

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Visual art

Doilies be damned, this ain’t your grandma’s crochet

by Nick Galvin

Lana dressed as Syrnix Runecrest buys some chips at Oporto, Olympic Park. — 5 images

Pop culture

Photo Gallery: Sydney’s Supernova Comi Con

William Nuttall with horses in field, winner of the Darling Portrait Prize 2024

Visual art

Adding an owl to this painting was a wise move, it just won a $75,000 prize

by Nick Galvin

Books

McCall Smith’s lastest novel explores the things that we want from partners and from love and romance.

Review

Bestselling author’s sweet novel explores the human need for love

by Kerryn Goldsworthy

Trugodor Justin Mansfield wields his mallet at the Footscray Trugo Club.

WordPlay

An Australian mystery – the pie with no source

by David Astle

John le Carre did a wonderful impersonation of Alec Guinness, who played George Smiley.

Review

Editing secrets of literature’s greatest authors

by Simon Caterson

Hills spent time walking through the desert before writing her latest novel.

Review

This novel is a fable of language, silence and connection to the land

by Helen Elliott

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