Read More »
News, Events, Fashion, Lifestyle, TV and showbiz...The very best of the entertainment world
Saturday, 4 October 2014
Karl Puschmann: Almost Human, almost good
The best thing the makers of Almost Human (TV2, Sunday, 10:30pm) could have done is skipped straight to episode two after hitting 'delete' on episode one.What a turkey! The first thing you see is a screen full of words; future,...
When Tane first created woman
A trio of artists who flatted together as students and who have each carved out successful dance careers in the last decade top the bill in this year's Tempo Dance Festival.Louise Potiki Bryant, in collaboration with clay worker...
California officials unveil 'Johnny Cash Trail'
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) The city of Folsom has completed the first section of the "Johnny Cash Trail" that will pay tribute to the country music icon and his 1968 album "At Folsom Prison."City officials planned to unveil the...
Oarsome baby girl
Olympic rowers Mahe Drysdale and Juliette Haigh have become a triple with the arrival of their first child.The couple welcomed a baby girl into the world on Friday night.She was born by caesarean section weighing 10lb 3oz (4.81kg).Drysdale...
Dance star desperate to watch Miley
American actress Kherington Payne, right, has brought her dancing shoes to New Zealand to star in a new hip-hop movie - but her first move will be to get her hands on tickets to see Miley Cyrus.Payne will play female lead Sasha...
Comic's secret love
After years of heartbreak, funnyman Ewen Gilmour had recently found love with a Tauranga nurse and the pair were making plans for a bright future together.Gilmour, 51, died in his sleep early on Friday.His devastated new love,...
Street joins dawn chorus on radio
Toni Street will tomorrow be up with the birds, as her voice joins the morning chorus of breakfast radio.The 31-year-old Seven Sharp presenter is set to launch the latest chapter in her broadcasting career with NZME. by co-hosting...
Purring with promise: The best of Paris Motor Show 2014
Charlie Sheen sued over incident at dentist
LOS ANGELES (AP) A dental technician who says Charlie Sheen punched her in the chest during an office visit is suing the actor for assault and battery.Margarita Palestino filed the lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles seeking unspecified...
Stylish seats: 10 of the best cushions
Emmerdale's Fiona Wade: 'I wish I was taller'
Delicious cakes from The Great British Bake Off
Kelly Brook: 'I had to pose with a paper bag over my head'
Mary Berry: 'I'd never be tempted to take part in Strictly'
Mum you look gorgeous: Judy Murray's sons' verdict on Strictly
T.J. McNamara: Mystery in the commonplace
Artists find many different ways to convey their ideas. Perth-based Rebecca Baumann takes delight in colour, light and movement. To express these she finds industrial display mechanisms and makes them servants of her art. Her impressive...
Friday, 3 October 2014
Infection has news organizations looking at risks
NEW YORK (AP) For media covering the spread of Ebola in West Africa, the infection of a cameraman who works for NBC offers both a reason to emphasize precaution and to continue to bear witness.The New York Times' approach is emblematic...
There's only one real artist here
The correct attitude towards the annual exhibition of the artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize exhibition is always to assume you'll hate everything in it and then hope to come away pleasantly surprised.When I read the press...
Thrilling piece of storytelling
Next week's Lucia di Lammermoor , another joint venture from Auckland Chamber Orchestra and Auckland Opera Studio, already looks and sounds fighting fit.Even in the spartan surroundings of a rehearsal hall, the sextet from Donizetti's...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)