Jennifer Lawrence's soft tones can be heard on the latest recording released as the latest instalment of the multi-million pound grossing film franchise The Hunger Games hits the cinemas.In the clip, Lawrence sings a cover of the...
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Saturday, 22 November 2014
Beyonce bounces on bed in her new low-fi music video
Beyoncé has release a new music video for the song " 7/11 ", the sixth single from her self-titled album which came out last year.The three and a half minute clip shows the US star dancing around an apartment building and hotel...
Morocco to celebrate birth of its royal twins
PARIS (AP) " Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are expecting twins next month and the first one born will be the prince's royal heir.The palace of the Riviera principality advised citizens on Saturday that the big...
Shifting attitudes at play in Cosby allegations
Tamra Wade struggled mightily over whether to go to the police more than a decade ago, when, she says, a trusted professor forced himself on her in an empty classroom. Ultimately she couldn't bring herself to do it.But if it happened...
As Cosby allegations spiral, fallout mounts
Since renewed allegations of sexual assault erupted in late October, Bill Cosby has seen a career resurgence begin to crumble. Here's what's happened since Oct. 31:" Appearances on "The Queen Latifah Show" and "Late Show With David...
Bill Cosby controversy: A decade in the making
The sexual assault allegations that recently resurfaced against Bill Cosby first became public in 2005 when a former employee of his alma mater, Temple University, claimed he had drugged and abused her a year earlier at his suburban...
Concert review: Rock legends give satisfaction
The Rolling Stones finally broke cover last night to rock New Zealand in spectacular style.Mick Jagger and the band had laid low at their base at Auckland's Langham Hotel since slipping into the country on their private jet on Thursday.But...
The hunt is on for Mr Perfect New Zealand
A hit-list of hunks is taking shape as eligible Kiwi bachelors prove keen to find true love on a reality TV show.The producer of The Bachelor NZ says a number of single men shoulder-tapped by the show have indicated they are ready...
New house could block view
Valuable harbour views from 28a Newell St made it the top pick for contestants Jo and Damo Neal on reality show The Block NZ .But just days before the auction, agents marketing the house were told the coveted view could itself...
Red, red wine? Not for slim Ali
UB40 frontman Ali Campbell is laying off the red, red wine to bring a slimline new look to New Zealand.The British singer has shed 10kg for his headlining performance at the Raggamuffin festival at Auckland's Trusts Arena next month.Campbell,...
White the new Brown for Jaquie
White is the new Brown for comedienne Jaquie Brown.The Jaquie Brown Diaries star has spent decades concealing her natural prematurely-aged hair colour, but the 39-year-old has decided to show the world her authentic self."It's...
Rolling Stones gather no kudos from young
The Rolling Stones wowed more than 40,000 fans in Auckland last night - but time is not on their side with some of the younger generation.Stones fanatics of a certain age couldn't get enough of evergreen classics like Satisfaction...
Paul Little: If we fail here, how will Earth II fare?
Interstellar , the sci-fi blockbuster starring Matthew McConaughey as a farmer turned galactic explorer, is one of those movies that has got everyone talking. Often during the movie itself. You may as well because it's just about...
Friday, 21 November 2014
Life lessons: Josh Thomson
Being a comedian has taught me when to be appropriate. Different people like different things at different times. You'll be surprised at the amount of times someone has heard me say something naughty on TV at 10pm and repeated it...
Britain still grappling with celebrity sex abuse
LONDON (AP) " A growing scandal of decades-old sexual assault allegations against television icon Bill Cosby has shocked many in the United States. Across the Atlantic, Britain has been struggling for more than two years to come to...
Review: 'A Delicate Balance' still a bracing brew
NEW YORK (AP) " Whoever has to restock and refill the onstage bar at the new Broadway revival of Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" has their work cut out for them.In this still-stunning Albee play with a cast to stand up and toast,...
Swift to receive Dick Clark award for excellence
NEW YORK (AP) " Taylor Swift is getting a special " and new " award from the American Music Awards.Dick Clark productions announced Friday that Swift would receive the Dick Clark Award for Excellence at Sunday's show.Swift is...
The Diary: Lorde's label toasts big night with $80k bar tab
It was the after-party everyone wanted to attend, appropriately held at Everybody's in Auckland's Fort Lane, but for record label Universal Music the private bash with a staggering $80,000 bar tab was a chance to showcase how well...
High-vis army turns mountain of gear into rock 'n' roll heaven
About six hours - and about 250 people - was all it took to assemble the stage on which the Rolling Stones will perform to more than 35,000 tonight at Mt Smart Stadium.But don't let that trick you into believing it's a simple task.The...
Music review: APO, Auckland Town Hall
Thursday's Schirmer and Shostakovich concert was a grand finale for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's New Zealand Herald Premier series.German pianist Ragna Schirmer gave us not one, but two concertos. Lights were dimmed...
Michele Hewitson interview: Leila MacDonald
Leila MacDonald, the real estate agent with the Midas touch, lives in a lovely and enormous old house with a very pretty garden in Epsom which you can go and have a nosey through today.Hers is one of the houses open to nosey parkers...
James Griffin: Potentially great Hasbro-Dreamworks films
In financial news last week, United States toymaker Hasbro pulled the plug on its plan to buy Dreamworks, the animation company behind such films as Shrek and Kung Fu Panda. I don't know anything about big business but apparently...
Matt Czuchry says 'Good Wife' arc is at right time
NEW YORK (AP) " Mothers always know when something is wrong with their kids."My mom commented," said Matt Czuchry, one of the stars of CBS' "The Good Wife" (Sunday, 9 p.m. EST), when his character was arrested on drug charges.Czuchry...
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