PASADENA, California (AP) " The television series "Mad Men" begins airing its final seven episodes in April and the show's notoriously secretive creator, Matthew Weiner, said he told only star Jon Hamm in advance how it will end.So...
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Saturday, 10 January 2015
Terrifying 'ghost' appears on a deserted road
A video has emerged apparently showing a 'ghost' appearing on a deserted road. The three-minute clip shows a vehicle approaching a myst
TV pick: Broadchurch
The new series of Broadchurch will move away from its murder mystery roots, its creators have said.The hit drama, starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, was originally intended as a one-off series but was recommissioned after...
Kiwis to see film Dear Leader hates
Kiwi movie fans will get a chance to watch controversial movie The Interview in cinemas from February 19.The comedy depicts a fictional plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and was originally set for a January 22...
Tony Danza makes Broadway very personal
NEW YORK (AP) " When you're standing around in Times Square trying to decide which Broadway show to see, don't be surprised if you get a visit from Tony Danza.The "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss?" star isn't exactly shy about sharing...
Italian filmmaker Francesco Rosi dies at 92
MILAN (AP) " Italian director and screenwriter Francesco Rosi, whose films took on corruption in postwar Italy, winning top honors at the Venice and Cannes film festivals, has died at the age of 92 at his home in Rome.Rosi's longtime...
Fiery ginger steps up to woo the first 'Bachelor NZ'
A redhead who has never been in a relationship is the first contestant unveiled for the The Bachelor NZ .Auckland career woman Lisa O'Loughlin won a popular vote in a radio competition to become the wildcard entrant on the reality...
Friday, 9 January 2015
Nicole Kidman on Jimmy Fallon: 'It was awkward'
LOS ANGELES (AP) " Nicole Kidman says she wasn't exactly trying to "seduce" Jimmy Fallon when the two went on a date years ago.The actress reminisced with "The Tonight Show" host about their encounter at Fallon's New York apartment...
Why desserts are sweet way to your date's heart
X-men star Hugh Jackman set to appear in Eddie The Eagle film
Julianne Moore: Her time to shine
According to best friend Ellen Barkin, Julianne Moore is "the Meryl Streep of her generation". Who can doubt her, given Moore's indelible, strong performances?Yet although the 54-year-old New Yorker received a run of Oscar and Golden...
How to be happy: Top 10 simple ways to boost your mood
Pinning Down Your Pension Priorities
30 years later, 'Back To The Future' car in legal battle
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) " As "Back To The Future" celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, there's a legal tussle over the futuristic car that provided the guts for the flying time machine used by Michael J. Fox in the classic 1985...
Pre-Grammy bash to feature Jill Scott, Chaka Khan
NEW YORK (AP) " Essence magazine will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a pre-Grammy bash featuring Jill Scott and Chaka Khan.The magazine announced Friday that sixth annual Black Women In Music event will honor Scott, the Grammy-winning...
Broadway 'School of Rock' musical hosts open kid auditions
NEW YORK (AP) " Broadway is looking for pint-sized rock stars to join perhaps the coolest school band ever: the one onstage at "School of Rock " The Musical."Open auditions for singers 9-15 will take place in New York on Jan. 24...
Kiwi take on Stephen Hawking's first love
New Zealand writer Anthony McCarten is facing one of the biggest weeks in his career. This could be the week he goes from well-regarded novelist and playwright to Oscar-nominated scriptwriter and producer.His screenplay for The...
Steve Braunias: Horoscopes - part 2
Part two of the only horoscope you need for 2015. Cancer (June 22-July 23) Life is a marathon. Think of yourself as the person on the sideline with a bottle of water. Your helping ways reveal an essentially submissive nature;...
James Griffin: Never too many cooking shows
One of the immutable laws of television is that there can never be too many cooking shows. This is why, in this year's iteration of my annual quest to find that popular competition/reality-based format that will whet the appetite...
Artistic license gets an audit in Hollywood's awards season
NEW YORK (AP) " After Stephen Hawking privately screened "The Theory of Everything," he judged the affectionate portrait of his life, from student to world-famous theoretical physicist, with a succinct verdict."Broadly true," Hawking...
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