New Zealand is a special place for Los Angeles-based blues singer Beth Hart.She's been here a handful of times on promotional trips, once supported British singer-songwriter David Gray and lived in Auckland for a six-week stint...
Saturday, 14 March 2015
Greg Dixon: Crime story stuck midstream
How about this for a conundrum. There is a TV show I really want to watch, but I'm not going to. I've seen the first episode and it was pretty good, it was free to me - no Sky sub or Lightbox fee involved though I did have to sit...
After 'Blurred Lines' verdict, Dupri understands both sides
NEW YORK (AP) " Some in the music industry say they have mixed feelings about the "Blurred Lines" copyright verdict that found the hit single copied elements of a song by Marvin Gaye.Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri says he...
Keeping quiet: Ryan Reynolds fears daughter will 'make him pay' if he reveals her name
RUMOURS have been rife surrounding the name of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's baby girl, with both Violet and James having been reported.
Former 3 Doors Down musician set for DUI trial on Monday
D'IBERVILLE, Mississippi (AP) " Former 3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell is set to go on trial in Mississippi on Monday on a charge of second-offense driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol.The 43-year-old...
X Factor judge Willy Moon stands by his C-word tirade
His TV bosses say he's sorry - but X Factor NZ judge Willy Moon is unrepentant about swearing at an Auckland mum in a crowded bakery last week.Moon's actions sparked an apology from TV3 yesterday but the pop star was unapologetic...
Nobody croons like an Eagle
About 35,000 Eagles fans swooped on Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium last night for a three-hour trip down a musical memory lane.This was the History of the Eagles tour, charting more than 40 years of classic songs. The band's story...
Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow stun in embellished gowns at amfAR gala in Hong Kong
AFTER leaving little to the imagination in a sheer, lace creation on Thursday, Kate Moss sported a slightly more modest look today in Hong Kong.
Dinosaur Jeremy Clarkson hints at era's end
Jeremy Clarkson has hinted he may quit Top Gear in a column about dinosaurs that concluded: "These big, imposing creatures have no place in a world which has moved on."As further details emerged of his alleged assault on producer...
Obama set to appear at annual Gridiron political dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) " President Barack Obama is preparing to skewer some of his political opponents at the 130th annual Gridiron Club dinner.The white-tie event is bringing Washington journalists and public figures together for a Saturday...
Royal Blood prove their worth at Brixton Academy
ROYAL BLOOD prove their worth at Brixton Academy. As they tear the roof off the iconic South London venue, a confident show from the two-man powerhouse confirm that the hype is more than justified
Anna Friel is unrecognisable as injured US solider in new drama American Odyssey
IT WOULD be easy to miss Anna Friel in her latest, leading role as a soldier fighting in North Africa, who is later left for dead by US Special Forces.
Dame Esther Rantzen: I've had some EXCRUCIATING dates since becoming a widow
DAME Esther Rantzen has spoken about the highs and lows of returning to the dating game after being widowed at the age of just 60.
Victoria Beckham turns heads in white cut-out dress at amfAR gala in Hong Kong
JUST days after putting on a busty display alongside husband David, Victoria Beckham flashed her slim waist at a star-studded event in Hong Kong today.
Red Nose Day 2015: David Walliams and John Bishop poke fun at Jeremy Clarkson
HIS suspension from Top Gear has dominated the news this week, but Jeremy Clarkson also found himself in the firing line in the name of Comic Relief last night.
Red Nose Day 2015: Daniel Craig's 'real voice' revealed in Bond skit with Roger Moore
JAMES Bond fans were let into a big secret last night when "original footage" from Daniel Craig's first film as dashing 007 was unveiled.
Volvo reboot worth the wait
THIS NEW Volvo XC90 has been a long time coming. In fact, it hasn't been a long time, it has been a positive age.
Time to start branching out, says Alan Titchmarsh
WHEN you have a favourite shrub in your garden and you'd like a few spares, there's no need to kit yourself out like a small-scale nursery and spend your leisure time mollycoddling cuttings.
Viva Las Vegas: Celine to return to residency
CELINE DION is set to return to her residency in Las Vegas after taking a break from performing to care for her sick husband.
She's no wallflower: Nicole Scherzinger looks downcast as she wows in floral two-piece
AS HER ex-Lewis Hamilton prepared to defend his world title in Australia, Nicole Scherzinger failed to raise a smile during an outing in Los Angeles yesterday.
Turbine tycoon's ex seeks a WINDFALL
Why does the former wife of hippy dropout turned green millionaire Dale Vince think she deserves nearly £2million from him 23 years after their divorce?
'Alicia feels so violated' Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson left 'shaking' after assault scene
ONE of Emmerdale's most shocking storylines to date recently saw Alicia Metcalfe sexually assaulted by 14-year-old Lachlan White .
Friday, 13 March 2015
Jacqueline Jossa shares loved-up snap with Dan Osborne as they dote over baby Ella
THEY haven't had the easiest start to parenthood but Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne continue to put on a united front as they dote over their daughter Ella.
Blurred Lines: Marvin Gaye's family take aim at Pharrell's Happy
After winning their court case against Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and TI for copyright infringement of Marvin Gaye's Got To Give It Up , the late singer's family have now claimed William's hit Happy borrows from Gaye's Ain't...
Jaquelina Jossa shares love-up snap with Dan Osborne as they dote over baby Ella
THEY haven't had the easiest start to parenthood but Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne continue to put on a united front as they dote over their daughter Ella.
Apple and Android: Microsoft's email-reading Cortana virtual assistant set for launch
MICROSOFT'S virtual assistant Cortana looks set to launch on Apple and Android devices later this year.
REVIEW: Pop-up Opera perform Die Entführung Aus Dem Serail
MOZART'S Entführung Aus Dem Serail is a tricky opera to perform in the back room of a pub.
White hot: Heidi Klum flaunts her cleavage in low cut blouse at her underwear launch
SHE'S no stranger to flashing the flesh and supermodel Heidi Klum put on an eye-popping display as she launched her new underwear range in New York.
Rihanna to become a new face for Dior
PARIS (AP) " Rihanna has a new gig: representing Christian Dior.The storied French fashion house said Friday that the 27-year-old musical superstar will appear in an upcoming video and print ad campaign filmed in Versailles and...
Juliette Lewis says TV role is 'strange and challenging'
NEW YORK (AP) " With so many movie stars flocking to the small screen, Juliette Lewis, who has a long list of film credits including "Cape Fear" and "From Dusk Till Dawn," says she resisted taking a TV role for a long time."It was...
City lodgings chocker as Eagles land
If you haven't booked a place to stay in Auckland tonight you might have to extend the limit on your credit card - or bring a tent.Motels across the region are almost totally booked out due to an influx of Eagles fans, cricket devotees...
TV pick: Te Araroa: Tales from the Trails
The Te Araroa Trail was officially opened in 2011 and, at 3000km long, is one of the longest walks in the world. In this new documentary series, Kiwi comedian and entertainer Pio Terei takes to the trail to check out our landscape,...
Reynolds prepares for future teen angst by curbing baby news
NEW YORK (AP) " There's a reason you won't find too many details about Ryan Reynolds' and Blake Lively's infant daughter in the media: Reynolds says they're being protective " of themselves."There's zero secret about it," the actor...
'They dramatically increased my life' says mum as government plans to cut cancer drugs
AS the government announces cuts to cancer drug funding, a terminally ill mum explains why the treatments under threat are so important.
Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Minecraft fans held to ransom by virus for save files
CALL of Duty, World of Warcraft and Minecraft fans are being held to ransom over their save files by a new virus.
Mr Selfridge to return for fourth series in 2016, Jeremy Piven announces
JEREMY PIVEN revealed today that he would be back next month to film series four of Mr Selfridge, during an interview on Good Morning Britain.
'It was a shock for me' Patrick Kielty opens up about his whirlwind marriage to Cat Deeley
HIS 2012 wedding to fellow TV star Cat Deeley came as a surprise to their fans and now Patrick Kielty has confessed it was "a shock" for him as well.
VIDEO: How did they drop 5 cars from a moving plane in Furious 7
IT'S FAST it's furious, but is it real? Watch incredible behind-the-scenes footage of cars being dropped from a moving plane for Furious 7
Convicted fraudster to star in The Bachelor after TV producers fail to run background checks
One of TV3's bachelorette hopefuls was sentenced to 18 months' jail for stealing almost $40,000 from her employer.The revelation came as a shock to the network, which said it was unaware of the contestant's criminal history.Danielle...
X Factor's Willy Moon sorry for abuse in bakery
Television X Factor judge Willy Moon has admitted swearing at a woman twice his age in an altercation at a crowded Auckland bakery.Moon last night sent a message of regret, relayed by TV3 Mediaworks from the talent quest's rehearsal...
The Diary: Delivery suite just the place for nana 'Pushy Paula'
She's no stranger to encouraging one-liners in the House, but Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett did not offer the booster "zip it, sweetie," when she acted as birth coach in the hospital delivery room for her daughter on Thursday.Ana...
Michele Hewitson Interview: Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy, the celebrated racing car driver and co-host of Sky's motorsports show, Speed, seemed a pretty good egg, I thought, in his hard-boiled way. You wouldn't expect to compare him to a coddled egg. He's a pretty tough guy,...
WhatsApp: New feature goes live as service hits one billion mark
WHATSAPP new voice call feature appears to have gone live.
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