Auckland's mothballed St James Theatre could be in for a rejuvenation, with the category 1-listed historic Queen St building believed to have been sold to a developer.The deal is believed to involve restrengthening work and would...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Radio station lays off 47 staff, plays only Beyonce tunes
It seems some people really are Crazy in Love with Beyoncé after a Houston radio station abandoned its news service to play her songs non-stop.News92 FM officially closed down on Tuesday, letting 47 staff members go after a long...
Imprisoned Syrian activist wins PEN Pinter prize
LONDON (AP) An imprisoned Syrian journalist and human rights activist has won a major a writing award celebrating free speech.Mazen Darwish shares the PEN Pinter prize with India-born British novelist Salman Rushdie. The award...
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes reveal their daughter is called Esmeralda Amada Gosling
THEY'RE USUALLY the most private celebrities in Hollywood but Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have revealed to the world the name of their first child.
Actress stands her ground in 'Jane the Virgin'
LOS ANGELES (AP) Actress Gina Rodriguez's adorably fizzy charm itself would be enough to make CW's "Jane the Virgin" look like a winner.But the sitcom debuting at 9 p.m. EDT Monday boasts a premise that's both high-concept and...
Excerpts of Nobel Prize winner's works in English
PARIS (AP) "Missing Person," Published by David R Godine (Original title: "Rue des Boutiques Obscures") "In this strange, elegant novel, Patrick Modiano portrays a man in pursuit of the identity he lost in the murky days of the...
Actor Collins has scenes cut from 'Scandal'
NEW YORK (AP) Actor Stephen Collins' real-life scandal has cost him a role on "Scandal."ABC said Thursday that Collins, who was supposed to repeat a one-time role as a television anchorman on the hit Thursday drama, will have his...
Paul Feig to make female-led 'Ghostbusters'
NEW YORK (AP) After years of rumors, there are finally plans for a new "Ghostbusters," and it will be led by a female cast."Bridesmaids" filmmaker Paul Feig said Wednesday that he will direct a reboot of the ghost-fighting comedy...
Former Strictly star James Jordan slams scrapped Greg Wallce's 'harsh' dance partner
THEY WERE the first couple to leave the Strictly Come Dancing competition last weekend, but it looks like there's no love lost between Aliona Vilani and Greg Wallace.
Scientists discover 'good' fats that could tackle diabetes
SCIENTISTS have discovered a completely new type of "good" fats made in the body which could be the key to not only treating but preventing diabetes.
Shuler Hensley will be the Grinch this Christmas
NEW YORK (AP) This Christmas season, the Grinch has a Tony Award.Shuler Hensley has been named the green, hairy, anti-holiday creature in "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" at The Theater at Madison Square...
VIDEO: What a pig! Exclusive clip from Hugh Grant's latest romcom The Rewrite
HUGH GRANT goes from sexy to sexist pig in his hilarious new film with Marisa Tomei
Heartbreak brought happiness
Ebony Lamb never thought she was going be a country musician. The Wellingtonian had grown up in Hawkes Bay surrounded by music, singing along to her father's eclectic record collection (from Bonnie Raitt to Grateful Dead to Jimi Hendrix),...
The Diary: Bromance back on for old mates
They are known as two of the most gentlemanly men in sports, but heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker, 22, and multi-talented athlete Sonny Bill Williams, 29, put their long-simmering feud to one side after the Counties Manukau...
Dance review: Kiri and Mataqali Drift, Tempo Dance Festival
A stunning collaboration between Louise Potiki Bryant, dance artist, and Paerau Corneal, clay worker, on the subject of skin, the whakapapa of clay itself and the creation story of Maoridom's first woman, Hine-ahu-one, opens Tempo...
'The Vampire Diaries' shifts tone for season 6
NEW YORK (AP) "The Vampire Diaries," known for its plot twists and supernatural lore, is doing some shape-shifting.The sixth season of The CW series (Thursdays, 8 p.m. EDT) about vampires, witches, werewolves and the humans who...
Rumour Has It! Adele spotted leaving Robert Pattinson's girlfriend's London gig
SHE MIGHT be one of Britain's biggest pop stars but Adele is rarely seen out in public - until last night.
Madonna's son Rocco Ritchie under fire after posting graphic video of child executions
MADONNA'S son Rocco Ritchie has caused outrage after posting a video on his Instagram page which appears to show terrorists executing children.
Bigger than the World Cup final: 13.3million tuned into Bake Off last night
MORE people tuned in to watch the climax of the Great British Bake Off than this summer's football World Cup final, figures show.
Broccoli, spinach and apples: The best diet for your dog
LEAVE the doggy treats at home - our four-legged friends should eat fish, eggs and lots of vegetables, says canine dietitian Kristina Johansen
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