She lived in Tanzania as a teenager with her parents, volunteers at a centre for street children, and developed a love for making music. Sixteen years later, Ladi6 returned to East Africa with her partner and son to fulfil a lifelong...
Thursday, 9 October 2014
TV pick: The Brokenwood Mysteries
The relaxing, serene atmosphere of the Brokenwood Golf Club is shattered in this week's mystery. A group of erstwhile golfers, committee members no less, gather for their regular Wednesday morning round, enjoying the lush green grounds...
Gwyneth zips to a new look between VIP events
AS an A-list celeb, you can’t be expected to wear the same dress for two VIP events, even if they’re on the same day.
Karl Puschmann: More TV superheroes will be superfluous
Are you super over superheroes yet? I hope not. Because if you are there's no one to save you. The relentless television takeover by these powerful crusaders, caped or otherwise, is running at full super-steam and won't be letting...
Health watchdog issues alert over needless antibiotic prescriptions
DOCTORS are dishing out too many antibiotics, a health watchdog warns.
Clooney makes surprise Comic-Con appearance
NEW YORK (AP) Newly married George Clooney surprised fans with an appearance at New York Comic-Con on Thursday.Fresh off his Sept. 27 wedding to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in Venice, Italy, Clooney made a cameo on the Javits...
Disney name for Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's daughter
The name of Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's daughter has been revealed.The couple have called the little girl Esmeralda Amada Gosling, according to a birth certificate obtained by TMZ.The document confirms that the actors welcomed...
A quick word with Soulfest star Musiq Soulchild
TimeOut: Who do you admire most on the Soulfest line-up? Musiq Soulchild: D'Angelo is pretty much at the top of my list of people I respect as a creative person. He's always maintained an ability to do things his own way
St James set for encore performances after being sold
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...
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
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