Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Five reasons Taylor Swift isn't coming to NZ

The promoters of Taylor Swift's forthcoming Australian tour have confirmed the superstar isn't headed to New Zealand as part of her 1989 world tour.No reasons for the apparent snub were given, so we decided to speculate ... 1....


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75-year-old film footage of NZ discovered in California

Three films that were shot in New Zealand nearly 75 years ago have been discovered in a Californian garage.The three films that captured life in early New Zealand have now been digitally transferred from an old 16mm reel and uploaded...


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Show-runners on rise as TV Twitter celebrities

NEW YORK (AP) " When a new episode of ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" airs, its show-runner, I. Marlene King, makes a point to go on Twitter to see what the fans have to say.King is among the newest class of TV celebrities on...


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Dominic Corry: Getting nerdy with Peter Jackson

My affection for Peter Jackson the filmmaker is inextricably tied to my affection for Peter Jackson the film fan. More so than any other blockbuster director, Peter Jackson's childhood affinity for the genre masterworks...


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Woman files defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby

BOSTON (AP) " A woman who has accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against the comedian, alleging he "publicly branded" her a liar through statements made by his lawyer and...


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Iggy Azalea joining ABC's New Year's Eve special

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Iggy Azalea is among the stars joining the next "New Year's Rockin' Eve."Producers of ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2015" said Wednesday that Azalea, Bastille, Jason Derulo, Pentatonix...


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The highlights from the Nobel Prize festivities

STOCKHOLM (AP) " European royals, U.S. celebrities, 6,000 schoolchildren and thousands of honorary guests gathered in Oslo and Stockholm on Wednesday to celebrate the winners of the 2014 Nobel Prizes. The center of attention was the...


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Karl Puschmann: Superman spinoff destined for failure

Superman is only super because he is here on earth. In reality - well, you know what I mean - Superman is neither super, nor is he a man. Superman is an alien. He gains his super powers due to his constant exposure to our yellow...


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Iggy Azalea joining ABC's New Year's Eve special

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Iggy Azalea is among the stars joining ABC's bicoastal New Year's Eve special.Producers of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2015" said Wednesday that Azalea, Bastille, Jason Derulo, Pentatonix...


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Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks

The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 7 via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.UNITED...


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Spotify's Top 10 most streamed tracks

The following list represents the most streamed tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday Dec. 7 via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.UNITED...


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Show-runners on rise as TV Twitter celebrities

NEW YORK (AP) " When a new episode of ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" airs, its show-runner, I. Marlene King, makes a point to go on Twitter to see what the fans have to say.King is among the newest class of TV celebrities on...


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The Clash: The best and worst of summer gigs

Chris Schulz says: It was New Year's Eve, 2006. There was music, alcohol and people - all of the things you need for a decent festival experience. Mercury Rising, situated on Whitianga's picturesque Ohuka Farm, should have been...


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Amanda Holden shows off her figure in stunning white gown at The Sun Military Awards





THE This Morning host turned heads on the red carpet as she attended The Sun Military Awards to honour the British Armed Forces.


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Cypress Hill: Rolling into town

They're nearing their 25th year together, but Cypress Hill still get a thrill out of performing songs from the beginning of their career."There are certain songs from the Cypress Hill catalogue that get my engine going and get me...


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Concert Review: John Legend, Vector Arena

"I don't want to brag, Auckland," American singer John Legend told the fans filling up the half bowl of Auckland's Vector Arena last night. "... Or maybe I do."The cocky All Of Me hitmaker swept up the crowd, which featured a...


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On Tour: Jon Toogood, Shihad

2014 has been ... a huge year. I got married to my best friend in Khartoum, Sudan, and Shihad teamed up with Jaz Coleman to make one of the biggest and best albums of our career: FVEY . Why are you looking forward to gettin


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Monaco's Princess Charlene gives birth to twins

MONACO (AP) " Palace officials say Monaco's Princess Charlene has given birth to royal twins, a girl and a boy.The girl was born first, but the boy will be the principality's future ruler.The royal twins Gabriella Therese Marie...


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Palace: Monaco's Princess Charlene gives birth to royal twins, Gabriella and Jacques

MONACO (AP) " Palace: Monaco's Princess Charlene gives birth to royal twins, Gabriella and Jacques .


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Hacked email calls Angelina Jolie 'spoiled brat'

That awkward moment when your email rant about one of the most famous actresses in the world is leaked to the international press by cyber attackers.That's exactly what happened to Sony Pictures co-chairperson Amy Pascal and movie...


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