Sunday, 4 January 2015

The hit music medley made with kale and cushions

Beer bottles, shoes, sofa cushions and kale are just some of the household items used as instruments in the first viral hit of 2015. In a mind-blowing medley featuring a half-dozen songs - including Pharrell's Happy , Taylor Swift's...


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Birdman review: Michael Keaton plays a washed-up former superhero actor





BIRDMAN is a mid-life crisis movie that generates considerable intrigue and comedy from the casting of former Batman star Michael Keaton as a washed-up former superhero actor, Birdman, trying to relaunch his career by putting on a Broadway play.


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The theory about everything review: Film depicting the life of Professor Stephen Hawking





IT is going to be a battle of the boffins at the Oscars next year. Benedict Cumberbatch is a frontrunner for playing Alan Turing in The Imitation Game and Eddie Redmayne will be a powerful contender for his remarkable performance as Professor Stephen Hawking in The Theory Of Everything.


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Elvis Presley's private jets for sale

In spite of not being airworthy two of Elvis Presley's private jets are expected to raise over NZ$12 million when they are auctioned off. The private jets are up for sale via Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California and will...


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Hobbit still victorious in global box office battle

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is on track to be the second biggest film released in 2014.It is still at the top of the North American box office after three weekends, taking in US$21.9 million over the latest, while...


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Best of the Blogs: Rose Matafeo: I like my movies like my milk, whole

Rose Matafeo spent $30 to see the new Hunger Games film, Mockingjay, so you don't have to. Last week, I spent $30 to have a nap. It was the midnight screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and I had foolishly sai


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N. Korea blasts US for sanctions over Sony attack

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) " North Korea on Sunday criticized the United States for slapping sanctions on Pyongyang officials and organizations for a cyberattack on Sony Pictures " the latest fallout from a Hollywood movie depicting...


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New Year, new look: Fashion must-haves for 2015





Give your wardrobe a 2015 overhaul with this instant style updates


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'The Hobbit' tops box office for 3rd weekend

NEW YORK (AP) " Hollywood kicked off the New Year with more of the same, as "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" topped the weekend box office for the third straight weekend.Peter Jackson's Middle-earth finale took in $21.9...


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N. Korea blasts US for sanctions over Sony attack

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) " North Korea on Sunday criticized the United States for slapping sanctions on Pyongyang officials and organizations for a cyberattack on Sony Pictures " the latest fallout from a Hollywood movie depicting...


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On the beach: Make a splash with this year's most dazzling beachwear





PLANNING some winter sun? Be inspired by our sneak preview of 2015's most sensational swimwear


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On the beach: Make a splash with this year's most dazzling beachwear





PLANNING some winter sun? Be inspired by our sneak preview of 2015's most sensational swimwear


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A Star Is Born: Call The Midwife's new recruit Charlotte Ritchie





IN terms of gifts, Charlotte Ritchie seems to have more than her fair share.


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In the closet with actress Petra Letang





THE Holby City actress nurses a passion for fassion


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Strictly star Ola Jordan will receive surgery after 'career changing' injury





FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star Ola Jordan is to undergo surgery on her leg following a "career changing" injury.


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Why pale pastels and soothing neutrals are setting the tone this season





PALE pastels and soothing neutrals are setting the tone for 2015, says Victoria Gray


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Mercury Records co-founder Irwin Steinberg dies at 94

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (AP) " A co-founder of Mercury Records and an innovator in the digital music industry has died. Irwin Steinberg was 94.Publicist Scott Gorenstein says Steinberg died Dec. 29 at his home in Brattleboro, Vermont.A...


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WATCH: Brad Pitt's hilarious singing lesson on how to pronounce David Oyelowo's name





ACTOR Brad Pitt gave a one-off singing lesson at the star-studded Palm Springs Film Festival last night.


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Paltrow New Year detox plan goes way beyond Christmas excess

For most people the prospect of a New Year health drive means little more than cutting back on the booze after a few too many festive sherries, or a shuffle around the park to counteract that extra helping of Christmas pudding.But...


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Digital kids switch off Hollywood

It was nicknamed the Year of God: the 12 months when Biblical epics swept the box office and brought Hollywood heavenly rewards.In the end, it turns out 2014 was the year the thunderbolt struck. While a comedy caper involving the...


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