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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.

4 min read Just another day, just another punishment for an Australian Football League (AFL) representative using homophobic language on the football ground after Port Adelaide ruckman Jeremy Finlayson was suspended for three […]

Bianca Censori stepped into the spotlight following the start of her romantic relationship with Kanye West, but apart from being known as the Head of Architectural Design at Yeezy and making headlines for her fashion moments, Bianca is seemingly still finding “support” in her ex-boyfriend Nick Forgiane.Why Bianca Censori is ‘hesitant’ of introducing Kanye West to her dad: What does her mom think?Bianca Censori steps out in lingerie set in romantic outing with Kanye WestKim Kardashian and North West match in leather at the Lakers gameThe Australian businessman is speaking out about their previous relationship, after first meeting when they were just 14 years old in 2007. They went on to become friends and started dating in 2014 when they were both 21.

Aussie icon and conservationist Steve Irwin died, killed by a stingray while filming on the Great Barrier Reef.It’s a death that sent shockwaves around the world as The Crocodile Hunter was a global brand with legions of fans from across the globe.Even today, nearly 18 years later, it’s a death that hits plenty of people hard — and has classed stingrays as deadly and dangerous.It’s something that momentarily crossed my mind when I was sent for a stingray experience on a recent assignment to New Zealand.But what I found was the complete opposite and a new appreciation for a tragically misunderstood animal.Stingrays are prevalent across Australia and New Zealand with the animals living in coastal waters and in warm and tropical areas and migrating in cooler months.While stingrays have the ability to kill with their barbs, reportedly fewer than 20 people have been killed worldwide by stingrays since 1945, with just five in Australia.To put it into perspective, 91 people died falling out of bed in Australia in 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.More common are injuries from the stingray barbs, which release a complex venom that is painful if struck, but the injuries are generally treated with hot water immersion, unless there’s a deep puncture.It is recommended if you are stung by a stingray to seek medical attention as it may also require a tetanus shot or an inspection to ensure none of the barb remains in the injured area.But in the wild, more likely the old adage “they’re more scared of you than you are of them” comes to mind.Often the biggest issue is stingrays being stepped on by people, or the stingray getting a fright and feeling it needs to defend itself.It makes experiences like those offered at

The Australian drama Heartbreak High premieres it’s second season this week!

Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia will be absent from the band’s upcoming Australian tour, it has been announced.The Sheffield band are due to begin a seven-date run of shows Down Under with a performance at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne tonight (April 10).Further stop-offs are scheduled in Sydney (April 12, 14), Adelaide (17) and Brisbane (20, 21).

EXCLUSIVE: Keep your eyes peeled for how Sunday’s extended episode of Bluey performs — its success just might decide whether TV’s most famous heeler dog family step foot in the feature film world.

Studiocanal’s The Copyrights Group Bolsters Exec Team

TV presenter Nathan Templeton has tragically been found dead by a river after suffering what's believed to be a "medical episode" while out walking his dog. Nathan was known for presenting the Australian morning news show Sunrise on Channel 7, with his body being discovered on a walking track near the Barwon River in Australia on Tuesday (9 April) afternoon. A statement from his family reads: "Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many." Nathan is survived by his wife, Kate Coghlan, and two sons, Jack, five, and James, four.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Leading European distributor Global Screen, part of Telepool, has secured further international sales of high-end drama “Davos 1917” at MipTV. New acquisitions of the six-part thriller include SBS Australia, TVP in Poland and Big Tree Entertainment in India and the subcontinent. “Davos 1917,” which launched at the end of last year on SRF in Switzerland and ARD in Germany, has already been bought by a strong lineup of premium international broadcasters and streamers across North America, Europe and Asia.

This fashion designer wants an apology from Kylie Jenner for stealing her design ideas — right now!

Deftones and System Of A Down have announced a huge joint headline show for one night only – see all details below.The legendary Californian bands took to social media today (April 9) to announced they were teaming up to play a “stand-alone, once in a lifetime” show at the “historic” Golden Gate Park on August 17.Joining them will be prog-rockers The Mars Volta, Swedish punks Viagra Boys, and Australian industrial duo VOWWS.You can access pre-sale tickets by signing up for either band’s mailing list. General tickets will go on sale this Friday (April 12) – get yours here.A post shared by Deftones (@deftones)This won’t be the only live date the two bands are due to play this year.

Spotify has announced that it will be raising the price of its monthly premium membership by more than nine per cent.Last summer, the streaming platform hiked its subscription prices for the first time ever in the 10 years since the streaming service launched. At the time, the premium plan went up to £10.99 per month, up from the previous price of £9.99 monthly in the UK.

Princess Andre has shared a smiling snap as she thanked her fans for helping her to reach 700k followers on Instagram.The 16 year old, who is the daughter of former glamour model Katie Price, 45, and TV star Peter Andre, 51, is carving out her own career outside of her parents' fame, with various endorsement deals to her name. She was thrilled as she reached 700k followers on Instagram, as she took to her Stories to share a snap of herself smiling at what appeared to be a circus.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright looked 'distant' and 'tense' as they took a stroll together in Sydney, where Michelle is currently filming the second series of BBC's Ten Pound Poms. Her loyal husband of nine years Mark, 37, flew out to Australia to spend some time with Michelle, 36, between her filming schedule, but the pair appeared to be downcast as they engaged in deep conversation during a walk in the country's capital city.

Alec Benjamin served as the opening act on John Mayer’s ‘Solo Tour.’This year, he’s taking over headlining duties.Starting in September, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter will kick off his nationwide ’12 Notes Tour’ with special guest Matt Hansen joining him on select dates.Midway through the run, he’ll stop into New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, Sept.

Michelle Keegan has been flooded with the same message as she shared an update following a rare public display of affection (PDA) with her husband Mark Wright while out in Australia.

After three successful seasons, the supernatural drama series, “Evil” will return for its fourth and final installment this summer. Yesterday, Paramount+ revealed the official trailer and premiere date for the critically acclaimed original series.

Producers in Southeast Asia are facing a very different, much quieter landscape to the one in front of them just 12 months ago, as U.S. players rein in their spending to appease shareholders, and neighboring countries such as Korea, Japan and India draw attention.

Married At First Sight Australia star Sara Mesa has confirmed her split from co-star Tim Calwell.The pair had a rather dramatic time on the show, with Sara being accused of "emotional infidelity" by her co-stars after meeting up with an ex-boyfriend.The pair ultimately ended the show by pledging their commitment to one another during the final vows. However, this was later followed by a row at the Reunion Dinner Party, which left viewers speculating on the status of their relationship. Sara has now confirmed that the relationship is over, sharing that it was a "constant battle" for the pair.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Filming has begun on “Return to Paradise,” an Australian spin-off series of the global hit murder mystery franchise “Death in Paradise.” With filming in locations across Sydney and the Illawarra coastal region, the six-part whodunit is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC in association with the BBC. The BBC will screen the series on BBC One and iPlayer in the U.K.

BBC has announced a brand new spin-off of the popular show Death In Paradise, following Ralf Little's surprising departure.The beloved DI Neville Parker (played by Ralf) left Saint Marie alongside Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) as the BBC detective drama concluded its latest series. While a Christmas special and a new series for next year have been confirmed, we're still in the dark about who will replace the detective and join the new recruit to solve the numerous murders on the Caribbean island.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Vikings” star Travis Fimmel reprises his role as Detective Cormack in a second season of Australian mystery drama series “Black Snow.” The six-part series is now shooting in Queensland, Australia, and has unveiled first-look images. “Australian film and television have never been stronger. Now, with the addition of streaming networks and their reach, I’m so proud that our local productions and their hard work can be recognized not only here, but around the world,” said Fimmel in a prepared statement. The first season of “Black Snow” was nominated as ‘most outstanding drama series’ at the 2023 Logie Awards and received two nominations at the 2024 AACTA Awards – for best drama series and best lead actor in a drama, for Fimmel.

Australian filmmaker George Miller, whose origins story Furiosa will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month before Warner Bros begins its global rollout May 22, says he’s still making Mad Max movies “because they’re very addictive.”

The Challenge: All Stars is nearly here!

AC/DC has claimed that he was the legendary rock band’s “best” singer.The former frontman was one of the founding members of the iconic Australian rock band in 1973 alongside Malcolm and Angus Young, drummer Colin Burgess and bassist Larry Van Kriedt.Evans provided lead vocals on AC/DC’s first official single ‘Can I Sit Next To You, Girl’ and it’s B-side ‘Rocking in the Parlour’. In 1974, Evans was replaced by Bon Scott.

It’s easy to assume the breakup of Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher‘s marriage was because of what he allegedly put Rebel Wilson through. It certainly *feels* that way thanks to the timing.

EXCLUSIVE: Jana McKinnon (Bad Behaviour) is among new cast joining Travis Fimmel on the second season of Australian mystery-drama series Black Snow.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The “Jet Lag: The Game” creators Sam Denby, Ben Doyle and Adam Chase have set their next reality travel competition series, “The Getaway,” to debut this summer on indie streamer Nebula. The show, which unlike “Jet Lag” (where episodes drop later on YouTube) will be available exclusively on Nebula, follows six creators on a road trip through the American West as they compete in a game of social strategy and deception. While the majority of the details surrounding “The Getaway’s” format are being kept under wraps by Denby’s Wendover Productions, Variety has confirmed the cast includes Foreign Man in a Foreign Land, Matt Krol, Morning Brew’s Dan Toomey, Georgia Dow, Patrick “Patch” Lacey and Steven Bridges.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Spotify already has numerous ways for listeners to find music to listen to on its platform. Now it’s adding a new AI tool that can automatically compile a playlist based on user-entered text strings. The company has launched a beta version of a feature it calls AI Playlist, available first to Spotify Premium subscribers in the U.K.