entertainment
Can The Mandalorian and Grogu save Star Wars?
Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) made The Mandalorian a hit on streaming, now Disney is looking to parlay that goodwill into ticket sales to the latest Star Wars cinematic release. Source link
'Absolute madness': How a costume rock duo are breaking the internet
French Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine are riding a wave of interest after a video of their live performance exploded in popularity, aided by a comical reaction by many on YouTube struggling to understand how their music is made. Source link
ARIA winner TISM causes $18,000 in damage to Sydney Opera House
The anarchic, ARIA-winning group has been hit with a hefty fine by the Sydney Opera House before its first national tour in more than 30 years. Source link
Network 10 to go off air in country SA and NSW as WIN Television deal lapses
The end of a broadcast deal between Network 10 and Win Television is set to leave three regional markets without access to multiple channels. Source link
What Kylie Minogue learned from Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave
Australia’s reigning Queen of Pop discusses her relationships with Nick Cave and the late Michael Hutchence, and being tapped to headline the AFL grand final’s pre-game entertainment. Source link
Two German film students track down their stolen movie in new doco
What do you do when your stolen film wins a slew of awards for the thief? In the case of these filmmakers, you travel across the globe to hunt him down. Source link
'Thriller' history book about the bark petitions wins $50k literary prize
The 1963 Näku Dhäruk or Yirrkala bark petitions led to Australia’s first land rights law. A new book about them just won two prizes at the NSW Literary Awards. Source link
'Diversify night-life': How young people go out is changing, inquiry told
An inquiry into the state of live music in NSW hears from industry stakeholders looking to service younger audiences sprawled across Greater Sydney. Source link
Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly'
The Oscar-winning actor says Hollywood’s reckoning over sexual misconduct and gender equality has stalled despite the global impact of #MeToo. Source link
Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza performance as trial begins
Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the Federal Court over political discrimination after comments he made about Gaza on stage during a 2024 performance. Source link