entertainment

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have separately launched legal proceedings following the termination of their $100 million contracts. Source link

This month’s top picks include new works from Steve Toltz and Colm Tóibín, a satire inspired by Yellowface and an investigation into the death of a London teen who masqueraded as the son of a Russian oligarch. Source link

The new chair of Adelaide Writers’ Week has sent a statement to would-be critics, quipping that Pauline Hanson would be worthy of inclusion on a literary line-up if the One Nation leader were “secretly writing Australia’s next best crime novel”. Source link

The company that broadcast the Kyle and Jackie O Show has launched a counter claim against the duo seeking damages for breach of contract, losses in profit and advertising revenue, and legal costs. Source link

Erudite and urbane, David Malouf — perhaps most famous for his portrait of mid-century Brisbane in his 1975 novel Johnno — will be fondly remembered for his immeasurable contribution to Australian letters. Source link

Genesis Owusu today releases his new track Life Keeps Going from his upcoming third album Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, as he encourages engagement with people who don’t agree with his political views. Source link

A young actor suing Rebel Wilson for defamation has given details in court about an incident at Bondi Beach, which she claims the Hollywood star has since mischaracterised. Source link

Writers including Evelyn Araluen and Randa Abdel-Fattah have left University of Queensland Press after the publisher axed publication of an Indigenous kids book over its illustrator’s past “anti-Semitic” comments. Source link

James Valentine started his career on the stage, but it was his time behind the microphone in the studio and an interactive style that came to define him. Source link

A triple j hack investigation uncovers allegations that a booking agency has failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists. Source link