entertainment
The history of the J Awards aligns with Australia's best music
The centrepiece of triple j’s Ausmusic Month celebrations, the J Awards is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. Here’s how it all began. Source link
Australian acts get nod as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations
Amyl and the Sniffers, Tame Impala and Rüfüs Du Sol will represent Australia at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards next year. Here is the full list of nominees. Source link
Victorian council aims to take Melbourne's controversial art piece
Mildura Rural City Council says it wants Melbourne’s Yellow Peril art piece to be moved to the regional centre as part of a new tourism campaign. Source link
Trailer for Michael Jackson biopic released a year behind schedule — with a glaring gap
Antoine Fuqua’s movie was meant to be released months ago, but was delayed twice because of reshoots and eventually pushed back to April 2026 — a whole year behind schedule. Source link
'Bright, sparky and witty': Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins dies
Pauline Collins was adept at playing an array of roles, all of which she infused with her trademark authenticity that earned her the status of a “national sweetheart” in the UK. Source link
Adelaide artist 'Jungle' Phillips dies aged 69 in his colourful home
Known for his generosity and a spectacular art gallery home filled with colourful works, Peter “Jungle” Phillips is remembered by those who loved him dearly. Source link
Lamine Sonko is theatre royalty in Senegal. Now he's making his Australian directorial debut
When Lamine Sonko arrived in Australia 20 years ago, audiences didn’t understand his work. Now he is sharing the rituals and rhythms of Senegal with a willing crowd. Source link
Photographer says heartbreaking image brought community together
Craig Parry is used to capturing beautiful photographs of the ocean at its best, but this heartbreaking image won him a prestigious Ocean Photographer of the Year award. Source link
Sydney Festival celebrates 50 years in 2026. Here's what's in store
The 50th anniversary of Sydney Festival — and the first from new artistic director Kris Nelson — features a mix of Australian and international artists taking over spaces across the city. Source link
Twice proves there is an audience thirsty for K-pop in Australia
Next stop Melbourne for multinational K-pop group Twice after Sydney concerts are lapped up by excited fans. Source link