Australian Idol, setting the course to stardom as she went on to release a number one debut album, join forces with the Young Divas, star in The Bodyguard musical and compete on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. Amongst other things. Now, she's taking on the world's favourite singing competition as she vies for a spot in Eurovision.WATCH: Eurovision - Australia Decides' artists announcedThe 39-year-old singer is competing alongside the likes of Jaguar Jonze and Sheldon Riley in the upcoming Eurovision - Aus Decides event, for the chance to represent Australia at Eurovision this year. For fans who've been along for the ride since her Australian Idol days, it's a joy to know Paulini is still in love with music and keen to try something new 19 years after she burst onto the scene."Oh gosh, you'll make me feel old!" she laughs when we talk about watching her on-screen back in 2003, adding: "I’m always going to be thankful for Aussie Idol, that’s where I started."We caught up with Paulini ahead of Eurovision – Australia Decides, to ask her all about the famously quirky singing competition and her career highlights so far.Paulini is competing in Eurovision - Australia Decides.Eurovision is such a fun and quirky singing competition, what made you want to sign on for Australia Decides?I had basically known of Eurovision for a long time and I've watched my other peers perform - like Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian and Dami Im - it's been great to see how Australia has evolved.
After a rocky start, Brent wants to work on his marriage with Tamara on MAFS
09.02.2022 - 06:39 / who.com.au
Brent Vitiello and Tamara Djordjevic's nuptials who thought, "well that's a good match." Their on-screen wedding was one of the worst we've ever seen. But, somehow, the duo managed to pick themselves up and build a connection on Married At First Sight Australia.WATCH: Brent and Tamara clash on their MAFS wedding dayIn an interview with our sister site New Idea, Brent revealed he was determined to work on the relationship.
Though, he might have compared it to winning and losing."I know it was a bit rocky at first, but I was determined. If she's going to be like that, I'm going to win," he told the publication. "And she really did come along and it was nice to see that and it made things a lot easier for both of us."Despite not getting along quite as well as the other couples, Tamara and Brent have been working on growing their connection.
And getting over things like foot phobias or being way too loud in the morning. On tonight's episode of MAFS, however, Brent took things one step further to have a deep conversation over one of his real-life deal-breakers. And it actually seemed to work in their favour as the couple took their relationship to the next level.Brent and Tamara were off to a rocky start on their wedding day.As all of the couples settle into their second week of "wedded bliss" - the voiceover ladies words, not ours, we'd probably call it "wedded chaos" - they are being put to a series of tests by the experts. One such test is watching clips from each other's audition tapes. In Tamara's video, she was asked about her "turn-offs" in a potential suitor.As she rattled off a response, her list included not wanting someone who "doesn't have a good career or have money."“If a guy wears fake designer clothes, if they
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Kristen Stewart, Jared Leto, Jodie Comer and more cover Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’
Jared Leto, Jodie Comer and more have joined an all-star cover of Olivia Rodrigo‘s huge hit ‘Drivers License’.The actors and musicians joined forces for the rendition of the record-breaking 2021 track as part of W Magazine’s ‘Lyrical Improv’ series, which sees celebrities taking it in turns to read lyrics from famous songs.Also involved in the cover are Leslie Odom, Jr., Tessa Thompson, Simon Rex, Jennifer Hudson, Emilia Jones, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Ruth Negga.Watch the cover below.Last month, Olivia Rodrigo shared a throwback to celebrate one year since the release of ‘Drivers License’.The song was first released on January 8, 2021 as Rodrigo’s debut single. It went viral on TikTok soon afterwards, and went on to become one of the year’s most popular songs, topping charts in the US, UK, Australia and more.In a caption posted with the clip on Instagram yesterday (January 8), Rodrigo wrote: “Happy first birthday to the little song that changed my whole life.
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The telltale clue that Dion and Carolina are not together after MAFS
Carolina Santos, who showed up to her wedding three hours late on Married At First Sight Australia. Not that her groom, Dion Giannarelli, seemed to mind all that much. Well, let's just say we would have been way - WAY - more annoyed in the situation than he seemed to be.WATCH: Carolina keeps Dion waiting at the altarWhile their wedding day was off to a slow start, Dion appeared to be smitten with Carolina."She's absolutely stunning," the groom confessed to the cameras after meeting his bride."Beautiful eyes, she was definitely worth the wait.
"I might grow on her!" Are Samantha and Al still together after MAFS?
Married At First Sight Australia, but is it a sign of whether or not the romance will last? Let's investigate.WATCH: Sam rejects Al's kiss on their MAFS honeymoonThe 25-year-old groom and 26-year-old bride were off to a rocky start on their wedding day, with Sam raising immediate concerns over his maturity. She also said a polite "no" to a kiss on their wedding day, which set the scene for some confusion down the track."I'm slightly concerned about us being on different emotional maturity levels," she said in a piece-to-camera.
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EXCLUSIVE: MAFS stars admit they were shocked by behind-the-scenes drama
Married At First Sight Australia are taking sides. And the divide became very obvious tonight, during the second dinner party of the season.
Melbourne Pride: One-Day Pride Street Party On February 13
The Melbourne Pride Street party is the final Midsumma Festival event for the year that will take place on Smith and Gertrude Streets in Fitzroy on Sunday, February 13. The Victorian Government-led initiative will commemorate the 40th anniversary of homosexuality being decriminalised in Victoria with arts and cultural festivities in the City of Yarra. Martin Foley, Minister for Equality said, “Melbourne Pride celebrates our LGBTIQ+ communities, with a series of activities across the state including in our regional communities over the entire summer.” The CEO of Midsumma, Karen Bryant said, “we are thrilled to see such creativity already underway across the state, ensuring regional voices and stories are shared alongside, what will be, a street party to remember on 13 Feb; making Melbourne Pride a commemoration of the road to pride for our communities, and the journeys still being undertaken.” Electric FieldsDuring the one-day festival, there will be live performances, music, circus, keynote speakers, activities, community stalls and interactive demonstrations. Two live music stages will be set up on Gertrude and Smith Streets for performances from musicians and artists.Australian neo-soul pop duo Electric Fields will headline the free event. The line-up will also include Yorta Yorta woman, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Vetta Borne, newcomers KYVA, multi-award-winning cabaret company YUMMY, art experience creators All the Queens Men, multi-disciplinary artist and musician Kira Puru, the drag duo Jawbreakers, and cabaret performer Reuben Kaye. Some local businesses in the area will have shopfront activations and host performances in venues.Star Observer spoke to the
MAFS' Domenica and Tamara take aim at Anthony in an explosive dinner party confrontation
Married At First Sight Australia contestants tie the knot after having met just moments before is always amusing, there's no peak entertainment quite like the experiment's dinner parties. And thanks to Anthony Cincotta and Selin Mengu's ongoing tension, the first all-cast soiree of season nine did not disappoint.WATCH: Selin and Anthony clash on their honeymoonSelin wasted no time in telling her fellow wives about her and Anthony's troubles, which came to a head on their honeymoon.Anthony claimed last week that Selin is a "completely different" person when the cameras aren't rolling, while the 32-year-old single mum said her new husband's vulnerability wasn't attractive.Speaking to Domenica and Tamara after arriving at Monday night's dinner party, Selin revealed Anthony cut their honeymoon short and flown back to Sydney a day early."I feel like it went downhill when we said our feeling for each other, and I said I don't feel the spark," to which Tamara responded: "You cut his ego."After a fairytale beginning, Selin and Anthony's relationship has taken a turn.Selin then gave Anthony a frosty reception after he walked in to the dinner party alone."I want to actually have that private chat with Selin because I'm not the kind of person whos going to have that conversation in an open platform in front of everybody," he told the cameras.Domenica then made it clear she wouldn't shy away from grilling Anthony about his conflict with Selin."Anthony… honestly I don't even have words for this bloke. You've got a beautiful woman there and he left her on the honeymoon.