Australian festival Beyond The Valley unveils 2022 line-up led by Nelly Furtado, Kaytranada and Denzel Curry

tweet on Monday. “I only ever wish to share some stories and hopefully entertain some people. I personally have friends within my close circle who are gay, and I would never wish to offend anyone.

James Bond actor George Lazenby has apologised after being accused of making “homophobic” and “misogynistic” comments in a recent on-stage interview.The actor, who starred as 007 in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, was appearing as a guest as part of an Australian tour called The Music of James Bond.However, audience members in Perth took offence at the Australian actor’s anecdotes, describing them as “creepy” and “disgusting”.Taking to Twitter, Lazenby said he was “sorry and saddened to hear” that his stories had offended some fans.“It was never my intention to make hurtful or homophobic comments and I am truly sorry if my stories that I have shared many times were taken that way,” he wrote.Theatre producer Concertworks said it was “extremely saddened and disappointed” by Lazenby’s “language, comments and recollections” during Saturday’s (September 10) show in Perth, and have since removed the actor from all future performances of the tour.“These were his personal views and there is no excuse for this in today’s society. They do not reflect the views of Concertworks,” said the company’s lawyer, Aaron Kernaghan in a statement (via the BBC).Kernaghan added that the company has “chosen to discontinue its relationship with Mr Lazenby” and is now conducting a “thorough review of the matter”.I am sorry and saddened to hear that my stories in Perth on Saturday might have offended some people.

Australian Special Forces veteran, founder of the Australian Values Party, and OnlyFans model Heston Russell is suing the ABC for defamation.According to Russell’s lawsuit, the November article made defamatory claims including that Russell “was reasonably suspected by the Department of Defence of committing a crime or crimes when he was a commando in Afghanistan,” and that Russell “was involved in callously killing an Afghan prisoner in Helmand province in mid-2012 because the prisoner would not fit on a US aircraft.”The lawsuit goes on to state that “Russell has been gravely injured in his character, his personal reputation, and his professional reputation as a former member of the armed forces, and has suffered and will continue to suffer substantial hurt, distress and embarrassment.”He continued, “I will not be making any further comment now that the matter is before the Court.”According to the Daily Telegraph, Russell is being represented by defamation lawyers Sue Chrysanthou SC and Rebekah Giles.  In the past, the pair have represented Christian Porter, Geoffrey Rush, John Barilaro and Andrew Laming.He is suing for damages, aggravated damages, legal costs, and for the ABC articles to be removed. The ABC, in a statement, said it “will defend its journalism on this important issue of public interest.”On August 12, Russell pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a private party in Sydney on January 2022.In December 2021, Russell made headlines when it was revealed that he raised approximately $15,000 in the name of a veterans’ mental health charity by selling nudes of himself via OnlyFans.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be

“Andrew, you’re a sick old man,” he yelled.

George Lazenby, best known for his take on James Bond in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, has issued an apology after he was accused of making “disgusting” comments.

The White Lotus breakout star Murray Bartlett claimed the first Emmy of his career tonight, for his outlandish role as Armond, the ingratiating but conniving luxury hotel manager in the HBO limited series.

Luke Hemsworth will be working with younger brother Liam Hemsworth on a brand new movie!

For decades her image has been stamped on our notes and coins, a reminder of Australia's role in the Commonwealth, but with a new monarch on the throne, a massive rebrand will be needed.

Luke Hemsworth (Westworld) and Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) have joined the cast of the upcoming action-thriller Land of Bad, starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth.

Bindi Irwin’s daughter is ready for fashion week! On Wednesday, the proud mom showed off her and Chandler Powell’s baby girl, Grace Warrior’s, style in the family’s signature look.  “Khaki isn’t just a colour, it’s an attitude. #WildlifeWarriors,” the 24-year-old Australian conservationist captioned the shot.  In the picture, Bindi smiles as she holds up Grace, who shows off her adorable khaki jumpsuit.

Bindi and Robert Irwin honoured their late father Steve Irwin over the weekend, 16 years after his tragic and shocking death. The wildlife expert, who was loved worldwide, died on September 4, 2006, the same date as Father's Day in Australia. Steve's children Robert and Bindi, who have both followed in their dad's footsteps to become animal conservationists, paid tribute to him on Sunday with heart warming childhood photos.

Bindi Irwin honored her father and her daughter's "Grandpa Crocodile" on the 16th anniversary of his death. "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray while filming a wildlife documentary. Bindi was 8 years old at the time while her brother Robert was 2.

Bindi Irwin has paid tribute to her "guardian angel" dad Steve Irwin 16 years after his death. The legendary wildlife expert died on September 4, 2006 aged 44 following a freak accident with a stingray and his daughter Bindi remembered him on the anniversary of the tragedy in a sweet message declaring he would have been a wonderful grandad to her little girl Grace. She wrote: "Grandpa Crocodile, I know you would've been the most incredible grandfather because you were such an extraordinary dad.

Bindi Irwin is honoring her late father, Steve Irwin, on the anniversary of his death. On Sunday, the star took to her Instagram to dedicate a sweet post to her father. “Grandpa Crocodile, I know you would’ve been the most incredible grandfather because you were such an extraordinary dad.

Paramount+ is launching its latest crime thriller down under.

Bindi Irwin has shared a heart-warming video of her daughter, Grace, admiring her grandmother 'Bunny' Terri and late grandfather, 'The Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin.READ: Bindi Irwin mourns loss of 'beautiful family member' as fans send supportThe 24-year-old zookeeper got her - almost 5 million - followers in the feels when she posted the video on her Instagram.Bindi Irwin & Chandler Powell play Hello/GoodbyeThe emotional video sees one-year-old Grace trot to the photo mural of her grandparents with a koala in their arms. Bindi can be heard in the video, saying: "Oh it's koala.

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch filed suit against Australian news site Crikey on Tuesday over an opinion column that connected the Murdochs to the siege of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

his family said in a statement.“We have recently discovered that John has a cancerous growth,” the singer’s wife Jill Billman, and their two adult sons, Robert and James, said in the statement obtained by ABC. “He has been admitted to hospital this morning for surgery and ongoing treatment,” his loved ones added.Farnham, who is best known for his Aussie anthem “You’re the Voice,” also provided a statement to fans, saying that cancer is something “so many people face every single day.”“The one thing I know for sure is that we have the very best healthcare professionals in Victoria, and we can be grateful for that.