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Nick Cave has said he gets mixed up with Nic Cage “all the time”.Writing on his Red Hand Files website, Cave recounted how frequently “people mix [him] up with Nicolas Cage,” adding: “Like, I’ll be going through customs and the customs officer will look at my passport and say, ‘Happy to have you with us, Mr Cave. Loved you in Face/Off’.

New Zealand-born Australian filmmaker Andrew Dominik might be on the precipice of a banner year. His long-awaited Marilyn Monroe film starring Ana de Armas, “Blonde,” just received an NC-17 rating from the Film Ratings board, something of a first for Netflix, and should make its world premiere later this year (likely Venice, since Netflix avoids Cannes).

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefJana McKinnon, Markella Kavenagh and Yerin Ha have joined the cast of Australian TV series “Bad Behaviour.”Filming of the four-part show, which is adapted from the acclaimed book of the same name by writer Rebecca Starford, has now completed in Victoria, Australia. It is expected to play on Australian streaming platform Stan later this year.McKinnon (“We Children of Bahnhof Zoo”) stars as scholarship student, who arrives at Silver Creek for a year of character building at the wilderness campus of an exclusive girl’s boarding school.

Shalini Dore Features News EditorAustralia, that powerhouse in entertainment, feted 15 Oscar nominees from Down Under and New Zealand at the Australian consul general’s residence Wednesday in Brentwood.While celebrating the noms — 10 for Australia and five for New Zealand — Peter Ritchie, head of Australians in Film, said, “My mission here in L.A. is to open doors for some of the excluded and undiscovered writers and directors who could be the next Oscar nominees.”With Melanie Annan, editor of the nominated doc short “Three Songs for Benazir,” Ritchie said, “Australian influence is not necessarily only on Australia, but around the world.”Consul-general Jane Duke congratulated all the nominees. “You are really extraordinary,” she said.

 is going to Oz — but not the «Over the Rainbow» one, the Australian one! , a new spinoff of the Bravo hit, brings along a familiar face, franchise fan-favorite — and native of the Southern Hemisphere — Aesha Scott. Last seen on  as a back-up stewardess in season 5, the New Zealand native is rocking an extra couple of stripes this go-around as 's inaugural chief stew. «I wanted to be part of another show, because it's just the best thing that's ever happened to me,» Aesha confesses to ET over video chat, explaining how this all came about.

Sharareh Drury administratorThe Australian Consulate-General of Los Angeles celebrated Australian women’s success in film and television on Thursday with a panel and networking reception featuring vetted and rising Aussie talent. The event, held in partnership with Variety, spotlighted the increase in international production in Australia and the historic number of Australian women who have been recognized by international award bodies for their contributions to the industry.Diverse representation in film, pushing boundaries on and off set, and becoming one’s own agent of change were featured topics during a panel held at the official residence of Consul General Jane Duke in Brentwood.

Peter Andre and his eldest son Junior joined Good Morning Britain hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard from Australia after returning home to his family for the first time in two years.Exclusive: Peter Andre's wife Emily makes extremely candid comment about her kids' futureDescribing their emotional reunion with his mum and dad, the singer opened up about his mother being ill, saying: "She's suffering quite a bit… it means a lot that we're able to have this time with mum. We're so grateful."WATCH: Peter Andre on emotional reunion with his ill motherGMB host Ben also asked Peter's teenage son: "Junior, I wonder who was the most emotional, was it your dad or uncle Mike?"MORE: Peter Andre reveals anguish over not being able to see his mumSEE: Peter Andre and wife Emily celebrate special family milestone on luxury Bulgarian vacationTo which, the 16-year-old replied: "Yes dad is a very emotional guy, there were tears everywhere, to be honest.

Rebel Wilson has issued a cheeky swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Australian actress took aim at the Sussexes on ITV This Morning todau. Rebel mocked the Duke of Sussex, aged 37, and his wife during an interview with Alison Hammond.

The Florida Senate has passed the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” on Tuesday, March 8.In a 22-17 vote, the Republican-controlled Senate approved the bill. It will now go on to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it. If a school district is suspected of violating this law, parents would be able to sue.During the debate, Democrat Shevrin Jones, Florida’s first openly gay senator, tearfully said to his colleagues, “To those who think you can legislate gay people away, I’m sorry.

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have announced that they will be playing two shows at Hanging Rock in Victoria.These exclusive shows were announced on social media and mark the duo’s return to Australia for the first time in three years. They take place on 25 and 26 November, with Courtney Barnett supporting the pair at both Victoria dates. Tickets will be on sale March 17 and can be found here.Last month, Nick Cave opened up about touring Australia in a new post on his Red Hand Files website.He explained: “I am sitting here looking at this year’s calendar.

A Melbourne Magistrate’s court on Tuesday dismissed the case against a senior Victorian police officer, who was charged with sharing photos and details of former AFL coach Danielle Laidley’s arrest. Trigger Warning: This story has details of transphobic conduct and transphobic slurs, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Detective Leading Senior Constable Murray Gentner (43) was one of the three police officers charged, after photos of Laidley’s arrest in May 2020, including mugshots, were widely shared on social media and by media organisations. The officers were charged with unauthorised access of police information, unauthorised disclosure of police information without reasonable excuse and misconduct in public office.

Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian Hurley, are paying tribute to her ex-fiancé Shane Warne, following the unexpected death of the sportsman at the age of 52.The actress and the Australian cricket player got engaged in 2011, after starting their romance in 2010. However the pair decided to call it quits in 2013, remaining good friends and keeping a close relationship with Elizabeth’s son, who was nine years old when the couple started dating.“I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever.

Married At First Sight Australia, with the tension finally set to come to a head this week.WATCH: Olivia and Frazer's wedding day on MAFSIn a teaser for the upcoming "explosive" and "bigger than ever" episodes - the narrator likes to say that every week, but a lot of the time they're right - Olivia tells producers she does have a "bitchy" side.As the couples head off on a retreat together, Jackson Lonie tells the cameras he's "worried" about his bride having a war of words with Domenica. And it turns out he was right to be concerned, because we see the pair going head-to-head at the dinner table. We can only assume this is a follow up to their spat at the Commitment Ceremony, where Olivia told Domenica to butt out of Carolina Santos and Dion Giannarelli's marriage woes."You just have to pick on somebody," Olivia said, before Dom hit back: "I can’t sit there and watch a person be that horrendous."Olivia and Domenica face-off at the Commitment Ceremony.In the dramatic teaser for their next fight, Olivia tells Domenica she's "sick of it" while Dom asks the others "is she serious?"Viewers see Domenica slam something down on the table as glass shatters.