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BLACKPINK’s Rosé has shed some light on the exploratory creative process she’s undertaking for her solo material.Variety released its annual Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report on August 10, which named the K-pop idol as one of the most influential stars of the past year. Speaking with the outlet upon receiving the honour, Rosé discussed her solo music and her experience being a part of BLACKPINK.“There are times when it feels like a lot of pressure,” Rosé said of being in BLACKPINK, completed by Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo, who all debuted together in 2016.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThomasin McKenzie (“Life After Life,” “Jojo Rabbit”) and Devon Terrell (“Rap Shit”) star in “Totally Completely Fine,” a series co-production between Sundance Now and Australia’s Stan, which has now started production in Sydney. McKenzie plays a young woman whose life was a mess even before she inherited her grandfather’s coastal clifftop house and became tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge. Strangely though people respond to her chaotic, nihilistic brand of psychology.

EVERGLOW member Aisha has been hospitalised due to a “sudden health deterioration” and will not join her bandmates at the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest in Sydney this weekend, her label says.South Korean news outlet News1 reported earlier today (August 11) that the K-pop idol had collapsed amid preparations for an undisclosed scheduled activity. Following the incident, News1 said that her label, Yuehua Entertainment, immediately took her to the hospital.In response to the report, Yuehua Entertainment issued a statement to XSports News to confirm Aisha’s hospitalisation.

Two Saudi sisters, who had reportedly applied for asylum in Australia on the grounds that one was a lesbian woman and the other an atheist, were found dead in a Southwest Sydney flat in June 2022. The sisters had had their applications for permanent protection visas, based on sexuality and religious beliefs, denied earlier this year. Trigger Warning: This story discusses deaths of two women, 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.The sisters, Asra Abdullah Alsehli, 24, and Amaal Abdullah Alsehli, 23, were found dead in their Canterbury unit in Sydney’s southwest on June 7.

PRIMETIME PROGRAMMETIFF’s 2022 Primetime programme features compelling television series from Canada and around the world.“1899 Baran bo Odar,” Jantje Friese | Germany, USA – World Premiere“Dear Mama” Allen Hughes | USA – World Premiere“The Handmaid’s Tale” (Season 5) Bruce Miller, Elisabeth Moss | USA – World Premiere “High School” Clea DuVall, Laura Kittrell | USA, Canada – World Premiere“The Kingdom Exodus” Lars von Trier | Denmark – North American Premiere“LIDO TV” Lido Pimienta, Sean O’Neill | Canada – World Premiere “Mystery Road: Origin Dylan River” | Australia – International Premiere TIFF INDUSTRY CONFERENCE “In welcoming the global film and television industries back to Toronto for the first time in two years, we are thrilled to be hosting our curated five-day Conference in-person again. It’s a supercharged year with the opportunity to hear directly from those setting the bar in the new global industry today,” said Lee. “Conversations between creators, champions, and moguls can collectively shape the business to achieve more inclusivity and sustainability in their areas of expertise,” said Macnaughton.

Rick Springfield is paying tribute to his longtime friend, Olivia Newton-John. The 72-year-old Australian-born singer gets emotional as he recalls their enduring friendship as both stars who relocated to America and rose up through the industry ranks around the same time. «It was a great camaraderie amongst Aussies back then over here,» he said in an interview with, in which he appeared via Zoom from Oklahoma. «It was a very small group and it was just like hugging home, you know.

Grease star died peacefully at the age of 73 at her ranch in Southern California on Monday (August 8), as confirmed by her husband John Easterling.Henderson was highly emotional as she reacted to the sad news, telling co-host Kyle Sandilands: “She literally was my idol growing up.“Every single day I would be in my bedroom and I’d dress up as her and I’d pretend I was her, and I lived for her.”She continued: “I was watching a video of her – it was only two days ago – and I thought, ‘Jeez it’ll be a sad day when Olivia Newton-John dies’. And here we are.

Fans were shocked by Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson‘s recent split, but an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly that the breakup had been coming for a while.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian streaming platform Stan has signed a renewed and expanded content supply deal with Sony Pictures Television.The company described the deal as: “a major new multi-year strategic content partnership with Sony Pictures Television, securing Stan a brand-new exclusive slate of first-run premium scripted drama. The expanded partnership will see the extension of hit Stan exclusives and will also bring an extensive catalogue of iconic Sony Pictures Television series and global blockbuster films to Stan.”The deal follows previous agreements with Hollywood suppliers Lionsgate, MGM, NBCU and Paramount for first run premium scripted series.

Aussie streamer Stan is tightening its ties with Sony Pictures Television.

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years behind bars in a Russian prison on charges of smuggling drugs into the country. Wow.

Rebel Wilson played the role of best supporting girlfriend this week when she shared her pride over her partner, Ramona Agruma's latest venture.SEE: Rebel Wilson looks so in love in tender moment with girlfriend Ramona AgrumaThe Pitch Perfect star took to her Instagram Stories to share a shot from Ramona's sustainable fashion company, Lemon Ve Limon after it branched out into kidswear. The photo sees a young girl modeling a blue hooded sweater with blue and pink ties.WATCH: Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma twin in stunning dresses for night outCaptioning the sweet image, Rebel gushed: "My girl now crushing it with kids wear!" She also tagged Ramona and Lemon Ve Limon in the post.Ramona founded the company, which focuses on affordability and comfort, in 2021, just one year before she met her now-girlfriend, Rebel.

The Kyle and Jackie O show found a listener today with some strange claims about Maroon 5’s leading man, Adam Levine.WATCH BELOW: Kyle Sandilands asks Jackie O to be his child's godmotherTahlia, a listener who won an on-air contest, revealed that the internationally famous singer messages her friend on Instagram.“I know he’s got a wife but he messages her,” Tahlia revealed.“What type of messages?” asked Jackie.“He DMs her, like ‘oh you look good today, can’t wait till I’m in Australia’,” Tahlia laughed."I know he's got a wife but he messages her," a listener said of Adam Levine.The dynamic radio duo went on to ask if her friend was famous, which might make the situation a bit less bizarre.Tahlia claimed her friend was pretty, but not famous on Instagram.“I don’t know if he follows her but he definitely DMs her,” she mused shortly after.“He doesn’t send nudes but he sends photos in his yoga studio,” she claimed.WATCH: Kyle and Jackie O: Is Adam Levine cheating on his wife? Story continuesKyle and Jackie laughed at the odd claims, before mentioning the anonymous friend was “probably getting cat-fished”.But no, Tahlia insisted the messages were coming from a verified account, and that Adam often sent instant photos via the messaging function on the app, which disappeared after one viewing.Adam, who is 43, is most famous for his involvement in Maroon 5, who have been making music on-and-off since 1994.Adam Levine has been married to Behati Prinsloo for eight years.He married Namibian model Behati Prinsloo in 2014, and together they share two daughters – Dusty Rose, who is six, and Gio Grace, who is four.Prior to all that though, Behati and Adam went on a two-month break in 2013, with Behati believing that the She Will Be

Australia’s favourite wildlife warriors, Bindi and Robert Irwin, will join regular judges RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage and Newcastle’s own Rhys Nicholson in guest roles on the judging panel.  

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