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What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — March 29What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — April 5It’s a big week for releases. “Fallout,” based on the beloved video game franchise, its one of them, bringing us into a post-apocalyptic America that’s stuck with the look of the ‘50s and the soul of the Wild West. It’s adapted by Jonathan Nolan, who’s previously worked on sci-fi TV shows like “Westworld.” Pedro Almodovar was once linked to a “Brokeback Mountain” adaptation, a story that trails two cowboys‘ long and tortured romance.

Outlander star Sam Heughan has been spotted on the exclusive dating website Raya.

William Earl Special effects legend Richard Taylor has five Oscars under his belt, but he just wants to make big, gross puppets. Taylor is the founder of Wētā Workshop, which, among countless other titles, created the indelible effects for “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy, MCU movies and “Mad Max: Fury Road.” He lights up when discussing “Sting,” a new low-budget giant spider movie. He says that despite the company’s comfort in handling large-scale effects work, there is room for the team to flex their creative muscles on smaller projects.

The 19th edition of the International Youth Media Summit (IYMS) will be held in Zanzibar in July. 

The Olivier Awards will be available to stream on Britbox this year, alongside its regular UK broadcast on ITV1. The Olivier Awards will take place on Sunday, April 14, and will be available to American and Canadian audiences on SVOD service Britbox on the same day. Australian audiences will have access to the stream from Monday, April 15.

aespa singer Winter recently underwent what is being described as a “preventive” surgery for a collapsed lung.In a statement today (April 12), the Winter’s label SM Entertainment confirmed reports that the aespa singer recently underwent surgery for a pneumothorax, which is also commonly known as collapsed lung.Speaking to South Korean news outlet Newsen, the K-pop agency said that because the condition is “prone to recurrence”, the surgery was “carried out as a preventive measure in accordance with her doctor’s opinion, and the decision was made after plenty of discussion”, per Soompi.SM Entertainment added said that Winter is “currently recovering”, adding that the aespa singer’s recovery is their “top priority moving forward” when touching on how the surgery would affect the group’s scheduled activities.aespa are expected to drop new music in the second quarter of 2024, according to a preview of upcoming music release SM Entertainment released in February. It is currently unclear how Winter’s surgery will affect these plans.The K-pop group have also announced their upcoming 2024 ‘SYNK: Parallel Line’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, Australia and more.

Taylor Swift has been on the road with her mega popular Eras Tour for well over a year now, playing to tens of thousands of fans each night across the continents in North and south America, Australia and Japan, so far. Luckily for British Swifities, the queen of pop will be making the UK and Ireland her home for the next leg of the Eras tour in a matter of weeks.

Chris Hemsworth had a trip with his family that he’ll remember forever. In a new Instagram post, Hemsworth shared some photos of his visit to Australia’s Northern Territory, a land where he grew up in, that hosts some of his fondest memories.Matt Damon gets a tattoo while Chris Hemsworth holds his handChris Hemsworth shows off his Spanish with Anya Taylor-Joy for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth)The photos show Hemsworth and his father, Craig, looking joyful and surrounded by the people of Gulin Gulin, a small town in Australia where Hemsworth grew up in.

Celtic keeper Benji Siegrist's partner Brittany Hockley opened up on the couple's fertility issues as she admitted that she's running out of time to have kids.

Tom Holland is supporting Zendaya as she promotes her new movie Challengers.

Pearl Jam have announced a special ‘Dark Matter-verse’ event to take place in London on the same day as the release of their new album.‘Dark Matter’, the band’s 12th studio album, is set for release on April 19 via Monkeywrench Records, and can be pre-ordered/pre-saved here. The band have already shared the title track and its follow-up single ‘Running’.And now, they have revealed details of the ‘Dark Matter-verse’, which will take place at Outernet in London on April 19, from 2pm to 7pm.

10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.And it seems as though both camps are looking to put the past behind them, as the monarch, 75, is reportedly considering playing “peacemaker” between the feuding brothers.Palace sources claim that Charles has given Harry the go-ahead about a potential meetup with the Prince of Wales.“It is very likely that Harry and William will see each other next month and anything is possible. The King will want the brothers to patch things up so it’s more than likely that he could play peacemaker,” a source told Sky News Australia.“King Charles wants to make a peace deal between Harry and William in his life,” a separate insider told the outlet.The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace and reps for the Sussexes for comment.While Harry’s rumored trip is still unconfirmed, it’s believed that celebrations will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral.It’s unclear if the trip will be yet another solo venture, following hot on the heels of his mad dash to his home soil in February.It’s believed that the Duke did not see William, the heir to the throne, during his blink-and-you-miss-it 24-hour trip to London last month.What’s more, Harry stayed at a luxe London hotel rather than with family at one of their many royal residences peppered across the country.The Waleses have had a yearslong rift with the Sussexes, but last month it was reported that the pair may be looking to bury the hatchet once and for all.The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly asked the Sussexes to bring their children with them the next time they visit the UK, but apparently, Markle has politely passed up on the offer.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Rachel Perkins has been appointed as chair of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) council for a period of three years. She follows previous chairs Russell Howcroft and Debra Richards. AFTRS is Australia’s leading specialist education, training and research institution, supporting excellence in Australian screen and audio storytelling. “Rachel is one of Australia’s leading storytellers, particularly when it comes to First Nations stories,” said Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke. A graduate of AFTRS, writer, director and producer, Perkins founded Blackfella Films, which has gone onto become one of Australia’s leading production companies.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.

4 min read Just another day, just another punishment for an Australian Football League (AFL) representative using homophobic language on the football ground after Port Adelaide ruckman Jeremy Finlayson was suspended for three […]

Bianca Censori stepped into the spotlight following the start of her romantic relationship with Kanye West, but apart from being known as the Head of Architectural Design at Yeezy and making headlines for her fashion moments, Bianca is seemingly still finding “support” in her ex-boyfriend Nick Forgiane.Why Bianca Censori is ‘hesitant’ of introducing Kanye West to her dad: What does her mom think?Bianca Censori steps out in lingerie set in romantic outing with Kanye WestKim Kardashian and North West match in leather at the Lakers gameThe Australian businessman is speaking out about their previous relationship, after first meeting when they were just 14 years old in 2007. They went on to become friends and started dating in 2014 when they were both 21.

Aussie icon and conservationist Steve Irwin died, killed by a stingray while filming on the Great Barrier Reef.It’s a death that sent shockwaves around the world as The Crocodile Hunter was a global brand with legions of fans from across the globe.Even today, nearly 18 years later, it’s a death that hits plenty of people hard — and has classed stingrays as deadly and dangerous.It’s something that momentarily crossed my mind when I was sent for a stingray experience on a recent assignment to New Zealand.But what I found was the complete opposite and a new appreciation for a tragically misunderstood animal.Stingrays are prevalent across Australia and New Zealand with the animals living in coastal waters and in warm and tropical areas and migrating in cooler months.While stingrays have the ability to kill with their barbs, reportedly fewer than 20 people have been killed worldwide by stingrays since 1945, with just five in Australia.To put it into perspective, 91 people died falling out of bed in Australia in 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.More common are injuries from the stingray barbs, which release a complex venom that is painful if struck, but the injuries are generally treated with hot water immersion, unless there’s a deep puncture.It is recommended if you are stung by a stingray to seek medical attention as it may also require a tetanus shot or an inspection to ensure none of the barb remains in the injured area.But in the wild, more likely the old adage “they’re more scared of you than you are of them” comes to mind.Often the biggest issue is stingrays being stepped on by people, or the stingray getting a fright and feeling it needs to defend itself.It makes experiences like those offered at

The Australian drama Heartbreak High premieres it’s second season this week!

Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Lee Malia will be absent from the band’s upcoming Australian tour, it has been announced.The Sheffield band are due to begin a seven-date run of shows Down Under with a performance at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne tonight (April 10).Further stop-offs are scheduled in Sydney (April 12, 14), Adelaide (17) and Brisbane (20, 21).

EXCLUSIVE: Keep your eyes peeled for how Sunday’s extended episode of Bluey performs — its success just might decide whether TV’s most famous heeler dog family step foot in the feature film world.

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TV presenter Nathan Templeton has tragically been found dead by a river after suffering what's believed to be a "medical episode" while out walking his dog. Nathan was known for presenting the Australian morning news show Sunrise on Channel 7, with his body being discovered on a walking track near the Barwon River in Australia on Tuesday (9 April) afternoon. A statement from his family reads: "Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many." Nathan is survived by his wife, Kate Coghlan, and two sons, Jack, five, and James, four.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Leading European distributor Global Screen, part of Telepool, has secured further international sales of high-end drama “Davos 1917” at MipTV. New acquisitions of the six-part thriller include SBS Australia, TVP in Poland and Big Tree Entertainment in India and the subcontinent. “Davos 1917,” which launched at the end of last year on SRF in Switzerland and ARD in Germany, has already been bought by a strong lineup of premium international broadcasters and streamers across North America, Europe and Asia.

This fashion designer wants an apology from Kylie Jenner for stealing her design ideas — right now!

Deftones and System Of A Down have announced a huge joint headline show for one night only – see all details below.The legendary Californian bands took to social media today (April 9) to announced they were teaming up to play a “stand-alone, once in a lifetime” show at the “historic” Golden Gate Park on August 17.Joining them will be prog-rockers The Mars Volta, Swedish punks Viagra Boys, and Australian industrial duo VOWWS.You can access pre-sale tickets by signing up for either band’s mailing list. General tickets will go on sale this Friday (April 12) – get yours here.A post shared by Deftones (@deftones)This won’t be the only live date the two bands are due to play this year.

Spotify has announced that it will be raising the price of its monthly premium membership by more than nine per cent.Last summer, the streaming platform hiked its subscription prices for the first time ever in the 10 years since the streaming service launched. At the time, the premium plan went up to £10.99 per month, up from the previous price of £9.99 monthly in the UK.

Princess Andre has shared a smiling snap as she thanked her fans for helping her to reach 700k followers on Instagram.The 16 year old, who is the daughter of former glamour model Katie Price, 45, and TV star Peter Andre, 51, is carving out her own career outside of her parents' fame, with various endorsement deals to her name. She was thrilled as she reached 700k followers on Instagram, as she took to her Stories to share a snap of herself smiling at what appeared to be a circus.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright looked 'distant' and 'tense' as they took a stroll together in Sydney, where Michelle is currently filming the second series of BBC's Ten Pound Poms. Her loyal husband of nine years Mark, 37, flew out to Australia to spend some time with Michelle, 36, between her filming schedule, but the pair appeared to be downcast as they engaged in deep conversation during a walk in the country's capital city.

Alec Benjamin served as the opening act on John Mayer’s ‘Solo Tour.’This year, he’s taking over headlining duties.Starting in September, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter will kick off his nationwide ’12 Notes Tour’ with special guest Matt Hansen joining him on select dates.Midway through the run, he’ll stop into New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, Sept.

Michelle Keegan has been flooded with the same message as she shared an update following a rare public display of affection (PDA) with her husband Mark Wright while out in Australia.

After three successful seasons, the supernatural drama series, “Evil” will return for its fourth and final installment this summer. Yesterday, Paramount+ revealed the official trailer and premiere date for the critically acclaimed original series.

Producers in Southeast Asia are facing a very different, much quieter landscape to the one in front of them just 12 months ago, as U.S. players rein in their spending to appease shareholders, and neighboring countries such as Korea, Japan and India draw attention.

Married At First Sight Australia star Sara Mesa has confirmed her split from co-star Tim Calwell.The pair had a rather dramatic time on the show, with Sara being accused of "emotional infidelity" by her co-stars after meeting up with an ex-boyfriend.The pair ultimately ended the show by pledging their commitment to one another during the final vows. However, this was later followed by a row at the Reunion Dinner Party, which left viewers speculating on the status of their relationship. Sara has now confirmed that the relationship is over, sharing that it was a "constant battle" for the pair.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Filming has begun on “Return to Paradise,” an Australian spin-off series of the global hit murder mystery franchise “Death in Paradise.” With filming in locations across Sydney and the Illawarra coastal region, the six-part whodunit is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC in association with the BBC. The BBC will screen the series on BBC One and iPlayer in the U.K.

BBC has announced a brand new spin-off of the popular show Death In Paradise, following Ralf Little's surprising departure.The beloved DI Neville Parker (played by Ralf) left Saint Marie alongside Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert) as the BBC detective drama concluded its latest series. While a Christmas special and a new series for next year have been confirmed, we're still in the dark about who will replace the detective and join the new recruit to solve the numerous murders on the Caribbean island.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Vikings” star Travis Fimmel reprises his role as Detective Cormack in a second season of Australian mystery drama series “Black Snow.” The six-part series is now shooting in Queensland, Australia, and has unveiled first-look images. “Australian film and television have never been stronger. Now, with the addition of streaming networks and their reach, I’m so proud that our local productions and their hard work can be recognized not only here, but around the world,” said Fimmel in a prepared statement. The first season of “Black Snow” was nominated as ‘most outstanding drama series’ at the 2023 Logie Awards and received two nominations at the 2024 AACTA Awards – for best drama series and best lead actor in a drama, for Fimmel.