What’s On: Midsumma Queer Pool Party 2022

Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has announced that its 70th anniversary edition in August will include the debut of the annual MIFF Film Competition. Already the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and longest-running film festival, MIFF will now also offer one of the world’s most substantial festival prize pools.Initially comprising three awards, the MIFF Film Competition‘s flagship prize will be the AUD$140,000 (approx.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorAn eight-hour drama inspired by Carolyn Arnold’s “Madison Knight” detective novels is being developed by Muse Entertainment and Pop Fiction Entertainment.Hélène Joy (“Durham County,” “Murdoch Mysteries”) will star as Madison Knight, a daring detective who works to investigate criminals throughout the series. Orion Lee (“First Cow”) will portray Knight’s work partner, Detective Steven Hung.

Married At First Sight Australia, the 16 contestants will need to decide if they want to leave the show or stay with their partner.WATCH: Holly and Andrew blow up on MAFSWhile the decision is easy for happy couples like Jackson Lonie and Olivia Frazer, it can be much more difficult for those who are struggling - we're looking at you, Selina Chhaur and Cody Bromley.Ahead of the first commitment ceremony, the brides and grooms split off into groups to check in with where they were at. "These conversations allow each individual to receive crucial advice from their peers," expert Alessandra Rampolla said. "It gives them a chance to discuss their relationships and help them make a considered decision in whether to stay or leave their marriage."As John Aiken welcomed the contestants into the room, he said: "You have had a massive couple of weeks.

Discovery+, just before the human 2022 Super Bowl. “These are not trained puppies,” long-time Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner told The Post. “These are dogs in their purest form.”This year was the largest competition yet, with more than 100 dogs from 63 shelters in 33 states, including a pup from Hawaii.

Singer Natalie Imbruglia was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK after she was unveiled as Panda on the hit ITV show. The Australian-British songwriter and actress, who has hits including Torn, Shiver and Wrong Impression, floored Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and guest judge Joss Stone during the final on Saturday 12 February.

Cate Blanchett is adding one more movie to her upcoming project list.

Dua Lipa has kicked off her Future Nostalgia Tour!

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

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.

Episode One - Heather Small as ChandelierEpisode One saw former singer from M People, Heather Small become the first celebrity of the series to be unmasked. The soul singer told judges her voice is "distinctive" and she tried to disguise it to avoid detection. Small was dressed as a Chandelier, with a boat on top, giving a clue to her identity, as he initials are HMS.

Neighbours fans are heartbroken after Channel 5 confirmed it will stop airing the Australian soap after this summer. The much-loved daytime drama about the residents of Ramsay Street first aired on Australia's Seven network in 1985 and made its debut on the BBC the following year.

Courtney Barnett has self-confirmed for this year’s Glastonbury festival after announcing her 2022 UK and European tour dates.The Australian singer-songwriter, who released ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’ last November, will hit the road in the UK and Europe in between festival slots and her shows supporting The National and Foo Fighters.You can see the full list of UK dates belowJUNE26 – Glastonbury Festival29 – Cardiff – Tramshed30  – Liverpool – Invisible Wind FactoryJULY 1 – Nottingham, Rock CityYou cans see Courtney’s full list of EU dates, and gigs supporting The National and the Foo Fighters here:A post shared by courtneymelba (@courtneymelba)The news about Barnett appearing at Glastonbury comes after Little Simz was yesterday (February 2) announced as a headliner of the West Holts stage at Glastonbury.This year’s Glastonbury will take place from June 22-26. So far, Billie Eilish has been confirmed to headline the Pyramid Stage on June 24 while Diana Ross will play the ‘Legends’ slot on the Sunday (June 26).Emily Eavis has confirmed that the full line-up for Glastonbury 2022, as well as its accompanying poster, will be announced in March, and that the festival “will give you some news” regarding the line-up “by the end of the month”.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAmazon Studios has officially started production on “Foe,” a sci-fi thriller package it acquired out of the Cannes Film Festival.Led by Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre, the story comes from director and co-writer Garth Davis (“Top of the Lake,” the Oscar-nominated “Lion”). Davis and Iain Reid adapt the latter’s best-selling 2018 novel.

 British Academy Film Awards have kicked things off by announcing the highly-anticipated nominations list for the 2022 ceremony. MORE: 9 movies to catch in the cinema in February 2022: Death on the Nile, The Duke, Marry Me and moreThis year's ceremony is set to take place on Sunday 13 March at the Royal Albert Hall and will be hosted by Australian actress Rebel Wilson.