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Aussie author debuts with the horror novel Stay Buried. The story started after the writer found a photo of a bunker from the early eighties. It follows four girls trapped inside during Cyclone Tracy in 1974. The book explores how people survive when their backs are against the wall.
A jury found UK YouTuber Yung Filly not guilty of raping a Perth woman after a 2024 concert. While acquitted of several sexual assault charges, the 30-year-old was found guilty of two counts of assault causing bodily harm. Prosecutors may seek a retrial on three counts where jurors failed to agree.
Kyle Sandilands quit Australian Idol on Friday to protect the show from activist campaigns. He said, “I’m standing down from Idol for the good of the brand to continue.” Sandilands will not renew his contract in September. He plans to start a new paid subscription platform in mid-August instead.
Children of Hollywood stars are legally dropping their famous fathers' surnames. Suri Cruise, daughter of 64-year-old Tom Cruise, recently changed her name to Noelle. Many others, including children of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, also cut ties with their fathers' names. This trend shows a major shift in celebrity families.
Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro star in One Night Only, a film set in 2026 where pre-marital sex is legal only one night a year. Callum Turner said, "It's the pressure of all those wrapped into one." The movie shows how hard it is to find love in modern times.
Natalie Portman shared a photo of her baby bump on Wednesday from her Paris home. The actress is expecting her third child with Tanguy Destable. She said, “Tanguy and I are very excited.” Many stars are now embracing motherhood in their 40s, including Anne Hathaway and Melissa George this year.
Jacki Weaver reflected on love and loss while discussing her role in the film Holy Days. She nursed her partner Wherrett until he died in 2001. Weaver said, "I do think kindness is missing at the moment all around the world." She also shared how she manages being an introvert.
The Peacock series The Paper returns for a second season on BINGE on September 8. The workplace comedy got renewed back in June 2025 before its first season even premiered. Fans praised the show for its perfect casting, and now the team faces new challenges after winning the Ohio Journalism Awards.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings back Tom Holland as the hero, but the film struggles to find its focus. While Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher, the plot feels messy and lacks the grounded reality of earlier movies. It tries to do too much, leaving the story feeling like a soap.
Jared Leto denied sexual assault and misconduct allegations after a new BBC documentary featured claims from four women. The actor said, "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false." The documentary detailed encounters between 2002 and 2016 involving several young women.
Usher hit back at fan Gabrielle Cheyenne after she rejected his dance moves during his Monday show. At his Birmingham, Alabama, concert, the singer told the crowd, "God don't like ugly." He then pulled a new fan on stage, who happily danced with him, moving past the awkward Nashville encounter.
Reality TV star Skye Wheatley was seen in Fortitude Valley with comedian Julian Woods. This public outing happened months after she confirmed her eight-year relationship with Lachlan Waugh ended. Wheatley wore a black jacket and white tank top while smiling. The pair were spotted together following her recent high-profile split.