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Friday, April 18, 2025

Entertainment

Beyond the Blow-Dries of ...

As the Blue Origin capsule arced past the Kármán line this week, carrying a group of well-known, immaculately styled women on a brief jaunt into space, headlines burst with delight and derision. Was this a triumph of female empowerment or a cosmic publicity stunt dressed in designer shapewear?

The Last of Us Season Two...

Season one of The Last of Us set a high bar. It was not only a rare successful adaptation of a video game but also one of the best dramas of 2023. Co-created by Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin, it delivered emotional devastation, pulse-pounding action, and tender human moments. Now, in its second season, the series changes pace — becoming narrower in focus and quieter in tone, yet still just as thoughtful and emotionally raw.

Tim Minchin: ‘I Suffer fr...

When Tim Minchin and I sit down together for an episode of Creative Types, we are both in the midst of grief. I’m about to fly home to deliver my mother’s eulogy. Tim lost his mother a year before. The moment is quiet, candid, and unexpectedly unifying — a reminder that the deepest connections often come through our shared vulnerability.

‘Beautifully, Awfully Fun...

At first glance, Withnail and I doesn’t seem like a conventional feel-good film. It ends with an out-of-work actor performing Hamlet in the pouring rain to a caged wolf, alone after his best friend walks away. The flat they shared is left in ruins, and their future prospects are as grim as the grey London sky. But for those who love Bruce Robinson’s 1987 directorial debut, the sadness and squalor only deepen the joy. It’s a film that finds comfort in chaos—and that’s precisely why it endures.

Broadcaster and Author Ri...

Richard Zachariah, a respected figure in Australian television, radio, and literary circles, has died at the age of 80. The journalist, author, and former ABC presenter passed away after a decades-long career marked by eloquent storytelling, nostalgic reflection, and a genuine affection for Australia's rural landscapes.

Palace Moves Quickly to D...

Buckingham Palace has rushed to counter claims made by Prince Harry in a recent bombshell interview related to his ongoing legal battle over personal security during visits to the United Kingdom.

Why Is Viola Davis in Pri...

There are films you expect an Academy Award-winning, EGOT-honoured actor like Viola Davis to headline — G20 isn’t one of them. The political action thriller, now streaming on Prime Video, positions Davis as the President of the United States in a chaotic, near-parodic plot driven by surface-level feminist themes and overt pro-US sentiment.

April’s Must-Listen...

A Month of Musical Diversity As Coachella’s 24th edition kicks off in Indio, California, headlined by Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, music fans have plenty to look forward to — both live and recorded. April brings an exciting range of new album releases, from psychedelic rock to indigenous language revival and introspective folk. Here are the five standout albums worth exploring this month.

Confessions of a Female F...

If you thought the era of the #GirlBoss had died a quiet death sometime around the late 2010s, think again. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has revived its spirit — albeit with a fresh coat of lifestyle gloss and a heavy dose of affirmation — in her new podcast Confessions of a Female Founder.

Kerry Greenwood, Beloved ...

Kerry Greenwood, the acclaimed Australian author best known for her beloved Phryne Fisher murder mystery series, has died at the age of 70. Her partner, writer David Greagg, confirmed she passed away on 26 March following an illness in her home city of Melbourne.

Perri Cutten: Australian ...

Australia’s fashion industry is in mourning following the death of Perri Cutten, one of the nation’s most iconic designers and a trailblazer in women’s fashion. Ms Cutten passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of timeless design, fierce entrepreneurial spirit, and a brand synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and the modern Australian woman.