The inaugural Sydney South by Southwest has officially kicked off. Here are the hottest events at the festival – spanning music, film, gaming, innovation and more. SXSW: Monday key events 11:30am – 12:30pm: Innovating for a net-zero Future: The climate tech imperative This SXSW Sydney conference includes presenters Alex Matthews, Katherine McConnell, Kirstin Hunter, and […]
Ronny Chieng’s starred in blockbusters like Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. But before that, he cut his teeth on the Melbourne Comedy Circuit. He sits down with Forbes Australia to talk representation in the media, crafting his talent and the problem with Australia’s entertainment industry. Ronny Chieng has […]
Victoria’ Secret will premiere its new fashion show Tuesday (local time) in the form of an 85-minute streaming film, after the legacy event was canceled five years ago amid declining ratings and controversies that included the sexual harassment of models, ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a culture of misogyny within the brand. Key facts Crucial […]
Pop singer and multi-platinum selling artist Katy Perry sold the rights to the music she released between 2008 and 2020 to music rights company litMUS music for a reported US$225 million (AU$349m), joining the top 10 list of artists with the most expensive back catalogs. Key Facts Key background Katy Perry is one of the […]
TikTok users are asking their boyfriends, fathers or any other man how often they think about the Roman Empire—and surprisingly, some say they think about the fallen empire daily or even more often, sparking online confusion and launching a TikTok trend that’s garnered more than a billion views. Key facts Surprising fact Some celebrities have […]
Actress Drew Barrymore will delay the season premiere of her daytime talk show until the writers’ union ends its monthslong strike, she announced Sunday, apologizing to those she “hurt” after her initial decision to resume production of The Drew Barrymore Show drew stiff criticism from striking writers and actors. Key facts Crucial quote “We really tried to […]
Dave Holmes, Coldplay’s former manager, accused the British rock band of failing to pay him more than US$12 million (AUD$18 million) in commission for two albums, asking the U.K. High Court to make a declaration validating his contract with the band, according to Variety. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “Dave Holmes’ management contract with Coldplay expired […]
From daytime reality television star Jerry Springer to musicians Sinead O’Connor and Harry Belafonte, the following celebrities are among the biggest stars who have died this year. Key facts Angus Cloud (announced July 31) Angus Cloud, a young actor best known for his role in Euphoria as warmhearted drug dealer Fezco, died at the age of 25, […]
Fans of Barbie aren’t just turning to the silver screen for their daily dose of Barbieland—they’re also streaming the movie’s original tracks to the tune of hundreds of millions of plays since Barbie The Album first hit streaming services last week, becoming the latest popular songs from movies to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart. […]
Reviews of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie—which follows the journey of Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Ryan Gosling’s Ken from Barbie Land into the real world, where they’re exposed to a patriarchal and misogynistic society—are in, and while most critics were awed by the visuals of the film, some found it struggling under the restriction of a giant […]