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Pond memories CommentsJohnson opens up on bizarre Perth jamming partner

Jack Johnson has performed with an array of superstar musicians over the years — but it’s one duet that took place here in Perth that stands out in the Hawaiian singer/songwriter’s memory. 

Jay Hanna

Razzle dazzleCommentsMusical theatre performer prepares for her cell block tango

Lucy Williamson would have killed to be any three of the leads — Velma Kelly, Roxie Hart or Matron ‘Mama’ Morton — in Drew Anthony’s season of Chicago – A Musical Vaudeville. Thankfully she didn’t have to.

Tanya MacNaughton

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Robert Drewe blends history and invention in Nimblefoot

‘How strange ... that the famous walker and rider left no cultural footprint.’

Gemma Nisbet

TV HighlightsHere’s what to tune into this week.

Following in the footsteps of one of the most popular shows of all time is no small task, but anticipation is high for Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.

Pierra Willix

EntertainmentPremiumNSW outback bash goes for Nutbush record

Organisers hope the 8000 ticket holders to the NSW outback Mundi Mundi Bash will help break the record for the most people dancing to Nutbush City Limits.

Phoebe Loomes

Fantasy epicCommentsPremium‘Excellent’: Critics have say on Game of Thrones prequel

The first reviews are in for House of the Dragon, HBO’s hotly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series. Here’s what the critics are saying.

Breathing fireVideoCommentsHouse of the Dragon rights wrongs of terrible GOT finale

EPISODE ONE REVIEW: Game of Thrones fans can breathe a sigh of relief — spin-off, House of the Dragon is good. Very good. These are all the compelling elements that make this new series must-watch television.

Clare Rigden

FBI REPORTExplosive images show Angelina’s bruises after row with Brad

Brad Pitt has one of the hardest working PR teams in Hollywood but his reign as the laidback cool guy may come to an end as explosive new allegations and photos from ex-wife Angelina Jolie come to light.

Jade Jurewicz

EntertainmentPremiumShock career move for celebrity chef

My Kitchen Rules star and celebrity chef Manu Feildel is ditching his apron and putting on a suit to embark on a new project.

Holly Hales

SEE IT NOWVideoCommentsPremiumFinal trailer of GOT spinoff TV series released

With less than three days until House of the Dragon premieres, audiences have been given one last look at the feverishly anticipated Game of Thrones spinoff.

Cy Clayton

ArtsPremiumPolicy wheels turn for bruised arts sector

The special envoy for the arts, Susan Templeman, is winding up a series of regional town hall meetings on the federal government's national culture policy

Liz Hobday

EntertainmentDistance no barrier for Mundi Mundi fans

Music fans at this festival in the NSW far west outback have travelled further than most, taking long trips to see their rock idols in their stride.

Phoebe Loomes

EntertainmentPremium‘You asked’: PM snaps at Today host

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hit back at Today Show co-host Ally Langdon during a tense exchange on Scott Morrison.

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MusicMidnight Oil come 'full circle' at Bash

Midnight Oil have realised a "full-circle" moment by performing at the Mundi Mundi Bash festival at the scene of their 1987 Beds Are Burning music video.

Phoebe Loomes

LATESTTransport minister’s $75bn radio blunder

File footage has been found of Victoria’s transport minister predicting a major train project will cost tens of billions less than the eventual blown out price tag.

Holly Hales

Ghoulishly goodCommentsFirst look at mysterious and spooky new Addams Family series

The world has been given the first creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky look at the new Addams Family spin-off. WATCH THE TEASER

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politicsAlbo’s wild promise to Fatman Scoop

A wild interview between Anthony Albanese and rapper Fatman Scoop has ended with the PM making one major promise.

Courtney Gould

EntertainmentPremiumDom makes shock proposition to Karl

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made a cheeky request of Today co-host Karl Stefanovic after the two sparred on live television.

Hamish Spence, Holly Hales

EntertainmentPremiumActress Anne Heche death ruled accidental

The Los Angeles coroner's office says actress Anne Heche died from burns and inhalation after her fiery car crash and the death has been ruled an accident.

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WA actor shares experience working with Hollywood stars

After years splitting time between LA and Florida, and sharing a movie set with Golden Globe-winning superstars Billy Bob Thornton and Robin Wright, West Aussie Emma Booth is finally home, albeit temporarily.

Ben O’Shea

EntertainmentR. Kelly not a monster, his trial told

A lawyer for R.Kelly has implored jurors at the singer's trial-fixing and child pornography case not to accept a prosecution's portrayal of him as "a monster."

Staff Writers

EntertainmentMusic legends rock NSW red dirt festival

Dusty red plains have played host to the biggest festival in outback NSW, where Australian rock royalty Midnight Oil shared the stage with Missy Higgins.

Phoebe Loomes

EntertainmentPremiumReality TV comps scaring wannabe singers

Research shows the exceptional singing skills of contestants on reality TV shows may be discouraging normal people from singing in public.

Robyn Wuth

Classical voiceWAAPA award honours star soprano Taryn Fiebig

WA Academy of Performing Arts third-year classical voice student Erin Strle wins first Fiebig award.

David Cusworth