Inside the murky world of crisis PR for celebrities
Showbiz scandals aren’t new, but stars now turn to publicists for reputation protection.
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Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale are about to tour around New Zealand.
Jason Momoa and band ÖOF TATATÁ talk their love of New Zealand with Jono, Ben & Megan
Actor Jason Momoa and his ÖOF TATATÁ bandmates Kenny Dale and Mike Hayes are set to tour New Zealand. Ahead of their first show, they joined Jono, Ben, and Megan in The Hits studio
Baywatch star dies from 'heart complications'
'He looked [at] me and in typical fashion said, ‘You’re just in time’.'
Rhythm and Alps: Award-winning Aussie group join line-up
More international acts and local talent announced for Wānaka festival.
'Deeply saddened': Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies at 66
The singer faced several health issues in the months before his death.
Jimmy Barnes shares snap with Sam Neill ahead of 'wild night' at Cold Chisel show
The Cold Chisel frontman and the Kiwi actor are old friends.
Liam Payne had 'pink cocaine' in his system when he died
Early toxicology report shows he had several drugs in his system when he died.
'Trying hurts': John Farnham can no longer sing after cancer battle
The Australian singer had to undergo extensive surgery to remove a tumour in 2022.
'Thought of himself as a king': Princes William, Harry knocked back Diddy request
Combs had repeatedly invited the royal brothers to his infamous 'freak-off' parties.
Liam Payne had taken ‘potent, hallucinatory’ drugs before death, police say
The former One Direction star was found dead in his Buenos Aires hotel room last week.
Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant, expecting second child
The actress and her husband Cooke Maroney are already parents to 2-year-old son Cy.
Rocker inducted into Hall of Fame for a second time
Ozzy Osbourne has been inducted as a solo act.
Jeremy Clarkson was ‘maybe days away’ from fatal heart attack
Former Top Gear presenter faced a 'sudden deterioration' in his health while on holiday.
When Liam Payne's funeral might be held
'We are supporting Liam Payne’s family and are in contact with local authorities.'
Cate Blanchett stars in Alfonso Cuarón’s ambitious new series Disclaimer
New York Times: Gripping new thriller looks at a woman whose life is upended by a novel.
'Heartbreaking': Zayn Malik makes tough call following Liam Payne's death
The 31-year-old pop star shot to fame alongside Payne as part of One Direction.
Former MTV host says her breast cancer has progressed to stage four
Ananda Lewis shared details of her experience navigating treatment for breast cancer.
James May: ‘I don’t feel I need to apologise for being an old white man’
The former Top Gear host on masculinity, controversy, and the joy of ‘dull’ hobbies.
'Disturbing': Witness recalls Liam Payne's final moments in hotel lobby
The musician told a bystander: ‘I used to be in a boyband. That’s why I’m so f***** up’.
How Ladi6 found joy through grief and her unexpected next chapter
With a new single and tour on the way, she tells Karl Puschmann how it all came together.
Liam Payne ‘left behind finished autobiographical album’
The album may be released posthumously.
'Insulting': Bridgerton star hits back at comments about her body
Nicola Coughlan starred in season 3 of hit Netflix show Bridgerton.
Photos from inside Liam Payne's trashed hotel room emerge
A smashed TV and what appears to be drug paraphernalia are evident.
‘Disgusting’: News site sparks outrage for posting photo of Liam Payne’s body
The outlet has since deleted the confronting image.
'Devastated': One Direction stars pay tribute to Liam Payne
'The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.'
Liam Payne's cause of death: Star died of 'multiple' injuries
The former One Direction star died after falling from his hotel balcony.
'Heartbroken': Liam Payne's family share emotional tribute
'We’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.'
Paul Mescal: One-night stand rumours upset my mum
The Irish actor, known for Normal People, stars in Ridley Scott's new film Gladiator II.
Diddy breaks silence from jail with social media post
The music mogul is in a Brooklyn detention centre awaiting trial.
Police release details of incident at hotel where One Direction star Liam Payne died
Police were called by hotel staff who requested 'urgent help'.
'Scary': Star flees stage amid security warning
Pop star Nick Jonas abruptly left the stage during Jonas Brothers stage in Europe.
'Two kids passed away': CTI winner's emotional cause revealed
Actor JP Foliaki took home $100k for ChildFund Water Run on last night's finale.
How Miranda Hart’s comeback fell flat
The 51-year-old star has just released her memoir I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You.