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‘Stay with you’: Cynthia Erivo on roles that resonate and transform
NYT: Whether it’s Wicked or The Colour Purple, the star doesn’t choose parts 'frivolously'

Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.

Timothee Chalamet: ‘Young Dylan was a contrarian. I was so obedient!’
Telegraph: The star of A Complete Unknown reveals what it's like to play the music legend.

Bestselling author shares insights on success, rivalry and new projects
David Baldacci talks death threats, censorship and why books should challenge readers.

Martha Stewart: I had a secret affair – but men who cheat are ‘a piece of s***’
Telegraph: The self-made billionaire served as a warning for the perils of success.

The good, the bad and the ugly: Power-ranking Sam Neill’s best (and worst) films
OPINION: Has your favourite made our Top 20 guide?

Karl Puschmann: My favourite films of 2024
REVIEW: From Dune to Deadpool & Wolverine, what made the cut for the best of the year?

In the new Robbie Williams biopic, the star is a CGI monkey. That’s right
NY Times: Director Michael Gracey hopes people will finally get the British hitmaker.

Shorty Christmas cliffhanger: Which long-running character didn’t survive?
An original character made a surprise return, but who didn't make it out alive?

Why Hollywood keeps casting the same five actors in everything
Telegraph: Who are the new ‘It Boys’ – and why can’t anyone else get lucky?

All the must-see TV for 2025
These are the television shows you need to be watching next year.

William Dart: The enduring magic of Handel's Messiah captivates Auckland audience
Auckland Choral's 'Messiah' unites with powerful arias and rousing choruses.

‘Is this position even possible?’: How to shoot the perfect sex scene
Telegraph: Intimacy co-ordinators make sure the nitty-gritty is believable.

Return of the Queen: Kiwi Oscar-winner Philippa Boyens takes a solo journey to Middle-earth
The Oscar-winning NZ screenwriter and producer on continuing LotR's legacy.

William Dart: Bach Musica delights with joyful Christmas Oratorio
Rita Paczian has always been a woman on a mission.

Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana
Set three years after the first film, Moana is now a leader and master navigator.

William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia takes audience on 'Romantic Journey'
William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia's showcase of Tchaikovsky’s wizardry,

The movie that inspired 1000 crying selfies
New York Times: Sobbing in the movie theatre? You’re not alone.

Why the Wicked movie is better than the stage musical
REVIEW: The affection between the good and green witches of Oz has been magnified tenfold.

'Good to be home': Crowded House deliver unforgettable Auckland performance
'I feel very blessed to be amongst you and to be in Auckland.'

From pin-up to embarrassment: Leonardo DiCaprio at 50
Telegraph: Entering his 50s, Leonardo DiCaprio now faces an awkward middle-aged reality.