The NT Live* project reached cinemas here five years ago in July and this newest show is the oldest: it’s the series first Greek tragedy, Euripides’ 2500-year-old story of a woman who exacts the most hideous revenge.

For Scott Bakula, playing the lead in spin-off series NCIS: New Orleans is something of, yes, a quantum leap.

Rivers Cuomo and co have been talking the talk ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, promising a return to the guitar crunch of their first, and best, album, the Blue one.

Radiohead fans might be thinking a new album might be nice about now given the gap since 2011's King of Limbs and the tour which brought them here the following year.

TimeOut takes a look at some of Justin Timberlake's best (and best of the bad) on screen moments.

Few artists would dare open an album - let alone a double set - with a spare song based on the words of their accomplished poet father.

Maxwell admits making music is a struggle for him. So why does he keep doing it? Chris Schulz talks to the troubled soul star ahead of his first New Zealand show.

The relaxing, serene atmosphere of the Brokenwood Golf Club is shattered in this week's mystery.

How do you turn web browsing on your computer into channel surfing on your telly? Paul Casserly offers five bits of advice.

With Justin Timberlake in town this weekend, TimeOut takes a look at his illustrious career from Mickey Mouse Club to mega-star,

As X Factor auditions kick off in New Zealand, Rachel Bache chats to Redfoo, the wild-haired, party-loving judge on Australia's version of the reality talent show.

When I was 14, my soulmate died. His name was Kurt Cobain. Despite the fact we had never met, I felt like my heart had been ripped from my chest - my Nirvana was no more.

As much of Auckland went without power Chris Schulz luxuriated in the city's most wired abode.

A story of three Swedish teens turning to punk rock and each other makes for a warm and funny story of 80s adolescence, writes Francesca Rudkin

Paring Robert Downey jnr as the hotshot lawyer son of judge Robert Duvall? An emotional fraud of a film, writes Russell Baillie ...

I don't want to be that guy. You know the type, the sweaty dude sitting behind his computer, gleefully hurling hurtful insults at pop stars in posts typed all in caps on YouTube videos.

You might call Jamie Fitzgerald and Kevin Biggar suckers for punishment. The pair have taken on gruelling expeditions like rowing across the Atlantic, trekking unsupported to the South Pole, and they've filmed two seasons of First Crossings.

Brooke Fraser features as the cover star of our new look TimeOut magazine.

Shirley MacLaine has been a star for nearly 60 years. She's been an author for nearly 45.

There are many reasons why The Equalizer isn't a good movie. But it's still kind of a good time.

So you wanna be a rock 'n' roll star?* Then listen now to what I say: just get an electric guitar and take some time and learn how to play.

This Christchurch-based duo (who become a six-piece when they play live) have had plenty of good murmurings about them.

Sit down, lie back, put your headphones on and get ready to make a serious commitment to an album. Because, if you want to understand Julian Casablancas' latest offering it's going to take some patience.

Earlier this year, Dan Auerbach found himself hanging out with a girl in New York. There's probably nothing too strange about that - after all, Auerbach is newly single after his highly publicised divorce last year.

Who knew Lady Gaga was a lover of the Great American Songbook?

Claire Danes returns as Carrie Mathison in Homeland's new season where she's calling the shots for the CIA in Pakistan but still suffering trauma from her previous mission. "She's not a lot of fun right now," says Danes between scenes.

Imagine cruising down California's Highway 101 in an old Cadillac. Tunes up, top down, and the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean highlights a haze over the horizon.

Sought-after musician and producer Jol Mulholland has taken time from his busy schedule of collaborating to complete his second solo album, writes Lydia Jenkin.