The photographer behind the unretouched image of Cindy Crawford at a 2013 lingerie shoot is taking legal action amid allegations the snap was stolen and altered to make the supermodel look bad.

Actress Sigourney Weaver has called on hackers to leave Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence alone.

Madonna's majestic Brit Awards fall sparked laughter, scorn and concern about how her 56-year-old bones could possibly withstand the impact of the 02 Arena floor.

In this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.

But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide.

X Factor judge Natalia Kills has blasted a Rotorua hotel for auctioning bed sheets used by her and husband Willy Moon.

Anastacia has cancelled two planned New Zealand appearances, the second pop star to cancel shows here within a week.

Lupita Nyong'o's $150,000 (NZ$200,000) pearl-encrusted Oscar Awards dress has allegedly been stolen from her hotel room.

British pop star Jessie J is heading to Auckland next month to perform a free show at Vector Arena.

Six60's return to Dunedin's student quarter was marred when a man watching the gig suffered moderate to serious injuries when he fell from a roof.

Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.

Getting too much sleep may increase the risk of having a stroke, scientists say.

Gregor Paul on Dan Carter: 'Once he could hop about on one leg and still be the All Blacks' preferred choice at first five."

Ed Sheeran has taken out the BRIT Award for Album of the Year. The Thinking Outloud singer also beat favourite Sam Smith by scooping the British Male Solo Artist prize.

The Herald launches an experiment in crowdsourcing following the release of donation details for general election candidates.

Disgruntled TVNZ viewers took to social media this morning to vent their frustration at the station’s technical issues.

Start arm-swinging: Kiwis Luke Williams and Butch Miller awarded professional wrestling's highest accolade.

Photo taken from International Space Station shows the Cook Strait and North and South Islands in glorious detail as they are caught by glint of the setting sun.

Actress Emma Watson has published a handwritten note to thank Steve Carell for supporting her gender equality campaign at the Oscars.

Turns out our pot bellies or propensity to fly off the handle may have nothing to do with our parents' genes and instead everything to do with maternal bacteria.

Matamata's Hobbiton movie set last night hosted a group of international cruise customers accompanied by some Hobbit cast and crew.

Grohl remains one of the best front men in the business - someone that can crack up the crowd just by raising an eyebrow.

Some sections of society seem to have done an Alice in Wonderland down the rabbit hole this week. One minute, they were in Aotearoa 2015; the next, they were back in 1980s New Zild.