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The late Hollywood star Raquel Welch is the focus of a new documentary set for release. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesRaquel Welch told to hide Bolivian roots: documentary

Raquel Welch was encouraged to hide her Bolivian ancestry, according to director Gregory Nava.

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Velvet and tulle gowns exaggerated the body with bold padding at the hips and shoulders. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumWestwood's theatrical vision at Paris Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood's collection at Paris Fashion week was a riot of irreverence, merging razor-sharp tailoring with Westwood's signature sense of mischief.

Thomas Adamson

Everyday items take centre stage in Forced Entertainment's Adelaide Festival offering. (HANDOUT/ADELAIDE FESTIVAL)

EntertainmentPremiumMuch ado about a can of vodka at Table Top Shakespeare

36 Shakespeare plays in eight days? All the world's a table top, where the players are cans of drink and toilet rolls.

Liz Hobday

John Van Beek, Gisella Colletti, Hannah Waddell of Australian Idol’s season 10 top 12.

Australian IdolCommentsIs this Perth teen Australia’s version of Benson Boone?

Perth might have its best ever chance of claiming a maiden Australian Idol crown with three talented local performers qualifying for season 10’s top 12.

Zach Margolius

This week our Screen Queen is bingeing the terrifically good fun Deli Boys, among other hit TV series.

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This terrifically good new show is great escapist TV

This week our Screen Queen is bingeing the terrifically good fun Deli Boys, tuning in to Charlie Pickering’s show, hanging with Meghan in her kitchen and catching up with Denise Richards and her nepo babies.

Clare Rigden

Sophie Dillman is headed to WA for Crab Fest and will be seen on screens this week reprising her role of Ziggy alongside partner Patrick O’Connor.

Close to homeCommentsYour chance to meet Home & Away star at Mandurah Crab Fest

Sophie Dillman is returning to screens this Monday, reprising her role of Ziggy alongside real-life and on-screen beau Patrick O’Connor. And she’s on her way to the crab fest.

Clare Rigden

Marianne Jean-Baptiste poses during a Hard Truths portrait session at the 68th BFI London Film Festival in October 2024.

MOVIES PremiumHard Truths seeks out honest moments of struggle

One of the biggest snubs of the Academy Awards happened long before last week’s ceremony, when Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance in Hard Truths wasn’t recognised with a best actress nomination.

Ben O'Shea

Ben Elton’s Authentic Stupidity tour will show at the Astor Theatre in March and April.

Authentic Stupidity tourCommentsPremiumBen Elton has a lot to talk about

When the comedian returned to stand-up comedy after a 15-year hiatus he wasn’t sure if the passion still burned. But from Fremantle, Charli XCX to his brotherhood with Queen, there is plenty of material there.

Alison Wakeham

An unnamed ‘famous’ co-star working on Tom Cruise's latest film has reportedly been injured on set.

THE NIGHTLYTom Cruise movie halted after star suffers major injury

Tom Cruise’s latest film has halted production after a ‘very famous’ star was injured on set which will cost the project ’millions’ while he is away.

An unnamed ‘famous’ co-star working on Tom Cruise's latest film has reportedly been injured on set.

MoviesCommentsTom Cruise movie halted after star suffers major injury

Tom Cruise's latest film has halted production after a ‘very famous’ star was injured on set which will cost the project ’millions’ while he is away.

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English musician PJ Harvey performed at Womadelaide as part of her six date Australian tour. (HANDOUT/WOMADELAIDE)

EntertainmentShape-shifting PJ Harvey brings theatre to Womadelaide

PJ Harvey headlined the opening night of the 2025 Womadelaide Festival with songs from her most recent album, I Inside the Old Year Dying.

Liz Hobday

An unnamed "famous" co-star working on Tom Cruise's latest film has reportedly been injured on set. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentTom Cruise movie halted as unnamed star injured on set

Tom Cruise's latest film has halted production after a "very famous" star was injured on set and will cost the production company "millions" while he is away.

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Betsy Arakawa died about a week before her husband Gene Hackman, authorities have revealed. (AP PHOTO)

THE NIGHTLYShock twist as Hackman, Arakawa cause of death revealed

Authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico have announced actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s cause of death after the pair were found dead, along side their dog.

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Betsy Arakawa died about a week before her husband Gene Hackman, authorities have revealed. (AP PHOTO)

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Shock twist as Hackman, Arakawa cause of death revealed

Authorities have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa after the pair were found dead alongside their dog.

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The Great Mermaid Migration is a favourite at Coogee Live.

Your Week PremiumWhat’s on this week in Perth

All the best events happening in Perth this week.

Belle Taylor

Water Dragons is headlining Joondalup Festival 2025.

Joondalup FestivalPremiumBig creatures moving at the marina

Go big or go home is the ethos A Blanck Canvas founder and creative director Joe Blanck lives by, bringing his water dragons on jet skis to Hillarys Boat Harbour for Joondalup Festival 2025.

Tanya MacNaughton

Millie Bobby Brown stars alongside Chris Pratt in The Electric State.

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SEE THE LISTComments
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Everything worth watching on TV this week

A new movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, the next Formula 1: Drive To Survive, The Newsreader finale, Ten Pound Poms and Dope Thief: here’s what we’re watching on TV this week.

Clare Rigden

Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly and his band play RAC Arena in August, 2025.

Rock legendCommentsPremiumAussie music icon says his band are hunters and collectors

As he prepares for the biggest headline concerts of a career spanning half a century, Paul Kelly shares the magic of making music with his long-time band, and their pre-show ritual.

Simon Collins

David Wenham as Johnny Spitieri in Spit.

Reel TalkPremiumSpit is the sequel no one knew they needed

A solid Aussie film about mateship and a fair go that manages not to veer into caricature.

Ben O’Shea

The Last Journey.

MoviesCommentsPremiumSwedish doco faces reality of parents getting old

When his father lost his spark, filmmaker Filip Hamar surprised his octogenarian old man with a road trip to France. The end result, the Last Journey, was Sweden’s entry in this year’s Academy Awards.

Ben O'Shea

John Lydon is adamant there will never be a second album from the Sex Pistols. (AP PHOTO)

MusicLydon says talk of second Sex Pistols album is bollocks

John Lydon says anyone expecting a second Sex Pistols album is kidding themselves, as his musical tastes are too eclectic to repeat the punk classic.

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Esoteric Music Festival was axed a day before it was intended to start. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumMajor update after beloved festival axed

A popular music festival that was canned at the 11th hour has made a major announcement, telling ticketholders it’s the “closest we can get” to the festival.

Alexandra Feiam and Clareese Packer

Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, Baywatch actor and the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has died by suicide, according to officials. She was 62.

THE NIGHTLYTV star and Baywatch sensation’s sudden death

The actor and ex-wife of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has died suddenly in Los Angeles.