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Kendrick Lamar cuts infamous lyric at controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA all made special guest appearances.
Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of ‘Authentic Stupidity’
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
Watch: Taylor Swift receives brutal booing from fans at Super Bowl
'NFL fans and people in general are tired of her ruining the game,' one person commented.
Māori music leader and composer Toni Huata dies
Huata was a champion of te reo and known for her contributions to the performing arts.
‘Silence is complicity’: David Schwimmer urges Elon Musk to ban Kanye from X
The call came after West shared a string of anti-Semitic posts to his social media.
‘Went too far’: Christina Aguilera fan called out for overstepping the mark
The internet was left outraged over a fan's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards the singer.
From Nipplegate to Eminem taking the knee: 23 unforgettable Super Bowl halftime shows
The Super Bowl halftime show has a history of talked-about moments.
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Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs
Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, DJO and more deliver a perfect pop culture spectacle at Western Springs. Video / Carson Bluck
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution
Thousands queue for Auckland’s Laneway Festival after ticket malfunction
Concert-goers have encountered a fault with the Ticketek app that has delayed them entering the 2025 Laneway Festival at Western Springs. Video / Rachel Maher
Sandra Oh discusses the power of her Invincibles character Debbie Grayson
With the third season of Amazon's Prime Video show out in New Zealand on February 6, the award-winning actor sits down with the Herald's Emma Gleason during CCXP Brazil.
Carrie Underwood performs without music after awkward silence at inauguration
Country star Carrie Underwood was forced to sing a cappella amid technical difficulties at Trump's inauguration ceremony. Video / JCCIC
Watch trailer: Jono Pryor stars in new show Vince
Join Vince as he tries to claw his way back into the cutthroat world of television while also learning to be a better person and father.
Music
‘Bitterly disappointing’: Sewage issue forces Bryan Adams singer to cancel concert
A blockage of fat, grease and rags caused the sewerage system to overflow in Perth.
Kendrick Lamar cuts infamous lyric at controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and SZA all made special guest appearances.
Māori music leader and composer Toni Huata dies
Huata was a champion of te reo and known for her contributions to the performing arts.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
‘Silence is complicity’: David Schwimmer urges Elon Musk to ban Kanye from X
The call came after West shared a string of anti-Semitic posts to his social media.
‘Went too far’: Christina Aguilera fan called out for overstepping the mark
The internet was left outraged over a fan's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards the singer.
Television
Outrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeys
The series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Former All Blacks coach blasts Sky TV after seven no-shows from technicians
Laurie Mains has been among the hundreds of Sky TV customers left frustrated and angry.
Sandra Oh might be invincible
She talks to Emma Gleason about what makes her fan-favourite character so powerful.
Culture
Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of ‘Authentic Stupidity’
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.
‘It’s not pretty’: Dave Letele defends work amid online scrutiny
BBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.
From Nipplegate to Eminem taking the knee: 23 unforgettable Super Bowl halftime shows
The Super Bowl halftime show has a history of talked-about moments.
Letters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?
OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'
Movies
How did the imploding Emilia Perez Oscar campaign get this bad?
Emilia Perez's fortunes have plummeted ever since offensive tweets from its star surfaced.
Opinion: In her own messy way, Bridget Jones is a trailblazer
NYT OPINION: Bridget Jones has become a barometer for how we talk about women.
Why every Best Actress nominee has a solid shot at the Oscar
New York Times: This year’s Best Actress Oscar race is too close to call.
Spy
Society Insider: Sailor's new girlfriend; billionaire's Waiheke plans; Taika's health 'elitism'
Blair Tuke is off the market as his rich-list girlfriend joined his Barcelona cheer squad.
Society Insider: Kiwis and their yachts at Am Cup; Mowbray’s empire; the ultimate society 21st
This new weekly column pulls back the curtain to reveal how NZ's other half live.
Made in Ponsonby: Suburb's most influential young entrepreneurs and socialites
It remains the place to be seen in Auckland among the “it” kids and well-heeled elite.
Spy: PJ Harding wants to slow down the chaos of hustle culture
‘We are all wired differently.’
Spy: Vinnie Bennett set to bring Kiwi skate legend to the screen
NZ production kicking off with backing of Tony Hawk and Steve-O.
Chef Pete Evans and Kiwi wife Nicola Robinson trading in their 'coveted lifestyle'
After months on the market, the Evans' wellness retreat might have secured a buyer.
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Will Kendrick Lamar perform Not Like Us at the Super Bowl? It’s tricky
The rapper won five Grammys for his hit, but it might pose legal risks at the major event.
How did the imploding Emilia Perez Oscar campaign get this bad?
Emilia Perez's fortunes have plummeted ever since offensive tweets from its star surfaced.
Disney star ‘shot in the face’ at husband’s birthday party
'With everything that happened, all I can think about is how grateful I am to be alive.'
Sandra Oh might be invincible
She talks to Emma Gleason about what makes her fan-favourite character so powerful.
Hip-hop artist Who Shot Scott shares his favourite spots in Tāmaki Makaurau
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
‘Beyond grateful’: Elijah Wood confirms marriage on podcast
The couple reportedly married on New Year’s Eve 2024 in Sweden.
What to expect from new Britney Spears biography
'Waiting for Britney Spears: A True Story, Allegedly' will hit shelves on June 10.
‘Completely blacked out’: Liam Payne’s girlfriend speaks out
The One Direction star died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last year.
MAFS ep 4 recap: ‘Petite, blonde’ - Groom brutally criticises wife’s looks
OPINION: Nice Guy Tim assumes the liberty to tell his wife what he thinks of her looks.
MAFS groom accused of ‘catfishing’ women on dating app
Gromie is under fire for his outdated dating app photos and attitude to women.
The allegations against Neil Gaiman: What you need to know
Lawsuits accuse the author of sexually abusing his former nanny in NZ.
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