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Why Rotorua will always be home for Hollywood star Cliff Curtis
He may be a big deal in the US, but he says NZ will always be home.

Robbie Williams: Fan photo requests cause 'discomfort'
The singer says he feels frightened by social interaction and panics every time a stranger approaches.

Tracy Chapman wants to speak for herself
New York Times: For years the star avoided the spotlight - now she's breaking her silence.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North: Ciarán Hinds on remembrance, Aussie accents, and bringing the unseen side of a POW story to life
Famed Irish actor Ciarán Hinds digs deep into the psychology of war for his new role.

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash
The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

Jonathan Anderson appointed to top role at Dior
The County Londonderry fashion designer stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in March.

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports
The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s death at 39 due to diabetes
The former 'Gossip Girl' actress died in February at the age of 39.

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?
Impressionists say exaggeration is part of the job, but some warn that jokes shouldn't punch down.

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop
Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

Full Metal Orchestra - Synthony backers announce new ‘collision of cultures’ event
'Think Metallica meets Mahler, AC/DC a deux, and Sabbath with strings.'

Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars film
The new Disney project, titled Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to be released in May 2027.

How hard is it to do a fab job of playing a Beatle?
Portraying some of the most famous people on the planet has its challenges, experts say.

Couchella: The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend
The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home.

BBC Sounds block outside UK delayed
BBC said it is working on plans to have other BBc stations available to those outside the UK and will not close BBC Sounds until then.

Entertainer gets theatre poster-style headstone
Roy Hudd's widow praises the "fantastic" tribute created for the late comic and actor.

Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and DJ Colin Berry dies at 79
The broadcaster was also the UK's jury spokesman at the Eurovision Song Contest for 25 years.

Doctor Who boss hits back at 'wokeness' criticisms
The showrunner says he has "no time" for complaints about diversity from "online warriors".

Leicester Square busking ban comes into force
Westminster City Council has suspended busking in the area in order to comply with a court ruling.

Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71
She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

Lorde returns to music with first new single in four years, What Was That
A TikTok clip teasing the song has already garnered over 32 million views.