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Dannii Minogue quit the UK after X Factor rumours of a fling with Simon Cowell left her 'broken'.The now 52-year-old star joined the judging panel alongside show originals Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, and Sharon Osbourne in 2007. But her four years on The X Factor left her suffering 'anxiety, depression, and stress' as she quit to return to her native homeland of Australia. After news of an alleged affair with her head judge began to circulate, her aptitude for her job was questioned by everyone from Graham Norton to Noel Gallagher.

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Trophy Eyes have spoken out about a “heartbreaking” stagediving incident involving frontman John Floreani that left a fan needing spinal surgery.During a show at Mohawk Place in Buffalo, New York last week (April 30), Floreani stagedived into the crowd, but one fan – Bird Piché – ended up with serious injuries, requiring emergency surgery.The Australian post-hardcore band have now shared an official statement on their social media channels, alongside a link to a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Piché.https://t.co/mzqqCkgidR pic.twitter.com/vY9OPl6CcJ— Trophy Eyes (@trophyeyesmusic) May 3, 2024“As the result of a tragic accident on the night of April 30th, a Trophy Eyes fan was injured at our Buffalo NY show,” they wrote. “We elected to immediately shut down the show as John accompanied them to the hospital with their family.”“Out of respect for the family, we have refrained from speaking about this publicly so far, but with the blessing of their family we are now able to say how truly heartbroken we are to be here now.

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Married At First Sight Australia couple Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams have revealed they've taken their relationship to the next step by moving in together.The couple, arguably the most controversial in the 2024 series, have gone from strength to strength since leaving the dating experiment. On the show, Tori, a 27-year-old business development manager, stood by her husband through some incredibly tough times.

During her glamorous stint as an X Factor judge in the 2000s, Dannii Minogue seemed to be living a life of glamour. However, the reality behind closed doors was brutally different.

, the Australian heartthrob is also deeply involved in running Tsu Lange Yor, the lifestyle brand he launched last summer alongside his brother. As part of our , we caught up with Sivan at TLY’s first-ever American activation—a in New York City that wraps up Sunday, May 5—to find out how he prepares for a night out, what’s going on with that , and, yes, what he smells like.“My signature scent is a layer of a bunch of things, but I ultimately wear our signature scent a lot, which is TLY 5755,” Sivan says. “It’s our most complex and maybe interesting scent.

Jet‘s Nic Cester has revealed that he had auditioned to be in AC/DC before they hired Guns N’ Roses‘ Axl Rose.The Jet frontman – known for their hits such as ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ and ‘Cold Hard Bitch’ – opened up about the opportunity to possibly take on frontman duties for the legendary Australian rock band.While appearing as a guest on Australian radio station Triple J, Cester shared that he received a call to audition for AC/DC after singer Brian Johnson had to step away from the band due to hearing issues.“I was staying with my in-laws and I got up in the morning and read the paper and it said that Brian Johnson was not in the band anymore,” Cester told Triple J.He continued: “I remember saying to my father-in-law, ‘Holy shit, you would not want to step into those shoes,’ and literally 20 minutes later my phone rang and they’re saying, ‘Would you be interested in going to Atlanta, Georgia to audition and potentially fill in for this next round of dates that we’ve got?’”The singer went on to add that he was thinking of saying yes “just for the life experience,” explaining that he wasn’t really expecting to get the gig anyway but thought: “‘How could I turn this opportunity down?’”Cester is no stranger to performing AC/DC tracks.

Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas will be starring in “Eden,” a thriller film directed by Oscar winning director Ron Howard. Here’s all we know about the project: Ana De Armas brings boho chic back: Her Spring look includes chic tube top and maxi skirtSydney Sweeney wears Angelina Jolie’s iconic Oscars gown 20 years laterReports from Deadline claim the film is based on an unsolved mystery that occurred in the Galapagos island.

Delta Goodrem, 39, was spotted in public for the first time since outlandish claims about her and her ex, Brian McFadden, surfaced.

SZA hit out at fans during a live show in Australia this week after some crowd members allegedly threw items at the singer.The ‘SOS’ star was playing the first of three headline gigs at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Monday (April 29) when she addressed the unacceptable behaviour.“If you throw something else, I will leave,” she said. “Do not throw up any cell phones.

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Chris Hemsworth, renowned for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his wife, actress Elsa Pataky, recently graced the red carpet for a rare public appearance with their 10-year-old twin sons, Sasha and Tristan. The occasion was the Australian premiere of Hemsworth’s latest film, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.”The sight of the Hemsworth-Pataky family stepping out together is a rare and cherished moment for fans, as the couple tends to keep their family life relatively private.

I Kissed a Girl presenter Dannii Minogue has opened up about her love life, revealing that she "identifies as queer" ahead of the new show's launch. Dannii - the 52-year-old sister of Kylie Minogue - spoke about her new BBC Three show I Kissed a Girl on Thursday.The series sees 10 single women attempt to find love in an luxury Italian villa by kissing one another before they speak. Speaking at the show's launch, Dannii said that the show is "so important" for representation.

Niall Horan recently brought out Angus & Julia Stone for a cover of their track ‘Big Jet Plane’ at his show in Australia.While performing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia yesterday (May 1), Horan brought out the Australian folk and indie pop duo for a rendition of their 2010 hit ‘Big Jet Plane’ from their second LP ‘Down The Way’.“Night Twenty-Seven Sydney. Thank you to Australian legends @angusandjuliastone for coming out to perform one of my favourite songs,” wrote Horan in an Instagram post of the trio performing the song on stage.A post shared by Niall Horan (@niallhoran)Horan is currently on the Australian leg of his world tour in support of his third album ‘The Show’.

Robert Downey Jr. has said that he does not agree with Chris Hemsworth’s critique of his performance in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder.The 2022 film was the fourth instalment in the MCU that focused primarily on Hemsworth’s character, and in a new interview, the Australian has said that he feels like he became “a parody” of himself in the film, and that he “didn’t stick the landing”.“Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team,” he added.

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Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth attend the Australian premiere of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” at the State Theatre on May 2, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

Chris Hemsworth made it a family affair for the premiere of his new movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the State Theatre on Thursday (May 2) in Sydney, Australia.

has an absolute innovation. For the Australian premiere of her new Mad Max movie, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Taylor-Joy wore a mostly sheer, gold chain-mail minidress that was covered in long, arrow-like spears, thus guaranteeing that no person could come within about a foot of the actor without risking impalement. And yes, of course she wore a spike-covered headdress to match.Under the dress, Taylor-Joy appears to be wearing only a nude thong, and she styled the outfit with a pair of high-heeled Lucite slides.

Anya Taylor Joy went all out with a work of art at the Australian premiere of her film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the State Theatre on Thursday (May 2) in Sydney, Australia.

Nick Cave has expressed his “great elation” over becoming a grandfather.For the most recent entry to his Red Hand Files Q&A website, the Bad Seeds frontman responded to a post from a fan who is “expecting a baby boy next week”.Marius, from Lockport, New York, added: “All the tests are normal but I seem to swing from terror to euphoria and back again by the minute. Mostly terror! […] No real question, I just wanted to let you know.”Replying to the message, Cave revealed how he had “considered” the post while enjoying “a dazzling sun-filled day” in Melbourne, Australia.“As I drank my coffee and ate my sandwich, I thought of my son, Luke, and his wife, Sasha, who had welcomed their own baby boy into the world last night, and I experienced a wave of great elation,” he wrote.“A breeze rippled across the lawn, the birds cawed, the sun shone high in the sky, and the great gum trees seemed to burst from the ground – all for my own momentary enjoyment, for a new grandfather, sitting on a park bench, on this most happy day.

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Chris Hemsworth has opened up about the 2022 movie Thor: Love And Thunder, sharing that he became “a parody” of himself.The Australian actor gained global fame for his role as the Marvel superhero, starting with the 2011 film, Thor. He has since gone on to star in 10 Marvel films as the character, including in 2019’s mega hit Avengers: Endgame.However, he has recently opened up about the success of Thor: Love And Thunder, which was released in 2022.“I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself,” Hemsworth said in a new interview with Vanity Fair. “I didn’t stick the landing.”He continued, speaking about the other characters and actors involved in the film: “Sometimes I felt like a security guard for the team.

Tyra Banks waited until she was 50 years old. While Banks has admitted she tried it when she was 12, she hadn’t touched it since.The former America’s Next Top Model host opened up with PEOPLE in a recent interview, where she shared the surprising news. Tyra says she tried alcohol for the first time while celebrating in Australia, where she has been living with boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin and her son York Banks Asla, 8, whom she shares with ex Erik Asla.But it doesn’t seem like it will be a habit for her.

Dianne Buswell has shared an emotional family update on her father's ongoing battle with cancer.The BBC Strictly Come Dancing star took to Instagram to issue the statement as her adoring fans flooded her comments sections with well wishes. Dianne, who made it to the final of the latest Strictly series in 2023 alongside BBC EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, hails from Australia.The professional dancer, 34, broke down in tears on Strictly back in October after her father Mark was diagnosed with the disease. She posted a video of her dad reaching a milestone moment in his cancer journey as he rang the bell after having 12 rounds of chemotherapy.The clip included footage of the performer traveling to Australia to support her dad with his treatment, as she urged him to visit her in the UK soon.Talking about her dad's health, she said: "To my daddy, you did it 6 months later and 12 rounds done.

chose a sculptural, asymmetrical dress from Australian designer Tony Maticevski. The Amber cocktail dress (in an off-white shade called Pearl Crush) is a mix of cotton and polyester, and , if you need it for a summer gathering.The Only Murders in the Building star accessorized with gold jewelry, a slicked-back ponytail and a white handbag. And before you make a comment about the crinkly texture of the dress, know that it is intentional.

Chris Hemsworth is thinking back on his career. The prolific Australian actor who’s become synonimous with action films will be starring in “Furiosa” next month. In a new interview, he’s discussed his career and his legacy as one of Marvel’s biggest superheroes, Thor.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Live Nation‘s highly anticipated Concert Week is back for its 10th go-around this year, offering $25 tickets to hundreds of concerts across the country. Plus, in honor of its 10th anniversary, Live Nation has announced that eligibility for discounted tickets has now expanded to over 20 countries in addition to North America this year, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East.

Last year, when Australian twin filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou—best known previously for their YouTube channel “RackaRacka”— released their debut feature horror film “Talk to Me,” it not only managed to rake in an impressive $92 million against a budget of $4.5 million, but it also garnered rave reviews and announced the arrival of two bold new voices that would surely reinvigorate the genre.

Married At First Sight Australia star Clare Verrall was left red-faced after a tattoo tribute to Taylor Swift went hilariously wrong. The reality TV star, who appeared on the 2016 Aussie version of the show, wanted to ink the phrase 'F**k the patriarchy' from Swift's hit 'All Too Well' on her back but ended up with 'pairiarchy' instead. Clare shared the embarrassing blunder on the Listnr Newsroom podcast, revealing that she had hoped to make a feminist statement with the tattoo.

The Wiggles have topped the dance chart in Australia with their official album of rave remixes.Their latest LP, ‘The Wiggles Soundsystem: Rave of Innocence’, features fourteen EDM remixes of some of the group’s classic hits such as ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Fruit Salad’, ‘Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car,’ and a reworking of the group’s new viral hit, ‘Bouncing Balls’.The album has earned the Number One stop on the ARIA Australian Dance Album Chart upon its release. It was remixed by Multi-Platinum and ARIA-nominated artist, DJ and producer Lenny Pearce – who is also the twin brother of the current purple Wiggle, John – and DJ Dorothy the Dinosaur.

Dianne Buswell has been told to 'stop' as she melted her fans' hearts with a sweet declaration about dance. The Strictly Come Dancing star was marking 'International Dance Day' when she shared a video of herself and her boyfriend Joe Sugg.

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