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This is a news collection page about entertainment, including the latest celebrity updates and announcements across film, TV, music, theatre, comedy and dance. From Hollywood triumphs, to celebrity downfalls, criminal exploits, and famous deaths. This page is your one stop shop for updates at home and abroad - everything from Demi Lovato’s heroin overdose, Led Zepplin’s lawsuit, and Emma Wiggle’s health battle. Check in here regularly to stay up to date with what’s happening in the entertainment world.

Lance Reddick played the straight-laced and perpetually frustrated Lieutenant Daniels in The Wire.

Lance Reddick, 'The Wire' and 'John Wick' star, dies at 60

Lance Reddick, a character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including “The Wire,” ″Fringe” and the "John Wick” franchise, has died. He was 60.

Television7:22am Mar 18, 2023

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affelck at the 2023 Grammys.

Ben Affleck addresses that Grammys moment

Ben Affleck is clearing a few things up.

celebrity9:36am Mar 17, 2023

Mira Sorvino lamented her father Paul was not included in the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars.

Oscar winner Mira Sorvino 'hurt' father left out of tribute

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino says she is "hurt and shocked" that her late father, actor Paul Sorvino, was not shown in the televised tribute to late film industry professionals at Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

oscars12:07pm Mar 14, 2023

Celebrities' top red carpet looks at 2023 SAG Awards

The world's biggest celebrities have graced the red carpet at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

celebrity10:17am Feb 27, 2023

Cate Blanchett wins Best Actress at the 2023 BAFTAs.

Cate Blanchett wins best actress BAFTA

Blanchett was a firm favourite to win the coveted trophy for her performance in Tár, beating out the likes of Viola Davis, Danielle Deadwyler, Ana de Armas, Emma Thompson and Michelle Yeoh.

9:34pm Feb 20, 2023

Rihanna's huge Super Bowl halftime revelation with simple gesture

Rihanna's Super Bowl performance delivered on fan expectations and included a major surprise — the singer is pregnant with her second child.

entertainment2:07pm Feb 13, 2023

Jaws drop as stars walk the 2023 Grammys red carpet

Stars grace the red carpet at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards

The biggest names in music have descended on Los Angeles to attend the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, showcasing typically eclectic fashion.

celebrity9:28am Feb 6, 2023

A scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone featuring the sorting hat at Hogwarts

Leslie Phillips, the voice of Harry Potter Sorting Hat, dies

His agent confirmed that Phillips died "peacefully at home" on Monday.

Movies2:38am Nov 9, 2022

Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, rep says

Migos rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting early on Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative confirmed. He was 28.

USA1:03am Nov 2, 2022

'Since the pandemic it has gotten worse': Homeless support worker's plea

Five years after filming Some Happy Day, director Catherine Hill says the same problems persist in Australia.

homeless7:25am Sep 25, 2022

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck marry at $12.9m estate

A month after the couple initially married at a Las Vegas chapel, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have celebrated a second wedding with their closest around them.

celebrities8:31am Aug 22, 2022

Netflix has begun a second round of lay-offs.

Netflix is in rough shape. This week will determine its future

Netflix is having a terrible year after losing subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, it's the first time that has happened in any quarter in more than a decade.

Netflix12:46am Jul 19, 2022

Regulators fine Rust filmmakers in scathing criticism of movie safety

Workplace safety regulators have issued the maximum possible fine against the Alec Baldwin film.

workplace5:19am Apr 21, 2022

The trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp is scheduled to last six weeks.

Depp's friend expresses doubts over Heard's allegations

A longtime friend and next-door neighbour of Johnny Depp has testified Depp's ex-wife, Amber Heard, had told him the movie star threw a phone at her and hit her inside the couple's Los Angeles penthouse.

Movies7:26am Apr 14, 2022

Depp-Heard court battle to descend into mud-slinging soap opera

A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mud-slinging soap opera, Heard's lawyers have warned a United States jury.

entertainment8:02am Apr 13, 2022

Big Day Out founder Ken West dies aged 64

Calling him a "father, husband, mentor and most of all a legend", West's family said the music lover passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning.

music festivals12:38am Apr 8, 2022

Ed Sheeran wins copyright case over 2017 hit

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran has won a UK copyright battle over his 2017 hit "Shape of You", then slammed what he described as a "culture" of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense of a trial.

celebrities8:13am Apr 7, 2022

Will Smith is emotional as he accepts the Best Actor award at the 2022 Oscars

Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith has resigned from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organisation imposed.

Movies10:26am Apr 2, 2022

CODA wins Best Picture as Oscars overshadowed by on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock

The Oscars ceremony took a wild and confusing turn after Will Smith stormed the stage and appeared to slap presenter Chris Rock following a joke about the actor's wife.

1:58pm Mar 28, 2022

"Game Day" see gamers raise funds for breast cancer research

Gamers are being encouraged to jump online for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's "Game Day" and stream themselves playing games to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

entertainment12:05pm Mar 27, 2022

Taylor Hawkins playing in Geelong earlier this month.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies at 50

The long-time drummer of rock icons The Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins has died.

music12:59am Mar 27, 2022

Review: Halo TV series offers new perspective on story behind the games

9news.com.au has previewed the first two episodes of the sci-fi drama, which offers a new perspective on the story behind the games.

entertainment11:24am Mar 24, 2022

'Relentless rain and excessive water' blamed for floor collapse at Enmore Theatre

ARIA-winning artist Genesis Owusu has been forced to call off his comeback concert after part of the floor of Sydney's Enmore Theatre collapsed shortly into his set.

entertainment1:11pm Mar 4, 2022

Britney Spears (left), Jamie Spears (right)

Judge dissolves Britney Spears' conservatorship

A Los Angeles judge has ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears' life and money for nearly 14 years.

celebrities7:49pm Nov 13, 2021

The Crown, Ted Lasso biggest winners at Emmys

The Crown has won the best drama series Emmy Award, while Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso took best comedy series honors.

Emmys7:49pm Sep 20, 2021

How Call of Duty: Vanguard is cracking down on cheaters

Ahead of the second weekend of its much anticipated Open Beta, lead designer Zach Hodgson confirmed: "We do have the anti-cheat measures in place for weekend two."

Video Games4:10pm Sep 17, 2021

Midnight Suns video game explores Marvels darker side

Marvel's latest video game might not be the genre you'd expect, but they've sure picked the best developers for the job.

Video Games10:46am Sep 9, 2021

Members of the Rolling Stones, from left, drummer Charlie Watts, guitarist Ron Wood, singer Mick Jagger, and guitarist Keith Richards. pose for photographers after arriving for a Super Bowl news conference in Detroit on Feb. 2, 2006.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

His publicist said he "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."

music5:52am Aug 25, 2021

Frank Sinatra's desert hideaway up for sale

9News gets an exclusive look inside legendary singer Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs pad.

Real estate7:46pm Jun 19, 2021

How Crowded House's music stood the test of time

11:00pm Jun 6, 2021

The Veronicas open up on surviving the hard times

10:40pm May 30, 2021

Patti Newton shares update on Bert after TV legend had leg amputated

Patti Newton has given an update on the health of husband Bert, weeks after he had his leg amputated.

Television2:08pm May 27, 2021

Ed Sheeran performs Visiting Hours at Michael Gudinski state memorial

Sheeran breaks down paying tribute to Australian music legend Gudinski

He led a star-studded send-off with a musical tribute written in quarantine.

celebrity11:02pm Mar 24, 2021

Thirteen years on the conservatorship remains in place.

Friend provides insight on Britney Spears' controversial legal battle

A close friend of Britney Spears has told 60 Minutes the pop star "doesn't deserve" to be restrained by the legal conservatorship which gives her father control of her life and finances.

60 Minutes9:58pm Feb 28, 2021

The Mandalorian Season 2 is out now on Disney+ with season three is scheduled to premiere in December 2021

Everything we know about the surprise Star Wars spin-off

Just one week after Disney dropped a plethora of news regarding future Star Wars projects, they've unexpectedly announced a new spin-off set in the Mandalorian timeline.

Star Wars9:22pm Dec 20, 2020

Hayden Christensen set to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in new Obi-wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+

Hayden Christensen set return as Darth Vader

Christmas has come early for Star Wars fans, with Disney dropping details on a dozen new and upcoming movies and series set in the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars2:19pm Dec 11, 2020

Tame Impala win biggest gong in most unusual ARIAs ever

The ARIA Awards 2020 will look different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but viewers are still guaranteed plenty of highlights as winners are revealed via Zoom. Here are all the highlights from the ceremony as they happen.

music10:30pm Nov 25, 2020

Pick up your axe and go pillaging in Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is exactly what the Xbox Series X|S needed, with almost no other heavy hitters coinciding with the next-generation console launch.

Video Games5:03pm Nov 11, 2020

Adele tops list of the most dangerous celebrities online

One of the most dangerous things you can do with your computer is do a Google search for Adele.

entertainment1:53pm Oct 7, 2020

Chadwick Boseman was the star of Black Panther.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

entertainment12:31pm Aug 29, 2020

From bullied boy to Ninja Warrior's first Aussie champion

Last night's Ninja Warrior had viewers on the edge of their seats as history was made after three competitors made it to the top of Mount Midoriyama in the Grand Final.

A Current Affair8:23pm Aug 11, 2020

Woman killed in shooting at Aussie soap star's mansion

A woman has died after being shot inside the home of Aussie soap star Susan Hannaford, best known as Kitty Sullivan of the long running show The Sullivans.

A Current Affair8:21pm Aug 5, 2020

'Gone With the Wind' star dies aged 104

3:39am Jul 27, 2020

Australian rock royalty's shock admission

From the Sherbet heartthrob in the 1970s to a popstar known for his rendition of the iconic song The Horses, Daryl Braithwaite has firmly cemented himself as Australian rock royalty.

A Current Affair8:24pm Jun 26, 2020

Sir Elton John's ex-wife sparks worldwide intrigue

Since news broke that Sir Elton John's ex-wife, Renate Blauel, filed a legal injunction, fans around the world have been questioning what would prompt such an intervention.

A Current Affair8:06pm Jun 26, 2020