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Award-winning actor who starred in Hollywood blockbuster alongside Gene Hackman dies
Valerie Perrine was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015.
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'He was at peace': Chuck Norris dies, aged 86, surrounded by family
Norris died on Thursday morning on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Composer behind The Lion King chant sues comedian for 'misrepresenting' its lyrics
Court papers say the viral podcast clip damaged his reputation and income.
'It’s the same one that you have': Pattinson fuels marriage speculation
He and Suki Waterhouse, engaged in December 2023, welcomed a daughter in March 2024.
AI shakes Hollywood, but creative 'human element' will still rule, tech boss says
Steven Spielberg told a festival he refuses to let AI replace writers and crews.
Film fans fume over stars left out of Oscars' in memoriam tribute
French acting icon Bridgette Bardot was one of the names excluded from the segment.
Back to the Future III actor dead aged 89
The star worked alongside some of the biggest names of the western genre.
How Chalamet went from frontrunner to three-time Best Actor Oscar loser
The star was nominated for his portrayal of ping pong hustler Marty Mauser.
Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme
Kate Hawley and the team from Wellington's Wētā FX won big.
And the Oscars wait is over: It's Sinners vs One Battle - here are all the nominees
The Academy Awards kick off this morning with the red carpet and the ceremony from 12pm.
What does it take to win an Oscar? This Kiwi knows – he's in the running for his second
The Avatar FX animator is marking two decades at Wētā.
Snow White, War of the Worlds top Razzies
Rebel Wilson took worst actress for spy-wedding action comedy Bride Hard.
One weekend, 10 contenders: Your last-minute guide to watching all the best picture Oscar nominees
Plus, vote for your favourite to take out the top Academy Award on Monday.
'I cannot stand bad breath': Nicole Kidman dishes on worst on-screen pash
She said the A-list leading man loved eating falafel sandwiches.
Are we in a ‘smut renaissance’?
New York Times: TV, movies and books are spicier than ever. Our bedrooms? Not so much.
‘I know nothing’: Doja Cat admits she waded into Timothée Chalamet opera row for clicks
Singer says she has never been to an opera or ballet and wasn’t proud of what she posted.
Janet and Jermaine Jackson clash over new MJ biopic: Report
Jermaine's son is portraying his uncle Michael in the highly anticipated movie.
Kate Winslet headed back to NZ for new Lord of the Rings role
Winslet will live in New Zealand from May to October while filming the role.
I loved Pixar movies as a kid. Hoppers is the film I needed as an adult
New Pixar film wins over kids of all ages with cuddly chaos and sharp humour.
Inside Weinstein's life at Rikers: Assault claim, isolation and cancer diagnosis
The 73-year-old is awaiting a retrial while being held at Rikers Island jail.
'There is only sadness': Conan O’Brien on hosting Reiners night before deaths
Rob and his wife Michele left a party after a heated argument with their son.
Trailer: Run - Robyn Malcolm and George Mason thriller series
Run tells the story of Australia's most notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott aka. ‘The Postcard Bandit’. Video / TVNZ+
'Use words, not guns': Topp Twins' Ponsonby mural honours Jools' cancer fight
The sisters collaborated with graffiti artist Otis Frizzell to share a powerful message.
'Treatable not curable': Evil Dead star shares cancer diagnosis with fans
He is cancelling conventions and work so treatment can take priority.
'He was damn good': Michael Jackson’s hidden life as a martial arts expert
Joe Jackson made all members of the Jackson 5 train in martial arts for self-defence.
Opinion: Jim Carrey conspiracy theories prove we need to change how we talk about celebrities
'We 'normal people' so often still miss the mark, with hurtful consequences.'
Maddox drops Pitt from surname in credits for Angelina Jolie film role
The 24-year-old is the latest of the children to ditch the Pitt name.
Billy Idol had it all, and then he 'lit it with butane'
New York Times: At 70, the British rocker is revealing how he survived the tough times.
Grandmas and grandpas go wild at Rocky Horror Show in Auckland
I have so many questions, says our reviewer (and Rocky Horror virgin) Varsha Anjali.