Gold Coast musician Benaiah Fiu found dead hours after gig

A Gold Coast musician has been remembered as being ‘one of a kind’ after he was found dead just hours after he played a gig at a live music venue. Benaiah Fiu, 32, the guitarist for Sex Drive, Strange Motel, Friction Control and Paper died on Friday, January 12. His mother found him on Saturday … Read more

2 artworks returned to heirs of Holocaust victim. Another is tied up in court

NEW YORK — New York prosecutors on Friday returned two pieces of art they say were stolen by Nazis from a Jewish performer and collector murdered in the Holocaust. The artworks were surrendered by museums in Pittsburgh and Ohio, but prosecutors are still fighting in court to recover third artwork by the same artist, Austrian … Read more

Nerene Virgin, beloved star of ‘Today’s Special,’ dies at 77

Nerene Virgin, a Canadian children’s entertainer most beloved for her role as Jodie on the 1980s TV series Today’s Special, has died at the age of 77. The Hamilton-born actor died on Jan. 15 at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ont., according to an obituary posted Thursday. She was a familiar staple in kids’ before-and-after … Read more

Alec Baldwin charged for second time over fatal movie set shooting

A grand jury has indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor. Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after receiving a new analysis … Read more

Sports Illustrated planning significant layoffs after license to use its brand name was revoked

The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the iconic brand’s name in print and digital was revoked. In an email to employees Friday morning, the Arena Group, which operates Sports Illustrated and … Read more

Alec Baldwin indicted again for ‘Rust’ shooting that left cinematographer dead – National

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor. Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after receiving a new … Read more

Alec Baldwin charged again in 2021 ‘Rust’ movie set shooting

An image of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died after being shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of his movie “Rust,” is displayed at a vigil in her honor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Oct. 23, 2021. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters A New Mexico grand jury on Friday indicted actor Alec Baldwin on involuntary manslaughter … Read more

TLC shock announcement for Australian fans

Celebrated R&B girl group TLC has cancelled its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand, citing “unforeseen circumstances”. The group, known for hits No Scrubs and Waterfalls, apologised to fans as it announced the news on Friday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: TLC on Sunrise. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for … Read more

Jesse Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’

PARK CITY, Utah — PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie Eisenberg knew from years of watching Roman Roy that Kieran Culkin would be perfect. The film, which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, follows … Read more

Madonna sued by fans for starting New York concert over 2 hours late – National

It’s not uncommon for some of the biggest names in music to start their concerts late, but two Madonna fans in New York are suing the singer over claims her two-hour tardiness made it difficult to wake up early the next morning. Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden on Wednesday initiated the lawsuit against Madonna, the … Read more