Mark Humphries to debut 7NEWS satire segment every Friday night called The 6.57pm News

Mark Humphries to debut 7NEWS satire segment every Friday night called The 6.57pm News

Mark Humphries doesn’t want to rock the boat. The comedian, writer and satirist is about to take on a different beast, the nightly news on a commercial network, and he knows people are nervous. What does it look like to have someone take the piss in the final three minutes of a serious news bulletin? … Read more

Doug Sheehan, actor in General Hospital and Knot’s Landing, dies aged 75

Doug Sheehan, actor in General Hospital and Knot’s Landing, dies aged 75

American soap opera actor Doug Sheehan has died aged 75. Sheehan died on June 29 at his home in Big Horn, Wyoming with his wife by his side, according to an announcement from Kane Funeral Home. His cause of death is unknown. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Sheehan was born on … Read more

Looking at your screen can lead to ‘popcorn brain’

Looking at your screen can lead to ‘popcorn brain’

People are being warned that too much screen time can ‘literally fry your brain’. The term ‘popcorn brain’ has been coined to name this phenomenon as it gives a good visual idea of what constant social media and screen time can do to our brains long term. Just like kernels of corn exploding into popcorn … Read more

Looking at your screen is ‘frying your brain’, doctor warns

Looking at your screen can lead to ‘popcorn brain’

People are being warned that too much screen time can ‘literally fry your brain’. The term ‘popcorn brain’ has been coined to name this phenomenon as it gives a good visual idea of what constant social media and screen time can do to our brains long term. Just like kernels of corn exploding into popcorn … Read more

Mike Heslin, US actor and model, dies from ‘unexpected cardiac event’ aged 30

Mike Heslin, US actor and model, dies from ‘unexpected cardiac event’ aged 30

Emerging actor Mike Heslin has died at the age of 30 from an “unexpected cardiac event”, his husband has announced. The New York-based actor and model spent a week in hospital before his death on July 2, according to musician Scotty Dynamo. “My husband, best friend, and soulmate passed away from an unexpected cardiac event … Read more

Why Streaming Services Keep Screwing Up Binge-Watching

Why Streaming Services Keep Screwing Up Binge-Watching

While some industry insiders argue that bingeing is actually better for bringing customers to a streamer’s app—you’ll return multiple times in one week, subliminally absorbing what else is on the service rather than just clicking over once a week for the single program you want—the general public consensus is that “findability,” the act of discovering … Read more

Home and Away star James Stewart reveals surprising secret ahead of Dancing with the Stars

Home and Away star James Stewart reveals surprising secret ahead of Dancing with the Stars

James Stewart is one of Australia’s leading actors, best known for his role as Justin Morgan in beloved Seven drama Home and Away. But he’s about to take on a very new role in uncharted waters — as a contestant on this year’s Dancing with the Stars. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: First look at Dancing … Read more

Why Ben Cousins has always had his eye on Dancing with the Stars glory

Why Ben Cousins has always had his eye on Dancing with the Stars glory

Ben Cousins is one of Australia’s most celebrated AFL players — but can the man dance? That’s what fans will find out when the 2005 Brownlow Medal winner vies for the Mirrorball Trophy on this season of Dancing with the Stars, hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: First look … Read more

Vanna White doesn’t ‘jibe’ with new ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Ryan Seacrest: Report

Vanna White doesn’t ‘jibe’ with new ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Ryan Seacrest: Report

(NewsNation) — Less than a month after Pat Sajak retired from “Wheel of Fortune,” there are signs the show’s co-host Vanna White may sign off as well, according to The Daily Mail. A source told the publication that White, 67, does not “jibe” with Sajak’s replacement, TV host Ryan Seacrest, 49. The two have already … Read more