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December 15, 2023
Andre Braugher diagnosed with lung cancer months before death
SYDNEY — Hundreds of people have gathered to celebrate the life of Barry Humphries — the man behind Dame Edna Everage — at a Sydney Opera House state memorial.The 89-year-old died in April of complications from hip surgery.Over seven decades, the Australian entertainer built a global reputation as one of the greatest raconteurs and comedians of his age.Among those who sent tributes were King Charles, Sir Elton John and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.In a message read out at the extravagant service, the King said "no-one was safe" from the wit of Humphries, who elicited both "fear and fun" in his subjects."Barry Humphries, through his creations, poked and prodded us, exposed pretensions, punctured pomposity, surfaced insecurities, but most of all,...
December 15, 2023
Barry Humphries: Entertainer's life celebrated at Sydney Opera House state memorial
December 13, 2023
Andre Braugher: Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Captain Raymond Holt dies aged 61
PRETORIA — Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.In 2019, Zahara opened about up her battle with alcohol addiction.Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving...
December 12, 2023
South African music icon Zahara dies aged 35
December 07, 2023
British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
December 06, 2023
Artist Jesse Darling wins the prestigious 2023 Turner Prize
LONDON — Are you good at chatting up or flirting with potential partners? If so, you may already have rizz, even if you didn't know it.The Oxford word of the year, internet slang for romantic appeal or charm, is mostly used by young people.It was one of eight words on a shortlist, all chosen to reflect the mood, ethos or preoccupations of 2023.The list was narrowed down in a public vote, before Oxford lexicographers made the final decision.Other contenders ranged from Swiftie to beige flag to situationship.The word might not mean anything to you if you're not Generation Z.But it's used massively online, with billions of views of the hashtag "rizz" on TikTok.According to Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, it is defined as style,...
December 04, 2023
Rizz named Oxford word of the year 2023
LONDON — Beyoncé told fans they should "dance, sing, laugh and cry" as they watched the London premiere of her Renaissance tour film.Dressed in a white suit, the star made a brief appearance before the three-hour documentary, and told the audience to "feel free to feel".Taylor Swift, whose own concert movie broke box office records earlier this year, was also there.Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy also attended the event.Other guests included Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams, musician will.i,am, Vogue's former editor Edward Enniful, and actress Vivica A. Fox.All wore "opulent formal attire" requested in the dress code.Swift's appearance came after Beyoncé attended the Hollywood concert premiere for her Eras Tour on 11 October.She donned a...
December 01, 2023
Beyoncé tells fans to 'laugh and dance' at Renaissance film premiere
November 21, 2023
Robbie Williams fan dies after fall at Sydney concert
November 10, 2023
Australian singer and Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo dies aged 35
