The digital era has ushered in new forms of entertainment. Picture Shutterstock The Australian entertainment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, catalysed by digital innovation. This shift represents more than technological development, it represents a fundamental alteration in consumer habits and preferences. The digital era has ushered in new forms of entertainment, altering traditional models...
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‘It’s nothing’: Ex-Project star blasts show
A former star of The Project has lashed out at the show in a fiery rant on social media. Podcaster Meshel Laurie had some choice words for the show Channel 10 show and one of its stars, Steve Price, following Tuesday night’s edition of the show. Laurie labelled the show as “nothing” and appeared to...
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The year’s top 20 reads as chosen by the AFR team
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon Michael Lewis | Penguin Random House Sam Bankman-Fried is a weird dude. He eats nothing but vegan snacks. He plays video games while meeting tycoons and politicians. He thinks adults are dumb but refuses to sleep in hotel rooms alone. He likes to gamble. In...
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Soon: Qantas Frequent Flyer Partners with Ticketek
Frequent flyers will be able to earn and use Qantas Points when booking live events and experiences, enjoy special pre-sales and access new ticket and travel packages as part of a new partnership between Qantas and Ticketek. From March 2024, it’s planned that frequent flyers will be able to use Qantas Points towards select Ticketek...
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Cirque du Soleil acrobat Helena Merten to star in LUZIA
Cirque du Soleil performer Helena Merten, 28, will be realising a childhood dream when she stars in the internationally acclaimed LUZIA production on home soil early next year. Hailing from the Gold Coast, Helena has already travelled through parts of the America, Europe and Asia with LUZIA, which is the first touring production to incorporate...
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What Happened to Vili Fualaau?
Director Todd Haynes’s latest film, May December, is loosely based on a tabloid scandal that shocked the nation. The Netflix movie, starring Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, follows a couple with a troubling age gap—which mirrors the real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau. In 1997, Letourneau was caught having an inappropriate affair...
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Deloitte reports changing dynamics in Australian entertainment subscriptions
Deloitte’s recent report, ‘Deloitte’s Media and Entertainment Consumer Insights 2023’, unveils a noteworthy trend in the Australian digital entertainment landscape. The data signals a plateau in the growth of subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services within households, pointing towards a static trajectory despite past year-on-year expansions. This shift is attributed to factors such as budget constraints, increased...
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Qantas lands Ticketek deal as TEG moves on from failed $2b sale
In August, analysts at Macquarie said Qantas Loyalty remained on track for between $500 million and $600 million in earnings this financial year, with drivers of the performance including “increased spend on Loyalty point-earning credit cards and membership growing by 1.1 million or around 8 per cent year-on-year”. Olivia Wirth is a former political adviser...
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Who is NBA star Josh Giddey and why is he embroiled in controversy?
In late November, TMZ Sports broke the news that the NBA is currently looking into allegations around Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey – based on claims that he allegedly had an “inappropriate relationship with a minor”. Josh Giddey has refused to comment on the allegations against him so far. Photo: @joshgiddey/Instagram This week, it...
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‘41%’ of Australians view men’s and women’s sports as equal in 2023 – SportsPro
A new research report from the MKTG Sports and Entertainment marketing agency has found that 41 per cent of Australian’s perceive men’s and women’s sports as equal. Confirmed: 41 per cent figure for October 2023 marks an eight per cent increase from March Most significant driver of gender equity perception was the ease of finding...
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Mam of Kilkenny man who almost died in Australian crash appeals for help with fundraiser
Image: 7 News, Australia A fundraising campaign’s been launched for a Kilkenny man who almost died in Australia. Trevor Fennelly from Bennettsbridge has been living in the Gold Coast for the last decade. He had to be hospitalised after the motorbike he was riding was involved in the incident last month – he suffered serious...
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Books on drinks in 2023 cover Bourbon to Bordeaux
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Spirits and wine dominate the titles of books on drinks that came out in 2023. These 15 titles offer a range of knowledge – from Bourbon to Bordeaux, helpful guides to mixing drinks, overviews to deep dives on a particular topic. Note: Prices vary. Listed ones come from the book, publisher or...