Coldplay’s former manager is ‘suing the band for more than $12 million’

Dave Holmes, Coldplay’s former manager, accused the British rock band of failing to pay him more than US$12 million (AUD$18 million) in commission for two albums, asking the U.K. High Court to make a declaration validating his contract with the band, according to Variety. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “Dave Holmes’ management contract with Coldplay expired […]

Early ‘Barbie’ reviews are in – so does it live up to the hype?

Reviews of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie—which follows the journey of Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Ryan Gosling’s Ken from Barbie Land into the real world, where they’re exposed to a patriarchal and misogynistic society—are in, and while most critics were awed by the visuals of the film, some found it struggling under the restriction of a giant […]

‘Oppenheimer’ cast walks out of premiere amid actors strike fallout

The cast of the upcoming atomic bomb drama Oppenheimer walked out of the U.K. premiere Thursday after SAG-AFTRA—the union representing screen actors—announced it would be striking alongside Hollywood writers. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “We have to acknowledge (that) you’ve seen them here earlier on the red carpet,” Nolan said at the U.K. premiere. “Unfortunately they’re […]

Tickets for Barbie + Oppenheimer double-feature boom ahead of Aussie release

With less than two weeks until Barbie and Oppenheimer open in movie theatres across the world, demand for seeing both films in one seating is growing, with thousands of AMC customers already purchasing tickets to both the fantasy comedy about Barbie-land and the three-hour drama of the development and dropping of the first atom bomb. Key Facts Big […]

Who are Formula 1’s highest-paid drivers?

Updated: It’s race week in Melbourne and ahead of Daniel Ricciardo‘s return to Albert Park, we revisit the highest paid F1 drivers from 2023 – with no surprises as to who is on top. Virtually unbeatable on the racetrack, Max Verstappen is top of the paycheque podium as well, leading a group of 10 drivers […]

Dissecting the marketing brilliance of Taylor Swift

From her early beginnings as a young country music sensation to her current reign as a pop icon, Taylor Swift has not only captured the hearts of millions with her music but has also become a shining example of marketing brilliance.  With her authentic storytelling, personal connection with fans, and strategic brand collaborations, Swift has […]

Secret detail in Margot Robbie’s stunning Barbie outfits

Margot Robbie has been hitting the red carpet in style for the Barbie movie—in theatres July 21—by replicating outfits donned by various Barbie dolls over the years, dressing in everything from an outfit inspired by the original Barbie to a more meta approach: dressing as a doll inspired by Robbie’s character in the new film. […]