+ In praise of R-Patz' cougars—Twilight star Robert Pattinson - pale, interesting and just 26 - is the family-friendly mascot of cougardom.

+ Swimming in the Depp end—Aussie actress on working with Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows.

+ Clean out gives some Wiggle room—Is it an early indicator of decline and fall of the Wiggly empire?

+ All change! Now it's time to get a Wiggle on—Is it a mere changing of the guard or is it an early indicator of the decline and fall of the Wiggly empire?

+ Voice sacking triggers conspiracy—The Voice has made play of recruiting professionals, but Carmen Smith is out for breaching show's 'spirit'.

+ Comic huff runs out of puff—Sacha Baron Cohen is off his game in this latest outrage.

+ Cannes ready to sparkle—The 65th film festival is about to begin and, as usual, there will be froth and bubbles and a selection of better films.

+ Long way to top but Young's done it—Who are the 10 greatest Australian guitarists of all time?

+ 'Fat slag' gibe: Kyle 1, watchdog 0—Watchdog backs down on Kyle Sandilands slur ban.

+ Mix-up reveals Apprentice victor—Video posted online reveals winner of Celebrity Apprentice before final.

+ You're fired! Mix-up reveals Apprentice victor—Video accidentally posted online reveals winner of Celebrity Apprentice before final airs on TV.

+ Indonesian police gag Lady Gaga—Pop diva will be banned from performing in Jakarta.

+ Workers didn't give a rat's—Banksy's parachuting rat destroyed by construction workers.

+ Fans defy Prince picture ban—Videos of Prince's Melbourne concert appear online.

+ Judgment days for US series—The axe has fallen, but which US shows on our television screens survived the cut?

+ Suddenly, the ratings get Tricky—Nine gambles with new drama Tricky Business's debut and loses as show drops below magic million mark.

+ Now it's live!—Which performers 'killed it' on The Voice's first live show?

+ Prince offers one long purple patch—Review: It was a veritable 'best of' set, albeit with many tracks truncated or played medley style.

+ Korp case opera ready to open—First question many people may ask of Midnight Son is 'why?'

+ Korp case opera ready for opening night—The first question many people ask of Midnight Son, the opera based on the woman-in-the-boot case, is 'why?'

+ Humperdinck carries UK's hopes—Britain's hopes of ending dismal run at Eurovision rest with Engelbert.

+ Whitney's family set for reality TV—Series will follow singer's family as they cope with her death.

+ This means war—The period drama that captured the world's imagination in its first season has come under fire in series two.

+ Half a point or utterly pointless—A week trapped under the stairs on The Block sees the result swayed by a bonus point. Our recap has all the details and even a few that may not have a...

+ All-male line-up draws fire—Not a single woman director in the running for film festival's top award.

+ A taste of scenes to come—Top reasons to go to the cinema with high expectations this winter.

+ Lunch with Arj Barker—The comedian steps out of the spotlight and learns to appreciate himself, his haircut and home-made lentil soup. By Shane Green.

+ The up side of down—Love, loss and a new sound for musician Norah Jones.

+ Delta Goodrem hits back at critics—Subject of barbed comments about her role on The Voice.

+ 'It's not about me': Delta hits back at critics—Delta Goodrem has been subject of some barbed comments about her role as a coach on hit series The Voice.

+ In pursuit of the action—Boaz Yakin's latest film aims for the mainstream by going underground, writes Philippa Hawker.

+ Best movie credit sequences—The artform within an artform, often overlooked or not even bothered with, opening and closing credits are just occasionally absolute gems. The Guardi...

+ Depp deadpan, but plot lacks bite—Its storytelling is sluggish, and its humour often a little forced.

+ Avengers to assemble for sequel—Release of Iron Man 3, Thor 2 and Captain America sequel planned.

+ Protests by fans get film a start—Joss Whedon's 2009 horror film to finally screen in cinemas.

+ Sons of infamy—Oz bikie culture's darkest day hits the screen, writes Andrew Murfett.

+ Vocal supporter—Australian singer-songwriter Megan Washington has been working with judge Keith Urban as a mentor on Nine's top-rating blockbuster The Voice. She spea...

+ Developer eyes dining strip—Bid to turn pencil-thin CBD strip into laneway eat street sparks debate.

+ Mitchell in control, ABC slides—Talk radio giant 3AW demonstrates its powerful grip over city's radio.

+ The Voice spoils MasterChef's party—The Voice has already claimed the scalp of Dancing with the Stars and Australia's Got Talent, but last night it claimed MasterChef.

+ What's wrong with cover versions?—The judges have started well, judging the contestants.

+ Is this Australia's best restaurant?—When Janne Apelgren finally scored a seat at the nation's hottest eatery, Sydney's Momofuku Seiobo, it was worth the wait.

+ A ticket to dine—When Janne Apelgren finally scored a seat at the nation's hottest eatery, Sydney's Momofuku Seiobo, it was worth the wait.

+ Greg Malouf: our man in London—Greg Malouf, the maestro from MoMo, on sharpening up Petersham Nurseries, the joy of French pears - and an audience with the elusive Skye Gyngell.

+ Skye's limit—Greg Malouf, the maestro from MoMo, on sharpening up Petersham Nurseries, the joy of French pears - and an audience with the elusive Skye Gyngell.

+ Flirting with the joy of Mex—A decent Mexican newcomer: 12.5/20.

+ Australian band on winning run—Husky have high hopes of following in Gotye's footsteps in the US.

+ Is it Australia's best restaurant?—When Janne Apelgren finally scored a seat at the nation's hottest eatery, Sydney's Momofuku Seiobo, it was worth the wait.

+ Melbourne's quirky surprises—Author Jonette George discovers the city's out-of-the-way cafes, bars and restaurants.

+ Hugh Sheridan, double agent?—Packed to the Rafters star may be leaving, or possibly staying, with Twitter, the networks and his own contract telling different tales.

+ I thought it was Wig Brother—Weird and wonderful turn out for Big Brother auditions.

+ Welcome back, you old thing—Is the magic still there? Or is it the beginning of the end?

+ MasterChef recap: Welcome back, you old thing—Is the magic still there? Will we love MasterChef tomorrow? Or is this the beginning of the end?

+ Why Prince still matters—An outdated '80s pop star to some, he plays more gigs than Madonna and Springsteen put together.

+ Sam's bong stunt draws complaint—Sam Newman lights up a bong filled with tea on The Footy Show.

+ Meet Australia's newest rising star—Gulliver McGrath is 13, from Brunswick, and he's worked with Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg.

+ Cleese pitch no small beer—Pitch seemed to show how far John Cleese will go for a buck these days.

+ Texting in the cinema—Do you put up with it or do you make a scene?

+ Scarlett as superhero—Star talks battle wounds, mastering Russian and being a redhead.

+ Love and other catastrophes—Asher Keddie on why Nina Proudman should fall in love.

+ A Material Girl's folly writ large—Written and directed by Madonna, W.E. has drawn a barrage of criticism.

+ Bullying film hits its target—Controversial documentary given M rating ahead of August release.

+ Engagement party hits town—Judd Apatow's latest comedy offers a challenge to the male ego, writes Karl Quinn.

+ The importance of being Frank—30 Rock's Judah Friedlander isn't one to keep hard truths under his hat, writes Joanne Brookfield.

+ The Voice on song for record ratings blitz—The fourth episode of The Voice was watched at least in part by almost one in four Australians, and the show held the attention of one in six for its ...

+ The Voice still on song for record ratings blitz—But Nine's reality singing contest draws lowest figure since debut last night, attracting an average 2.26 million viewers.

+ 'I really disliked that'—Delta Goodrem not happy as The Voice hits a low note.

+ The Voice recap: 'I really disliked that'—Delta Goodrem not happy as The Voice hits a low note, but the diva derby captivates.

+ 'Slippery Pete! I need to hire him'—Peter Slipper may have been sidelined in parliament, but there is a job for him with a fake dictator if he wants it.

+ The Voice roars for Nine—Nine's schedule shenanigans pay off as now scarce episode of The Voice leads to year high ratings.

+ Australia wants The Voice whenever Nine airs it—Nine's schedule shenanigans pay off as now scarce episode of The Voice leads to year high ratings.

+ Pizza with extra attitude—Are Sydney restaurants seating customers based on not-so-hidden ageist criteria?

+ Attica ranked among world's best—But Melbourne restaurant slips back in rankings.

+ When it reigns, it pours—If this song doesn't get you in the mood for Good Beer Week, nothing will.

+ Chip ahoy—Old cargo sheds reborn as restaurants bring a sizzling mix to South Wharf - and there's more to come, writes Robert Upe.

+ Madame's magic ingredient—Madame Brussels hostess shares her tips on food and wine etiquette.

+ Football movie could be Chopper's last—Movie producers hope cancer-stricken criminal will be able to meet filming commitments for latest project.

+ The chameleon queen—Her characters have spanned a vast range, from royalty to eccentric commoner, but Helena Bonham Carter had inspiration from close to home for her Dark...

+ That's not a line. That's a line—What makes a movie quote memorable? David Dale studies some scary research.

+ Reality with a whole new spin—It's not just the chairs that make The Voice so compelling. It's the casting.

+ Jacki's Hollywood feat—This year, Jacki Weaver's schedule includes four films and an HBO pilot. She's even considered relocating to the US.

+ Tarantino's Django Unchained—Excitement builds as first images from forthcoming film released.

+ First look: Tarantino's Django Unchained—Quentin Tarantino reimagines the Deep South for his forthcoming feature. Take a look at the first official images.

+ 'New way to look at pregnancy'—What does MTV think of its new series featuring a pregnant Snooki?

+ 'A whole new way to look at pregnancy'—MTV believed it could be sitting on a gold mine when Jersey Shore's Snooki revealed that she was pregnant.

+ Minchin signs on to Californication—Australian comedian-musician Tim Minchin has been cast as 'coked-up rock star' in the hit US cable series.

+ Writing his own porn ticket—Local filmmaker avoids China's censors to find big audience online.

+ Will The Voice still dominate?—Blind auditions over, it's a lot closer to being a conventional show.

+ Judgment day is coming—Nine's new talent show is staking a claim that it is all about the music.

+ Will Whiteley's Seagull fly?—Painting could attract one of highest prices for Australian art this year.

+ Best Laid plans of Roo and men—Celia Pacquola's EJ on ABC1's Laid, is the best friend every woman wants.

+ Another very good year—Fusion doesn't have to be a dirty word: 15/20.

+ A pleasure beyond price?—It's a morning ritual, but the rising cost of that coffee fix can leave a bitter taste, writes Mary O'Brien.

+ Neat as vodka—Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a toast to its namesake bar.

+ Rioja star's rebel heart—Telmo Rodriguez is a man at war with modern winemaking, writes Jeni Port.

+ Has foul play hit The Voice?—Waiting for those 'jolts of electricity'? It's still very early days.

+ Mark my words—Andrew Denton returns to the small screen with a game show that aims to make language loveable.

+ Not enough magic Mozart—OPERA Mozart: The Magic Flute Opera Australia State Theatre, April 21, until May 12

+ Not enough time for love—Henry Rollins's multifaceted career keeps him constantly on the road, writes Karl Quinn.

+ Two-track mind—Steve Reich has made one thought count in countless ways.

+ Kimbra sings her way to the top—In an era in which many stars launch their careers via YouTube, Kimbra Johnson has achieved chart success the old-fashioned way: through sheer hard wo...

+ Cold Chisel: live review—It took just one song to answer the question foremost in the minds of Cold Chisel's Melbourne fans ...

+ Abrupt funding cut for music label—Record company's entire public funding has been cut.

+ Mark Thomas - Extreme Rambling—A somewhat unusual premise for a comedy show.

+ Tim Key - Masterslut—The name of Englishman Tim Key's show is, he tells us, a play on words.

+ Aussies get Cannes invitations—Two local directors in competition line-up full of top art-house names.

+ Australian directors get Cannes invitations—Two Australian directors with American films will feature in a competition line-up full of leading art-house names.

+ Timely story emerges from dark—It's compelling viewing and avoids sensationalising any one aspect.

+ Touching when looks don't matter—Raunch factor ramps up in second season of Dating in the Dark.

+ Battle of the newlyweds—Which Victorian couple wins through to the block?

+ Puppet masters hold their horses—Hit Broadway show scouting talent in Melbourne for upcoming season.

+ How Dicko got his groove back—Ian Dickson is having a mid-life crisis unlike any other.

+ Nine's Voice drowns out rivals as viewers remain hooked—The Voice continues to deliver extraordinary ratings for Channel Nine, while Seven's Australia's Got Talent is slammed below the one-million viewer th...

+ Who really has the voice?—Recap: As the judges scramble for talent on The Voice, Delta's repeated rejection makes great TV.

+ Judges scramble, but who really has the voice?—Recap: Blue-eyed, bronzed skater boy steals hearts. Delta's repeated rejection, meanwhile, makes for great TV.

+ Dave Hughes - The Comeback Tour—He'd be funnier if he disposed of the 'Who me? Famous?' nonsense.

+ Nine finds its voice: talent show hits right note—Second episode of Nine's new talent series The Voice delivers an extraordinary 2.54 million viewers.

+ Sibling revelry—For comedian Charlie Murphy, having a brother as famous as Eddie has been both a blessing and a curse.

+ Q&A with Heston Blumenthal—The Michelin-starred chef reveals the best place he's ever eaten.

+ Herald Sun sorry for Logies leak—Newspaper absolves Google of any responsibility after naming winner.

+ All eyes in One Direction—Review: Melbourne gets to hear the hottest pop act in the world.

+ One Direction 'a cut above karaoke'—After all the hype, this was the night Melbourne finally got to hear the hottest pop act in the world actually sing.

+ Prince fans vent fury—Online glitches at Ticketek leave fans disappointed.

+ Blanchett 'pitch perfect'—Glowing reviews for Cate Blanchett's performance on stage in London.

+ VEVO is music to our ears—Music video site VEVO launches in Australia, offers new features.

+ Beaconsfield: the telemovie—In its telemovie Beaconsfield, Nine delves deep into the rescue that captivated the nation.

+ Downton on the sea—Julian Fellowes has found the perfect vehicle for his obsession with class.

+ Hamish Blake finds golden form—A diverse group shared the bounty but the Gold Logie went to Melbourne comic Hamish Blake.

+ Comics stand up to the screen test—Behind the stand-up takeover of Australian television screens.

+ Cinema Paradis—Model, actress and Mrs Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis stars in a new film. She talks love, loss and motherhood.

+ George Pell 'sorry' for low blow—Cardinal moves to clarify remarks he made about Jews on TV.

+ Gibson a 'Jew-hater': screenwriter—Basic Instinct writer hits out at Mel Gibson in furious nine-page letter.

+ Mel Gibson a 'Jew-hater', screenwriter says—Basic Instinct writer sends furious letter to star, accusing him of never wanting to make film about a Jewish revolt.

+ Axl Rose rejects Hall of Fame—Guns N' Roses frontman declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

+ And the Logie goes to ...—There's nothing else like the Logies on Aussie TV. Here's our formguide to the awards.

+ Ten announces new shows—Ten reveals new line-up, hits back at critics over lost profits.

+ Ten reveals new line-up—Four new marquee programs to launch this year and in 2013.

+ Stay away from Crown, fans told—Logie awards organisers urge One Direction fans to stay away.

+ One Direction fans to miss the big One—Logies organisers urge One Direction fans to stay away.

+ Fool's gold moments in TV time—Michael Idato unearths 10 nostalgic Logies that Sunday night will be all the poorer for omitting.

+ Bolt link to racist reviews of book—Comments published on Amazon about author reignite debate.

+ Dance steps after marching orders—Kerri-Anne Kennerley's future uncertain but no more 4am starts.

+ How to build a Block opera—It's taken time but the reality series has refined its mix of reno and drama, writes Paul Kalina.

+ WAG dolls are dull—Perhaps their lives are terribly exciting, but this isn't.

+ Simpsons creator reveals all—Ever wonder where Springfield, the hometown of The Simpsons, is?

+ P.Diddy lashes out at farce—High-profile artists have hit out at the promoters of Supafest.

+ Game of Thrones gets third season—Can't get enough of the hit HBO series? You're in luck.

+ Cat bites man, so gig by Chisels delayed—Cold Chisel forced to cancel Melbourne show after Ian Moss hurt in one of freakiest 'freak accidents' in rock.

+ Fans throw hissy over no-shows—Promoters say P.Diddy and Missy Elliott will miss top music festival.

+ Dawkins, Pell in battle of belief—Great showdown between God and the godless on Q&A.

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