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How rock’s coolest woman blew Olivia Rodrigo’s mind
Kim Deal says opening for big headliners is to “watch people find their seats”. But Olivia Rodrigo made a sweet gesture for her supporting act.
- by Michael Dwyer
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She’s as funny as ever but when Ruby Wax isn’t OK, she knows what to do
The comedian and author’s “happy place″ is not what you might expect.
- by Richard Jinman
This cult comedian is touring in March. She still has no idea what her act will be
Kate Berlant is bringing her absurdist, improv-leaning comedy to Australia for the very first time.
- by Robert Moran
Where do we come from? Find out from the woman who makes science easy
Archaeologist and broadcaster Alice Roberts admits that explaining life on Earth in one evening is “a bit ambitious”.
- by Kylie Northover
He joined the B-52s for the twang. But sacred harp singing brings him to Melbourne
Musician and composer Pat Irwin has played it all, across six decades. He’s now in Melbourne for a world premiere that draws on a type of singing made famous in the Appalachian hills.
- by Michael Dwyer
As a Wiggle, he brought joy to millions, but privately, he was in pain
A new memoir details the mental and physical torment Anthony Field endured over decades – and how he helped launch the Wiggles into the stratosphere.
- by Michael Lallo
The (musical) forecast is bleak, but Fat White Family’s Lias Saoudi is still in the game
Provocative British band Fat White Family, notorious for their chaotic on-stage energy and off-stage antics, are returning to Australia – and hopefully won’t be arrested this time.
- by Jenny Valentish
Sick of feeling invisible, Jo Stanley created her own radio station
She’s one of Australia’s most successful hosts – yet traditional broadcasting left her underwhelmed. So she decided to build a new network from scratch.
- by Michael Lallo
Extent of Epstein’s crimes yet to be told, says Australian journalist
Lucia Osborne-Crowley says there’s a bigger, darker story yet to be told about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Meet Yerin Ha: The Aussie actor taking on the ‘surreal’ world of Bridgerton
Bridgerton’s new leading lady is a Sydney local who didn’t grow up watching period dramas. But she’s already enchanting the world.
- by Meg Watson
It’s interesting how much time you spend not being a musician: G Flip
Melbourne Fashion Week’s ambassador is the role model they never had.
- by Michael Dwyer