Australian singer Missy Higgins has lined up an appearance on a popular US TV chat show, as she continues to make inroads in America.
Actor turned radio presenter Kate Ritchie says she's become more confident over the last few months and is happier than ever behind the microphone.
Eight Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps is set to present an award at the 2008 Video Music Awards.
Music legend Paul McCartney is to stage his first ever concert in Israel next month, four decades after the Beatles were barred from playing there, he said.
The director of the Edinburgh Fringe arts festival quit has after just 18 months in charge following a 10-percent drop in ticket sales blamed on computer glitches and bad weather.
Hollywood megastars George Clooney and Brad Pitt helped kick off the 65th Venice film festival, taking to the red carpet along with their directors the Coen brothers in "Burn After Reading."
A solid gold sculpture of British supermodel Kate Moss worth $3.21 million has been unveiled in London.
Models have abseiled down a vertical catwalk showing off creations by some of Australia's leading designers to kick off a month-long celebration of glamour.
Cast and crew of the TV series All Saints have been "stricken with sadness" following the shock death of actor Mark Priestley.
The Sydney Swans put their footy boots aside and tried their hand at some of the tricks from Cirque du Soleil.
Channel Nine has landed in hot water with the media watchdog for giving the wrong classification to an episode of the TV show Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.
All Saints actor Mark Priestley has been found dead, according to a media report.
Brighton group The Kooks is happier in Australia during the colder months when they're less likely to run into our infamous wildlife.
ABBA fans have reason to sing, with a special karaoke edition of the hit film Mamma Mia! about to arrive in Australian cinemas.