Disney+ has just released the lively and fun-loving trailer for Rye Lane, and for fans of the British rom-com, you’re going to want to set your reminders now.
Launching in Australia on March 31, the film follows Dom David Jonsson and Yas and (Vivian Oparah), two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London.
They help each other deal with their nightmare exes, which potentially (we’re going to say very likely) will restore their faith in romance.
Rye Lane. Source: Disney+.
What do we learn from the Rye Lane trailer?
Dom and Yas’ paths cross when Dom is ugly-crying in a toilet stall after stealing a moment for himself while out for an awkward meal with his ex, who cheated on him with his best friend.
“We had Hamilton tickets!” a sad Dom exclaims. LOL!
Yas, who is nursing her own breakup wounds, decides to jump headfirst into the fray to lessen the sting as Dom’s date.
What follows is a day of impulsive and joyous mayhem as these two 20-something Londoners roam Peckham through karaoke bars and playgrounds while inching toward the possibility of opening their hearts again.
Who is in the cast of Rye Lane?
Alongside Jonsson (Industry) and Oparah (Class) as Dom and Yas, respectively, is Poppy Allen-Quarmby as Cass, Simon Manyonda as Nathan, Karene Peter as Gia and Levi Roots as Uncle.
The film premiered at Sundance 2023 with resounding success and also won Best Feature Narrative Jury Award at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival.
New Stan Original Scrublands has begun filming in regional Victoria and it promises to be a powerful and compulsive crime thriller.
The series — which stars Luke Arnold(Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS) and Bella Heathcote (The Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T) — is based on the award-winning Australian novel written by Chris Hammer.
Top of the Lake star Jay Ryan also stars as a charismatic and dedicated young priest who calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners.
What is Scrublands about?
According to the official synopsis, Scrublands follows the investigation of the shooting one year later, where investigative journalist Martin Scarsden (Luke Arnold) arrives in Riversend to write what should be a simple feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.
But when Martin’s instincts kick in, and he digs beneath the surface, the previously accepted narrative begins to fall apart, and he finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
Scrublands. Source: Stan.
Who else is in the cast of Scrublands?
The stellar Aussie cast also includes Zane Ciarma (Neighbours), Adam Zwar (Squinters),Victoria Thaine(Nowhere Boys), Robert Taylor (The Newsreader),Stacy Clausen(True Spirit), Genevieve Morris(No Activity) and newcomer Ella Ferris.
The new series is directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek) and written by Felicity Packard, Kelsey Munro and Jock Serong.
The Stan Original Series Scrublands is now in production.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) celebrates the best in film and television and the nominees for the 29th annual awards ceremony is filled with some heavy hitters.
For excellence in film, The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All at Once (both won big at the Golden Globes awards ceremony on January 11) — have again been nominated.
Babylonand Women Talking also scored nominations, while Globes Best Picture The Fabelmans, also scooped up a bevvy of accolades.
Babylon was among the films nominated for a 2023 SAG award. Source: Paramount
Australia’s own Cate Blanchett, who won a statue for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama on Wednesday for her turn in Tár, has also been nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG awards.
In TV, The White Lotus, The Crown, Better Call Saul, Ozark and Abbott Elementary all scored nominations, with an honourable mention to ICON Jennifer Coolidge, who has been given the nod for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.
The SAG Award winners will be announced Monday, February 27, AEDT at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
TV Nominees
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Better Call Saul The Crown Ozark Severance The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jennifer Coolidge Elizabeth Debicki Julia Garner Laura Linney Zendaya
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Jonathan Banks Jason Bateman Jeff Bridges Bob Odenkirk Adam Scott
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Barry The Bear Hacks Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Christina Applegate Rachel Brosnahan Quinta Brunson Jenna Ortega Jean Smart
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Carrigan Bill Hader Steve Martin Martin Short Jeremy Allen White
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Steve Carell Taron Edgerton Sam Elliott Paul Walter Houser Evan Peters
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Emily Blunt Jessica Chastain Julia Garner Niecy Nash-Betts Amanda Seyfried
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series Andor The Boys House of the Dragon The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Stranger Things
FILM
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Austin Butler, Elvis Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin Brendan Fraser, The Whale Bill Nighy, Living Adam Sandler, Hustle
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett, Tár Viola Davis, The Woman King Ana de Armas, Blonde Danielle Deadwyler, Till Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Paul Dano – The Fabelmans Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All at Once Eddie Redmayne – The Good Nurse
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Hong Chau – The Whale Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All at Once Stephanie Hsu – Everything Everywhere All at Once
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babylon The Banshees of Inisherin Everything Everywhere All at Once The Fabelmans Women Talking
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Avatar: The Way of Water TheBatman Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Top Gun: Maverick The Woman King
From trophy to a tyrant from outcast to an outlaw. From Loner to a leader and a mayor to mutineer… how will The Power transform you?
Prime Video has debuted the “electrifying” official trailer for the global thriller The Power — an emotionally driven series based on British author Naomi Alderman’s award-winning novel.
Premiering on Prime on March 31 with the first three episodes and then dropping weekly each Friday, the series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.
Who is in the cast of The Power?
Alongside Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez, the series stars John Leguizamo (Romeo + Juliet) as Rob Lopez, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Jos Cleary-Lopez, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) as Tunde Ojo, Josh Charles (The Good Wife) as Daniel Dandon, Eddie Marsan (Happy Go-Lucky) as Bernie Monke, Ria Zmitrowicz (Three Girls) as Roxy Monke, Zrinka Cvitešić (Na Putu) as Tatiana Moskalev and Halle Bush (The Power) as Allie Montgomery.
What was The Power by Naomi Alderman about?
The series is based on British writer Alderman’s 2016 science fiction novel and poses the question: What would the world look like if men were afraid of women rather than women being afraid of men?
It centres around women developing the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingers, thus leading them to become the dominant sex.
The book was inspired by a mentorship with The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood and focuses on several main characters, none of whom fit into the traditional role of the protagonist.
Scandal’sKerry Washington has got range, girl! The actor and executive producer will now star in Unprisoned, a series about a single mother who welcomes her formerly incarcerated father into her home after 17 years.
Inspired by series creator Tracy McMillan’s life, the half-hour comedy follows the messy but perfectionist relationship therapist whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, Elroy (Delroy Lindo) gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Premiering on March 10 on the streaming service Disney+, the half-hour comedy will follow Edwin’s exit — to the tune of Grammy Award winner, Lizzo, Classic — as he re-builds his relationship with his family.
Kerry Washington in Unprisoned. Source: Disney+.
“You can stay with us as long as you need,” Washington’s Paige tells her father. “But, the same rules still apply.”
“Don’t get into any business, don’t put the knife back into the jelly after I’ve licked it…,” Edwin says. LOL!
It’s a light-hearted look into a serious topic, including Paige’s admission: “I don’t know what to do!”
“Let’s start with more wine, obviously!” her friend Esti (Jee Young Han) says.
Jee Young Han as Esti in Disney+’ Unprisoned. Source: Disney+
Who is in the cast of Unprisoned?
Alongside Washington, Lindo and Rakotohavana, the series stars the aforementioned Han as Esti, Marque Richardson (Dear White People) as Mal, the caseworker at the group home from which Eddie has been released and Jordyn McIntosh (The First Lady) who plays a younger version of Paige.
Hayu has launched its first locally produced original content series – Loud + Proud with entertainment reporter and all-around fabulous human Justin Hill.
The short-form series (which consists of six, seven-minute episodes) will launch in conjunction with Sydney WorldPride.
Premiering on the streaming platform from February 23, the series shines a light on the Australian LGBTQIA+ community.
“Ever since I was little, my family has encouraged me to live my life LOUD and PROUD and I feel incredibly lucky to be working with the Hayu team who has brought the care and attention needed to create a truly inspiring series,” Hill said in a statement.
“I hope our show can help the emerging LGBTQIA+ community to feel empowered, unashamed and unafraid to be their true selves. This series will bring WorldPride back to where it started: celebrating who we are… with some glitter thrown in for good measure!”
According to the official synopsis, Loud + Proud covers everything from the impact of coming out and exploring the gender spectrum to owning your identity and parenthood and creating wider allyship in Australia and across the world.
There will be meaningful conversations, as well as inspirational content that aims to educate viewers and each ep will delve into topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community at large, with guests sharing their personal experiences.
When is Loud + Proud streaming and who will be featured?
Loud + Proud will bring together the ultimate line-up of Australian LGBTQIA+ icons and allies, including Samantha Jade, Jack Vidgen, Alfie Arcuri, Mitch & Mark, Carla from Bankstown, Deni Todorovic, Etcetera Etcetera, Dominique Topp and James Devlin.
Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen) and Lisa Vanderpump (Vanderpump Rules) will also make a special appearance from the ‘Hayu Hotseat’, sharing their own Pride memories, thoughts and advice for the community and its allies.
HayU’s Loud + Pour. Source: HayU.
With never-before-heard Pride stories, advice on being your most authentic self, and, of course, a good dose of reality TV discussion, it will truly be unmissable.
Stream Loud + Proud With Justin Hill from February 23 exclusively on Hayu.
Australian streaming service Stan continues it’s original documentary slate withRevealed: Trafficked.
Premiering on March 12, the original film is a raw, gritty observational documentary exposing what is one of Australia’s largest human trafficking operations, and challenges the government to take action on a largely under-reported crime that is rife in Australia.
Directed by documentary filmmaker Sascha Ettinger-Epstein (The Pink House), the narrative will draw upon the incredible 60 Minutes story first reported by journalist Nick McKenzie (pictured).
From Melbourne and Queensland to South Korea and London, Nick alongside South Korean journalist Jiyoon Kim from Investigative Agency Newstapa, uncovers how vulnerable women are targeted, meeting with a young survivor who was brainwashed and coerced into enduring shocking conditions as a sex worker.
Last year, Mckenzie alongside The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, revealed how international criminals were circumventing laws and trafficking vulnerable Asian women to work in the sex industry in Australia.
Stan Original Revealed: Trafficked will premiere on March 12, only on Stan.
Say it isn’t so! Two major Sex Education actors are exiting stage left and won’t be returning for the series after its fourth season.
On February 21, Emma Mackey announced that she will be saying goodbye to Maeve, one of the most central characters on the show.
Speaking to Radio Times at the BAFTA Film Awards, when asked about her role continuing after the upcoming season, she said: “Season 5? I’ve just finished the fourth one last week! No, I don’t think I’ll be in season five. I’ve said goodbye to Maeve.”
The announcement doesn’t really come as a surprise to viewers, as at the end of season three, Maeve moved to the US to study. This means, that she will appear in very few scenes, which will likely include a farewell. Sad face!
Emma Mackey as Maeve in Netflix’ Sex Education. Source: Netflix.
“It’s a blessing because it is a launchpad and it is something that has given us opportunities in different ways, but it’s something that I want to gracefully exit from and be happy that it exists and protect it and enjoy it in the time that it has existed in. But yeah, it needs to be left alone now, I think.”
She continued: “We can all move on and take what we learned from Sex Ed as well because it has been a school, quite literally, for all of us.
“It’s just wonderful to have had that education and to have that baptism of fire and to have just been flung into that whole world. I think it’s made us stronger.”
Ncuti Gatwa is also not reprising his role on Sex Education
Possibly the most iconic character on the Netflix series, Ncuti Gatwa also revealed he won’t be returning to the popular series.
On February 10, it was revealed that he and the beloved, Eric Effiong, would not be heading back to Moordale Secondary School after season four.
“Last day. Last time. Bye bubs, thank you for all the lessons and for all the strength,” he captioned a post on Instagram, sharing a pic of his trailer door.
Ncuti Gatwa and his trailer door. Source: Netflix/Instagram.
Thankfully, Gatwa has some awesome projects coming up!
Premiering in July, Gatwa will appear on the silver screen in the Barbie movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Following this, he will appear as the 15th Doctor in the 60th anniversary season of BBC’s iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who, becoming the first Black actor to lead the show. Amazing!
Season four of Sex Education is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.
Love entertainment and celebrity? Well, we have just the podcast for you! We are so excited to announce the launch of Chattr and Mediaweek’s brand-new podcast, The Entertainment Hotline!
Hosted by the company’s head of entertainment, Anita Anabel, the series will feature celebrity interviews from all facets of the industry.
Each week, stars will drop in (or dial in) to discuss their latest projects, share behind-the-scenes stories, and share a glimpse into who they are as people.
What is The Entertainment Hotline?
The Entertainment Hotline has been created for YOU, fans of TV, streaming, film, and content creation, with a video series on Instagram and TikTok.
Anita Anabel, Head of Entertainment and host of The Entertainment Hotline, said: “I’m so excited to bring this new podcast to life. It incorporates my passion for all things entertainment and the stories behind the talent we all know and love.
“In 2023, people are thirsty for more than what they’re just seeing on the screen. They want to be able to consume content and then find out as much information as they possibly can, so I’m thrilled to be giving them more of what they’re craving.”
Anita Anabel. Source: Supplied.
Episode One — Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour from Last King of the Cross
The first episode features Paramount+The Last King of the Cross stars Lincoln Younes and Claude Jabbour who gave Anabel insight into life on set, discussed the importance of physical exercise and mental health, and revealed what made them most nostalgic about the iconic Sydney suburb.
The Entertainment Hotline with Anita Anabel has been produced by ProPodcast and will drop weekly on Wednesdays at 5 am.
Listen to the very first episode below or use your favourite podcast app here.
Perth’s fearless, genre-bending band Voyager will represent Australia at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.
On February 22, SBS announced that bandmates — Danny Estrin, Simone Dow, Alex Canion, Scott Kay and Ashley Doodkorte — would be headed to Liverpool, UK from May 9 – May 13 to compete.
The band has been throwing their hat in the ring for the comp since Australia (confusingly) announced its participation in 2015.
“As a long-time Eurovision fan, this is the pinnacle – Voyager gets to play the greatest show on earth!” Estrin said in a statement.
“Our song Promise is made for the Eurovision stage, and collectively we feel it’s one of our best yet. We filmed the music video in both the city of Perth and beautiful parts of Western Australia to showcase the majestic beauty of our home state. Eurovisionation, we are coming!!!”
Voyager. Source: Supplied.
Who are Voyager?
Blending New Romantic, ‘80s infused vocals with technical, melodic framework, groovy basslines, bombastic drums, and what is fast becoming the band’s signature instrument, the keytar, the band have toured the world many times over, with an influx of fans on their latest European tour won over by their electric live performances.
Forming in 1999 at the University of Western Australia (with founding members Estrin, Baker and Lovkis), the musicians have since released seven studio albums, with one more to come after their Eurovision turn.
In 2020, they won Best Hard Rock Album at the Independent Music Awards for Colours in the Sun, which also made a debut at number one in the AIR charts.
What song will Voyager perform at the Euro Vision Song Contest?
Voyager will perform Promise, a song that begins with the lyrics: “Have you ever done anything like this before?”, fitting for a band, which has in fact, never done this before.
“Promise is a song that delivers in spades from a band that never fails to impress. From the very first listen, I knew it was something special – an epic, cinematic track that will take listeners on an anthemic rock voyage all the way to the Eurovision stage,” director of Blink TV, Paul Clarke said.
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, with their song Stefania.
This year, the United Kingdom will host the competition on Ukraine’s behalf with the theme United by Music.
The Australian Idol competition has been heating up as singers vyed for a spot in the Top 12!
After three massive nights — and in front of the show’s largest-ever studio audience — twelve contestants sang their hearts out to get to the next round.
The judging panel — Amy Shark, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Harry Connick Jr — deliberated over the top 24 performances, with artists singing songs like You’ve Got The Love, Take Me To Church, Hallelujah and Bleeding Love.
And as the coveted “Touchdowns” were handed out, guaranteeing singers a place in the last round, the final group took shape.
Here’s who made it to the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2023.
Australian Idol 2023 Top 12
The full line-up includes the below contestants (with their Instas in the hyperlink!):
It’s been a long time since the break-out series Outer Banks appeared on Netflix.
In fact, not only has it not been on our screens for what feels like yonks but Season 3 was originally announced on December 8, 2021! Yup, just over a year ago!
Now, with the third instalment finally premiering on February 23, here’s everything you need to know, including who is in the cast, what happened in Season Two and what we can expect next.
The cast of Outer Banks. Source: Netflix.
What happened in Season Two of Outer Banks?
At the end of Outer Banks‘ second season, fans were thrilled to find that a lot of their lingering questions had been answered. Most notably that Sarah(Madelyn Cline)and John B (Chase Stokes) survived their stormy journey.
The couple reunites with the Pogues to continue their treasure hunt, clear John B’s name, and find the Cross of Santo Domingo.
The season ended with a thrilling boat heist, with Sarah being kidnapped by her own family. The Pogues then hid out in a shipping container in hopes of saving her and a fight ensued.
After escaping onto a smaller boat, they were forced to leave the Cross in the hands of murderous father-son duo Rafe (DrewStarkey) and Ward (Charles Esten) and ended up on a small island they named ‘Poguelandia’.
Carla (Elizabeth Mitchell), who is in Barbados, meets a mysterious man who turned out to be John B’s long-lost father (Charles Halford)…and he’s not dead!
John B says that he can help her get what she wants, in exchange for helping his son.
What’s Season Three of Outer Banks about?
The official synopsis for Season Three reads: After losing the gold and fleeing the Outer Banks, Season Three finds the Pogues washed ashore on a desert island that, for a brief moment, seems like an idyllic home.
Officially deemed “Poguelandia,” the island’s newest residents spend their days fishing, swimming, and reveling in the carefree lifestyle of their temporary dwelling.
But things quickly go south for John B, Sarah, Kiara (Madison Bailey), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), JJ (RudyPankow), and Cleo (Carlacia Grant) when they find themselves once again caught up in a race for the treasure, quite literally running for their lives. T
hey’re broke and far from home, they can’t trust anyone, Ward and Rafe are hungry for revenge, and there’s a ruthless Caribbean Don who will stop at nothing to find the bounty.
Was the treasure ever within their reach? Or was it all a trap to stop them once and for all? Either way, it’s the Pogues against the world – and the only way out is together.
Watch the first 8 minutes and 51 seconds of Outer Banks Season Three below:
Who is in the Outer Banks Season Three cast?
Alongside the core cast, the other cast members returning to Outer Banks is Starkey, Austin North as Topper, Elizabeth Mitchell as Carla Limbrey, Julia Antonelli as Wheezie Cameron, Caroline Arapoglou as Rose, CC Castillo as Lana Grubbs, Cullen Moss as Deputy Shoupe, Chelle Ramos as Deputy Plumb, E. Roger Mitchell as Heyward, Brian Stapfe as Cruz, and Samantha Soule as Anna Carrera.
Lou Ferrigno Jr, Andy McQueen, and Fiona Palomo will also be joining Season Three.
Will there be a Season Four of Outer Banks?
You betcha!
On February 20, the show’s creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke announced that a fourth season was on the way.
“The Pogues are enjoying an adventure of a lifetime, and we now get to map out more twists and turns as the joyride continues into Season 4 of Outer Banks.
Thank you to Netflix, our cast, and the amazing fans who helped to make this happen.”
According to her 9Now bio, Evelyn was “devastated” by an ex who also applied for a dating show… while they were together is this revenge?!
Since that fateful relationship, she has been guarded ever since and believes her Chinese-Australian upbringing and being a child of divorce is the reason she struggles to show affection.
In fact, Evelyn struggles to say “I love you”, because she rarely saw the words — or sentiment — used when growing up.
Even though she’s diving headfirst into the experiment, she’s cautious about starting a new relationship. She also wants marriage and kids; however, she’s never been the stay-at-home type.
Married at First Sight’s Evelyn Ellis was on Big Brother UK
In 2016, the stunning MAFS Bride was on Big Brother in the UK. At the time, she worked in London as a hostess and described herself as “the most indecisive person you would have ever met.”
She was only ever nominated twice and ultimately placed fifth on the show. She was also the highest-ranking female during the season.
Evelyn Ellis on Big Brother UK 2016. Source: Channel 5.
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sHugo Armstrong has high standards when it comes to women.
The 32-year-old has a list of what he’s looking for in a woman, right down to her dress size…
According to his 9Now bio, he’s a “goofball” who has been in love exactly four times.
The IT Account executive hails from New South Wales and admits he falls hard and quickly, describing himself as a “hopeless romantic who can’t see red flags in a relationship”.
Hugo Armstrong. Source: Instagram.
Even though he’s very confident with the ladies, he reveals he can get the “ick” pretty easily, which is confusing since he doesn’t see red flags….
Hugo is also “oblivious” when it comes to hookups because he’s known to prioritise himself, and his main challenge is putting the work in when it comes to women.
Despite his flaws, he does wear his heart on his sleeve and is looking for a person who can be his best friend. Cute!
Married at First Sight Australia 2023’sRupert Bugden has a very cheeky nickname — “cattle dog”.
Given the moniker by his mates, the cheeky tradie is friendly and is known to go up to anyone and chat to them.
According to his 9Now bio, the 27-year-old admits that when women first meet him, they think he gives off “city boy” vibes a.k.a he’s a “f**k boy”. Cool.
Hailing from Queensland, he can “scull a beer faster than Bob Hawke”, which is a mean feat and probably explains why he has been single for six months…
That, and he’s still got pics of his ex on Insta. Seems really ready to meet someone new at the altar!
Rupert Bugden and his ex-girlfriend. Source: Instagram.
A self-confessed flirt, he also knows he can be cold sometimes and once a woman does something to put him off, he black lists her.
While he’s quick to get outta there, it is a trait he’s trying to “work on”, something expert John Aiken will no doubt help him with.
Given he’s got a short fuse when it comes to icks, if he doesn’t have an initial connection with a girl, he won’t explore it further and maybe MAFS ain’t the show for him!
Despite his other, ahem, traits, Rupert is fiercely loyal and when he is in a relationship, he puts his blinkers on and only has eyes for his partner.
Tayla Winter is by far the most confusing participant of Married at First Sight Australia 2023. One minute she’s here, and one minute she’s there, and the next minute, she’s everywhere!
The 27-year-old is a “rule-breaker” who loves to be the centre of attention and isn’t shy to compete for a man.
From Tasmania, Tayla has been single for a year after discovering that her boyfriend of six years was cheating.
Tayla Winter. Source: Nine.
According to her official 9Now bio, the nurse usually dates “footy guys”, and needs help from the experts to “break her cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns” and dating men who are ultimately unfaithful.
Like her friends from Tassie, Tayla wants to be a young mum and is looking for a man ready to start a family — however, there’s one caveat. He mustn’t be “too nice”…
While he can be a little unfriendly (*side eye emoji*), he needs good morals and is willing to back her up — even if she’s wrong… so a nice guy, then Tayla?!
Even though she comes across as confident, this Bride is actually a bit of a delicate flower and can be very high maintenance.
She can also be bad-tempered and picky, however, she is hoping the experts can help with that. Bless.
Iconic Ten series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here 2023 finally has a start date and we’re headed back to the African jungle.
The network’s staple series, which has been throwing stars out of their comfort zone since 2015, will begin on April 2 at 7.30 pm, hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Julia Morris.
And this year, a Brownlow Medal Winner, a Comedian, TV Host, a Boxing Lightweight and a Celebrity Chef will be vying to be crowned King or Queen of the jungle!
While the infamous clues are yet to be released, past years have seen a bevvy of Aussie and International guests, including Abbie Chatfield, Grant Denyer, Perez Hilton, Richard Reid, GoggleboxersAngie Kent, Yvie Jones, Symon Lovett and Adam Densten, plus Brendan Fevola, Anthony Callea, Tim Robards, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Diana, Princess of Wales former butler, Paul Burrell to name a few!
Abbie Chatfield. Source: Ten.
Dr Chris Brown will leave Ten after I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here
This year will also mark the final series for Brown, who will be making the move to Channel 7 after his last stint on the show.
On February 2, it was announced that he will leave Ten in July 2023 after signing a million-dollar deal with the new network.
Brown started his career on Seven’s Harry’s Practice two decades ago before he went on to star in some of Australia’s most popular programs.
“I’m not entirely sure my old access pass works, but once we get over that hurdle and I’m back from the jungle, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into some exciting new projects in the second half of the year and beyond with Seven,” he said in a statement at the time.
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here airs from Sunday, April 2 at 7.30 pm on Ten.
Lucia Hawley has entertainment running through her veins and has just been announced as the brand-spanking new host and (stunning) face of the local Live from E! red carpet event coverage in Australia.
The niece of Nicole Kidman, she is no stranger to the industry and will be front and centre at Australia’s biggest awards shows and fashion events.
With a passion for fashion and an eye for style, she will showcase her talent with coverage on 7Bravo, which launched on the Seven Network and 7plus on January 15.
Hawley is “excited” to join 7Bravo”, calling it a “dream come true”.
Lucia Hawley. Source: Instagram.
“I’m incredibly excited to join 7Bravo and front such a respected and loved brand,” she said in an official statement.
“Growing up around the entertainment industry, I have watched many Live From E! red carpets over the years and feel so honoured to be able to bring my passion for style, entertainment and celebrities to the role.”
To be a part of the 7Bravo family and bring Australian audiences interviews with the brightest stars and red carpet coverage in the country is a dream come true.”
Who else is joining Lucia Hawley on 7Bravo?
Lucia joins television personality Dominic Bowden who was previously announced as the face of the channel, based in LA, and will have access to some of the world’s biggest stars.
Dominic Bowden (pictured with John Legend). Source: Instagram.
He will bring audiences interviews with the biggest Bravo-lebrities, from the glamorous The Real Housewives to the crews of Below Deck and the top agents from Million Dollar Listing.
Ontop of this, a host of hot young talent will also lend their faces as the “friends of Bravo”.
Stan’s Bad Behaviour is a visceral ride into the epicentre of our teenage years where it’s bully or be bullied and the cast of young people who portray the characters are a pool of incredible young Australian talent.
The new series — which launches on Stan on February 17 — follows students from Silver Creek wilderness campus, an exclusive girls boarding school where the merciless struggle for social power overrules education, and only the most ruthless come out unscathed.
What is Stan’s Bad Behaviour about?
A decade after her year at Silver Creek, Joanna Mackenzie (Jana McKinnon) becomes rattled after encountering her old classmate, Alice (Yerin Ha).
The official synopsis reads: “Alice is touring as a world-renowned cellist – playing at the concert hall where Jo works a casual hospitality job. Troubled by Alice’s less than friendly greeting, Jo is thrown back into the memories of the year they spent together in the same dormitory – Red House.
“Both scholarship students, the two are immediate friends bonded in their vulnerability, until the coolly manipulative Portia (Markella Kavenagh) comes between them.”
While a lifetime a go for Jo, she finds herself reverting to her teenage self.
Dearest Readers, Netflix has delighted fans around the world with the release date for the upcoming Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
The limited series will follow Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power while Lady Danbury will use it to her advantage to find her own way into society under the thumb of her much older husband.
When will Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storybe released?
On February 15, Netflix announced that the new series will drop on May 4, 2023.
Alongside the release date, was a brand-new trailer and we are positively squealing with excitement!
India Amarteifio Will Play Young Queen Charlotte In the Bridgerton Prequel
Since the series will focus primarily on young Queen Charlotte, it would be remiss of us to not share the beguiling character played by India Amarteifio for the eight-part-series.
“This Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the ‘ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton,” the streamer’s official description revealed.
India Amarteifio will play a young Queen Charlotte in the Bridgerton prequel. Source: Netflix.
“Charlotte arrives in London betrothed to the king of England against her will, only to realise that the royal family isn’t what she expects.
“She quickly begins learning how to navigate her unpredictable husband, the ‘ton and the palace, on her way to becoming one of Europe’s most unforgettable monarchs.”
The insanely talented Golda Rosheuvel will also reprise her role and is likely to appear in a flash-forward format.
Golda Rosheuvel will reprise her role as Queen Charlotte in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Source: Netflix.
Who Else Is In the Cast of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story?
Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) and Hugh Sachs (Brimsley) will also replay their characters alongside Game of Thrones alum Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Sam Clemmett, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney and Cyril Nri.
Relative newcomer Arsema Thomas will play the younger Danbury — whose older version is portrayed by the hugely popular Adjoa Andoh in the original show.
Lady Agatha Danbury in its upcoming Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Source: Netflix.
According to Netflix, the description of Lady Danbury reads: “With keen knowledge of the once divided social scene and the intricacies of marriage, Agatha becomes a guiding light for the new Queen, all while finding her own voice and power.”
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is set to be released on May 4, 2023, only on Netflix.
