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Home aloneWhat Home and Away stars are doing in isolation

They are a long way from Summer Bay but these Home and Away stars are finding comfort in being home with family after the production of the popular Aussie soapie was cancelled due to coronavirus fears. They reveal what they have been up to in isolation.

David Meddows

CelebritySixties legend tests positive as Pink reveals diagnosis

Pop star Pink has revealed to the world she was diagnosed with the deadly coronavirus as one of the biggest icons of the 1960s is rushed to hospital with the virus.

Kathy McCabe, staff writers

Haunting taleWeaver, Brown turn back time in hit TV series

If you could live your life again, would you make different choices? The second season of Stan’s original Australian drama series Bloom explores this conundrum.

Lisa Woolford

EXCLUSIVEMasterChef first review: How the new judges stack up

If there’s any uncertainty about what this new MasterChef era is about, Gordon Ramsay is ready to steady the ship, and remind the audience this show still has what it takes to survive.

Holly Byrnes

COVID gigsUB40, Faith No More, and more acts reschedule to see fans

Music fans are being encouraged to #keepyourtickets as bands and promoters face the logistic nightmare of rebooking tours to late 2020 and early 2021.

Kathy McCabe

Iconic starOzzy Osbourne’s rock comeback with Post Malone

After a Parkinson’s diagnosis and nerve-damaging fall, Ozzy Osbourne gets emotional facing his mortality and finds new fans with Post Malone and Travis Scott.

Kathy McCabe

On holdLittle Mix take a forced break from recording

UK pop band Little Mix has released a new single Break Up Song but due to self isolating at home, the four members haven’t even seen each other for a while. Singer Jesy Nelson says they can’t record the rest of their album until quarantine restrictions are lifted.

Jonathon Moran

Sunday Book ClubEvery parent’s worst nightmare

Leah Swann’s new book looks at every parent’s worst nightmare. It delves into how we love each other and hurt each other, in a stunning gothic setting.

CelebritiesCooped-up stars are killing us with their ‘kindness’

A new disease is sweeping through celebrity land dubbed COOPED-UP-20. While there’s no coughing or sneezing, it forces stars like Madonna to make hideous, cringe-worthy videos from their bathtub or mansion — and it needs to stop, Duncan Lay writes.

Duncan Lay

Cooking dramaSecrets behind new MasterChef season

Even before they stepped into the kitchen, the new MasterChef judges made headlines. Now, they’re finally making their debut on the reality TV cook-off.

Siobhan Duck

Reality rebrandKardashian: ‘I was changed by these people’

She shocked the world when she revealed she was studying to be a lawyer. Now, Kim Kardashian West opens up about swapping reality TV fame for a more worthy cause.

Michele Manelis

StreamingNew and old movies to watch this weekend

Cinemas might still be closed but there are lots of movies, new and old, you can watch while you’re isolating at home. Apple TV+ has released its first original feature called The Banker, starring Samuel L. Jackson and The Avengers star Anthony Mackie.

Vicky Roach and Duncan Lay

HiberNationJamie serves up new twist on mac n’ cheese

Working from home comes with an added serving of chaos if you’re Jamie Oliver – who is filming his latest cooking show while juggling homeschooling four of his five kids.

Holly Byrnes

ExclusiveHollywood star’s promise to Brisbane

Acclaimed British actress Jane Seymour has been forced to delay filming a movie in Brisbane. But she still has every intention of coming to Australia.

Stephen Drill

COVID-19 concertsAmy Shark: How Mick Fanning helped me

Amy Shark was nervous about gigging online but she’s now addicted to the new concert era, where she revealed how Mick Fanning helped her.

Kathy McCabe

Streaming guideThe best movie just about everybody missed

The pick-up of this modern classic by streaming services is definite cause for celebration for watchers craving something new, dangerous and utterly memorable. Here’s what else to watch while self-isolating.

Leigh Paatsch

NEW DATESSouthern Stars will now shine next year

The Under The Southern Stars tour, featuring US bands LIVE and Stone Temple Pilots alongside England’s Bush, has been rescheduled for early 2021.

Patrick McDonald

I’m a SurvivorBeen there, dunny that: Ex-Survivor

“I survived 28 days without it in Fiji,” former Australian Survivor contestant Tegan Gasior said.

Jakeb Waddell

WATCH THE VIDEOGuitar Festival is latest event axed

Adelaide Guitar Festival artistic director Slava Grigoryan and his wife, cello player Sharon, have performed to an empty theatre to announce the cancellation of this year’s event.

Patrick McDonald

DEATH TOLLOscar-nominated singer dies from coronavirus

From actors and playwrights to musicians and royalty, these are the famous figures who have died from coronavirus.

David Mills, Kathy McCabe, with AP and AFP

Song contestMontaigne’s 2021 Eurovision shot

Montaigne will have another shot at the Eurovision crown, with SBS planning replacement programs for this year’s cancelled contest.

Kathy McCabe

Reality starsGogglebox stars’ guide to self-isolation

They make a living from a TV show shot in their homes. Now, the stars of Gogglebox Australia reveal how they’re keeping themselves occupied during self-isolation.

Lisa Woolford