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Depp's friend expresses doubts over Heard's allegations
A longtime friend and next-door neighbour of Johnny Depp has testified Depp's ex-wife, Amber Heard, had told him the movie star threw a phone at her and hit her inside the couple's Los Angeles penthouse.
Movies
Depp-Heard court battle to descend into mud-slinging soap opera
A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mud-slinging soap opera, Heard's lawyers have warned a United States jury.
entertainment
Big Day Out founder Ken West dies aged 64
Calling him a "father, husband, mentor and most of all a legend", West's family said the music lover passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning.
music festivals
Ed Sheeran wins copyright case over 2017 hit
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran has won a UK copyright battle over his 2017 hit "Shape of You", then slammed what he described as a "culture" of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense of a trial.
celebrities
Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith has resigned from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organisation imposed.
Movies
CODA wins Best Picture as Oscars overshadowed by on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Oscars ceremony took a wild and confusing turn after Will Smith stormed the stage and appeared to slap presenter Chris Rock following a joke about the actor's wife.
"Game Day" see gamers raise funds for breast cancer research
Gamers are being encouraged to jump online for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's "Game Day" and stream themselves playing games to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
entertainment
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies at 50
The long-time drummer of rock icons The Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins has died.
music
Review: Halo TV series offers new perspective on story behind the games
9news.com.au has previewed the first two episodes of the sci-fi drama, which offers a new perspective on the story behind the games.
entertainment
'Relentless rain and excessive water' blamed for floor collapse at Enmore Theatre
ARIA-winning artist Genesis Owusu has been forced to call off his comeback concert after part of the floor of Sydney's Enmore Theatre collapsed shortly into his set.
entertainment
Judge dissolves Britney Spears' conservatorship
A Los Angeles judge has ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears' life and money for nearly 14 years.
celebrities
The Crown, Ted Lasso biggest winners at Emmys
The Crown has won the best drama series Emmy Award, while Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso took best comedy series honors.
Emmys
How Call of Duty: Vanguard is cracking down on cheaters
Ahead of the second weekend of its much anticipated Open Beta, lead designer Zach Hodgson confirmed: "We do have the anti-cheat measures in place for weekend two."
Video Games
The hidden secrets buried in some of the world's most famous artworks
For centuries, Johannes Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window has been regarded as a masterpiece of the Golden Age of Dutch art.
arts
Midnight Suns video game explores Marvels darker side
Marvel's latest video game might not be the genre you'd expect, but they've sure picked the best developers for the job.
Video Games
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80
His publicist said he "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."
music
Frank Sinatra's desert hideaway up for sale
9News gets an exclusive look inside legendary singer Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs pad.
Real estate
How Crowded House's music stood the test of time
The Veronicas open up on surviving the hard times
Patti Newton shares update on Bert after TV legend had leg amputated
Patti Newton has given an update on the health of husband Bert, weeks after he had his leg amputated.
Television
Sheeran breaks down paying tribute to Australian music legend Gudinski
He led a star-studded send-off with a musical tribute written in quarantine.
celebrity
Friend provides insight on Britney Spears' controversial legal battle
A close friend of Britney Spears has told 60 Minutes the pop star "doesn't deserve" to be restrained by the legal conservatorship which gives her father control of her life and finances.
60 Minutes
Everything we know about the surprise Star Wars spin-off
Just one week after Disney dropped a plethora of news regarding future Star Wars projects, they've unexpectedly announced a new spin-off set in the Mandalorian timeline.
Star Wars
Hayden Christensen set return as Darth Vader
Christmas has come early for Star Wars fans, with Disney dropping details on a dozen new and upcoming movies and series set in the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars
Tame Impala win biggest gong in most unusual ARIAs ever
The ARIA Awards 2020 will look different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but viewers are still guaranteed plenty of highlights as winners are revealed via Zoom. Here are all the highlights from the ceremony as they happen.
music
Pick up your axe and go pillaging in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is exactly what the Xbox Series X|S needed, with almost no other heavy hitters coinciding with the next-generation console launch.
Video Games
Adele tops list of the most dangerous celebrities online
One of the most dangerous things you can do with your computer is do a Google search for Adele.
entertainment
From bullied boy to Ninja Warrior's first Aussie champion
Last night's Ninja Warrior had viewers on the edge of their seats as history was made after three competitors made it to the top of Mount Midoriyama in the Grand Final.
A Current Affair
Woman killed in shooting at Aussie soap star's mansion
A woman has died after being shot inside the home of Aussie soap star Susan Hannaford, best known as Kitty Sullivan of the long running show The Sullivans.
A Current Affair
'Gone With the Wind' star dies aged 104
Australian rock royalty's shock admission
From the Sherbet heartthrob in the 1970s to a popstar known for his rendition of the iconic song The Horses, Daryl Braithwaite has firmly cemented himself as Australian rock royalty.
A Current Affair
Sir Elton John's ex-wife sparks worldwide intrigue
Since news broke that Sir Elton John's ex-wife, Renate Blauel, filed a legal injunction, fans around the world have been questioning what would prompt such an intervention.
A Current Affair
'Lord of the Rings' star Ian Holm dies aged 88
John Legend's life between warring with Donald Trump
Imagine being serenaded by John Legend? I was. Via Zoom, but it still counts.
A Current Affair
Films and TV series pulled from streaming sites due to racist depictions
To many, Gone with the Wind was the greatest film ever made. But now, along with a slate of other films and series, the movie itself will be gone with the wind.
A Current Affair
Kyle Sandilands opens up about personal health battles
Radio King and infamous shock jock Kyle Sandilands tells 60 Minutes about a health battle that sometimes brings him to tears.
Kyle Sandilands
Lori Loughlin, husband plead guilty in college admissions case
The Voice 2020 returns, coronavirus style
The Voice is returning to Australian TVs, but the live audience won't be. "It's reality TV so we've got to go with reality," coach Guy Sebastian said.
A Current Affair
Rock and roll pioneer Little Richard dies aged 87
Australian film predicted coronavirus pandemic quarantine
An Australian film director predicted coronavirus and self-isolation five years before the global pandemic hit.
Coronavirus
Inside Informer 3838: new mini-series about Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo
When gangland criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo was revealed to be police informer 3838, the story sent shockwaves across the country and through the legal world.
A Current Affair
Victoria stands by remote learning despite PM's conflicting message
Victoria has stood by its remote learning education model despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison's calls for parents to send their children to school.
Schools
New addition for LEGO Masters season two
LEGO Masters is back for a super-charged second season on April 19. This year, 1.3 million extra Lego bricks were added to the brick pit for the teams to use in their builds.
A Current Affair
Opera star Anthony Warlow returns to role from dark period in his life
This year marks forty years since Anthony Warlow began his stage career, and he shows no signs of slowing down.Later this year he will once again play Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden.
A Current Affair
Outback Wrangler looks to save croc with tyre around its neck
It's a tricky problem that requires a complex solution: how do you get a tyre off the neck of a wild crocodile?
Crocodile
Wild Victorian weather cuts Elton John gig short
Acquitted or convicted, Harvey Weinstein's fall from grace far from over
With more cameras than cars filling the Manhattan street, this feels like a moment in history.
Elvis impersonators board the train to Parkes festival
Fans and impersonators are heading to the NSW town of Parkes for the annual Elvis festival.
New South Wales
