https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/rss NZME Keep up with the latest gossip, celebrity, and entertainment news with Newstalk ZB. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:47:02 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/the-white-lotus-season-four-cast-cannes-locations-and-plot-revealed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/the-white-lotus-season-four-cast-cannes-locations-and-plot-revealed/ Say bonjour to Le Lotus Blanc. Filming for the next season of award-winning TV series The White Lotus is officially underway. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:42:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-wedding-reportedly-set-for-july-3-in-new-york/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-wedding-reportedly-set-for-july-3-in-new-york/ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding invitations have reportedly been sent out, with the pair said to be planning a summer wedding in New York on July 3. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:59:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/taika-waititi-jason-momoa-cliff-curtis-buy-auckland-s-studio-west/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/taika-waititi-jason-momoa-cliff-curtis-buy-auckland-s-studio-west/ By RNZ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/former-bachelorette-star-konrad-bien-stephen-dies-aged-35-in-melbourne-abbie-chatfield-shares-tribute/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/former-bachelorette-star-konrad-bien-stephen-dies-aged-35-in-melbourne-abbie-chatfield-shares-tribute/ Former Bachelorette star Konrad Bien-Stephen has died aged 35. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:27:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/us-supreme-court-won-t-reconsider-tiger-king-joe-exotic-s-murder-for-hire-conviction/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/us-supreme-court-won-t-reconsider-tiger-king-joe-exotic-s-murder-for-hire-conviction/ The US Supreme Court has pulled the plug on a season finale of Tiger King – at least when it comes to his bid to appeal his 21-year sentence for plotting to kill a rival. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:27:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/ai-music-scam-north-carolina-man-admits-us-8m-streaming-fraud/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/ai-music-scam-north-carolina-man-admits-us-8m-streaming-fraud/ A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to defrauding music streaming platforms and cashing out over US$8 million ($13.6m) in royalties - the first criminal case of its kind in a United States court. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:23:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/oscars-2026-major-visual-effects-and-costume-design-wins-for-kiwi-artists/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/oscars-2026-major-visual-effects-and-costume-design-wins-for-kiwi-artists/ New Zealand creatives have dominated two of the biggest categories in this year’s Academy Awards. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:31:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/caviar-truffle-and-chicken-pot-pies-what-hollywood-will-eat-at-the-oscars/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/caviar-truffle-and-chicken-pot-pies-what-hollywood-will-eat-at-the-oscars/ Hundreds of kilograms of caviar, black truffle, sushi and tomahawk steak have been shipped to Hollywood for the traditional lavish Oscars after-party. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:04:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-release-date-moved-up-to-april-2028/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-release-date-moved-up-to-april-2028/ Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been shortened amid the rapper’s efforts to appeal his four-year sentence. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:29:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/influencer-uncle-tics-reveals-new-zealander-of-the-year-local-hero-award-nomination-was-rescinded-after-skit-backlash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/influencer-uncle-tics-reveals-new-zealander-of-the-year-local-hero-award-nomination-was-rescinded-after-skit-backlash/ Kiwi influencer and disability advocate Leighton Clarke’s New Zealander of the Year Local Hero nomination has been withdrawn, after organisers deemed some of his online content failed to meet the values that underpin the awards. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:28:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/katherine-short-daughter-of-actor-and-comedian-martin-short-dies-aged-42/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/katherine-short-daughter-of-actor-and-comedian-martin-short-dies-aged-42/ Martin Short’s daughter Katherine has died aged 42. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:14:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/shia-labeouf-mugshot-released-after-new-orleans-mardi-gras-fight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/shia-labeouf-mugshot-released-after-new-orleans-mardi-gras-fight/ Shia LaBeouf’s mugshot has been released after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting Mardi Gras partygoers. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:56:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/truly-honoured-w%C4%93t%C4%81-fx-and-kiwi-designer-score-bafta-wins/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/truly-honoured-w%C4%93t%C4%81-fx-and-kiwi-designer-score-bafta-wins/ Kiwis are amongst those recognised for excellence in cinema, scooping wins in two categories at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:51:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/grey-s-anatomy-star-mcsteamy-dies-aged-53/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/grey-s-anatomy-star-mcsteamy-dies-aged-53/ Eric Dane has died at the age of 53. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:02:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/godfather-apocalypse-now-actor-robert-duvall-dies-aged-95/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/godfather-apocalypse-now-actor-robert-duvall-dies-aged-95/ Robert Duvall, who played the smooth mafia lawyer in The Godfather and stole the show with his depiction of a surfing-crazed colonel in Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95, his wife says. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:42:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/breezy-johnson-engaged-after-winter-olympics-crash-as-taylor-swift-reacts/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/breezy-johnson-engaged-after-winter-olympics-crash-as-taylor-swift-reacts/ American Winter Olympian Breezy Johnson may have missed out on a gold medal after crashing on the Super-G run but still got some jewellery at the bottom of the slope: an engagement ring. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:34:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/james-van-der-beek-dawson-s-creek-star-dead-at-48/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/james-van-der-beek-dawson-s-creek-star-dead-at-48/ Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role on the 1990s drama serial Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:17:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/brooklyn-beckham-and-nicola-peltz-reportedly-planning-to-adopt-a-child/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/brooklyn-beckham-and-nicola-peltz-reportedly-planning-to-adopt-a-child/ Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly signalled plans to adopt a child, with sources claiming the decision would devastate his parents, amid an ongoing public feud. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:21:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/shipwrecked-festival-traffic-leaves-attendees-stuck-for-hours-on-rural-te-%C4%81rai-road/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/shipwrecked-festival-traffic-leaves-attendees-stuck-for-hours-on-rural-te-%C4%81rai-road/ Festivalgoers have voiced their frustration after spending hours struck in traffic in the hot sun trying to get to the Shipwrecked Festival in Te Ārai, with many missing early performances as the three-day event got underway.  Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/rialto-view-new-kiwi-streaming-app-offers-handpicked-movies-and-arthouse-films/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/rialto-view-new-kiwi-streaming-app-offers-handpicked-movies-and-arthouse-films/ Rialto is launching a new premium streaming platform, Rialto View, for Kiwis to access cinema and art films that are not selected by algorithms. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:02:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/michael-jackson-says-children-loved-to-touch-and-hug-him-in-new-series/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/michael-jackson-says-children-loved-to-touch-and-hug-him-in-new-series/ WARNING: This story details alleged sexual abuse and may be distressing for some readers. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:29:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/catherine-o-hara-actor-known-for-home-alone-and-schitt-s-creek-dies-aged-71/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/entertainment/catherine-o-hara-actor-known-for-home-alone-and-schitt-s-creek-dies-aged-71/ Catherine O’Hara, the actor best known for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice, has died at the age of 71.  Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:27:00 Z