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Michael Idato is the culture editor-at-large of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.

  • by Michael Idato

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Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition.

  • by Michael Idato
‘As the Doctor and Ruby grew closer, so did we’: A new era for Doctor Who

‘As the Doctor and Ruby grew closer, so did we’: A new era for Doctor Who

As Doctor Who enters its new Disney era, stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson reveal why they’re like “besties at the back of the school bus”.

  • by Michael Idato
Mamma mia, here we go again … Australia is back in the Eurovision fold

Mamma mia, here we go again … Australia is back in the Eurovision fold

Australian contenders Electric Fields have hit the stage in Sweden with a two-pronged mission: Eurovision victory, with a side serve of world peace.

  • by Michael Idato
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour

Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour

The first Australian to be honoured by the American Film Institute, Kidman paid tribute to her parents Janelle and Tony and their unwavering faith in her.

  • by Michael Idato
‘None of us had a choice in this’: How these man-made chemicals will affect us for generations

‘None of us had a choice in this’: How these man-made chemicals will affect us for generations

A new Stan documentary explores the impact toxic man-made chemicals are having on all of us.

  • by Michael Idato
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Women in action films have the same backstory. Not for Elisabeth Moss

Women in action films have the same backstory. Not for Elisabeth Moss

The star of Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale upends what you think you know about spy thrillers in new series The Veil.

  • by Michael Idato
Why this actor found adapting a wildly popular novel to TV ‘extremely upsetting’

Why this actor found adapting a wildly popular novel to TV ‘extremely upsetting’

The TV adaptation of Heather Morris’ bestselling book is extraordinary. For its 28-year-old star, it was also the toughest role he has ever undertaken.

  • by Michael Idato
The knockout audition that set a rising Australian actor on the road to Hollywood

The knockout audition that set a rising Australian actor on the road to Hollywood

The producers wanted Steve McQueen-grade movie charm. Australian-born actor Hoa Xuande delivered it.

  • by Michael Idato
Emmysborough: Australia’s Neighbours cracks daytime TV’s big time

Emmysborough: Australia’s Neighbours cracks daytime TV’s big time

The long-running soap opera has become the first Australian TV drama to be nominated at America’s annual Daytime Emmys.

  • by Michael Idato
Michael Douglas, at 79, is done with difficult people

Michael Douglas, at 79, is done with difficult people

As “master seducer” Benjamin Franklin in the new Apple TV+ series, the veteran actor makes a rare foray into the past.

  • by Michael Idato