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2012 review

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +1200

Reviewed by Kate Rodger

The Buzzcocks still going strong after 30 years

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +1200

They've been called one of the most influential bands to come out of the first wave of punk rock and unlike so many other bands of the time, The Buzzcocks are still going strong after 33 years.

MySpace launches online music service in NZ

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:51:00 +1200

With the launch of a new music service in New Zealand by MySpace, Kiwis now have yet another way to get their music online.

Full Interview with The Buzzcocks

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:47:00 +1200

Watch the full interview with The Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle and Pete Shelley

Cuban Brothers offer sneak peek of NZ performances

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:48:00 +1200

The Cuban Brothers offer Campbell Live a sneak peek of their New Zealand performances.

Beenie Man may be banned from Big Day Out

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:43:00 +1200

The Big Day Out music festival is facing pressure to get rid of one performer called Beenie Man.

Whakatane chocolate log takes the cake for world record

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +1200

Bakers at a Whakatane New World have created the world's longest chocolate cake.

Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens) is making a comeback after three decades

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:29:00 +1200

The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, who famously turned his back on pop music for Islam is making a comeback, with his first tour in 30 years.

Big Day Out facing pressure to ban gay-hating Beenie Man

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:02:00 +1200

The Big Day Out music festival is facing pressure to get rid of one performer called Beenie Man.

Mark Liddell's 'crappy' photo shoot with Jennifer Aniston

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:31:00 +1200

Mark Liddell soiled his pants during a photo shoot with Jennifer Aniston.

In the Driver's seat: Taika Waititi

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:21:00 +1200

In the Driver’s seat today is acclaimed film maker Taika Waititi, known for his short film “Two cars one night” and first feature film “Eagle vs. Shark”.

Australian sex fair looks at expanding to New Zealand

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:02:00 +1200

An adult lifestyle show, Sexpo, which bills itself as the world's leading adult exhibition, says it is launching in New Zealand next year.

DiCaprio spends $1400 on beauty products on shopping spree

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:48:00 +1200

Leonardo DiCaprio spent US$1400 on beauty products on a shopping spree.

Is Robbie Williams a furry?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:59:00 +1200

Robbie Williams and his girlfriend dress up as rabbits at home.

MC Hammer - full interview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +1200

MC Hammer is in New Zealand for the first time in nearly two decades, and Nightline's David Farrier caught up with him at Auckland Airport.

Bon Jovi's $400 billion copyright case resurfaces

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:56:00 +1200

Bon Jovi's legal battle over their baseball anthem is far from over - the man who filed a US$400 billion plagiarism suit against them last year is dragging the case back to court.

Hall of Fame honour for Star Trek's Roddenberry

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:52:00 +1200

Late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry is to be inducted into the US Television Academy's Hall of Fame to mark his work on the sci-fi franchise.

Full 2012 interview with John Cusack

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +1200

Kate Rodger's full, uncut interview with 2012 star John Cusack.

Full 2012 interview with Roland Emmerich

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:32:00 +1200

Kate Rodger's full, uncut interview with 2012 director Roland Emmerich.

Taylor Swift makes country music history

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +1200

It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award.

Full 2012 interview with Amanda Peet

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:17:00 +1200

Kate Rodger's full, uncut interview with 2012 star Amanda Peet.

Full 2012 interview with Chiwetel Ejiofor

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:11:00 +1200

Kate Rodger's full, uncut interview with 2012 star Chiwetel Ejiofor.

MC Hammer - you can't touch him, but you can tweet him

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +1200

MC Hammer became famous in the 1990s with the hit 'You Can't Touch This', some oversized trousers and an unforgettable dancing style.

Lindsay Lohan's mother terrified of 'dangerous' Michael

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +1200

Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina is so terrified of her ex-husband Michael, she has hired armed guards to protect her at all times.

Joe Perry: 'Aerosmith split still on'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:00 +1200

Joe Perry insists Aerosmith's problems are far from over - he's not convinced bandmate Steven Tyler is still a part of the band, even though he joined the guitarist onstage in New York on Tuesday and dismissed reports he had quit the rockers.

Andy Warhol's Michael Jackson painting sold

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:52:00 +1200

A Michael Jackson portrait by legendary artist Andy Warhol has sold for US$812,000 at an auction in Los Angeles.

Latin American Film Festival review

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:00 +1200

Kim Choe reviews the eighth annual Latin American Film Festival.

Mike Tyson detained after altercation with photographer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +1200

Police say boxer Mike Tyson has been detained on suspicion of battery following an alleged altercation with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport.

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City review

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:42:00 +1200

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City is a very nice package. The Ballad Of Gay Tony is the most enjoyable GTA IV experience yet by simply upping the ante a notch.

And the Oscar goes to... B-movie king Corman

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:00 +1200

Roger Corman, memorably dubbed "the Orson Welles of the Z-Movie" and "the Pope of Pop Cinema," never expected the words "Academy Award recipient" would accompany his name.