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Meet Hydraulic Press Girl — the Aussie artist who gets 'squished' in viral videos

"Smac" McCreanor's videos have had more than 1 billion views — and now you can see her work in a gallery for the first time at the NGV Triennial.
A young white red-haired woman wearing a white beanie and vest poses in front of a backdrop of denim clothes

Ricky Gervais pays tribute to 'very funny' The Office star Ewen MacIntosh

Actor Ewen MacIntosh, who was best known for playing Keith Bishop in the British comedy The Office, has died aged 50.
A portrait of Ewen MacIntosh in The Office.

Prepare to get your heart broken by David Nicholls's One Day all over again

Here's what's new to streaming and actually good in February, from the two surprisingly great remakes One Day and Mr and Mrs Smith, to the workplace satire that will make you lol.
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Ambika, left, sits in a grassy park with Leo laying down next to her, right. Both grin.

Think you're a trivia guru? Let's see about that

I know exactly your type — you love a weekend quiz and are convinced you'd outperform contestants on my show. Well, prove it.
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Tom Gleeson on the set of Hard Quiz gesturing behind him with a serious expression.

How Josh Thomas became the face of millennial comedy in Australia

Back in the country for his new stand-up tour, Josh Thomas talks about how he stumbled into being audience surrogate for millennials around Australia.
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A man in a blue room looking into a mirror.

So, you think you're good at quizzes? It's time to play HARD!

Oh, you're back? Something to prove after last week's effort? Let's see what you've got.
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Tom Gleeson standing with his arms crossed and a serious look on his face. The Hard Quiz has been added behind his head

Hard Quiz: You better believe I'm here to judge you. Let's play HARD!

So, you think you're good at quizzes but don't have the guts to front up to my actual TV show? Well, try this then.
Tom Gleeson standing with his arms crossed with a serious look on his face with th Hard quiz logo in the top left corner

'Flippin' Kerfection': Sports stars dominate entries to this year's Bald Archies satirical art prize

The Bald Archies offer a satirical take on the big events of 2023, and this year feature sports stars like Sam Kerr and Pat Cummins alongside politicians like Peter Dutton.
A portrair of Sam Kerr doing a backflip after scoring a goal.

Fancy yourself a trivia guru? Let's see about that

Ah, welcome. Let me guess, you're one of those know-it-alls, who would reign supreme and hold the mug aloft if you made it onto Hard Quiz. Well, prove it.
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ICYMI: Jacob Elordi is very tall on SNL, the most hyped films from Sundance, and Pitchfork gutted

From the Minecraft movie to a juicy Brent Street reality show, here's all the latest entertainment news.
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A collage of brown staffy wearing a 'love is love' hankerchief; Jacob Elordi, plus Katy O'Brien and Kristen Stewart.

Here are all the winners from the Emmy Awards, with Succession named best drama and The Bear named best comedy

See the full list of winners from the 75th Emmy Awards, where Succession, The Bear and Beef won multiple awards.
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Shiv takes a call near a pool.

Jo Koy says he's a comic, not a host as he reflects on tough Golden Globes gig

The comedian says he took on a job no-one wanted and that "there wasn't enough time to prepare".
Bald man in a black suit holding up a microphone on stage

Barry Humphries on why Dame Edna will always remain 'rather timeless'

She's one of Barry Humphries's most famous characters, but who was Edna before she was a Dame? Before she was an international sensation? Ahead of Humphries's state memorial today, look back on the late comedian's story of how Edna came to be.
Composite image of three pictures of Barry Humphries as Dame Edna, starting with the oldest on the left and newest on the right

When Judy's grandson told her she'd gone viral, she thought she'd made people sick

Gangsta Granny now has more than 1.7 million followers on TikTok, making her one of Australia's "mega influencers".
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Eddie Murphy stars in his first Christmas movie

Actors Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross talk about their latest project together the Christmas comedy film, Candy Lane.
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Duration: 4 minutes 17 seconds

Rhys Nicholson releases a new book combining cooking and comedy

Rhys Nicholson releases a new book 'Dish' which combines cooking and comedy.
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Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

British Comedy Award winner Nina Conti brings her quick wit and special guest Monkey to Sydney show

British performer Nina Conti and her ever pal Monkey make their way to Sydney for the Just for Laughs Sydney show.
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Duration: 7 minutes 10 seconds

Australian comedian Jimmy Rees takes on regional Australia in new tour next year

Internet sensation comedian Jimmy Rees shares what made him so popular during COVID-19 lockdowns and talks about his new tour across regional Australia starting February 2024.
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Duration: 3 minutes 33 seconds

Celeste Barber on Australia's 'uncomfortable' fashion moment

Comedian Celeste Barber is no stranger to the absurdities of the fashion industry, but even she was taken aback to learn the extent to which some clothes – and the women who wore them – were policed in our nation’s past.
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Celeste Barber wearing a navy blazer with bright pink patterns stands in front of a wall with the same pattern

Nathan Fielder's new series with Emma Stone is 'excruciating, cinematic masterpiece' about gentrification

In The Curse, Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone play an excruciating couple who make you laugh but also want to cry.
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Emma and Nathan stand on either side of a knocked-through wall wearing hard hats, Emma with a hammer in hand, looking smug

'There's nothing like it': Why OzAsia is the major cultural festival you should know about

Disappearing Cantonese dialects and centuries-old Vietnamese instruments feature alongside bilingual K-rap and punk Malaysian street art in a program that champions freedom of expression.
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A Japanese Australian woman dressed in eclectic clothing and large sunglasses performs onstage.

Comedian Cal Wilson leaves behind a legacy of laughter and generosity

The Melbourne-based comedian entered the scene when there were few women in the industry. Her legacy lives on through the many women she mentored along the way.
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Cal Wilson smiling with a microphone wearing brightly-coloured clothing.

Why the Irish are so serious about being funny as film festival gets underway

The Irish Film Festival gets underway today in Australia and there will be some movies that will make you laugh and cry. So, what is it about the Irish and their ability to find light in tragic circumstances?
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A man and a woman standing side by side against a brick wall, neither smiling but both look content

Bryan Brown confesses he doesn't get 'the whole viral thing' ahead of C*A*U*G*H*T premiere

Stars of the new original series C*A*U*G*H*T say the series asks some serious questions despite being presented as a parody.
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Bryan Brown dressed in a green and gold tracksuit sitting in an office, the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind him

More allegations of sexual assault emerge about Russell Brand

Journalists who broke the story says it's triggered a massive reaction, including fresh allegations from more women.
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Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds