Jared Richards
Jared Richards is an Entertainment Reporter at the ABC. Previously, he has written for The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, NME, The Big Issue and more.
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Captain Sandy Yawn on the moments you don't get to see on Below Deck: Mediterranean
All aboard with the strong-willed captain of Below Deck: Mediterranean for a rapid-fire round of questions, silly and serious.
Austin Butler has been looking for a role like this since his dad taught him to ride a motorbike at age 15
Inspired by real photos of a 1960s gang, The Bikeriders explores the good, bad and the ugly of "the end of the golden age of motorcycles".
Kiwi actor Rachel House is much-loved as a star of Taika Waititi movies. Now she's making her own
Rachel House is one of New Zealand's best-loved actors. Now she's bringing her comedic chops and Māori heritage to directing.
Why making a mystery thriller series inspired by her real-life assault changed Lucy Coleman 'to her core'
Australian mini-series Exposure explores the "total rage and desperation" of a sexual assault survivor, inspired by true events.
Seeing a lime green square everywhere? Here's why you should listen to the album behind the meme
Our take on the zeitgeist-dominating Brat, as well as new records from modern hip-hop greats and a couple of emerging Australian artists.
Diddy quietly hands back keys to New York City, less than a year after receiving the honour
The disgraced music mogul was awarded the honour last September, but has now returned the key following a request from New York City mayor Eric Adams.
Tilda Swinton at her most eccentric, First Nation folk horror and seven more must-sees at Sydney Film Festival
With 200-plus films, Sydney Film Festival's line-up can be overwhelming. Our film critics offer nine must-sees.
A TikToker interviewed Baz Luhrmann on the streets of Newtown … and had no idea who he was
When Australian TikToker Georgia Godworth approached a stylish man, she didn't realise who he was — now, their interview has gone viral.
Eight months and 3,000 people: Furiosa is Australia's biggest, most expensive movie ever
Director George Miller reveals how the latest Mad Max came to be, and why Anya Talyor-Joy was the right actor to take over from Charlize Theron.
'I have a boundary': Kelly Rowland makes first statement after being moved along at Cannes
Kelly Rowland accuses Cannes security of racial profiling, Lizzo addresses South Park parody and more entertainment news you might have missed.
'I actually had to go buy some decent clothes': The emerging Australian filmmakers at Cannes
For the first time, two Australian festivals have been chosen for the prestigious Goes to Cannes program.
Gina Rinehart portrait saga gains international attention — from the BBC to Stephen Colbert
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been getting a lot of attention following the calls for Vincent Namatjira's portrait of her to be removed from the National Gallery of Australia.
How Alix Higgins bluffed his way into having a show at Australian Fashion Week
Since launching his eponymous brand in 2021, the Australian designer is carving out a distinct customer base: those looking to wear emotions on their sleeves, thighs and chest.
Cannes 2024: The biggest films, potential controversies and much more
Here's your run-down of the most-hyped films, Australian offerings and potential controversies at the 77th annual Festival de Cannes.
'It's time to take our views away': Why fans are blocking celebrities on their social media
We don't blame you for focusing on little but Eurovision over the weekend. Here's the entertainment news you might have missed while you were dancing to Eurotrash bangers.
A gay man and woman get married to circumvent homophobic parenting laws in this Aussie-Macedonian film
Housekeeping for Beginners is set in a queer home in North Macedonia, but it started in Melbourne.
Pizzagate, neo-Nazis and annoying intellectuals: This movie's an absurd trip through America's chaos
A bizarre, dream-like journey through modern America, Sean Price Williams's debut feature The Sweet East is eager to provoke.
Four Australian fashion icons help us unpack the Met Gala
You've seen all the Met Gala looks, now it's time for the experts' review on the couture of it all.
From Zendaya's double looks to Chris Hemsworth's debut, see all the glamour from the Met Gala – as it happened
The Met Gala is over for another year. Stars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media graced New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the biggest night in the fashion calendar.
From Elisabeth Moss as a British spy to a jet-black cringe comedy — the best new shows out now
What to watch: from a British spy going on a road trip with a member of ISIS to a cringe comedy that will make you spit out your drink.
Comedian Colin Jost hosts annual White House dinner, Biden gets in barbs about Trump
Joe Biden jokes that he's "a grown man running against a six-year-old" at annual journalists' dinner. Plus all the entertainment and pop culture news you may have missed this weekend.
This Kiwi drama divided New Zealand, and now it's our time to ask: What happened at the party?
Co-creator and lead actor Robyn Malcolm untangles the forces at play underneath what's been called New Zealand's best television show.
Bluey drops secret episode, reviewers hide from Swiftie death threats and Spice Girls reunite
The season three finale of Bluey threatened the end for everyone's favourite Brisbane family, but there was a surprise in store. Plus, the other entertainment news you might have missed.
Late Night with the Devil invites a demon onto a 70s talk show, with disastrous consequences
Australian brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes have made waves with their third film, a found-footage horror starring David Dastmalchian.
Zendaya says her character in new tennis movie Challengers should 'probably go to therapy'
Luca Guadagnino's newest film takes the majestic back-and-forth of professional tennis to hyper-erotic heights.