Emma Rawson

Life is busier than ever for the chef and his family

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has loosened his bow tie and stepped off the opera stage for an album of love songs and duets. Quizás Quizás Quizás (Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps) is a punchy rendition with pop star Jennifer Lopez – they are surprisingly well-matched – but Canadian Nelly Furtado is out of her depth against Andrea’s […]

An adaptation of Jack Kerouac's classic beatnik novel.

Listening to the emotional, mellow tunes of indie duo Rhye, you could mistakenly think you were listening to the smooth vocals of British singer Sade. In fact, the sweet voice that echoes through the band’s debut album comes from a man -– Canadian singer/producer Mike Milosh, who makes up one half of the mysterious twosome […]

The French chef is relishing a break from TV2's My Kitchen Rules.

We’ve been waiting since 2006 for the follow-up to Justin Timberlake’s Grammy-winning FutureSex/LoveSounds, and after several mediocre acting projects, JT is back doing what he does best on this groove heavy album. With tracks around seven minutes long, it’s a CD that rewards repeat listening. R&B blends with 1950s lounge in Suit & Tie and […]

Kiwis rule on Packed to the Rafters

She puts her body on the line and now learns lines with icon Mr Cruise

British songstress Dido recorded her fourth album while pregnant with her first child, singing her songs while her son, Stanley, was kicking inside her. And there’s an optimism on the album that befits her new status, with songs such as the ethereal Go Dreaming and the title track – her 18-month-old’s favourite lullaby. Dido’s vocals […]

Canadian twins Tegan and Sara have moved into new territory with their seventh album, moving from indie rock into a softer pop sound that’s surprisingly more powerful. Nobody can criticise the openly gay duo, who first hit the airwaves in 1996, of selling out for a commercial sound – Now I’m All Messed Up is […]

The Blue Rose actress is embracing life at 30 by going against the grain – and even her own instincts.

Much like the TV series – which presents urban life with refreshing honesty – this album is filled with tracks that show life isn’t all one note or one mood. There are boogie-worthy tunes, including Robyn’s Dancing on My Own and Icona Pop’s I Don’t Care, gorgeous singalongs from US indie bands White Sea and […]

The Weekly has the inside scoop on the singer’s triumphant night.

This is an album riddled with soft rock guilty pleasures for enthusiasts.

The Blue Rose star reveals why she’s not looking for love.

Quentin Tarantino’s film Django Unchained is must-see cinema – and the soundtrack to this Western epic about slavery is equally unmissable. The film combines classic Western tracks from the likes of composer Ennio Morricone with original songs from rapper Rick Ross, such as quirky hip-hop track 100 Black Coffins, and John Legend’s haunting Who Did […]

Three of New Zealand’s finest female artists were magic together on their sell-out Church Tour last year, and the delightful trio’s music lives on in their studio collaboration.

Much has been made of how the cast of Les Misérbales sung live on set to deliver authentic acting performances.

American R&B singer Keyshia Cole has been guilty in the past of sounding like a low-rent Mary J Blige, but her identity crisis has ended on fifth album Woman to Woman. Enough of No Love shows off her trademark smooth sound, but there are also a few surprises. Stubborn starts off like a ‘90s slow […]

The only fault with the EP, released to coincide with an Australian tour, is that there aren’t enough songs on it.

Even if holiday overindulgence has steered you away from the kitchen, save room for this morsel of French comedy, Le Chef.

Titanium may be the product of The Edge radio station’s great experimental boy-band project, but the group has proved they’re not titanium – they’re platinum. Their track, Come on Home, debuted at number one and after performing a gruelling 15 shows in 16 days, the boys have earned a loyal fan base. Though they won’t […]

Making his directorial debut at the age of 75, the hearfelt comedy Quartet has you wondering what took Dustin Hoffman so long.

Since releasing her monumental debut album Songs in A Minor in 2001, Alicia Keys has had a lot to live up to. Her subsequent efforts have mostly been disappointing – but with her latest release, Alicia has got her groove back. The New York native, who became a mother in 2010, sings of her rebirth […]

Despite its title, there’s nothing unorthodox about Bruno Mars’ second album. Bruno follows the music rules so closely that he fails to make his own mark – in fact, at times, it’s not clear who you are listening to. Channelling The Police on the watered-down reggae track Locked Out of Heaven, and a Bad-era Michael […]

Sandy and Danny have reunited for a little festive fun! It’s nice to see the famous duo back together...

Victoria Beckham will not be joining her bandmates on their rumoured reunion album and tour.

Mark Hadlow’s not letting his Kiwi show be dwarfed by the silver screen.

Kate, who is still suffering from acute morning sickness, stayed away from the premiere and William admitted that, “Kate would have loved to have been here.”

American singer Cee Lo Green adds a little soul to the festive season with this eclectic collection of Christmas tracks. Songs like All I Want for Christmas are more mellow than you might expect from the man who brought us sing-along favourite Forget You, but it’s the songs that are more up-tempo such as What […]

Her marriage lasted for 72 days, and Kim Kardashian’s cat Mercy fared just a little longer. After around 85 days in Kim’s care, Mercy died over the weekend. Kim was repeatedly photographed with the teacup Persian which she adopted in September. “It is with deep sadness that I have to tell you all that my […]

This Kiwi couple are braving new frontiers with their hit film.

True to its title Rihanna’s latest album makes no apologies, namely about Rihanna’s on-again off-again romance with her convicted abuser Chris Brown, who’s the subject of several songs. In Nobody’s Business – a duet between Rihanna and Chris with a Michael Jackson-style beat – the pair sings about their “love perfection”, which is unsettling to […]

Last year, Brad Pitt claimed he would give up acting in the next three years in order to become a director and spend more time with his kids. Now his fiancée, Angelina Jolie, has made the same promise. The Tomb Raider actress has now said that she too wants to end her acting career further […]

Hospital sources say Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge is “responding well” to treatment after being hospitalised for hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. A St James’s Palace spokesman said, “The Duchess of Cambridge is continuing to feel better.” The 30-year-old spent her second day in King Edward VII Hospital in London where she […]

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge has certainly been blooming over the past few weeks, and the palace confirmed today that Kate is indeed expecting. The exciting news comes after after almost a year of tabloids falsely speculating that the Duchess was pregnant but as the Weekly reports in this week’s issue there signs of the […]

On February 22, Christchurch-born Ariana Tikao was one of the few trusted to perform for the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial event at Hagley Park. Her performance of Whakaaria Mai was stirring – and the tracks on her third solo album also reflect on a city rebuilding itself. Featuring Te Reo, English and bilingual tracks, Ariana brings […]

In The Abbey Road Sessions Kylie takes away all the dance floor confetti from her most popular tracks, recording them in the prestigious studio with a full orchestra.

The show’s youngest finalist is as well-prepared as any pro.

The talented Australian singer opens up her heart to her Kiwi fans.

Rachel Forman is swapping sustainable living for a tour abroad.

She sung at Wills and Kate’s wedding reception and at the White House – and there’s a reason why British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding is impressing people in high places. Taking inspiration from Florence and the Machine’s theatrical style, Ellie transgresses pop and folk with her impressive vocal range that at times sounds like a gravelly […]

He’s had to bear a lot in life – he even bared his feet to sing on TV.

They may have made their name with sexually charged synth-pop anthems, but they’ve put their lothario ways behind them and have graduated to a fuller, meatier pop sound.

Anxiety and depression plagued the Kiwi actress for decades.

Michael and Belinda Van de Elzen prepare for another bundle of joy.

Why Shorty’s Ido Drent has left the hit show.

Their debut album is positive in tone but still sharp, observant and poignant.

Never work with animals or children – or so the saying goes. But for comedian Dai Henwood, working with kids was a life-changing experience. The 7 Days comedian-turned-actor worked alongside children in his new film Kiwi Flyer, hitting cinemas this week. Not a father himself, Dai (34), who is married to publicist Jo Kelly, found […]

Hugh Bonneville played butler to one lucky competition winner yesterday during his visit to New Zealand.

The gorgeous stars trade in their designer threads for a good cause.

TV star Matt Chamberlain’s wife is a pillar of support.

No-one quite has quite the same insight into the extremes of human life as BBC documentary maker Louis Theroux.

The album is a simple pleasure, but you can’t help but wish Katie would shake things up a little.

Nothing Trivial's Katherine Kennard got more than she expected from her new relationship.

The Oscar-winning Kiwi funnyman takes parenthood very seriously.

Taking over from original star Matt Damon, who played Jason Bourne, Jeremy faces a tough task, but the fourth instalment proves there’s still life in this spy-thriller franchise.

The Soul Sessions Vol 2, attempts to relive the success of her debut with nice but forgettable covers of songs...

Rated M. Heath Ledger’s brilliant performance as the maniacal Joker in The Dark Knight casts a long shadow over its Batman successor, The Dark Knight Rises, but thankfully shadows are what director Christopher Nolan does best. The epic conclusion to the trilogy ups the ante on its predecessors with some amazing action and a stellar […]

Rated M. Former director of the FBI J Edgar Hoover was famous for covering up his own tracks but there’s no reason this biopic, directed by Clint Eastwood, should tread so lightly.

Poking fun at the hokey reboot trend, it centres around the unlikely pairing of earnest funnyman Schmidt (Jonah Hill), and beefcake Jenko (Channing Tatum)...

The TV presenter swaps her tools for the Olympic torch.

British crooner Seal is good at dishing out advise on reality show The Voice, but how does his back catalogue stack up? Seal’s 2009 best-of album Hits, re-released for the TV show, proves that even though he hasn’t had a hit song in the past 10 years, the singer knows his stuff. The ‘90s classics […]

When rapper Nas’ wife Kelis walked out on him, the only thing she left behind was her green tulle wedding dress – which takes pride of place on the cover of his 10th album. Despite the title, life hasn’t always been good for Nas but this album, filled with his masterful raps and a rich […]

Overexposed, the fourth album from pop-rock act Maroon 5, is aptly titled. A cheeky nod last to year’s thrashed-to-death single Moves Like Jagger, the band seems aware that their latest outing will inevitably be compared to that success – and that ultimately it falls short. Although true to their trademark funky, lyrical style, lead singer […]

She describes herself as the “anti-Adele” but Marina Lambrini Diamandis, who performs under the name Marina and the Diamonds, has just as much soul.

It would be easy to write off this documentary about pop star Katy Perry as a marketing exercise –however, it actually has guts.

The consumer guru reluctantly reveals a recent health scare.

With some magnificent visual effects, Snow White and the Huntsman is one of the most beautiful films on screen this year. However, much like the classic Grimm brothers’ fairytale’s wicked witch, this is a film that has stared a little too long at its own reflection, to its own peril. Slow and meandering at times, […]

A Shorty role was a dream come true for this Kiwi girl.

Like dad, like daughter – the TV chef is raising a curry lover.

A movie about the city’s tragic siege opens fresh wounds.

Rated M. This Swedish language adaptation of Liza Marklund’s story follows reporter Annika Bengtzon, who witnesses a murder...

Rated M. While many a mother referred to their dog-eared copy of Heidi Murkoff’s best-selling guide What to Expect When You’re Expecting during pregnancy...

Rated M. The reboot of the hit series, which originally aired from 1971 to 1975, follows a new family and their servants in the original London townhouse.

Kiwi writer Stephanie Johnson draws on her family history in her latest novel. The story is loosely based on the life of Elizabeth Smith, her great-great-great grandmother, who immigrated to New Zealand in the 1840s and ran a hospital for local Maori. Helped by the haze of laudanum, an elderly Elizabeth – now living in […]

Losing her triplet sister has taken years to get over.

Emma Hardwick on why she's devoted to the Kiwi soap.

Have you met Miss Jones? It might be time to reintroduce yourself to Norah Jones. The singer-songwriter who brought us 2002’s gentle love song Come Away With Me is almost unrecognisable in her fourth album …Little Broken Hearts. There’s a touch of bad girl in the new outing, which has more energetic than her previous […]

Rated PG. Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Based on the true story of British widower Benjamin Mee – who uprooted his family to purchase a zoo...

Rated R18. Don’t overlook Game of Thrones just because you’re not a fantasy fan – the series was one of the most engaging dramas to emerge last year.

Rated PG. StreetDance 2 follows dancer Ash (Falk Hentschel) who shakes up the street dance scene by recruiting sexy Latina dancer Eva (Sofia Boutella) to compete in a competition.

The All-American Rejects are a bit too long in the tooth to be cashing in on the youthful rebellion and teen angst that they first made their name with. Thankfully, their latest album Kids in the Street is a more mature outing. Following on from their 2008 hit Gives You Hell, Kids’ title song is […]

The hardship that inspired sports presenter Melodie Robinson to stand up for other mums.

TV3’s Ingrid Hipkiss on the month that will change her life.

Zoe Fleury may be small, but her music packs a big punch.

Meet the two sides of Shortland Street and The Almighty Johnsons star Brooke Williams.

MasterChef’s Ben Munro on his family sacrifice.

MasterChef’s Al Markham provides food for thought.

Why contestant Ana Schwarz believes TV's hit show will change her life.

Under-fire Kiwi comedian Ben Boyce talks about the love that’s helped him through a tough year.