Louise Talbot

Nov 22, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Louise Talbot

Winning an Oscar for his epic performance in Gladiator in 2000, Russell Crowe was in the mood to capitalise on a sequel, ringing Australian singer, poet and author Nick Cave to write a script. Made with a budget of $US100 million and delivering global box office receipts in excess of $US465m, the Ridley-Scott directed blockbuster won five Oscars and went down in history as one of the all-time Hollywood masterpieces.

Nov 21, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Louise Talbot

The legacy of the late Australian singer Olivia Newton-John will be on full display in Los Angeles and Nashville in coming weeks as hundreds of her possessions are up for sale. Hosted by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, the collection of 416 personal and movie set costumes from her estate includes one rare, stand-out collector’s item; the black leather jacket she wore in the final scene of the 1978 hit, Grease.

Nov 21, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Louise Talbot

The search has begun after one of The Simpson’s longest-running voiceover artists retires after 35 years. Pamela Hayden, 70, is the voice of the 10-year-old, blue-haired boy and Bart Simpson’s best friend, Millhouse (and Jimbo Jones). “The time has come for me to hang up my microphone, but how do I say goodbye to The Simpsons? Not easily,” Hayden told Deadline.

Nov 20, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Louise Talbot

Former breakfast TV star Tony Armstrong and the beloved British-Australian raconteur Miriam Margolyes headline the ABC’s new programming line-up for 2025, with each handed a decent slice of air-time action. Announcing a stronger focus on the arts, chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor revealed there were 23 new programs “from all genres” set for the ABC in 2025, as he presented the fresh content slate on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2024 | thenewdaily.com.au | Louise Talbot

One of Australia’s most reclusive socialites, Pixie Skase died in Melbourne aged 83 on Tuesday. Wife of the disgraced fugitive Australian businessman, Christopher Skase, who died of stomach cancer in 2001, Pixie died on November 15 while surrounded by a close-knit family circle. “Our beloved beautiful mother Pixie [has] passed away peacefully,” eldest daughter from an earlier marriage, Amanda Larkins (neé Argenti), confirmed on Instagram on November 19.