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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Entertainment articles  Entertainment
    Ariana Grande's "life" has been "made" after Barbra Streisand shared a heartfelt appreciation post about the Wicked: For Good star
     30 December 2025
    The 32-year-old singer and actress was left in shock after seeing icon Barbra, 83, had praised her acting and singing abilities as well as gushed over Ariana for being "sweet, kind and thoughtful".
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    Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales are likely to receive "heirloom" jewellery from their husbands for Christmas
    30 Dec: Although the royal family are known for exchanging joke gifts on Christmas Eve, former royal butler Grant Harrold revealed 25 December is a day for "meaningful" presents, and King Charles and Prince William are likely to give their wives special pieces handed down through the generations.... more
    Billy Porter plans to do "nothing" over the festive period
    30 Dec: The Pose actor - who contracted sepsis in September - is looking forward to taking a break and having the time to relax over the next few weeks.... more
    Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to the American Heart Association
    30 Dec: The Fate of Ophelia has made a generous personal contribution in honour of her dad Scott Swift, who underwent a quintuple bypass surgery earlier this year, and the money will help to "advance ongoing scientific research, stronger prevention and treatment efforts, and expanded access to life saving care for every community".... more
    James Ransone saved his neighbour from being sexually assaulted
    30 Dec: The Wire actor passed away on 19 December after taking his own life at the age of 46 and a woman named Molly Watts has paid tribute to the star for helping prevent her life from taking a dark turn when he scared off her would-be attacker in New York in 2006.... more
    Serena Williams has gushed over her sister Venus Williams after watching her sibling get married
    30 Dec: The 44-year-old former professional tennis player has hailed Venus as her "protector" and "teacher" after the fellow ex-tennis pro, 45, wed actor Andrea Preti, 37.... more
    Kelly Osbourne is hoping to make it through Christmas "without crying" as she and her family mark the first festive period since her dad Ozzy Osbourne passed away
    30 Dec: The 41-year-old star and her partner, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson, and their three-year-old son Sidney will celebrate Christmas at her mum Sharon Osbourne's Buckinghamshire home, where she lived with Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy, who died in July, aged 76.... more
    King Charles will deliver his Christmas message from Westminster Abbey
    30 Dec: The 77-year-old monarch will once again give his festive address outside of traditional palace walls as the speech was filmed in the lady chapel of the medieval church in London.... more
    Martha Stewart has become a co-owner of Swansea City
    30 Dec: The 84-year-old businesswoman and TV personality is the latest celebrity to become a minority owner of the Welsh football club - following in the footsteps of her friend Snoop Dogg and Croatian football legend Luka Modric.... more
    Chevy Chase was "hurt" by his exclusion from Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebrations
    30 Dec: The 82-year-old star was an original cast member on the long-running sketch comedy series and has expressed disappointment at his lack of involvement in the special anniversary episode that aired in February and saw a host of SNL alumni return.... more

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     03 Dec: Benedict Cumberbatch needed surgery following a surfing injury +++++++++++
     11 Dec: Jason Kelce credits sport for helping navigate the "absolutely devastating" period when his wife suffered a miscarriage ++++++++++
     23 Dec: Kerry Katona and her boyfriend are planning to donate toys over the festive season +++++++++
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Ariana Grande's "life" has been "made" after Barbra Streisand shared a heartfelt appreciation post about the Wicked: For Good star 18:08

    Cricket:
    The Otago Volts men have made a formidable 193 for 7, batting first against the Central Stags in their T20 Super Smash cricket clash in Alexandra 18:07

    Business:
    It's back to business for a refreshed Auckland FC side, following a prolonged break in the A-League 18:07

    International:
    Russia's claim Ukraine attacked Putin's home 'doesn't make any sense', experts say 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales are likely to receive "heirloom" jewellery from their husbands for Christmas 17:38

    Basketball:
    Another NBA win for Kiwi big man Steven Adams and his Houston Rockets 17:27

    Living & Travel:
    MH370 vanished in 2014. A new search aims to find answers families desperately want 17:17

    Entertainment:
    Billy Porter plans to do "nothing" over the festive period 17:08

    Boxing:
    Former boxing world champion Anthony Joshua stable, two people dead after car crash in Nigeria 17:07

    Law and Order:
    Police in Hamilton have intercepted a 29-year-old woman who allegedly tried to steal more than 1700 dollars worth of groceries this morning 16:57

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