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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Entertainment articles  Entertainment
    Eddie Murphy left the 2007 Oscars ceremony early as he didn't want "sympathy" for missing out on the Best Supporting Actor award
     9 January 2026
    The 64-year-old actor was nominated for his portrayal of James 'Thunder' Early in the musical movie Dreamgirls but missed out to the late Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine and explained that he decided to make a swift exit after Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood consoled him.
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    Marisa Abela finds it difficult to separate emotions from her acting work
    9 Jan: The 29-year-old actress fully invests herself into her roles and feels that her profession can be emotionally draining during difficult times.... more
    Jesy Nelson has been told that her twin babies will "never walk" after they received a devastating health diagnosis
    9 Jan: The former Little Mix singer gave birth to daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe prematurely last May after a turbulent pregnancy and has now revealed that the tots have been diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - which she described as "the most severe muscular disease".... more
    Elle Fanning hopes to have children some day
    9 Jan: The 27-year-old star's latest movie Sentimental Value follows two sisters who reunite with their estranged father and she explained that having her own brood is something she "definitely" wants to do in the future as the picture taught her important lessons about family dynamics.... more
    Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela
    9 Jan: The 51-year-old actor was unable to travel from the Caribbean to California for the ceremony on Saturday (03.01.26) - where he was due to pick up the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance in One Battle After Another - as a result of air restrictions following Trump's decision to launch military strikes in the South American county to bring an end to the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.... more
    Barry Manilow is doing "better"
    9 Jan: The 82-year-old singer revealed last month he was set to have part of his lung removed after a "cancerous spot" was detected but he has now shared a brief update with fans to offer some reassurance.... more
    Jeremy Allen White was horrified to realise Bruce Springsteen would be a regular fixture on the set of Deliver Me from Nowhere
    9 Jan: The 34-year-old actor plays the music icon in the biographical musical drama film, and not only did he feel the pressure of living up to fans' expectations of The Boss, he was even more intimidated when he realised the Born to Run hitmaker - who served as a producer on the movie - would be seeing his portrayal up close.... more
    Whitney Port is feeling "hopeful" about having another baby
    9 Jan: The 40-year-old star and her husband Tim Rosenman - who have eight-year-old son Sonny - are going through another surrogacy attempt and while it is an "exciting" journey to be on, the former Hills personality noted it is also an "exhausting" process because of all the "failures" they have experienced in the past.... more
    Matthew Perry's grave has been marked with a nod to Friends
    8 Jan: The actor - who was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom - died from accidental drowning caused by the acute effects of ketamine use in October 2023, aged 54, and a plaque has now been added to a previously-unmarked section of a mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.... more
    Dove Cameron has got engaged to Damiano David
    8 Jan: The Descendants actress and the Maneskin frontman sparked speculation they were set to wed back in October when they were photographed in matching black outfits in Sydney, Australia, and the 29-year-old beauty was spotted with a diamond on her ring finger.... more

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    Environment:
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    Entertainment:
    Eddie Murphy left the 2007 Oscars ceremony early as he didn't want "sympathy" for missing out on the Best Supporting Actor award 9:53

    Environment:
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    Entertainment:
    Marisa Abela finds it difficult to separate emotions from her acting work 9:23

    Environment:
    A sweltering weekend's ahead for many parts of the country - and Fire and Emergency's warning the risk of fires and wildfires is high 9:16

    Health & Safety:
    Expressions of interest close today for a new Primary Care Pathway for medical graduates 8:57

    Business:
    Expectations Auckland's housing market will keep heating up this year 8:57

    Health & Safety:
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