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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Entertainment articles  Entertainment
    Kaya Scodelario was "painfully shy and insecure" during her younger years
     25 November 2025
    The 33-year-old actress rose to fame as Effy Stonem in Skins, the hit teen drama, back in 2007, and Kaya has reflected on the similarities and differences between her on-screen character and her real-life self.
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    Jonathan Bailey has bemoaned the "limiting narratives" that stifle aspiring stars
    25 Nov: The 37-year-old actor - who recently became the first-ever gay man to win People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive accolade - feels frustrated that would-be actors and actresses continue to see their ambitions undermined by factors outside of their control, such as their race, class and sexuality.... more
    The 2026 Met Gala will have a theme of Costume Art
    25 Nov: The annual gala - which is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious and glamorous fashion event - will be staged on May 4, 2026, and it's been confirmed that Costume Art will be the theme of the star-studded event.... more
    Johnny Knoxville has remarried - and a Hollywood legend officiated the wedding
    25 Nov: The Jackass star - who finalised his divorce from director Naomi Nelson in August 2024 after 11 years of marriage - took to Instagram on Sunday (16.11.25) to announce he has tied the knot with Emily Ting.... more
    Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are to fight next month
    25 Nov: AJ, 36, will be entering to the ring for the first time since his bout with Daniel Dubois, 28, in September 2024 to do battle with The Problem Child, also 28, on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.... more
    Roland Mouret knew it was important to "kill" Victoria Beckham the Spice Girl
    24 Nov: The French designer played an instrumental role in helping the 50-year-old star launch her fashion career, though their partnership was only recently publicly confirmed, and he's explained how he felt it was important for Victoria to change how she was seen by the public.... more
    Kit Harington has recalled the "embarrassing" moment when he had to kiss Sophie Turner in The Dreadful
    24 Nov: The 38-year-old actor had to stand on an "apple box" to give his gothic horror movie co-star - who plays Anne, the love interest of his alter ego Jago - a kiss because she is taller than him.... more
    Andy Cohen is experiencing "payback" for his mischievous childhood with his own kids
    24 Nov: The Watch What Happens Live host - whose kids Ben, six, and three-year-old Lucy were born to a surrogate - was always a prankster when he was growing up and his own offspring are already showing signs of following in his footsteps.... more
    Russell Tovey's life changed when he "came out as a geek"
    24 Nov: The Feud: Capote vs the Swans actor came out as gay when he was 18 years old and experienced a fresh awakening when he grew more open about his hobbies such as collecting rocks and minerals and using a metal detector.... more
    Isla Fisher has undergone a "really challenging time" amid her divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen
    24 Nov: The Now You See Me Now You Don't actress - who split from actor Sacha, the father of her three children, in 2024 after more than 23 years together - has told how going through a divorce feels like "a different grief", but she has enjoyed "creating a new identity" following the breakdown of her marriage.... more

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     05 Nov: Sarah Ferguson is reportedly preparing to move into a new home of her own ++++++++++
     29 Oct: Lady Sarah McCorquodale has been left injured following a "very bad fall" during horse-riding +++++++++
     08 Nov: Macaulay Culkin has stepped back into his Kevin McCallister role for a new Christmas advertising campaign with a message about family and ageing +++++++++
     07 Nov: Olympic gold medallist Dame Denise Lewis secretly split from her music mogul husband Steve Finan two years ago +++++++++
     14 Nov: Cheryl Hines has said some of her long-time friends distanced themselves after her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suspended his presidential campaign last year and announced his support for Donald Trump. ++++++++
     31 Oct: Bam Margera has celebrated a year of sobriety after "deleting" all the "negative" influences from his life ++++++++
     10 Nov: Kunal Nayyar won't rule out a Big Bang Theory reunion - but believes it's too soon for the show to return ++++++++

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      23 Nov: Air new zealand named world's safest airline among a host of international awards (RadioNZ)
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      19 Nov: ‘gorgeous evening’: priscilla presley shares drink with cliff richard in christchurch (Stuff.co.nz)
      18 Nov: Philips unveils ambilight tvs for hotels with gaming & airplay (ITBrief)
      18 Nov: This popular samsung 3.1 soundbar is on sale! get it now for 50% off (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    Kiwis team doctor Greg Macleod believes the incident involving Tongan forward Eli Katoa will serve as a cautionary tale for years 8:17

    Entertainment:
    Kaya Scodelario was "painfully shy and insecure" during her younger years 8:08

    National:
    Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed 8:07

    Business:
    The Commerce Commission is taking legal action against Mobil New Zealand's head office over wholesale pricing methods 8:07

    Law and Order:
    An anonymous player involved in a Wellington club cricket match that turned into violent chaos at the weekend has blamed the melee on an umpiring decision 7:57

    International:
    Court dismisses criminal cases against Donald Trump critics James Comey and Letitia James 7:57

    Business:
    A view the Government could have gone further on changes to the building consents regime 7:47

    Entertainment:
    Jonathan Bailey has bemoaned the "limiting narratives" that stifle aspiring stars 7:38

    Health & Safety:
    Bringing healthcare closer to home could be on the horizon for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago 7:37

    Rugby League:
    Tom Trbojevic has been named the Manly Sea Eagles' new captain in the wake of Daly Cherry-Evans heading to the Sydney Roosters 7:27

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