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Update: The name of the woman at the centre of the racial scandal is Karen Bailey. Bailey previously said that her name was Sue Wilkins.

Bubbling is not the new Neknominate in Australia, at least not yet, according to a new report. After sacked Australian rugby league player Todd Carney was photographed drinking his own urine straight from the source, it was claimed (feared) that the act, called “bubbling,” is now becoming a trend in the country.

“Doctor Who” is set to feature a new, darker Doctor inspired by David Bowie. Peter Capaldi, the show’s new titular star, has reportedly fashioned his character’s new incarnation from the rock icon.

Jim Moriarty is coming back to “Sherlock,” or at least that’s what fans think after BBC One tweeted a photo of the villain with the text: “Did you miss me?”

The woman filmed hurling racist expletives to a fellow train passenger has apologised for her behaviour. Sue Wilkins, 55, was remorseful after the footage of her verbally abusing an Asian mother became viral online.

“Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale could have been Anastasia Steele in the film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The 25-year-old actress wanted to try “something a little different” from her role as Aria Montgomery so she auditioned for the risqué part, but found it was “very uncomfortable.”

Pope Francis cracked a joke about women. The head of the Catholic Church proved that he has a sense of humour before comparing women to housekeepers.

Ben Affleck got in the way of Jennifer Garner’s friendship with Mark Ruffalo, according to the “Avengers” star.

Kristen Stewart has reportedly been dropped out of the sequel of her own film. “Snow White and the Huntsman” will be bringing back Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron to reprise their roles, but left out Stewart and director Rupert Sanders.

An unnamed diplomat has escaped his sexual assault charges in New Zealand by claiming diplomatic immunity. The details of the case, including the diplomat’s identity and home country, were suppressed by a judge.

Prince Harry got his groove on during a visit at a children’s day care centre in Chile. The royal bachelor showed off his dance moves to Katy Perry’s “Firework” after he was asked by the children to dance with them.

“True Blood” proved to be another jaw-dropping episode on Sunday night as Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) got it on with Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard) during a gay sex scene. Though it was an intense scene, the Australian actor wasn’t fazed, saying shooting it was “fun.”

Another cheap USB charger has almost cost the life of a 14-year-old. Lorna Sommerville bought a knock-off USB charger for $10 from Paddy’s Market for her son Daniel, which turned out to be a big mistake as the charger exploded within centimetres of the teen’s head.

Netflix is definitely coming to Australia, according to Village Roadshow CEO Graham Burke. The only question is when.

Prince Harry still remembers Princess Diana. The British royalty was emotional after visiting young orphans in Brazil on Wednesday, saying he remembered his own mum, who died in a tragic car accident in 1997.

“The Voice Kids Australia” coaches Joel and Benji Madden, Delta Goodrem and Mel B had to answer a tough question from a kid before they chosen. All four answered yes to the question “Do you believe in Santa Claus?” before 10-year-old Olivia picked one of them.

Opera Australia has announced Lianna Haroutounian as replacement for Georgian soprano Tamar Iveri in the upcoming production of “Otello.”

Lorde thinks Taylor Swift is an “incredible role model.” The Kiwi Grammy winner has praised her BFF for being an admirable character.

Anna Paquin had an embarrassing drunken night at the premiere of “True Blood” in Los Angeles, a claim denied by the actress’ camp. According to a report, the 31-year-old Oscar winner angered co-star and husband Stephen Moyer during the party when she had a bit too much of alcohol.

One Direction star Niall Horan was hit in the knee by a thrown object on stage during the group’s Amsterdam show. The 20-year-old singer, who had a major knee surgery earlier in 2014, continued to perform despite bleeding.

Lorde has jumped in on the issue of how teenagers should dress. A few days after Bindi Irwin told her age group to stop showing off too much skin, Lorde said nudity is not a problem, even praising Rihanna for embodying sexuality.

Gary Oldman gave an emotional interview in “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” apologising again for his alleged anti-Semitic comments. The English veteran actor is facing backlash after his comments on Playboy magazine, in which he defended Mel Gibson’s anti-Semitic remarks during his drunken tirade in 2006, were published online.

“The Block” is reportedly set to film next season at the infamous Hotel Saville, where self-proclaimed vampire prostitute Shane Chartres-Abbott allegedly raped and murdered his victim in 2002.

Katy Perry is influential, Cat Blanchett is down-to-earth, Russell Brand is intellectual and Kylie Minogue is understanding, according to a former Qantas Airline flight attendant. Owen Bedall dishes celebrity dirt behind first-class section in his book “Confessions of a Qantas Flight Attendant – True Tales and Gossip from the Galley.”

Kylie Minogue thinks the UK edition of “The Voice” is “dark and icy cold” compared to the “spectacular and gladiatorial” “The Voice Australia.”

Big Day Out has been cancelled in all venues in Australia and New Zealand. U.S. company C3 Presents, which owns the festival, has confirmed that it will not be back in 2015, but hopes to bring it back soon.

KFC has concluded that the story about the little girl who was kicked out of its store for apparently scaring other customers with her scarred face did not happen. However, the fast food joint said that it will still honour the pledge it made to donate U$30,000 towards three-year-old Victoria Wilcher’s medical bills.

The Advertising Standards Board (ASB) has dismissed complaints that the campaign for razor brand Schick objectifies women.

“House Rules” has eliminated another couple, but not their love for one another. Engaged Queenslanders Maddi Carter and Lloyd Wright said their experience on the show has brought them closer together than ever.