Anne Lu

Former “Doctor Who” Matt Smith will be starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in the new “Terminator” film. Also joining the newly rebooted franchise are “Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke and Australian actor Jason Clarke.

British journalist Jeremy Clarkson has been caught in a racism row after allegedly using an offensive word on camera. An unaired footage of the “Top Gear” host chanting a rhyme that sounded like “n*****” was posted by a tabloid, prompting him to deny the slur.

New Zealand political candidate David Seymour has become a surprise Internet star after his campaign video went “viral” on YouTube. The “Meet David Seymour” video he uploaded on YouTube has caught the attention of people even outside his electorate for being unintentionally funny.

Tickets for the Splendour in the Grass 2014 have been compromised, with some buyers claiming that they were charged more than the price listed. Moshtix, the site selling the tickets, said that the ticketing glitch was just an isolated technical issue, and is now being resolved.

Australia’s very own pop punk boyband 5 Seconds of Summer has been in showbiz since 2011, but the members still aren’t rolling in cash. Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin said their finances before they started the band remain the same despite their international breakthrough.

New Zealand National Party Minister Maurice Williamson resigned from his post after allegations of using his position to help a Chinese businessman escape a police charge. Prime Minister John Key has accepted his resignation, saying that the MP crossed the line.

Paula Abdul has weighed in on Kylie Minogue’s unpaid dancer controversy. The “So You Think You Can Dance Australia” judge wants to educate people on the importance of recognising the efforts and sacrifices of dancers.

Kurt Cobain called his wife Courtney Love a “bi*** with zits” before he died in 1994. A note inside the Nirvana frontman’s wallet reveals what he really thought of the Hole singer.

Tori Spelling isn’t winning the affection of her friends, particularly her “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Jason Priestley. The 44-year-old actor-director was pissed when he saw Tori selling his wedding invitation in a yard sale for a cheap USD 5.

Justin Bieber has reportedly attacked a young child just because he couldn’t order the boy’s father around. The 20-year-old Canadian tween heartthrob apparently called a seven-year-old boy “ugly.”

“Sherlock” isn’t going to end, but it’s also not going to air for another two years. Co-creator Mark Gatiss has confirmed the fear of the fans of the Benedict Cumberbatch-starrer TV series: the fourth season will be back in 2016.

Warner Music Australia is finally paying Kylie Minogue’s dancers for their music video and Logie Awards performance. The pop star’s label has agreed to shell out the correct rates to the backup dancers following criticisms that it offered them less than the legal minimum fee.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter Vivienne is set to make her big screen debut in her mum’s film “Maleficent,” and grandpa Jon Voight is excited to see her act.

Basketball Australia chief executive officer Kristina Keneally has resigned from her post.

Donald Sterling’s son-in-law wants the world to know that the Los Angeles Clippers owner is racist and ignorant. Eric Miller, the director of Basketball Administration for the Clippers, isn’t afraid to get fired from his job.

British comic Stephen Fry and U.S. talk show host Ellen DeGeneres have joined the boycott of a hotel chain owned by the Sultan of Brunei. The high profile celebrities are taking a stand against the Asian nation’s anti-gay law.

Chris Martin is taking responsibility for his “conscious uncoupling” with Gwyneth Paltrow. The Coldplay frontman has spoken up for the first time about his separation from the Oscar Award-winning actress.

Lorde and Iggy Azalea are up against “spineless” music magazines. The Kiwi pop star and the Australian rapper are offended by how some publications want them on their cover, but write unflattering criticisms about them in another issue.

Canadian hockey player Jordin Tootoo made a young fan’s day, possibly his whole year as well, when he gave his hockey stick to him. The video of the 31-year-old Grand Rapids Griffins forward giving away his stick during pregame warm-ups to a young boy has gone viral, making Tootoo a hero in everyone’s eyes.

Donald Sterling is alone in his prejudiced views, according to his estranged wife Shelly Sterling. His current wife is distancing herself and her family from the alleged racist remarks said by the Los Angeles Clippers owner.

“The Lego Movie” is accused of insulting New Zealand. A line in the blockbuster film describing “Middle Zealand” as land of illiterate and poverty has sparked outrage, prompting filmmakers to explain the reference.

Dave Grohl has some high praises for newcomer Lorde. The Foo Fighters rocker said the young Kiwi singer gives hope for the future of pop music.

Canadian woman Sharlene Simon fatally hit a teen with her car, and now she’s suing her dead victim’s family for CAD1.35 million for emotional trauma. The mother of three blames 17-year-old Brandon Majewski and his surviving friends Richard McLean and Jake Roberts for her suffering, claiming they were incompetent bicyclists.

Paul Walker’s younger brother Cody Walker has opened up about the actor’s death. The 25-year-old paramedic still can’t believe that Paul is already gone.

One Direction ripped off the concept for their new music video “You & I” from Australian band Clubfeet, it was alleged. A Melbourne film production company claimed that the British boyband and Fulwell 73 Productions have no originality.

They said that it’s possible, and now it’s here! The highly awaited Flume and Lorde collaboration has been released, and fans of the Australian DJ and Kiwi songstress responded favourably.

Damon Albarn is apologising to Australians for Blur’s cancelled Big Day Out appearance. The British musician also denied festival promoter AJ Maddah’s claim that the group backed out because they had a falling out in South America.

Lily Allen is as outspoken as ever in her new music video. The British pop star took a swipe at her contemporaries in “Sheezus,” giving Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Lorde not-so-subtle shout outs.

The younger brother of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has died in a freak accident. British travel writer Mark Shand, 62, slipped and fell on a pavement after attending an event in New York on Tuesday night.