Anne Lu

A Dairy Queen employee in the U.S. is getting global recognition after courageously defending a blind man from an opportunist. Joey Prusak, the 19-year-old manager of the ice cream chain in Minnesota, is gaining Internet fame after his story went viral on Reddit.

France is moving to ban beauty pageants for little girls. In an attempt to fight the “hyper-sexualisation” of children, the French upper house of parliament has adopted a proposal that calls for the ban of beauty pageants for girls under 16 years of age.

“Doctor Who” is coming to Australia New Zealand in the form of a gold coin. Under the official license of BBC Australian and New Zealand, the cult British sci-fi series will be releasing a limited edition 50th Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 1oz gold coin in October.

Lorde has broken another record. The Kiwi teen singer now holds the record for the longest stay at the top of Billboard’s Alternative Chart by a female soloist for her international chart-topper “Royals.” The accolade was previously held by Alanis Morissette with her hit “You Oughta Know.”

It’s Paula Patton’s revenge against husband Robin Thicke! The “2 Guns” actress twerked with another man on live television to prove that twerking was totally fine in her marriage with the “Blurred Lines” singer.

Cher has taken a stand against the anti-gay law in Russia. The U.S. music superstar revealed that she was invited to perform at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, but she refused out of solidarity with the LGBT (lesbians, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community.

Another Disney star went off the track. Zac Efron has quietly completed a stint in rehab after suffering a serious cocaine addiction, according to new reports.

New Zealand’s Downstage Theatre is set to close down after 50 years. The Board of the Wellington theatre announced Tuesday that the company will cease operation after the Creative New Zealand decided to discontinue its funding in 2014.

“Big Brother Australia” late night feast on Friday was the most explosive yet, with the housemates reduced to angry tears after screaming matches and confrontations. But first, is Ed’s family pimping him for votes?

“Big Brother Australia” underdog Ben has been given the most powerful of powers in the Big Brother house. The 30-year-old unemployed old soul from QLD was given unprecedented power, allowing him to spy on the housemates. Also, the nomination rules have changed, leaving the housemates baffled yet again.

“The X Factor Australia” has said goodbye to Ellie Lovegrove. The top nine contestants were chopped down to eight as the show came to its first deadlock decision this season.

“Big Brother Australia” fake double eviction has seen one strong contender leaving the house for good, and one just faking it! But first, it’s a screaming match between Tahan and Mikkayla, and Tully cried her heart out after getting another lecture from Ed.

Ever need an "uncle" for life advice? In Japan, even if you don't have a blood relative, you can rent a middle-aged guy to hang out with you. Ossan Rental, which translates to Uncle Rental, allows people to hire an uncle for just $11 per hour.

Soldier Bevan Vincent Arthur McKay has been kicked out of the New Zealand defence force after admitting that he had recorded a female colleague having shower. The 35-year-old Territorial Force lance corporal pleaded guilty to four charges of making or attempting to make intimate visual recordings at a military barracks in July.

Microsoft has removed a series of its anti-iPhone online ads after it was mocked on different social media Web sites. The videos depicted Apple employees during a meeting with a figure that appeared to be the late Steve Jobs.

New Zealand woman Erana Te Haeata Brewerton has been barred from entering a bathhouse in Japan because of her facial tattoo, her "ta moko," which identifies her Maori origin. The incident has caused international controversy, which prompted Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga to weigh in.

Justin Bieber is giving Batman fans a heart attack after apparently implying that he has been cast in the upcoming film “Batman Vs Superman.” On Friday, the Canadian tween heartthrob posted an Instagram photo of him and what appeared to be a script of the controversial film, complete with his name watermarked across it.

“Dexter” stars Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are more than just co-stars playing brother and sister on the hit show. They are also former husband and wife. And as the U.S. crime show is about to end, the two have opened up what’s it like to be working side by side with a ex-spouse on set.

Obituaries are usually filled with loving sentiments and sometimes laced with humour to honour the life of the deceased. But Marianne Theresa Johnson-Reddick's obituary neither has tender words nor good humour. Her surviving children made sure the readers know how horrible she led her life in possibly the most disturbing obituary ever written.

Australia's Harvest Festival is in danger of being scrapped after low ticket sales. The annual touring festival, which commenced only in 2011, is deemed "too risky" for all concerned if continued, according to promoter AJ Maddah.

Jessica Biel is officially Jessica Timberlake. The 31-year-old U.S. actress has reportedly legally taken her husband Justin Timberlake’s last name, though she will continue to use Biel professionally.

Nicole Kidman is fuming mad at a paparazzo who hit her on a bicycle. The A-list star was walking to her hotel in New York when the photographer crashed into her and knocked her to the ground on Thursday.

Lorde is fast becoming an international superstar, so it’s not surprising that she is also getting recognised in her own country. The 16-year-old Kiwi songstress has been shortlisted in the prestigious Apra Silver Scroll Award for 2013.

JK Rowling is set to write a new "Harry Potter" movie without Harry Potter. The British author will be writing a screenplay for a Warner Bros movie that is "neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series."

“Big Brother Australia” Showdown and nomination swap episode has seen Jade’s former and current men, Drew and Ed, making big impact on her life in the house. Also, the housemates attempted to break up Drew and Tully (Drully).

Jason Mortensen felt he hit the jackpot upon waking up from surgery. The sales manager from the U.S. woke up groggy from a surgery, apparently surprised to learn that he is married to a bombshell of a wife.

“Big Brother Australia” evicted housemate Caleb Geppert has had enough of Tully’s antics in the house. The fireman has clearly been following what’s happening inside the house, and he thinks Tully, who has a relationship with fellow housemate Drew while she has a girlfriend outside, “deserves what she gets in the real world.”

The title of the 50th Anniversary Special of “Doctor Who” has been revealed. “The Day of the Doctor” will be aired 50 years to the day since the popular show first hit British TV screens on November 23.

Just like his mother before him, Prince William is completely enamoured of Africa. The Duke of Cambridge became emotional when talking about wildlife conservation, admitting that becoming a father has reinforced his emotional connection to the continent.