Jared Richards
Jared Richards is an Entertainment Reporter at the ABC. Previously, he has written for The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, NME, The Big Issue and more.
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Are Goodreads and Letterboxd turning entertainment into to-do lists?
Avid culture consumers Brodie Lancaster and Alexei Toliopoulos share their tips on reading and watching more, without losing sight of enjoyment.
ICYMI: Bridgerton is back, Ayo Edebiri slays SNL, Sophie-Ellis Bextor announces Aus tour, plus loads more
All the entertainment and pop culture news you might've missed, from Daft Punk's potential return to True Detective drama and more.
Margot Robbie breaks silence on Barbie Oscars snub
Margot Robbie has addressed controversy over Barbie's absence from the best director and best actress categories at the 2024 Oscars.
'The body keeps the score': Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal talk grief and All of Us Strangers
Irish actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott talk about connection through grief in Andrew Haigh's film All of Us Strangers.
Meg and Nicki's beef, Britney fans trolling JT and *those* Dune popcorn buckets — what you missed over the weekend
From the lowdown on all the tidbits you missed in the Hottest 100, to Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion's feud, here's all the latest entertainment news you might need.
Elvis has never left the building. Here are the 10 best depictions of the king
Larger-than-life singer Elvis Presley offers storytellers plenty to play with. Here are our favourite portrayals of the king across the years, from small cameos to award-winning performances.
Eight Oscar nominations for Barbie isn't a snub — here's why
The internet is fuming that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were passed over for best actress and best director nominations for the 2024 Academy Awards. So how did we get here?
Was he pushed? Did he slip? In Anatomy of a Fall, only a border collie knows the truth
Director-writer Justine Triet discusses the slipperiness of truth in her Palme D'Or-winning courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Fall.
ICYMI: Jacob Elordi is very tall on SNL, the most hyped films from Sundance, and Pitchfork gutted
From the Minecraft movie to a juicy Brent Street reality show, here's all the latest entertainment news.
She's cleaned up awards season and Ireland adores her. Who is Ayo Edebiri and why is she stealing hearts?
Not only has Ayo Edebiri cleaned up with trophies this awards season — she's also (and this is more important) stolen the internet's heart. Join us as we unpack why.
Richard Roxburgh and Rebecca Gibney are a megachurch power-couple in Prosper
New Australian drama series Prosper stars Richard Roxburgh and Rebecca Gibney as the Quinns: the powerful family behind a fictional megachurch.
Sarah Snook wins Emmy, pays tribute to baby daughter — and Elton John achieves EGOT status
Australian actress Sarah Snook thanks her baby daughter, saying "it was her who carried me" as she wins the best drama actress award at the Emmys.
Barbie fails to win major Golden Globes as Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Succession shine — as it happened
Oppenheimer claims best drama at the Golden Globes as it dominates the film categories, while two Australians score wins — as it happened.
All the times Sarah Snook was so sharp-tongued as Shiv Roy, she earnt that Golden Globe
With Sarah Snook nominated at the Golden Globes, let's take a look back at the Australian actor's finest moments as Shiv Roy.
An adults-only take on the classic Parent Trap plotline: Is this the most unhinged film of 2023?
Irreverent, absurd and starring Bowen Yang as an extremely gay God, Dicks: The Musical is a balls-to-the-wall parody of toxic masculinity.
Grand Theft Auto VI has been 10 years in the making. The first trailer has finally arrived
While waiting ten years for the next instalment, Grand Theft Auto gamers went digging for clues. Now we are getting our first look at what's in store for GTAVI.
'We can't force people to drink': As patrons tighten their belts, Australia's live music scene struggles to stay afloat
From Perth to Albury, we take a look at Australia's live music scene and how it's faring after a pandemic and during a cost of living crisis.
Matt Rife is the one of the world's biggest new comics. His stand-up special immediately lost him fans
The TikTok famous comedian was ready for centre-stage with his first Netflix special, but a joke about domestic violence has caused controversy. Was it intentional?
Turning Squid Game into a real-life reality show seems ridiculous, but it makes utterly gripping TV
With 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge is the biggest, most brutal reality TV show yet.