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Smoking dog film wins foreign prize
1pointsAN Australian short film about a smoking dog who searches for a French poet has won an award at an Italian festival. The Long Walk won the award for the Best Art Film at the Asolo Art Film Festival in northern Italy. Dr Michael Vale, who lectur…
Funnyman Cleese slams TV executives
1pointsJOHN Cleese stole the show - and accused film and television executives of doing the same - when he addressed a crowd at Sydney's Luna Park today. The long-time British film, television and radio star delivered satirical stories from his 43-year car…
Malawi child rights group to challenge adoption
1pointsA leading child rights group in Malawi will seek a court injunction to block Madonna's efforts to adopt a toddler from the impoverished African nation if the government allows the process to take place. Eye of the Child issued a statement on Frid…
Weird Al Yankovic Defies Suits
1pointsWeird Al recently wrote the parody 'Your're Pitiful', with the blessing of the original songwriter, James Blunt. Just prior to the release of the Album, however, Atlantic records has stepped in to block the song being released. Rather than put the…
Australian Film Wins Italian Award
1pointsAn Australian short film about a smoking dog wandering around Italy and France has been awarded the "Best Art Film" at a festival in Northern Italy.
Perth's GO3 expo to collaborate with Tokyo Game Show
1pointsGO3 Electronic Entertainment Expo 2007 is set to be held in Perth on Friday the 30th of March through to Sunday the 1st of April. Whilst the event is still 6 months away, PALGN has managed to secure some information from the organisers and it sounds…
Tara's botched boob job
1pointsActress Tara Reid, whose botched breast surgery made her a Hollywood laughingstock two years ago, underwent additional surgery to repair the damage, according to a report in Us Weekly.
Madonna 'adopted my boy'
1pointsPOP star Madonna has adopted a one-year-old African boy, the child's father said, adding that he was happy his son would escape a life of poverty in Malawi, British newspapers reported today. The Sun splashed a picture of Madonna dressed in a safa…
Bindi's Choice: honour her Dad
1pointsTWO months ago, it was booked to be a fun night out for a loving father and his bubbly young daughter. But tonight, Bindi Irwin will bravely honour a commitment made by her late dad Steve, which he had planned as a treat for his treasured child.
Ravior 1# for WA in Triple J Unearthed comp
1pointsPerth band Ravior are soaring up the Triple J Unearthed charts and currently hold the number 1# spot for WA.
Baker's show axed in US
1pointsSimon Baker's much-hyped new American TV series has spectacularly crashed and burned, but Rachel Griffiths has found a new hit TV show. Australian actors have had mixed success during the first three weeks of the new autumn US TV ratings season, w…
Free Hugs Campaign
1pointsSometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.
Music fans dig downloads
1pointsAUSTRALIA'S first combined singles and download chart reveals touring and alternative acts are more popular with fans who get their music online. The new ARIA singles chart, published last night, was again topped by internet phenomenon Sandi Thom,…
Rocker honours miner beer pledge
1pointsDave Grohl, the lead singer of the Foo Fighters, is a man of his word. Last night, the musician finally raised glasses with the Beaconsfield miner Brant Webb. The drink, after the US rock band's acoustic concert at the Opera House, fulfils a prom…

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