It was seven years ago. I was in my little home office in Nelson, and on the other end of the phone was so-called “Godfather of Goth” Robert Smith, lead singer of British band The Cure.
It was love at first listen
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Donald’s heroic kick to be made into movie
The moment that had a nation holding their breath is set for the small screen, with a television movie based on Stephen Donald’s World Cup clinching kicked approved for NZ On Air funding. It was revealed in February that NZ On Air were considering funding the project, which will be produced by Great Southern Television.
Kanye has a lesson for us all
Kanye West just gave the New York Times a lesson in art, culture and music. Yes, that Kanye West
Will Smith’s Scientology disaster
The pressure is on Will Smith. His new film, After Earth, has crashed in the US, breaking his box office winning streak
Doctor Who needs a new Doctor
Matt Smith is giving Doctor Who fans something new to obsess about after the mind warp that was the season seven finale: he is quitting.
The best Fresh Prince reunion ever
There’s no way Will Smith can escape the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It doesn’t matter how many box office records he breaks and how many Oscars he wins, he’ll still be asked to grab a mic and start rapping: “Now this is the story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down …” Scroll down to watch Smith in action Which is how it should be, because Smith rapping the Fresh Prince theme makes for great TV
Yeardley Smith’s life with Lisa
Everyone in New Zealand knows who cartoon character Lisa Simpson is and her distinctive voice.
Billy T Award no laughing matter
Comedian Rose Matafeo had the last laugh in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival when she picked up the prestigious Billy T Award. Miss Matafeo, 21, featured in the Auckland City Harbour News earlier this month speaking about her rapid rise through the ranks of the Kiwi comedy circuit
How Yeardley Smith has lived with Lisa
Everyone in New Zealand knows who cartoon character Lisa Simpson is and her distinctive voice.
Big Day Out returning to Auckland
The Big Day Out is returning in 2014 after promoters decided not to run the music festival this year. Promoter Campbell Smith said today in a statement there was no denying the public missed having the event.