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Sky News AU
31 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Simon Baker shocks as the Aussie actor attends major film festival in open-toe Birkenstocks
Simon Baker has popped up in Italy, where he attended an exclusive media event looking every part the quintessential casual Australian. The Aussie A-lister attended the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival at Forte Village in Cagliari, Sardinia alongside other Hollywood Talent on Thursday. The film and television event, now in its 8th edition, will present more than 70 films, which are either Italian or world premieres, until Sunday, with the aim of spotlighting Italian and international cinema and supporting talent. Baker is set to receive the Filming Italy Excellence Award. The 55-year-old looked dapper as posed with the festival's General Director, Tiziana Rocca, and Twilight star, actress Ashley Greene. Baker donned his signature glasses, which he paired with a pair of jeans, a belt, and a light-coloured shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. However, it was the Boy Swallows Universe star's choice of footwear that baffled fans. Baker opted for a pair of moss-green Birkenstock slides instead of dress shoes for the occasion. The actor proudly paraded his unique style as Tiziana stood beside him and pointed to the famed Australian. A close-up shot of his shoes showed that they appeared slightly worse for wear but were still in good condition. "I love his simplicity," one fan wrote on Instagram. "He looks great," another person said. Baker traded the Hollywood lights for a country getaway in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, near where he grew up, in 2016. The laid-back celebrity in April championed the "beautiful frankness" of Down Under after having immersed himself in many parts of the world. "Once you start to assimilate back into our culture, you also realise there's a beautiful frankness to Australians that is priceless," he told Esquire Australia. "There's no flowery way of putting things; it's just direct. "And that level of authenticity is grounding. It's like a cosy blanket. It's very comfortable and familiar for me." The actor, who rose to fame as consultant Patrick Jane in The Mentalist from 2008 to 2015, broke his silence in April on the status of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and whether he'll reprise his role in the upcoming sequel. Baker played the elusive Christian Thompson in the 2006 hit and revealed to he's unlikely to make a comeback. "I haven't got the call up yet," he said. "So I don't know- probably not, no." It comes as there has been no word on whether Anne Hathaway's character, Andy Sachs, will return ahead of the sequel next May. The follow-up is expected to explore Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) grappling with the decline of the magazine industry while former assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) returns for a dramatic showdown.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Larry Emdur responds to rumours he is reprising iconic game show The Price Is Right
He's the Gold Logie winner who won legions of fans twenty years ago as the host of The Price is Right. And now there's speculation that The Morning Show's Larry Emdur could be back for a reboot of the beloved game show. According to New Idea magazine, a revival may be on the cards for the iconic prime time series. 'There's so much love for nostalgia right now, and there's no doubt Aussie audiences would love a revived version of The Price is Right,' a source told the magazine earlier this week. 'It would need to be done properly and not like the cheaper version that was done a few years ago.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Larry, 60, has since responded to the rumours with a typically cheeky post on social media. 'I'm not sure my old back and old hips could handle it,' he shared to his Instagram on Thursday. 'They're still really sore from that 130kg truck driver who dry-humped me on the studio floor after he won a terracotta birdbath,' he joked. Larry included a story from this week's edition of New Idea in his post that reported network executives are 'buzzing' over bringing the long-running show back on air. 'Viewers will flock to any show Larry's hosting – and if he brought back The Price is Right, they'd go bonkers for it,' a TV insider told the publication. Larry rose to fame on The Price is Right, which he hosted between 1993 and 1998, when the game show aired on Nine. He was back at the helm for a Nine revival of the show between 2003 and 2005. Channel Seven attempted a reboot with Larry in 2012, but cancelled it in January 2013, before a second series could be filmed. According to the source, networks are currently keen on game shows, following the ratings success of Tipping Point and The Floor. 'There's so much love for nostalgia right now, and there's no doubt Aussie audiences would love a revived version of The Price is Right,' the insider said. 'It would need to be done properly and not like the cheaper version that was done a few years ago.' Larry is currently hosting tea-time favourite The Chase Australia, which has been rating highly for Seven over the past three years. The source said that it was Larry's own post to his Instagram last month about The Price is Right that triggered network interest in a reboot. 'How good was The Price is Right?' Larry posted, and asked followers to name their favourite 'bit' of the show as well as their favourite game. The post, which dropped on May 20, has since received 2,933 likes from followers, while fans were quick to share their memories in the comments. Larry made headlines last August after securing his first-ever Logie Award when he took home a Silver and secured the Gold at the 2024 ceremony at The Star Casino in Sydney. The TV star has been a recognisable face on Aussie screens since the age of 19, but has never before secured a win at the prestigious awards ceremony. In a milestone victory, Larry was
Sky News AU
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Antoinette Lattouf reveals shock career change as she signs with Abbie Chatfield's talent agency after unfair dismissal case against the ABC
Antoinette Lattouf has undergone a significant career change following her unfair dismissal case against the ABC after signing with a talent agency best known for representing reality TV stars. Ms Lattouf, 45, who briefly worked as a fill-in radio host for Sydney Mornings, launched legal action against the national broadcaster last year, claiming her contract was unfairly terminated in December 2023. She claimed she was dismissed from the ABC after sharing a post on Instagram by Human Rights Watch (HRW) about the war in Gaza on December 19, which read "HRW reporting starvation as a tool of war". The hearing concluded in February, with Justice Darryl Rangiah thanking both Ms Lattouf and the ABC for the 'vast amount of work they have put into this matter and for their assistance' and reserving his judgment for a later date, which is yet to be disclosed. In the months following her high-profile case, Ms Lattouf has expanded her social media presence, where she speaks about social justice issues. She continues to be outspoken about the war in Gaza and frequently calls out headlines she perceives as inappropriate about the matter. It's expected she will now endeavour to secure more paid work in the media through the help of the Talent Management company Stage Addiction. Ms Lattouf took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce she secured representation with the talent agency in a tongue-in-cheek post. "Who is this human headline hottie now being represented by Stage Addiction?" she wrote in the caption of a professional image of herself. "Get your people to call my people etc etc." Ms Lattouf's famous friends welcomed her latest move in the comments, with Aussie Olympic Giaan Rooney commenting three flame emojis. The Bachelor star Matt Agnew, who Stage Addiction also represents, wrote: "Welcome!!" Stage Addiction's Ben Grand will manage Ms Lattouf, utilising his more than 15 years of experience "building the profiles of some of best-known personalities and entertainers," according to his LinkedIn profile. Stage Addiction also represents The Bachelor and FBoy Island star Abbie Chatfield, as well as The Bachelorette alum Angie Kent. It's understood Ms Lattouf, together with Ben, will elevate the journalist's personal brand and seek to further expand her presence into television, music, radio, film, social media, podcasts, theatre, and publishing. She has experience in multiple mediums, including podcasting as co-host of the news and analysis podcast The Briefing and hosts The Weekend Briefing, which profiles prominent Australians. Ms Lattouf has interviewed Grace Tame, a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual assault, as well as Fatima Payman, who sensationally quit the Labor Party in 2024 to launch a political party called Australia's Voice. The Lebanese journalist has also emerged as a voice for charity work and mental health advocacy and holds speaking engagements. Before her case against the ABC, Ms Lattouf did not frequently platform social justice figures on social media as she does now. She said she was informed in a meeting with ABC management the day after sharing the HRW post that she had breached the national broadcaster's policies regarding the personal use of social media. In her statement of claim, she alleged her political opinion on the Israel-Gaza war and race both played a part in the reasoning for her removal mid-way through her five-day radio presenting contract. The broadcaster has denied that Ms Lattouf's contract was unlawfully terminated. has contacted Ms Lattouf and Ben Grand for comment
Herald Sun
3 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Horror as 'sheepskin' children's vest found to be made of cat and rabbit fur
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. A children's vest advertised as being '100% Australian sheepskin or wool' has actually been found to contain the fur of two domestic cats, sending shockwaves through Aussie shoppers. The findings were released by fashion advocacy group Collective Fashion Justice, following an investigation by British fibre analysis firm Microtex. The incident has led many to call for a crackdown on the sale of animal fur - with some suggesting it be banned altogether. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this. RELATED: I tried the viral Tokyo Headspa to see if it's worth it 'This vest has one cat skin at the front, another cat skin at the back, as well as rabbit fur' Shoppers have been left horrified as a number of fur pieces sold in a Melbourne shopping centre have been found to have been mislabelled, with one children's vest in particular containing the fur of two domestic cats. The vest, sold by fashion brand Suttons UGG - not connected to UGG or UGG Since 1974 - was made of domestic cat fur and rabbit fur, despite being labelled as '100% Australian sheepskin or wool'. The tests also found that two beanies purchased from Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market had pompoms containing fox and raccoon dog fur - though they were labelled as being acrylic. According to founder of fashion advocacy group Collective Fashion Justice, Emma Hakansson, this was extremely concerning. 'This vest has one cat skin at the front, another cat skin at the back, as well as rabbit fur,' she said. Animal Justice MP for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell said that the seller responded saying they were told it was a 'special kind' of fur - which was ultimately cat. "Consumers could be out there, buying this, and then going out wearing domestic cats," she said. Queen Victoria Market said it was "unaware of mislabelled fur items" being sold at the market. "We do not condone the sale of any goods of this nature and work with traders and relevant authorities to resolve specific situations when they are brought to our attention," a QVM spokesperson told the ABC. 'We don't want reform' According to Hakansson, while this may be a new concern, this issue has been going on for years, citing numerous occasions where fur has been mislabelled illegally since their investigation began in 2021. In 2020, Consumer Affairs Victoria also launched an investigation into the mislabelling of fur products, which found every product independently tested by the taskforce was wrongly labelled. 'People have a right to know what they're buying, and to be able to shop in alignment with their values,' she said. 'Every single time we have sent fur for testing the lab has confirmed it was illegally mislabelled and this has been true for years now.' Ultimately, the two confirmed they were calling for an overarching ban on the selling of fur in Australia - with the issue well past a need for reform. 'I took this fur vest to a meeting with the Minister for Consumer Affairs, and shamefully, it is not the first time that the Animal Justice Party has brought the issue of cat fur being sold in Melbourne,' Purcell said. 'They need to get their shit together and work out who is responsible in order to address this issue. 'We don't want reform. We know that all fur is cruel, whether it comes from a fox, a rabbit, a raccoon dog, a dog or a cat.' Originally published as Horror as shoppers learn what 'sheepskin' vests are made of
Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie mother sparks debate with ‘shocking' gift at a child's party
An Aussie mother has sparked debate by bringing her own cleaning supplies as a 'secret present' for a child's birthday party, as opposed to a more traditional gift. Perth mother Amanda Sainsbury-Salis explained on a TikTok clip she didn't want to bring gifts to a 'family birthday party', which she believed would end up in landfill. 'So, this is my secret present that I like to do at kids' birthday parties ... I like to bring a bag of rags,' Sainsbury-Salis said in her now viral TikTok clip. Sainsbury-Salis brought out a number of other little supplies, including cling wrap, which she says the hosts usually run out. Sainsbury-Salis continued: 'You know when you're at a kid's birthday party and everyone wants to help, but nobody knows how to help because they don't know where any of the cleaning stuff is? Sunrise host Monique Wright (middle) was joined by journalists Luke Bona and Susie O'Brien for Hot Topics on Friday. Credit: Seven 'I like to bring dishwashing detergent because you can bet your boots that the parents may have run out of dishwashing liquid. 'I bring a cleaning product because who knows how to find the cleaning products in someone else's house. 'And the other thing I bring is a lot, a lot of tea towels because these are really, really handy and nobody knows where to find the tea towels in somebody else's house.' On Friday, Sunrise's Monique Wright was joined by journalists Susie O'Brien and Luke Bona, who spoke about the unusual gift. 'I think you're probably wiser sticking to Lego. Just give a kid a present,' O'Brien said. 'If someone with a bag of cleaning products I would say 'come on in, friend! Start on my pantry. Work your way through!' 'I have friend who turns-up to my house for dinner and they go 'could I repack your dishwasher? I don't like the way you have done it.' The mother said she takes a bag of rags to the child's birthday party. Credit: Seven 'Clearly, my standards aren't as high as some peoples! 'You want to clean at my house? Come on in!' Bona laughed off the idea of turning up to a kid's party with a bag of cleaning rags. '(She should have put something in there) like a dust buster. 'A Kmart dust buster. Don't go the Dyson. 'Could I just say this: 'can that woman's child be invited to a birthday party at my place twice a week?' 'That would be amazing!'
