Kristian Nairn, the actor who plays Hodor on Game of Thrones, came out in an interview with one of the show’s fan sites, WinterIsComing.net.
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See how much music’s elite earn
Taylor Swift has flogged her rivals to be music’s top earner in 2013 according to US website Billboard.com’s annual rich list. Swift, now 24, made almost US$40 million (NZ$46.9 million) in 2013 based on Nielsen data and Billboard’s own data – it runs the charts in the United States
Poetic start to practice
Performer, choreographer, solo mum, student and contemporary dance teacher – Claire O’Neil has a lot on her plate.
Preview: Neko Case
Like many people who’ve gone through involved lives that now infuse their art, the magnetic singer- songwriter Neko Case has a few theories about matters pertaining to herself such as playing concerts, something she has done thousands of times, and connecting with an audience.
Review: Beyond
Beyond: Circa Contemporary Circus Opera House, until March 16 Brisbane-based Beyond is an incredibly engaging, funny, family-friendly show that had the capacity opening night audience on their feet and cheering.
It was love at first listen
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.
Eleanor Catton: Life after fame
People turn up in their hundreds to hear New Zealand writer Eleanor Catton speak. It takes some getting used to.
TV anchor protest hits Russia’s RT
The Kremlin seems to have a rebellion on its hands – if only from within its own TV network. For the second time in three days, an anchor on RT, the global television network funded by the nation’s government, has harshly criticised Russia’s aggressive response to the crisis in Ukraine
‘Goldilocks’ found in Justin Bieber’s house
A woman found sleeping in a bedroom of an Atlanta-area home rented by pop star Justin Bieber told officers that she had come to the house for the singer’s birthday party and realized she was too late for it, according to a police report.
Akon looks to bring electricity to African homes
Grammy-nominated singer Akon has a goal of bringing solar-powered electricity to 1 million homes in Africa by the end of the year, and the singer is using millions of his own dollars for the cause. Akon started an initiative called “Akon Lighting Africa” this month