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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Entertainment articles  Entertainment
    Emilia Clarke had a "full mental breakdown" after Game of Thrones ended
     17 January 2026
    The 39-year-old actress shot to fame playing Daenerys Targaryen in the fantasy drama series from 2011 to 2019 and she admitted she was grateful for the COVID-19 pandemic because it gave her the time to reflect on a decade which had also seen her suffer two brain haemorrhages and her dad pass away in 2016.
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    Candace Cameron Bure has endured "really low lows" during her marriage
    17 Jan: The 49-year-old actress has reflected on the "rollercoaster" of her relationship with Valeri Bure - with whom she has Natasha, 27, Lev, 25, and 23-year-old Maksim - and times she has felt "stuck" in their partnership but has accepted the bad moments as "just life".... more
    Evan Peters was "shocked" to find out Jessica Lange is returning to American Horror Story
    17 Jan: The 76-year-old actress is making a comeback over a decade after leaving Ryan Murphy's anthology horror series, and she will be reunited with Evan - who stepped away himself in 2019 - for the highly anticipated 13th season.... more
    Carrie Coon insists no one recognises her when she's brunette and her blonde locks make people "see her in a different way"
    17 Jan: The 44-year-old actress rocked a "platinum" look on The White Lotus, while she has gone for a darker style for roles in The Gilded Age and her current Broadway stint in Bug.... more
    The nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award have been announced
    17 Jan: Archie Madekwe (Lurker), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Miles Caton (Sinners), Posy Sterling (Lollipop) and Robert Aramayo (I Swear) were revealed as the nominees for the 2026 prize at a press conference at London's Savoy Hotel on Wednesday (14.01.26) hosted by 2024 EE Rising Star Award winner Mia McKenna-Bruce and film critic and radio presenter Ali Plumb.... more
    Melissa Gilbert "stands with" her husband Timothy Busfield following his arrest in coonection with child sexual abuse allegations
    17 Jan: The 61-year-old actress has broken her silence via her representative after the West Wing star turned himself into police after a warrant was issued over two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse and has appealed for privacy for herself and her family.... more
    Cher is seeking over $1 million in legal fees from Sonny Bono's widow
    17 Jan: The Believe hitmaker had sued Mary Bono and accused her of withholding payments from songs within the Sonny + Cher catalogue, and last November, in a final judgement, US District Judge John A. Kronstadt has formally lodged his 2024 ruling that found Mary was not allowed to use the federal Copyright Act to reclaim the 50% share of Sonny's royalties, which Cher had been granted in their 1978 divorce settlement.... more
    Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards when he was growing up in Leeds
    17 Jan: The former England and Manchester City defender, now 37, grew up in the 50-year-old singer's hometown, and he has revealed before her Spice Girls fame, she used to look after him as a child.... more
    Mandy Moore has "had to sort of mourn" the way her friendships have changed with motherhood
    17 Jan: The 41-year-old actress - who has Gus, four, Ozzie, three, and 16-month-old Louise with her husband Taylor Goldsmith - has opened up on how her social circle and her relationships with those people have changed as their lives move at a different pace.... more
    Timothy Busfield has insisted the child sexual abuse allegations against him are "all lies"
    17 Jan: The former West Wing actor has turned himself into police after a warrant was issued for his arrest over two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse after it was alleged he engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with two 11-year-old siblings.... more

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     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Emilia Clarke had a "full mental breakdown" after Game of Thrones ended 16:53

    Politics:
    Chinese debate Iran crisis as official and public views diverge 16:37

    Entertainment:
    Candace Cameron Bure has endured "really low lows" during her marriage 16:23

    Rugby:
    Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Evan Peters was "shocked" to find out Jessica Lange is returning to American Horror Story 15:53

    Rugby:
    Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Carrie Coon insists no one recognises her when she's brunette and her blonde locks make people "see her in a different way" 15:23

    Law and Order:
    The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital 14:57

    Entertainment:
    The nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award have been announced 14:53

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