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MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 06: Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium on February 06, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Carey’s lip-syncing allegations, Bocelli’s chill-inducing aria: Memorable moments from Milano Cortina 2026’s opening ceremony

It was a historic event that paid tribute to Italian culture, featured surprise cameos from Hollywood high-flyers, and ginormous bobble heads. Confused? Here’s what you missed.

  • Bronte Gossling

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Thousands of "baldies" are swarming Australia's east and west coasts dressed as singer and rapper Pitbull for a tour they've waited 13 years for.
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The hottest accessory for this black-tie affair? A bald cap

Thousands of "baldies" are swarming Australia's east and west coasts dressed as singer and rapper Pitbull for a tour they've waited 13 years for.

James Traill met Minogue a few times: “She’s worth the expense,” he adds.

James could’ve owned a home by now. He splurged thousands to meet Kylie instead

And there’s the finance broker with a bag of confetti from a Mariah Carey gig ...

  • Andrew Hornery
Dustin Milligan as Jack Snowman in Hot Frosty.

Sex merchants have hijacked Christmas. Does Santa really need to be ‘weirdly hot’?

I’m no prude, but isn’t Christmas a time for us to put the horizontal happy hour on ice?

  • Cherie Gilmour
Sick of Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé? Try these obscure Christmas songs instead.

All I want for Christmas is a different song

From Reindeer Rock to Oi to the World, there are plenty of festive tunes beyond Mariah Carey’s hits.

  • Nell Geraets
James Packer speaking candidly on Spotlight on September night, left, and with then fiancée Mariah Carey in 2016.

A ‘complete zombie’: James Packer opens up about bipolar treatment

In his first face-to-face interview in almost a decade the businessman spoke about his mental health, Ozempic use and break-up with Mariah Carey.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
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Mariah Carey says her heart is broken.

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day, singer says her heart is broken

Carey detailed her complicated relationship with her mother and her sister in her memoir. She has announced both died on the weekend.

  • Kaitlyn Huamani
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Bringing sexy back: Santa Baby is the most unappreciated Christmas song

Santa Baby is the Christmas version of Like A Prayer or WAP.

  • Tom W. Clarke
Oh what fun it is: <i>A Very Naughty Christmas</i) is a raunchy and comedic live show playing at the Roundhouse Theatre.

A nicely naughty Christmas: The best things to do in Brisbane this week

With Harry Connick Jnr, adults-only yuletide shows and night markets, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Brisvegas style.

  • Nick Dent
Tina Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock and roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon.

Tributes flow for Tina Turner – Queen of Rock, icon and survivor

From Mick Jagger, who called Tina Turner “my wonderful friend” to Stephen King and the White House, tributes have flowed for an icon of the music world.

  • Olivia Ireland and Lynette Eyb