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West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
International superstar singer Richard Marx to perform at 2025 Logies alongside Guy Sebastian
International superstar singer Richard Marx has been confirmed as one of the musical guests performing at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards on Sunday. The Grammy-winning American pop star will appear as a mentor on this year's season of The Voice. He will perform a medley of his greatest hits, alongside homegrown star Guy Sebastian, who will perform his new song, Get It Done. 'Australians have always been huge supporters of my music and have brought their passion and infectious energy to my live shows across the decades,' Marx said in a statement. 'It is a privilege to be performing at Aussie TV's biggest night of celebrations. I can't wait to deliver something special for those at home and in the room.' Joining the pair, and previously announced as a musical guest, is Aussie music icon Jimmy Barnes, who will also perform on the night. They join confirmed presenters, including Kitty Flanagan, Hamish Blake, Sophie Monk, Tom Gleeson, Ricki-Lee, Poh Ling Yeow and Ray Martin, and a host of other big names, who will be on hand to present the awards. The ceremony will once again be hosted by beloved comedian Sam Pang, who has helmed the show twice previously to widespread acclaim. Marx, who has been down under for several months filming The Voice, is a singer-songwriter best known for his musical ballads Right Here Waiting and Hazard — both songs reached number one in Australia. Marx has written fourteen number one hits across multiple genres – pop, rock, country, and R&B – and is one of only two artists (alongside Michael Jackson) to have scored a number one single in four different decades since his musical debut in 1987. The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards will screen Sunday August 3 from 7pm on Seven and 7Plus.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
International superstar to perform at this year's Logies
International superstar singer Richard Marx has been confirmed as one of the musical guests performing at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards on Sunday. The Grammy-winning American pop star will appear as a mentor on this year's season of The Voice. He will perform a medley of his greatest hits, alongside homegrown star Guy Sebastian, who will perform his new song, Get It Done. 'Australians have always been huge supporters of my music and have brought their passion and infectious energy to my live shows across the decades,' Marx said in a statement. 'It is a privilege to be performing at Aussie TV's biggest night of celebrations. I can't wait to deliver something special for those at home and in the room.' Joining the pair, and previously announced as a musical guest, is Aussie music icon Jimmy Barnes, who will also perform on the night. Guy Sebastian will perform Get It Done at this year's Logies. Credit: Supplied They join confirmed presenters, including Kitty Flanagan, Hamish Blake, Sophie Monk, Tom Gleeson, Ricki-Lee, Poh Ling Yeow and Ray Martin, and a host of other big names, who will be on hand to present the awards. The ceremony will once again be hosted by beloved comedian Sam Pang, who has helmed the show twice previously to widespread acclaim. Sam Pang has been announced as host of The Logies again this year. Credit: James Gourley / Getty Images Marx, who has been down under for several months filming The Voice, is a singer-songwriter best known for his musical ballads Right Here Waiting and Hazard — both songs reached number one in Australia. Marx has written fourteen number one hits across multiple genres – pop, rock, country, and R&B – and is one of only two artists (alongside Michael Jackson) to have scored a number one single in four different decades since his musical debut in 1987. The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards will screen Sunday August 3 from 7pm on Seven and 7Plus.
News.com.au
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Mess': Osher Gunsberg hits back in fiery TV clash
Aussie TV star Osher Gunsberg went down swinging on Sunday's episode of Dancing With the Stars, hitting back at one of the show's judges after some savage critiques of his latest performance. The former Bachelor host danced the tango to the David Bowie classic Fashion with his dance partner Sriani Argaet, a performance that got a universally frosty reception from the judging panel. But judge Craig Revel Horwood was the harshest, declaring Gunsberg's tango a 'right royal mess' – a description that earned a fiery response from the contestant himself. 'Would you like to try going down that perspex ramp in those heels, sir? You are more than welcome to show me how to do it,' Gunsberg told the judge – whose response was a shrugged 'that is not my job.' ' … but I need you to be doing it in a tango step while the person next to you is on one foot and you're holding them – after you,' Gunsberg continued. Horwood continued on, saying that Gunsberg's performance was 'completely erratic,' contained 'mistakes left right and centre,' and said in retrospect he should've tried to master a simpler routine. That too drew a fiery response from Gunsberg. 'Where's the fun in trying something that's not really risky? You saw the dance I did last episode, Craig. I took big risks. You said to take big risks.' 'I would rather do it and have it not work and give it a shot.' Unfortunately, the risk didn't pay off: After receiving a lowly score of 15 from Horwood, Gunsberg ended up with a grand total of just 15 points, leaving him a distant last on the leaderboard. He and dance partner Argaet were eliminated from the competition, leaving four celeb contestants. Home and Away star Kyle Shilling, who received a perfect score of 40 in Sunday's episode, Felicity Ward, Mia Fevola and Shaun Micallef. Gunsberg may have copped a battering from the judges on his way out of the competition, but it seems many viewers were on his side: Fans flooded an Insta post showing his final dance with supportive comments overnight. 'It was unfair for you to go tonight. You did a great job,' wrote one. 'Not gonna lie. I kinda cheered with Osher gave it back to Craig,' said another.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star admits devastating news has 'been tough'
Strictly Come Dancing champion Dianne Buswell has shared her grief after her beloved granddad passed away thousands of miles away in Australia at the age of 99 Strictly Come Dancing favourite Dianne Buswell has opened up about the tragic death of her grandfather. Dianne spoke about her relative dying aged 99 in Western Australia on the Winning Isn't Everything podcast with fellow Strictly winner. She explained: "He only celebrated his 99th birthday two weeks ago. I don't I don't think he wanted to reach 100." She fondly recalled how her grandpa, affectionately known as Buzz, took pride in her triumphant Strictly journey, telling Chris: "He called you the blind fellow, he couldn't believe that I taught the blind fella how to dance." After lifting the coveted Glitterball Trophy, Dianne returned Down Under to spend precious moments with Buzz, reminiscing together as they watched her dance routines. She recounted: "We watched some of the dances together. He got very emotional about it. He loved it. And before I left, he said to me, 'You know, I'm pretty much done'." Despite the family's hopes for Buzz to celebrate a centenary, he passed shortly after marking his 99th year. She confessed that she struggled to find the right words when her dad delivered the heartbreaking news, admitting: "I don't know really how to act or what to do in situations like this. I feel like I'm just trying to console my dad over phone, but I didn't really know what to say or do. It's really tough." Dianne described his final days: "He just began to get really tired and they put like a little oxygen mask on him. "He was still in his nursing home. So he didn't go to hospital or anything, but he was getting weaker by the day. But he called me a couple of days ago and he was still quite conscious. "And that was the last time, because my dad told me this morning that, he sadly passed away at about ten something this morning in Australian time. which is really sad, but he's now with his wife, Mary, who passed away from Alzheimer's. "He loved her so, so much," Diane added. "They were inseparable. He did everything for her. They used to go travelling together. She was a surf life saver, he was a bike rider. They were a very fit and very active couple. So I'm sure he would be up there with her now having a little dance." Dancing runs in Dianne's family. Alongside her brother Andrew, she became the Western Australian Open Adult New Vogue champion in 2008 and 2010 before joining Aussie TV's So You Think You Can Dance – a spinoff of the US show hosted by Cat Deeley. Dianne later joined the cast of Australia's Dancing with the Stars and then made the pivotal move to the UK, where she met her now-partner Joe Sugg on the 2018 series of Strictly Come Dancing. In the podcast, she shared how she had been longing for her family back in Australia and had even begun planning a surprise holiday for her parents, expressing relief that those plans never materialised. "Something in my head was telling me 'don't book it just yet.' So I kept putting it off...I had this weird feeling. And then last week when my dad was saying 'Pops is not really in a great way' And I thought 'there was my reason.'"
Edinburgh Live
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly's Dianne Buswell admits 'it's been tough' as she addresses heartbreaking news
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell has opened up about heartbreaking news she received this week, admitting it's been "tough". The Australian, who joined the hit BBC programme in 2017 as a pro dancer and won last year with Chris McCausland, recently revealed her grandfather had died. Sharing her grief on the Winning Isn't Everything podcast with fellow Strictly winner Chris McCausland, she revealed: "He only celebrated his 99th birthday two weeks ago. I don't think he wanted to reach 100." Her grandad, affectionately nicknamed Buzz, took immense pride in her triumphant Strictly journey, once referring to Chris as "the blind fellow". She told Chris: "He couldn't believe that I taught the blind fella how to dance." After her win, Dianne cherished moments back home, replaying show highlights with Buzz. Reflecting on those precious times, she said: "We watched some of the dances together. He got very emotional about it. He loved it. And before I left, he said to me, 'You know, I'm pretty much done'." Although the family held onto hope for Buzz's centenary, his health declined rapidly after his birthday. Dianne explained his final days saw him growing weary and being placed on supplemental oxygen. "He just began to get really tired and they put like a little oxygen mask on him," she said. (Image: Instagram) "He was still in his nursing home. So he didn't go to hospital or anything, but he was getting weaker by the day. But he called me a couple of days ago and he was still quite conscious. "And that was the last time, because my dad told me this morning that, he sadly passed away at about ten something this morning in Australian time. which is really sad, but he's now with his wife, Mary, who passed away from Alzheimer's." "He loved her so, so much. They were inseparable. He did everything for her. They used to go travelling together. She was a surf life saver, he was a bike rider. They were a very fit and very active couple. So I'm sure he would be up there with her now having a little dance." Dancing is very much a family affair for Dianne. She and her brother Andrew were Western Australian Open Adult New Vogue champions for 2008 and 2010 before she went on to appear on Aussie TV's So You Think You Can Dance – a spinoff of the US show of the same name presented by Cat Deeley. Dianne went on to appear on the Australian version of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars, before making the fateful move to the UK that saw her meeting now-partner Joe Sugg in the 2018 series. (Image: PA) She revealed in the podcast that she had been missing her family back in Australia, and had every started making plans to bring her parents over for a surprise holiday, but she's now glad she didn't. Dianne said: "Something in my head was telling me 'don't book it just yet.' So I kept putting it off...I had this weird feeling." "And then last week when my dad was saying 'Pops is not really in a great way' And I thought 'there was my reason.'" She revealed that conversing with her dad after he broke the sad news was challenging, confessing: "I don't know really how to act or what to do in situations like this. I feel like I'm just trying to console my dad over phone, but I didn't really know what to say or do. It's really tough."
