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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie icon set to headline the 2025 Logie Awards is revealed
The 65th TV Week Logie Awards have finally revealed their headline act for this year's ceremony. Beloved rocker Jimmy Barnes is set to take the stage at The Star Sydney on August 3, bringing four decades of fan-favourite hits to Aussie ears. Jimmy, who has 21 number-one albums under his belt as well as a place in the ARIA Hall of Fame, revealed he couldn't wait to 'get the party jumping' at the annual awards ceremony. 'I am excited about playing at the Logies, television's big night of nights,' the 69-year-old said. 'It will be great to celebrate all the fantastic talent we have in Australian television, and to play some rock'n'roll music to get the party jumping.' 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. The Aussie icon will be joined by the likes of Kitty Flanagan, Hamish Blake and Leigh Sales, who are just a few of the presenters expected to wow the crowd. It has also been revealed that Sam Pang will host the event for the third time. Sam's cheeky and irreverent comedy as host last year and in 2023 proved to be a big hit with audiences and TV's A-list, as well as a major ratings winner for Seven. 'It's been an honour to host the last two years and I'm looking forward to again celebrating the talented people and amazing shows that combine to make the Australian television industry something everyone can be proud of,' Sam told The Herald Sun. 'I am very excited to return for another Logies and would like to thank Seven for asking me back.' The Logie nominations were officially announced in June at the Sydney Opera House and Aussies were relieved to see a certain TV icon up for the most coveted category. Lynne McGranger, who played Irene Roberts on the soap opera Home and Away for over 33 years, has finally scored a Gold Logie nomination for her hard work. Taking to Instagram, the 72-year-old Aussie star gushed about the milestone moment in her career and urged fans to vote. 'Well this is some fabulous news to get while I'm away!!' she penned. 'I am so thrilled to be nominated for a Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama and the coveted GOLD LOGIE!' Also nominated for the number one gong is A Current Affair's Ally Langdon, 46, who won Best News or Public Affairs Presenter last year. Not his first rodeo, two-time winner Hamish Blake, 43, is in the draw again for the Gold Logie, having won it back in 2022 for Lego Masters and in 2012 for Hamish and Andy's Gap Year. Former ABC News Breakfast presenter Lisa Millar, 56, is also in the running for the top prize for her work on Backroads and Muster Dogs. Also in the running is MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow, 51, who was recently plagued with speculation that she may be stepping back from the beloved cooking show before revealing she had signed on to return in 2026. Julia Morris, 57, is set to battle it out for the Gold Logie too, after hosting Network 10's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in South Africa alongside conservationist Robert Irwin. And last but not least, Dancing With The Stars' Sonia Kruger, 59, is up for the number one gong again after nabbing a Gold Logie back in 2023. Voting is now open and will remain so until 7pm on Friday August 1. The ceremony will be available to watch on Seven and 7Plus.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Chloé Hayden on the end of Heartbreak High, her Logie nomination and what's next
While her portrayal as an autistic young woman in the Netflix series Heartbreak High has earned her attention from all corners of the globe, Chloé Hayden is thrilled to get homegrown recognition after being nominated for the Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actress. As a self-confessed 'fangirl' of the Logie Awards, the actor says just being able to once again attend the ceremony – she was also nominated for Most Popular New Talent in 2023 – is exciting enough. 'I grew up watching the awards. I was that teenager who would camp out in front of the red carpets so I could maybe make eye contact with my favourite singers and actors,' the 27-year-old tells Stellar with a laugh. 'The first event I ever went to as someone in the industry, I saw a security guard there who I had met multiple years previously, but I had been on the other side of the fence then. 'And he looked at me, now on this side of the fence, and he's like, 'How the hell did you get in here?' I was like, 'I don't know, man, I'm just as confused as you are.' 'Just being in the same room – and getting to have a fun night with all of my friends – that's amazing.' Those friends include the rest of the cast of Heartbreak High, all of whom have formed a close bond with one another across the five years they spent filming the show, which is set to conclude with its upcoming third season 'We get told all the time by people in the industry how lucky we are and how rare it is to be able to go to work with a group of people who you genuinely love so, so much. 'These people aren't even my friends; they're my family,' Hayden says. 'Wrapping season three was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But look, it's a small industry. 'I know we'll all be together again in one way or another. It's been incredibly bittersweet.' Saying goodbye to her castmates has been as hard as saying farewell to her character, Quinni. Hayden, who was diagnosed with autism at 13, tells Stellar that Quinni 'has changed me and shaped me and will stay with me in every way. I grew up never having any autistic characters on screen that I could relate to'. 'The closest thing that we had to autism representation when I was little was What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and Rain Man. 'So having teenage girls be able to see themselves in a character like Quinni – who is nuanced and imperfect, who is like them, and who they can relate to – is life-changing.' More recently, Hayden took on a different kind of role as official ambassador for Lego Australia's new 'She Built That' campaign, which encourages young girls to redefine and reclaim what it means to be a builder, and celebrates their creativity. The campaign also champions Australian girls who are making strides in their communities, like Aurora Iler, 14, a filmmaker, writer, actor and Youth Oscar winner; Abbie Jane, 14, an LGBTQIA+ activist, author and founder of the Rainbow Shoelace Project, and Charli Hately, 15, a surfer, artist and musician. 'Growing up as someone who was always told I was too much – too loud and too weird – it's really exciting to be seeing young girls being told that their 'too much' is actually exactly what they're supposed to be,' Hayden tells Stellar. 'They're building incredible things now, and for their futures. They are enough. This campaign is really helping showcase that in themselves, and I think in turn, being able to showcase that to other young girls around Australia who maybe haven't been taught yet that their version of different is a good thing. 'A lot of girls are taught to hide their 'muchness'. But your difference is what makes you powerful.' For more on Lego Australia's 'She Built That' campaign click here. See the full shoot with Chloé Hayden in Stellar today, inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland) and Sunday Mail (SA).
Daily Telegraph
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Three Gold Logie nominees walk into a room…
For the first time in history, six of the seven Gold Logie nominees are women – and all of them are over the age of 40. In this special episode of Something To Talk About, three of those nominees – Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon and Lynne McGranger – sit down together for a lively conversation about everything from how they feel about being part of the game-changing line-up vying for television's biggest prize to what it has taken them to achieve lasting success in their chosen careers. What they reveal is insightful, instructive and reflective. It's also funny, especially when they start to consider what they all might do if Hamish Blake, the lone male nominee in their category, ends up taking out the win… Watch the full episode with Ally, Sonia and Lynne here. You can see Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon and Lynne McGranger vying for the Gold Logie at The 65th TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday, August 3 Follow Sonia Kruger here Follow Ally Langdon here Follow Lynne McGranger here Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or
RNZ News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Guy Montgomery is back with his stand-up show
media culture 20 minutes ago He's well known to kiwi audiences through his hit shows - Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have You Been Paying Attention, and Thank God You're Here. Guy has recently found success across the Tasman with the Australian version of his spelling bee show proving a big hit with audiences. The show was picked up for a second season and he's been nominated for a Logie for Most Popular New Talent at the prestigious Australian Televison awards.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hamish Blake's chilli eating contest ends in tears on Lego Masters Australia
A last minute food challenge ended in tears for Lego Masters host Hamish Blake during Monday's episode of the quirky game show. The 43-year-old funnyman persuaded Team China 's Dai and Jiayuan to a chilli eating contest. However, after just a few bites of the large spicy vegetable Hamish was left short of breath. He was barely able to choke out his comments while he watched Dai and Jiayun built their 'Chilli Girl' Lego model. Meanwhile, the Team China contestants were able to eat the chilli, without any adverse reaction at all, as Hamish drank milk to soothe his palette. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I'm not very good with spicy. At Nando's I always have Lemon and Herb,' Hamish choked, in reference to the famous peri-peri chicken brand. 'I have personally learned that you should not do a chilli eating contest against a woman from the Sichuan Province of China,' he confessed. It comes after Hamish cut a casual figure when he stepped out to attend the 2025 Logie Award nominations in Sydney on Monday. The fan favourite host embraced quiet luxury in an A.P.C. 'Edward' jersey sweater that retails for a whopping $650. The TV veteran completed his low-key winter look with khaki slacks and crisp white trainers, and a cheeky grin. And Hamish had a lot to smile about. The beloved comedian has once again been nominated for the coveted Gold Logie, after taking home the gong in 2012 for Hamish and Andy's Gap Year and in 2022 for Lego Masters. Lynne McGranger, 72, who played Irene Roberts on the soap opera Home and Away for over 33 years, also earned a Gold Logie nomination. Also nominated for the number one gong is A Current Affair's Ally Langdon, 46, who won Best News or Public Affairs Presenter last year. Former ABC News Breakfast presenter Lisa Millar, 56, is also in the running for the top prize for her work on Backroads and Muster Dogs. MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow, 51, also scored a nomination, after speculation that she may be stepping back from the beloved cooking show. Julia Morris, 57, is set to battle it out for the Gold Logie too after hosting Network 10's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in South Africa alongside conservationist Robert Irwin. Completing the list of nominations is Dancing With The Stars' Sonia Kruger, 59, who is up for the number one gong again, after nabbing a Gold Logie back in 2023. Ray Martin, 80, who has made a name for himself on programs such as 60 Minutes, A Current Affair and Four Corners, also came out on tops in the Logie nominations on Monday. The five-time Gold Logie winner is set to join Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton with an award named in his honour, crowning Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter at the Aussie awards. The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards nominees were announced on Monday in the Yallamundi Rooms at the Sydney Opera House, highlighting the very best of TV talent in Australia. Voting will open for all awards from 9am on Monday June 16 and remain open until 7pm on Friday August 1. The ceremony will be available to watch on Seven and 7Plus.
