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West Australian
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Lynne McGranger: Home and Away star ‘bewildered' by first Gold Logie nomination
Overwhelmed. Overjoyed. Bewildered. Excited. Lovely. TV legend Lynne McGranger was certainly not lost for adjectives when describing how she felt about receiving her first Gold Logie for most popular personality nomination, alongside fellow female TV royalty and Hamish Blake. The 72-year-old is in the running for the top gong alongside Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar and Poh Ling Yeow. She is also hoping to take out a silver Logie for best lead actress in a drama. It was the end of an era for the Home and Away favourite, who left the show in March after playing her beloved character Irene Roberts for nearly 33 years. 'Look, if I'd have known this was going to happen, I would have left this show years ago,' she said. 'I already feel like I've gone out on a career high, truly, just because my departure from the bay is one of my proudest achievements. 'And just being nominated for silver and gold is extraordinary, I couldn't have dreamt of anything better. 'And oh gosh, if I win, I'll be speechless. No, who am I kidding? I'm never speechless.' McGranger said if she is awarded the golden trophy, she won't be able to top Larry Emdur's pledge of getting a tattoo on his bum, but has made a promise of her own. 'I promised Larry this morning on The Morning Show that I will carry it with me everywhere for a year,' she said. 'I will show people I don't know on the street. I will say, got a little something to show you, and walk up to complete strangers and drive people mad with it.' Named among a group of nominees consisting of all women, except for Lego Masters Australia's Blake, McGranger said she was honoured to be amongst such 'feminine royalty'. She said it was a testament to the fact that women beyond a certain age were no longer 'invisible'. 'I can imagine what people in Albo's government must have felt like when something's just all full of women and one token man,' she said. 'It really says a lot about women in our society, and women on TV, and all the different roles that we play. And I don't mean that in an acting sense. It's just great that women have been acknowledged, and are being acknowledged. It's truly wonderful.' When the 65th TV Week Logies take place at The Star in Sydney on August 3, it certainly won't be McGranger's first rodeo as she has been attending since her first Logies in 1994 and has probably only missed two or three over the decades. Aside from McGranger getting started on her outfit planning, she is also getting stuck into rehearsals for a play Grandparents Club. It's quite a busy schedule, but one would think the longest-serving female cast member of a TV soap opera in Australia could cope, no worries at all. But really, McGranger said she has been busier since she stopped filming. 'I think when you're just doing one thing and focusing on one thing, you let other things go by the wayside and figure they're not that important and they'll get done,' she said. 'But now, of course, I've just been overwhelmed with everything. 'But you know what, I'm having a good time. I think while you're still above ground, you've got to really just embrace what's going on in your life.' McGranger is back with The Grandparents Club for a second year and said it felt like her acting career had come full circle. 'I started out in community theatre and I just love that life,' she said. 'Honestly, I think I should have been a rock star on the road, because I love touring, and I love all the 'franticness' that goes with that, it's helping to keep me feeling young at heart.' While the play isn't coming to WA at this stage, McGranger said she was disappointed she won't make it over to Perth for Telethon but hoped to make a visit before the year's out. 'I have a feeling, our last show is the night of Telethon. And I said to Jason, my publicist, 'Can't they push Telethon back a week? Because I could come then'. And then he's very kindly said, 'It's not all about you',' she said. 'But you know, that's what happens when you're not on Home and Away anymore.' Lynne McGranger is a nominee for both the Gold and Silver Logies at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards, airing exclusively on Seven and 7plus Sunday, 3 August. Click here to vote.
Perth Now
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Home & Away star ‘bewildered' by first Gold Logie nomination
Overwhelmed. Overjoyed. Bewildered. Excited. Lovely. TV legend Lynne McGranger was certainly not lost for adjectives when describing how she felt about receiving her first Gold Logie for most popular personality nomination, alongside fellow female TV royalty and Hamish Blake. The 72-year-old is in the running for the top gong alongside Sonia Kruger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar and Poh Ling Yeow. She is also hoping to take out a silver Logie for best lead actress in a drama. It was the end of an era for the Home and Away favourite, who left the show in March after playing her beloved character Irene Roberts for nearly 33 years. 'Look, if I'd have known this was going to happen, I would have left this show years ago,' she said. 'I already feel like I've gone out on a career high, truly, just because my departure from the bay is one of my proudest achievements. 'And just being nominated for silver and gold is extraordinary, I couldn't have dreamt of anything better. 'And oh gosh, if I win, I'll be speechless. No, who am I kidding? I'm never speechless.' Lynne McGranger. Credit: Unknown / Supplied McGranger said if she is awarded the golden trophy, she won't be able to top Larry Emdur's pledge of getting a tattoo on his bum, but has made a promise of her own. 'I promised Larry this morning on The Morning Show that I will carry it with me everywhere for a year,' she said. 'I will show people I don't know on the street. I will say, got a little something to show you, and walk up to complete strangers and drive people mad with it.' Named among a group of nominees consisting of all women, except for Lego Masters Australia's Blake, McGranger said she was honoured to be amongst such 'feminine royalty'. She said it was a testament to the fact that women beyond a certain age were no longer 'invisible'. 'I can imagine what people in Albo's government must have felt like when something's just all full of women and one token man,' she said. 'It really says a lot about women in our society, and women on TV, and all the different roles that we play. And I don't mean that in an acting sense. It's just great that women have been acknowledged, and are being acknowledged. It's truly wonderful.' When the 65th TV Week Logies take place at The Star in Sydney on August 3, it certainly won't be McGranger's first rodeo as she has been attending since her first Logies in 1994 and has probably only missed two or three over the decades. Aside from McGranger getting started on her outfit planning, she is also getting stuck into rehearsals for a play Grandparents Club. It's quite a busy schedule, but one would think the longest-serving female cast member of a TV soap opera in Australia could cope, no worries at all. But really, McGranger said she has been busier since she stopped filming. 'I think when you're just doing one thing and focusing on one thing, you let other things go by the wayside and figure they're not that important and they'll get done,' she said. 'But now, of course, I've just been overwhelmed with everything. 'But you know what, I'm having a good time. I think while you're still above ground, you've got to really just embrace what's going on in your life.' McGranger is back with The Grandparents Club for a second year and said it felt like her acting career had come full circle. 'I started out in community theatre and I just love that life,' she said. 'Honestly, I think I should have been a rock star on the road, because I love touring, and I love all the 'franticness' that goes with that, it's helping to keep me feeling young at heart.' While the play isn't coming to WA at this stage, McGranger said she was disappointed she won't make it over to Perth for Telethon but hoped to make a visit before the year's out. 'I have a feeling, our last show is the night of Telethon. And I said to Jason, my publicist, 'Can't they push Telethon back a week? Because I could come then'. And then he's very kindly said, 'It's not all about you',' she said. 'But you know, that's what happens when you're not on Home and Away anymore.' Lynne McGranger is a nominee for both the Gold and Silver Logies at the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards, airing exclusively on Seven and 7plus Sunday, 3 August. Click here to vote.
7NEWS
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Former Home and Away star Sam Frost takes aim at Abbie Chatfield over bullying claims, amid star's feud with Clementine Ford
Former Home and Away star Sam Frost has accused Abbie Chatfield of 'relentlessly bullying' her in the past, after she shared a video encouraging 'empathy' and 'understanding' amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Earlier this month, Adelaide-based academic Clementine Ford – in her 'Dear Clementine' Substack blog – called out Aussie influencers such as Chatfield, who profit from being politically engaged but then criticise people who challenge them. In response, Chatfield claimed that the accusations were tantamount to 'bullying', with footage showing the social media star breaking down in tears while begging Ford to stop. Chatfield took aim at Frost after the TV star made a clip in 2021, saying she was 'unvaccinated' and pleaded for 'compassion' and 'understanding' for people's individual choice. She continued: 'There are a lot of different reasons people aren't getting vaccinated – and it might be because of their medical history, their concerns they might have, they might have family history, it might be religious reasons, whatever. 'I want to tell those people that feel like they're getting separated from society – well, I'm not vaccinated, and there's a reason why I'm not, I've spoken to my doctor and my psychologist about it, and I'm going to keep it private.' However, Chatfield repeatedly took aim at Frost. Chatfield said on her podcast: 'Why are they acting like she, I don't know, stood up for a feminist issue that was seen extreme at the time but now everyone's like, 'Yes she was right?' 'The more time that goes on, the more proof there is that she was wrong. So why are we now giving her a Stellar cover?' 'Her publicist must be working overtime, like, how did she get that?' Commenting on the Chatfield-Ford feud, Frost said: 'I don't wish this kind of pain or sadness on anyone. I truly wish her the best and hope she heals. I certainly don't support anyone trolling or bullying others.' She continued: 'However, perhaps in this moment, she can reflect on the time when the shoe was on the other foot. When she was the one relentlessly bullying me when I shared a video saying my mental health was suffering. 'And she encouraged all of her followers to also bully and hate on me attacking me for months and months and months.' Following Ford's comments, Chatfield said the fight had become too much and shared a clip of herself weeping. 'I get it enough from people on the right and trolls and men that hate me and want to threaten me and want me dead. Please stop dehumanising me,' Chatfield said. 'Please, you can criticise my content you can criticise my work just I'm begging you to stop lying about my intentions.' 'Stop saying that I have a personality disorder. You don't know me. 'This is so f****ing triggering I just want her to stop.' Chatfield asked Ford to stop discouraging her from posting about the war in Gaza. She went on to label Ford's actions as 'trolling', saying it was affecting her mental health. 'I'm scared of her ... I am begging you to stop' Chatfield said. 'You don't know me at all, you're a stranger. I deal with so much, every single day. I deal with insults every single day, I do not need it from you because you know that when you say it you validate it for people on the left. 'You are f**ing my mental health. Please f***ing stop.'
GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Sparkle GMA Artist Center launches P-Pop boy group Cloud 7
Sparkle GMA Artist Center, the country's leading talent management agency, cements its stance in the music industry by launching its youngest Pinoy Pop (PPop) boy group, Cloud 7. Cloud 7 is a rising PPop boy group comprising Lukas Garcia, Johann Nepomuceno, Kairo Lazarte, Egypt See, Migz Diokno, PJ Yago, and Fian Guevarra. They made their debut on August 20, 2023, and since then released four (4) singles, "Silipin Ang Mundo," "Louder," "Tayo Na," and "Tara Na." The talented members of Cloud 7 have the vocals, dance moves, and stage presence that make them the up-and-coming artists they are. With their unique sound and energetic performances, they blend modern pop with Filipino influences. As the youngest PPop boy group, Cloud 7's songs are known for being aspirational, often etched with themes of reaching for dreams and having fun. From the vibrant sound of their songs to the go-getter lyrics, Cloud 7's youthful energy is effortlessly showcased through their music. In 2024, at Sparkle's Signed for Stardom event, Cloud 7 officially signed with Sparkle and became part of its roster of talented performers. After months of training and preparation, Cloud 7 is ready to take center stage and become the next big thing to watch out for! At the launch, Sparkle is set to introduce Cloud 7 to the public and give them a preview of the boy group's upcoming activities. One of which is the release of their newest single, "Bara Bara," and its official music video. Our friends from the press are in for a treat as Cloud 7 will be performing the new song for the first time! Besides new music, Cloud 7 will star in Sparkle's upcoming digital series Sparkle Presents: Up, Up, and Away, set for release this June on Sparkle's social media platforms. Up, Up, and Away is Cloud 7's first online series and will feature in-depth interviews with the members. Watch as Lukas, Johann, Kairo, Egypt, Migz, PJ, and Fian reveal a different side to themselves, one you guys have never witnessed before. Make sure to follow Cloud 7 and Sparkle GMA Artist Center on their social media accounts to stay updated on their upcoming projects! For more news and updates, visit
The Guardian
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Lisa Millar: ‘Most people give up their teenage crushes. I have not given up on Barry Manilow'
What is the strangest story or assignment you've ever been sent on as a journalist? About 30 years ago I was sent to film butterflies mating in far north Queensland. It was at this butterfly sanctuary where they had these exotic butterflies and they were trying to increase their numbers. I am not the most petite, graceful person, so I kept thinking, 'I'm going to stand on a butterfly and decrease their numbers before they've even had time to have sex.' It was very stressful. I think all butterflies made it out alive. What's been your most cringeworthy run-in with a celebrity? Chris Noth at the 2006 Logies. The night was already memorable because it was my first Logies. When I got out of the car there were all these photographers and camera people, and crowds of people screaming and clapping. I thought, wow, this is super intense. Then this photographer dropped down on his knees in front of me and said, 'Get out of the way, you nobody!' And the Home and Away cast were behind me! All the photographers were trying to get photos of them and thinking, 'Who is this freaking lame chick? We don't want her!' Anyway, Chris Noth was there. This was before there were clouds over his reputation. I thought he was pretty gorgeous, so I went up to talk to him and got pretty well brushed aside. I don't know that I'm his type! You have worked on all three seasons of Muster Dogs. Have you got a favourite pup? I actually revealed in another interview that the pup I felt closest to was – drum roll – Molly, the border collie from Tasmania in season two. All the other participants sent me text messages along the lines of 'Traitor!!' and 'How dare you!!' I'm pretty sure they were only joking. I hope they were only joking. I've been so careful not to have favourites. But I probably have had more time with Molly, and she's quite gentle with me. I feel that if I was left alone in a room with Molly, we would both deal with it. I think the other dogs would go, 'Who is this impostor? Who is this city chick? Get her out of here.' What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? The one I rely on quite often is something my dad once said: do not let other people determine what sort of person you're going to be. So if someone else is giving off angry vibes or whatever it might be, do not mirror that behaviour. Set and keep your own standards about who you want to be. I try to abide by that advice. Sometimes there are occasions that it does not work! What are you secretly really good at? I'm secretly good at being really determined. If someone says something is too hard or impossible, I will do it. I was once challenged to do an Olympic-distance triathlon, and I didn't know how to swim. But I learned how to swim and I did it! I swam 1.5km, ran 10km and rode a bike for 40km. Anything is achievable. I used to have a terrible fear of flying, but when you get over a fear, you feel like you're invincible. My friend Leigh Sales has said it's the one thing that she thinks is quite remarkable about me. Well, hopefully not the only thing. Which book, album or film do you always return to, and why? I don't ever return to books or film, because I love things so much that I don't want to spoil them with a second encounter. And if I read a book, I don't ever see the film adaptation, and vice versa. I know that drives people bonkers, but that is how I've always been. But this rule does not apply to musicals. I've seen Hamilton eight times in three different counties, and I still cry at the ending every single time. What's the oldest thing you own, and why do you still have it? My childhood stamp collection. Who collects stamps these days? I've been Googling to work out whether they are worth anything. Some of them are from my grandma, who travelled the world and picked up first-edition stamps for me. But I am 55 years old. I think it is time to not have a stamp collection any more. I did find a pristine $10 Bicentennial note, which was one of the first polymer notes. It is still in the plastic sleeve it came in in 1988. I'm going to flog it! What song would you like to be played at your funeral? I hope it hasn't been written yet, because it'll be so far away! Something that makes me want to stand up and dance. I love Wake Me Up by Avicii – now, I don't want to be woken up by some weird chemical inducement during my funeral, unless they've also been able to take me back 40 years – but it has such a happy vibe and the sense of a life well lived. What's your most controversial pop culture opinion? Barry Manilow was actually a great artist. History is going to look kindly on Barry Manilow, and on his song Weekend in New England. Barry Manilow was my teenage crush. Most people give up their teenage crushes. I have not given up on Barry and me. Do you have a party trick? Yes I do, and it is really bad. A friend showed it to me eight years ago, and I'm addicted to doing it. I don't even know how you're going to put this into words. You know how ginger beer bottles have a little tab that you pull off to open it up? A friend of mine told me that the tab could be used for duck calling – so if you twist them a certain way and speak into it, it changes the way your voice sounds and you can call ducks. So he bent it and held it to his mouth and said, 'Calling all ducks, calling all ducks!' I was utterly sucked in. Every time I have a ginger beer, I pull the tab off and say, 'Do you know this is really good for duck calling?' And people go, 'Shut up, we've heard it.' I think I need to find a new audience. Or a new joke. Muster Dogs season three airs at 7.30pm on Sundays on ABC TV and ABC iview
