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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
'Thrilled': Logie nominees named as the public votes for top Aussie TV stars
Comedians, cooks, reality stars, international actors and local heroes have been nominated for Australian television's top honour at the 65th TV Week Logie Awards. Nominees were announced on June 16 as public voting started ahead of the award ceremony at Sydney's Star Casino on August 3. A new category has been added to the award show to celebrate veteran journalist and five-time Gold Logie winner, Ray Martin. The Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter will be announced alongside the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. TV Week Editorial Director Amber Giles said she was "thrilled" to see a diverse range of Australian stories honoured in the awards. "It's especially pleasing to see the breadth of original Australian content on both free-to-air and streaming services," she said. "If you see a show or star on the list that you've watched and enjoyed, then don't be shy - get voting!" Voting started at 9am on June 16 and continues until 7pm on August 1. However, those keen to cast a vote on the Ray Martin, Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton awards will have until August 3. A handful of returning nominees were in the running for a Gold Logie, along with some fresh faces. Lynne McGranger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar, Poh Ling Yeow, Sonia Kruger and Hamish Blake are vying for the top award at the 2025 ceremony. Comedians, cooks, reality stars, international actors and local heroes have been nominated for Australian television's top honour at the 65th TV Week Logie Awards. Nominees were announced on June 16 as public voting started ahead of the award ceremony at Sydney's Star Casino on August 3. A new category has been added to the award show to celebrate veteran journalist and five-time Gold Logie winner, Ray Martin. The Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter will be announced alongside the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. TV Week Editorial Director Amber Giles said she was "thrilled" to see a diverse range of Australian stories honoured in the awards. "It's especially pleasing to see the breadth of original Australian content on both free-to-air and streaming services," she said. "If you see a show or star on the list that you've watched and enjoyed, then don't be shy - get voting!" Voting started at 9am on June 16 and continues until 7pm on August 1. However, those keen to cast a vote on the Ray Martin, Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton awards will have until August 3. A handful of returning nominees were in the running for a Gold Logie, along with some fresh faces. Lynne McGranger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar, Poh Ling Yeow, Sonia Kruger and Hamish Blake are vying for the top award at the 2025 ceremony. Comedians, cooks, reality stars, international actors and local heroes have been nominated for Australian television's top honour at the 65th TV Week Logie Awards. Nominees were announced on June 16 as public voting started ahead of the award ceremony at Sydney's Star Casino on August 3. A new category has been added to the award show to celebrate veteran journalist and five-time Gold Logie winner, Ray Martin. The Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter will be announced alongside the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. TV Week Editorial Director Amber Giles said she was "thrilled" to see a diverse range of Australian stories honoured in the awards. "It's especially pleasing to see the breadth of original Australian content on both free-to-air and streaming services," she said. "If you see a show or star on the list that you've watched and enjoyed, then don't be shy - get voting!" Voting started at 9am on June 16 and continues until 7pm on August 1. However, those keen to cast a vote on the Ray Martin, Graham Kennedy and Bert Newton awards will have until August 3. A handful of returning nominees were in the running for a Gold Logie, along with some fresh faces. Lynne McGranger, Ally Langdon, Julia Morris, Lisa Millar, Poh Ling Yeow, Sonia Kruger and Hamish Blake are vying for the top award at the 2025 ceremony.
West Australian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
2025 Logies nominations: Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake, Julia Morris, Lynne McGranger in the running for gold
The full list of nominees for the 65th TV Week Logie Awards has been revealed, and an exciting new category has been announced. Among those vying for the night's top accolade, the coveted Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, are Home and Away star Lynne McGranger and television host Sonia Kruger, known for fronting The Voice and Dancing with the Stars. Julia Morris and Hamish Blake have also been nominated for the title alongside some first-time nominees, including Ally Langdon, Lisa Millar, and Poh Ling Yeow. 'Looking at the list of nominations, it's always thrilling to see the diverse range of Australian stories being told on our screens,' TV Week's Editorial Director Amber Giles said. 'It's especially pleasing to see the breadth of original Australian content on both free-to-air and streaming services. If you see a show or star on the list that you've watched and enjoyed, then don't be shy – get voting.' The nominees for the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards were revealed on Monday morning at the Sydney Opera House ahead of the awards ceremony that will be held at The Star in Sydney on August 3. McGranger, who concluded her nearly 33-year run as Irene on Home and Away earlier in 2025, is the only Gold Logie nominee who will not be attending the event, as she is currently overseas. The Logies has also introduced the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Reporter, which will sit alongside the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. 7 News' Michael Usher is nominated in the inaugural category, alongside 9News Peter Overton, 7.30s Sarah Ferguson, 60 Minutes' Tara Brown, A Current Affairs' Ally Langdon, and Insiders' David Speers. The beloved awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Seven and 7Plus with comedian and TV personality, Sam Pang, returning as host. Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular Talent Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actor Silver Logie for Best Supporting Actress Best Drama Program Best Miniseries or Telemovie Best Entertainment Program Best Current Affairs Program Best Scripted Comedy Program Best Comedy Entertainment Program Best Competition Reality Program Best Structured Reality Program Best Lifestyle Program Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report Best Factual or Documentary Program Best Sports Coverage Best Children's Program
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Neighbours legend Ian Smith admits 'I was supposed to die in March' in candid health update
The Harold Bishop icon has revealed how experimental treatment has changed his life after being diagnosed with a rare, aggressive type of cancer Ian Smith, best known for his iconic role in Neighbours as Harold Bishop, has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and how his health is even surprising for the doctors. The 86 year old appeared on Australian news show This Morning Show earlier this week, giving fans an optimistic update on his health condition, after his diagnosis left him little hope. "I have got cancer. I know that because doctors tell me I have. But apart from that... No pain. I was supposed to die in March," Smith revealed. "I am having the easiest ride, seriously." In December last year, the Australian actor was diagnosed with pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer, the Mirror reports. At first the doctors described his condition as "non-fixable" and his prognosis was unsettling. He was then placed on an experimental treatment plan, which he jokingly described as becoming a "guinea pig", and since then he has defied expectations. "I want to go forever," he said, smiling. "I don't want to play Harold anymore, but I don't want to stop acting." Though the diagnosis was serious, Ian says the treatment has brought with it an unexpected twist. He jokingly said: "I've possibly never felt better. Everyone looks at me and says, 'Look at your hair,'" he laughed and continued: "They are all jealous I've got so much hair. I went through the treatment, started to lose my hair and went totally bald. I then went onto the immunotherapy and got a head full of hair... not just hair, but curly hair." He's realistic but hopeful, expressing that he now looks forward to "a year, maybe two" more of life than what the doctors had initially told him. Despite stepping away from Neighbours and being one of longest-serving characters, Ian insists he is not stepping away from the career that shaped his life. 'I'm not cured,' he admitted. 'But I'm here. And I feel fine.' His final appearance on the beloved Aussie soap was extremely emotional. In a touching final scene, Harold announced he was moving to Port Douglas, Queensland, bringing longtime viewers to tears. Reflecting on those final moments, Smith said being surrounded by his fellow cast mates made the moment even more special. He expressed: "I love them all dearly. They're like family." Ian began portraying Harold on the show back in 1987, and quickly became one of the show's most loved characters, known for his warmth, resilience and memorable reappearances after dramatic exits. Now, in real life, Ian is living a storyline that soap writers could never dream up. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, he opened up about how far he has come since the doctors gave him a few months to live. He said: "I've got cancer, yes, I'm going to die soon but I seem to be defying the odds, which is good." At the start of this year, Ian told TV Week that his tumour had begun to shrink after three rounds of treatment including immunotherapy and chemotherapy. It's this that continues to fuel his determination to live his life.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Neighbours legend shares 'miracle' cancer update as doctors are astounded
Veteran actor Ian Smith has revealed how experimental treatment and unexpected side effects have given him renewed energy and hope - despite a rare, aggressive cancer diagnosis Ian Smith, best known to millions as Harold Bishop from Neighbours, has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and how he's surprising even his doctors. The beloved Australian actor, 86, appeared on The Morning Show on Channel Seven this week, giving fans an optimistic update on his condition following a diagnosis that initially left little hope. 'I have got cancer. I know that because doctors tell me I have. But apart from that... No pain. I was supposed to die in March,' Smith revealed. "I am having the easiest ride, seriously." In December, Smith was diagnosed with pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer. Initially, doctors described the illness as 'non-fixable,' and his prognosis was grim. But after being placed on an experimental treatment plan - one he jokingly described as becoming a 'guinea pig' - he has defied expectations. 'I want to go forever,' he said, smiling. 'I don't want to play Harold anymore, but I don't want to stop acting.' Though the diagnosis was serious, Smith says the treatment has brought with it an unexpected twist. 'I've possibly never felt better. Everyone looks at me and says, 'Look at your hair'' he laughed. "They are all jealous I've got so much hair. I went through the treatment, started to lose my hair and went totally bald. I then went onto the immunotherapy and got a head full of hair... not just hair, but curly hair." He's realistic but hopeful, sharing that he now looks forward to 'a year, maybe two' more of life than doctors initially projected. And despite stepping away from Neighbours, the veteran performer insists he's not stepping away from the craft that shaped his life. 'I'm not cured,' he admitted. 'But I'm here. And I feel fine.' His final appearance on the iconic Aussie soap was deeply emotional. In a touching farewell, Harold announced he was moving to Port Douglas, Queensland, bringing longtime fans to tears. Reflecting on those final scenes, Smith said being surrounded by his fellow castmates made the moment even more poignant. 'I love them all dearly,' he shared. "They're like family." Smith began portraying Harold in 1987 and became one of the show's most cherished characters, known for his warmth, resilience, and memorable reappearances after dramatic disappearances. Now, in real life, Smith is living a storyline even soap writers couldn't dream up. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, he spoke candidly about how far he's come since doctors first gave him just months to live. 'I've got cancer, yes, I'm going to die soon but I seem to be defying the odds, which is good,' he said. Back in January, Smith told TV Week that his tumour had begun to shrink following three rounds of treatment including immunotherapy and chemotherapy. That progress continues to fuel his quiet determination. 'I've been reborn,' he said. 'And I've still got stories to tell.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon says 130 million U.S. customers are watching Prime Video with ads
Amazon on Monday said its Prime Video streaming service with ads reaches more than 130 million U.S. customers monthly on average, an increase of 15 million people from 2024. Prime Video began offering an ad-supported version of its streaming service last year. It gave Prime subscribers the option to pay an additional $2.99 a month if they wanted to continue to see movies and shows on its streaming service without commercials. Amazon will make a presentation later on Monday in New York as part of the "upfronts," the TV industry's annual advertiser schmooze fest. The company said it believes it is "uniquely positioned to connect content to customers," adding that an average of 88% of Prime Video viewers in the U.S. shop on Amazon. Read more: It's not 'TV Week' anymore as streamers dominate the advertising upfronts Prime Video has shows including coming-of-age series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," comic book series "The Boys" and the popular "Reacher." Prime Video also has shows like fashion reality show "Making the Cut," where customers can buy clothing seen on the show on Amazon. On Monday Prime Video said it will continue to stream the Academy of Country Music Awards for the next three years. Amazon said some of its new ad formats include artificial intelligence-generated ad messaging, where AI is used to analyze what a customer is viewing and surfaces relevant ads when they pause a program. 'Our ad formats are proven to drive measurable action on and off Amazon,' said Alan Moss, vice president of global ads sales for Amazon Ads, in a statement. Amazon's entertainment operations recently underwent a major shakeup, with Amazon MGM Studios head Jen Salke exiting with a producing deal. She is not being replaced. Read more: Amazon is primed to change the fashion industry with 'Making the Cut' In recent years, many streamers who used to offer programming ad-free started to sell cheaper subscription plans with commercials in order to generate more revenue. In 2022, Netflix introduced an ad-supported subscription plan. Investors have put more pressure on streamers to increase their profits, causing them to look for other ways to make money, including cracking down on password sharing. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
