Entertainment
Madonna wows crowd at Super Bowl with halftime spectacular
Madonna positioned herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars at the Super Bowl halftime show - complete with throne - but didn't have complete control of her show.
Port Douglas 2012 eclipse events boost
THE November solar eclipse celebrations at Port Douglas are set to receive a major boost with Cairns Regional Council expected to award $80,000 in funding to support two of the drawcard events.
From Cairns to Playboy Mansion
PRETTY girls, celebrity parties and racy photo shots - Cairns beauty Tina Steel has waited a "lifetime" to unpack her bags at the Playboy Mansion - and she only has her mum to thank.
Enjoy The Straits? More TV shows showcasing FNQ are on the way
THE hit debut of a gritty ABC crime drama The Straits has put the Far North back in the spotlight, and our star turn on the small screen is only going to get brighter in the coming weeks.
Cairns Entertainment Precinct cash locked in
THE last remaining cash commitment to the Cairns Entertainment Precinct has been secured from the Federal Government, meaning all $154.6 million pledged to the project is now locked in.
US punk rockers Guttermouth return to Cairns
INFAMOUS for their outrageous lyrics and shocking behaviour, American punk rock band Guttermouth are set to confront Cairns music lovers with their unconventional style this Saturday night.
Red Dog takes homes best film at AACTAs
It was the box office smash for Australia last year and now Red Dog has continued its dream run, by scooping Best Film at the inaugural AACTA Awards.
Captain Hook / Sheff hits Cairns direct from Rainbow Serpent Festival
One of Israel's top producers and live acts hits Cairns this weekend for one night only.
Female songstresses sing sweet tunes for celebration
THE Songbirdz have landed and a wealth of female musical talent will flow through The Reef Hotel Casino%u2019s Australia Day celebrations today.
Brylee brings beats: Ministry of Sound finalist to blow away ravers at The Lounge Bar
At just 19, Brylee English, otherwise known as DJ B.RY.LEE, became interested in mixing music from a young age, purchasing her first set of decks in 2008.
Collect your free Australia Day cooler
KEEP your drinks icy cold on Australia Day, with a great Aussie invention - the drink cooler
Hollywood beckons for Eva Mendes Scholarship winner Tikido Titasey
FROM Thursday Island to Tinseltown - it is the stuff that Hollywood movies are made of.
All fired up for the Year of the Dragon
THE thunderous roar of Chinese drums and crash of cymbals will usher in the colourful celebrations of the Cairns Chinese New Year Street Festival.
The Stafford Brothers hit Gilligan's ready to wrap up filming for their reality TV show
Party with Gold Coast dance heroes The Stafford Brothers as they hit town to film for their reality TV show, writes Jesse Kuch
Celebrate the year of the water dragon with the Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc at Cairns Esplanade
An amazing display of traditional and modern Chinese culture hits the Esplanade this Saturday, writes Jesse Kuch
Evil Eddie hits Velvet Underground on Oz Day Eve and Mission Beach on Friday 27/1
Ex-Butterfingers front man gets ready to get busy on Australia Day Eve at Velvet, writes Jesse Kuch
Suzan Beraza's Bag It documentary asks is your life too plastic?
CAFNEC, ACF and End Credits Film Club host a thought-provoking film screening this Saturday night.
Regan O'Neill presents a solo exhibition at El Mundo Tapas for one night only 23/1
Explore bright and colourful works by Regan O'Neill at El Mundo Tapas in Edge Hill.
Public Enemy, Kaiser Chiefs, 360, Kimbra and more at Groovin The Moo 2012
US hip-hop legends Public Enemy and UK superstars Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline acts for this year's Groovin The Moo festival tour, which hits five Australian regional centres including Townsville during the month of May. MORE
timeOUT Awards 2011 winners announced on Saturday night at gala event at Salt House Restaurant and Bar
Celebrate another massive year of entertainment, arts and culture in Cairns at the timeOUT Awards this weekend, writes Jesse Kuch
Cairns Choral Society presents Mel Brooks' The Producers at Cairns Civic Theatre
Escape to the madcap world of stage and theatre that is Broadway with Cairns Choral Society, writes Jesse Kuch
Movie review: Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked takes on Cast Away with animated flare
A Sarah Palin joke? A Charlie Sheen wisecrack? Is this a Chipmunks movie or a Letterman monologue?
Cell Art Spaces launches Anne Heraghty's In The Backyard on Sunday, followed by live music at Havana Music Cafe
Cell Art Space officially launches its first exhibition for 2012 this Sunday.
Felix from Weekend Heroes hits Cairns for a DJ Set at The Lounge Bar
Bang it out with one of the world's biggest names in progressive and techno this Friday night
