Mawunyo Gbogbo
Mawunyo Gbogbo is an ABC journalist specialising in popular culture. She has worked in the media industry for more than 20 years, including as a features reporter for ABC Radio Sydney, a journalist for ABC NewsRadio, a reporter for the flagship ABC Audio Current Affairs programs AM, The World Today and PM, a segment producer for the Today Show on Channel Nine and as an associate producer for Insight on SBS TV, where she won a United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Award for Increasing Awareness and Understanding of Children's Rights and Issues. Mawunyo is the author of Hip Hop & Hymns published by Penguin Random House.
Latest by Mawunyo Gbogbo
The family reunion that uncovered a link between Jessica Mauboy and Cathy Freeman
When Jessica Mauboy's family gathered for a reunion, their family tree expanded to include one of Australia's most famous Olympians.
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'Everyday I drink two Fantas': Black boyhood is in the spotlight at this inaugural African film festival
A delightful mockumentary that underscores the universality of childhood grandiosity and imagination, plus seven feature films by Black filmmakers to catch at the very first Africa Film Fest Australia this weekend.
Shannen Doherty, star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, dies age 53
Shannen Doherty, who starred in Little House on the Prairie, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Charmed, dies aged 53 following a cancer diagnosis.
'The audio hug I needed': Chanel Loren's message to her inner child is bigger than herself
Recording artist Chanel Loren was feeling overwhelmed when she penned the track Ebony, which she describes as the audio hug she needed, before she realised it was bigger than just her.
Gun manufacturer tells Alec Baldwin trial trigger needs to be pulled for weapon to go off
On day two of Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial into the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the court heard from numerous witnesses including gun manufacturer Alessandro Pietta, who produced the weapon used on the set of Rust.
A look at Higher, the Australian Olympic song for Paris 2024 by Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy has unveiled the Australian Olympic team song for Paris 2024. Mauboy will perform the song, called Higher, in France.
Alec Baldwin's trial begins into shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on Rust set
The defence and prosecution have presented distinctly different scenarios while delivering opening statements in Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial in the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.
The 12 jurors who will decide Alec Baldwin's fate have been chosen. Here's what we know so far
Getting chosen for the trial of a major Hollywood star is unusual even in Los Angeles, but it is essentially unheard of in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Alec Baldwin will face trial over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a film set.
Bob's Burgers actor pleads guilty to police interference during US Capitol riot
Jay Johnston, an actor known for voicing an animated character on the television show Bob's Burgers, has pleaded guilty to a felony in connection with the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
James Cameron leads tributes to Oscar-winning producer of Titanic and Avatar Jon Landau, who has died
By Mawunyo Gbogbo, with wires
Jon Landau produced three of the biggest blockbusters of all time. The Oscar-winning producer of Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, has died. He was 63. His friend and collaborator director James Cameron has led the tributes.
Booktopia played an important role in supporting Australian authors, who are lamenting its collapse
Author Nicola Moriarty was only just at Booktopia's Sydney headquarters on May 30, signing hundreds of copies of her latest book Every Last Suspect. She's saddened the Australian book retailer has gone into voluntary administration.
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Toadie to leave Neighbours after 30 years as actor Ryan Moloney heads behind the scenes
Actor Ryan Moloney plans to move behind the scenes as a director on Neighbours, with his beloved character Jarrod "Toadie" Rebecchi leaving the show after 30 years.
Paris Hilton tells US Congress she was 'force-fed' medications, sexually abused in youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has called for greater oversight of youth care programs while sharing her experiences with a US House of Representatives committee hearing on strengthening child welfare.
Some stories are discouraged from being shared publicly. Generation Women breaks down those taboos
A multi-generational storytelling night held each month in Melbourne and Sydney invites women to share stories on topics ranging from My Best Mistake: Stories of Wrongs That Went Right to the upcoming salon Coming of Age: Stories of Wising Up. Audiences say they walk away feeling inspired.
How Michael Richards became Kramer and made a disposable character integral to Seinfeld
It's hard to imagine another actor playing Kramer. Michael Richards owned the Seinfeld character in such a way he found it difficult to convince the industry he could play any other parts once the show wrapped up. Richards takes readers behind the scenes of the popular sitcom in his memoir Entrances and Exits.
Diddy quietly hands back keys to New York City, less than a year after receiving the honour
The disgraced music mogul was awarded the honour last September, but has now returned the key following a request from New York City mayor Eric Adams.
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Who is the Australian teenager cast in the live-action Moana?
Sydney teenager Catherine Laga'aia has been cast as Moana in a live-action remake of the Disney film. Laga'aia says she's excited and honoured to "represent young girls who look like me".
Jin from South Korean K-pop group BTS wraps up military service
By Mawunyo Gbogbo, with wires
Jin has become the first member of the K-pop group BTS to be discharged from South Korea's army after 18 months of compulsory service.
Celine Dion says she couldn't lie to her fans anymore, opens up about stiff person syndrome
Celine Dion has opened up in an interview ahead of the release of her documentary I Am: Celine Dion. The star says she was sick of lying to her fans by not disclosing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
There should be no 'expiry date' for good music or women in the industry, says Aussie band
South Gippsland musicians Eric Collier and Janine Garvey head up the band No Promises, which has penned an open letter to the Australian music industry imploring them to "just listen". Their new song Singing My Lines asks why the industry hasn't so far.
The Fall Guy's Keir Beck talks stunt coordination, safety, and Hollywood's unseen heroes
As a stunt coordinator on The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Keir Beck says a good stunt performer goes unnoticed, but plays a crucial role in an action flick.
Netflix to defend multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey over Baby Reindeer
Scottish woman Fiona Harvey is seeking $255 million in damages saying she is the real-life inspiration behind the character Martha portrayed in the hit limited Netflix series Baby Reindeer.
'I don't enjoy living': Christina Applegate opens up about depression from Multiple Sclerosis
Actor Christina Applegate has opened up on a podcast about feeling down as a result of what she has to deal with day-to-day as someone living with Multiple Sclerosis.
J.Lo says she cancelled her tour to 'spend time with family' but is that really why?
The This Is Me…Live tour was originally slated for 30 dates, hitting massive arenas all around the US, but now it is no more. We unpack the potential reasons why.
'Funny, a bit cringe and real': Why Colin From Accounts is resonating with viewers
The critically acclaimed Colin from Accounts is the most-watched original scripted series from Foxtel Group. Its stars are "still processing" the show's overwhelming success as season two gets underway.