Daniel McConnell: Today Show 'Jocks' VIDEO

"All I had was me jocks on and he was chasing me up the street and I'm just like, mate!" 
Aussiest. Interview. Ever. #9Today

Watch the going viral video - Daniel McConnell. You are now a star:



Straya.

You're standing in it.

ARIAs Red Carpet 2016: PHOTOS

The ARIAs - it's obviously as rock 'n' roll as you can get.

Here is a sample of the Australian music awards red carpet goodness, now in its thirtieth year! (all photos: Getty images):

 

 

 

 

Ellen Emotional Receiving Medal of Freedom from Obama: VIDEO

President Barack Obama has just presented award-winning comedian Ellen DeGeneres with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And she was visibly emotional:



President Obama is finishing out his second term by honouring some superstars from the worlds of film, TV, sports and music.

Robert DeNiro, Tom Hanks, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Redford and Bruce Springsteen are among the big names who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, USA's highest civilian honour, at the White House.

Cicely Tyson, Diana Ross, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan are also among the 21 medal recipients, as were Bill and Melinda Gates, sports broadcaster Vin Scully, and "Saturday Night Live" creator and producer Lorne Michaels. 

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to people who have "made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."

And here is the full event:

Maria Venuti Update on Health

An update on Maria Venuti is here and it's looking brighter for the Italian Australian star who was put into an induced coma two weeks ago, following a home invasion in her home by an alleged stalker.

Reporter Peter Ford said on 'The Morning Show' today:

"On the weekend, Maria started opening her eyes a lot more. She actually was taken out of the bed and sat up in a chair. And also was actually taken out of the ICU into a courtyard attached to the ICU unit, so she is still there, she's still in ICU...so she got a bit of Vitamin D, a bit of sunshine.

You don't want to say she's turned a corner... there are still no guarantees. Things are not going to be the same as they once were but it gives a lot of hope and optimism to those who are near and dear to her."

Here is that clip:

Maria Venuti has opened her eyes over the weekend following her stroke. #TMS7 https://t.co/7pEFurXGPz

— The Morning Show (@morningshowon7) November 20, 2016

Yesterday, long time friend, entertainment reporter Craig Bennett shared this photo and post:

It's now 15 days since the irrepressibly fabulous and stupendously generous and talented Maria Venuti suffered a devastating stroke/cerebral hemorrhage at her home..and she remains in ICU. Her daughter Bianca is so incredible - beyond words, actually..barely leaving Maria's bedside..singing Christmas carols, playing her favourite songs..showering her with kisses..surrounding her with leopard print and healing energy..giving her gold stars for progress..and corners turned in her long road to recovery. Maria is so loved..almost hourly, someone messages asking how she's doing. It's simply this: keep the love flowing. She's a trouper..a survivor..and miracles happen! A trio of 'bosom buddies' ..with Jeanne Little at a crazy party at my place. ❤️❤️🌺





And this from several days ago:

ALVA - Women In Entertainment page

10 November at 11:54 · 

Hi Everyone,
Message below today from Maria's daughter Bianca.
Please keep the Power of Prayer going as this is helping to get both Maria and Bianca thru.
Please remember that Maria needs peace to recover and Bianca knows we are all here for her if she needs us.
Maria is in ICU and stable so lets all focus on what we have, Maria is a fighter and I believe that is what she is going to keep on doing!
If anyone would like to send a message email president@alva.org.au and all has been and will be seen by Bianca and read to Maria.
Love to you Bianca and thank you for the info. Susie x

A brief request amidst all the US craziness... mum is going in under anaesthetic to have surgery on her broken ankle this morning (not one to ever do things in halves!)... and then hopefully her breathing tube can come out soon. 

Another big day of love, positive energy and prayers for no complications - she's done so well and proven what she can do to get to this point... now we just give her all the love... and every chance to get back into heels one day! XX 🙏❤️
She's been listening to some lovely music... Enjoy this song xx

Get well soon, beautiful Maria!

American Music Awards: Red Carpet 2016 PHOTOS

Gigi Hadid has just finished hosting the American Music Awards and wowsers... all the red carpet crew certainly did BRING IT.

Held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles the popular awards show saw the country's top artists celebrate the year that was.

Catch the telecast on Australian TV on Foxtel.

And, THE dress the whole internet is losing its marbles over - that SLIT: