2017 in Review - Arts & Entertainment
There was no shortage of celebrity news in 2017 - even the Royal family got in on the action!
We were either captivated by celebs having babies (and their name choices), following celebs falling in love (hello Prince Harry), or following the very public allegations of celebrities accused of sexual misconduct.
On the Arts front, Aboriginal culture was spectacularly front and centre with one of Australia's most famous contemporary paintings, 'Earth's Creation 1' by the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye, selling at auction for $AU2.1 million, and entrepreneur Mark Dion Devow receiving the ACT Australian of the Year Award at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
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2017 in Review - Arts & Entertainment
Adele performs "Hello" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards
In this Feb. 12, 2017, file photo, Adele performs "Hello" at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Pop superstar Adele has hinted that her current tour for Grammy-winning album "25" will be her last. The 29-year-old included a signed, handwritten
"La La Land" producer Jordan Horowitz, left, presenter Warren Beatty, center, and host Jimmy Kimmel right, look at an envelope announcing "Moonlight" as best picture
"La La Land" producer Jordan Horowitz, left, presenter Warren Beatty, center, and host Jimmy Kimmel right, look at an envelope announcing "Moonlight" as best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It was origi
Actors Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Supporting Actor for 'Moonlight,' Emma Stone, winner of Best Actress for 'La La Land,' Viola Davis, winner of the Best Supporting Actress award for 'Fences,' and Casey Affleck, winner of Best Actor for 'Manchester by
Actors Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Supporting Actor for 'Moonlight,' Emma Stone, winner of Best Actress for 'La La Land,' Viola Davis, winner of the Best Supporting Actress award for 'Fences,' and Casey Affleck, winner of Best Actor for 'Manchester by
One Love Manchester, singer Ariana Grande
In this Sunday, June 4, 2017, handout photo provided by Dave Hogan for One Love Manchester, singer Ariana Grande, centre in white, performs at the One Love Manchester tribute concert in Manchester, north western England, Sunday, June 4, 2017. One Love Man
Keith Urban accepts the award for male video of the year
Keith Urban accepts the award for male video of the year for "Blue Ain't Your Color" at the CMT Music Awards at Music City Center on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)
US musician Madonna, kisses one of her adopted daughters Stella, as son David Banda, right, looks on
US musician Madonna, kisses one of her adopted daughters Stella, as son David Banda, right, looks on at the opening of The Mercy James Institute for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care, located at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in the city of Blant
Beyonce posed with her newborn twins Sir Carter and Rumi.
In this undated image released by Parkwood Entertainment on Friday, July 14, 2017, Beyonce posed with her newborn twins Sir Carter and Rumi. The singer posted the picture on Instagram late Thursday night and wrote in the caption, "Sir Carter and Rumi 1 mo
Sarah Cummins talks with men from Wheeler Mission
Sarah Cummins talks with men from Wheeler Mission, at the Ritz Charles, Saturday, July 15, 2017. Cummins called off her wedding which was supposed to be this day. She decided to bring purpose to her pain by inviting area homeless to enjoy the reception. (
Ibtihaj Muhammad holds a Barbie doll in her likeness
Ibtihaj Muhammad holds a Barbie doll in her likeness at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Kings Theatre on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Director and actor George Clooney
In this Sept. 9, 2017 file photo, director and actor George Clooney arrives at a screening for "Suburbicon" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. The American Film
This combination photo shows, top row from left, George Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Lena Dunham, bottom row from left, Michael Keaton, Meryl Streep, Emmy Rossum and Hillary Clinton,
This combination photo shows, top row from left, George Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Lena Dunham, bottom row from left, Michael Keaton, Meryl Streep, Emmy Rossum and Hillary Clinton, who have commented on the sexual harassment allegations
Gucci has become the latest fashion house to eliminate animal fur from its collections, starting with the spring-summer 2018 season.
Gucci has become the latest fashion house to eliminate animal fur from its collections, starting with the spring-summer 2018 season. The Humane Society, which supports the fur free alliance among fashion houses, said Gucci's announcement Wednesday was a g
Daryl Braithwaite poses with his ARIA award after being inducted into the Hall of Fame
Daryl Braithwaite poses with his ARIA award after being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 31st ARIA Awards at The Star, in Sydney, Tuesday, November 28, 2017. (AAP Image/Daniel Munoz)
ACT Australian of the Year Mark Dion Devow
A supplied image of ACT Australian of the Year Mark Dion Devow after receiving the award at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Monday, November 6, 2017. Mark Dion Devow started a business called Darkies Design in 2010 which produces Aboriginal-the
A Myer Fashions on the Field Contestan
A Myer Fashions on the Field Contestant is seen during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (AAP Image/James Ross)
Earth's Creation 1' by the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye
A supplied image obtained on Thursday 16, 2017 of one of Australia's most famous contemporary paintings, 'Earth's Creation 1' by the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye, which has sold at auction for $AU2.1 million. (AAP Image/Emily Kame Kngwarreye)
Czech tourists dressed in swimsuits made famous by TV and film character Borat
In this image made available by informburo.kz, on Wednesday Nov. 15, 2017 shows a group of Czech tourists dressed in swimsuits made famous by TV and film character Borat in Atana, Friday Nov. 10, 2017. The group of six Czech tourists who visited Kazakhsta
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, after the announcement of their engagement. (PA)
Gang of Youths pose with the ARIA award f
Gang of Youths pose with the ARIA award for Album of the Year at the 31st ARIA Awards at The Star, in Sydney, Tuesday, November 28, 2017. (AAP Image/Daniel Munoz)
This image provided by Time magazine, shows the cover of the magazine's Person of the Year edition as "The Silence Breakers," those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment. The magazine's cover features Ashley Judd, Taylor Swift,
This image provided by Time magazine, shows the cover of the magazine's Person of the Year edition as "The Silence Breakers," those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment. The magazine's cover features Ashley Judd, Taylor Swift,
Runners, dressed in Santa Clause costumes
Runners, dressed in Santa Clause costumes, take part in the traditional 9th St. Nicholas Run in Michendorf, Germany, 10 December 2017. More than 1,100 participants have registered in this year's run. Photo: Ralf Hirschberger/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa
Italian performer Andrea Loreni walks on a 135 meters (442.91 feet) long and 20 meters (65.62 feet) high rope
Italian performer Andrea Loreni walks on a 135 meters (442.91 feet) long and 20 meters (65.62 feet) high rope between two banks of the Tiber river in Rome, 10 December 2017. In background St. Peter's Basilica is seen. EPA/ANGELO CARCONI
Kim Jong-hyun, a member of South Korean K-pop group SHINee
In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Kim Jong-hyun, a member of South Korean K-pop group SHINee, poses for the media before a showcase for the group's album "1 of 1" in Seoul, South Korea. Kim Jong-hyun, better known by the stage name Jonghyun, was found unc