'Voice Australia' winner Judah Kelly salutes coach Delta Goodrem

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In a showdown between two soulful voices on July 3, 2017, Team Delta's Judah Kelly earned more votes than Team Boy George's Hoseah Partsch and was crowned the season 6 champ of 'The Voice Australia.' I caught up with the winner the next day, and my interview can be read here. 

Judah Kelly sings his 'winner's' song, 'Count On Me,' on 'The Voice Australia' finale July 3. The track became the No. 1 song on Australian iTunes the next day.

Items in Who June 29, 2017: Darren McMullen, Rob Collins and Sam Frost

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I first spoke to Darren McMullen when I was at People and he was in the US hosting Love In the Wild for NBC. Now I am the one in Sydney and he is the one living in LA when I speak to him about Australian series Behave Yourself on Channel 7. Small world, right? More of our chat is online here. Following his chat is one with Cleverman actor Rob Collins, whose humour is deliciously dry. Then, in Hot Topics, Australia has been following the off-screen love life of radio personality Sam Frost, the country's first Bachelorette. We updated her story this week, which was linked to by our fellow Pacific Mags weekly New Idea.

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Ricky Whittle breaks through on 'American Gods,' Who.com, June 26, 2017

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On the eve of watching the last episode of American Gods's first season, I had a chance to talk to the actor who plays Shadow Moon, Ricky Whittle. He did not disappoint. To read the interview, click here. I've excerpted some of it in the captions below the photos below.

On becoming Shadow Moon, the central figure of Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods, Whittle says, "It's not just picking up any fictional character. it's almost like doing a biography now. You know, I'm Daniel Day-Lewising the heck out of it beca…

On becoming Shadow Moon, the central figure of Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods, Whittle says, "It's not just picking up any fictional character. it's almost like doing a biography now. You know, I'm Daniel Day-Lewising the heck out of it because he's a real person to so many fans." Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.

Whittle says he and Ian McShane (left, as Mr Wednesday) engage in a bit of a pranking contest on the set of the series. According to Whittle, "I think we're pretty even at the moment. I keep using his trailer when he's not in and then sending him vi…

Whittle says he and Ian McShane (left, as Mr Wednesday) engage in a bit of a pranking contest on the set of the series. According to Whittle, "I think we're pretty even at the moment. I keep using his trailer when he's not in and then sending him videos of me using his toilet or lying in his bed and watching his TV. Stealing his contents of his fridge is another one of my faves as well. He gets really fancy water. There's no need! There's no need — bring normal water like the rest of us. We're in Canada, the water's fine, you don't need the fancy bottled water, but he's Ian McShane, he's fancy." Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.

Back Chat with Alyson Hannigan, June 26, 2017

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As a Buffy geek, I enjoyed speaking with Alyson Hannigan as she prepared for Oz Comic-Con in Melbourne (July 1-2). She also joked how she was a little disappointed I was an American without an Australian accent interviewing her and how I should still try to end the call with a 'G'day,' which I did! We had a good laugh. More of our chat ran online, which you can read here.

A Quick Chat with Fiona Choi in Back Chat, June 26, 2017

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After speaking to Family Law star Fiona Choi for our AACTA Awards preview last year, I got to meet her on the red carpet and she was fantastic. It's a pleasure to follow up with her for this season 2 piece. Here she is along with some other items in Back Chat for the July 3 issue of WHO.

New contestants revealed for season 2 of 'Australian Survivor,' Who.com Jun 11, 2017

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People on Survivor always look so vibrant at the start of the series, right? Here is a sneak peek at season 2 of Australian Survivor. Click here to read more. 

Mark W (left) and Locky compete in Samoa for season 2 of Australian Survivor, airing on Ten this fall. Photo courtesy of Network Ten.

Mark W (left) and Locky compete in Samoa for season 2 of Australian Survivor, airing on Ten this fall. Photo courtesy of Network Ten.

Unwrapping The Mummy in Who, June 19 and June 12, 2017 issues

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After attending the Australian premiere of The Mummy at Sydney's State Theatre, I wrote up our listing item about the film, then interviewed Sofia Boutella. Here are all three components in reverse order. Also, to read more from Sofia, click on the link to the online story here.