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Samoan comedian Rose Matafeo makes her first ever appearance on late night US television with an interview on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.

She talks with Stephen about the second season of the show she created and also stars in - 'Starstruck' which airs on HBO Max in the States and finds common ground with him as the two discuss their love for "The Lord of the Rings" and the actors from Peter Jackson's films.

Threads?  Rose is wearing a pink trouser suit made by luxury London design brand ME+EM.

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Check out the trailer for the second season of 'Starstruck' below - 

Watch Dwayne Johnson return in the hilarious sitcom about his extraordinary life starring Pasifika stars from down under Stacey Leilua, Uli Latukefu, Ana Tuisila and Fasitua Amosa.  Check out the trailer above.

If you're in the US tune in to NBC where the new series will premiere in NBC's Tuesday comedy block at 8pm.

While we wait to see if TVNZ picks up the series for audiences here, you'll also be able to watch it on PeacockTV but you'll need a VPN.

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Dwayne also recaps Season 1 and shares what you can look forward to coming up in Season 2 in this sneak peak video below - 

Selai, Bayvick, Thelma, Ilisavani, Voli K and Maika play Buzzfeed's version of "Never Have I Ever" Fijian edition.

The group of proud Fijians talk about Fijian accents, being asked about playing 7s and questions about Kava. Buzzfeed even puts them in the hot seat asking about the birds and the bees conversation in a Fijian household. This lot give hilarious commentary on the Fijian-Australian experience. 

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Video from Buzzfeed Oz 

If you have a spare 4 lots of minute to spare, then satisfy your romantic fix with 'I GOT YOU', a brand new snackable Vertical Comedy series which has been released on Instagram Reels, TIKTOK and Youtube from the team who brought you 'Three Wise Cousins', 'Hibiscus & Ruthless', 'Take Home Pay' & 'Mama's Music Box'.

Click through to watch on your preferred platform below - 

Mac, played by rising star comedian Sieni Leo'o Olo aka Bubbah aka King Ulavale has a side hustle dishing out relationship advice; despite never being in a relationship herself.  Mac's advice is a blend of 'run it straight' and 'cheesy romantic'.  

We caught up with the shows producer Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa to find out a bit more about the show and how they found filming in a vertical format.

What gave you the idea for the concept or premise of the series? 

"The idea grew from thinking about side hustles - what type of side hustle could someone come up with, when they have no start-up capital.…more

A sneak peek into the Coconet Original series Akanuanua!

First episode dropping Friday 11th of February 2022 at 8pm NZT.

Akanuanua is a series exploring the lived realities of our MVPFAFF Queer Pasifika community. We take an up-close and personal look into the lives of 5 extraordinary Queer Pasifika people. Experiencing the ofa (love) they create, the mafana (warmth) they exude, the malie (humor) they share, and the faka'apa'apa they deserve. All of these elements are woven together to create moving 21st-century stories jumping out to be told, Akanuanua does just that!

Episode 1 (OUT FRIDAY) takes a walk in to the life of Asi Taouma Levy. A young Samoan living in West Auckland who has claimed their gender identity space in order to celebrate who they are. Asi shows us their world, their village and their alofa. 

"I didn't act like a stereotypical girl and I used to think maybe I was a boy, then I realised that...hmmm not really.…more

There are a few things Jason Momoa can't live without when he travels.

From his chain wallet and guitar collection to his vinyl records and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, these are Jason's travel essentials.

The Rock shares his special Christmas story book with his millions .... and millions of fans at Raw is War 

Jason Momoa gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of Dune getting to work with some of the cast that he has looked up to and admired over the years in the acting world.  

WWE superstar Roman Reigns talks about embarrassing his daughter by playing Christmas music too early, confirms he was the kid who was picked first in gym class and reveals if he would fight The Rock or not.

ps in case you were wondering - Roman went on to win his match over BigE at WWE Survivor Series 2021 last Sunday.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joins James Corden on the 'Late, Late show' for a bit of Golf Cart Karaoke around Television City, with a little bit of conversation and a round of cocktails to cap it off.