Why is it that every interviewer now feels they must arrive to their four-minute-long encounter with a gift, a scrapbook, or a movie stub they've hung onto for decades?
One-third of Ian Thorpe's life was in the spotlight, and it took its toll
Ian Thorpe became a global star as a teenager, attracting both opportunities and scrutiny. Now, he wishes he'd done some things differently.
Topic:Swimming
Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 7:54am
Kate Ceberano swaps singing for embroidery
The Australian rock icon is sharing her other passion: embroidery and quilting.
Topic:Craft
Sun 31 May 2026 at 11:00am
The simple, ordinary joy of Kylie Minogue
In the end, a woman who's had wins and losses, terrors and triumphs, and who regularly goes back to stay with family in suburban Melbourne, has become a music legend of her time, and it's not hard to figure out why.
Analysis by Virginia Trioli
Sat 30 May 2026 at 8:55am
James Valentine remembered as 'wonderful human being' at public memorial
The veteran broadcaster's family, friends and loyal listeners gathered in Sydney Town Hall to pay tribute to the 64-year-old who died last month, two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Topic:Celebrities
Fri 29 May 2026 at 3:47pm
The $10b offer Dave Hughes would 'hand on heart' turn down
Comedian Dave Hughes spoke to The Assembly about why he quit alcohol at 22, being "addicted to work" and the type of dad he's trying to be for his three kids.
Topic:Celebrities
Mon 18 May 2026 at 6:23am
John Travolta's luxury jet bound for aviation museum arrives by ship
After nearly a decade of delays and millions of dollars in repairs, John Travolta's old luxury jet needed a boat to get to Australia.
Topic:Celebrities
Thu 14 May 2026 at 6:25am
Matt Wright back with family after what he says was 'one hell of a fight'
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has served five months in a Darwin prison, revealing he was not released in time for the birth of his third child.
Topic:Courts
Mon 11 May 2026 at 12:02pm
Beyonce's hip-hop film debut walked so that Hamilton could fly
Carmen: A Hip Hopera starred superstar Beyonce in her acting debut. It's been 25 years since the now cult classic musical drama aired on MTV in the United States.
Topic:Opera and Musical Theatre
Fri 8 May 2026 at 1:47pm
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Austria
A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty over a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Austria, which led to three of the star's shows being cancelled in 2024.
Topic:Terrorism
Tue 28 Apr 2026 at 10:35pm
The moment Andy Lee feared exploits with Hamish Blake had gone too far
Andy Lee opens up on his 23-year working relationship with his "fast and loose" comedy partner Hamish Blake, and the stunt that left him fearing for his mate's life.
Topic:Celebrities
Tue 28 Apr 2026 at 8:25am
Rob Reiner's son Jake describes 'nightmare' after parents' deaths
Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says learning his parents were killed — and the aftermath of that — has been "too devastating to comprehend".
Topic:Celebrities
Sat 25 Apr 2026 at 11:51am
Court shown Rebel Wilson text exchange about actor's bath incident
A Sydney court is shown a text message exchange between Hollywood star Rebel Wilson and a movie producer over a bathroom incident involving a young actor.
Topic:Courts
Fri 24 Apr 2026 at 4:10pm
Russell Brand admits to sex with 16yo when he was 30
British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who is facing multiple sexual assault charges, has admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30.
Topic:Celebrities
Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 5:11pm
Harry and Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors on Sydney leg of tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke with lifeguards who responded to the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack and survivors.
Topic:Royalty
Fri 17 Apr 2026 at 4:35pm
As the Sussexes return to Australia, 'unusual' commercial engagements are raising eyebrows
Harry and Meghan will be travelling under their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and will appear at two major, ticketed events as well as making the rounds of various charities and causes.
Topic:Royalty
Wed 15 Apr 2026 at 11:38am
Fights, sex, deaths and glitter: The rocky road to Euphoria season three
Sam Levinson's controversial teen series has had to overcome four years of actor deaths, character departures and on-set tension to make it to season three.
Topic:TV Drama
Fri 10 Apr 2026 at 9:00am
Rapper Offset hospitalised after shooting in Florida
The Migos rapper is in a stable condition though his exact condition is unknown, according to his spokesperson.
Topic:Celebrities
Tue 7 Apr 2026 at 2:33pm
Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris Jenner
Thousands of Chinese social media users have started using images of US celebrity Kris Jenner as their profile photos in hopes it will bring them success and good fortune.
Topic:Social Media
Tue 31 Mar 2026 at 6:55pm
The $88 million question facing Kyle Sandilands and radio network ARN
There's an $88 million question doing the rounds of legal and media circles, after the catastrophic falling-out between radio shock jocks Kyle and Jackie O and their former radio network ARN.
Analysis by Leigh Sales
Thu 26 Mar 2026 at 8:18am
Termination of Jackie O's contract after complaint 'peculiar', lawyer says
A Sydney-based employment lawyer says the network who owns radio station KIIS FM acted "prematurely" when it cancelled the controversial Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Topic:Radio
Tue 24 Mar 2026 at 9:13am