‘We live in the shadow of a volcano’
A real-life memory of an island community led by women sparks a story of love, murder and the true cost of ignoring threats, by one of Australia’s best-known writers.
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Farnham’s hidden success after memoir reveal
The Aussie music legend’s greatest hits have taken a surprising turn in the wake of his cancer battle and his upcoming memoir.
Gaslighting or a real home horror story?
Ever thought there’s something weird about a house or the people in it? You’re not alone – and Lisa Unger knows why.
Rebel reveals who gave her first orgasm
Rebel Wilson has opened up about not experiencing her first orgasm until she was months away from turning 40.
‘Please explain’: Fury over Rebel’s memoir
Australians hoping to get their hands on a copy of Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson’s highly anticipated memoir have been left disappointed.
Rebel names star she lost virginity to at 35
The Aussie star has named the actor and comedian she lost her virginity to, admitting she’d instantly found him “sexy” in her new memoir.
Rebel reveals measly salary for hit film
Wilson has shared her shockingly low pay cheque for the smash hit movie Bridesmaids, as well as her unexpected salaries for the Pitch Perfect films.
‘It was a heartbreaking story to write’
Piecing together the stories of wartime Australian nurses imprisoned and brutalised by the enemy was confronting, yet unexpectedly inspiring, says leading history writer.
’Girls, take it’: Defiance in face of cruel brutality
The last words of Australian nurses who escaped a burning hellhole only to be slaughtered in a brutal mass execution are an extraordinary testament to courage.
School conspiracy theorist ‘could be you’
Conspiracy theorists are nuts, right? Not always. A confronting new book about the aftermath of a tragedy shows they can be disturbingly more relatable than most of us wish to believe.
Rebel’s bombshell move after revelations
Rebel Wilson has revealed what she plans to do next after dropping a series of bombs in her memoir, and it’s certainly unexpected.
Aussie actor hits back at Rebel: ‘Disgusting’
Another celeb named in Rebel Wilson’s new tell-all has come out swinging, dubbing her claims about him “hurtful and disgusting”.
Rebel exposes Aussie TV show in memoir
In this exclusive extract from her new memoir, Rebel Wilson lifts the lid on her breakthrough role in a controversial SBS comedy.
Rebel Wilson exposes Adele in new memoir
The hits keep coming in Rebel Wilson’s new memoir – now, she’s lifting the lid on some awkward backstage interactions with Adele over the years.
Leaked footage escalates Rebel’s celeb feud
After simmering for eight years, this celeb feud has exploded in the past week – and a footage leak just made things a whole lot worse.
How my vampire cravings began
Jay Kristoff’s strong views on vampires have made him a global star. For him, the monsters are ‘twisted reflections of our own selves’, not tortured Twilight emos.
Pat Cummins announces huge career shift
Following in the footsteps of other legendary Aussie athletes, captain of the men’s cricket team Pat Cummins has signed a massive new deal.
Cricket skipper reveals huge news
Following in the footsteps of other legendary Aussie athletes, captain of the men’s cricket team Pat Cummins has signed a massive new deal.
What about the women when soldiers come home?
Wartime conflict doesn’t end when the guns stop firing, as laid bare by a new book set in the aftermath of World War One, following the Diggers who came home.
How my dog became an author
His debut was a global smash and major movie, but then AJ Finn went off the radar – until ‘a ten-kilo gremlin with a face like a wet cigar’ became his accidental new co-creator.
Hugh Hefner’s widow exposes their sex life
Hugh Hefner wasn’t “savvy” sexually despite his Playboy reputation, his widow reveals in her new memoir.
Boy to husband: Dalton’s universe expands with new stage adaptation
The world premiere of Trent Dalton’s best-selling book Love Stories will grace the stage at this year’s Brisbane Festival.
Hef’s embarrassing sexual secrets exposed
Hugh Hefner’s widow has opened up about the “weird” routine the Playboy founder would make women adhere to in his bedroom.
Kylie, Midnight Oil and Sydney Olympics outrage
A ‘snarling’, long-haired Peter Garrett terrified his Midnight Oil bandmates at their first meeting – but what happened next launched their journey into Aussie rock legend.
‘Women assume there are no secrets’
How well we can know someone depends on one thing – and no, it’s not simply trust, argues Fiona Lowe as she examines the real impact of keeping secrets when it comes to relationships.
Radio host claims comedian exposed himself
Radio veteran Wendy Harmer has released a new memoir in which she claims her former co-host exposed himself to her.
Find your family’s buried treasure
Digging up your family’s past can become more than just a hobby. For people like bestselling Aussie writer Tania Blanchard, it unearths tremendous rewards, time after time.
Justin’s bold decision amid heavy backlash
The Cry Me A River singer has taken strong action after being targeted by Britney Spears supporters, amid claims he’s fuming over his ex’s memoir.
Savage reaction to Pinkett Smith’s book
The Hollywood actress has released a new tell-all book — but it doesn’t appear to have had the impact she may have hoped for.
‘Not OK’: Justin reacts to Britney bombshells
The singer is “not happy” about what’s been alleged by his famous ex in her explosive new memoir – and it’s come at a particularly awkward time.
Justin confronted Britney flame on SNL set
Justin and Britney appeared madly in love during the iconic 2002 appearance – but there was apparently massive drama going on behind the scenes.
Star’s sex confession stuns Kyle, Jackie O
‘The Fonz’ has made a steamy confession on air, revealing that it was ‘a lot of fun learning’ how to stop making one simple sex error.
$15m TV job Britney ‘absolutely hated’
She got paid a fortune, but Britney Spears reveals in her new book that she couldn’t have been more uncomfortable as a TV judge.
Huge secret K-Fed kept from Britney exposed
The singer has revealed the truth about her controversial relationship with Kevin Federline, including a big lie of omission right at the start.
Stamos desperately tried to quit Full House
John Stamos became a huge star as Uncle Jesse in the ‘90s – but now admits he begged his agent to get him “the f**k off” the show.
Sad truth of infamous 2007 performance
“Knew it was going to be bad”: Britney Spears has lifted the lid on the universally panned VMAs appearance that turned her into a laughing-stock.
Britney reveals heartbreaking truth
Britney Spears has revealed in her new memoir why she regularly posts naked photos on her social media account.
Stamos found girlfriend ‘in bed’ with TV star
John Stamos has shared explosive details about finding his model girlfriend naked in bed with a fellow TV star, leaving him “in tears”.
‘Politicians abusing, cancelling people’
Her new book reveals a potent source of goodness we can all tap into – now TV’s Julia Baird, who was battling health issues as she wrote, has revealed the “ugliness” that spurred her on.
Truth about wild Aussie Britney rumour
A wild rumour about Britney Spears’ Australian plans circulated over the weekend – and fans saw red when they found out the truth.
Justin’s brutal two-word text to Britney
The blunt message Justin Timberlake sent Britney Spears that ended their relationship and left her “comatose” has been exposed for the first time.
Britney finally explains wild Vegas wedding
It was the 55-hour marriage that shocked the world – and Britney Spears has finally detailed the events that led up to her Vegas nuptials.
The interview that ‘broke’ Britney
At just 21 years old, Britney was forced to sit down in front of the nation and questioned in a way no woman should ever face.
Britney reveals how she lost virginity
Among the many bombshells to emerge from Britney Spears’ memoir include how she lost her virginity – and it was earlier than everyone thought.
Will Smith speaks: ‘Sloppy public experiment’
Will Smith introduced his wife at a public appearance to promote her new tell-all memoir – and he gave quite the speech.
Britney names her ‘drug of choice’ in memoir
In her new book, Britney Spears reveals exactly what substances she was taking during her hard-partying days of the early noughties.
Britney confesses to affair with Aussie man
Britney Spears reveals in her new memoir that she had a rendezvous with an Australian dancer, after learning that Justin Timberlake had cheated on her.
Brutal way Justin dumped Britney: ‘Comatose’
The singer has finally spilled on the end of their three-year romance, revealing Timberlake left her heartbroken with his brutal message.
Britney struggling with memoir reaction
Britney Spears has revealed that the reaction to stories from her upcoming memoir have been “hard” for her to handle.
’Even better’ than original hit
Trent Dalton’s new No1 is being hailed as “even better” than the bestseller that changed his life and became a big-name Netflix show, reveals the woman who helped make him a star.
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