Alan Jones and Nine insist “health reasons” sparked his radio retirement but the truth is advertisers walked away after Jones’s spray at New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Annette Sharp reveals what happened behind the scenes.
Insiders at Nine have slapped down rumours Today show breakfast host Karl Stefanovic is set to take over Ben Fordham’s shift now the Drive host is moving to Alan Jones’ breakfast slot. So Annette Sharp asks: Who else is in the running?
With a $12 million Macquarie bank debt and shares selling for just four cents, glamour real estate shop The Agency looked to be ailing. But Annette Sharp reveals it recently announced a surprising new addition to the rock star team — a MAFS groom.
Ex-Today Show host Georgie Gardner is supporting her friend Gayle Marks through her divorce battle with husband Hugh, the embattled boss of Nine Entertainment.
Sweeping cultural change at merged media company Nine – and an urgent need to save the business upwards of $5 million a year in salaries – has brought to an abrupt end the 35-year career of veteran radio broadcaster Alan Jones.
In the wake of Packed to the Rafters star Jessica Marais being rushed to hospital last week, Annette Sharp asks the difficult question: Is a celebrity life a good fit for anyone with mental health issues?
Australians are now among the greatest actors of our time. And the most brilliant of them are women. Annette Sharp takes a look at the Aussie women, and men, who have taken Hollywood by storm, rating the top 30 based on awards, box office takings, longevity and future demand. SEE THE LIST
Popular Aussie actor Jessica Marais was rushed to a Sydney hospital on Saturday, after police and paramedics responded to a call saying the Gold Logie winner was in poor health at her eastern suburbs home.
After telling the ASX that Channel 9 would save $130 million by not broadcasting NRL games this year, CEO Hugh Marks is looking for $130 million in cuts following news that the rugby league season is set to resume later this month, writes Annette Sharp.
The history of Australian women’s magazine publishing is littered with the stories of tough women using every resource to smash opposing editors and their publications. Now Bauer has bought PacPubs, which one will reign supreme, asks Annette Sharp.
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