Sex joke’s brutal backfire on genius
Everyone knows the name Oppenheimer, thanks to the blockbuster biopic. But an ugly bullying incident in the scientist’s past gives new insight into his character and motivation.
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Moment Seinfeld star tanked his own career
He was one of the biggest TV stars of the 90s – but Seinfeld actor Michael Richards blew up his career in one shocking night.
‘You can bet on that’: Radio queen’s rule
Worried our reliance on screens will mean people stop reading and kids forget how to play? Aussies have been there before, a fascinating new book reveals – and look what happened.
Joy, fear and endless shifts: the truth about motherhood
One moment you are invincible, the next you’re overcome by worry and a lifetime of work. There’s something we should know about women, says Cathy Kelly.
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Ash Barty’s ‘massive’ body image issues
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Friends star slams Keanu Reeves in memoir
Everyone loves Keanu Reeves, right? Not Matthew Perry – whose new memoir is littered with negative references to the much-loved movie star.
Cricketer’s new mission to help Aussie kids
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Robert Irwin makes major announcement
The son of Australian icon Steve Irwin has released a new book in honour of his father’s passion, and it’s selling out fast.
Inside Tame’s deeply personal memoir
Grace Tame’s book is much more than a horrifying account of being sexually abused and the 12 months she spent as Australian of the Year.
‘Greatest novelist’: Hilary Mantel dies, aged 70
JK Rowling has paid tribute to best-selling author Hilary Mantel, who died “suddenly, yet peacefully”, aged 70.
‘Extremely large’: Model sues NSW doctor
Model and author Tara Moss claims she has been forced to put parts of her career on hold as she sues a NSW doctor for negligence.
Tell-all memoir reveals wild celeb encounters
A new memoir has lifted the lid on some of the most iconic celebrity moments – including who gave the tip-off for the first photos of Brangelina.
‘How I discovered Ivan Milat was lying’
Gary Jubelin’s journey into the heart of evil led him to a repeat offender who was Ivan Milat’s confidant – and who found a ‘glaring’ clue that gave away the serial killer’s crimes.
J.K. Rowling slammed for ‘transphobic’ novel
The Harry Potter author has come under fire again, accused of making a not-so-subtle dig at her critics with the plot of her latest detective book.
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