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Fiona ByrneGossip Queen editor, Sunday Herald Sun columnist

Gossip Queen editor. Writes about TV, news, celebrity, social and entertainment for the Sunday Herald Sun.

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n09sr505 f1 Kyneton Daffodil Festival art preview. Performer Marcie Jones get into the festive spirit

Tributes flow for beloved Australian singer Marcie Jones

Beloved Australian singer Marcie Jones has been remembered as an icon and a legend following her sudden death in Melbourne on Saturday.

Fiona Byrne

‘Not many alternatives left’: Sam Newman considers drastic fix for pain ravaged ankle

Former Footy Show star Sam Newman has revealed he is running out of options to repair his deteriorating right ankle and may have to consider the drastic move of having his foot amputated.

Fiona Byrne

Sam Pang Tonight talk show on Channel 10.

Sam Pang locked in to host Logie Awards for third year in a row

It is a Sam Pang ‘three-peat,’ with the Front Bar star set to host Australian TV’s biggest night yet again after huge praise in 2023 and 2024.

Fiona Byrne

Left to right: Noah Jupe plays Marcus Abbott, Millicent Simmonds plays Regan Abbott and John Krasinski plays Lee Abbott in A QUIET PLACE, from Paramount Pictures.

A Quiet Place star Noah Jupe filming new thriller in Melbourne

Tense World War II survival thriller Play Dead is currently filming at the cutting-edge stages at Docklands Studios, with stars flocking down under for the shoot.

Fiona Byrne

Harrison Pennicott, who suffers from an extremely rare condition called Scleroderma Pansclerotic Morphea, with Essendon's Dyson Heppel. The Pennicott family plans to lead a 200-strong team for this year's Run for the Kids. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

How ex-Bombers skipper found inspiration from powerhouse teen

Dyson and Kate Turner-Heppell have a 13-year-old bestie, Harrison. It was the H-Man’s bravery and positivity that inspired them to undertake their latest project.

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Nova host recounts traumatic moment stabbing victim dies in his arms

Nova host Jase Hawkins has opened up about the terrifying moment his family discovered a stabbing victim outside their Hampton East home, who tragically died in his arms.

Fiona Byrne

Cyclist Kathy Watt with gold and silver medals that she won at the 1992 Olympic Games at Barcelona.

Olympic great challenging mum’s will after being left $5k

Olympic cycling gold medallist Kathy Watt is challenging her mother’s will — which leaves the lion’s share to her aunts — as she seeks a more generous cut of the estate.

Fiona Byrne

Jason (Jase) Hawkins and Lauren Phillips are the new NOVA breakfast team. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Seedy as hell’: Radio stars Jase and Lauren’s awkward first meet

Nova’s Jase Hawkins has opened up on the secret and highly awkward first meeting in a five-star hotel room with his radio co host Lauren Phillips.

Fiona Byrne

Bob (Bongo) Starkie (from Skyhooks) is in a battle with cancer - Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Skyhooks star Bongo opens up on heartbreaking battle with cancer

Legendary Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has revealed the surprising way his family helped him face his toughest days after he was diagnosed with leukaemia — and how he’s found the strength to return to stage.

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MELBOURNE, MAY 17, 2025: Asher Yasbincek. Red carpet VIP and celebrity arrivals at the gala opening night of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at The Regent Theatre. Picture: Mark Stewart

Stars light up the red carpet at Beetlejuice opening night

Big Melbourne names from TV, stage, politics, business and sport have braved the cold for the gala opening of the much-anticipated stage musical.

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