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Jackie Epstein covers entertainment, gossip and sport news for the Herald Sun and Confidential column

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Jess Hosking (L) and Sarah Hosking of the Tigers arrive ahead of the 2025 W AFLW Awards at Centrepiece on November 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘World implodes’: Jess Hosking opens up about leaving AFLW

AFLW star Jess Hosking sacrificed weddings, birthdays and funerals for sport now faces her biggest challenge yet — discovering who she is without football.

Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano with Brooke Warne. Picture: Canty Creative

‘I’m so proud of her’: Booby Tape founders’ epic end to tough year

Booby Tape founders have thrown an exclusive Christmas party at Crown’s presidential villa, planning the “party of the year” in just two weeks.

Trent Theodore's funeral booklet

‘Rest well, Trent’: Hundreds farewell beloved nightclub promoter

Crowds have turned out at Port Melbourne Football Club to bid farewell to Trent Theodore after the young nightclub promoter died from health complications.

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‘Very, very taken’: Julie Bishop’s rumoured beau gushes over his new plus one

The entrepreneur who famously denied dating Julie Bishop is highly impressed with his new leading lady, describing her as “absolutely gorgeous” after the pair stepped out at the NGV gala.

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‘Years of grinding’: Lana Wilkinson reveals why she is stepping away from styling

After more than a decade defining Australian red carpets, Lana Wilkinson reflects on her unlikely rise, the work ethic behind her success and reveals why she’s stepping back from styling.

Hold for Weekend. Aussie female tennis phenom Maya Joint will be cover of our VWeekend tennis edition. Picture by Wayne Taylor 28th November 2025

‘This is ridiculous’: Maya’s magical rise and why she’s our No.1

Tennis star Maya Joint’s switch from the US to Australia ignited a meteoric rise to world No.32, fulfilling her childhood dream — but she says she’s still taking it one match at a time.

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Brooke Warne is hosting a Christmas party on Friday night at Crown with Booby Tape founders Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano. Picture by Wayne Taylor 10th December 2025

Christmas is tough for Brooke Warne — but she has a new plan

Christmas will never be the same for Brooke Warne following the passing of her father — but an exciting new opportunity is offering seasonal warmth.

Livinia replaced by former Miss Universe

Livinia replaced by former Miss Universe Australia

Channel 9 has recruited an interstate presenter and former Miss Universe Australia to take over from weather presenter Livinia Nixon who stepped down after 21 years at the network.

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American talkshow host Oprah Winfrey on stage at the Melbourne convention and exhibition Centre for her Australian tour. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘So powerful’: Oprah praises social media ban for under-16s

Oprah Winfrey has addressed a packed crowd in Melbourne where she heaped praise on Australia for being a nation that “cares enough about our children to create a law”.

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Footy legend Robert ‘Dipper’ Dipierdomenico has told of his run-in with millionaire boxer, influencer and wrestler Logan Paul.

Dipper’s fight with boxing influencer a case of mistaken identity

Footy legend Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico has revealed the faux pas that ended with him in a confrontation with a millionaire boxer and influencer in Las Vegas.

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