‘Tidal wave of celebs’ ruin NSW town
When a columnist visited Byron Bay last year, he found a lot of tension between locals and the influx of celebs and influencers — and the plot for his first novel.
Books
Singer breaks silence on AC/DC ‘conspiracy’
Legendary rock singer Brian Johnson has dropped a major truth bomb about AC/DC’s biggest hit in his new memoir.
How man juggled five false identities
Jack Beaumont had one of the most secretive jobs in the world which required him to have fake identities. Maintaining them wasn’t easy.
Sad reason Michael Hutchence cut off Bono
Bono opens up about his rocky relationship with the late INXS frontman in his new book – and reveals why they eventually cut ties altogether.
What Friends star hated about the show
Friends star Matthew Perry reveals in his new book that there was one aspect of the show he “had to beg the producers” to get rid of.
Matthew Perry’s candid sex confession
The Friends star has dropped multiple sex confessions in his new book, including a high-profile hook-up and his bedroom disaster.
Barty ‘lost dignity’ in act that still haunts her
Ash Barty has revealed the behind the scenes moment she turned on her team and cried herself to sleep. This was rock bottom.
Ash Barty’s ‘massive’ body image issues
Tennis ace Ash Barty reveals she ‘hated’ what training did to her body and had ‘massive insecurities’, in a bid to help others.
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
Nathan Lyon has revealed his private struggles with self-belief and and takes a swing at bullies in his surprising new project.
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.
‘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.
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.
Lawyer’s chilling comment to AFL great
AFL great Danielle Laidley reached what she thought was her lowest point after a drug binge. But it got worse after she spoke to her lawyer.
Anh Do’s books banned in US schools
A public school district in America banned Anh Do books, inspiring children to take action, it has been revealed.
‘Completely insane’: AFL great’s ice binge
AFL great Danielle Laidley has revealed her lowest moment after an eight-day ice binge. And what saved her life.
‘You’re next’: JK Rowling sent chilling threat
JK Rowling has been sent a chilling death warning “you’re next” after she posted support for Sir Salman Rushdie.
Why classic book sparked fury, death threats
The attack on author Salman Rushdie has fanned interest in his works – above all, The Satanic Verses, which left him living for years under a looming death threat.
Co-star reveals secret Ariana Grande feud
A former co-star of Ariana Grande has revealed why she was left fuming by the pop star – one of many revelations in a new jaw-dropping tell-all book.
TV host spills on long-running ‘feud’
One of Australia’s best-loved TV stars has revealed how he “discovered” Rove McManus, and the “long-running feud” between the pair.
Fans lose it over Star Wars icon’s sexuality
A scene in a new Star Wars book has fans celebrating at the suggestion that one of the series’ most iconic characters is bisexual.
Gross Weinstein claims in bombshell book
A bombshell new book dives deep into the ugly truth of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein’s Hollywood downfall.
Star exposes ‘rude diva’ Justin Timberlake
An actress and reality star unleashes on Justin Timberlake in her new tell-all memoir, naming and shaming him for “humiliating” her.
Why your library could soon change
Borrowing books from the library comes with one headache readers may no longer have to worry about.
‘Far-fetched’ future becomes chilling reality
A famous writer has warned that her grim work of fiction is fast becoming a reality after the US scrapped a law protecting women’s rights.
George Michael’s ‘harrowing’ final days
George Michael’s final years were punctuated by a disturbing descent into illegal substances, especially the so-called “date rape” drug GHB.
Selma Blair drops family bombshell in book
Selma Blair alleges in her new memoir that she suffered a years-long campaign of career sabotage – all from within her own family.
What we know about GoT prequel
With tension mounting ahead of the Game of Thrones prequel, our expert dived into the back story behind the TV sensation to reveal what we can expect – with one major warning.
Court blow for ABC chief in sleep case
A doctor involved in the controversial administration of deep sleep therapy has had a legal win against a renowned ABC journalist.
Racially diverse team to edit Dr Seuss works
Unseen sketches by Dr Seuss will be edited by an “inclusive” group before being published – but there are already accusations of “woke-washing”.
Classic novel slapped with woke warning
A Scottish university has slapped a woke warning on Ernest Hemingway’s book The Old Man and the Sea because of particular “graphic” scenes.
Britney lands eye-watering tell-all deal
The singer is set to open up about all the bombshell moments of her life, just months after her 13-year conservatorship was finally lifted.
Indigenous memoir takes top book prize
The winner of Australia’s richest prize for literature had a blunt message for the powers that bestowed it on her.
Man arrested at airport for bizarre scam
The notorious industry insider is suspected of having attempted to dupe some of the world’s biggest authors like Sally Rooney and Margaret Atwood.
Kids books making boys ‘entitled’
Beloved children’s books including Dr Seuss and the Disney Princess series have been slammed for making boys “entitled” and lowering girls’ self-esteem.
Will Smith’s unusual sex confession
Will Smith has made another startling sex confession, revealing he had so much intercourse during one stage of his life he became physically unwell.
Cringe interview resurfaces in Adele fallout
A cringeworthy interaction between a journalist and reality star has resurfaced amid fallout from Matt Doran’s botched Adele interview.
Obvious choice for ‘word of the year’
Macquarie Dictionary wants your vote for Word Of The Year, and considering you’ve almost definitely never heard of most of the shortlist, let’s just agree on a winner.
Lisa Wilkinson explains leaked Karl video
Lisa Wilkinson has revealed why she didn’t rewatch her final episode of Today before detailing it in her memoir.
Lisa’s new tell-all: ‘My survival guide’
Lisa Curry is writing her memoir that will delve deep into her life as a swimming superstar, her life with Grant Kenny, and more.
Will Smith’s wild ‘tantric sex’ confession
When Will Smith’s marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith hit a rough patch, he turned to some pretty unconventional practices.
Lisa Wilkinson reveals private ‘crisis’
Amid controversy surrounding some of the contents of her memoir, Lisa Wilkinson has opened up about the private “heartache” involved.
Will Smith’s bombshell family revelation
The actor is more honest than ever in his new memoir, making a truly shocking confession relating to his family life.
Lisa’s furious secret email revealed
Hours after what was to be her final episode of Today, Lisa Wilkinson fired off a heated email to two key people in her life.
Lisa blasts media over book: ‘Sick of it’
She’s been on a weeks-long publicity blitz for her new memoir — but Lisa Wilkinson has now slammed coverage of the tell-all tome.
‘Don’t react’: Lisa on Karl’s split
The thorny question of how Lisa Wilkinson’s memoir would deal with Karl Stefanovic’s marriage split is answered, as she highlights an event that was “disgusting to witness”.
Lisa paid more than Karl ‘for six years’
Lisa Wilkinson says if she did earn more than Karl Stefanovic at first, it “didn’t last long”. That depends on your definition of the word “long”.
Home And Away star’s shocking interview
Aussie actress Lynne McGranger learned some truly startling news live on air during a radio interview with Jonesy and Amanda.
Star slams Depp, Tarantino in new book
This is one way to promote a memoir…. Emmy-award winner Brian Cox has trashed a lengthy list of big name celebrities in his upcoming book.
‘Love follows her around’
Sick of cynicism and Covid? Thought so. Trent Dalton’s antidote is a smorgasbord of real-life love stories to make you grin and sob, all at once. Read his exclusive first extract here.
Leaked video of Lisa’s last day with Karl
Newly-leaked video shows what went down in what was to be Lisa Wilkinson and Karl Stefanovic’s final episode of the breakfast show together.
‘Screwed’: Lisa reveals Karl’s pay betrayal
Lisa Wilkinson lifts the lid on she and Karl Stefanovic’s high-stakes pay negotiations in the latest explosive extract from her book.
‘I felt overwhelming humiliation’
Lisa Wilkinson has sensationally lifted the lid on her pay-based split with Nine and her awkward final encounter with ratings-smashing Today partner Karl Stefanovic.
Truth about Lisa and Karl’s relationship
In excerpts from her new memoir, Lisa Wilkinson reveals a painful secret she’s been holding for years and lifts the lid on her former Today co-host.
‘Scary .. like a tornado’: Aussie kids’ haunting words
Raw photos and moving poems by children caught in the horrors of the Black Summer bushfires are part of an extraordinary tribute to Aussie resilience.
Shocking scale of China’s cover-up exposed
Doctors defied warnings to expose China’s “stomach-churning” cover-up around coronavirus – then paid for it, an investigation reveals.
What pushes this famous writer through lockdown
Writing royalty Nicola Moriarty, younger sister of popular author siblings Liane and Jaclyn, reveals the heart of their family life.
‘We need it’: Bushfire wedding plea
When bushfires smashed their town, this couple went through with their wedding despite the devastation. Now they’ve had more good news.
‘A ghost at my own betrothal party’
In this extract from Sarah Ferguson’s new book, the red-headed heroine reveals her wedding terror as she prepares to marry a duke.
Fergie’s surprising verdict on Meghan’s book
Sarah Ferguson reveals what she really thinks about her fellow royal outsider Meghan Markle’s controversial publishing deal.
US cover-up over Aussie UFO
US military officials in Australia tried to bully a local woman and two police officers into denying they had seen a UFO, in a chilling incident.
American Beauty star was raped at 12
Actress Mena Suvari, best known for American Pie and American Beauty, has written a book detailing the sexual abuse she suffered as a teen.
How much Harry will get for tell-all
Publishers are set to pay a princely sum for the rights to Prince Harry’s tell-all book, with the royal set too earn a huge multimillion-dollar paycheck.
Celebrated author smashing stereotypes
Celebrated gothic writer Kathy George’s dark, ‘complex’ characters can be inspired by the simplest of suburban sources.
Moment Wills ‘went ballistic’ over ‘hostile’ Meghan
A new book has revealed Prince William’s “fury” after discovering a “dossier of distress” showing Meghan Markle had allegedly bullied staff.
Online anger over cancelling Enid Blyton
Social media has hit back after author Enid Blyton was rejected for commemoration for being “a racist, sexist, homophobe” and a bad writer.
Baby Spice lactated on stage during gig
In her new book, Emma Bunton details the moment she started lactating during a Spice Girls concert and had to rush off stage.
How radio star ‘f***ed’ over Elton John
Host of Melbourne’s number one FM breakfast show, Christian O’Connell, has revealed how he screwed over Elton John during an intimate show.
Tanya Hennessy on trolls, comedy and equality
Comedian Tanya Hennessy on her first foray into junior fiction and why it’s her proudest work to date.
Seth Rogen’s crazy Tom Cruise encounter
Comedian Seth Rogen has shared details of a bizarre meeting he and Judd Apatow had with Tom Cruise in his mansion in 2006.
Piers lets rip at Meghan over new book
Outspoken critic Piers Morgan has slammed the subject matter of Meghan Markle’s new children’s book, saying it “seemed beyond parody”.
Best ways to make big bucks at home
Top Aussie blogger The Stay At Home Mum has revealed the best ways to make a well paid living without ever setting foot in a traditional workplace again.
Sunrise star confronts his biggest troll
Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac has opened up about an online message he received from a viewer which he called a “targeted attack”.
Mary’s bridesmaid spills wedding details
Amber Petty, one of the bridesmaids from Princess Mary’s 2004 wedding, has revealed what went down on the morning of the ceremony.
Star woke up with ‘bigger breasts’
In one shocking section of her new memoir, Sharon Stone recounts going under for surgery – and waking up to find “full cup-size bigger breasts”.
Shocking revelations in Stone’s memoir
Medical emergencies, ghost encounters, Hollywood predators and infamous nude scenes – Sharon Stone doesn’t hold back in her new tell-all book.
‘Earth-shattering’: Mia’s mum’s final plea
The mother of murdered backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung has called on Australia to act as she reveals the full story of her daughter’s tragic death.
Bridgerton creator reveals bonus
Desperate for a new Bridgerton fix? The sensational smash hit’s creator has revealed a standalone story is coming, to whet appetites while we wait for Season 2.
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