‘I feel sick. This is overwhelming’
DJ Mel Greig has returned to a radio studio for the first time since the on-air prank which prompted a distressed hospital nurse to take her own life.
Radio
‘I had 130 calls in 24 hours’
A FACEBOOK gag led to a radio show staffer being inundated with hundreds of messages from girls, guys and even a grandma asking him out on a date.
Dee takes aim at ‘boring’ Block contestant
SHE’S not one to mince her words and Dee Jolly didn’t waste any time getting stuck into her fellow Block contestants this morning, even labelling one “boring”.
Jackie O cracked the sh**s live on radio
EXPLOSIVE details of Jackie O defecating on the side of the road in Rosebay has been played out on KIIS FM this morning.
Latham dumped after ‘f**kwit’ sledge
FORMER opposition leader Mark Latham was dumped on radio this morning after calling a radio star a “f**kwit” during a live interview.
Nick Giannopoulos slams Fitzy: ‘Enough’s enough’
WOG Boys star Nick Giannopoulos has posted claims of a long-running feud with popular Nova broadcaster Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald.
Madonna dated infamous rapper: ‘I was feeling very gangsta’
MADONNA got candid in an interview with Howard Stern — talking about her years trying to make it in New York City and dating an infamous rapper.
Kate Ritchie answers 21 random questions
WOULD she rather have lunch with Tony Abbott or Bill Shorten? Will she return to Home and Away? What’s her signature dish? We ask Kate Ritchie the tough questions.
Awkward: Radio star gets ‘schooled’ by Chris Rock
TRIPLE J breakfast co-host Matt Okine probably regrets telling comedy legend Chris Rock that he’s a “really good” stand-up comedian.
Fifi: ‘He was straddling me and grinding me’
FIFI Box has opened up to news.com.au about her best, worst and most awkward celebrity interviews, including which star got a little too touchy-feely.
Royal prank: ‘Throw the book at 2Day’
THE family of royal prank nurse Jacintha Saldanha hopes a High Court ruling against 2Day FM paves the way for authorities to “throw the book” at the radio station.
The interview that made Kanye cry
KANYE West has broken down in tears during a radio interview. What got him so upset?
Chrissie Swan opens up on radio axing
SHE was mercilessly axed from her breakfast radio job last year. Now Chrissie Swan has opened up to Andrew Daddo about what she’ll do next.
Kyle: ‘I’d walk on Jackie O’s face’
KYLE Sandilands has sat down for a rare interview, and revealed he would do anything to stay on top – including ditching his famous sidekick, Jackie O.
Jess Mauboy got ‘blazed’ with Snoop Dogg
DID Jessica Mauboy just let slip on live radio that she got stoned with Snoop Dogg? Turns out the Aussie pop singer is full of surprises.
Kyle forced to ‘dump’ dolphin sex interview
KYLE and Jackie O were forced to cut short their interview with a man who had a sexual relationship with a dolphin after he made an even more disturbing claim.
Jackie O’s poo question for Abbott
KYLE and Jackie O had Prime Minister Tony Abbott on air this morning, and it wasn’t just politics they wanted to talk about.
‘The secret shame I share with Tony’
‘I WAS under the impression that Tony Abbott and I had nothing in common. But this morning I learnt that the PM and I actually share the same secret shame.’
Heston dines at the ‘Chubby Pigeon’
CELEBRITY chef Heston Blumenthal had brekky at Nova radio’s Fat Duck-inspired pop-up ‘restaurant’ this morning. So how did Nova’s eatery stack up?
Fifi opens up on true love
RADIO host Fifi Box has opened up about her true love saying she is full of contentment.
‘I’ve seen coffee cups thrown’
ONE of Australia’s top FM radio producers has lifted the lid on what really goes on behind the scenes of commercial radio shows.
‘I’m not pretending to be younger’
LAST year Merrick Watts had to interview stars like Taylor Swift and pretend he was interested. Not anymore …
Kyle’s diva demand: What made him snap?
“I’VE told you a million times, how hard is it to understand?” King Kyle lost his cool on the radio after a staff broke one of his golden rules.
‘He didn’t tell me he was doing that’
“OH DAD, I don’t know if that’s the best way to handle it,” Emma Freedman told her father after he was left reeling from her shock dumping by Nine.
Crocmedia fined for ripping off students
CRAIG Hutchison’s company Crocmedia has been fined $24,000 for ripping off students he had working for “expenses” on SEN’s midnight to dawn program.
Sam Frost’s engagement ring has been sold
SAM Frost’s engagement ring, which has plagued her since her split with Blake Garvey, has been sold at auction. Now the bachelorette tells news.com.au exclusively how she feels about the result.
Hughesy reveals Kate’s biggest flaw
DAVE Hughes will today make his return to radio with Kate Langbroek. But his co-host has one habit in particular that he’s not looking forward to being subjected to again.
Why Triple J should have played Tay Tay
AS A loyal listener for more than a decade, I think Triple J made a big mistake in excluding Taylor Swift from its Hottest 100 countdown.
Chet Faker tops the Hottest 100
AFTER weeks of speculation and plenty of Taylor Swift related controversy, Triple J has revealed the winner of the Hottest 100.
Tay Tay banned from Hottest 100
RADIO station Triple J has disqualified Taylor Swift’s song Shake It Off from the Hottest 100. Fans are upset.
Triple J hosts reveal who they voted for
WE’RE still a few hours away from finding out who has claimed No. 1 in the Hottest 100, but Triple J presenters Matt and Alex have spilled on who they want to take out the top spot.
‘A nation of dead set bloody legends’
MERRICK WATTS on what makes Australia great. ‘Where else could Ken Done be considered an artist? Where else could Warwick Capper release an album?’
Hamish Blake: 6 snags you’ll eat on Oz Day
NO Oz Day celebration is complete without that great Aussie culinary tradition: the sausage. Hamish Blake reveals the six sausages you’ll see on the big day.
‘It is not OK to rub my body’
ROYAL prank DJ Mel Greig has gone public with claims she was assaulted by a taxi driver, stating that it was “an absolute violation of my rights as a woman.”
Richard Reid’s next big move
THE Today Show gossip guru shocked everyone by suddenly quitting the show in January. Now he’s revealed where he’s off to next.
Lindsay Lohan hung up on Kyle and Jackie O
YOU can guarantee that things will be a little awkward the next time Lindsay Lohan appears on the Kyle and Jackie O show after today’s revelation.
Sam comes clean about relationship status
NOVA’S Fitzy and Wippa put Sam Frost on the spot live on air this morning, quizzing her about her rumoured relationship with Sydney Swans player Dane Rampe.
Ronan Keating headbutted the Pope
THE 37-year-old singer confessed on radio this morning, describing the 2011 incident as ‘one of those awkward moments that I’ll never forget’.
Kyle: ‘If I die, I think you’re wonderful’
KYLE Sandilands sent an emotional text message to his co-host Jackie O during a health scare which saw him hospitalised in late December.
Radio hosts shocked by Capper’s appearance fee
‘ARE you joking?’ That was the reaction from 2Day FM’s Maz Compton when she heard how much Warwick Capper wanted to appear at a radio event.
Teen killer trying to clear his name
HE was a high school senior when he murdered his ex in 1999. Now Adnan Syed is fighting to have his conviction overturned as the state fights to keep him in jail.
‘I took that as a threat’
THE key witness to a 1999 murder case which has gripped the world has revealed the moment the killer allegedly threatened him.
Radio host sorry over ‘bully’ claims
ONE of the ABC’s highest-profile radio hosts is at the centre of a bullying row involving several female staff members.
‘I’m trying to clear my name’
SERIAL update: Is Jay just an innocent witness who is being unnecessarily prosecuted by Serial, or are his denials symptomatic of something more sinister?
Why I lied: Serial witness Jay speaks
SERIAL latest: Jay Wilds, the man who put Adnan Syed behind bars for the 1999 murder of his girlfriend, speaks out for the first time about drugs, Adnan and the killing that shocked the world.
When radio stunts go wayyy too far
ONE woman proved just how far she’d go in an attempt to win free festival tickets, resulting in the grossest public stunt we’ve seen this year.
What’s Jackie O been hiding from Kyle?
JACKIE O has revealed the big secret that she’s been keeping from her radio partner Kyle Sandilands all these years.
Lund rapt not to be Hamish & Andy’s seat warmer
JULES Lund was meant to host the national drive show for the first five months of 2015 until Hamish and Andy return. But not anymore.
‘I’m not trained to deal with this lunacy’
OUTSPOKEN radio host Ray Hadley revealed on air the moment he called police for help after being contacted by one of the Lindt cafe hostages.
Family at centre of Serial speaks out
IT’S the show that lit up the internet with debate over whether this student murdered his ex-girlfriend. Now the family at the centre of it all have spoken.
This is what poor sounds like
IF YOU think you’ve got it tough because you can’t rustle enough money together for your flat white the day before payday, you need to listen to this guy.
‘I’m expecting to make weird whimpering noises’
HAMISH Blake made one stupid comment and now he’s paying for it. The comedian’s about to undertake one of his craziest physical challenges to date.
Amanda Keller blames health scare on Spanx
AMANDA Keller made headlines around the country two weeks ago when she spent a night in hospital with a suspected heart attack. But now she’s revealed what really happened.
Did this teen really murder his ex?
HE was arrested for murder in his last year of school, and is now serving a life sentence. Fifteen years on, the world is obsessed with the case and what really happened.
There’s a baby boom at Nova
THERE’S a pregnancy boom at Nova radio. Which top-rating host is expecting bub No. 2?
Aniston pranks radio host with awkward interview
BBC radio host Chris Stark had a ‘nightmare’ interview with Jennifer Aniston which left him shaking. But little did he know it was all a prank.
Chrissie’s shock: ‘I don’t know what I’m doing’
CHRISSIE Swan tells news.com.au she’s trying to remain positive after being dumped from her MIX FM breakfast show. But admits she doesn’t know what she’ll do next.
Five essential podcasts to download today
THE world of podcasting has established itself as the new big player in media and entertainment. But if you’re late to the game, here’s where to start.
The 1999 murder baffling millions
A POPULAR high school student is found in a shallow grave. Her boyfriend is jailed for her murder. Why is the world now obsessed with this case 15 years later?
Kyle and Jackie O pranked by rivals
SYDNEY breakfast radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O received an unusual call from a suspiciously gruff-sounding woman this morning.
Hamish and Andy’s huge price
THEY’VE been called off the bench to help salvage what has been a horror year for Southern Cross Austereo but its come at a huge cost.
Bachelor Blake hangs up on Kyle … again
A MONTH after he hung up on Kyle and Jackie O during a live radio interview, Blake Garvey went back on Kiis FM this morning and history repeated itself.
Merrick: ‘It’s on! It’s going to be a bloodbath’
MERRICK Watts will host the Triple M drive show next year and he’s got some strong words for his competitors, including Jules Lund and Dave Hughes.
‘Sometimes you can believe what you read’
DAVE Hughes has all but confirmed he will be returning to radio to host the Kiis FM drive slot with Kate Langbroek.
Langbroek breaks silence on radio shake-up
KATE Langbroek has opened up about the reported deal that would see Dave Hughes and her reunite for radio station, Kiis FM.
Kiis FM’s bold move to take on Hamish and Andy
HAMISH and Andy’s return to Austereo’s drive slot is a major coup for the struggling network, but now Kiis have poached a rival duo that could threaten their plans for the number one spot.
Radio shake-up: Hamish & Andy’s big comeback
UPDATE: Hamish & Andy have a new gig at 2Day FM, but are their rivals at KIIS worried? We find out.
‘Everyone’s f***ed off’: Merrick and Jules
A LEAKED video has emerged showing Jules Lund and Merrick Watts sounding off about being deserted by their on air co-hosts Sophie Monk and Mel B.
‘I’d had enough booze to sink a small nation’
AN Aussie radio host has revealed a hilarious story of the night he stumbled home at 3am and climbed into bed with his new love interest. Think we’ve all been there? Think again.
‘Sacked for my 50 Shades sex fetish’
A RADIO star sacked amid allegations of sexual violence claims he was fired because of his preference for Fifty Shades of Grey-style sex.
Sandilands reveals ‘sad’ baby loss
KYLE Sandilands was set to be a father many years ago, but he and his girlfriend lost the baby just three months into the pregnancy.
Warnie snubs Nova radio host
SHANE Warne is clearly not a fan of Nova FM’s Marty Sheargold. The cricket legend barred the radio host from a private party last week.
Mel Doyle has never looked better
IT MAY have been Australian Radio’s night of nights, but it was a television sweetheart who stole the show.
Hamish and Andy’s diva demands
HAMISH and Andy have revealed a long list of demands that must be satisfied before they would take on a high-profile breakfast radio gig.
Replacing Triple J’s The Doctor
AFTER 10 years, Triple J’s Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall is signing off. Here’s our picks for his replacement.
A long way to the top (of the pops)
HE was fired from his first job and she used to write condom commercials. Meet the team who have risen to one of the top spots on Australian radio, but done it the hard way.
Hoax DJ received bullets in mail
MEL Greig says she was subjected to “disgusting” trolling after 2DayFM’s infamous 2012 prank call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge.
‘I hope every month that I’m pregnant’
NICOLE Kidman has revealed that she hoped she would fall pregnant in an interview with Kyle and Jackie O this morning.
Royal prank DJ’s UK roadshow
MEL Greig has come a long way since her infamous royal prank. The former DJ is now teaching others in the business how a hoax really should play out.
Bachelor hangs up on Kyle
BACHELOR Blake Garvey abruptly ended a radio interview this morning after Kyle pulled a stunt which clearly left him not impressed.
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