‘I stole my friend’s family story’
Former Harper’s Bazaar editor Alexandra Joel has revealed she stole the story of her friend’s mother — and how she reacted.
Books & Magazines
Author snapshots the beauty of reaching out
Author Tara Eglington has shared a glimpse into new book The Long Distance Playlist. It’s about the blossoming friendship between two former friends.
French pens love story to Australia
Banjo Paterson’s poem Clancy of the Overflow has captivated esteemed Aussie author Jackie French for decades. Now, she dubs her novel of the same name a tribute to Australia in a story told in the lives of the women Clancy loved.
‘Prozac Nation’ author dies at 52
Gen X literary icon Elizabeth Wurtzel, the author of acclaimed ‘90s memoir ‘Prozac Nation’, has passed away in Manhattan.
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Time raises hell over Clinton cover
WHAT is Time’s issue with Hillary Clinton? The magazine has been forced to defend itself after she appeared to have devil horns on the cover.
Terry Pratchett’s last message to fans
THESE are the final messages sent from the Twitter account of British science fiction and fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett in a touching last goodbye to his fans.
Harper Lee elder abuse claims probed
US officials are investigating claims that Harper Lee is the subject of elder abuse after news of a sequel to her book To Kill a Mockingbird surfaced.
Ford emerged bloodied, ‘banged up’
PHOTOS have surfaced of Hollywood actor Harrison Ford before and after he was injured in a plane crash minutes after takeoff. WARNING: Graphic
Bieber: ‘It’s not photoshopped fools’
CLEARLY still sensitive about the comments from his Calvin Klein ads, Justin Bieber has recorded a video talking about his first appearance on Men’s Health.
The place that’s almost absolutely perfect
THEY’RE tall, slim and attractive, with bags of money and slick healthcare, welfare and transport systems. But is this place really utopia?
The truth about Kerry Packer’s money
HE WAS the Australian media tycoon who loved to take a punt. A new book takes a look at some of the big gambles made by Kerry Packer.
Has Sports Illustrated gone too far?
THE latest Sports Illustrated cover leaves very little to the imagination — and is expected to turn the model into a star.
To Kill a Mockingbird gets sequel
MORE than 50 years after Harper Lee released what is now hailed as one of the greatest books of the twentieth century, a sequel is coming. What took so long?
Sam’s sizzling swimsuit cover shoot
SUNRISE host Samantha Armytage lays her body bare for the latest issue of Australian Women’s Weekly, stripping off for a beautiful swimsuit shoot.
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