Culture
Celebrity
From Paris Hilton to Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears spills all in memoir
Spears recounts her rise to fame, the many stories that became tabloid fodder and her conservatorship arrangement.
- by Nell Geraets
Latest
Five things we learnt from extracts of Britney Spears’ new memoir
In her upcoming book, Spears opens up about her conservatorship arrangement, her childhood and her relationship with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake.
- by Nell Geraets
A role in Bridgerton gave Nicola Coughlan a profile. Now she’s using it for good
The 36-year-old actor, who plays Penelope Featherington in the series, is using her newfound fame to promote causes close to her heart.
- by Michael Idato
Analysis
Voice to parliament
Margot, Kylie, Russell and Chris said Yes to equal marriage. What about the Voice?
Some of Australia’s biggest stars have stayed silent ahead of this weekend’s referendum, despite a history of speaking up on social issues.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Unpacking the wild theory behind Taylor Swift’s sudden NFL obsession
Could speculation that Taylor Swift’s newfound love of NFL is all about burying one of her biggest controversies actually be true? Let’s investigate.
- by Nell Geraets
Did you manifest your success or are you just really rich?
It’s quite incredible how many people don’t know the difference between spiritual intervention and having wealthy parents.
- by Alice Tovey
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Why Donald Trump made Ruby Wax sick to her stomach
Comedian and author Ruby Wax wasn’t planning to write about her mental ill-health, but the resultant memoir has become a bestseller.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Bruce Willis’ wife says it’s ‘hard to know’ how aware he is of his condition now
Emma Heming Willis has provided an update on the Die Hard star’s condition and described his dementia diagnosis as both a blessing and a curse.
- by Martin Boulton
British police launch Russell Brand sex crimes investigation
London’s Metropolitan Police said it had received a number of allegations of sexual offences that were now being investigated.
BBC under fire over handling of Russell Brand complaints
The BBC has begun a trawl of complaints about Brand’s behaviour during his stint as a presenter.
- by Robert Mendick
Opinion
MeToo movement
Russell Brand was a loudly ticking time bomb. How the hell wasn’t he detonated earlier?
Could we have done more, asks the BBC? Ummmm, yes.
- by Julia Baird