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How Trump ‘killed ex-wife’s tell-all’
DONALD Trump’s ex-wife Marla Maples was set to write a tell-all book about their relationship but he sunk the project right before the election, reports say.
JK Rowling mercilessly trolls Trump fans
FANS of Donald Trump tried to start a Twitter war with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. They should have picked an easier target.
The key habit successful people share
IF THERE’S one habit really successful people swear by it’s reading. A lot. Here’s what you should be doing if you want to get ahead this year.
Ozzy Osbourne overdosed on pills
KELLY Osbourne reveals in her upcoming book that her father, Ozzy, overdosed when he learned his wife, Sharon, suffered a seizure during cancer treatments.
‘Mein Kampf’ is shock bestseller
UPDATED copies of Hitler’s manuscript have flown off shelves in Germany, publishers say. But buyers are not who you’d think.
Backlash over troll’s $345K book deal
SARAH Silverman has led a chorus of anger over a book deal for a troll banned from Twitter for harassing a black actor.
Bankrupt dad’s book sells 20 million
HE expected his book would be read by his family and maybe a few friends, but William Paul Young was off by more than 20 million people.
How great sex scenes are written
TARA Moss loves writing a good sex scene, and says it helps to be in the mood. But it’s not always easy to make things hot and heavy.
Inside Hollywood’s private fetish parties
A DOMINATRIX has revealed how Hollywood insiders get their kinky kicks without getting caught.
Books you need to read this summer
SUMMER holidays finally bring the time to actually read something longer than a to-do list. Here’s a few great books you can get stuck into.
Smiths star Marr finally has his say
HE was the man behind the music in iconic British band The Smiths. After Morrissey’s autobiography, Johnny Marr has penned his side of the story.
Australia’s new forgotten people
AFTER the election of Donald Trump, there is a renewed interest in the lives of an angry segment of Australia’s population.
Comedian slams Mad Men star Jon Hamm
THE comedian has spilt the beans about why she really dislikes Mad Men star Jon Hamm. It all dates back to a star studded dinner party.
Comedian blasts ‘mean’ Ellen DeGeneres
APPARENTLY, TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has a “mean streak that everyone knows about.” Just ask Kathy Griffin.
Roxy Jacenko’s relentless pursuit of riches
RICH, successful and polarising: PR maven Roxy Jacenko has worked hard for her money. Her passion for wealth runs deep.
Anna Kendrick: ‘I was tripping balls’
THE Pitch Perfect star reveals the time she walked an award show red carpet fresh from surgery still high as a kite — and we’ve dug up the pictures.
How Ch 7’s Sunday Night betrayed Molly
MOLLY Meldrum has revealed how Channel 7’s Sunday Night destroyed his friendship with superstar Elton John.
Dad reveals Steve’s hidden pain
BOB Irwin has opened up about the last day he spent with his son Steve before the Crocodile Hunter was tragically killed.
‘He’s a bum’: Lauper unleashes on Trump
Cyndi Lauper is passionate and energetic about everything, especially her hit musical Kinky Boots; not so much for Donald Trump
How I fixed my hellish commute
A MUM whose stress levels went through the roof sitting in traffic jams each morning says she found the miracle cure.
From fat to world record holder
SEVEN marathons, on seven continents in seven days. This former party guy set himself the challenge, and underwent an amazing transformation.
The juiciest celebrity tell-alls
CELEBRITY tell-alls offer us regular folk a small look into their normally secretive lives. Here’s the reveals that shocked us the most.
Breaking Bad star’s sex confession
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston doesn’t hold back in his new memoir, detailing how he lost his virginity to a prostitute while travelling abroad with friends.
The biggest celeb book advances
CELEBRITIES get paid an advance to write their books, which is kind of like a signing bonus. And some of these advances are absolutely staggering.
Was Adolf Hitler a drug addict?
NAZI dictator Adolf Hitler was high on drugs and encouraged his soldiers to do crystal meth during his reign, an explosive new book claims.
‘I helped my husband fake his death’
ANNE Darwin was just your average housewife. But her life spiralled out of control when she helped her husband fake his death.
Shock Ramsey weapon theory
A BOOK released days before an explosive doco has stoked the fire by claiming JonBenet’s brother killed her, but with a twist.
‘You play a slut on TV’
MINDY Kaling, best known for starring in The Office and The Mindy Project, has been slammed by her brother.
Inside Springsteen’s troubled life
SCARED of growing up and suffering from bouts of anxiety and depression — here’s a few things Springsteen’s memoir revealed.
Jimmy Barnes is now No. 1 author
THE harrowing tale of Jimmy Barnes’ violent childhood has hit the top of the bestseller list, beating out J.K. Rowling with its phenomenal first week sales.
Author’s embarrassing Oprah rant
ONE simple recommendation from Oprah Winfrey can turn a book into a bestseller — and this hugely popular author is angry she’s apparently been snubbed.
Arquette’s plan to expose Hollywood
ALEXIS Arquette frequently made headlines with allegations about some of Hollywood’s biggest stars — and she was planning a juicy tell-all memoir.
How three mates took down a terrorist
THE incredible story of three friends who went face to face with a machine gun-toting terrorist carrying enough ammo to kill everyone on their train.
‘All this crap just rained down on us’
IT’S a close call, but hard grafter Anthony Albanese says there’s one job that definitely qualifies as his worst. And it’s just about as unglamorous as it gets.
Schumer’s book to lose ‘a ton of money’
SHE’S the golden girl of comedy, but it seems Amy Schumer’s eagerly anticipated latest venture isn’t quite living up to expectations.
Glee star spills on scandals
IN a tell-all book, a Glee star reveals everything from co-star’s tantrums to how the cast members dealt with Cory Monteith’s drug overdose.
Beach Boy’s shocking murder revelations
FOUNDING Beach Boys member Mike Love makes a bizarre and startling claim about an incident in the band’s heyday in a new memoir.
Steve Irwin’s letter from the grave
TEN years after the Crocodile Hunter tragically died, his father found an unopened envelope containing a heartfelt message.
Beach Boy ‘witnessed a Manson murder’
BEACH Boys singer Mike Love claims his bandmate Dennis Wilson watched Charles Manson kill a man and throw the body down a well.
Aussie doctor behind breakthrough drug
AUSTRALIAN doctor John Cade changed the course of medicine, with a drug that transformed the lives of millions. His story has been told for the first time.
Three new Harry Potter stories coming
AUTHOR J.K. Rowling is delving back into the world of Harry Potter for a series of new stories, with the first to be released in a matter of weeks.
Artist’s bizarre racist rant on Aborigines
A SERBIAN performance artist has tried to back away from describing Australia’s indigenous population as “terrible looking”. This is her defence.
Biggest surprises in Schumer’s memoir
FUNNY lady Schumer gets deep and personal in her brand new memoir, revealing details of a tough upbringing and abusive relationships.
Your Harry Potter could be worth a fortune
DIG out your collection, because a rare typo found on page 53 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone could mean your book is worth a motza.
The 5 books you should be reading
TODAY is Book Lovers Day, so celebrate by adding these amazing reads to your list.
What Adnan Syed really thinks of Serial
IT’S the most downloaded podcast in history, now Serial’s Adnan Syed has revealed what he really thinks of the producer, Sarah Koenig.
‘We have a very bloody history’
CRIME author Amanda Howard has delved into the horrifying and bloody history of prisoners who were hanged in Australia.
‘Most confronting day of my life’
AS A foreign correspondent, Peter Stefanovic travelled to the world’s most dangerous places. But as he says in this book extract, one day really stands out.
Harry Potter is officially over
THE new Harry Potter play has opened to rave reviews — but it marks the end of the magical story.
‘That looks like another body!’
IT WAS a journalist at the press conference who noticed it. A body sticking out of the river. Detective Ron Iddles jumped right in.
What happened the night MJ died
IN this explosive book extract, Dr Conrad Murray reveals what really happened the night Michael Jackson died.
‘Michael wasn’t dead, he was alive’
THE man convicted of the manslaughter of Michael Jackson has opened up about that night and revealed details not heard before.
‘We were living it up like Packer’
A FORMER cameraman reveals the extravagance of life on the road with 60 Minutes. Their expense accounts were unbelievable.
Dog walks 178km to get home
THIS Golden Retriever walked 178 kilometres over rugged terrain to find his way home. But he didn’t just save himself.
Meet America’s worst serial killer
COULD this man be responsible for the most famous murders of our time? A detective has linked him to the Zodiac killings, JonBenet Ramsey and Teresa Halbach.
Future Shock author Alvin Toffler dead
ALVIN Toffler, whose bestseller Future Shock anticipated the transformations brought about by the rise of digital technology, has died aged 87.
The most unlikely drug kingpin
RICHARD Stratton went from college kid to international drug kingpin. And it’s a story with a perfect Hollywood ending.
Whitney had ‘affair’ with Tupac
IN A book filled with explicit stories of sex and drugs, Bobby Brown’s memoir includes many allegations about Whitney Houston.
First look: Harry Potter all grown up
HARRY Potter’s back: married, wearing a suit and doing a desk job for the Ministry of Magic. But his kid is acting up.
‘The most vicious woman in music’
A LEGENDARY drummer, who has worked with some of the biggest names in show business, claims no one has been meaner to him than Sharon Osbourne.
‘I masturbated for 16 hours non-stop’
LUKE Williams was researching ice addiction when he became addicted himself. This is how he sank into psychosis.
‘I know about sex!’: Mrs Doubtfire star’s cringey confession
MARA Wilson, who played the cute younger daughter in Mrs Doubtfire, is still cringing about something she told the cast and crew while filming the 1993 flick.
Rowling sorry for killing character
THE Harry Potter author has apologised for killing off a fan favourite as she marked the 18th anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts.
My father the roaring madman
TOWARDS the end of his father’s first suicide attempt, Tim Elliot’s dad said the strangest thing and it dawned on him, something wasn’t right.
Cruise’s ‘secret Scientology feud’
TOM Cruise secretly feuded with Scientology’s leader following his conversion to the religion, a bombshell memoir claims.
Inside Charlie Hebdo’s ’sci-fi’ new offices
CHARLIE Hebdo’s offices now have more guards than writers following the murderous attacks of January 2015. It’s not the only thing that’s changed.
Torture too horrific to talk about
WHEN Nada was taken from her home she was tortured until she broke. Then terrible things happened - things she can’t say out loud.
Day terror came to Australia
IF YOU thought the Sydney siege was the nation’s first real brush with evil, you’d be wrong. We woke up to it a long time ago.
‘No one knows what I’ve been through’
KYLY Clarke feels misunderstood. Sure, she seems to have the perfect life. But you don’t know what she’s been through.
The worst job interview mistakes
MOST of us should know how to avoid stuffing up a job interview, but we’re still making some obvious mistakes.
Hoffman ‘slapped’ Streep on set
A NEW book claims Dustin Hoffman slapped Meryl Streep and taunted her about her dead lover on the set of 1979 movie Kramer vs. Kramer.
Kate Hudson’s one rule for her sons
ALTHOUGH she comes across as a laid-back mother, Kate Hudson does have one rule her boys must abide.
What trolls love to hate about Emma
SHE’S one of Australia’s most popular media personalties but that doesn’t mean Emma Freedman is immune to copping flak online from trolls.
Aussie TV series eyes Cumberbatch
THE makers of a TV series based on books by Tom and Meg Keneally are targeting some marquee names in casting their colonial-era new mystery drama.
Rowling shares heartbreaking letter
THE Harry Potter author received a note from the mother of a young cancer patient who passed away just last week.
Grisham’s ‘most important book’
JOHN Grisham has declared his new free thriller the most important book he’s ever written, putting the spotlight on a groundbreaking treatment for cancer.
Bishop backs book’s Choppergate account
TONY Abbott once called himself Brownwyn Bishop’s “political love child”. Her new comments will ensure he has been disowned as their war of words escalates.
Rowling angers Native American fans
SHE is used to her story releases being greeted with collective euphoria, but J.K. Rowling’s new wizarding series is copping some serious heat for racism.
The film Clooney, Pitt and Leo are fighting over
IT’S called Killers of the Flower Moon, the latest potential film adaptation that has caught the attention of three of our favourite men.
Barnes’ biography runneth over
FROM struggling immigrant to wild rocker, Jimmy Barnes will reveal his epic rise and fall and rise again over two books in a lucrative deal.
Harry Potter books worth $77,000
IF YOU were thinking of selling your old copies of Harry Potter for cheap at a book sale, you might want to hang fire and read this.
The last day of the great Chris O’Brien
SURGEON Chris O’Brien was famous for saving lives, so his early death seemed entirely unfair. In heartbreaking detail his daughter has written about his last days.
Chrissy Teigen’s big cookbook blunder
CHRISSY Teigen published more than just delicious recipes in her new cookbook. Turns out she accidentally included her phone number too.
Pointer Sister Ruth: my drug hell
SHE topped the charts with I’m So Excited, Jump (For My Love), Slow Hand and Automatic but Ruth Pointer spent much of her fame hooked on cocaine.
Another Harry Potter ‘book’ is coming
J.K. ROWLING is releasing an eighth story in her beloved series. It’s called Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and it’s arriving soon - but there’s a catch.
Oscar favourite not talking to dad
IF she wins the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards, Room star Brie Larson will not be thanking her dad. They have not spoken for 10 years.
‘She held pagan gatherings at her home’
KNOWN as the ‘Witch of Kings Cross’, Rosaleen Nortin shocked 1950s Australia with her appearance and her beliefs.
Never yell at your kids
MOST parents do it and don’t realise the damage it’s doing, says Dr Justin Coulson. So how can you get your kids to listen, without resorting to yelling?
How to kill a terrorist
IN THE first ever inside look at the US military’s most hi-tech operation, a high-ranking lieutenant reveals how it took out a notorious terrorist.
This is Tony Abbott’s lasting legacy
TONY Abbott suffered through many political gaffes and slip-ups during his stint as prime minister, but this one will be consigned to the history books.
Slavery-themed book pulled from shelves
A CHILDREN’S picture book depicting happy, excited slaves baking a birthday cake for their owner has been axed amid a social media backlash.
Student: ‘Suck my d***, mister’
ED Boland thought he would change lives for the better when he started working as a teacher. It turned into a year from hell.
Thrill author has lived the part
NOT many best-selling authors have truly lived the part, but this Australian has — from ex-soldier to aid worker and even counter-terrorism expert.
Adult Hermione’s astonishing new look
THE middle-aged cast for Harry Potter’s hotly-anticipated stage sequel has been revealed, with one pivotal difference to the Hollywood films.
Harry Potter insults: 10 killer comebacks
WANT to fling a sick burn at someone who is giving you grief? Try some Harry Potter insults such as, “Even Dobby wouldn’t touch your socks!”
The most ridiculous sex scenes we’ve read
WARNING: Adult themes. Obviously. The Bad Sex in Fiction finalists are here, and that means the puerile penis puns are as well.
Uproar over new Potter revelation
J.K. Rowling has offered insight into her characters again, this time revealing why Potter named his son after Professor Severus Snape.
‘St Kilda Schoolgirl’ loses ‘slut’ book ban
IT’S the salacious book she says paints her as a ‘temptress’ and tried to have stopped, but Kim Duthie and Ricky Nixon’s dirty laundry will be aired.
’St Kilda Schoolgirl’ loses ‘slut’ book ban
RICKY Nixon will be allowed to publish salacious claims of his relationship with Kim Duthie in his his tell-all biography, a judge has ruled.
‘St Kilda Schoolgirl’ wants book banned
RICKY Nixon’s tell-all biography tries to paint “St Kilda Schoolgirl” Kim Duthie as “a slut and a prostitute”, a court has heard.
