Culture
Celebrity
Famous people selling things: the triumph of the celebrity endorsement
It used to be that when celebrities cashed in, they also risked diminishing their credibility as serious artists. Now the opposite is true.
- by Amanda Hess
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Opinion
Private Sydney
O Julia, wherefore art thou?: An open letter to Julia Roberts
There has not been a single sighting of Julia Roberts since she reportedly slipped into Sydney with her family two months ago. Seriously, Jules, if you are reading this, please, can you let us know you are ok? A phone call? Email? Or even just an Insta post?
- by Andrew Hornery
Scandals and scoops: How gossip columns have changed our city
Just about every cracking journalism story – from politics to football – usually starts with loose lips spilling the beans on something someone powerful doesn’t want you to know.
- by Andrew Hornery
Les McKeown, who fronted the Bay City Rollers, dies at 65
The former lead singer of the 1970s Scottish pop sensation died suddenly at his home on Thursday.
Opinion
Private Sydney
The most spectacular Zampatti show ever
Rarely do fashion designers get a state funeral, but Carla Zampatti’s grand send-off reflected her impact on the social, business and cultural life of Australia.
- by Andrew Hornery
Helen McCrory, star of Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, dies aged 52
“She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives,” her husband, Homeland actor Damian Lewis, said.
‘We are better as friends’: Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez call off engagement
The couple announced the break-up just months after denying their four-year relationship was on the rocks.
- by Lisa Richwine and Barbara Goldberg
Opinion
Pop culture
Neighbours viewers deserve better answers on serious racism claims
Appalling allegations have been aired and reputations have been smeared, but the show’s producers have gone silent.
- by Andrew Hornery
Teena McQueen’s friendship with dominatrix Madame Lash revealed
Not only were the Liberal Party’s federal vice-president Teena McQueen and Gretel Pinniger, aka Madame Lash great mates, at one point McQueen was acting as Pinniger’s “adviser”.
- by Andrew Hornery
Chernobyl and Harry Potter actor Paul Ritter dies at 54
The versatile British actor, who was a familiar face to British television viewers and theatregoers, died at the age of 54 after suffering from a brain tumour.
- by Jill Lawless
‘I really very much enjoyed being Sharon Stone. But I’m enjoying being myself more’
The screen siren opens the door on sexist directors, near-death experiences and dark family secrets.
- by Jane Cadzow