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A million bucks for Adele? Inside the world of celebrity interviews
Seven paid almost $1 million for its Adele package, including an interview that never went to air. Access to the stars comes at a cost, and not only financial.
- by Karl Quinn
Latest
Breaking bread to make peace with Roxy Jacenko
The celebrity publicist talks about her plans for the future, and looks back on her terrifying cancer diagnosis.
- by Andrew Hornery
Opinion
Pop music
Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film: control the narrative, you win
Taylor Swift’s latest reworking of her back catalogue proves it’s not just the story that matters, it’s who gets to tell it, and how.
- by Karl Quinn
Simply the best lawsuit: Why is Tina suing imitation act?
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Not for Tina Turner, who is suing an obscure German tribute artist, saying she looks too much like the real thing.
- by Andrew Hornery
Opinion
Britney Spears
Britney Spears is free at last. Now what?
After 13 years, Britney Spears has finally regained the right to make her own decisions in life. What will she do with that freedom - and what will we?
- by Karl Quinn
Britney Spears conservatorship terminated by Los Angeles judge
Britney is free. A Los Angeles judge has ended the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for nearly 14 years.
Accused Sydney drug lord’s family ties to Olivia Newton-John
The pop star is the godmother of Jerusha McGrath, the sister-in-law of Mostafa Baluch who was dramatically arrested in a car inside a shipping container on Wednesday.
- by Andrew Hornery
Paul Rudd is officially the ‘sexiest man alive’. It’s about time
Finally, something we can all agree on.
- by Robert Moran
Chris Pang on young love, family and breaking into the acting world
Actor Chris Pang talks about the fantasies and realities of love.
- by Jane Rocca
Opinion
Private Sydney
#Metoo backlash stung Bert Newton deeply in his final years
The late TV entertainer Bert Newton copped scathing criticism over off comments he made at the Logies, but the hatred was disproportionate to the contribution he made for the greater good.
- by Andrew Hornery
Jones turns to social media as mainstream media turns its back
In six months he’ll turn 81, but retirement – forced or otherwise – is not on the agenda for dethroned broadcaster Alan Jones.
- by Andrew Hornery