Culture
Celebrity
What Robert De Niro’s lawsuit reveals about the world of celeb assistants
The trial has raised questions about the treatment, payment and expectations of those who shadow some of the world’s most powerful people.
- by Nell Geraets
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Feminism
Wendy Harmer on the price of being a trailblazer in a man’s world
Even when she became the most powerful woman in Australian radio, Wendy Harmer was still “putting up” with men behaving badly around her.
- by Andrew Hornery
Opinion
Britney Spears
We pushed Britney Spears to the brink, then punished her for it
The pop star’s memoir, The Woman in Me, needs to be heard to be believed.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Can comedians ‘embellish’ the truth? The case of Hasan Minhaj vs The New Yorker
Allegations that Minhaj fabricated stories in his Netflix specials ignited a debate about how much comedians should be allowed to embellish on stage.
- by Nell Geraets
Never mind what I think. I’m not Justin Bieber
As the world contemplates another catastrophe, can we just stop and listen to those who understand?
- by Genevieve Novak
Hollywood’s biggest names split over the Israel-Hamas war
Cate Blanchett, Gal Gadot and Mark Ruffalo are some of the stars who have signed competing open letters about the war, pointing to a growing schism within Hollywood.
- by Nell Geraets
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
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