The mother of abused six-year-old Kiesha Weippeart has today been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in jail for her murder, triggering outrage from the little girl’s supporters. Kristi Abrahams, 30, and her boyfriend Robert Smith took Kiesha’s body into the bush and buried her in a shallow grave three years and three days […]
The man who raped and killed Jill Meagher in a brutal attack that shocked the nation is appealing his life sentence for murder. Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, was sentenced to life in jail, with a non-parole period of 35 years, for the attack on the popular ABC employee in Melbourne last year. Bayley admitted to […]
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning to get married aboard the Hebridean Princess, a ship previously chartered by the Queen. It had previously been reported that Brad and Angie would tie the knot at their French chateaux, but it seems son Maddox has changed their minds. “It was Maddox who came up with the […]
Jennifer Garner has stepped out with what appears to be a baby bump! While she and husband Ben Affleck already have an adorable brood of children, it appears the pair may be adding to their family. After the birth of their son Samuel, Jennifer revealed she wasn’t too keen on having more children, but her […]
After announcing the winner of the 2013 Original Dolly Model Search, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief tells The Weekly why the nationwide competition now asks for more than height and weight measurements. Yesterday 16 year-old Samantha Garza was announced the winner of The Original Dolly Model Search 2013, becoming an ambassador for the glossy teen title as […]
Hugh Jackman is well-received anywhere he goes but he got a particularly warm reception in London last night at the premiere of his new film Wolverine.
When Sydney woman Nadine Newell found out she was pregnant she couldn’t wait to go shopping for a whole new maternity wardrobe, but her excitement quickly turned to horror when she realised that absolutely nothing fit. Why? Because, like 35 per cent of Australian women, Nadine is plus-sized and most maternity brands don’t stock anything […]
Stacy Kiebler has spoken out for the first time about her break up with George Clooney. “There’s nothing really dramatic that happened,” she told Extra. “It’s all good,” she assured the host. The 33-year-old former wrestler was in LA to promote her new cooking show, Supermarket Superstar, but what everyone really wanted to know, was […]
An autopsy has revealed that Glee star Cory Monteith died from a “mixed drug toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol”. The post-mortem results by the British Columbia Coroners Service were released earlier than expected due to the high levels of public interest. In releasing the finding, the coroner said there was no evidence of foul play: […]
Aussie heartthrob Hugh Jackman shocked locals at a Japanese spa after walking around naked for an hour with nothing but a beer in his hand. The incident took place last year when Hugh, 44, took time out from filming his new movie, The Wolverine, to visit a traditional hot springs at the base of Mount […]
Beyoncé has posted some adorable holiday snaps with her daughter Blue Ivy on her tumblr page I am Beyoncé. The gorgeous American singer shows off her post baby body, having bounced back into bootylicious shape just 18 months after giving birth. Beyoncé, who is currently on her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, looks blissfully, relaxed […]
The Duchess of Cornwall has given the strongest indication yet that the birth of the royal baby is imminent, letting slip that she expects the newest royal by “the end of the week”. Camilla told well-wishers in Cornwall that she and Charles were on high alert and waiting for William to call and let them […]
They’ve been dating for just over a year and Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas are already talking about marriage. Friends say the party prince, 28, is convinced the blonde dancer, 24, is “the one” and isn’t afraid to let anyone see how “head over heels” in love with her he is. “They are definitely more […]
It seems Prince Charles is eagerly awaiting news of the royal baby’s birth, just like the rest of the world! Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are expecting their first child any day now and it seems the royal family are excitedly waiting for news. Prince Charles has spoken out about the arrival […]
Just days after his victorious Wimbledon finals match against Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray faced a much more agreeable opponent – his girlfriend Kim Sears.
No matter how much you read and how many classes you attend, nothing can prepare you for the birth of your first child. Zoe Arnold offers some wise words for the world’s most famous mother-to-be Kate. Dearest Duchess, It’s probably not decorous for one of your subjects to be offering advice, but I thought I’d […]
Princess Charlene has broken her silence on rumours she tried to run away in the lead-up to her 2011 wedding, branding the gossip “categorical lies”. In a rare interview, the 35-year-old former Olympic swimmer finally spoke out about reports she was caught trying to flee Monaco and her soon-to-be husband Prince Albert several times in […]
Hollywood and the rest of the world are still in shock, after the devastating news of Glee star, Cory Monteith’s untimely death. The 31-year-old actor was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on Saturday after a night out with friends. Cory had been dating his co-star, Lea Michele for the past two years, and […]
Images of three-months-pregnant Zara competing at the Brightling Park International Horse Trials in the UK over the weekend have roused worldwide concern. As we await the arrival of William and Kate’s first-born, Zara Phillips and her rugby union-playing husband Mike Tindall last week confirmed that they too are expecting their first baby. Not only does […]
The cricket legend and the sex symbol have some big news. With a loose leopard-print wrap covering her famous body, Liz Hurley seemed to have something to hide on her Las Vegas getaway with fiance Shane Warne earlier this month. As our exclusive pictures show, the gorgeous model and fashion designer appeared to be disguising […]
The Duchess of Cambridge’s little sister appears to have ‘freshened’ her appearance. She’s famous for being Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’s gorgeous younger sister, but it seems Pippa Middleton has been giving her good looks a bit of a boost with the cosmetic surgeon’s syringe. Perched in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, the stunning 29-year-old looked […]
Furious, and fed up with playing the victim, the domestic goddess gets tough after her husband’s latest public humiliation. If Nigella Lawson’s husband Charles Saatchi thinks he’s had the final word by announcing he wants a divorce, he had better think again. Friends say the star is as mad as hell that Saatchi is now […]
By Liz Burke in London Prince William is due to become a father any day now but like the rest of the world eagerly awaiting the royal baby’s arrival, he needs a way to kill the time. A charity polo match featuring the father-to-be and brother Prince Harry became one of the most closely watched […]
How would you cope if you were forced to leave your home, job and country with nothing more than the clothes on your back? Claire Seaward meets some Syrian refugees who have had to do just that.
The end of their relationship was splashed across the front pages but Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have reportedly negotiated a swift divorce to avoid more of their dirty being aired in public
The Duke of Cambridge’s cousin Peter Phillips has spoken out about what great parents William and Catherine will make. Peter, who is Princess Anne’s son, said the whole royal family was excited about the new arrival. “They will make great parents and it’s great to be able to welcome another child into the family, if […]
Glee star Cory Monteith has died aged 31. The Canadian actor was found in his hotel room on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel on Vancouver’s waterfront at about noon Saturday. Cory was found by a hotel staff member after he failed to check out on time. The cause of death is […]
Royal watchers around the world are in baby countdown mode as the arrival of the first child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge draws near, but none are more dedicated that 69-year-old Margaret Turner. The renowned royalist and collector — “named after Princess Margaret,” she’s quick to point out — has set up camp […]
Australian’s generally don’t need a reason to visit London, the city is swarming with them. But the prospect of being in the city that is home to the royal family when the Duchess of Cambridge delivers her first child and soaking up the atmosphere of the historical event is providing extra incentive. Perth native 23-year-old […]
After months of dressing relatively normally, Lady Gaga reminded everyone of her fondness for shocking fashion yesterday, stepping out in New York in only her bra.
They’re much better known for their prowess in the sporting arena — their respective abilities to tackle, run, scrum or thwack a ball. But for one night only this week, some of Sydney’s burliest blokes gave vent to their gentler side at the premiere of Disney On Ice. Rugby league’s finest, Matt Ballin, Matt Cooper, […]
A haunting new movie poster of Naomi Watts as Princess Diana has been released in London as anticipation about the birth of what would have been her first grandchild reaches fever pitch.
Like many modern mums the Duchess of Cambridge has unwittingly found herself at the centre of one of the most contentious issues that burden new parents — to breastfeed or not to breastfeed? Royal mothers past have shuddered at the thought of breastfeeding a little Prince or Princess, but like the Queen and her mother-in-law […]
The world experienced its first case of Royal baby Braxton Hicks today when Twitter went into overdrive over rumours the Duchess of Cambridge had gone into labour. It was of course just a drill, but enough to send social media and newsrooms over the world into a panic, and double the already massive media presence […]
The Duchess of Cambridge is two days from her reported due date, but if the rumours currently sending social media into meltdown are anything to go by, the royal baby could be making an early entrance. Rumours that Kate had gone in to labour began earlier today when an emergency helicopter reportedly landed at Kensington […]
As the world eagerly awaits news of the new royal baby, the expecting Duchess of Cambridge is resting quietly with her mother in the family’s country home. While Kate was believed to be preparing for the birth at Kensington Palace, soon to be home of her and Prince William’s new royal family, the Sunday Express […]
They cost tens of thousands of dollars and take teams of seamstresses weeks to create but the outfits on the catwalk at Haute Couture Fashion Week are unlikely to ever be worn by any real women. The world’s biggest luxury brands have descended on the world’s fashion capitals this month to show off their most […]
The whole world is watching — just when will the world’s newest Prince or Princess arrive? As soon as a pregnancy is confirmed, doctors hand expectant mothers a due date — but how often is this correct, or is all in the hands of nature and your hormones? We’d love to hear your stories — […]
A US designer has created a range of luxury handbags with built-in gun compartments. With the motto “fashion that fits any lifestyle, holster that fits any handgun”, the Designer Concealed Carry collection features a wide range of bags from a $269 canvas carrier to a $4200 crocodile skin version. Every design has dual locking zippers […]
Children from wealthy families may do better at school than their poorer classmates because of superior genetic “inherited abilities”, according to a new Federal Government report. The controversial claim is made in a Productivity Commission research paper, published today, that examines the reasons behind the cycle of disadvantage in Australia. Parental brain power and inherited […]
The royal baby is set to become one of the world’s biggest celebrities and the crowd surrounding the hospital where the Prince or Princess of Cambridge is due to make its entrance into the world confirms he or she will have to get used to life in front of the camera from day one. The […]
Beyoncé Knowleshas posed for some racy covers in her time, but this is her raciest yet! Covered from head to toe in glitter, the singer has posed nude for the cover of Flaunt magazine. The beautiful images, by photographer Tony Duran, were shot as part of her Year of 4 album campaign back in 2011, […]
Australian model Robyn Lawley has launched her own sexy plus-sized swimwear range. Robyn, 24, has teamed up with Bond-Eye Australia to launch a glamorous collection of bikinis and one-pieces in sizes 12 to 22. The curvy size 16 beauty said her own struggle to find swimwear that wasn’t “boring” and “unflattering” inspired her line. “I […]
William and Kate’s baby is directly descended from Queen Elizabeth II but it will also be related to hip-hop royalty. New research has revealed the Prince or Princess of Cambridge and Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy will be distant relatives. Thanks to Blue Ivy’s ancient links to French royalty, and therefore the British […]
Britain is buzzing with rare high temperatures in line with locals’ soaring spirits as the royal family prepares to welcome its newest addition, and The Weekly has touched down in London to join in the royal baby madness. Still on a high from last week’s sporting victories which saw the Brits take home trophies from […]
Robbie Williams has put his music career on the back-burner to focus on his new “full-time” passion – his new men’s clothing line Farrell. Named after his grandfather Jack Farrell, the line is thoroughly British and seriously trendy, taking our fashion team completely by surprise. The collection, designed in collaboration with former Burberry design director […]
The royal baby may not be born yet, but he or she is already in good company. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child, who will have the official title of HRH the Prince or Princess of Cambridge, will be a distant relative of Blue Ivy, the daughter of R&B superstar couple Jay-Z and […]
Celebrities rarely follow the beaten path, so when it comes to picking baby names there have been some absolute doozies. While we patiently await the news of Katherine and Will’s royal baby name, let’s have a look over some of the weirdest and wackiest celebrity baby names.
The world’s most notorious bachelor George Clooney may be back on the market after reportedly splitting from girlfriend Stacy Keibler. People on Sunday report that George called off the romance after the pair have not been seen together for more than three months and spent the Independence Day holiday separately. “It’s not like George and […]
It seems 2013 is the year for royal babies, with Buckingham palace confirming that Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall are expecting a royal bub of their own, early next year. Zara and her cousin-in-law Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge have been secretly sharing a special bond for the past few months, as they […]
The royal baby isn’t even born yet but it already has a fancy title it won’t be able to pronounce for several years. Buckingham Palace has announced the newest member of the royal family will be officially known as His or Her Royal Highness Prince or Princess (insert name) of Cambridge. Related: Royal baby boom […]
Prince Harry’s girlfriend Cressida Bonas can breathe a sigh of relief — another one of her beautiful rivals is officially off the market. Lingerie model Florence Brudenell-Bruce dated Harry in 2008 and again in 2011 but grew tired of life in the spotlight and went back to her multi-millionaire ex-boyfriend Henry St George. Henry proposed […]
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are planning to hire a part-time nanny when their first child arrives, breaking with royal tradition. Historically, royal children have been raised mainly by a full-time nanny, but William and Catherine have opted to take a very hands-on approach to bringing up their child. While Prince Charles and Princess […]
It looks like notorious flirt John Mayer and pop princess Katy Perry are definitely back on again, with Mayer dedicating a song to Perry on his Born and Raised Tour. Katy was front and centre at the crooner’s first concert back from throat surgery in Milwaukee’s Marcus Amphitheatre. John paused between songs to publicly declare […]
She was the first member of the royal family to get a tongue piercing, he once participated in a drunken “dwarf-throwing” contest but Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall proved their rebellious days were over yesterday, announcing they were expecting their first child. The baby news marks a momentous shift in the lives of Zara, 32, […]
Zara Phillips and her husband rugby player Mike Tindall are expecting their first baby, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The birth will follow the arrival of the Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s baby, due any day now. The couple, who married at Canongate Kirk, in Edinburgh in July 2011, are overjoyed with the […]
A blossoming bromance at Wimbledon’s mens singles final between actors Gerard Butler and Bradley Cooper has left Bradley’s girlfriend, Suki Waterhouse feeling rather left out. The actors, who were previous co-presenters at the Oscars, evoked the attention of the media with their charming antics – embracing each other with shared fist pumps, hugs and even […]
Pippa Middleton is poised to follow her sister Kate down the aisle, telling friends her boyfriend of four months is “the one”. Pippa, 29, has been dating 35-year-old banker Nico Jackson since March and friends says she is completely smitten. Nico is likewise lovestruck and would have proposed already if Pippa wasn’t so keen to […]
With the birth of their first child just days away, William and Kate are about to embark upon the next chapter of their royal fairy tale, but in 2007, their romance almost fizzled out for good. After weeks of looking unhappy in public, William called time on their four-year relationship and then headed straight to […]
Zara Phillips is expecting her first baby with husband Mike Tindall. Buckingham Palace announced the exciting news in a press release this evening. “Mr and Mrs Mike Tindall are very pleased to announce that Zara Tindall is expecting a baby in the New Year,” the release read. “The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, Mr […]
The Aussie A-lister slams her Home And Away origins – and gets away with it. Hollywood star Isla Fisher has joined Aussie actress Melissa George in laying into Home and Away, while also admitting it helped launch her movie career. “Home and Away taught me how to look good in a bikini,” she said of […]
After months of wooing, Russell wins back his wife Danielle. It’s the sequel Russell Crowe fans have been hoping for since his wife Danielle Spencer walked away from their 10-year marriage in November. Last week, a romantic reunion began for the estranged couple, who flew to Los Angeles with their two children, Charlie, 9, and […]
The supermodel’s dream to give her new love a child may be coming true. Could Heidi Klum have tum-thing to tell us? Exclusive sources close to the mum-of-four reveal to Woman’s Day that her recent wardrobe choices aren’t the only hint that a baby’s on the way – and that her estranged husband, singer Seal, […]
With the expectant Duchess at the height of her popularity, no-one admires her more than her husband. Even the most glamorous of princesses are not immune to feeling fed up when they hit the nine-month mark of pregnancy. But Prince William can’t believe just how upbeat his wife Kate is as she contends with swollen […]
Paul Keating has proven you’re never too old to be a style icon. At 69, the former prime minister is back on the front page thanks to a snazzy pair of red suede loafers. Mr Keating was on page 1 of Sydney’s Daily Telegraph today, not because he was having lunch with current Prime Minister […]
Charles Saatchi has begun divorce proceedings against his wife of 10 years Nigella Lawson just weeks after he was pictured with his hands around her throat and tweaking her nose. The multi-millionaire art collector has decided to divorce his wife because she didn’t come to his defence when the images made world headlines. He said […]
You may remember her from a few pop hits back in the 90’s but now Jewel steps into the limelight again. Here she talks to Emily Brooks about fame, motherhood and taking her two-year-old son on tour.
The Duchess of Cambridge’s Australian cousin says Kate is having a girl who will be named Elizabeth “in the next few days”. Lillian Lowers, 72, from Gilgandra in country NSW, has given her predictions for the upcoming royal birth. Related: Who will the royal baby look like? Despite having never met Kate — who is […]
There are some hot new couples in Hollywood! Firstly, The Big Bang bombshell Kaley Cuoco is dating Superman hunk Henry Cavill. The pair recently stepped out, hand in hand, to do some shopping. Ashlee Simpson and Diana Ross’ son Evan Ross have also been caught holding hands, after sharing a dinner together in LA. Meanwhile, […]
Belgium will get a glamorous new King and Queen on July 21 after the country’s current monarch Albert II announced his abdication yesterday. The 79-year-old King said health reasons had led him to step aside for his eldest son Prince Philippe, who will ascend to the throne in 15 days. Philippe and his wife Princess […]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s baby girl North was always going to be spoilt rotten, but superstars Jay-Z and Beyonce have given her a good head-start. The pair dropped in to visit the new parents at Kim’s mum Kris Jenner’s Beverly Hills home bearing more than $8000 worth of gifts. Among them were personalised Christian […]
Babies born the same day as Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s first child receive a special gift! The Royal Mint is giving away 2,013 silver coins to babies born on the same day as the royal baby. The solid silver coin is open to any child born in the UK on the […]
As the world eagerly awaits news the Duchess of Cambridge has gone into labour, we uncover 15 little-known facts surrounding the birth of the baby of the decade. 1. KATE’S PUSH PRESENT: Some wealthy men buy their wives a diamond ring as a “push present” when they give birth — William has reportedly bought Kate […]
Prince Charles has delighted Doctor Who fans by impersonating a Dalek during a visit to the BBC’s studios in Cardiff, Wales, yesterday. Charles had onlookers — and himself — in stitches of laughter as he used a voice modulating microphone to utter the villains’ famous “exterminate” catchphrase. “Prince Charles’s attempt at being a Dalek was […]
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William have certainly been sent some interesting baby gifts! The latest includes a Finnish maternity kit from the Finnish government which includes socks and mittens, a knitted hat, a balaclava, a mattress, snowsuit, a hooded bath towel, nappy cream, bra pads and condoms. “We were delighted to receive […]
Belgium’s King Albert II has abdicated in a televised address to the nation after nearly 20 years on the throne. The 79-year-old monarch will step down on July 21, Belgium’s national day, to make way for his eldest son Prince Philippe, 53. “It’s with emotion that I address every one of you today,” Albert said […]
The royal baby has already made history, becoming the first person to have a Wikipedia page before their birth. A page was created earlier this week dedicated to the “Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge”, which it says is due on July 13. The page on the first child of Prince William and […]
Photographers and royal fans from around the world have taken up their places outside London’s St Mary’s Hospital to begin the long wait for Kate to appear. Police yesterday erected a huge press pen outside the Lindo wing of the hospital where Diana gave birth to William in 1982. Photographers and video cameramen from around […]
David and Victoria Beckham celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this month but while they’re fashion icons now, they haven’t always been so stylish. Back at the beginning of their romance, Posh and Becks were very fond of matching outfits, including some very memorable black leather cat suits in 1999. “What were we thinking?” David has […]
Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, aren’t the only ones preparing for arrival of the royal baby – with the rest of the world also gearing up for the blessed event! But while the media has already descended outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London, there are also more formal […]
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are about to welcome their first child, so here are some little-known facts about the third in line to the British throne. Born to rule Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s baby will follow William as king or queen of the United Kingdom. In 2011, the rules restricting the rights […]
They’re the most famous parents-to-be in the world — but how will the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge raise their little bundle of joy? From the beginning of their relationship, William and Kate have been determined to do things differently. They lived together before they were married, waited seven years to get engaged and broke […]
Actress Alicia Silverstone is asking vegan mums to donate their breast milk to women who have trouble breastfeeding. Concerned with the struggles women face when providing healthy breast milk for their newborns, the 35-year-old mother-of-one is encouraging mums to donate through her blogThe Kind Life. Alicia, who has a two-year-old son named Bear Blu to […]
The number of women cheating on their husbands has risen by more than 40 per cent in the past 20 years, a new study reveals. The National Opinion Research Center’s General Social Survey found that one in six wives cheat on their husbands, up from about one in 10 in 1991. The percentage of men […]
Pierce Brosnan’s daughter Charlotte Smith has died after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. “On June 28 at 2 pm, my darling daughter Charlotte Emily passed on to eternal life, having succumbed to ovarian cancer,” Pierce confirmed to People. “She was surrounded by her husband Alex, children Isabella and Lucas and brothers Christopher and Sean.” […]