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It’s been a big year for the Rudd family. With Kevin Rudd and Thérèse Rein’s son Nicholas’ wedding in April, and the birth of their first granddaughter to daughter Jessica in May, beaming new grandmother Thérèse struggles to even recall the tough times that befell them earlier in the year. “When did we take a […]

Picador bid high on Tigers in Red Weather winning an eight-way international auction to land a six-figure two book deal with author Liza Klaussman, the descendant of Moby Dick author Herman Melville.

A 10-month-old girl with Down syndrome is the new face of a designer swimwear campaign. Valentina Guerrero, from Miami, Florida, made her fashion debut modelling one-piece swimsuits for Spanish designer Dolores Cortes. Related: Having a daughter with Down syndrome changed my life She is the first person with Down syndrome to be chosen to front […]

Kirstie Alley is being sued by a woman who claims that the star’s Organic Liaison weight loss program is bogus. Plaintiff Marina Abramyan has accused the 61-year-old actress of lying about how she dramatically lost 45kg. Abramyan says that Kirstie’s diet product is not the reason behind her weight loss, but the result of her […]

Just days before she filed for divorce against Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes hinted that their relationship was under strain in a pre-divorce interview. The 33-year-old star was interviewed for the September issue of C magazine just one day before the big announcement that she was divorcing Cruise after five years of marriage. Senior editor at […]

Here at The Weekly, we love the British. Our love is on show every month, in our coverage of the Royal family, our nod to their stews and pies in our food pages, and in our frequent tributes to the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Helen Mirren and Colin Firth. We even have a British […]

She rose to incredible power from the typing pool, but now Rupert Murdoch’s former right-hand woman, Rebekah Brooks, is facing jail over Britain’s tabloid phone-hacking scandal. Journalist William Langley once worked for Rebekah — now he investigates her spectacular fall from grace. The hottest ticket in London these days is not for a blockbuster West […]

A six-year-old pit bull is being hailed as a hero for not just saving his owner’s life once — but twice. John and Gloria Benton of Lawrenceville in the US have owned the pooch, named Titan, since he was a puppy. This week Titan was honored by The Humane Society of the United States for […]

Most children in NSW struggle with basic movements like throwing, running and jumping because they spend too much time indoors, a landmark study has found. More than 90 percent of year two students surveyed did not have the basic motor skills expected of their age group. Though seven-year-old children should have mastered a basic sprint, […]

More than half 12-year-old girls think they are too fat, with many admitting to skipping meals to try to slim down, a new study has found. A major study of 31,000 British schoolchildren revealed that over 50 percent of girls aged 12 to 13 were unhappy with their bodies. Older girls — aged 14 to […]

Demi Moore is reportedly heartbroken over pictures of her estranged husband Ashton Kutcher getting cosy with actress Mila Kunis. Ashton and Mila, who starred alongside each other in That 70s Show, were snapped kissing this week but are yet to confirm a romance. Demi was reportedly “devastated” when she saw the pictures and is “beyond […]

She has had a colourful dating history in Hollywood, but Cybill Shepherd has proven you’re never too old to find the one. The 62-year-old actress has announced that she is engaged to her jeweler-turned-psychologist boyfriend, Andrei Nikolajevic. Until recently Cybill, who once turned down Elvis Presley, said that she couldn’t see herself getting married again […]

A child sex offender fighting for the right to have IVF treatment has ignited a fierce debate about the rights of convicted criminals in Victoria. The 34-year-old man — known only as ABY for legal reasons — had sex with a 16-year-old girl in his care while working as a teacher’s aide in 2009. He […]

There’s more to the outrageous reality stars than meets the eye. In the space of a week Sophie, 28, and Vernesa, 26, have gone from unknowns to Australia’s most controversial new reality TV stars. Following the premiere of Ten’s “dramality” The Shire last week, the girls faced a barrage of vitriol over everything from their […]

The estranged pair have hit the headlines again, this time over Candice’s alleged shoplifting. Just four years ago life couldn’t have been better for Grant Hackett, who told the world he was ready have babies with his wife, Candice Alley, just weeks after celebrating winning two medals at the Beijing Olympics. “The thought of it […]

Devastated after Katie filed for divorce, the actor kept his distance and his silence. But now he’s back – and Team Tom are with him all the way. When Tom and Katie split, many Hollywood insiders were wondering why he didn’t immediately jet to Suri’s side. But as a close friend explains, it sadly wasn’t […]

The actor enlists adorable Matilda to help him pop the question to Michelle Williams. When Michelle Williams retreated to her hotel room after a long day promoting her new movie, Oz: The Great And Powerful, in San Diego, all she could think about was sinking into her king-size bed. The last thing she expected was […]

She’s wowed the judges and made it to the finals – but Audra’s toughest critics are her sons. She’s one of the break-out stars of this year’s MasterChef,  impressing us each week with her delicious Asian-inspired dishes. Now even Audra Morrice’s two children have started to judge her culinary creations! “Since I’ve been home, I’ve […]

After being tormented and bullied about her weight for most of her life, 18-year-old Kirstie Mouncey has finally decided to show her critics exactly what she is made of. The UK teen, who weighs 165 kg, has decided to enter a beauty pageant for larger women because she says she feels beautiful in her own […]

Crown Princess Mary showed off her growing family on Friday at the Danish royal family’s annual summer photo call. Mary – who looked lovely in a flowing maxi dress – joined her husband Frederik and his family for the shoot at Grasten Palace, the Danish royal summer residence. The couple posed with their children Christian, […]

Prince Harry certainly has a type and with her blonde hair, long legs and aristocratic pedigree, model Cressida Bonas ticks all the boxes. There has been some confusion about the identity of the 27-year-old royal’s latest love interest, but it has now been confirmed that he is romancing Cressida, a 23-year-old model described by friends […]

The debate over who will lead the Australian team in the Olympic opening ceremony in London this Friday is heating up as athletes and flag bearing hopefuls demand a female be given the honour. The last time our Olympians followed a woman into the opening ceremony stadium was in 1992 when four-time Olympian diver Jenny […]

Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary‘s children are certainly growing up fast! The pair showed off their adorable family at the Danish royal annual summer photocall on Friday, July 20. With the youngest of their brood and one of the twins Princess Josephine sick in bed, her twin brother 18-month-old prince Vincent took his […]

While research into how many hours we spend in front of the TV and how this affects our health are usually focussed on children, a new study has found that seniors are the ones most affected. A study by The University of Queensland found that Australians aged 60 and over spend more time watching TV […]

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has opened up to The Australian Women’s Weekly about his desire to shape the nation’s future. In an interview with the Rudd family in the August issue of The Weekly, he said that keeping a level of public service and being involved directly in shaping Australia’s future is “just who […]

Suri Cruise's love of makeup, high heels and designer clothes is infamous, but the six-year-old's diva days are reportedly numbered.

It looks like Antonio Banderas is at it again. Amid rumours that his marriage to Melanie Griffiths is on the rocks, new video has emerged of him getting steamy on the dance floor with actress Mallika Sherawat. The video (above) shows the pair dirty dancing aboard a yacht at this year’s international Cannes Film Festival, […]

Tom Cruise jetted into New York yesterday and whisked his daughter Suri away for a morning helicopter ride, leaving Katie Holmes to ponder a question all too familiar to many mums: How do you deal with a good time dad? It’s a scenario millions of mothers — and some fathers — can relate to. One […]

Australian female athletes are being given second-class treatment on their long-haul journey to the London Olympics. The Australian women’s basketball team, the Opals, have confirmed that they had different travel arrangements to the men’s teams. While the Boomers made the long-haul flight trip in business class, the Opals were bailed up in premium economy — […]

Parents are endlessly warned about the corrupting influence of pornography on children, but a new study shows sex scenes in mainstream movies can be just as damaging. Psychologists found that kids exposed to sexy scenes in Hollywood films were more likely to be promiscuous, have unprotected sex, and lose their virginity at a younger age. […]

The Church of Scientology has reportedly already found Tom Cruise a new wife - devout Scientologist Yolanda Pecoraro.

Suri Cruise's life has changed dramatically in the past three weeks, but one comforting constant is her junior gymnastics classes.

Despite previously saying she is unsure if she would marry again after three failed marriages, Jennifer Lopez has had a change of heart. The 42-year-old singer told a US TV network she is looking for the perfect union and she would give marriage another try. “For me, the biggest dream is the fairytale,” she told […]

Tom Cruise has been reunited with his six-year-old daughter Suri for the first time in a month and since his speedy divorce from Katie Holmes. Tom, 50, finished filming his new movie Oblivion in California yesterday and wasted no time, flying straight to New York overnight to see his youngest daughter. TMZ reports that he […]

Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever before — but what happens when it all goes horribly wrong? Sydney mother Sophie Blair shares her plastic surgery nightmare. Sophie Blair was just 20 years old and working as a part-time model when she visited a local beauty salon hoping to have a few freckles removed. She’d […]

Most fashion editors would swap their first-borns for a cover shoot with the Duchess of Cambridge — so how did South African Marie Claire beat the world to score an exclusive shot of Catherine? They didn’t. Instead, the publication took Catherine’s head — complete with her trademark glossy locks — and plonked in onto a […]

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Jessica Simpson’s daughter is already living the high life – just look at how much room she has to lounge around! Simpson tweeted a photo of her two-month-old Maxwell Drew laying on a gigantic sofa, with the simple caption, “Life”. The 32-year-old new mum celebrated her 32nd birthday last Tuesday with fiancé Eric Johnson, their […]

We’ve all got skeletons in the closet. If you dig deeply enough into anyone’s past you’ll find a dirty little secret. With this in mind, and in light of unfolding events in the pop-culture sphere, I’ve decided to come clean with mine. My name is Bryce Corbett and I am from The Shire. I know, […]

First things first. I need to declare an interest. I am from The Shire — born and bred in god’s country, raised on the fair plains to the south of Sydney, reared on a steady diet of white bread, meat and three veg. My reaction to last night’s televisual train wreck? It was like when […]

At 53, Madonna obviously doesn’t think she is too old to flash her bare breasts and bottom, but The Weekly’s style director Judith Cook disagrees. Parisians are famously open-minded, but the sight of Madonna’s bare breast left 80,000 of them outraged on Saturday night. The 53-year-old singer flashed her boob and her derriere — partially […]

As the cost of living skyrockets, more Australian families are relying on grandparents instead of formal childcare. But how do the grandparents feel about their new roles as caregivers? Yvonne Coombes, 78, lives in a granny flat at the back of her son’s family home. She has been retired for many years, but now works […]

It is easy to criticise the parents of overweight children, but would you know what to do if your child was obese? It’s not as simple as cutting out the junk food, as childhood obesity expert Dr Matt Sabin explains. Sabin, who runs an obesity clinic at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, says putting an overweight […]

Suri Cruise was left in tears over the weekend after mum Katie Holmes turned down her request for a puppy. The mother and daughter were seen looking at dogs at high-end pet store Citipups in New York. But after seeing just two particularly cute canines, including a French bulldog and a morkie (Yorkshire terrier/Maltese cross) […]

The three daughters of troubled star Demi Moore are considering taking a restraining order out against her. Previous reports have suggested that the relationship between the 49-year-old and the daughters she had with Bruce Willis had reached “breaking point” with numerous fights. “Rumer, Scout and Tallulah are seriously considering taking out a restraining order against […]

They’ve only been engaged for just over a month, but there are already reports suggesting that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are talking about babies. The 19-year-old singer is reportedly hoping to start a family “quickly” with her 22-year-old Hunger Games star fiancé. “Miley and Liam really want to have a baby quickly,” an unnamed […]

Trouble was staring Lisa Wilkinson right between her eyes – but it was her husband Peter FitzSimons who spotted it. Today show host Lisa Wilkinson is on a mission to raise skin cancer awareness after discovering a mark on her face she’d always assumed was “just a freckle” turned out to be a potentially cancerous […]

Despite the couple reaching a settlement at breakneck speed, the battle is only just beginning. Katie Holmes may have already won the battle to keep her daughter – but she hasn’t won the war against her ex-husband Tom Cruise. As Hollywood prepared for the fiercest courtroom divorce in history to get underway, the couple had […]

The Duchess of  York’s girls aren’t the only ones alarmed by her behaviour – Oprah is too. Sarah Ferguson’s daughters are said to be living in fear for their mum, as the Duchess of York lurches from crisis to crisis. Royal insiders say Princess Beatrice, 23, and Princess Eugenie, 22, have had a succession of […]

Divorce drives many women into hiding, but Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise have been out on the town nearly every day this month.

When it comes to certain issues there is one person a 13-year-old girl won’t hear a word from, no matter how sound or pertinent, and that is her mother, or anyone who could be. Being 23 now, it hasn’t been too long since I was a teenager ignoring mum’s tips on the dos and don’ts […]

Heart disease kills more women than any other disease and it is estimated that around one-third of us have already developed some form of it, most often high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. The good news? There are so many things you can do to reduce your risk. Start with the basics: You can probably […]

Want to stop snacking? Try eating off a red plate. According to a research team from the Institute of Psychology at Basel University, people drink less from red cups and eat less when snacks are served to them on red plates. In their first experiment, the team asked study participants to drink sweet drinks from […]

Babies who are fed whenever they are hungry have higher IQs than those who are fed on a schedule, a new study has found. The research — published in the European Journal of Public Health — suggests a significant difference in the mental abilities of “demand-fed” and “schedule-fed” babies. Related: Should military mums be allowed […]

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The Church of Scientology brainwashed Nicole Kidman's adopted children against her, a former leader has claimed.

It’s certainly a busy time for the Jolie-Pitts! Apart from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie preparing for their secret wedding, the pair’s youngest children, twins Vivienne and Knox are celebrating their fourth birthday! Proud mum Ange told Marie Claire magazine all about the pair, who were born on July 12, and their personalities. Ange explained […]

Weight gain has long been associated with quitting smoking, but new European research has found that giving up cigarettes can lead to more weight gain than originally thought. A study conducted in the UK and France has found that giving up smoking will usually lead to a weight gain of between 4kg and 5kg, more […]

Princess Eugenie donned a cap and gown to graduate from Newcastle University yesterday in front of her proud father and sister.

Zara Phillips has admitted she is “nervous” about the upcoming Olympic Games, but she wasn’t showing it yesterday as she goofed around with her teammates. The champion equestrienne travelled to Loughborough University in the East Midlands to collect her official Team Great Britain uniform, and couldn’t resist posing for some funny photos in her new […]

Congratulations Princess Eugenie! The 22-year-old has graduated from Newcastle University in the UK and has been awarded a bachelor of arts degree in English and history of art. Eugenie’s father, the Duke of York, and her older sister Princess Beatrice attended her graduation ceremony yesterday, but her mother Sarah Ferguson was not present. “I am […]

It’s easy to see that Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise are looking a lot happier these days. The pair have been enjoying their time in New York visiting numerous popular places including the Central Park Zoo, where they spent the day on Wednesday. A witness told US Weekly that Katie “was smiling and laughing with […]

Most military men would be terrified at the prospect of a royal inspection, but Flight Lieutenant Wales – aka Prince William – was thrilled to welcome his father to his workplace. Prince Charles flew to the remote Welsh island of Anglesey yesterday to visit his eldest son at work at RAF Valley. William was delighted […]

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is reportedly engaged to businessman Nick Loeb. The pair, who have been dating since 2010, split up just two months ago. But things have obviously changed, with the pair said to have rekindled their romance in June. Loeb accompanied the actress and her friends to Mexico where she celebrated her […]

Are Melanie Griffith and Antonia Banderas the next celebrity couple heading for the divorce court? As reported in Woman’s Day in April 2012, the couple were on the brink of a $50 million divorce after video footage of Banderas cuddling up to a mystery blonde surfaced. Now, Melanie has stepped out in Hollywood without her […]

A slice of toast left uneaten by Prince Charles on the morning of his wedding to Princess Diana is going under the hammer in the UK. Despite being more than 30 years old, the bread — crusts cut off, of course — is expected to sell for more than $760. The slice was one of […]

It has taken less than two weeks, but Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise have reached a “private” divorce settlement, both vowing that their main priority is to protect their daughter, Suri. While the details of the settlement have remained private, Radar Online are reporting that Holmes will have primary custody of the pair’s six-year-old while […]

Children who grow up with dogs are healthier throughout their life, a study in Finland has found. Kuopio University Hospital researchers have found that children who are exposed to dogs in the first year of their life had fewer infections. Researchers studied children in their first year and found those with a canine at home […]

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have settled their highly-publicised divorce out of court, with the actress reportedly getting sole custody of daughter Suri.

Whether they are welcoming a newborn, adopting or announcing a pregnancy, celebrity mums are everywhere! Leading the pack is Kourtney Kardashian who welcomed a baby girl named Penelope Scotland Disick on Sunday July 8. Sienna Miller also welcomed a baby girl over the weekend naming her Marlow. Meanwhile, Alyson Hannigan is celebrating her new daughter, […]

Tom Cruise and his team are no longer in Cruise control — they’re in crisis mode. A source close to the 50-year-old star told Us Weekly that since his estranged wife Katie Holmes announced she was filing for divorce and applying for full custody of daughter Suri on June 28, Cruise’s life “has been torn […]

With her marriage to Tom Cruise crumbling, Katie Holmes was determined she wouldn’t suffer the same fate as his heartbroken former wife, Nicole Kidman. Of all the lessons Katie Holmes learned while she was married to Tom Cruise, the most crushing one was how his two eldest children effectively turned their backs on their mother […]

Debt-ridden mum of 14 Nadya Suleman is on her way to Sydney. Octomum’s despairing dad Ed Suleman is adamant that moving to Australia is the only way to save his destitute daughter. In an exclusive interview with Woman’s Day, the embarrassed and heartbroken 69-year-old says he’s already made secret emigration plans. “People in America hate […]

The double Ds are going from strength to strength. They’ve been doing their utmost to keep their blossoming romance under wraps, but The Voice’s hottest couple, coach Delta Goodrem and host Darren McMullen, just can’t seem to stay away from each other. And now the smitten pair have followed each other all the way from […]

Despite speculation it was never meant to be, Monaco’s “runaway bride” looks radiant as she celebrates her first wedding anniversary. This time last year, she was dubbed “Her Miserable Highness” and “Runaway Bride” after three alleged attempts to flee Monaco in the weeks leading up to what should have been the happiest day of her […]

She is free of her husband, but the actress now lives in terror of something far more sinister. Katie Holmes turns to her security chief, who is leading her new team of five highly trained bodyguards, and asks the same question she’s already asked three times that morning: “Are they still out there?” It’s no […]

Looking effortlessly stunning and exemplifying the definition of good genetics, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton attracted much attention at the men’s final of Wimbledon 2012. The pair had an excellent view of the match from the front row of the royal box, with Kate looking chic in all-white, with a […]

Marc Headley, a prominent former Scientologist, reveals the secret list of questions that Scientology’s founder, Sci-fi writer L Ron Hubbard, created to be asked during interrogations of children (known as security checks) after any kind of tantrum or misbehaviour. Here is s a handful of random selections from the list. What has somebody told you […]

Getting a new puppy isn’t, and shouldn’t, be as simple a matter as heading off to the local RSPCA or pet store and selecting the one that best takes your fancy. Before you start puppy shopping you should seriously consider what factors will help you find the right fit not only for your own, but […]

As the Beckhams prepare for daughter Harper's first birthday, we look back on the first 12 months of Hollywood's more adorable baby.

Princess Caroline of Monaco has announced the engagement of her son Andrea Casiraghi to Swiss heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo. Andrea, 28, is second in line to the throne of Monaco, behind his mother who will rule the principality if current ruler Prince Albert fails to produce a legitimate heir. Related: Princess Charlene’s baby blues Tatiana, […]

Tom Cruise has been in more blockbusters than any other star, but for the past 20 years, his career has been overshadowed by one thing: Scientology.

Six weeks before Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, she gave an interview about the "new phase" she was about to enter.

Wimbledon is supposed to be about the tennis, but all eyes were on William and Catherine yesterday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took seats in the royal box to watch Britain’s Andy Murray play Spain’s David Ferrer. Catherine certainly dressed for the occasion, donning a tennis-style Alexander McQueen dress that she last wore during […]

Katie Holmes has broken her silence on her impending divorce from Tom Cruise, telling a reporter from theNew York Daily News, “I’m alright. Thank you.” But when it comes to fighting for sole custody of six-year-old Suri, she is playing hardball. Stepping out in public on the Fourth of July holiday for only the second […]

There’s no doubt she has been through a tough few years, but it looks like Katie Holmes is finally smiling again. On the day that she could have been celebrating her husband’s 50th birthday, Katie stepped out with her six-year-old daughter Suri to enjoy some late-night ice-cream at Sundaes and Cones in the East Village, […]

Tom Cruise has one of the most famous faces in the world - but you'd be surprised to see how much it has changed over the years.

If you're already a fan of Chris Hemsworth, get ready to swoon! Take a look at the new dad doting over his adorable daughter India Rose Hemsworth.

Few people know what Katie Holmes is going through right now, but Nicole Kidman is one of them.

A UK schoolboy who raped a five-year-old girl he was babysitting has escaped jail after a judge ruled he had been “corrupted” by pornography. The 14-year-old boy — who cannot be named for legal reasons — blindfolded the girl before forcing her to perform an indecent act on him last December. The boy appeared in […]

Most women would do anything to be rid of breast cancer, but British actress Sally Farmiloe-Neville has refused a mastectomy because she can’t bear to lose her “best assets”. Sally, 57, — who starred opposite Bob Dylan in 1987 filmHearts on Fire— was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer in May. She […]

As the details of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ marriage breakdown come to light, so too do glimpses of the future Suri Cruise could have if she is raised by her father, something that Katie is determined not to let happen. Holmes, who is seeking sole custody of the pair’s six-year-old daughter, had reportedly been […]

Women who want to become mothers but can’t are twice as likely to become alcoholics, a new study has found. Danish researchers found that women who tried to become mothers but failed were at greater risk of being hospitalised for alcohol abuse than those with children. Women who remained childless due to infertility were also […]

This video of a two-legged kitten playing with a ball and feather will make your heart melt. Understandably, the cuteness level of this video has allowed it to go viral on YouTube. The adorable and persevering kitten featured in the video and named Anakin, had an instant impact on her owner, Carrie Hawks, 36, when […]

The world was stunned when Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise last week - but were their marriage problems written on their daughter's face?

Katie Holmes may have only been married to Tom Cruise for five years, but her impending divorce caps off a long-awaited, well-planned escape from him and Scientology. Slowly easing herself away from her life as Mrs Tom Cruise and a life involved with the strict religion, Holmes reportedly spent years preparing for her divorce, with […]

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes might have thought they were keeping relationship problems secret, but body language never lies.