Books

TV’s Rhonda took leave so Mandy McElhinney could play the part of a lifetime. When it came to nabbing the role she believed she was destined to play, actress Mandy McElhinney was determined to put her, well, best “brake foot” forward. The hugely talented Mandy – who brought to life AAMI’s beloved “hot like a […]

Jennifer Aniston had a brief reunion with some of her Friends co-stars on a recent episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jennifer, who co-hosted the show with Ellen on Tuesday in US, was joined by Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox for a skit. In the spoof, Jennifer decides to stop by Matthew’s house for advice […]

Australians have always loved their magazines. In fact, we have one of the highest levels of magazine consumption in the world, spending $850 million last year on our favourite glossies. But would you know exactly what it is certain age groups are reading? The results might just surprise you. Swear you’ve left your latest copy […]

If you think My Kitchen Rules is unstaged and authentic, you’re in for a big surprise! Despite the show being pre-recorded, MKR’s winning team only found out they’d nabbed the grand prize at the same time as the rest of the nation – because two endings were taped! In a shock twist, it turns out […]

Geri Halliwell has been officially announced as one of four judges for the new season of Australia’s Got Talent. Formerly known as Ginger Spice, Geri will replace Scary Spice Mel B, who was originally slated to make the switch from rival talent show The X-Factor. However, her contract with the Seven Network prevented Mel from […]

Sex, Drugs and Meditation by Mary-Lou Stephens, Pan MacMillan Australia, $32.99. Anyone who read Eat Pray Love should be forgiven for never wanting to read another self-discovery book, especially not by a woman. That book was nauseating. Yes, of course, like everyone else, I inhaled it, and even gave copies to friends. It was so […]

Blood & Beauty By Sarah Dunant, Virago $29.99. With a new pope charged in part with cleaning up the image of the Catholic Church, Sarah Dunant’s delicious epic delving into Renaissance Italy and the lives and lusts of Rodrigo Borgia and his extended family couldn’t come at a more pertinent time. While we are most […]

Australian music icon Chrissy Amphlett has died following a two-year cancer battle. Best known as lead singer of rock band The Divinyls, the 53-year-old had been living in New York, where she underwent a double mastectomy in late 2010. She was unable to receive radiation or chemotherapy because she also suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS). […]

The Voice singer tells SHARI NEMENTZIK why her unusual looks are a blessing in disguise. Lauren Dawes hasn’t always been comfortable with the shade of her skin, but these days, the singer celebrates her striking features. “Being an albino has really worked in my favour in the entertainment industry, because I have that edge that […]

The pressures of success prove too much for last year’s winning pair. The close bond between My Kitchen Rules stars Leigh Sexton and Jennifer “Princess” Evans helped them win the series. But 12 months on, it’s a very different story. “I don’t often talk about the hurt I felt after the show,” Leigh tells Woman’s […]