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‘You did so much with your life’Much-loved Broome father a pilot to the stars

Before Troy Thomas died in a chopper crash he had breakfast with his friend, Eagle great Karl Langdon. He was a veteran pilot who showed Aussie celebrities, even a famous goat, Broome’s hidden gems.

Jakeb Waddell

Leading coverageSky News sets new ratings record

Sky News Australia has achieved its best half-yearly results on record driven by its COVID-19 pandemic coverage, top performing prime time line-up, and investigative specials.

NUI TE KOHA

Political future‘Running for president’: Kanye’s shock move

Kanye West dropped a bombshell on July 4, saying he plans to run for president of the United States, but here’s why that might not happen.

Merryn Johns and David Mills

Light entertainmentBest music podcasts you need to know

Sure, podcasts are usually about comedy or current affairs. But there’s a string of music-related shows – spanning Madonna to Dolly Parton – that you need to listen to.

Cameron Adams

‘Power’Rapper Kanye West announces shock presidential bid

Kanye West has just announced he’s running to become the next president of the USA.

Royal riftsWhy Prince Harry and Meghan won’t go back to UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are living rent-free in a $26 million mega mansion in LA. But there’s only one reason the Duke of Sussex would ever return to the UK.

Stephen Drill

New roleOffspring TV fave transforms in crime thriller

He won Aussie fans over in his role as Patrick Reid in the popular show Offspring. But Matt Le Nevez is back in a new, gritty role in global crime thriller, Absentia.

Holly Byrnes

Sunday Book ClubNew books coming for Aussie readers

It’s been a tough year so far for a number of reasons but with the next wave of prime new releases set to hit bookstores very soon, 2020 could be the best year for readers yet.

Staff writers

hey all you cool cats and kittensCarole Baskin’s $28k Cameo payday

Controversial Tiger King star Carole Baskin is still reaping the rewards from the notorious documentary series, reportedly earning thousand of dollars a day on an online greeting website.

‘We’re sorry’Apology, six-figure sum ends racism furore

Nicky Winmar has settled his dispute with Sam Newman, Mike Sheahan and Don Scott over comments about the St Kilda champion’s famous jumper lift on the trio’s podcast.

Magnet HousePerth’s social elite to get glam for Suited Soiree

As young socialites tear themselves away from their overpriced tracksuits and pour themselves into party gowns and sequins, Suited is preparing a glamourous bash to awaken the city from its slumber.

Krystal Sanders

Pop starsThe Veronicas drop new single

The Veronicas are back with a new single, Biting My Tongue, and as mentors on The Voice for the pandemically-distanced Boy George.

Kathy McCabe

Mother-daughter duoSerena shares adorable on-court moment with daughter

She has one the world’s greatest-ever tennis players for a mother, so it’s no surprise Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia is a natural the court.

Samantha Rogers

Emotional letterDuffy’s slams Netflix for glamourising sex trafficking

Welsh singer Duffy has penned an emotional letter to the head of Netflix claiming on of the most popular films on the streaming service was ‘irresponsible’ and glamourised ‘kidnap and rape’.

Pierra Willix

Family inspoRufus shares the love on new album

Rufus Wainwright shares tender musical moments about his family on his new album. But he’s still waiting to find out what Anna Wintour thinks about the song she inspired.

Kathy McCabe

‘do not do that’Sia ‘saved’ protege from Weinstein

Aussie songstress Sia has revealed she stopped child entertainer Maddie Ziegler from boarding a plane with convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.

Lily Hoffmann

OutrageMove to block Paris Jackson’s ‘blasphemous’ Jesus flick

Paris Jackson’s turn as Jesus Christ in controversial new movie Habit has people up in arms, with 100s of thousands signing a petition to have the film blocked from release.

Krystal Sanders

Hitting backEllen’s rep responds to rumour show will be cancelled

A representative for Ellen DeGeneres has been forced to address speculation her talk show could be taken off air.

Krystal Sanders

Cinema return‘Daring’ Brock doco is a must-watch

With some cinemas reopening their doors, there’s a string of new big screen releases to check out. Here are our top picks, including a doco about late racing legend, Peter Brock.

Leigh Paatsch

Fans shockedSinger Sia reveals she’s a grandmother

Fans of Australian singer Sia only discovered she had become a mother a couple of months ago, and now she has revealed she is a grandmother.

Lily Hoffmann

The Dick Van Dyke ShowHollywood comedy legend Carl Renier has died

The ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director Carl Reiner has passed away, aged 98.

New richesKardashian cosmetics deal to make Kim a billionaire

The massive cosmetics agreement will make her the first real billionaire in her famous family.

UK STARHow a podcast saved Jessie Ware’s musical life

British singer Jessie Ware was ready to quit her career. Then a foodie podcast with her mum became an online hit and she fell back in love with dance music.

Cameron Adams