‘Russell being Russell’:Brand’s behaviour was ‘tolerated’ by TV bosses,report finds

‘Russell being Russell’:Brand’s behaviour was ‘tolerated’ by TV bosses,report finds

The disgraced comedian and actor reportedly walked around naked in front of colleagues and asked runners to get the phone numbers of women in the audience.

  • byAlbert Tait

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The celebrity stock market:winners and losers of the past year

The celebrity stock market:winners and losers of the past year

As we head into 2024,let’s take stock of who gained value among the masses,and who plummeted into a cultural bear market.

  • byNell Geraets
Poor judgment or a ‘safe haven for perverts’:Can the BBC survive Russell Brand?

Poor judgment or a ‘safe haven for perverts’:Can the BBC survive Russell Brand?

The broadcaster was already grappling with allegations against other stars including Tim Westwood and Huw Edwards. It hasn’t yet recovered from Jimmy Savile.

  • byRob Harris
Morning show host’s fall from grace exposes Britain’s strange obsession with celebrity

Morning show host’s fall from grace exposes Britain’s strange obsession with celebrity

It never seems to matter that it never matters:more British people know who the fallen TV personality Phillip Schofield is than know who David Attenborough and Stephen Fry are.

  • byRob Harris
The privacy proposal that could suppress unflattering but true stories

The privacy proposal that could suppress unflattering but true stories

Privacy lawsuits overseas have been used to suppress details of a banking boss’s affair and bankrupt an outlet that reported a wrestler’s sex tape.

  • byNick Bonyhady
Brotherhood set to survive Noosa showdown as police drop investigation

Brotherhood set to survive Noosa showdown as police drop investigation

From marriage bust-ups to courtroom showdowns,Michael Clarke and his best mate have endured plenty of stormy seas.

  • byCarrie Fellner andZoe Samios
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The new celebrity dilemma:What does it really take to be cancelled?

The new celebrity dilemma:What does it really take to be cancelled?

For every outraged,ultra-woke millennial,there’s a rabid defender of celebrity misdeeds. It’s almost like cancel culture doesn’t even exist.

  • byGenevieve Novak
From con artist to icon:Why do we love criminal celebs?

From con artist to icon:Why do we love criminal celebs?

From Martha Stewart to Justin Bieber and con artist Anna Delvey,celebrities have long profited from breaking the law. What do our exaltations of them say about us?

  • bySamantha Selinger-Morris
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Celebrities profiting from crime

Convicted con-artist Anna Sorokin is spruiking luxury jewelry in ES magazine and Martha Stewart sells a nativity scene based on a set she made while in prison.

Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks

Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks

Ye’s remarks drew widespread criticism from Jewish groups,celebrities and others on social media who said adidas was acting too slowly.

  • byAlexandra Olson andAnne D’Innocenzio
Why are we still shocked by infidelity? Most of us cheat
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Why are we still shocked by infidelity? Most of us cheat

Relationship experts reckon if you only cheat on your partner once,you’re pretty good at monogamy. So,should we cut unfaithful celebrities some slack?

  • byKerri Sackville