The Spill

We all know beauty is about what's on the inside, but it seems like someone forgot to inform the media. While we’re not a beauty podcast, we do have something to say about both Pamela Anderson and Jennifer Lopez going makeup free and the very different reactions they've received from doing so. So why was one woman praised and the other shunned? We have a theory… Plus we’re heading to the big scree...

The wait is finally over… People Magazine has crowned its Sexiest Man Alive for 2023, and we have notes. Now we’d never base someone’s sexiness purely off their looks, the concept of being ‘sexy’ has so many different touch points (like, who has a movie to promote at the moment?) So where does 2023's sexiest man stack up against the rest? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read Laura's full article...

You might be asking yourself what do Elvis, Eminem and Lilo & Stitch have in common? The correct (and only) answer is Jacob Elordi. The Aussie actor has been giving off  big himbo energy  (think Nate from Gossip Girl) while promoting the new film, Priscilla. Yes, this is a flick focused on Elvis’ wife Priscilla, but Jacob (who’s cast as the king of Rock ’n’ Roll) is the one whose stolen our at...

Have we reckoned with what it means to make reality tv? If you ask Bravo overlord Andy Cohen, there's no need to. We’ve just seen BravoCon (yes, a convention dedicated to celebrating Bravo TV shows and ‘Bravolebrities’ alike) hit the Vegas strip with some interesting show-related revelations. Meanwhile former reality star Bethenny Frankel has been working away on her crusade to expose the network…...

North West, yep the first born of Kimye (RIP), has given her first solo interview… and boy there’s a lot going on. Her interview responses are iconic, but how much stock should we be putting into what these kids say? Should we be idolising celebrity children? That’s up for discussion in today’s episode. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read the full North West interview here GET IN TOUCH: Feedbac...

Christmas has come early to The Spill this year. Patron Saint of this podcast Gwyneth Paltrow has bestowed upon us her yearly Goop Gift Guide. Is it full of weird and wonderful trinkets? Great question! What about an insanely spenny set of sex toys? Only one way to find out. Let us walk you through our personal faves, yes they’ll break the bank…  Plus we’ve got some recommendations for your Weeken...

Over the last 24hrs the internet has been buzzing with the news that Sophie Turner was spotted kissing a new man (who has four names for some high society reason we don't understand).  Fans are hailing it a win amidst her divorce from Joe Jonas, but is that the point? We must ask ourselves, does anyone really win in divorce, and if so, is Sophie Turner nailing her separation? THE END BITS Subscrib...

You've probably heard us say (many times) that we're not a fashion podcast, but today we had to relax that rule because Kylie Jenner’s about to release a brand new label and we smell something suspicious... ‘Khy’ is being called the youngest Kar-Jenner's ‘debut’ into the fashion world, but is it really a debut? We look back on the ghost of Jenner’s fashion past (did someone say Kylie Swim?), plus...

There’s not many people we’d fork out big dollars to hear speak. But Gwyneth Paltrow might  be the exception. Full disclosure, Laura attended the ‘Besties’ event Gwyneth was in town to speak at on a gifted media ticket. So, has Laura Brodnik drunk the bone broth? We’re unpacking her evening with Gwyneth Paltrow in today’s episode. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re lis...

Today, we have to talk about the life, death & legacy of Matthew Perry. Known for playing the loveable Chandler Bing on hit sitcom Friends, Perry was confirmed dead this weekend. He was 54. In today’s episode we’ll get you up to speed on the details of his death and also dig into Perry’s memoir & his lasting legacy on the world.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read more about Matthew Pe...

Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Spill. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know our host Laura Brodnik is OBSESSED with musical theatre, specifically with Wicked The Musical. So imagine her joy (and heart rate) when we asked her to sit down with the two leads from the current Australian run of the show. Settle in as LB, Sheridan Adams & Courtney Monsma (aka Elphaba and...

In honour of Britney Spears’ Book Week (we’re working on making it a public holiday) we’re looking at her time on screen, namely her 2002 film Crossroads. We can safely file this film under ‘pop star cinema flops’ and as it turns out, there’s actually quite a few. They’re all up for discussion today. In addition to our music/film flop hybrid investigation we’ve got some brand new t.v shows to reco...

It’s finally here! Happy Britney Spears book release week to all those who celebrate. We’re not going to recap the entire 288 pages (or 5 hours and 31 minutes of audiobook), but we need to touch on some of the biggest revelations from the book, including Britney’s rarely mentioned childhood and just how intensely connected she was to Justin Timberlake. And what about all the stories that didn’t ma...

Crazed paparazzi comes with the territory of being a celebrity… but does that make it ok? Aussie radio and TV icons Jackie O and Hamish Blake have weighed in on the matter, sharing their own first hand experiences. Meantime stars in the U.S having been using the paps for their own agenda. So we need to discuss how comfortable (or outraged) we should be with them. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia...

So, are we calling Taylor Swift a WAG now? That’s wives & girlfriends for the uninitiated - a term used to describe the partners of famous footballers that got a bad wrap in the early 2000s. So today we need to asses Taylor’s impact on football, her new boyfriend Travis Kelces’ tight end (it’s not what you think) and how she’s redefining the definition of WAG. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia...

It’s been a big weekend in entertainment news, so today we need to play catch up! Firstly, we need to squash those rumours about Britney Spears down under. Unfortunately she won’t be stopping by the Opera House this week, BUT something exciting to do with her new book is going down. Plus, we demand to know what celebrities are wearing for Halloween - especially after the SAG-AFTRA union has banned...

With everything going on in the world at the moment, we thought it would be a good idea to take a beat and catch up on our fave comfort watch tv shows. But being The Spill (you know, the fine tastemakers we are 💅) we wanted to bring you some reccos that have maybe flown under your radar. And if that isn’t enough to add to your Netflix queue, we’ve also got some new Weekend Watch ideas for you too...

It’s no secret Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have been pitted against each other for decades now. And with Brit’s new book out next week, it’s time to plug in your dial up internet as we cast our minds back to the early 2000s & walk you through their alleged feud.  Have they finally buried the hatchet? Or has a recent Xtina interview added fuel to the fire? THE END BITS Subscribe to Ma...

Just when we thought Britney Spears’ memoir couldn’t be anymore hyped… she dropped a bombshell. In her latest interview, Brit’s revealed she had an abortion back in the early noughties, when former bf Justin Timberlake said he wasn’t ready to be a father. That’s just the one of the many bombshells in this piece, but we need to investigate if Britney is fully in control of the narrative. THE END BI...

BREAKING NEWS: Millie Bobby Brown is a feminist … according to her psychic. Yep, you read that right. That’s one of the many things we’ve learned from MBB’s new Glamour Mag profile. In today’s episode we’re unpacking the profile, including the public backlash she’s faced for being a ‘loud woman’ & her teenage engagement. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening...

Just when we thought Jada Pinkett Smith couldn’t reveal any more bizarre stories about her life… she went rogue. Last week we found out she & Will Smith have been separated since 2016, and as promo continues for her upcoming memoir, Jada has dished out more stories about their lives. The latest deets (including living in different homes, Will being gay, and something about Tupac?) have sent th...

The Hollywood Reporter has published what they're claiming is a list of the best shows of the 21st century and well, we have questions. Today we’re unpacking the top picks, fighting to the death over what should’ve taken out the top spot & having a whinge about notable absences from the list. It’s going to get heated ... #justiceforbuffy Oh and it’s Weekend Watch time! And we have a corny new...

We love a celebrity memoir and Jada Pinkett Smith’s might be the most anticipated of the year. Especially after comments she’s made in recent interviews. JPS has revealed she and hubby Will Smith have actually been separated for longer than you think (if you even thought they were separated to begin with!) Plus the actor & singer finally sheds some light on what happened during THAT Oscar’s ni...

We’ve been waiting patiently for Julia Fox’s new memoir ‘Down The Drain’, and now that excerpts from the book have been released, we know this is going to be good. Yes…she finally spills the beans on her fling with Kanye “the artist” West, confirming what we already thought about the rapper's treatment of the women he dates. Plus, we unpack the many signs that their short-lived relationship was ju...

On the show today, Australian actor Craig McLachlan has appeared on the new season of SAS Australia, speaking about the assault allegations made against him by co-stars of The Rocky Horror Show in 2014. Sixteen charges were made against him, and they’re dropped…but should we be giving him this redemption arc? Plus, what other stars have used SAS as “reputation rehab”? There is a long list of them...