The Morning Show

The New York Knicks' recent victory attracted numerous celebrities courtside, including Prince Harry attending solo, Timothy Chalamet celebrating enthusiastically with champagne, and Ben Stiller filming what is believed to be a Netflix documentary on his iPhone. Jordan Woods, reality TV personality and girlfriend of a Knicks player, has become a lucky charm for the team, with fans crediting her $1...

Radio presenter Carrie Bickmore is returning to her afternoon show with co-host Tommy after a recent health scare that required hospitalisation. The broadcaster had previously indicated the condition was potentially serious enough to end her career, though she is now recovered enough to resume work at approximately 70% capacity. Further details about her medical situation are expected to be shared...

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over her portrayal in a documentary series about America's Next Top Model that aired in February. Banks claims that 16 minutes of her three-and-a-half-hour interview were used out of context, making her appear to confess regrets about controversial incidents from the show, including pressuring contestant Dani to fix the gap in her teeth. The lawsuit centres on editorial...

Rod Stewart cancelled his California concert 40 minutes before showtime, citing laryngitis and a sinus condition. Within 24 hours, he posted social media content showing himself on a plane with his sons travelling to Boston to watch Scotland play in the World Cup, where he was seen drinking alcohol. Fans have criticised his actions as disrespectful and tone-deaf, given the last-minute cancellation...

Mathematician Dr Susan James and sex historian Dr Esme James have collaborated on a new show combining statistical research with historical insights about intimacy and relationships. Their survey data reveals that relationship quality often improves with age, with over 70% of participants above 60 rating their life satisfaction at 8 out of 10 or higher. The research also shows that marriage doesn'...

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has called for a global freeze on AI software development due to concerns about the exponential speed of advancement. The company has developed Mythos, a model so powerful they're withholding its public release, whilst simultaneously advocating for a pause. Despite calls for regulation from various global voices including the Pope, enforcing a worldwide fre...

Dorothy Lennox, a Taylor Swift impersonator from New York City, gained international attention when she performed at a wedding in India in January, with many believing she was the actual pop star. Standing at the same height as Swift at five foot ten, Dorothy meticulously recreates the singer's Eras Tour costumes, with some outfits taking up to five months to complete. She discusses her transforma...

Anti-immigration protests have escalated into violent riots across Belfast for a third consecutive days, following an alleged attack on NHS worker Stephen Ogilvie by a Sudanese asylum seeker. The suspect has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to behead Ogilvie, who remains in a coma but may be brought out of it within 48 hours. Migrants have been targeted in their homes...

A house in Morningside, Brisbane South, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of the morning. Seven fire crews responded to the blaze just after 5.30am and successfully contained it. The property was unoccupied at the time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Ceberano reflects on her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, describing the emotional experience of seeing her life flash before her eyes during the ceremony surrounded by fellow artists. She discusses her 40-plus year music career that began as a 14-year-old who thought singing looked simple, and how the service of entertaining and connecting people has kept her going. Ceberano is preparin...

Prince Harry delivered a video message to young filmmakers in Nottingham, England, ahead of their film premiere. The screening showcased a movie funded through his donation to BBC Children in Need last year. His message emphasised the importance of supporting young people through trusted relationships, creative outlets, and sport, whilst outlining a vision to create a state-of-the-art long-term sp...

Australian actor Jacob Elordi has sparked online debate following a filmed interaction with a fan in Tokyo. The footage shows Elordi politely asking a fan not to touch him after being grabbed, though some social media posts edited out his use of the word 'please'. The Morning Show hosts and entertainment reporter Peter Ford defend the actor's calm response, arguing that fans crossing physical boun...

Palm Springs, California has broken the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe, with 1,037 participants wearing the iconic white dress from the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. The previous record was held by the Mawson Lakes Jetty Swim Team from Brighton in Adelaide, who gathered 254 Marilyn impersonators in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Italian chicken and vegetable soup is prepared using a traditional method with chicken pieces cooked on the bone to create a natural broth, combined with vegetables including sweet potato, butternut pumpkin, celery and potato, finished with baby ravioli cooked directly in the broth. TV personality Anna Simon collaborates with viral cooking sensation Nonna Teresa, who shares her Calabrian family re...

Belfast has experienced a second consecutive night of violent riots, with protesters targeting asylum seeker accommodation, including the Chimney Corner Asylum Hotel. The unrest was triggered by the alleged attempted murder of Northern Irish man Stephen Ogilvie by a 30-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker, leading to widespread anger over immigration policies. Water cannons were deployed against masked...

Sleep tourism, also known as napcations, is an emerging wellness travel trend focused on destinations that prioritise rest and slumber. Travellers are choosing calming locations like quiet beach towns, secluded resorts, or forest retreats specifically to catch up on sleep. The trend doesn't require expensive or adventurous activities, with some people simply taking time off work to focus on rest a...

Berlin Zoo has named its newborn female pygmy hippopotamus 'Bread Roll'. The calf, born in May to mother Debbie and father Toby, weighed 5.9 kilograms at birth and now weighs a healthy 20 kilograms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Channel 7 camerawoman Mel McPherson has restored a 125-year-old abandoned house known as the local haunted house on the hill near Mullumbimby in the Byron region. The property, unoccupied since the 1970s, was plagued with asbestos, lead paint, waterfalls in the hallway, and live termite nests, but featured rare Australian hardwoods like teak and ironbark. During the restoration, McPherson d...

Master Foods conducted a nationwide survey revealing Australians' preferences for sausage sizzle condiments, with most states favouring tomato and barbecue sauce, while Western Australians surprisingly prefer their sausages without any sauce. The survey sparked debate about the proper way to prepare a sausage sizzle, including questions about onions, bread quantity, and sauce combinations. Morning...

Australia's latest radio ratings reveal KISS FM Sydney has dropped to third place in the FM market following Kyle and Jackie O's removal from air, falling 3.5 points. Christian O'Connell's national breakfast show experiment shows promising growth with a 1.7 point increase in Sydney. Glenn Close receives an honorary Oscar after eight nominations without a competitive win, whilst Toy Story 5 premier...

Seven-year-old Skylar Rosal Whittaker has officially broken the world record for the most sweaters worn at once, successfully putting on 50 sweaters and surpassing the previous record of 46. The sweaters used in the record attempt will be donated to charity. The hosts discuss the achievement and reminisce about their own previous record attempt involving dressing one of them in multiple garments....

Kim Kardashian's appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton's partner generated significant attention and controversy. The reality star faced criticism for her attire, interactions with press, and not adhering to Formula 1 traditions such as trackside interviews. Her presence at the event sparked debate about whether celebrities overshadow sporting events, with comparisons drawn to Tayl...

Loneliness influencers are a trending social media phenomenon where content creators actively embrace and chronicle their solitary lifestyle to millions of followers, often highlighting having no friends. Home and Away star Emily Weir and Olympic boxer Harry Garside discuss the difference between healthy alone time and potentially harmful social isolation, noting the contradiction of sharing lonel...

Madeleine West, former Neighbours actress and mother of seven, advocates for child safety through Project Paradigm's resource 'It's Never Too Early'. The free audio toolkit provides parents, carers and teachers with practical guidance on preventing child sexual abuse, identifying risks, having difficult conversations and knowing where to report concerns. Statistics reveal one in three girls and on...

Michael J. Fox celebrates his 65th birthday, marking decades since his 1998 public disclosure to People magazine about his Parkinson's diagnosis at the height of his career. The actor has raised untold millions of dollars for Parkinson's research through his foundation, creating a lasting legacy beyond his remarkable entertainment career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.