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A theory about why Meghan, Duchess of Harry, went on Masterchef Australia last night.  The well-worn strategy behind Pauline Hanson’s family violence comments. The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack.  Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the dr...

When Protein-maxxing meets Queue Culture: Someone decided frozen yoghurt is the new juice and now there are lines around the block. Put your phone down and sit on a Scrolly Chair. How A-listers decide who sits where on a talk show and what it tells you about your dinner out. Also, why does Holly want the centre pod chair so bad? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and...

“Sit down!” Barnaby Joyce’s pet explosion and the revenge of Pistol and Boo.  A woman spent weeks trying to party at the world’s coolest club, until she took one thing off to finally get inside. No, not that.  The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack.  Subscribe to Mamamia to be a...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: The Cool Girls Are Wearing 'Fecal Matter' JLo has just turned 57 and celebrated with a carousel on socials. But it's the photo featuring her sister and a bathtub that tells you everything you need to know about their relationship. Mea...

A big celebrity wedding happened on Saturday and pictures are already in Vogue. Taylor, be more Sporty. Why the World Cup Final half-time show had some questioning their meds. Dr Pimple Popper has 30million followers and what’s even wrong with everyone? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamam...

An Aussie cheerleader got in a lot of trouble. And maybe we had a little something to do with it…  Should you be banned from having a gift registry if you’re just… too old? The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack.  Subscribe to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscribe...

Australia has lost four women and girls this week, allegedly at the hands of men. The actions of one judge have given us a tiny glimmer of hope. Unbothered Lady Beckham has become a meme for not cheering alongside her family at England’s win. But was there more to that reaction?  The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 1...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here: Goodbye Sam, WTF Charlize & One Very Messy Celebrity Split Like many Outlouders, we were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of beloved Kiwi-Aussie movie star Sam Neill. We reflect on the loss, his career, and how he effort...

So Out Loud host Clare Stephens has had her baby boy, and no, she didn’t take up any of Em’s name suggestions but yes, she has called into the show from the hospital with a birth update. Also, for a while there they were Australia’s Beckhams. Now the next generation of Hewitts - Lleyton and Bec’s kids - are… playing at Wimbledon?  Lena Dunham has shaken off Fame...

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What do you do when Victoria Beckham “ruined” your last family wedding? You take total control. Welcome to the latest billionaire Peltz family union.  Two very famous women - Nara Smith and Savannah Guthrie - are navigating devastating private circumstances with very public jobs. How do you post through pain? An “Airport Divorce” will save your holiday. Who here needs...

Welcome to the day our phones turned into paper-weights thanks to a massive network outage.  Also, Prince Harry has lost another enormous battle in the UK, and he’s in England to see it. But not staying with his Dad, obvs. Gen Z has discovered the sacred Gen X texts that are the original series of Sex And The City. And they have plucked out a surprising romantic icon: Steve.  Women...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode. You can listen to the full conversation here:  Harry’s Trauma Response & Breastfeeding At 49 It is a big day of scurrilous gossip on today's subscriber episode as Mia, Holly, and Em try to understand why our favourite celebrities simply refuse to stop doing things....

If you’re looking for the Taylor wedding debrief you’re in the wrong place. That’s in the special Emergency episode we dropped this morning, so scroll back, or click here.   Here, we unpack Prince William’s appearance on a very brotherly podcast, and Harry’s latest U-turn on his trip home. Also - is 18 too young to carry a nation’s football hopes? Protectiv...

The wedding has happened!! ...Or did it happen weeks ago? Holly and Mia sit down for an emergency meeting to unpack the biggest celebrity wedding in years: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. From the guest list of 1,000 to the very short list of people who  weren't invited (and why) The Madison Square Garden of it all, the NDAs and wedding favours. And when are we finally going to see the dress ?...

Em grew up watching this woman live her life online - and now she’s gone. Why and how and what does it mean? Is it okay for older women to “perve” at younger men? One writer says yes, and also that there needs to be a new name for it. Also, what people in the front row and concerts are really doing in their pants and why pop stars have had enough of it.  Clare has a message...

A literal giant castle is being wheeled into Madison Square Garden. Taylor’s dream wedding or an elaborate ruse? Amelia Lester has theories.  Callum Turner has just married Dua Lipa but his influencer ex says he always hated the spotlight. Why is it so deeply confronting when your ex… changes? SUBSCRIBE here:  Support independent women's media   and get full access to e...

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode.  You can listen to the full conversation: “Emotional Blackmail” An Update On Harry’s Visit Home The royal reunion we've all been following might not happen after all. Prince Harry and Meghan were reportedly planning to bring the kids to the UK for the first...

Getting yourself “fired” from your mainstream media gig can be the kiss of life for a free-speech warrior. Just ask Karl Stefonovic.  Taylor Swift is actually getting married this weekend and the very important Amelia Lester knows all the very important details. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Ma...

The essay is called Motherf***er. And the accompanying photos are of one of the world’s most beautiful women, breastfeeding a doll. What in the rage bait is all this?  An Outlouder’s dilemma: Sportsday makes your daughter cry. Does she still have to go? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year.  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamam...

Friends, did you wake up to the news that Today host Karl Stefanovic had been sacked from Nine? SAME.  And was our group chat pinging? OF COURSE. Which can only mean one thing, Outlouders. An emergency meeting just had to happen. In today's extra episode, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright unpack the absolute chaos of Karl’s contract ending, the playbook of the 'canceled' media mogu...

So now we know where Prince Harry and Meghan are staying on their trip to the UK next week and it’s… emotional.  Also, is Pauline Hanson Australia’s Trump, and did her muddy message on Paid Parental Leave make the answer clearer? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year.  Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription....

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Emily Vernem on our subscriber-only episode.  You can listen to the full conversation: Two Bachelorettes, Zero Chill: Taylor’s Mystery Party There were two bachelorette parties over the weekend. One in Rhode Island One in Vegas. So, how is it possible that Taylor Swift and her ex Matt Healy are somehow tracking t...

Things have changed between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and it’s all over their social media feeds. Plus, why is the future new-PM of Britain standing between a fake fox and a man in a bin on his acceptance stage? Welcome to the shit-skirt musical chairs of UK politics, which might just offer some insights for our own. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of t...

The best celebrity profile we’ve read lately is with a famous actress who doesn’t exist. And yes, she’s a bit of a b*tch.  How much money has Em spent on takeaway in the past year?  And, send us the text messages from your friends that need analysing, it’s our new version of Book Club.  Oh, and what your school house colour says about you.   Support...