Entertainment

WALK OUTShock as duo break Rules and quit

Queensland couple Carly and Andrew have thrown away the chance to have their house renovated after walking away from the House Rules competition, saying the show’s format change wasn’t fair.

Radio stoushHadley, Jones in bitter clash over George Pell case

An almighty stoush erupted today involving top-rating radio hosts Ray Hadley and Alan Jones over Cardinal George Pell, who’s been acquitted of child sexual abuse. LISTEN TO WHAT UNFOLDED

RATINGSHouse Rules: Flop or slow burn?

Renovation show House Rules debuted to lower numbers than many expected, but Channel 7 is still positive, pointing out the premiere beat both Survivor and Dancing With The Stars.

Sally Coates

Star secretsStars reveal secrets to relationship success

In challenging times like these, relationships can face considerable pressure but here are some wise words from celebrity couples who have gone the journey.

Hilary Morgan

ConfidentialSweet act for Easter

Nadine and Jason Wood have founded a Facebook group to help others during the coronavirus crisis.

Anna Vlach

EmergencyMAFS bride rushed to hospital

Married at First Sight bride Natasha Spencer was rushed to hospital after suffering a mental breakdown ahead of the explosive reunion episode.

Mibenge Nsenduluka

Bizarre‘Mind Blown’: Sydney director’s COVID-19 chilling prediction

A film, starring Ray Hadley and a string of Home And Away stars, produced four years ago has stirred up viewers following a “bizarre” plot line. Now, director Kane Guglielmi has had the final word.

Jonathon Moran

HOME TRUTHHigh-luxe stakes raise design bar

House Rules judge Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says the show has an edge because it is contestant’s own homes being transformed.

Pierra Willix

ConfidentialHaute couture to face masks: Fashion giants’ virus fightback

Aussie fashion brands like Ford Millinery and Scanlan Theodore, whose fans include Meghan Markle, are repurposing their warehouses to create medical equipment such as hospital gowns and face masks in the fight against coronavirus.

Mibenge Nsenduluka

PARTY RETURNSParty back in timely reboot

It may share its name with the popular 90s television drama, but the Party of Five reboot is anything but outdated.

Pierra Willix

CLAWS OUTGaga sharpens her WA claws

A local Mandurah artist has had a brush with A-lister fame, in the form of Lady Gaga’s latest album artwork.

Lily Hoffmann

Budget cutsKyle, Jackie O’s pay cut as network tightens belt

KIIS FM shock jock Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson have been forced to cop a pay cut due to the COVID-19 crisis. Other radio hosts have also taken a salary slice. Here’s how much they have lost.

Jonathon Moran

New lookIs Fev’s new look here to stay?

Like the rest of us, former AFL star Brendan Fevola has been bored in isolation. And his new hobby has produced mixed results – but the radio presenter seems pretty chuffed with his latest look.

JACKIE EPSTEIN

CelebrityJK Rowling ‘fully recovered’ from virus symptoms

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has revealed that she is feeling better after coming down with COVID-19-type symptoms, sharing with fans the advice from a London doctor that helped her.

Kathy McCabe, staff writers

Song prizeRevealed: The 2020 APRA nominations

From the unstoppable Dance Monkey to Guy Sebastian’s uplifting grief anthem Choir, check out the songs which will contest the first virtual APRA Music Awards for songwriters.

Kathy McCabe

Online trainingDancing for joy keeps company connected

Staying at home during the COVID-19 crisis isn’t stopping Jianna Georgiou from training with Restless Dance Theatre or connecting with her friends.

Anna Vlach

Best of friendsFremantle artist latest work inspired by COVID-19

In these isolating times, pooches are proving to be a much-needed companion to many. Fremantle artist Megan Anderson has dedicated her artistic career to capturing their wily ways.

Alison Wakeham

WINThe Word ED! competition

Get the code word from ED! 07 April edition for your chance to WIN one of five packs!

Going strongThe one question Chatfield had for ex-MAFS beau

They connected over their shared reality television backgrounds and quietly celebrated a recent milestone — but there was one question former netball champion Bianca Chatfield had for boyfriend Mark Scrivens about his stint on MAFS.

JACKIE EPSTEIN

Time to liveTV series Bloom’s questions of faith and science

Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin has opened up about the second season of popular Stan series, Bloom, revealing the fresh battle faced by residents when news of the gift gets out.

Pierra Willix

SILVER LININGSJamie Durie says lockdown perfect for ‘forced meditation’

House Rules host Jamie Durie says being stuck at home is the perfect time for self-reflection on the status of our planet, and “growing your own fruit and vegetables has never been so important” in the fight against COVID-19.

James Wigney

HiberNationInfection Collection: Best COVID-19 songs and parodies

Artists are getting creative, fans are flooding TikTok with their remakes and millions are reconnecting with the soundtrack of their youth. Here’s what is, soothing, amusing and going pop during the pandemic shutdown.

Kathy McCabe

OverMAFS marriages fail to deliver real love as ratings take a dive

Almost 60 couples have tied the knot on Married At First Sight and only a handful remain together. After the reality TV show’s finale last night resulted in its worst ratings in three years, we take a look back at the failed relationships over the years.

Briana Domjen and Sally Coates