Gossip


Keane: Glenn Milne is a grub

In the weekend’s Sunday Telegraph, Glenn Milne reported a relationship between two MPs. This isn’t even news to Canberra insiders, says Bernard Keane, and it shouldn’t be news for anyone: there is no public interest.

Don’t worry, Bec Hewitt, Hammisha will be your friend

Bec and Lleyton Hewitt have managed to alienate their new Bahamian neighbours, with the help of Woman’s Day.

Dominick Dunne, the great gossip, is dead

The pre-eminent voice of American celebrity’s inner word is dead. There has never been a greater gossip than Dunne, reflects Helen Razer.

Could Murdoch’s love of gossip be News’s downfall?

Rupert Murdoch loves gossip, says Michael Wolff — and its value as currency in the News Corp world could be the reason his journalists were willing to break the law to obtain it.

Mel Gibson’s money deal with his new “baby mama”

Bill Zwecker breaks down how many millions Mel Gibson will be paying to the women in his life; both ex-wife and girlfriend.

Mel Gibson jokes divorce and babies with Jay Leno

You just know this moment was PR managed to within an inch of its life. Mel Gibson confirms that his girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, is pregnant with his eighth child.

To whom it may concern: On gossiping

Crikey proudly presents the first installment in a new series: our very own advice column. This week, A.D of Willoughby suspects she’s the subject of malicious gossip…

Heidi & Seal’s (intentional) white trash wedding

Barefoot, pregnant and smoking — Heidi Klum renews her vows with Seal.

Paul Keating struts up to Fashion Week

Want to know what Paul Keating wore to the opening of Fashion Week? Of course you do. News.com.au has an extensive report.

The Crikey guide to dirt in politics: a short history of gossip

Gossip has been one of the most powerful weapons of the courtier as long as courtiers have existed. It’s no surprise that it plays such a role in politics, writes Christian Kerr.