Celebrity
Lisa Marie Presley mourned at Graceland memorial service
Hundreds of mourners gathered on Sunday morning to pay their respects.
The tour that changed the face of NZ theatre
Graeme Lay's new novel, Larry & Viv, is different to anything else he's ever written. The book tells the story of two of the 20th Century's most glamorous stars of stage and screen, Laurence Olivier… Audio
Have we tired of celebrities?
Is the age of the celebrity over? The Panel considers this question following an article in the BBC that argues "the world has turned on celebrities". Audio
Prince Harry's Los Angeles plans 'in tatters'
Prince Harry's Los Angeles dream is turning into something of a nightmare due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers joins the show with all the latest. Audio
'Harry and Meghan were safer from the press in England'
They left the UK seeking a more private life, but Prince Harry and Meghan have only upped the ante in their relationship with the media by heading to North America. Celebrity snapper Giles Harrison… Audio
Taffy Brodesser-Akner: 'Celebrity is the only true democracy'
American writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner has profiled an amazing range of celebrities – and is best known for her deep dive into the Goopy world of Gwyneth Paltrow. She talks to Kim Hill about celebrity… Audio
Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: Jeff Goldblum
The US talkshow host Conan O'Brien worked as a comedy writer for Saturday Night Live and on The Simpsons before getting his own show back in 1993. In November he started his podcast 'Conan O'Brien… Audio
Viewing with Lara Strongman
Lara Strongman has been watching Demolition NZ on Prime, and Weinstein: Hollywood's Reckoning on TVNZ. Audio
Contest of ideas - or personality contest?
Politics is a contest of ideas, but these days also a personality contest between leaders. Which came out on top in the political coverage during a week when the families of rival politicians were… Audio
Contest of ideas - or personality contest?
Politics is a contest of ideas, but these days also a personality contest between leaders. Which came out on top in the political coverage during a week when the families of rival politicians were…
AudioJane Austen - political satirist?
University of Otago Professor Emerita Jocelyn Harris tells Lynn Freeman that it remains controversial to argue that Jane Austen was both a celebrity watcher and someone with a keen interest in… Audio
Becoming Cary Grant
In the current age of Internet celebrity, when Full Disclosure seems to be the default position of everyone, it's interesting looking back to the early years of Hollywood. Part of the allure of… Audio
Serial Killers and Celebrity
Moors murderer Ian Brady, who killed five children with Myra Hindley, died yesterday in a high-security hospital aged 79. Audio
Security expert says Kardashian's robbery highlights issues
A manhunt is underway after five men disguised as police officers took the concierge of Kardashian West's rented apartment hostage, forcing their way into her room. Audio
Full Disclosure
Have you ever wondered whether a celebrity has been paid to promote a product on their blog or social media network? Do we have a right to know? Last week the International Consumer Protection and… Audio
Are the media too much in love with themselves?
Public interest in TV presenters is nothing new, but are the media too interested in what their own personalities are up to these days? Audio
Are the media too much in love with themselves?
Public interest in TV presenters is nothing new, but are the media too interested in what their own personalities are up to these days?
AudioStars Return Home
They've come from as far as London and Las Vegas. International and local stars are returning home. They're back to celebrate their high school's 40th anniversary in style with a fund-raising arts… Audio, Gallery
Michael Robotham: ghosting and crime
Australian writer who worked in the United Kingdom as a journalist, and as ghostwriter for politicians and celebrities including Rolf Harris. He has been a bestselling crime fiction writer since 2002… Audio
