Ben Affleck says he drank because he felt ‘trapped’ in his marriage. Is that fair?
Opinion
Divorce

Ben Affleck says he drank because he felt ‘trapped’ in his marriage. Is that fair?

It’s jarring to hear that Affleck’s ex – one of the most beloved “moms” in the celebrity ecosystem – would be the “cause” of someone’s drinking. And in fact,she’s not.

  • byNatalie Reilly

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Tawdry details emerge of end of high-profile Aitkens’ break-up

Tawdry details emerge of end of high-profile Aitkens’ break-up

Investment guru Charlie Aitken has told friends his marriage had been “in name only” for five years. Aitkens recently left his wife Ellie for her best friend,Hollie Nasser.

  • byAndrew Hornery
Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film:control the narrative,you win
Opinion
Pop music

Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film:control the narrative,you win

Taylor Swift’s latest reworking of her back catalogue proves it’s not just the story that matters,it’s who gets to tell it,and how.

  • byKarl Quinn
‘Boomerang Ben’:what is it that draws Ben Affleck back to his old flames?

‘Boomerang Ben’:what is it that draws Ben Affleck back to his old flames?

The star appears to be back with his former fiancée Jennifer Lopez,and it’s not the first time he has reignited a past relationship.

  • bySophia Money-Coutts
‘Anxious to see you’:JFK’s letters to Swedish lover up for auction

‘Anxious to see you’:JFK’s letters to Swedish lover up for auction

The letters underscore the former US president’s reputation as a womaniser.

  • byWilliam Kole
‘We are better as friends’:Jennifer Lopez,Alex Rodriguez call off engagement

‘We are better as friends’:Jennifer Lopez,Alex Rodriguez call off engagement

The couple announced the break-up just months after denying their four-year relationship was on the rocks.

  • byLisa Richwine andBarbara Goldberg
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Bindi Irwin welcomes first child,honours father Steve Irwin with name

Bindi Irwin welcomes first child,honours father Steve Irwin with name

“Happy first wedding anniversary to my sweetheart husband and day of birth to our beautiful daughter,” Bindi Irwin wrote.

Next time lucky for Israeli businessman's (re)launch into Sydney society
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Emerald City

Next time lucky for Israeli businessman's (re)launch into Sydney society

Eitan Neishlos has already tried twice to make a splashy arrival on the city's party scene.

  • byLucy Manly
From Trump to diva dogs,how isolation and crisis inspired comedy gold

From Trump to diva dogs,how isolation and crisis inspired comedy gold

When the pandemic shut down the world,smart and funny brains picked up their phones and delivered home-made satire for the coronavirus era.

  • byNeil McMahon
Cody Simpson:'Miley inspires my art. We support each other with our work'

Cody Simpson:'Miley inspires my art. We support each other with our work'

The musician discusses his career and the women who have influenced him.

  • byJane Rocca
It is possible to be a long-distance grandparent
Opinion
Opinion

It is possible to be a long-distance grandparent

Long-distance grandparenting is a relatively new - and challenging - phenomenon.

  • byLinda Blair