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The Spill

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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we"ll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge

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38:11

The Tom Cruise Story We’ve Been Trained To Forget &...

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2026/07/29

Tom Cruise's daughter has quietly cut the cord, and she didn't need a headline to do it. We're unpacking how Suri chose a very pointed new surname, where eagle-eyed fans found the proof, and why this feels like the loudest silent statement in Hollywood.Then, one of the buzziest new shows has pulled off a casting move so cheeky it's basically a dare. Two of its young stars share a very tangled family history, because their parents were once one of Hollywood's great fairytale romances — and

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5:23

MORNING TEA: Suri Cruise Drops Her Dad's Name &...

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2026/07/28

This morning, Suri Cruise has officially dropped her father's last name. Plus, Ariana Grande is taking her hackers to court, Love Island UK has crowned its 2026 winners, and we have an update on the cause of death for MJ Shannon, the Kardashian-Jenner family's beloved grandmother. ☕ Elizabeth Hurley reveals the hilarious reason she always knew she'd love Miley Cyrus☕ Dakota Johnson transforms into Marilyn Monroe for Maggie Gyllenhaal's short film☕ Ariana Grande sues up to 100 anonymous hackers☕ Suri

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44:01

Zendaya and Tom Holland’s PR Plan Uncovered & The...

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2026/07/28

Nicole Kidman has resurfaced in Portofino with a mystery man on her arm, and the grainy, old-school paparazzi shots have us fully spiralling. After that heartbreaking Keith Urban split, we're unpacking why the whole internet (us very much included) is quietly rooting for her romantic little escapade.Then Zendaya and Tom Holland have spent months running two wildly different press tours, and the contrast is telling. We're deep diving into how one half is a giddy 'wife guy' and the other is dodging

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5:40

MORNING TEA: Taylor & Travis' $2 Million Gesture &...

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2026/07/27

This morning, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $2 million to the families of fallen NYC first responders, and the thank you letter from one of the 9/11 widows will genuinely turn your stone heart to jelly. Plus, Tom Holland has admitted some of his past films were terrible and the internet is already guessing which ones. ☕ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $2 million to fallen NYC first responders' families as part of $26 million in wedding charity giving☕ Toy Story 5 hits $1 billion to

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44:50

Meghan Markle’s MasterChef Drama Continues & Emma...

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2026/07/27

After weeks of headlines, rumours and backlash, Meghan Markle's MasterChef Australia episode has finally aired. We unpack what actually happened and why the viral claims don't hold up.Then, Comic-Con delivered a weekend of huge announcements, from Ryan Gosling finally landing his dream Marvel role to Jamie Campbell Bower's next fantasy epic, and the casting news that has fans divided. We break down the biggest reveals and the moments everyone will be talking about this week.Plus why Emma Roberts'

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6:12

MORNING TEA: Ryan Gosling Gets His Marvel Moment &...

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2026/07/26

This morning, Marvel dropped two enormous Comic-Con announcements, and Katy Perry has fired back at the White House for using Firework in a military strikes video. Plus Nicole Kidman is in Portofino living her absolute best post-divorce life. ☕ Ryan Gosling confirms he's joining the MCU as Ghost Rider...and the crowd went wild☕ David Jonsson is cast as T'Challa's son and the new Black Panther in Black Panther 3☕ Katy Perry slams the White House☕ Nicole Kidman is photographed sharing Aperol Spritzes

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55:21

A Brutally Honest Review Of Jurassic Park (Em's...

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2026/07/24

Emily's been waiting years to make us do this one — and with Sam Neill's passing this year, we're honouring him by unpacking his greatest role. Thirty-three years on, we're revisiting the original Jurassic Park and getting into the one decision Spielberg made that keeps it from feeling dated, even as every CGI-heavy reboot has failed to come close.We're also spiralling over the behind-the-scenes bombshell that he didn't even want to direct this — and the wild deal that got it made while

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26:14

Weekend Watch: The New Jennifer Garner Show We're...

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2026/07/23

There's a new drama on Binge that's already got everyone talking, and the cast list alone is worth the watch — Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Judy Greer, Timothy Olyphant and a scene-stealing Chloë Sevigny. Based on a beloved bestseller, it follows a grieving food blogger who gathers a friend from every era of her life for one weekend on the island.And we can't stop thinking about the Netflix true crime doc that's genuinely one of the best we've seen. It opens with an idyllic

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37:18

Why The World Thinks Meghan Markle Is Feuding With An...

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2026/07/23

Meghan Markle's MasterChef Australia episode drops this weekend, and the internet has already decided she's at war with the show's most beloved judge. But dig into who's actually behind these headlines and the whole thing starts to smell like a very familiar beat-up.Then we're giving Marvel some tough love. The first Avengers Doomsday trailer is finally here, it's stacked with more cameos than we can count, and yet we walked away worried. We're getting into the return no one asked for, the "lazy"

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6:38

MORNING TEA: Rebel Wilson Wins In Court & Who Punched...

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2026/07/22

This morning, big wins in court for both Rebel Wilson and Cher, Ryan Gosling's decade-long poster nightmare is finally over and Jacob Elordi hilariously opens up about his biggest fears. ☕ Cher wins her royalties war against Sonny Bono's widow but still has a HUGE legal bill☕ KJ Apa reveals Cole Sprouse punched him in the face at a strip club to help him get sober☕ Kesha goes face to face with a 'psychotic raccoon'☕ Rebel Wilson wins her defamation case against Charlotte MacInnes☕ La La Land is back

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37:50

Ryan Gosling Threw A Tantrum, Jennifer Garner’s...

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2026/07/22

Jennifer Garner swore she was only popping by the Suddenly 30 set tomaybe sneak into a background shot, so why has she been papped in full Jenna Rink mode? We're unpacking the leaked photos she very much didn't want getting out, and what her surprise return (alongside another very familiar face) actually means for the reboot.Plus, MAFS gave us its one real fairytale this year: a genuine proposal, an actual engagement, a couple who seemed to make it. And now it's over, with one half saying they were

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7:59

MORNING TEA: Whoopi Made Anne Hathaway Cry & Prince...

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2026/07/21

This morning, Whoopi Goldberg reduced a pregnant Anne Hathaway to tears on The View with the most gorgeous compliment, and Robert Irwin opened up about losing his dad to help a grieving DWTS contestant. Plus, Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas bathroom confession has cemented her as an absolute icon and I think we can all relate. ☕ Whoopi Goldberg makes Anne Hathaway cry good tears. Cuuuuute.☕ Robert Irwin opens up about losing Steve Irwin to help a grieving DWTS contestant☕ Pretty Little Liars star Lucy

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46:15

The Unhinged Taylor Swift Link To Ex Matty Healy's...

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2026/07/21

Gracie Abrams has dropped her third album Daughter From Hell, and the reviews are savage. We're unpacking the most brutal takedowns (and the outlets quietly calling it her best yet), plus the question no one wants to ask: has being blissfully in love with Paul Mescal drained the heartbreak that made her music hit?Plus, another A-list wedding for the week: Matty Healey has married it-girl Gabbriette Bechtel at Madonna's former LA estate, complete with an old-Hollywood dress code and one of the most

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6:17

MORNING TEA: Justin Bieber's World Cup Show & Jessie...

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2026/07/20

This morning, the World Cup halftime show delivered with a celebrity section that reads like the Met Gala guest list. Plus, Jessie J has confirmed a heartbreaking split she has been quietly navigating for some time, and an update on the investigation into Liam Payne's passing.☕ The first-ever World Cup halftime show features Madonna, BTS, Bieber, Shakira and The Muppets.☕ Nova's Lauren Phillips' FaceTime call from the World Cup featuring some very famous faces☕ Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrive

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35:09

There’s More To Victoria Beckham Skipping A Spice...

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2026/07/20

Harry Styles rocked up to a screening of his ex Olivia Wilde's new film flanked by two bodyguards, cap pulled low, and we're unpacking why a man who could've rented out the whole cinema chose to be seen instead. Consider it a very Harry way of sending a message.Meanwhile, Sporty Spice Melanie C got married over the weekend in a gorgeous low-key ceremony, but the headlines are all about who wasn't there. We're deep diving the notable Spice Girl absence, whether the reported snub is even real, and the

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7:18

MORNING TEA: Two Celebrity Weddings & Christopher...

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2026/07/19

Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz here!This morning, it was a huge weekend for celebrity weddings with Mel C and Matty Healy both tying the knot, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has become the biggest opening of his career, and Justin Bieber is about to headline FIFA's historic first-ever World Cup Final halftime show. ☕ Mel C marries Australian model and screenwriter Chris Dingwall☕ Matty Healy ties the knot with Gabriella Bechtel in Los Angeles☕ Brad Paisley shares new details about Taylor

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6:48

Introducing Very Peri On Demand

The Spill ·

2026/07/19

You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia

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55:44

A Brutally Honest Review Of Legally Blonde As It...

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2026/07/17

Twenty-five years on, we're taking Elle Woods back to court, and this one holds up better than almost anything else from 2001. First up we get into the real-life story the movie is based on: the real law student who felt like an outcast for loving pink and for the fluffy pen she took to class.Then there's the casting chaos that nearly sank the whole thing. Christina Applegate said no, Britney Spears was in the mix, and the studio thought Reese was too "unlikeable" to lead, so we break down the

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30:43

Weekend Watch: Inside The Biggest Blockbuster Of The...

The Spill ·

2026/07/16

First, we are hitting the couch for a hilarious new streaming series featuring two of Hollywood’s most beloved powerhouse actresses. We dive into the unbelievable on-screen chemistry, the fast-paced secret identity plotline, and why it is exactly the type of pure, mindless escapism the world needs right now. Next, we are delivering a crucial public service announcement about a new prestige drama that looks flawless on paper but left us feeling a little bit cold.Plus, we are completely

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36:28

Things Just Got Worse For Blake Lively & Why Timothée...

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2026/07/16

Have you ever wondered how a legendary late-night presenter coaxes Hollywood's most guarded stars into sharing unscripted, viral gold? We unpack a newly publicised seating blueprint that dictates exactly who gets fussed over next to the host and the clever layout trick that forces actors to interview the musical guests for him.Meanwhile, the internet is spiralling over a viral twelve-second clip of a beloved young actor having a total fangirl meltdown. We break down why his public support for a

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