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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 this weekend in our Weekend Watch.
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May 23, 2022 • 14min
The Sneaky Sponsorship Deal At Kourtney & Travis' Wedding
On the show today… The TV show we've all been waiting for is nearly here, with a new trailer and release date finally confirmed for Everything I Know About Love, based on Dolly Alderton's beloved memoir of the same name.And this week, a Mission Impossible trailer leaked and was very quickly removed from the internet. It's just the latest in a long line of gaffes involving Tom Cruise blockbusters, but somehow, the action star continues to land on his feet.Plus, it's the wedding event of the year. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have wed (again) in a lavish Italian ceremony, with all the glitz and glam you'd expect from a Kardashian marriage. But the Catholic theme of the event has raised some eyebrows, and possibly hinted at a sponsorship deal worth millions. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Melissa Mason & Chelsea McLaughlin Producer: Madeline Joannou Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2022 • 19min
Selling Sunset’s Most Dangerous New Story
On the show today… According to (illegally obtained) reports from TMZ, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child together. Here’s everything we know so far about their new baby boy. And Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn has made some troubling accusations about the hit reality show while doing the publicity rounds for her new book. The man at the center of her accusations is the person who created Laguna Beach and The Hills, and it’s not the first time a story like this has surfaced. Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! On today’s show, we have a sexy new literary series and a wild true story-inspired show to recommend to you. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2022 • 19min
The Biggest Lie The Kardashians Ever Told
On the show today… Taylor Swift has received an honorary doctorate of fine arts during New York University's commencement ceremony for the class of 2022, and you’ll want to hear what she said in her speech. And Netflix has released the first trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming documentary Halftime. While all the headlines today are all focusing on a cute cameo by Ben Affleck, we’re more interested in what it says about JLo’s biggest failure. Plus, a recent episode of The Kardashians shows Kendall Jenner enjoying a seemingly innocent trip to Miami, but looking back at the timeline, something just doesn’t add up. It’s now become clear that the family has filmed fake scenes to cover up a tragedy, and the consequences for their brand cannot be swept under the rug this time. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2022 • 20min
Victoria Beckham’s Toxic New Interview Is A Cry For Help
On the show today… In exciting TV news, Disney has announced a wave of local Australian content plans for its streaming service, Disney+, featuring beloved Australian creators including Miranda Tapsell, Rove McManus, and Deborah Mailman. And this week there have been a string of reports and paparazzi photos indicating that the new season of The Bachelor has started filming with not one, but two, leading men. But after an intensive investigation into these claims, we’ve discovered some pretty big plotholes. Plus, Victoria Beckham has given a controversial new interview to Grazia saying that thin bodies are no longer in fashion. Her comments are very much a desperate attempt to make her new collection more socially acceptable, but once you peel back the layers of what she is actually saying, it’s a cry for help from both her and the industry. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2022 • 18min
All The Hidden Details In Those Kravis Wedding Photos
On the show today… As the defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continues, talk has turned towards the future of the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise. Margot Robbie is officially in talks to take over the lead role, but the story behind her casting is less than empowering. And the Billboard Music Awards took place in Las Vegas this week, but it’s not the winner's list that has people talking. From a Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox sexscapde to a shameless PR move from Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner, we talk through the biggest moments of the night. Plus, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker officially got married this week and shared a series of intimate photos on their Instagram accounts from the big day. From unpacking a conspiracy theory to the reason why the photos were released in a particular way, here are all the hidden details you missed in the Kravis wedding photos. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2022 • 18min
All The Celebrities Pulling The Strings In The Johnny Depp Trial
On the show today.... Sadly, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have announced the loss of their pregnancy, with Britney sharing the news via a statement to her Instagram account. And nominations for the 2022 TV Week Logie Awards have been revealed, after COVID-19, unfortunately, shut the awards down for the past two years. This year some brand new categories have been added to the mix and the Gold Logie race is already stirring up a new set of controversies. Plus, the defamation case brought by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard continues this week with more celebrity voices than ever before throwing their support behind Johhny. Chris Rock in particular has made some truly disturbing comments about Amber during his latest show and it's got us thinking that no matter how the trial ends, we already know what's in store for Johnny Depp. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2022 • 28min
Tully Smyth And A Big Brother Shock The Cameras Missed
On the show today… A TV bloodbath took place this morning, with the biggest networks in the US canceling a bunch of our favourite TV shows. Here’s who made the cancellation list. And Tully Smyth first entered the Big Brother house back in 2013 and her stint on the show is the stuff of an Australian reality TV legend. Now the podcast host and writer is going back into the house for the new season, but this time around things will be very different. Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! This week we have a chilling new Netflix documentary and a critically acclaimed returning Stan series to recommend to you. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Chelsea McLaughlin Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2022 • 19min
Blake Lively And Anna Kendrick’s Feud Is Back
On the show today… After more than a decade of ‘breaking free’ from Disney’s High School Musical franchise, Mr Troy Bolton himself, Zac Efron, has finally said he would be keen to return for a potential reboot. And Deuxmoi, the anonymous celebrity gossip account with 1.5 million Instagram followers, are getting their own TV show. But while this account has changed how we talk about celebrity gossip, we’ve now got a theory about what’s really gone on behind the scenes. Plus, in unexpected movie news, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are both coming back for a sequel to their hit 2018 movie A Simple Favor. Which now has everyone asking…don't these two actresses actively hate each other? So now let's talk about how their infamous feud took over the internet, what one of their famous co-stars had to say about it, and whether or not it was all just a huge publicity stunt. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Mel Mason Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2022 • 18min
Hilary Duff's Naked Magazine Cover Is Not Here to Empower Us
On the show today... In a very rare interview about her personal life, Michelle Williams has confirmed she is pregnant with her third child and finally revealed her second child's name, but there's a reason why she's kept her personal life out of the spotlight for so long. Plus, Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams has gone viral after a video of his full-frontal nudity in his new Broadway show Take Me Out started circulating on Twitter. But before you start searching for the images, you need to know the full story behind how they were released. And Hilary Duff is on the cover of the latest issue of Women's Health, naked on both the cover and in the accompanying photospread. In the magazine profile, the actress explains why she chose to do the cover, how she prepared for it, her past struggles with eating disorders, and the pressure of her new TV role. The photos have been promoted as a stance on empowerment, but the harsh reality is that this magazine cover is not here to help us. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Mel Mason Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2022 • 18min
Australian TV Just Entered Its Villain Era
On the show today…The 2022 TV Baftas were held this week, gifting us a prestigious awards show celebrating the best international and British TV shows and a glitzy red carpet. The winner’s list contains your next must-watch TV shows.And we’ve finally gotten our first look at Avatar: The Way Of Water, the first of four sequels being made in the Avatar franchise. The film brings back all the big names from the original, including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver, along with new faces like Vin Diesel, Kate Winslet, and Michelle Yow. There’s a lot of excitement around the trailer, but we’ve noticed a pretty glaring problem with Sam Worthington.And the new season of Big Brother kicked off this week, bringing a number of famous faces from the franchise back into the house. But that’s not what the headlines are focused on today. Instead, it appears that Australian TV is entering a new villain era and we’re pretty sure the general public is not prepared for this. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Mel Mason Producers: Laura Brodnik & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


