If you can believe it, it’s time for the Married at First Sight 2024 Couples Retreat and this year, we are at a brand-new location!
As the couples leave the comforts of Sydney’s Sky Suites — where they’ve spent 24/7 with only each other — they have now been whisked away to Australia’s influencer hot spot — Byron Bay. Hinterland House to be exact.
That’s right! What was once a peaceful and serene homestead, will now be the home of drama, tears, door slams and *fingers crossed* breakups, and all for our viewing pleasure.
So, what do we know about this stunning location? Here’s everything we know about Hinterland House.
According to the Hinterland House official website, this stunning property is 120 years old and is set amongst 20 acres of macadamia orchards and stunning gardens.
Located high above the village of Bangalow, the “secluded” property is Heritage Listed, offering a “special sense of place”.
Aerial shot of Hinterland House, Byron Bay. Instagram @hinterlandhouse_byronbay
How many rooms does Hinterland House have?
The stunning property sleeps 16 people and is “crafted using hand-made blocks and locally milled timbers”.
According to the official website, the original homestead has four expansive bedrooms, a loungeroom comprising of two separate sitting areas, a stunning dining room anchored by ceiling-high windows with ease of access to the kitchen, not to mention the STUH-NNING wrap-around verandahs!
There are also two cottages, Lighthouse and Sunrise, which offer guests a “secluded retreat”, allowing guests to be self-sufficient.
Inside Hinterland House. Instagram
What other amenities and services are there at the property?
If you’re still unsure whether this literal perfect vacation spot is for you, other amenities may just tickle your fancy including the stunning outdoor pool, welcome drinks upon arrival, an in-house limo and a *checks notes*, private chef!
Unfortunately, we can’t tell you exactly how much a night here costs; but you can certainly enquire by contacting the property here.
The Bachelor Australia’s golden couple Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich have welcomed their second child, a little sister for daughter, Elle, three!
Taking to a joint Instagram post to share the news, a lengthy caption was accompanied by some adorable family photos, including a singular shot of their brand-new addition.
“It’s been a BIG few days with a few speed bumps to test us out but coming up for air and can now introduce you to RUBY ROBARDS! [sic],” the couple penned.
Ruby Robards. Instagram
“Mum and Ruby are doing well now, Dad has a few more greys (which will miraculously turn brown intermittently, and Elle is being an unbelievable big sister and even better midwife. Hearts are full ❤️ [sic]”
The pair then went on to thank “eeeeveryone” at the hospital, including the doctors and nurses who have all been “beyond amazing”.
“We are forever grateful,” they said.
Elle, Tim and Ruby Robards and Elle Robards. Instagram
In September, the couple announced they were expecting their second child, followed by a gender reveal party in October.
Jaden Laing is the hilarious physical threat from Campbelltown who’s proven to be a fan favourite.
While his jovial and relaxed personality has his castmates enjoying their time with him, Jaden’s ability to go far in the game shouldn’t be underestimated.
With his huge muscles and massive frame, he is debatably the strongest player to ever compete on Australian Survivor. In fact, the strong man has pulled trucks, cars and boats at weights over a whopping 16 tonnes.
In February, Jaden shared his excitement about being approached to be part of the world-famous WWE league.
“GOT OFFERED TO TRY OUT FOR THE WWE 😂🇺🇸,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Social media has opened up so many opportunities in my life but this has to be one of the craziest ones.”
Jaden Laing. Instagram.
“I literally grew up watching WWE religiously with the hopes and dreams of one day becoming a WWE wrestler.”
Jaden shared a screenshot of a message from a WWE recruiter, along with an old video of him performing a WWE move on his mate.
“The last video is one of the first social media videos I’d ever made when the app “vine” was popular,” he explained. “This is proof that honestly, anything is possible in life. So grateful for what god is doing in my life. I’m so blessed 🙏🏽 #wwe.”
Jaden shared a screenshot of the message the WWE recruiter sent him on Instagram.
“Hey Jaden, I hope this finds you well! This is Brad Fernandez from the Talent ID and Recruitment Division here at the WWE,” it began.
The recruiter asked Jaden to attend auditions in Perth between Tuesday, February 20th and Thursday February 22nd.
Jaden Laing. Instagram.
“We will be bringing in a small select group of elite athletes from diverse athletic backgrounds. This is our first showcase in Australia in over 5 years.”
“No wrestling experience is required as we are now focusing on recruiting elite athletes and many of our current superstars are former rugby players. All travel, flights and hotels are covered by us.”
Stream Survivor Australia 2024 Sundays – Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Married at First Sight’s Ridge Barredo has lashed out at claims that he cheated on Jade Pywell after filming wrapped.
The 27-year-old took to a private Facebook group to call out an article published by So Dramatic! that reported that he cheated on her before the couple’s recent trip to Bali.
“I’ve never cheated on Jade. We’ve had our ups and downs like in any relationship, but I’d never disrespect the future mother of my kids like that,” he wrote in the Facebook group.
Ridge continued, “Maybe you guys should check your facts before believing every bit of rubbish that’s posted on the internet.”
When were Jade and Ridge in Bali?
Jade and Ridge headed to Bali together on a couple’s holiday in January after MAFS finished filming. Yahoo Lifestyle Australia published photos from Jade and Ridge’s private Instagram accounts.
“Married life takes first international holiday,” he wrote on a photo of him making out with Jade on a busy dance floor.
Broome’s Amy Reeves has continued to blow the judges away on Australian Idol; however, unbeknownst to Marcia Hines, they shared a very special bond.
During the auditions, Amy secured a Golden Ticket for her performance of Aretha Franklin’s(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman where the 25-year-old revealed that she had fulfilled a childhood dream of performing for the iconic Idolalum.
Marcia Hines and Amy Reeves. Australian Idol, Seven
It turns out that when Amy was a child, she met Marcia while attending a Hair reunion with her late father, who worked as a crew member on the musical.
According to the young musician, singing made her feel closer to her father, admitting she was “addicted” to it.
“He championed me,” she said. “Sadly, he passed away when I was 15. I know he’s always with me. I can feel his presence when I am singing.”
Amy Shark said the young singer’s audition was “incredible”, while KyleSandilands tipped the Western Australian’s future success in the competition.
“That is the best audition I’ve seen of that song. I will be shocked to the core if you are not in the Top Five.”
Now that she’s made it to the final rounds of the competition, the Skincare Boutique Worker said she was “excited about the prospect of connecting with fans, learning from mentors, and creating lasting memories that will shape my musical path for years to come.”
“I want to set an example for other kids who grew up in rural areas, especially the Kimberley,” she said. “I want them to look at me and see themselves. If I can have a positive influence like that, I would be happy and very proud.”
Australian Idol continues at 7.00pm on Sundays and Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Aileen Chong is officially the first member of the Australian Survivor 2024 Jury, and the strategic mastermind revealed just how isolating the Jury Villa was.
The final eleventh castaways are sent to Jury Villa straight after their elimination, where they live a life of luxury and attend each of the remaining Tribal Councils as viewers. At the finale, they’ll vote for who they think deserves to win, and the contestant with the most votes will be crowned Sole Survivor.
While going to the Jury Villa means contestants get unlimited food, soft beds and showers, during a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Aileen revealed the negative impacts of the move.
Aileen at the Jury Villa. Survivor. Ten.
“I’m not gonna lie, it was actually quite lonely,” she said. “You’re suddenly removed from being in a camp with over, like 12 people [contestants] and cameras and crew. It actually felt like it was one of the loneliest moments I felt in my life.”
Aileen said that while in the outside world, she loves taking time to herself, the isolation in the villa made her question her gameplay.
“It feels very different when you’re on an isolated island, and you have just been voted out. You’re in your thoughts, thinking about all the could have, should have, would have.”
The perks of the Jury Villa
While Aileen admitted to feeling lonely in the jury villa, she added that she couldn’t complain about the perks. Especially after coming in after 33 days in the jungle.
“Going to Jury Villa and seeing that banquet of a feast for myself with a beautiful sight to see,” she laughed. “I was wondering how I was going to be able to stuff everything in my mouth.”
“Then you go to the beautiful room where the luxurious king-sized bed and all the snacks are, that I missed from home. And all I could think about was, how much food can I stuff in my face?”
Aileen at the Jury Villa. Survivor. Ten.
Aileen will try and influence other Jury member’s votes
Staying true to her reputation on Survivor, Aileen said she will be watching the game closely and voting for who she thinks has played the best game.
She added that if she hears of fellow Jury members who intend to vote for their friends, she’ll try to make them reassess their approach.
“I wouldn’t just persuade them to vote for one person that I would, I would encourage them to keep an open mind and view things in different perspectives and analyze the game based on multiple factors, not just, “I had a close bond with them and we were friends”.
Survivor. Ten.
Australian Survivor 2024 airs Sundays – Tuesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
The MasterChef Australia judges and contestants will be packing up their studio kitchens and heading to a popular international destination in 2024.
JudgesAndy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli and this season’s crop of enthusiastic home cooks are headed metropolitan Asian city of Hong Kong.
MasterChef. Ten.
“I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but I’ve been really interested in the place for a long time. That’s because I see the city’s array of food is off the charts: it’s a melting pot of different cultures, bold flavours, and one-of-a-kind ingredients,” Andy said.
“Blending Michelin-starred restaurants with bustling street markets, it seems to have this world-class food culture going on. It’s so good that now myself, the other judges, and contestants can finally get amongst it this season.”
Will the whole season be filmed in Hong Kong?
No. MasterChef Australia 2024 will be filmed in the studio kitchens, as per usual. However, the team will be headed overseas to Hong Kong for three episodes during the season.
MasterChef Judges 2024. Ten.
What is the food scene like in Hong Kong?
The last time MasterChef Australia came to Hong Kong was way back in 2010 during season one. Since then, the city culinary scene has continued to grow and famously boasts everything from street eats all the way up to award-winning fine dining.
When does MasterChef Australian 2024 air?
There is no official air date for MasterChef Australia 2024 just yet. However, the last season premiered on May 7th, 2023, so fans can expect a similar start date.
MasterChef Australia 2023 contestants. Ten.
What does the winner of MasterChef Australia get?
MasterChef Australia winners receive $250,000 in prize money.
MasterChef Australia season 16 airs in 2024 on 10 and 10Play.
The marriage between Ben Walters and Ellie Dix has been doomed for weeks, and the couple finally left the experiment during Sunday night’s MAFS Commitment Ceremony.
While it was blindingly obvious that the pair were having some serious issues, they’ve pinpointed the main reason that they didn’t work out.
Ben and Ellie put their breakup down to a lack of healthy communication.
“For me, it was a lack of communication. Co-creating a journey together of two couples requires good and open communication and it felt like it was just one-sided. For me, that was really challenging,” Ben told Nine Entertainment.
“We did have some amazing times together and I don’t want to discount that… but Ben and I have different communication styles,” Ellie added.
Ellie says Ben was “trying to control the narrative”
During their time on the show, Ellie repeatedly questioned whether Ben had joined MAFS intending to get famous. And, Ellie doubled down on her claims.
“Ben was putting on this front in front of the cameras, so it was really hard to be myself with Ben. I was always worried about what I was saying and then he was always trying to control the narrative,” she said. “So, I wrote leave in week four and then Ben wrote stay, which was a little bit awkward.”
As per the rules of the experiment, the couple remained on the show for one more week to see if they could work on their differences. However, Ben didn’t exactly make the most of his remaining time with Ellie.
“Ben literally ran away from Skye Suites, and we actually only spent 24 hours together in that week,” she said.”
“One of [those hours] was a really big argument. It was probably my loneliest week on Married At First Sight, and I was just ready to go home.”
That argument happened when Ben read out a list to Ellie of things that he didn’t like about her.
“He didn’t like that I applied makeup, because he’s used to dating girls that don’t wear a lot. He didn’t like the fact that I was 32 and he’s 39, he reckons there’s a generation gap.
“He didn’t like the fact that I was from the Gold Coast,” she continued. “He didn’t like that I was sensitive or emotional.”
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
On the same day as the NRL’s much-anticipated Vegas event, actor and Fox League’s Matt Nable experienced a personal loss with the death of his younger brother, Aaron.
Confirming the news, Matt’s colleague Matty Johns announced the passing on air during coverage of the double-header on Sunday, March 3.
The 46-year-old was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in July 2022 and at the time, a GoFundMe was set up by Matt and his siblings.
The GoFundMe set up for Aaaron Nable. GoFundMe.
At the time of publication, it has raised $103,680 with the “hope to provide awareness around the disease and support those suffering and their families while raising money for research to find a cure.”
There’s no cure for MND and the average life expectancy for what Aaron was diagnosed with, Bulbar onset MND, gave him only six months to three years to live.
In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023, Matt — who played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs before becoming an actor — revealed how close he was with his three brothers and sister, Damien, Rebecca, Adam and Aaron. So, watching his brother’s illness had been difficult.
“This disease, what it does is just the hardest thing to watch,” he told the outlet.
After the initial diagnosis in 2022, and in a coincidental turn of events given the day of his death, the four brothers and their friends booked a trip to Las Vegas for what Matt called “a once-in-a-lifetime trip”.
Aaron was a former national amateur boxing champion who trained under Johnny Lewis and sparred with Kostya Tszyu.
He leaves behind three children aged 11, five and three and his wife, Aline and the fund has also been used to “raise money for his family to ensure their financial stability through education and well-being.”
Aaron Nable and two of his sons. Instagram
You can donate to the ‘Aaron Nable, his young family and MND Research’ GoFundMe here.
Sunday night’s MAFS Commitment Ceremony was brutal and saw multiple participants tell their partners that they weren’t attracted to them.
On top of that, there was a couple who decided to leave, which didn’t exactly come as a surprise.
Let’s dive straight into what happened, shall we?
Ben and Ellie
Ben and Ellie’s time on the couch wasn’t such a bombshell, because it was pretty obvious that they’d be leaving the experiment.
However, it was rather entertaining watching John Aiken call Ben out and tell him that he wasted Ellie and the expert’s time.
Ellie wrote: Leave
Ben wrote: Leave.
Verdict: They’re (finally) leaving.
Tori and Jack
As always, Tori and Jack’s couch session was the juiciest of the bunch. Interestingly, Jack pulled the submissive card and said he was scared of “letting Tori down”. He explained that he wasn’t sure he could be the man that Tori wanted. Sounds like a bit of an exit strategy, if you ask us.
Another bombshell saw Tori compare Tim’s Dinner Party comment about Jaden being “nothing”, to Jack’s infamous “muzzle your wife” Dinner Party comment.
“The comment there was just as destructive as the comment Jack made last week,” she said.
Tori’s analysis was met with a shocked look by both her fellow brides and grooms, as well as the experts.
Regardless Jack and Tori, of course, left the couch together.
Tori wrote: Stay.
Jack wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Lucinda and Timothy
Lucinda and Timothy banded together and presented a united front. Of course, Jayden tried to tear into the couple, but Lucinda put her foot down and didn’t have a bar of it.
“Jayden, we’ve let go of some really big armour in the past couple of days, genuinely,” she told him. “We’ve got a lot of respect and regard for each other. We’re doing it at a pace that Tim’s comfortable with and I’m up for the journey, I’m really happy.”
Lucinda wrote: Stay.
Timothy wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Cassandra and Tristan
Unlike last week,Cassandra and Tristan’s time on the couch was short and sweet. The pair quickly told the expert that things had turned around for them, then were promptly booted off the couch.
Cassandra wrote: Stay.
Tristan wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Eden and Jayden
Eden revealed that Jayden’s brother Mitch (who we all know from MAFS 2023) asked them how they would rank their feelings for each other out of ten. Surprisingly, Eden said she’s only at a 7, while Jayden is at a 9.5, so we all know who are the strongest feelings in this couple!
Eden wrote: Stay.
Jayden wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Andrea and Richard
Andrea explained that they had “the worst week” and that she and Richard fought a lot. Richard explained that he felt rejected because of the lack of physical intimacy.
“The insecurity comes from being in a relationship for five weeks with someone who has no feelings for me, while I have feelings for her,” he said.
The experts tried to get him to understand that Andrea was showing her commitment through other, non-sexual, measures. Whether their advice worked or not – the jury is still out.
Andrea wrote: Stay.
Richard wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Lauren and Jonathan
Lauren revealed that she has “zero romantic feelings” for Jonathan and said she’s looking for more banter.
The experts asked the couple if they’d connected on a deeper level, which they both confirmed they hadn’t. They were encouraged to try and open up to each other more, in order to help their lack of spark.
Lauren wrote: Stay.
Jonathan wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Sara and Tim
Sara really opened up during the Commitment Ceremony, and said that she was worried that she was too big of a personality for Tim.
Tim sweetly reassured her and said that she shows him every day that his voice matters and his opinion matters.
He even capped it off by saying it was the “best week”!
Sara wrote: Stay.
Tim wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Jade and Ridge
Ridge and Jade are very quickly becoming the most heartwarming couple of the bunch. During their time on the couch, Ridge opened up about how he could see a future with jade, and the whole thing was absolutely adorbs.
Jade wrote: Stay.
Ridge wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Stephen and Michael
Eek this one was hard to watch. After being pushed by the experts, Stephen revealed that he wasn’t physically attracted to Michael, and wasn’t sure if he could get there.
“The physical side of things, probably not so much still. I think that typically Michael is a little bit more feminine than what I’m drawn to,” Stephen said.
While Michael said it “felt s**t” to hear, both grooms were willing to work on their connection and see if they could improve it.
Michael wrote: Stay.
Stephen wrote: Stay.
Verdict: They’re staying.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
Though already very well known, the Drive to Survive racers have become even more famous since the Netflix documentary series drew a new crowd of fans to the sport.
Drive to Survive gives an inside look into the glamorous lives of the world-class drivers, as well as the scandals that unfold behind the scenes. And, for most, that life is verrry glitzy.
While a handful of the best F1 drivers in the world are already absolutely rolling in dough from their career wins and sponsorships, their social media accounts make them a pretty penny too.
The top ten drivers all have millions of followers each, and that sort of exposure for brands demands a high price.
For that exact reason, financial website Invezz.com took a closer look at the top earners in the social media realm of Formula 1, and have put together some stats on how much each driver can expect to make when they represent a brand in a single post.
Here are the top ten Formula 1 drivers who make the most from an Instagram post.
Andrea and Richard’s love story began when they first locked eyes at the MAFS altar. With both the bride and groom – as well as their children – delighted at the match-up, things looked hopeful for the pair to remain together.
However, things are now looking a little dicey for those who were hoping for a love story for the ages with Richard and Andrea!
The good
The two lovebirds were papped out and about in Sydney on Friday, February 9th on a cute coffee date.
Instagram account MAFSGossip shared the pic, and their source had a thing or two to say about the date as well.
“They both looked so good in person – better than on the TV. Some people took selfies with them and I got Richard smiling at me when they were leaving I said hi and I love them on the show,” the insider said.
The bad
Andrea’s friend has spoken out and said that she thinks Andrea deserves to be treated better by Richard.
The friend said that while Andrea tried to put a lot of effort into the relationship, Richard was more interested in the physical aspects of their union.
“She wanted a break from all the sex to build a meaningful relationship. She tried to be intimate in other ways to make it up to him,” the friend said.
“He told her she wasn’t trying when she did two days of other intimacy activities with him like melting hugs, printing out a bunch of romantic photos of them together for him to keep, snuggles on the couch etc – but because he wasn’t getting sex he accused her of not trying in the relationship.”
The friend’s information backs a report by Yahoo Lifestyle Australiain which an anonymous source said that Richard and Andrea ultimately didn’t make it as a couple in the long run.
MAFS. Nine.
“They’re no longer a couple,” they said, adding that the pair haven’t “really kept in touch” post-filming the show.
However, the source is anonymous and there’s not too much information about their supposed split, so take from that what you will!
That being said Andrea doesn’t follow Richard’s non-MAFS account that he uses for his motivational speaking work, but he does follow her… which sounds messy.
So…. things aren’t looking great for the couple.
Allesandra Rampolla teased that they would face some “conflict”
Ahead of MAFS 2024, the show’s sexologist Allesandra Rampolla gave a little teaser which is surely referring to Richard and Andrea.
She said that adding an older couple to the show changed the dynamic.
MAFS. Nine.
“Watching them go through the experience is really interesting,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.
“Being able to see an older, more mature couple perhaps handle conflict differently in ways that may be helpful to others, and having an older couple learn from younger generations and how they view relationships can be very positive and useful. It’s a fresh perspective into relationship dynamics.”
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
According to her Star Now profile, Valeria is an internationally published model, professional dancer, choreographer, catwalk trainer and owner of Icrave Dance & Entertainment company. She’s 173cm tall and has blue eyes and light brown/dark blonde hair.
Valeria has hundreds of modelling photoshoots posted on her Instagram, and regularly shares photos of herself attending events around Sydney.
Valeria’s been crowned Miss Russia AU’17, Miss Swimsuit AU’18, Miss Multiverse ’20, and Miss Elite AU’22.
However, her affinity with pageants doesn’t end with winning them. She’s also worked as an executive producer at Miss Multiverse Australia.
Valeria Sizova. Instagram.
Valeria has also worked normie jobs
Before becoming a model and influencer, Valeria had a few regular jobs. She worked as a Human Resources Manager for over six years but left that gig to become a real estate agent.
She’s currently the owner of a dance and entertainment company called Icrave Entertainment.
Valeria Sizova. Instagram.
When did Valeria move to Australia?
She moved to Australia at the age of 17 moved on her own to Australia to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Political and Social Sciences, majoring in Government and International Relations.
Stream Survivor Australia 2024 from January 29, 2024, at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
It’s well known that the Drive to Survive racers are paid the big bucks, but seeing the Formula 1 drivers’ net worth puts things into perspective.
Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly for those familiar with the Stroll family), their net worth isn’t linear regarding their 2023 rankings. For example, Lando Norris, who ranked 6th, only (haha!) has a net worth of $4.6 million AUD, while Lance Stroll, who ranked 10th, has a whopping $5.9 billion to his name.
Find out the eye-watering net worths of the drivers who made the top 10 in the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Lance Stroll
Formula1
2023 World rank: 10
Team: Aston Martin
Net worth: $3.9 billion USD (approx. $5.9 billion AUD)
Oscar Piastri
Formula1
2023 World rank: 9
Team: Mercedes
Net worth: $4 million USD (approx. $6.1 million AUD)
George Russell
Formula1
2023 World rank: 8
Team: Mercedes
Net worth: $16 million (approx. $27.6 million AUD)
Carlos Sainz
Formula1
2023 World rank: 7
Team: Ferrari
Net worth: $49 million (approx. $75 million AUD)
Lando Norris
Formula1
2023 World rank: 6
Team: McLaren
Net worth: $3 million (approx. $4.6 million AUD)
Charles Leclerc
Formula1
2023 World rank: 5
Team: Ferrari
Net worth: $125 million (approx. $192 million AUD)
Fernando Alonso
Formula1
2023 World rank: 4
Team: Aston Martin
Net worth: $260 million (approx. $399 million AUD)
Lewis Hamilton
Formula1
2023 World rank: 3
Team: Mercedes
Net worth: $300 million (approx. $461 million AUD)
Sergio Perez
Formula1
2023 World rank: 2
Team: Red Bull
Net worth: $75 million (approx. $115 million AUD)
Max Verstappen
Formula1
2023 World rank: 1
Team: Red Bull
Net worth: $210 million (approx. $322 million AUD)
Struggling to figure out what songs to play when the options are aplenty?! Well, forget the Magic 8 ball because Spotify’s newest musical decision-maker, Song Psychic, will help you decide!
On March 1, Spotify launched a mystical new feature — an ~eXpERieNcE, if you will — to help answer all of life’s burning questions through music.
Choose a category. Users will pick from a list of nine topics – School, Style, Lunch, Love, Career, Myself, My Future, Friends & Family, and Life’s Greatest Mysteries. Users can even have Song Psychic read their minds.
Ask your question. Users can pick from a variety of pre-populated questions, like “Should I go on this date?”, “Should I book a vacation?” or even “What should I have for lunch?”
Await the future. After selecting a question, a contemplation screen will be shown while Song Psychic finds the perfect song to answer your question.
Listen and share. When the answer appears, users can listen to the song on Spotify, ask another question, and share their results on social media!
How else can Spotify help you get cosmic guidance?
It turns out, there are nearly 500,000 psychic-related playlists on Spotify! Unbelievable!
Some of the most popular songs added to those playlists are:
Have you ever asked the universe for guidance through song?! Just ask a question either in your head or out loud, press shuffle and see what comes up. Listen to the lyrics and take what resonates!
We bet we see an epic Spotify playlist in your future… and an epic entertainment Podcast too! *Shameless plug for Chattr’s The Entertainment Hotline Podcast!*
While we Aussies were sleeping, there were some meteoric developments in the Vanderpump Rules world, involving Racquel Leviss, Tom Sandoval, and Ariana Maddix.
However, it’s not just the Scandoval trio that has been involved in the latest ~*drama*~, former VPR cast members Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor have a bombshell of their own.
So let’s get stuck into both, shall we?
Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.
Racquel Leviss is suing Tom Sandoval and Ariana Maddix
As if having an affair with her boyfriend of nine years wasn’t enough, Racquel is now suing her former friend Ariana (and Tom Sandoval).
ICYMI, Sandoval and Ariana dated for nine years. They own a house together and Ariana froze her eggs because Sandoval wanted a family. Ariana and Racquel were close friends.
Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.
THEN, in March last year, Ariana found an explicit video from Racquel on Sandoval’s phone and discovered that the pair had been having an affair, and all hell broke loose.
Racquel quit the show and went to a health facility to work on herself, however, she’s since dropped a podcast. Now, legal documents obtained by Deadline show that she is suing Tom and Ariana for severe personal damage, citing image-based sexual abuse, eavesdropping, and invasion of privacy.
The documents allege that “Leviss was a victim of the predatory and dishonest behavior of an older man, who recorded sexually explicit videos of her without her knowledge or consent,” the lawsuit explains. It goes on to state the videos Tom had “were then distributed, disseminated, and discussed publicly by a scorned woman seeking vengeance, catalyzing the scandal.”r of an older man, who recorded sexually explicit videos of her without her knowledge or consent”
Vanderpump Rules. Hayu.
They continue: “Fomented by Bravo and Evolution in conjunction with the cast, Leviss was subjected to public skewering with little precedent and became, without exaggeration, one of the most hated women in America.”
She’s seeking damages because, “due to a narrative deliberately fomented by Bravo, Evolution, and the cast, Leviss became an object of public scorn and ridicule.”
Jax and Brittany announce separation
Former Vanderpump Rules stars –and married couple – Jax and Brittany are set to star in the VPR spin-off The Valley, which premieres later this month.
However, there have been whispers that their four-year marriage is in trouble, and Brittany’s now confirmed just that.
WWHL. Hayu.
“Many of you guys have been asking me about Jax and I and our relationship,” she said on her podcast. “I just think it’s important to be real and honest with you guys because our life is definitely — we’ve shared so much of our life with you guys. So, I feel like … I don’t want to seem like I’m lying or anything like that so I think it’s important for me to say this.”
“I know on my last podcast, I alluded to many marriages go through rocky times,” she continued. “Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I’ve had a particularly rough year this past year. Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health.”
“I’m taking one day at a time,” she added. “I don’t know what the future holds, but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz and I love you guys. Pray for us and everything will be just fine. We’re good.”
One of the most defining moments of MAFS 2024 was Jack Dunkley’s so-called joke about offering up Tori Adams if the Couple Swap task takes place.
ICYMI, Jack told fellow groom Jonathan McCullough that if he wasn’t attracted to his wife Tori, and if Jonathan were to get her in a Couple Swap task, he was welcome to sleep with her. *Shudder*
MAFS. Nine.
However, Tori has now clarified that it was actually her who made a joke about the Couple Swap, and she said she wanted to be matched with another groom.
During a post-Dinner Party interview onHit’s Pete & Kymba radio show, Tori made the rather confusing revelation.
“The joke is a joke that I actually made, and it was a shared joke between myself, Tim [Calwell] and Jack, and the joke was that I said to Jack, “Tim’s real cute, hopefully, I get him in the Couple Swap, if we do it,” she said.
“That was the joke, and the way it was recited at the dinner table was not accurate.”
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When asked by co-host Kymba why she looked so upset when she was originally told about Jack’s comment, Tori simply answered: “It’s the wild world of editing.”
O…kay then.
Tori regrets her comments towards Cassandra at the Dinner Party
At Wednesday night’s Dinner Party, JaydenEynaud confronted Timothy Smith over his treatment of his wife Lucinda Light, and then Tori jumped in and told Timothy he looked “smug”.
Cassandra Allen called out Tori’s comments, claiming that Timothy wasn’t doing anything wrong and Tori set her sights on Cassandra.
During a producer-led interview, Tori spoke harshly about her fellow bride. “Small bites babe, don’t come for the top. I’m sorry, there’s a f**king food chain here and you are not at the top. Shut up,” she said.
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Looking back, Tori told the radio show she regrets what she said about Cassandra, but not her comments about Timothy.
“I absolutely regret and have apologised to Cass both at the time and as recent as yesterday, about last night,” she said. “That was towards the end of the night, and I had a lot of rage inside me, and, unfortunately, she just said the right thing at the right time and I cracked.”
“She’s beautiful and I never should have spoken to her like that. Do I regret what I said to Timothy? Absolutely not!”
MAFS. Nine.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7.30pm on Nine and9Now.
BenWalters has debuted his new girlfriend while his scenes with Ellie Dix are still playing out on TV, and the MAFS bride has a thing or two to say about it.
Although Ellie and Ben are still technically coupled up on the show, on Wednesday, Ben made the brazen move to change his Facebook profile photo to one of him and his new girlfriend Aileen.
But, the plot thickened when Ellie took to the comments section to reveal that Aileen isn’t exactly a new galpal.
“Dear Ben,” the now-deleted comment begins. “Ellie breaks her silence.”
“Did you forget we were friends on here buddy? Classic. I actually heard from Timothy Smith you were seeing Aileen before you went on MAFS (you told him at lunch when you were in Melbourne) talk about the pot calling the kettle black,” she continued.
Ben’s profile has now been locked, but, fortunately, a fan screenshotted Ellie’s comment and Yahoo Lifestyle published it.
Ellie doubles down on claims Ben was acting up for the camera
Ellie’s lengthy Facebook comment didn’t just call out Ben over his new (?) girlfriend, but she also accused him of changing his behaviour when production was around.
“Everything you did and said to me was conveniently off camera and then production would come in our apartment and you’d turn on the ‘act'”, she wrote. “As for saying I was messaging another husband the entire experiment, again, more lies. You know it, I know it, the entire bloody cast knows it. The truth will come out.”
“It’s not a bad edit, it’s a mirror being held up and for once take some accountability for your behaviour,” she concluded.
MAFS. Nine.
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00pm and Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm on Nine and 9Now.
The Titans and Rebels joined forces after the Australian Survivor 2024 Merge, but does that mean anyone who’s voted off will automatically go to the Jury?
Apparently not! Eliminated contestants Winna and Eden told Chattr in an exclusive interview when the contestants will get to join Jury – and the Jury villa.
“I’m off the Jury,” Winna said after his February 26th elimination. “I was not able to vote for the winner and stick around with everyone on the Jury.”
“I didn’t get to go to Jury villa, he added. “Because after the Merge, there are a few days where some people who get voted off don’t go to jury, so I was gutted.”
Given that one more contestant, Eden, has been voted off since Winna left, it shouldn’t be long until all of the eliminated contestants automatically go to Jury.
The Jury attends the final Tribal Council where the final three contestants state their case to win. The Jury has the power to cast one vote each towards who they think should be the sole Survivor, and the castaway with the most votes wins the season.
What did Eden say about missing out on Jury?
Though he made it to Merge, Survivor superfan Eden fell short of getting on the Jury, and he said he was sorely disappointed.
“To just miss out on the Jury and being to answer questions, that’s so part of the experience for me, so I was down,” he said.
In past years, Channel 10 has released short clips on their website which show the newly eliminated contestants entering the Jury villa, as well as the shenanigans that are going down there. Eden thinks that excluding him from the Jury meant missing out on some hilarious antics.
“The people that are disappointed would be the Australian public. It would have been so much fun, so much good content out there!”
“I feel like my personality and what I was trying to do in the game and have fun, I think that really could have come through at the Jury villa.
Eden even prepared his question for the final Tribal Council, and he explained that he was inspired by Sue Hawks, who appeared on the American Survivor season, Borneo and All Stars.
“It’s a nod to Sue Hawks for her season of Survivor, its: ‘On the island, we crabs and spiders and that’s what I see here before me today’ and then I’d make an analogy about the island.
“I’m super shattered, I was even out there thinking like can they just put me on the Jury? Can we just change things up?”
Watch Married at First Sight Sundays at 7.00 pm and Monday – Thursday at 7.30 pm on Nine and 9Now.
The king of romantic comedies Adam Sandler is back with a brand spanking new movie called Spaceman, but it won’t be what fans are used to.
Deviating from his usual genre, Spaceman is actually a sci-fi film.
Some critics have dropped their reviews for the new Netflix flick and things are looking promising. So far, it’s scored 69% from critics reviews – which is a whole lot better than his movie Jack and Jill which scored just 3%.
Here’s everything you need to know about Spaceman.
When does Spaceman come out?
Spaceman will be available to stream on Netflix from March 1, 2024.
Who’s in it?
Adam Sandler is well known for starring alongside some well-known leading ladies, think: Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates, Jennifer Aniston in Along Came Polly and Salma Hayek in Grown Ups. So, who will be joining him for Spaceman?
While he may not be continuing his trend of bashing out romantic comedies, he will be joined by another A-list celeb, Carey Mulligan. Adam will pay Jakub Procházka and Carey will be his pregnant wife Lenka Procházka.
The cast also includes Paul Dano as the voice of Hanuš, an extraterrestrial spider, Kunal Nayyar as Peter, a technician, Lena Olin as Zdena and Isabella Rossellini as Commissioner Tuma, Jakub’s commanding officer.
What’s it about?
After spending six months alone on a space mission to the edge of our solar system, an astronaut named Jakub realizes that his marriage might be in trouble by the time he returns to Earth.
Wanting to fix things with his wife Lenka, Jakub discovers a mysterious creature from the beginning of time hiding in his spaceship. With the help of this ancient creature named Hanuš, Jakub and Hanuš work together to understand and solve the issues in Jakub’s marriage before it’s too late.
Is there a trailer?
There is!
Spaceman will be available to stream on Netflix from March 1, 2024.
