media coverage

Australia’s Paris Olympics success was measured by unprecedented medal hauls, but for many, the defining memory remains Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s controversial breaking performance. A 30-something academic turned B-girl, Raygun donned a green-and-gold tracksuit and delivered a routine that mimicked kangaroos, sprinklers and sidesteps—only to crash out in the opening round. Twelve months later, her moves have spawned memes, legal threats, and a national conversation about identity, authenticity, and the power of the internet.

Tammy Hembrow, a fitness influencer, has announced her divorce from Matt Zukowski, known from Love Island, after less than eight months of marriage. In a heartfelt TikTok video, Hembrow tearfully shared, "I wanted to finally tell you guys that I am getting a divorce.

In December 2024, actress Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, alleging sexual harassment on set and a subsequent campaign to derail her reputation. Baldoni swiftly counter-sued for defamation, prompting a complex legal battle that has since captured headlines for its unexpected involvement of pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Sarah Jessica Parker, the 60-year-old actress best known for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City, has revealed a deeply emotional side to her experience in the spotlight. In a candid interview on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Parker described the intense personal scrutiny she faced when the hit HBO series premiered in 1998–1999. Though she expected criticism of her work or character, it was commentary on her physical appearance that left her “sobbing” and feeling “filleted.”

As Israel’s air strikes on Iran intensify and Iran’s retaliatory missile launches continue, ordinary Iranians find themselves caught between fear for their safety and cautious hope for political change. From gridlocked highways leading out of Tehran to shuttered marketplaces and hushed whispers of regime collapse, citizens across Iran are navigating unprecedented turmoil. This article explores the lived experiences, anxieties, and aspirations of Iranians in Tehran, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Isfahan, and beyond.

Former world No. 1 tennis star Ash Barty and her husband, Garry Kissick, have announced the arrival of their second child—a daughter, whom they have named Jordan. The couple shared the happy news on social media early Sunday morning, posting a photograph of their newborn cradled in Barty’s arms. The announcement has prompted an outpouring of congratulations from the tennis world and beyond.

On Saturday, tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets in more than 200 cities to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and his evening military parade in Washington DC. Organized under the banner “No Kings,” the demonstrations were largely peaceful but marked by isolated clashes with law enforcement in Los Angeles and heightened security deployments nationwide.

American teenager Ben Shelton will crack the PIF ATP Top 10 for the first time on Monday following his semi-final berth at the ATP 250 BOSS OPEN in Stuttgart and the tournament in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The 20-year-old’s straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka, combined with Daniil Medvedev’s earlier loss, propels Shelton into rarified territory. He now joins compatriot Taylor Fritz among the world’s elite, marking a significant milestone early in what promises to be a standout career.