In the late 90s the hunt was on for Australia’s answer to the Spice Girls. A call out was published in New Idea magazine, offering the opportunity of a life time… or so they thought. Warner Music was set to pluck five girls for obscurity and turn them into household names offering up a three-album recording contract and a place in a girl band. Australia strapped in for the ride with Channel Seven bringing a new show called Pop Stars to our screens. Millions tuned in to watch the auditions and it wasn’t long until we were heavily invested in the band called Bardot. But behind the scenes fame wasn’t what they expected. Whilst the TV execs were racking in millions from the band, the five girls weren't making a cent living off just $35 a day. Their mental health was also struggling as they buckled under the intense media pressure to stay thin. So was life as a pop star really worth it?

Bardot: Becoming a Popstar

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It's time to get into your nostalgic feels.In 1999, Hi-5 burst onto the kids music scene. They were universally loved by kids and parents for their catchy pop music and wholesome vibes. 
They even began rivalling Australian kids’ supergroup The Wiggles. There was one small difference though which became a problem for the cast… the business model. 
In this series, we explore what was really happening behind the bubble gum illusion of Australia’s most popular kids entertainers… and what happened when they were no longer paid to maintain the facade. 
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The Making of Hi-5

Skye Wheatley’s television rebrand. The Spice Girls’ iconic reunion at Posh’s 50th. Taylor Swift’s situationship we can’t stop thinking about… AND why are people asking TikTok how old they look? 
Victoria Beckham Deep Dive 
If today's segment about Posh's 50th made you feel nostalgic, get even more in your feels and listen to our deep dive series on Victoria Beckham starting with episode one: https://link.chtbl.com/davc7kAE 
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Skye Wheatley’s TV Rebrand, Taylor Swift’s Situationship & The Spice Girls Iconic Reunion

Body positive influencer and Only Fans creator, Karina Irby has irked her followers by revealing she ‘accidentally’ bought an investment property in a tone-deaf Instagram reel. 
Gen Zers are growing increasingly concerned that their Stanley Cups are giving them wrinkles. They fear the constant sucking on the straw could give them smoker wrinkles around their mouth. 
Meghan Markle’s mysterious, new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard is already ruffling royal feathers. This week, the Duchess of Sussex spread the love with friends and influencers by gifting them a taste of her new brand… Yet royal critics are speculating the lifestyle brand could breach an agreement with the royal family.
And all the clues from The Tortured Poet’s Department. 
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Karina Irby ‘Accidentally’ Buys an Investment Property, Meghan Markle’s Fancy Jam & are Stanely Cups Really Giving Us Wrinkles?

Olivia Rogers’ exes Morgan Waterhouse and Justin McKeone have shocked followers after sharing a cosy photo together. 
Matt Zukowski has broken his silence after being accused of cheating on his fiancee Tammy Hembrow. 
The fall out from the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case that's raised important questions about media ethics and paid interviews.
Why people are losing their minds over TikToker Nara Smith's baby name.
And Taylor Swift steals the show at Coachella without signing a single note. 
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Matt Zukowski Breaks His Silence, Olivia Roger's Exes Unite, Nara Smith’s Bizarre Baby Name & the Defamation Case Destroying Reputations

This week fitness mogul and influencer, Tammy Hembrow, has been on a press tour for her new book, Show Up. While she’s been grilled about that Kardashian incident and rejected claims she got bum implants – all anyone can talk about is her recent social media activity.
A Melbourne micro influencer called Yasmin, has slammed Melbourne fashion label, Bye Bambi for not inviting her on its brand trip to Coachella. Yasmin, who was the face of the brand’s 5th birthday bash, reveals she only received a voucher in exchange for the collaboration.
Madison Woolley’s apartment hunting is finally over. The influencer announced she’s just bought her dream apartment before jetting off to New Zealand. 
AND TikTok has a new label to categorise women and it’s called the ‘Candid Girlfriend.’ 
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Bardot: Becoming a Popstar

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