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This morning, Barbie 2 is in serious trouble and Warner Bros could lose the rights entirely if they don't reach a deal by December. Plus, Kimberly Van Der Beek has marked her first wedding anniversary since losing James with a tribute that will soften any stone cold heart.
☕ Barbie 2 is stalled over salary demands
☕ Delta Goodrem closes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
☕ Kimberly Van Der Beek marks her first wedding anniversary since James's death
☕ Phil Collins reveals his five children were called to say goodbye when his organs began failing from alcohol use in 2024
☕ MAFS Bec Zacharia lists Danny Hewitt's ring on Facebook Marketplace
☕ We chat to the stars of The Traitors which premieres tonight on ten
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The internet has become obsessed with Wicker, the peculiar new film starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage. We finally watched the trailer together, unpack why everyone's thirsting over a wicker man, and reveal the weird fictional characters we can't stop crushing on.
Then, Ariana Grande's new album petal has arrived, and we're diving into our favourite tracks, the themes that run through the record, and the emotional announcement she made alongside its release. We also unpack the growing scrutiny surrounding her public life and why she's choosing to step back from the spotlight.
Listen to Laura Brodnik and Tina Provis on The Spill talking about Ariana Grande here.
Read Holly Wainwright: A tiny woman is at the centre of an enormous conversation here.
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This morning, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken the all-time opening day box office record and Elton John may be attempting a peace deal between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents.
☕ Spider-Man: Brand New Day earns $168 million on opening day (the biggest in cinema history)
☕ Vin Diesel reads the Fast Forever script and says it's the best he's read in decades
☕ Brooklyn Beckham holidays on Elton John's yacht while his parents holiday separately in Spain
☕ Jack Osbourne shares pics of his newest baby daughter and her ADORABLE name
☕ Lando Norris and Alix Earle are spotted together again
☕ Lorde pauses Lollapalooza multiple times over fan safety fears
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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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There was SO much to say about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey that we couldn't fit it into one episode — we tried, we failed miserably, and honestly we're thrilled about it, so you're getting a two-parter.

This is Part 1, where we set sail into the three-hour epic everyone's been waiting for. We get into the Trojan Horse reimagining that traces back to the Troy movie Nolan never made, and the brutal sacrifice that recontextualises the whole opening. We defend the Cyclops (hear us out — on a rewatch, he's the victim).

We break down the slow, skin-crawling transformation scene that out-brutals every battle. And we get into why the first woman to translate The Odyssey, absolutely hates this film — the missing sex, the grim food, all of it. It's epic, brutal and occasionally unhinged. Part 2 drops soon.

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Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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The cult Aussie rom-com everyone's been quietly obsessed with is back for its third and final season, and if you've somehow missed it, now's the time to catch up. Its real-life married co-creators have the kind of chemistry you can't fake, backed by a scene-stealing cast of chaotic families and coworkers.
Plus, The Spill team hit the premiere of the biggest superhero movie of the year — don't worry, we're keeping things spoiler-free, but we're unpacking why even the Marvel-fatigued are walking out obsessed, one surprise appearance we're still not over, and the very human story underneath it all.
And if you're after something completely different, we've also got a recommendation for a tense new shark thriller set inside an underwater cave system. Think claustrophobia, friendship drama and one very angry bull shark.
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The Out Loud hosts have handpicked their all-time favourite reads and one subscriber is winning the entire 12-book stack. Subscribe to Mamamia here to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw. T&Cs apply.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean
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