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Nova radio star breaks down in heartwarming interview with Kate Winslet

<p>Kate Winslet shared a heartwarming moment live on-air with Kate Ritchie on <em>Nova </em>radio on Wednesday morning.</p> <p>The Hollywood star appeared on <em>Fitzy and Wippa with Kate Ritchie </em>to promote her new movie, <em>Lee</em>, where Ritchie brought up the star's powerful comments about the scrutiny women in the public eye face. </p> <p>“I have to say to, I just want to thank you for the conversations that you have about body image," Ritchie said. </p> <p>“What we do have in common is that we somewhat grew up in the public eye; I grew up on a television show," the former<em> Home and Away</em> actress added. </p> <p>She then praised Winslet for continually speaking out about “women and young girls, growing up and having people comment about us and pass judgement and feel as though its OK to say certain things. I think we’ve always known that it's not OK."</p> <p>“But it’s been really hard conversation to have and it’s hard to sometimes stand up and say ‘This does not make me feel good’ and ‘it’s not OK for someone to speak that way’, and someone of your calibre, I hope you know the value of you having these conversations. Because it makes me, and I’m sure millions of other women …” she said while tearing up. </p> <p>“Oh she’s unravelling in here!” Winslet said in attempt to lighten the mood, as she shared a smile in agreement. </p> <p>“That’s really very kind,” said Winslet. “I think women are getting better at standing up for each other as well as standing up for ourselves.”</p> <p>Winslet has been very vocal about women standing up for themselves and has led by example, revealing in another interview that she was forced to defend herself to a crew member while filming the movie. </p> <p>“There’s a bit where Lee’s sitting on a bench in a bikini and one of the crew came up between takes and said: ‘You might want to sit up straighter.’ So you can’t see my belly rolls? Not on your life! It was deliberate, you know?” she told <em>Harper's Bazaar UK</em>. </p> <p><em>Images: Nova</em></p>

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The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at age 83

<p dir="ltr">Brazilian bossa nova singer, Astrud Gilberto, known for her rendition of <em>The Girl from Ipanema</em>, has died aged 83.</p> <p dir="ltr">Her granddaughter, Sofia Gilberto, took to Instagram to announce the news.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I'm here to bring you the sad news that my grandmother became a star today, and is next to my grandfather João Gilberto," she wrote in the caption, which was originally written in Portuguese.</p> <p dir="ltr">"She was a pioneer and the best. At the age of 22, she gave voice to the English version of Girl from Ipanema and gained international fame."</p> <p dir="ltr">Astrud helped popularise bossa nova worldwide, after her version of <em>The Girl from Ipanema</em> sold over 5 million copies.</p> <p dir="ltr">New York-based guitarist, Paul Ricci who collaborated with Astrud, also confirmed the sad news on Facebook.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I just got word from her son Marcelo that we have lost Astrud Gilberto. He asked for this to be posted: She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy. RIP from 'the chief', as she called me,” he wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fans have paid tribute to the star on social media.</p> <p dir="ltr">“She was the defining cool voice of Bossa Nova which remains intoxicating to this day no matter how often you have heard it and made us dream of Rio,” wrote one fan.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I feel like one part of my childhood suddenly disappeared. RIP Astrud. Much love to all your family,” commented another.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My condolences to the entire family,” wrote a third.</p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Kate Ritchie drops huge career news

<p>Kate Ritchie has confirmed the rumours that she will be joining Nova's <em>Fitzy &amp; Wippa</em>. </p> <p>The radio presenter, who stepped away from her drive-time show <em>Kate, Tim &amp; Joel</em> in October for health reasons, made the announcement on-air on Friday morning alongside her new co-hosts Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli.</p> <p>“It is so nice to be here, it’s been a long time and I’m excited to be back in the studio making radio,” Ritchie said.</p> <p>“A bit of time off has made me realise I love doing a bit of broadcasting, and I’m now looking forward to doing it with you guys.”</p> <p>Ritchie co-hosted the show for the remainder of Friday morning, before officially joining the team from next week when the show will be known as <em>Fitzy &amp; Wippa with Kate Ritchie</em>.</p> <p>In the wake of Ritchie leaving the drive show, singer and former <em>Australian Idol</em> contestant Ricki-Lee Coulter will join Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey on the drive-time radio program.</p> <p>Coulter replaced Kate Ritchie's long-standing role, meaning the show will now be renamed the <em>Ricki-Lee, Tim &amp; Joel show.</em></p> <p>Coulter said in a statement, “I love Tim and Joel like the brothers I never had but always wanted, and I have been having so much fun in the studio with them – they are the best in the business. I have so much love for Kate and I’m so happy I’ve been able to help out on the drive show over the last year. I am pumped to be officially joining the Nova family.”</p> <p>Blackwell and Creasey said of their new co-host, “Is there anything this girl can’t do? We’re so stoked that Ricki-Lee can fit us in around her current schedule of world domination. Music, TV and now radio with us."</p> <p>“Her energy gets us all up and about each and every day. Fingers crossed we can both keep up.”</p> <p><em>Image credits: Nova</em></p>

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Kyle and Jackie O slam Nova reshuffling "chaos"

<p>Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O have taken aim at the chaotic Nova reshuffling, openly discussing the radio industry gossip on their own program.</p> <p>The drama has stemmed from Kate Ritchie's extended absence from Nova coming to a close, which has resulted in the exit of one of Nova's most popular and dedicated on-air talents, Sarah McGilvray.</p> <p>McGilvray was reportedly "squeezed out" of her position on the <em>Fitzy & Wippa</em> breakfast show to make way for Ritchie upon her return, as she is being drafted as Sarah's replacement. </p> <p>Fitzy and Wippa, also known as Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli , are reportedly unhappy with the switch as they remain loyal to McGilvray. </p> <p>Speaking about the changes at Nova on Thursday, Kyle Sandilands expressed sadness that McGilvray - a former producer for Kyle and Jackie O - had been pushed out in the reshuffle.</p> <p>His co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson also confirmed the long-standing rumour that Ritchie is being replaced on her previous drive time slot by her regular fill-in Ricki-Lee Coulter. </p> <p>"They're all topsy-turvy over at Nova apparently. All s**t's gone loose over there," Sandilands said at the start of the discussion.</p> <p>Sandilands added, "I think they're putting that chick from Home and Away [Ritchie] on the breakfast show is what I've heard."</p> <p>Henderson confirmed it wasn't just a rumour, saying, "Yeah, they are."</p> <p>The pair continued to speculate back and forth about the reasoning behind the swap, before being censored on air. </p> <p>Kyle said, "We probably shouldn't even be talking about this on air, but we will 'cause everyone cares about this stuff. I heard that Kate wasn't..."</p> <p>The live broadcast was then censored by a two-second beep, which was presumably done by a producer for legal reasons.</p> <p>Sandilands continued, "...show, and Nova had her on a contract and didn't know what to do with her, so a**e-holed Sarah, who's doing a great job, to squeeze Kate in with Fitzy and Wippa - and they weren't a fan of that either."</p> <p>Henderson interrupted to say "this is getting too gossipy" and "nasty".</p> <p>Ritchie announced last year she was taking a break from the <em>Kate, Tim & Joel</em> drive time program to focus on her health, but sources at the network said she wouldn't be returning.</p> <p>Ritchie has remained silent on her return date, despite teasing in January she would be back on air with her co-hosts Creasey and Blackwell in a matter of weeks.</p> <p><em>Image credits: KIIS FM</em></p>

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Chrissie, Sam & Browny to leave popular breakfast show

<p dir="ltr">Nova’s breakfast show program featuring Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang and Jonathan ‘Browny’ Brown will stop airing at the end of the year after a huge seven years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The trio announced the bombshell news to listeners on Friday morning - just hours after their colleague <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/kate-ritchie-taking-a-break-from-radio-gig" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Richie</a> revealed that she is stepping back from the spotlight of her Nova FM show.</p> <p dir="ltr">Chrissie, Sam &amp; Browny’s last show will air on December 2 after their show sat on the #1 FM or #2 FM Melbourne breakfast show 19 times since it launched back in 2015. </p> <p dir="ltr">This has now raised questions on whether or not Chrissie will be spending more time on The Project next year after <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/carrie-bickmore-breaks-down-as-she-shares-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carrie Bickmore leaves the show</a> at the end of the year. </p> <p dir="ltr">Chrissie however will not be leaving the Nova Network entirely saying she is excited for her new adventure. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved professionally and personally since we first met in 2015 – especially the last few years as we all kept each other afloat during the pandemic,” she said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m thrilled to now put a bow on the absolute gift of the Chrissie, Sam &amp; Browny experience and am looking forward to a new adventure with Nova.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Sam also said he is looking forward to “sleeping in” after years of waking up early to host the radio show. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s been a privilege doing breakfast radio in my hometown. I’ve loved my time at Nova and I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the show over the past seven years,” he said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I would especially like to thank the listeners for their support. It has been a wonderful experience. I’ve made some life-long friends and feel very lucky to have worked with such an amazing team.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Jonathan however will remain at the network as he continues to work with the Fox Footy team.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When the opportunity presented itself to work alongside Chrissie, Sam and Deano seven years ago it cemented my family’s decision to make the move to Melbourne and start a new chapter post-footy,” he said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ve shared some life-changing moments with our listeners and the team have become like family to me. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m grateful to the Nova family and our listeners for the opportunities in both Brisbane and Melbourne over the past 17 years and finish up feeling proud of what we’ve created together.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Nova</em></p>

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SAS Australia stars criticised over ‘dirty tactic’

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two recruits on SAS Australia employed what many fans are calling dirty tactics on Monday night’s episode of the reality television show, and the online backlash was swift. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sprinter Jessica Peris was up against Olympian Jana Pittman in a challenge that saw them try to knock each other off a log that was suspended in the air above fast-moving water. Peris was victorious, but only after throwing a handful of sand in Pittman’s eyes, causing her to become disoriented.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">It's win at all costs in this task <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/2ujqkvjHq7">pic.twitter.com/2ujqkvjHq7</a></p> — SAS Australia on 7 (@sasaustralia) <a href="https://twitter.com/sasaustralia/status/1444947599216111618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Later, fellow sprinter John Steffensen employed the same tactic against actor Dan Ewing, and the pair were loudly criticised on social media, with many calling the move a ‘dog act’ and a ‘dirty tactic’.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">That’s a dog act! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a></p> — Lauren K (@lolly375) <a href="https://twitter.com/lolly375/status/1444946609817616391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Others defended the move, arguing that “in war, it’s life or death”. Without consulting a military strategist or historian it’s hard to be certain, but ‘throwing sand in your opponent’s eyes’ probably isn’t a widely employed tactic in modern warfare. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">In war it's life or death. There's no safety rope. Sand in the eyes can be washed out. Hand in your number if you think otherwise <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a></p> — MXYZ 💉💉 (@MXYZ_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MXYZ_/status/1444949890065256450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As it turns out, the pair were acting on advice from the Directing Staff. Mark “Billy” Billingham spoke to Peris as she was preparing to walk across the pole, suggesting, “You know what I’d do? Keep your cool, keep looking at her … Handful of dirt when you get close enough. Face full of dirt … Boom, sweet, take her out.” </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">👀👀👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/mIW2q0PQRI">pic.twitter.com/mIW2q0PQRI</a></p> — SAS Australia on 7 (@sasaustralia) <a href="https://twitter.com/sasaustralia/status/1444946465768427521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Peris tried to apologise to Pittman during the journey back to base camp, but Pittman let her know exactly how she felt, telling Jess, “Only you two did it. I just didn’t expect it from you (Jessica) … I expected it from him. … It’s just different personalities. I’ve never been a particularly aggressive person. No offence, doll, but there is no way I could’ve done that. Maybe that’s my weakness.” In response, Steffensen argued that there were “different rules here”. </span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">I’m with Jana, I would rather lose and have my morals than cheat to win. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a></p> — Ashlee (@_itsashleeee_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_itsashleeee_/status/1444949739380764677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">AFL player Heath Shaw ultimately won the challenge, but departed at the end of the episode, along with Peris and ironman Jett Kenny.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Selection was one of the most challenging things Recruit #18 Jessica Peris has ever done in her life... and also the most rewarding! 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SASAustralia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SASAustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/YYNGrzCZld">pic.twitter.com/YYNGrzCZld</a></p> — SAS Australia on 7 (@sasaustralia) <a href="https://twitter.com/sasaustralia/status/1445139161850122241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2021</a></blockquote>

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Karl Stefanovic reunites with Peter Stefanovic for special cause

<p>Karl and Peter Stefanovic have stepped out to support a good cause as they attended a charity cricket game at the Prime Minister’s house on Thursday.</p> <p>The Channel Nine television presenters were grinning ear to ear as they posed for a photo together, wearing Nova 96.9 branded hats.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4RLPrfDzNW/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4RLPrfDzNW/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Coupla lads from Capalaba dishing chin music at the pms house. @peter_stefanovic Great fundraiser @fitzyandwippa 131 🚕</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/karlstefanovic_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> karl stefanovic</a> (@karlstefanovic_) on Oct 30, 2019 at 8:59pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The game is in its second year and aims to raise money for cricket charity<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.battingforchange.com.au/" target="_blank">Batting for Change</a><span> </span>that aims to create transformative educational opportunities for disadvantaged men and women in cricket playing countries.</p> <p>The event was hosted by Nova presenters Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and had an appearance by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.</p> <p>“We play cricket with countries all around the world who are less fortunate,” said PM Morrison to<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.radiotoday.com.au/fitzy-wippa-are-taking-on-the-pm-in-backyard-cricket/" target="_blank">Nova 96.9</a><span> </span></em>about last year’s match.</p> <p>“Sport is a great way for people to get involved. This charity helps women in countries like Sri Lanka for example, it is tremendous.</p> <p>“Watch out for Buddy the dog as he will be looking forward to it, you just have to be careful he doesn’t take the ball as you won’t get it back. He’ll be in the slips.”</p> <p>The event attracted other Australian media personalities, such as TV presenters Mark Ferguson and Peter Overton. The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian also showed off her cricket skills at the event.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QurMOBZ2P/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QurMOBZ2P/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">What a line up!! Let’s play some cricket for a good cause 🏏🙌🏻 @battingforchange</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzyandwippa/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Fitzy &amp; Wippa on Nova</a> (@fitzyandwippa) on Oct 30, 2019 at 4:50pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>The Prime Minister was spotted wearing some colourful shorts for the event, and Team Wippa was victorious on the day, much to the joy of the Prime Minister’s dog Buddy.</p> <p>“I’m glad we won off Ben Fordham getting out … and I thought the player of the match was Buddy,” he said to<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/fitzy-wippas-epic-backyard-cricket-game-at-the-prime-ministers-house/news-story/a92f1d7a318df3f9d94a3cfa78650355" target="_blank">news.com.au</a>. </em></p> <p><span>Despite Team Fitzy losing, the team took it in their stride and generously donated $15,000 to the charity.</span></p> </div> </div> </div>

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How the world has turned against Michael Jackson after Leaving Neverland documentary

<p>As the controversial new documentary <em>Leaving Neverland</em> hit Australian televisions late last week, the documentary has already had a ripple effect all around the globe.</p> <p>The film documents the experiences of two men who claim that they were sexually abused by Jackson when they were young.</p> <p>The documentary is four hours in total and goes into explicit detail about the Neverland Ranch, as well as the experiences of the two men and what treatment Jackson inflicted upon them.</p> <p>The reactions around the world have divided people into two camps. One camp is saying that they can no longer support Jackson and are questioning why this was allowed to go on for so long. Others have said that since Jackson is unable to defend himself due to his death, this is unfair and tarnishes the star’s name.</p> <p>No matter what you believe, many celebrities around the world, as well as prolific TV shows and radio stations, are removing Michael Jackson from their brand, lineup and playlists.</p> <p><strong><em>The Simpsons</em><span> </span>have cut an iconic episode that used Jackson’s voice</strong></p> <p>The producers of<span> </span><em>The Simpsons</em><span> </span>have felt that they have no other choice after the airing of the documentary.</p> <p>The episode “Stark Raving Dad” was aired in 1991 and featured a mental patient that was voiced by Jackson who meets Homer Simpson in a mental institution. The episode will be removed from streaming services and from future DVD sets.</p> <p>The executive producer of the show, James L. Brooks, stands by his choice.</p> <p>“It feels like the only choice to make” Brooks told <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/simpsons-episode-featuring-michael-jacksons-voice-to-be-pulled-11552007802">The Wall Street Journal</a>.</p> <p><strong>Radio stations pull Michael Jackson songs</strong></p> <p>Radio stations across the world have responded to the documentary. In Australia, Smooth and Nova have decided not to play any Jackson songs.</p> <p>Nova Entertainment group program director Paul Jackson explained to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/aussie-radio-station-pulls-michael-jackson-songs-due-to-leaving-neverland-20190307-p512d6.html" target="_blank">News Corp their decision</a>:</p> <p>“The decisions we make about the music we play on any of our stations are dependent on the relevance to the audience and the current context,” he said in a statement.</p> <p>“In light of what is happening at the moment, smoothfm is not currently playing any Michael Jackson songs.”</p> <p><strong>Oprah believes Jackson accusers</strong></p> <p>Celebrity talk show host Oprah Winfrey hosted an hour-long interview with the men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who say that Jackson abused them as minors.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BueBlRQgiZA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BueBlRQgiZA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">@Oprah reveals the reason she wanted to film #AfterNeverland. Tune in to the two-part @HBO doc #LeavingNeverland on HBO March 3 &amp; 4th - then watch #AfterNeverland, a one-hour special Monday at 10 pm.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/owntv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Oprah Winfrey Network</a> (@owntv) on Mar 1, 2019 at 6:37am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Winfrey calls sexual abuse “a scourge on humanity” and has said that “this moment transcends Michael Jackson. It’s much bigger than any one person”.</p> <p>Robson, now 36, explains his side:</p> <p>“He told me it was love,</p> <p>“He told me that he loved me and that God brought us together. Michael was God to me.”</p> <p>Safechuck, 41, also had the same kind of experience.</p> <p>“[Jackson] would cry for you, or he would cry because he’s so lonely. You want to be there for him.”</p> <p><strong>Jackson’s walk of fame star under strict watch</strong></p> <p>Police are monitoring Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles amid fears it could be vandalised.</p> <p>Police in LA <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/05/michael-jackson-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-leaving-neverland/" target="_blank">told TMZ</a> they are doing extra patrols of the area after the airing of the documentary.</p> <p><strong>Cory Feldman can’t back Jackson anymore   </strong></p> <p>In an interview <a rel="noopener" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/05/entertainment/corey-feldman-michael-jackson/index.html" target="_blank">with CNN</a>, Feldman said he can no longer defend Jackson from sex abuse allegations.</p> <p>“I don’t want to be perceived as I’m here to defend Michael because I can no longer do that.</p> <p>“I cannot in good consciousness defend anyone who’s being accused of such horrendous crimes, but at the same time, I’m also not here to judge him because he did not do those things to me and that was not my experience.”</p> <p>Feldman also explained that his experience with Jackson didn’t match up with the documentary.</p> <p>“As I’m watching it, I’m going, 'This doesn’t make sense to me, this isn’t the guy that I knew,'” Feldman said.</p> <p>“But look, I’m a guy that at 14 years old was molested, did have a paedophile completely lie to me about who he was.</p> <p>“I trusted him. I believed in him as a friend, and I thought he was a good person and then he molested me. It all proves that I’m not the best judge and that’s why I shouldn’t be the judge in this situation.”</p>

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Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris’ daughter tests positive to "banned substance"

<p>Nova Peris’ daughter Jessica has tested positive for a banned substance and has been forced to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games selection trails.</p> <p>In what has been touted as the biggest scandal to hit the Australian athletics community in quite some time, the 27-year-old daughter of the Olympic gold medallist had a banned substance detected in a sample taken by ASADA.</p> <p>Jessica had marked a huge improvement in recent events, setting personal bests in the 100m and 200m events and putting herself in the frame for Commonwealth Games selection, but this also caught the attention of drug testers.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Solid run today from my daughter <a href="https://twitter.com/jessica_peris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jessica_peris</a> in the 200m running another PB of 23.11sec (+3.1) - An awesome 2018 opener, looking forward to the <a href="https://twitter.com/AthsAust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AthsAust</a> meets in the coming weeks 👍🏾 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisIsAthletics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThisIsAthletics</a> <a href="https://t.co/YXqeY0iZkY">pic.twitter.com/YXqeY0iZkY</a></p> — Nova Peris OAM OLY (@NovaPeris) <a href="https://twitter.com/NovaPeris/status/949956682418827264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>Media reports note that while the substance involved is yet to be determined, testing of the B sample is expected to confirm the details and Jessica’s fate within days.</p> <p>Nova Peris is one of Australia’s most iconic athletes, as the first indigenous Australian to win a gold meal at an Olympics Games as part of the field hockey team at Atlanta.</p> <p>Nova would switch to track after that, where she won gold in the 200m and 4x100m Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.</p> <p>What are your thoughts?</p>

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