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From Mariah's legal drama, to Harry Styles slinking back into our timelines and a new Bridgerton trailer...it's a great day to love pop culture, my darlings!  Gordon Ramsay walks his daughter down the aisle amidst serious family drama Mariah Carey has a huge court win Harry Styles hints at a big return Bridgerton Season 4 is coming Miles Teller wins Christmas THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urgently establish a national royal commission; Sydneysiders are being told to expect a strong and visible police presence on New Year’s Eve; A man has been charged with two counts of murder after two people were found dead following a stabbing at a home in northwest Sydney; Harry Styles has surprised fans with an unexpected eight-and-a-half-minute music video, marking his first new music release in more than three years.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just a few days left in 2025 let's look back on what the year delivered us. From big, breaking political stories, to pop culture moments that sent the internet into meltdown and moments of deep grief and sorrow, The Quicky has been here with you to cover it all. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iggy Azalea is finally back on Aussie soil, and more Eras Doco content to make us swoon!  Taylor reads Travis Kelce's gorgeous love letter Iggy Azalea is home for Christmas Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement to the media Timothee Chalamet proves he has the same movie tastes as us THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young police officer blinded in one eye during the Bondi terror attack has been released from hospital in time for Christmas; US regulators have approved the first daily pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy; Former Liberal MP and renowned paediatrician Dr. Katie Allen has died at the age of 59; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his shotgun licence following a visit from Metropolitan Police firearms officers; A new study from Keele University suggests that swearing can actually boost physical performance and mental focus. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, we believed Matt Damon missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars by passing on Avatar...but director James Cameron has something to say about it!  Plus, nobody wants to lose a tooth two days before Christmas, sorry, Chrissy... We uncover a possible reason for the Beckham Insta unfollow James Cameron disputes one of the great Hollywood tales Chrissy Teigen needs an emergency trip to the dentist The stars of Emily in Paris prove their love extends beyond the screen THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details have emerged regarding the December 14 Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, which has been described as Australia’s worst mass shooting in decades; Victoria has become the second Australian state to introduce sweeping reforms to combat anti-Semitism following the deadly Bondi Beach massacre; Thailand and Cambodia are set to return to the negotiating table in an attempt to end a fatal border conflict that has killed at least 41 people; Prince William and Prince George have continued a long-standing family tradition by volunteering at The Passage, a London homelessness charity.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariana channels her inner Mariah - and nails it, plus Timothee Chalamet finally addresses rumours that he's actually a...Liverpool rapper? Ariana dazzles on SNL Giselle Bündechen remarries in secret An Instagram block amongst the Beckhams Timothee Chalamet puts EsDeeKid rumours to rest...kinda The Lively/Baldoni courtroom drama gets even messier THE END BITS Support independent women's media Get your daily pop culture fix with The Spill here Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash LondonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach last night for a candlelight vigil, marking one week since a terror attack claimed fifteen lives; At least 16 files have disappeared from the US Justice Department’s public website less than a day after they were posted as part of a major document release related to Jeffrey Epstein; Academy Award winner Kate Winslet is once again speaking out, urging the film industry to embrace ageing rather than erase it. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has announced the ‘largest’ national gun buyback scheme since the Howard government; Police say a group of men arrested in Sydney’s south-west on Thursday had links to extremist Islamic ideology and may have been travelling to Bondi; Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband, Yorick Piper, was caught drink driving in Bendigo on Thursday morning; Hundreds of surfers and beachgoers returned to Bondi's waters to pay tribute to those killed in the horrifying mass shooting; Democrats have released dozens of new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; Royal fans have noticed a hidden meaning in The Prince and Princess of Wales annual Christmas card family portrait. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish DelaneyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may be the holiday period, but given the recent horrific events at Bondi beach, many of us aren't in a festive mood. So how do we actually take care of ourselves and our mental health over the coming few weeks? Plus, it's never too early to start looking into 2026, we've rounded up some experts to give us the lowdown on Hollywood, fashion and politics.  And in headlines More than $5 million raised through GoFundMe for Bondi terror attack victims & survivors, 25,000 blood donations; Queensland man Lamar Aaron Ahchee has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Bali; The woman at the centre of the Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy has broken her silence describing the hell she was in at the height of the story; Kylie Minogue is weighing up the idea of launching her own Taylor Swift‑style Eras Tour THE END BITS Hear Sarah on This Is Why We Fight Hear Lucinda on Nothing To Wear Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Sarah Bays, Psychotherapist Tina Burke, Mamamia Entertainment Editor Amelia Lester, US Correspondent Lucinda Pikkat, Host of Nothing To Wear Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The funeral for 87 year old Bondi victim Alex Kleytman held today, the youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi terror attack farewelled on the same day; The government will look to strengthen migration laws to ensure people with anti-Semitic views cannot visit or emigrate to Australia after the Bondi massacre; There are calls for the federal govt to bolster hate speech laws; A man who allegedly threatened a member of the Jewish community during a flight from Bali has been arrested; Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody's Girl has officially sold 1 million copies, her family saying the milestone is a bitter sweet moment; The Oscars will look very different in 2029, ending their partnership with broadcast partner ABC and moving to YouTube END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of immense sorrow, it's important we remember the names, memories and legacies of those who lost their lives on Sunday, December 14. This episode of The Quicky we learn about the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, and highlight the many, many acts of bravery we saw emerge on that dark day. And in headlines The youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre 10yo Matilda will be farewelled today; One of the alleged Bondi terrorists, 24 year old Naveed Akram has been charged with 15 counts of murder, one for every victim of Sunday’s attack; Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner, has appeared in court accused of murdering his parents; Aussie tennis player Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman on the court; Warner Brothers have rejected a hostile takeover bid from Paramount saying they have failed to provide adequate financial assurances THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Rabbi Levi Wolff Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Silvagni, son of former AFL star Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison for rape; False information and manipulated images have circulated widely online following the Bondi terrorist attack; Five children are now facing life without their father after Rabbi Eli Schlanger was killed in Sunday’s terror attack at Bondi; Pop star Justin Bieber has publicly praised Ahmed Al Ahmed, the hero who disarmed one of the gunmen during the Bondi Beach attack. END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Guest: Justin Quill, Partner at Thomson Geer law firmBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would stricter gun laws have prevent the horror that was the Bondi Beach terror attack? That's a question now being looked at as Australia's leaders commit to putting our current gun laws under the microscope. But will tightening restrictions have real world impact? We ask an expert. And in headlines Boris Gurman and wife Sofia were caught on dash cam courageously confronting the two alleged Bondi gunmen before being killed; AFP Commissioner says "It appears the alleged killers were interested only in a quest for a death tally"; To Silvani, the son of former AFL player Steve Silvani will learn his fate today, as he faces a potential maximum 25 year jail term for rape; Angelina Jolie has shared her mastectomy scars in a new photoshoot THE END BITS Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Roland Browne, Lawyer & Vice Chair of Gun Control Australia Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM visits Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed in hospital as he speaks to the media for the first time; Aussies break Life Blood records at blood donation centres around the country; NSW Government has set up a condolence book for Bondi victims and survivors; Reports the alleged shooters had undergone military style training in the Philippines in November; Hollywood Director Rob Reiner fought with his son at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party the night before he and his wife were found dead in their home END BITS Bondi Beach condolence book Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world continues to mourn as more information comes to light following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. From promise to re-examine gun laws, and Australians embracing the Jewish community, this is how the nation is feeling as the dust begins to settle from Sunday's horrifying incident. And in headlines Hanukkah events and vigils were held in unison across Australia last night as thousands of mourners laid flowers and left messages to remember the 15 people killed in the massacre at Bondi; The government is considering further gun controls in the wake of Sunday's attack; The son of Hollywood Director Rob Reiner has been arrested on homicide charges after the filmmaker and ​his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home; Australian actress Rachael Carpani  best known for her role in McLeods Daughters has died after suffering a chronic illness THE END BITS Contribute to verified GoFundMe fundraisers here Donate blood, find your nearest donation centre here Read Rebecca's article here Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Producers: Ilaria Brophy, Tahli Blackman & Raffaella Ciccarelli  Guests: Simone Abel, Head of Legal at Executive Council of Australian JewryRebecca Davis, Journalist & Digital Editor for Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council With thanks to 7News & ABC Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll of Sydney’s Bondi terror attack has risen to 15, including a child, after father-son-terrorists opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday night; Five of the victims have been identified so far; Extraordinary acts of civilians and their moments of heroism are coming to light; Sydneysiders looking to help in the wake of the Bondi attack are being urged to donate blood. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s is now live, resulting in locked accounts and accounts vanishing from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. We look at the immediate fallout, a new legal challenge from Reddit and what's coming next from the Australian Government.  And in headlines today, 2 gunmen have been detained after allegedly opening fire on the local Jewish community in Bondi gathered to celebrate the first day of Chanukah killing 11 and injuring 29 others THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests:  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reddit has launched a legal challenge to Australia's world-leading ban on social media for under-16s; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’s asked an independent watchdog to provide advice on travel expense rules for members of parliament; A multi-million dollar robbery in Canberra is being dubbed ‘Australia’s version of the Louvre heist’; Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic could soon become cheaper in Australia as the federal government considers subsidies for the medications; Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to star in the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Support independent women's media CREDITS   Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.