PLONK: New Aussie comedy from The Chaser guys, yes please!

Plonk! No that’s not a typo.  In fact it is Aussie lingo for one of the most sophisticated beverages, wine! New Australian web series Plonk takes a look at the wine making industry, but this is no ordinary “documentary”. Brought to you by the mastermind behind The Chaser, Nathan Earl, Plonk delivers a satirical take…

Powerful flick serves Mandela justice

by I Am Starstruck’s movie reviewer Katerina Papathanasopoulos  Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The film screenplay by William Nicholson and directed by Justin Chadwick is a powerful movie highlighting the struggles and journey South Africans faced from as early as 1942 to the 1990’s. The story of this time can be captured in the tale of one…

Leeshie’s Look: 2014 AACTA Awards

Our very own Alicia “Leeshie” V was reporting from the 2014 AACTA Awards (check out our super hot red carpet coverage here) last week and was lucky enough to be dressed by some super sleek labels. When it comes to Australian film and TV’s night of nights, the glamour is taken to the next level,…

Logies voting now open

It’s Australian TV’s night of nights and I Am Starstruck’s annual celebratory highlight of the year! The Logie Awards are just around the corner and voting for nominations has officially kicked off. If you want your fave small screen stars to be in the running for a silver or gold Logie, head over to the…

Breaking: Ian Thorpe ‘detained’

Ian Thorpe. When one hears that name, cheers and gold medals immediately come to mind. But the former Olympic swimming champion’s personal life has been overshadowed by darkness of late. The 31 year old was admitted to a Sydney hospital last week, reportedly for treatment of his decade long battle with depression and alcohol abuse.…

Confirmed: Big Brother’s Drew & Tully split

It was the reality TV romance that redefined controversy. 26 year old social media strategist from Sydney, Tully, was a trending topic on social media after her romantic rendezvous with fellow Big Brother housemate Drew compelled her real life girlfriend to publicly end their relationship. But love in the real world has proved to be…

Covergirl crush: Robyn Lawley in Cosmo

RIP infamous box gap! #Hooray The gorgeous Robyn Lawley covers the March issue of Cosmopolitan Australia and is looking amazing with a capital A! The 24 year old “plus size” model talks to the mag about her super busy schedule involving modelling, designing, DJing and writing a cookbook.  Overachiever much?!  We LOVE! She also counts…

WATCH NOW: 2014 AACTA Awards Red Carpet

In the midst of international awards season in Hollywood, the Australian film and television industry celebrated their ‘night of nights’ on Thursday with the 3rd annual AACTA Awards. Held at Sydney’s The Star, the event was an absolutely star studded soiree with big names Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush and Jacki Weaver in attendance. Acclaimed director…

Style stalker: DJ’s Autumn/Winter Fashion Launch

Social media has been abuzz tonight with #DJSFASHION dominating our feeds. Department store David Jones has unleashed its Autumn/Winter fashion range to the media tonight at its AW2014 preview runway event. DJ’s ambassador Jessica Gomes who took over the glamorous role from Miranda Kerr, strutted the catwalk in divine designer pieces by Ginger & Smart,…

Kate Ritchie pregnant

Summer Bay fans get excited! Home and Away fave Kate Ritchie has announced that she is pregnant with husband Stuart Webb. The star has revealed the news to Woman’s Day magazine saying “We have some amazing news — I’m going to be a mum!” This is the first child for the TV turned radio star who…