The Last Word with Miranda Tapsell, WHO Feb 27, 2017
/I adore Miranda! This time, our chat was pegged to their ABC series Newton's Law. More of her obsessions can be found in the online companion piece here.
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My Kitchen Rules 2017: Drama with Josh and Amy, Feb. 27, 2017
/Since his first moment on screen, Josh Meeuwissen commanded attention on My Kitchen Rules, either by boasting of his and wife Amy's seafood-cooking skills or offering harsh critiques on other's food. But mid-way through the show, it seemed Josh had gotten carried away with being on camera and his taunts became more outlandish while his wife's reactions became more serious. After doing some initial interviews to promote the series, Josh and Amy declined to speak to the media after their second episode aired, except for two separate times they appeared on a radio program to say their piece. While I wish I had gotten a chance to interview the Perth couple, I hear they are actually fine in 'real life' and over the negative attention cast by their television personas. Safe to say any articles I worked on involving them were the ones I least enjoyed writing. I've compiled the clips below from their run on the show. Here, too, are some online links: When Alyse and Matt may have crossed the line with Josh and Amy; Della and Tully on their feud with Josh; when Josh made his controversial comment to Amy Murr, and the Josh and Amy elimination online story.
Hot Topics for Who, Feb 13, 2017: Paris Jackson
/Paris Jackson gave a candid, wide-ranging interview to Rolling Stone. We've teased some parts of that interview in this news summary.
WHO's Ones to Watch 2017: Callan McAuliffe, Feb 6, 2017
/I got to speak to Callan in December when he was promoting his work in the film The Legend of Ben Hall. Some of that interview was put online, in an article here, but I saved a statement to include in our list of notable young Australian talent.
Hot Topics for Who, Jan 16, 2017
/It's a baby boom! We lead off the announcements with Pink, a favourite for our readers.
One to watch: Devon Terrell, Back Chat Who Jan. 9, 2017
/Although Devon Terrell was born in California, he was raised in Perth, Western Australia. Nonetheless, he came Stateside to film the early-days bio-pic about Barack Obama for Netflix.
Jingle Ball 2016, Who Dec 19, 2016
/My new marker for the impending end-of-the-year holidays — having to write about the Jingle Ball.
Author Matthew Reilly on The Four Legendary Kingdoms, Who Dec 12, 2016
/Another great thing about working at WHO — reading new books and talking to authors. For our summer book preview, I spoke to Matthew Reilly, now based in LA, about his latest Jack West adventure. More of his interview can be found online here.
Rebecca Romijn in Back Chat, Who Dec. 12, 2016
/I got to speak with Rebecca Romijn for season 3 of The Librarians. As a bonus, I spoke to fellow 1988 cherub Noah Wyle — that interview is online.
Introducing Jack Martin, Who Dec 12, 2016
/I got to speak with Jack Martin, the star of the film The Legend of Ben Hall. In a rare affirmation that an interview subject has read your piece, Jack sent on a selfie with the article!
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Who Dec 12, 2016
/Sometimes you have to write about 'Angels.'
AACTA Awards preview with Fiona Choi, Who Dec 7, 2016
/While Constance Wu receives praise and award-show nods in the US for Fresh Off the Boat, Fiona Choi, who plays matriarch Jenny Law in Australian comedy The Family Law, has gotten nominated for an AACTA Award here. What a pleasure to get to know her.
Geeking out with Bruce Campbell, Who Nov 28, 2016
/In a first, I spoke with Bruce Campbell in a cramped hotel room set up for video. As a print person, this was an odd arrangement, but Bruce was affable and everything you would think he'd be. Thanks to the folks at Australian streaming service Stan for the opportunity (so the person he is looking at in the still below is me!) I got to confess my love for The Adventures of Brisco County Jr, which made it worth it! Also, please note — I know he carries a boomstick, but the word was copy edited to 'broomstick.' For fans of Ash v Evil Dead, here's Bruce!
Sexiest People 2016: Josh Thomas, Who Nov 7, 2016
/I already adore Please Like Me's Josh Thomas, so any chance I get to interview him is a bonus. For the Sexiest People 2016 issue, Josh was part of the "Funny Is Sexy" act, which also included James Corden, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and featured stars Dave Hughes and Kate Langbroek. Josh's answers are fantastic. I added more online here.
Richard Roxburgh and Celia Pacquola, The List, Who Oct 24, 2016
/I spoke with actors Richard Roxburgh about his children's book Artie and the Grime Wave and Celia Pacquola about her TV series Rosehaven. If you click on their names, you get to some added material from their online interviews. Also on these pages, I wrote the listings for Black Mirror and Ice Age.
Hollywood on the block, Who Oct 24, 2016
/Who doesn't like to ogle at cool real estate? I have done a few of these since but it's still fun to look through!
Tyler Henry reads hearts and minds, Who Oct. 3, 2016
/I was absolutely thrilled to be connected on a call to Tyler Henry by David Gardner, a publicist I have known for most of my career. I think Tyler sensed the joy, too — it carried through our interview. I have placed other parts of our chat online, which you can read here.
