American drives giant pear car across US for charity

The Big Freeze fundraiser takes place at the MCG on King's Birthday, with celebrities and public figures sliding into an icy pool to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This year's event holds special significance, occurring two weeks after the passing of Neil Danaher, the inspirational figure who founded the Fight MND campaign. Among the participants is Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who joins other sliders in the annual tradition where participants dress as someone who inspires them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Hamilton has made controversial comments suggesting there should be legal limits on wealth accumulation and that billionaires shouldn't exist. The Formula 1 driver, worth an estimated $500-700 million, is dating billionaire Kim Kardashian, making his stance on wealth redistribution particularly noteworthy given his personal circumstances and relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in a three-day wedding celebration in Sicily, featuring performances by Elton John and attended by celebrity guests including Shakira, Adele, Katy Perry, Troye Sivan and Justin Trudeau. The lavish event followed a registry office wedding in London the previous week, with the bride wearing a custom Versace wedding dress and a feathered gown for the pre-wedding cocktail party. Turner remains a frontrunner to be cast as the next James Bond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madonna has premiered a short film titled 'Confessions 2' at the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring the first six tracks from her Confessions 2 album. The film, described as not safe for work and reportedly raunchy, is being released on YouTube. The release follows recent Madonna concert coverage and represents part of the promotional campaign for the album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Waddellton, known as Music Zip Jacket Dad, has gained thousands of followers by performing song covers using unconventional instruments including zip jackets, razors, corncobs and dirt tracks. His video of Wonderwall played on a dirt track has attracted over four and a half million views. Waddellton uses his unusual musical performances to celebrate human creativity and silliness in an increasingly AI-driven world, while also running creative workshops for corporate clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Stewart celebrates 10 years playing Justin Morgan on Home and Away, reflecting on his character's evolution from bad boy in a leather jacket to a beloved Summer Bay resident. The actor discusses his journey across two major Australian dramas, his public proposal to co-star Ada Nicodemou, and reveals exclusive details about upcoming dramatic storylines including a shooting and bus crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Stewart celebrates 10 years playing Justin Morgan on Home and Away, reflecting on his character's evolution from bad boy in a leather jacket to a beloved Summer Bay resident. The actor discusses his journey across two major Australian dramas, his public proposal to co-star Ada Nicodemou, and reveals exclusive details about upcoming dramatic storylines including a shooting and bus crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Jackman reveals his ideal last meal on Mythical Kitchen, beginning with baked beans on toast—a dish he first discovered as a child at tennis legend John Newcombe's house. The actor's comfort food choices also include McDonald's fries, boiled fruitcake and Tim Tams, reflecting his Australian roots and preference for nostalgic flavours over fine dining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Curve podcast, created by Sophie Hallwright and Victoria, has reached over two million listens by focusing on women's financial literacy and empowerment. The podcast emerged from conversations between the two school friends who found themselves in vastly different financial situations in their late 20s, with Sophie facing serious debt while Victoria was on track to retire with millions. The show addresses a broad range of financial topics for women aged 25-45, including pay rises, family planning, divorce, investing for children, and retirement planning for empty nesters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Markle releases carefully staged photographs for daughter Lilibet's fifth birthday, showing the child's hair but not her face for security reasons. Kyle Sandilands' legal team obtains a letter from ARN radio network to ACMA describing the Kyle and Jackie O show as focused on smut and sexual innuendo, potentially supporting Kyle's defence in upcoming court proceedings. The late broadcaster John Laws' personal collection sells for $4.6 million at auction, with his iconic golden microphone donated to the Powerhouse Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.