The thought of a celebrity falling in love with you seems pretty implausible to most of us. But why do so many people keep falling for celeb romance scams?

Plus, six months after two Melbourne teenagers died from methanol poisoning in Laos, their mothers are still fighting for justice.

And in headlines today singer Dawn Richard says she feared for her life after allegedly witnessing Sean Combs assault Cassie Ventura; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's phone pinged towers near known death cap mushroom sites; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says they will control all of Gaza while retrieving hostages and eliminating Hamas; Joe Exotic has called on help from Donald Trump after his husband was deported to Mexico 

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The thought of a celebrity falling in love with you seems pretty implausible to most of us. But why do so many people keep falling for celeb romance scams?
Plus, six months after two Melbourne teenagers died from methanol poisoning in Laos, their mothers are still fighting for justice.
And in headlines today singer Dawn Richard says she feared for her life after allegedly witnessing Sean Combs assault Cassie Ventura; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's phone pinged towers near known death cap mushroom sites; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says they will control all of Gaza while retrieving hostages and eliminating Hamas; Joe Exotic has called on help from Donald Trump after his husband was deported to Mexico&nbsp;
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A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

Why Do People Fall for Celeb Romance Scams? & A Laos Poisoning Update

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Pink has swapped champagne for...neck surgery on New Years Eve, and BTS have sent fans into an absolute meltdown, 4 years after going on a hiatus. It's all happening, Spillers! 
Pink spends NYE in hospital
BTS tease a huge return
Zootopia 2 knocks Frozen off the box office podium
Jojo Siwa changes her name
Taylor Swift's Wood lyrics send a live NYE telecast into meltdown

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Pink has swapped champagne for...neck surgery on New Years Eve, and BTS have sent fans into an absolute meltdown, 4 years after going on a hiatus. It's all happening, Spillers!&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Pink spends NYE in hospital</li>
<li>BTS tease a huge return</li>
<li>Zootopia 2 knocks Frozen off the box office podium</li>
<li>Jojo Siwa changes her name</li>
<li>Taylor Swift's Wood lyrics send a live NYE telecast into meltdown</li>
</ul>
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Pink Spends NYE In Hospital & The Biggest Band On Earth Are BACK! 

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A fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s Eve, leaving around 40 people feared dead and about 100 injured; Three people have died and two remain missing after separate drowning incidents in New South Wales; Australian soccer star Sam Kerr married US international Kristie Mewis in an intimate New Year’s Eve ceremony; Lake Superior State University released its annual Banished Words List for 2026, with “6-7” topping the list. 

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A fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year&rsquo;s Eve, leaving around 40 people feared dead and about 100 injured; Three people have died and two remain missing after separate drowning incidents in New South Wales; Australian soccer star Sam Kerr married US international Kristie Mewis in an intimate New Year&rsquo;s Eve ceremony; Lake Superior State University released its annual Banished Words List for 2026, with &ldquo;6-7&rdquo; topping the list.&nbsp;
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Swiss Resort Mourns After Deadly Bar Fire & The Words To Retire In 2026

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How do podcasts get made anyway? 

Here's a little peak behind the curtain at how Mamamia's twice daily news podcast The Quicky comes together. 

Taylah and Claire share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments, and a special guest drops by too. 

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Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

How do podcasts get made anyway?&nbsp;
Here's a little peak behind the curtain at how Mamamia's twice daily news podcast The Quicky comes together.&nbsp;
Taylah and Claire share some of their favourite behind the scenes moments, and a special guest drops by too.&nbsp;
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How Does The Quicky Get Made Anyway? Let's Pull The Curtain Back... 

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Why Do People Fall for Celeb Romance Scams? & A Laos Poisoning Update

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