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The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Hayden Panettiere, who died this week at the age of 36. In this special episode, we take a thoughtful look back at her life and career, from her early days as a child star to her breakout roles in Heroes and beyond. We also unpack the tributes that have poured in from friends, family and former co-stars, and the complicated realities of growing up in the spotlight. Before that, Monisha brings us her hot take on Camp Rock 3. Sixteen years later, the Jonas Brothers are back at camp, Demi Lovato makes a cameo, and the nostalgia is strong&mdash;but does the movie actually hold up to the OG films? Read the celebrity tributes flowing for Hayden Panettiere <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcNLpjknS1d/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">here</a>.
If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">1800 RESPECT</a> (1800 737 732) &mdash; the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
<a href="https://www.rizeup.com.au/">RizeUp Australia</a> is Mamamia&rsquo;s chosen charity partner, a nation-wide organisation that walks with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence to deliver practical, life-changing support. RizeUp supports women and families as they rebuild safety and stability after violence. <a href="https://www.mycause.com.au/events/rizeup-mamamia">Donate here</a> to create safe homes and new beginnings.
If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> (13 11 14) or download&nbsp;<a href="https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps/i-am-sober">Sobriety App &ndash; I am Sober,</a> an addiction buddy useful for quitting any activity or substance.
If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert after welcoming a child, please contact the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) Helpline on 1300 726 306.
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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

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Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and her cast of expert pals like Em Vernem, Tina Burke and Tina Provis for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.

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Remembering Hayden Panettiere: The Story Behind The Headlines

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