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NZ Herald
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
'Utterly alone': How a relationship separation inspired Aussie journalist's new book
Torn: Four Women's Stories of Why They Left – or Why They Stayed by Nicole Madigan. 'The inspiration was the culmination of a few things. When I was very young, the idea of spending months, let alone years, deciding whether or not to end a relationship seemed so foreign to me. You either wanted to be with someone or you didn't. 'It wasn't until my relationship with my children's father started to break down that I understood what it meant to feel torn,' says Madigan, who is a mum to three children aged 16, 14 and 11. 'This was a man I'd been with since my teens – the very idea of being without him was terrifying. Yet there was that voice telling me, 'This isn't right, you know it isn't right – so why can't you bring yourself to leave?' That period of indecision, for me, was years long. And at the time, I felt utterly alone.' Madigan's first non-fiction book, Obsession: A Journalist and Victim-Survivor's Investigation into Stalking, published in 2023, drew on her own experience of being stalked for three years. Though Torn is about other women's stories, it was her own experience of betrayal that sparked the idea for her second book. The 'isolation' she felt at the time pushed her to examine it through the eyes of other women who had undergone the same thing. Nicole Madigan's first book, Obsession: A Journalist and Victim-Survivor's Investigation into Stalking, was published in 2023. Photo / Leah Desborough Those women, whose experiences are detailed in her book – albeit under false names, with some details changed and conversations imagined – all experience a moment when their worlds shatter. They discover something about their husbands they didn't know going into the relationship: that he had a gambling addiction, was abusing drugs or had been unfaithful. 'All four women experienced a form of betrayal or extreme marital upheaval, all fought tooth and nail to save their relationships, each was touched by elements of coercive control,' Madigan says. 'The outcomes were different, and the nuances around those outcomes also differed vastly. I've often said that real life is more compelling than fiction; these women's incredible stories prove that.' The trust forged between her and her subjects was key in telling their stories, she says. 'I was overwhelmed by the level of trust and faith these women placed in me. It was an absolute privilege and honour to be allowed into their hearts and minds so intimately. 'I truly believe these stories will help other women who are fighting a private battle within themselves, who feel traumatised between the innate knowledge that they deserve better, and wanting to save a relationship they've poured so much into, often with a person they still love. 'As a human being, it is a true honour to be given the privilege of knowing these women, of knowing their stories. They were so forthright and open and generous. These are truly incredible, strong women.' Through the process, Madigan says she's learned just how complex human relationships can be. 'We invest so much of ourselves into our partners that we often forget we are people outside of relationships,' she says. 'Women, in particular, are prone to fight hard for their relationships, sometimes for years, and often at the expense of their own mental health. When things go wrong – whether that be due to a sudden behaviour or decision, or a slow burn of smaller behaviours – we desperately try to fix things, to justify staying or leaving, an internal tug-of-war that can be debilitating.' She hopes that readers finish the book knowing that if they resonate with its content, then they're not alone. 'I hope that by reading this book, the period of relationship purgatory may be sped up a little bit, to take away the prolonged agony of indecision. 'Importantly, I hope they are reminded of their worth, that their boundaries are valid and so are their feelings. They deserve contentment and peace, and sometimes that comes off the back of a difficult decision.' Torn: Four Women's Stories of Why They Left – or Why They Stayed is available now.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Quickly Defend ‘90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: ‘Still a Beautiful Woman'
Fans Quickly Defend '90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: 'Still a Beautiful Woman' originally appeared on Parade. Natalie Imbruglia's fans have her back. The Australian-British singer, 50, best known for her 1997 hit 'Torn,' received some unkind comments after a recent appearance alongside The Corrs and Imelda May in Cork, a video shared to social media, the 50-year-old songstress can be seen energetically belting out 'Torn,' wearing a billowing black skirt, slim black top, and boots. She bounced around the stage, much to the delight of fans thrilled to be transported back in time. But unkind comments sparked a debate in the comment section, with Imbruglia's supporters rushing to her defense. 'All the people calling her fat in the comments are truly the least attractive people online,' one fan wrote. 'They're also mainly failures. How many of them have been as successful as MI? X' Another added, 'Blimey. She's 50. She looks incredible.'One supporter noted, 'Still looking good though at 50… most of the haters aren't coming close to looking that good in their 30s!' Many fans echoed those sentiments, appreciating the sight of what one called a 'real woman' on stage. Another fan summed it up: 'Aged like fine wine.' We couldn't agree more. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans Quickly Defend '90s Singer, 50, After Comments Scrutinize Appearance: 'Still a Beautiful Woman' first appeared on Parade on Jun 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oil prices are up over 10% since Israel struck Iran
Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) have increased more than 10% in the past week amid the Israel–Iran conflict. Yahoo Finance Senior Business Reporter Ines Ferré breaks down the recent price action and what catalysts could drive prices higher as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. Oil prices in flux as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its sixth day. President Trump's call for Iran's unconditional surrender, suggesting potential US military intervention in the conflict. Yahoo Finance's Anès Feray has more on what this means for energy prices, Anès. Brad, well, oil is right now up more than 10% from the outbreak of the Israel-Iran conflict last week. So just pulling up a six-day chart, you'll see that it's up 11%, Brent crude, also up around 11% during that time period. And this is without any visible loss of Iranian supply yet. So the question really is, will prices go higher and for how long? And if the fighting escalates further. JP Morgan analyst said in a note today that if history is any guide, oil shocks from conflicts tend to be pretty short-lived. However, that's what we've heard from other analysts also immediately after that outbreak. But the bigger risk, however, is prices could go higher for longer if there is a regime change in an oil-producing country, like Iran, which Iran produces more than 3 million barrels of oil per day. And that's where analysts are saying that you could see higher oil prices sustained over extended periods because regime changes tend to have a profound impact on the country's oil policy production and global prices. Now, there's been a lot of talk about the Strait of Hormuz and analysts believe that the probability of that closure is very small if Iran were to close out this Strait of Hormuz. This is where more than 20 million barrels of oil products per day flow through here. But I will tell you that tanker costs in the entire Middle East region have jumped. Torn, one of the biggest operators in the world, told us that tanker costs are roughly between 40 and 50% higher than they were a week ago, all based on increased demand, Brad. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Examiner
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Five for your Radar: Ballerina, The Corrs, When Next We Meet and more...
Cinema: Ballerina - From the World of John Wick General release, Friday, June 6 Who would have predicted back in 2014 that Keanu Reeves' high-action, low-talking John Wick would spawn three sequels and now a spinoff? Ballerina stars Ana de Armas as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organisation who sets out to seek revenge after her father's death Ballerina stars Ana de Armas ( Blade Runner 2049, Knives Out) as an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organisation who sets out to seek revenge after her father's death. Reeves/Wick makes a cameo. Gig: The Corrs Virgin Media Park, Friday, June 6 Macklemore kicked off a month of shows at Virgin Media Park on Thursday and Sharon Corr and family continue proceedings tonight, with support from Imelda May and Torn singer Natalie who released their 13th (!) studio album Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait in April, play Virgin Media Park on Saturday. Theatre: Falling to Earth: My Summer with Bowie Everyman, Cork, Friday, June 6 Written by Eugene O'Brien and starring Stephen Jones in this one-man show, the music of Ziggy/the thin white duke/the man who fell to earth with his spiders from Mars provides the only solace for Scut Kelly. Stephen Jones who stars in Falling to Earth: My Summer with Bowie. He is about to have the most extraordinary summer of his life when fantasy becomes reality and fate conspires to grant him face-to-face time with his idol. Festival: When Next We Meet Raheen House, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8 Having launched in 2022, the organisers of When Next We Meet say its mission is to champion the best of alternative Irish music in a setting that's as intimate as it is magical — all in the valley of Sliabh na mBan on the picturesque grounds of Raheen House. Pillow Queens, Villagers, and Morgana are the headline acts, while Skinner, Zoe Basha, and Paddy Hanna all add to a stellar lineup. Streaming: Titan: The OceanGate Disaster Netflix, Wednesday, June 11 OceanGate's Titan tourist submersible imploded in 2023 on a deep-sea dive to the Titanic. This documentary details how a bold vision ended in tragedy. The OceanGate Expeditions submersible vessel named Titan used to visit the wreckage site of the Titanic. 'The more I dug into this terrible tragedy, the more intrigued I became about how this could have ever happened in the first place, and who exactly was the man who built and then went down with this ship,' says director Mark Monroe.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Natalie Imbruglia's 1997 classic Torn has finally hit No.1 in the UK
Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' has made it to number one in the UK - almost three decades later. The 1997 classic narrowly missed out on the top spot to Aqua's 'Barbie Girl', but after 28 years, a new chart by Greatest Hits Radio from PPL, has sent it soaring to the top. The Top 30 Countdown of the Most Played Songs of the 21st Century from the '70s, '80s and '90s sees 'Torn' trump Police classic 'Every Step You Take' and Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' to pole position. The chart was commissioned as part of Greatest Hits Radio's Vinyl Revival for Cash for Kids Day on Thursday (01.05.25) and was revealed by host Kate Thornton on her afternoon show. The DJ said: "Natalie has finally had her revenge on Barbie Girl and has made it to Number One! And what a meaningful chart this is, Torn has proved to be the true pick of the pops when it comes to the music broadcast across the airwaves. Proof yet again that the Greatest Hits of yesteryear continue to live on." Natalie said: 'I can't believe 'Torn' has landed the number 1 spot on the Greatest Hits Radio Top 30 rundown! Wow! …. Phil Thornalley congrats to you my friend and luckily I still love singing it!! Thanks to all the listeners and see you at the summer shows!" Kate Reilly, Chief Membership and People Officer at PPL, added: "PPL is delighted to support Greatest Hits Radio with the Top 30 most played songs of the 21st century across three seminal music decades. The listeners are in for a real treat and plenty of surprises along the way." Listen to the full chart rundown via
