Putting the Gossips Under The Spotlight

Annette Sharp goes into battle with Ros Reines

It was an opportunity not to be missed : the chance to see the Australian reigning queens of gossip in action at the Secret Woman's Business lunch.
Veteran of British and Australian publications Ros Reines who writes for the Sunday Telegraph, and Annette Sharp, former TV network publicist who edits the Sydney Confidential pages in the Daily Telegraph were the guests at the ritzy Quay Restaurant.

Around a hundred ladies gathered to watch the three being questioned by Woman's Weekly editor-in-chief Deborah Thomas followed by questions from the audience.

actresses Paula Duncan & Judy Nunn

One particular table was notable for containing a number of ladies who had been subjects of the trio's tales including top publicists Brooke Tabberer and Deeta Colvin and society figures  Glen Marie Frost, Skye Leckie and Victoria Morish. Safety in numbers ?.

Ros Reines told us of some her legendary feuds that so far have included tiffs with society hairdresser Joh Bailey, Australia's Got Talent judge Kyle Sandilands and top New York publicist Kelly Cutrone and one that hit the front pages-a stand-up dressing down from James Packer at a Nine network season launch at Garden Island. The Shuttle was there on the night and it was the talk of the town : James Packer attacked Reines for writing about his personal life- an odd decision from a man whose wealth was built on publications exposing the lives other people and one that completely over shadowed the reason for the night.

Annette Sharp gave us all the details of the bicycle ride she was challenged to by Russell Crowe after she had written a story about his burgeoning weight. The subsequent story and film of the two cycling through Sydney streets went viral around the world. One of her top scoops was the news that James Packer had joined the Church of Scientology.

The occasion was voted a success by the largely civilian audience who all hoped it may become an annual event. It was the brainchild of actress Paula Duncan and in aid of the for the Royal Hospital For Women Foundation.

The Rumour Mill #2

# Which TV host had a blazing stand-up row in the street of a posh suburb recently when the representative of a media organisation refused to interview that host in the boutique of their choice because they supply the host with outfits for their TV show. It nearly came to fisticuffs.

The interviewer preferred neutral ground and suggested a local coffee shop only to find themselves on the receiving end of a "don't you know who I am ?" tirade. Perhaps the TV host should remind themselves that fame is fleeting!

# Which Eastern Suburbs society figure with a substantial country holding was only boasting a month ago that they had received free "human fertiliser" to the tune of $80K's worth from the State government anxious to unload the load of s*it!.

Human fertiliser going cheap

When the great "poo scandal" hit the front pages of the tabloid newspapers 2 weeks ago in which it was claimed dozens of people were becoming ill from farm products that used 'human fertiliser' our society pal went strangely silent.

Perhaps readers should avoid  a certain over -priced inner city charcuterie which proudly stocks meat from our friend's estate.

#. Which mainstream telly news host went strangely silent when their female co-host made some very funny jokes about a celebrity's hair piece after they had just appeared in a news item?. They basically called the famous actor a 'goose' for wearing the rug.
She obviously hadn't noticed their co-hosts expertly enhanced follicle adornment. He quickly changed the subject while she chortled on.
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 ## On the subject of celebrity spats the Shuttle couldn't help but notice an item in the latest Latte Life newspaper in it's Bitter Dregs column and a small mysterious piece that says :'Charlotte "I'm a Celebrity" Dawson'. What can it mean ?. Perhaps Sunday Telegraph columnist Ros Reines, a friend of Charlotte's will illuminate us tomorrow.

### On the subject of rugs and enhanced follicles, read Vanity Fair's examination into Donald Trump's hair with it's 360 degree view courtesy of our favourite New York pal photographer Patrick McMullan who has been snapping the Trump for over 20 years.
According to Private Eye magazine, Barack Obama has demanded to know if "Donald Trump's hair is real and if so that he should provide the proof" !