Accused cop killer's court outburst + Our obsession with Nicole & Keith

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban filed for divorce after 19 years of marriage, involving millions of dollars, prenups and allegedly a ‘cocaine’ clause.   

Society can often slam our obsession with celebrity marriages and divorces as just entertainment, but they can often fulfil a cultural or emotional need, impacting how we view our own relationships.  

In this episode of The Briefing Helen Smith is joined by LiSNTR’s entertainment reporter Justin Hill on our ‘parasocial’ obsession with celebrity romance. 

Afternoon headlines: Former NSW police officer accused of murder declares 'the truth will prevail', Palestinian Action Group told Sydney Opera House 'off-limits' ahead of planned rally and Taylor Swifts long awaited album The Life of a Showgirl is here 

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