About Us
Who we are, what we cover and the standards behind every story we publish.
Celebrity Magazine is an independent online magazine from New Zealand covering entertainment, celebrity culture and modern lifestyle, told quickly, told well and checked carefully.
We believe pop culture deserves reporting you can trust. Every day people search for what happened at last night’s premiere, what a new series is really like, or whether a headline about their favourite star is true. Our job is to answer those questions clearly, with the facts in the right order and the rumours labelled as rumours.
Alongside entertainment and celebrity news we publish practical, reader-first stories on fashion, weddings, wellbeing, money, technology and travel. We keep a close eye on Aotearoa New Zealand while following what the whole world is talking about.
Our mission
Why we exist
Entertainment news moves fast, and speed can come at the expense of accuracy and fairness. Celebrity Magazine was created to be a dependable place to follow the stories you care about, without clickbait that misleads, and without coverage that forgets the people in the headlines are real.
We write for curious readers who want to stay across culture: people who love a good red-carpet recap, want an honest opinion on a new show, and also appreciate a useful guide to planning a wedding, starting a fitness habit or choosing a new phone.
What you can expect from us
- News that separates confirmed facts from speculation.
- Reviews and opinion that are clearly presented as opinion.
- Lifestyle, health and money content that is practical, sourced and never a substitute for professional advice.
- Sponsored, partner and guest content that is always labelled.
- Corrections made openly when we get something wrong.
How we work
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Accuracy first
We check facts against primary sources, official statements and on-the-record comments before we publish, and we update stories as new information arrives.
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Fair to real people
We celebrate culture and avoid content that humiliates, harasses or intrudes on private grief, health or family matters without a genuine public interest.
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Clearly labelled
Sponsored articles, partner content, affiliate links and guest posts are always identified, so you know exactly what you are reading.
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Editorially independent
Advertisers and partners never decide what we cover or what we say about it. Paid placements do not buy positive coverage.
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Open to correction
If we make a mistake we fix it promptly and, where it matters, note the change at the end of the article.
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Human-edited
Every article is reviewed by an editor before it goes live, including contributions from guest writers.
Read the full detail in our Editorial Policy.
What we cover
Entertainment
Film and television releases, streaming picks, music news, festivals and the big award nights, plus reviews and explainers that help you decide what to watch and listen to next.
Celebrities
Profiles, interviews, career milestones and the public moments that get people talking, covering actors, musicians, sports stars and online creators from New Zealand and around the world.
Lifestyle
Fashion, jewellery, beauty, weddings, relationships and home ideas, with a focus on practical inspiration rather than impossible standards.
Health
Fitness, nutrition, mental health and everyday wellbeing, written in plain language and pointing you to qualified professionals when it matters.
Business
The business of entertainment and everyday money topics: finance, marketing, start-ups and property, explained for readers rather than insiders.
Tech
Gadgets, apps, social platforms and gaming, especially the tools that shape how we watch, listen, share and create.
Travel
Destinations, places to stay and food and drink, from weekend escapes around Aotearoa to the places the stars are heading next.
Meet the team
Kiri Walker
Celebrity & Entertainment WriterKiri Walker leads our celebrity and entertainment coverage, following the stars, the premieres and the stories behind the headlines, with care for the facts and respect for the people in them.
We also work with guest contributors who know their subjects across lifestyle, health, business, tech and travel. Every contribution is reviewed and edited by our team before it is published, and contributors are credited by name.
Read Kiri’s profileGet in touch
Editorial
Story tips, corrections, press releases and general questions.
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Pitch a story, publish a guest post or talk to us about partnerships.