Archive - WTF with Dean Piper

Coldplay finally get interesting.

When Chris Martin joked the kiss cam couple were having an affair, we all became instantly enthralled. But could you keep up with the story?

Jul 18 •

REVISITED: 69 rather silly showbiz stories to introduce myself...

I kicked off my newsletter with this piece - the life of a tabloid showbiz reporter really was a hell of a lot of fun in the mid noughties. Here are…

Jul 9 •

Town Vs Country

I’ve spent the last two weeks hopping around the hills and seaside towns of the English countryside – but could I consider moving out of town?

Jul 6 •

The Fatal Mistake I Made Leaving Glastonbury

There were some crazy days way back when...but I got things exceedingly wrong one year…

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Seriously, do they think we are all millionaires?

It costs a lot to run our lives in 2025. But it feels like if you want to live the Life of Riley it’s going to cost you right now.

Jun 29 •

And Just Like That…I’m out.

The Sex and the City spin off had some good potential following season two, but this latest series is beyond bad.

Jun 25 •

Is celebrity gossip REALLY dead?

Julie Burchill wrote for the Spectator about whether the likes of Heat and Popbitch have finally had their day. But have they? Let’s deep dive.

Jun 18 •

This is 45 – an ode to ageing...

It’s ma birthday tomorrow. Gonna party like it’s me birthday. Although, I draw the line at Bacardi!

Jun 11 •

Things I’ve LOVED this week!

I wanted to try and spread a little joy this week. So, here’s a list of things that popped a smile on my face.

Jun 8 •

Heading to the UNVRS Opening in Ibiza

It was the big opening of the year, and it was a thrill to be there.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

So, you want to be a PR? Here’s how to do it well in 2025.

Like journalism, PR is a tricky ol’ fish to tackle these days but here are some good tips that can help you get your foot in the door.

May 18 •

So, you want to be a showbiz journalist? Here’s how to do it in 2025.

I had a reunion recently with the OG tabloid journos of my time on Fleet Street and it inspired me to think about the role of a showbiz reporter today.

May 14 •

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