Keith Urban 'abandons' his brother Shane because of Nicole

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  490 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

He's got a $75 million fortune, a $2.7 million car and a wife who's a Hollywood star.

But it seems not all of country music singer Keith Urban's family is living the high life.

New Idea claims the 49-year-old Australian superstar - who with wife Nicole Kidman forges one of the world's top celebrity couples - has 'abandoned' his older brother Shane, a single father-of-three from Queensland.

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Troubled times: According to New Idea magazine, Keith Urban (right) has reportedly abandoned his older brother Shane (left), leaving him to live a modest lifestyle

Troubled times: According to New Idea magazine, Keith Urban (right) has reportedly abandoned his older brother Shane (left), leaving him to live a modest lifestyle

The magazine alleges that while Keith regularly appears at A-list events, Shane is left to live and work a far less luxurious lifestyle.

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While Keith drives a lavish Bugati Veyron and has multiple properties worldwide with Nicole, his sibling simply owns a beaten-up Toyota and a modest $400,000 home.

According to Shane's neighbours in the beachside Queensland location of Coolum, neither Keith or Nicole has ever paid a visit to their family member's home.  

To blame? New Idea claims neighbours living alongside Shane in the beachside town of Coolum believe that Nicole is a 'snob' who 'thinks she's too good for the likes of [Shane]'

To blame? New Idea claims neighbours living alongside Shane in the beachside town of Coolum believe that Nicole is a 'snob' who 'thinks she's too good for the likes of [Shane]'

Contrast: While Keith drives a lavish Bugati Veyron and has multiple properties worldwide with Nicole, his sibling simply owns a beaten-up Toyota

Contrast: While Keith drives a lavish Bugati Veyron and has multiple properties worldwide with Nicole, his sibling simply owns a beaten-up Toyota

Simple lifestyle: Shane (pictured) also owns a modest $400,000 home

Simple lifestyle: Shane (pictured) also owns a modest $400,000 home

Pensive: The report claims while Keith regularly appears at A-list events, Shane is left to live and work a 

Pensive: The report claims while Keith regularly appears at A-list events, Shane is left to live and work a far less luxurious lifestyle

'I suppose she thinks she's too good for the likes of us around here,' one disgruntled neighbour reportedly said of Nicole.  

According to a reported source close to the family, the Urbans believe that Nicole is a 'snob', who has taken their famous loved one away from them.

Without son Shane, who has looked after his family and attended events on behalf of his brother, they don't know where they'd be.

Not popular: According to a reported source close to the family, the Urbans believe that Nicole has taken their famous loved one away from them

Not popular: According to a reported source close to the family, the Urbans believe that Nicole has taken their famous loved one away from them

'He (Shane) likes his simple life compared to his brother's, but you'd think Keith and Nicole would treat the bloke to a new car or something,' a source said.

When approached by New Idea, Shane refused to comment on the claims.

Keith and Nicole married in 2008 and have two children together: Sunday, eight, and Faith, six.

Doting dad: Keith took to Instagram to pay tribute to his father following his death in late-2015

Doting dad: Keith took to Instagram to pay tribute to his father following his death in late-2015

For more: See this week's edition of New Idea magazine 

For more: See this week's edition of New Idea magazine 

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