Indholdsfortegnelse for 24 June 2019 i WHO

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have officially called it quits after months of speculation, whipped up by romance rumours about Cooper and his A Star is Born co-star Lady Gaga. An insider tells WHO Cooper and Shayk have officially ended their relationship and are amicably working out how to share custody of their daughter, Lea De Seine, 2. After a steamy performance of their duet ‘Shallow’ at the Academy Awards in February, Gaga, who had just split from her fiancé, Christian Carino, was forced to shut down lies and set the record straight during a post-Oscars appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “Yes, people saw love. And guess what? That’s what we wanted you to see,” she scoffed when asked about their chemistry. “A Star is Born, it’s a love story…

A DECADE AGO THEY STARRED ON DUELLING AUSTRALIAN soap operas, but former Neighbours star Eliza Taylor and Home and Away actor Bob Morley have most recently won fervent fans playing ‘will they, won’t they’ best friends on US post-apocalyptic drama The 100 (airing here on Fox 8). In a plot twist that no-one saw coming, the pair, who have kept their relationship under wraps, have married in real life, shocking their fans on June 9 when they shared the news on Twitter. “Recently, I married my best friend and soul mate,” wrote Taylor, 29, who included a photo of the ceremony. “We are very happy and ask that you keep your comments kind and respect our privacy at this time.” Morley, 34, wrote, “It is with such a full heart…

It’s been just more than a year since Rachael Finch launched her online health and fitness program Body By Finch and the Australian model and media personality says she’s only just getting started. When WHO speaks to 30-year-old Finch, she’s just about to head to Los Angeles to share her holistic app Body By Finch – which incorporates HIIT workouts, meditation and healthy, family friendly food. “We’ve just had such an amazing response,” she says. “We’re really excited to go to LA, and actually get a lot of sign-ups from America, so we just thought it was a natural progression, and while we can, we may as well give it a crack,” the ambitious businesswoman – who works with her husband Michael Miziner – reveals. The couple, who are parents…

Mindy Kaling will never forget her first day at The Office. A 24-year-old new hire, she eagerly entered the writers’ room of the popular NBC sitcom to find she was the only woman and person of colour there. “I felt that anxiety you have when you’re starting a job and you don’t come from the same world as everyone else,” she says. Her co-workers – including B.J. Novak, who became her best friend and godfather to her daughter – were welcoming. But Kaling, who had arrived as part of an NBC program to increase the number of minorities on its shows’ writing staffs, says being the “diversity hire” was embarrassing. “I thought, ‘Oh, this makes it seem like I’m not as qualified.’” “There’s so much bribery in motherhood” Kaling, now…

UNREAL FUR Unreal Fur is a part of the PETA-approved foundation, inspired by those who make a difference and help save animals from cruelty. “We are a proud vegan fashion brand, with an intention to create beautiful, animal-friendly garments” STELLA McCARTNEY “As a vegetarian brand, we believe in treating animals and their habitats with respect. We promote a cruelty-free ethos and continue to innovate ways of creating sustainable materials,” says Stella McCartney. ETHICAL NANUSHKA Almost every cool-girl statement piece can be shopped in the ethically approved vegan leather range of relatively new label Nanushka. Founded by Sandra Sandor in 2006, it now shows at New York Fashion Week annually. MATT & NAT Matt & Nat is a vegan brand, therefore no animal products used in production. The linings of all…

DISCOVER JAMU This ancient Indonesian art of herbal healing focuses on inner and outer health and wellbeing. HAVE A CREAM BATH A 30-60 minute salon treatment that includes a head, neck, shoulder and arm massage with a hair treatment. SMOOTH YOUR SKIN Enjoy lulur, a Javanese skin-smoothing rub of ground coconut husks, spices and fragrant oils for silky, soft skin. EXPLORE NEW RITUALS With over 300 ethnicities in Indonesia, there are so many diverse health and wellness rituals to discover! SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP The shopping in Indonesia ranges from designer boutiques to markets, clothing to crafts, so you won’t leave empty handed. For more information visit indonesia.travel…

GoodnessMe Winter Wonderland at The Grounds, Alexandria, NSW The GoodnessMe Box wholesome food fair is back next Wednesday June 19! The famous Sydney food spot is being transformed into a wholefood Winter Wonderland thanks to GoodnessMe Boxes. Chill out at the snow-filled arena and enjoy a fire pit of organic mulled wine, vegan s’mores, smoothie bicycles, a superfood latte fountain, olive leaf barn, healthy wood-fired pizzas and a signature healthy cocktail for the night. As well as a plethora of culinary delights you can catch talks and cooking demos from some of Australia’s leading health and wellbeing gurus. Hosted by Sarah Holloway, co-founder of Matcha Maiden with Pete Evans and Leah Itsines as key speakers. When: Wed., Jun. 19, 5.30pm to 10.30pm. For more info and tickets visit goodnessmebox.com/pages/ wholefood-markets.…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 You seem to be more affectionate towards others and they will respond with greater friendliness. You’re very imaginative, poetic and sensitive in communication. If you want to write a love song or find inspiration for creative communication, this is the time to do it. Opportunities may come from several directions; be prepared for a busy time when lots of success. CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 You will be clever in exploiting your best qualities and you can win an admirer over to your side. Avoid being aggressive and demanding, as your possessive attitude may dominate. Make sure you are worthy of the trust that is placed in you by family and friends. Emotional support from an older male friend or family member will be extremely beneficial to…

Now filming the Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot, BH90210, the 45-year-old discusses reuniting with castmates and honouring late co-star Luke Perry. It’s been 19 years since the finale. How is working with the 90210 gang (inset) again? It’s surreal. The first time we all got back together, we were in a story meeting and I stopped, like, “Wait a second: we’re all like sitting in the same room right now? This is crazy.” How has Luke Perry’s death weighed on the cast as the new show came together? It’s a hard situation. I knew going into it that Luke couldn’t do the reboot because he was shooting Riverdale. But my honest hope was he would make time to come do at least three episodes. He was awesome, and we talked to…

If you’re going to put the word International in the title, you’d better mean it. In addition to refreshing the MIB franchise with two new lead agents, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, the fourth instalment of the irreverent sci-fi series (out now) also gets its real-life frequent-flyer miles in. Shooting “from the island of Ischia [Italy] to the dunes of the Sahara desert”, says director F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton), was “a phenomenal experience”. But the original MIB DNA remains. Promises Thompson: “It really captures the imagination of an alien world in which we can co-exist with other life forms in a way that’s so brilliant.”…

THE FORGOTTEN LETTERS OF ESTHER DURRANT Kayte Nunn In early 1950s England, Esther is taken by her husband to a desolate island off the Cornish coast for what she believes is a short holiday. After her husband leaves and she wakes to find herself bound in a strong dress, used to keep patients from hurting themselves, Esther realises she’s been committed to a psychiatric home. Meanwhile in present day, marine scientist Rachel arrives on a nearby island to work on a research project and discovers a seemingly hidden cache of love letters. Her journey to track down the author leads her to Eve, who is helping her grandmother – once a renowned mountaineer – write her memoirs. A sensitive, atmospheric and often heartbreaking story told with real mastery. (Out now)…

What this examination of Australia’s cultural heritage makes clear is how much can change in a generation or two. Yesterday’s outcasts can turn out to be tomorrow’s pillars of society, but the pain and hurt experienced during that process never really goes away, no matter how accepting society becomes. With the world feeling more fractured than ever, it’s especially timely for host Hing to travel around the country to hear from four incredibly different groups who all love calling Australia home, despite the battle it took (and still takes) to feel completely welcomed. (Starts Wed., Jun. 19 at 8pm; SBS)…

Chris Pratt is enjoying a second chance at love. The Avengersactor and Katherine Schwarzenegger officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on June 8. The groom looked dapper in a custom-made black suit by Giorgio Armani, which he teamed with a white shirt and a silver tie, meanwhile the bride opted for a simple yet elegant white gown – also by Armani. Only hours after the couple married in a Californian ceremony, both Pratt, 39, and Schwarzenegger, 29, shared a romantic photo of themselves walking hand-in-hand and smiling at one another on their big day. “Yesterday was the best day of our lives!” the newlyweds wrote on Instagram. “We became husband and wife in front of God, our families and those we love. It was intimate, moving and emotional.”…

GET READY TO KEEP UP WITH Psalm Ye. In an Instagram post on June 10, Kim Kardashian West, 38, shared the latest photo of her fourth baby, son Psalm, whom she and husband Kanye West, 42, welcomed via surrogate on May 9. Kris Jenner gave insight into the naming of the newborn in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “The inspiration was the Book of Psalms in the Bible,” she said. “It’s just a wonderful way to celebrate how they feel. And he’s such a blessing, so it’s perfect. He’s just adorable!” Psalm joins siblings North, who turns 6 on June 15, Saint, 3, and 1-year-old Chicago. “They are getting settled and trying to really soak it all in because it goes so fast,” a source told E! News. “Seeing the…

If there’s one person in the entertainment industry who will never give up on chasing her dream, it’s Sydney based mum-of-two Prinnie Stevens. After competing in the second season of Australian Idol in 2004, Stevens entered the inaugural season of The Voice Australia, where she made it to the top four eight years later, before coming back as an All Star this season. When asked why she’s taking another shot at being crowned winner of The Voice, Stevens laughs, “Because I’m insane!” But in reality, it’s her two daughters – Sania, 13, and her baby girl whose name she’s kept under wraps – that inspire her to keep trying. “I’m not afraid of putting myself out there,” the 29-year-old says. “When you have a teenager and a young baby, I’m…

She’s made it her mission to create a better justice system in the US, helping to release 17 inmates across the country since last year, but Kim Kardashian West has come under fire for her most recent attempt to free a “wrongly convicted” inmate. On May 30, the reality star and lawyer-to-be paid a visit to the San Quentin State Prison in California to visit Kevin Cooper, an inmate on death row who was convicted of a quadruple murder in 1983. On the morning of June 5, 1983, the bodies of Douglas and Peggy Ryen, both 41, were discovered in their California home alongside the bodies of their daughter Jessica, 10, and their 11-year-old neighbour Christopher Hughes. It was Christopher’s father, Bill Hughes, who found the grim scene. According to…

When Patricia Arquette was in talks to play the role of Dee Dee Blanchard in Foxtel’s The Act, she faced a chorus of disapproval from those closest to her. “I told my kids, ‘Hey, I might play this part,’” the 51-year-old actress tells WHO. “And they said, ‘No, don’t, we know that story. Don’t play that lady!’” Why were Arquette’s children so against the role? The Act (airs Tues., Jun.18, 8.30pm; Fox Showcase) centres on the chilling true crime story of Dee Dee and her daughter Gypsy Rose (Joey King), who arranged for an online boyfriend to murder her mother in 2015. Experts believe Dee Dee was suffering Munchausen by proxy syndrome, in which she feigned illness in her daughter. Here, Arquette discusses the challenging role … Why were you…

Noa Pothoven, heartbreakingly, decided she could not go on living. On June 1, the 17-year-old Dutch girl, who was raped as a child, took to social media, writing a post that has since been deleted. “I deliberated for quite a while whether or not I should share this, but decided to do it anyway,” she said. “Maybe this comes as a surprise to some, given my posts about hospitalisation, but my plan has been there for a long time and is not impulsive. I will get straight to the point: within a maximum of 10 days I will die. After years of battling and fighting, I am drained. I have quit eating and drinking for a while now, and after many discussions and evaluations, it was decided to let me…

With a lot of buzz around conscious living and eco choices, we thought it was important to shed light on the products that are also kind to our furry friends. There are a lot of vegetarian options available in beauty, but most still contain traces of animal extracts, like beeswax and lanolin, to name but a few … For those seeking 100 per cent cruelty-free options, here are a few of our favourites in skincare and makeup to shed light on some brands supporting vegans. MECCA MAX Offering beauty at an affordable price range with endless product options, Mecca Max transitioned all of its offerings into 100 per cent vegan formulas. They are the staple for proving that animal-free options do not mean a sacrifice on quality, longevity or performance.…

Arriving into Fiji’s Nadi International Airport after a four-hour flight from Sydney, I feel instantly relaxed and charmed by the warmth of the Fijian people greeting us with a warm ‘Bula’ and big smiles. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts kindly provide a driver to take me the 90 minutes to my home for the next few days, the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, on the Coral Coast, on the southwestern side of the main island, Viti Levu. Designed around the architectural style of a traditional Fijian village, the resort has 207 guest rooms and suites, and 47 bures set amid the manicured gardens stretching along the shores of a reef-fringed lagoon. My private bure has all the necessities without losing any of the charm of the original Fijian living quarters. There is…

SHANTELLE CRAFT • WAS 86.4kg • NOW 78.6kg When she was just 12 years old Shantelle Craft, 27, from Brookvale, NSW, lost her mum and her weight spiralled as she turned to food as a way to cope.“I had to support my dad,”Craft says.“He felt a lot of pressure to care for me and my two older brothers so I had to grow up really quickly. I didn’t really think about my health or body until my clothes started getting tighter and I didn’t do much about it, I just felt bad about myself.” At her lowest, she weighed almost 90kg and wasn’t even interested in taking her dog for a walk.“I felt very lazy and tired. I couldn’t be bothered cooking good meals and was eating lots of takeaway. I wasn’t…

2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS Hosted by the year’s funniest superhero, Shazam! star Zachary Levi, and featuring a performance by Lizzo, MTV’s celebration of all things screen-related promises to be as great as ever, with categories including Best Meme-able Moment, Best Villain and Best Kiss. The ceremony will air live on Tue., Jun. 18 at 11am on MTV (of course!). MURDER MYSTERY Teaming up for the first time since 2011 rom-com Just Go with It, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler swing for the fences in this new, well, murder mystery that’s part Agatha Christie, part Clue. In the film (on Netflix from Fri., Jun. 14), they play married couple Audrey and Nick Spitz, who find themselves aboard a luxury yacht owned by an ageing billionaire. When he turns up…

You’re constantly reinventing yourself. How would you describe this time in your life? Last year, [my album] Liberation was a shedding of a skin. Prior to that I had given myself fully to [The Voice], but after a certain amount of time the artist in me was like, “I have to evolve!” I’m using my Vegas residency as my playground. It’s dramatic and fun. You put touring on hold for years because of your kids, Max and Summer. How do you balance everything? It’s definitely not easy. The key is making sure they feel safe. Max has got his own thing going on. Summer loves performance energy. [On the Liberation tour], she would get mad at me after I got off stage and didn’t invite her on. I was like,…

… loved as a child Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. Meg Murry, so awkward and out of place in her family of sleek or supersmart siblings, was the first heroine who spoke to me. … read as a teenager I loved The Clan of the Cave Bear series and everything Judith Krantz and Stephen King wrote. And I discovered Susan Isaacs, who had smart, funny, Jewish heroines that got the guy and the happy ending, not because they were the prettiest girl in the room, but because they were clever and brave. … reads on holiday Holidays mean families, and families can mean tension, so I’m looking for something that can take me into another time and place and maybe even another world. I love The Talisman by Stephen…

If Season 1 was about building a life – a family, an identity, a sense of purpose – Season 2, which shifts the action three years forward to 1990, is about maintaining it. The House of Evangelista is facing new challenges – Blanca (Rodriguez) grapples with the pressing reality of her HIV diagnosis; Angel (Moore) pursues a newfound dream; and Damon (Ryan Jamaal Swain) and Ricky (Dyllón Burnside) reach a rougher stage of their relationship. Billy Porter and Jackson are still highlights of this vibrant ensemble, and while the world within Pose has changed, it remains a shining light in a category all its own. (Starts Sun., Jun. 16 at 9.30pm, Fox Showcase)…

What drew you to Euphoria? The Greatest Showman was very risky, but after my first meeting with the director, I was like,“I have to be a part of this” – so I was searching for that feeling [when] I got a call from my manager about this project that HBO was doing. She’s like, “It definitely goes there. I don’t know what your comfort level is, but it’s a great script.” I got the script and raced through that first episode. I read it so fast. I was just glued to it and felt so connected to Rue immediately in some crazy way. You and Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules, have a really sweet romance on the show. This is her first acting role. How has it been working with…

PREGNANCY Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper is expecting her second child with husband Michael Koman. Kemper, 39, and Koman, 42, married in 2012 and are already parents to 2-year-old James. ENGAGED Botched and former The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dr Paul Nassif, 57, is engaged to girlfriend Brittany Pattakos, 27. Nassif, a plastic surgeon, popped the question on a romantic boat ride in Newport Beach, California, writing on Instagram, “This weekend I found out I get to spend the rest of my life with my soulmate ...” Nassif was previously married to reality TV star Adrienne Maloof. DEATH British actor Paul Darrow, best known for his role as Kerr Avon in cult sci-fi series Blake’s 7, died on June 3 following a short illness. He was 78.…

“I’ve gotten too old and ugly and fat to do them anymore, so now I’ve done other things, and I’ve got marginally less self-hatred.” Hugh Grant, 58, told The Hollywood Reporter he feels he’s no longer cut out to star in romantic comedies. Well, there goes that Notting Hill sequel, folks. “You tasteful lady, when will you ever learn your mind is enough but your big behind stops traffic, my dear, crazy baby. Will you stay with me, maybe?” Actress Bella Thorne shared a surprising poem about her ex-girlfriend, Tana Mongeau at a book event in Los Angeles. “Kit is lazy and I think he would It have was a done hundred that. per cent Kit.” Sophie Turner jokingly blamed her Game of Thrones co-star Kit Harington for the errant…

WHY DOES THE QUEEN ALWAYS WEAR THE SAME BROOCH? While Queen Elizabeth changes her outfit at each event, one thing remains the same: the Brigade of Guards brooch. Made from natural diamonds, the piece intertwines the badges of the five regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies. WHAT’S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MEGHAN’S NEW RING? It didn’t take long for eagle-eyed fans to point out that Meghan had debuted a new ring at Trooping the Colour. Alongside her wedding and engagement bands, Meghan sported an eternity ring, likely to mark the birth of her son, Archie, on May 6. WHO WAS THE YOUNG BOY WITH HIS ARM IN A SLING? Standing next to George and Charlotte with his arm in a cast and sling was Albert Windsor, the eldest son of…

THE ROYAL RUN IN COPENHAGEN saw the Danish Royal family out and about – and all over Instagram – as they shared their active day with their 313,000 social media followers. Prince Christian, 13, the eldest son of Crown Prince Frederik, 51, and Crown Princess Mary, 47, shared a snap alongside his younger siblings (Princess Isabella, 12, and Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, both 8) outside their home before hitting the event. “In a little while, along with my siblings, I will run a family mile,” he posted. “We look forward to running for the goal across the Palace Square.” Princess Mary also took part in a 5km event, but Prince Frederik was sidelined with a herniated disc in his back. “Even though this is minor damage, the Crown Prince…

THEY’RE PUTTING THEIR LOVE to the ultimate test on Channel Seven’s The Super Switch to see if they can resolve their differences, but 28-year-old Christie reveals the experiment took an emotional toll while trying to save her relationship with boyfriend Ben, 35. “I had a couple of breakdowns, but not to the point where I was like, ‘I want to leave and I want to go home’,” Christie tells WHO. “But I knew that I was going to see Ben in a few weeks so I just took the experience for what it was.” The duo have swapped partners with engaged Canadian couple Tyler and Olga for the duration of the experiment. While living together, both parties agreed on allowing their respective partners to sleep in the same beds, which…

Hollywood heartthrob Chris Hemsworth, 35, has seen huge success since he first graced our screens on Home and Away in 2004, going on to become globally recognised as the Marvel superhero, Thor. Now, the Byron Bay-based husband of actress Elsa Pataky, 42, and dad to India, 7, and 5-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan, has re-evaluated his priorities with a focus on spending more time at home. Speaking to WHO during his recent trip to Bali to promote his new film, Men In Black: International, the homegrown star talks about the success of his marriage, returning to Home and Away and why people in Byron Bay are “sick of him”. “Elsa and I are both very stubborn” Have you spent much time in Bali? It’s only a five-hour flight from Australia…

When WHO’s Abi Moustafa sat down to speak to Tom Gleeson, a man whose career is based on making people laugh, it was more than evident he’s as quick off the mark in real life as he is on ABC comedy show Hard Quiz. No matter what was thrown at him, the Gold Logie nominee was not short of a quick one-liner. In between the witty banter, the 44-year-old reveals the steady way he built a career, how his fans react to his antics and how he looks up to Australian TV legend Bert Newton. Congratulations on your Gold Logie nomination. Thank you. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the awards night, because you just rip your jokes out effortlessly. How do you always manage to do this? Well,…

On June 4, Forbes Magazine released its 2019 List of America’s richest self-made women, a ranking of the most successful female entrepreneurs around the nation and as a result a number of high-profile celebrities appear to have made the cut. A-listers whose talents lie in everything from sports to acting and singing landed in the prestigious line up. “This year, we expanded the number of individuals on our list by a third as more women have embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and blazed their own trails to success,” said Luisa Kroll, Forbes’ assistant managing editor. “Some created unique products that have taken off with consumers, others used their business skills to grow emerging companies to new heights, and others capitalised on their existing fame to create brands that dominate their respective…

WHAT WAS HARDEST TO REVISIT IN WRITING THE BOOK? The night before my son passed away, I was out all night partying. I wasn’t there. And it was the worst thing that could ever happen to me. WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO BE IN THE DEPTHS OF ADDICTIONN? I had lots of different triggers. [Drugs and sex] were a way to escape whatever pain I was feeling. But it was escape the wrong way – because there’s really no escaping reality. DO YOU BLAME YOUR GENES? [Addiction] was probably in my gene pool. But I don’t blame anyone. And I don’t make excuses for the things I’ve done, good or bad. Regret is something I have to live with. HOW IS YOUR HEALTH? I have horrible short-term memory loss, and…

Why do you think there is so much demand around vegan beauty products? “People are becoming more ethically minded, and choosing vegan products is one way to cast their vote for the environment and sustainability. As the market responds to this demand, there are more conscious skincare offerings now more than ever.” Tips for what to look for when buying conscious products? “We need to go beyond the cruelty-free or vegan stamp and ensure the products are manufactured by a reputable company with full transparency. They should be conscious of the environment and conscious for your body. In other words, beware of ‘green-washing’. Just because something has ‘vegan’ ingredients doesn’t mean it is animal and environmentally friendly. This term can often be used as a marketing ploy. For instance, the…

A BIT OF HISTORY More than 4000 years ago the Olmecs and Mocayas of Central America and Mexico drank cacao for its nutritious properties and enjoyed it as a bitter concoction with vanilla, chilli and spices. But when the Spanish Conquistadors invaded in the 1500s, they found it far more palatable by adding sugar and honey and you could say they created what we now call chocolate. Today cacao is mostly converted into high-sugar candy bars that can blow out our waistlines and have little effect on our wellbeing (other than a temporarily improved mood). But by paring back your love of chocolate to its origin and using raw cacao, there are numerous health benefits to be had. PACKED WITH POWER Cacao is packed with natural compounds which act on…

WHAT: SOULARA PLANT-BASED FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE WHERE: DELIVERING TO NSW, SA, QLD, VIC, ACT COST: FROM $80.50 PER WEEK With plant-based meals delivered to your doorstep, Soulara takes the fuss out of eating a wholefood, vegan diet. Opening the box of goodies and knowing lunch, dinner and snacks were sorted for the next week was quite a thrill! The creative menu included a creamy cauliflower and chickpea curry with black rice, mushroom bourguignon with black garlic mash, soya, edamame and black fungi udon, barbecue soy and black bean casserole with baked potatoes and healing turmeric soup. As well as this, there was cacao bliss balls, kombucha, green juices and even a couple of portions of black rice pudding for dessert. The meals came portioned, cooked and packaged, meaning all I…

Back in 1984, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen were two of the biggest music stars on the planet. For the ascendant queen of pop, it was the year of her international breakthrough, bookended by ‘Holiday’ becoming her first hit and the release of second album Like a Virgin, which turned her from just another successful female singer into a superstar and icon. Rolling around in a wedding dress at the MTV Video Music Awards that September didn’t hurt one bit. As for The Boss, thanks to his Born in the U.S.A. album and single ‘Dancing in the Dark’, which remained on the ARIA top 50 for just over 12 months and was 1984’s Number 1 song in Australia, he was equally as massive. In the US, he lifted seven top 10…

“If the world is ending, let’s stay up all night,” Bastille frontman Dan Smith sings on ‘Bad Decisions’, the second track on his band’s third studio album. The title track, meanwhile, features the lyric: “We f--ked this house up like the planet/We were running riot/ Crazy that some people still deny it.”The apocalypse the world is hurtling towards looms large on Doom Days, with fake news, Brexit and technology addiction all on the agenda. Far from a downer, though, the album, and particularly Smith’s soaring vocals, serve as a rallying cry to shake ourselves out of our complacency. (Out Fri., Jun. 14)…

Reality-TV star Nicole‘Snooki’Polizzi has shared intimate details of giving birth to baby boy Angelo James LaValle, her third child with husband Jionni LaValle. In an upcoming episode of It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey, Snooki, 31, said she went to the hospital as soon as her contractions began. “I was nervous he was going to come out in the car and I would feel everything,”the Jersey Shore star said, adding her delivery experience was“awesome”. Angelo was born on May 30 and is a brother to 6-year-old Lorenzo and 4-year-old Giovanna.“He’s here now, he’s 6 days old today. I’m posting a lot of videos of him on my Insta Stories,”Snooki said of baby Angelo.“He sleeps a lot, he’s like me.”On June 4, Snooki shared a photo of herself in pyjamas on…