Indholdsfortegnelse for 9 July 2018 i New Idea

As Australia’s biggest stars stepped out in style for the glitziest night in television, behind the scenes there was only one name on every one’s lips – troubled Today host Karl Stefanovic who has openly admitted he’s at breaking point. And while the breakfast star has a history of setting tongues wagging after wild network parties, cringe-worthy speeches and turning up to work worse for wear, this year’s attendance was a stark contrast with Karl appearing visibly strained. In a heated moment, Karl made a shock confession that could signal the end of his career. ‘I’ve been broken in the last two years, but you still have to come to work and do a breakfast show,’ he spilled to TV Tonight. ‘I’VE BEEN BROKEN IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, BUT…

Increasingly charmed by Meghan and certain the royal family’s future is safe in her hands, the Queen has chosen a prominent role for her protege! As the Duchess of Sussex joined her husband and grandmother-in-law in their joint official duties at the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards ceremony last week, it was clear Meghan and Queen Elizabeth are forming a new power axis of youth and experience. ‘Her Majesty thinks Meghan is a breath of fresh air. She is already very fond of her and thinks Meghan is great news for the royal family,’ explains a palace insider. Their second joint engagement in as many weeks saw the pair sharing a moment of laughter during Prince Harry’s speech and greeting A-list celebrities at the Buckingham Palace reception. ‘The Queen loves Meghan’s…

Rumours are swirling that Sophie Monk may be replaced as host for the next season of Love Island, after receiving negative reviews for her hosting. And viewers are calling for the loveable Josh to replace her. A spate of tweets begging for the handsome hunk to take the gig were posted last week, with some commentators saying: ‘Best bloke on the show’, ‘Give this guy a TV show’, and ‘Love Josh, he has to get a television career out of this surely’. Others said they ‘legit wanna marry him’ and ‘after Love Island is over, give this man another TV job’. Watch out Soph, looks like you might have some serious competition!…

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Curried Beef and Vegetable Pasties Makes 16, Prep 45 mins, Cook 20 mins 4 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tsps sesame seeds Fruit chutney, to serve FILLING 1 tblsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 500g beef mince 1½ tblsps curry powder 2 tblsps fruit chutney 2 tblsps plain flour 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 large chicken stock cube (10g) 1 cup boiling water Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make filling, heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned. Add curry powder, chutney and flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 2 Add vegetables, stock cube…

Danish supermodel, Helena Christensen, 49, defies the years with her timeless beauty. Delve into a little of the Danish model’s beauty magic and feel like a supermodel! CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT... ‘Lumity supplements, a perfect scent from Strangelove NYC, and my favourite red lipstick.’ YOUR MORNING ROUTINE STARTS WITH... ‘I start with morning supplements and then cleanse, tone and moisturise,’ says Helena. TOP-MODEL MUST-HAVE ‘My grandmother [had] the most beautiful, [and] softest skin. All she ever uses is water, soap, and Nivea. Over the years, I’ve used hundreds of different products – amazing smelling oils, scrubs and serums. In my head I think that if I mix them up in a magical way, something miraculous will happen. But every time I visit my grandma, I go back to the…

They’re the unsung heroes of childcare, the people who help you out and are as invested in your child’s wellbeing as you are. But with research showing that grandparents save Australian families $2.29 billion each year in childcare costs, should they be paid? According to analysis by finder.com.au, families who choose to have a grandparent care for their child for just two days a week could save $6344 a year. If they have three children, they could be looking at an annual saving of almost $20,000. While many grandparents simply love being involved in their grandchild’s life, parents are realising the impact of their efforts – with 45 per cent saying they should be paid for babysitting. Almost a third said grandparents should be paid if babysitting is a regular…

The comments are familiar: ‘a pleasure to teach’, ‘easily distracted’, ‘needs to focus on...’, ‘lacks concentration’. But how should you respond to your child’s school report and how can you discuss it positively with your child? Parenting educator Michael Grose says you need to self-check before you open the report to ensure your expectations of your child are realistic, you appreciate that children learn at different rates and you want to safeguard your child’s self-esteem. Experts then recommend the following: *Focus on strengths and emphasise the positives – even if they’re not good at subjects you think are important. *Ask your child to assess themselves – do they think the report is a fair assessment? What are they proud of and where do they think they can improve. *Keep a…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A realisation will finally explain a perplexing experience of the past. It will have a ripple effect through a present situation too. Letting your intuition guide you will help with far-reaching decisions. A surprising turn of events could throw you into a spin, it will bring something to your attention that you’ve been overlooking. It will take time to appreciate the value of an unusual new possession. LUCKY NUMBERS: 2, 15, 27 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A gathering laced with emotional promise will be a meaningful highlight this week. High hopes for a project you believe in will inspire you, and intuitive pointers will steer you through some confusing choices. A challenging conversation will bring old issues to the fore but it…

QI have been single for a couple of years and one of my girlfriends has been trying to set me up with her boyfriend’s brother. I haven’t met the brother but from what she’s told me about him I’m not sure if we would be compatible. She’s having a party he will be attending and that’s when we are supposed to meet, but I’m thinking of making an excuse as I don’t want to end up in an awkward situation. What do you think Nene? CAROLYN, VIA EMAIL. A Have you got rocks in your head? You’ve been single for a couple of years! What have you got to lose by going to the party? You may click with the brother or you may be completely turned off. At least…

HER REAL NAME IS ALECIA BETH MOORE Pink is a nickname that the singer had before becoming famous, from the character Mr Pink in Reservoir Dogs . SHE WORKED AT MCDONALD’S ‘It was important I make my own money. I was a drive-through girl,’ she told Food & Wine . ‘I had a microphone – I had power.’ SHE PROPOSED TO HER HUSBAND After dating for four years, Pink took matters into her own hands and asked Carey Hart to marry her like the badass woman she is! SHE LIKES HOUSEWORK Pink revealed she loves baking and gardening. ‘All the time there was a little housewife just desperate to get out!’ she joked. SHE HAS A TATTOO OF HER LATE BULLDOG Of her 20…

After being hospitalised recently, Sarah Hyland has revealed she is ‘feeling better’. The Modern Family star was rushed to hospital after a health scare. An insider told People : ‘Sarah had a scare and was hospitalised. Thankfully she is better and is home.’ The source also said that her friends and family had been supportive and she’s looking forward to returning back to work next week. The usually glowing actress posted pics from her hospital bed. She was keen to return back to work and said she will be ‘taking it easy’ for the next six to eight weeks.…

Actress and model Brigitte Nielsen gives birth to her fifth baby! At 54, the Danish star has given birth to her fifth child. The actress and her 39-year-old husband Mattia Dessi welcomed their daughter Frida last Friday in Los Angeles. In a statement the couple announced: ‘We are overjoyed to welcome our beautiful daughter into our lives... it’s been a long road, and so worth it.’ Brigitte, who was previously married to Sylvester Stallone, has four sons from previous marriages.…

Princess Mary mourned the death of Queen Margrethe’s cousin Elisabeth last week. Elisabeth died on June 19, aged 83, after suffering a lengthy illness. The princess never married, but lived with her long-time partner Claus Hermansen, who died in 1997. She will be laid to rest alongside him. Elisabeth previously spoke of growing old, telling Billed-Bladet : ‘It’s not easy to grow old. The worst is not that the health fails. The worst thing is missing my dear and the many friends who are not here anymore.’…

A book released about Carrie Fisher has made shocking claims about her love life. The biography, named Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds: Princess Leia & Unsinkable Tammy In Hell, claims that the Star Wars actress had affairs with both David Bowie and Freddie Mercury back in 1973, when Carrie was just 17 years of age. According to film historians Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince, Carrie had an affair with David when he was married to his first wife Angie Bowie, while her tryst with Freddie happened when he was in a long-term relationship with Mary Austin.…

ALL THE SPARKLE OF THE TROPHIES AND THE DRINKS It was Australian TV’s biggest and most glamorous night of the year, and a time for the A-list attendees to put aside feuds as they walk the red carpet. But like any big celebrity bash, behind the scenes there were squabbles, scandal and far too much champagne as everything came to a dramatic head. TRACEY’S NAKED AMBITION She’s the serious A Current Affair anchor who takes no prisoners with her tough interviewing skills, but when the cameras stop rolling, Tracy Grimshaw knows how to party! Having admitted to doing tequila shots with James Packer until 4am at a previous Logies, the TV presenter ended up locked out of her hotel room – in the nude. ‘It’s not…

To add to Jennifer’s drama, Brad Pitt’s wandering eye has once again landed on the gorgeous and talented Margot Robbie. The pair are co-starring in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, which has just started production in Los Angeles. According to an on-set observer, Brad, 54, is clearly smitten with the Aussie beauty. An insider told Radar Online: ‘Brad is very taken with Margot, and their chemistry is the talk of the cast.’ Sadly for Brad, however, the actress is happily married to Tom Ackerley, whom she wed in 2016. It’s not the first time Brad’s feelings for Margot have been reported. His crush on the actress was revealed in 2016, a year after he apparently ensured she had a small part in The Big Short, which he…

Looking like they’ve put all their rumoured marriage problems behind them, Kate Ritchie and husband Stuart Webb seemed happy, relaxed and back on track as they visited a Sydney jewellery store last week. With Kate’s 40th birthday just two months away, the loved-up couple could have been picking out something special to mark the important occasion. And whatever the stresses and strains of the past, it seems Kate and Stuart’s relationship is closer than ever. In the jewellery store, Stu’s attention was clearly focused on his wife, no doubt hoping to pick up some tips on her favourite choices. At one point 37-year-old Stu affectionately placed his hand on Kate’s back as she looked at various pieces, one of which appeared to make her smile. It’s great to see the…

‘I’D LOVE TO WIN A WHOLE WEDDING,’ AMELIA ADMITS. ‘WHEN THE KIDS ARE AT SCHOOL AND I HAVE THE HOUSE TO MYSELF, I CAN DO IT MOST OF THE DAY’ Bride-to-be Amelia Avossa has bagged more than $70,000 worth of freebies by spending hours every day entering competitions. The stay-at-home mum, 28, has spent the last nine years ‘comping’ – entering online giveaways – using the hobby as a way to distract herself from depression and anxiety. Keeping Twitter and Facebook open all day in case new opportunities spring up, Amelia, whose incredible prizes have included game consoles, holidays, $1700 cash and meetings with celebrities, says: ‘I stopped counting how much the prizes I’d won were worth after $70,000.’ The mum, from Leicester, UK, who has been engaged to partner…

Tomato and Bacon Macaroni Casserole Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 40 mins 1 tblsp olive oil 150g middle bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 400g can cherry tomatoes in juice 1½ cups chicken stock 2 x 220g cans baked beans in ham sauce 1 cup macaroni Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tblsps chopped fresh parsley 3 slices thick white bread, torn into 1cm pieces ½ cup shredded parmesan Extra chopped parsley, to serve 1 Heat oil in a medium, ovenproof frying pan (base measures 22cm and top 25cm) over a medium to high heat. Add bacon and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. 2 Add tomatoes, stock, beans and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Cover pan tightly…

Tonkatsu Chicken Wraps Serves 4, Prep 5 mins, Cook 18 mins 400g box frozen crumbed chicken breast nuggets 8 mini flour tortillas 1 baby cos lettuce, trimmed, shredded 1 medium carrot, peeled, shredded 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced ¼ cup bottled coleslaw salad dressing ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce Fresh coriander leaves and toasted sesame seeds, to serve 1 Place frozen nuggets on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a moderate oven (180C), turning halfway, for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. 3 Combine lettuce, carrot and onion in a bowl. Stir in dressing. 4 Heat tortillas according to packet directions. 5 Serve chicken on tortillas with salad. Drizzle with sauce. Top with coriander. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. TIP…

Passata is a tomato puree made by part boiling ripe tomatoes just until the skins split. The tomatoes are then peeled and passed through a mouli press to remove any seeds or leftover skin, and to remove all the liquid from the tomatoes. This puree is bottled (sometimes with basil), sealed and cooked in boiling water to preserve it. Passata is available in bottles in supermarkets or fruit and vegetable shops and gourmet food outlets. It’s ideal for making pasta sauces, bolognese, soups and casseroles, or spread over pizza bases.…

It’s the end of the term and you’ve just received your child’s school report. There are areas where they’re doing well, but others where they seem to be struggling. Phrases such as ‘more effort’ or ‘needs to concentrate on...’ jump out, and you realise that the child who was once excited about learning now seems negative and unmotivated. SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO? The first step is determining whether your child’s declining performance is a pattern or an aberration, says psychologist Michael Hawton. Your child could be suffering ‘end of termitis’, a condition particularly prevalent in the winter terms, or they could have become what some experts call ‘a shutdown learner’. The first step is to discuss your child’s report with them (see tips p.66) and to make an appointment…

There are plenty of ways you can support your child’s teacher. Create order at home so kids are less disorganised at school, talk to your child about their learning, encourage them to ask questions and reassure them about being competent at basic tasks, such as tying their shoes and taking care of their belongings. Gabbie Stroud, author of the new book Teacher published last week, has other helpful tips for parents: * Understand that a teacher is trying to create a community of learners. To that end, a teacher will often be focusing on creating an environment in the classroom. If that means your child’s reader is not changed that day, try to think of the bigger picture. * Remember that assessments give only a glimpse…

QI am a big fan of you and your series Medium . I’m very excited to have the opportunity to contact you and to ask a question. My husband never really liked my daughter from my first marriage, but their relationship became better after she left our house and started to live by herself. Recently she got married. My husband cannot stand her new husband. This situation makes me very unhappy: I can’t invite them to our house to spend family time together. Will this situation ever change? Mila, via email. A Mila, first of all, thank you for your kind words. It sounds like your husband is the problem. He’s not considering your feelings and he should have been more supportive, helping you to lovingly raise your daughter.…

CRASH AND BURN Dad was very proud of teaching his 10-year-old son to drive. Son thought he’d give Dad a surprise by backing his car out of the garage while Dad was getting ready for work. Maybe the lessons haven’t got as far as checking in the rear view mirror yet: son backed Dad’s car into Mum’s car, which was parked in the driveway! K. SIMPSON, OCEAN REEF, WA. GOING FREESTYLE My nine-year-old niece was telling us how much she loved learning about where food comes from, but we had to chuckle when she showed us an egg and said ‘This is from a freestyle chicken...’ CHRISTINA HATZIS, YOKINE, WA. BANK OF MUM Master Six had two front teeth missing. ‘Did you get money from the Tooth Fairy?’ we asked.…

RIP CORNELIA I felt heartbroken to learn of Cornelia Frances’ death (NI June 11). What a trooper Cornelia was, and even though she played the villain many times in her career, in real life she had a warm nature and a wonderful sense of humour. Cornelia managed her illness with great bravery and her positive spirit endured her to all who knew her. We, who enjoyed her many performances over the years, mourn her passing. I send deepest condolences to Lawrence, her son and granddaughter Tipani. Cornelia will be remembered for all time. May she now rest in peace. FELICITY ROONEY, SALE, VIC. HEALTHY SCREEN TIME Your parenting special this week (NI June 11) on healthy screen habits for children is a must-read for every parent. In an age where…

Last week, Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb, 71, was knighted at Buckingham Palace. The last surviving member of the fraternal music trio paid tribute to his late brothers Maurice and Robin during the ceremony. ‘If it was not for my brothers, I would not be here,’ he said. Sir Barry also said the honour was a ‘bit surreal’, but that he was ‘enormously proud’ of the award.…

After Fergie and Prince Andrew looked like lovestruck teens, flirting up a storm at Ascot last week, Fergie was seen curtseying to the Queen and was visibly thrilled to be back in the royal fold. Both the Queen and Fergie appeared comfortable in each other’s company and Sarah couldn’t have looked happier. Over the past couple of years, Fergie has been allowed to attend more royal gatherings in a bid to get approval and it looks like her efforts have paid off. Much to Fergie’s delight, royal insiders tell New Idea she’s finally got the Queen’s blessing! ‘The whole palace is buzzing with speculation that Fergie and Andrew will remarry by the end of the year,’ says a royal insider. ‘It’s been on the cards for a long time but,…

Just a day after Michael Jackson’s father Joe passed away from terminal cancer last week, a war has broken out regarding exactly who will foot the funeral bill. According to a family insider, his granddaughter Paris and daughter Janet have been squabbling about the funeral arrangements and money issues. ‘Janet has said she’ll pay for it because she believes Paris paying for it would be an embarrassment to the family,’ a source told Radar Online. According to the source, Janet had a ‘terrible relationship with her father, although it wasn’t shown in public’. Paris, on the other hand, has always worshipped Joe and ‘believes her grandfather is a legend and should be treated as such’. The family often worry about Paris’s fragility and are concerned his death will push her…

LOVE ISLAND IS AN ALL EXPENSES PAID LUXURY HOLIDAY FOR THE STAR She has spent the past few weeks living the high life in a five-star hotel with staff at her beck and call. With a total of two months on set in a swanky European destination alongside minimum filming commitments, television star Sophie Monk has plenty of time to sip cocktails by the pool. Indulging in expensive spa treatments, sightseeing around the island of Majorca in Spain and seemingly never-ending boozy lunches with pals, there is no doubt Sophie hit the jackpot with her new gig. ‘She hasn’t really met any of the cast,’ says our spy. ‘She just turns up for filming a couple of times a week and is gone again. It’s one big holiday…

‘THINGS LIKE WALKING AROUND THE SHOPS AND DOING HOUSEWORK BURN CALORIES’ You wouldn’t know it by looking at her, but one year ago, Teresa Venetoulis tipped the scales at 103kg – and her wardrobe was filled with size 22 clothes. The Sydney mum-of-two was feeling sicker than she’d ever felt – struggling through debilitating migraines, extreme lethargy and intense bloating. And her self-esteem would plummet each time she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror. ‘I didn’t recognise the person staring back at me,’ the 32-year-old tells New Idea. ‘I hated the way I looked and suffered from extremely low self-esteem. ‘I dreaded summer, as the thought of stripping down to my bathers made me so anxious. It was a really hard time for me. I felt so…

Caramel Lamingtons Serves 15, Prep 45 mins, Cook 25 mins 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup self-raising flour ½ cup plain flour 2 tblsps boiling water 2½ cups shredded coconut 1½ cups desiccated coconut FILLING 1¼ cups thickened cream 225g packet Jersey caramels, chopped ICING 4 cups icing sugar mixture (580g) ½ cup cocoa powder 50g unsalted butter, chopped ¾ cup milk 1 Grease a 19cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 To make filling, combine cream and caramels in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Stir until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Don’t boil. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until…

ROASTED RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRIES Trim an 800g bunch of rhubarb. Cut into 4cm lengths. Hull 250g punnet of strawberries. Cut into quarters. Place strawberries and rhubarb in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle with ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar. Add ¼ cup water. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 10 minutes, or until just tender. Remove. Serve warm or cold over porridge. APRICOTS IN HONEY SYRUP Combine 1 cup dried apricots, ¾ cup orange juice, ¹/ ³ cup honey and 2 tblsps water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until thickened. Serve warm or cold over porridge. Sprinkle with roughly chopped pistachios. TOASTED ALMOND AND COCONUT CRUMBLE Combine ½ cup chopped natural almonds, ¹/ ³ cup each of shredded coconut…

Why have friends? Well, research shows that people with an active social life are healthier, happier and live longer than those who are socially isolated. If you don’t have friends or you haven’t been investing enough time in your social life, Dr Anthony Gunn’s tips on how to change this, from his new book Friendship – The Joy Of Connection (Hardie Grant, $19.99), could help. SOCIALISE TO FEEL GOOD Humans are the most social creatures on the planet. If you want a pick-me-up, socialise. Try chatting to a shop assistant, visiting a friend or family member, or striking up a conversation with someone you don’t often speak to, such as a neighbour or a work colleague. Have a short conversation with another person and notice the…

It’s a growing industry where tutors can charge more than $100 an hour, but is tutoring the answer for a struggling child? While there is much debate around tutoring children to gain places in selective schools and opportunity classes, the consensus is that tutoring can help a child’s learning and motivation. Individual instruction can be beneficial, but parents need to be careful their child doesn’t become dependent on a tutor and do less thinking, problem-solving and brainstorming themselves. Experts agree that tutors help ‘bridge the gap’, particularly when the child has a lack of foundational knowledge, has missed time at school or has undisciplined study methods. As Pearl Subban, a lecturer in teacher education at Monash University, points out: ‘The tutor’s role should be one of assessment, monitoring and assistance,…

1 Draw your designs onto stencil paper and cut them out. When creating a stencil for the eyes, you will need a separate stencil for each layer (the pupils and the whites of the eyes). 2 Tape stencil paper to a window and trace around your stencil with pencil. Using a scalpel, cut out the design on a cutting mat. Use a ruler when cutting straight lines. 3 Stick tape to the flat side of the screen to create a border. Tape the stencil over the top of the tape border so that it is overlapping. 4 Place the screen flat-side down on the pinboard. Spread a generous amount of ink above your design, steady the screen with one hand and then give the squeegee two hard pulls across the…

I had to make a heart-wrenching decision for my beautiful 18-year-old cat Missy earlier this year. The vet told me she had fluid on her lungs the day I took her in, a symptom of her hyperthyroidism. I feel like I failed her in the end. I really miss her, does she forgive me? EMMA, VIA EMAIL As I tune into the spirit world I see Missy appear in front of you, showing herself now feeling like a young teenager, contented, fit and free of all afflictions of the body. Missy does not want you to carry any blame for her condition or treatment. It was the natural progression her body was taking Missy says she can hear you when you speak with her in your heart and talk to…

DUNNO SOMETIMES My son is doing some renovations and his three-year-old son was ‘helping’ when some roof trusses were delivered. He asked his dad what the driver’s name was and his father said ‘Dunno’. The three-year-old asked ‘Can I ask Dunno if I can see the remote control?’. HEATHER SHANKS, VARSITY LAKES, QLD. QUICK CHOP I noticed my MM husband had bandaids on three of his fingers. ‘You know those chefs on TV who can chop vegetables really quickly?’ he said. ‘Yes?’ I replied. ‘I can’t do that,’ he replied. SAMANTHA NICHOLSON, YANCHEP, WA. SHRED THE RULEBOOK Coming back from an overseas holiday, my parents found a big pile of mail waiting. As it was mostly junk mail, MM dad used his new paper shredder to dispose it. The first…

After stepping out looking pale and gaunt in public recently, Johnny Depp’s ex manager Joel Mandel has come forward and revealed the star has blown over $800 million in the past decade. Johnny is currently suing Joel for mismanaging his finances and, in a counter-suit last year, stated: ‘Depp, and Depp alone, is fully responsible for any financial turmoil he finds himself in today. He has refused to live within his means.’ According to Joel, over $100 million went on maintaining the actor’s 14 residences and $2.7 million on flying private jets. The Pirates Of The Caribbean star also spent over $2.4 million on security alone and $1.6 million on a doctor on call. The claims come on top of the devastating news that Johnny’s son, Jack, 16, is suffering…

Carrie Bickmore is having the pregnancy from hell, as she’s suffering from terrible morning sickness. The mother-of-two announced that she was expecting her third child recently, but last week The Project host shared her pregnancy troubles with her fans on social media. Posting a picture of herself beside a toilet, Carrie wrote: ‘Morning sickness. I thought it would have past by now, but it’s not going away. Why the hell is it called morning sickness when it can be 24/7! Relentless,’ she lamented. ‘If I am hungry I feel sick, if I eat I feel sick, if I sleep I feel sick,’ she added, before admitting she had been living on ‘coffee, healthy food, water, pregnancy tablets, and chips.’…

JONESY SAYS... I was at the train station the other day and I noticed the guard was wearing shorts. I was struck: firstly, it was freezing, and secondly, he was checking tickets – he checked mine, but I found because of the aforementioned shorts I couldn’t quite take him seriously. Then I was reading an article on a new Supermax prison and there’s the guard doing his tough prison-boss face and he’s wearing shorts! If you’re an adult and you work and you’re not a life guard or Magnum PI, you can’t wear shorts, OK! AMANDA SAYS... I completely disagree with Jonesy. I can think of lots of situations where men wear shorts and are taken very seriously. Geography teachers – students around the country learn about cumulonimbus from a…

WHO CELINE DION Celine’s ready for a big night out in Tokyo, and she also has the look of someone sneaking an expensive new handbag into the home. ‘What, this old thing...?’ WHO JAMES CORDEN While Joan Collins (below) is hassled by a bug, James is surrounded by Beatles! And it looks like Paul McCartney is getting ready to pick his nose. WHO JOAN COLLINS ‘Not one of my husbands (although it resembles a couple),’ Joan added to this flashback pic of the cute (and hairy!) pair of love bugs.…