Indholdsfortegnelse for 17 September 2018 i New Idea

Pregnant Meghan Markle showed off her baby bump for the first time last week as she stepped out with Prince Harry at the 100 Days to Peace music gala in London. This outing comes after a Kensington Palace insider last week confirmed Meghan’s pregnancy to New Idea and said the pair would have to cancel her first royal tour of Australia. The source said the royal couple will hold off on making any official announcements, until, ‘she is given the three month all clear’. The exciting news comes after it was revealed Meghan has given her first major ‘sit down’ interview since joining the royal family. This interview with British television channel ITV will air in September in the documentary, Queen of the World. The glowing Duchess of Sussex was…

Nicole Kidman is on a mission to save her son, Connor Cruise, who is said to be in lockdown in a Scientology compound in Florida. A former church insider has revealed to New Idea Connor has been moved into the luxury Sandcastle hotel in a bid by leaders to groom him to follow in dad Tom’s devout footsteps. ‘He’s going to be the golden boy of Scientology,’ reveals ex-Scientologist Katrina Reyes – now an outspoken critic of the church – whose mother Yelena is manager of the Sandcastle and the Osceola Inn in Clearwater. ‘The only reason I’ve ever seen it happen before with someone like Connor, is that he did something he wasn’t supposed to do, so they now want him under control.’ In mid-August it was reported Connor,…

Host Shelley Craft has seen her fair share of Block dramas during her 11 seasons on the show and reveals things are about to get vicious. ‘Until this week, they were getting on really well,’ she reveals. ‘They were far too friendly but there’s always a turning point in the competition. It’s this week!’ Shelley also reveals she’s frustrated with Sara and Hayden. ‘They are not willing to take on advice,’ she explains. ‘They are shooting themselves in the foot in that regard and they’re going to continue making errors because of their stubbornness.’ It’s a common theme with the rest of the contestants too. ‘They just don’t want to listen,’ Shelley tells New Idea. ‘They’re so stuck on their own ideas and they have so…

After announcing their shock split last month, Jarrod Woodgate sat down with New Idea to exclusively reveal even more details about his tumultuous relationship with Keira Maguire, and exactly where things went wrong. ‘I WAS SUGGESTING SHE GOES AND GETS A JOB BECAUSE SHE WAS SITTING AT HOME ON THE COUCH’ Despite a whirlwind on-screen romance, the Bachelor In Paradise star admits in the real world, Keira’s obsession with social media got in the way of their relationship and he believes, it’s affecting her mental health. ‘I have seen her stress so much on what to post on Instagram to the point where it started affecting her mental health,’ a heartbroken Jarrod reveals. ‘I was suggesting she goes and gets a job because she was sitting at home on the…

Young expectant parents Dempsey (Sophie Don) and Mason (Orpheus Pledger) are getting on better than ever, having decided, for now, to focus on each other rather than their long-term future. ‘These are two people who are still working out what they want in life, but a situation like this either brings people much closer together or makes them run in the other direction,’ says Sophie. Adds Orpheus: ‘Mason’s shadowed his older siblings his whole life – he's had them to look up to and learn from. Now we’ve seen a bit of a coming-of-age for him.’ But when Dempsey suddenly begins to feel unwell at Hunter’s (Scott Lee) farewell lunch, Mason can’t help but be concerned. Before long, the pair are at the hospital, anxiously awaiting word from doctors. ‘Mason’s…

Viewers were left reeling when fan favourite and original River Boy Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) died in the arms of Brax (Steve Peacocke) after he was shot by gang member Jake Pirovic (Fletcher Humphrys), who had kidnapped Casey’s half-brother Josh (Jackson Gallagher). ‘The actual night of shooting the death scenes was... it’s hard to put into words,’ Lincoln said. ‘When we finished the take, all the cast and crew and everyone there were in tears.’…

Fennel Roasted Vegetables with Green Hummus Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 30 mins 200g thinly sliced prosciutto 280g French-style double brie 350g (tub) Persian feta 200g wedge pecorino romano cheese 170g wedge smoked cheddar cheese Crisp bread and sliced sourdough bread, to serve Lemons, walnuts, figs, pear, rosemary sprigs and bay leaves, to garnish FENNEL ROASTED VEGETABLES ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tblsp honey 2 tsps fennel seeds 2 x 375g eggplants, trimmed 3 zucchini (575g), cut lengthways into 5mm slices 500g small sweet potato, peeled, cut into 5mm rounds 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed 280g jar artichokes in brine, drained, halved ½ cup pitted Sicilian olives GREEN HUMMUS (Makes 3 cups) 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed ¼ cup tahini 2 tsps…

Basic Pancakes with Strawberry Jam Sauce Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins Melted unsalted butter, for greasing Vanilla ice-cream, to serve PANCAKE BATTER 1¾ cups self-raising flour 2 tblsps caster sugar 1 cup milk 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsps vanilla essence STRAWBERRY JAM SAUCE (makes 11/3 cups) 250g punnet small strawberries, hulled, halved 1 tblsp caster sugar 1 tblsp lemon juice ¹/ ³ cup strawberry jam 1 To make sauce, combine strawberries, sugar and juice in a small saucepan. Stir, over a medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and strawberries have softened. Stir in jam. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. 2 To make pancake batter, combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Combine milk, eggs and vanilla in a medium jug.…

Fast becoming a favourite wine variety for many white drinkers, McW 480 Tumbarumba Pinot Grigio (RRP $19) is a light to medium bodied wine, with spicy nashi pear and crisp gala apple flavours. It has a clean refreshing finish making it the perfect drink as the weather warms up. Grapes for this wine are grown in the beautiful Tumbarumba region of New South Wales. Serve chilled, with grilled or baked fish with lemon, garlic and herbs, or with oysters, prawns, sushi, salads and soft cheeses. Available from all good wine stockists or mcwilliamswines.com.au .…

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I lost Lucy on April 26 and still miss her very much. She was loved by me very dearly. She was a companion therapy dog and used to come with me to the nursing homes and hospitals to visit. She became ill in February and never got better. Lucy was three months short of being 12 years old. Tell her I am making a very special shrine in the garden for her. Tell her I will love her forever. Her friend and companion, AMY, VIA EMAIL Lucy firstly wants to reassure you that she is still your companion dog and will never leave your side as your life continues. Lucy was the embodiment of unconditional love and she accepted everyone as they were and trusted them with her heart of…

A TRUE GENTLEMAN As I was about to walk into the local bakery, a truck stopped and a young MM quickly got out and rushed up to the door. As I was thinking: ‘Smart ****, trying to beat me and get served first,’ he opened the door, held it open, and said, ‘Good morning ma’am, you first.’ I laughed, thanked him very much, and had a smile on my dial for the rest of the day. ANN KIDD, MOTUEKA, TAS. MOUSETRAP HEART Needing some spices for a recipe, I asked a young man at the supermarket, ‘Have you any mace?’ He looked taken aback, then after a pause, sheepishly replied: ‘Well, we did have quite a few, but we set traps and caught the lot!’ He obviously thought I came…

In a movie as far removed from Trainspotting as you can get, Ewan McGregor plays a grown-up version of Winnie the Pooh’s friend Christopher Robin in a family movie of the same name. The 47-year-old actor talks about his own upbringing and how he’s raised his four kids. How much did you base this character on the real Christopher, author AA Milne’s son and the inspiration for his stories? Because I was playing the Christopher from the book, I didn’t concern myself at all with the real world. I did want to start in a place where that boy could come back to a friend [as an adult] to help find himself again. What was your childhood like? Very similar to Christopher’s. I grew up in a small town in…

LISTEN DIESEL: GIVE ME SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR STARTS FRIDAY Thirty years ago, he hit the charts as the frontman of Johnny Diesel and the Injectors before enjoying massive solo success. Now, the musician, whose real name is Mark Lizotte, is celebrating his three-decade career with a series of shows around the country. Expect hits like Don’t Need Love , Tip of My Tongue and Never Miss Your Water as well as some of his lesser known releases. WATCH A SIMPLE FAVOUR IN CINEMAS THURSDAY Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively play a pair of unlikely friends in this film adaptation of the debut novel by Darcey Bell. A thriller with twist after twist, it centres on the disappearance…

Last week saw two special celebrity babies being welcomed into the world. Firstly, Claire Danes, 39, gave birth to her second child with husband Hugh Dancy, 43. The couple had a healthy baby boy in New York. This is their second son, as they already share five-year-old Cyrus Michael Christopher. Secondly, Rachel Weisz, 48, and husband Daniel Craig, 50, welcomed a gorgeous baby girl. This is the first child for the couple, although Rachel has a son Henry from a previous marriage and Daniel has daughter Ella with his ex-wife. Double congratulations!…

URBAN LEGEND ‘Showers are just one of those places where a lot of ideas come to me,’ Keith Urban said last week. Is that song lyrics Keith? Or maybe things like washing your knees in a different way and grouting the tiles in a funky new colour? CHOCOHOLIC ‘I’ll be leaving my self-control at the door,’ Melissa Doyle said on entering Sydney’s Smooth Festival Of Chocolate. Thanks for the reminder! We left our self-control at the door of Kmart last week. Wonder if it’s still there… DRESS DOWN ‘She was just in lingerie, and I’m topless with a tie around my neck,’ Kris Smith said of the first time he met the then Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins. What a coincidence that they both forgot to put on a major item…

Cary Jones Munoz, who has been friends with Nicole for more than a decade, is Nicole’s greatest hope when it comes to reaching and helping Connor. Cary is said to be extremely close to Connor and is acting as an intermediary between Nicole and her son. ‘You never know when life is going to come full circle. Love you @theconnorcruise and you too @beetlesbard xo,’ Cary captioned a picture of herself and Connor on her Instagram account in 2013, when @beetlesbard was Isabella’s Instagram handle.…

She was not shy dishing out criticism to other contestants on The Bachelor – before being kicked off last week – but it seems the show’s ‘villain’ Cat Henesey-Smith is not a fan when the tables are turned. She’s been accused of ‘trashing’ a villa she rented in Bali. Owner Pascale Masson tells New Idea the fiery brunette caused $13,000 worth of damage, destroying a bathroom and leaving litter strewn everywhere. ‘She ransacked the house and I have an email from the real estate agent telling her they will call the police,’ says Pascale. ‘I have proof, I have emails and messages, photos from before she moved in and after. She left my place so filthy, destroyed furniture and also fired my maid for an insane…

Walking along the beach on a sunny Sydney afternoon, Ashleigh Brewer’s blue eyes shine. The newly blonde actor looks every inch the Hollywood star – but one who couldn’t be happier to be back on our shores. ‘I WAS SO READY FOR AN INJECTION OF HOME SOIL AND I’M LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT’ Former Queenslander Ashleigh, who headed to Los Angeles four years ago to portray the glamorous jewellery designer Ivy Forrester in US mega-soap The Bold And The Beautiful, has returned to Australia for a major new role in Home And Away. In soon-to-be-seen episodes, Ashleigh will move into our favourite coastal town as mysterious police officer Chelsea Campbell, a young woman with a yet-to-be-revealed connection to fellow officer Colby Thorne (Tim Franklin). Certainly, it’s a pivotal role…

LAST BOOK YOU READ? Women Who Run With The Wolves. LAST MEAL YOU ATE? Spaghetti bolognese. LAST PERSON YOU SENT A TEXT TO? Jimmy Stewart (Sarah’s real-life partner, who plays Justin in Home And Away ). LAST HOLIDAY YOU TOOK? To Ireland. My brother lives in [ Dracula author] Bram Stoker’s house! LAST PHOTO YOU TOOK? Of the chocolate freckles – my fave – that I was eating in the car, to send to my boyfriend Jimmy to make him jealous because he’s not eating any sugar. LAST MOVIE YOU SAW? The Butterfly Tree on the plane coming back from Ireland. I have a problem – I fall asleep in movies. So it took me three instalments over the 23-hour flight back…

Baklava Custard Slice Serves 9, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 minutes 75g unsalted butter, melted 8 sheets filo pastry 1 cup walnuts (100g), toasted ½ cup blanched almonds (85g), toasted 1 tsp ground cinnamon HONEY SYRUP ²/ ³ cup caster sugar ½ cup honey CUSTARD 2½ cups milk ½ cup thickened cream ¼ cup custard powder ¼ cup caster sugar 2 egg yolks 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 2 tsps powdered gelatine 1 Grease a 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. Brush paper with melted butter. 2 Layer pastry sheets together, brushing in between each sheet with butter. Cut in half crossways to give two rectangles. Trim each to a width of 20cm. 3 Lift one piece into…

MONDAY Creamy Cajun Vegetable Pasta Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 375g orecchiette pasta 800g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets 2 tblsps olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tblsp Cajun seasoning 500g tomatoes, chopped 1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled 300ml light thickened cooking cream 100g baby spinach leaves 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water for 8 minutes. Add cauliflower. Boil for a further 4 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Return pasta and cauliflower to pot. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and seasoning. Cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, or until soft. Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, or until soft. 3 Dissolve stock cube in ½…

NOBU MARBELLA, SPAIN WHO: ROBERT DE NIRO The Nobu brand is well-respected in the restaurant world and its co-owner, Robert De Niro, already knows what he’s doing in the accommodation business. He owns the Greenwich Hotel in New York and The Covent Garden in London. The new Nobu Marbella combines an exceptional eye for detail, stunning interior design and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s amazing modern cuisine. Seems the actor has incredible taste! TO GO: nobuhotels.com/marbella BEDFORD POST INN, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY WHO: RICHARD GERE Want a good chance of seeing the star of Pretty Woman ? Head an hour’s drive north from Manhattan and book into the Bedford Post Inn. Gere is part-owner of this chateau featuring eight luxury rooms, two organic restaurants and a yoga studio. The…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 It will take some keen focus, organised follow-through and resourcefulness to capitalise on a special work opportunity. A new role or duty will showcase your skills and build your reputation. Splurging on generous gifts and meaningful new possessions could put dents in the savings. Singles, a tantalising attraction could fascinate you. Getting out and about to fun places will bring refreshing changes of scene. LUCKY NUMBERS: 19, 27, 29 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Fun plans with a loved one will bring happy times, meaningful moments and experiences. Also, loving gestures will speak volumes. Singles, thoughtful overtures will reach you from someone who cares. A prickly difference with another person may touch a nerve, but seeing the big picture will help you through…

DOWN TO DESIGN I agree, Toad and Mandy (NI Aug 27) deserved to win House Rules with their lovely sense of design and for being so down-to-earth. I hope this popular family-friendly show continues for years to come and that Joh is there as a much-valued and constant support to contestants along the way.DI THOMSON, BANNOCKBURN, VIC. ROCK OF THE AGES I feel I have been given a big hint by my wife. She has left her New Idea magazine open on the page advertising Oz Rock Legends (NI Aug 20) since Monday and has told me a number of times that she loves the photos of Jimmy Barnes and Darryl Braithwaite on the cover and hopes Johnny Farnham is in…

In this gripping British thriller, Mistresses’ Sarah Parish stars as DCI Elizabeth Bancroft, a well-respected, very experienced detective in charge of a high-profile case involving a violent gang. By contrast, junior officer DS Katherine Stevens (Faye Marsay) has the unglamorous job of wading through cold cases back at the station. As Stevens reinvestigates the case of Laura Fraser, who was murdered in her own home 27 years earlier, she uncovers evidence that implicates Bancroft – who was just starting out in her police career – in wrongdoing. Doggedly determined to find out how Laura died, but with a messy personal life, Stevens is easily lured into the web of the crafty spider that is Bancroft. ‘It’s difficult with these sorts of programs because you don’t want to give away too…

One of Kerri-Anne’s biggest rivals in the 1990s was Denise Drysdale, as they both dominated the daytime TV schedules throughout the decade. But they’ve crossed paths many times since then, most recently in January when they appeared on their very own Australia Post stamps. The TV presenters were honoured as part of the 2018 Australian Legends series alongside Bert Newton, Ray Martin and Daryl Somers. However, although Kerri-Anne was in attendance at the official launch in Melbourne on Australia Day, Denise was unable to attend.…

She’s a happy-go-lucky self-confessed bogan but Jess Eva is reduced to tears on this week’s The Block . The radio DJ gets emotional about her run-in with Courtney and Hans over pool-gate while talking to them on her Block radio show Jess FM. ‘The thing that made me break down was when Hans said, “we had to weigh up the price of friendship to see whether or not it was worth it”,’ she tells New Idea. ‘That really hit me hard because I’ve never really associated friendship with money. It really hurt my feelings.’ Jess was also stunned that she and Norm had been so helpful with their competitors but the favour had not been returned. ‘We let Sara do the body corp to have her meeting…

She’s made no secret of her longing to become a mother. Now more ready than ever to have a baby, Tori Morgan (Penny McNamee) is understandably disheartened when she discovers there is a long waiting list for a sperm donor through the IVF database. ‘Tori has learnt that she doesn’t actually have a lot of time on her hands, because her ovarian reserves are quite low,’ says Penny. ‘So she’s quite shocked to now find out that there is such a wait.’ But when Tori’s close friend Leah (Ada Nicodemou) reminds the Summer Bay doctor that there may be another option – she could ask someone she already knows to be her donor – Tori warms to the suggestion immediately. ‘For Tori, this is much more of a practical idea…

BEST GIFT YOUR PARTNER’S GIVEN YOU? Kochie: I had wanted a vintage leather bag with character, so Lib found this 1940s postman’s bag on eBay in New York and got it shipped out. It’s one of my most prized possessions. Libby: Unlike a lot of husbands, David enjoys shopping. Whenever he buys me something, it’s so beautiful and a total surprise. THEIR WORST HOUSEHOLD HABIT? Libby: The fact that David can’t seem to stay in the bathroom when he’s cleaning his teeth! Kochie: When I’m getting ready for bed, because I go to bed early, and I’m in my wind-down mode, Lib will always follow me and start a discussion about a decision we have to make. THEIR SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Libby: David makes a really good cup of tea…

Curried Beef and Rice Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 18 mins 450g packet microwave basmati rice 1 tblsp olive oil 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced ¼ cup madras curry paste 650g beef mince 1 beef stock cube (10g), crumbled 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed ½ cup chopped fresh coriander Greek yoghurt, to serve 1/3 cup roasted cashews Coriander leaves, to garnish 1 Place unheated rice in a large bowl. Crumble with your fingers to separate grains. 2 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, or about 2 minutes, or until almost soft. 3 Add curry paste. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add mince. Cook, stirring to break-up mince, for about 5 minutes or…

Salmon Spaghetti Primavera Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 18 mins 375g spaghetti 150g packet hot smoked salmon fillet 1 tblsp olive oil 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved 300ml tub light cooking cream 2 cup frozen peas 150g tub basil pesto, pecorino and cashew dip 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain, reserving1/3 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pan. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, tear salmon into large flakes. 3 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add asparagus. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. 4 Add peas. Simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes or until asparagus is tender.…

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Adapt the old favourites such as lasagne, shepherd’s pie, or nachos, using lentils or red kidney beans. These legumes taste amazing and take on an incredible flavour and texture with traditional pasta sauces, gravies and Mexican spices. Roast vegetables in a good extra virgin olive oil and make this the base for a salad. Keep refrigerated for next-day use, or take to work and heat topped with chopped nuts, seeds, fresh leafy greens and dressings. Swap meat burgers for vegie burgers (from supermarket refrigerated sections), topped with hummus, dressings and salad.…

‘WHAT I LIKED ABOUT FULL HOUSE — AND WHAT I TRY TO DO IN MY HOUSE — IS THAT WE DIDN’T TALK DOWN TO OUR KIDS. THEY ALWAYS RESPECTED US AND WE RESPECTED THEM AS HUMANS, NOT JUST LITTLE KIDS. SO, I WILL TRY TO DO THAT WITH MY CHILD. John Stamos, actor and new dad. Would you rely on an app to stop yourself from getting pregnant? That’s the question women are asking themselves as fertility apps grow in popularity. By tracking your menstrual cycle the apps claim to be able to calculate when you’re fertile or ovulating and many women are turning to them as a more natural means of birth control. Some apps ask you to take your temperature every day while…

QI lost my husband six years ago in a car accident and it’s taken me a long time to come to terms with his death. Recently, I’ve met a wonderful man and feel like I’m beginning to find happiness again, however I feel a bit disloyal to my husband. It would really put my mind at rest to know if he gives his blessing for my new relationship. Yvonne, via email. A Yvonne, don’t feel disloyal to your husband, he knows you carry him in your heart still. The way deceased spouses look at you moving on is as though they’re lending you to a friend to dance with at a party. It’s a temporary lending until you’re in their arms again. He’d want you to be happy, to find…

THE HARD YARDS Forty-eight hours after the birth of his baby sibling, Master Three sighed and declared, ‘It’s so hard being a big brother.’ SYLVIA BERGER, PENGUIN, TAS. GRIN AND BEAR IT When Master Seven came out dressed in shorts in the middle of winter, I asked: ‘Gosh aren’t you cold with those bare legs?’ Looking down at his legs shocked, he then replied: ‘They’re not bear legs Mum, they’re just my normal human legs I wear every day!’ JASMINE BELL, ST AGNES, SA. AN OLD SOUL I was babysitting four-year-old Lisa when our topic came to birthdays. She knew that our birthdays fall on the same month – October. When she asked me what date mine is and I said October 27, her reply made me laugh. ‘Mine is…

Q My dad is nearly 90 and is in a lot of pain with his hip. He often refuses to take his pain medication because he says it makes him feel sick, but when he’s in pain he takes it out on my poor mum who just sits there and has to tolerate it. I get so cross with both of them. I feel like my dad should look after himself and not take it out on my mum, and my mum should speak up more. I’ve tried talking to them but am at a loss as to what to do. MARY, BRISBANE, QLD. A Your parents are old and trying to change the situation is a lost cause. I presume your father could not have a hip operation. My…

It’s like a high-school reunion of the creepiest kind. In the latest instalment of long-running spook-fest American Horror Story , a huge number of cast members have signed on to resurrect – in some cases, quite literally – their characters from previous seasons Murder House and Coven . The crossover event has long been teased by co-creator Ryan Murphy ( Glee , American Crime Story franchise), who tweeted photos of AHS’ returning coven of witches (left) and Murder House stars Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott (both below with actor-director Sarah Paulson, centre). Subtitled Apocalypse , the eighth season of AHS…

It’s been a tough week in the Beckham camp! Not only was Victoria’s Vogue cover slammed as being a PR sham, now her husband David been spotted in Miami flirting with a mystery brunette. The former footballer was seen lounging by a hotel pool enjoying cocktails while chatting to a pretty young woman dressed in a red frock. The pair were seen laughing and giggling while she showed him something on her phone. The pictures will surely inflame an already precarious scenario with Victoria widely criticised for her choice of words for the interview, particularly the use of ‘stronger together’ which implied they are only staying together for their brand. Readers also questioned why David was missing from the shoot and sources claim he’s fed up…

Ryan Gosling’s wife Eva Mendes wasn’t too happy when she heard pal Emma Stone gushing about her husband recently. ‘I can’t imagine my life without Ryan,’ Emma gushed at a film festival in Colorado last week. She added that it made her ‘emotional’ to speak about her ‘dear wonderful friend’ who is ‘so special’ to her, leaving Eva a little perturbed by her enthusiasm. Is there something you’re not telling us, Emma?…

Kyle Sandilands’ ex-wife Tamara Jaber has certainly changed. In a recent appearance on The Morning Show she looked different to her pictures from 2005. The 36-year-old may have had help, according to plastic surgeon Dr Rohit Kumar. ‘Her nose is thinner and more refined now, which is suggestive of a rhinoplasty,’ he says. ‘Her cheekbones are more enhanced and this can be achieved using fillers. Tamara’s lips also appear to have more volume and her smile has also changed – commonly the use of anti-wrinkle injections and fillers can produce this result.’…