Indholdsfortegnelse for 04 May 2020 i New Idea

Former radio king Hamish Blake is making huge strides in television, particularly with the juggernaut show, LEGO Masters. Sources say Channel Nine is throwing money at the father of two (he and wife Zoë Foster Blake share son, Buddy, 5, and daughter, Rudy, 2) to keep him in their family, with million-dollar contracts every year. Insiders revealed to New Idea just how much the comedic 38-year-old is earning thanks to his huge ratings. “He is Nine’s anointed son. From the execs to the publicists to the marketing department, he is universally loved,” the source says. “He [and Andy Lee] deliver hit shows with huge ratings – and to be fair, he is one of the nicest guys in the industry.” In a era of failing ratings and TV shows being…

Angelina Jolie has been quietly compiling notes for a blockbuster memoir once her divorce to Brad Pitt is finalised. “Angelina has sat back and watched as the likes of Demi [Moore] write their stories, and she’s convinced hers will blow those out of the water,” an insider tells New Idea. “The big challenge is striking the right balance between something meaningful and hard-hitting, without coming across as too sensationalised or bitter.” According to the source, mother-of-six Ange plans to document how she juggles her successful acting career with world affairs, charity work and parenting, but also the fascinating journey that got her there. “That means she will write about her love life, her friends and enemies,” the source adds. “And it’ll certainly give her the chance to have her say…

Karl Stefanovic has gushed about becoming a dad for the fourth time, with the Today co-host saying having a baby was always a goal for him and wife Jasmine. Karl, 45, also opened up about his marriage to Jasmine, 36, in the rare interview and revealed the pair planned to have children together right away. “We discussed it very early on in our relationship and I was very excited about the prospect of having a baby,” he told the Daily Mail. “We do have a very loving relationship and to have a baby as an expression of that love is incredible. “It’s never an easy thing and I think that kids are a miracle.” Karl shares three children – Jackson, Ava and River – with ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn. In the…

Her dedication to her duties and to her country during this time of crisis has been praised in recent weeks. But it seems Kate Middleton has once again rocked the boat with fellow royal family members Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. As Kate steps up and proves yet again she has what it takes to become Britain’s next Queen, a well-placed royal insider tells New Idea the York sisters are furious that the Duchess of Cambridge has taken centre stage as the Queen and her heir, Prince Charles, both remain in isolation due to the coronavirus. Eugenie and Beatrice are said to be fed up with all the special treatment they feel Kate has received over the years from their grandmother. And as the world continues to deal with the…

Cassie Sainsbury has been released from her Colombian prison cell just shy of three years into her sentence – and she is thrilled to start a new life as a free woman. In an incredible twist, the 24-year-old Aussie found love with her prison fiancée, Joli Pico, a Venezuelan woman who was jailed for theft, and exclusively reveals to New Idea her plans to start a family. Cassie says she’s determined to shake off her ‘drug mule’ label and hopes to become a mother someday, with a little help from IVF. “I believe we have a future. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, because we’re from two different cultures,” Cassie explains. “But we have a very strong relationship, and if everything turns out well, I’d love to take…

BUILD A TREE SWING “There’s nothing more fun than an old-fashioned tree swing. Simply throw a rope from the ground and loop over a large branch. Attach a wooden seat, tie off, and then test it out before the kids take flight.” MAKE A WATER FEATURE “Water has a calming effect and your can DIY your own water feature easily. Head down to your local hardware store and pick up three different-sized pots along with a reticulated water pump. You can rig it up so that the water continually trickles from the top pot down.” CREATE A MAKESHIFT CINEMA “Simply order a portable projector, hang up a white sheet somewhere cosy in your house, and voila! Kids will absolutely love this one.”…

As the coronavirus pandemic grips the world, many people have had to find new ways to keep themselves busy and entertained. With only essential shops open and mandatory lockdowns, staying at home means finding new outlets and hobbies while staying put, within the confines of your own home … or palace. So, what are the royals doing during quarantine? Here we look at how they’ll probably be spending their days. CHARLES AND CAMILLA Prince Charles loves a spot of gardening and has his own organic vegie patch, as well as his stunning formal gardens at Highgrove. “I have an absolute passion … for delphiniums – and I’ve always had it,” he told the BBC. He also likes to paint in watercolours. “There’s something about those Edwardian watercolours … To me,…

Alison and Matthew Chapman have lived through every parent’s worst nightmare. The Goulburn couple’s lives were turned upside down when their sweet 4-year-old daughter Madilyn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. They were told the four words no mother or father should ever hear: “Your child has cancer.” But Alison and Matthew want people to know that even though it seems like your world is collapsing at the time, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At first, Madilyn’s parents and their doctor thought the bubbly pre-schooler simply had a bad case of tonsillitis. “Her temperature was high at around 39 degrees and we couldn’t get it down, so we took her to the doctors and then we were sent straight to the hospital,” Alison tells New…

Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when his young life was barbarically cut short. The sweet schoolboy from Palmdale, California, was routinely tortured, beaten and verbally abused by his biological mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, up until his tragic death in 2013. His fleeting life was marred with unspeakable horror, the details of which are laid bare in the new Netflix documentary, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. The torture Gabriel endured in the last months of his life are too heinous to comprehend. His mother Pearl abandoned Gabriel when he was just 3 days old, leaving him at the hospital where he was born. He spent his early years being ferried around different family members, including with his loving uncle and his partner, before inexplicably being…

Bounty Cheesecake Tart Serves 8 to 10, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 250g packet Butternut Snap Cookie ¼ cup desiccated coconut 75g unsalted butter, melted Chopped chocolate Bounty bars and toasted coconut chips, to decorate FILLING 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ½ cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla extract 270ml can coconut milk ½ cup desiccated coconut, toasted 2 tblsps cornflour 3 eggs TOPPING 100g dark chocolate, chopped 50g unsalted butter, chopped 1 Grease a 25cm round x 3cm deep, loose-base flan tin (base measures 23cm). 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add coconut and butter. Process until combined. Press firmly over base and up side of tin. Refrigerate while making filling. 3 To make filling, process cream cheese,…

• Remove eggs from the fridge and bring to room temperature if possible, then they will be less likely to crack during cooking. • Half fill a saucepan with cold water from the tap. Gently lower the eggs into the pan. • Place the saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction. The movement of the water helps to centre the yolks. • Simmer the eggs, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, 5 minutes for semi-firm yolks with hard whites, and 8 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water. Serve. • To peel eggs, place them in a bowl of cold water, leave to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain off water…

QI offered to help look after my 2-year-old grandson because my daughter can’t afford day care. I see him every Tuesday to Friday, 10 hours a day. He is a very fussy eater and refuses to take a nap. I am exhausted. I don’t know how to help him and feel bad if I refuse the amount of days that I now see him. Help! SUSAN, VIA EMAIL. A You’ve taken on an enormous commitment and need to look after yourself. You want to help your daughter but at what end? Talk to her and explain that it’s taking its toll on you. Are there other options? Perhaps another family member can assist. Could your daughter cut back the hours she works? You are not coping with your grandson’s fussy…

As we all find ourselves spending more time than we ever imagined at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to start dreaming about how we could transform our abodes into the perfect pads. Certainly, House Rules’ new judge Saul Myers fully agrees! Having joined the popular reality renovation show for this year’s House Rules: High Stakes season, the hunky home builder, gym co-owner and doting single dad to gorgeous 6-year-old son Brooklyn is in his element. “House Rules is an incredible gig,” says Saul. “I love the renovation space – it’s such a passion of mine. Working on the show is absolutely a dream come true for me – and everyone who appears on the show walks away as a winner.” The 34-year-old star, who currently calls NSW’s Central Coast home,…

Filming this week’s emotionally charged scenes, in which Leah courageously gives her victim impact statement, was a sobering experience for Ada Nicodemou. “Leah has to put herself back in the headspace of what it was like to be at the house, experiencing what she experienced back then,” she says. “It’s incredibly difficult for Leah to have to now relive the nightmare. It’s so traumatic.” Will we ever see the bright and bubbly Leah we once knew? “It’s definitely still going to be a bit of a journey for her,” reveals Ada thoughtfully. “It will be a case of two step forwards, one step back.”…

PODCAST IWEIGH WITH JAMEELA JAMIL Actress, writer and activist Jameela Jamil uses this podcast to challenge how society views a person’s worth by talking to leaders, actors and friends about how their past indiscretions taught them where their true value as a person lies. In a recent episode, Jameela sat down with Reese Witherspoon to chat about her 2013 arrest, post-partum depression and building her own media company. Don’t miss it! OUT NOW DVD BAD BOYS FOR LIFE Seventeen years after Bad Boys II, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite in this third film in the action comedy series. The story kicks off just as Martin’s character, Marcus, is about to retire, but he is drawn back into helping his partner, Mike, when someone connected to a case they once…

Phoebe is a high school teacher in a small Yarra Valley town devastated by a horrific bushfire. As the community comes to terms with its losses, suspicion falls on Phoebe’s RFS-volunteer son. You are not a firebug. If you killed anyone, I’d know. I know you. All those hours with your warm infant self damp against my shoulder, all that time cooking vegetables in ways you ate only once, all those afternoons cheering your team to football losses, frustrated over incomplete homework, holding you while you cried over grazed knees or the unkindness of schoolgirls – our shared umbilical cord must have left a residual connection, a spiritual navel. No one could be more sure of anything than me, of this. You are not a firebug. Your committal hearing starts…

Gwyneth Paltrow is on the lookout for an exciting new project – and, according to insiders, she wants to reunite with one-time Austin Powers 3 co-star Tom Cruise. “She’s been picky about acting jobs for the past few years to concentrate on her Goop business and new marriage, but Gwyneth’s feeling the passion again and looking for exciting jobs, like the Marvel movies,” says a source. According to the insider, one item on her cinematic ‘bucket list’ is re-teaming with Tom Cruise because Gwyneth loved working with him on the third Austin Powers movie Goldmember, where they had a steamy kissing scene in the opening moments of the film. “He’s been on Gwyneth’s list as a potential leading man since then.”…

Victoria Beckham has been slammed for furloughing 30 staff at her struggling fashion label despite her $600 million fortune. A source told the Mail on Sunday: “One minute she and David are posting pictures of very expensive bottles of red wine on Instagram, the next she’s using the furlough scheme, funded by taxpayers. “She has also been seen clapping the brave NHS workers, but by using the government scheme she is taking public money when she has hundreds of millions in the bank. It seems very ill-advised.”…

Andy Lee and his girlfriend, Rebecca Harding, have sparked wedding rumours, after the model spoke about their future plans on Instagram Live. “I don’t know. Hopefully, one day. That would be great, but we are, as a couple, really happy with our life as is and I don’t currently feel as though we need a wedding or a diamond ring to show that,” Rebecca, 27, told her followers. “I’ve never been one of those girls who would look at bridal magazines and be like, ‘That’s my ideal wedding dress,’ or, ‘That’s the venue I want to get married at’. “Little girls are always like … ‘When I get married I want to wear that dress.’ Far out, when I get married I’ll probably wear a short dress with nice shoes.…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child Prince Louis turned 2 on April 23, and a series of gorgeous portraits were released by the palace to celebrate his birthday. In the photographs, the youngest of the Cambridges looks incredibly similar to his father Prince William. Louis looked dapper with combed hair and a cute gingham shirt to mark the occasion, with his hands dipped in rainbow paint as he laughed at the camera. The pictures were taken earlier in April at Anmer Hall by his mum Kate, who has a talent for photography. Louis’ 2nd birthday celebrations will certainly be a low-key affair, as the entirety of Britain is still in lockdown due to the coronavirus. Queen Elizabeth also celebrated her birthday – she turned 94 on April 21…

The Danish royal family last week released new photos of Princess Isabella to celebrate the occasion of her 13th birthday on April 21. While the teenager had to spend this milestone in lockdown at her family home, Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, her parents and three siblings ensured the birthday was still as special as possible. To mark the occasion, a series of previously unseen photos of Isabella, who is third in line to the Danish throne, were published on the royal household’s official Instagram account and website. The main photo, a recent portrait, shows Isabella smiling directly at the camera. While she shares the same piercing blue eyes as her father, Crown Prince Frederik, 51, there are of course striking similarities between the young…

As they quietly make plans to move to Hollywood, Bindi Irwin and new husband Chandler Powell are planning to pitch a movie based on their romance, insiders say. “They see this as a docu-style movie starring themselves, using the tons of segments they’ve already filmed from the day they met and blending that with new footage of their life as newlyweds,” a source tells New Idea. “They know they need to be in LA to be taken seriously. They have a great love story to share – the highs and the lows and many surprises that people don’t know about. This will be a great way to continue the family brand on behalf of Terri and Steve, too,” the sources continue. Bindi and Chandler are seeing this as their big…

It’s being touted as the most successful comeback show in Australian reality TV history, with a surprising ratings win despite Network 10 dumping popular MasterChef hosts Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris after a rumoured pay war. And while the initial ratings victory is no doubt a relief for the TV bosses who made the bombshell announcement last year that all three long-serving judges would be replaced by the relatively unknown Jock Zonfrillo, Andy Allen and Melissa Leong, New Idea can exclusively reveal that behind the scenes, tensions have been brewing. “Don’t be fooled by the calm and collected judges and the smiling and supportive contestants,” says our well placed spy. “It’s up there with Married at First Sight for jaw-dropping antics.” “POH AND HAYDEN ARE NOT HAPPY WITH…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the restaurant industry to its knees and even celebrity chefs are not immune to the unprecedented economic sucker punch. With social distancing rules across Australia resulting in forced closures, most restaurants, cafes, bars and eateries are relying on takeaway food alone to keep their business afloat. Speaking with New Idea, Irish TV chef and My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge warns that a third of restaurants in the country won’t ever recover from shutting down operations for months on end. The veteran chef admits he had to let go staff at his own two Sydney establishments, Banksia Bistro in the Banksia Hotel and Terminus Pyrmont Hotel, and offers some important advice to the public about how we can support local businesses during the coronavirus shutdown.…

Milky Bar Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 1¹/ ³ cups self-raising flour ¹/ ³ cup cocoa powder ¾ cup caster sugar ¾ cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 180g block Milky Bar white chocolate, finely chopped Chocolate ice-cream, to serve TOPPING ¼ cup cocoa powder ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). 2 Sift combined flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Add milk, egg and butter. Stir until smooth. Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Smooth over top. 3 To make topping, sift cocoa into a medium bowl. Stir in sugar. Sprinkle over pudding mixture. 4 Slowly pour 2½ cups boiling water over the back of a large metal spoon (to…

Jammy Mallow Bars Serves 16, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 375g packet Scotch Finger biscuits ¹/ ³ cup desiccated coconut 125g unsalted butter, chopped 100g packet pink and white mini marshmallows ¹/ ³ cup raspberry jam 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in coconut. 3 Place butter and ¾ cup of the marshmallows in a small saucepan. Add ¼ cup hot water. Stir over a medium heat until melted and smooth. Add to biscuit mixture. Stir until well combined. Press firmly over base of prepared pan. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 8 to 10…

Which would you be more comfortable discussing with your parents? Your inheritance or your sex life? In a straw poll of my friends, even in this more open and communicative era, most would rather talk about intimacy than death and money. Finances remain a taboo topic. In fact, I have one friend who is making major life decisions revolving around her husband’s redundancy and whether they need to sell their home yet she can’t ask her father if she stands to get even a small inheritance. “He could be giving it all to the RSPCA for all my knowledge,” she told me wryly. Well, I must be one of the lucky ones because my mum and stepdad have been very clear about what will happen to their money when they…

MERE MALE My husband and I, being in a higher-risk age group for the COVID-9 virus, decided to self-isolate and only go out when necessary. One day I asked MM if he would like to watch a movie. “No, the sun is still shining and I have things to do!” he declared. A little while after, I heard beeping outside and went to investigate, only to find MM doing laps of the backyard and chasing the dog on my mum’s mobility scooter! BETH DE JONG, HELENA VALLEY, WA. GOING VIRAL Before starting to work from home due to the pandemic, I asked our teenage daughter about the antivirus  protection on our home computer. “That won’t stop you getting coronavirus,” she replied. SUSAN BLACK, TOOWOOMBA, QLD. A GREAT ALL-ROUNDER I loved…

There was barely a dry eye on, well the cliff top, when, back in 2009, Summer Bay sweetheart Belle wed the man of her dreams Aden in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. But unbeknown to many of the guests, Belle had recently discovered she had terminal cancer. At the eleventh hour, Aden confessed he was unsure he could go through with the nuptials, admitting, “I don’t know if I can be that strong”. But just as Belle was convinced Aden had done a runner, the groom appeared and declared, “I’d be a fool not to marry you”. It was certainly one of the most romantic moments in Summer Bay history.…

Delta Goodrem and Keith Urban have long been close friends thanks to the hours they spent together on the set of The Voice. The friendship between the two singers reportedly ruffled Nicole Kidman’s feathers, with the Big Little Lies star feeling jealous as the pair bonded over their love of music. Sources say there was some light-hearted flirting going on behind the scenes as the talent quest was filmed, but of course the singers are just close pals. And rumours about Keith and Delta’s relationship flew when they were the only Australian representatives during the One World coronavirus concert, which saw musicians across the world virtually gather online. However, Nicole joined in at the end of Keith’s set to thank all the healthcare and emergency workers.…

Have Daniel MacPherson and Zoë Ventoura been keeping one baby-sized secret under their belt? In pictures exclusive to New Idea, the Aussie actors were seen carrying around a gorgeous baby! The new pictures feature a shirtless and barefoot Dan, who was seen skilfully juggling the infant while handing a set of car keys over to wife of almost five years, Zoë. Dan, 40, looked absolutely besotted with the little one as he laughed and smiled broadly while carrying the baby in the classic ‘football hold’. “IN TERMS OF MY PRIVACY, I HAVE BEEN VERY PROTECTIVE” On a separate occasion, a casually attired Zoë, 39, was seen cuddling and kissing the forehead of the beautiful blue-eyed baby while standing on the sidewalk. The Packed to the Rafters actress held the baby…

After rumours swirled that Meg Ryan was keen to reignite her romance with Russell Crowe, Terri Irwin appears to have hit back with a revenge post. The wildlife warrior recently declared her love for Steve Maraboli on social media, writing a gushing post about her pal as she wished him a happy birthday. “I always think about how true it is when you said, ‘As I get older, I am becoming more selective of who I consider a friend. I find that I would rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies’,” she wrote. “I’m looking forward to the day we can all get together again!” Insiders recently told New Idea Russell was flattered that Meg was keen to get back together with him. “He probably thought things were well and…

He’s been a fixture on our screens for almost two decades – a tradie turned TV sensation whose good looks and easy, down-to-earth Aussie larrikin nature turned him into a star. Fresh from appearing in this year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Tom Williams says his stint in the African jungle was the perfect preparation for our new normal of COVID-19-related home isolation. “Limited food, a crazy environment … you’re all in it together and you quickly have to fall into a new regime,” Tom, 49, says of what life was like in the jungle. His recent appearance on the reality show marked a TV comeback of sorts, following on from Tom’s unexpected announcement in 2018 that he was quitting as host of Channel Seven’s Daily Edition…

Health, wealth and relationships – according to practitioners of palmistry, the future is literally in our hands. Every line, or shape can indicate everything from the type of person we’ll marry, to the number of kids we’ll have. Celebrity palm reader Max Coppa has made a career from examining the hands of famous and non-famous folk alike. And with 35 years’ experience, he’s become Australia’s leading palmist. Working with New Idea, Max has turned his talents to eight big names to reveal who’s destined for love, loss and a career boost in 2020 … ELLEN DEGENERES Ellen is planning new journeys right now and has a big announcement coming next year. Cup markings under her Apollo finger (ring finger) show money won’t ever be an issue for her. A flat…

Brisbane pair Tamara and Rhys are a self-confessed “fitness couple” whose love story began at the gym. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that despite being on House Rules: High Stakes and spending hours renovating each day, the duo managed to find time to squeeze in their daily workouts. “We had to make a conscious effort to do it,” Tamara, 28, tells New Idea. “We tried our hardest to keep training and we were finding gyms so if we had spare days we would go and train. “But for us the hotel gym became our best friend and I took up skipping to keep up my fitness. Every morning, Rhys was doing push-ups and sit-ups in the hotel room.” Of course, Rhys, 29, admits it wasn’t always easy and…

Roasted Pumpkin, Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 3 x 800g whole butternut pumpkins 2 tblsps olive oil 150g Danish feta, crumbled ¹/ ³ cup pine nuts, toasted Basil leaves, to serve PESTO DRESSING 1 cup firmly packed, fresh basil leaves (125g bunch) 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 50g Danish feta, crumbled 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 Cut pumpkins in half lengthways. Remove seeds. Place pumpkin, cut-side-up, on a large oven tray. Drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C), for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove. 3 Meanwhile, make dressing. Place all ingredients in a blender with 1 tblsp water. Blend until smooth. Season with salt…

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Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. BOOK FROM BEYOND As a little girl, Jacqueline Scott-Robertson loved Enid Blyton novels, but never imagined that she too would one day write adventure stories for children. A ghostly encounter on December 7, 2017, changed that. “My grandad came to me, he smiled and said, ‘When you wake up in the morning, I want you to write down everything I have told you. You will get it published,’” recalls Jacqueline, 72, who wrote to…

MONDAY: Colby can’t get Mackenzie out of his mind. Needless to say, the young police officer is far from happy when he finds out about Mackenzie and Ari! TUESDAY: Things become more serious between Bella and Nikau, while Gemma has some words of advice for Ari about his romance with Mackenzie. Meanwhile, Leah bravely gives her victim impact statement. WEDNESDAY: Bella reaches crisis point! And Maggie finds herself ostracised by her own family. THURSDAY: John reaches out to Gemma. Have the pair formed an unlikely bond? And a guilt-ridden Nikau tries in vain to apologise to Bella.…

A long with his teammate and pal, Damien, Andrew is hoping to take out the LEGO Masters prize, but outside the competition he is a loving family man. He chats to New Idea about them. You have five kids; did you miss them while you were filming? Yes, I said to them, “Guys, when I get back to the hotel, we are going to Skype call and talk”. And that got us through pretty well. You can make it work, but you just have to work hard at it. Your wife must have had her hands full with the kids? My wife is an incredible woman. We had some friends to help us, but she is a trouper, so I said to [her] “If I win this, you get the…

What inspired your new novel? Something To Talk About is about a male teacher who comes to work in a small country town and quickly finds all the single women are after him. A farmer friend of mine, who is also a teacher, said I should write about a teacher coming to town and marrying a farmer because that so often happens. Do you always fall in love with your heroes? There has to be something I love about all of them or I wouldn’t want to write them, but I have to confess it’s the grumpy heroes I like best. On the page, not in real life of course. A real life grump isn’t appealing at all! FYI, Fergus in Something To Talk About starts out as a bit…

Being a celebrity means you’re in the public eye all the time and, as such, prone to the odd stalker. From breaking into houses to flooding in-boxes with love letters, here are some of the most prolific cases to date. DELTA GOODREM Delta’s stalker James Joseph Lafferty was convicted for stalking the star after he visited her home five times in one day and sent her 300 love poems. On Valentine’s Day he tried to leave a gift at the concierge but was turned away by a security guard. Lafferty later returned four times that day in a bid to see her. He then flooded her Instagram messenger with notes saying: “I honestly love you Delta my soulmate forever.” He was later convicted on the charges and given an 18-month…

With Denmark having been one of the first countries in Europe to go into lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, many residents have been missing out on their grooming needs. And, that includes the royal family! Indeed, Prince Frederik revealed his hair was getting a bit out of hand. So, what was the first thing he did when it was announced hairdressers were open again – you guessed it, got a haircut. The prince took to social media to show off before and after pics of his new haircut. “I guess I’m not the only one who’s been to the hairdressers today,” he wrote.…