Indholdsfortegnelse for 12 August 2019 i WHO

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably uttered the words “this year is going so fast” at some point in the last month. After all, we’re already in August! But nothing can make you feel like time is flying quite as much as when a child you’ve watched grow up gets engaged. Case in point, Bindi Irwin. The daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, shared the happy news that she got engaged to her boyfriend of more than five years, Chandler Powell, on July 24 while celebrating her 21st birthday at Australia Zoo. “He’s my happily ever after,” Bindi said, sharing romantic photos of the proposal secretly taken by her brother Robert, 15. American-born Chandler, 22, has already relocated to Australia, where Bindi lives, and works alongside her…

AUSTRALIAN SWIMMER SHAYNA JACK HAS withdrawn from the world championships after failing a mandatory drug test on June 26. “It is with great sadness and heartache that I had to leave due to allegations of having a prohibited substance in my system,” Jack wrote on Instagram on July 28. “I did NOT take this substance knowingly.” Insisting she has no idea how she came into contact with the non-steroidal anabolic agent Ligandrol, Jack revealed “there is an ongoing investigation”, which means she may not fulfil her dream of competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her manager, Phil Stoneman, issued a statement standing by Jack and revealed she could have unknowingly ingested the substance via a number of ways. “It could be meat, it could be mushrooms, it could anything. It could…

On July 19, Bradley Cooper was coping well as he gamely juggled a pink Minnie Mouse tote bag, large white suitcase and 2-year-old daughter Lea in his arms on his way out of ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk’s New York apartment. In just over a month since news broke that the actor and his model partner had called it quits after four years together, the former couple’s transition from partners to co-parents has seemingly been a smooth one. The pair welcomed their first child, Lea De Seine, in March 2017 after two years of dating, and will continue to remain a family, with website TMZ reporting on July 18 that the pair have agreed to both live in New York instead of Los Angeles and to have joint legal and physical custody.…

Brooke Satchwell is not who you think she is. Yes, she’s a gorgeous actress, but she’s so much more. After rising to fame as Anne Wilkinson on Neighbours, the bright lights of Hollywood were screaming out. But that’s not where she wanted to be. “It was always a question of, ‘Well are you going overseas for more notoriety and greater financial incentives?’ and neither of those things have ever been drivers for me,” she tells WHO. Satchwell’s decision to remain in Australia and work on projects which spoke to her both personally and professionally has been our gain. She’s appeared on a huge variety of shows over the past 20 years, from Play School to Packed to the Rafters, Wonderland and now Channel Nine’s follow up of ’90s hit SeaChange.…

A seasoned actress and performer, Lucy Durack knows what it takes to get up on stage in front of a critical crowd. That’s what makes her the perfect fit as one of this year’s judges on Channel Seven’s Australia’s Got Talent. “It’s so nerve-racking and nerves can get in the way,” she tells WHO. “I wanted to try and be as warm and open as I could be and I was blown away.” “Polly is really excited to be a big sister” Adding that as a performer, “you’re your own worst enemy”, she explains, “I just wanted to be open and honest and just try and be supportive and not dismiss anyone too early.” There’s another role of Durack’s that requires similar kindness and support – being a devoted mum…

If you’ve ever seen someone laughing out loud at seemingly nothing in public, there’s a good chance they’re listening to My Dad Wrote a Porno. With more than 180 million downloads, a sell-out world tour and an HBO special under their belts, three best friends – Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine – have been  splitting sides since 2015. After discovering his dad had been writing erotica in his garden shed, Morton (a TV director) and two university friends decided the sexual adventures of Belinda Blumenthal were too funny not to share. Giving a little peek into their dynamic, Morton admits, “our WhatsApp group is lit”. With their second live tour set to kick off in Sydney in January and the fifth season of the podcast due out later…

As Indian-born Priya Serrao was crowned Miss Universe Australia on June 27, it was a bittersweet moment. “It was literally me, and that’s it,” Serrao, 27, laughs. After telling her friends, family and boyfriend “not to bother coming” to the national finals, the pageant newbie is now preparing to head to South Korea for the international leg of the competition – which launched Jennifer Hawkins’ career – set to take place on December 19 this year. “This time around it should be a little bit different,” Serrao tells WHO. “My family and friends should all be there.” Also jetting overseas to support Serrao representing Australia at the international final is her boyfriend Andrew. “I remember having him over before the final and we were both kind of just thinking ‘what’s…

By now everyone has probably heard of the K-Beauty trends, the Korean products said to be at the forefront of skincare and arduous regimens. However, the products that are intriguing us the most are remarkably all A-Beauty – Australian brands that are not only dominating the skincare market, but in some cases are also growing their ingredients locally and sourcing natural actives from exotic Australian natives. The founder of A-brand Mere, Lianne Keymer, and Biologi dermal specialist Lucy Kuper share their knowledge of local ingredients, why they are just as effective and beneficial as their international counterparts, and why the trend of A-beauty and our relaxed approach to skin, makeup and lifestyle is growing in popularity overseas. “For me, A-beauty is the antithesis of K-Beauty, our no-fuss skincare movement is…

WHAT: ZOOM TEETH WHITENING WHERE: DENTAL LOUNGE, SYDNEY, NSW COST: FROM $545 FOR IN-CHAIR, $350 TAKE HOME, $695 FOR BOTH The big question with teeth whitening is will it make your teeth sensitive? This was the first question I asked Dr Verdian, cosmetic dentist at the Dental Lounge, Sydney, as I arrived for my Zoom whitening treatment. Dr Verdian assured me that only one in four patients experience sensitivity, but there was no way of knowing whether I’d be one of them. Gulp. There’s also apparently no way of knowing if teeth whitening will work for you at all. Incredibly, it’s nothing to do with how porous your teeth are. However, I’d experienced at-home whitening before and had great results so I was confident in-chair whitening would be the same.…

I don’t know about you but I am yet to meet a red wine I don’t like! As a predominantly red wine drinker I’ve noticed a real shift in red wine trends over the years. There seems to be a lot more options for high quality, lower cost cabernet sauvignon, a vast selection of pinot noir, and a growing market of locally made tempranillo. This rise in more diverse red wine trends is exciting but before I get ahead of myself, I want to go back to basics and break it all down. My hope here is only to enhance your enjoyment of wine, which is, after all, the only wine appreciation that really matters. And if this helps you at your next wine tasting, then bonus points all round!…

The 29-year-old actor, who will also star in the upcoming miniseries Australian Gangster on Channel Seven, talks about playing the lead in Les Norton. What did you like most about your character, Les Norton? The part I totally loved was that it didn’t matter what creed, colour, religion or race you are, he gives you a fair go. If someone comes outside that, he tends to teach them a lesson. He might look wide-eyed, but he’s no fool. People tend to look at appearances. I’ve had it myself – I’m obviously well built; I’ve come from a training background in the military and kickboxing, but by no means would I consider myself stupid. Les’ superpower is people think he’s a moron and he tends to slip through the cracks easily.…

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY The series that launched them all is back for its 14th season (starts Wed., Aug. 7 at 1.35pm; Arena and streams on hayu) with a new cast member, mother-of-seven Braunwyn Windham-Burke. Expect the feud between Kelly Dodd and Tamra Judge to play out, while Vicky Gunvalson celebrates her engagement. FLIP IT LIKE DISICK Ever wondered what Scott Disick actually does? This new reality show (starts Mon., Aug. 5 at 12pm; E! and streams on hayu) follows Kourtney Kardashian’s ex as he flips multi-million dollar houses along with his team of designers and contractors. Disick is an acquired taste, but his personality is perfect for TV and as real estate shows go, this follows the template closely. Bonus: Kris Jenner pops up in Episode 1.…

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE S3 As the action moves to spring, after two seasons set in autumn, it remains to be seen what impact the appearance on screen of its narrator (Giancarlo Esposito) will have on the college satire. (On Netflix from Fri., Aug. 2) DERRY GIRLS S2 Returning for more riotous adventures is the group of Catholic schoolgirls from (London)derry, who come face to face with some actual Protestants in the season’s opening episode. (On Netflix from Fri., Aug. 2) PREACHER S4 Following the announcement that this will be the final season of the comic-book adaptation, we can look forward to seeing just what God’s final plan is for the universe. (On Stan from Mon., Aug. 5)…

… short film she loved A film called Shiny at Tropfest a few years ago. Think stop-motion animation with tiny clothes. I’d never seen anything like it. … film she cut short by leaving the cinema I’ve never left a cinema mid-film because of the humiliation I’d endure if anyone saw me leave early. … time she wore shorts I attempted to wear shorts yesterday because I have no respect for Sydney winters. I lasted 20 minutes before parts of my leg turned blue. … show she binge watched A Netflix docuseries called Killer Ratings about a TV crime show host in Brazil who allegedly staged murders to boost his show’s ratings. … disaster she had in the kitchen Every single time I put toast in the toaster, it burns.…

… he first learnt to play on guitar We had a few José Feliciano 7-inch singles that one of my six older siblings would have bought. He was my first guitar hero around age 5. ‘Light My Fire’ had me trying to get my hands around the chord progressions on my sister’s acoustic. … reminds him of summer holidays A Paul McCartney song, ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’, which my 5-year-old brain instantly assumed was The Beatles. We were in an immigrant hostel in the west of Sydney – we’d just migrated from a US winter – and I remember the sun never going down at night and us out on this playing field trying to acclimatise and that song was playing everywhere. … he connected with as a teenager ‘Highway Chile’…

BIRTHS Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, gave birth to a son, her third child with husband Marc Mezvinsky, on July 22. “This morning we welcomed our son, Jasper Clinton Mezvinsky,” the 39-year-old author and former first daughter wrote on Twitter. “We are overflowing with love and gratitude and can’t wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother.” ●Former AFL star Nick Riewoldtwelcomed his third child, son Edward, with wife Catherine Heard on July 22. Riewoldt, a former captain of St Kilda, and Heard wed in 2012, and also share sons James, 4, and Will, 2. PREGNANT Singer and actress Christina Milian is expecting baby number two; her first with boyfriend Matt Pokora. The 37-year-old Love Don’t Cost…

“She’s made up a lot of stuff about me in the past few years that has just been untrue and sad. I hope she finds some peace.” Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen took the high moral ground in his feud with Kathy Griffin. “If I wanted to hurt any of them there were so many things going on, lawsuits, bankruptcies, shops failing, shows cancelled, loans in default etc. and I never said a word.” The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump stopped short of throwing serious shade at her co-stars. “We can go anywhere. Let’s go to Italy. We can move to Italy. We can eat focaccia for the rest of our lives.” Kourtney Kardashian was dreaming of a life of carbs in a recent episode of…

THE SUN APPEARS TO HAVE GONE down on George Michael’s Australian ex-boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz, who was dramatically arrested for trashing the late singer’s London mansion. Police swooped on Michael’s lavish $9 million pad overlooking Regent’s Park on July 23 after neighbours reportedly spied a topless Fawaz, 46, standing on the roof. The hairdresser, who grew up in Brisbane, had been ‘squatting’ at Michael’s home since the Wham! singer’s death in December 2016, refusing to leave – much to the chagrin of Michael’s family. He has vowed he will only leave the home “in a box”. Police told The Sun the inside of the home had “extensive damage”. “Due to the damage inside the property, the London Fire Brigade attended,” a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said. Fawaz was arrested on…

TAKING TO SOCIAL MEDIA ON JULY 25, Natalie Imbruglia shared a mirror selfie showing off a surprise baby bump. “No, I haven’t swallowed a watermelon,” the ‘Torn’ singer, 44, joked in the caption. “I’m expecting my first child this [northern] autumn. For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor – I won’t be saying anything more on that publicly.” Indeed, a path to modern motherhood has been on her mind since 2015, when she told London’s Evening Standard that although she was “still hopeful” of meeting someone, she was determined to start a family either way. “I may well look into other options,”…

Singer, actress, dancer and all round celebrity powerhouse Jennifer Lopez celebrated five decades on July 25 – and in true Hollywood style, her big bash was a star-studded affair. She proudly hosted friends and family at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s luxurious estate on Star Island in Miami. “It was actually epic – it was a real friends and family thing,” a source inside the party tells WHO. “It was like the closest people in her life and you could tell by the way she said hello to everyone that it wasn’t work.” According to the source, the birthday star made her way to the party around 9pm, sporting a sexy, metallic cut-out Versace dress with a high slit on the leg. Lopez took her look to another level with her…

One look at pop star Britney Spears’ Instagram and it’s obvious she’s all loved up. From sharing adorable snaps poolside with her boyfriend Sam Asghari to captioning intimate snaps stating “I love this man’’, she’s beyond smitten with the personal trainer. Spears, who stepped out and made a rare public appearance with her boyfriend, sparked engagement buzz on July 23 at the Los Angeles premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but a source tells WHO she’s not engaged. It appears the sparkly ring she was sporting was merely a fashion choice. The couple, who became Instagram official on New Year’s Day 2017, are happy with how their three-year relationship is progressing and are in no rush to change anything. “He works during the week and often has photo…

You might remember Apollo Jackson as the young heart-throb on Sophie Monk’s season of The Bachelorette. He didn’t find love but he won Australia’s hearts. And now, he’s showing off his magic skills on AGT. “My ultimate dream would be to travel and perform and entertain full-time,” he tells WHO. He took to the AGT stage to showcase a terrifying magic trick in which he literally played with fire. “Magic is always about the audience and giving them an experience and entertaining them.” Since wrapping up The Bachelorette in 2017, Apollo has gone on to find love with a fellow reality TV star, Love Island’s Edyn Mackney, who came to support him during his dangerous stunt on the show. “Edyn and her parents came down and they were biting their…

At almost 28 years old, professional basketballer Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Cambage is embracing her body and mind for everything that it is. The new Bonds ambassador, DJ and  Melbourne-raised athlete is in Las Vegas for the Women’s National Basketball Association season, playing for the Las Vegas Aces. In between juggling multiple – mind the pun – balls at once, she spoke to WHO about learning to love herself inside and out. You’re a part of the Bonds Retro Rib campaign and the ‘Get Real’ messaging behind it. Why do you think it’s so important to embrace being different? We live in a world where everyone is different in their own way, and for such a long time society, especially Australian society, has projected this very whitewashed, very blonde hair, blue eyes…

GET INVOLVED Step up and be part of the team that champions wellness in the organisation – be committed to wellness being a part of the workplace and participate in what is offered. PROVIDE FEEDBACK Be active in providing feedback to the organisation you work for – if wellness training is provided and it misses the mark – let them know what training you think should be offered. Give them feedback on what others are asking for. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY Don’t sit back and wait for your organisation to provide you with a wellness program. Take responsibility and find the things you need to top up whatever your organisation does (or doesn’t do). If you need help or are feeling burnout from work, get in touch with a counsellor via your…

The countdown is on to Sydney’s City2Surf and the question is, are you run ready? Under Armour, (C2S official footwear and apparel partner) have launched the new UA HOVR Run Suite in fresh new colourways, so you’ll be running like a demon and looking like a winner as you cross the finish line at the iconic Bondi Beach. Once you collect your medal (in your new sneakers), head to the Under Armour Recovery Experience at Bondi Beach Public Bar for refreshments, live music and entertainment plus special guests. Is that’s not enough, there’s remedial massage, stretching and compression zones for City2Surf participants. When: Sun., Aug. 11, 10am to 4pm. Open to the public, entry is free.…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Business and personal matters combine easily, and you may decide to change your way of doing things. This is an excellent cycle for transactions concerning your household, construction, renovations or buying and selling. Luck through speculation may bring a surprise or two. Your happy mood will assist communication with others, and organised functions show success. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 You may feel majestic and want to let your personality shine as this week goes by. However, you will be concerned with your values, beliefs and possessions, and may tend to excessively identify with them without compromising. You feel very optimistic and self-confident and you may go overboard into haughtiness. Avoid snootiness. GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 With a little restraint, this can be an excellent week for…

In 1994, three dead bodies are found in the kitchen of a large London house while a well-fed and cared for baby sits in her cot upstairs. But while the corpses have been there for days, there’s no sign of the person who’s been taking care of the little girl. Police suspect the house’s occupants were involved in a kind of suicide cult and that the surviving members have likely fled. More than two decades on and just after her 25th birthday, Libby Jones learns she’s inherited this now-dilapidated house and begins to follow a trail she hopes will explain the many mysteries surrounding her childhood. Mesmerising and gripping from start to finish, this is psychological suspense and family drama at its very best. (Out Tue., Aug. 6)…

ON JULY 29, MEGHAN, DUCHESS of Sussex, announced that she had been given the opportunity to guest edit the September issue of British Vogue – a first in the publication’s 103-year-history. “Guest Editing the September issue of British Vogue has been rewarding, educational and inspiring,” Meghan wrote on her and Prince Harry’s joint Instagram account @sussexroyal. “To deep dive into this process, working quietly behind the scenes for so many months, I am happy to now be able to share what we have created.” The special issue, titled “Forces for Change”, took seven months to create with the duchess working closely with Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful “to create an issue that highlights the power of the collective”. A statement on @sussexroyal revealed “For the cover, The Duchess chose a diverse selection…

AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY HAS HIRED A PRIVATE investigator in an effort to locate John Regan, who failed to return home from an overseas trip for his sister’s wedding in February. Regan, 34, had embarked on a solo holiday to the US in November to meet with a post doctoral fellow at Georgetown University, Sara Singha, who he met online after beating cancer and becoming interested in meditation. Despite not having much money and only packing enough clean clothes for a week, Regan extended his stay several times. His aunt, Rhonda Hatton, shared on Facebook:“[His mother] Anne spoke to John on the 16th January and asked him had he booked his flight home as his sister’s wedding was getting close. He assured her he would be home the following weekend.” But…

ANNE HATHAWAY 36, IS EXPECTING BABY number two, which she announced on Instagram on July 24. “It’s not for a movie … #2” she captioned the post, going on to hint that getting pregnant wasn’t an easy journey for her and husband Adam Shulman. “All kidding aside, for everyone going through infertility and conception hell, please know it was not a straight line to either of my pregnancies,” the actress added. “Sending you extra love.” Hathaway and Shulman – who married in 2012 – already share son Jonathan, who they welcomed in March 2016. A year later, a source revealed to E! News that Hathaway “wanted to wait until Jonathan was a little older before they started trying again”.…

Only a few days after celebrating fiancée Jennifer Lopez’s 50th birthday with a fabulous party in Miami, Alex Rodriguez took his turn to blow out some candles of his own – 44 to be exact. Taking to his social media, the birthday boy shared snaps of his shindig – which appeared to be a celebration of the former baseballer’s career with the New York Yankees. A number of photos from the Miami bash show party decorations featuring the retired player’s name and jersey number. Additionally, his sport-themed cake also featured the team’s symbol and the trademark pattern that appears on their home jerseys. In another nod to his time with the team, Rodriguez posted a clip showing him dancing with one of his daughters, as well as Lopez, to Alicia…

At 38 years of age, Rami Malek has won an Oscar for his role as musical great and Queen front man Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. He’s head-over-heels in love with his actress girlfriend, Lucy Boynton. So, one would say his stars are aligned, as his personal and professional lives both appear to be at a pleasant and exciting stage. However, despite being at the height of his success – a valid high indeed – he’s just scored a role in the newest James Bond franchise – the actor tells WHO he refuses to be placed in a box creatively. The Egyptian-born, US citizen reveals all about the hardships he has faced since being in the spotlight. What nationality will your Bond villain be since you are Egyptian? That’s something…

Blockheads rejoice, the 15th season of home renovation show The Block is returning to screens and it’s set to have just as much nail- biting (and hitting) drama as usual. So, just which team will put up a good fight to achieve the biggest auction price and take home the cash? WHO caught up with this year’s teams, and judging by our chats, they’re not holding anything back! The Block premieres on Sun., Aug. 4, on Nine. Deb & Andy PROUD PARENTS NSW-based parents Andy, 48, and Deb, 46, have their hands full at home with four kids, two of whom they fostered nine years ago. “We were under a lot of pressure with our own kids and we thought why not take on more,” Andy jests, before adding, “we…

Australian Federal Police Commander Grant Edwards has been an elite athlete, Olympic qualifier and in 1999 won the title of Australia’s Strongest Man. In 2010, he met Kate Lord, a school teacher and personal trainer, and they had a daughter, Jacinta. But the stresses of his police work, which included establishing cybercrime units to fight child exploitation and human trafficking, as well as working in war-torn East Timor and Afghanistan, affected the now 48-year-old’s mental health. In his memoir ‘The Strong Man’, Edwards recalls how, after being tormented by nightmares, guilt and suicidal thoughts, he was diagnosed with PTSD. In an edited extract from the book, Lord writes about how this common mental health illness impacted their family. Anyone with a partner who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder will…

KAIA GERBER MODEL Cindy Crawford’s mini-me has even followed in the footsteps of her mum by taking up modelling. Gerber, 17, has walked in runways and been an ambassador for brands like Chanel, Marc Jacobs and Fendi. MICHAEL GANDOLFINI ACTOR The Sopranos star James Gandolfini passed away six years ago, but his son is carrying on his legacy. Michael, 19, has just filmed The Many Saints of Newark – the prequel to the crime drama, where he plays a young Tony Soprano. LILY-ROSE DEPP MODEL AND ACTRESS The 20-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose has modelled for Chanel and most recently worked in the 2018 thriller Savage. JACK QUAID ACTOR Being a son of two of Hollywood’s most popular stars – Denis Quaid and Meg Ryan –…

TOP TIP Try applying your eye cream gently with a cooling jade or rose quartz stone roller or choose a product with an in-built applicator to stimulate and allow products to penetrate skin. AWAKEN Rejuvenate tired and dehydrated skin around the eyes with products containing charcoal to detox, hyaluronic acid to add moisture and vitamin C to minimise the appearance of fine lines. ALWAYS ON Don’t just leave your eye treatment to the PM session, try morning and night to get your peepers on point.…

SALLY HULSE • DRESS SIZE THEN 16–18 • DRESS SIZE NOW 12–14 Sally Hulse, 35, from Elwood, Vic, is like many mums who find they’re suddenly not in a body that makes them feel good. But it’s not just about looks. Hulse’s biggest concern was how she felt – horrible. Hulse was avoiding the camera and even her husband. “I noticed a drastic drop in my mood. I hated getting dressed and didn’t want my photo taken. If I saw a photo of myself, I’d get even more depressed at what I had let myself become. I distanced myself from my husband physically, because I felt so disgusting. I just felt heavy – in every sense of the word. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I didn’t feel like me.” With her daughter having just…

Herbed Veal Schnitzel with Sauerkraut SERVES 6, PREP 30 MINS, COOK 12 MINS INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tblsp Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 cups panko breadcrumbs ¾ cup finely grated parmesan ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 8 x 115g uncrumbed veal schnitzel steaks ½ cup plain flour Vegetable oil, for shallow frying Sauerkraut METHOD 1 Whisk eggs with mustard and garlic in a shallow dish. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley in a separate shallow dish. 2 Dust veal in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Shake away excess. One at a time, dip veal in egg mixture. Then toss in breadcrumb mixture, pressing on to coat. Place on a tray, in a single layer. Cover. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 3 Heat enough oil in a large,…

From the plane, I spy the shimmering water of Lake Eyre below, a mind-blowing, vast basin that is so large, it spans across the border of three states. This beautiful outback lake is dry most of the time but approximately every eight to 10 years it receives a significant amount of water and I’m in luck. Before long, we cross over spans of orange dirt and the enormous, magnificent site of Uluru appears. It’s a sight from above that’s difficult to quantify in words. The sandstone monolith in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory is thought to have formed around 550 million years ago and there it stands, surrounded by flat land that stretches miles. A small airstrip appears before us and we land smoothly at the tiny Ayers Rock…

The Cincinnati Public Library is a haven for many of the city’s homeless people, especially in a particularly severe winter … until closing time, that is. One night, with the city’s shelters at capacity, a group refuses to leave, and librarian Stuart Goodson (Estevez, who wrote and directed the film) finds himself in the middle of a stand-off with police. Although a little heavy-handed with its delivery, The Public presents a number of points that are worth making. (Out now)…

She has impeccable musical heritage – her mother is 1980s and ’90s hitmaker Neneh Cherry and her father is producer Cameron McVey – and so it’s no surprise that 23-year-old singer-songwriter Mabel sounds so effortlessly cool on her debut album. Packed with tropical beat-laden tunes like the Dua Lipa-esque single ‘Don’t Call Me Up’ and ‘Bad Behaviour’, High Expectations could do with a bit more variety, but it is accomplished pop, with highlights including ‘OK (Anxiety Anthem)’ and ‘Selfish Love’. (Out Fri., Aug. 2)…

STREET STYLE NEW YORK, JUL. 23 After her interview on ABC, where she spoke about being pansexual, actress Bella Thorne looked happy during her trip to NYC. FAMILY AFFAIR SWANSEA, JUL. 24 Catherine Zeta-Jones (with Michael Douglas and son Dylan) was given an honorary award in Swansea, Wales. FATHERSONDATE WEST HOLLYWOOD, JUL. 23 Rob Lowe (right) and his son John attended a screening of Netflix’s The Politician. ELTON’S PARTY ANTIBES, JUL. 24 Veteran actress Dame Joan Collins glammed up for Elton John and David Furnish’s Midsummer Party in France to raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation. ZOOMIN’ LOS ANGELES JUL. 24 Justin Bieber showed no fear on his motorbike – in a hoodie and trackpants. A GOOD CAUSE LOS ANGELES, JUL. 23 Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Austin…

Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, best known for his role in science-fiction classic Blade Runner, passed away at his home in the Netherlands on July 19 after a short illness. He was 75. Hauer played Roy Batty in Ridley Scott’s 1982 film Blade Runner, opposite Harrison Ford as the leader of a gang of androids – known as replicants – desperate to extend his life. Hauer’s famous, much-quoted lines came towards the end of the film, as a rain-soaked Roy faced his death.“All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die,”he said in the film. Hauer also appeared in the 2005 films Sin City and Batman Begins. Paying tribute, director Guillermo del Toro called Hauer“an intense, deep, genuine and magnetic actor that brought truth, power…