Innehållsförteckning för 9 April 2018 från New Idea

My eldest daughter is a really keen swimmer who is more than happy to get up at 5.30am to do laps in the cold and dark – and I have no idea where it comes from. I’m a pretty bad swimmer who loves bobbing around in the ocean but can’t swim properly with my face in the water (much to my daughter’s horror!). That’s why we’ll be glued to the swimming at this year’s Commonwealth Games. She’ll be watching to see if Mack, Bronte and her other heroes can win, whereas I’ll be watching and thinking of those poor parents who have to get their kids up and drive them to swim training every morning at 5am! I hope you enjoy the Games – c’mon Aussies!…

‘IT’S THE MOST AWFUL, HUMILIATING MOMENT – MOMENTS – I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED’ Lisa Wilkinson has been having a hard time of late. With an onslaught of professional mishaps, coupled with her mother’s death and her son’s latest move overseas, the 58-year-old TV host has been through a tough couple of months that has left her feeling heartbroken. Career-wise, after quitting her slot on the Today show earlier this year, things have not gone to plan for Lisa. Channel hopping to Network Ten’s The Project in January has not all been rosy with the show’s ratings on a downward spiral. Dropping to almost half of January’s audience size in March, Lisa’s arrival on the primetime slot is not proving a hit with viewers. Worse still, the ongoing tension between Lisa and…

According to Trusted Housesitters, there are some things that will help you make the most of your house-sitting experience. 1 Pet lovers are in demand. While not all house-sits include a pet, most owners on the site are seeking someone to not only look after their homes but their furry friends too. So, the greater your love of pets, the greater your chances of securing a house-sit. 2 First impressions count. The house-sitter profile you create when you register is the first thing that owners will see and so it needs to engage with the owners and their pets, straightaway. 3 Flexibility is key. New and exciting house-sitting opportunities are added to the site every day but the more flexible you can be with location and dates, the more sits…

This August 31 this year will mark the fourth birthday without Christine and, more than ever, Rachel relies on their childhood memories to make her smile on the day. She recalls how she and Christine would spend hours plaiting each other’s hair and refusing to dress in anything but identical clothes. ‘Most people wouldn’t enjoy sharing their birthday but Christine wasn’t just my twin, she was the best friend anyone could have ever asked for,’ Rachel tells New Idea.…

Mexican Chicken and Rice with Corn and Avocado Salsa Serves 6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 34 mins 750g chicken tenderloins, trimmed 35g sachet chipotle seasoning 2 tblsps olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red capsicum, cut into 3cm pieces 1 green capsicum, cut into 3cm pieces 400g can chopped tomatoes 425g can black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock 1 cup long-grain white rice Sour cream, to serve CORN AND AVOCADO SALSA 2 large corn cobs, husks removed 1 large avocado, finely chopped ½ cup chopped fresh coriander 1 tblsp lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make salsa, cut kernels from cobs. Place in a medium bowl with remaining ingredients. Gently stir to combine. 2 Toss chicken with 1 tblsp of the seasoning in…

Warm Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing Serves 6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 10 mins 1.5kg chat potatoes, halved 200g short-cut bacon rashers, chopped MUSTARD DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup wholegrain mustard 1 tblsp Dijon mustard 2 tsps honey 1 small clove garlic, crushed ½ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh chives Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make mustard dressing, whisk oil, vinegar, mustards, honey and garlic in a jug. Stir in the parsley and chives. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Cook potatoes in a stockpot of boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Heat an oiled, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the bacon.…

ADD GREENERY ‘I’m a fan of adding greenery and plants to a room,’ says interior stylist and author, Jason Grant. ‘Bringing the outdoors in is an easy and inexpensive way to transform a space – plants add good vibes to any home.’ Jason has a new range of gorgeous homewares available on his website mjgstore.com . GO FOR A WARM COLOUR PALETTE ‘Introduce furniture and accessories in warm, natural materials, such as a vintage timber console or dresser, rattan chairs, woven lighting and baskets,’ says Michelle Halford, interior stylist and Dulux Colour Trends 2018 contributor. ‘Bold abstract art and textured wall hangings provide the perfect finishing touches.’ CHANGE THE TOUCHPOINTS It’s amazing what a difference changing the touchpoints, including door handles and faucets, can make. As featured…

Dear Irena, Your hands fall predominately into the fire category but they have a little earth element tempering their sense of urgency. These are often the types of hands that will enjoy the very best things in life – good food, good quality and good company. You may like to get there in a hurry but that’s just so you can savour the moment longer! The head and lifeline are well separated on both hands (thanks mum and dad – it’s been a blast but I can take it from here). Forge a path suited to you rather than one your family and friends might think you is the one you should follow. During your 40s you are in for a lot of changes and there even is an opportunity…

ONE AND A SPARE I have identical MMs as friends. One of them annoys his brother by introducing himself as: ‘I’m Harry, and this is my spare parts’. DANIELLE HAYES, WODONGA, VIC. MUSCLE FLEXING My mere male brother is studying fitness and likes to diagnose people’s aches and injuries. When his mate, Dan, complained he could not toss the dog’s ball because of shoulder pain MM said: ‘That will be your deltoid anterior head, or supraspinatus muscle.’ Dan argued it was his tendons until MM flung his arms in the air and said: ‘You’re a difficult patient. Can’t you just have what I give you?’ VICKI NEVILLE, WOOMBYE, QLD. WEIGHING IT UP The GP suggested to MM that he needed to cut back on his eating as he was putting…

Sydney 2000 – how could anyone forget the joy that those Games brought to us as a nation? Now here we are, welcoming another major multi-sport event to our shores – the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. And again, it’s proudly broadcast across the Seven Network, as were those magical moments 18 years ago. Some youngsters – even some in our mighty Australian Commonwealth Games team – are probably too young to remember Sydney 2000 (or perhaps weren’t even born yet!), and those Games came at a simpler time – when apps and social media did not exist, and Seven was just one channel! Seven’s ground-breaking television coverage of the Commonwealth Games will run across two channels, from the first play of the day until midnight (AEST), accompanied by an…

Swimming sensation Mack Horton swept into Australia’s hearts after taking home gold in the 400m freestyle at the Rio Olympics, but fans were devastated when he missed out on the 1500m gold to Italian champ Gregorio Paltrinieri. But now 21-year-old Mack is determined to claim the title at the Commonwealth Games. ‘It’s an event that I love and I haven’t really proven myself in yet, so that’s something that I want to do,’ he told The Australian . And in order to take home the gold, he has turned to Gregorio for help. The Italian gold medallist has moved Down Under to train with Mack before the Commonwealth Games. ‘I think it’s a big opportunity for both of us to train together,’ Gregorio said. ‘I think we…

ATHLETICS, MEN’S AND WOMEN’S 100M SEMI-FINALS AND MEN’S 5000M FINAL FROM 2PM AEST Aussie athletes Melissa Breen, Josh Clarke, Rohan Browning, Trae Williams and David McNeill will compete in the first day of the athletics competition. The 100m track semi-finals will ensure athletics action begins with a bang! BASKETBALL, WOMEN’S – AUSTRALIA VS CANADA FROM 6.30PM AEST Hold onto your seats! The Opals play Canada in women’s basketball in what is set to be a ferocious clash. SWIMMING, MEN’S 100M FREESTYLE FINAL FROM 7.30PM Head to the pool for one of the most talked-about events, the men’s 100m freestyle final. It will be a great battle between Aussies Kyle Chalmers, Cameron McEvoy, Jack Cartwright and the rest of the Commonwealth. NETBALL – AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA FROM 8.30PM AEST The…

Last year, the MasterChef presenter was ordered by his wife to ‘shape up or ship out’, and it appears Matt Preston has managed to lose some weight ahead of the new season of the show. The TV personality’s weight has fluctuated over the past decade, and after tipping the scales at more than 140kg in 2010, he managed to lose 20kg in 2013 when he adopted a healthier lifestyle. However, last year the 54-year-old appeared to pile it all back on, which reportedly forced his wife to ban all ‘junk food’ from the house – including burgers, fish and chips, Tim Tams and pavlova. Although it must be hard in his line of work, let’s hope Matt beats the battle of the bulge once and for…

Ice-cream magnate Justin Fischer, 41, didn’t have much to say when the Married At First Sight cameras were rolling... but now that the finale has aired, he’s letting loose! Justin says that John Robertson, 54, and Melissa Walsh, 53, have split. ‘They would’ve been a good couple, but they have a two-hour drive between them,’ Justin tells New Idea exclusively. ‘And because of their age, they’re pretty set with where they live.’ The entrepreneur goes on to divulge that not everything was ––as it seemed on the MAFS set. ‘Carly and I had all these amazing experiences, but they edited all that stuff out,’ Justin spills. ‘And even though I was one of the few who played by the rules and didn’t…

After the series premiere aired last week, Bachelor In Paradise viewers were left shocked with the number of cast members who looked like they’d dabbled in one too many Botox injections. Viewers took to social media to express their surprise, with one asking: ‘Has everyone had Botox?’ Here are the top offenders... MICHAEL Dutch-born Florence Alexandra was quick to comment on Michael Turnbull’s ageless appearance. KEIRA Confessing she ‘maybe had too much lip filler before the show’, some viewers noted that Keira Maguire was ‘unable to move her face’. LAURINA Appearing unable to raise her eyebrows in various takes on the show, Laurina Fleur showed signs she had dabbled in anti-ageing injections. NINA Ex-stripper Nina Rolleston admits to fake boobs, but her wrinkle-free visage got all…

LET ME LIE Anna Johnson has struggled with the suicide of both her parents. Now a young mother herself, she starts to ask questions about their deaths. But by digging up the past, is she putting her future in danger? Sometimes it’s safer to let things lie... SUPER SMOOTH Silver Bullet introduces the special edition 230 Supernova Hair Straightener, featuring clever touch screen on/off and temperature control. In gorgeous rose gold, the Supernova creates irresistibly fast results with instant heat up to 230˚C. Visit i-glamour.com TREAT YOUR MUM This Mother’s Day, treat Mum or yourself to a magazine subscription, plus you’ll receive a free $30 voucher to Edible Blooms. It’s the perfect gift! Check it out today at subscribetoday.com.au/mum Proudly presented by…

FRIEND ZONE Celeb land is no different when it comes to getting lumbered for life with an old pal from school. ‘Unfortunately, I can’t seem to shake him,’ Matt Damon said of his 37-year friendship with Ben Affleck. At least he shares Oscars with Ben. All we share are dodgy hairstyles and hazy drunken memories with our old besties! DON’T HOLD BACK A round of applause for 68-year-old Sigourney Weaver, who revealed her staying power last week. ‘My record and my husband’s record are six minutes,’ she said. We think that’s a pretty impressive length of time to... hold your breath. Er, what did you think she was talking about? BAD HAIR DAY Spare a thought for Osher Gunsberg, who has to work in gruelling conditions on Bachelor…

It wasn’t so long ago that Natalie Hicks was taunted in the street for the way she looked. ‘Back then I weighed 128kg, but was in total denial,’ says the 24-year-old from Hervey Bay, Queensland. Grief had set Natalie on the path to obesity. And it was tough love from her mother and sister that kick-started her remarkable transformation. ‘When I was six, my mum Karen and dad John divorced,’ she says. ‘Then my dad was diagnosed with a rare form of bowel cancer and given three months to live. I didn’t know how to talk about what I felt, so I comfort ate.’ Natalie’s father fought the disease for seven years and she was 13 when he passed away. ‘I coped by not thinking about it, almost pretending he…

Double Choc-Chip Muffins Makes 12, Prep 20 mins, Cook 25 mins 100g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 150g unsalted butter, chopped ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ¾ cup buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1¹/ ³ cups self-raising flour 2 tblsps cocoa powder ²/ ³ cup Dark Choc Bits GANACHE 100g dark cooking chocolate, chopped ¼ cup pure cream 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan (¹/ ³ -cup capacity) with paper cases. 2 Place chocolate and butter in a large, heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove. Cool slightly. 3 Whisk sugar into cooled chocolate mixture until combined. Add buttermilk, eggs and combined sifted flour and cocoa. Stir until combined. Fold in the Dark Choc Bits. Divide evenly among paper cases. 4 Cook in…

Ice-Cream Eton Mess Sundaes Serves 4, Prep 20 mins, Cook 3 mins ½ x 100g box mini meringue drops ¹/ ³ cup chopped pistachios 8 scoops vanilla ice-cream Canned whipped cream, sliced fresh strawberries and extra chopped pistachios, to serve SAUCE ¼ cup caster sugar 2 tblsps water 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 To make sauce, combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Add berries. Return to boil. Gently boil for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Pour into a heatproof jug and allow to cool. 2 Reserve 4 meringues drops to decorate. Coarsely crush remaining meringues. 3 To assemble, divide half the sauce evenly among four sundae glasses. Top with half the meringues, pistachios and…

PICK A MORNING POSY Research conducted by Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital found that people feel happier and more energetic when they look at flowers first thing in the morning. ‘What I find interesting is that by starting the day in a more positive mood, you are likely to transfer those happier feelings to others. It’s what is called mood contagion,’ says lead researcher Dr Nancy Etcoff. So pick a posy from the garden or gift yourself a bunch from the markets for instant happiness. LOOK THROUGH OLD PHOTO ALBUMS Remember that trip to the Gold Coast with the girls, or maybe that family Christmas at the beach when you were young. Going down memory lane and revisiting the past can ignite feelings of happiness. Use the photo album…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 You will be on fire this week Aries – a motivated, enthusiastic, positive force, keen to get an ambitious new project up and running. Pressure surges with huge tasks, awkward demands and extra chores that will stretch your resources. There will also be prickly issues or differences with a colleague to work out as you go. A stroke of good fortune will give you extra money, bring a lucky deal or timely guidance. LUCKY NUMBERS: 8, 10, 20 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A kind offer, advice or support from someone dear will make life easier. The answer to a nagging question will come from out of the blue. Travelling further afield will take a burst of extra effort, and catching up with…

Q My neighbour helps me heaps – putting out my bins et cetera. I lost my partner to cancer a while back and I believe both of my neighbour’s ex wives have gone. He is very much a loner but we often share a cold beer on a hot day. However, his sister, who is no doubt being protective, turns up at the front door to listen to every word I say if I turn up with a chicken dinner. Dare I ask, what gives her the right? I think it’s rude. What is your opinion? DAWN, ADDRESS SUPPLIED. A She is just a busybody and wary of anyone getting too close to her brother. Do not let her interfere with your friendship. You help each other which is so…

The beautiful Gold Coast is about to become the most vibrant place on the planet, during the 11 days of world-class sporting competition! While details about the content of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are being kept under wraps, New Idea can reveal some exciting hints for what’s to come. Carrara Stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Commonwealth Games, and will display a colourful cultural demonstration representing the home city and nation. Prince Charles will arrive in royal style as the Queen’s representative. The Parade of Nations featuring all nations and territories, athletes and team officials will kick off before the Queen’s Baton enters the stadium Expect lots of colour, uplifting and surprising moments of theatre, breathtaking visual effects, dancing and music during this showcase of…

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS, WOMEN’S TEAM FINAL AND INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATION FROM 9AM AEST It’s one of the most popular sports on the Commonwealth Games agenda, and viewers will have plenty of gymnastics to take in across two sessions today. Gymnasts are judged on all events for execution, degree of difficulty, and overall presentation skills across a number of apparatus, including the vault and bars. BEACH VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN’S – AUSTRALIA VS CYPRUS FROM 3PM AEST What’s sure to be the Gold Coast’s sentimental favourite event, beach volleyball makes its Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast. BASKETBALL, MEN’S – AUSTRALIA VS CANADA FROM 5.30PM AEST The Boomers will hit the court for the first time as some of the world’s best players display their talents defending, rebounding, dribbling, dunking, shooting and scoring. TRACK…

BENNY AND THE JETS Close mates Benny, Harriet and Craig are made of tough stuff. COCOA BUTTER Dylan, Corbin and Dylan have become closer than ever competing together. CONQUER Kiwis Dan, Aaron and Jayden thrive under competition pressure. DONUT SQUAD  Matthew, Christine and David proved that cops don’t just eat doughnuts! DREAM TEAM  Will the dream of winning come true for Alex, Lewis and Simeon? TOWNSVILLE UNDERDOGS  Do Hayley, Max and Jonathan have what it takes to make it? UNIT 5.5  Can Brandon, Simon and Philip go all the way to the top? VP VANGUARD  There is no stopping fitness fanatics, Stacey Phil and Carrie. X GAMES  Motocross champions Jackson, Josh and Harry are fearless.…

‘SHILOH EVEN ASKED BRAD IF SHE COULD CALL JEN “MUMMY”... IT FELT LIKE A NATURAL NEXT STEP’ While Jennifer Aniston has been reconnecting with her old flame Brad Pitt, the Friends star has also found herself enjoying a blossoming new friendship with his daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt. As Hollywood’s golden couple’s relationship deepens and they spend more and more time together, 11-year-old Shiloh has found herself won over by Jen’s fun and loving personality. ‘Shiloh has been spending a lot of time with Jen in recent weeks and they really have developed a very special bond now,’ a source tells New Idea. ‘Brad loves seeing how close they have become – always laughing and smiling, and Shiloh has become the closest to Jen out of all of…

After explosive details were leaked about their personal lives, both Camilla and Charles have endured a rocky couple of weeks. But now the couple has reportedly taken a break at a private location Down Under, to help them unwind from the pressures of the last few months – prior to their upcoming duties for the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast this week. ‘It’s been a tough few months for them, there’s no doubt about that,’ says a palace insider. ‘As well as the release of the leaks which has really caused a lot of damage to Charles, the senior royals’ marriage is under more strain than ever. ‘They’ve also been under a lot of pressure to answer questions about Simon Dorante-Day, the man who has made claims that he’s…

Sitting in bed with her heart racing and fighting for every breath, Brisbane scientist Gemma Regan knew she was in a very bad way. After a nasty fall last year which left Gemma with an ankle injury, she was confined to a wheelchair for seven weeks and developed a blood clot in her right leg. A scan revealed parts of the clot had broken off and become stuck in her lungs – a life threatening complication called a pulmonary embolism. Apart from the blood-thinning medication she was already taking, sleep scientist Gemma says there was little the doctors could do – so she was allowed to go home under the supervision of her family. However, at home in bed one night in May last year, Gemma suddenly felt herself deteriorating…

MONDAY Pumpkin, Thyme and Caramelised Onion Pizza Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 15 mins 2 tblsps olive oil 500g packet diced butternut pumpkin 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 2 x 27cm round pizza bases 1 cup roasted red capsicum (150g), thickly sliced 200g tub bocconcini, drained, torn ½ cup caramelised onion Baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add pumpkin and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until just tender and lightly golden. Remove. 2 Place pizza bases on separate oven trays. Divide pumpkin, capsicum and bocconcini between pizzas. Dollop teaspoonfuls of caramelised onion over tops. 3 Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for about 12 to 15 minutes, or…

WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVES? While freezing eggs substantially improves a woman’s chances of conceiving a child of her own when she’s older, there’s no guarantees that the eggs collected will definitely go on to make babies in the future. The IVF process is different for every woman and underlying fertility issues may not be detected until the first egg collection cycle. WHAT’S THE BEST AGE TO FREEZE YOUR EGGS? Egg freezing has the highest chance of success when performed at an earlier age, according to Sonya. That said, the younger a woman is the less concerned she will be about creating a family and the more likely it will be that she’ll not actually have to use her eggs. Women aged 35 to 37 show the largest benefit versus taking…

Q I could not accept the man I loved needed other women friends. We parted due to my jealousy. At 70 will I ever find someone compatible with me or is my destiny to do more voluntary work and stay single? Nel, via email. A Nel, there’s nothing wrong with being single, and volunteer work can be very fulfilling. Join a bridge group or find other activities where you can enjoy the company of friends. You can stay quite busy, enjoying your life. I’ve noticed that older men are hot commodities, so, trying to find a single one could prove challenging. Many women lose the love of their life and they’re not trying to replace him, they just like to be needed. If you have jealous tendencies, you’re going to…

SECRET LANGUAGE Being partly deaf my friend and I need to use a certain amount of sign language so as to be able to talk to each other. The other day her six-year-old sulked that he couldn’t understand what we were saying, so I told him to pay attention as he may pick up some signs. ‘But if I do that I’ll forget how to hear,’ he insisted. DANIELLE HAYES, WODONGA, VIC. STANDARD ISSUE I felt rather pleased when Master Eight told me that his mum had said I had high standards. That was until he added: ‘Or was it double standards? I forget.’ Now I don’t know what to think. DAVID NICHOLSON, YANCHEP, WA. CUT DOWN TO SIZE We visited the hairdresser recently and my nephew Nathan was asked…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100 HER MAJESTY What lovely photos of Queen Elizabeth at the fashion show and another at the Royal College of Physicians (NI Mar 5). Her Majesty looked so happy and relaxed. Thank you so much for publishing them in New Idea. ANNETTE YUNUS, BARDON, QLD. YOUNG GRANDMA I can fully understand Johanna Griggs’ joy at becoming a grandmother (NI Mar 19). I remember I was the same, but more recently that joy was repeated when I became a great-grandmother two months ago. Also, something came to my mind when I read this article. I met a woman on a trip through Europe years ago who bought some lace dolls in Brussels. I asked her if they were for her daughter. ‘They are for my grand-daughter,’…

He took home three medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and now Mitch Larkin is gearing up for another successful Games. The 24-year-old headed to Rio in 2016 as a firm favourite, and while he scored a silver medal in the 200m backstroke he narrowly missed the podium in the 100m – leaving him determined to do better. ‘I want to get my backstroke back to world-class swimming and I’d love to do that on the Gold Coast,’ he told news.com.au . What’s more, Mitch is set to become the ironman of this year’s Games as he tackles five individual events, adding the individual medleys to his program.…

Mariafe Artacho del Solar and her volleyball teammate Taliqua Clancy are unstoppable. The pair, who won three consecutive gold medals last year, were undefeated in 16 matches. The duo only teamed up in October last year, but now Mariafe, 24, and Taliqua, 25, have nothing short of winning on their minds. ‘I visualise myself there already,’ says Mariafe of her ambition. ‘On top of the podium both wearing the green and gold.’ The FREE 7 Comm Games app is your ticket to the action at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games! Download in the Android and Apple app stores now. *data charges apply, except for eligible Optus mobile customers…

Two and a Half Men are killing the competition as they prepare to compete in the Australian Spartan Grand Final. And, they have their sights set on taking home the top prize. But for Sean, Jake and Levi, it could have been a very different story. An injury jeopardised the boys’ chance of competing in the competition, but after a last-minute change to their team, they are back in top form. Pals, Sean, 32, and Jake, 26, had originally joined up with their trainer Blake, but unfortunately he had to pull out for personal reasons – so they signed up their buddy Derek. Just when things were looking up for the South Australian boys, further tragedy struck their team’s chances! ‘We were on mountain bikes and…

Victoria and David Beckham are reported to be seriously miffed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – and it’s all because of their upcoming royal wedding! According to New Idea sources, Posh is desperate to design the royal bride-to-be’s wedding dress – but the former Suits actress is playing hard to get. ‘Victoria has been bombarding Meghan with wedding dress designs and says she’ll do whatever it takes to land the gig,’ discloses an insider. ‘As far as she is concerned, it will be the greatest moment of her career and she is convinced it will be a massive boost for her fashion empire, which has been struggling to make money.’ Reports now say that Meghan has chosen her dress and appointed a designer and Posh…

Celine Dion took to social media last week to announce that she’d been forced to cancel several March and April concert dates while she undergoes ‘a minimally invasive surgical procedure’. In fact, the music star, who turned 50 on March 30, is having surgery on her ear for a condition known as Patulous Eustachian tube, which causes hearing irregularities and ‘makes it extremely difficult to sing,’ a statement from her management revealed. Celine was also forced to cancel two January shows and has apparently been secretly battling her ear condition for over a year. Get better soon, Celine!…