Innehållsförteckning för 20 April 2020 från New Idea

Australian TV royalty Bert Newton is looking healthier and happier than ever after he was rocked by health scares in the last few years. In a photo posted to Instagram by his wife Patti, 75, Bert, 81, appeared in high spirits as he grinned with a bowl of salad in his hand. Sources say Bert has shed up to 15kg, with the TV legend determined to make a big change to his health after battling illness recently. “Bert is known as the ultimate survivor but when he had that health scare with the pneumonia back in 2017, it shook him to the core,” the insider says. “He realised he was actually vulnerable and that terrified him. He knew he had a close call and had to take far better care…

They just announced they’re set to welcome their first child together. And now, a fellow MAFS star claims lovebirds Cameron Merchant and Jules Robinson want to cash in on their expected new arrival. According to Nasser Sultan, the couple could be planning to televise their pregnancy journey and the birth of their baby. “I guarantee, cameras will be at the birth,” Nasser says, adding he still believes the couple are faking their relationship for publicity. “They’ve had no stories to sell in the last month and no parties because of COVID-19 – so, now there’s a baby.” Nasser also claims it’s only a matter of time before the pair call it quits. “They will break up one day. And as long as the money keeps coming in, they’ll stay together.”…

As Karl Stefanovic prepares to welcome his fourth child into the world - and first with wife Jasmine Yarbrough – the popular Today host is already glowing with paternal love. The 45-year-old is expecting his first baby with his shoe-designer second wife and it’s clear he’s the doting dad-to-be, as the pair were spotted shopping for essential baby items and building their nursery. Sources say Karl is determined to play happy families with his brother Peter and his wife Sylvia Jeffreys, who recently welcomed a baby boy named Oscar – and hopes his new bub will be close to her cousin. “Karl and Peter joke about having a baby cousin each for play dates!” the source tells New Idea. “Sylvia and Jasmine are now on speed dial, swapping pregnancy and…

They’re determined to be the new king and queen of Hollywood after relocating from Britain to California. So it makes sense that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would want to look the part, too. In a New Idea exclusive, sources reveal the royal rebels are going all-out to achieve sculpted physiques that would rank alongside those of their new A-list neighbours. That’s meant gruelling gym sessions at their Malibu mansion, strict diet routines and, in Meghan’s case, some secret cosmetic procedures! “Harry and Meghan are both intensely committed to looking their best now they’re living this new glamorous lifestyle,” an insider reveals. “When they were back in the UK their health and beauty routines weren’t nearly so important, but Meghan knows more than anyone how there’s no margin for mediocrity…

Was Diana pregnant when she died? Joan, who was in contact with the princess up until three weeks before her death, says it could well have been a possibility if her dreams were anything to go by. “She did have this dream quite a lot and it was a dream where there’s someone dark standing beside your bed,” Joan says. “I said to her, ‘Ma’am, you’re having this dream a lot and it could mean you need to lean on the stronger side of yourself.’ “But it could also mean you are pregnant. And she just nearly fell off the couch when I told her that!” Although it didn’t come to fruition, Joan says it wouldn’t have surprised her if Diana wanted to give Wills and Harry a younger sibling.…

Dynasty was the soap opera of the 1980s – a heady mix of sex, backstabbing, bastards, bitches, big hair, and even bigger shoulder pads. And central to the show’s twisting and turning plot lines was actress Linda Evans, whose portrayal of the glamorous Krystle Carrington has led to lifelong international recognition – even almost 40 years on from the show’s first outing. “Wow!” the actress exclaims to New Idea. “I didn’t even realise it was 40 years – it feels like another life!” It was the bitter feud between Krystle and her conniving arch-nemesis, Joan Collins’ character Alexis, which saw the pair vying for the affections of Blake Carrington (John Forsythe), that remains one of the show’s most beloved hallmarks. “Joan hated the fight scenes, whereas I loved them,” says…

Looking into the innocent eyes of her newborn son, Cruz, Mikhailla Fitzgerald is transported back in time. “His eyes are brown, like Foxx’s,” the doting mum says softly, in an exclusive interview with New Idea. Foxx was Mikhailla’s much-loved first son – her precious rainbow baby who was born in March 2017 after two miscarriages. But in a cruel twist of fate, Foxx died at just 3 days old after contracting a common infection called Group B Strep. One in four women carry it in their vagina, but it can be deadly to babies if passed on during pregnancy or birth. Mikhailla and her fiancé Teddy – who proposed when she was 26 weeks pregnant with Foxx – were blindsided. “I don’t know how we picked up the pieces. There…

Chicken Cacciatore Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 6 un-crumbed chicken schnitzels (750g), diagonally halved crossways ¹/ ³ cup plain flour 2 tblsps olive oil 250g packet Don Real Diced Bacon 500g jar Leggo’s Bolognese with Chunky Tomato, Garlic & Herbs pasta sauce 400g can diced tomatoes 1 cup pitted kalamata olives ¹/ ³ cup chopped fresh parsley Steamed rice, to serve 1 Place chicken and flour in a large snap-lock bag. Season with salt and pepper. Seal bag, then toss to coat. 2 Heat oil in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add chicken. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove. 3 Add bacon to same pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until cooked. 4 Stir in…

Milo Choc-Peanut Slice Makes 24, Prep and Cook: 15 mins 200g block dark cooking chocolate, finely chopped 200g block milk cooking chocolate, finely chopped 395g can sweetened condensed milk 50g unsalted butter, chopped 180g packet Peanut M&M’s 4 cups Milo cereal 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Place dark and milk chocolate into a large bowl. 3 Stir condensed milk and butter in a small saucepan over a medium to low heat until butter is melted and mixture is hot (do not boil). Pour over chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool for 15 minutes. 4 Add M&M’s and 3 cups of the cereal to chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined.…

Make this simple Middle Eastern-style cheese at home – it’s a little bit tangy, but so creamy you’ll love the flavour! 1 Place 500g Greek yoghurt in a medium bowl. Stir in ½ tsp table salt. 2 Place a large sieve over a large bowl, making sure the base of sieve is not too close to the base of bowl (there needs to be enough room for the liquid to drain away from yoghurt). 3 Line sieve with two to three layers of clean muslin, over-hanging the side (or a clean linen tea towel). Spoon yoghurt into muslin. 4 Bring the ends of the muslin up to meet in the centre, twist and tie together with kitchen string. Leaving yoghurt in the sieve, cover bowl with plastic wrap. Place in…

Learn some of Kevin’s go-to ingredients for healthy hair... • “Ingredients such as stinging nettle and parsley extract, citrus flavonoids and ginger root are all going to help thicken hair and prevent breakage” says Kevin, who recommends trying KEVIN.MURPHY Body. Mass, aimed at thickening and plumping thinning hair and preventing hair loss. • Oleanolic acid (also used a lot in eyelash lengthening products) will help strengthen and fortify the hair from root to tips and helps increase the micro-circulation to the scalp. This increases blood flow which helps increase the health of your hair. It fights follicle ageing and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. • Parsley extract contains a concentrated amount of apigenin which increases blood flow to the scalp, promoting healthy and strong hair. It also stimulates hair growth…

Arts and craft play not only encourage your child’s creativity, but are essential for “developing little minds and bodies”, according to Officeworks Education Ambassador and influencer Jacinta Sagona from@cintaandco. “A designated kids’ craft station helps keep any mess contained and allows free access to everything they need to keep their minds and little hands busy!” says Jacinta. Here, Jacinta, along with craft influencers Shannon from @OhCreativeDay and Clare and Analie from @TeachMakeCreate share their perfect kids’ craft station tips. STATION SET-UP A well-configured craft station should be accessible as well as being easy to use. “Set up a child’s-height table and surround it with see-through containers so your child can clearly see and reach all their materials,” say Clare and Analie. Jacinta adds that it doesn’t necessarily have to be…

OLD FRIENDS I find reboots a double-edged sword. On one hand I’m excited to see a show I’ve loved come back – to see the cast and their characters reunited – with new storylines and something fresh. As a fan, it means so much, but on the other hand, I’m always fearful of it ruining what made it so successful and beloved in the first place. On hearing of the HBO Friends reunion special, I felt both excitement and trepidation, as it’s a show still love watching today. I hope this amazing cast can come together to create more laughs and love and magical TV without ego or dollars or rifts coming into play. Then I’ll be there for them, like they were there for me, too. C. ANDERSON, GEOGRAPHE,…

When it comes to TV families, Offspring’s Proudman clan are a close-knit bunch both on screen and off. Richard Davies, who played Nina Proudman’s scruffy-haired brother, Jimmy, on the popular Network Ten drama, was delighted when he discovered his screen wife, Jane Harber, would be among the cast of his latest project, Informer 3838. While they didn’t have any scenes together, Richard says he felt right at home seeing her smiling face on set each day. And one of the first people to wish him well on the new series was Kat Stewart, who starred in the first Underbelly miniseries as Roberta Williams. Richard laughs that Kat didn’t give him any tips for his performance or how to deal with any undesired interest from the real-life gangsters who are portrayed…

Singer Katy Perry took to Instagram to reveal that she and her fiancé Orlando Bloom are expecting a baby girl. She shared a snap of Orlando’s face covered in pink icing with the caption “it’s a girl”. This happy news comes after Katy, 35, shared that she wanted a girl during her performance at the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Final in Melbourne earlier this year, saying: “I hope it’s a girl.” Well, it looks like the singer got her wish as the couple prepare to welcome their first child together later this year. Orlando, 43, also shares son, Flynn, 9, with his ex Miranda Kerr.…

A judge has granted an order to seal documents in Adele’s high-profile divorce from ex Simon Konecki — with $280 million at stake, New Idea can exclusively reveal. The 31-year-old superstar, who called it quits on her marriage in April last year, submitted a ‘Discovery Confidentiality Stipulation and Order’, meaning details will remain private after they reportedly decided not to have a pre-nuptial agreement. A source tells New Idea: “Hollywood divorces can drag on for years and become extremely ugly and  public, Adele and Simon clearly don’t want that for their family and are both committed to keeping the details as private as possible for the sake of their son. “They are trying to work out their issues so they won’t need court intervention, this will save them both time…

They’ve long been considered Australia’s most eligible Bachelor and Bachelorette. And after being unlucky in love for quite some time, the rumour mill has gone into overdrive that TV vet Dr Chris Brown and radio star Jackie O Henderson have struck up a secret romance with each other. “Word is they’ve been hanging out together in their shared hometown of Bondi,” an insider dishes to New Idea. But a shared postcode isn’t the only thing the pair have in common. They’re both Network Ten stars, with Jackie, 45, signed on with The Masked Singer, and Chris, 41, hosting a number of high-profile shows including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Due to their celebrity profiles, the duo are believed to be keeping their budding relationship under wraps for…

Joan says that Diana would often dream about being lost. “That really is a sign of losing your identity, and she just couldn’t find out where she was going, what her future was,” Joan explains. “It also is a sign that you’re trying to conform with outside expectations of who people think you are, and they don’t really reflect who you are.” During one of Diana’s trips to Australia, Joan, who resides in Sydney, joked that perhaps she’d meet up with Australian billionaire James Packer. “Things about her love-life, a bit came up, after the divorce,” Joan says. “Because she’s so tall, I said, ‘Well, I think James Packer would be good for you to dance with because he’s nice and tall,’” she laughed.…

With kids and parents stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a better time to pull out the LEGO. And if you are looking for some inspiration, you’ll be happy to know the hugely successful series LEGO MASTERS is returning to our screens. Here, LEGO MASTERS judge Ryan McNaught aka Brickman chats to New Idea about what to expect from this season… Did you expect the show to be so popular? “I AM VERY LUCKY WORKING WITH HAMISH BLAKE … WE ARE ALWAYS HAVING A LAUGH” It’s funny you say that, I have worked with LEGO for a very long time so I have always known how popular it was, but what I didn’t know was how it would translate to television. But it was…

SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX Before she became a royal, Sophie’s style was known as somewhat frumpy and old-fashioned. Yet now, at 55, the wife of Prince Edward is more stylish than ever. These days you can see her in sleek designer fashions that showcase both her personality and a sense of demureness. She often chooses clothes that emphasise her nipped-in waist, or full-length dresses that enhance her height. PRINCESS MARY She was a down-to-earth, regular Aussie girl, but a fateful night out in Sydney changed Mary Donaldson’s life forever. During the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Mary met and subsequently fell head over heels in love with a charming prince. Before she met Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Mary had a career in advertising and marketing in Australia. Since marrying the heir…

When it comes to who would take charge of the building on House Rules: High Stakes, we often see the blokes pick up the tools. But for mum and son team Lenore and Bradley  that certainly wasn’t the case. Before they started on the show, the pair had made the easy decision that mum Lenore, 55, would be on the tools while fashion designer Bradley, 31, did the shopping and styling. “From the beginning our plan was that we both wanted to experience things we had never done before,” Bradley tells New Idea. “For mum that was being on the tools, learning a trade and being on site. And mum did an amazing job doing it. “Then for me, going out and shopping for stuff and styling and designing rooms,…

To the outside world, charismatic Keith Raniere was a successful self-help guru who ran the popular personal development group NXIVM. Handsome and charming, Raniere appeared on magazine covers and was even endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Thousands of people signed up to his expensive courses, making him extremely wealthy. But in secret, Raniere was coercing female followers into becoming his sex slaves. Some were held down, naked, as their skin was burnt and scarred with his initials in ‘initiation ceremonies’. Chillingly, four of his former lovers from the cult have died. The spectacular downfall of Raniere, 59 – now behind bars for racketeering, sex trafficking and possession of child porn – began two years ago when a former lover went to police. “Keith Raniere is a horrible man, but with…

Spinach and Feta Croissant Pie Serves 6 to 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 35 mins 9 x 50g croissants (see Tip) Mixed salad leaves and lemon wedges, to serve FILLING 2 x 250g packets frozen spinach 1 tblsp olive oil 6 green spring onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 300g Greek feta, crumbled 1 cup packaged shredded parmesan 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measurement 22cm). Grease base and side. 2 To make filling, place frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High (100%) for about 4 minutes, or until defrosted. Remove. Cool slightly. Squeeze out liquid. 3 Heat oil in a medium, deep non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.…

Slow Cooker Vegie Lasagne Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 5 hours 9 Barilla dried lasagne sheets 2 medium zucchini (355g), peeled into ribbons 1 cup grated Tasty cheese FILLING 1 large red onion, chopped ¹/ ³ cup tomato paste 2 x 400g jars Napoletana pasta sauce 2 x 400g cans lentils, drained, rinsed 1 medium eggplant (450g), cut into 1 cm pieces CHEESE SAUCE 2 x 250g tubs sour cream 1 cup grated Tasty cheese 2 eggs 1 Lightly grease a removable bowl of a 5 to 6-litre capacity slow cooker. 2 To make filling, place all ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 3 To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a jug. Season. Whisk well. 4 To assemble, spread one-third of the filling…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 It will take resourceful determination to get a bold career or financial project up and running! A surge of energy and enthusiasm to get all kinds of things done will make this a most productive week; you’ll tackle tasks and plans that have been on the drawing board for ages with fresh gusto! Tuning into a personal priority you’ve recently lost sight of will be grounding. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 5, 20 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Attention to detail with a financial document or legal matter will get you over any hurdles and guide you through; there will be misinformation to clear up along the way. Dotting every ‘i’ will serve you. A pressing task will be a call to action, and you’ll…

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. THE WARNING Over the years, I have heard so many stories about late relatives who show up to support family members during a challenging moment in their lives that I dedicated a chapter to this in my book Love Never Dies. I called the chapter ‘Love in the Lineage’, noting that, in many cases, the ancestor-spirit who shows up had never met the person. Recently, a reader wrote to share a beautiful experience that…

KILLING EVE SEASON 3 When the award-winning cat-and-mouse game between spy Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and killer Villanelle (Jodie Comer) returns, Eve has quit the intelligence game. MON. AT 12PM ON IVIEW AND SUN. AT 9.30PM ON ABC MEGHAN MARKLE ESCAPING THE CROWN This new doco looks at the reasons for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from royal duties – and the forces working against them. WED. AT 8.30PM ON SBS VICELAND HOME AND AWAY After several week’s hiatus the drama is back! This week emotions will run high as Justin (James Stewart) and Tori (Penny McNamee) say goodbye to their younger brother Mason (Orpheus Pledger). MON.–THU. 7PM ON SEVEN…

Justin Theroux has been getting career advice from friend Emma Stone and her fiancé, SNL’s Dave McCary, but it’s rubbing his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston up the wrong way. “She hates how Justin’s still using the connections he made during their time together,” an insider reveals. “But Justin makes the point that he has every right to talk to their mutual friends and Jen needs to stop being so bitter. “What really bugs Jen is that Justin’s extremely cosy friendship with Emma and Dave makes the show off-limits for Jen at the moment. His presence at SNL afterparties seems to underline that it’s his territory, and that really grates on her nerves. Jen just wants him to show some respect and stop acting like a freeloader, but his ego hasn’t diminished…

As Fifi’s eldest daughter Trixie Belle turned 7 amid the coronavirus lockdown, her mum did her very best to ensure the little girl still enjoyed her special day. Sharing the news on Instagram the radio host wrote: “This little ray of sunshine, the sweetest little angel that brings so much joy to my life turned 7 today and had an awesome day despite being stuck in iso. No party, no friends to play with but lots of love from family and friends via FaceTime. I love her so much my heart bursts with every one of her laughs and smiles. How did I get so lucky?” Fifi, 43, also shared pics of a Moana-inspired cake and her daughter blowing out sparklers.…

The Irwin family have a special place in their hearts for Russell Crowe – and it seems COVID-19 has sadly torn them all apart. In a heartfelt message to pay tribute to the 56-year-old actor on his birthday, newlywed Bindi, 21, shared just how much Russell means to her and the rest of her clan. “You’ll always be part of our family. Even though we can’t see you right now, we’re giving the beautiful fig you gifted us a hug and thinking of you,” Bindi wrote on Instagram. Alongside her caption, Bindi revealed the touching wedding present Russell gave her and Chandler after their rushed nuptials. Russell presented the couple with a Port Jackson fig tree, known as the Rusty fig, to commemorate their union.…

HOLLYWOOD LOCKDOWN SPLITS Living in lockdown has reportedly turned Julia Roberts’ marriage into a ticking time bomb. The 52-year-old is believed to be at her wits’ end with husband Danny Moder, 51, resulting in the A-lister making a shock decision to sell his house – and potentially turf him out along with it! Star magazine reported that the recent lockdown living arrangements as a result of the coronavirus outbreak have been disastrous for their relationship. “Yes, they live in a mansion, but it’s not big enough to stop the arguing and nasty insults,” a source tells the publication. An insider tells New Idea that despite the couple’s previous commitment to “working hard on their marriage” the lockdown has meant simmering issues have now been brought to a…

Actress Madeleine West was recently spotted getting cosy with a new man, identified as environmentalist Maximo Bottaro, in Byron Bay. The pair were seen cuddling and kissing in a nearby river for about 10 minutes before they headed home to take their affectionate display somewhere more private. The mum of six looked blissfully happy as she threw her arms around her smouldering hunk and showcased her incredible body in a tiny bikini. Maximo is co-founder and chair of ReForest Now and has been a professional environmentalist for nearly 20 years working for Greenpeace and Rainforest Rescue. Madeleine has already promoted his work on her Instagram feed encouraging her fans to plant more trees alongside a picture of herself with her handsome beau. In 2018, Madeleine split from her husband Shannon…

In a move many have criticised, Harry and Meghan have revealed their plans to launch a new project. The not-for-profit foundation named Archwell, reportedly after their son, will be the couple’s first big and independent project since stepping down as senior members of the royal family and leaving the UK. However, royal experts have slammed the duo’s decision to make the announcement during the pandemic and while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in hospital as he, and so many others, fight the virus. “It’s appalling timing, I would say. It was the worst possible timing,” says royals biographer Phil Dampier. “If I were Harry and Meghan I would have laid low until this situation [COVID-19] was over ... it does not look good, however good the cause is.”…

JAY, 42, & STANI, 41, NSW Fans of LEGO since they were both 7, Stani has a collection of around 3 million pieces of LEGO – that’s nearly as many as the Brick Pit in the show! SUMMER, 19, & IONA, 18, SA This team of best friends is one to watch as both have extensive LEGO experience having competed in the First LEGO League making robots. TIM, 25, & DANNII, 26, VIC Tim is legally blind in one eye after suffering a brain tumour, but he isn’t letting it hold him back from his passion for LEGO. Can this couple go all the way? ANNIE, 30, & RUNA, 29, VIC After both suffering from brain related health concerns these pals turned to LEGO during their recoveries, now they are…

When Anna Hart looked in the mirror as a child, it paralysed her with fear. For years, she stared at her image with tears running down her face, convinced that putting on weight was the only way to keep herself ‘safe’. The Melbourne woman had suffered the unthinkable: seven years of sexual abuse at the hands of a family friend that began when she was just 3 years old. “No-one knew,” Anna, 29, tells New Idea exclusively. “I was too scared to tell anyone, so I did the only thing that I thought could protect me, which was to eat so that I would get bigger and make myself less vulnerable.” The abuse stopped when Anna’s family moved interstate, but the trauma had all but destroyed her emotional and physical…

Spanish Caramel Custard Flan Serves 8 to 10, Prep and Cook: 1 hour ¾ cup caster sugar 5 eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 395g can sweetened condensed milk 375ml can creamy evaporated milk Whipped cream and fresh strawberries, to serve 1 Arrange a folded tea towel over base of large roasting pan. Place a 20cm round cake pan on top of tea towel. 2 Combine sugar and ½ cup water in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high. Bring to boil. Boil, without stirring, for about 15 minutes, or until mixture turns a deep caramel colour. 3 Immediately pour caramel into cake pan to cover base. Set aside for about 10 minutes, or until set. 4 Whisk eggs and vanilla in…

While socialising in person isn’t possible at the moment, there’s never been a better time to hang out with friends in the virtual world. Physical distancing can still be social, explains parenting expert Elly Robinson – just think of it as distance socialising. “It’s a difficult adjustment but young people are really great at innovating around this and thinking of ways to connect,” she adds. 1. Let them video chat with their friends as a group and one-on-one. If your child is following a school curriculum, schedule group chats at lunch time. They can eat and talk together just like they do at school. Remind your child to try and include everyone from their friendship group so that no-one feels left out. 2. Bring back letters. Children love receiving notes…

Q I’ve become single for the first time in 40 years. It’s a strange feeling. I would enjoy meeting different men again, but I don’t know where I should start. I have never tried online dating – is it safe? Do you think I should try talking to my friends about it? AINSLEY, VIA EMAIL. A This is a very different time in your life. It’s important that you don’t rush into making any decisions. Of course, talk to your friends for advice, and also keep your mind open to how you can move on. Consider joining a club. You may enjoy taking on some charity work. Online dating sites are safe as long as you understand what you’re logging on to – choose one that matches your needs. Keep…

He’s one of Australia’s most sought-after television stars but Stephen Peacocke still has Hollywood in his sights. In fact, he was headed straight back to LA once shooting wrapped on the second series of Five Bedrooms. That’s when the coronavirus stepped in and derailed his plans. Filming on the second season of the Network Ten drama has had to be postponed for the safety of the cast and crew. Stephen, co-star Kat Stewart and the rest of the Five Bedrooms cast, have been sent home until the crisis passes and filming can resume. So for now, Stephen and his actress wife Bridgette Sneddon are still calling Australia home. “I have always taken the attitude that I will work anywhere if the job is good and if I am lucky enough…

Val Kilmer has opened up for the first time on how singer Cher, who he dated in the 1980s, helped him heal from throat cancer in 2015. “One night I suddenly awoke vomiting blood that covered the bed like a scene out of The Godfather. I prayed immediately, then called 911. Then alerted my hostess. Cher stepped in and stepped up,” writes Kilmer in his new memoir I’m Your Huckleberry. “I saw her scanning the paramedic, who was Gregory Peck drop-dead handsome … I caught her eye and bounced my brows like Groucho Marx. Hubba hubba,” he continued. “Cher was bashful to be busted but then couldn’t help laughing out loud at the audacity. Here we were, joking about beauty and desire, while I looked like a stunt man from…