Innehållsförteckning för 19 October 2020 från New Idea

The Spring Racing Carnival season has always been a fixture on the Australian social calendar, with everyone from celebrities to everyday punters getting glammed up for the occasion. However, like all things in 2020, we can expect that spring carnival will look a little different to previous years – but that shouldn’t take the fun out of it. To get you in the spirit, our lifestyle team have put together a dedicated Spring Racing Carnival guide that’s loaded with ideas and inspiration. For that all-important ensemble, head to page 52 for an array of frocks and fascinators. If you’re hosting, check out the mouth-watering share plates on page 40. Giddy up!…

They formed a very special bond while filming Australia over a decade ago, so no doubt Nicole Kidman was devastated to hear about her movie son Brandon Walters’ latest brush with the law. Recently, Brandon – who played Nullah, the Aboriginal boy who Nicole’s character adopts, in the 2008 epic – plead guilty to threatening his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her home in Broome, Western Australia. It came just two weeks after he was fined $1,650 for using a rock to smash her car window. As he had violated an existing restraining order, Brandon, 24, was taken to Broome Police Station, according to The West Australian newspaper, where he was found with 0.1g of methamphetamine. He was also recently pulled over by police and he blew a 0.114 blood alcohol…

For more than a decade, Britney Spears has been subject to a legal conservatorship headed by her father, Jamie, that dictates virtually every aspect of her life. Now, according to court documents, the mum-of-two seems to be inching back into control of her own life. Pending a judge’s approval in November, Bessemer Trust Company, a private wealth management firm, is expected to take over for the 38-year-old’s estate from her dad. “This is what Britney always wanted – independence,” says an insider. “She feels liberated.” The news comes after fans formed the #FreeBritney movement to support the singer’s legal efforts to have 68-year-old Jamie removed as her conservator.…

Duchess Kate’s uncle has unleashed a scathing social media attack on Prince Harry and Meghan, branding them “muppets” who should “shut the F up”. Gary Goldsmith, who is the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, slammed the royals in a Facebook post. The online rant appeared in response to Meghan and Harry’s recent Evening Standard interview. Filmed via Zoom at their new LA mansion, the pair discussed Black History Month, with Harry admitting to having white privilege. In response, Gary posted: “With so much stuff going on in the world, still these two muppets are craving attention. Please shut the F up and bring up their child and stop talking, let alone demanding.” Gary also directed specific comments to his niece’s brother and sister-in-law. “Harry you have lost our love…

Australia’s most loved TV host Grant Denyer may soon be without a show to front once again, with rumours Dancing with the Stars is set to be axed. “Dancing with the Stars is gone,” an industry insider exclusively tells New Idea. Grant, 43, was announced as the host of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition alongside Amanda Keller back in 2018. Sadly, this isn’t the first time one of Grant’s shows have been canned unexpectedly. Family Feud, The Great Australian Spelling Bee and Game of Games have all been dropped after a short stint on our screens in recent years. So is he set to hang up his hosting crown for good? “I’m lucky to have a wonderful career in TV, but I’ve also been super hungry to learn a completely…

Bachie fans don’t look now, because it seems Elly Miles is already single and ready to mingle. “I DID HEAPS OF DATING, HEAPS OF LITTLE FLINGS” News that the blonde beauty is no longer with her chosen man comes just days after rumours swirled that her sister and fellow Bachelorette Becky, has also dumped her suitor shortly after the filming of the finale. “If Elly is actually with someone, you wouldn’t know it,” a source tells New Idea. “She’s always been very flirtatious and that hasn’t always gone down too well in her past relationships.” Adding further fuel to a fire of speculation that Elly is back on the market, she previously came clean to New Idea about her dating past. “I did heaps of dating, heaps of little flings,”…

ROGER VADIM The pair,. who worked together on Barbarella, tied the knot in August 1965. They have a daughter Vanessa and divorced in 1973. TOM HAYDEN Just three days after her first divorce was finalised, Jane married the American activist. The pair’s 17-year marriage came to an abrupt end in 1990, when Tom fell in love with another woman. Jane had a nervous breakdown, and later admitted, “I didn’t know that pain could be so bad.” TED TURNER Less than a year later, Jane met Ted, a television tycoon and the founder of CNN. They quickly wed and enjoyed 10 years together before pulling the plug on their marriage in April 2001. RICHARD PERRY Jane and the noted record producer broke up in 2017 after eight years together. The split…

The feud between notorious Sydney crime queens Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh was one of the most vicious in Australian history. For almost three decades, the outrageous pair were at the centre of the brutal battle that erupted between their rival criminal empires, including the infamous Razor Gang Wars. This year marks 50 years since Tilly, known as the ‘Queen of the Night’ for her domain of brothels, passed away. Kate had the nickname, ‘The Worst Woman in Sydney’ for her control of the city’s sly grog trade and illegal drinking spots. In the 1920s and through the 1940s, Tilly and Kate divided their time between running their underworld businesses and spending time behind bars. In between, they were ferociously devoted to hating each other. “[THEY WERE] MORE RUTHLESS, MORE…

Linguine Amatriciana Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 375g linguine 2 tblsps olive oil 200g sliced pancetta, roughly chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 750g vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped 2 tblsps red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tblsps chopped fresh parsley Grated parmesan, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain. Return to pot. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add pancetta. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until light golden. Remove pancetta. 3 Heat remaining oil in same pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Return pancetta to…

Honey Soy Chicken Lettuce Cups Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 15 mins 1 2 honey soy marinated chicken skewers 1/3 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander 2 tblsps lemon juice 8 butter lettuce leaves 1 cup shredded carrot 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced Sweet chilli sauce, to serve 1 Heat an oiled, large grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add chicken. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through. 2 Remove chicken from skewers. Place in a large bowl. Stir in peanuts, coriander and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 3 Serve chicken in lettuce leaves. Top with carrot and onion. Drizzle with chilli sauce TIP Marinated chicken skewers are available from the deli counter of major…

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Find out what’s on your horizon… IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… The coming 12 months could be extremely exciting, thanks to the New Moon in your birthday chart. That said, there’s also negative energy that you need to ex from your life. Plus, there’s pressure on you to do what you say you’re going to do this year, if you want to get ahead. Love-wise, it could be slow but romantic. READER Q&A Q Is there a career move on the horizon for me? ANDY, CHARLEVILLE, QLD. A The short and sweet answer to your question is yes there is. In fact, I wouldn’t even be surprised if you’ve already made a career move by the time you read this. You recently had a New Moon in your Career Zone, so…

There was barely a dry eye in the global Home and Away community when Cameron Daddo delivered a memorably moving portrayal of Ryder’s (Lukas Radovich) terminally ill father, Evan. And yet the greatest twist was to come. For the character’s passing did not mark the end of Cameron’s time on the hit weeknight series. In fact, the beloved performer had only just put Evan to rest when he stepped into the shoes of Evan’s long-lost twin Owen – much to the surprise and delight of not only his fans, but his co-stars. As Cameron’s long-time dear friend, Georgie Parker – who plays Owen’s love interest Roo – said recently on Seven’s The Morning Show: “We all love Cam, so it was just a pleasure.” With Owen now happily settled in…

BEN: ‘I’M ALREADY A TEACHER’ Victoria’s Ben, 10, picked up some cooking skills as a cub scout. He tells us more… What was the first thing you cooked? When I was 6, I cooked ‘Tropical Opical’. Definitely not my best work. It was a sausage roll made into a circle shape with pineapple and sesame seeds. Your first dish on the show was s’mores. Why? a scout, I get to go camping and toast marshmallows on the fire. I added in a blackberry coulis and some bush flavours as well. I tried to make it very Australian. Who inspires you? I am really inspired by Maggie Beer, because she uses fresh local produce and she cooks simple, delicious food. I live in regional Victoria and to get fresh foods from…

LAURA BYRNE Sun’s out, bump’s out! The Life Uncut podcast host – who’s expecting her second child with fiancé Matthew Johnson – got some vitamin sea in Sydney. JENNIFER GARNER The mum-of-three certainly knows how to make a splash. Looking great, Jen! ELIZABETH HURLEY It’s getting hot in here! The model sends temperatures soaring. SONIA KRUGER The TV host showed off her toned tummy while hanging poolside. SIMONE CALLAHAN Life’s a beach for Shane Warne’s ex-wife! The yoga fanatic – who celebrated her 50th birthday earlier this year – enjoyed a dip in Melbourne.…

Eddie Van Halen was described as a “guitar god” by Kiss frontman Gene Simmons shortly after the legendary musician passed away, aged 65, following a long battle with throat cancer. “My heart is broken,” Gene tweeted. Steve Tyler was also devastated by the death of his friend, saying, “Eddie changed the course of guitar whammy bar rock & roll.” The father-of-one died at a Santa Monica hospital with his second wife Janie by his side. Doctors had found that the cancer had sadly moved to his brain and other organs.…

A grieving Lisa Curry has taken to Instagram to ponder whether her darling daughter Jaimi Lee Kenny, who tragically died last month, is sending her signs. Posting that she’d taken her grandson Flynn, 3, to visit their cows shortly after Jaimi passed away, Lisa revealed they found  her only female cow, Elsy, covered in tiny white flowers. “Flynn and I said that was Jaimi saying hello,” Lisa, 58, wrote alongside the angel emoji. “They say you get signs, and I had quite a few in that week … Things that have never happened before and all related to Jaimi. Coincidences? … Or is it real that our loved ones are around? I like the feeling that she is around us in some way, but can’t accept she’s not.” Lisa also…

Recent world events have reportedly left Bec and Lleyton Hewitt considering possibilities they never previously imagined – including having another baby. The jet-setting family has seen their busy life grind to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, subsequent border closures and lockdown in their Melbourne hometown. With Bec, 37, and Lleyton, 39, spending more time together than ever before, a source tells New Idea that the golden couple are reconsidering adding to their brood. “[Bec] recently raised the idea of having a fourth child, and Lleyton wasn’t opposed to it,” the source reveals. According to the source, the former tennis champion previously felt that having three children was the right balance alongside his demanding career. However, Lleyton has since come to terms with the fact that the future is…

With their four-year custody battle finally coming to a head in what’s been described as the “trial of the century”, New Idea has learnt a frustrated Brad Pitt threatened to have his ex-wife Angelina Jolie dragged to jail if she tried to, yet again, stall proceedings. Sources exclusively tell us that the 56-year-old actor has “had it” with being intimidated and picked to pieces by his ex-spouse. It’s claimed he now refuses to speak to Ange, 45, unless officials are by their side at all times – and he’ll spare no mercy if she steps out of line! “It’s no exaggeration to say Brad’s scared of Angie, and he wants professional witnesses with them at all times,” explains an insider. “He’ll have no issue bringing in the cops if she…

Just who has signed on for I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is yet to be announced. But New Idea has learnt that co-host Dr Chris Brown is far from pleased that one of his top picks was nabbed by another network. “The competition to book the best talent has become ferocious,” says our insider. “For years, Dr Chris has been trying to get former politician Julie Bishop to take on the ‘jungle’ and he was certain 2021 would be the year.” Though it wasn’t to be. “She was pinched by The Celebrity Apprentice!,” adds our source. “Julie has put her negotiating skills to good use – locking in a whopping $400k to avoid the ‘jungle’ and show us what she is made of in the boardroom instead.”…

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe is said to still be hanging on to her beloved Karelia cigarettes, which are imported to Denmark specifically for her. And her long-time smoking habit has once again come under scrutiny in regards to her position as patron of the Danish Lung Association. A Lung Association spokesperson was recently asked about their patron being a smoker, but refused to comment. The spokesperson noted that while they do not condone smoking, they did not want to interfere with the monarch’s smoking habit and understood that it’s something she has done for a long time.…

When Bridger Walker, 6, realised a dog was about to attack his little sister, he put his own life at risk to save hers. Bridger was visiting a friend’s house with his 4-year-old sister Jessica* on July 9, when they went into the back garden to meet their friend’s dogs. But as one of the dogs – a German Shepherd cross – launched at his little sister, brave Bridger pushed her out of the way and stepped into the path of the dog, putting his own life at risk. As he was trying to protect his sister, the dog leaped and latched onto Bridger’s cheek, ripping his face from his scalp. But despite the agony he was facing, Bridger still bravely managed to shout for Jessica to run while he…

The horror was unimaginable when on October 15, 2018 just before 1am, dressed in black with a mask, hat and gloves, Jake Thomas Patterson pulled into the driveway where 13-year-old Jayme Closs lived with her parents, mum Denise, 46, and dad James, 56, in Barron, Wisconsin and shot her dad in the head – killing him instantly. The cold-hearted killer didn’t stop there. Fuelled by pure evil, he forced his way into the family home to hunt down Denise and Jayme, who were cowering in the bathroom. With a shotgun blast to the head, he killed Denise as her helpless daughter was forced to watch. Patterson – who was warped with sick and twisted fantasies of abducting girls – became infatuated with Jayme after a chance encounter when he saw…

Chicken Fattoush Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 1kg chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved 2 tsps dried oregano ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup Greek Lemon Dressing ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 large Greek pita breads 2 small Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges 220g hummus ¹/³ cup garlic dip 1 baby cos heart lettuce, trimmed, large leaves torn 1 Place chicken, oregano, 1 tblsp of the oil and 1 tblsp of the dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 2 Place remaining dressing in a large bowl with onion. Mix well. Set aside. 3 Meanwhile, brush remaining oil evenly over both sides of each pita bread. 4 Heat an oiled, large chargrill pan over a…

GROWN-UP SPARKLE Trendsetter Christie Brinkley proves there’s no age limit when it comes to wearing a little shimmer. Start with a base of matte shadow all over your lid, then add a hint of shimmer as an accent. Anchor the look by smudging a darker shade of eyeshadow into your lash line. Keep your face looking fresh and modern with a base that has light coverage and plumps your skin without masking it. When it comes to lips, opt for a creamy texture and give them definition by using a liner close to your natural colour. GIVE IT A GO Sparkle using the flattering neutral tones of (1) MCoBeauty Eyeshadow Palette in Smokey/ Nudes, $18.95, showpo.com. Pat the long-wearing formula of (2) Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in…

Did you know, the Cancer Council warned of a 37 per cent drop in new cancer diagnoses this year due to Covid-19 stopping women going to clinics? All the more reason to check breasts regularly so you can notice unusual changes. If you have breast changes that last more than one menstrual cycle or a lump that is getting bigger, make sure you see your doctor as soon as possible and get answers you are satisfied with. If you have any nagging doubts, get a second opinion. THE MIRROR CHECK Inspect your breasts with arms by your side, behind your head and then hands on hips. At each step, look for any dimpling of the skin or pulling in of the nipple, as well as any changes in shape, size…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 You’re getting a restart when it comes to your love life. The New Moon is in your Love Zone this week, so it’s a chance for you to start over again with your beloved, your ex, or anyone else in your life who counts as a VIP. Just be careful when dealing with people who matter to you this week. There could be a few clashes, and you do have that famous short fuse! YOUR POWER DAY: OCTOBER 16 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 This week could be a mixed bag. You’re going to get somewhat of a restart for all things home and family. Make a 12-month plan for where you want to get to in your personal life. Also be aware…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the podcasts Spirit Sisters and The Ghost Files, and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a series of non-fiction books exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. CHANNELS OF WISDOM I’ve long been fascinated by mediums who ‘channel’ guidance and wisdom from a discarnate source. Like all mystical phenomena, channelling has likely always been with us, but it wasn’t until the late 1800s and the dawn of spiritualism, that a glimmer of the idea entered popular culture. Back then, no seance in a dimly lit parlour was complete without the medium who collaborated with her ‘control’, a spirit – usually with a distinct personality – who acted as gatekeeper, opening and closing gatherings where spirits known to…

In a recent episode of Home and Away, a loved-up Owen and Roo head off on a romantic road trip. Could Cameron imagine one day taking such a campervan holiday with Ali? “Actually, I’d very much love to give that a go,” he laughs, adding: “Especially to get an all-wheel drive VW Kombi van and go around the country. That’s a dream right there. And Ali’s all over it, too! She’s like, ‘Let’s go up to the most north western tip of Australia and drive down the west coast!’”…

In 1965, visiting English model Jean Shrimpton attended Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne wearing a miniskirt – and Australia was never the same again. “Just in one flight to Australia, Jean Shrimpton in that miniskirt probably saw us jump 10 years in fashion,” Justine Clarke, 48, tells New Idea. Justine presents the fantastic three-part SBS documentary Australia Come Fly With Me, which shows how our civil aviation industry shaped the country. The mini caused a sensation and soon everyone was wearing them – including our glamorous airline hostesses. But life wasn’t always easy for the young hosties. “They were encouraged by some airlines to take the pill and discouraged from getting married, which I found fascinating and shocking,” Justine says. Growing up, the actress says she was always…

She dramatically dropped 47kg, but Dawn French says she’s put some of the weight back on recently – and doesn’t give two hoots! “I’ve gone back to being an entire barrel, but do you know what, I’m going to be 63 this year, I don’t give a f--k, I really don’t, so long as I can walk,” The Vicar of Dibley comedian said on French and Saunders: T--ting About, her podcast with long-time collaborator Jennifer Saunders. “I’m not going to be stingy to myself anymore. I never did dislike anything about my body, even when I was very, very fat. I refuse to be forced to dislike myself.”…

Jimmy Barnes admits he had his ears pinned back, gifting himself the otoplasty for his 40th birthday back in 1994. “Before, wearing a pair of sunglasses would look funny, putting a hat on made me look ridiculous,” Jimmy, who just published his third memoir, Killing Time, said. Although his wife Jane preferred his old ears, Jimmy, 64, added, “It made me feel more comfortable. I could cut my hair short and didn’t have to worry or care about photos.”…

With royal family relations long past a tipping point, Prince Charles had hoped that the 2020 festive season just might provide the chance to get his warring sons in the same room to heal the deep chasm between them. But no matter how many times the future king has pleaded with his son, Prince Harry, to come home to Sandringham for Christmas after he and the Duchess of Sussex skipped the Queen’s annual celebration last year, his invitations have been firmly rebuked. And now, in a crystal-clear message from the Sussexes that they’ve begun new lives without the British side of their family, it’s been revealed that Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, plan to celebrate Christmas with his “father figure”, Canadian millionaire David Foster, 70, and wife Katherine – a…

If there’s anyone that could bring stories about “quirky” Australians to life on our screens, it’s the Aussie larrikin himself, Karl Stefanovic. And that’s exactly what the Today show host plans to do, with reports he is currently in talks with Netflix to host a “Tiger King-inspired” documentary about life Down Under. Although whether or not the idea will get off the ground is unclear, with an insider insisting Karl’s employer, the Nine Network, would not be particularly happy about it. “He would get into big trouble as Netflix is in direct competition with Stan, which is owned by Nine,” the source explains. “But then again, headstrong Karl usually does what Karl wants to do!” If the Netflix deal is successful, it is expected the father-of-four, whose contract with Nine…

Appearing in their first-ever video, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis put on the sweetest show as they carried out their first royal duty. And proud parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge couldn’t wait to share the adorable moment with the world. In the video, the children had the opportunity to ask Sir David Attenborough a question about animals. “What animal do you think will become extinct next?” Prince George asked. Now, New Idea can reveal that the seven-year-old later went and told his mother he wants to be a zookeeper when he grows up. “After the Cambridge kids met with naturalist David Attenborough last week, Sir David is all Prince George has been talking about,” a source tells us. “Like his dad, he already looked upon David…

There’s plenty of common ground between Bachelor franchise alumni Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins and Ali Oetjen. But could a romantic relationship soon be on the cards? Both former reality dating-show stars appear alongside one another on upcoming celebrity endurance reality series, SAS Australia. “NICK IS DEFINITELY ALI’S TYPE IN EVERY WAY” And recent pictures from on set reveal that the pair appear to have forged an instant camaraderie, with the two seen together while undertaking the show’s gruelling challenges. It’s hardly surprising that Nick, 33 and Ali, 34, have gravitated towards one another. Both have the shared experience of being in the spotlight on their respective seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, and they’ve no doubt compared notes. But following her recent split from boyfriend, Taite Radley, whispers…

Scott Cam has been the face of The Block for a decade, but it seems some viewers might be ready for a change. Social media has been littered with comments from fans who’ve apparently decided that it’s time to bring in some fresh talent. “Time for new judges and a new whatever Scott Cam’s job is,” one fan wrote on Instagram. Meanwhile, another criticised Scott for telling off Jasmin for being indecisive, pointing out his “scolding was condescending”. And when the open call for 2021’s participants went out, another viewer sniped, “Hope Scotty & Shelley are gone.” Now, a Nine insider tells New Idea that, during production earlier this year, Scott spent less time at the Brighton builds, prompting concern that his heart is no longer in the show. “Scott…

A professional dancer and actress who was born without her left hand has defied the odds to become the very first New York City Rockette with a visible disability. Sydney Mesher, 23, was missing her left hand at birth due to a rare congenital condition called symbrachydactyly, which doctors discovered during a routine ultrasound. As soon as they found out their daughter would be born with a limb difference, Sydney’s parents Lynn and Page were determined she would never be treated differently because of her disability. Her father even removed his wedding ring and placed it on his right hand as a sweet sign of solidarity. “I was taught to never feel like I was different in any way or that my limb difference would stop me from doing anything…

Smoked Salmon Grazing Platter Serves 8, Prep: 20 mins 400g thinly sliced smoked salmon 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings 250g punnet baby cucumbers, sliced diagonally 2 small avocados, halved, sliced crossways Sliced rustic baguette, to serve BASIL DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 cup fresh basil leaves (25g) 1 small clove garlic, chopped HERBED CREAM CHEESE 2 tblsps thinly sliced fresh chives 2 tblsps finely chopped fresh dill 1 tblsp drained baby capers, chopped 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 250g block cream cheese 1 To make basil dressing, blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. 2 To make herbed cream cheese, combine chives, dill, capers and rind in a shallow…

Strawberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Cake Serves 10-12, Prep: 30 mins 375g packet Scotch Finger biscuits ½ cup shredded coconut 125g unsalted butter, melted 2 litre tub vanilla ice-cream ¼ cup toasted coconut chips PUREE 2 x 250g punnets fresh strawberries, hulled 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edges. 2 To make puree, reserve ½ punnet of the strawberries. Place remaining strawberries with sugar and juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve. Discard seeds. 3 Place biscuits in a large snap-lock bag. Seal. Using a rolling pin, gently pound to coarsely crush biscuits. Remove 1 cup and reserve. Continue to…

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WHY USE THEM? They offer a well-thought-out colour combination in one convenient take-anywhere palette. WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR? Choose a palette that enhances your eye colour. Everyone can wear neutrals, but if you want to experiment a little, blue eyes pop with copper shades, plum shades enhance green eyes, teal green enhance brown eyes and warm, hazel eyes can be intensified with golden hues. HOW DO I COMBINE THE SHADES? The aim of the game is to blend tones, so select a light, neutral colour as a base, then layer a mid-tone to emphasise lids and eye colour. Next,  select a darker tone to accentuate and create eye shape at the socket and outer corners, then lastly use the lightest shade to highlight under the brow and inner corner.…

There are currently broader government investigations happening in relation to safety and privacy concerns surrounding TikTok. Susan says that “data mining” is just one of many “significant safety issues” that have been raised. “India has banned it as has the USA – and both Australia and the UK are discussing doing the same,” she explains. Susan also holds grave concerns for parents of users. “The app exposes children to a range of dangerous and unsuitable content,” explains Susan. “TikTok can also take and use any content to make money from it for any reason.”…

We all fail a million times in our lives. We fail in our personal lives: relationships end, we fail in our parenting: we miss the opportunity to show up for someone. And we can certainly fail in our professional endeavours. Bestselling author Stephen King’s manuscript Carrie was rejected dozens of times before he landed a book deal. Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help, received more than 60 rejections for the manuscript that went on to be one of the highest-selling books and highest-billing movies of all time. Michael Jordan, arguably the best basketball player in the history of the game, was kicked off his high school basketball team. Sara Blakely, founder of women’s apparel company Spanx, was taught by her father that failure is everything on the path to success,…

OOH LA LA! We were horrified when our 7 year old arrived home from school and said she knew how to French kiss. She pleaded to demonstrate on Nana – first a kiss on one cheek, then the other. “There!” she stated proudly. “That’s how to French kiss!” D. ROLES, DONCASTER EAST, VIC. MERE MALE My brother’s son Joey was turning 21 in a few weeks and my brother was thinking what to give for a gift. One day, while my brother was in town, he went to a jeweller’s shop. He thought a watch would do. While he was paying for it and after saying to the salesman that it is his birthday gift to his son, the salesman said, “I suppose that it’s going to be a surprise.”…

Growing up in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sir Sean Connery says, “My background was harsh. We were poor, but I never knew how poor till years later.” Still, he was determined to make it in the world after leaving school at 13, becoming along the way a milkman, seaman, model, coffin polisher, bodybuilder and promising soccer player. “[But] I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23. I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves.” Following his start on the stage, he became the first actor to play the iconic role of James Bond. He later scored an Academy Award for The Untouchables. These days, Sean, 90, is having “too…

THE LAST TV SERIES I BINGE-WATCHED WAS… The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I could not stop watching it! THE LAST BOOK I COULDN’T PUT DOWN WAS… The biography of Lenny Bruce, the comedian Mrs Maisel kept meeting. He was ground-breaking. THE LAST MEAL I LOVED WAS… Pastrami layered in a Reuben sandwich with pickles. The highlight of my eating day! THE LAST PERSON I SPOKE TO ON THE PHONE WAS… My twin brother, Nick. THE LAST PERSON I SENT A TEXT TO WAS… My lovely wife.…

Mariah Carey couldn’t help but drool over Lenny Kravitz’s shirtless Men’s Health cover last week, leaving the fire emoji on the sizzling post. The pair go way back to before they were famous, with Lenny recalling hanging out with Mariah “when she was a coat-check girl” in New York during a 2018 interview. While Lenny denied they ever dated back then, sources say “there’s not a chance in hell he’s not tried to seduce her at some point. And there’s not a woman alive who would turn him down either. “She and Lenny always flirt like crazy when they’re together. They are the only two from their old circle who made it and that’s a bond they have with no-one else. They were always wrong place, wrong time to do…

Friends fear Rumer Willis is becoming just as hooked on surgery as her mother, Demi Moore! “Rumer was traumatised by being called ‘Potato Head’ when she was a teen and the comparisons to her mum haven’t been fair,” says a pal. “But she’s gone way too far. She looks completely different from just a few years ago, We all miss our amazing, unique Rumer.” Celebrity surgeon Dr Dave E. David tells New Idea that weight loss has potentially contributed to Rumer’s thinner face. However, he does believe “her jawline has been sculpted. She’s probably had Botox, lip filler and it looks like her nose was narrowed.” In 2014, Rumer denied having surgery but said she wasn’t opposed to future procedures.…