Biopics are having a real moment right now and weโre loving every minute of it. Journeying back through time and reliving some of the biggest moments in pop culture history feels like a real gift, especially if you didnโt get to live it out at the time. Now, Cher is the latest celebrity getting the biopic treatment, courtesy of Universal and Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth.
The star took to Twitter to announce the news, in celebration of her 75th birthday. She also revealed that the film will be produced by the talented team behind Mamma Mia!, having worked with them back in 2018 on the second film. As it turns out, screenwriter Eric Roth is the man behind Forrest Gump and A Star Is Born, so itโs safe to say the project is in very good hands.
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The film will focus on her decades-long career and her wild and wonderful personal life. It wonโt exclusively cover the highs though, as the singerโs devastating lows have also played an important part in shaping who she is. Cher has been married twice, Oscar-nominated twice and is also a mother of two.
Nobody can forget her love affair with Tom Cruise back in 1985, which created a stir due to their 15-year age difference (he was 23 at the time and she was 38. The pair bonded over their shared dyslexia, but ultimately their busy schedules kept them apart.
When it comes to career hustle, nobody does it better than Cher. Her 1987 fragrance named โUninhibitedโ brought in $15 million worth of sales in the first year alone. Her Cher Barbie doll became the highest selling doll of the year in 1976 and she is the only artist to have had Billboard number ones in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to 2010s. In short, sheโs basically done anything and everything.
As for her life on the big screen, her filmography includes Silkwood, Mask, The Witches of Eastwick and Moonstruck (for which she won the Academy Award for best actress).
When it comes to the fashion moments weโre most looking forward to seeing, her 1974 Met Gala Naked Dress is undoubtedly number one. Other top hits include the leopard print bodysuit from her 1979 TV special, 1986 Academy Awards Mohawk Dress and the 1992 Love Hurts Tour where she wore a leather leotard with chains.
The internet is already in a frenzy following the good news, as we wait to watch the life of a true icon play out on the big screen. In response to a fan who said they had been waiting 50 years for a Cher film, the singer simply replied: โI had more life to live.โ
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Remember when we discovered face serums? A true lightbulb moment, right? Suddenly it seemed ludicrous that we hadnโt been taking advantage of these highly concentrated, extra-efficacious formulas all along.
After all, nothing says โticking off skin goalsโ like applying a serum and a moisturiser to work in unison. Both aim to correct your concerns, just in different ways (serums diving deep beneath the dermis and moisturisers locking everything good in and everything bad out on the surface).
Well, nowโs the time to come to the exact same revelation, but for your eye area. While weโll bet you already have an eye cream in your topical repertoire, doubling down with an eye serum beneath (or solo if you prefer the idea of a lighter lone formula) will only help matters. And yes, by matters we definitely mean dark circles, puffiness and all the other eye area-specific issues we face.
Weโve rounded up the best options to aid you in finding your favouriteโฆ here are the 7 best eye serums in Australia.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
A firming formula loaded with retinol and nutrient-rich marine kelp, itโs designed to replace wrinkles and fine lines with smooth, supple skin.
Using honey and royal jelly as well as BlackBee Repairโข technology, this soothing eye serum helps continuously correct wrinkles and loss of tissue firmness. $170 at David Jones
Philosophy Time In A Bottle 100% In-Control Resist Renew Repair Eye Serum
Taking full advantage of its active-enhanced mix, it fights back against the effects of environmental stress (primarily dullness, lines and uneven texture).
Enriched with regenerating red hibiscus, this Dior delight detoxifies and fights dullness, adding luminosity to the eye area while also enhancing smoothness.
If itโs a little luminising and lifting action youโre seeking, try this light-as-air brightening delight โ itโs as refreshing as it is radiance-reviving.
Heroing yarrow extract (an ingredient that protects against the breakdown of collagen around the eyes), this botanical blend smoothes and soothes rapidly.
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Soap brows have been an eyebrow trend for over a year now, but lately the style โ brushing your brow hairs up using โsoapโ to create a bushy effect โ has hit peak level, with brands releasing more skin-friendly options to use instead of, well, soap.
If youโre still a little confused about the brow trend (who wouldnโt be, it literally involved soap initially) itโs surprisingly easy to master, and could be the answer to your eternally unmanageable brow hairs.
Here, we run through a simple tutorial on soap brows.
What Are Soap Brows?
Soap brows are essentially just brows that are styled using a โsoapโ to achieve a brushed-up effect. The result is similar to brow lamination, where hairs are brushed upward to achieve a fuller, bushy finish.
How Do You Achieve Soap Brows?
First, youโll need a clean spoolie brush. If you need to do any brow filling, do this prior to styling as the product in your brows may result in a less seamless finish if you add colour on top.
In the past, many used actual house soap to create soap brows, and you still can โ although youโll need to be careful, because if you sweat, there is a chance the soap will leak into your eyes, which at the very least wonโt be fun, and at the very most could be dangerous.
Just roll the spoolie in the soap product youโre using (more on products you can buy to achieve soap brows below) and brush directly into your brows, pushing hairs upwards instead of length-ways. Repeat until brows stay in place!
What Product Do I Need For Soap Brows?
If youโre not too keen on using home soap, there are products for soap brows available in stores these days. Below are some of our favourites.
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Today is World Bee Day and to celebrate, Guerlain is announcing a worldwide initiative, fronted by Angelina Jolie, to not only regenerate bee populations but also help under-privileged women become self-starting entrepreneurs in the process.
Guerlain Bee Stories: Women For Bees
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Beginning in June, the Provence-based program, which is in partnership with UNESCO, offers participants 30 days of training in all aspects of beekeeping. The objective is to not only promote the sustainable profession of beekeeping but also to empower disadvantaged populations.
โWhen women gain skills and knowledge their instinct is to help raise others,โ says Jolie. โI hope the training will strengthen their independence, their livelihoods and their communities.โ
Of course, the benefits to the bees will be great too.
โClose to 75% of cultivated plants and 90% of wild flowering plants depend on pollinators, of which most are bees,โ says Cรจcile Lochard, Guerlainโs Chief Sustainability Officer. โThis tacit agreement between bees and flowers, struck several million years ago, guarantees a balance in nature.โ
But, explains Lochard, annual honeybee mortality rate is at a concerning 30%, which has a deadly knock-on effect to our ecosystem. โThe disappearance of bees is a worldwide phenomenon which is endangering biodiversity,โ she says.
The Guerlain and UNESCO program aims to give bee numbers an up-tick in local areas. And that boost in bees has the happy benefit of enriching biodiversity and improving food production in areas where agricultural production is under threat.
Jolieโs role in the program is one of global awareness (she has been dubbed โGodmother to the Beesโ) but also support on a more personal scale.
โI look forward to getting to know [the women] and learning about their culture and environment and the role bees play in that,โ says Jolie. โI hope the training will strengthen their independence, their livelihoods and their communities.โ
By 2025, 2500 hives will have been built and the aim is to restock 125 million bees. The women will graduate with invaluable training and support to establish their own sustainable and socially beneficial business.
โGuerlain have a genuine commitment to the environment, sustainable development and the communities they work with,โ says Jolie, who has been ambassador with the brand since 2016. โThatโs what brought us together, and โWomen for Beesโ is a wonderful extension of thatโ.
From May 20th to May 22nd, Guerlain will be holding an international fund drive to raise awareness up to one million euros in aid of the Guerlain for Bees Conservation Programme.
For every repost and tag #GuerlainFor Bees and #WorldBeeDay, Guerlain will be donating 20Euros to the Bees Conservation Programme.
How to Participate
Shop at David Jones Elizabeth Street, Sydney or Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne and 20% of the Guerlain sales will be donated to the Guerlain for Bees Conservation Programme.
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Friends is one of those timeless shows that truly defined an era and continues to make us laugh to this day. The series first hit our screens in September 1994 and finished its ten-season run in May 2004, clocking in at 236 episodes.
While the show is beloved by many, the best episodes continue to be a contentious subject (but not as contentious as whether Ross and Rachel were on a break). If you ever had any doubt or curiosities as to the top-rated episodes, weโve got a subjective ranking right here. Courtesy of OnBuy.com, we now have a definitive answer. The brand scraped IMDb to objectively determine which Friends episodes pulled in the highest ratings.
Letโs take a trip down memory lane, shall we?
Tied for first place is, The One Where Everybody Finds Out and The Last One: Part 2. Both of these earned a solid 9.7 out of 10, and letโs be honest, nobody could hold back the tears when Chandler muttered the final words when asked if the gang wanted to go for one final coffee, โSureโฆwhere?โ As for the other, who can forget the moment where Ross finally finds out about Monica and Chandlerโs relationship?
In second place is, The One With The Embryos which sees Phoebe begin her surrogacy journey for her brother, while third place goes to The One With The Prom Video. Nobody can forget the episode where Rachel and Ross share a kiss after she watches old footage from her prom night. Itโs the onscreen couple where itโs never really on but itโs never really off either, we just canโt get enough of it. This kiss was also recently crowned TVโs most memorable on-screen kiss by OnBuy.com.
Tied for fourth place is, The One With The Proposal, The One With The Rumour and The One With The Videotape. The episode about the rumour is unsurprisingly ranked highly as itโs the episode where Brad Pitt makes a guest appearance. This is the episode where his character still holds hatred toward Rachel for how he treated her in high school. Given that Pitt and Aniston were married in real life at the time of filming, it made for extremely entertaining viewing. The videotape episode is equally memorable, as we finally have an answer as to who instigated the night where Ross and Rachel fell pregnant โ an ongoing debate between the group.
Coming in at shared fifth place is, The One With Rossโs Wedding: Part 2, The One With All The Thanksgivings and The One Where Ross Got High. The second part of Ross and Emilyโs wedding is the iconic episode where Chandler and Monica sleep together, beginning their love affair. It was something that nobody saw coming, but were extremely happy to see it play out.
If youโre wondering which episode ranked last (ouch) itโs actually The One With The Invitation which scored a 7.2 out of 10. This sees Ross and Emily send out their wedding invitations, causing a nostalgic Ross to take a look back on his relationship with Rachel. We can only assume it ranked so poorly given everyoneโs disdain for Ross and Emilyโs relationship, right?
Whether you agree or disagree with this list, you canโt argue with the numbers. That being said, The One Where Ross Is Fine, The One With Unagi, The One With All The Cheesecakes, The One With Rossโ Tan and The One With All The Resolutions (read: Rossโ leather pants incident), definitely deserve a special mention.
For now, weโll be reminiscing and counting down the days until the reunion episode on May 27.
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It comes as no surprise that the past year has seen most of the world confined to their abodes and feeling rather, well, lonely.
And while itโs comforting to reassure oneself that the entire population has been in the same boat, the endless solitude took a toll on manyโs mental health and ability to appreciate life, following a year of immense loss of life. Which is why Amazonโs latest original series is here to hand out a positive perspective and drive home that one can be alone, but one doesnโt have to feel lonely.
Enter: Solos.
A seven-part anthology series, Solos follows the ups-and-downs of what it means to be human. Given the excess amounts of isolation that the pandemic implored us to endure, the Amazon series aims to spotlight how even in our loneliness moments, the human experience will always connect us. Jam-packed with Hollywoodโs A-list, Solos is sure to be next on the must-watch listโand The Woman In The Window, of course.
Fascinated? Keep reading for everything you need to know about Solosโfrom the plot and cast members to when you can stream it in Australia.
What Is The Plot OfSolos?
Created by David Weil, Solos is an anthology series that consists of seven 30-minute episodes that explores what it means to be human, diving deep into the meaning behind human connection. An Amazon Prime synopsis, as per Cosmopolitan, that describes the series reads: โThe series spans our present and future and illuminates that even during our most isolated moments we are all connected through the human experience.โ
While information on the specifics of each characterโs storyline is still under wraps, what we do know is that each episode is told from a different perspective and moment in time, illuminating the thought that even during our lowest, most lonely momentsโwhich weโve had plenty of in the last yearโwe are all connected through the human experience.
But donโt take our word for it, check out the trailer below to see for yourself.
WATCH BELOW:SolosTrailer
Who Is Cast In Solos?
As per just about every Amazon Prime creation, the cast list is riddled with star power. The lineup includes Academy Award-winners Helen Mirren (The Queen, The Good Liar) as space-goer Peg; Morgan Freeman (Se7en, The Shawshank Redemption) as Stuart who is battling Alzheimerโs; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, The Princess Diaries) as gifted scientist Leah; Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black) as hermetic homebody Sasha; Nicole Beharie (Sleepy Hollow) as pregnant mother-to-be Nera; Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) as Tom, an ill man who creates a doppelgรคnger of himself to secure his memory; Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) as Otto who makes it his mission to restore Stuartโs memory; and Constance Wu (Hustlers, Crazy, Rich, Asians) as the Pergatory-bound Jenny, among others.
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Australian Olympian Torah Bright has delivered a powerful response to online trolls following the intense and โsadโ backlash she received after posting a photo breastfeeding her young son, Flow, in honour of Motherโs Day.
The 34-year-old celebrated the special day with a gallery of sweet photos of her family, which included one snap of herself in a handstand position while her son breastfed. โBecoming a mother has unleashed something inside of me,โ the caption read. โItโs deeply spiritual. Itโs primal. Itโs raw. Itโs fierce. It is pure. I am mother.โ
The Olympic snowboarder added a shout-out to other mums out there hoping to be: โheard, honoured, respected and encouraged.โ
While the post has since garnered more than 14,000 likes and was praised by many, her headstand photo was quickly criticised by othersโparticularly by fellow women and mothers.
In the weeks following, Bright has taken to Instagram to share her thoughts on the negative response.
โReading some of these comments made me sad,โ she said, per news.com.au. โIn my world, mothers should be each otherโs cheerleaders (itโs hard enough). Embrace our quirkiness and finding the joy in every shitty thing that is motherhood.โ
She continued, โWe all do it differently. It is not wrong or right. Motherhood is pure. I only now consider myself a Wonder Woman because I have joined the sacred MOTHERS club with you. Nothing but respect to all mothers.โ
Before finishing her post, Bright added a message of encouragement to other parents, stating, โLove to all mothers who need it right now. I got your backโฆ You are not alone.โ
Bright famously won a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in the halfpipe event before home a silver at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, and in that same year became the first athleteโmale or femaleโto qualify for all three snowboarding disciplines at the Olympics.
She welcomed her son in July 2020, who she shares with her husband, fellow snowboarder Angus Thomson, and since then has regularly shared her parenting journey with fans, including several previous breastfeeding snaps and clips.
In November 2020, Bright shared a funny selfie of herself and her newborn, captioned: โCheeky little guy ๐ ๐โ.
Bright also isnโt the only celebrity to clap back at trolls who have criticised the natural act of breastfeeding.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Mila Kunis shared how she felt enduring judgemental stares when feeding her child in public.
โThere were many times where I didnโt bring a cover with me, and so I just did it in a restaurant, in the subway, in the park, at airports, and in planes. Why did I do it in public? Because I had to feed my child. Sheโs hungry,โ Kunis said. โIt took us a little back because people actually looked at us in a shameful [way], and we were like, โOh my God,โ because itโs so not a sexual act.โ
Olivia Wilde has also gotten candid about receiving criticism following a portrait of herself breastfeeding was released in the 2014 issue of Glamour.
โI certainly didnโt expect people to be upset at the obscenity of public breastfeeding,โ the actress told HuffPost. โI was shocked that there were still people who find it inappropriate because they think itโs a sexual thing. I think that says a lot about them.โ
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Tinted lip balms are a god-send for busy people. Theyโll often help nourish your lips (always welcome during the colder months) and can usually be applied on the run. Back of an Uber with no mirror? No dramas โ tinted lip balms will add some colour to your lips without as much risk of smudgy bits all over your chin.
Often avoided because they blur the line between lipstick and lip balm, tints are the dark horse of the lip world. You can have a subtle wash of pink, rose or plum without the impact a lipstick would give, plus if youโre like us and often feel a bit washed out without lip colour, theyโll bump up your natural lip tone in a subtle way.
Below, our favourite tinted lip balms in Australia, from nourishing options to gentle colour washes.
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Chapped lips, red cheeks, dry skin? Like it or not, winter is upon us. Looking after your complexion is a year-round commitment; however, our skin needs a little extra TLC during the colder months. Being blasted by freezing winds takes its toll while central heating depletes skin of what little moisture is left. Whatโs a girl to do? The solution to your dry winter skin lies in the unlikeliest of places: your golden toast.
You drizzle it over your porridge and add it to your tea but have you ever thought about applying honey to your face? With boundless benefits for skin, honey has been used as a skin salve for centuries, dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. Rumour has it that Cleopatra would mix up a make-shift facemask using milk and honey. Thanks to advancements in science, we now have the luxury of using much more sophisticated honey-infused products โ including Guerlain Abeille Royale Eye R Serum โ to give skin a much-needed boost.
Did you know that World Bee Day (May 20) is fast-approaching? Here, we explore the numerous skin benefits of this sweet nectar:
Liquid Gold: The Skin Benefits Of Honey
Honey is the ultimate skincare multi-tasker, thanks to enzymes with antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. In laymanโs terms, this means that applying honey to your skin can help nix acne-causing bacteria, soothe irritation and protect against the environmental aggressors (think: sun, pollution, extreme temperatures) that lead to ageing.
For the record, not all honey is created equal. Raw and non-processed forms are best as they contain the most potent forms of enzymes.You can create your own face mask at home using high quality raw honey, such as Manuka honey, which is readily available from good health food stores. Apply a thick layer of honey to freshly-cleansed skin and leave on for 15-20 minutes. When itโs time to remove the mask, warm water and a hand towel should remove every last drop, without leaving any sticky residue behind.
Sweeten Your Skincare Routine
There are two ways to add honey to your skincare routine: a) by using pure raw honey or b) by investing in honey-infused skincare.
Guerlain Abeille Royale Eye R Serum, $170 at David Jones.
The new Guerlain Abeille Royale Eye R Serum combines the known healing benefits of honey with award-winning technology. Made using 94 per cent natural ingredients, this eye serum helps to slow the ageing process by preventing wrinkles and sagging in the eye area. BONUS: The Gold Drop applicator has an instant de-puffing effect and helps brighten the eyes with every use.
Guerlain harvests its honey on Ouessant Island, which is situated just off the coastline of Brittany, France. Importantly, this honey has been subject to numerous studies led by Guerlain Experts and has been selected according to stringent criteria for its unique quality and its proven efficacy. To protect this precious bee, Guerlain is the benefactor of the Ouessant Island Brittany Black Bee Conservation Association. On World Bee Day and every day, this program helps to protect the bees and their honey for future generations to come.
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You need a whiteboard to truly understand my family. Diagrams, footnotes, a cheat sheetโฆ
Iโm one of four siblings, have eleven brothers and sisters-in-law and nineteen nieces and nephews. Weโre spread out across five countries, thirteen marriagesโฆ with a life cycle that began in 1940.
Thus, the need for flow charts.
Chaotic? Yes. Occasionally volatile. And fights? Iโve seen some crackers. But my family, my beautiful, crazy family is the very texture of my life. Their struggles have become lessons, their triumphs my victoriesโthe seas are never calm, outcomes never certain but support is never far away.
Outside DNA there are common ties that bind. Beyond age, geography, and circumstanceโwe respect each other. Deeply. Unconditionally. Itโs our creed.
Manners. Kindness. Compassion. Respect.
There are two kinds of respect. Respect for yourself and respect for others. Theyโre not mutually exclusive. You canโt respect others unless you respect yourself.
As a mother, I consciously model myself on my parents, who during my upbringing taught indiscriminative respect. That all actions have consequences and should be carried out with humanity and empathy.
My parents taught these values through honest conversations and demonstrated the importance by calling out moments of disrespect. If we witnessed someone being unkind my parents would explain why the circumstance was wrong and how it could be handled better.
I was very lucky to grow up in a loving and supportive environment and many Australians donโt have that privilege. From a very young age, I understood the difference between right and wrong, and the power that actions and words have when it comes to respect because I had my parentsโ actions as influence.
I believe I have a social responsibility to make the most of that advantage. To create the same roadmap for my daughters, so that they too can continue this cycle.
Iโm proud to be an ambassador for the Stop it at the Start campaign, which encourages adults to have conversations with young people about respect and gender equality. The concept of respect within society has changed since I was a child. In many ways, this has been for the better as more of us learn to recognise gendered and racial inequality and the impact of disrespect on community and kids. While these steps forward are a great improvement, there are still leaps and bounds needed to drive meaningful change.
That change starts in the home. With family.
An ever-growing challenge within is technology and the digital world now plays in a young personโs life. The rise of social media has created a whole new realm for disrespect to flourish. As parents, itโs important that we donโt take a bystander approach. We must recognise what apps our children are on, how they use them, and what disrespect looks like on these platforms.
Technology isnโt going away, but how we allow our children to behave online can be positively influenced, and having an open conversation is a first step in achieving this.
This National Families Week (May 15-21), Iโm pausing to reflect on the impact my parents on the person I am today, and how my husband and I have model respect for our daughters. For me, respect is about raising people up. Disrespect is tearing them down.
Respect is moving forward. Disrespect is only backward motion.
Being respectful is a discipline. Itโs not always easy. This National Families Week I challenge you to join me in making it a habit. Letโs take a step forward. Together.
Stop it at the Start is the Australian Governmentโs national primary prevention campaign to reduce violence against women and their children. Find more information, tools, and resources at www.respect.gov.au.
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Two years on from the release of her debut book, Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Aldertonโs memoir is being dramatised for the BBC. The best-seller is part memoir, part advice column, which sees Alderton bring her self-deprecating, hilarious and at times, heartbreaking musings on love, friendship and relationships from her 20s, to the page.
The former podcast host of The High Low, alongside fellow writer Pandora Sykes, revealed the news in May 2021, taking to Instagram to share that sheโs been working on its screenplay for the past four years. โI am so excited that my TV show Everything I Know About Love is being announced today. The story is a romantic comedy about two best friends, written by me and directed by the phenomenally clever @chinamooyoung.โ
Piers Wenger, controller of commissioning drama at the BBC, added: โIโm sure people will compare it to Sex and the City, or to Girls but the truth is Dolly is an author in her own right, and she is uproariously funny and itโs a very personal, and at times dark story, but with massive amounts of humour and emotional truths to it.โ
The project was just one of six exciting adaptations announced by the BBC, including a first TV project from author Candice Carty-Williams after the huge success of her debut Queenie and a new Michaela Coel project, who was behind I May Destroy You.
As has already been announced, Alderton will be penning the screenplay as well as serving as executive producer, and it will be directed by China Moo-Young.
โMaggie and Birdy, besties since school, finally land in London to live it large, when the unexpected happensโdependable Birdy gets a steady boyfriend,โ reads its official synopsis,โ via BBC. โA generous, funny, warm-hearted and uplifting Sex & The City for millennials which covers bad dates and squalid flat-shares, heartaches and humiliations, and, most importantly, unbreakable female friendships.โ
Alderon also shared some insights into the potential plot of the upcoming project.
โEverything I Know About Love is a semi-fictionalised adaptation of my memoir of the same name,โ the author said in a statement, via Variety. โItโs a messy, boisterous, joyful, romantic comedy about two best female friends from childhood and what happens when they move into their first London house share and the first phase of adulthood. I cannot stress enough how thrilled I am that it is being made by Working Title and the BBC.โ
Of course, Alderton also teased her former boyfriends who were mentioned in the book, saying: โAnd before every boy I dated a decade ago messages me today to breezily ask how I am, itโs semi-fictionalised, so donโt panic fellas.โ
Who Has Been Cast In Everything I Know About Love?
The cast of the upcoming project is yet to be announced.
Per Variety, the series will be executive produced by Jo McClellan for the BBC, Alderton and Surian Fletcher-Jones, alongside Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title Television.
When Will Everything I Know About Love Premiere?
No detail has been shared on when fans can expect the series to premiere on the BBC, so stayed tuned for updates as they drop.
While we eagerly wait for the series to premiere, you can read (or re-read) Aldertonโs debut book here.
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This year promises pleasure and prosperity. We immediately find Mercury organising your agenda, making life easier by encouraging changes of direction. And if you have doubts over which path to choose, Jupiter helps set you on the right track. There are bound to be moments of trepidation, but this yearโs focus is on pushing your limits. Youโve been stuck in a rut for too long now. Cosmic help is on its way, along with extra cash. One warning: be careful who you trust. Be confident you can go it alone. When opportunity knocks, lay out a welcome mat.
Aries (March 21 โ April 20)
Best Day: Sunday 23rd
Spurred on by a fiery ambition, your desire for independence and success is even greater than usual. Stop talking about what you would like to do โ instead, get busy, and do it. Money and status are easier to achieve if you take the lead, rather than follow. Prepare well, and be honest in all your dealings.
Taurus (April 21 โ May 20)
Best Day: Monday 24th
Taureans focus on finances this week, giving you an opportunity to increase income. Start saving now and youโll soon have plenty to spare for that proverbial rainy day. Jobs connected with finances or the media do particularly well. Ditto for those linked with health care. Romantically, many discover a hot new stamping ground.
Gemini (May 21 โ June 21)
Best Day: Saturday 22nd
At last! Youโre blessed with achievement and genuine joy. The universe sets its generous heart on rewarding you. Youโve been through some challenging times, for sure โ but all that Gemini diligence finally starts to pay off. Take some time to reflect on the past few months, and then seize any new opportunity in front of you.
Cancer (June 22 โ July 22)
Best Day: Sunday 23rd
Ambition seems to take priority this week, but it needs to correspond with careful planning. When trying to turn opportunities into reality, itโs crucial to manage both your time and energy. Perhaps youโre considering a career change, or you want to start a business of your own? Whatever the case, itโs time to raise your public profile.
Leo (July 23 โ August 23)
Best Day: Wednesday 26th
That famed Leo charm will get you everywhere this week. Youโre out to inspire and impress. When you present such a positive attitude, people just naturally do more things for you and with you. Sounds so simple, really. Strange that more people donโt get it. Those looking for romance have every chance of finding love.
Virgo (August 24 โ September 22)
Best Day: Friday 21st
Youโve been patient long enough, Virgo. Others have had all the time in the world to resolve their issues. Problem is, they continue to rely on your help โ whether you like it or not. If possible, break away for a while and get on with your own affairs. At work, your intuition should save you from difficult circumstances.
Libra (September 23 โ October 23)
Best Day: Tuesday 25th
Librans tend to give most the benefit of the doubt. But that sometimes that all-too forgiving attitude may backfire when you discover that someone isnโt as loyal as you thought. Youโll survive, but this is a lesson in setting firm boundaries. The good news: a bit of extra cash comes within reach. If so, spend up while you can.
Scorpio (October 24 โ November 22)
Best Day: Monday 24th
Some times are better than others, and this week brings emotional warfare. You find yourself in conflict with others or, perhaps โ just sweating the small stuff. If so, consider whether this situation is worth your energy. Conflict often result in no winners or losers; only exhausted people and wasted time. Choose to walk away.
Sagittarius (November 23 โ December 21)
Best Day: Saturday 22nd
A little flirtation is all well and good, but only to a point. Someone could take your harmless remarks more seriously, expecting you to follow through. On the flip side, is someone stringing you along? Either way, if youโre not ready to go there โ simply enjoy the attention and chemical reaction. Whatโs the rush, anyway?
Capricorn (December 22 โ January 20)
Best Day: Wednesday 26th
Your head spins with the number of activities this week, as this is a fast-paced time. Team efforts also get a real boost, even if the collective decision-making process can be a tad stressful. Tempers may flare, but donโt forget that strident talk can sometimes be productive โ so long as everyone gets a chance with the microphone.
Aquarius (January 21 โ February 18)
Best Day: Friday 21st
If youโve felt overburdened with responsibilities, delightful Venus lifts your mood. Expect a busy social scene and an equally agile love life. With finances also improving, you finally get a chance to spend up. No surprises, then, if loved ones benefit from your generosity. Travel if you can โ perhaps a cosy break-for-two?
Pisces (February 19 โ March 20)
Best Day: Thursday 27th
Switch off your phone, ignore your emails and power down the laptop. Disregarding this advice could place you smack-dab in the middle of other peopleโs dramas โ those they should resolve themselves. Avoid playing crisis counsellor, or lending your precious time to other peoplesโ problems. Save some energy for yourself.
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Brooke Blurton has just been announced as our 2021 Bachelorette, and we couldnโt be more thrilled. The history-making announcement has already generated a huge stir on social media, and it isnโt hard to see why. Brooke will be the showโs first openly bisexual and Indigenous lead, as a proud Noongar-Yamatji woman from Western Australia.
If she looks a little familiar, you probably remember her from Nick โthe Honeybadgerโ Cumminsโ season in 2018 when she first graced our screens. She was quickly pegged as a favourite to win, but ultimately left in the last few episodes. She may not have won Nickโs heart but she certainly stole the heart of the entire nation.
The following year, she appeared on our screens again during a stint on Bachelor in Paradise. Here, she made on-screen history for two reasons. The first being her revelation as to the real reason she left the Bachelor the year prior.
โMy last day with Nick we were on like a motorbike,โ she recalled. โI thought there was definitely chemistry there and weโd developed something good. I thought maybe I would be the girl there at the end. But then he stopped the cameras and smothered his mic to tell me that he wasnโt going to pick anyone in the end.โ
โHe told me not to tell anyone andโฆ I protected him for that reason. It ate at me.โ
Her most memorable moment on the show, however, was her kiss with former Bachelor winner Alexandra Nation. This was the first kiss shared between two women on a reality series in Australia. We love to see it.
Brooke is a proud Noongar-Yamatji woman, born to an Aboriginal-Malaysian mother and English father. While she is extremely proud of her heritage, a personal TEDx talk she gave in 2019 reveals she dealt with prejudice while growing up.
โI was fairer than some of the Aboriginal kids and they would call me a โhalf-casteโ,โ she said, โmeaning I simply wasnโt Aboriginal enough for them.โ
โI was bullied and I was teased quite a bit, but the thing was they made me feel different. I remember being very confused at the time, thinking if I wasnโt Aboriginal enough and I wasnโt white enough where did I fit in this world? Where did I belong?โ
During the same TEDx talk, Brooke detailed her tough upbringing. As one of nine siblings, Brooke was only 11-years old when her mother took her own life. After her motherโs funeral, she was sexually assaulted.
โI donโt remember how I processed that information or how I was feeling at that time, but what I do remember is I found a phone book and a house phone and I looked up my dadโs name, I found a number and dialledโ she recalled.
โTwenty-four hours later my dad drove from Perth to Carnarvon and picked me up and took me. I left in the middle of the night that night and I didnโt say goodbye to my brothers, I pretty much left my home. I felt like Iโd lost everything at that moment. Iโd lost my sense of belonging, my family, my mum and also my connection to my Aboriginality. This was when I had first ever thought of suicide.โ
In the years that followed, Brooke found it really difficult to use her voice. Her love of sport is what helped to pull her out from the darkness. She credits her love of footy as the reason she managed to stay in school. She is an AFLW player and also plays Rugby League.
Given her personal experiences, Brooke has dedicated her life to helping at-risk Aboriginal youth. Her career as a social worker has seen her help struggling Indigenous youth to improve their quality of life. She is particularly passionate about helping those who have experienced homelessness and trauma.
โIt starts with helping them gain strength and resilience in where they belong and where they fit into this world.โ
Becoming Australiaโs First Bisexual Bachelorette
Before the official announcement, Brooke had spoken about potentially becoming Australiaโs first openly bisexual Bachelorette.
In an interview with The Babble podcast last year, she said she would be โopen to itโ but wasnโt sure if Channel 10 would be on board.
โIโm a little bit different in the sense that I date both sexes and whether Channel 10 and Warner Brothers would be up to a bi Bachelorette [is the question],โ she said.
โI donโt know what they would think that looks like or if Australia would be ready for thatโ.
Unsurprisingly, her announcement has been extremely well received. Her Instagram post reads โIโm ready, I hope you are too!โ with an emoji of a rose and a pride flag.
Speaking about what she hopes to gain from the experience, she said, โMy perfect person is someone that loves me for me,โ she said. โI hope they offer shared values and compassion for others. All the dreamy things! Iโm so excited and hope that I finally find that person Iโve been waiting for.โ
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Congratulations are in order for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who are expecting their first child together, 10 months after they were wed.
The Royal family announced the happy news on their Instagram, sharing a sweet photo of the newlyweds during their wedding ceremony last year.
โHer Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in autumn of this year. The Queen has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.โ
For those who many not know, Princess Beatrice is already a step-mother to Edoardoโs son, Christopher. In a written essay for The Evening Standard, she opened up about how sheโs taking to the role prior to her pregnancy.
โThis year, I had the great honour to become a stepmother, and have had the most remarkable time going back over some of my most favourite stories at bedtime,โ she wrote.
โI have dyslexia and as such reading has never been my strongest talent, however, having a little more time to take a moment to really get into stories has been a gift I am happy to have shared with lockdown life.โ
Beatriceโs younger sister, Princess Eugenie, only just welcomed her first child, a son named August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, with her husband, Jack Brooksbank back in February, 2021.
โWe wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbankโฆโ the couple wrote on their Instragram. โOur hearts are full of love for this little human, words canโt express. We are excited to be able to share these photos with you.โฃ
As per People, Beatrice and Edoardoโs bundle of joyโwhich will sit 11th in line for the throneโwill become the Queenโs 12th great-grandchild, following Prince Harry and Meghan Markleโs daughter, who is due to arrive this year.
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If we can count on one thing in this life, itโs that Ryan Murphy will always leap at the chance to translate historyโs glamourous cabals of artists and socialites into a buzzy TV series. The latest effort features Ewan McGregor as the celebrated and sometimes salacious American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, known mononymously as Halston. The Netflix series is currently being devoured by fashion enthusiasts and casual viewers, naturally sparking much intrigue about the true story behind Halston.
While the spirit of their performances are by no means captured by a side-by-side comparison of the actors and the real people in Halstonโs circle that they play, it is nevertheless a fun exercise. With biopics and docuseries like House Of Gucci, Pam & Tommy and The Serpent all making concerted efforts to reproduce their subjects with spot-on likenesses, how does Halston measure up?
Below, the cast of Halston in costume and how they compare to the real people of the glamorous designerโs inner circle.
The Cast Of Halston vs Their Real-Life Counterparts
Ewan McGregor as Halston
Ewan McGregor surely knew to expect a little critique when tackling the fiercely beloved American fashion designer, who left behind a number of influential friends from his era. While the hair and costuming look quite accurate to us, Halstonโs model friend and member of the Halstonettes Pat Cleveland recently told The Cut McGregor didnโt quite cut it for her.
โ[Ewan McGregor] almost got the voice right, I must say. Like, sometimes he really sounds like Halston. But he just didnโt have the stature, and that bothered me. Halston, when he walked into a room, he was just so sleek. And heโd never wear that shiny jacket. I donโt know why they put him in that.โ
Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli
Perhaps an even bigger challenge than portraying a past icon, is portraying one who is still among us. Krysta Rodriguez does an admirable job as Halstonโs friend, champion and muse Liza Minnelli.
David Pittu as Joe Eula
A key player in the Halston series and an important part of the real Halston fashion houseโs legacy is Joe Eula, played by David Pittu. Eula was an eminent American fashion illustrator and held the position of creator director at Halston for a decade.
Rebecca Dayan as Elsa Peretti
Another model who formed part of the Halstonettes was Elsa Peretti, played by French actress and model Rebecca Dayan. Peretti, of course, went on to become an incredibly celebrated jewellery designer in her own right, creating a number of iconic pieces for luxury jewellery company Tiffany & Co.
Cleveland also offered up her perspective on Dayanโs portrayal of Peretti:
โElsa was so tall and so boyish. The woman in the show [Rebecca Dayan] was not. Elsa wasnโt, like, sexy-feminine. She always had a cigarette, like, Ah, I donโt care, darling. She was always looking up in the air and in her own world, la-di-da, like the royals. Halston loved that. He said, โIf I would marry anyone, it would be Elsa.โ But in the show, their relationship was too male-female. Elsa was as big as Halston; they were like androgynous lovers. She was so inspiring because she didnโt care what anybody thought. She was going to wear her flat shoes and her pants. She cut her hair into a bobโlike really, really short, like a boyโand always had on big glasses. She really had her own thing.โ
Shawna Hamic as Pat Ast
Shawna Hamic tackles the eminent figure of Pat Ast, an American actress and model who was a trailblazer on runways during her era. Ast was among the Halstonettes troupe of models Halston favoured and she later went on to star in Andy Warholโs film Heat. Fittingly, Shawna Hamic is also something of a performance legend, having spent years on Broadway as well as appearing recently in Orange Is The New Black.
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The British royal family are undoubtedly a collection of trendsetters. Aside from their obvious influence in the fashion sphere, it seems they might have branched out into another area โ house plants. Yes, even the royals have a low-key plant obsession (and who can blame them)?
If youโre wondering which plants in particular they have a penchant for, a recent analysis from UK-based energy comparison site SaveOnEnergy has conducted a full-scale deep-dive.
The company carefully examined plants which featured in the background of posts and video calls from three royal Instagram accounts. The Royal Family, Sussex Royal and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. From here, they managed to gather data on just about every royal from the Queen and Prince William to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
These four plants are not only royal-approved, but theyโre chic to boot. If youโve been looking to add some new greenery to your plant lineup, look no further than these.
Rubber Plant
This little beauty was spotted on the Sussex Royal account and is known for its waxy-looking, flat leaves. If you need a hardy but easy-going plant that can grow quite quickly, this is the one for you. Its glossy leaves make it a standout addition to any corner of the room and it even contains air purifying powers due to its high transpiration rate.
This is one of those house plants that is incredibly easy to keep and doesnโt require too much work (in other words, bliss). Growing a parlor palm is relatively easy given they thrive in low light and needs minimal watering. It actually flourishes in cramped spaces, so apartment dwellers will absolutely love this one. The parlor palm was featured on both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sussex Royal accounts and video calls.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ah, the iconic fiddle leaf. No house plant round-up would be complete without it and the plant has even been dubbed a favourite of Meghan Markleโs. Featuring in several video calls from her home in Santa Barbara, itโs as impressive as it is aesthetic. The fiddle leaf can reach heights of up to 6 feet and its huge green leaves make it look bigger still. Theyโre not the easiest to look after, requiring a warm, humid environment, frequent watering and plenty of light. If you can get the care down pat though, theyโre really something special.
This green guy was seen in the background of a video call from the Royal Family, with its long stems and lush leaves making it a standout feature. This particular plant is a slow grower, which is great if youโre looking for something that wonโt take over your entire living room. Itโs extremely easy to care for, craving indirect light and once weekly waterings. Overall, itโs certainly an elegant choice.
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Cue the ugly tears because The Time Travelerโs Wife, the 2009 film starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana, based on Audrey Niffeneggerโs best-selling novel of the same name, is making a long-awaited comeback in a new series for HBOโand production has already begun.
Announcing the upcoming project on May 19, 2021, The Time Travelerโs Wife series will, once again, be based on Niffeneggerโs novel, which as fans will already know, mixes a tragic love story with the sci-fi world of time travel.
The book follows Clare Anne Abshire, a woman married to a man who has a unique genetic disease that makes him time travel without previous warning. Henry DeTamble jumps forward and back in time, without any control, which obviously causes some unique challenges to his wife, who tries to cope with the fantastic situation through her art.
The six-episode season is being adapted by Steven Moffat (Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Who), who will also executive produce. โThis is a story of loss but itโs not a tragedy. Itโs about a time traveler but itโs not science fiction,โ Moffat said in a statement, via Deadline. โDespite Clare and Henryโs time scrambled relationship, this is the tale of a grand, ordinary loveโbut not necessarily in that order. This is a dream project for me. I have always loved Audrey Niffeneggerโs extraordinary, moving novel and it has inspired me many times, so to be adapting it for television is the thrill of a lifetime.โ
The cast has also tapped Game of Thrones alums Rose Leslie (who played Jon Snowโs Free Folk lover Ygritte) as its title character of Clare, and director David Nutter, who has signed on to helm the series. Appearing alongside Leslie as the series lead of the time-traveling Henry is Theo James (Divergent, Sanditon).
We donโt know much else yet, but we do know this series will probably leave us with a few tears.
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While some may lean more Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the iconic Australian family most of us grew up with were the Rafters, hailing of course from the beloved TV show Packed to the Rafters. Now, Australiaโs favourite family is set to make a return to our screens with the newly announced Back to the Rafters series from Amazon Prime Video.
The new series is part of a spate of original Australian productions the streaming giant has greenlit. Among the many shows in the pipeline, weโre also eagerly awaiting the forthcoming adaptation of Holly Ringlandโs debut novel The Lost Flowers of Alice Hartโwith none other than Sigourney Weaver to star in the miniseries.
What will the Packed to the Rafters sequel be about?
Packed to the Rafters concluded its six-season run eight years ago in 2013, with the Australian comedy set to pick up the showโs narrative six years after the events of the season finale.
Per a synopsis provided by Amazon Prime Video, the Back to the Rafters sequel (or is this a โrebootโ?) will explore new territory:
Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.
Who of the original cast is returning?
Most of the familiar faces and names of the original Packed to the Rafters will be returning for the sequel. Currently signed on are Rebecca Gibney, Erik Thomson, Hugh Sheridan, Angus McLaren, Michael Caton and George Houvardas. Theyโll be joined by a new cast member, Georgina Haig.
We imagine the spirit that made the original series so enduring will be preserved, as the original showโs creator Bevan Lee is returning as a producer.
When will Backed to the Rafters be released?
Keep an eye out for the series when it arrives on Amazon Prime Video. Back to the Rafters is set for a release date of September 17, later this year.
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Sex and the City defined a generation of thinking on fashion, sex and dating. With a TV reboot in the works, weโre delving into some of Carrie Bradshawโs most seminal questions in a new mini-series: โSex, Revisitedโ. Four writers will answer the questions through the lens of 2021 because we couldnโt help but wonderโฆ
How Do You Know If Youโre Good In Bed?by Nina Oyama
A million years ago, when I was a young โup and comingโ stand-up comedยญian, I used to perform a joke about an ex-boyfriend who had told me I was โan animal in bedโ. Naturally, I asked, โWhat animal?โ to which he replied, โSloth.โ When Iโd perform the joke, I genuinely found it very funny to recount on stage, but the way it actually played out wasnโt so humorous. I was 18 years old and being told I didnโt know how to fuck properly! Obviously, I cried! But I remember coming home that day and vowing to myself that I would learn to be good in bed โ at literally any cost.
My approach was slightly different to that of Carrie, who โ after hearing that a man had fallen asleep during sex with Charlotte โ couldnโt help but wonder: โHow do you know if youโre good in bed?โ Iโve always been a do-er, rather than a dweller.
So I broke up with my boyfriend, and that summer I did everyone I possibly could. You know how you need to do 120 hours of driving before you can take the wheel on your own? I probably clocked 120 hours in bed. It was like studying for the Sex Championships, and I had a prize to win.
I say โstudyingโ because, while having a lot of sex was fun, I was also learning what people liked. The whole time I was running around the city and being a proud slut, I was trying to figure out how I could do the exact thing that would make the other person feel good. And from my travels, I have noticed a common thread among people who Iโve slept with: the ones who say they are good in bed are not.
Itโs like the Dunning-Kruger effect โ when idiots think they are super smart because they arenโt self-aware enough to know otherwise. Proclaiming that you are Good in Bed is a red flag and only sets you up for failure. When Carrie asked, โHow do you know youโre good in bed?โ it was Samantha who said, โIโve never met a man who was bad in bed who was good at life.โ And she made some points.
Itโs that mediocre white man confidence, when guys believe they are good at things but are actually terrible, and they never get better because it never occurs to them that they could be bad. Ultimately, being good in bed is about caring about your partner and making them feel comfortable and safe. And even then, sex often falls outside the good/bad binary. Either way, anyone who tells you youโre a sloth in bed doesnโt deserve the honour of sleeping with you.
This story originally appeared in the June issue of marie claire Australia.
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Having a peek inside celebrity homes is a hobby for many. Itโs like getting a glimpse into the inner-workings of their minds, because someoneโs home can tell you a lot about them, right? In a new profile for Architectural Digest, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have opened up the doors to their chic, L.A. farmhouse, and itโs truly a sight to behold.
If a rustic, converted barn house is your ideal aesthetic, then youโre in for a real treat when you see what lies behind their doors. Speaking to the publication, the couple share how they went from inception to execution.
โWe wanted the house to look like an old barn, something that had been here for decades, that was then converted into a house. But it also had to feel modern and relevant,โ Kutcher exclusively told Architectural Digest.
Renovating a house has been known to break couples, but designing one entirely from scratch and seeing it through to completion brings a whole new set of challenges. Luckily, the couple were on the same page from the very beginning, starting with matching Pinterest boards.
Ultimately, the architect they chose was Howard Backen of the AD100 firm Backen & Gillam Architects, with the interior design left to Vicky Charles of Charles & Co. The home has been constructed with sustainability at front of mind, powered entirely by photovoltaics (solar). Along with their commitment to the planet, they also want it to be a nurturing space for their two children to grow up in.
โTo feel tranquillity in a space, everything needs to be in order. If the world around you isnโt in order, itโs hard to get your brain in order. When weโre in our home, the world just makes sense,โ Kutcher told Architectural Digest.
Scroll down for more photos of their incredibly chic home.
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Ever since it had a name, beach waves has been one of the most sought-after hairstyles of all time.
And while itโs seemingly been benched in recent years to make way for lob cuts and sleek glass hair, the relaxed, โeffortlessโ and textured style is making a resurgence.
Swapping the classic (and sometimes slightly crunchy) sea salt waves for a smoother finish, the 2021 take emulates the same movement and shape, just slightly more polished.
And while celebrities like Olivia Palermo and Jessica Alba have always been great points of call for inspiration, even Kate Middleton seems to be a fan of the style, with some of her video correspondence showing her usually bouncy blow-dry traded in for more subdued waves.
Beside the fact that itโs always on-trend (even in the cooler months), the comeback has also been fuelled by people at home learning how to braid, trying sleep and wear styles (like plaiting the hair before bed or tying the section in rags), rather than reaching for hair tools throughout various months of quarantine and lockdown.
Itโs a great way to give your hair a break from heat, with a brush out style ready-made in the morning. Although, if itโs a hair tonging step-by-step your after, Bec Juddโs beach wave how-to is one for the files.
That said, even with the royal seal of approval, this beach waves donโt have to require a lot of effortโor, for that matter, a beach.
Below, our favourite products for nailing the look sans any time in the sea.
Lady Jane Salon Pro Beach Waves Styling Brush, $29.99 at Lady Jayne
The first-ever hairbrush dedicated to creating beach waves, this styling tool is excellent for producing that tousled, tumbling look without even stepping on the sand. Ideal for medium to long hair, its heat activated ceramic copper barrel allows for even distribution of heat while youโre blow-drying your hair. To nail the look, change the angle of the brush as you blow dry to create different textures in your hair for the perfect beach wave look.
Hask Curl Care Curl Enhancing Mousse, $14.99 at Priceline
Great for creating that undone beach texture, Haskโs Curl Enhancing Mousse is not only going to enhance your curls and build a natural body, but itโs also going to provide strands with a hydrated, soft and frizz free finish. Simply apply to damp hair from roots to ends and scrunch upwards, and for a fuss-free finish, let the curls air-dry or diffuse for a perfectly undone look.
Not opposed to a little heat? This pretty pink tool is going to be your go-to for quick, one-stop mermaid hair. With three ceramic-tourmaline barrels and an easy-to-use clamp, the Mermade hair wand is specially designed to create big, bouncy waves with minimal effort. It comes with a matching black heat-protectant glove (safety first) and has a swivelling cord so you donโt get too tangled up.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and alleged accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, will be the centre of an upcoming docuseries from author James Patterson. It will be Pattersonโs second project diving into the life of Epstein, with his Netflix documentary Jefferey Epstein: Filthy Rich, premiering in 2020.
The series, titled Chasing Ghislaine,was announced on May 19, 2021, and will premiere later in the year. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the series will provide a new glimpse into Epsteinโs โwealth and influenceโ, as well as explore how โMaxwellโs alleged role within this conspiracy threatens a shadowy cabal of international elite and world leaders who might do anything to keep their identitiesโand motivesโhidden.โ
Notably, Prince Andrew found himself involved in the case due to his close relationship with both Maxwell and Epstein. Virginia Roberts Giuffre, one of the most outspoken of Epsteinโs survivors, maintains that Maxwell introduced her to British royalty Prince Andrew, adding that she was forced to have sex with him when she was just a teen.
Prince Andrew and the royal family have so far denied all claims, with Andrew himself telling journalist Emily Maitlis that he has โno recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoeverโ in his infamous defense interview last year. He has since retired from all royal responsibilities permanently.
Prince Andrew & Ghislaine Maxwell, 2000 (Credit: Getty Images)
THR notes that the docuseries will feature more than 30 interviews conducted by journalist and author Vicky Ward, who reportedly knew Maxwell socially. Prior to Epsteinโs arrest, Maxwell was widely known in the British social scene. The docuseries will offer viewers exclusive access to filmed interviews, that Ward is currently conducting for this project and an Audible Original podcast of the same name, as well as archived audio recordings with Epstein and others within his circle for Wardโs original reporting in Vanity Fair.
The news comes as Maxwell, the daughter of disgraced billionaire media tycoon Robert Maxwell, prepares to face trial in November on charges including sex trafficking and involvement in the abuse of underage girls. The former associate of Epsteinโs has been accused of luring teen girls for the late businessman over the course of a decade. Epstein died in prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
โWe have the definitive look at the man and his alleged primary co-conspirator, who many believe holds the keys to the remaining mysteries of Epsteinโs operations, including the web of men whose money propped him up and allowed him to victimise young girls for nearly two decades,โ a representative for Discovery, Inc. said in the announcement via THR, adding that the team behind the series will โshed light on the caseโand the suspected cover-up.โ
Maxwell, who has been in federal prison since July 2020, previously pleaded not guilty to helping Epstein recruit and groom three teenage girls for sex between 1994 and 1997. According to The Guardian, if convicted, Maxwell could face up to 35 years in prison.
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After nearly a year since the last season, Australian Survivor will be returning to our screens in 2021 (and weโre pretty excited).
While weโre yet to have confirmation of the exact air date, we do have one piece of information to keep us satisfied; the theme. This year, the theme of the show will be โBrains V Brawn.โ As the name suggests, the show will see contestants battle it out in a game of wits versus strength. Will the calculating strategists or the muscly athletes come out on top? We canโt wait to find out.
As we know, it takes a lot more than just physical strength to be the last one standing in this game. Itโs all about identifying your biggest opponents early, playing on peoples weaknesses and always thinking one step ahead.
There have been a few more pieces of information released as well, including the announcement of Jonathan LaPaglia returning as the host. Filming commenced earlier this month near the small town of Cloncurry in Queensland. The decision was made to film this season locally due to the ongoing impact of the global pandemic.
The โBrains V Brawnโ theme has already played out on the US version a few times with highly entertaining results. As weโve come to learn with this game, nothing is ever as it seems.
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At 50-years-old and with decades of illustrious career behind her, supermodel Naomi Campbell has welcomed a child into her life. The British fashion industry veteran shared a photo of her hands cupping a pair of tiny baby feet to her Instagram on Tuesday 18 May, explaining in her caption that the child, a baby girl, is her own.
โA beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,โ Campbell wrote. โSo honoured to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you my angel. There is no greater love.โ
Campbell also tagged her own mother, Valerie Morris-Campbell, in the sweet announcement.
While Campbell has long been a financial sponsor to orphans youths in Kenya she has also previously discussed her desire to become a biological parent. During a 2017 interview with the Evening Standard, Campbell explained that she was undecided on whether she would welcome a child into her life via adoption or by herself. โWith the way science is, I think I can do it when I want,โ the model said at the time.
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Taking her time with this precious journey seems to be Campbellโs sentiment throughout the years. In a later interview with the Wall Street Journal in 2019, the top model explained she wasnโt in any hurry to have children.
โNot yetโIโll see what the universe brings me. For now, what the universe has delivered is very much in the spirit of a โchosen familyโ,โ Campbell said.
While the model has previously expressed in the past she would like there to be a father figure in her childrenโs lives, no comment has been made about Campbellโs babyโs father.
Regardless, from the outpouring of congratulations from Campbellโs chosen familyโincluding well wishes from fellow models Mariacarla Boscono and her chosen daughterโ Adut Akech, designers Diane von Furstenberg, Riccardo Tisci, Marc Jacobs, and Donatella Versaceโher daughter will surely be enveloped by love regardless.
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Designer biopics have always intrigued archivists and fashion enthusiasts and the recent spate of series and films focusing on the industryโs past towering figures offers plenty of material for analysis. Netflixโs miniseries Halston is the most recent glance back into the world of eminent American designer Roy Halston Frowick, better known mononymously as Halston.
Where Halstonโsproducer Ryan Murphyโs previous fashion designer-centric season of American Crime Story dived into the story of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versaceโs murderโa subject matter which bears parallels to Ridley Scottโs forthcoming House Of Gucci filmโthe subject explored in the new Netflix series is centred around a slightly different kind of downfall.
The tale of Halstonโs life offers up all the rich narrative trappings that prestige TV loves to explore. A โstarted from the bottomโ individual seemingly as talented as they are troubled, surrounded by and in the business of creating glamour. A cohort of famous friends such as the inimitable Liza Minnelli, celebrated jewellery designer Elsa Peretti and models like Anjelica Huston, Pat Ast and Pat Cleveland, who would go on to become icons in their own right.
Thereโs the revitalising, transitional period of glamour in America that saw the 1960s make way for the glittering, disco delights of the 1970s. A career that rises to wild heights, only to come crashing down as Halston sells the use of his name to J. C. Penney, followed by his death that comes far too soon after testing positive for HIV.
โThe hook for me was this idea of someone coming to New York, creating this made-up name, building it into an empire and then being stripped of his name and companyโhe couldnโt be Halston anymore,โ explains Halstonโs director Dan Minahan, per the Los Angeles Times. โAnd to me that was very rich. It seemed like a really archetypal American story.โ
The Halston series focuses on this, tackling a different important career moment for the designer in each episode, though reviews have been mixed as to whether this has proved a successful strategy. Members of Halstonโs family have decried the Netflix miniseries as โunauthorisedโ and โmisrepresentativeโ of the essence of the designer. Likewise, Halstonโs model friend, Cleveland, recently said: โI donโt think anybody could ever play him the way he really was.โ
For those unfamiliar with the designer, who is often deemed the first American couturier, there a number of key moments showcased in the series that are well worth further exploration. Here, a little more detail behind them.
Jacqueline Kennedyโs pillbox hat
Itโs true that the incident that first sky-rocketed Halston to international notice was a moment of luck: Jacqueline Kennedy chose a pillbox hat designed by Halston to wear with her Inauguration Day suit. The hat, which was custom-designed by Halston when he was serving as the high-end department store Bergdorf Goodmanโs milliner, spawned a movement.
According to a later interview, Halston said the dent in the hat wasnโt intentional. Kennedy was simply hanging on to her hat because it was windy, โeverybody who copied it put a dent in it, which was so funny,โ the designer recalled.
Ultimately, the hat would become a double-edged sword. While it propelled the designer to success, it also became a part of his story that heโd struggle to shed and move on from as he shifted from hats to garments.
The Ultrasuede shirtdress, aka, model 704
Another oft-repeated anecdote is Halstonโs popularisation of Ultrasuede, a synthetic version of suede that opened up a world of practical dressing for women due to its machine washable nature. In Netflixโs Halston, the designer claims to socialite Babe Paley that he invented the durable fabric.
While thereโs no denying his talents as a master fabric manipulatorโHalston was known to dispense with patterns and cut his clothes in single confidant swoops while it was draped across a bodyโthe synthetic ultra microfibre was actually invented in 1970 by Japanese scientist Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto. (Some critics have noted the minimising of people of colour from Halston, despite Halston having many close relationships with some of Americaโs first successful Black models, none are given speaking parts.)
A differentโlikely more accurateโlegend goes that Halston first happened upon the material that would become one of his signatures during an encounter with designer Issey Miyake whilst he was wearing an Ultrasuede shirt. Taken by the utility of such a fabric, Halston was the first designer to create a shirtdress for women from the fabric. The dress, known as โmodel 704โ was introduced in 1972 and became a runaway success, heavily mimicked by other designers.
Halstonโs friendships with Liza Minnelli, Pat Cleveland and Elsa Peretti
Haltonโs magnetism is something of a legend and his celebrity friendships and his association with Studio 54 are explored throughout the Netflix series. One of the most tempting things to wonder about is the reality of these friendships, unfiltered by the lens of time or a Netflix production. By all accounts, this may be the arena in which Netflixโs Halston has the most success.
According to his niece Lesley Frowick, despite the focus on the salacious aspects of his later years, Halston himself was a man for the people. In his designs and with respect to his mid-Western background, he attempted to create accessible, practical garments for the real American lifestyle people were living. โThatโs why he went into J.C. Penney, to create a lifestyle for the American woman of the day,โ Frowick explained, per WWD.
When it came to Halstonโs friendships, โhe was always interested in what other people had to say and in other peopleโs lives, especially if they were doing interesting things.โ That interest and loyalty may be best embodied by the staunch loyalty people have to him to this day. Pat Cleveland, his close friend and one of the models who made up the Halstonettes, recently told The Cut that โYou just felt like somebody picked you up and put you in Heaven when you were with him.โ
Of Halstonโs friendship with Minnelli, Cleveland said, โHe was protective of her because he really loved her. He loved her and he loved Elsa very much.โ From accounts, Halston and Minnelliโs friendship was the kind of partnership thatโs rare to see in the fashion world these days, not simply a muse-artist relationship but something truly collaborative, supportive and special.
The remnants of this relationship can be seen in photographs, interviews, any number of Minnelliโs most significant fashion moments: the sunny yellow pantsuit for her 1974 wedding, the dress she accepted an Oscar for Cabaret, and of course, her concert looks.
Minnelli is one of Halstonโs biggest defenders to this day, especially in the wake of fresh examinations like Ultrasuede, the 2019 documentary Halston and Netflixโs most recent miniseries. If you were hoping for accounts from the inner circle about Halstonโs drug use or infidelity, they arenโt going to come from those who knew him.
โItโs very hard to do an interview about your best friend,โ Minnelli said about Halston in a 2019 interview. โEspecially if whatโs popular in that day and age time is digging a little. I donโt like it. I hated it when they did it to my mother or my father or myself. And I wonโt do it to Halston, I just wonโt. I refuse.โ
Perhaps itโs a pertinent sentiment to take away when watching the Netflix series. The show dives into the designerโs legacy, his friends, his work and his struggles, but that doesnโt necessarily mean viewers will ever know the man.
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Weโre counting down the hours until Click Frenzy starts (and if itโs not in your calendar for 7pm tonight, it should be). Luckily for those of us who are feeling a little impatient, some of the best fashion deals are already live.
Below, weโve rounded up everything weโre lusting over so far.
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Over the years, there have been true crime podcasts that have stopped us dead in our tracks. From Dirty John, which told the story of charming, manipulative con man John Meehan and his relationship with wealthy Southern Californian divorcรฉe, Debra Newell, to Serial, a series by investigative journalist Sarah Koenig, which saw its first installment take a deep dive into the murder of Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent arrest of Leeโs ex-boyfriend, Adnan Masud Syed.
Just like those that had come before it, Wonderyโs Dr. Death told the story of an American neurosurgeon who was sentenced to life in prison for gross malpractice after the death and severe maiming of several of his patients while he was working in two hospitals in Texas. The Dr. Death podcast was hosted by journalist Laura Beil and looked into how this tragic situation could have happened in not one but two hospitals.
In May 2021, Stan announced it was adapting the acclaimed podcast into a new drama series, which on top of a star-studded cast, features an all-female directing team, including Maggie Kiley (Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, Riverdale), who will also executive produce the first two episodes, Jennifer Morrison (One of Us is Lying, Euphoria) and So Yong Kim (Lovesong, Grand Army).
Intrigued? Below we take a deep dive into the true story behind Dr. Death and Christopher Duntsch.
What Is The Dr. Death Series About?
The upcoming project will be based on Wonderyโs viral podcast of the same name, which was inspired by the terrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch (Joshua Jackson), a rising star in the Dallas medical community. โYoung, charismatic, and ostensibly brilliant, Dr. Duntsch was building a flourishing neurosurgery practice when everything suddenly changed,โ its official description reads. โPatients entered his operating room for complex but routine spinal surgeries and left permanently maimed or dead. As victims piled up, two fellow physicians, neurosurgeon Robert Henderson (Alec Baldwin) and vascular surgeon Randall Kirby (Christian Slater), as well as Dallas prosecutor Michelle Shughart (AnnaSophia Robb), set out to stop him.โ
The terrifying project will offer up a look inside the twisted mind of the real Dr. Duntsch and how the medical system designed to protect the defenceless failed.
Watch the first spine-tingling trailer below.
Who Was Dr. Christopher Duntsch And Where Is He Now?
While the nightmarish story about to play out on screen might seem like the stuff of horror flicks, it is actually based on the real-life case of Dr. Christopher Daniel Duntschโa former neurosurgeon who gained the nickname Dr. Death for gross malpractice after his surgeries resulted in at least two deaths and left 30 people paralysed.
Where Is Christopher Duntsch Now?
In 2017, Duntsch was sentenced to life behind bars after a jury found him guilty of injury to an elderly person. While he was originally indicted on six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weaponโwith the indictment listing his โhands and surgical toolsโ as his deadly weaponsโprosecutors chose to focus on victim Mary Efurd, considering the injuries to her carried the harshest penalties, according to a 2017 Washington Post report.
In 2012, 74-year-old Mary Efurd, a patient of Duntschโs, woke from surgery with the inability to stand after a routine procedure for a surgeon with Duntschโs medical background. According to the Washington Post, Mary underwent surgery two days later, this time under the care of Robert Henderson, who found something that shocked himโโspinal fusion hardware was left in her soft tissue.โ
The damage Duntsch caused and the number of his patientsโ lives ruined is best described by a 2016 piece in the Dallas Times, written by Matt Goodman.
โThere was Kellie Martin, who died from massive blood loss after a surgery at Baylor Plano. There was Floella Brown, whose sliced vertebral artery triggered the stroke that killed her at Dallas Medical Center. There was Duntschโs childhood friend, Jerry Summers, who woke up from a procedure unable to move his arms and legs. There was a dissection of one patientโs esophagus, and screws that an indictment labeled โfar too longโ that caused significant blood loss in another patient. One surgeon described these as โnever events.โ They shouldnโt ever happen in someoneโs entire career. And yet they occurred in Duntschโs operating rooms over a period of just two years.โ
Despite the amount of damage left behind by Duntschโs surgeries, many were ruled โaccidentsโ or โrandom mistakesโ and his medical license wouldnโt be suspended until 2013.
All four hospitals that employed Duntsch have ongoing civil cases against them.
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I fell in love this year. Itโs been the absolute best experience, and the absolute worst. The best, because Iโve met someone who I laugh with, supports me when Iโm down, likes to eat Dominoโs pizza and watch every Fast and the Furious movie for an entire Saturday, and can both sit and read a book with me in a park or go get day-drunk at the pub together. Itโs been easy.
Except when it hasnโt been easy. Iโve had crippling anxiety around every step toward deeper intimacy, an anxiety that can overwhelm me and make me feel trapped in the relationship. I have weekends where I just want to be alone, periods where he annoys me and times I donโt want to have sex for whatever reason.
In past relationships, my anxiety would latch onto these moments. โHeโs not right for youโ it would scream. Then, the comparison creeps in. โGo look at couples on Instagram, thatโs how itโs meant to beโ anxiety would whisper, and Iโd start scrolling โ famous couples. Instagram couples. Friends of friends. Industry people I follow who have just had babies, posting sepia-toned family pictures, wedding photos, engagements โ portraits of blissful happiness. โMy lovesโ these photos are captioned. โHappy birthday to my best friend, the light of my life, my perfect partnerโ. โThereโs nowhere else Iโd rather be than by your side, babyโ.
Instagram has long been the single most damaging intruder on my romantic relationships. I have acute comparison syndrome in general, but especially when it comes to love. I take social media, celebrity interviews, and reality TV very literally. For example, I spent years in my twenties believing love should be so all-encompassing, you couldnโt function properly. That love was explosively powerful and overwhelmed you. Itโs what people say, isnโt it? Just like good sex makes you โsee starsโ.
Many years ago I actually Googled the scientific definition of an orgasm. After spending my entire life thinking Iโd never had one, because Iโd never seen stars, blacked out, anything like that, I realised Iโd been having them all along โ Iโd just bought into the poetic way people describe sex, taking these flowery descriptions as blanket fact. The same goes with love โ I always thought love was a feeling that was only real if it took over your whole life, but I now believe โ especially when you have a wonderful, rich life filled with friends, family, travel and other things you love โ that romantic love is another wonderful experience โ it can be at times all-consuming, but it wonโt necessarily dominate your existence.
Still, I struggle when we struggle. Or, as it often is, when I have anxious thoughts about the relationship, I fall into the trap of comparing ours with other peoples. Always, we come up short. Everyone on Instagram seems to be so deeply, consumingly in love โ so effortlessly happy at all times, so confident in their relationships and cruising at a permanently high altitude. Where are the ups and downs? These people clearly donโt wake up some days and question their feelings, or whether they want to spend less time with their partner. These people seem like they would never go to bed without having sex, they would simply have to rip their partners clothes off, so deep is their physical attraction to each other. These people wouldnโt panic about commitment, they simply know deep in their souls that they are connected for life. Right?
Instagram makes me feel like everyone is living in a permanent state of euphoric, stable, eternal love โ and I am defective.
Thankfully, I have found people in my life who will be honest with me about their relationships, and that honesty is invaluable to me. An old friend whose relationship from the outside looked effortless once told me long-term love involves constant ebbs and flows โ some months she would feel deeply connected to her partner, while he was distant. Other times, they were both back in a smitten place and couldnโt get enough of each other. โThe hardest is when you both feel disconnected,โ she told me, saying thatโs when you really have to dig your heels in and commit to riding it through.
Another friend pragmatically put falling in love with her now-husband this way. โI knew he was right for me simply because he would stick around and work on our issues,โ she said, adding that it wasnโt a fireworks experience or anything wild, just a grounded man she connected with, was attracted to, enjoyed her time with โ and who wasnโt afraid of hard work.
Rikki, an industry friend Iโve remained in touch with for years, has always been refreshingly honest about her relationship โ and friendships, for that matter. โIโve never been a flowery person about relationships or friendships. I like the grit of it. I hate hyperbole if Iโm not genuinely feeling it,โ she said.
โI think that maybe with socials we have set the bar very low for โperfectโ and then mentally built on this unstable, flimsy foundation,โ she added when I asked her what she thinks of the whole thing. โA nice pic at golden hour of a tanned dude kissing his ethereal girlfriend in the back of a van is the foundation for how people are seeing a whole relationship.โ
As she added โ what happens after that photo?
โHe farts, she has a urinary tract infectionโฆ One that sheโll probably share to bring awareness to, but she wonโt say that the other day Beau-with-the-man-bun made a really bloody hurtful comment the other night and sheโs not quite over it. Maybe it meant something big, maybe it didnโt. Itโs messy.โ
Itโs not like comparing our love to other loves is new. As Rikki says, weโve been doing this forever โ just not with real-life couples. โFairy tales, rom coms, Sex and the f*cking City for christโs sake,โ she added.
It does seem louder these days, though. As Rikki said to me, TV shows often get real at the end of an episode. Carrie might have a whirlwind romance with Big, but they also had their fair share of realistic problems, from commitment-phobia to the realities of moving in together. On Instagram, we rarely โ if ever โ share these moments with followers.
My friend Josie has been with her partner for ten years, but is always the first to give me a reality check when I bring up my relationship insecurities with her โ sheโs honest about the ups and downs. She recently had her first child and tells me the social media bullshit gets even worse around parenting.
โWhen I had a baby and spent hours scrolling through Instagram I found it to be quite a toxic place to be. I would start to see what other mum friends were posting, mostly humblebrags like: โAll she does is say โMumโ!โ and โWow look at little Jack on the move already!โ. It just made me (and by extension, my own baby) feel inadequate,โ she said.
โBut then when I hung out with those friends in real life I realised they were actually having a tough time โ an unsupportive partner, feelings of insecurity as a new mum, some crazy hormones going on, zero sleep whatsoever โ and were using Instagram to hide all of that by making everything look perfect.โ
So if weโre all actually not in hyper-perfect relationships, or raising perfect children with perfect life partners โ why are we all pretending we are?
Itโs natural to share our highs with each other. I truly believe, for the most part, that weโre sharing our happy moments because we genuinely feel happy in that moment, and want to shout it from the rooftops.
But these days, it sometimes feels like people (including me, Iโll admit) arenโt always sharing highs to connect with friends and family, weโre doing it to position ourselves as better-than, more-than. Even if you can genuinely say your content-sharing is always about wanting to share, not wanting to brag, you have to admit thereโs a curation that happens where we want to present our very best self on the grid.
Maybe itโs time we re-assess that.
โIโm all for sharing cute baby content, but keep it real too. People need to see the highs and the lows. It can be really damaging otherwise,โ Josie says to me.
I for one have really enjoyed following the โkeeping it realโ influencers like Celeste Barber, Chantelle Otten, Flex Mami โ people who donโt present glossy, picture-perfect lives but who often acknowledge the gritty realness of relationships and general life. Their refreshingly honest accounts make me feel good about myself, not because I then consider my life better than theirs, but because I relate to their experiences and feelings. The โweโre all just working this shit out togetherโ content makes me feel empowered, not inadequate.
I suppose no one is obligated to โbe realโ on social media. Sharing the lows in our lives is scary, and being that vulnerable isnโt easy โ nor should anyone feel pressure to share anything theyโre uncomfortable with. But I personally am re-assessing how I present my relationships on Instagram, especially my romantic relationship. I want to be more transparent because I want people to feel okay about their own not-so-amazing times, in the same way I find relief when reading or seeing other people get real about their relationships.
And is it also simply on us to disengage from something that is toxic for us? After all, there may be people reading this who remain unaffected by the hyper-positivity of social media. If youโre more like me, another helpful strategy Iโve adopted is muting people whose content makes me anxious or feel less-than. Even if itโs temporarily, while Iโm going through a bad patch, Iโve found removing the images from my feed disconnects me from that constant barrage of insecurity.
I like to think that one day Iโll just delete Instagram and with it, the anxieties this barrage of positive content adds to my life. Or maybe this trend of realistic sharing from influential people will spread to the masses, and weโll see everyday people move from presenting perfect existences to presenting a mix of highs and lows.
For now, though, Iโll continue to seek out those who will give me the full picture, and share my full picture with others, too.
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The wife of Dominic West, Catherine FitzGerald, has publicly reflected on how the pairโs relationship first began and how it continues to be strong, following the Lily James drama that shocked the world.
The 49-year-old spoke of how her romance with West began as a โlove affairโ, after meeting during their days at Trinity College in Dublin, in an interview with the Irish Independent.
FitzGerald also explained that her marriage has faced โups and downsโ despite the media storm that began after The Affair actor was snapped in a loved-up tryst with James in Rome back in October 2020.
โWe had a wonderful love affair,โ she explained about their short-lived initial romance whilst at college.
โWe would look over Dublin, reading poetry to one another with the mountains in the distance. We had all the time in the world to explore the pubs and back streets and walk the canal.โ
โBut at the end of the summer, I left him,โ she admitted. โAnd he has not let me forget it! But I couldnโt have settled down with him right then forever. That would not have been a good idea for either of us.โ
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From there, West moved to the United States to film The Wire, where he had a daughter, Martha, with his ex-girlfriend before rekindling his romance with FitzGerald.
โHe was having a year out and came back to London to be with his daughter, and a mutual friend brought him to meet me. We were both, then, at the right time in our lives,โ she told the publication. โAnd it was lovely to have that shared history, from earlier days.โ
โThereโs something about having lived a full life before settling downโI felt I could throw myself into family life and having babies with gusto. And I really went for it, having four in seven years!โ she admitted.
โBut we are totally devoted to each other and to our full, vibrant family life together.โ
Aside from a vague indication of the events, FitzGerald has remained rather tight-lipped about West and Jamesโ drama since *that* note that left the world rather sceptical of its legitimacy.
why are Dominic west lily James and his wife putting on some weird soap opera for us all ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/J3Xzsx744l
Am I above consuming it ? No of course not ๐ am I intrigued by the dramatic hand delivery of a note to the paparazzi post Roman holiday โ yes pic.twitter.com/1Ttif2xMRZ
Addressing reporters outside of their home in London, the couple kissed and posed for photos, leaving behind a sheet of paper that read: โOur marriage is strong and weโre very much still together. Thank you. Catherine and Dominic.โ
Earlier this month, James was the first to break her silence on the scandal in an interview with The Guardian, saying: โAch, Iโm not really willing to talk about that. There is a lot to say, not now, Iโm afraid.โ
Since FitzGerald confirmed that she and her husband are โgoing strongโ, an insider close to the couple has revealed to Us Weekly that West would โlike to keep it that way without having the past come and haunt them.โ
And while, of course, the situation is โawkwardโ for all involved, said insider claims that โeveryoneโs hoping the relationship between Dominic and Lily can remain professional.โ
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On May 16, Channel Seven aired its Craig McLachlan โtell-allโ interview, Spotlight:Horror Show, which marked the actorโs first media interview since his acquittal, where he was found not guilty of all charges. The allegations were brought forward by four actresses from the 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Show, where the actor played the part of Frank-n-Furter, who accused him of misconduct.
The interview was swiftly met with backlash online, with many viewers taking to Twitter to share frustrations that the network attempted to make McLachlan the victim and gave him a 90-minute platform to speak negatively about his accusers. In the documentary, the actor claimed he was made out to look like โsome dirty pedophileโ and said in a โpost-Weinstein hashtag #MeToo world I canโt win.โ
The 55-year-old is also suing media and a former colleague for defamation for the 2018 reports that alleged he indecently assaulted, harassed, and bullied his fellow castmates, charges he has since been found not guilty of by the Melbourne Magistrates Court. Below, a breakdown of the Craig McLachlan allegations and acquittal.
January 2018, Three Actresses Accuse McLachlan Of Indecent Assault And Sexual Harassment.
In 2018, a joint Fairfax Media/ABC investigation alleged three cast members of The Rocky Horror Show musicalโChristie Whelan Browne, Erika Heynatz, and Angela Scundiโhad come forward with allegations that McLachlan performed a series of indecent acts on and off stage while the show was in production in 2014.
At the time, Browne told Fairfax that the 51-year-old indecently assaulted her in a scene when she and McLachlan disappeared under sheets on stage.
In an email to the ABC following the release of the investigation, McLachlan denied all allegations against him. โFrankly, they seem to be simple inventions, perhaps made for financial reasons, perhaps to gain notoriety,โ he said. โIn either event, they are to the best of my knowledge utterly and entirely false.โ
2019-2020, McLachlan Is Charged By Victorian Police And Later Found Not Guilty.
In January 2019, Victorian police confirmed that McLachlan had been charged with one count of common law assault, eight counts of indecent assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault, all believed to be connected to The Rocky Horror Show.
The charges related to allegations McLachlan touched a costarโs genitals while she was performing in a scene and he was hidden from the audience, while another allegation claimed he forcefully pushed her face in another scene.
In December 2020, the actor was found not guilty of all charges.
May 2021, McLachlanโs Channel Seven Documentary Airs And Fresh Allegations Surface.
A day prior to Channel Sevenโs documentary airing, fresh allegations against the actor were published, which included actor Tim Maddren claiming he had been bullied on the set of The Rocky Horror Show in 2014, according to ABC. The allegations form part of the media groupโs defense against McLachlan, who is suing various media for defamation.
The NSW Supreme Court document, which was released to the publication prior to the documentaryโs release, also included fresh claims against the actor from actress Tamzen Hayes and Anna Samson, who played opposite McLachlan in The Doctor Blake Mysteries, and Teagan Wouters, who played Janet in The Rocky Horror Show.
According to the ABC, the defence document alleges: โDuring one of her scenes with McLachlan, Samson [who played the role of Wendy Smith in the third season of The Doctor Blake Mysteries in 2014] and McLachlan were required to stand close together facing each other and engage in dialogue. Samsonโs character was asking McLachlanโs character about her husbandโs recent murder.
โThe scene started normally, however, when the camera moved in to film a close-up of Samson and McLachlanโs faces (that is, their bodies and hands could not be seen on screen) McLachlan placed his hand on one of Samsonโs buttocks and performed the remainder of the close-up scene with Samson with his hand on one of her buttocks. This was not scripted or directed.
โSamson was so surprised by the incidentโฆ that she forgot her lines. The scene was shot again and McLachlan again placed his hand on one of her buttocks while she filmed the close-up portion of the scene.โ
McLachlanโs case against the ABC was first raised in 2018 and was later put on hold during his criminal trial. A revised hearing date has not yet been set.
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Celebrity couples are having a real moment right now (cough, Bennifer), but thereโs one nostalgic coupling that feels better than all the rest. Over the weekend, a TikTok surfaced with some pretty wholesome news. Two of the child actors from the iconic School Of Rock movie are actually dating in real life, and yes, theyโre just as cute as youโd imagine.
Caitlin Hale (who played Marta) and Angelo Massagli (who played Frankie) are very much loved-up and itโs the heart-warming news we love to hear about. It looks like theyโve been together since 2018 but thanks to the power of TikTok, the whole world has just been alerted.
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TikTok user @marfymae posted a deliriously happy video after coming to the realisation, sharing all the receipts to prove the couple are actually together in real life. Given the nostalgia factor, the video has already raked in 1.1 million views and counting.
Hale and Massagli reunited with the whole cast back in 2018 as well, sharing a wholesome dinner together and likely reminiscing on their time with Jack Black. Maybe they even sang a song or two, who knows.
Now, Hale works as an OB-GYN ultrasound technologist and is raising awareness for endometriosis. She recently underwent a laparoscopic excision surgery last month and shared another sweet photo of Angelo by her side in the hospital. Massagli has also left his acting days behind him, graduating from the Miami School of Law in 2019.
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Emma Watson has broken her peaceful social media hiatus to gently rebuke rumours that she and her boyfriend Leo Robinton are engaged. The Harry Potter and Little Women actress seems to be responding to recent claims from tabloids, specifically a story that ran recently with photos of the couple that called Robinton her โrumoured fiance.โ
The actress shared the statement via Twitter, as many will know Watsonโs Instagram is labelled as โcurrently dormant and is not being updatedโ per a note in the profile.
Dear Fans, Rumours about whether Iโm engaged or not, or whether my career is โdormant or notโ are ways to create clicks each time they are revealed to be true or untrue.
Spread across a number of tweets, Watsonโs statement read:
Dear Fans,
Rumours about whether Iโm engaged or not, or whether my career is โdormant or notโ are ways to create clicks each time they are revealed to be true or untrue. If I have newsโI promise Iโll share it with you. In the mean time please assume no news from me just means Iโm quietly spending the pandemic the way most people areโfailing to make sourdough bread (!), caring for my loved ones and doing my best not to spread a virus that is still affecting so many people. I am sending so much love to you, hoping youโre ok and as well and happy as you can be in these strange times. And again, thank you to everyone working so hard to keep us safe and well.
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Xx
The succinct message makes many prescient points. Weโre sure Watsonโs fans would be pleased to hear the actress is spending her currentโwell-earnedโdowntime peacefully with her family and friends, regardless of whether her marital status has changed. Thankfully, most of her fans are in agreeance.
For those who are still a little curious as to what Watson has been up to, it seems the actress has simply been enjoying some time keeping to herself.
A small furore broke out in February 2021 after news that โEmma Watson quits actingโ began circulating, but those rumours were swiftly put to bed by a comment from Watsonโs manager. โEmmaโs social media accounts are dormant but her career isnโt,โ Jason Weinberg of Untitled Entertainment told Entertainment Weekly.
When sheโs ready, weโre sure her fans will welcome her back.
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Meghan Markle is no stranger to sharing an inspiring message through her clothingโwhether it be a pair of Outland Denim jeans that help provide vulnerable women with employment or Princess Dianaโs iconic Cartier watch, the Duchess of Sussex is a master of subtle storytelling.
No surprises, Meghan has once again used her latest appearance to share an important message, only this time itโs a little less subtle. The Duchess showed off her stay-at-home style in a surprise cameo in the trailer of Prince Harry and Oprah Winfreyโs new AppleTV+ series, The Me You Canโt See.
Meghan wonโt appear extensively in the upcoming project, but the trailer does offer a glimpse into the coupleโs life in California. In the short clip, Meghan opts for a pair of black pants and a white t-shirt from the brand Meฬre Soeur, which reads: โRaising the Future.โ
Meฬre Soeur Raising the Future T-Shirt, approx. $42; shop at Meฬre Soeur
According to the docuseries description, Meghan wonโt be the only famous face appearing with a star-studded lineup of guests expected to share personal insight and experiences on their own struggles to help combat the prejudice surrounding mental wellness.
Each episode will reportedly feature Harry and Oprah chatting with famous faces in entertainment, who will spotlight their personal experiences to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, in the hope of reaching viewers of all cultures, ages, genders, and socioeconomic statuses.
Some of the confirmed names include Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, DeMar DeRozan, Langston Galloway, mental health advocate, and speaker Zak Williams, Olympic boxer Virginia โGinnyโ Fuchs, and celebrity chef Rashad Armstead.
โThe dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive,โ reads the showโs announcement post on Instagram.
โThis commitment builds on the Duke of Sussexโs long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve.โ
The Me You Canโt See is set to premiere on AppleTV+ on May 21, 2021.
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Click Frenzy 2021 is almost here and weโre preparing our bank accounts accordingly. The huge online shopping event will see hundreds of brands offering generous discounts, meaning itโs the perfect time to clear out your wish list.
While the online shopping frenzy doesnโt officially start until 7pm May 18, several retailers have started their sales early as a fun little treat. Most deals are running until midnight May 20, but some brands decide to extend their sales past this date so itโs worth checking back if you missed out.
Given that thereโs over 4,000 deals to shop, we thought weโd give you a hand by sifting out the best deals. Below, weโve rounded up our top picks so far, and weโll be adding more in as they pop up. Not all sales are currently live, so be sure to have another look tomorrow morning and night so you can grab everything youโve been eyeing off.
Priceline 10% off site wide when you spend $70, plus 50% off selected brands including LโOreal Paris, Maybelline New York, Rimmel London, St Tropez and more.
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With winter 2021 finally here, itโs time to refresh your wardrobe โ and your makeup collection. Yep, a new set of winter fashion trends means a new set of winter makeup trends for 2021, and there is plenty of experimenting to be had.
Winter fashion is all about comfort blended with style, as knit maxi dresses, oversized tailoring and loungewear-as-daywear take over. To complement, weโre seeing a return to retro looks, deep hues for lips and a focus on eyes. Makeup for winter 2021 is creative and show-stopping, but there is also a place for barely-there and for skin to shine through after 2020 saw us forgoing foundations and powders in favour of skin TLC.
Below are our picks for the top winter makeup trends for 2021.
50s, 60s and 70s makeup is all on trend this season, as we move away from dedication to one nostalgic decade and embrace the variety of looks over these periods. While itโs a lot, glamour is at the core of this winter makeup trend โ think flawless finishes, powerful eyes met with powerful lips, and sleek hair that complements.
Liquid liner seemed to be on the out for the last few years, with fluttery lashes teamed with little to no other eye makeup very much the trend. However, this winter a strong liquid liner is very much seeing love from global makeup artists and celebrities. Go for a strong cat-eye, or a simple, subtle line that adds the illusion of volume to lashes.
Unlike the โno makeup makeupโ trend, natural skin isnโt about faking perfect skin. Itโs about embracing what we used to call imperfections โ fine lines, freckles, pigmentation and pimples. Essentially, itโs a rebellion against hiding our skin, borne from lockdown and our return to natural, well, everything. Still, you can enhance the finish with nourishing, illuminating primers and a touch of gloss.
Soap brows have been around for ages, but theyโre going to be huge this year thanks to brands creating their own soap brow kits, and the longevity of bushy brows. DIY versions suggest brushing brows up with actual soap, but to avoid it melting into your eyes (ouch), try a kit.
The 70s (and 80s, really) called and theyโre thrilled to see their signature look back with a vengeance. Coloured eyeshadow is very much in this winter, from electric blue to jewel tones like emerald. Apply as a wash of colour and team with a heavy amount of mascara to channel the 70s, not 80s, with a hint of disco and Studio 54.
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If thereโs one thing Australia knows all too well, itโs reality television, particularly that of the dating show variety.
From the entire Bachelor franchise to the mayhem that was Married At First Sightโeven Dancing With The Stars has seen dance partners turn into loversโperhaps itโs time for a break from the constant soulmate searching, which is precisely why the nation is in need of a small screen sea change, in the form of Celebrity Apprentice.
With its last season having aired back in 2015, with Mark Bouris as the โbossโ, this year is seeing the famous series introduce his replacement, and you guessed it, heโs just as impressive. Aside from the group of fresh faces, the new judge to take the top spot is Lord Alan Sugar, a British business magnate, media personality, author, politician and political adviser.
Fans of the franchise may recognise him fromThe Apprentice UK, where he similarly hired and fired contestants since he began the stint in 2005.
But while Sugar may be completely unrecognisable to most Australians, the star-studded lineup who he will be seeing over is anything but forgettable.
Ready to meet the boardroom members? Scroll on for every Celebrity Apprentice Australia 2021 contestant set to join our screens via Channel Nine on May 23.
Lisa and Jess Origliasso
The dynamic duo are the faces behind Australian pop group, The Veronicas. The ARIA-Award winning sisters have been household names since 2004 and continue to reign supreme as Australiaโs golden children.
An alum from Married At First Sight Australia, Martha has made a name for herself post-show with an oh-so-successful career in social media, boasting 601k followers. As for whether her sharp wit and know-how will save her from the chopping block? Weโll have to wait and see.
One third of the judging team on Australiaโs favourite renovation show, The Block, Shaynna Blaze is a writer and interior designer whose design prowess and keen eye for detail could see her take out the top spot.
An Australian personal trainer who rose to fame thanks to her stint on The Biggest Loser Australia, Bridges has created her own personal training business and author of 17 books.
David Genat is mostly known for his career in modelling and taking out the top spot in Australian Survivor: All-Stars. And if his impressive stint in the endurance-based show is anything to go by, then Genat is one to watch.
Most notably known for coming second in 2004โs Australian Idol, Anthony Callea has become a household name in the countryโs music industry. As for how heโll measure up the rest of his competition, weโll have to wait and see.
An Olympic gymnast and holding the reigning title of the most successful woman in Australian Ninja Warrior history, Olivia Vivian may have strength and agility on her side, but her quick thinking will have the chance to shine on-screen.
Not only a professional surfer, Alex Hayes is also an Instagram star with a whopping 519K followers. And given the nature of Celebrity Apprentice, his know-how for impressing a large audience could definitely come in handy.
An English comedian and actor based in Melbourne, Ross Noble is most known for his appearances on British television, particularly interviews and on panel shows such as Have I Got News for You.
One half of the popular Nova FMโs Fitzy & Wippa radio show, Wippa is known for his comedic prowess and ability to work in a team, which we can only hope will be to his advantage on-screen.
Rob Shehadie is a writer, comedian and star of Channel Nineโs Here Come the Habibs. An all-rounder, itโs safe to say that he will be one of the faces to watch this year.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers to Netflixโs The Woman In The Window. Read at your own risk.
Ever since the beginning of the year, fans of suspense-riddled thrillers ร la Gone Girl have been waiting with bated breath for the release of The Woman In The Window.
Come May 14 and the long-awaited thriller made its Netflix debut, garnering a plethora of fansโand scepticsโwho were itching to know two things: whether itโs based on a true story and exactly what they witnessed in *that* twist ending.
One of which has already been answered, but the confusion regarding the latter is still lingering, which is where we come in.
Based on controversial author A.J. Finnโs 2018 novel of the same name, The Woman In The Window follows Anna Fox (played by Amy Adams), a doctor who lives with agoraphobiaโa fear that leaves her terrified of what lies outside her New York city townhouse.
After striking up an unlikely friendship with her neighbour, Jane Russell, Anna witnesses Janeโs murder through her window, presumably at the hands of her husband, AlistairโRear Window, anyone? But the fun is far from over, after informing the police of what she saw, Janeโs husband introduces a distraught Anna to a completely different woman claiming to be Jane. Confused? So were we.
While we continue to mentally digest what took place on-screenโand the mystery of the JaneโsโThe Woman In The Windowโs intense twists and turns saw a rather perplexing ending that still has us scratching our heads.
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What *Really* Happens At The End Of The Woman In The Window?
While the duration of The Woman In The Window was filled with twists and turns, it wasnโt until the last 20 minutes of the film where some serious questions were answered. After discovering the truth behind the original Jane that Anna met and bonded with, she learns that Ethan, the Russellโs 15-year-old son, plans to forge a career in serial killing and confesses to the murder of the original Janeโbut more on that later.
Moving onto Anna, Ethan breaks into her house and reveals his plans to murder her as he has done others, forcing her to smash a wine bottle over his head during her attempt to escape. However, what ensues is a mammoth fight between the two that sees Anna discover a downtrodden David and leaves her forced to defend her life out in a storm, outside of the comforts of her home. After coming to physical blows, Anna manages to kill Ethan by pushing him through the skylight of her home, watching as he falls several floors to his death.
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Recovering in hospital post-fight, Detective Little pays a visit to Annaโs bedside and apologises for not believing her claims about the original Jane. He also informs her that the Russellโs have been arrested and while Alistair chose to keep the truth to himself, the real Jane decided otherwise. In one final act of kindness, Detective Littleโwho previously saw Annaโs suicide video on her phoneโhints that heโll be back in one hour for the device, giving her the chance to erase the content.
The film then jumps to nine months later, showing Anna in her home that she was once psychologically bound to. She has made an amazing recovery, has sold the house, and before she takes her last steps back into the outside world, she says goodbye to the spirits of her husband and daughter who kept her company while she battled agoraphobia.
Who Is Katie In The Woman In The Window?
As for the deal with the Jane duo, turns out, there was really only one of themโthe second (and real) Jane Russell. The original Jane, played by Moore, was named Katie and was actually Ethanโs biological mother who was determined to be a part of Ethanโs life again.
But who killed Katie? A vital part of the filmโs main plot line, Anna witnessed Katie (nรฉe Jane) fighting for her life from a figure who we all assumed was Alistair, but was actually her own son, Ethan. Sadly, he successfully murders his own mother as he later confesses in the film.
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As for who Katie was all along, viewers learn that she abandoned Alistair when she was eight months pregnant, running away with a then-unborn Ethan. After spending two years searching for his family, Alistair discovers Katie in a โmeth communeโ, where he takes Ethan and sends Katie to prison. From there, Alistair has been hiding from Katie, paying her to stay away from their sonโwhich is where David comes in.
One night, Katie stayed with Annaโs tenant, David, who accuses her of being โa nightmareโ, leaving him to go and stay with a friend as a way to avoid her. However, viewers were quick to point out how once she and Anna meet, Anna assumes that Katie is Jane to which Katie doesnโt protest, allowing her to inch closer to the family sheโs been hunting for.
What Happened To David In The Woman In The Window?
Initially, David is merely Annaโs tenant and a budding musician who works any job he can to make ends meet. However, as the film progresses, he played a much more vital role in how events unfolded.
Through a series of concerning moments, some of which may have been hallucinations by Anna who was drinking on new medication, David not only mocks her agoraphobia but becomes aggressive with her after she discovers that he is in violation of parole for a bar fight. During her medication-fuelled spiral, Anna accuses him of the murder, blaming his history of violence as the reason.
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Following her accusation against him, David chooses to move out. Following his departure, Anna plans to take her own life, leaving a suicide note where she clears his name from the murder of Jane/Katie. However, before he arrives to collect the remainder of his belongings, Anna discovers a photo that David took with Katieโs reflection in the wine glass, and despite explaining Katieโs true identity to Anna, he refuses to go with her to the police, thanks to his parole violation.
And as viewers saw, David met his unfortunate end at the hands of Ethan, during his attempt at killing Anna.
Of course, any film with an ending like that deserves a re-watch to make visual sense of it all. You can check out The Woman In The Window on Netflix here.
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Many might claim to have tuned into Shonda Rhimesโ viral Netflix hit, Bridgerton, for its Regency-era fashion and mysterious Lady Whistledown, but in fact, it was the steamy scenes between Phoebe Dynevorโs Daphne Bridgerton and Regรฉ-Jean Pageโs Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings, that really hooked viewers.
As we know, the first season of the Julia Quinn adapted period drama focuses on the relationship between Daphne and Simon, and now the actress has provided new insights into why those scenes between the newlyweds are so necessary while appearing at a recent Deadline panel.
โThere are a lot of differences between me and Daphne but I think she values family, which I also value, and at a time when women had only one option, she was as determined to make that happen as I am in my career I guess, and I think that was sort of my way into Daphne,โ she said.
โI admired her more because she made it happen but she called the shots, and she also found love,โ the actress continued. โTheir sexual evolution was very important to the storyline and something me, [showrunner Chris Van Dusen], Regรฉ and everyone involved really wanted to tell truthfully and in a way that was safe for everyone.โ
What fans might not know is that one of Daphneโs and the Duke of Hastingsโ mostโฆ intense scenes was actually the first one Dynevor ever shot for the series.
โMy first-ever scene was in episode six where Simon is going down on Daphne,โ the actress told Grazia.
Intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot was behind the steamy scenes, describing her job to The Hollywood Reporter as โmaking sure that the actors are consenting to the actions that weโre portraying, and that we are making sure that they are comfortable, and that there is zero pressure from outside sources to show more than what theyโre comfortable with.โ
Even executive producer and showrunner, Chris Van Dusen, alluded to Dynevorโs first scene in a tweet shared in celebration of Bridgertonโs premiere date in December 2020.
โDay 1. These two started with one of our more, um, INTENSE scenes,โ he wrote. โNow on the eve of the #Bridgerton premiere, I couldnโt be prouder of this cast, this crew, THIS SHOWโand the MANY people who helped bring it to life. Itโs here. Itโs finally HERE. I hope you enjoy it.โ
Day 1. These two started with one of our more, um, INTENSE scenes. Now on the eve of the #Bridgerton premiere, I couldnโt be prouder of this cast, this crew, THIS SHOW โ and the MANY people who helped bring it to life. Itโs here. Itโs finally HERE. I hope you enjoy it. โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/CP2vhSkswD
As for what we can expect for the showโs second season, creators will be turning to the next book in Quinnโs Bridgerton series: The Viscount Who Loved Me, which follows Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) on his quest for love, where he meets Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).
And for the many viewers hoping to get another glimpse at the Duke of Hastings (and perhaps another *spoon* moment), that unfortunately wonโt be happening. It was confirmed in April 2021 that Regรฉ-Jean Page would not be returning as Simon Bassett, with the announcement made from Lady Whistledown herself.
โPleasure and a privilege! An honour to be a member of the familyโon and off screen, cast, crew and incredible fansโthe love is real and will just keep growing,โ the actor responded to the official Twitter announcement.
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Growing up in 90s Australia meant Cheez TV in the morning (or Saturday Disney on the weekend), riding your Razor scooter down the street and almost bowling over neighbours, and lots of wild toys. In fact, 90s toys in Australia were a class of their own, really. A strong blend of whatever came out of America, plus some of our own school playground fads, we all have 90s toys we remember fondly.
So letโs take a trip down memory lane โ from Furby to Tamagotchi, Sale of the Century boardgame to Barbie campervans, these are the 90s toys every kid who grew up in Australia remembers โ and still loves.
Side note โ check your attic at your parents place, some of these toys are worth serious cash these days.
1. Furby
Furby was the creepiest toy, but we all begged our parents for one. The fluffy robot could talk, sleep and interact with us. It was a 90s game-changer.
2. Bop It
This strange game involved whacking the toy when it told you to. A game of skill, it was top of Christmas wish lists in the 90s.
3. Tamagotchi
If you didnโt kill you Tamagotchi because the teacher at school made you put it away during class, did you even grow up in 90s Australia?
4. These Pencil Cases
You were the coolest kid in school if you had one of these. Bonus points if it was filled with pastel or glitter gel pens.
5. Dinky Diary
Double cool if you had one of these โ although maybe you kept yours at home to write secrets in?
6. Barbie Campervan
Barbie went on a LOT of road trips in the 90s.
7. Electronic Diary
The ultimate 90s toy to upgrade you from Dinky Diary.
8. Doctor Barbie
Her stethoscope made noises, which was the height of technology in 1993.
9. Art Box
This was the best Christmas present if you fancied yourself a bit of an artist.
10. Polly Pocket
It was all fun and games until your brother flushed Polly down the loo to spite you.
11. Koosh Balls
Endless fun, also endlessly fun to rip the rubbery bits off them.
12. Puppy In My Pocket
You could convince mum to let you buy one of the surprise puppies at the supermarket, then ask for the full puppy playpen for Christmas.
13. SeaMonkeys
It was like having a dog, except they were tiny larvae (?? what WERE they) that did nothing.
14. Creepy Crawlers
Marketed at boys, we all wanted these edible (!!) lolly bugs you moulded yourself.
15. Mighty Max
The โboyโ version of a Polly Pocket, these were just as coveted by Polly fans.
16. Cupcake Dolls
They smelled like perfume, and when you flipped their skirt up it became the base of a cupcake, with the โhatโ as the icing.
17. Sky Dancers
Hands up if your Sky Dancer flew into the fireplace, pool or the next door neighbourโs yard? Extra hand up if you got it confiscated for flying it into your siblings face.
18. Super Soaker
There were so many iterations, it was hard to keep up. But the bigger, the better.
19. Tazos
The most collectible item as a kid in the 90s, Tazos were the coolest.
20. Mouse Trap
One of those board games that was advertised SO much during Saturday Disney, you were basically guaranteed to get it for your birthday.
21. Doodle Bear
A toy you were actually allowed to write all over.
22. Hama Beads
So many window hangings were made by ironing these plastic beads into various designs.
23. Magna Doodle
Draw and stamp whatever you want then wipe it away! Or, draw and stamp whatever you want and have your little sister wipe it away rudely when you werenโt looking.
24. Poo-Chi
A robot dog who did barely anything but for some reason felt like a real dog.
25. Sale Of The Century Board Game
Sale of the Century was THE show you watched at 6pm every weeknight thanks to your parents obsession with it, so naturally owning the board game was paramount.
26. Playdoh Fun Factory
What could be better than rolling Playdoh? Shoving it through a bunch of moulds to make weird squiggly Playdoh.
27. Fashion Plates
If you fancied yourself a fashion designer, you had these plates, which helped you trace designs.
28. TechDeck
Finger skateboarding? Seems unnecessary but we loved it.
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Married At First Sight may have stopped airing several weeks ago but the off-air drama is still alive and well. Jake Edwards, the ex-football player who was married to Beck Zemeck is under fire again following his recent breakup with girlfriend Sophie Guidolin.
Over the weekend, Sophie took to social media to confirm the news people had already suspected. In screenshots obtained by So Dramatic! Sophie confirms the breakup news in the comments section of an Instagram post. A follower asked Sophie directly if she and Jake were still together as the media hype of their relationship had recently quietened.
โNo, his values & character certainly do not align with my own and I wish him all the best to get the help he needs,โ Sophie replied in a now-deleted comment.
Given how cryptic the comment is, itโs tricky to understand what exactly transpired between the pair, but it doesnโt sound good. As with anything, we know there are two sides to every story and Jake will likely have his own version.
To muddy the waters even further, a third person has been added to the mix. Mel Grieg, who is a close friend of Jakeโs has also weighed in on the breakup.
โSophie felt uncomfortable with our friendship and felt that Jake was crossing boundaries and being disrespectful by being my friend and that played a big part in the break up,โ Mel wrote in an Instagram post.
Not long after the post went live, however, Mel said sheโd spoken to Sophie and had come to learn there was actually a โbigger issue at play.โ
โIโm just trying to hear both sides of the story first, but out of fairness for Sophie itโs important for me to be transparent where I can be,โ Mel wrote in an Instagram comment obtained by So Dramatic!
Jake is still following Sophie on Instagram and has kept their former couple photos on his page. Sophie has deleted all photos of the pair and has unfollowed. Jake has now moved back to Melbourne after relocating to the Gold Coast to be with Sophie.
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Despite only being together for a few months following his stint on Married At First Sight, Jake Edwards and his girlfriend Sophie Guidolin have called it quits. Following news of their breakup, Edwardsโ former MAFS bride, Beck Zemek, has shared that she and the fitness influencer have spoken about the โsimilar experiencesโ they endured.
โI got an unexpected call last night from someone who needed to confide in me,โ the reality star starts, referencing Guidoloin, which was confirmed by So Dramatic!โShe has never met me, but we shared a similar experience with someone who we hope we can get the help they need, because although this person hurt us, he deserves support to change his mindset.โ
Zemek goes on to say that while many would have believed she had her life โtogetherโ, her bubbly exterior was really masking how unhappy she was.
โAs happy and bubbly as I am, on the inside I was so unhappy, I was a people pleaser ensuring everyone around me was satisfied with me,โ she wrote. โExcept me. I was in a rat race trying to chase what I had been told was โsuccessโ, and although I had achieved that perception, it didnโt feel how I thought it should. And thatโs when things changedโฆ
โI started to try fill the void, and in the only way I knew howโฆ partying. I was chasing these temporary moments to fill happy because thatโs what it did.โ
Zemek adds that things finally changed when she met someone โwho saw the painโ and guided her to โreflect and understand the powerโ of the mind.
โHe pointed out to me that I had not dealt with. I didnโt realise the hate I held upon myself for things out of my control,โ she says. โFast forward to now, I am the happiest I have ever been now!! Iโm sure youโre wondering how I got myself out of that hole and out of that mindset. ๐ฅโ
Finishing the lengthy post, Zemek writes: โIt came down to fighting every moment of trauma, unworthiness, ego, hate, insecurities, and fears. I had to dig deep to realise that if I wanted my life to change I was the thing that had to change. And thatโs where I had a turning point.โ
It remains unclear exactly what Zemek and Guidolin spoke about, but it seems the pair have formed an unlikely alliance following their relationships with Edwards.
The news of their friendship comes as the reality star confirmed she had found love, with new boyfriend Ben Mitchell (while also taking aim at Edwards and Guidolin).
โNo tattoos, just love,โ Zemek captioned the photo, referring to Edwardsโ decision to tattoo โSophieโ onto his arm.
Meanwhile, it was the fitness influencer that confirmed that she and Edwards had ended their romance via Instagram, replying to a comment from a fan who queried whether they were still together.
โNo, his values & character certainly do not align with my own and I wish him all the best to get the help he needs.โ she wrote.
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The Duchess of Cambridge usually makes the most news, from the announcement that sheโs entering the world of publishing to her handy face mask trick.
It was her new photography book, Hold Still 2020, that made headlines this week.
โ The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 7, 2021
โLet the search begin!โ the Cambridges captioned a sweet video of Kate leaving books for members of the public to find. โWeโve joined @bookfairies_uk for the day to share copies of Hold Still around the UK with you.โ
The post continued: โEach copy is adorned with a gold book fairy sticker, gold ribbon, and has a letter from The Duchess tucked inside. To make this activity even more special, book fairies, the Hold Still judges and participants of the final 100 images are leaving copies at places that gave them hope during the lockdown.
โThis special book documenting the unique collection of photographs goes on sale today in UK bookshops and online.โ
โ Book Fairies NE UK (@Bookfairies_NE) May 7, 2021
It was after the announcement of the book hunt that Kate made news again, as a photograph from a twitter user revealed what Kate had actually written inside the 150 books.
โDear finder,โ reads the note inside a copy of Hold Still found in Londonโs Van Gogh Walk. โThe Hold Still book documents a photography project which captured a portrait of our nation as we lived through the first COVID-19 lockdown last year. The images tell the stories of the challenges we all faced, but also how we came together in the most extraordinary of times.
โI am proud to have worked closely with the National Portrait Gallery on this project, and thrilled that the Book Fairies across the country are returning the images to the communities at the heart of Hold Still.
โOnce you have finished looking through the book, please leave it somewhere else in your community for the next person to enjoy. With my very best wishes, Catherine.โ
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While Gwyneth Paltrowโs daughter Apple Martin is best known for roasting her mum (in particular, her Goop tendencies), sheโs put that on hold to celebrate a major milestone this week.
Taking to Instagram to celebrate her daughterโs 17th birthday, the 48-year-old actress posted a sweet picture of her grown-up, lookalike daughter sitting by the ocean, with beachy waves and bright pink nails alongside a heartfelt message.
โCan it be? 17 today?? My sweetest girlโฆ You make me belly laugh every day. You are brilliant and hardworking. You are fully YOU which I respect and admire so much. I wish I had had even a spoonful of the self-acceptance you have when I was your age. You are so inspiring and just so cool. I remember the morning you came into the world so perfectly, I just canโt believe it was 17 years ago. Happy birthday, my angel,โ Paltrow wrote.
Itโs not the first time the mother-daughter duo has gotten sentimental on social media. On Motherโs Day last week, Apple took to Instagram to share a sweet shout-out to her mum.
โHappy Motherโs Day, I love u,โ the 16-year-old shared on her Instagram Story, which Paltrow shared on her own account, captioning, โI love a good snuggle with you. Happy Motherโs Day.โ
Paltrow shares Apple and 15-year-old son Moses with ex Chris Martin, and she regularly uses her Instagram platform to share sweet glimpses into their lives.
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Yesterday, news broke that Member For Kiama Gareth Ward was under investigation over a sexual violence allegation. Today, he announced he would be stepping down from his role as minister for families during the course of the investigation.
During a statement, Ward claimed he was unaware of the allegations until it was brought to his attention by a journalist. He also denies any wrongdoing.
โI have not been contacted by police in relation to any allegations. I deny any wrongdoing. Until this matter is resolved, it is appropriate I stand aside from my role as minister. I will also remove myself from the Liberal party room,โ he said.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the allegations made against Minister Ward are โextremely concerning and distressingโ but has confirmed she will not call for his resignation at this point in time.
Mere hours before Minister Ward announced his decision to step down, NSW police publicly released a statement confirming an investigation into a 39-year old man.
โDetectives from the child abuse and sex crimes squad have established Strike Force Condello to investigate allegations of sexual violence-related offences against a 39-year-old man,โ the NSW police statement said.
โThe incidents were reported to have occurred from 2013. As investigations are continuing, no further information is available,โ the statement continued.
Earlier on Thursday, The Guardian reported that the NSW police commissioner, Mick Fuller, and several other police members had been seen in NSW parliament.
Mr Ward is now the third Coalition MP the government has lost this year, after Nationalโs MP Michael Johnsen resigned and Liberal MP John Sidoti moved to the crossbench amid a corruption inquiry.
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From the tortilla wrap hack to baked feta pasta, TikTok has gifted us with some pretty incredible food recipes. Some are undeniably delicious, while others are a little left of field (hereโs looking at you, cloud bread). The latest food trend to go viral is a pesto eggs recipe, and itโs set to be whipped up in kitchens all over the world this weekend.
The video was posted by Amy Wilichowski, whoโs garnered over 1.4 million views already. She shared the stunningly simple recipe and told viewers โI swear your life will be changedโ.
Thereโs no shortage of TikTok tutorials showing you exactly how to make them and it can basically be broken down into two simple steps. All you have to do is add the pesto to a hot pan, wait for it to bubble and then add your eggs in! Not only does the pesto ensure they donโt stick to the pan, but it also gives them an incredible flavour that you just canโt match with any other condiment.
The beauty of the recipe lies in its versatility. Whether you like your eggs fried, or whipped into an omelette, you can cook them just about any way you like. Unfortunately, the hard boiled and poached variations wonโt do so well as they need to be cooked in a pan to absorb the flavour.
Once theyโre cooked, you can enjoy them on top of toast or by themselves. Amy likes to add a few extra ingredients into hers, like ricotta, smashed avocado, honey and chilli flakes.
Voila, the perfect Sunday morning breakfast is ready to be served.
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The Good Doctor, since airing back in 2017, has become one of the most beloved medical dramas worldwide. The series follows Shaun, a young autistic doctor, who travels from his mid-city life in Casper, Wyoming, to join the medical staff at the renowned St. Bonaventure Hospital hospital in San Jose, California, who uses his unlikely skills to treat patients and prove his abilities to his colleagues.
The series features Freddie Highmore as Dr Shaun Murphy; Antonia Thomas as Dr Claire Browne; Hill Harper as Dr Marcus Andrews; and Richard Schiff as Dr Aaron Glassman, with the showโs star-studded lineup also constantly introducing fresh new faces to keep up with its exciting, dramatic and often downright heartbreaking storylines.
Read on to discover where youโve seen the cast of The Good Doctor before, and learn some interesting facts about the impressive actors.
Freddie Highmore as Dr Shaun Murphy.
Freddie Highmore takes on the role of The Good Doctorโs protagonist, Dr Shaun Murphy, an autistic surgical resident. The young doctorโs savant abilities include the ability to photographic recall and the ability to note minute details and changes in his patients, which are often intertwined with flashbacks to his teen years (played by Graham Verchere).
While heโs all grown up now, fans may remember Highmore for his role as Charlie in the 2005 Tim Burton classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The English actor later earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Norman Bates in the psychological thriller series, Bates Motel. As well as taking on The Good Doctor and Bates Motelโs title characters, Highmore has written, produced and directed episodes for both shows.
Antonia Thomas as Dr Claire Browne.
Antonia Thomas takes on The Good Doctorโs surgical resident Dr Claire Browne, who shares a close friendship with its protagonist Dr Shaun Murphy. The doctor is known for her empathy and emotional connection in the medical drama and is usually the most patient of co-workers when it comes to dealing with Dr Murphy.
The British actress made her debut in the 2010 film, Stanley Park, before going on to join the cast of science fiction comedy-drama Misfits, as the role of Alisha Daniels. Thomas has since gone on to appear in Netflixโs Lovesick, and even appeared in the music video for Coldplayโs song โCharlie Brown.โ
Hill Harper as Dr Marcus Andrews.
American actor Hill Harper portrays Dr Marcus Andrews in The Good Doctor, an attending surgeon who specialises in plastic surgery and later goes on to become the hospitalโs president.
Prior to securing his status in the acting world, Harper earned degrees from Brown University and Harvard Law School. In 1993, he made his acting debut in Marriedโฆwith Child, and went on to star in The Vast, City of Angels, The Handler and CSI: NY.
Richard Schiff as Dr Aaron Glassman.
Richard Schiff stars as Dr Aaron Glassman, President of the San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital and former attendingneurosurgeon, who takes on the role of mentoring Dr Shaun Murphy having known the young surgeon since he was 14.
Originally, the American actor was best known for his work in directorial roles before landing roles in television series like Cheers, ER and Jurassic Park. Schiff is perhaps most recognisable for his role as Toby Ziegler in the drama series The West Wing, for which he won an Emmy Award.
Will Yun Lee as Dr Alex Park.
In The Good Doctor, Lee stars as the series Dr Alex Park, a surgical resident and former police officer from Phoenix, Arizona.
The actor has a notable career in Hollywood, starring as Danny Woo in the supernatural drama Witchblade and Jae Kim in the sci-fi series Bionic Woman. He has also appeared in True Blood, Hawaii Five-O, Torque and Elektra. Interestingly, the actor holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and once earned an athletic scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied political science and ethnic studies.
Beau Garrett as Jessica Preston.
American actress Beau Garrett stars as Jessica Preston, the hospitalโs in-house attorney and Vice President of Risk Management, who also happens to be the granddaughter of the hospital founder and friend of Dr Glassman.
Garrett began her career working as a model, appearing in GUESS campaigns from the late 1990s. She made her feature film debut in the horror film, Turistas, before going on to portray Captain Raye in 2007โs Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Gem in 2010โs Tron: Legacy.
Fiona Gubelmann as Dr Morgan Reznick.
Taking on The Good Doctorโs role of Dr Morgan Reznick, Gubelmannโs character is a competitive and self-centred surgical resident.
Prior to joining the main cast of the medical drama, Gubelmann actually once considered pursuing a career in the medical field prior to discovering acting. Since then sheโs appeared in several notable television and film projects, including Wilfred, Tulips in Spring, Christmas Next Door, Royally Ever After, and Easter Under Wraps.
Christina Chang as Dr Audrey Lim.
Chang takes on the role of Dr Audrey Lim, an attending trauma surgeon in charge of the ER and surgical residents, later becoming the Chief of Surgery, and when the series decides to introduce COVID-19 as a storyline, her character developed post-traumatic stress disorder from her experiences.
Born and raised in Taiwan, the actress originally set out to become a ballerina, and at the age of 17 moved to the U.S. to study acting in Kansas and Washington. Chang is best known for her work in 24, Dragnet, CSI: Miami, Numb3rs, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives, and Nashville.
Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo.
Paige Spara plays the role of Lea Dilallo, Dr Shaun Murphyโs love interest. When she decides to leave California to chase her dreams, she returns later and the pair decide to just be friends and roommates before (finally) becoming a couple in The Good Doctorโs later seasons.
The actress is best known for her work as Audrey Piatigorsky in the sitcom Kevin from Work and has also had a small role alongside Reese Witherspoon in Home Again. Spara also took her acting skills to the musical world, appearing in Lauvโs music video โI Like Me Better.โ
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They might be best remembered for their โbreakโ, but Ross Geller and Rachel Green have one of the most memorable romances to ever play out on screen (of course, minus the controversial ending which saw Rachel leave her dream job at Louis Vuitton in Paris to get back together with her longtime love interest, but we digress). The years-long will-they-wonโt-they is exactly why Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmerโs characters still hold up as one of the most iconic television couples to ever grace our screens, but theyโre by no means alone.
Ever since our favourite sitcoms, political dramas and supernatural fantasy thrillers aired, itโs been the standout couples that have kept us watching all these yearsโin particular, when the onscreen pairings finally seal things with a kiss. In fact, the relationships between our fictional favourites often become even more meaningful when they finally share that first kiss.
Uncovering TVโs most memorable kisses, OnBuy.com collected data to uncover just which couples have made the biggest worldwide impression, and itโs perhaps unsurprising who has made the coveted list. Read on to see which onscreen pairs have the most memorable TV kiss of all time.
Ross & Rachel, Friends
Unsurprisingly taking the top spot at Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) in the โ90s sitcom Friends. The couple first made things official when watching a vintage prom video from their high school years, which saw Ross step in as Rachelโs dateโonly to have her real date show up and leave him devastated. Their kiss has more than four million views on YouTube, and so we guess you could say he really was her lobster!
Nick & Jess, New Girl
New Girl might be best known for its quirky characters, thanks to Zoey Deschanelโs Jess Day andJake Johnsonโs Nick Miller, but fans canโt deny theyโve tuned in to watch the pairโs romance develop over its seven seasons. In particular, when the roommates finally admit they like each other, which results in a steamy kiss that was a far cry from their awkward characters. The kiss has since seen more than two million views on YouTube, bringing it to second place as one of the most popular television kisses ever.
Jake & Amy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
They might be polar opposites in the series, with Andy Samberg playing the chaotic and hilarious Detective Jake Peralta and Melissa Fumero playing the meticulous and rule-following Amy Santiago, but as we know from Brooklyn Nine-Nineโsseven seasons the pair are a perfect match. Their evidence room kiss might have taken fans by surprise, but it started a romance we could never forget earning a place as YouTubeโs third most-watched kiss.
Jim & Pam, The Office (U.S.)
As one of the most iconic television series ever, itโs unsurprising The Officemakes its way onto the list. After spending the majority of the series flirting, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) finally made things official and have been the worldโs relationship goals ever since. Fisher even recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, sharing a sweet update that even ten years on from their TV wedding she believes Jim and Pam are โstill together.โ Aw!
Seth & Summer, The O.C.
While weโre surprised The O.C.โs Seth and Summerโs iconic Spider-Man kiss didnโt make it higher on the list, thereโs no denying the teen couple were (and still are) one of the most memorable onscreen pairings ever. Adam Brodyโs Seth Cohen and Rachel Bilsonโs Summer Roberts, despite their differences, will forever hold a place in our hearts (and their kiss in will forever be etched into our memories).
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Australian entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins has opened up about his experiences visiting the set of The Ellen Show, and his interviews with talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres.
Wilkins, who is a veteran reporter here in Australia, penned a piece for Nine.com.au this week about The Ellen Showโs end after 19 seasons.
While he credits Ellen with being โprofessionalโ, he does drop some juicy information about the set, and it certainly doesnโt seem to be as happy and joyous as itโs made out to be on TV.
โIt was the coldest studio Iโve ever been in โ figuratively and literally,โ Wilkins says. โIt wasnโt just the temperature, which was freezing. I couldnโt work out whether it was to counteract the heat generated by the huge screens with the lighting, or just to keep everyone on their toes. But, man, it was cold.โ
Wilkins said it was the โweirdest of interviewsโ, where he was brought in swiftly after the credit roll via a voiceover guy.
โSo that was it, sit down mic clipped on and I must admit it was quite intimidating. The full audience witnessing the daytime talk queen being grilled mercilessly by some bloke theyโd never heard of before. And I think itโs fair to say Ellen likes asking questions more than she likes answering them.โ
Wilkins said it was โdefinitely not a warm and fuzzy experienceโ. He also recalls a time when Ellen DeGeneres was in Australia for a promotional tour, with his executive producer at the time, Neil Breen, left โaghastโ when Ellen refused to have any contact with anyone other than Richard Wilkins.
โShe would walk on, do the thing, walk off โ that was that. No photos, no autographs, no nothing.โ
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If thereโs one story weโd like full details on, itโs the love story of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle. The royal lovebirds have, over the years, revealed small pieces of their romance journey, and Harry has yet again dropped a tidbit for us all today on Dax Shepardโs Armchair Expert podcast.
The podcast, which sees actor Dax Shepard sit down with other celebrities to get candid about their lives, aired this week, with US-based Prince Harry discussing various facets of his life, including therapy and the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana.
But the sweetest moment had to be when Harry told Dax about the first covert meet-up he and Meghan Markle had, when Meghan was visiting London.
โThe first time that Meghan and I met up for her to come and stay with me, we met up in a supermarket in London, pretending that we didnโt know each other,โ he told the podcast host.
โWeโre texting each other from the other side of the aisles. There are people looking at me, giving me all these weird looks, and coming up to me and saying hi.โ
Harry continued, saying he was trying so hard to be unrecognisable that he, er, got very well-acquainted with the floor.
โI had baseball cap on, looking down at the floor, trying to stay incognito. Itโs amazing how much chewing gum you see, itโs a mess!โ
It just adds to the cuteness of the royal coupleโs love story, which began when the pair were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. From there, as we all recall, the couple went on a romantic trip to Botswana, where the isolation allowed them to fall in love away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi.
Prince Harry also spoke about the place therapy has in his life these days, after his Oprah interview shed light on the mental health battles he and Meghan Markle had been experiencing.
โOnce I started doing therapy, it was like the bubble was burst. I plucked my head out of the sand and gave it a good shake off and I was like, โYouโre in this position of privilege, stop complaining and stop thinking you want something differentโmake this different, because you canโt get out. How are you going to do these things differently? How are you going to make your mum proud and use this platform to really affect change?โ,โ he said to Dax.
Princess Dianaโs experience also impacted his decision to step back from royal duties early on.
โI was in my early 20s and I was thinking I donโt want this job, I donโt want to be here. I donโt want to be doing this. Look what it did to my mum. How am I ever going to settle down and have a wife and family, when I know itโs going to happen again?โ
The couple seem happy and settled in America, with Meghan Markle penning a childrenโs book and a Netflix show in the works.
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By now, youโve probably heard about the weighted blanket. Also known as a calming blanket, the heavy throws are said to help with everything from stress to anxiety.
Weighted blankets have flooded the market, which makes for plenty of choice, especially aesthetically, but also makes everything quite confusing โ especially given the fact that most weighted blanket sellers offer multiple variations to the weight of the blanket.
If youโre unsure of what to buy, and where, weโve formed a handy guide.
What Is A Weighted Blanket?
A weighted blanket is essentially a throw filled with weights (usually glass beads) evenly distributed to give the effect of a hug. You can buy versions that are single sized, queen sized or king sized, as well as varieties such as woven blankets that look like oversized knitted throws, and even ones infused with silver.
What Is The Benefit Of A Weighted Blanket?
A weighted blanket can be helpful in reducing stress, anxiety and restlessness. The concept is called โdeep pressure stimulationโ that replicates the โsafeโ feeling we get when we are hugged. Basically, itโs the benefits of being hugged without, you know, needing someone to hug you.
Many report a reduction in stress levels, a calmed mind and easier sleep. Weighted blankets can also be used on the couch or as a bed covering.
Which Weighted Blanket Should I Buy?
As we said, there are many weighted blanket types in the market today. But weโve helpfully created this edit of some of our favourites, to help you make a decision.
A quick note about weights โ most sites will have an easy guide for you to determine which weight is right for you, but essentially the weight you buy should correspond to your own body weight.
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Former couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have sent ardent Bennifer fans into speculation overdrive of late. From holidaying together in what appear to be very romantic circumstances, a source has now revealed to TMZ that Affleck was sending โlovingโ and โlongingโ emails to the star as early as February.
Now, while all this should be taken with a grain of salt, the outlet is reporting that the alleged emails were sent by Affleck after seeing pictures of Lopez filming her upcoming movie Shotgun Wedding. โHe wrote to tell her how beautiful she looked, and how much he wished he could be down there with her,โ reports TMZ.
The outlet also noted Affleck would have been filming The Tender Bar and Lopez would still have been engaged to her former partner Alex Rodriguez. JLoโs former flame was apparently shocked by the seemingly rekindled romance.
According to a source, A-Rod was quite blindsided by their split after rumours emerged he had cheated on the star. โHe truly thought they would be able to make it work and reconnect. He has been reaching out to J.Lo trying to meet with her and she has been very short with him.โ
The source told TMZthat Lopez admired Affleckโs prose and told him heโd be able to โown her heartโ with his pen.
From their recent Montana trip to the inclusion of a quote from Affleck in one of Lopezโs recent interviews, it does seem like the evidence of a Bennifer round 2 is stacking up.
For those who missed it, Affleck said of Lopez: โShe has great talent, but she has also worked very hard for her success, and Iโm so happy for her that she seems, at long last, to be getting the credit she deserves.โ
It seems that now all weโre waiting for is official confirmation from the pair in question.
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Netflixโs newest thriller, The Woman in the Window, based on the novel of the same name by controversial author A.J. Finn, is headed to Netflix on May 14, and itโs set to be one of the streaming giantโs biggest hits of 2021. It stars Amy Adams as an agoraphobic woman named Anna Fox, who lives alone in her New York City apartment, who ends up witnessing the murder of her neighbour, Jane Russell (Julianne Moore), which ultimately leads to a terrifying chase in her own home.
The film will leave you on the edge of your seat, and as we know, some of Netflixโs most twisted tales are, more often than not, steeped in realityโfrom Zodiac to Trial by Fire, thereโs usually a sprinkling of truth behind the streaming serviceโs most popular watches.
As always, we were intrigued to learn more about Woman in the Window, and the fascinating backstory behind it. Read on for a deep dive into the Amy Adams lead film thatโs sure to become your next obsession.
(Credit: Netflix.)
What Is The Woman in the Window About?
The Woman In The Windowfollows Anna Fox (Amy Adams), an agoraphobic child psychologist, who finds herself keeping tabs on the picture-perfect family across the street through the windows of her New York City brownstone. โHer life is turned upside down when she inadvertently witnesses a brutal crime,โ reads the official synopsis.
Based on the gripping, best-selling novel adapted by Tracy Letts, โshocking secrets are revealed and nothing and no one is what they seem in this suspenseful psychological thrillerโ, which also stars Oscar-winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour,The Dark Knight) as Janeโs husband Alistair Russell; Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight) as the new Mrs. Russell; Wyatt Russell (22 Jump Street) as David and Anthony Mackie (Captain America); as Ed Fox.
Is Netflixโs Woman in the Window Based On A True Story?
While many might believe that the film is based on true events, The Woman in the Window is a piece of fiction by A.J. Finn, the pseudonym of author Dan Mallory.
Why Was The Woman in the Window Novel So Controversial?
The Woman in the Window film might already be compared to the likes of mega-hits like Gone Girl, but the novel was initially entangled in controversy. The novel was first released in 2019 by author A.J. Finn, which is a pseudonym of the writer Dan Mallory, who was exposed as having lied about a string of illnesses in both his and his familyโs life.
A year following its release, it was revealed that Mallory had been lying about several personal illnesses, which he had used to bolster his career, including surviving cancer and suffering from a supposed brain tumour, as well as fabricating his motherโs death, and brotherโs apparent suicide, which was investigated in a New Yorker expose. Mallory would later claim the lies were a result of his Bipolar II Disorder diagnosis.
The investigation also revealed that Mallory apparently took aspects of his The Woman in the Window plot from a 1995 film called Copycat, which starred Sigourney Weaver as an agoraphobic professor, and co-stars Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, and Harry Connick, Jr.
Others claim Malloryโs novel was near identical to the work of Sarah A. Denzil, who released Saving April in 2016, which also follows a middle-aged female too afraid to leave her home, who also spends time spying on her neighbours, and most interestingly, both share the same exact plot twist.
โIt is the EXACT same plot like down to the main charactersโ back story,โ one person wrote in a review, as uncovered by the New York Times. โSorry but thereโs no way the amount of stolen material is a coincidence.โ
Woman in the Window will be available to stream on Netflix on May 14, 2021.
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The esteemed actor celebrates the women who encouraged her to live a creative and curious life
Judy Davis
I was 14 when I got cast in the film High Tide, which starred Judy Davis as my mother. I was just a normal teenager who was, sadly, not watching a lot of Australian productions; I hadnโt seen My Brilliant Career, so I was completely ignorant to who Judy was and what sort of reputation she came with. I just took her at face value.
During the entire filming process, I was so enthralled by her I found it painful to be away from her. I just relished her company so much: her stories, her sense of humour. She would confide in me, and sheโs really quite addictive to be around. All day on set was just utter pleasure for me, but it was work for her. I remember a moment when they called โWrap!โ and she yelled, โWoo hoo!โ and went dancing across the paddock, skipping off set. I just looked at her, horrified, and thought, โHow can she be so happy to leave?!โ I couldnโt fathom it because I felt so miserable any time I had to part ways with her.
Itโs funny, itโs almost like the relationship gets preserved; when Iโm around Judy now, more than 30 years later, suddenly Iโm that teenager again. I canโt present her a fully formed, mature woman because I just revert to that 14-year-old whoโs totally in awe of her.
Jan Murray
My HSC English teacher, Jan Murray, was pint-sized. She was a very huggable figure with a mouth that was always a little turned up at the corners. She was one of those really special teachers: she managed to infect us with a love of literature but in such a calm, subtle and wise way. I always wanted to impress her. After I finished my first film, I suddenly understood that English โ a love of language and being able to appreciate writing and character โ is something thatโs integral to performance.
There was some sort of work dilemma that happened in our final year and she left the school but sheโd organise classes at her house. On the weekend, our English class would get on the train and walk to her home. The walls were just crammed with books, and weโd sit on the floor with the sun streaming in. It was a very peaceful, quiet, book-loving environment. It was so special because, despite whatever happened, she didnโt abandon us, she kept giving us tutelage until we finished the HSC. I still think of her often. She was just consistent; I canโt remember her being anything but calm, interested and always sort of mildly amused.
Gabrielle Karvan
One of my earliest memories of my mum is talcum-powdering her into her black Vivienne Westwood rubber punk suit. I can sort of understand why I became an actor, because she was very dramatic even though she had zero skills as a performer โ she was once asked to be an extra and she fainted. Everything, particularly peopleโs behaviour, is all significant and curious to my mum. Sheโs quite analytical, sexy, fun, playful and extremely good company. You can never predict what sheโs going to say or think about something; sheโs totally irreverent. Sheโs quite brave with her opinions โ she doesnโt mind being a bit subversive.
Now that Iโm a mum, I can look back and see how she shaped the way I conceptualise that role; watching her, I learnt how crucial it is to retain a sense of yourself and not just fall into playing the role of the mother. Not only that, but sheโs also shown me the importance of needing to keep a connection to nature, returning to the country and enjoying conversations with your children. I try to see the humour in everything, thanks to my mum.
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Over the past year, the pandemic has meant that the world has had to remain indoors for the foreseeable future. For some, staying home has meant curling up on the couch in loungewear and binge-watching Netflix period dramas, but for others it has meant forfeiting major life events for the sake of safety, like a wedding.
But now, brides-to-be have made the best of both worlds, turning to Bridgerton for some down-the-aisle inspiration.
The list determined that there was an increase in searches for bridal corsets by a staggering 291 percent, while empire-waist wedding dresses and embellished headpieces skyrocketed up to 133 percent and 156 percent.
โFollowing a year of uncertainty and cancelled plans, we predict a significant shift towards party wear and maximalism as brides, grooms, and guests will be making the most of being able to finally celebrate big life moments in person,โ said Lystโs content lead, Morgane Le Caer, as per an official statement.
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โWith show-stopping dresses, bold suits, statement accessories and high heels once again making their way into everyoneโs wish lists, itโs becoming clear that if 2020 was the year of the Zoom wedding, 2021 will be the year thatโs bringing the (after) party back.โ
While the Regency-era series has spurred a plethora of bridal inspiration, it has also inspired those who arenโt betrothed. Thanks to the fashion trend, aptly named Regencycore, viewers have clearly been infatuated with the period drama attire for quite some time, meaning it was only time before it seeped into wedding ensembles.
The fashion search engine has reported that online searches for corsetsโan essential garment in the showโhave surged 123 per cent, while pearl and feather headbands have seen a 49 per cent rise, and empire-waist dresses, the defining silhouette of the era, have risen 93 per cent in popularity.
(Credit: Netflix)
Bridgertonโs costume designer, Ellen Mirojnick, expertly reimagined the dress code of Regency London while adding a modern twist to its characters, all with hidden meanings spread out across the eight-episode series.
In an interview with Harpers Bazaar U.S., Mirojnick said she was hoping to overlay the look of the Regency era โwith a bit of a modern sensibility, make it aspirational, intriguing, and with somewhat of a layer that would actually be very imaginative.โ
While we stock up on empire waistline and corsets, sadly, a Bridgerton-inspired wedding doesnโt come with its own Duke of Hastings.
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There are few film and TV series adaptations that pique our interest more than those that tackle the legendary creations of Stephen King. The master horror novelist has supplied us with some of the best psychological horrors in recent and distant memory, from The Shining to Carrie to It. His latest project, a miniseries based on the 2006 novel Liseyโs Story looks equally ambitious.
The Liseyโs Story miniseries is being delivered by Apple TV+, and theyโre tackling the stellar source material with an equally stellar castโincluding the Oscar-nominated acting talents Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. Produced by J.J. Abrams, whose breadth of work ranges from Lost to Star Wars, the eight episodes in the series will also be written by King himself.
WATCH: Liseyโs Story (Official Trailer)
While itโs not the first time King and Abrams have collaboratedโthe duo also worked together on the Hulu series 11.22.63โwe are very keen to see what masterful horrors will be conjured under the seriesโ director: Pablo Larraรญn.
Larraรญn is an acclaimed Chilean director who previously helmed the Oscar-nominated Jackie biopic. Devotees of the filmmakerโs work are currently eagerly awaiting his forthcoming Spencer biopic about Princess Diana, starring Kristen Stewart as the titular royal.
Below, everything to know about the forthcoming series.
What is the plot of Liseyโs Story?
Kingโs book Liseyโs Story follows a woman named Lisey Landon two years after the death of her husband, who was in life a famous novelist called Scott Landon. She spends much of her time avoiding the memories of her husband, but through the course of the novel, various events dredge what she has buried deep in her psyche to the surface.
(Credit: Dane DeHaan as Jim Dooley in โLiseyโs Storyโ)
Who is in the cast of Liseyโs Story?
Liseyโs Story is set to star Julianne Moore and Clive Owen as the lead characters. Rounding out the cast is Joan Allen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dane DeHaan and Ron Cephas Jones.
When will Liseyโs Story be released?
Liseyโs Story will debut on June 4, 2021 on Apple TV+. As with another recent prestige TV series from streaming services, the first two episodes will be released at once, followed by new episodes each week.
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Journalist Sarah Dingle was having dinner with her mother in a Sydney restaurant when she braced herself to ask a personal question. โMum, I know you had me late. Did you have any problems conceiving me?โ she asked. At 27, Dingle wasnโt considering having her own children right away, but wanted to know if there might be any genetic reasons why she should be cautious about leaving things too late. Her mother hesitated. โMaybe this isnโt the right moment to tell you,โ she said. โBut your father is not your father. We had โฆ problems conceiving, and it turned out your father couldnโt,โ Dingleโs mother continued. โSo we used a donor.โ
โI wanted to scream, to rip the tablecloth off, to smash something, to go to the bathroom and cry,โ Dingle writes in her new book, Brave New Humans: The Dirty Reality of Donor Conception, a documentation of her own journey to unpack the secrets and lies around her own conception, but also an examination of the ethics and complexities of donor conception in Australia generally. Her mother tried to reassure her that the most important thing was to know that she was loved and that the man she had known as her father (who had died 12 years earlier) had considered her his own. Dingle found herself numbly agreeing, to make her mother feel better more than anything else. โThis,โ she explains, โwas my first lesson in what itโs like to be donor conceived: your feelings about the whole business come last.โ
Once Dingle realised half her genetic material was a complete mystery (โLooking in a mirror and not recognising half your face is incredibly trippy โ and not in a good way,โ she says), she spent years trying to track down her donor, a process that involved countless dead ends, unsympathetic IVF clinic staff and the horror of realising that records had been actively destroyed in order to protect donors. It was only after she took a genetic test with Ancestry.com that she finally tracked down the man whose sperm helped to create her.
Five-and-a-half years had passed since the conversation with her mother.
Sarah Dingle with her parents (Credit: Image: Supplied)
The process, Dingle says, was almost as troubling as being told sheโd been donor-conceived. The experience became all the more disturbing when she discovered the man had been donating sperm once a week for two years. The extent of Dingleโs potential siblings (to date she is aware of six) is vast. โNone of this, it has to be said, leaves me feeling particularly good about my existence,โ says Dingle. โBut the baby business has never cared about its children.โ
Donor conception, where external parties provide sperm, eggs or embryos to an individual or couple, has allowed thousands of Australians to do what would once have been impossible for them: conceive a child. Itโs estimated there are about 60,000 donor-conceived people in Australia, although that number is difficult to assess as so many people have never been officially recorded as donor conceived and likely donโt know they are. But the practice has also had a murky history in Australia and around the world. Itโs difficult to pinpoint exactly when it began; the 1970s and 1980s marked the beginning of what we recognise now as the modern fertility industry โ with Australiaโs first sperm bank set up in Adelaide in 1972 and our first IVF baby born in 1980 โ but thereโs evidence that backyard, unregulated sperm donation was happening for a long time before that. Dingle notes in her book that there are records of Victorian doctors donating their own sperm to women in the 1940s. Until very recently, it was common practice for any donor to remain anonymous to the person or people receiving their genetic material, and records were routinely destroyed. The children conceived during the โ70s, โ80s and โ90s are adults today and many are still struggling to find out where they came from, access any important medical history or identify any half-siblings they may have.
Sydney nurse Geraldine Hewitt is another woman who spent years searching for the truth of her heritage, having been born from anonymous donor sperm in 1983. Recently, after spending hundreds of dollars on DNA tests, she discovered that her father was American. (It was common for Australian clinics to import sperm from overseas, and some still do.) Sadly, she discovered her biological father had passed away before she could contact him, although she takes some comfort in knowing who he was and has established a warm relationship with her fatherโs brother. But the 38-year-old, who believes donor conception is โinherently wrongโ, says that simply finding out who her father was is only part of the puzzle. Hewitt also recently discovered she has a potentially dangerous blood-clotting condition, which tests show she inherited from both her parents. The medical advice is that people who have this condition should alert their relatives. Hewitt informed the relatives she knew, but when she contacted the clinic where she was conceived, asking that they alert any half-siblings that sheโs not aware of, they refused. Hewitt finds this unacceptable. โIโm at a loss as to how my other first-degree relatives get to be told but not my โotherโ half-siblings,โ she says.
Today, assisted reproduction clinics are compelled to put more emphasis on the rights of donor-conceived people to know where they came from. Since 2011, three states โ New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia โ have brought in laws that prohibit donor anonymity, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinics in other states are regulated by NHMRC guidelines, which also require that the donorโs identifying details can be made known to a donor-conceived person when they turn 18, and the clinicโs accreditation relies on it upholding these standards. But as clinics tighten their practices, a new complication is emerging that threatens to throw everything into unregulated chaos again โ private gamete trading on social media, which is now so common that it may even overtake IVF clinics as a primary means of infertile couples or singles conceiving a child.
Alan Phan
A quick social media search reveals countless groups created to link prospective sperm donors with would-be parents, in an environment that relies more on goodwill and trust than any sort of binding guidelines. Adam Hooper runs one such group, Sperm Donation Australia, and says he believes more donor-conceived babies were born from activity in his group in 2020 than from all the IVF clinics combined. โWe had 437 reported cases of pregnancies and births,โ he says. Hooper has โhelped over 15 familiesโ, which may involve the birth of one or more child per family.
The group, which has more than 10,000 members, operates like a sort of Airtasker for babymaking โ without the payment. Prospective parents โ often lesbian couples, single women or, more rarely, heterosexual couples โ write posts explaining what theyโre looking for in a sperm donor, and donors respond, or vice versa. Both parties usually specify the methods theyโd consider to acquire sperm โ AI stands for artificial insemination, NI for natural insemination.
Hooper has guidelines in place for the group, but itโs up to the parties to meet and decide how they want to proceed. There are no limits placed on how many times a man can donate his sperm โ whereas most clinics cap the number of donor recipient families to either five or 10 to minimise the chance of siblings meeting and perhaps unknowingly entering into sexual relationships. While medical histories are exchanged, itโs up to the individuals to verify the facts. All promises about parental responsibility and contact โ or lack thereof โ are left to the goodwill of the adults involved, and itโs impossible to know what happens to these promises after a baby is conceived. (Hooper says he hasnโt seen any issues arise within the group, and encourages recipients and donors to make their arrangement legal with binding contracts.) And, as the group has only been around since 2015, thereโs no way โ yet โ to know what the children (and eventual adults) born from these interactions will think when they grow up and realise they were born as the result of an online swap-meet.
Sometimes the โfreelanceโ donors and official, clinic-based donors are one and the same, leading to countless children being created that no-one seems able to keep track of. In 2020, a 40-year-old Brisbane man, Alan Phan, was reportedly investigated by the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority for donating to clinics around the country more times than their limits allowed, without disclosing his other private donations. Itโs believed he fathered 23 children in total, both privately and using clinics, though the number may be higher. Itโs easy to see why Dingle thinks of donor conception as the act of โbreeding humansโ. However, for those struggling to conceive โ an issue that affects around one in six couples of fertility age in Australia โ donor conception may be one of the few options that allows them to fill the deep longing for a child of their own. And for same-sex couples, it is almost certainly the only option.
Dr. Iolanda Rodino
Dr Iolanda Rodino is a fertility counsellor and board member of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand. She understands that many people using ART to conceive can struggle to think beyond their intense desire to have a child. โPeople just want their baby and we understand that. Thereโs a lot of empathy we feel for these people,โ she says of her work counselling prospective parents. At the same time, she recognises the industry made grave errors in its early decades by giving donor-conceived people no way to find out about their donors โ in some cases even destroying records โ and encouraging parents to keep donor conception secret from their offspring. โWe may not have got it perfect,โ she says. โAnd Iโm sorry for anyone who would have been through that experience [of trying to find their donors without success], I really am. It would have been a terrible situation for them.โ But she insists the clinics have learnt from their mistakes, and that unborn childrenโs rights and feelings are considered just as much as those of the adults planning to create them. โThere is that move away from eras of the past, to contemplating that these are people growing up who will have questions about the circumstances of their conception,โ she says. โHow we support them is really important.โ
But for someone like Dingle, all the counselling, regulation and databases in the world canโt address everything about the practice that makes her uneasy. There is also nothing that compels a family to tell a child the truth, which means unknown numbers of donor-conceived people may still live large parts, or all, of their lives without knowing that someone they thought to be a parent is actually not, and running the risk of finding out in a destabilising way, such as during an argument or because they innocently took an ancestry test. โIf I had known from day one that I was donor conceived it would have been normal,โ Dingle says. โAt least it wouldnโt have been such a shock to find out the way I did.โ
She accepts that donor conception isnโt going anywhere. But she has a plea to any person considering using it to conceive, or to parents choosing not to tell their donor-conceived offspring. โYou need to tell them the truth. And if they want you to, you need to give them every assistance to find their biological parent and siblings.โ Hewitt believes every donor-conceived person should have the facts of their conception recorded on their birth certificate, so thereโs no ambiguity. Like most donor-conceived people, the man who raised her is listed as her father. โThe person who should be on there is my biological father,โ she argues. โWe want an accurate connection to who weโre related to. Then we wouldnโt have to go through the machinations of people lying. If you say you love your child but youโre raising them in a web of lies, then there is no love. Itโs about ownership. And thatโs incredibly sad.โ
Dingle agrees. โI understand that people will always want children. But I want those people to do everything they can to ensure the welfare of that child is paramount.โ
This feature originally appeared in the June issue of marie claire Australia, out now.
Brave New Humans: The Dirty Reality of Donor Conception, by Sarah Dingle (Hardie Grant Books, $29.99), out now.
Isla Fisher is our June cover girl (Credit: Photography: Nicole Bentley)
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What does a Nยฐ5 woman wear on a night out? An alluring fragrance, complemented by monochromatic tweed, a calfskin flap bag, and according to Chanelโs latest celebration, an elevated smokey eye.
In honour of the Houseโs iconic fragrance, Nยฐ5, and its 100th anniversary, Chanelโs intimate 100 Years of Celebrity evening provided a suite of nonchalant-goes-daring beauty musesโthe perfect moodboard for flirting with nights out once again.
While vanities and skin have spent time in the comfort of skincare and minimalist makeup, Chanel Australia makeup artists Victoria Baron and Filomena Natoli revived the spirit of glamour and celebration with smokey eyes.
โIt was an evening of directional looks and picking just one elementโlike a smokey eye or a flickโthen celebrating it. I saw one woman with a white eyeliner and nothing else,โ Victoria Baron shares with marie claire.
Adorning friends of the brand, the makeup direction modernized bronzed eyes with a minimal, lashline-focused placement of neutral and terracotta shades. Keeping attention firmly on creating sultry lashes, the technique requires patient layering and blending with a collection of complementary eyeshadow shades (made easy by Chanelโs pigmented and buttery Les 4 Ombres eyeshadow palettes) and deep brown eyeliner nestled in-between eyelashes.
Coupled with two of Chanelโs most innovative new foundation formulas, the waterweight Les Beiges Eau de Teint and the velvety Sublimage LโEssence de Teint, skin was left luminous with warming berry tones to match the soft-matte finish and colour palette of the eye makeup.
โThe romantic low candlelight at Felix meant that I wanted skin to glow,โ adds Victoria Baron. โItโs important to take note of the lightingโ when creating makeup for after-dark, she advises; โI used Chanelโs Baume Essentiel in Sculpting, which is my all-time favourite for making an evening look shine.โ
Below, find the stars that shone the brightest on the night, and shortcuts to achieving their looks with a handful of Chanel beauty staples.
Makeup by Stoj
Lara Worthingtonโs Bedroom Eyes
The marie claire cover starโs eyes were smudged with chocolate eyeliner, keeping her look fresh with brushed-up brows, softly bronzed cheeks and a satin nude lip.
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CHANEL Les Beiges Highlighting Fluid in Pearly Glow, $91; davidjones.com
CHANEL Rouge Coco Bloom in 126 Season, $58; davidjones.com
Lara Worthington (left) with Isabella Heathcote (right). Heathcoteโs makeup by Victoria Baron
Bella Heathcoteโs Undone Plum Eyes
Making mauve tones feel cool and unexpected, Isabellaโs look centred around natural radiance and undone technique. โBella didnโt want to look too prettyโshe wanted to toughen up her look slightly,โ says Baron, โso I focused on her eyes using mauve eyeshadow and a chocolate eyeliner then blended with fingers so there were no hard lines. We didnโt want it to look as though we try too hard.โ
CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow in 364 Candeur et Sรฉduction, $103; davidjones.com
CHANEL Palette Essentielle in Beige Clair, $95; davidjones.com
CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Sculpting, $71; davidjones.com
Makeup by Victoria Baron CHANEL Makeup Artist
Gabriella Brooksโ Inky Lashes and Red Lips
Victoria Baron embraced Brooksโ deep-set eyes with lashings of the brandโs signature volumizing mascara on top and bottom lashes, and pressed in this brick-red glossing lipstick for a truly Parisienne take on party makeup. โGabby has that beachy vibe, so I gave her a bright bold lip then paired everything else back. She was worried about doing a bold lip for dinner but we used the Rouge Allure Laque in 73 Invincible, which is a high sheen, long stay formula which gives you gloss but lets you eat dinner. She looked amazing all night long,โ says Baron.
CHANEL Le Volume Rรฉvolution Mascara in 10 Noir, $57; davidjones.com
CHANEL Rouge Allure Laque in 73 Invincible, $58; davidjones.com
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The next few months test your financial prowess, after which the cosmos becomes much more charitable. Whether youโre setting up a new partnership or dissolving one, donโt be discouraged by minor setbacks. Youโre strong enough to dust yourself down and go on the offensive any time you want. Taureans are now at the start of both a provocative and productive year, where challenges will bring out your best. And donโt be shy in mixing business with pleasure. Carnal possibilities exist in more regions that we care to acknowledge โ so why deny yourself by imposing โno goโ zones. Love knows no bounds.
Aries (March 21 โ April 20)
Best Day: Monday 17th
This week, keep an ear to the ground and your lips sealed. Thereโs some gossip happening, and it could be about you โ so donโt be in a hurry to disclose your thoughts or secrets. Let others reveal their intentions first. Keep yourself at a safe distance from troublemakers and donโt expect others to live up to their promises.
Taurus (April 21 โ May 20)
Best Day: Friday 14th
With the cosmos offering Taureans a triad of wealth, pleasure and opportunity, youโd be forgiven for believing in miracles. Hereโs your chance to make a dream come true. Truly, itโs a wonderful week for progress, with even the smallest effort on your part producing great results. Youโre at your financial, creative and sexual best.
Gemini (May 21 โ June 21)
Best Day: Tuesday 18th
If youโve been tiptoeing around any kind of resolution or dodging an important conversation, this could all come to a head this week. Hidden tensions may surface, especially if youโve been making too many sacrifices for someone. Youโre nobodyโs doormat, Gemini โ a fact that will soon becomes crystal clear.
Cancer (June 22 โ July 22)
Best Day: Sunday 16th
Flat batteries, sagging spirit โ youโve very little left to give, my exhausted friend. But donโt thrash yourself over recent troubles and past mistakes. Instead, book a massage and let someone else pummel away the aches and pains. And once youโve crawled your way to the sauna, you can reflect on the whyโs and whereforeโs of life.
Leo (July 23 โ August 23)
Best Day: Friday 14th
This week could start with surprising changes personally or professionally as hidden forces fling you in directions you probably wonโt want to go. Exposed secrets or an intense emotional experience may also leave you reeling but soon youโll come to realise that these changes will have actually improved your life.
Virgo (August 24 โ September 22)
Best Day: Monday 17th
Most of your spending is ruled by practicality. You aim for quality, rather than quantity. Even so, you generally know your financial limits โ where diminishing returns no longer justify further outlay. Keep this sensible approach in mind, because this weekโs feeling financially reckless. Donโt spend what you donโt have.
Libra (September 23 โ October 23)
Best Day: Sunday 16th
Mars rattles your already unsettled cage โ triggering even more impulsive behaviour. Just take care, as rebellious acts are more likely to increase tension rather than reduce it. Of course, s often find it fun to defy authority โ but, this week, at what cost? Instead, try discharging all that nervous tension with full-on physical or creative activity.
Scorpio (October 24 โ November 22)
Best Day: Tuesday 18th
People think differently from one another. Allow for it. Stop trying to force people to fit your life, or force yourself to fit in theirs โ because it wonโt work. The more you impose your will on others, the greater the resistance. The weeks ahead call for co-operation. Sure, thereโll be some stress, but you need not cope alone. Tactfully.
Sagittarius (November 23 โ December 21)
Best Day: Thursday 20th
The trouble with seeing the larger picture is that you often skip the finer details. Thinking big is great, but some ideas need blood, sweat and tears to get off the ground. Bear this in mind should one or two recent projects not prove viable. Still, a celebration looks likely. And should romance call, allocate extra time for play.
Capricorn (December 22 โ January 20)
Best Day: Wednesday 19th
Donโt let the weight of decision making overwhelm you. It is the very thing that builds your character and allows you to overcome the difficulties in life. Simply consider all the options and then let your intuition dictate the answer. Remember, this is a week consider all potential choices. By next week, you can act on them.
Aquarius (January 21 โ February 18)
Best Day: Friday 14th
What you love so much โ work, career and family โ have all been in a long process of transformation, and itโs been a struggle. Cast off these worries, Aquarius โ as all the heaviness starts to lift. The planets offer fresh insights, and new solutions to old problems. Your life is still up for restructure โ but in the best possible way.
Pisces (February 19 โ March 20)
Best Day: Thursday 20th
Traditional interpretations say that yours is the sign of the mystic. Pisceans absorb energies that less intuitive signs miss, though this can make you vulnerable to stress. Not this week. For now, the cosmos keeps you constantly on the move, and trailblazing along that road to success. Even so, youโre also granted a chance to play.
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After 19 seasons of her hit daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres has announced that she will be pulling the plug on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 63-year-old claimed that wrapping up the Emmy Award-winning program was the plan for the past three years, and had nothing to do with the mounting sexual misconduct and toxic workplace allegations mounting against her and her staff.
โWhen youโre a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, itโs just not a challenge anymore,โ she said.
โWe [settled] on three more years and I knew that would be my last,โ DeGeneres explained. โThatโs been the plan all along. And everybody kept saying, even when I signed, โYou know, thatโs going to be 19, donโt you want to just go to 20? Itโs a good number.โ So is 19.โ
Recently under fire for allegations made against her and her team over the course of 2020, including reports of mistreatment in the workplace and unfair pay throughout the pandemic, she was also criticised for comparing social distancing in her multi-million dollar estate to being in โjailโ.
However, while speaking to the publication, she chose to weigh in on the misconduct allegations, denying speculation that the controversies are the reasoning behind the showโs end.
โIt was very hurtful to me,โ she said. โI mean, very. But if I was quitting the show because of that, I wouldnโt have come back this season.โ
โSo, itโs not why Iโm stopping but it was hard because I was sitting at home, it was summer, and I see a story that people have to chew gum before they talk to me and Iโm like, โOkay, this is hilarious,'โ she continued.
โThen I see another story of some other ridiculous thing and then it just didnโt stop. And I wasnโt working, so I had no platform, and I didnโt want to address it on [Twitter] and I thought if I just donโt address it, itโs going to go away because it was all so stupid.โ
She continued: โIt destroyed me, honestly. Iโd be lying if I said it didnโt. And it makes me really sad that thereโs so much joy out there from negativity. Itโs a culture now where there are just mean people, and itโs so foreign to me that people get joy out of that,โ
โThen, on the heels of it, there are allegations of a toxic workplace and, unfortunately, I learned that through the press. And at first I didnโt believe it because I know how happy everybody is here and how every guest talks about, โMan, you have a great place here. Of all the talk shows Iโve done, everyone here is so happy.โ Thatโs all Iโve ever heard.โ
Debuting in 2003, The Ellen DeGeneres Show has more than 60 Emmy Awards under its belt and saw DeGeneres pivot from her career in stand-up comedy to television. However, what made the talk show host as famous as she is today, was her decision to publicly come out as gay in a society that was far from accepting the LGBTQ+ community.
As for her decision to cancel her incredibly successful show, DeGeneres will be sitting down with Oprah Winfrey on May 13 to explain her reasoning why.
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No matter whether youโre an astrology aficionado or a star alignment novice, there is a pretty major lunar event on its way and trust us, you wonโt want to miss it.
Known as Mayโs supermoonโspecifically a Super Blood Flower Moonโthe event is set to take to our skies come May 26. But thatโs not all, it will be the third supermoon for 2021 following Aprilโs famous pink moon in Scorpio that captivated star gazers alike.
As for our new friend, the Super Blood Flower Moon, she will shine the brightest and closest of all the supermoons this year, measuring at a distance of only 257, 462 kilometres from Earth.
With its signature-yet-eerie red glow, its warm hue may be the closest weโll get to warmer weather as winter swiftly approaches the Southern Hemisphere.
But what does all of this mean? Allow us to walk you through everything you need to know, from what it means to when you can see the supermoon, below.
What Is A Flower Moon?
Letโs start off with the basicsโwhat is a flower moon? Aside from its sweet name, the concept of a โflower moonโ is less literal than weโd hoped. What some astrological novices may not know is that each month of the year is assigned a different name for the lunar month in which it sits. And each name was created from ancient cultures who pioneered the lunar calendar, naming each moon after flora, fauna and natural elements that corrolate to the same time.
Much like starsigns, each month is known for a certain moon: January is the Wolf Moon; February is the Snow Moon and March is the Worm Moon. As the weather begins to warm up for the Northern Hempisphere so do the names. April is the Pink Moon, May is the Flower Moon, June is the Strawberry Moon and July is the Buck. And as the seasons start to enter the chilly grasps of Autumn, September becomes the Buck Moon, October is the Hunterโs Moon, November is the Beaver Moon and finally, December is the Cold Moon.
Technically known as a perigee-syzygyโperigee is when the moon is closest to earth and syzygy is when the sun, moon, and earth are all alignedโa standard supermoon usually graces our skies a few times a year, occasionally holding special significance thanks to a holiday or a season.
But a super blood moon, you ask? Well, itโs not quite as horrific as it sounds. The term โblood moonโ was originally created by certain sects of Christian prophecy to describe a total lunar eclipse which, you guessed it, makes the moon shine a rather terrifying shade of blood red. As for why our beloved moon appears red during a lunar eclipse, itโs because of the way that light passes through the Earthโs atmosphere. Thanks to two Christian priests, John Hagee and Mark Blitz, the term was first used due to the pair believing it signalled the end of the world, which itโs easy to see why.
Not only does the Super Blood Moon occur during a total lunar eclipse, but for it to be crowned as a โsupermoonโ, it has to be at its closest proximity to Earth, specifically within361,766 kilometres of our planet.
How To See Mayโs 2021 Supermoon In Australia
As many of us are well aware, each hemisphereโin fact, each countryโwill see the ominous super blood flower moon at different times. Thanks to Earthโs spherical stature, those on the upper half of the globe, i.e. the United States, will get to witness the lunar event before Australia.
But fret not, because our chance to view the apocalyptic-looking masterpiece isnโt too far behind. Depending on how cloudy or rain-riddled May 26 is, our chances of seeing the super blood flower moon down under is high.
As perGizmodo, the peak viewing time for the event is at 9:18pm, but you best be on time because it will only last for 15 minutes.
If youโre keen to witness the moon moment, your best bet is to find a remote location. But of course, living in a big city can make that impossible. If thatโs the case, then head to the highest point in your house, and even with slight light pollution, a view of the super blood flower moon should be possible.
Below are the best times to witness the full cycle of the Super Blood Flower Moon in all of its gory glory.
Penumbral Eclipse begins: 26 May at 6:47:39 pm AEST Partial Eclipse begins: 26 May at 7:44:58 pm Full Eclipse begins: 26 May at 9:11:26 pm Maximum Eclipse: 26 May at 9:18:42 pm Full Eclipse ends: 26 May at 9:25:54 pm Partial Eclipse ends: 26 May at 10:52:23 pm Penumbral Eclipse ends: 26 May at 11:49:44 pm
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From Summer Bay soap star to Hollywood heavyweight, Isla Fisher has lived most of her life under the media spotlight. But when it comes to her family ยญ- and the three children she shares with actor and satirist Sacha Baron Cohen โ sheโs fiercely protective. โMotherhood is actually my favourite topic โ but I keep it private,โ she tells marie claire on the set of our June cover shoot. โI think all parents are trying to protect their kids, especially in the social media age. I want our children to have a normal childhood โ being able to play outside without pressure or scrutiny. All kids have the right to just be kids, and I would never sell a film or magazine by speaking about [mine].โ
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Last year, Fisher made a highly publicised return to Aussie shores, and even had the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the backdrop for her and Baron Cohenโs appearance at the Oscars in April. She opened up about the joy of spending time in her homeland to marie claire. โI feel like I can be myself in Australia,โ she says. โI love the people. I love the colours and the sights and the taste and the smells. And thereโs something about being home which is just โฆ it feels very magical. I miss it so much when Iโm away and I have a very Australian sensibility. Whenever I meet another Aussie, I always think, โOh my gosh, weโre twins!โโ
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This month the 45-year-old stars in Blithe Spirit, a film adaptation of the classic 1941 Noรซl Coward play (now screening on Amazon Prime). Itโs a fizzy farce set in 1930s Britain, all slapstick, screwball fun with a side of the supernatural. Fisher plays Ruth, housewife of screenwriter Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens), who accidentally summons his ex-wife, Elvira (Leslie Mann), back from the dead โ and hilarity ensues.
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โIt was so nice to read a script where the language was rich, layered and witty, especially given the fact we all communicate in emoticons these days,โ says Fisher. Being cast alongside โour greatest living actressโ, Dame Judi Dench โ who plays an eccentric clairvoyant โ was also a major drawcard. Fisher deadpans that Dench is actually a big fan of Home and Away and took on the project to work with her, then erupts into giggles. โI had to film two really big scenes with her and I kept saying to myself, โFisher, donโt you forget your lines!โโ she remembers.
โAnd it was almost like she picked up on that energy, and she made a really funny dirty joke that put me right at ease. Sheโs got the most fantastic sense of humour. From that moment on I just relaxed and it was a masterclass, watching Dame Judi Dench perform.โ
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Read the full article in the new issue of marie claire, on sale Thursday.
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The NSW Southern Highlands is a go-to for many Sydney-siders when it comes to a cute weekender. Being around one-and-a-half hours out of the city, itโs easy to get to via highways and filled with plenty to do, from foodie experiences to wineries and bushwalks.
We visited the NSW Southern Highlands, staying in Mittagong and traversing the area through Berrima, Bowral, Fitzroy Falls and Bundanoon. Here are our tips for your next getaway, whether itโs a romantic weekender or a girls trip to vineyards.
STAY: Airbnbs
The best places to stay in the NSW Southern Highlands are at Airbnbs. The area is filled with gorgeous cottages, modern barn conversions and other quaint accommodation just begging for a cheeseboard and bottle of wine in front of a fireplace (or al fresco, if the weather is warm).
We stayed at The Cottage At Leicester Park, a stunning timber cottage situated on a working horse stud, surrounded by green pastures and trees. Just minutes from Mittagong, it made the perfect base for exploring the area. Oh, and we could bring our puppy, because itโs pet friendly!
EAT: Birch
With a produce driven, modern Australian menu, Birch is one of the best spots for dining in the Southern Highlands, and prides itself on creativity and impeccable hospitality. Try the Growerโs Dinner Menu, which changes frequently. Just be sure to book in advance โ places are limited and the venue is often booked out weeks prior.
DRINK: The Boston 107
An adorable cafe on Mittagongโs main strip, The Boston 107 does delicious, well-made coffee (using Campos beans) as well as nourishing meals. The real drawcard is the cute courtyard and beautiful old sandstone building, which is covered in ivy and a piece of local history.
SEE: Fitzroy Falls
The towering cascades of Fitzroy Falls are surprisingly easy to visit, with a well-formed path that meanders around the cliff edges for stunning views from every angle. Extremely kid-friendly but also a nice stroll for adults, this is the perfect nature-filled time out.
VISIT: Artemis Wines
Easily one of the best wineries in NSW for enjoying a shared bottle with friends, Artemis Wines is set up for socialising, not just wine tasting. Purchase one of the local bottles and settle in on the lush grass for an afternoon. You can also order cheese boards and charcuterie (or wood-fired pizza, if youโre more peckish) and in the best news, the venue is dog friendly.
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Since bursting onto the music scene in the early aughts, Pink has long been one of the most outspoken and raw celebrities around, not afraid to give fans (and the world) an inside look at her life, with the entertainer often getting candid on everything from the difficulties and blessings of motherhood, to her most recent battle with COVID-19.
Announcing sheโs bringing that openness to the screen, the 41-year-old singer will be taking fans behind-the-scenes of her Beautiful Trauma tour in the new Amazon Studios documentary, P!NK: All I Know So Far.
โThe feature-length documentary follows award-winning musician P!NK as she embarks on her record-breaking 2019 Beautiful Trauma world tour and welcomes audiences to join her chosen family while trying to balance being a mum, a wife, a boss, and a performer,โ reads its official synopsis. โMixing footage from the road, behind-the-scenes interviews, and personal material, Australian director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) gives audiences a glimpse behind the curtain of the circus that she calls life.โ
โThereโs no way a mother can walk away from her babies and not think about them every single second,โ Pink says in a sneak peek of the documentary โA lot of mums stop touring because you canโt imagine being able to do both.โ
โWe go all over the world and weโre surrounded by people that are incredibly passionate about what they do. Thatโs more of an education than I got,โ she adds, while clips of her two children, Willow Sage and Jameson Moon, and husband, Carey Hart are shown.
The upcoming project shares the name of Pinkโs latest single, โAll I Know So Far,โ, with the music video released on May 7, 2021, which features her family as well as other famous faces like Cher and Judith Light.
Set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 21, the documentary will come just days prior to the singer accepting the ICON Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where sheโll also take to the stage to perform.
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Fendi Launches Its Summer 2021 Capsule Featuring A Collaboration With Sarah Coleman
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While the dropping weather might have us switching out our vibrant summer dresses for classic neutrals and textured layers, FENDI is keeping the warm months alive with its latest colourful capsule collection. Injected with a joyful, uplifting (and completely irresistible mood), the Summer 2021 collection, Vertigo, is a psychedelic ode to the โ70s, featuring everything from sophisticated and eye-catching bags and accessories to compelling ready-to-wear, with each piece a celebration of the houseโs signature FF ballad.
The houseโs iconic craftsmanship and innovated, forward-thinking approach sits centre stage in its latest offering, while a seventies aesthetic weaves in perfectly thanks to its twisted prints and unique silhouettes. In keeping with tradition, FENDIโs latest launch was crafted in collaboration with New York-based visual artist Sarah Coleman, who is best known for her โdisruptive manipulation of designersโ materials that she employees to rethink and repurpose everyday objects with an ironic filter,โ says FENDI.
Coleman last joined forces with the brand in 2020, taking on their Miami Design District FENDI boutique to craft a space that felt retro, classic and funโall pillars that make up the backbone of her workโwhich featured prints warped and manipulated via FaceTune, along with a reinterpretation of FENDIโs FF and Pequin logos.
(Credit: Fendi.)
โSarah has a great sense of artistic fun and clever irony. I was naturally drawn to her work and we first explored a collaboration with our Miami Design District boutique during Design Miami last December,โ Venturini Fendi said in a statement, per WWD. โWe always love to partner with new designers who share the values of FENDI, yet with their own personal style. Sarah not only values craft but challenges it with her subversive sense of humour, taking it into new directions.โ
The result? The reinvented FF Vertigo, a new magnetic motif offering a twisted and trippy version of the houseโs classic FF logo. FENDI also peppered its Peekaboo X-Tote and the Baguette 1997 with the FF Fisheye motif, adding a wavy and fluid edge to the classic.
The campaign video released this week, seen above, shows more from the collection, including belts, headwear, chunky sandals and sneakers.
โMy intention for the collection with FENDI was to be very playful and free,โ says Coleman. โSilvia asked me to be โdisruptive,โ to push the limits and get outside of the box, this gave me a huge amount of inspiration and confidence. She is so authentic to herself and the brand with a visionaryโs perspective. I was so empowered by Silvia and the FENDI team to be myself. It was an incredible experience and I really cannot find words to express my gratitude.โ
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In the wake of the March 4 Justice protests, a call to demand the Australian government take action against gendered and sexual violence, and the positive aftermath of brave activism by Australian women such as Australian of the Year and marie claire cover star Grace Tame, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and Chanel Contos, many were waiting to see if the 2021 Federal Budget would address specific concerns directed to the safety of women in this country.
Read on for our breakdown of how the 2021 Federal Budget affects women.
Domestic Violence Services
On May 11, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the governmentโs plan to address the glaring lack of support for domestic violence services across Australia, which have found themselves stretched thin amidst the pandemic, setting aside more than $1.1 billion in the Federal Budget for womenโs safety, directing funding to frontline domestic violence services and announcing a new scheme trialing up to $5,000 in financial support for women experiencing domestic or family violence.
The government outlined some of the terrifying domestic violence statistics Australia currently facesโincluding, that on average, one woman is killed every nine days by a partner, and that one in four women have experienced sexual or physical violence from a current or previous intimate partner since the age of 15.
โEveryone has the right to be safe at home, at work, and online. The government is delivering measures that address the high rates of violence against women and children,โ the budget reads. โThis funding will provide immediate support for victims of domestic violence. Our plan will help victims who escape dangerous situations. It will also assist women to access appropriate and timely specialist services, including effective legal support.โ
Looking back at the past several months of headlines, itโs unsurprising the government chose to address such concerns in the budget, only, many have called the funding measures a โband-aidโ solution and would rather see more attention brought to schools, providing educational resources surrounding consent.
In addressing those concerns, the government said: โattitudes towards violence against women are improving, some attitudes remain concerningโ, going on to cite research that says one in five Australians believe many actions that constitute domestic violence are โnormal reactions.โ
In an attempt to change the attitudes of young Australians, the government will be spending $35.1 million on education resources and prevention, and in a bid to change attitudes like this from a young age, the government says it will spend $35.1 million on prevention.
Following the budget release, domestic violence services spoke of the welcome move from the government, with Queenslandโs Womenโs Legal Service CEO Angela Lynch saying the budget would provide women fleeing domestic violence situations greater access to vital assistance.
โI absolutely believe this support over four years will help more women and children get the legal help they need,โ she said, via ABC. โWhat we know is specialist legal advice is essential for safe outcomes for women and children escaping violence in this country.โ
Other Safety Measures Include:
Among the increased safety measures outlined in the budget include $29 million towards specific measures supporting migrant and refugee women experiencing domestic or family violence; $10 million for additional education resources teaching young Australians about respectful relationships; and $23 million to address online harm.
Endometriosis Sufferers
Interestingly, the budget touched on a new scheme for endometriosis sufferers across Australia.
โThe Government was also providing in this budget new funding for endometriosis, research into preterm birth and genetic testing for pregnant women,โ it announced.
While no exact dollar value was provided, endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women, and currently, there are approximately 830,000 women living with endo in Australia, according to Endometriosis Australia.
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Model Camila Morrone has posted a rare public Instagram supporting boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.
The post, shown publically on her Instagram Stories, was a share of Leoโs own Instagram grid post revealing the first look at new film Killers Of The Flower Moon.
The film, which is helmed by director Martin Scorcese and set in 1920s Oklahoma, following an Osage Native American Tribe woman, Mollie Burkhart, who falls in love with Ernest Burkhart (played by DiCaprio), is highly anticipated, based on the bestselling novel by David Grann that depicts a series of brutal crimes that eventually became known as the โReign of Terrorโ.
In terms of their relationship, Leo and Camila are notoriously private. Theyโre rarely spotted together and hardly ever acknowledge their relationship on social media. So Camila resharing Leoโs post is a pretty big deal. Dating rumours began in 2017, with the couple first spotted together in January 2018.
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The 2021 BRIT Awards, hosted at Londonโs O2 Arena on May 12, was all about celebrating female artists from across the world, making it a night filled with history-making wins.
The event was one to celebrate for Little Mixโs Leigh-Anne Pinnock,Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards, making history at the eventโbecoming the first all-female group to win Best British Group in the ceremonyโs 41-year history. Pinnock and Edwards, who both recently announced they were expecting their first child, also debuted their baby bumps on the red carpet.
โItโs not easy being a female in the UK pop industry,โ Pinnock said. โWeโve seen the white male dominance, misogyny, sexism, and lack of diversity. Weโre proud of how weโve stuck together, stood our ground, surrounded ourselves with strong women, and are now using our voices more than ever.โ
โThe fact that a girl band has never won this award really does speak volumes,โ Jade added. โSo this award is not just for us, it is for the Spice Girls, Sugababes, All Saints, Girls Aloud, all of the incredible, incredible female bands. This one is for you.โ
Taylor Swift also marked a major milestone, becoming the first woman to win the ceremonyโs Global Icon award. The honour came after a massive year for Swift, who won Album of the Year at this yearโs Grammys for โFolklore.โ
โI want to thank my friends and family, who know exactly who they are,โ she said, adding โyou have to look around you every day and take note of the people who never stopped believing in you. You have the right to prove them wrong.โ
Other notable winners included Dua Lipa, winning Best British Album and Best Female Solo Artist, with American sister trio Haim winning Best International Group, the first all-female group to do so in nearly two decades following Destiny Childโs win in 2002. Meanwhile, Billie Eilish took home Best International Female and Griff won the Rising Star award.
Below, see the red carpet looks from the 2021 Brit Awards.
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The Amalfi Coast may seem a far-off fantasy right now, but on Tuesday afternoon Aje offered up the next best thing: a stylish sojourn for resort 2022. The Calyx at Sydneyโs Royal Botanic Garden was transformed into a Mediterranean oasis, complete with fragrant lemon trees, an eye-popping citrus runway, and all the elements weโve come to expect from the Australian label: vivid colours, striking silhouettes and plenty of girlish charm.
A tiered yellow maxidress opened the show โ to a collective sigh from the audience โ followed by a melange of sorbet shades from tangerine to raspberry, lime and limencello, tempered by chic neutrals. Ajeโs signature puff sleeves met bold ruffles and cheeky cut-outs, while sweet minidresses were dressed up with dramatic bows or sprinkled with hand-beaded daisies. In a new direction for the brand, there was cool-girl suiting and relaxed two-piece sets, rendered in highlighter hues and overblown florals.
โI loved the prints โ something fresh and new for the brand,โ said marie claire fashion director Naomi Smith. โAnd there was great diversity in the models cast.โ
Those models, including Shimma, Sabah Koj and Jasmine OโNeill, strode the circular catwalk in braided sandals, Aje x Superga sneakers and shapely raffia hats โ accessories sure to become fixtures in our summer 2021/22 wardrobes. Now to plan a dreamy holiday.
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Princess Diana arguably has the most famous hairstyle in historyโof course, excluding Jennifer Anistonโs โThe Rachelโโwith the fluttery blonde cut long being an icon in its own right. Countless others have tried to recreate the bouncy style, including most recently Emma Corrin in Netflixโs royal drama The Crownand Kristen Stewart in the soon-to-be-released biopic, Spencer.
While plenty have tried to emulate the late Princess of Walesโ signature style, perhaps none have come as close as Dutch TikTok star Rose Van Rijn, who has gone viral for her own interpretation of Dianaโs iconic cut. We shouldnโt be surprised, considering the social media star has been making viral hair tutorials that deliver her nearly half a million TikTok followers a behind-the-scenes look at how she recreates styles from the 60s and 70s (including, most recently, the โFawcett Flipโ).
In the video, Rose begins the tutorial with a screenshot of an old illustrated guide from 1981 (which she found on Pinterest) on how to achieve the royalโs hairstyle before diving into a step-by-step of how to achieve the look through styling. First, Rose cut her hair into a shoulder-length bob with face-framing layers and a curtain fringe to finish it off. To add the fluttery finish Diana was known for, she sectioned off her hair before using a blowdry brush and heat protectant (you canโt go wrong with the evo Icon Welder Heat Protection Spray). She set the look by running a large paddle brush through the curls and hairspray.
Watch the incredible transformation for yourself below.
Dianaโs hair might have been iconic, but many might not actually know the interesting story behind the cropped style. The late royalโs hairstylist, Sam McKnight, once shared the story with British Voguewhile on set, telling the publication it was a spontaneous decision.
โShe came bounding up the stairs in a studio in Hackney, this beautiful long-legged blonde, and immediately made us all feel totally at ease. She had an amazing way of disarming you and kind of getting rid of all the nerves, and laughing and making jokes,โ he said, going on to explain how the signature style was created by accident.
For the shoot, McKnight tucked Dianaโs hair underneath her tiara to make it appear shorter, and when she liked the look she asked McKnight what would he would do with her hair if he had โfree reign.โ
โI replied: โIโd just cut it all off.โ Her hair was fabulous, but it was time for a change, and I think she felt that, too. So she said: โOkay, do you want to do it now?โ So I did.โ
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Mere months after their emotional tell-all interviewโthat saw the Palace under fire for ignoring Meghan Markleโs extreme mental health concernsโPrince Harry and Oprah are joining forces again in their latest project, a docuseries aiming to eliminate the stigma on mental health.
Aptly named The Me You Canโt See, the docuseries is set to air on AppleTV+ and will feature a plethora of star-studded guests who will share personal insight and experiences on their own struggles to help combat the prejudice surrounding mental wellness.
Serving as an executive producer for the docuseries, it comes as no surprise that the Duke of Sussex is taking part in its advocation, after recently scoring himself his first job post-royal life as the chief impact officer at mental health company BetterUp. Additionally, the upcoming docuseries marks the next stage in Harryโs long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, having previously opened up about his own struggles with grief following his motherโs death.
โThe dynamic multi-part documentary series will focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive,โ reads the showโs announcement post on Instagram.
โThis commitment builds on The Duke of Sussexโs long-standing work on issues and initiatives regarding mental health, where he has candidly shared personal experience and advocated for those who silently suffer, empowering them to get the help and support they deserve.โ
Intrigued? Keep reading for everything you need to know about The Me You Canโt Seeโfrom the plot and cast members to when you can stream it in Australia.
What Is The Me You Canโt See About?
As per the official description by Archewell, The Me You Canโt See will see Oprah and Prince Harry guiding โhonest discussions about mental health and emotional well-beingโ, as well as opening up about their own personal struggles with mental health.
As for what each episode will entail, the duo will chat with famous faces in entertainment, who will spotlight their personal experiences to help reduce stigma surrounding mental health, in the hope of reaching viewers of all cultures, ages, genders, and socioeconomic statuses. If that wasnโt enough, the series will also offer viewers a look in on various types of mental health treatment with the help of a team of 14 respected experts and organisations.
Speaking to AppleTV+, Oprah also revealed that their goal for the series is to spotlight the importance of honesty to the conversation.
โNow more than ever, there is an immediate need to replace the shame surrounding mental health with wisdom, compassion, and honesty,โ she said. โOur series aims to spark that global conversation.โ
โWe are born into different lives, brought up in different environments, and as a result are exposed to different experiences. But our shared experience is that we are all human,โ Prince Harry told the streaming service.
โThe majority of us carry some form of unresolved trauma, loss, or grief, which feelsโand isโvery personal. Yet the last year has shown us that we are all in this together, and my hope is that this series will show there is power in vulnerability, connection in empathy, and strength in honesty.โ
Who Is Involved In The Me You Canโt See?
In addition to hosting,Oprah and Harryalso serve as the docuseriesโ co-creators and executive producers. Joining the dynamic duo, a range of famous faces are set to appear in The Me You Canโt See, includingLady Gaga,Glenn Close, DeMar DeRozan, Langston Galloway, mental health advocate and speaker Zak Williams, Olympic boxer Virginia โGinnyโ Fuchs, and celebrity chef Rashad Armstead, among others yet to be announced.
When Can We Watch The Me You Canโt See In Australia?
Thankfully, viewers wonโt have to wait too long to catch the docuseries on-screen. The Me You Canโt Seeis set to premiere on AppleTV+ on May 21, 2021.
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Choosing a name for your newborn baby can be one of the most exciting aspects of the parenting journey, but the process can also be one of the most stressful and daunting parts of welcoming your bub into the worldโand that doesnโt even include coming to an agreement with your partner.
Whether you look to a name steeped in family history, those with both traditional and quirky backgrounds, or ask the countless baby naming apps for advice, there are plenty of ways to come up with the perfect moniker for your baby.
Of those, is the yearly list of the most popular baby names in a specific locationโwhich, more often than not, are usually influences by pop culture and the royal family. Since 2017, the name Charlotte has regularly appeared on the list of most popular names for young girls, while Oliver, William, and Jack regularly find themselves in the lineup.
Namberry, the worldโs largest baby name website, has released its official list of the most popular baby names in Australia for 2021, and it includes a list of classics, as well as a few unique options too. Luna and Arlo took out the top spots, while Mia and Oscar were among returning favourites.
Below, see the full list of the most popular baby names in Australia for 2021.
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If the last year has proved anything, itโs that weโre in need of a good laugh, and as always, Hannah Gadsby is here to provide that comedic relief thanks to the announcement of her newest Aussie tour: Body of Work.
The Emmy Award-winning comedian gained critical acclaim with her 2018 genre-bending show, Nanette, which was initially intended to be her farewell from comedy, but after having captured the attention of the comedy world (and beyond), Gadsby followed up her own tough act with her second Netflix special,Hannah Gadbsy: Douglas, in 2020.
On May 11, Gadsby announced her next special, Body of Work, which will kick off in Canberra in July 2021. Not much further detail has been announced, but the show will head to the stage across major cities, including Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle, Darwin, Hobart, Bendigo, Launceston, Bunbury, Albany, and Mandurah, before jetting off to New Zealand.
Donโt worry Sydney-siders if youโre worried about missing out, Gadsby herself has promised โsomething specialโ for you.
โHereโs a bit of Hoorayโฆ I have a brand new showโฆ it is called BODY of WORKโฆ and Iโll be visiting all sorts of places across AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND,โ Gadsby wrote on social media. โIโm not traditionally an excitable person butโฆ yepโฆ Iโm back on a real live stage. Itโs nice.โ
The news comes just a week after Gadsby announced she had gotten married to producer Jenney Shamash, who she described as โvery funnyโ and โreally talented at reciting facts.โ
โWe got married in January and we are very chuffed about it. For the record: this is me gushing. I am full of very positive feelings. This is a nice story. My heart felt thanks to everybody who voted for marriage equality,โ Gadsby wrote alongside a sweet image of the pair eating ice cream.
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The year was 2002, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were a couple and all was right in the world. Despite their breakup two years later, Bennifer fans have concluded that love can stand the test of time, especially now that the pair are apparently an item after nearly 17 years apart.
Rumours surrounding their apparent coupling have done the rounds recently, with a source claiming that the pair have been โhanging outโ and after photos showed the former couple sharing a car together. But in a new report by People, another source has stated that the pair recently took a solo trip together to Montana, following their appearances at the Global Citizen: Vax Live benefit concert over the weekend.
โ[Jennifer] spent several days with Ben out of town,โ the source said. โThey have a strong connection. Itโs all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy.โ
However, itโs not just People whose sources claim their rumoured romance to be factual, E! News has also confirmed that the pair had taken a trip out of town.
โThey were alone,โ a source toldE!โJust the two of them.โ
An additional source has also revealed that Lopez and Affleck have stayed in touch over the years, and apparently, are enjoying each otherโs company post-breakups.
โThey have been in touch here and there throughout the years,โ a second source said.โBen reached out to her to see how she was doing and they had dinner together a few times within this last month. Itโs natural between them and the chemistry is unreal. They picked up where they last left off and are enjoying each otherโs company right now.โ
As for their post-getaway plans, another source close to the pair told TMZ that Affleck and Lopez โlooked like a coupleโ while holidaying in Montana, and once they arrived back in Los Angeles via private jet, the pair headed straight back to Lopezโs home in Bel Air. And while we make of that what we will, fans certainly have their thoughts on the rumoured new couple.
Previously engaged in the early โ00s, the pair called off their engagement a year later and had confirmed their split by 2004. Since then, Lopez has welcomed two children with ex-husband Marc Antony and Affleck welcomed three with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Most recently, Lopez ended her engagement to former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez due to rumoured infidelity on his behalf, while Affleck recently split from an oddly public relationship with actress Ana de Armas.
While news of Affleck and Lopezโs apparent reunion is merely speculation, fans will have to wait and see whether their dreams become a reality.
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If the pop-culture phenomenon of Bridgertonwas the reason behind a growing obsession with period dramas, then do we have news for you.
Thanks to Netflixโs Regency-era drama, fans of the show have become accustomed to narratives with a historical twist.
And while we thoroughly enjoy each moment that Lady Whistledownโand a certain Duke of Hastingsโgraces our screen, itโs safe to say that our annual dose of Regency isnโt enough.
Enter: Netflixโs 1899.
The brainchild of the creators behind hit show, Dark, this eight-part series is set to deliver period costuming and dialogue that fans long for, but with a sprinkle of ominous plot and eerie surroundingsโbasically, 1899 is a period drama meets a horror film meets Pirates Of The Carribbean. Following a migrant boat making its way from London to New York, a group of European travellers stumble across another ship making the same voyage that will change their lives forever.
Either way, its plot line and that spine-tingling teaser undoubtedly has our interest piqued.
Fascinated? Keep reading for everything you need to know about 1899โfrom the plot and cast members to when you can stream it in Australia.
What Is The Plot Of 1899?
Made by Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, the creators behind Netflixโs Dark, 1889 is an eight-episode period drama that follows a migrant steamship filled with travellers heading from London to New York city.
As per the official press release, the shipโs residents are a โmixed bag of European originsโ who are united by their hopes and dreams for a future abroad. However, when they discover a second migrant ship sailing close byโthatโs been reported missing for monthsโwhat they find on board the mystery boat is on par with nightmares and sees their journeys changeโfor the worse.
In a joint statement, Friese and Odar also commented on the importance of pioneering diverse European content with a varying cast from multiple countries.
โWhat really made us connect to this idea was the concept of having a truly European show with a mixed cast from different countries. At its heart is the question of what unites us and what divides us. And how fear can be a trigger for the latter.โ
Speaking to Deadline, the pair elaborated, saying: โ1899 is pioneering in terms of its commitment to authenticity of language. Itโs exciting to be part of a truly international show. There will be points in the show where characters have problems communicating because of the languages โ I donโt think itโs something weโve seen before.โ
Is There A Trailer For 1899?
Currently, there is no full-length trailer for the upcoming series. However, Netflix has released a spooky teaser to whet our appetite until the release.
In the approximately one-minute clip, an increasingly eerie shot of the suspicious ship is in view, with a tentative and confused voiceover asking, โHello. What happened to you?โ as another says, โThis canโt be real.โ
Who Is Cast In 1899?
As expected with every Netflix offering, the cast of 1899 is all hands on deck when it comes to delivering a stellar cast, who each speak their own mother tongue on-screen.
Joining the fleet is Emily Beecham (The Pursuit Of Love); Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk); Anton Lesser (Game Of Thrones); Andreas Pietschmann (Dark); Miguel Bernardeau (Elite); and Maciej Musial (The Witcher) to name a few.
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Sure, you could come straight out with it and ask her which perfume she loves, but whereโs the fun in that? Follow our simple guide to finding the perfect fragrance for (insert name here).
Do: Your Research
Prior to purchasing the gift, give yourself a long lead-up to watch and observe her preferences. Is she adventurous when it comes to scent and partial to switching it up? Or is she the kind of person who has a signature scent?
From there, itโs time to double down on the fragrance notes. Does she favour florals or fresh notes? Maybe she wears a scent that reminds you of freshly cleaned linen? If you canโt quite put your nose on what sheโs wearing, itโs time to spy. While we donโt condone rummaging through her belongings, thereโs no harm in spying on her perfume stash from a distance. Are there any common scents among her collection (e.g., florals, ouds, herbs)? Add to notes.
Do: Go With Florals, If In Doubt
Thereโs something to be said about the versatility of florals: far from โplaying it safeโ, the abundance of floral notes is so vast that everyone, whether theyโre drawn to bold scents or prefer to keep things minimal, can find a floral scent that appeals. The Burberry Her range encapsulates the full scope of florals, starting with the bright and energetic Her Blossom EDT, and the fruity gourmand Her EDP, gradually getting richer and bolder with the floral fruity (and new!) Her London Dream EDP, and finally, the rich, sophisticated oriental gourmand Her Intense EDP.
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Donโt: Go Rogue
Some scents can be polarising: what smells alluring to some can be off-putting to others. Pull out your spy notebook and use Find A Fragrance to search for the fragrances she already has and pull up some similar options she may not have tried before.
Do: Testers With Her In Mind
A fragrance rarely smells the same on any two people, so the best way to test a perfume for someone else is to use blotting cards (write the name of the perfume on it so you donโt get confused!). Only test three at a time, and carry a coffee with you or take a coffee break to cleanse your palette โ otherwise, youโll go nose blind. After 15 minutes, the scent will settle and if you still think she will love it, add it to the shortlist.
Donโt: Choose Something You Donโt Like
Of course, gift-giving is done with the recipient in mind โ but did you know that there are psychological benefits for the person giving the gift, too? The look of joy on the recipientโs face when they open their gift triggers the release endorphins into the gift-giverโs brain, producing the same euphoric feelings that we can experience when weโre falling in love. Going forward, itโs likely that youโll always remember the gift exchange when you smell the scent, so ensure itโs a perfume that you love as well.
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Chrissy Teigen has some succinct thoughts about the Ben Affleck and Matthew Perry debacle surrounding their leaked dating app videos. The furore began when a woman who matched with and then unmatched Affleck on the exclusive dating app Raya released a video he sent to her on Instagram, in which he asks her imploringly why she unmatched him.
The now infamous Ben Affleck video was shared by actress Nivine Jay, and has now been watched more than 8.6 million times.
โThinking of the time I matched with Ben Affleck on Raya and thought it was fake so I unmatched him and he sent me a video on Instagram,โ the actress wrote across her video.
Affleck, it appears, didnโt take the rejection so well (or perhaps was making a joke?) and responded by sending Jay a video on Instagram. โNivine, why did you unmatch me? Itโs me,โ he says in the very close-up self-filmed video.
For those who missed it, the Gone Girl actor split from his girlfriend Ana de Armas (Knives Out) earlier in 2021 after a somewhat confusing and highly publicised romance. The release of his video message prompted debate online, namely around whether itโs appropriate to share private videos or messages from celebrities.
As well as numerous people simply wondering why Affleck would choose to do thisโsaving and screen recording videos from private chats hardly an uncommon behaviourโothers pointed out his statement seemed to smack of entitlement. Of course, from the short clip, itโs hard to draw any definitive conclusions that Affleck believes his fame alone should enable him a chance with dating app users.
The conversation was sparked again when a 19-year-old TikTok user named Kate Haralson shared and then deleted a FaceTime date with Friends actor Matthew Perryโin this instance, Perry didnโt know he was being recorded.
โWhen you match with Matthew Perry as a joke on a dating app and he FaceTimes you and plays 20 questions with you,โ she wrote across her now-deleted TikTok.
(Credit: Kate Haralson / Matthew Perry)
While the video was eventually deletedโHaralson claimed she faced bullying for itโshe told Page Six that her motive in posting the video was bigger than herself. Perry is 51, more than three decades older than Haralson who claims she released the video to draw attention to the trend of older male celebrities โtaking advantageโ of young women on dating apps.
โA lot of people were saying Iโm a bully and mean for posting this, and it made me feel kind of bad, but at the same time, I feel like a lot of guys in Hollywood are talking to all these young girls and itโs something that I think a lot of people should be aware of,โ Haralson explained.
Since releasing the video, Haralson has been removed from Raya for breaching their privacy guidelines.
Beyond it simply being more confirmation of the well-documented phenomenon that while heterosexual womenโs preferences in partner age as they do, menโs do not, there is a larger conversation about power to be had. Beyond just decades of life experience and wealth that men like Affleck and Perry have ahead of their romantic targets, theyโre also riding the power, influence and allure of their fame.
For her part, social media denizen Teigen condemned the whole situation. โI agree celebs shouldnโt be making these creepy desperate video replies on Raya but itโs tacky to release private messages,โ Teigen tweeted. โYa both wrong, congrats.โ
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Ryan Reynolds is no stranger to trolling his wife, Blake Livelyโin fact, itโs what the Hollywood couple has arguably become most known for since they wed in 2012. That means, every special occasion (from birthdays to holidays) is a chance for the pair to take an often sweet, yet hilarious, dig at the other.
In keeping with tradition, on May 9, 2021, the 44-year-old actor took to Instagram to share an adorable Motherโs Day tribute to his wife and their three daughters, James, Inez, and Betty.
โIt canโt be said enoughโฆ youโre the heart and soul of every moment this family shares,โ the Deadpool actor began. โIโm grateful for the light and for the kindness you smuggle into each and every second of our lives. I see you in the eyes of our childrenโฆ Every laugh. Every blink and every thoughtful moment of vulnerability. The tender grit it takes to be a mother in 2021 is an act of pure strength and heroism.
Although it started out as a loving tribute, Reynolds also featured a very NSFW meet-cute about the coupleโs early relationship, and as always, the actor didnโt fail to make fans laugh.
โNever could I have predicted anonymous airport bathroom sex would lead to this,โ he joked. โOr how youโd hire Dog The Bounty Hunter to find me. Either way, Iโm lucky to reflect a little of the sunlight you shine on all of us. Happy Motherโs Day, my love.โ
The hilarious caption was accompanied by a sweet selfie.
The couple, while committed to trolling each other, also havenโt gone easy on their three young daughters. In August 2020, both Lively and Reynolds confirmed their kids would not be safe from their parentsโ famous antics, sharing a selfie with their eyes opened wide. โWe wonโt embarrass them at all in middle schoolโฆโ the Gossip Girl alum wrote.
Just last month the actor once again took aim at his eighteen-month-old daughter, Betty, sharing a movie poster from Livelyโs horror movie The Shallows. โMy one-year-old daughter is obsessed with Baby Shark. All day. Every day. Thereโs only one way to fix this,โ he wrote.
Lively, of course, responded to her husband on her Instagram Story, joking: โWell at least theyโll have ample content for therapy.โ
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Weโre calling it: 2020 was the year of the sweatpant. With nowhere to be and no in-person meetings to speak of, tailored pants were swiftly replaced by anything with an elasticated waistband.
This year, weโre legally allowed to leave the house again โ thank god โ but our fondness for soft clothing hasnโt gone away. And luckily for us, we donโt have to revert back to pre-pandemic attire. Treneryโs latest collection marries comfort with style, thanks to elevated lounge pieces that bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor wear.
Here, we explain how to stay comfy while still looking somewhat put together:
Home is where the heart sweatpants are. Opt for trackpants in a neutral hue to give them a more high end feel. Up top, throw on a statement knit for warmth and easy movement. Crafted from a premium blend of extra-fine merino and alpaca, Treneryโs Alpaca Rib Detail Knit is relaxed yet polished enough to wear with sweats, jeans or trousers.
The best way to elevate your at-home attire? Throw a coat over it. A camel-coloured coat โ either a trench or wool blend will do โ adds instant elegance to an otherwise casual outfit. Accessorise with some gold jewellery and your best trainers, and suddenly your tracksuit is appropriate for a morning of running errands in the city.
In winter, layers are everything. For obvious reasons, more garments equals more warmth but in a styling sense, adding layers broadens your outfit options, too. If youโre headed to a casual weekend brunch date, make the most of your wardrobe by pairing leggings with a striped longline shirt and a loose oversized knit. As for shoes? Sneakers should do the trick.
Casual Fridays in the office is a great idea โ that is, until youโre staring at your wardrobe at 7:45am in the morning with nothing to wear. Casual-meets-office-appropriate attire can be tricky. Our advice? Nail the basics. Donning a quality rollneck knit gives the impression that you put in effort, while a pair of smart-yet-relaxed cotton pants (or โdressyโ track pants, if you will) dials up the comfort factor. Itโs a win-win!
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Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has sparked a debate among the sporting community this week for recent comments she made which criticised the lack of diversity in Australian media, adding she would be boycotting the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. Cambage, who plays club basketball in the WNBA in the U.S., has represented the Opals at the past two Olympic Games and revealed she was โdoneโ after seeing the Australian Olympic team promotional photos recently released, which featured only one athlete of colour.
From Cambageโs initial comments to what the sporting community has said, read on for a breakdown of the controversy.
Cambage First Criticised The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) For Its Lack Of Diversity In Promotional Photos.
On May 7, 2021, Cambage threatened to boycott the Tokyo Olympic Games after accusing the AOC of โwhitewashingโ when two promotional photoshoots involving several members of the upcoming Olympic team were released, featuring just one athlete of colour.
Alongside an ad for underwear brand Jockey, Cambage wrote: โIโve said it once. Iโve said it a million times. HOW AM I MEANT TO REPRESENT A COUNTRY THAT DOESNโT EVEN REPRESENT ME #whitewashedaustralia,โ the sports star wrote. โYโall really do anything to remove POCs from the forefront when itโs black athletes leading the pack until I see you doing more @ausolympicteam imma sit this one out.โ
Cambage Receives Backlash For Claiming โFake Tanโ Didnโt Equal Diversity.โ
The second photo Cambage called attention to was of the Olympic team in the upcoming uniform designed by Asics, where she wrote: โalso fake tan doesnโt equal diversity.โ
Those comments, in particular, sparked backlash, as the photo included Indigenous rugby sevens player Maurice Longbottom, who was wearing an Olympic shirt featuring Aboriginal artwork designed by Yuggera man Paul Fleming, who represented Australia as a boxer at the 2008 Olympics.
Cambage later apologised directly to Longbottom, claiming the media used him as a โtoolโ following her comments.
โTo Mr. Longbottom, Iโm sorry that you got caught up in this. I did not think you had fake tan on, I was never saying that, I was saying that for the rest of the photo,โ she said. โIโm so sorry from the bottom of my heart that things got twisted today and the media used you as a tool to defer from the real issueโthat Australia is ignorant.โ
The AOC Said It โAcknowledges Liz Cambageโs Pointโ, But Has Been Proud Of Its Promotion Of Diversity In Previous Years.
On May 7, 2021, the AOC released a statement in response to Cambageโs comments.
โThe AOC acknowledges Liz Cambageโs point with regard to this particular photoshoot,โ it said. โThe athletes made available to Jockey could and should have better reflected the rich diversity of athletes who represent Australia at the Olympic Games.
โThe AOC does however have a very proud history of celebrating and promoting diversity in all its forms. From Indigenous reconciliation, people of colour, gender equality and all forms of diversity, the AOC is rightly proud of its record.โ
Following The AOCโs Statement, Cambage Defended Her Comments Further.
In response to the AOCโs statement, the 29-year-old followed up with a passionate response via Instagram Stories.
โAustralia, wake the f*ck up,โ she began. โIโm not playing these games no more, Iโm not. You can try and twist my words however you want. Itโs not going to work. Iโm not taking any media, Iโm not doing any interviews. Iโm not talking to you. Listen here.
โI know who Maurice Longbottom is, he was the one wearing the indigenous uniform. I wasnโt saying he had fake tan on, Iโm talking about the rest of the photo. One token POC in a photo is not good enough at AOC. Thatโs what Iโm talking about.
โTo all the white Australians in my DMโs in my comments talking sh*t about me, I donโt actually care. Your ignorance is embarrassing and itโs sad. And I feel really sorry for you that you have literally zero empathy and lack of respect to even try and understand where I, a black woman, is trying to speak out on the lack of diversity in Australia.โ
Cambage finished up by saying the apology didnโt mean โanythingโ and sheโd rather see action going forward.
โAnd yes, I saw the apology, words donโt mean anything to me, actions mean something to me. So let me see it. Because until then Iโm not buying shit. And thatโs just how it is. And Iโm going to keep talking my shit because Iโm doing it for the little girls and little boys who are people of colour. Asian, black, indigenousโwherever youโre from in this whole world. Itโs important to see people who look like you in the media. And white Australia, you would never understand that, because youโve never had to deal with it.โ
Australian Sporting Stars Said They Agreed With The Comments, But Claimed The Way Cambage Went About It Was โDisrespectful.โ
Following Cambageโs comments, Australian tennis star Todd Woodbridge claimed the way the issue was brought up was โdisrespectfulโ to the athletes in the promotional photos.
โMy initial thought was, donโt do it that way,โ Woodbridge told Channel 9โs Sports Sunday. โWhy do it that way? Why do it with the anger and the threats? You cannot threaten to pull out of representing your country, youโve got the privilege to be there and to do something special.โ
Woodbridge then compared Cambageโs actions to other athletes, including Naomi Osaka and Ash Barty.
โIf you want to do something like that, why donโt you do it the way Naomi Osaka did it? I mean, she changed the world. She didnโt have to get out there and use language and threaten us all that weโve done the wrong thing,โ he said. โIโd say, good on you for standing up for it but there are ways. Weโve got another great ambassador here in Australia we just spoke about, Ash Barty; she does it the right way. Thatโs not her style.โ
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Sunday, May 9, marked Motherโs Day and as always, social media was flooded with celebrity tributes dedicated to the women who have (and continue to) shape them. Gigi Hadid celebrated her first Motherโs Day as a new mum to daughter Khai, while Ryan Reynolds took the opportunity to share an NSFW detail about his meet-cute with wife Blake Lively. Below, a roundup of the best celebrity Motherโs Day shout-outs.
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively
โIt canโt be said enoughโฆ youโre the heart and soul of every moment this family shares. Iโm grateful for the light and for the kindness you smuggle into each and every second of our lives. I see you in the eyes of our childrenโฆ Every laugh. Every blink and every thoughtful moment of vulnerability. The tender grit it takes to be a mother in 2021 is an act of pure strength and heroism. Never could I have predicted anonymous airport bathroom sex would lead to this. Or how youโd hire Dog The Bounty Hunter to find me. Either way, Iโm lucky to reflect a little of the sunlight you shine on all of us. Happy Motherโs Day, my love.โ
โโI do what I want, where I want, when I wantโฆ. if my mom says itโs ok.โ โ unknown Today we celebrate motherhood. The beginning of all life. Hereโs to all the mothers all around us that boundlessly create, nurture and love. Please know you are appreciated and seen. Iโm so blessed to look up to two incredible women who lead by example everyday. Love you Happy Motherโs Day to everyoneโค๏ธ.โ
โHappy Motherโs Day to my wonderful mom, Betty! The original Mama Bear who taught me to be fierce and loving. Kind and strong. I love that I can always count on her for a great laugh and the best mothering advice ! ๐๐ท.โ
โThe rumours are true: my best friend, purpose, muse, greatest pride & joy! I feel so lucky and inspired bein your mama, my Khai !! An old soul full of sunshine, you light up everyoneโs days! Thank you ๐งก thank you ๐ thank you ๐.โ
โHappy Motherโs Day to all the amazing mums out there! I am blessed with six incredible children, ten beautiful grandchildren, and the most wonderful mother anyone could ask for. Thank you to my mother MJ for always being there for me, and for being such a strong and present force in all of our lives. Thank you to all of my kids for bringing so much joy and love into my life! I love you all more than you could ever imagine. I could not be prouder of the women and mothers that my daughters have become, and I thank God every single day for making me your mummy. To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mentors, mother figures, and to all the women out there who care for, and love their kids unconditionally, happy Motherโs Day!! I wish you all a day filled with love. โค๏ธโค๏ธโ
โHappy Motherโs Day to my wonderful wife! Itโs been a year that tested you in so many ways but youโve come through stronger, wiser, happier and a better mother than ever. Iโm so fortunate to have you as my partner, my inspiration and my best friend. I love you forever.โ
โThis Motherโs Day is a bittersweet one as Iโm missing both my Mum whoโs in Australia and my Nan who recently passed ๐๐ปmy Nan was a Mother figure to all who knew her and especially to me. I also feel so blessed to be a Mother myself to my gorgeous 3 boys. Being a Mother fills my heart with so much joy. Sending love and blessings to all the Mothers and Mother figures out there. Happy Motherโs Day to all ๐๐ป๐โ
โIโll never get over the wondrous miracle of growing a life inside my body as Iโve never felt more myself than when I was carrying my two children. Motherhood is a real privilege. Happy Motherโs Day to all the mothers of the world! ๐โ
โIt was my mum who instilled in us at a very young age that we could do anything. This was something that has really stayed with me. Being a mom is my greatest joy, and today I think about my mummy and all the mums out there. This is your day, and I hope you are surrounded by love, gratitude and appreciationโฆenjoy it! #HappyMothersDay#IGotItFromMyMama#MamaGlowsBest.โ
โOn this Motherโs Day, I want to thank Michelle for being such an incredible mum to our girls. And I hope youโll take a moment to thank the women in your life who love you in that special way that mothers do: biological mums, adoptive mums, and foster mums; single mums, grandmums and godmothers; aunts and mentorsโall the people who come to mind when you think about Motherโs Day. Or take a moment, like I will, to remember the mums who raised and sustained us, and who we miss every dayโno matter how long itโs been. All of these amazing people deserve our gratitude, today and every day.โ
โHappy Motherโs Day to all the brilliant, hardworking, kid carrying, bar raising, husband-putting-up-with-ing woman out there!! We salute you ๐๐๐โ
โHappy Motherโs Day to the heart and soul of our unit, the Big Boss of our little family. We adore your incredible Mum Powers, your soft heart, and your firm opinions on when a member of the family needs their hair cut or beard trimmed. We feel like the luckiest kids in the world to have you beside us, lighting everything up by being you. xx Medium Boss, Little Boss and Baby Boss.โ
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Since their introductions into the royal family, Kate Middleton (now the Duchess of Cambridge) and Meghan Markle (now the Duchess of Sussex) have been loaned many precious jewels.
From glittering tiaras on their wedding days to diamond-studded brooches, earrings dug up from the archives and even historical necklaces, the Queenโs jewel vault has been good to the duchesses.
But in addition to the royal familyโs pieces, both sisters-in-law have also received some items from the personal collection of their late mother-in-law, Diana, Princess of Wales.
โI would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it,โ Diana wrote in her will. โI leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.โ
So far, the split of the jewellery has been fairly evenโKate received her famous sapphire engagement ring, while the aquamarine ring went to Meghan; Kate was given her matching sapphire earrings, while Meghan chose her more everyday butterfly studs.
Take a look back at everything Meghan and Kate have worn so far.
Dianaโs South-Sea Pearl Earrings
At the 2019 BAFTAs, Kate Middleton wore Dianaโs โSouth-Sea Pearl Earrings,โ a favourite of hers throughout the 90s. The diamond-knot earrings suspend a large set of south-sea pearls. Kate wore them with the pearls swapped out for a smaller pair from the Collingwood suite.
Dianaโs Sapphire Engagement Ring
After Dianaโs passing, rumour has it that William selected her Cartier watch from among her possessions to keep, while Harry chose her engagement ring. When it came to proposing to his then-girlfriend, Kate Middleton, William reportedly swapped with Harry so that she could have the sapphire. The original ring was picked out of a Gerrardโs catalogue by a 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer.
Dianaโs Three-Strand Pearl Bracelet
During the Cambridgeโs 2017 tour of Germany, Kate brought out Dianaโs three-strange pearl bracelet, which was part of her pearl collection.
Dianaโs Butterfly Earrings
While out in Sydney, Meghan wore a pair of Dianaโs everyday earringsโa pair of golden butterflies inset with blue stones and diamonds.
Dianaโs Gold-And-Blue-Stone Bracelet
Along with her butterfly earrings, Meghan also wore the Princessโ gold-and-blue-stone open bracelet.
Dianaโs Sapphire Earrings
As a wedding gift, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia reportedly gave Diana an entire suite of sapphire jewellery that included her iconic sapphire choker. Kateโs sapphire-drop earrings, which match her engagement ring, are reportedly a pair of Dianaโs that have been re-set.
Dianaโs Collingwood Pearl Earrings
When Lady Diana married Prince Charles, her family jewellers, Collingwood Jewellers, gifted her with a suite including a set of pearl-drop earrings. Kate regularly wears them.
Dianaโs Aquamarine Ring
According to legend, Diana commissioned this aquamarine ring from jeweller Asprey after her divorce. Harry gifted the emerald-cut ring to his bride as a wedding gift and she was worn it twice since.
Dianaโs Saudi Sapphire Necklace
When welcoming the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena to Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton wore a new necklace that is believed to have come from the late Princess Diana. The piece, which had never been seen before, features a sapphire surrounded by diamonds and is suspected to date back to 1981 when Diana was gifted a set of sapphire and diamond jewellery by the Saudi royal family as a wedding gift.
Dianaโs Cartier Watch
Releasing new portraits ahead of appearing on an episode of Time100 Talks, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted wearing Princess Dianaโs gold Cartier Tank Franรงaise watch, a piece the late Princess of Wales regularly wore to royal engagements.
In May 2021, Meghan turned to the iconic piece once again when appearing at Global Citizenโs Vax Live: The Concert To Reunite The World, where she delivered a speech about the long-term impact the pandemic will have on women and especially women of colour.
โMy husband and I are thrilled to soon be welcoming a daughter. Itโs a feeling of joy we share with millions of other families around the world,โ she said at the event. โWhen we think of her, we think of all the young women and girls around the globe who must be given the ability and support to lead us forward.โ
The watch was reportedly a gift from Dianaโs father, the 8th Earl Spencer.
Meghan has previously spoken about the significance of her own Cartier Tank watch, purchasing herself a two-tone version after Suits got picked up for a third season.
Speaking to Hello!in 2015, the then-actress said: โIโve always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch. When I found outSuitshad been picked up for our third seasonโwhich, at the time, felt like such a milestoneโI totally splurged and bought the two-tone version. I had it engraved on the back, โTo M.M. From M.M.โ and I plan to give it to my daughter one day. Thatโs what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them.โ
Dianaโs Nigel Milne Pearl Bracelet
While the Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance at the G7 Summit, a gathering of officials from seven of the worldโs largest economies, the royal opted to wear a very sentimental piece of jewellery. Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a three-strand, pearl and diamond bracelet that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, crafted by designer Nigel Milne. Famously, the late Princess of Wales would regularly pair the stunning piece with the iconic Cambridge Loverโs Knot Tiara, which Kate is often seen wearing for special occasions.
Itโs also not the first time the royal mum-of-three has been spotted in the piece, previously wearing it during a 2017 reception in Berlin and again in 2018 alongside husband Prince William during their royal tour of Sweden.
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Former reality television star, Matthew Eric Goyder, who appeared on Farmer Wants A Wife in 2016, has been sentenced to two years in jail for the possession and distribution of images and videos of child sexual abuse, reports ABC News.
According to the publication, District Court Judge Karen Shepherd described the images as โvileโ and of โthe utmost depravity.โ
Per news.com.au, Goyder was arrested in 2020 after chatting to an undercover police officer online and sending two videos of young girls being sexually abused. The former reality contestant, who is a pilot, held the username PilbaraBoy90 and believed he was chatting to a 37-year-old woman at the time.
โThe imagery and the material generally is of a very graphic and very disturbing nature,โ Judge Shepherd said, via news.com.au. โItโs, simply put, vile. It demonstrates, in my view, a high level of perversion and debauchery. Itโs degrading.โ
In a letter to the court, Goyder said he took full responsibility for his actions and that he was โtotally appalled and deeply ashamed.โ
The court also heard that Goyder had suffered from mental health issues and suffered a hypoxic brain injury in 2019, which his lawyers claim had affected his thinking and made him โdisinhibitedโ.
Goyder will be eligible for parole once half his sentence is served, with the earliest possible release date in May 2022.
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Set against the solar limestone of Provenceโs Carriรจres de Lumiรจres, it was Virginie Viardโs contrast of the angelic and the rebellious at Chanelโs Cruise 2021/2022 show that gave the Chanel girl plenty of attitude.
Crafted by Chanelโs Creative Makeup and Colour Designer, Lucia Pica, the beauty was no different. Abandoning bright lips of past collections, the Cruise show presented undone grunge, and perfectly indulged our beauty cravings โ the fresh, velvet-like skin only skincare and a light hand of an illuminating fluid can achieve, and our desire to be noticed with bold eyes and inky lashes.
Bringing vitality to the drama of double winged eyeliner and cat eyes, cheeks were flushed and dewy, matched with soft nude lips. Itโs this balance that makes Picaโs vision unexpected, contemporary and wearable, even for those of us not blessed with the high cheekbones and wide-awake eyes of friend of the house, Lily-Rose Depp.
Below, these are the radiant-skin-givers and smokey eye staples behind Lucia Picaโs striking Cruise 2021/2022 beauty look.
Inspired by the way light shimmers off water, this camellia-extract moisturiser preps skin for glowing makeup with lightweight hydration.
CHANEL Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream, $94; davidjones.com
Gently buffed into skin with a brush, this natural-effect foundation creates a sheer veil to leave skin looking bright and refreshed.
CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation, $91; davidjones.com
The pencil behind the eye-catching creation, this waterproof matte black eyeliner can be drawn into a sharp wing or blended away for a lived-in effect.
CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof in 88 Noir Intense, $47; davidjones.com
This 3D printed wand delivers the perfect amount of the deep, lengthening and volumising mascara to lift lashes up and out.
CHANEL Le Volume Revolution de Chanel in 10 Noir, $57; davidjones.com
A new addition to Chanelโs iconic lip collection, the Rouge Coco Bloom lipstick creates a high-shine, comforting finish on lips in this universally flattering ballerina nude.
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Princess Diana once said, โA motherโs arms are more comforting than anyone elseโs.โ She was spot on; our mothers are our best friends, our biggest supporters and a safe haven in the most tumultuous of times. So ahead of Motherโs Day, we asked 10 Australian celebrities to brag about their mothers. Thank you, mum.
As a kid, I was quite the show-off. I wanted all the attention and was always putting on a performance. I did everything from Brownies to physical culture, gymnastics and ballroom dancing. My mum, Betty, was my biggest supporter. She was always there for me โ and my three sisters. She never missed a dance class or a swimming competition and was backstage at every show. Over the years, she sewed thousands of sequins on my costumes.
My mum sacrificed a lot for us. She had four girls under the age of seven and my dad was away a lot, so Mum was the one getting us ready for school and running the house โ as well as working as a nurse. My parents split up when I was 23 and my mum took the high road. There are no ill-feelings [in the family]. Weโre all very close, and Iโm forever grateful to my mum for that.
My favourite memory from childhood is of my mum coming into our room very early in the morning and singing โGood morning!โ with the biggest grin โฆ It makes me smile thinking about it.
My mum Jenny was always the head of our household. She worked seven days a week but took me and my brother everywhere. I grew up in a delicatessen, counting back change to customers before I went to school. I get my work ethic from my mum. Sheโs taught me resilience, strength and how to stick up for myself. As a Greek migrant, sheโs had to be a tough woman.
My mum didnโt want me to get into acting. She wanted me to go to university and be a lawyer. Her opinion changed when I started working on Heartbreak High and she saw me earning money in a stable job [laughs]. After more than 25 years in the industry, my mumโs proudest moment was when I won Dancing with the Stars [in 2005]. She literally jumped over the barricade from the audience and grabbed the microphone from [host] Daryl Somers on live TV to tell all of Australia how proud she was of me โ and to thank the Greek community for voting for me. I would totally do the same thing to my son Johnas now.
My mum Boลผena is the original feminist. Sheโs from Poland, where thereโs an old-school mentality that women belong in the kitchen. Mum never bought into that. She did her own thing and worked as a lab technician. My parents emigrated from Poland to Australia before I was born, when Boลผena was 26. She left her home country to move to the other side of the world for a better life โฆ I admire her bravery. I think a lot of my adventurous spirit comes from my mum.
As well as her sense of adventure, I inherited my mumโs sensitive soul. She loves The Handmaidโs Tale, but finds it hard to watch. She gets quite moved โ we have that in common.
Itโs a clichรฉ, but my mum taught me that everything always works out. She used to say, โEven through the hard times, everything will find its place. Youโve got to keep going.โ I try to have that positive attitude every day.
My mum Barbara is unapologetic. She has the courage to stand up for herself without fear of being disliked for not being โfriendly enoughโ. Sheโs staunch because sheโs had to be โ as a darkskinned Aboriginal woman. Mum knows who she is and what she believes in. Thatโs been grounding for me. It taught me who I was and where I stood in my community and has made me feel indestructible.
My family has always had trouble saying, โI love youโ or โIโm proud of you,โ so itโs been really beautiful watching my mum become more vulnerable in recent years. I remember when she came to the Cannes Film Festival for The Sapphires premiere in 2012. My mum doesnโt cry unless itโs a funeral, but she was beside herself with tears watching the film. It was her way of telling me sheโs proud of me. Now sheโll say, โYou were wonderful, my daughter.โ
My beautiful mother Irene Newton-John was strong, fierce and independent โ the perfect female role model, with a deep sense of social justice. Mum taught me about eating healthily and the importance of treading lightly on our planet. She was an activist before it was even โa thingโ, and was constantly campaigning for the environment in one way or another. I guess I have inherited that gene, as I have always been instinctively passionate about our planet, nature and animals. Mum always told me, โIf you can help someone, do it.โ
She was, and remains, the inspiration behind almost everything I do. It was with her teachings in mind that [in 2005] my close friend Gregg Cave and I created Gaia Retreat & Spa [in New South Walesโ Byron Bay hinterland], and then โ together with our team โ developed our new natural and organic skincare range, Retreatment Botanics.
Itโs been 20 years since my mum Marcia passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 52, the same age as I am now. Mum was a trailblazer. She wouldnโt have called herself a feminist, but she was the first female courier driver in Queensland. She also worked as a model, childcare teacher and real estate agent. She was a career woman and worked the same number of hours as my dad. They split the household duties 50/50, which was unusual for that era.
Mum also had a wicked sense of humour and did not suffer fools gladly. She always had a comeback and taught my sister and I to stand up for ourselves โ in a humorous way. Thereโs a lot to be said for putting people in their place with a sassy comeback. My lasting memory of my mum is her looking impossibly glamorous at a party in the โ70s, dancing with a glass of wine in her hand. I donโt remember her terrible, premature death; I just remember her being absolutely vivacious โ the life of the party.
My mum was always different to my friendโs mums; she was glamorous, cool and a singer in a band. As a kid Iโd go and watch her perform at pubs in Liverpool and remember feeling really proud. Sheโd worked hard and pursued music as a career even though her dad was dead against it. As well as gigging on weekends, she was working full-time during the week to raise her family and put food on the table. I got my strong work ethic from her, and weโve never really had a crossword.
When I became a Spice Girl, in many ways I was living her dream as well as mine, and that made us even closer. Mum appeared in our Mama music video in 1997, and came up on stage with the band at Wembley Stadium last year. Even today in her 70s, sheโs still up there performing and rocking out. As a group weโre very vocal about female empowerment, and whatโs interesting is that all five of us have very strong mums โ theyโve each had to overcome different things and have really shaped and moulded us. We have our mums to thank for the power of the Spice Girls.
Claudia Karvan & Gabrielle Karvan
One of my earliest memories of my mum is talcum-powdering her into her black Vivienne Westwood rubber punk suit. I can sort of understand why I became an actor, because she was very dramatic even though she had zero skills as a performer โ she was once asked to be an extra and she fainted. Everything, particularly peopleโs behaviour, is all significant and curious to my mum. Sheโs quite analytical, sexy, fun, playful and extremely good company. You can never predict what sheโs going to say or think about something; sheโs totally irreverent. Sheโs quite brave with her opinions โ she doesnโt mind being a bit subversive.
Now that Iโm a mum, I can look back and see how she shaped the way โจI conceptualise that role; watching her, I learnt how crucial it is to retain a sense of yourself and not just fall into playing the role of the mother. Not only that, but sheโs also shown me the importance of needing to keep a connection to nature, returning to the country and enjoying conversations with your children. I try to see the humour in everything, thanks to my mum.
My mum was very present. She was โจan amazing listener, deeply nurturing and thoughtful. Kindness and love emanated from her. She was a very strong advocate for all women in her life and she never had a horrible thing to say about anyone. I remember sitting โจat the dining table every night and if there was anything to be said about anyone, it would always be kindness. There was never anything but good โจto come out of that.
Watching Mum battle ovarian cancer with enduring tenacity inspired me to fight for whatโs right. She knew she was going to pass, but she was so strong till the very, very end; she just wouldnโt give up. Her strength in the face of adversity has left a really huge mark on me; itโs where I draw a lot of power from every day.
Mum would never leave another person behind, and thatโs why weโre doing the Ovaries. Talk About Them campaign. It took both me and [my brother and business partner] Marc a long time to be able to talk about losing Mum and her illness. But now we want to raise awareness because thereโs so little known about ovarian cancer. Weโve had thousands of people say to us, โI didnโt know anything about this.โ We were always going to do it, but the memory of Mum really drives us to continually push the campaign forward.
My mother Margaret is a strong, independent woman who grew upโจwith 16 siblings and little money. โจShe sacrificed a lot to give me the opportunities she didnโt have. Mum went without so that I could go to โจdance class, and spent the majority โจof her evenings sewing sequins on my costumes. Mum is a very hard marker, which has been good for me because there are always times in our lives where somebody has to give it to you straight, and she can always be relied on for that.
I also need to thank her for the countless words of wisdom โ even if most of them are inspirational quotes off the internet (sorry, Mum). One piece of advice she gave me when my daughter was born was โa cold baby will never sleepโ, and sheโs right. Without mumโs strength, straightforward character โจand parenting know-how, Iโm not โจsure where I would be today.
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If youโre a fan of Greyโs Anatomy, youโll know the series has left us with its fair share of heartbreaks (McDreamy, anyone?), and this week weโve gotten yet another gut-wrenching update from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital: Jesse Williams, who has spent more than a decade as Dr Jackson Avery, announced his departure from the series on May 7.
The actor revealed his final episode would air on May 20, 2021, titled โTraditionโ, and honestly, weโre crying over the news.
โI will forever be grateful for the boundless opportunities provided me by Shonda, the network, studio, fellow castmates, our incredible crew, Krista, Ellen and Debbie,โ the 39-year-old actor said in a statement, per People, referencing Shonda Rhimes, showrunnerKrista Vernoff, and co-starsEllen PompeoandDebbie Allen.
โAs an actor, director and person, I have been obscenely lucky to learn so much from so many and I thank our beautiful fans, who breathe so much energy and appreciation into our shared worlds,โ he continued. โThe experience and endurance born of creating nearly 300 hours of leading global television is a gift Iโll carry always. I am immensely proud of our work, our impact and to be moving forward with so many tools, opportunities, allies and dear friends.โ
This feels like it could be the last season of Greyโs Anatomy, and Iโm not ready. Iโm just not. Iโm also not ready to say goodbye to Jackson Avery, who is expertly played by @iJesseWilliams โ I miss your character already.
โ Kamini Ramdeen-Chowdhury (@KaminiRamdeen) May 7, 2021
On top of being a regular in the series since season six, Williams has also directed episodes of Greyโs as well as gone on to produce other projects outside of the medical dramaโnotably, winning the Academy Award for his live-action short film, Two Distant Strangers, at the 2021 ceremony.
News of Dr Averyโs departure is particularly bittersweet for fans, as Williamsโ former on-screen love interest April (played by Sarah Drew) returned for an episode earlier this month.
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I tell you what, nothing bands women together like sharing their wedding day mishaps. And given the past year of fires, pandemics and floods, itโs safe to say thereโs been plenty to share.
Taking heed from many friendsโ advice and letโs be honest, warnings, I chose to forego a year of stressful wedding planning (which was quite likely to end in disaster at the rate things were going anyway) in favour of a semi-swift shotgun. Eight weeks to be exact. Less time, less stress was my logic.
Most brides would be worried about the venue, photographer and dress on such a short timeline but as a beauty editor, my brain went straight to my skin. Would eight weeks be long enough to achieve the best blinding glow of my life?
I know youโre probably thinking that surely as a beauty editor I wouldโve had good skin already. But you see the thing is, our job is quite literally to test and try out products. That means both good products and (sometimes) bad products. We put our faces on the line (I know, cry me a river, right). And so taking time out from trying products requires time and planning, of which I didnโt have a lot of.
Therefore my first move (naturally) was to get any testing I had to do out of the way as soon as possible. Fast forward to four weeks before the wedding and I had one last product I needed to test before committing myself to a trustworthy-products-only routine.
The outstanding product in question had retinol in it, which as we know is an anti-ageing wonder and one of the most scientifically proven products around.
But because of its potency and my urgency to get on a pre-wedding skincare regimen that wouldnโt upset my complexion, I wanted to try it swiftly; a first impression of texture, smell and feel only. Get it on my skin, get it off.
Now, Iโm not going to name the product because I do wholeheartedly believe it wasnโt the productโs fault. It was definitely mine. It went on perfectly fine, felt nice (soothing even) and there were zero issues upon application. The burn came when it was time for removal.
Let me be the silly example of a very important lesson: Do not mix retinol with BHAs (AKA salicylic acid) or AHAs (AKA lactic, glycolic, citric, malic acids).
You see, my favourite cleanser right now is Fentyโs Total CleansโR Remove-It-All Cleanser ($36 at Sephora โ still stand by it), but at the time I didnโt realise it contains salicylic acid.
Always. Read. The. Label.
So as I went to wash off the retinol test and embark on the โbest skin of my lifeโ journey, my skin experienced a slight tingle. Then it became red. Then it became sore. And then it dawned on me; I was experiencing a chemical skin burn.
My skin a few hours after the burn
Do you want to know the best part? I was booked in to have a facial just a few hours later. Thatโs why I needed to test the product and get going.
I didnโt have time to call or cancel. I thought as soon as the facialist saw my skin sheโd turn me away and say she couldnโt risk aggravating it further. I spent the whole journey there with ice wrapped in a wet paper towel pressed to my cheekbone and feeling sick.
I was convinced there was no way my facial was going to happen and my wedding skin plan would be thrown. I still think that wouldโve happened at most places.
Serena, the beauty therapist performing my facial, assessed my skin and catered my treatment to the sensitivity. With the aim to calm and repair, she suggested a round of Omnilux (LED Light Therapy), which heals the skin at a cellular level.
I was on the verge of tears before arriving at my appointment, and the fact she was able to make me feel instantly better and positive about the big red mark on my face is a testament to her professionalism.
However, my skin wasnโt going to be fixed from one session and it was still a big setback. Following my first facial, the burn remained red for a few days before drying up, turning tough and beginning to peel. Delightful.
I kept things simple at home to avoid any further aggravation. I only cleansed with micellar water (the $8 Garnier one โ gentle, scentless and effective) and would follow this with La Roche-Posayโs Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum ($55 at Adore Beauty); a serum with the sole purpose of calming and strengthening the skin barrier. I also brought out the big guns, Creme De La Mer ($470 for 60ml at cremedelamer.com.au). That was it for my entire evening routine. Three steps. Simple and oh so safe.
Two weeks after the fateful incident, my red mark had disappeared, my skin was soothed and the only remaining sign that it had even happened was the rough texture.
I had another appointment with Serena at Jocelyn Petroni and this time, we didnโt have to hold back. I had whatโs called โThe Complexion Boosting Facialโ ($280) and if thereโs only room in your budget or timeline for one pre-wedding treatment โ make it this one.
45 minutes, a double cleanse, peel (tailored to your skin type) and Omnilux later and my skin had been lit the hell up and all texture seriously smoothed out. I couldnโt believe the dull to beaming glow difference.
My skin after โThe Complexion Boosting Facialโ in different light
For the first time since the burn, I was stoked with my skin. What a turn-around it had been and how grateful I am that I had time to heal.
If I could only share one piece of beauty advice for brides-to-be, itโs to not try any drastic treatments or products close to your wedding day. It can be tempting to book in every nip, tuck, peel and laser you can think of (after all, itโs a great excuse) and Iโm still all for all the treatments (hell, my facials saved my skin), just donโt book it in with no time spare for damage control (should the worst happen, which it wonโt, but it could).
During my final two weeks, I stuck to my simple routine (while welcoming a gentle, trustworthy lactic acid back in every third night to exfoliate) and had one final calming facial an entire five days before the date.
Prior to this experience I had never, ever chemically burned my skin before. But if itโs going to happen, Murphyโs Law will make it happen right near your wedding day, so please, learn from my mistake.
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When it comes to romance, there are simply some films that stay etched in our minds long after the end credits roll.
And while some classics, like The Notebook, will always tug at the heartstrings, perhaps itโs time for a new story of long-lost lovers to fill the void.
Enter: The Last Letter From Your Lover.
Based on Jojo Moyesโ (the same author behind Me Before You) best-selling novel of the same name, the Netflix original follows a present day journalist who uncovers an illicit affair from the 1960s between a married woman and a journalist writing about her husband. The unrequited lovers wrote letters to one another during their tryst, which a modern-day journalist finds, making it her mission to tell their story and hopefully reunite the pair.
Essentially, itโs the perfect must-watch for a romance lovers next movie night in, and we have a funny feeling this film will be difficult to forget.
Fascinated? Keep reading for everything you need to know about The Last Letter From Your Loverโfrom the plot and cast members to when you can stream it in Australia.
What Is The Plot OfThe Last Letter From Your Lover?
Based on Jojo Moyesโ best-selling novel, The Last Letter From Your Lover follows Jennifer, the wife of an incredibly wealthy and powerful industrialist named Laurence. But when an accident causes her to lose her memory, she attempts to find ways to rediscover herself. While searching for relics of her past, she stumbles across love letters that her former self had hidden in her home.
In the letters, she recalls an illicit romance from the 1960s, that she had with a journalist, Anthony OโHare, who was tasked with writing a piece about her husband. The pairโs unrequited affair saw them write each other passionate letters detailing their time together, and it is through said scriptures that Jennifer reignites her memory and the life she would have rather led.
However, she canโt reunite with Anthony alone. As per the filmโs synopsis, โJenniferโs story becomes intertwined with that of Ellie, a whip-smart journalist in contemporary London, who discovers and becomes enthralled by these love letters from a bygone era.โ
With the help of Rory, an archivist who forms a similar attachment to Ellie, the modern-day pair spend their days discovering the truth behind the letters, with Ellie and Jennifer becoming more entangled than ever before.
Fascinated? Check out the trailer below to see for yourself.
WATCH BELOW: The Last Letter From Your Lover Trailer
Who Is Cast InThe Last Letter From Your Lover?
Aside from the filmโs heart-swelling storyline, and as per every Netflix original, the cast list features a stellar line up of famous faces. Leading the cast is Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies, Divergent) as Jennifer Stirling; and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them) as Anthony OโHare.
Joining the two is Joe Alwyn (Mary Queen of Scots) as Jenniferโs husband, Laurence Stirling; Felicity Jones (The Theory Of Everything, On The Basis Of Sex) as modern-day journalist Ellie Haworth; Nabhaan Rizwan (Informer) as archivist, Rory; and Emma Appleton (The Watcher) as Hannah.
When Can We Watch The Last Letter From Your Lover In Australia?
Ready for next binge-watch? The Last Letter From Your Loverwill premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 23, 2021.
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Think of any โ90s (in fact, even modern) classic films and youโll find they often have one similarityโthey feature leading ladies Reese Witherspoon or Julia Roberts. The two American actresses, since their careers began, have fronted some of the worldโs most beloved classics, from Pretty Woman to Legally Blonde, which is why itโs so surprising the pair have never joined forces.
Until now, that is. Witherspoon and Roberts have officially signed on to a new project together, The Last Thing He Told Me, an upcoming limited series for AppleTV+ being produced by Witherspoonโs Hello Sunshine.
Intrigued? Read on for everything we know about The Last Thing He Told Me. And trust us, youโre going to want to give it this page-turner a read before it hits our screens.
The Series Will Be Based On Laura Daveโs Novel.
The limited series will be based on Laura Daveโs novel of the same name. According toDeadline, the series was co-created by Oscar-winner Josh Singer (Spotlight)and follows Hannah (Roberts) who forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter, Bailey, while searching for the truth about why her husband mysteriously disappeared. Itโs as suspenseful as it is tragic, and explores the incredible bond between the unlikely pair.
Witherspoon Shared Working With Roberts Was A โChildhood Dream.โ
In 2020, Witherspoon shared the news that Roberts had signed on to star and executive produce The Last Thing He Told Me. โIโm working with @juliaroberts and all of my childhood dreams are coming true,โ the Big Little Lies actress posted to Instagram. โThank you to @lauradaveauthor for her brilliant book (I canโt wait for everyone to read it!) and thank you to @appletv for making this happen.โ
Apart From Witherspoon And Roberts, No Other Cast Members Have Been Announced.
So far we know that Roberts will be taking on the filmโs title character of Hannah, and we know Witherspoon is set to appear (only as who remains to be seen). Other than that, details around its cast have yet to be announcedโbut with those two A-listers already confirmed we can assume there are going to be some big names attached to the project.
As for the future of the book? Dave has big plans. โI know exactly where I would pick up with Hannah, Owen, and Baileyโand I love the idea of imagining their next chapter,โ she told Popsugar.
While we wait for our next mutch-watch to land on our screens, you can read Laura Daveโs book here.
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In a trick of luck, Chanel hosted what was undoubtedly the biggest and most glamorous party Australia has seen since the start of the pandemic โ right before they werenโt allowed to.
On Wednesday night, the luxury house celebrated the 100th birthday of the iconic Nยฐ5 perfume with a dinner party that would make Mademoiselle Chanel proud. Held at the Parisian-inspired Felix Bistro & Brasserie, a whoโs who of fashion and culture congregated in the name of honouring the pioneering fragrance which Gabrielle Chanel referred to as โa womanโs fragrance that smells like a womanโ.
A-listers Rita Ora and Isla Fisher rubbed shoulders with Lara and Sam Worthington, young actresses such as Olivia DeJonge, Bebe Orleans Bettencourt and Lily Sullivan, as well as models Georgia Fowler and Victoria Lee. They were all clad in Chanel (weโre particularly partial to Islaโs opulent black jacket from the Chanel Resort 2021 show) and enjoyed signature cocktails inspired by the notes of Nยฐ5 with classic french fare.
Genesis Owusu gave a surprise performance that made the walls reverberate and a lavish tower of Nยฐ5 perfume bottles showered the room in a warm glow. There was even an after party (remember those??) which allegedly went until 3am.
New South Wales might have been plunged into a new round of restrictions after a new community case of COVID, but at least for one night we could enjoy the era of decadent and debaucherous parties once again. Until next time!
What dreams are made ofIsla Fisher (Credit: Image: Supplied)Rita Ora (Credit: Image: Supplied)Georgia Fowler (Credit: Image: Supplied)Olivia Dejonge (Credit: Image: Supplied)
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While we wish we could play along in the lives of Scarlet Magazineโs loveable trio, Kat, Jane and Sutton, forever, in news not even the dot-com could have predicted, Stan has announced the fashion cupboard doors will officially shutter for The Bold Typeโs fifth and final season.
The showโs final run finds the trio of friends โon the brink of defining who they really are and how best to leave their mark on the world,โ per the official synopsis. โTheir futures are bright, and their love and support for each other will never change.โ
โThe Bold Type has been an incredible gift that has truly changed my life. I spent my twenties in New York City, working in magazines, so in many ways, the show feels very personal to my experiences,โ said showrunner and executive producer Wendy Straker Hauser. โI have truly loved writing this show and living in this world. I will miss it terribly, but I am so grateful for the opportunity and glad to know itโs been a comfort to so many people out there.โ
Now, finally, we know when the Scarlet trio will be returning to our screens for the final time, with Stan announcing the fifth and final series will air on May 27, 2021.
Watch: โThe Bold Typeโ Season 5 Official Trailer
As of May 7, 2021, weโve just been given our first bittersweet look at *The Bold Type* season five, courtesy of its first official trailer.
As suspected, the relationship and career drama that Kat, Sutton and Jane have endured over the last four seasons is far from over.
Sutton is emotionally preparing to move on from her ex, Richard, only to have him return. Sam Pageโs character looks like heโs going to throw Suttonโs plans off balance, with the trailer hinting at a potential tryst between the former married couple.
Meanwhile, Kat and Jane are also navigating murky relationship waters. Katโs ex-girlfriend Adena has come back into her orbit and Jane is desperately trying to ignore her feelings for her employee, Scott.
(Credit: Stan)
What happened in The Bold Type season four?
The magazine-drama last left us with the three BFFโs at their limits, both personally and professionally.
Suttonโs (Meghann Fahy) marriage is falling apart and now sheโs slept with her married high school boyfriend. Jane (Katie Stevens) was testing the line of a relationship with one of her employees while pursuing a story that Jacqueline (Melora Hardin) pushed back against. Katโs (Aisha Dee) controversial ending saw the social media manager fired for exposing the company presidentโs support of gay conversion therapy, and beginning a relationship with his conservative daughter Eva (Alex Payton-Beesley).
Just days before that finale aired, Dee took to Instagram to call out the show for its lack of support for BIPOC cast and storylines, specifically the one that left Kat dating a white, conservative woman.
โThe decision to have Kat enter into a relationship with a privileged conservative woman felt confusing and out of character,โ she wrote at the time. โDespite my personal feelings about the choice, I tried my best to tell the story with honesty, even though the Kat I know and love would never make these choices. It was heartbreaking to watch Katโs story turn into a redemption story for someone else, someone who is complicit in the oppression of so many. Someone whose politics are actively harmful to her communities.โ
The network responded to Deeโs criticisms. โWe applaud Aisha for raising her hand and starting conversations around these important issues,โ the statement read. โWe look forward to continuing that dialogue and enacting positive change. Our goal onThe Bold Typeis and has always been to tell entertaining, authentic stories that are representative of the world that Kat, Jane and Sutton live inโwe can only do that if we listen.โ
Fans of the series will be happy to know that Katโs ex-girlfriend Adena (Nikohl Boosheri) will be returning for season five.
The Bold Typeโs final season will air on Stan on May 27, 2021.
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Although itโs hard to complain about Sydneyโwhat with its great beaches, expansive shopping and excellent coffeeโliving the city life can be a bit exhausting.
Whether itโs cramped train rides, lying shoulder-to-shoulder at Bondi in the height of summer, or the five-minute queue at cafรฉs (only to find out theyโve run out of almond milk), Sydneyโs hustle and bustle can sometimes only be cured by a getaway to the country.
If youโve found yourself in need of a break, look inwards to New South Walesโ coasts and valleys for a weekender. Leaving Friday afternoon and getting back in Sunday night, your boss wonโt even know youโve gone.
But waitโbefore zooming off on that weekend getaway, itโs always important to make sure youโre prepared and the best way to do that is with the added safety measure of car insurance. Often the excitement of the trip can mean we forget the bigger things, like being covered (especially when driving long distances), which basically means youโll really be able to relax knowing youโre covered (and safe).
Stella, a car insurance brand that specifically caters to Australian women, aims to reward women for being statistically safer drivers. The insurance brand, founded by Sam White, is a radically different proposition in the Australian insurance marketโand, as female drivers, a proposition that could have you and your bank account thanking you should anything go wrong.
Stella helps empower Australian women with simple and transparent car insurance, ultimately challenging the way we approach insurance and finance altogetherโand wonโt leave you scratching your head in the process.*
Berry
Filled with rolling green hills, rustic cottages and friendly people, Berry is about as quiet, quaint and calming as it gets. Set about two hours outside of the Sydney CBD, Berry is perfect for a low-key getaway. Think: early morning walks, brunch and yoga, and dinners under the stars.
Stay: Straying out to farmland calls for a farmstay. Our accommodation pick is restored 1920s house, Willow Farm, which boasts its own orchard (for apple picking), creeks and lakes surrounded by soft grass (for lunchtime picnics) and rustic, homely decor (for necessary lounging).
Eat: John Evans and Sonia Greigโs South on Albany is a must-visit for the foodies. Using local produce and interesting combinations of flavour, itโs a friendly and cosy dinner option
Do: After lunch, head to Healing With Feeling for a massage or aromatherapy session. Perfect to get you even more relaxed than you already are.
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Hunter Valley
Wine, food, good viewsโneed we say more? At just over three hours drive out of Sydney, Hunter is the perfect escape for busy city-dwellers. Check into accommodation overlooking expansive valleys, and spend days and nights sipping local drops.
Stay: Nestled at the foot of Broken Back Range, Tinonee Vineyard Estateโs Dairy Cottage is the perfect tucked-away stay, with Hamptons-style decor leading out onto broad patios.
Eat: Award-winning and fresh, Redsalt Restaurant taps local wines and produce.
Do: You canโt pass through the Hunter Valley without visiting Golden Door Spa Elysia, the largest day spa in New South Wales. With private sun gardens, steam rooms, spas and massage facilities, relaxation lives here.
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Jervis Bay
Set against sandy white beaches, clear blue water and lush natural forests, Jervis Bay is just under three hours from Sydney.
Stay: Facing out into the forest, Worrowing Estateโs Wilderness Huts are luxe, self-contained villas. Spend the afternoons sitting out on the desk spying passing kangaroos, possums and sugar gliders, or exploring the estate.
Eat: Candle- and fire-lit, Gunyah Restaurant at Paperback Camp serves up fresh-caught fish, desserts made with local flora, and wines from the region.
Do: It would be a crime to be close to Jervis Bayโs natural landscape and not explore. Head to Booderee Botanic Gardens to learn about local food and wildlife, or explore the Cape St George Lighthouse ruins on a guided tour.
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The Blue Mountains
At just over an hourโs drive, the Blue Mountains are as accessible as they are beautiful. Rocky terrain, sweeping forests and sunsets worthy of a postcard, spend the weekend exploring the national parks, wining and dining or just relaxing at your accommodation.
Stay: Check into Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges, nestled in the middle of a 10 hectare estate with hills, lakes, tree-lined avenues and gardens.
Eat: On the eastern side of the Blue Mountains is Restaurant Como, which offers contemporary Australian food, local wines and beautiful views.
Do: After seeing the sights, slow down in the Botanic Gardens. On a free guided tour, see 21,000 plants, lunch at the Lodge and then see the entire valley from the Visitorโs Centre.
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Kangaroo Valley
Dubbed โAustraliaโs most beautiful valleyโ (if they do say so, themselves), Kangaroo Valley is located two hours outside of Sydney. A sprawling landscape, the country town is filled with tiny shops, quaint cafes and historic views.
Stay: A huge open-plan house, Desiderata is a luxe holiday rental that offers panoramic views, homey comforts and a serene stay.
Eat: Skip the restaurant and head over to the farmerโs market on Sunday morning. After loading up with fresh fruits, local jams and spreads, and even some pastries, head out to one of the many picnic spots around Kangaroo Valley. No reservation needed.
Do: Take a drive out to Fitzroy Falls in the morning. After parking at the base, climb out onto the lookouts where you can get a glimpse of the entire valley.
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If youโre reading this, youโll have either recently finished a Bridgerton binge or are a general period entertainment dilettante, perhaps taking a turn around the streaming services for your next frothy, lacy fix. If youโve not yet settled on a suitorโwho else so regularly ends up in your bed with a glass of wine accompanying, after allโmight we put forward the humble TV-series Sanditon?
Or rather, might we let impassioned Brigerton fans make the case for us? Itโs pretty universal on Twitter: if you enjoyed the Shondaland-produced Netflix regency drama, youโll probably like Sanditon.
The series is something of a sleeper hit, having actually first aired in the UK in 2019. It hit the states in 2020, via PBS and has experienced something of a Renaissance since it began airing in the U.S.
The series was originally cancelled by its original British network, ITV, in 2019 with a spokesperson stating that creators would have โloved it to return,โ but cited a lack of audience as the reason behind its cancellation.
Enthusiastic fans rallied under the #SaveSanditon hashtag, and Amazon UK did seem like they were assessing its viability last year, and it looks like it paid off.
On May 7, 2021, PBS announced the series would return for season two and season three, per Deadline.
โWe are absolutely delighted to announce a second and third season of Sanditon, a show that has inspired such a passionate and devoted fan base,โ said executive producer Susanne Simpson. โAudiences can expect romance, humour and plenty of twists and turns in these new seasons of Sanditon.โ
Set in Sanditon, a fishing village thatโs rebranded itself as a seaside resort, the series mainly follows Charlotte Heywood, played by Rose Williams. Fairly swiftly upon her arrival in the town from Sussex, she ends up catching the eye of the Parker brothers. A love-triangle situation of course ensues, and as per usual Twitter is fairly obsessed with one arm of it:
Theo James plays Sidney Parker, the handsome but initially cold younger brother. While his and Charlotteโs relationship is the mainstay of Sandriton, all of the characters have pretty eventful plotlines.
Who stars in Sanditon?
Sanditon, as is the nature of most period TV dramas, follows an ensemble cast. The bulk of the series centres around the lives of the following main characters.
Rose Williams As Charlotte Heywood
Rose Williams, an English actress, has previously displayed her period and historical acting chops in Reign, Medici and A Quiet Passion. As Charlotte, she has a pretty rude awakening when she enters Sanditon society and realises sheโs slightly out of her depthโat least at first.
Theo James as Sidney Parker
You might have caught Theo James in a lone episode of Downton Abbey but the role heโs most known for is Tobias in the Divergent film series. Well, perhaps until Sanditon that is. His character Sidney is very much in the vein of the Mr Darcy archetype: initially cold and detached, though of course, his meeting Charlotte begins to change that.
Crystal Clarke as Georgiana Lambe
American actress Crystal Clarke plays Georgiana, the only Black character ever written by Austen. Georgiana Lambe is a wealthy friend of Sidney Parkerโs. This isnโt Clarkeโs first time tackling an iconic authorโs work for the screen, having previously played Tina Argyll in an adaptation of Agatha Christieโs Ordeal by Innocence.
Kris Marshall as Tom Parker
No, donโt adjust your sets. That is Colin from Love Actually in your period drama. British actor Kris Marshall plays the older Parker brother who is most enthusiastic about reviving Sanditon as a resort. Perhaps to his detrimentโฆ
Anne Reid as Lady Denham
BAFTA-winning actress and British TV veteran Anne Reid plays Lady Denham. Lady Denham is the formidable matriarch who lords over Sanditon, very aware that folks are fighting for her affection for their inheritance.
Is Sanditon based on a book or true story?
Like Bridgerton, the Sanditon series is based on literary source material. Sanditon is an unfinished novel by Jane Austen. Only 11 chapters were completed and itโs speculated that Austen had to stop work on the manuscript due to her illness.
Where can I watch Sanditon in Australia?
Sanditon season one is available to stream in Australia on Foxtel Now.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markleโs son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, may only be one year old, but heโs already captured the heart of the world thanks to his undeniable cutenessโwith everything from his adorable chubby cheeks to his ginger hair, that matches perfectly with his dadโs, going viral as soon as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex offer us up a tiny glimpse at the teeny royal. Below, weโre looking back at all the photos Harry and Meghan have shared of their toddler, who is about to become a big brother.
May 2021
In honour of their sons second birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a new photo to their website, Archewell. The sepia-toned snap shows Archie from behind, holding a bouquet of balloons wearing a sweater, jeans and teeny sneakers.
In honour of the special occasion, Harry and Meghan also announced a new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine equity. โWe will not be able to truly recover until everyone, everywhere, has equal access to the vaccine,โ the statement read. โAnd with that intention, we are inviting you to contribute whatever you canโif you have the means to do soโto bring vaccines to families in the worldโs most vulnerable places.โ
March 2021
Just days after their tell-all with Oprah, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a never-before-seen snap from their pregnancy announcement, shot by the coupleโs longtime friend and photographer. Missan Harriman. โWhat wonderful news to celebrate on International Womenโs Day! Congratulations my friends, and welcome to the #girldad club H โค๏ธ,โ Harriman wrote in anInstagram post.
The following day, when Oprah appeared on CBS This Morning to talk with Gayle King, a new black-and-white clip showed Meghan, Harry and Archie, playing at a southern California beach with Guy, the familyโs rescue beagle.
December 2020
While the couple chose to sway from tradition for their 2020 Christmas card by not releasing a family portrait, Harry and Meghan did share a holiday greeting with fans that included a sweet illustration crafted from a picture taken by Meghanโs mother, Doria Ragland. The card was first revealed on Twitter by the animal welfare charity Mayhew.
May 2020
To celebrate Archieโs first birthday, the Sussexes shared a video of Meghan reading her son one of his favourite stories: Duck! Rabbit!
January 2020
To celebrate the new year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released an adorable reflection video highlighting key moments from the previous 12 months. The highlight reel included a new photo of Harry and a seven-month-old Archie, who could be seen donning a cute grey beanie and a brown puffer jacket, as well as a pair of uggs he was gifted by Sir Peter Cosgrove during their visit to Australia in 2018.
September 2019
During Meghan and Harryโs royal tour of South Africa, the pair took a then-four-month-old Archie Harrison to an official engagement to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutuโgiving royal fans their first glimpse at how similar the young royal looks to his dad.
That same month, to celebrate Harryโs birthday, Meghan shared a collage of images on Instagram, which included a brand new photo from Archieโs christening, alongside a personal message: โYour service to the causes you care so deeply for inspires me every day. You are the best husband and most amazing dad to our son. We love you โค๏ธ Happiest birthday!โ
July 2019
On July 6th, 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markleโs son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, was christened, exactly two months after he was born. Though the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to keep the royal christening privateโ including not revealing who their sonโs godparents are, the royal family did share two beautiful photos from the day.
June 2019
Like any millennial dad, Harry took to Instagram to celebrate his first-ever Fatherโs Day, sharing an adorable, never-before-seen photo of his newborn. In the sepia-toned image, Archie is holding onto his dadโs hand while staring into the camera, giving the world the first proper look at his eyes.
May 2019
On May 6th, 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially welcomed Archie, and on May 8th, they introduced their newest arrival to the world at St Georgeโs Hall at Windsor Castle.
That same day royal photographer Chris Allerton captured the moment baby Archie met his great-grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, alongside Meghanโs mother Doria.
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Do you know what you want? What you really, reallywant? Well, not to get too excited prematurely, but it might be on the cards for Spice Girl fans. Weโre pleased to inform you that it seems like a Spice World sequel featuring a reunion of the original Spice Girls could be on the cards.
While weโre taking this pleasing news with a grain of saltโitโs all per a sourceโit does seem like a follow-up to the incredibly successful 1997 film could be making its way to cinemas quite soon, with rumours discussing a release date as early as 2022.
The forthcoming project is said to be spearheaded by Geri Horner nรฉe Halliwell, who currently manages the Spice Girls. And while members Melanie C, Emma Bunton and Mel B are apparently on board, thereโs no word yet on whether Victoria Beckham will join on, though theyโre reportedly hopeful. (Posh Spice opted out of the bandโs most recent reunion tour.)
The press: Spice Girls are making a SpiceWorld sequel โ๏ธ
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โThe girls have been talking about how to mark the filmโs anniversary and are actively considering making a tongue-in-cheek sequel,โ a source shared about the potential Spice World sequel. โThey have approached a screenwriter who is considering working on the project and making tentative steps forward.โ
Perhaps the most promising thing the source shared was this tidbit: โIt is still in the early stages but they are talking to established names in the business, which proves they are taking a big screen comeback seriously.โ
Spice Girls fans will recall that the original Spice World followed the group as they prepared for a momentous concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Should the tentative sounding project find its feet, weโre wondering what subject the girls would tackle over two decades later?
Regardless: we want this future, so forget the past.
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Netflixโs latest true crime deep dive, TheSons of Sam: A Descent Into Darknesshas captivated viewers since its release this month. While the series is a re-examination of the New York City Son of Sam shootings, in which serial killer David Berkowitz was convicted in 1977, the four-part project also tells the story of investigative journalist Maury Terry, who spent his career attempting to uncover the darker truth behind the events.
Filmmaker Joshua Zeman is behind the true-crime retelling, which uses archival news footage, conversations with people involved in the original investigation and Terryโs own words and case files to tell the story of a man obsessed with exposing what really happened, ultimately, leading him into a rabbit hole heโd โnever come out ofโ.
One of the most fascinating theories to arise from the documentary is whether or not Berkowitz worked alone, with Terry long holding the belief that the serial killer worked with accomplices to carry out the crimes (which saw six people die and left seven others wounded).
Below, everything there is to know about John and Michael Carr.
Why Was Maury Terry Convinced Berkowitz Didnโt Act Alone?
After being captured by police in 1977, Berkowitz confessed to the shootings and pleaded guilty, later being handed down six life sentences (which he is still serving today). Berkowitz would later tell police that it was his neighbour Sam Carrโs โpossessed dogโ that ordered him to commit the crimes, however, Terry wasnโt convinced he acted alone.
Despite Berkowitz not matching the โtall and blondeโ description the Son of Sam survivors provided police, it was Terry uncovering John and Michael Carr, who were quite literally sons of Sam, that had him convinced the killings werenโt done by a single person. The brothers were the sons of Sam Carr, Berkowitzโs neighbour.
In fact, in one interview conducted between Terry and Berkowitz, he alleged the brothers were his accomplicesโalthough, itโs important to note they were never formally under police investigation.
After creating the docuseries, Zeman spoke out about what he believes really happened.
โThereโs a preponderance of evidence to suggest that Berkowitz didnโt act alone,โ he said, per The Wrap. โI have been told the names of those individuals, some of whom are still alive. So, you know, that remains to be seenโฆ I think that I think thereโs obviously enough doubt to suggest that itโs worth looking into.โ
(Credit: Netflix.)
Who Were John And Michael Carr, And What Happened To Them?
Besides the brothers being literally sons of Sam, the sons of Berkowitzโs neighbour, Sam Carr, Terry spent decades trying to link the pair to the crimes that took place in New York City in the โ70s.
Although their connection to the case would become difficult to prove, with both brothers passing away in the years following Berkowitzโs arrest in 1977โwhich many believe to be under suspicious circumstances.
John Carr was shot in the head in North Dakota in 1978, with his death sparking a conspiracy theory thatโd heโd died after learning police were investigating his possible connection to the case. Although, that theory has never been proved.
Interestingly, following Johnโs death investigators would discover he had been writing the son of Sam symbolโwhich the killer had taunted police with following the killingsโon telephone books.
John Carr "killed himself" when the police started to acknowledge the probability of a conspiracy.
although the ruling was suicide, not all cops and journalists agreed, and when examining the body, police found '666' scratched into his hand pic.twitter.com/11gur2LGPi
Michael Carr similarly died in mysterious circumstances in 1979 in a car accident in Manhattan, two years after Berkowitz confessed to the crimes and the same year police allegedly began looking at potential connections between the Carrs and Berkowitz.
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Update, 06/05/2021: Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has been sentenced to five years and nine months in jail for the rape of a woman on the night of the 2018 grand final with Judge Helen Syme telling the court: โI do not accept that he was not aware that she was attempting to push him away and trying to physically resist him.โ
โI have found the offender was fully aware that the victim was not consenting and went ahead anyway,โ Syme added. โHis decision to do so increases the objective seriousness.โ
The Guardian reports Hayne will be eligible for parole after three years and eight months.
At the sentencing, Hayneโs victim spoke out about the devastating impact the crime has taken on her โmentally, physically, socially and academically.โ
โI felt dirty and violated. He made me feel like an object and was looking straight through me,โ she said in a victim statement, per the Sydney Morning Herald. โI have spent countless hours crying, the feeling of violation and feeling dirty doesnโt go away. I have nightmares and flashbacks of his face looking right through me.โ
Original, 23/03/2021:Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on the night of the 2018 grand final, being charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, per The Guardian.
โIโd rather go to jail knowing I spoke the truth than be a free man living a lie,โ Hayne told reporters. โItโs unfortunate, itโs disappointing but at the end of the day theyโve come to a decision and I respect that.โ
According to reports, Hayne became โrough, forceful and inconsiderateโ with the victim during the encounter, despite her allegedly telling him โnoโ and โno Jarryd.โ
The jury cleared Hayne of two counts of aggravated sexual intercourse without consent inflicting actual bodily harm โ related to bleeding the woman sustained during the incident.
โI think I froze in a way because I canโt remember a massive struggle, it was just really confusing. But he knew I didnโt want it โ I said โnoโ,โ the woman said.
โIt was forceful and fast. Thatโs why I canโt say for sure how the [genital] injury was done, whether it was his mouth, his teeth, his nails or a ring. I was numb.โ
To the woman at the centre of the Jarryd Hayne case today, thank you.
On a day when Parliament House began to resemble a grubby frat house.
On a day when the depths of coverup of the Brittany Higgins case defied belief.
Detective Superintendent Stacey Maloney praised the victim as โamazing, courageous and resilientโ for going through the court process.
โHer courage, resilience and steely nature through this process has been something that the investigators have worked with on a daily basis with her,โ Det. Maloney said.
โIn terms of victims coming forward, I know there has been a lot of comments around this lately, but we want people to come forward to us, we want to hear your story. We need you to know that we believe you and weโll be on the journey with you in relation to this process.โ
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Lately, we might have been turning to Netflix for its chilling thrillers (Deadly Illusions, anyone?), but weโve long been fascinated by the streaming giantโs captivating true-crime docuseries that explore the terrifying cases of the worldโs most horrific crimes. The latest offering, The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness is re-examining the life of serial killer David Berkowitz, who went on a killing spree in New York City in the 1970s.
Berkowitz, who received six life sentences after being convicted of the Son of Sam shootings, was later investigated by journalist Maury Terry, who made it his life mission to get the real story behind the mysterious caseโwhich is exactly what Netflix deep dives into in its latest docuseries, examining if Berkowitz was the only culprit or if there was a darker truth hidden underneath.
Intrigued? Read on for everything we know about Netflixโs The Sons of Sam.
What Were The Son Of Sam Shootings?
From 1976 to 1977, a mysterious killer began shooting randomly across New York City with a .44-caliber revolver, resulting in six deaths and seven wounded before the NYPD captured and charged Berkowitz. It was the anonymous letters the shooter would taunt media and police with that sparked the nickname Son of Sam, which is what each letter was signed off with.
While Berkowitz was convicted for the crimes, investigative journalist Maury Terry was convinced he didnโt act alone and would later spend decades attempting to prove the real story behind the murders.
(Credit: Netflix.)
What Is Netflixโs Sons Of Sam About?
Netflixโs docuseries, The Sons of Sam, explores the story behind the notorious serial killer.
โWhile the arrest and conviction of David Berkowitz brought the nightmare to an end for many New Yorkers, for journalist and Ultimate Evil author Maury Terry, the real mystery was just beginning,โ its official synopsis reads. โTerry, convinced Berkowitz had not acted alone, would go on to spend decades attempting to prove that the web of darkness behind the murders went deeper than anyone imaginedโand his pursuit of that elusive truth would eventually cost him everything.โ
Filmmaker Joshua Zeman is behind the four-part series, which uses archival news footage, conversations with people involved in the original investigation and Terryโs own words and case files to tell the story of a man obsessed, ultimately, entering a rabbit hole he โnever came outโ of. Zeman asks the question: did Berkowitz act alone or were there others involved that still roam free?
Why Was Maury Terry Convinced Berkowitz Didnโt Act Alone?
Despite Berkowitz confessing to all the murders and pleading guilty, claiming his neighbour Sam Carrโs dog (who he says was possessed) ordered him to kill, Maury Terry wasnโt convinced he acted alone. Terry noticed inconsistencies in Berkowitzโs story, namely that he didnโt match the โtall and blondeโ description many Son of Sam survivors provided police, and for years, Terry investigated John and Michael Carr, who were literally Sons of Samโbeing the sons of Berkowitzโs neighbour Sam.
For years, Terry would speak to Berkowitz in an attempt to learn the truth with revealing information providing yet more inconsistencies. In one such interview, Berkowitz shared details about a satanic group he joined prior to the shootings, alleging John and Michael Carr were his accomplices.
Watch the Sons of Sam trailer below.
Who Were John And Michael Carr?
Throughout his investigation, Terry would become convinced that Berkowitzโs accomplices were John and Michael Carr, the sons of his neighbour Sam Carr. Besides the pair being literally sons of Sam, Berkowitz would tell Terry that he was directed to kill by Samโs dog, who was possessed by a demonic entity.
The Carr brothers died in the years following Berkowitzโs arrest in 1977. John was shot in the head in North Dakota, later found in his girlfriendโs apartment, while Michael died in a car accident in Manhattan.
Where Are David Berkowitz And Maury Terry Now?
Following the 1977 arrest of Berkowitz, Terry spent the rest of his career committed to uncovering the truth and documenting his findings in his book, The Ultimate Evil. In 2015, he passed away from heart failure at the age of 69.
As for Berkowitz he is still serving out his prison sentence and has become a spiritual advisor and mentor to fellow inmates. โI donโt deserve anything, any goodness from the Lord,โ he told the WORLD in 2020. โBut Iโm telling you, God has delivered me.โ
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This year, two of Australiaโs most beloved personalities (and all-around couple goals), comedian Hamish Blake and author Zoรซ Foster Blake, have been encouraging fellow Aussies to โHoliday Here This Yearโ as part of Tourism Australiaโs campaign to push travellers to explore our very own backyard (because who knows when international travel will be on the cards again).
The latest video is their โbiggestโ yet, literally, showing off some of the most immense and breathtaking places to visitโincluding everywhere from Queenslandโs Great (โBigโ) Barrier Reef, as Hamish likes to call it, to Victoriaโs Great Otway National Park, and among Zoรซโs top picks, Western Australiaโs Kimberley region.
Alongside the clip released on May 6, 2021, Zoรซ wrote: โMy husband and I are the luckiest pigs in Australia getting to shoot (together!) at these breathtaking locations, places weโd always dreamed of visiting but โnever made the time.โ Plus we get this cute video diary* to remember it all!โ
โIn what can only be described as the worlds greatest gig, this is the latest ad @zotheysay and I got to film for @australia showing (well, really, reminding) us all how epic it is to get out and experience our country and itโs sheerโฆ bigness (no thesaurus needed for my posts), Hamish added. โMan we had so much fun making this.โ
While the coupleโs children, Sonny and Rudy, donโt appear in the campaign, the pair have documented their family holidays extensively on Instagram, so donโt think the breathtaking destinations are strictly for couples or small groups, theyโre definitely for the whole family, too.
After one watch of the incredible locations on offer, itโs easy to see why Australian travellers are more excited than ever to explore the destinations waiting on our very doorstep. Read on for some of Hamish and Zoรซโs top recommendations, but be warned theyโll have you seriously tempted to book that much-deserved getawayโand STAT.
The Otways
Victoriaโs Great Otway National Park covers everything from rugged coastland, beaches and sprawling mountains of the Otway Ranges. Here, you can explore everything from the waterfalls, which includes the three cascades of Triplet Falls, go for stunning hikes amongst its rainforest at Maits Rest, and of course, head to the Great Ocean Walk that leads to the Twelve Apostles.
The Bungle Bungle Range nestled in Western Australiaโs Purnululu National Park is, unsurprisingly, one of the most stunning and striking landmarks Australia has on offer. Many might not know that the World Heritage-listed destination was a secret from the outside world until 1983, with its orange and black striped sandstone mounds, surrounding waterfalls and incredible history making it one of the most fascinating sites to visit. While holidaying, go off-road on an overnight adventure to Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, or take a helicopter ride to take in its expansive beauty.
An absolute must-see, Litchfield National Park is home to stunning, misty waterfalls nestled among the Northern Territoryโs dramatic landscapes, as well as crystal clear pools and iconic sandstone pillars at the Lost City. Go for a hike that takes in the spectacular destination, or swim in some of Australiaโs most breathtaking thundering falls and cool plunge pools while taking in the serenity of their surrounding forests. No doubt the natural wonder on offer here will leave you feeling refreshed.
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A survivor of child sexual abuse who was silenced for many years, Grace Tame fought tirelessly to reclaim her voice and rewrite the law. Here, she speaks to marie claire about turning her pain into power
Grace Tame will not be defined by darkness. The 26-year-old Tasmanian is a self-described optimist who finds beauty in nature and solace in salty sea swims. Her piercing blue eyes light up when she speaks on issues sheโs passionate about, and soften when talk turns to her boyfriend and tight-knit family. Sheโs a keen runner who won her first marathon last year, and a talented artist who toured the US as comedian John Cleeseโs illustrator. And sheโs a survivor of child sexual abuse, whose courageous advocacy helped overturn oppressive โvictim gag lawsโ in Tasmania and the Northern Territory, and earned her the title of 2021 Australian of the Year.
โI get frustrated when people only want to focus on the negative details โ tell me about your rape; take us back to your darkest moment,โ she says as we chat on a rainy Thursday after the marie claire photo shoot. โWhen thereโs all this rage and widespread shock, we can get stuck in a cycle of darkness โ and thatโs not productive.โ
Tameโs mission, rather, is to shed light on the ugly realities of child grooming and sexual abuse โ to break through the culture of silence that has allowed corrupt cultures to thrive. โTogether we can end child sexual abuse; survivors be proud, our voices are changing history!โ she declared in a heart-pounding acceptance speech for her national honour on January 25, as the room erupted into cheers and tears. Since then, sheโs become Australiaโs woman of the moment, dubbed an โinspirationโ, โforce for changeโ and โinstigator of a revolutionโ. In the nine days before we meet sheโs given four keynote addresses in three different cities, appeared on two panels, and spoken on television, radio and podcasts โ exhausting under any circumstances, let alone when prompted to recount personal trauma. โItโs not always easy to talk about this stuff,โ she admits. โBut Iโm incredibly grateful for the platform. Iโm just here as a representative of a community thatโs been marginalised and stigmatised for far too long.โ
Community has been at the centre of Tameโs cause since she first reported her own abuse. Raped repeatedly as a 15-year-old by her 58-year-old teacher, it was the safety of other young girls that ultimately drove her to speak out, first to another schoolteacher, and then to police. โI knew my abuser had done it to other girls โ heโd told me about them,โ she says, the disgust in her voice still thick. โI knew that this didnโt start with me, but that I had the potential to end it with me, and to protect his future targets.โ
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Years later, Tame discovered that an archaic Tasmanian law prevented her from self-identifying as a sexual abuse survivor in the media, and started fighting for a court exemption. Her legal case became the catalyst for the #LetHerSpeak campaign, created by journalist and sexual assault survivor/advocate Nina Funnell ยฌ (in partnership with Marque Lawyers and End Rape on Campus Australia). Seventeen brave sexual assault survivors, including Tame, lent their stories to the cause and lobbied for law reform.
In August 2019, Tame won her individual right to be named through the Supreme Court of Tasmania, and in April 2020, the stateโs gag law was overturned. It was nearly 10 years to the day since Tameโs trauma and abuse had begun.
Today she is modest โ even blunt โ about how she found the strength to spearhead the movement, and to speak out on issues once deemed unspeakable. โFor me itโs just a no-brainerโฆ. Itโs terrifying to do something in the face of evil, but whatโs more terrifying is not doing something,โ she says. โThereโs so much more potential suffering to come from doing nothing.โ
Since then, Tameโs tenacity has set off a rippling row of dominoes around the country. Inspired by Tame, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins alleged she was raped by a male colleague in Parliament House (four more women have since come forward with allegations against the same man); teenage girls are sharing stories of sexual harassment and assault; and tens of thousands of women and men have marched the streets to demand an end to gendered violence and inequality.
Days before our chat, Tame took the stage at the Womenโs March 4 Justice in Hobart, a packed-out rally charged with emotion and hope. โIโve never seen anything like it,โ she says. โI was the last speaker and the crowd went fucking berserk. It was just free-flowing positivity and I felt so much love coursing through me. It was electric; like rocket fuel.โ Tame had originally declined the invitation to speak, desperately in need of a day off, but changed her mind last minute: โI thought, this is so important. This issue is bigger than me, itโs bigger than any individual. Thatโs why we show up.โ
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Tame grew up on the wind-swept Eastern Shore of Hobart, Tasmania, and speaks affectionately about beach holidays at the Bay of Fires and week-long camping trips with her cousins. โI have a wealthy stock of memories,โ she shares. โNothing grand, simple stuff, really: laughing with my family, playing soccer; adventuring in nature, running around with my best friend Dom. We were thick as thieves at primary school and both of us have since been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, thought we didnโt know it at the time.โ
Her family was close and loving, though her parents had split amicably when she was a baby, and living between two homes created some โinternal instabilityโ. She thrived academically and was awarded a scholarship to a prestigious private high school, St Michaelโs Collegiate Girlsโ, but felt off-kilter in a new world where appearances and money held high value. โIโm a perfectionist and that, together with my autism and the resurfacing of traumatic memories [Tame was molested by an older child as a six-year-old], manifested in the form of anorexia,โ she says. โIt got out of control when I was 14 โ at about 40 kilos I was hospitalised and put on a feeding tube.โ
It was when she returned to school โ tiny and fragile โ that Nicolaas Bester, a maths and science teacher who had taught Tame the previous year, started to weasel his way into her life. โHe identified me as a weak and vulnerable target โ that was the first stage of grooming,โ she says. This deep psychological abuse that often underpins sexual violence is something Tame has since studied extensively, and can speak about with a frank detachment. โThe predator works to gain the targetโs trust, fill a gap in their support network, isolate them from their family and friends, gradually sexualise them, and maintain control,โ she explains.
โYour mind is instilled with shame and fear and you start to doubt everything. Youโre programmed to question trusting anybody else, but you really question yourself and your own judgement. Did I invite this in some way? Am I somehow complicit? Clearly I must have done something wrong, because this person presented as caring, empathetic and supportive, and yet they hurt me, so I must have deserved that hurt.โ
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Bester raped Tame 20 to 30 times over six months, usually on the floor of his office. He towered over her bone-thin body and recounted her with tales of killing people when he was a soldier, and said heโd lose his job if she told anyone what was going on. On average, it takes survivors of child sexual abuse 24 years to confide in anyone, such is the fear and self-doubt that predators instil in their targets.
The sick and sinister manipulator would inflict pain on the 15-year-old, then provide her with relief from that pain โ a behaviour Tame likens to coercive control. โI think where people on the outside go wrong is that they assess it like itโs an 100 per cent negative experience โ every day you go home and youโre beaten up, or every day youโre raped, and itโs just an uncut horror,โ she says. โItโs not like that. And that actually makes it worse. Itโs that unpredictability.โ
Bester also stalked Tame, lurking behind her in school corridors and sitting in his car outside her home at night. โWhen people are being abused theyโd actually rather be in the presence of their abuser than not, because it takes away the unpredictability,โ explains Tame. โI pose this question: whatโs scarier than sharing a room with a spider? And the answer is: knowing that youโre sharing a room with a spider but having no fucking idea where it is. Thatโs what itโs like. Thatโs more terrifying.โ
Eventually, Tameโs terror exploded into anger and she confronted her abuser. โI remember the last words I said to him,โ she says, her tone escalating. โI was spitting rage. I was 16 and I was crying my eyes out. Heโd seen the scars on my legs โ throughout the abuse Iโd turn up and Iโd have cuts all up my arms and legs, and heโd still hurt me. Heโd seen what a shell of a person Iโd become. I said, โYouโre a monster,โ and he just fucking sat there and looked at me blankly and shrugged. He said, โWell if thatโs what you think of me.โ Thereโs no humanity in [him], no humanity. And I tried. That was my last ditch effort. I think subconsciously I wanted to see if I could pry any kind of empathy from this man. And there just wasnโt any there.โ
After that, Tame confided in a teacher whom she felt she could trust โ โDr William Simon, heโs awesome. Print his name!โ she says. โIโm having dinner with him on Friday.โ He set up a meeting with the principal and they filed a police report. In August 2011 Bester was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for the abuse of Tame, and a further four months for the possession of child pornography.
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While Tameโs physical abuse was over, the trauma lived on inside her. She moved to California and tried to numb her pain with substances and other forms of self-destruction, but also became a yoga instructor, studied theatre arts and liberal arts, and worked as an illustrator.
There wasnโt one watershed moment that set her on her path to advocacy, though when Tame found out that her abuser had been released from prison after 19 months and was speaking to the media and bragging about her on Facebook, she knew she needed to take back her narrative. Then, in 2015 the convicted paedophile enrolled in a PhD at the University of Tasmania. โHe was put into student accommodation with fresh undergraduates!โ Tame fumes. โThe vice chancellor at the time has now been exposed as a sexual predator. See how it works? They enable each other.โ
She pauses. โ[My abuser] still lives in Hobart today. Iโve seen him around a few times โฆโ she trails off. โAnd Iโve been contacted by some of his other victims and spoken to them.โ Connecting with fellow survivors โ speaking, sharing, crying together โ is part of Tameโs ongoing healing, though the sheer volume of messages she receives is also overwhelming. So too is looking out at a crowd of protestors and seeing placards emblazoned with her name: โWhat Grace Tame saidโ; โI stand with Graceโ and โEat My Fearโ (Tame has the phrase tattooed on the back of her hand.)
โItโs very surreal, I havenโt gotten my head around it,โ she shrugs. โCan you get your head around it? But I think itโs less to do with me and more a symbol of progress. When I first reported my abuse, there was shame and stigma directed toward the issue. Today we have people carrying signs [in support].โ
Yet despite this mood and momentum โ and Tameโs natural gift as an orator โ she doesnโt want to see a frenzied uprising. โWeโre all getting very stirred up at the moment โ and the forces that perpetuate corrupt cultures will be hoping that eventually we get sick of it, put it under the rug and retreat back into silence,โ she says. โWe see these surges often and then they die down. What we need to do is sustain a more manageable, reasonable momentum thatโs not so overblown, itโs just measured.โ
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As such, Tame is ardent about education on grooming as a primary means of prevention โ in schools, workplaces and other institutions โ followed by legislative change. โWe currently have eight different definitions of sexual consent around the country,โ she says. โTo me itโs common sense, we need a standard national definition.โ
Sheโs been invited to work with countless politicians (โevery man and his dogโ), but isnโt interested in pursuing those campaigns or partnerships. โThis issue is far too important to be politicised,โ she says. โIt transcends all divides.โ On that note, sheโs also adamant that men should not be seen as the enemy, circling back to her saviour teacher, Dr Simon. โSome of my closest survivor friends are middle-aged men who were abused by the clergy,โ she adds.
Then there are two other males who have shaped and filled her life with immeasurable joy. One is her boyfriend Max, who she met after moving home to Tasmania last year. โHeโs the love of my life, my actual soul mate,โ she says. โAnd I know it sounds trite and soppy, but I couldnโt give less of a fuck about that. Because, yeah, I know what love is now. Iโd known it in a platonic way and in a familial way, but not this kind of love. And weโve both been in long-term relationships before. I was even married [to American actor Spencer Breslin]. But Iโm already closer to Max than I was to my husband, and weโve only been together for five months.โ
Her face crumples into a smile when I ask about her younger brother, Oscar, who turns 11 in May. โHeโs my little hero,โ says Tame. โHeโs a very, very special person. He came into the world right when the abuse started, and pardon the pun, but he was a literal saving grace. I didnโt feel like I had very much to live for at that time. Iโd attempted suicide during the abuse โฆ His presence saved us all in many ways.โ
But Tame has also saved herself. โIโve learnt that [with] the power of the human spirit, and the power of the collective, you can transcend and overcome anything, and that nothing is fixed,โ she says. โYou can always redefine yourself. You can always redefine things that happen. I tend not to think of life so much as happening to me or happening to individuals, but just as happening. It doesnโt discriminate.โ
In her tenure as Australian of the Year, Tame wants to bring about reform in education and legislation, though sheโll keep fighting the fight long after her reign โ until child sexual abuse is eradicated. She hopes to one day start a family with Max, and to just keep living, learning and loving. Her story will not be defined by darkness nor light, but the full spectrum of colours, connections and experiences inbetween.
โEverything comes back to the power of love,โ says Tame. โAnd loveโs free. The best things in life are free.โ
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Kate Middleton has long proved to be a master at mixing high street labels with her favourite designer pieces, and in honour of International Day of the Midwife in the U.K. on May 5, 2021, the Duchess of Cambridge offered up yet another lesson on chic, affordable dressing.
Appearing for an interview with midwife and Midwife-led Community Transformation (MILCOT) founder Harriet Nayiga for theNursing Times, Middleton opted for her signature polished style wearing a bright blue double-breasted Zara blazer, paired perfectly with a black top and sleek trousers.
The royal added an elegant touch by pulling her back in a half-up twist, with her usual curls falling loosely over her shoulders.
Middletonโs interview, which is included in a special issue of the publication, featured cover art chosen by the Duchess herself and marks the end of a three-year global campaign called Nursing Now, which intended to provide a larger platform to nursing staff across the globe.
The interview came just a day prior to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announcing the launch of their YouTube channel. โBe careful what you say now because these guys, theyโre filming everything,โ William tells his wife in the sneak peek. โI know!โ Kate replies with a laugh.
The royal coupleโs montage clip also showed the Duke serving spaghetti, Middleton meeting children in London, and the couple attending red carpet events and waving to cameras. โBetter late than never, weโre now on @YouTube ๐ฅ Link in bio,โ reads the caption.
For the launch, Middleton opted for a classic black turtleneck and gold earringsโa styling pair the Duchess of Cambridge has regularly sported throughout her royal career.
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