Innholdsfortegnelse for 10 February 2020 i WHO

It was the unexpected news that rocked Hollywood, sporting communities and the world alike, when Kobe Bryant’s death was announced. At 41, the basketball legend, alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other passengers, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The LA Lakers superstar touched so many lives and since his death, huge outpourings of love and admiration have followed, including many musicians paying tribute to him at the Grammys which took place hours after the tragedy (for more, see pg. 8-11). On social media, close friend David Beckham took to Instagram, saying: “It’s taken me hours to work out what to write and still my words won’t ever be enough to describe how I am feeling after the tragic loss of Kobe. This was one special athlete,…

News that celebrity personal trainer Michelle Bridges had been charged with drink driving on Australia Day, with her 4-year-old son, Axel, in the back seat, seemed uncharacteristic for the highly disciplined businesswoman and devoted mother. A statement issued on Tuesday, and seen by the Daily Telegraph, revealed the former Biggest Loser star has been going through a “very difficult time” after splitting from her partner of seven years, ‘Commando’ Steve Willis, with whom she shares Axel. “Turmoil impacted my decision making ”– Bridges Bridges, 49, said she was ashamed. “I would like to express my deep regret for breaking the law. This was a terrible mistake and an error of judgement,” she said. “This behaviour is inexcusable, and I’m absolutely devastated and embarrassed to find myself in this position. It…

When Jessica Simpson announced in July 2019 that she’d be releasing her first book, fans had no idea the actress and singer would be opening up about moments in her life that she’d never revealed publicly. The memoir, titled Open Book, details secrets Simpson has held on to for years and gives insight into her life behind closed doors. Simpson, 39, lives in Los Angeles with her husband of six years, ex NFL player Eric Johnson, 40, and their three kids – Maxwell, 7, Ace, 6, and 10-month-old Birdie. However, the Texas native says her life has been far from perfect. In her memoir, Simpson details her crippling alcohol addiction and mental health struggles that stemmed from her being sexually abused as a child. “I was pretty rock bottom,” she…

It’s nearly five years since alternative health blogger and cookbook author Belle Gibson was exposed as a cruel con woman who had pretended to have terminal cancer to promote her mobile app, The Whole Pantry. And last week, after authorities moved to seize her assets in order to recover some of the $410,000 fine she was ordered to pay two years ago, it emerged that she has changed her name to Sabontu and joined an Ethiopian ethnic minority. Consumer Affairs Victoria confirmed a raid had been executed on January 22 at Gibson’s northeast Melbourne home. “Sheriff’s officers visited an address in Northcote today to execute a warrant of seizure and sale on items belonging to Ms Gibson,” a spokesperson said. “Consumer Affairs Victoria is committed to recovering the debt Ms…

It’s true that with great power, comes great responsibility – just ask Hamish Macdonald. The respected journalist, who is a regular on both ABC and Channel Ten’s The Project, will step into the metaphorically large shoes of Q&A’s long-time host Tony Jones on February 3. “I’m nervous and excited,” the 38-year-old tells WHO. “It’s a big role and it comes with a lot of expectation or scrutiny so I’m definitely thinking carefully about what the job is going to involve and what’s required of me.” While Macdonald is celebrated in his own right, he is aware the show’s viewers are loyal to Jones, who has hosted Q&A since it began in 2008. “Tony has built that show from scratch,” Macdonald says. “He genuinely cares about it.” According to Macdonald, Jones…

MAFS has had its share of wannabe stars over the years, and this season’s Ivan has some thinking he’s chasing the spotlight, thanks to Instagram pictures of him with Cyrell Paule, from the MAFS class of 2019, and seasoned Bachelor star Keira Maguire. There’s also the fact he applied for a different reality show before stumbling across MAFS. But the 30-year-old real estate agent tells WHO he’s simply seizing an opportunity that came along at the right time. “I was in a little bit of a rut, and I thought, I’m a bit lost for love … why not?” he says. “I’m a roll-with-the-punches sort of guy.” Not one to keep his opinions to himself, Ivan looks set to divide people with his confident nature, and admits his past love…

hen Gillian Anderson was first given the script for the pilot of the critically acclaimed British comedy-drama Sex Education, she immediately tossed it away. “I read a teeny bit of the first episode and threw it in the bin,” she says. “Initially I felt that it was too on the nose.” The actress believed the setup for the show – about a professional sex therapist whose own teenage son sets up shop advising his fellow students on the subject of carnal activities – to be too obvious. Anderson’s mind was changed by her real-life partner, Peter Morgan, the creator and writer of The Crown. “Pete essentially took it out of the bin and read it and loved it, and said, ‘You’re mad. This will be really good for you to…

Dozens of victims have been found along the notorious corridor known as the Texas killing fields. While some of the cases have been solved, others remain open and possibly connected, including those of Heide Fye, Audrey Cook, Laura Miller and Donna Gonsoulin Prudhomme. “Science is evolving, and that goes in our favour,” says Rennison. “I’m very optimistic.”…

Tell us about your involvement with Portsea Polo and Forever New? I was super honoured to be invited as Forever New’s special guest this year at the Portsea Polo [on the Mornington Peninsula, Vic]. I’d never been so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I brought some of my aunties, my cousins and my mum, and we all had such a great day. There was rosé, so I was all set. Were you wearing Forever New? Yeah! They gave me a few options to pick from the day before. I ended up wearing a Forever New dress from the new summer collection. It was very floral and frilly, and you know it was fun for me because playing around with feminine style is something that is pretty new…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 A special home or business project may take up much of your spare time as you prepare and arrange with others to organise a successful outcome. Property interests may fascinate you, especially planning a re-build or landscaping. Career offers advancement to a higher level. Children may require assistance with coaching, sporting programs or special curriculum dealings. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Keep an open mind in your daily affairs and be prepared for the unusual or unexpected. Compromise is your key as the ambitions of others could conflict with your own and cause tensions. Steady as she goes and don’t rock the boat. Everything seems to take longer than you’d wish so expect delays, minor frustrations and restrictions. Exercise and release stress. GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 Your…

This week, Midway, another movie about the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the subsequent Battle of Midway, opens in cinemas. Earlier this month, 1917, yet another film about World War I, was released. The question has to be asked: are more films about World Wars I and II necessary? Aren’t there new topics filmmakers can explore? At least in the case of 1917, director Sam Mendes approached things in a different way, by filming long scenes that make the movie seem like it was shot in one continuous take – and he may just end up with an Academy Award for his efforts (see page 84). Even so, it’s still a movie about a conflict that has already been the subject of countless films. In nearly every story…

The actor and Little America executive producer, 41, takes us inside the heartwarming, humorous and humane immigrant stories of the Apple TV+ anthology series (streaming now). What was the most intriguing challenge for you and your fellow producers [including wife Emily V. Gordon, Lee Eisenberg and Alan Yang] in bringing Epic magazine’s Little America series to TV life? We wanted to make short films that were completely different tones. We wanted some to be funny, some to be romantic, some to be thrilling. You moved to America from Pakistan at 18 and studied computer science and philosophy before becoming a comedian-actor. Obviously, there is no one immigrant experience, but how did your story help shape the show’s vision? It was exactly what you said, that no one story is the…

This is one of two series about Australian rail travel hosted by Brits currently on air – the other, Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip, is on Tue. at 8.30pm on the ABC. And while Portillo and his preference for brightly coloured slacks are an acquired taste, this series does a good job of holding Australia accountable for shameful elements in our past (via the host’s trusty antiquated guide book) at the same time as celebrating what our nation has become. Sometimes it takes an outsider to see both sides. (Starts Tue., Feb. 4 at 7.30pm; SBS)…

CANOODLING CO-STARS NEW YORK , JAN. 21 After years of speculation, Bohemian Rhapsody stars Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton were all laughs in NYC after finally confirming those dating rumours. JAMES’ STAR-STUDDED SELFIE LOS ANGELES, JAN. 21 James Corden snapped a selfie on his Late Late Show, when guests Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda took part in a dating game. FLOWER POWER LOS ANGELES, JAN. 21 Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter Scout stepped out in a colourful kimono last week, almost a year after slamming the paparazzi for taking unwarranted images of her and her younger sister, Tallulah. HONEYMOON PHASE LOS ANGELES, JAN. 22 Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, who married last year, were spotted having a romantic day out in LA. GREEN WITH ENVY NEW YORK, JAN. 22…

“She’s very eager [to get married]. I’ll do it because it’s important to her, but I don’t have any great romantic feelings towards it.” While his girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, wants to get hitched, Charlie Hunnam is indifferent to the idea. “You make a lot of friends when you go to jail, because they’re like-minded people.” Lily Tomlin on getting arrested while attending a rally. “She was doing the movie, Australia … She used to complain about the blow flies and the cows mooing.” I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’s Rhonda Burchmore on Nicole Kidman. “It’s not a crime to go to bed that early.” Rose Byrne defended her and husband Bobby Cannavale’s 9.45pm bedtime.…

You are responsible for how people remember you – or don’t. So don’t take it lightly,” basketball legend Kobe Bryant once said. “If you do it right, your game will live on in others … and when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.” The basketball community – and, indeed, the rest of the world – is mourning the loss of one of sport’s biggest heroes, with Bryant tragically killed at age 41 on Monday in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Bryant and ‘Gigi’ were among the nine people who died when their helicopter went down in thick fog in Calabasas, northwest of LA, shortly before 10am, having taken off from Bryant’s Orange County home. The other victims were…

It was just a matter of months before newlyweds Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich found themselves in the midst of divorce rumours. Not long after their 2018 wedding, tongues began wagging when former chiropractor Tim moved to Melbourne to join the cast of Neighbours, leaving his wife in Sydney, and attending events without his wedding ring. But now, speaking to WHO, the couple, who are ambassadors for Piper-Heidsieck, have finally revealed the truth behind the rumours. “I think it’s hard for everyone. It’s not just us”— Anna Heinrich “About a month and a half after we got married Tim lost his ring,” Heinrich says. Robards laughs, adding: “My brother lost it, actually! And now I have to wear another ring when I’m at work every day, so I just kind…

It’s no great surprise former Wentworth star Nicole da Silva, 38, kept mum about her pregnancy for as long as possible. It remained a secret until the very private actress was six months along, when it was impossible to hide it any longer. And on the rare occasion she posts a photo of her 1-year-old on social media, the Doctor Doctor star won’t show the tiny tot’s face. “I’ve never been one to publicise my private life for the sake of publicity or more work,” she tells WHO. “Hopefully, the work speaks for itself and I’m able to stay centred and true to who I am and what I value.”The new season of Nine’s popular series Doctor Doctor (returns Wed., Feb. 5 at 9pm on Nine Network), on which…

Melbourne-based strength trainer Amanda prides herself on her authenticity, so being thrown into a dinner party with strangers and having it all filmed for the nation to watch has been challenging. “It was a bit soul-destroying in the sense you’re not really in a group of genuine people. It’s difficult,” she tells WHO of her Married At First Sight experience. “I’m 34 but I’ve got the wisdom of a 50-year-old, so when I’m around people bitching and catty, I can’t tolerate it.” Amanda hints at unwanted drama ahead, but her desire to find The One – and represent the gay community as one-half of the first lesbian couple to wed on the show – overtook her reservations. “I’ve been in two serious relationships in five years, and the second partner…

Growing up, Nakkiah Lui was a big fan of Aussie sketch comedy TV shows such as Fast Forward, Big Girl’s Blouse and Full Frontal. She even tested out her own comedy stylings on her schoolmates. “I used to do Eric Bana’s ‘Poida’ character skits at assembly at high school,” the writer/actor/director tells WHO. “They were a real hit.” No real surprise then that Lui would go on to be an integral part of hit ABC Indigenous sketch comedy series, Black Comedy. The hilarious, irreverent and sometimes subversive show is back for a fourth and final series (starts Wed., Feb. 5, 9pm on ABC and iview). Here, Lui tells us why she’s proud of the show and what she really thinks about diversity on screens. You’ve come a long way since…

“It was a big deal to speak about her illness” To her millions of loyal fans, it’s been business as usual for Taylor Swift – promoting her latest album Lover, glamming up for award shows and racking up Grammy nominations. But away from the public glare, she has been secretly helping her family through their darkest times as her mum, Andrea, 62, fights aggressive breast cancer. Last week, Swift revealed that Andrea has just been told the devastating news she now has a tumour growing in her brain. “She was going through chemo, and that’s a hard enough thing for a person to go through,” Swift tells Variety. “They found a brain tumour, and the symptoms of what a person goes through when they have a brain tumour is nothing…

KRISTINE FROSETH The American and Norwegian former model is seen by some as the new Margot Robbie, and has had rave reviews for her roles as Kelly in the Netflix series The Society and in the title role in Looking for Alaska on Hulu. A second season of the former airs later this year, and Froseth, 23, is reportedly being approached by major film studios for starring roles in future projects. JULIA GARNER The actress, who turns 26 this week, already has an Emmy for her performance as Ruth in Ozark, and has been securing major TV roles in shows, including The Americans, Dirty John and Maniac since she was 17. This year, she’ll star as a scheming Instagram-legendary German heiress in Inventing Anna and is rumoured to be lining…

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The recent bushfires have destroyed so much. But a positive to come out of this disaster is the way our country has come together to show its support by donating money, food and essentials. As communities are surveying the damage and preparing for the future, I keep asking myself if there is more we can do. Well, there is. Planning a visit to the impacted areas that rely heavily on tourism is also a great way to help, as it will be critical for their economic recovery. The Adelaide Hills, one of my favourite wine-producing areas, has seen up to 20 wineries affected by the recent bushfires. However, the roads are open, the power is on, the wine is chilled and the charming main streets are intact. There are still…

In 2018, Tones and I was busking on the streets. Then ‘Dance Monkey’ became a worldwide smash. Here, she shares the pros and cons of her whirlwind rise. ‘Dance Monkey’ has hit No. 1 in 20 countries and logged more than a billion streams. Why do you think it has resonated? The song, I guess, has become everyone’s song. [My manager] told me that it definitely wouldn’t be a radio hit, that it would just be a “live” song. So I wasn’t expecting much, to be honest. But it’s one of the biggest radio hits of [2019] – maybe because it’s just a bit weird. It’s great that it happened, but I don’t care if another song goes to No. 1 for the rest of my life. It’s not a…

One rainy night in 1970s Queensland, Charlie is driving to his father’s rural property with his sister, Abby, next to him in the passenger seat, when he swerves and forces another vehicle off the road. The other driver, a young pregnant woman, is killed instantly and the shell-shocked siblings flee the scene. When they arrive at their father’s place, they realise the awful truth of the woman’s identity and pledge to keep secret their involvement in her death. But over the coming weeks, their shared deception begins to tear them apart and with the police closing in, and Abby’s journo husband on the trail of a story that could uncover their guilt, they are soon backed into a corner. From the author of last year’s acclaimed Half Moon Lake, this…

After banging out two albums in 16 months, the ‘All About That Bass’ singer has taken her time with this third album – and it shows. Treat Myself is front-loaded with songs that show Trainor’s versatility – from synthy single ‘Wave’ to the sassy ‘Funk’ and ‘Nice to Meet Ya’ (featuring Nicki Minaj) to the more plaintive ‘Ashes’. Maintaining the self-love message that has defined her career, the album loses a little of that unpredictability by Track 15. (Out Fri., Jan. 31)…

VALE TERRY JONES Comedy fans are mourning the death of Monty Python founder Terry Jones, who passed away at his London home on January 21, aged 77. In a statement, Jones’ family said he died “after a long, extremely brave but always good-humoured battle with a rare form of dementia”. Along with his Python cohorts – Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and the late Graham Chapman – Jones helped change British comedy. Jones was part of the group’s TV series, Flying Circus, and he starred in and directed three of their films, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life. Cleese paid tribute to Jones on Twitter, writing: “Of his many achievements, for me the greatest gift he gave us all…

MERS: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was reported in the Middle East in 2012, thought by the World Health Organisation to have originated in camels. SARS: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was first identified in China in 2002 with scientists suspecting is was spread from civet cats. The outbreak spread to 26 countries and killed 774 people. BIRD FLU: Since the first human case in 1997, Bird flu H5N1, also called avian influenza, killed nearly 60 per cent of people who have been infected. EBOLA: The 2014 Western African epidemic was the most widespread outbreak of Ebola virus disease in history. Two and a half years after the first case was discovered, the outbreak ended after more than 28,600 cases and 11,325 deaths. SWINE FLU: According to a new analysis…

He’s the English heartthrob known for his charming accent and swoon-worthy roles in films such as Love Actually and Bridget Jones’s Diary. But the actor, who currently stars in the action crime, The Gentlemen (out now), maintains that his romantic on-screen roles have never reflected his personal life. “Playing nice guys actually in many ways much harder than playing bad guys,” he tells WHO. “Because that’s never been me – I am not that Mr Nice Guy.” For his latest role Hugh Grant, 59, steps into the shoes of a sleazy private investigator – a far cry from his previous characters. “I find myself increasingly drawn [to] and comfortable in revolting roles,” Grant says with a laugh. “The more revolting the better.” The actor, who’s had more than his fair…

While stepping out for coffee in their part-time neighbourhood of Tribeca, NYC, on January 19, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel looked like the picture-perfect couple, rugged up on a freezing New York day. “Jessica has been hurt but is hopeful for the future ” “It was chilly, but they looked cosy arm-in-arm, gazing into each other’s eyes,” a witness said. “They really seemed to be in a great mood, smiling and chatting as they walked along with their coffees.” As the singer, 39, and actress, 37, put on a public display of unity, they appeared to be putting to rest any questions about the state of their seven-year marriage, which came under scrutiny two months ago. Timberlake spent the end of last year with his tail between his legs after…

Aspiring marine biologist Connie may have been single for five years, but what she’s lacked in the love department, she’s made up for in adventure. After finishing up as a makeup artist and retail worker, the 27-year-old took some time out from everyday life to travel the globe. “I did some really awesome things. I used to work on an expedition ship, so I was out at sea for about nine months,” Connie tells WHO. “I lived in Antarctica for a little while … there’s actually no-one down there, so you kind of just hang out with penguins and all the wildlife!” The globetrotter also visited the west coast of Africa, the Arctic and Europe, adding, “You just meet so many amazing people along the way.” But now she’s back…

Alexa Tubertini, 26, knew there were certain foods that didn’t agree with her body, but she couldn’t figure out what they were. In the evenings she would feel bloated, lethargic and be craving sugar.“I would always have a little chocolate post-dinner,” she says. Wanting to understand what foods worked better for her body, Alexa signed up to the Keto-Fit Challenge. THE CHALLENGE Keto is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that tricks the body into a fat-burning process called ketosis. Over the eight weeks, Alexa followed a structured meal plan, increased her exercise and introduced Keto-Fit products into her diet. As well as making the change from her typical carb-heavy meals, Alexa also decided to incorporate intermittent fasting as part of the challenge.“Giving up brekky was actually easier than I thought. It…

STAY Thai cuisine is one of my favourites and a few days on the Coconut Island, as locals call it, was the perfect excuse to embark on an island food safari. I enjoy exploring the traditional dishes on offer but also the fusion of other cultures and how they all go together. I’m staying at Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort, which is located on a secluded 300m stretch of beach overlooking the tranquil waters of Hanuman Bay. It’s just 10 minutes from the airport, five minutes from Chaweng and 10 minutes from Fisherman’s Village. Each of the resort’s 52 suites and villas has its own private plunge pool and sun deck, offering a welcoming retreat from the outside world. As well as relaxing in the privacy of my one-bedroom garden…

Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Although still a comedy – albeit a black one – this film saw Sandler play a character struggling with loneliness and rage. Spanglish (2004) In this movie about a troubled family, Sandler put in a sensitive turn as a husband whose wife belittled both him and their daughter. Funny People (2009) Written and directed by Judd Apatow, this dark comedy starred Sandler as a famous stand-up comedian grappling with a terminal illness.…

MISS AMERICANA It has already made headlines thanks to Taylor Swift’s very public battle to make use of her older music, and this documentary (on Netflix from Fri., Jan. 31) will no doubt provide even more newsworthy moments as it explores the ups and downs of her past couple of years, and her decision to use her substantial platform to speak out on topics that matter to her. HARD QUIZ S5 What would be your expert topic? As everyone’s favourite niche subjects quiz returns (starts Wed., Feb. 5 at 8pm; ABC), you can consider that question while watching contestants show their expertise on everything from Lady Gaga and Xanadu to typewriters and poet William Butler Yeats. Gold Logie Award-winning host Tom Gleeson is back on hand to control proceedings. SUPER…

Imagine if the man you were dating turned out to be a serial killer. That was the reality Elizabeth Kendall was faced with when it transpired that her good-looking, well-dressed, ambitious boyfriend, Ted Bundy, was one of America’s most notorious murderers. Despite an overload of Bundy material this past year – it was the 30th anniversary of his death in 2019 – this new docuseries has something substantial to add to the conversation. For the first time, Kendall and her daughter, Molly, for whom Bundy was a father figure, go on the record to tell their story. Falling for a Killer also goes beyond their fascinating interviews, as well as input from victims who survived, to view Bundy’s crimes from the female perspective, with considered discussion about a woman’s role…

CHASING COSBY Like the R. Kelly case (see left), the allegations of sexual abuse against Bill Cosby circled him for many years until relatively recently coming to a head. Investigative journalist Nicole Weisensee Egan has reported on the case since 2005, and this podcast, which she hosts, recaps how the story has unfolded. The details of the comedian’s crimes, for which he has been convicted despite protestations of innocence, are shocking, as is the way he was able to operate quite openly, thanks to his status and circle of enablers making it hard for victims to come forward. THE CATCH AND KILL PODCAST Ronan Farrow’s must-read book, Catch and Kill, deals with another high-profile case of a powerful man in the entertainment industry, allegedly assaulting women: Harvey Weinstein. This companion…

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