Innholdsfortegnelse for 23 December 2019 i New Idea

After social media posts revealed what appeared to be Jasmine Stefanovic celebrating at a baby shower, pregnancy rumours have been circling the shoe designer and her husband, TV host Karl Stefanovic, with many convinced the couple are expecting. Now a source reveals to New Idea that the couple are gearing up to make an official announcement, and they could even be expecting twins! But the source claims Karl won’t confirm the exciting news until he returns to the Today show, with Allison Langdon, in early January. “There was a specific clause in his contract for him to confirm the pregnancy exclusively on Today and receive a generous bonus,” a source reveals. “It’s why they brought the show’s starting date forward to early January because Jasmine will be around five months…

Nicole Kidman has opened up about how her children helped her cope when her father died in 2014. “My 3-year-old (Faith, now 8) said, ‘But you’re not going to be sad like this tomorrow, are you?’ That’s when you realise, you know, you have to be OK,” Nicole told Tatler. “They need to know that they’re safe, that their mother isn’t going to fall apart. “Inside? I was beyond shattered. But I had to rally,” she added. Nicole explained how her father’s death also impacted her professionally. “I was never going to do theatre again. I didn’t think my heart could handle the adrenaline and the fear,” she admitted. Her father Antony Kidman was a renowned academic and Nicole was very close to him. “[He] was always such a guiding…

A feud between former PM Bob Hawke’s second wife, Blanche d’Alpuget, and Bob’s grandson Paul Dillon has started after Blanche sold her late husband’s possessions for almost $700,000 this year. The sale upset his daughter Rosslyn Dillon and her son Paul angrily texted Blanche. “Blanche, are you kidding with this auction?” he wrote, according to legal documents filed to the NSW Supreme Court. “Selling all the Harry Bilsons? No thought to ask the family to take furniture or anything?!!” he said. “Don’t you have a limit?” Blanche responded saying she felt threatened, particularly “the suggestion that I had no right to auction stuff that is legally mine”. Blanche then accused Rosslyn of ‘stirring up trouble’. After Bob’s death, Blanche was left with the majority of his fortune and the texts…

Having rekindled their close friendship over the past year, an insider tells New Idea how Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are co-organising a lavish Golden Globes party in the coming weeks to celebrate them both being nominated for awards. “Brad and Jen hit on this idea a few months ago and are so excited it’s finally going to be a reality,” reveals an exclusive insider. “They’ve wanted for ages to get their many shared friends together in one room for something truly intimate and upscale.” The award ceremony will be the first time fans have seen the couple in public together in years. While Jennifer’s up for her first Golden Globe in four years for her work on The Morning Show, Brad has been nominated for his role in Quentin…

It’s certainly been a roller-coaster year for the beloved Astoni family. As Rohan, whose character Ben was diagnosed with depression, admits: “It’s been a year of twists and turns!” Rohan reveals his thoughts on bringing the compelling and undeniably significant storyline to life, as well as the moving feedback he’s received from viewers – something that clearly means a great deal to the actor. Also this year, eldest Astoni daughter Ziggy faced one of the most challenging times of her life with the breakdown of her short-lived marriage to Brody (Jackson Heywood). As viewers know, Ziggy was blindsided when she discovered the man she believed to be her soulmate was having an affair with Summer Bay newcomer Simone (Emily Eskell). Now Sophie shares her thoughts on the emotionally charged storyline.…

Putting the finishing touches to his freshly bleached hair and beard, Troy Thode is ready for another season as Santa. For the last 40 years, the father of two has been perfecting his paunch and honing his ‘ho ho ho’s as he spreads Christmas cheer dressed as Saint Nick. “I love being Santa so much,” he tells New Idea with a sparkle in his eyes. “It started when I was in ninth grade. I was the biggest kid in my class so I played Santa in a school performance. The year after, my dad asked me to hand out oranges to local kids dressed as Santa, and by the time I was 16, I had a job at a department store as Santa. It’s carried on every year, ever since.”…

This is such a special time of year, and for the last 15 years, we have been a proud partner of the Woolworths Carols in the Domain. As The Fresh Food People, we understand how important the season is to our customers. From traditional roasts and perfect puddings, beautiful fresh mangoes, cherries and even a carrot being left out for the reindeers’ visit, our team is proud to have picked everything for you to make this a Christmas to remember. Being part of every community across the country, we also understand that 2019 has presented a number of challenges. From drought to floods and bushfires, we have witnessed Australians everywhere digging deep to show their support for communities in need. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our customers…

1 VISIT SANTA Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, visit Woolworths to meet the big man himself. Santa will be there to listen to your last-minute Christmas wishes and for Santa selfies. 2 STEP INTO THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEY Disney will sprinkle their magic across the grounds of Carols in the Domain with plenty of fun family zones to enjoy. 3 SHARE A COKE Drop by the Coca-Cola pop-up kiosk to get your name on a Coke can for free and Share a Coke with someone special this Christmas! 4 FEAST ON KFC Sign up for one of KFC’s hourly feasts! Take a seat and the KFC team will serve up freshly cooked buckets of their delicious Original Recipe Chicken and chips. 5 HAVE A VERY MICKEY CHRISTMAS Fresh…

Vietnamese-Style Prawn, Mango and Pineapple Salad Serves 8, Prep: 35 mins 2 x 100g packets vermicelli bean thread noodles ½ cup coconut flakes, lightly toasted ½ cup roasted macadamia nuts ¹/ ³ cup fried shallots ¼ fresh pineapple (425g) 2 ripe mangoes (See Tip) 1 baby cos, trimmed, washed, shredded 2½ cups combined fresh coriander, mint and Thai basil leaves 1kg cooked peeled prawns, without tails DRESSING ½ cup lime juice ¼ cup fish sauce ¼ cup hoisin sauce 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 1 To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a jug until combined. Cover. Refrigerate. 2 Soak noodles in boiling water for about 2 minutes, or until just tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Using kitchen scissors, cut…

White Christmas Serves 24, Prep: 25 mins 3 cups Rice Bubbles (105g) 1 cup desiccated coconut ¾ cup icing sugar mixture ¾ cup full cream milk powder ¾ cup dried mixed fruit ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots ¹/ ³ cup slivered almonds, toasted ¼ cup chopped red glacé cherries (See Tip) ¼ cup chopped green glacé cherries 250g block Copha, melted, cooled 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Combine Rice Bubbles, coconut, sugar, milk powder, dried fruit, apricots, almonds and cherries in a large bowl. Mix well. 3 Add Copha to Rice Bubble mixture. Stir well to combine. Press into prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.…

MERE MALE My nephew had called me to say he had met the girl of his dreams. I told him to send flowers and offer to cook her a meal, which he did, but on seeing me a week later he said he felt totally humiliated as she had insisted on washing the dishes. I said that was most thoughtful and he replied: “Well not really as we had not started eating yet and the dishes were from the previous few days.” FELICITY ROONEY, SALE, VIC. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM An interesting article depicting a great soldier who will never be forgotten as Kerri keeps his memory alive (NI Nov 11). They fought through severe conditions for peace and freedom for the future generations. Many did not return from the…

PODCAST THE LIGHTHOUSE From the team behind The Teacher’s Pet and Who the Hell is Hamish comes this podcast series. Hosted by crime journalist David Murray it endeavours to get to the bottom of the disappearance of Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez, who did not return to his Byron Bay hostel in May this year. OUT NOW BOOK ONE SUMMER BETWEEN FRIENDS BY TRISH MOREY When Sarah returns home to Lord Howe Island to run the family shop, she feels trapped. And being in such close proximity to her two former best friends isn’t helping matters. But Floss and Jules are also struggling with  issues of their own and as the summer rolls on, it seems that renewing the friendship they once shared might be just what they all…

John Travolta has admitted that he found it awkward watching wife Kelly Preston’s sex scene with Tom Cruise in the hit film Jerry Maguire. “You don’t even know what awkward is until you sit in the screening of Jerry Maguire and you don’t know that scene is coming up and your wife is with Tom Cruise in the middle of something – that was astonishing,” John said on The Late Late Show With James Corden. While watching your wife have sex with someone else on screen is sure to be uncomfortable, John says they are happier than ever. “I think that we’re just right together,” he added.…

Marie Fredriksson, one half of the Swedish pop duo Roxette, has died following a 17-year battle with cancer. The 61-year-old passed away last week and is survived by her husband, music producer Mikael Bolyos and her two children, Ines Josefin, 26, and Oscar, 23. Her family announced the singer’s death with an emotional statement: “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that one of our biggest and most beloved artists is gone.” Marie was a powerhouse performer, with Roxette’s hit songs such as ‘Joyride’ and ‘It Must Have Been Love’ reaching enormous success in the 1980s and ’90s. Roxette songwriter Per Gessle, 60, paid tribute to his beloved bandmate Marie on Twitter. “Things will never be the same,” he wrote. “Time goes by so quickly. It’s not…

Pictures of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein attending Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday emerged last week, leaving people shocked to see they were guests at the royal bash. The unearthed pictures show both men dressed in costume for Bea’s big party at Windsor Castle in 2006. This follows news that Princess Beatrice cancelled her engagement party due to the controversy circling her father, Prince Andrew, and his ties to Epstein. While Andrew has continued to downplay his relationship with Epstein, the old images reveal the financier was one of many close family and friends who attended the celebrations for the prince’s daughter. The Mirror reported: “Two months after the royal bash, a warrant was issued for Epstein for sexual assault of a minor.”…

Prince William and Duchess Kate looked every inch the future king and queen when they attended the Diplomatic Corps reception last week. The annual event held at Buckingham Palace was attended by around 1000 invitees, including senior royals, government officials and high commissioners. But among the VIP attendees, none shone brighter than the second-in-line to the throne. The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge were the epitome of future monarchs, with Wills dressed in a tuxedo and Kate wearing a navy evening gown topped off with the Lover’s Knot heirloom tiara. For the occasion, Kate also wore her Royal Victorian Order blue sash and yellow ribboned Royal Family Order badge, both recently bestowed on her by the Queen in recognition of her service as a working royal. Their regal demeanour…

Despite various family dramas, Terri Irwin has a famously close bond with her two children, Bindi and Robert, and her sister Bonnie. But now it appears that Terri could have a secret brother to add into the fold! Recently unearthed documents suggest the conservationist’s father, Clarence Raines, had a son – although it’s not known whether he grew up with his possible siblings or has ever had any kind of relationship with them. Local Oregon newspaper The Register-Guard announced Clarence’s death of age-related causes at 86 years in June 2008. In the notice it is revealed that Terri’s father attended Oregon university before serving in the Navy, joining the Eugene Police Department and then establishing his own long-haul trucking business. The listing continues: “Survivors include his wife; a son, Rolfe;…

On the surface, Demi Moore is the epitome of a Hollywood movie star. She’s starred in a string of classic movies including Ghost and A Few Good Men, has dated some of the biggest stars on the planet and seemingly defies ageing. But things aren’t quite as they seem … After several years of hiatus, the 57-year-old has lifted the lid on her seemingly perfect veneer in her new no-holds biography, Inside Out. Here are some of the biggest bombshells to emerge. RELATIONSHIP SECRETS REVEALED Since entering the spotlight in the ’80s, there has been a fascination with Demi’s relationships – and in her new book, she recalls flings with stars including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and her first husband, musician Freddy Moore. Demi married Bruce Willis at the pinnacle…

There was a time when Jeanne Little lit up TV screens across the nation with her vibrant personality, those fluttering false eyelashes, wild wigs, outrageous outfits and her unmistakeable ‘Hello, daaarling’ catchcry. Sadly, Jeanne’s famous voice has been silenced. For the past nine years, the triple Logie award-winning showbiz icon has been bedridden in a Sydney nursing home, unable to walk, due to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. “This time of year is so cruel. Mum absolutely loved Christmas. She’d decorate the house in a totally over-the-top festive fashion, and her Christmas cake and pudding were the best,” recalls Jeanne’s heartbroken daughter, comedian and author Katie M. Little. “I LOOK AT THAT PAINTING AND I CAN HEAR HER VOICE RINGING IN MY HEAD” “Mum spends her days just staring at…

For the past 45 years in the Daffey family, someone important has been missing from the table during Christmas dinner. Late on Christmas Eve in 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin, killing 71 people, wiping out most of the town and causing $837 million in damage. Little Peter Daffey, aged 6, had been playing with a toy helicopter only hours before – an early present from his parents Ken and Sandra. But he wouldn’t live to open the rest of his gifts from Santa. Peter didn’t survive the tropical cyclone that would obliterate the Northern Territory city. As Tracy ripped through the Daffeys’ Nakara home in the early hours of December 25, 1974, their youngest son was tragically killed while sheltering under a bed. Though nearly half a century has passed…

JINGLE BELLS Jingle Bells, jingle bells,jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ridein a one-horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bells,jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride ina one-horse open sleigh. Dashing through the snow,in a one-horse open sleighO’er the fields we go,laughing all the wayBells on bobtail ring, makingspirits brightWhat fun it is to ride andsing a sleighing songtonight, Oh Jingle Bells, jingle bells,jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ridein a one-horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bells,jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ridein a one-horse open sleigh. HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled,Joyful all ye nations rise,Join the triumph of the…

Choc-Truffle Cheesecake Serves 10, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 20 mins 1½ x 250g packets Choc Ripple biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted 2 x 207g boxes Lindt Gourmet Truffles (See Tip) 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped Finely grated dark chocolate, to serve FILLING 180g block white cooking chocolate, chopped 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar 250g tub sour cream 2 eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 1 Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base and up side of the prepared pan. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.…

Cheese and Bacon Cob Dip Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 1 large white cob loaf (500g) 250g diced bacon 250g tub sour cream 250g block cream cheese, chopped 1½ cups grated vintage Tasty cheese Finely chopped fresh parsley, to garnish (optional) 1 Using a serrated knife, cut the top quarter off cob loaf. Pull away the soft bread from inside the loaf, leaving a 2cm-thick shell. Tear bread and lid into large pieces. Place loaf, lid and bread pieces on an oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove. 3 Meanwhile, to make filling, heat an oiled, medium, deep frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally for…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Laughter, fun banter and thoughtful exchanges will refresh a long-distance relationship. Exciting holiday arrangements will grow exponentially and a get-together will leave a soft, reflective afterglow. Festive plans may be changeable, though, so you’ll need to be flexible to bring them to fruition. Interruptions could fragment some tasks too, but keep on keeping on and you’ll have a week of achievements. LUCKY NUMBERS: 22, 33, 38 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An unusual outing will be an exhilarating highlight of this festive week and will introduce you to another world. There will be financial issues and complex paperwork to sort out, and also a forward-thinking plan of action to implement to achieve an ambitious future goal. A financial boost will set you up…

Tim Allen Tim, 66, played Scott Calvin, and has had continued success famously as the voice of Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear. David Krumholtz Since playing Santa’s elf, David, 41, has had a successful film and TV career, including in The Deuce. Eric Lloyd Young Charlie is now 33. These days Eric is usually found behind the camera, as a director, editor and producer. Wendy Crewson Since starring as Scott’s ex-wife, Wendy, 63, has appeared in a number of TV series, including The Bridge.…

Aussie actress Tammin Sursok is set to play burns survivor Turia Pitt in a biopic about her life. The former Home and Away star told Stellar she was so inspired watching an A Current Affair feature on Turia that she asked her husband, producer and writer Sean McEwen, to help her turn it into a film. “I remember feeling so inspired by Turia and what she experienced,” Tammin says. “To be able to transcend that with grace and fortitude ... and she has so much gratitude. I thought, ‘I need to be more like her’.” Production on the project is set to commence in Sydney next year.…

Both Emma Watkins and Lachlan Gillespie have moved on with their respective partners, but it appears that one year after their separation, the former couple seem to be competing to prove who is the happiest. Just a week after yellow Wiggle Emma declared she was in love with her new man, Wiggles band member Oliver Brian, purple Wiggle Lachlan decided to post a gushing tribute to his new girlfriend Dana Stephensen. Taking to Instagram, Emma’s ex shared a picture of himself and Dana, along with several other Wiggles, including Emma herself with the caption: “One year ago today we met and performed with the @ausballet.” The post comes after Emma stepped out with Oliver looking deliriously happy with her new-found love. But despite the rumoured battle, Emma insists she and…

Scott Cam has been hit with a public backlash after his huge government pay packet was revealed. The Block star, 57, will receive $345,000 for work as a ‘national careers ambassador’. The15-month contract involves the TV tradie encouraging young people to get on the tools. While PM Scott Morrison defended the appointment, Scott Cam faced criticism from others who said it was a waste. “This is an outrageous abuse of taxpayer money. They sacked many very experienced public servants yesterday, now this. Unbelievable,” MP Matt Thistlethwaite said. In 2015, Scott was listed as Australia’s 10th highest-paid TV star, with a whopping $600,000 salary for the Channel Nine show.…

After 15 years of speculation and rumours, the Friends reunion is finally happening. New Idea has learnt that a script has been written and that every effort is being made to keep it under lock and key until production starts. “Everyone involved is so paranoid about it being leaked given it’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars,” explains a source. “Executives at HBO Max including Roberto Alcantara and Mark Tuohy have made everyone sign water-tight confidentiality agreements which could see them be sued in excess of $5 million if they leak any details.” News of the reboot movie was first reported in November when The Hollywood Reporter revealed cast and creators of the iconic ’90s show were “in talks” to reunite. In early December, Jennifer Aniston told People magazine that…

When it comes to holiday outfits most of us end up in the same outfit for days on end, but House Rules judge, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen never leaves home without his iconic and colourful three-piece suits. Indeed, on a recent trip to Egypt to celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jackie, the couple loved every minute of dressing up. “Even in the context of crawling over pyramids in Egypt I will wear a three-piece suit and a hat,” he laughs to New Idea. “Of course, Jackie always looked exquisite, she was always beautifully dressed. I think people like the pyramid guides were rather pleased we had made an effort.” The couple’s anniversary trip in Egypt saw them stay at the famous Cataract Hotel, which has hosted the likes of…

Nikki Webster certainly has a lot on her plate, with raising two children, juggling three dance studios and now a plum new hosting gig with Dance Mums Australia. The darling of the 2000 Sydney Olympics – now all grown up as a mother of two and a savvy business owner – is not afraid to transform into a no-nonsense dance teacher on the new reality show. Speaking with New Idea to promote the casting call for the show, the 32-year-old says her own child-star past has coloured both motherhood and her career. “I’ll definitely be mentoring [the dancers], but I’ll also not be taking any crap! It’s going to be tough. To get to that elite level takes a lot of training and discipline,” Nikki explains. “There will be drama…

Just as John has supported his one-time ‘frenemy’ turned good mate Ben over the past few months, their portrayers Shane and Rohan reveal they are always there for each other. “We always discuss what’s going on in our lives and ask advice of each other,” says TV veteran Shane. Adds Rohan: “We share a dressing room and talk about all manner of things during the day. He’s always been forthcoming, and I hope I’ve been the same with him.” Also make sure to listen out for Shane’s thoughts on his loveable but famously cantankerous character – not to mention Lukas’ hilarious take on some of the altercations Ryder forever seems to be witnessing around the Bay. And don’t miss the stars’ very special Christmas messages to you, the viewers!…

A Christmas-loving grandmother has spent four months hanging more than 2000 baubles worth $28,000 from her living room ceiling! Sylvia Pope, 77, started her enormous collection 20 years ago and has now amassed thousands of the festive decorations, which take her months to display. Sylvia, from Swansea in the UK, says: “I absolutely love Christmas and my grandchildren’s faces light up when they see all the baubles. It really is magical for them and that is all that really matters. “I love setting my baubles up all over the house. I won’t let anyone else help in case of breakages – even though it gets a little harder each year. “It’s my own little hobby and I love it when all the baubles are up on the ceiling. They look…

VANESSA AMOROSSI What do you love about Christmas? I love the decorations. I love the whole tree in the house thing, fairy lights and tinsel everywhere! What are you doing this Christmas? I will be doing a lot of travelling. I will spend the first part of Christmas in the Australian heat and then return to America and celebrate with my family at Big Bear. Do you have any Christmas traditions? The traditions in our family involves me attempting to bake cookies on Christmas Eve – and not very well, unfortunately, as I seem to burn them more often than not! I hope Santa doesn’t mind too much. What are you hoping Santa brings you this year? I’m hoping Santa brings me a new Ducati, a speedboat, helps me build…

A Christmas card has travelled more than 1 million kilometres after being posted between a family in Australia and Wales for 70 years. The same festive greeting card has been ‘ping-ponged’ around the world since it was first sent in 1949 by Phyllis Cashin to her brother-in-law and his wife. Elspeth Parry, 68, says: “My mum, Phyllis, had posted a card from our home in Wallasey, UK, to my dad’s brother, Bob, who lived nearby. She had written: ‘This is our favourite, so you can send it back to us next Christmas!’ Mum and Dad may have been just joking but Bob did just as they asked – and sent it back the next Christmas. “Before we knew it, it’d become a bit of a tradition. Every year a new…

Surfing Santa Cupcakes Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 30 mins 410g packet vanilla cupcake mix Milk chocolate Santas and milk chocolate Christmas coins, to decorate SURFBOARDS 125g each red, yellow and green ready-to-roll icing (See Tip) BUTTERCREAM 250g block unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2½ cups icing sugar mixture 1 tblsp milk Liquid blue food colouring 1 To make surfboards, knead each coloured icing, separately, on a clean bench. Roll out, separately, between two sheets of baking paper until 4mm-thick. Using a 10.5cm surfboard cookie cutter (See Tip), cut out four shapes from each colour, re-rolling as necessary. 2 Reserve icing scraps separately, then roll each into a ball. Separately, roll out each one thinly between two sheets of baking paper into a rectangle. Cut out four…

Why should kids have all the fun? Gift a family member, your bestie or yourself with a limited-edition beauty pack this Christmas. With each containing mini versions of cult products, it’s a great way to try new products or simply indulge in your favourites!…

Q A lady I was friends with asked me to look after her cat while she was on holidays. The cat needed to see the vet and I was promised I would be reimbursed for the expenses. I haven’t had any of the money back and probably won’t. I’ve tried following my friend up and there’s just silence. Do you have any idea why people don’t follow through on their word? KYLIE, VIA EMAIL. A Your friend is unprincipled. I would question her friendship if she doesn’t have the decency to repay the expenses. This was an expensive outlay and to ignore what she owes you is not good enough. Send her a stern message listing the amount in arrears and request she pays the debt. Unfortunately, there are people…

Award-winning actor Ron Leibman died last week aged 82 after complications from pneumonia. While best known for playing the father of Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) in the sitcom Friends, Ron had a varied and successful career. He won an Emmy for the series Kaz, a Tony for his role in Angels in America and starred with Sally Field in Norma Rae. “Ron was an incredibly talented actor with a distinguished career in film, TV and theatre. Our thoughts go out to his wife, Jessica (Walter), and his family,” his agent said in a statement.…

Oprah has sparked wedding rumours after she was spotted wearing a stunning white dress at an event recently. Oprah has been with her partner Stedman Graham for over 30 years and became engaged in 1992 but they never married. In 2016, Oprah explained the decision saying: “The only time I brought it up was when I said to Stedman, ‘What would have happened if we had actually gotten married?’ And the answer is: ‘We wouldn’t be together.’ We would not have stayed together, because marriage requires a different way of being in this world.”…