Innholdsfortegnelse for 19 August 2019 i WHO

The lives of the rich and famous can often appear picture perfect. So when a celebrity reveals they’re battling a chronic condition it not only takes us by surprise but reminds us they’re human and unfortunately can succumb to the same heartbreaking diseases as the rest of us might face. Who could forget the moment in 1998 when actor Michael J. Fox revealed that he had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for the past seven years, and had undergone brain surgery to try and stop his tremors? He has since gone on to advocate for research to find a cure and started his own foundation. The likes of Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland, singer Selena Gomez and former model Yolanda Hadid have also all spoken out about their health struggles…

Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino’s riff on Tinseltown at the end of the 1960s, features two of the world’s biggest movie stars – Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio – who, ironically, play a couple of guys whose careers are pretty much washed up: DiCaprio is Rick Dalton, the one-time lead of a TV western, and Pitt plays Cliff Booth, Rick’s longtime stunt double, gofer and drinking buddy, who happens to live next door to director Roman Polanski and his doomed actress wife, Sharon Tate (played by Margot Robbie). Ahead of the film’s release (out on Aug. 15) father of six Pitt, 55, opens up to WHO about leaning on Leo, prepping for shirtless scenes and retirement rumours. What was it like working with Leo? He’s a…

She may keep the judges and audience in stitches, but 40-year-old Emma Krause has overcome a few battles in her life – most recently being the separation from her partner and father to her twin daughters. “The kids are really strong, but it just takes time and adjusting,” she tells WHO. “Yeah, it’s been a massive shift and it kind of happened earlier on in the year. I guess it was just me saying we’re not happy and we haven’t been happy in a while and let’s face this. It’s not making us happy and I want the kids to be happy and we won’t be happy together. It’s been horrendously sad this year.” Still, she says, she’s found hope in making those around her squeal with joy and laughter.…

At 30 weeks into her pregnancy, Melanie Vallejo is radiant. Her signature locks are striking – which is no surprise, given that she’s just been named a L’Oréal ambassador, along with model Rachael Finch and singer Dami Im. The star, who shot to fame on Channel 7 drama Winners and Losers, says she’s had her fair share of makeovers but now goes for more natural looks – taking pride in her features and making very minimal effort with her hair. “I don’t do too much to it, you know? Like I don’t really dye it! I used to use tongs to curl it, but I’ve been letting it run wild,” she tells WHO. Vallejo, who lives in New Zealand with her husband Matthew Kingston and their 2-year-old son Sonny, says…

If actress Selma Blair has learned one thing in the year since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, it’s to find the humour in her life. “It’s physical comedy,” she quips about living with MS, as she describes falling down in front of her 8-year-old son Arthur. “And I get to practise in front of my son all the time.” While other symptoms and side effects are harder to laugh off (“Losing your eyelashes kind of sucks,” she says of the impact of one medication), her quick wit and frankness about her disease, which went undiagnosed for years, have helped Blair, 47, find comfort in her discomfort – as well as a strength and sense of community she didn’t expect. “It’s the strangest thing that the time that could be…

For months after Catherine Leach buried the bruised remains of her son Curtis Walker, she would sit on the step of her south Atlanta home and sob over his autopsy report. It was the only real record she had of the fate that befell her 13-year-old generous and smart “mamma’s boy”. Curtis, saving to buy bike tyres, had walked to the Kmart near their housing project on February 19, 1981, to earn a few bucks helping elderly shoppers tote their groceries. He never came home. It was about two weeks before Leach saw her son again – on the TV news, as his lifeless body was pulled from the South River, the 20th victim of a suspected serial killer preying on the children of Atlanta’s black neighbourhoods from 1979 to…

According to a Medibank study, almost five million Australians report feeling affected by stress. That’s almost a quarter of us! The survey reveals that the levels of stress we’re under is affecting our sleep and our social lives, and even raises the chances of us catching a cold – from 51 per cent to 65 per cent. If you’re feeling strung out and don’t know where to turn, here are eight simple things to help get you back on track, today. 1 EXERCISE According to a Harvard study, exercise is one of the key ways to reduce stress. “Exercise reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production of endorphins – chemicals in the brain that are the body’s natural painkillers…

Falafel & Walnut Burgers with Salsa SERVES 4, PREP 25 MINS, COOK 8 MINS INGREDIENTS ½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1½ cups roughly chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, chopped 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 2 tblsps plain flour 2 tsps ground cumin ½ tsp dried chilli powder ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tblsps olive oil 4 soft wholemeal rolls, split, toasted ²/ ³ cup ajvar relish Lemon wedges, to serve SALSA 1 Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped ½ small red onion, finely chopped METHOD 1 To make patties, pulse walnuts, ½ cup of the parsley and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add chickpeas, flour, cumin, chilli and 1 tblsp of the juice. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until chickpeas are finely chopped…

King Lear Pugh played Cordelia alongside Anthony Hopkins’ turn in the title role in the 2018 BBC adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy. Little Drummer Girl Also from the BBC was this 2018 miniseries based on the novel by John le Carré, in which Pugh starred opposite Alexander Skarsgård. Fighting with My Family In this sports biopic co-starring Lena Headey and Dwayne Johnson, the 23-year-old actress portrayed WWE wrestler Paige Knight.…

ROCKETMAN SING-ALONG VERSION If you found yourself itching to burst into song while watching the Elton John biopic starring Taron Egerton, then you’ll want to head back to the cinema for a new version of the film that comes with subtitles of the lyrics so you can do just that. The special Rocketman release is in cinemas from Thu., Aug. 8. GOGGLEBOXS10 Television just isn’t the same when our favourite lounge room critics aren’t on air, but thankfully a new season of Gogglebox begins this week (starts Wed., Aug. 14 at 7.30pm; Lifestyle). There are no line-up changes, with all the cast returning to voice their opinions. Let’s hope this season runs long enough for them to dissect ex-cast member Angie Kent’s season of The Bachelorette. THIS TIME NEXT YEAR…

A teenage girl has gone missing and the next day her boyfriend is found brutally murdered. Although she really should be concentrating on what’s just happened in her own family, Detective Gemma  Woodstock decides it’s her job to unravel the mystery, find the teen and learn who’s responsible. But four years on from her last fictional appearance, life has taken a tragic turn for the complex and flawed cop. As she searches for answers, deals with hostile new colleagues and tries to navigate a more personal grief, Gemma isn’t sure she can even trust her own instincts any more. A tense, gripping end to a highly praised trilogy.  (Out now)…

Her second album, last year’s Hiding Place, had a gospel and jazz influence, but the 26-year-old singer-songwriter is firmly back in pop territory on this third album, which showcases her acoustic guitar-driven R&B – from the wounded ‘Sorry Would Go a Long Way’ to the playful ‘Pretty Fades’. As the title suggests, Inspired by True Events deals with things Kelly has experienced in recent years – and you can hear the personal connection in her voice as she sings lyrics that clearly mean a lot to her.  (Out Fri., Aug. 9)…

“Pasta. If I were going to choose my last week, they would all be pastas.” Oprah Winfrey reveals what her last meals on Earth would look like. “You’ll know once you have a kid, date nights are usually best when they’ve had a lot of sleep, one-on-one time, and just no noise.” Diane Kruger’s ideal date night with Norman Reedus sounds … peaceful. “I become that spinny wheel of death on your computer in conversation with me. And I feel I’m very taxing for people to be around.” Anne Hathaway, pregnant with her second child, admits to having baby brain.…

Sunning herself on holiday in Corsica, France, Kourtney Kardashian stripped down to a string bikini on July 26 to spend a blissful day swimming off a yacht with her three kids— Mason, 9, Penelope, 7, and 4-year-old Reign — and friends including longtime pal Simon Huck. The next day the reality star, 40, posted a photo of herself from her day in the sun, sitting on a rock in the yellow bikini while wearing a snorkelling mask. She captioned the pic with three spaghetti emojis and the same day took to Instagram stories to post a video of herself chowing down on spaghetti next to a pool with her model sister Kendall Jenner, 23. Although Kourtney is known for her commitment to healthy eating and consistent workouts, “When I’m travelling…

NEWLYWEDS JOE JONAS AND Sophie Turner have seemingly added a new member to their family – a golden retriever puppy – less than two weeks after the death of their Alaskan Klee Kai, Waldo. Game of Thrones star Turner, 23, was spotted poolside with the pup in Miami on August 3, while Jonas, 29, was gearing up for the Jonas Brothers’ Happiness Begins Tour. The couple suffered a blow when their beloved dog Waldo Picasso was hit by a car while out with the couple’s dog walker on July 24. Days later, the couple, who according to TMZ sought help from a therapist after the accident, debuted matching tattoos of their much-loved pet on their Instagram accounts. “R.I.P. my little angel,” Jonas captioned his photo on July 29, while Turner…

BEATING THE SUMMER heat in Manhattan on August 5, Blake Lively wore a wide-brimmed straw hat, floral maxi dress and light pink duster coat while coaxing her kids into a cab. Daughter James, 4, sported polar bear slippers, leggings, and a feathered headband, while 2-year-old Inez opted for a pink tutu and glittery sneakers. Making statements with fashion seems to be a family trait: in May, Lively revealed she was pregnant with baby number three, while wearing a bright yellow skin-tight Retrofete dress and supporting her husband Ryan Reynolds at the premiere of his movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. The couple, who wed in September 2012, say a sense of fun is what keeps their marriage strong. “We poke fun at each other,” Lively, 31, told US Weekly in 2018. “All…

TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION and Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson has announced her retirement. The 100-metre hurdle great took to Instagram to share the news on August 6, a year out from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. “I have prided myself on always being on the start line ready to win. I no longer believe I can achieve this,” Pearson said, revealing she had suffered a“series of leg injuries” while getting ready for the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Qatar next month.“It is therefore with much regret that I have come to the conclusion that it is time to retire from this phase of my life and move on to the next.” Australian Olympic Committee chief executive Matt Carroll congratulated Pearson on her successful career and acknowledged her difficult decision to retire.…

IT’S OFFICIAL – KANYE WEST IS creating his own Yeezy commune. The rapper is well on the way to completing his housing development, which is being built on 121 hectares near the Southern California home that he shares with wife Kim Kardashian West and their four children North, 6, Saint, 3, Chicago, 1, and 3-month-old Psalm. Last year, Kanye told TV and radio personality Charlamagne tha God,“I’m going to build five properties. So it’s my first community.” The dome structures – with a height of 15 metres – are the musician’s attempt to eliminate class divisions. He previously told Forbes that he hoped to design “living spaces for the homeless, perhaps sunk into the ground with light filtering in through the top”. This initiative adds to Kanye’s most recent venture –…

Enjoying a low-key brunch at Granville restaurant in Studio City, Lady Gaga – in black cut-off shorts with ‘Gaga’ embroidered on the back pocket, a slinky black tank top and boots – “looked amazing”, a fellow diner tells WHO. She turned down photos with fans, but “she had a table in the front near the sidewalk, so she was clearly OK with being seen,” adds the diner. “She seemed very happy when interacting with the guy she was with.” That guy, it turns out, is her rumoured new beau, audio engineer Dan Horton, 37. “They were kissing as they spoke really close up,” adds another source, saying that the budding couple dined for about an hour (she snacked on an order of side vegetables) and were deep in conversation. At…

Within striking distance of being able to call “tools down” on his 13th season as host of The Block, Scott Cam is driving with his wife Ann to his farm in Mudgee, in Central West NSW, to enjoy some down time before going back to the grind of narrating the show and laying down voice-overs. “It’s been a tough series,” says Cam on the phone to WHO. With five teams tasked with transforming St Kilda’s Oslo Hotel from a budget guesthouse to luxury apartments, he says it’s been “massive” for the contestants, “with a few broken minds and bodies among them.” Even usually cool-headed Cam –a carpenter and builder who in 1999 was discovered in a pub and talked into doing a screen test for Nine’s reality series, Backyard Blitz…

Nine years after his death, a cache of prison letters written by Carl Williams reveals the everyday thoughts and concerns of the notorious Melbourne gangster. In Life Sentence, My Last Eighteen Months, a surprisingly vulnerable side to the otherwise sinister and often manipulative criminal is shown. In a November 2008 letter the convicted murderer writes about struggling to deal with the aftermath of his mother Barbara Williams’ suicide. “I am still finding it extremely difficult to accept that my mum has gone,” he writes. “I use[d] to look so forward to talking to her every morning on the phone – she gave me so much strength, and she never even knew it. I honestly feel like 75 per cent of me is now missing.” Williams reveals concern about how his…

CRUEL INTENTIONS Blair’s 1999 turn in the Les Liaisons Dangereuses adaptation, with Sarah Michelle Gellar, is a cult favourite. “I loved that movie,” she says. LEGALLY BLONDE In the 2001 hit, Blair played a smart and snobby law student battling her Cruel Intentions co-star Reese Witherspoon. HELLBOY Blair had superpowers as firestarter Liz Sherman in the 2004 film and its 2008 sequel. ANGER MANAGEMENT In the FX series, which aired from 2012 to ’14, Blair played a therapist and “sex buddy” opposite Charlie Sheen. ANOTHER LIFE Her latest role is her first job post- diagnosis. “She is perfect in this role,” says executive producer Noreen Halpern. “I challenge any viewer to see anything but her amazing strength.”…

It brought us cosmos, cupcakes and Carrie Bradshaw, as well as lifting the lid on the dating lives of Manhattan-ites and celebrating female friendship. But if Sex and the City was set in today’s world, it seems likely that while Mr Big might swipe right for Carrie on Tinder, their interaction would probably end there. That’s because, believes Candace Bushnell, author of the 1996 book which inspired the beloved TV show, in the 14 years since it ended, the dating lives of women have transformed. “I think apps have taken a lot of human agency away from dating, in the sense that in the past you kind of had to leave your house to meet someone. Even if you just went to your front porch! But now it’s very different,”…

SHEET MASKS: From South Korea, sheet masks are usually made from a type of serum. Combined with a fabric, this prevents fast evaporation and assists with penetration. CLAY: Renowned for its healing properties, clay produces heat, which increases blood circulation and induces perspiration, allowing toxins to be drawn out. CHARCOAL: Used for purifying and detoxifying. Popular in the peel-off variety, but beware that mainstream formulations contain PVC (glue) which can damage the skin MATCHA TEA: This has antioxidant properties. It also works to reduce inflammation, exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. DEAD SEA MINERALS: Mineral and salt content helps oxygenate skin cells and stimulate blood flow.…

STEP 1 Remind yourself why you do what you do – for example, write down ‘My reasons for being at work’ (you could change this to ‘My reasons for being in this relationship’, etc.). The plan invites you to list examples of the positive reasons you’re taking with this action. STEP 2 List your triggers – these are things that raise your stress levels, like not having any time to yourself, being asked to do more and saying yes (when you mean to say no). STEP 3 Write down your warning signs, such as struggling to keep up with work, shorter temper, increased appetite. STEP 4 Think of three to five small steps you can take to help you feel less stressed: make time for the gym, cancel something, leave…

WHAT: BEGINNER REFORMER CLASS WHERE: BODYLOVE PILATES, WOOLLAHRA; BODYLOVE-PILATES.COM COST: CASUAL CLASS $38 OR $295 FOR A 10 PACK Like most of us in a nine-to-five office job there isn’t always the luxury of time for a workout, and after years of falling out of a relationship with fitness, getting back into it is often an overwhelming and stressful thought – especially when in a class environment. But after I received an invitation to try a Reformer Class at Bodylove Pilates in Sydney’s Woollahra, I decided to reignite my fitness fire. We arrived at the newly renovated studio and I was instantly in love. Already my mind was at ease; it was like a dream space for working out, with light, airy rooms, marble benchtops and arrangements of fresh flowers.…

There is definitely something utterly satisfying about sitting on the couch in my PJs, glass of wine in one hand, credit card in the other, browsing through online wine stores … Then voila! A couple days later a case of wine is delivered all the way to my front door! Don’t get me wrong, I also love going into my local bottle shop and having a lengthy taste-testing session – I mean discussion – with people knowledgeable about great wines. But once I’ve got my pyjamas on and a glass of wine in hand it’s clear what the evening will entail. Over the years I’ve tried many online wine companies so I’ve put together a list of my personal favourites. VINOMOFO These guys have a 100% happiness guarantee. As in,…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Your finances show a remarkable boost, however, you should be careful nonetheless. There could also be concerns over a business relationship or contract and you may have to make a concession. You will have much personal change, emotional excitement, freedom and a new horizon in your life. An old relationship could fall by the wayside. Stay alert and be practical. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Creative activity, sport, fine art or music are favoured for you, and they may take your mind off some daily hassles. Allow yourself to get along with a new friend as this is likely to be a time in your life when you will need new people around you. You should also watch out for the unexpected – important matters could enter…

The group comprising Sarah Blasko, 42, Sally Seltmann, 43, and Holly Throsby, 40, returns with their second collaborative effort, Wild Seeds (out Fri., Aug. 9), their first album together in eight years. Did you begin to think a second album may never happen? BLASKO Sometimes we did. We were really happy with how well the first one was received and thought it would be a shame not to do it again. And life just got in the way? THROSBY It really did, for ages. We’d mention it and then two years would pass. It was surprisingly hard to schedule the time – we all have our own projects and families, and live in different places. When we finally got around to it, it felt like the right thing to do.…

… time he thought about giving an Uber driver a bad rating I had a driver who had crazy BO – I didn’t want to embarrass him so I spent most of the trip with my head half out the window pretending to take in the scenery. I didn’t rate him down, though, because it was super hot and there was a slight chance the smell came from me. … fascinating conversation he had in an Uber I don’t know if this is fascinating but I caught an Uber to my Diary of an Uber Driver audition and I was telling the driver about it and he said, “You’re going to nail it.” I’m superstitious so I thought, “Well, he’s totally jinxed me – I’ve got no chance of getting…

CO-STAR POWER LONDON, JUL. 30 Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt at the premiere of their new film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film hits Aussie cinemas on Aug. 15. GROOVE LEGENDS LOS ANGELES, JUL. 30 Diallo Riddle, John Legend, Freddy Scott and Bashir Salahuddin groove on stage at the premiere of comedy series Sherman’s Showcase. SHAKE IT BABY STOCKHOLM, JUL. 31 Melanie C, AKA Sporty Spice, at the opening night of Stockholm’s Pride Festival. “Very proud to be flying the flag,” she wrote. INK TWINS NEW YORK, JUL. 30 Following the loss of their pup Waldo, newlyweds Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas got matching tattoos of their late fur baby’s face.“Rest in peace my little baby,” Turner wrote on Instagram. BRIGHT SPARK LONDON, JUL. 30 Lena…

AHEAD OF WELCOMING HER FIRST BABY WITH HER BUILDER husband Jake Wall, 36, Jennifer Hawkins has been busy pram shopping, falling in love with baby clothes – including pink mini workboots – and struggling to fit into her favourite fashions. Taking to Instagram on July 4, she posted a photo of herself squeezing into an all-pink ensemble. “When you love an outfit, but the pants won’t zip up!” the 35-year-old captioned the image. Enjoying a babymoon on Hayman Island in the Whitsundays, she marvelled again at the size of her growing bump on August 2, captioning a pic of herself in a workout top and leggings with: ‘Yesterday. Ohhh she’s popped!’.…

AHEAD OF CELEBRATING HIS 36TH birthday on August 11, Chris Hemsworth hit the surf in Byron Bay on August 5 with his younger brother. Liam, 29, is visiting his sibling in Byron Bay, where Chris lives with wife Elsa Pataky and their kids – daughter India, 7, and 5-year-old twin boys Sasha and Tristan. Liam’s wife Miley Cyrus was on tour, playing the Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo. In May, Liam opened up to GQ Australia about living in the shadows of his superstar brother and spouse. “I don’t mind taking a back seat. Sometimes I don’t want to be the centre of attention … being around Chris and Miley, obviously, they’ll take some of the attention away.” Chris is gearing up for some time out, telling Men’s Health magazine’s…

DISGRACED RAPPER R. KELLY FACES TWO MORE FELONY charges in relation to an incident with a 17-year-old girl in 2001. On August 5, Minnesota authorities charged the R&B singer with two counts of prostitution and solicitation. He is accused of giving the girl his phone number while signing an autograph at a concert in Minneapolis on July 11, 2001, before inviting her to his hotel. There he allegedly offered her “$200 to dance”, according to a criminal complaint, before he “helped her remove her clothing” and “took off his clothes as well”. The victim contacted a law enforcement hotline in January to report the incident.…

Former Aussie Rules player Ben Cousins will spend a month in custody after breaching bail on multiple charges including drug possession, by purposely diluting urine samples and submitting multiple void samples. Cousins, 41, faced Armadale Magistrate’s Court in WA on August 1, after reportedly breaching bail three times in two weeks. “He’s been given a significant amount of leniency,” magistrate Steven Malley said. “He’s crossed the line.” The former athlete is set to face court again on September 12, over alleged family violence offences. Cousins had a successful football career until retiring in 2012. In 2017, he served a 12-month prison sentence for offences including drugs and breaching a restraining order.…

Nicole Scherzinger is undoubtedly the most famous judge on the Australia’s Got Talent panel, but she tells WHO she’s not above taking time out to greet fans in the audience in between auditions at Luna Park in Sydney. “I don’t take my fans for granted,” she says. “They’re the ones that lift us up and support us.” Even though Scherzinger made a name for herself as the lead singer in American pop band The Pussycat Dolls, went on to launch a solo singing career, worked alongside Simon Cowell on X Factor UK and dabbled in theatre, the 41-year-old tells WHO she refuses to forget her humble beginnings and always finds the time for fans: “Anyone who loves me, I’ll love them,” she says. And loved by many she is, but…

Ten years ago, Shelley Craft and her husband moved to Byron Bay, and she says it’s been a dream come true for the couple and their two daughters. “It is a small town. Chris is available for drop-offs and pick-ups – it’s very much 50/50 in our house. “ Another Chris she happens to run into is Chris Hemsworth – who lives nearby with wife Elsa Pataky and their children. “They’re very much just a normal part of life in Byron, they’ve assimilated beautifully,” she says of the famous family. “Look, if you get shoes around here on anybody, they must be off to the city,” she jokes. Meanwhile, when asked if she could give WHO any spoilers on this season, Craft maintains: “I believe everyone will crack at some…

Before we had kids, Deb and I made a pretty simple but powerful choice to look each other in the eye at every crossroads in life. Those crossroads are sometimes big, sometimes they’re small, sometimes you don’t even realise they’re crossroads until you look back. But at those moments, we said we’d ask each other, “Is this good or bad for our marriage?” Or, now that we’ve got kids, “Is this good or bad for our family?” And as often as possible, we do the thing that is good for our family. Sometimes that can mean doing something for yourself. I don’t think it benefits anyone if you’re consistently denying yourself something that you love for the sake of the family. No-one wants a father or a husband who’s miserable.…

The Alinker bike is a pedal-free, three-wheeled walking bike that helps people with mobility issues continue to be active with much less effort and muscle strain than standard walkers, thanks to its adjustable seat and handlebars. “It’s about people getting their lives back,” says designer and founder B.E. Alink, who hopes the $2919 bikes will one day be covered by medical insurance. Until then Alink and Blair support crowdfunding campaigns for those who need them: “Sixteen campaigns reached their goal so far, and 11 more are live.”…

Earlier this year, after taking a cheeky snap beside the pool, Australian singer Amy Sheppard – of the band Sheppard – was ready to post a photo to her Instagram. After mulling it over for some time, “I thought I’d Facetune it because I had cellulite all down the back of my leg,” she tells WHO of her insecure moment – a moment that would go on to inspire a legion of fans. “I spent 10 minutes trying to airbrush the cellulite. And I had a light-bulb moment. I thought, ‘What the hell am I doing? Who have I become? And who do I think I am that I can’t have cellulite? Why is it something to be ashamed of?’ And I had all these questions.” So she jumped out…

Are you bombarded with bloggers modelling their new masks every time you turn on your Instagram feed? Whether it be blue clay, peel-off charcoal or a new sheet or tool, new formulas are everywhere we look. Are these trend-driven beauty buys an essential in our skincare arsenal, or just a little luxury? Read on for tips and ingredient lowdowns on how to mask for your skin type and concern. “Apart from being a little luxury on a Sunday night after a busy weekend, using masks can be really beneficial for the skin in helping to reduce congestion, clearing away dead skin cells and adding hydration and radiance to the skin,” says Joanna Fleming of Adore Beauty. Although beneficial, like with any skin routine, it’s always important to buy products based…

STEAL HER STYLE … OLIVIA MUNN’S LIP! Take minimal makeup inspiration from the star who stepped out in Culver City, California, wearing this petal-pink Honest Beauty (yes, Jessica Alba’s beauty brand) lip crayon. The sheer formula is no-fuss (you can apply effortlessly on the go) and helps to hydrate winter lips, thanks to added ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter. CAPSULE COLLECTION Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has launched Henry Rose, a line of five unisex scents created with safe ingredients and inspired by her children. “When they were born, I started paying more attention to the products I was using and making safer choices for my family,” she says. The process took nearly a decade. “Everybody doubted me,” admits the star, who partnered with the Environmental Working Group to produce…

TRY FERMENTED FOODS Your digestive tract produces more than half of the body’s serotonin, which is our happy hormone, explains Gavin Aquilina from Vision Personal Training – who also has a Masters of Human Nutrition. ‘And a digestive tract that’s working well leads to better mental health,’ he says. His tips for incorporating gut-friendly fermented foods into your diet include: • Add half a tablespoon of kimchi to salads. • Start fermenting kefir and drinking the powerful liquid it produces. • Try drinking kombucha every day. GO MEDITERRANEAN If you want to reduce your risk of depression and anxiety, eat like the Mediterraneans do, says dietitian Vanessa Schuldt from Nutrition Speak. “Dietary patterns across the world which have plenty of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, seeds and fish are protective of mental illness,”…

I arrive at Mykonos’ JMK International Airport on the shakiest and smallest plane I’ve ever been on with no idea what to expect from my first visit to the postcard perfect Greek Island. But the moment I step outside in the soaring summer heat, my first, panic-inducing flight in a small plane is a distant memory. It’s been a dream of mine to visit Greece’s most famous island, the cosmopolitan Mykonos in the centre of the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, for many years and I can’t wait to explore the labyrinthine streets of the old town, and the world-famous beaches and secluded coves. I’m greeted by a driver and board a luxury bus en route to the Myconian Villa Collection, a super exclusive and private resort concept, which…

After a nine-year break, the country singer, 51, returns with Beautiful Tangle (out Fri., Aug. 9). Why is it the right time to restart your career? Our son, Jacky, was the reason I stopped touring and now he is the reason I’m back. I took time off to raise him. He’s almost finished school and he turned out pretty good. While I have loved [it], I feel like that really structured part of my life where we have to be at school on time, and stick to bedtimes and homework is over, so I have my mind and my freedom to be me back. What did you miss most about your career? I really embraced being a regular person, having barbecues on Saturdays around the pool, drinking wine and cooking.…

… first captured his imagination as a child Roald Dahl’s The Twits – it was toxic, revolting and bloody hilarious. … he first remembers reading A picture book called The Five Chinese Brothers, written by Claire Huchet Bishop and illustrated by Kurt Wiese. It’s apparently a retelling of a Chinese folk tale, where one of the identical Chinese brothers is sentenced to death, however every time people try to execute him, he’s replaced by an identical brother who has a different superpower. It’s a pretty heinous story featuring the death penalty, but I ate it up. … he has read and re-read David Sedaris’ and Caitlin Moran’s essay anthologies, mainly to figure out how they combine the serious with the silly, the profound and the puerile so well. … has…

Coming three years after their debut, Internal, the second album from Canberra electronic trio SAFIA has benefitted from the time spent on it, with no two tracks sounding the same. Containing already released songs like the tropical-infused ‘Starlight’, the naggingly catchy ‘Runaway’ and synth ballad ‘Resolution’, the album is packed with big pop melodies. That’s never truer than on ‘Maybe You’ll Love Again’, which boasts an almost Boney M-like chorus, and the soaring ‘Vagabonds’. A richly diverse collection of songs from a band at the peak of their powers.  (Out Fri., Aug. 9)…

The actress and singer, 36, is one of the judges on Australia’s Got Talent (continues Sun., Aug. 11 at 7pm and Mon., Aug. 12 at 7.30pm; Seven). What appealed to you about joining the AGT judging panel? I really just wanted to be honest and give everybody my full attention to give them the best chance at doing the best job. I know well what it’s like to be up on a stage or in front of a panel auditioning. And there are so many factors that can hinder you. What did you think of the level of talent? What was so incredible is that it was one talented person after one talented group, and a lot of people who work really hard at their hobby. This could totally change…

CLIMATE CHANGE: THE FACTS If we should believe anyone about the peril the world is in, it’s Sir David Attenborough, who says, “We are facing a man-made disaster on a global scale,” in the introduction to this special, which lays out its case so simply even a fool could follow the logic. Let’s hope a few of those clowns in parliament are watching. (Airs Sun., Aug. 11 at 7.40pm; ABC) WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION Music festivals are run of the mill today, but in 1969, Woodstock was an era-shaping event the likes of which had never been seen. This looks at the forces that shaped Woodstock and how it unfolded. (Airs Sun., Aug. 11 at 8.35pm; SBS) THE FAMILY Haven’t heard of conservative Christian group The Family?…

BABIES Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress Eliza Dushku has given birth to a baby boy named Philip Bourne with husband Peter Palandjian. Sharing the happy news on Instagram, Dushku, 38, wrote: “Our BABY = #Bourne. Can you feel the love, Philip ‘Bourne’!?” He is Dushku’s first child. Palandjian, 55, has four children from a previous marriage. ● Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and wife Courtney have become the proud parents of baby girl, Ruby. This is 60-year-old Nikki’s fifth child and his first with Courtney, 33. DEATHS Ed Sheeran is dealing with a heartbreaking loss. The star’s cat Graham has died, with Sheeran taking to Instagram to pay tribute to his feline. The singer posted a pic of his cat as a kitten on his guitar and a broken heart…

Here is some Marvel-lous news – Avengers: Endgame star Elizabeth Olsen is engaged to rocker beau Robbie Arnett. Sources tell WHO that the Milo Greene frontman asked Olsen, 30, to marry him and she said yes. Olsen and Arnett have reportedly been dating since early 2017. They made their first red-carpet appearance together in September of that year. Olsen, who has appeared as the character Scarlet Witch in the Avengers movies, has remained private about her relationship with Arnett, telling Modern Luxury magazine in 2017 that she’s learned how to deal with the press from her famous older sisters, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 33.“They’re very tight-lipped – notoriously so,”she said.“I was not caring what I was saying [in interviews] because I’d assumed no-one would read it.“They’d say,‘You know, even…