Innholdsfortegnelse for 27 April 2020 i WHO

While the world is in lockdown, an unlikely suspect – in the form of a gun-wielding, mulleted polygamist and wannabe country star called Joe Exotic – has united us. Netflix’s smash docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, which details the life of the former zoo owner and now convicted felon, was watched by record numbers around the world, with many attributing its success – at least in part – to the COVID-19 lockdown. And it seems celebrities can’t get enough of the wild docuseries either, with the likes of Rob Lowe, Jared Leto and Sarah Hyland all sharing photos dressed up as Joe. Meanwhile, Sylvester Stallone got his whole family in on the action, donning an outfit to look like another star of the series, Jeff Lowe, while his…

During the seven years Julian Assange spent holed up in London’s Ecuadorian embassy, he became engaged and fathered two sons, Gabriel, 3 and Max, 1. One year after the Australian whistleblower’s political asylum was revoked and he was dramatically arrested, his secret fianceé, South African-born lawyer Stella Moris-Smith Robertson, 37, is speaking out to support his application for bail amid coronavirus outbreaks in prisons. Even before the current pandemic, three inmates had died at the prison during the past 12 months, prompting calls for an inquiry into conditions. “Over the past five years, I have discovered that love makes the most intolerable circumstances seem bearable, but this is different,” she said in an interview with UK’s Mail on Sunday. “Now I have to speak out because I can see that…

The script for Brokeback Mountain had been touted around Hollywood for years, but many A-list actors shied away, worried the story of two gay cowboys finding love while herding sheep in the wilderness would taint their careers or offend their fan base. But when it was handed to Heath Ledger before he boarded a flight from LA to Australia for Christmas in 2002, he saw something others didn’t. As soon as he landed, the actor rang his agent and described it as “the most beautiful script” he’d ever read. With Ledger on board, the film could go into production – and the rest is Hollywood history. The flick was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three, along with four Golden Globes and 64 other gongs. Ledger’s heartbreaking performance received…

‘DOC’ LASHES OUT The on-screen bitterness and bitching hasn’t slowed down in recent months. ‘Doc’ Antle accused Joe of neglecting his animals because he took so much meth. “He imploded,” he told podcaster Theo Von (right). “He overdosed on a number of occasions on hard drugs and mixed with shysters and losers. He stepped over a line so he couldn’t care for his animals.” On the show, Exotic claimed Antle had a gas chamber for killing tigers. JOE IS ‘EVIL’ SAYS HIS NIECE Joe Exotic’s niece, Chealsi Putman, who helped the FBI capture him when he was on the run, said last week she hoped “he rots in hell and never gets out”. The 31-year-old mum of three accused him of animal cruelty, selling dead tigers to taxidermists, illegally dealing…

You don’t have to look too hard to find Alibrandi – she’s right here. And has been for 20 years. Actress Pia Miranda was catapulted to fame as 17-year-old Josie Alibrandi in the hit 2000 film, Looking for Alibrandi. And Josie, er … Miranda’s  barely aged a day since her breakout role. When WHO reunites Miranda with her Alibrandi co-star, Kick Gurry, who played Josie’s wild boy love interest, Jacob Coote, it’s clear that, while two decades have passed, the bond between them is unmistakable. Also, the reverence they have for this much-loved film has not wavered – because it changed their lives. “I don’t really remember what my life was like without Alibrandi being a pretty big part of it,” Kick, 41, tells us. Adds Miranda, 46:“It’s something I’m…

Australian model Sam Harris has had a hugely successful career to date, starring in major campaigns for brands including David Jones and Seafolly, as well as appearing on dozens of magazine covers. Now, however, the 29-year-old, who started modelling at 11, is – like most of the country – stuck in self-isolation, and similarly to her model peers, has no projects for the foreseeable future. “Everyone’s in lockdown so there’s no work at the moment or anything like that,” she says. “I know I’m not the only one, but it’s a little bit scary.” Despite this, Harris, from Tweed Heads on the NSW far north coast, says her main concern right now is for vulnerable people like her mother, Myrna Sussye, a member of the stolen generation, from the Dunguddy…

Every few years in Hollywood, an actress bursting with star power emerges seemingly overnight. Just four months into 2020, there’s no question that Ana de Armas is one of these stars. You might have seen her in films such as War Dogs and Blade Runner 2049, but you probably didn’t know her name … until now. Since her breakout Golden Globe-nominated role as nurse Marta in the murder mystery Knives Out, the Cuban-Spanish actress has been on a trajectory straight to the top of Hollywood’s most-wanted list, a notion confirmed by director Cary Joji Fukunaga’s decision to write a role specifically for de Armas in the new Bond film, No Time to Die. “People either have that magic quality you want to watch or they don’t,” Fukunaga told Vanity Fair.…

Callum Michael Rebel Kazee entered the world right on cue. He was born to actress-dancer Jenna Dewan and Broadway actor Steve Kazee via C-section on March 6 in Los Angeles while his mother’s favourite soothing song played in the background. He was born to the ‘Devi Prayer’, a 20-minute Sanskrit prayer conducive to relaxation. “It’s a very peaceful song and my go-to for if I’m ever anxious or nervous,” says Dewan, 39. “I have no pressure on myself to snap back” Such an arrival has so far set the tone for the Dewan-Kazee family, who hunkered down weeks before the COVID-19 quarantine and stay-home orders were issued by state and local officials. “The changes that are being made in our world were already going to happen for us after baby…

Congratulations on the launch of al.ive body, your new range of lifestyle products. Tell us about the brand. L: Thank you! We’re launching a natural hand and body lotion and wash. We’ve spent the past 18 months designing a range that is bespoke and completely different, [but which] blends into most bathrooms, kitchens and laundries. There are a lot of products that have an emphasis on a design aesthetic or product purity, but rarely did one brand achieve both. You obviously you have an eye for interiors and aesthetics. How did you narrow it down to the three colours you chose for the Earth Collection? A: That was a process for sure! L: Choosing the colour palette took a lot of time – we changed our minds a few times,…

I should have been preparing for a dream trip to the Hawaiian island of Oahu as you read this. The work/play holiday, with my two little boys in tow, was to have included a stay at two luxury beachfront hotels, a local cultural festival and all of the things many of us love about Hawaii – surf, sun and a glorious dose of the aloha spirit. Instead, like so many others around the globe, the trip has been postponed and I have been confined to my home to self-isolate indefinitely – no mean feat for a travel writer with itchy feet – as the humanitarian costs of the coronavirus outbreak continue to mount. With thousands killed and hundreds of thousands infected by the virus and countries in lockdown across the…

The 55-year-old actor stars in miniseries Self Made: Inspired By the Life of Madam C. J. Walker (on Netflix now) and tells WHO about the last … … time he said “I love you” Yesterday, to my wife [Desiree] and kids. We’re self-quarantining [during the coronavirus crisis], and they’re all home – my 18-year-old son [Blake], my 21-year-old daughter [Brielle] and my 23-year-old son [Paris]. It’s forcing us all to appreciate each other even more. … moment of pride he felt My 18-year-old, who goes to Duke [University], started his online courses. He had a presentation, and he practised it on the family. Seeing his growth and development made me proud. … time his kids made him laugh The other night my daughter wanted us to do some kind of…

After appearing in the third season of True Detective, the Australian actor, 31, is next in Reprisal (starts Wed., Apr. 22 at 8.30pm; SBS), a dark, criminal tale starring Abigail Spencer as a woman out for revenge. What did you think when you read the Reprisal script? I thought it was one of the most unique TV scripts I’d ever read – I googled to see if it was based on a graphic novel or comic book and was pleased to see it was entirely original. I like that each character is carrying out their own secretive revenge plot. Tales of revenge are fun to watch. How would you sum up your character and his gang, the Three River Phoenixes? Matty is desperate for power. He wants people to recognise…

The author, 31, of the Divergent trilogy has moved from young adult books into adult fiction with her latest release, Chosen Ones (out now). What inspired Chosen Ones? It is about a group of people who saved the world by taking down a “dark lord” kind of figure when they were teenagers. Ten years later, they’re the most famous people on Earth and still dealing with the repercussions of what they did. I grew up on “chosen one” stories – where the main character is set apart as the only one who can save the world from a terrible threat. But I was always curious about what it would feel like after the big battle, the great triumph. How do they cope? What do they do? Was it always your…

BABY STEPS LOS ANGELES, APR. 7 Doting mum Diane Kruger grips her 15-month-old daughter’s hand during a break from quarantine. The Troy star hasn’t yet revealed her little girl’s name. DEMI & BRUCE GO BANANAS IN PYJAMAS LOS ANGELES, APR. 7 Exes Demi Moore and Bruce Willis held a matching pyjama party as they self-isolated with daughters Tallulah, Rumer and Scout, two of the girls’ boyfriends and a family friend. MASKED SINGERS CALABASAS, APR. 8 Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson donned masks and gloves to buy groceries. Last week, he showed off the new buzz cut she’d given him. FOX GRABS PICNIC LUNCH CALABASAS, APR. 4 Transformers star Megan Fox relieved the boredom of lockdown by treating her children to a quick bite to eat on a park bench near…

“I’ve heard about it. I’ve heard some bits. But as Pee-wee Herman says in Peewee’s Big Adventure before the movie of his life is about to play out at the end … ‘I don’t have to watch it, Dottie, I lived it.’ And I think that’s prescient here.” John Mayer on ex-girlfriend Jessica Simpson’s recent memoir, Open Book. “I’m watching you.” Robert De Niro quoted his Meet the Parents character as he encouraged people to stay inside during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I realise that a lot of the conversation right now surrounds my work ethic, and I feel like I need to just make one thing clear: raising children is a job as well. In fact, it’s the hardest and most rewarding job that I have ever had.” Kourtney Kardashian also…

Sitting in prison serving a 22-year sentence, Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known (to millions of Netflix viewers) as Joe Exotic, admits he has a new understanding of the hundreds of animals who lived in his zoo. “Go sit in a cage with your animals for a week,” he told Netflix in a video posted to Twitter on April 3. “I’m ashamed of myself.” “Carole was the first thing on his mind every morning and the last thing on his mind every night”– KELCI SAFFERY You can’t make up a story like his: Exotic, a memorably mulleted Oklahoma man with penchants for polygamy and loud sequined shirts, first opened the Garold Wayne Exotic Animal Memorial Park in 1999 and filled its cages with lions, tigers and other wild animals. For a side…

DILLON PASSAGE Joe Exotic’s husband, 24, is bartending in Florida and remains devoted. “I’m not going anywhere,” he says. “I can’t abandon Joe when he needs me the most.” TIM STARK The former zoo owner, 55, was sued in February for alleged animal abuse and neglect. He remains loyal to Exotic. “If he was to get out tomorrow, I would offer him a place to live,” he says. BHAGAVAN ‘DOC’ ANTLE The high-rolling Myrtle Beach Safari owner, 60, denies euthanising tiger cubs and having a harem: “I have girls who share time with me but are by no means my wives.” LAUREN & JEFF LOWE Lauren, 29, and Jeff, 55, continue to run the G. W. Zoo. “You give up a lot to care for these animals,” Lauren says. “I…

Since rising to fame after winning the Miss Universe crown in 2004, Jennifer Hawkins has captivated the nation. In the years that followed, the international model and businesswoman has jumped from one success to another, all while remaining the down-to-earth Newcastle-born beauty we fell in love with. To outsiders, Hawkins’ glamorous life on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with husband Jake Wall and their 5-month-old daughter Frankie may look like the picture of perfection. However, in a new interview with marie claire, the Jbronze founder gets candid about the couple’s lengthy struggle to finally hold their little girl in their arms. “We’d been trying the year before, then fell pregnant, then had a miscarriage,” Hawkins revealed to marie claire. “I went and saw a specialist and they wanted to test for endometriosis.…

Nicola Gobbo was born into a life of privilege. A smart and confident defence lawyer, the niece of a former Victorian Governor and Supreme Court judge, she was blessed with a pedigree that opened doors in Melbourne society. The only problem was Gobbo was keeping a dirty little secret. An attention-seeker and shrewd liar, the blonde society girl was keeping a stiletto in both camps of the law, advising her clients and informing on them to police. And her clients included some of Melbourne’s biggest underworld figures such as Carl Williams, the Morans and Tony Mokbel. It was the ultimate betrayal by the ultimate double agent. The revelation about Gobbo’s dangerous double life has led to a Royal Commission and could see many dangerous criminals walking free in Victoria as…

With millions of jobs losses expected and speculation of a looming recession increasing, many Australians face an uncertain future. WHO sat down the breakfast TV finance guru David ‘Kochie’ Koch to find out what we can expect in the coming weeks and months. “My heart bleeds for people because I know what it’s like when you’re unsettled and stressed with money issues,” he shares. “So if I can help and bring a bit of common sense then that’s great.” If you haven’t lost more than 20 per cent of your income so far, now is the time to begin planning for the worst. “I can’t stress this enough,” Kochie begins. “Start by working out where your money comes from and where it’s going. Start to build a bit of an…

LEARN TO LOVE LABELLING The always glamorous The Hills alum Lauren Conrad swears she’s “not an organised person” but the neatly labelled baskets around her home tell a different story! She also has seasonal ‘bins’ for summer and winter, placing one on a high shelf out of the way and one within easy reach, and simply swapping them as the weather changes. The mum of two uses similar tactics for her bathroom cabinet, putting her makeup and beauty products into categorised baskets so nothing ever goes missing. “Try not to get overly specific, since you want everything to have a home,” she shares on her blog. “For instance: Nails, Hair, Face and Body.”Then all you need to do is create a daily basket that holds all your everyday items. “It…

Whether you’re aiming for Ash Barty’s sculpted shoulders at the Australian Open or just want a sexy and toned upper body, here are five great arm and shoulder exercises to add shape, improve grip strength and provide shoulder stability. YOU WILL NEED DUMBELLS & KETTLEBELLS ALTERNATING SHOULDER PRESS GOOD FOR: Arms and shoulders. Choose a challenging dumbbell weight. Start in standing position with elbows bent and dumbbells just above your shoulders. Push one dumbbell up overhead, while keeping the other at your shoulder, then return the overhead dumbbell back to its starting position. Repeat with the other arm. Ensure your core is braced and try not to use your legs for momentum. FARMERS CARRY GOOD FOR: Grip and forearm strength. Select two heavy kettlebells. Starting at one end of the…

Some decades have very clear musical identities. 1960s: Beatlemania. 1970s: punk and disco. 1980s: synthesizers and pop superstars. 1990s: grunge and girl power. But the 2000s don’t seem to have developed a defining sound in the same way. Nor do they receive the kind of adulation previous decades enjoy. (That could be because many Gen Xers like me cling onto the ’80s and ’90s like their lives depend on it.) Now we’re into the 2020s, it’s as good a time as any to re-evaluate the first decade of the 21st century, something a new Spicks and Specks special (airs Sun., Apr. 19 at 7.40pm; ABC) does. And what quickly becomes apparent as teams led by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough answer the questions posed by Adam Hills is that perhaps…

You might not know the name Kenya Barris, but you should be familiar with shows he has created, like America’s Next Top Model and Black-ish. He steps out from behind the camera for this new Curb Your Enthusiasm-style comedy in which he plays a version of himself, contending with a family that is based on his own sprawling clan, except with Parks and Recreation’s Jones stepping in as his wife. While Barris is suitably cranky, his range of kids provide most laughs. (On Netflix from Fri., Apr. 17)…

In 1967, Mandy goes missing from her beachside home. Thirty years later, police are finally compelled to investigate, and suspicion falls on Mandy’s former neighbour Joe, the last person to see her alive. Joe’s daughter, Isla, returns to offer support while dealing with her own demons. Also tied into the mystery is how, at the time of her disappearance, Mandy’s husband was a policeman involved in the forcible removal of Aboriginal children from their families. Long-dormant secrets are revealed as the story jumps between the 1960s and ’90s, and Australia’s shameful past, as well as what happened to Mandy, is laid bare. The result is an atmospheric, layered and literary thriller. (Out Mon., Apr. 20)…

PREGNANT Five months after Hilaria Baldwin, wife of Alec Baldwin, 62, suffered a miscarriage, she is pregnant again. Hilaria, 36, revealed her happy news on April 6. The couple already have Carmen, 6, Rafael, 4, Leonardo, 3, and Romeo, almost 2. ● Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester, 34, and husband, former The OC star Adam Brody, 40, are reportedly expecting their second baby. Meester and Brody are already parents to daughter, Arlo, 4. DEATHS Musician Adam Schlesinger died on April 1 of COVID-19 complications, aged 52. The Fountains of Wayne co-founder was famous for the hit, ‘Stacy’s Mom’ and for writing music for the movie That Thing You Do! ● The Lord of the Rings dialect coach and Star Wars actor Andrew Jack died of coronavirus on March 31. He was…

Three months after their bombshell that they were quitting as senior royals for a “financially independent” life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may already be struggling to fund their lavish lifestyle and astronomical security costs. One royals expert warned last week that Meghan’s plans to land high-profile acting roles have been dashed by Hollywood’s COVID-19 shutdown. “It will be very tough for them in the few months ahead,” Omid Scobie said on The HeirPod podcast. “They’ve spent the last few years not earning a living. As a royal, your expenses are covered, but you don’t earn a salary. No-one knows when there is an end date to this.” The couple are currently isolating – as is the rest of the world – in an LA compound with baby Archie, who…

Stephen Peacocke, who divides his time between Los Angeles and Australia, has always said that he would eventually like to put down permanent roots back home. And certainly, there’s plenty of work here to keep him busy. In the past two years, Peacocke has shot Les Norton for the ABC, Wanted for Channel Seven, Five Bedrooms for Network Ten and now Nine’s Informer 3838. Peacocke says he doesn’t feel like he’s reducing his chances of making it big in the US by spending so much of his time in Australia. “There was a time once when the work you did here wouldn’t really have an impact anywhere else except maybe Britain,” the 38-year-old says. “That’s changed now thanks to streaming services which can open your work up to the rest…

SUPER Barefoot Investor author Scott Pape says there’s no need to panic about your retirement or rush to move your super. “These tragedies impact people but they’re short-term health crises, not long-term financial crises,” he told choice.com.au. “In the long term, we know the share market goes up.” HOUSE PRICES Money expert Nigel Stapledon predicts pain ahead, but not forever. “I fully expect a strong rebound by 2021 but, in the short term, it will hurt.” He says buyers in secure jobs could snap up bargains, but sellers should expect a “weak” market. MORTGAGE BREAKS The big four banks have announced that customers can apply to take a break from their mortgage payments for between three and six months, but the ABC’s David Taylor says there is a catch. “After…

DEAD STRAIGHT From the innovators in fan-forced products comes a new kind of cool tool, the Dyson Corrale straightener. So what sets it apart from other straighteners? Not only is it cordless, you can customise the heat to your hair type or style. It uses flexing plates that mould to the hair follicle, evenly distributing the heat to each strand. The results? Less time to straighten your hair, so less damage. EYE’LL TAKE 2! Cosmetics queen Charlotte Tilbury has conjured up new palettes and pencils to make your eyes, well, magic! Pick a hue to match your eye colour to create the ultimate in peeper perfection for your next FaceTime Friday drinks! “I have decoded the secrets of the colour wheel with my eye wardrobe of colour co-ordinated eyeshadows and…

How many times should I train my upper body to see results? Keeping an even balance between upper and lower body workouts helps you stay functional and allows the body adequate rest. Focusing on upper body 2-3 times per week helps to build strength and lean muscle. What weight dumbbells should I use? A good rule of thumb is that your last few reps should always be tough, if this is the case – you have the right weights! When should I increase the weights I’m using? Don’t be too focused on increasing weights all the time. Making sure you have correct form, and altering other factors such as tempo, reps and sets can help to increase strength without always increasing weights. I prefer to slow my reps down to…

I have always loved online shopping. I shop online for kids clothes, toys, homewares and I’ve even been known to buy furniture and appliances online without physically seeing them first. Sure, there have been some doozies, but all in all it has been a positive experience. My absolute favourite item to shop for online, however, is wine. I’ve purchased wine from all the big online retailers, auction sites and have also had many subscriptions over the years. Now more than ever, shopping online is your safest option, and with wine subscription service Good Pair Days, not only is it convenient and easy, but it’s also a lot of fun! Unlike any other subscription wine service I’ve had, Good Pair Days wants to get to know you. They do this through…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 Expect a busy week with much added responsibility from superiors and family. You may desire to make your home a showpiece of art, beauty and outstanding opulence. A new interest in ecology and natural resources may surface, or you may commence a course of study in horticulture or home economics. New interests attract easily – have fun deciding. TAURUS APR. 19–MAY 20 Collecting data, valuable information or news regarding your future security or employment will keep you on your toes. A legal matter can now be dealt with and your ability to investigate matters in detail is supported. Get your weekly schedule organised as early as possible. Plan to spend part of your week promoting personal interests. GEMINI MAY 21–JUN. 20 Do not underestimate the wisdom…

After portraying Saga Norén on The Bridge for four seasons, the Swedish actress, 47, plays archaeologist Sandra in Season 2 of Mystery Road (starts Sun., Apr. 19 at 8.30pm; ABC). How did you find yourself on the other side of the world for this show? They just were in contact with my agents. I was supposed to have a break, but my husband and I started to watch the first season and we couldn’t stop. Ian said, “I understand that you have to go.” And so the whole family went to Australia. Did you all enjoy it? My family loved it. It was the best vacation ever. Nothing could be more exotic than Broome. It was warm, of course, and I had some shooting days out in the wilderness with…

What started as an Instagram account is now a multi-platform movement, with this series the latest forum for actress and activist Jamil to explore the issues she feels passionately about. In the episodes so far, that includes the pressure on teenage girls in terms of their appearance and identity (which she discusses with guest Beanie Feldstein) and loneliness (in conversation with former US surgeon general Vivek Murthy). Whether chit-chatting or conducting a more traditional interview, the series is a professional and thoughtful production.…