Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2021 i WHO

When it comes to relationships, it’s been quite a roller-coaster ride over the past week. Maybe there’s something in the water? Not only is Bennifer back but the couple are looking at tying the knot! The pair have introduced the kids and J.Lo was spotted dress shopping in the Hamptons recently, leaving many to question whether Ben Affleck is going to pop the question – again! Find out all on page 26. Talking of weddings, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton got married in an intimate ceremony in Oklahoma this week. See the stunning pictures on page 6. One relationship team WHO didn’t see coming was Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd, but after spotting pictures of them enjoying an intimate dinner date in LA I’m convinced they’ve got real chemistry. Brad…

She recently revealed her wish to get her “life back” after years of silence, but Britney Spears has faced yet another hurdle in her ongoing bid to end her 13-year conservatorship. Judge Brenda Penny denied the singer’s petition to have her father Jamie removed as co-conservator of her estate, documents filed on June 30 revealed. The decision stems from a request submitted by Britney’s attorney Samuel D Ingham III back in November, where he stated his client was “afraid of her father”. At the time, the judge appointed financial company Bessemer Trust as a co-conservator. Now the court has found the pop star to be “substantially unable to manage her financial resources or to resist fraud or undue influence”. The bad news for Britney didn’t end there. Soon after, Bessemer…

There are fears the whole Windsor family might be dragged into the brothers’ war, as the younger generation are forced to choose whether they are taking the side of the Cambridges or Sussexes. Going in to bat for Harry is his cousin, Princess Eugenie, 31. The princess has a long history with Meghan, who admitted during her Oprah Winfrey interview that they were friends before she met Harry. Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 35, also provided Harry with a place to stay while he was required to quarantine for five days when he returned to the UK, ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral and the unveiling of his mother’s statue. Zara and Mike Tindall, on the other hand, are particularly close with William and Kate and sources believe they are…

Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby walked out of jail as a free man on June 30, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 conviction for sexual assault. The shock reversal came after the former actor, 83, had served just under three years of his 10-year sentence for drugging and violating Andrea Constand at his home in Philadelphia in 2004. The court threw out his conviction after ruling that the prosecutor, who brought the case against Cosby, was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge Cosby after he was given immunity to testify in 2005. At the time, Constand had brought a civil case against Cosby. “He is not released because he is innocent,” said attorney Lisa Bloom, who represents three of Cosby’s alleged victims, following his release. A total…

They’ve barely been back together for two months after calling off their engagement 17 years ago. But after rekindling their romance, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck aren’t messing around when it comes to making up for all their lost time together. After letting the singer, 51, get away once already, Affleck is said to be already planning to get down on one knee “before the end of the year” as he “doesn’t want to lose her again”. “The new relationship might technically only be a few weeks old, but in reality, they are picking up where they left off,” a source close to the couple told OK! magazine. “Jen and Ben have already wasted so much time. They are meant to be together and will make it official before the…

The pandemic has been pretty tough on a lot of relationships, and not even Hollywood’s A-listers have been exempt from the strain. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on June 29, Kristen Bell opened up about the pressure that lockdown has put on her eight-year marriage to Dax Shepard. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we were at each other’s throats,” the actress, 40, told guest host Chelsea Handler. “And then all the doors locked in our house. Like, we had to stay inside. And we were like, ‘Woof. We need to get a handle on the annoyances.’” The pair – who have been together for 14 years – have always been advocates for couples therapy, but Kristen revealed they’ve partaken in solo sessions to air their grievances…

The number of beauty-related packages produced globally each year by the cosmetics industry: 120 billion. Between the plastic outer wrappings, cardboard packaging, tubes, pots and add-ons like mini spoons and brushes, that’s a lot of waste. However, there are a number of brands turning their back on traditional packaging for a more naked and earth-friendly approach. And best of all, clean ingredients are also at the heart of their products. Here are a few of our favourites … ETHIQUE This New Zealand-based company was one of the world’s first zero-waste beauty and lifestyle brands, offering solid beauty bars for the body, face and home. They take the often large percentage of water out of the product to leave just the active ingredients you can lather up yourself at home. Saving…

RUNNING PATTERN Want to make a statement next time you hit the gym? Adidas’ latest collaboration with print powerhouse Marimekko will do just that, blending art with functional style. Consciously created with a focus on sustainable innovation, the collection sports vibrant prints as well as new materials including recycled yarns, while using methods to help reduce environmental impact. Marimekko’s bold and distinctive prints fit Adidas’apparel perfectly in a variety of performance-based pieces for training, swimming and beyond.“This functional yet playful capsule aims to spark the joy of exploration in everyday life,” says Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko, president and CEO of Marimekko. The collection will be available at marimekko.com and adias.com.au WHAT WE’RE BUYING THIS WEEK “The perfect black bag does exist – even better, it’s from an Australian brand! Vestirsi began making…

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ALOE VERA A formaldehyde-clearing plant, its leaves contain a clear liquid full of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and other compounds that have wound-healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. DRACAENA Coming in more than 40 varieties that cleanse your air of formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene and xylene, all dracaena have long, wide leaves, and feature lines of white, cream or red. Pet owners should note they’re toxic to cats and dogs. SNAKE PLANT/ MOTHER-IN-LAW’S TONGUE Sansevieria trifasciata – this plant prefers dry conditions and direct sun. In fact, it’s one of the hardiest house plants around. It helps to remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene. BAMBOO PALM Chamaedorea seifrizii – a plant that thrives in full sun or bright light and grows as high as 3.5m. It’s fantastic for removing formaldehyde from the…

TASSIE GOES OFF! Exploring the Apple Isle during its off-season is just as magical It might be winter in Tasmania, but the state’s events calendar is heating up. Often considered their “off-season”, this time of year really is anything but. From stargazing with a Tassie brew in hand to exploring alongside precious wombats, here’s just some of the magic you can expect … WALK WITH WOMBATS Just a 70-minute drive and short ferry ride from Hobart, you’ll find breathtaking Maria Island, home to some gorgeously fuzzy wombats. Head off on one of the incredible guided walks along the coal valley and watch out for these beautiful creatures (don’t touch, they bite!) as you learn about the area’s rich history. Want to explore a little more? Opt for a two-night package…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 Your working life has been pretty tempestuous these past few years. But how is your home life looking? How are things with your family? Whatever situation you’re in when it comes to your private life, there is a big chance for change. Moving house, renovating, making up with a flatmate or relative? Personal transformation is possible. TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 Are you confrontation averse? Many Taureans do run at life like the proverbial bull in a china shop! So watch out what you say this week – your words have extra power! (But if you really need more verbal firepower so you can stand up for yourself, that’s possible too.) Also study your negative thought patterns – and change them! GEMINI MAY 21-JUN. 20 It’s a…

SIDEWALK STYLE NEW YORK CITY It might be winter Down Under but it’s skirt season in NYC! The City’s Olivia Palermo looked summer chic while hitting the pavement. SO SPICY INSTAGRAM Eva Longoria was excited to be on the set of her new film, Flamin’ Hot – about the inventor of the spicy Cheetos snack – which she is set to direct. Lights, camera … action! SQUAT IT, SIS! INSTAGRAM Hilary Duff kept it real by sharing her “deep squat jean stretch” moves on social media recently. PRETTY WOMAN NEW YORK CITY Trackies and sneakers while running errands just won’t do when you’re Lady Gaga! The singer-turned-actress stunned in a black and white dress with a perfectly coiffed hairstyle as she stepped out from her hotel in Manhattan. DISNEY DAYS…

Last time I stayed up too late We’re filming out of town, so we’re in hotels, and I just stayed up until 3.30am watching Forensic Files, which I don’t recommend right before bed but they just keep coming. I was like, “Well, I need to figure out who killed this man. I can’t turn it off now.” Last time I was injured Physical fitness sort of flew out the window this past year, but I decided I should start running again. And then I pulled a calf muscle being a little overzealous, which then prevented me from working out. So I was right in the first place. Last thing I discovered about myself I don’t do well with free time. I had to learn to not be busy. After weeks…

Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jake Wall are expecting their second child. The former Miss Universe winner, 37, announced the news on Jul. 2, sharing an image of herself showing off her bump in a white dress to Instagram. “Round two!! Jake and I are so happy to share that we are expecting a baby boy,” Hawkins shared. “We both feel really blessed and couldn’t be happier to grow our little family!” she added. The happy news comes 20 months after the couple welcomed their daughter, Frankie Violet. “Can’t wait to see our Frankie girl as a big sis!!” Hawkins said. The model and the property developer, 38, tied the knot in 2013 after dating for eight years.…

Six months after they were first spotted holding hands at a wedding, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles are taking their romance to the next level. “It’s obvious that this was not a rebound or a short fling,” a source tells Entertainment Tonight. “They care so much about each other and have a deep connection.” Making the most of loosened restrictions as the northern hemisphere opens its borders for international travel, the loved-up pair were spotted on June 30 walking arm in arm in the Italian beach town of Porto Ercole. Days later, they turned up the heat even more, enjoying a day aboard a yacht in Monte Argentario, a region of Tuscany. Styles, 27, and Wilde, 37, stripped down to their swimsuits and could hardly keep their hands off each…

When not killing it on the red carpet together or sharing their twinning selfies, Damian and his mother spend much of their downtime holed up in the West Midlands in England. In 2016, Damian appeared on TV drama The Royals, which Liz also stars in, and in 2018, he signed with modelling company Tess Management. “I took off the first eight years of his life from acting so I could be at home with Damian,” Hurley told YOU magazine.“But it transpires that being on set is where he’s happiest. He loves reading scripts, running through everyone’s lines and soaking it all up.” Like his mother, Damian is also a lover of Instagram – sharing an“obscene amount” of self-indulgent selfies on the platform.“I have zero remorse,” the teen has joked.…

Actor and director James Franco has agreed to pay a settlement of $3 million to former students after they sued him for sexual misconduct. Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal claimed they were sexually exploited by the movie star, 43, at his acting and film school, Studio 4, which has since closed. The pair said the star “engaged in widespread inappropriate and sexually charged behaviour towards female students by sexualising their power as a teacher and an employer by dangling the opportunity for roles in their projects”, according to court documents obtained by WHO’s sister publication People magazine. Franco continues to deny the claims but “acknowledges now is a critical time to focus on addressing the mistreatment of women in Hollywood”, he said in a statement released by his lawyer.…

He recently released the first single off his new album, is currently putting the finishing touches to his fifth long player and turned 30 in February, but Ed Sheeran says his biggest milestone of late has been becoming a dad to daughter Lyra Antarctica. The singer and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed their first child in August last year, and while he remains resolute about keeping his little one out of the spotlight despite his superstar status, Sheeran hasn’t been able to stop gushing about how life-changing parenthood has been for him. “As soon as Cherry told me she was pregnant, life shifted, in terms of work and health and what I was putting into my body, be it food or alcohol,” Sheeran recently told BBC Radio 1’s Greg James. “I…

GREAT HAIR DAY From the gym, to work and onto a night out, the latest launch from ghd has you covered. It might be a little exy but the pay-off is you’ll never get caught out by a bad hair day again, thanks to this light, cordless styler allowing you to touch up your hairstyle anywhere you go. Charge the Unplugged at home and throw it in your handbag in its heat-resistant carry case – no tangled cord required! Oh, it’s also travel-size, flight friendly and airport security-safe – great for when we can finally go travelling again.…

Who doesn’t want to skip wash day and just spritz and go? Well, choosing a waterless approach to haircare not only saves you time but also preserves one of our most precious resources – water. Celebrity hairstylist Brad Mullins says choosing waterless cleansing also means you don’t need as much product either. “Spray product mostly on the roots (not too close) and don’t forget to flip your hair over and do the back of your neck as this is often forgotten,”he explains. It’s also a great option to add volume into the hair, with Mullins advising to “spray it on and massage it through for a fuller look”. If you have short hair, try dry shampoo foam instead – simply blow-dry it in and voilà, freshly cleansed hair.…

THE OFFICE Your favourite cardi can totally work for your Monday morning meeting when you want a little extra comfort. Simply belt it over some smart pants and add chic pointed-toe boots for an easy office look. SATURDAY NIGHT Getting dressed for a night out on the town in winter is tough, but fear not, you can keep your favourite round-neck jumper on and add some quick styling tricks. Firstly, half tuck your jumper into a pair of leather pants and scrunch up the sleeves to make them three-quarter. Then add a statement heel and clip on a necklace or some shoulder-grazing earrings, and you’re done! SUNDAY BRUNCH A long lunch is definitely an excuse to pop on a frock, but keep things cosy by throwing a turtleneck sweater over…

At the start of a new fitness program, it’s normal to ask a few questions. Am I training enough? Should I be doing more cardio? How much is too much? While trainers and other experts can certainly help answer these burning queries, it may also be time to start listening more to our own bodies. It certainly makes sense as the main focus of fitness shifts from weight loss to overall wellbeing. “Intuitive fitness describes the act of listening to your body’s intuition and tapping into how it’s feeling before, during and after exercising,” explains Adala Bolto, director of ZADI Training. Chances are you’ve already heard of intuitive eating. An alternative to the gruelling eating plans and kilojoule counts that many of us have become used to, it’s the concept…

Crispy Zucchini Flowers SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 16 zucchini flowers 110g self-raising flour, plus 20g extra for dusting 150g water, ice cold Pinch of sea salt 1L oil for frying (70 per cent sunflower, 30 per cent extra-virgin olive oil METHOD 1 Gently open the zucchini flowers and remove the interior pistil or stamen. Remove any dirt on the flower with a damp paper towel. Do not wash the flowers! The flowers should remain dry. Sieve the flour into a large bowl, whisk in the water a little at a time until fully blended and there are no lumps. Stir in the salt. 2 Heat frying oil to 180°C. Dust flowers in extra flour then gently dip in the batter. Shake off excess batter and fry no more than four at…

Hey there, honorary Upper East Siders. It’s been almost a decade since the dulcet tones of Gossip Girl have filled us in on all the details of the lives of New York City’s young elite. But now the ultimate insider makes her return with a whole new in-crowd to snoop on. The 10 episodes in the new season will be dropping weekly, but before you dive headfirst into the scandals, heartbreaks and dreams of the new characters, here is everything you need to know about Gossip Girl 2.0 ahead of the first episode … IT’S NOT A REBOOT While many have been calling the reincarnation a reboot, the show’s cast and crew have made it clear they see the new series as a continuation of the former series that’s set…

Mark Brandi, the bestselling crime writer behind Wimmera and The Rip, admits he is drawn to deep, complex characters. “Looking at my three books, dark themes are very much my thing,” the novelist tells WHO. “I’m someone who likes reading about outsiders.” In The Others, Brandi tells the story of Jacob, a young boy who lives a sheltered life on a farm with his dad and pet fox. When he is given a diary for his birthday, Jacob knows there are some things he should never write down. “When I was a kid growing up in the country, we had a farm outside of town. One time, my dad brought home a young fox he’d caught in a trap, which we then kept as a pet,” Brandi reveals of his…

“She completely convinced me, and I never wear Crocs anymore” Channing Tatum, on Zoë Kravitz being “adamant” that he should ditch the comfortable footwear, to website Deadline. “I’m just like, ‘Holy crap, like, I actually did that?’” Henry Golding, on doing his own stunts in Snake Eyes, on Good Morning America. “Like your friend who calls you in the middle of the night going on and on about their ex, I just couldn’t stop writing” Taylor Swift, on re-releasing album Red later this year with 30 songs, on Instagram. “You can’t take a sick day during fashion week! I just had to pretend it wasn’t happening” Gigi Hadid, on finding out she was pregnant during fashion week in early 2020, to i-D magazine. “On the set of Fashion Police, she…

MARRIED After 28 years together, Don Cheadle has finally tied the knot with his girlfriend Bridgid Coulter. The Avengers star, 56, confirmed the news while appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Jun. 30. The couple share two adult daughters together, Ayana, 26, and Imani, 24. PREGNANCY Yvonne Strahovski is set to welcome her second child. The actress, 38, shared the news when she debuted her baby bump on the red carpet at the LA premiere of her new film The Tomorrow War on Jun. 30. The baby will be a playmate for the star’s son William, 2, whom she also shares with husband Tim Loden. • Bachelorette villain Pascal Wallace, 34, has announced he is expecting his first child, a son, with his girlfriend Jodie. “Words cannot describe the…

July 1 marked the highly anticipated reunion that royal fans had been hoping would see Prince William and Prince Harry put aside their feud while coming together to honour their late mother on what would have been her 60th birthday. But any hopes of a reconciliation were quickly dashed as the brothers’ tense stance at the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana proved their rift is far from over. The Duke of Sussex, 36, barely spent any time with his older brother after he was spotted driving into Kensington Palace just minutes before the big reveal. Witnesses who attended the event explained that while the pair were pictured standing side by side, in reality, their brief exchange was awkward, with the siblings spending “as little time together as possible”.…

For two years she was the doe-eyed and trusted TV star that recruited and trained unsuspecting women to be sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. But on June 30, Allison Mack was finally sentenced for her role in the cult after she pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges. The former Smallville star was given a three-year term of imprisonment and fined $26,000 for her role as a leader within NXIVM’s “secret society” DOS. The group branded their followers with the initials of Raniere, 60, who became their “master” and subjected them to “sinister sex acts”. The 38-year-old actress, who was facing up to 40 years in prison, apologised to her victims ahead of her sentencing while begging to be allowed to serve her punishment from…

A fourth woman is suing Marilyn Manson for sexual abuse. Ashley Smithline, 36, submitted her complaint on June 29 to the Central District of California, alleging that the musician, 52, raped, whipped, burned and cut her. The model claims that Manson “branded” her by carving his initials into her thigh with a knife decorated with a swastika. “I survived a monster,” Smithline told People in May about her relationship with the rocker. Manson is also being sued by Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco, his former personal assistant Ashley Walters and now a woman who wishes to remain anonymous. The rocker has previously denied all claims, referring to them as “horrible distortions of reality” that misrepresent consensual relationships with “like-minded partners”.…

While he’s admitted that he’s sick of being known as “the wedding song guy”, there’s one woman in the world Ed Sheeran would happily oblige with a nuptials performance. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has shared that she’d love to have the star sing for her when she ties the knot with partner Clarke Gayford later this year, and now Sheeran has revealed he’d jump at the chance to do so! “I would make myself available, if I was free, to play at her wedding. I think she’s brilliant,” he told radio presenters Jono and Ben on New Zealand’s The Hits Breakfast recently. “I think that she is the best human being on earth . I love her. I think she’s what you need in a leader. New Zealand…

BUCCAL FACIAL Basically Pilates for your face, a buccal facial is a deep tissue massage performed inside (against the buccal pad in your cheek) and outside the mouth to lift and sculpt the face. It’s not a one-and-done treatment – results are cumulative and often combined with cupping and gua sha (skin scraping) to see the effects faster! “It works on the theory that we regularly exercise our body to keep muscle tone, so we should do the same for our face to flush oxygenated blood flow through,”explains April Brodie, skin specialist and owner of Beaute: The Facial Destination in Melbourne. “The treatment removes blockages and tension to completely improve the posture of the face by lifting, sculpting and firming.” Key benefits include releasing tension in the jaw, softening smile…

The way we see underwear has shifted dramatically in the past decade. The focus is no longer on wearing lingerie for others, but on how we feel wearing it. It’s all about loving the pieces you’re in. After all, underwear is the most essential item in every woman’s wardrobe and the base to every outfit. Invest in yourself (think of it as an extension of self-care) and find what style really works for you. If a bright-coloured bralette brings you joy, or white briefs make you feel empowered, then go for it! Confidence comes from within and if you feel it, then it will show. OH, BOY It’s the best kept secret of the male world, but thanks to Carrie Bradshaw and more recently, lingerie brand Marine Serre, tighty-whities are…

Filling your living space with leafy green indoor plants isn’t just easy on the eye and soothing to the soul, it’s good for your health, too. Scientists have proven that particular plants absorb toxic gases through the pores in their leaves and help to clean and freshen up the air we breathe. As well as being a welcome pop of green, indoor plants can literally bring fresh air into your home. When scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) started looking for ways to improve the poor air quality in spaceships, they found a simple solution: house plants. Modern living means the average house is also susceptible to contaminated air. Gases such as carbon dioxide, benzene and formaldehyde can be emitted by common household items, including cosmetics, detergents,…

TESTED BY: Amber Bramble, Lifestyle Writer WHAT IS IT: myDNA personalised meal and fitness plan THE VERDICT: “One size doesn’t fit all, so it makes sense that personalised planning is a huge growth area in health and fitness. And it doesn’t get more cutting edge than a plan tailored to your own DNA! All I had to do was send away a cheek swab and download the myDNA app, and they devised a plan based on my genes. I’m not going to lie, this definitely appealed to my nerdier side. On the app you can find interesting bits of info, like how efficiently your body metabolises certain foods and whether you’re suited to endurance activities (I discovered my body responds best to short bursts of activity like HIIT). While this…

THE COUNTESS FROM KIRRIBILLI by Joyce Morgan A fascinating true story about Elizabeth von Armin. Born in Sydney in 1866, the literary genius discovered society in Victorian London, where she mixed with celebrities and royals before marrying a European aristocrat. (Out now) THE LITTLE FRENCH BRIDAL SHOP by Jennifer Dupee Larisa’s life is a mess when she heads home to her small town to manage her aunt’s estate – until she finds the perfect bridal gown. Soon she’s planned the whole wedding … the only thing missing is the groom! For lovers of a good rom-com! (Out now) THE MISSING GIRL by Kerry McGinnis Packing up the home of the grandmother who raised her after she was orphaned as a child, Meg discovers a sinister family secret. An aunt who…