Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 19, 2022 i WHO

There was a time, that doesn’t feel so long ago, when Johnny Depp was one of the most loved stars in the world. I once met him briefly on the set of the 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory reboot. Back then, he seemed sweet, was softly spoken and didn’t cringe too much when brain-snap me asked him if he still liked to eat chocolate while making a movie surrounded by the stuff. I panicked in the presence of a then top-of-his-game A-List star and asked a dumb question, but he laughed it off and I’ve wheeled out that cringey story periodically ever since. Anyhow, fast-forward to 2022 and the world is getting a glimpse into a very different and seemingly darker side to the star. The allegations made by…

Nick Cave’s family has been dealt unimaginable tragedy once again. The 64-year-old rocker announced this week his troubled son Jethro Lazenby, 31, was dead, seven years after another of his four boys died in a tragic accident. Cave said in a statement: “With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away.” Jethro – who Cave shared with former girlfriend, Beau Lazenby, and met when he was “seven or eight” – grew up in Melbourne with his mother, and was only released from prison two days prior to his death. The model, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and has a violent history, was jailed for brutally assaulting his mum on March 7. The Herald Sun reported that the police prosecutor told the court Jethro became violent when…

“The force is strong in little Harper”-SAM WOOD Sam and Snezana Wood are counting their blessings – all four of them. In a lengthy Instagram post, the former reality stars have revealed the traumatic arrival of their newest addition, baby girl Harper Jones Wood, who was born a month early on May 4. Alongside a series of snaps from the hospital, Sam told his followers how just 30 minutes after the first image was taken, his beautiful wife and new daughter became incredibly ill. “Before we knew it Harper was off to the special care unit and Mum was into ICU,” Sam explained. “Of course, in true Snez Mum fashion her only thoughts were for her little baby and it was breaking her heart that she couldn’t hold her,” the…

As she rocketed to international stardom, there was no place Sophie Turner would rather be than in the United States. Adored for her role as Sansa Stark in the instant classic Game of Thrones, the young Brit became Hollywood’s hottest commodity when she burst onto the screen in 2011 – ultimately catching the eye of her now-husband, singer Joe Jonas. “I miss England so much – the people, the attitude, everything”-TURNER But after several years of living it up in America, including owning sprawling homes in LA and Miami, the star, 26, is desperate to return to the UK with her family, including Jonas, 32, 22-month-old daughter Willa and a second child due in the northern summer. “I miss England so much – the people, the attitude, everything,” she told…

Elisabeth Moss is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actresses, thanks to her back-to-back roles in three game-changing TV productions. Fans of The West Wing, Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale have loved her work for more than two decades, but she has largely managed to keep a lid on her private life, specifically her beliefs as a second-generation Scientologist. However, in a new interview with The New Yorker, Moss opened up more, explaining she’s not purposely hiding anything about the role of the controversial movement in her life. “I don’t want to come off as being cagey. If you and I met, just hanging out as friends, I’m, like, an open book about it,” she told the interviewer. “It’s not really a closed-off religion. It’s a place that is very…

Standing in the middle of a driveway on the outskirts of Sydney in 2012, investigative reporter Debi Marshall braced herself as a suspected serial killer sauntered toward her. Marshall was investigating a crime story for the Seven Network’s Sunday Night, and she was at the home of Leonard Warwick, the prime suspect in the murders of four people. “I said to him, ‘I’m looking for Lenny Warwick, have I found him?’” recalls Marshall. “He leant in close to me and said, ‘Get the f--k off my property.’ He was living a good life, scot-free for 33 years, and suddenly here I was, this journalist popping up out of nowhere. He wasn’t expecting this.” Nor what followed. Three years later, in part due to Marshall’s investigative work, Warwick was finally arrested…

Keep your nails looking and feeling healthy with some extra TLC. Mikele Simone, OPI brand partner and makeup artist, shares her top tips for taking care of your talons. What’s the best way to get strong and healthy nails? Use a good quality nail strengthener, as it builds layers of protection that allows your nails to breathe and grow stronger. It can also be used on its own or as a base coat before colour, which will also prevent nails from staining. How can I take care of my nails every day? Using a good hand cream designed for hands and nails does the trick! Apply morning, night and also during the day – especially after using hand sanitiser to restore moisture and protect. What’s your go-to tip for looking…

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Whether it’s the pumping playlist you turn up every time you hit the treadmill, or the soothing meditation sounds your favourite yoga teacher plays, music is something we constantly use to enhance our experiences. While that’s hardly new information, things have started to get a lot more scientific in recent years. As we delve into the neurological connections that sound and music create in our brains, we're also finding ways to enhance our wellbeing and productivity. “Whether we’re consciously listening to them or not, surrounding sounds hugely impact us, according to numerous studies in neuroacoustics,” explains Oleg Stavitsky, CEO of soundscapes app Endel. Cue the trend for sound therapy. Used for everything from relaxation to improving focus, it’s unsurprisingly gaining popularity during these stressful times. WHAT ARE NEUROACOUSTICS? Neuroacoustics is…

1. ACCEPT YOUR DIFFERENCES All of us have money habits that can help or hinder us on our road to financial freedom. It’s very rare for a couple to have the same attitudes and habits around money. If they did, that could be just as much a problem if those attitudes and habits are destructive. Just as you each have different personalities, which is likely what attracted you to one another in the first place, you also have different money personalities. So, stop trying to change each other; instead, focus on making your differences work for you rather than against you. 2. AIM TO ALIGN BUT BE PREPARED TO COMPROMISE Now that you know how and why you approach money differently, you can find a way forward that works for…

JETSET LIKE A CELEB We’ve all had moments of envy looking at the lavish travel posts of influencers and celebrities as we’re left scouring the internet to plan a trip that’s even slightly similar. Luckily, this is a problem of the past thanks to Tripwell – a new app allowing you to search influencer profiles to help you explore and book the best hotel stays and uncover unique top-tier experiences ahead of your next holiday. Download Tripwell from the App Store or visit tripwell.io SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Experiencing the aurora borealis is a bucket list item for many travellers, and making the trip to see this wonder is easier than ever with Aurora Expeditions’ Northern Lights Explorer. The expedition joins cruise Across the Arctic Circle, a journey from Scotland…

When was the last time you said “I love you”? I say “I love you” every day to my daughter [Holly] and husband [Steve Worland]. If you could work with anybody, who would you choose? Daniel Day-Lewis, Meryl Streep, Olivia Colman, Michael Shannon, Stanley Tucci, and a collection of Australian theatre actors. I just want to work with people who challenge me and take me out of my comfort zone. When was the last time you laughed until you cried? Probably when I was working with Kate Raison on A Country Practice and we’d arrange the fruit in our set kitchen into rude shapes! Who’s your funniest co-star on Home and Away? Ray Meagher and Emily Symons are very funny. But, generally, we’re all laughing at each other and the…

Here comes the bride! Britney Spears and her fiancé Sam Asghari have finally set a wedding date, after he proposed in September 2021. Calling their life a “fairy tale”, 28-year-old Asghari revealed:“The big day has been set! But nobody will know until the day after.”With Spears’ family being excluded from the nuptials, it’s believed the 40-year-old singer and Asghari will elope, and while they’re keeping tight-lipped on the date, fans know they’ll say“I do”far from their Los Angeles home. Spears told fans via social media they were tossing up between“Italy, or Greece, Australia, or New York City.”And as for the gown, the‘Baby One More Time’singer has enlisted Donatella Versace to create the dress of her dreams, which will also accommodate her growing baby bump! The couple had announced they were…

Priyanka Chopra and hubby Nick Jonas are celebrating the homecoming of their baby girl, Malti Marie, who was born at just 27 weeks via surrogate. The pair shared: “After 100 plus days in the NICU, our little girl is finally home”, and on Mother’s Day, no less. “Every family’s journey is unique and requires a certain level of faith, and while ours was a challenging few months, what becomes abundantly clear... is how precious and perfect every moment is,” Chopra, 39, and Jonas, 29, wrote.…

When Amber Heard finished giving evidence after two days detailing horrific physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her ex-husband Johnny Depp, his team swung into action. Not his legal team, but his PR team, who swiftly issued a statement claiming the actress had just given “the performance of her life”. Heard’s media minders were just as quick off the mark, firing back that Depp should stop “attacking the victim [and] take responsibility for his own conduct”. For this celebrity “trial of the century”, which is being live-streamed by millions around the world, is not just about who wins the multimillion-dollar defamation case. The high-stakes case is also being fought in the court of public opinion, and both of their futures in Hollywood hang in the balance. Over the…

“It’s going to blow everyone away”- CUMBERBATCH Since he first starred as the titular character in the 2016 movie Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch has helped save the day several times in a string of record-breaking Marvel films. In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, he’ll pull on the Cloak of Levitation for the sixth time, saying he’s as thrilled as he ever was to play the mighty neurosurgeon-turned-magician. “It’s the mystery of the character and the fact he’s such a rebel and a renegade,” says the star. “I have always been drawn to characters like that. Any character who bends or even breaks the rules is a lot more fun to play than a character that just always does the right thing. Strange is good and he does try…

While allegations of overseeing a “toxic workplace culture” on her long-running talk show have kept Ellen DeGeneres’ name in the headlines over the last few years, the scandal is just a blip compared to the fuss 25 years earlier that truly threatened to derail her career. In 1997, the star, now 64, had something very special in mind for the run-up to the end of Season 4 of her sitcom, Ellen. DeGeneres wanted to bring herself and her character Ellen Morgan “out of the closet”. “When I came out, people warned me that it was going to ruin my career. They were right for a while,” the comedian said on April 29. “It goes to show you how important it is to be your authentic self and how important it…

JUST B-EAUTIFUL Her products quickly achieved cult status among celebs and the skincare obsessed, and now Emma Lewisham is officially B Corp Certified. “Our purpose is to set a new benchmark in beauty by creating a positive impact on people’s skin, wellbeing and the planet,” says Lewisham. Measuring the brand’s social and environmental impact, the certification sees the bar set high – even more reason to show some love for this trailblazing Kiwi brand.…

ON CLOUD NINE Cult haircare brand Cloud Nine has branched out into skincare land with the launch of two new face and body sculpting devices to help tone and lift ageing skin. Yes, this is expensive, but think of it like the Rolls-Royce of at-home skin treatment devices. Combining EMS infrared and blue light technologies, expect improved skin texture and muscle tone. Inspired by the shape of a Gua Sha tool, this helps to de-puff, lift and firm skin. Designed to mould to the contours of your face and body, it will also improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. EWE NEED THIS! Introducing Ewe Care, Australia’s first-ever sustainable skincare brand formulated with sheep milk and native Tasmanian botanicals. Rich in vitamins, this range is perfect for those with ageing, dehydrated…

FASHION ICON The collaboration of our dreams is finally here with British label Karen Millen joining forces with legendary supermodel, photographer and activist Helena Christensen for the first instalment of the brand’s Icons series. Inspired by the early years of Karen Millen’s collections, Christensen’s edit takes us back to the ’90s with sharp yet pared back looks focusing on satin separates, premium leather jackets and figure-hugging dresses. The Danish model describes the collection as “confident, dynamic and timeless”, pinpointing the simple blazer and fitted dress as her favourite pieces. STARRY EYED Stylists and social media stars have come together for a unique collaboration with Sydney-based eyewear brand Banbé. Gathering 10 of Australia’s most-watched talent, the collection features styles designed with their personal aesthetic in mind. From TV personality Martha Kalifatidis…

FOR SLEEP Bedtime Beats – a mix of low-key instrumental hip hop for unwinding and falling asleep. Sleep by Max Richter – UK composer Max Richter consulted with sleep neurologist David Eagleman to create this soothing playlist. FOR WORK Back to Work: Music for Study, Focus and Productivity – ambient tracks designed to make you focus. Home Office DJ – covering the best in recent pop, dance, hip-hop and R&B, it’s designed to help you survive the nine-to-five. FOR STUDY Classical Concentration – these instrumental sounds will keep you focused whether you’re studying, cooking or just getting through your day. Living in the Library – hypnotic, low-key grooves to shut out the rest of the world as you study. FOR EXERCISE Who Runs the Word – a playlist of diverse…

The right personal trainer can make a huge difference in reaching your fitness goals. However, that can be a daunting process – especially for those who have never enlisted a PT before. Here’s what to consider before you sign up! DO I NEED A PT? Enlisting the help of a personal trainer can be worthwhile, depending on what you hope to achieve and your own requirements. “The main benefit to seeing a personal trainer over group training is the one-on-one attention to help you achieve your own personal fitness goals,” explains Alex Thomas, founder of Sports Nutrition Association (sportsnutritionassociation. com). “Clients with any aches, niggles or injuries can talk to their PT about their concerns and ask that their program include targeted exercises to help strengthen areas of weakness rather…

1 BE FLEXIBLE WITH DATES Searching by multiple dates and airports will give you the best chance of a bargain. Flight prices are all based on supply and demand, and because some dates are more popular than others, prices will vary. The “whole month” search tool on Skyscanner allows you to see cheap flights (at a glance) and pick the right deal for you. Consider travelling a day before or a day after your original departure dates as flying on less popular days of the week is always cheaper. 2 MIX AND MATCH As more airlines restart international overseas travel schedules, varying the airlines you choose to fly with can seriously cut costs. You don’t have to book fares as returns – look at flying out with one airline and…

ARIES MAR. 20-APR. 18 Are you ready for a rather big prediction? It’s not going too far to say that this week marks the start of a new life for you, should you choose to accept it. It’s about you opening up to the idea that the universe loves you. Lady Luck is now on your side, as lucky Jupiter moves into Aries – so embrace these fab new vistas and opportunities. TAURUS APR. 19-MAY 20 Have you got your “ommm” on yet? Are you feeling cosmic? How do you feel about meditation, yoga and chanting? Want to boost your ability to read other people’s energy? Hopefully you’re into such things, because this week brings a rare new cycle where either your spiritual side or your scared side is going…

TV SELLING SUNSET S6 I have to admit, I’ve never hopped on the Selling Sunset bandwagon before, but the marketing for S6 was so good that I just had to dip my toe in. I slid into the new season no problems, and it took no time at all to get up to speed. In fact, it hooked me so much that I watched it all in one sitting. (On Netflix) TV SANDITON S2 Feeling a period drama void in your life? Specifically a Bridgerton void? Me too, which is why I turned to Sanditon. It’s the poor man’s version of our beloved “Ton”, but it still gives in the romance department – which is really the reason we watch these olden-day shows. (On Stan) TV ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL…

Join media stalwart and all-round cool chick Yumi Stynes as she breaks down barriers on her podcast Ladies, We Need To Talk. The mother-of-two “dives headfirst into the tricky topics we often avoid talking about, like our alcohol consumption, the struggles of monogamy and the wonders of our vaginas”, and insists there’s something you’ll love in each and every episode.“This show is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life and their pelvic floor,” Stynes says. Think swinging, orgasms, body image, dating, detoxing and foreplay – nothing is off limits! (Visit www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk)…

OUT OF THE BOX by Izzy, Emmie & Kerry Silbery In their debut book, Gogglebox stars Isabelle, Emmie and Kerry Silbery share their most personal memories and the lessons they’ve learned. Infidelity, grief, feminism and even body hair – it’s all there from three generations of strong women. (Out now) COSMIC NUMEROLOGY by Jenn King Are you fascinated by numerology? Chart your cosmic course with the numbers and planets by your side, along with handy additions such as meditations, advice on plants and oils, and even direction on power colours and body charts. (Out now) TILL DEATH OR A LITTLE LIGHT MAIMING DO US PART by Kathy Lette When Jason Riley goes missing, feared killed by a shark, his wife has questions. Make that wives. Reeling at the fact they…

The track temperatures at the Miami International Autodrome reportedly soared into the high 40s for the Miami Grand Prix. And with some of the world’s hottest stars in attendance, it’s no wonder! While the race itself was action-packed, featuring crashes and controversy, the inaugural event’s star power also brought the heat, with celebrities glammed up to soak in the atmosphere, complete with dry-docked yachts sitting in a fake turquoise marina outside the stadium. Ahead of the Miami race, which was narrowly won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a number of sporting GOATs – six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, football legend David Beckham and seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady – posed for a photo with seven-time F1 champion Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, while Venus and Serena Williams, and Olympic champion…

Around eight months after announcing her split from her second husband-of-three years, equestrian and heir to billion-dollar fortune Karl Cook, Kaley Cuoco has gone public with her new love. She took to Instagram stories to post a selfie with actor Tom Pelphrey, best known for playing Laura Linney’s on-screen brother Ben in the hit series Ozark. “This man,”she wrote under the loved-up photo. She followed up with a series of cosy snapshots.“Life lately… ‘the sun breaks through the clouds, rays of gold slipping into my eyes and heart, rays of yellow to break the grey,’”she captioned the post. “PURE JOY. You deserve it all my friend,”commented her The Flight Attendant co-star Zosia Mamet.…

British comedian Dennis Waterman has passed away at the age of 74. His family told fans the Minder and New Tricks comedian died on May 8. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain on Sunday afternoon with [his wife] Pam by his side,”the statement read. Comedians like Matt Lucas took to social media to pay tribute. “I grew up watching Dennis Waterman’s iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder,” he posted.“His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show remains the absolute highlight of my career.” Paddy McGuinness also shared his heartbreak:“Another icon from my childhood gone. RIP Dennis Waterman.”…

Anyone who’s been keeping up with the Kardashians can see that oldest sister Kourtney is happily in love with her fiancé Travis Barker. Now, the Blink-182 rocker is opening up about the impact their relationship has had on his life. Before they got together in January 2021, he tells Vanity Fair, “[I was] fine with just being single the rest of my life and being a studio rat.” But Kardashian, he says, opened him up to new possibilities. “My kids are healthy. I love my career. I found the love of my life,” he continued to the magazine. “She’s cured me. It feels like I’m living again.” The drummer, 46, who survived a plane crash in 2008 in which four people died and left him covered in burns, credits Kardashian…

Natalie Bassingthwaighte has learnt a lot about mental health in the past few years. She knows that she shouldn’t take too much on, and she’ll knock back well-paid gigs if she thinks they don’t work for her family or “my sanity”. But recently, she found herself filming the series Space 22 at the same time as she was working on the musical Jagged Little Pill. “These days I would never take on both things,” she told TV Week recently. “But because of COVID, they ended up overlapping – one got pushed back and one got pushed forward – and I did find it incredibly challenging. I did have a moment where I was just hysterical, on the floor, crying, at work … So it was a good reminder [that] I…

As Alison Daddo was writing her book about the life-changing experience of menopause, she knew there was one very personal story that she would have to share for the first time if she was to be “honest about who I was”. But after 35 years and quite a few therapy sessions, Daddo felt she was in a place of enough strength and power to finally open up about the traumatic sexual assault she endured as a teenage model. “I’ve never talked about it before,” she shares with WHO. “It was a big decision… but I felt like it played such an integral part of who I was as a young girl that I had to write about it. “I had silenced myself in so many ways from a young girl…

MELISSA ETHERIDGE The rock star, 60, portrayed herself in a comical skit in the episode’s tag. After coming out in 1993, Etheridge has married twice: Tammy Lynn Michaels in 2003 and Linda Wallen in 2014. She is now an anti-drugs advocate after losing son Beckett Cypher to an overdose in 2020. OPRAH WINFREY The talk show host, 68, played the therapist who helped Ellen Morgan realise she is gay. The appearance didn’t hurt her career: after building a media empire, Winfrey is worth over $3 billion and is considered to be “Hollywood royalty”. LAURA DERN The 55-year-old actress played Susan, DeGeneres’ potential love interest. In 2007 she said she didn’t work for 18 months due to the public backlash. But her career recovered and she’s had roles in Wild and…

GREEN GOODNESS Dark and earthy, let green be another colour to try this season. If you want something a little different, use a lighter green varnish to create a French tip design. POLAR MOON Take any varnish to the next level with this nail art. Apply base coat and colour, then use a detail brush to outline a semi-circle shape at the nail base. Use shimmer tones to jazz it up. PEARLY SHADES Just like a timeless nude, pearly shades are gorgeous and make a great everyday colour. To achieve a perfect glow, don’t be afraid to layer your varnish, and aim for at least three coats. BOLD & BURGUNDY This autumn we’re loving the moody burgundy hues that are versatile and ideal for all nail shapes. This dark colour…

WHAT IS IT: BBL HERO FOREVER YOUNG AND FULL FACE This treatment uses light energy to heat the upper layers of the skin, which is then absorbed to target areas to stimulate skin cells to regenerate. This allows for fast removal of pigmentation, sun spots and vascular concerns, including bruises and broken capillaries VERDICT: “I was so impressed by this fast treatment (20 minutes for face, neck and chest) and how quickly I saw improvements in the pigmentation on my chest. It literally lifted to the surface and I buffed it off a week later. It feels like hot flicking on the skin – not painful but definitely uncomfortable – and the redness (pictured left) subsided within two hours.” COST: From $399, laserclinics.com.au…

WHAT IS IT? A sleep training device that uses the science of sound THE VERDICT “I’ve always struggled with sleep, so the chance to try out the SleepHub was right up my alley. SleepHub is a scientifically developed sleep aid that uses exclusive psychoacoustic sounds, designed to emulate the waves created by your brain as you cycle through slumber. The idea is these sounds help train your brain into relearning how to be good at sleep. There’s a choice of soothing soundscapes like rain, wind, the ocean, and white, pink and brown noise. The SleepHub is definitely a splurge buy and works best in quiet environments. But after my trial, I not only nodded off easily, but woke up feeling energised and refreshed. Cost: $1495, sleephubdevice.com.au…

If you haven’t heard about kunzea then get ready, because this humble plant is gaining plenty of buzz as a natural option for pain relief. “Kunzea is a cousin of tea tree oil, but we believe it has the potential to be even bigger on the global stage,” Zea founder Hayden Brass explains. Zea’s most popular product is their Kunzea Pain Relief Cream. “It combines kunzea with three well-known natural active ingredients for muscle aches, soreness, mild arthritis and nerve pain.”…

Taste Tibet Famous Chicken Curry SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2 tblsps cooking oil 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2.5cm piece of ginger, washed but not peeled, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced ¼ tsp turmeric 1 tsp Bassar curry masala (or hot chilli powder) 1½ tsps Madras curry powder 2 tblsps coconut milk powder 6-8 fresh curry leaves, or 10-12 dried 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk 600g chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tsp salt Chopped coriander, to garnish (optional) METHOD 1 Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium-high heat and add the oil. When it’s hot, add the garlic and ginger and let it brown for a couple of minutes, then add the onion and stir for a further…

Before we even see Silvia Colloca as Maria in Little Tornadoes, a film set in 1970s rural Australia and about finding connection in a changing world, we hear her. In wistful narration easily weaving in and out of English and Italian, Maria sets the stage for how – through her optimistic brother Tony (Fabio Motta) – she enters the life of metal worker Leo (Mark Leonard Winter) and observes the curious, stoic nature of men in this country while carving a new path for herself in a strange new land. And even after we see Maria, hired by Leo to cook for his two young children, we still hear her beautiful voiceover. From Maria’s longing for a kitchen, a home and a family, to the hope she has for Leo…

Karly Lane is surrounded by inspiration on her property on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The women’s fiction writer tells WHO how her passion for the land provided the perfect backdrop for her bestselling books. “A rural-set novel reminds readers of either where they live, where they grew up or where they’ve spent some part of their childhood,” Lane says. With crime, romance and a killer plot, her new work, A Stone’s Throw Away, has it all. So what makes rural Oz the perfect setting for a crime novel? “Maybe it’s the wide open spaces and isolation,” Lane ponders. “Or that false sense of security people have, that the country is always considered so safe that no one locks their doors. Or maybe it’s that wild beauty and ruggedness…

BUMPING ALONG NICELY MANHATTAN Nicky Hilton is counting down the weeks until the arrival of her first son – and so is her daughter Lily-Grace, 5. Cute! HORSE PLAY MIAMI Actress Anna Kendrick horses about at the Beach Polo World Cup on May 1. GAL PALS NEW YORK Sex and the City‘s Kim Cattrall and the show’s stylist, Patricia Field cuddled up for the Power of Women event on May 5. THE NEED FOR SPEED SAN DIEGO King of the kids, Tom Cruise was in top form for the world premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to his 1986 cult classic, Top Gun, on May 4. POOCH SMOOCH NEW YORK We think Gerard Butler is taking the phrase “man’s best friend” a bit far here, planting a wet one…