Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 45, 2024 i WHO

When Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek shared details of his shock health battle, the WHO team’s hearts became a little heavier this week. Coming just months after cancer claimed the life of former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty, Van Der Beek’s announcement about his own cancer diagnosis is a reminder the world of celebrity is not immune to the challenges life throws. We share his story on page 18 and hope his optimism in the face of adversity gives support to others going through their own health battle. Elsewhere in this week’s issue, on page 12, we take a look at how Matt LeBlanc’s Friends co-stars have taken him under their wings as he reportedly goes through his own difficult time. Then, over on page 29, the…

who’s news Music icon Quincy Jones has been remembered after the record producer died aged 91. Quincy, who passed away at his home in Los Angeles, worked on some of music’s biggest hits and with the most famous names in the industry, including Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand. Possibly best known for co-producing Thriller with Michael Jackson, Quincy’s talents didn’t only lie in pop. He also produced award-winning film and television scores. His death was revealed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, who confirmed Quincy died surrounded by friends and family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the…

who’s news Ever yearn for a simpler existence? You’re not alone. Kylie Minogue got candid about her nostalgia for the past in a new chat with The Times. “I miss almost everything about the 1990s,” she told the publication in an interview published on November 2. “There were no phones, dance music was going nuts and I was in it and among it, going to the clubs, going to fashion shows, pounding the pavement, going to markets. I wasn’t wasting time scrolling on socials or dealing with, like, adulting. So there’s a lot I miss. Overall just freedom.” While reminiscing about the early days of her career, when she had no idea what was to come, the 56-year-old went as far as to share some life advice she would tell…

James Van Der Beek has been dealt a shocking health blow, opening up about his recent cancer diagnosis. The 47-year-old actor confirmed to People magazine that he is undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer. “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he said. Once a teen heart-throb in the titular role on Dawson’s Creek, Van Der Beek has had his wife of 14 years, Kimberly, by his side as he comes to grips with the news. Despite his diagnosis, the father-of-six maintains a positive outlook for the future. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” he said. Colorectal cancer is a form of the disease that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. Common…

In the wake of Liam Payne’s tragic passing, the world was reminded once again of the negative impact a rapid rise to fame at a very young age can have on individuals. And Shawn Mendes is all too aware of it. “When I would step offstage, I just didn’t recognise myself,” the 26-year-old told The New York Times in an interview published October 31. It’s not the first time he’s publicly shared his feelings. In 2022, he got honest with his followers about how he was doing in a Twitter post. “The truth is even with so much success I still find it hard to feel like I’m not failing. [I’m] hyper focused on what I don’t have, forgetting to see all that I do. The truth is I’m overwhelmed…

Rebecca Gibney’s acting career has spanned more than four decades, and as she approaches her 60th birthday next month, the New Zealand-born, Australian-claimed actress continues to nab TV’s most coveted roles. Back in August, she was inducted into the TV Week Logie Hall of Fame – but instead of calling it a day, Gibney returned to work on her latest project, A Remarkable Place to Die. In the new series set in New Zealand’s Queenstown, she plays Veronica, a widow whose youngest daughter, Lynne, is killed in a terrible accident, while her eldest, Anais, a detective, returns to their hometown to investigate a string of homicides. Anais is also convinced Lynne’s accident was anything but. Gibney is known for playing gripping characters in local crime dramas – the genre has…

Scan to shop or visit mingleseasoning.com Jordyn Evans was an avid meal prepper – in her twenties, she spent Sundays cooking big, healthy meals for the week ahead. It was on one of those Sundays that she grabbed a packet of taco seasoning mix and had a quick read of the label. It was a brand she’d grown up with and never thought twice about, but she was shocked. “The ingredients are listed in order of prevalence and the first was sugar followed by flour and salt,” Jordyn, now 33, tells WHO. On investigating the other spice and seasoning mixes in her pantry, and later the supermarket, she discovered most were full of sugar, salt and cheap fillers like caking agents, flour and preservatives. “My dad and grandpa both had…

What do Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have in common outside of a devoted fan base and a slew of Grammys? They’re eldest daughters. Considering their work ethic and demeanour, we can’t really say we’re surprised – apologies to any younger siblings reading this. Yet, according to TikTok, being the firstborn daughter is less of a blessing and more of a ticket to therapy. As eldest daughter syndrome (EDS) has gained traction on TikTok, videos are depicting firstborn girls as anxious, overachieving people-pleasers who are often considered the third parent in a family. Perfect! It seems Swift singing “I cry a lot but I am so productive” in ‘I Can Do It with a Broken Heart’ makes sense given her status. While EDS isn’t an official diagnosis, this pop psychology term…

GENTLY DOES IT Bid farewell to dry and dehydrated skin by opting for a gentle cleanser. Often designed for sensitive skin, foaming, gel or cream formulas can be used daily to effectively remove makeup and impurities without stripping away any moisture. Not only will they help to calm down any irritation, but they’ll also leave your complexion with a gorgeous glow. BEAUTY EDITOR FAVE! You can use this balm as an everyday lip gloss or as an overnight treatment. THIRST QUENCHER As summer approaches, hydration is more important than ever. Seek out products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help retain moisture. For your under eyes, try using patches for a quick 10-minute treatment. Meanwhile, apply a nourishing mask on your lips while you unwind in the evening.…

Grain Salad SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup sorghum ½ cup dried French green or beluga lentils 1 red onion, finely chopped Handful of capers, finely chopped Handful of currants 1 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped 1 bunch coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 large handful pine nuts, lightly toasted 1 large handful pepitas, lightly toasted 1 large handful slivered almonds, lightly toasted 1 tblsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted Sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, to serve Dollop of whipped feta Pomegranate molasses, to garnish DRESSING Makes 175ml 1⁄3 cup olive oil 2 tblsp apple cider vinegar 2 tblsp pomegranate molasses 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp salt ½ tsp microplaned garlic METHOD 1 To make the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake to combine. Use immediately…

PACKED IN PINK ATLANTA Keke Palmer was immersed in her character on the set of upcoming film I Love Boosters. BED HEADS INSTAGRAM Rihanna and her sons, Riot and RZA, looked cosy in matching looks for Savage X Fenty’s holiday campaign. DRINKING BUDDY WASHINGTON Kyle MacLachlan enjoyed a glass of red at his Pursued by Bear winery. SNAKE WHISPERER NEW YORK CITY Salma Hayek charmed Jimmy Fallon and his slithery friend when she visited his talk show. GOLDEN GIRL LOS ANGELES Hailee Steinfeld brought the glamour at the world premiere of Season 2 of Netflix’s Arcane. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE NEW YORK CITY Mariah Carey and her waxwork both looked glam as they welcomed in the festive season. DRUMMER BOY LOS ANGELES Kelly Osbourne’s son, Sidney, tested out his rock’n’roll genes…

We are getting to the pointy end of Taskmaster Australia – who do you see as your biggest competitor? Aaron Chen is a dark horse, I sense that he may have seen every episode of every season of Taskmaster. He is a Taskmaster Dark Lord of the Sith but I’ll do my best to take him down. Name someone who hasn’t been on the show that you’d love to see in the next season and why? I would love to see Greg Larsen … oh, and Timothée Chalamet. He is so good in everything. Tasks can be physical or creative, or use lateral skills. What are you best at and what is your weakness? Being a comedian, I am not a physical beast. I could be, but there isn’t…

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who’s news People kind of have a judgment on me as a parent and I’m like, ‘Well until you’ve walked a day in my shoes growing up as a kid, then you can’t comment,’” Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan told The Louis Theroux Podcast in an interview released on November 5. The 32-year-old has faced backlash online from social media users who have questioned how much time he spends with his son, Brando, 2. The star welcomed his son in 2022 with ex-girlfriend Alyson Kierans. The pair split in July 2023. Keoghan had no relationship with his own father and was raised by his mother, who struggled with addiction and passed away of a heroin overdose when he was 12. He then spent time in foster care, living in over a…

T he stars of the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked (in cinemas November 21) kicked off their global press tour with an Australian premiere at Sydney’s State Theatre on November 3. Ariana Grande, in a pink custom Vivienne Westwood gown teamed with a diamond butterfly Lorraine Schwartz choker, was emotional when greeting fans who had camped overnight to see her and her co-stars, including real-life boyfriend Ethan Slater. “It’s very overwhelming and emotional,” she said, fighting back tears. “I love you all. Thank you for being here.” The spotlight is exceptionally bright on Slater, 32, because of his romance with pop princess Grande. Asked by GQ magazine how he “fell in love” on set, Slater said, “Obviously, it was a really super big year. There were a lot of…

Not many athletes can boast about having a 50-year-long career in their chosen sport. But Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have reached that feat, spending the last five decades dancing together on ice. “Not bad for a girl whose mother wouldn’t buy her her own pair of skates when I started because she thought I would quit any day,” Torvill tells WHO with a giggle. “We didn’t have much money then, so I had to rent a pair at the rink every week for a year. If only she could see me now.” But as they say, all good things must come to an end. On February 14, exactly 40 years after their historic gold medal-winning performance to Ravel’s ‘Boléro’ at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, the pair announced…

PRIME SUSPECT As the last person to see Niamh, Nicklason was questioned but let go and not named as a suspect. “We didn’t want him going underground because we wanted to keep tabs on him,” Detective Steve Rose told the podcast. For almost 23 years, the family and friends of Niamh Maye have been left waiting and wondering where she is. At the age of 18, Niamh, who is believed to have been murdered, vanished without a trace while on a gap year trip in rural New South Wales in 2002. Now, true crime podcast Casefile is turning its attention to the case in the hope of finding answers. “This type of loss, ambiguous loss, it is a very unique form of grief,” Casefile’s anonymous host, who uses the pseudonym…

BALI BLISS If a Bali break beckons, make sure to plan a stay at COMO Uma Canggu. Nestled among the hustle and bustle, this new resort sits at the edge of the sand with impressive ocean views. Book yourself a luxurious room for a few nights or simply visit the beach club to enjoy a delicious woodfired meal. It’s the ideal spot for watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand! Visit comohotels.com for more information COMPILED BY: HOLLY HAMPTON-THAYERS…

THE WORKOUT BENCH DIPS HOW TO Sit on the edge of a bench. Place hands next to hips on the bench, with hands facing forward. Keep both feet flat on the floor with knees bent. Take weight on your hands, moving slightly forward from the bench. Lower yourself down by bending at the elbows. Push yourself up and repeat. LAT RAISE HOW TO With a dumbbell in each hand, stand up straight, shoulders back, abs engaged. Engage core and roll shoulders back. Knees should have a very slight bend for stability. Slowly raise arms out to the side until they’re about at head height. Slowly bring them back down in a controlled movement. Repeat. TRICEP EXTENSION HOW TO Grab a dumbbell with both hands. Engage your core.…

HERE PIGGY PIGGY With flavours sounding more like dessert than drinks, Squealing Pig has launched a new collection of sparkling wine spritzes. The Squealini range features three flavours – Zesty Lemon, Fuzzy Peach and Spiced Apple Pie – bringing cocktail-inspired vibes to the wine category. The Spiced Apple Pie goes well on the rocks or with a stick of cinnamon to give it a festive feel. Pop a sprig of rosemary in the Fuzzy Peach, which has a Bellini style to it, and all you need for the Zesty Lemon is a slice of fresh lemon and loads of ice for a refreshing summer sipper. Available from BWS, RRP$20. A JOLLY GOOD FELLR Independent drinks brand Fellr has launched an alcoholic ginger beer (4% ABV) to their family of seltzers…

MUSIC GWEN STEFANI Except for a Christmas release in 2017, it’s been eight years since Gwen Stefani’s last album of new music, but we predict Bouquet will be worth the wait. The aesthetic of her fifth studio album may be country, but the 10 tracks have been inspired by the ’70s yacht rock she remembers listening to in the back seat of her mum’s car. “I think the older you get, the more nostalgic you get. I feel like I’ve played out all the ’80s stuff – like, I can’t even listen to it anymore so much. I want to write music that feels like this,” she told NME. (Out Fri., Nov. 15) MORE INSIDE! COUNTDOWN TOP 10 We look back at iconic moments from the TV show 50 years…

who’s news When Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann was presented with this year’s film award at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Art+Film Gala, he addressed the crowd to say he was shaking and “a little bit crying inside”. Presented with the accolade by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, it was clear the event, which sees the worlds of art and film come together, means a lot to the Elvis director, who was a ballroom dancer as a child. “Whether it’s music or fashion or theatre or art or film, there are no silos. In the end, all creative people are trying to do is to express themselves, reach out and touch people,” Luhrmann told the assembled guests. “So these silos, these borders between them, they are meaningless.” The 13th annual…

No, this isn’t a promo for next year’s I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, it’s just Prince William and Robert Irwin hanging out in the wild. The unlikely but delightful duo were spotted together in Cape Town, South Africa ahead of the Earthshot Prize. The awards were founded by Prince William to shine a light on environmentalism, with Irwin involved as a global ambassador. In an Instagram video, Irwin had a casual chat with the Prince of Wales, asking him what his favourite animal is. “My children ask me this regularly. I think it’s going to have to be the cheetah,” William divulged, referencing his three kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, who he shares with the Princess of Wales. Irwin said his was…

This Barbie is a mum! Margot Robbie has given birth to a baby boy, her first child with husband Tom Ackerley. In an article published November 3, the Daily Mail reported that the 34-year-old welcomed her bundle of joy on October 17. The outlet also reported that her parents were flying to LA to meet their grandson. Before the news broke, Ackerley was spotted stocking up on baby supplies, as well as picking up wine and cigars. Now their son, whose name is yet to be revealed, has arrived, the question of where the couple will raise their child looms. In 2016, while on The Project with her mother, Sarie Kessler, the Australian actress revealed she planned to raise her children Down Under. “The kids will be in Australia,” Robbie…

Connie Nielsen SECOND ACT Nielsen says one of the reasons she loved returning to the role was it gave her a chance to rewrite history and allow the real Lucilla “to have lived a little longer”. “I also felt a little bit like I was sticking it to the real Commodus, who had her killed,” she says. Are you not entertained,” is a much-quoted line from Ridley Scott’s original Gladiator, delivered by Maximus (Russell Crowe) after he single-handedly dispenses of a group of opponents. But for Connie Nielsen, who starred in the original as Lucilla and has reprised her role for the sequel, the line she hears repeated back to her most often is one her heroic character utters: “I am tired of being strong.” “Do you know how many…

Even before Christopher Reeve had his life forever changed when he was plucked from 200 hopefuls to star in Superman, the 1978 genre-defining blockbuster that spawned three sequels, he had a knack for beating the odds. In 1973, he was one of 20 candidates out of 2000 to win a place to study drama at the elite Juilliard School, where he and his best friend and roommate, the late comic genius Robin Williams, were the only two students in their year selected for the school’s Advanced Program. Away from work, the handsome, thrill-seeking sportsman loved to push things to the limit – as a risk-taking skier, accomplished sailor and licensed pilot who flew solo twice across the Atlantic. BRAVE FACE Reeve made his first public appearance after his accident at…

Whether you agree with Adele that Rachel Gunn was the “best thing ” about the 2024 Olympics or are on the side of the Aussies who called on her to apologise, one thing is certain, Raygun isn’t going anywhere. As she emerges back into the public eye after laying low since the Games concluded in August, the 37-year-old breakdancing sensation is certainly back with a bang. In a new social media promotion for Finder, the university lecturer challenges her critics and offers the chance for them to win up to $10,000. “I’ve heard some of you can do better than me,” she said in the video. “Really? Let’s find out, shall we?” Raygun added, before busting out moves to a breakbeat remix of Finder’s jingle. While she may not be…

Grief is a universal experience, but we all honour our dead in different ways. Some customs might be very familiar, while others can bring new perspectives. Here, Lonely Planet takes us on an international journey through death, grief and rebirth. NEW ORLEANS’ JAZZ FUNERALS When you join the choir eternal, New Orleans will provide the accompaniment. You’ll be sent off with dancing, saxophones and hallelujahs –from friends, family and perfect strangers. Some of the most popular readings at funerals implore us not to wallow in sorrow. “Do not stand by my grave and weep,” opens Mary Elizabeth Frye’s famous poem. “Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow,” urge the oft-quoted words of Henry Scott Holland, “laugh as we always laughed”. The New Orleans funeral is the true embodiment of…

SEEING STARS If you’re in the market for a hair tool upgrade, Cloud Nine’s limited-edition Starlight Collection is heaven-sent. The shiny grey is so much prettier than black, don’t you think? Any excuse, really… THE BEST BUNDLE There’s a reason why Boost Lab is one of reality star Jules Robinson’s favourite serum brands – it’s effective and, best of all, really affordable! The new Skincare Staples Bundle ($114.85 if purchased together) has made things even easier, so your whole ritual is sorted from start to finish. You can then add d in your preferred serum of choice – there are 12 existing formulas in their line-up – to target your specific skin concerns. EASY CURLS I’m always a fan of products and tools that are specifically designed to make my…

ARIES MAR. 20–APR. 18 You’ve got what it takes to conquer anything coming your way. The best thing you can do right now is work through your fears. Don’t just read this and think, “Sure, good idea!” Actually think about what is holding you back. Before too long, your fears will be that much more likely to materialise. Break through! CANCER JUN. 21–JUL. 21 There’s good news for you this week – the planet of love and abundance, Venus, is moving into your Love Zone. And if you think that sounds like a recipe for hearts and flowers, or at least some lovely cuddles and delicious meals, you’re right. You’ve earned some extra love and sweetness, so enjoy every moment of it! LIBRA SEP. 23–OCT. 22 It’s time to focus…