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When Brad Pitt was a last-minute no-show at the recent BAFTAs due to a “family obligation”, he wasn’t bluffing. NW has learned that the reason he pulled out was certainly for a family member – but one who hasn’t even been born yet! ‘BRAD COULDN’T BEAR TO LEAVE HER’ Yep, as previously reported by NW, Jennifer Aniston is believed to be pregnant with the reunited pair’s first child and Brad’s been attending to her every need as the actress battles severe morning sickness. “Right before he was meant to jump on a private jet bound for London, morning sickness began to knock the stuffing out of her,” says a source. “So Brad couldn’t bear to leave her.” Instead, the Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood star ditched the event –…

Mikey Pembroke recently admitted that he and Natasha Spencer did the deed during filming – but it appears the blonde beefcake’s bedroom skills weren’t enough to keep his “wife” from running straight back into the arms of her former boyfriend! Yep, with Mikey, 29, having confirmed that the pair are no longer together, Natasha, 26, was spotted on a date with ex Andrew Vlahos in Sydney’s Double Bay recently. NW is told the couple dated on-off for five years – with Andrew even attending her MAFS wedding to Mikey! However, things became “bittersweet” for Andrew when he realised Natasha was marrying Mikey, who he was friendly with during their days at St Joseph’s College on Sydney’s North Shore. “Watching someone you care about walk down the aisle with another man…

She’s been ranting on stage about STDs and sleeping with well-endowed men, but we hear Madonna is living more Like A Virgin than the sexually charged goddess she claims to be! And the irony hasn’t been lost on her toyboy Ahlamalik Williams, who has been reduced to her round-the-clock carer as she battles chronic knee and hip problems. Earlier this month, Madge, 61, was forced to cancel another string of her Madame X shows on doctor’s orders due to her frail condition. While insiders say Madonna is in “agonising pain”, no-one is suffering more than her sex-starved boyfriend. “I don’t think this is what he had in mind when he started dating one of the world’s most famous women – he’s at her beck and call 24/7,” tells a pal.…

Jude Law is on a mission to knock up his new wife! The actor, 47, is already a dad-of-five after hooking up with a bevy of beauties over the years. Now he’s going for a sixth with wife Phillipa Coan, 32, who he wed nine months ago in a quickie ceremony. “Jude is treating this like it’s his life’s mission and he’s got so much stamina, it’s incredible,” tells an insider. The randy actor and Phillipa are said to be going at it like rabbits in the bedroom, and they’ve barely come up for air! “They hardly leave the room unless it’s to eat, go to the bathroom or run an important errand,” marvels the insider. “Jude says that until Phillipa’s pregnant, this is how it’s going to stay.” Stay…

Joaquin Phoenix has won almost every gong in Hollywood for his performance as Gotham’s deranged clown prince – but the Joker star has had a life almost as bizarre as his pathetic alter ego Arthur Fleck. It was unusual from the start. Joaquin Rafael Bottom was born in Puerto Rico on October 28, 1974, the third of five children. He had a microform cleft, the scar still visible on his upper lip (he calls it “an act of God”). But it was the circumstances of his childhood that were most outlandish – young Joaquin’s penniless family led a nomadic life as members of the Children of God cult. The controversial group has since been flooded by allegations from past members of manipulation and sexual abuse involving female followers and even…

BOUJEE BROWS KERATIN BROW LAMINATION WHAT: Step aside, brow mascara, because a Keratin Brow Lamination is your newest arch rival (geddit?). It kinda acts the same way a lash lift does, restructuring your hairs into your preferred shape and keeping them in formation. The feathery effect looks natural and elegant, giving your brows a fuller look for up to eight weeks. VERDICT: After washing my face for the first time (24 hours after my appointment), I brushed my brows up and OMG, they stayed up! They fanned out beautifully and kinks were non-existent. They were feathery, light, natural and fluffy-looking – they were my DREAM BROWS. I love them! Gabriella Del Grande, Senior Lifestyle Writer COST: $130 WHERE: Amy Jean Brow Agency (amyjean.com.au) HIS N’ HERS Matching scents might just…

Chocolate heart cupcakes Makes: 12 Prep + cook: 1 hour + cooling You will need a 4cm heart-shaped cutter for this recipe. Ingredients • 1 cup self-raising flour • ½ cup plain flour • 1/3 cup cocoa powder • ¾ cup caster sugar • 185g butter, softened • 3 eggs • ½ cup milk • 1 tbsp icing sugar RASPBERRY FROSTING • 40g butter, softened • ¼ cup frozen raspberries, thawed • 1 cup icing sugar Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases. 2. Sift flours and cocoa into a large bowl of an electric mixer, add caster sugar, butter, eggs and milk, beat on low speed until ingredients are combined. Increase speed to medium, beat until mixture is smooth and has changed to a paler colour. Drop ¼ cups of mixture into paper…

ISLAND PARADISE What do you get Kanye West for his 40th birthday? A super exxy getaway to the Bahamas, that’s what – with Kim Kardashian and the rapper racking up a whopping bill. So, what do you get for a cool $430,000? For one thing, a private island in the balmy A-list archipelago. In 2017, the couple and their two children, North and Saint, arrived by private jet and stayed at Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club for $44,000 per night. The private community only accepts vetted (cashed up) members, so don’t even think about trying. The couple rode jet-skis and lounged on luxury boats around the sparkling bay. And what better way to celebrate Yeezy’s birthday than with unlimited Casamigos tequila, courtesy of the brand’s co-owner, Mike Meldman. OUI,…

EMMA Move over, Gwyneth Paltrow – there’s a new matchmaker in town! Anya Taylor-Joy stars as our titular hero, who occupies herself by meddling in others’ love lives in this brand-new adaptation. In cinemas Thursday 13 February LOVE & FRIENDSHIP Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny star in this witty romp about Lady Susan Vernon (Kate), who’s trying to land a rich hubby for her teen daughter. Coming to Stan Saturday 15 February SENSE AND SENSIBILITY One of our fave adaptations ever! Sisters Elinor (Emma Thompson) and Marianne (Kate Winslet) strive for love after their father’s death leaves them destitute. Watch now on Netflix…

He’s known as the Golden God, but the biffos and brutality that model David Genat suffers on Australian Survivor: All Stars prove he’s mortal after all! “It gets crazy rough out there,” the returning star tells NW. “I got a lot of injuries. I’m still walking, but only just. The challenges were a lot more demanding physically. You’ve got elite athletes out there! Big units like Locky and Zach. They’re out for the kill and they draw blood – literally.” Dave adds, “I should’ve had ‘Don’t touch the face’ written into my contract.” LOL!…

BRAD PITT “I really believe it was never mine,” Brad says about losing the role of Neo in the Matrix flicks to Keanu Reeves. “I took the red pill.” He’d have looked hot in that jacket! CLAIRE DANES After making Romeo + Juliet together, Claire passed on reuniting with Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic. Kate Winslet got the part and Claire insists she has “zero regrets”. JESSICA SIMPSON The idea of filming sex scenes with her childhood crush Ryan Gosling made Jess decline an offer to play Allie in The Notebook. Rachel McAdams clearly didn’t have the same problem!…

Like imitating Elle Woods is hard? Jessica Simpson looked like she’d come straight from a Legally Blonde-themed party at the NYC launch of her memoir Open Book. The star has been spilling the tea all over town about what secrets fans can find in her tome, including how she and ex-hubby Nick Lachey had some pretty nasty nookie right before their divorce was finalised in 2006. “He didn’t stay the night,” she says. “I was relieved because I could feel his hate.”…

Kylie Jenner has already outdone her sisters with her billions of dollars and now she is monopolising baby- making too – by giving birth to triplets! Yep, klucky Ky, 22, has rumours flying that she has three babies on board after posting an Instagram selfie surrounded by a trio of butterflies recently. It comes after she confided to pals her secret plans to have a “KarJen-sized klan” of her own. ‘SHE WANTS TO SECURE HER EMPIRE’ “The butterfly filter was for Ky’s new make-up line, but everyone is convinced there’s a cryptic meaning behind it,” a long-time pal explains. “Kylie loves teasing big projects on Insta with her fans and this would definitely be the biggest. The signs are all there – she’s been in and out of doctor’s appointments,…

MACAULAY CULKIN The Home Alone actor says he was “about 15” when he did the deed and insists, “It wasn’t gross or weird.” Well, thank goodness for that! The 39-year-old and his bed buddy listened to the Beatles’ White Album to get in the mood and he recalls thinking, “Am I doing it right? It’s warm and sticky – so many new smells.” Nope, not gross or weird at all! Mac went on to marry Rachel Miner at 18, but they divorced four years later in 2002. He’s now dating Brenda Song and has joked his future children should be “about 32” and married before they get frisky! ANNA FARIS The Overboard actress insisted on holding out until she turned 17. However, her romantic plans with then-boyfriend Chad Burke were…

“Rooney and Joaquin make such a great match,” shares an insider of the couple. “She’s his rock.” The pair certainly have a lot in common, from activism to veganism to yoga – and Rooney also has a famous actor sibling, Kate. “She gets him like no other woman,” says the source. And now it seems baby will make three! Joaquin and his fiancée were spotted visiting the California Fertility Partners clinic last month, fuelling more intense speculation on their future plans. “He wants to raise his kids in a completely different environment from his own upbringing,” whispers a friend. “He can’t wait to become a dad!”…

Gwendoline Christie Hey, Gwen – Little Red Riding Hood called and wants her look back. This Giles Deacon dress is far too twee for the statuesque Game Of Thrones actress. Bin it now, darl, and go back to those kooky couture frocks only you can rock! Janet Jackson Wacko Jacko is in the house! There’s soooo much going on with Janet’s Great Gatsby ensemble, we don’t know what part we hate most – the hat, the coat or the pearls! Lily Allen Clearly no-one informed Lily that blue and green should never be seen. While this frumpy Bora Aksu gown is making the singer Smile, the fugly colour combo makes us want to heave! Kate Bosworth Orange you glad Kate was born so she could give us iconic fashion moments…

COUNTRY MAMA It’s a long way from The Hills for Kristin Cavallari! She’s swapped the big smoke for a simpler life with hubby Jay Cutler and their kids, Camden, seven, Jaxon, five, and Saylor, four, in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of the famous Nashville. And while she still loves LA, there’s defs no plans to return there. “It’s not a place I would want to raise a family, to be honest,” she tells. “I really like that we’re out in the country and my kids are outside all day, every day. That’s just how we want to raise our kids.” LIKE A BOSS Last year, Kristin opened an Uncommon James jewellery store in Chicago – the third after her flagship store in Nashville and LA mini-store. And with the new…

BEYONCE If it’s good enough for Bey, this guacamole recipe is certainly good enough for us. The superstar performer keeps it simple – smash up 2 ripe avocados, add 1 small chopped onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 diced tomato, 1½ tbsp lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with corn chips. MIRANDA KERR The Aussie model and businesswoman has an unusual spread on her avo toast: ghee. “It contains omega fatty acids, vitamin K and short-chain triglycerides,” Miranda explains. “I then add a little pink Himalayan sea salt and sometimes I add fresh lemon juice or olive oil.” HALLE BERRY Avocado... ice cream? “Don’t knock it ’til you try it!” the clean-eating actress says. Halle blends then churns avocado, almond milk, cream, sweetener, lemon or lime juice,…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19  You might be more than ready to move on from a job, house or partner, but less-than-stellar alignments indicate that a misplaced sense of loyalty could end up holding you back. Write down your reasons for leaving if you think that will help. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20  For once, let a present partner or a potential suitor do the running. Although Mercury is fiercely fighting your corner right now, your love planet can’t be expected to work miracles. Supreme self-restraint is key if you want a happy ending. Aries MAR 21 – APRIL 20  You may be tempted to drop everything and indulge in a last-minute trip, but astro trends warn against being so impulsive. Responsibilities at home or work should be…

Well, that didn’t take long! My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals has only just begun and already season 10 drama king Romel Kouyan has brought his spoon out to stir up drama with his fellow amateur chefs. But while Romel – who’s been paired with Sophia Pou – doesn’t mind sharpening his claws when the situation calls for it, he tells NW his behaviour should be the least of the other teams’ worries. In fact, Romel claims that it’s actually married couple Dan and Steph Mulheron who are the real “snakes” of the competition. So sssss-savage! Hi, Romel. So fill us in on what’s been going on – when did you, Dan and Steph start clashing? When you live with people, you see their true colours – and all the drama…

ScarJo does a runner WHO Scarlett Johansson WHERE Leaving Chiltern Firehouse in London WHAT Spare a thought for poor Scarlett – not only did she forget to put on pants for her night out on the town, but her stockings went and got a run in them. How dare they?! Lizzo’s boob is feeling Free As Hell! WHO Juicy singer Lizzo WHERE On a yacht off the coast of Miami WHAT Before she does her hair toss and checks her nails, Lizzo has more important things to worry about – like readjusting her boob to avoid a nip slip! Kerry tries to get a better phone signal! WHO Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona WHERE Her local hair salon in the UK WHAT Clearly Kezza’s struggling with bad reception while…

“I met this guy in New York and we stayed connected. Then one time, I was on iChat with him and a naked girl walks in the background. All of a sudden the computer just shuts – like, stops. Then he texted me an hour later, like, ‘Sorry, that was my sister,’ and I was like, ‘Uhhh.’” KHLOE KARDASHIAN “The girl I was seeing slept with my friend at my own party while I was in the same hotel.” ED SHEERAN “A few years ago, I was on a date and when we were kissing, I suddenly got the worst nosebleed ever. We went back to his car to sort it out and at the same time, my friends walked past and saw me bleeding – they thought I was…

Ever since Sex And The City, it’s been a dream of mine to have a Carrie-like lifestyle. However, here I am at 39, living a sexless life with no designer labels! So when NW gave me the opportunity to guest-edit their Love Issue, to say I’ve enjoyed it would be an understatement! So, what is love? It’s all butterflies and unicorns for the first three months while we send in our “representative” to woo our partner – you know, the untrue version of us that always looks great, eats salad and exclaims things like, “OMG, I’d never do that to you!” when they tell you how “crazy” their ex was. (Knowing full well you’re quite capable of doing that and more.) After the honeymoon fades and you’re both eating pizza…

CONNIE’S SECRET DOUBLE LIFE She’s been billed as the introverted science geek, but Connie Crayden might not be giving us the whole story. The bride’s Instagram is filled with pics of her partying in Europe and one insider tells us, “It seems a little suss... Also, she’s got all those tatts. I reckon she’s got a wild side.” A second production source tells us that Connie wasn’t at all shy at the dinner parties. “She was chatting to everyone like the life of the party.” MICHAEL’S DINNER PARTY PUNCH-UP Michael Goonan is groom non grata! Sources say he and David Cannon get into a  punch-up, with producers increasing security as a result. We also hear that Steve Burley confronts Michael at a dinner party regarding unsavoury, unaired comments Michael made…

Kourtney Kardashian recently declared she “wishes” she was pregnant again – and we hear she’s hoping her toyboy lover Younes Bendjima knocks her up sooner rather than later! “She’s always wanted one more,” a close friend reveals of Kourt, 40, who shares kids Mason, 10, Penelope, seven, and Reign, five, with ex Scott Disick, 36. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons why she decided to give things with Younes, 26, another shot. “Kourt knows she’s not getting any younger and thinks he’d make a great dad,” tells the source, noting that Younes is keen on the idea too. “He’s amazing with her kids and insists he’s ready.”…

She’s been doing her best to keep a Poker Face, but Lady Gaga is said to be practically bubbling over with excitement after finding out that she’s finally becoming a real-life Mother Monster! Yep, the 33-year-old singer debuted her new romance with Michael Polansky in Miami over the Super Bowl weekend. And while she couldn’t hide her happiness, the singer was desperately trying to disguise her blossoming baby bump when she enjoyed a few days of sun with her investor beau. “Gaga is blissfully happy – she’s always wanted to be a mum and feels like this is the right time, even though it was a bit of a surprise and certainly not planned,” a source tells. “But so far, Mike seems like he’s very happy to be going from…

For years, TV personality and bestselling author Glynis McCants has used the over 2,500-year-old Pythagoras Numbers System to do more than 32,000 readings. Now she shares her expert opinion on our fave stars’ Numerology Blueprints. The Blueprint is made up of six numbers, which reveal personality traits about the person. The first three digits come from a person’s name, while the second three come from their date of birth. The most important number is the Life Path number (second to last, before the slash in our examples). This is calculated using the full date of birth and reveals what will truly make a person happy in their lifetime. The final digit is the Attitude number, which describes a person’s attitude toward life. In addition, there are Challenge numbers that signify…

JESSIE WOULD RATHER CLEAN THAN HAVE SEX She may be coupled up with her very own Magic Mike, but there’d be no Bang Bang in the bedroom if Jessie J had her way! Yep, the singer recently reunited with hunky boyfriend Channing Tatum following a brief break-up but says she’d much rather cook and clean than get it on. Huh?! “Tidying is my love language – cooking, organising, singing and sex are my favourite things, in that order,” the 31-year-old admits. “If I wasn’t a singer, I’d be a house organiser like Marie Kondo.” And even when Jessie decides to slip into something silky, the singer says she prefers to do it solo. “In the evenings, I like to unwind with a bath or meditation,” she adds. “I put…

Jessie J vs Ashley Graham wearing Fannie Schiavoni She did! POPPY SAYS:  “The wet hair look with this fabric screams sex!” Katy Perry vs Erin McNaught wearing Alice McCall She did! POPPY SAYS:  “This looks like a taxidermist got hold of Big Bird, but Erin can pull off anything regardless.” Toni Garrn vs Julianne Hough wearing Magda Butrym She did! POPPY SAYS:  “I love Julianne in this. She makes me want to buy it – but I know I’d put it on and look like my Nonna’s armchair.” Idina Menzel vs Kate Walsh wearing LeiLou She did! POPPY SAYS:  “I think Kate looks fantastic. The simplicity of her earrings and shoes make this an effortlessly stylish look.” Bella Hadid vs Lupita Nyong’o wearing Michael Kors She did! POPPY SAYS:  “I…

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Ingredients • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges • 1 eggplant (about 520g), cut into 3cm cubes • 1 tbsp curry powder • 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well • 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes • 2 large kale leaves, leaves torn, thick stems discarded • Small handful coriander • Toasted slivered almonds, to serve • Cooked brown basmati rice or quinoa, to serve Method 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened and eggplant is golden. 2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the curry powder. Cook and stir for 30 secs or until the mixture…