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What Christmas traditions does your family enjoy celebrating? Our feature this week (p68) got me thinking about mine – and I think the best thing about MY Christmas every year is Mum’s homemade Christmas pudding. There was one year when she didn’t make it for some reason… oh, that was not a good year! It’s rich, moist and decadent, and she’s made two for this year’s festivities so I can’t wait. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, then there’s plenty of other things for you to enjoy this time of year – it’s summer festival season so it’s a great time to get out and see some live music (p54) for example. If that doesn’t take your fancy, how about getting your beach bod on? Kim Kardashian has vowed to lose…

After months of whispers, Lara Worthington has finally confirmed she’s expecting her third child with hubby Sam. The 32-year-old shared the exciting news while attending Louis Vuitton’s flagship store reopening in Sydney, revealing she’s adding another boy to her brood. ‘Yes, I’m pregnant,’ she said on the night. ‘I’m having a boy early next year. It’s my third boy, and we’re all very happy.’ The addition will be a baby brother for the couple’s sons Rocket, four, and Racer, three. ‘I think any addition brings joy and happiness to the family, but more so when you can share it with the other boys,’ Lara said. ‘It’s such a boys’ club in my house!’ And the entrepreneur says her sons are incredibly excited to meet their baby brother. ‘We talk about…

After Bachelor Matt Agnew and Chelsie McLeod split just weeks after the finale, Bachelorette fans weren’t prepared for talk that freshly minted couple Angie Kent and Carlin Sterritt could be over as well. But when Angie, 29, posted about ‘good things coming to an end’ on Instagram last week, fans immediately assumed it was a shock break-up announcement. ‘Girl, that first line damn near gave me a heart attack,’ blasted one online. Even Angie’s suitor Carlin was startled! ‘You even scared me for a sec,’ the 30-year-old fitness trainer commented. Thankfully, Angie was merely talking about her dream vacay in Vietnam with her beau. ‘We just getting started,’ she clarified. Phew!…

It’s not even Christmas yet and Priyanka Chopra is already spoiling hubby Nick Jonas! The actress, 37, gifted the 27-year-old with a German shepherd puppy on November 27, just days before the couple were due to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Priyanka surprised the singer, with the pooch waking Nick up with a friendly lick on the face! ‘Pri came home with the absolute best surprise this morning,’ Nick shared. ‘Please meet our new pup [Gino]. I haven’t stopped smiling since I woke up this morning and finally realised what was going on.’…

Her home was the one place Ben Affleck thought he could always go. Just last month – hours after he was photographed stumbling, seemingly intoxicated, outside a party in West Hollywood – the recovering alcoholic headed to the home of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. But when Ben, 47, got there, the actress didn’t give him her usual pep talk. ‘In the past, she’s always told Ben he’s strong, that he can beat this. But this time she was much more subdued, like she was sick of the drama,’ says a friend of the actor. ‘It was as if Ben really let her down this time.’ That’s because he did. ‘Afterwards, Jen told friends she was furious with Ben and that she’d reached the end of her rope,’ a source tells,…

Busy Philipps & Keira Knightley Contrasting print sleeves give an edge to this floral frock by cult label The Vampire’s Wife. Busy wore scarlet satin pumps while Keira chose classic flats. Kate Beckinsale & Lisa Rinna Kate and Lisa turned heads in this vinyl dress by Alex Perry, styling the strapless silhouette with slicked-back locks and barely-there stilettos. Elizabeth Banks & Emily Osment Suit up for summer in a fun fuchsia blazer and shorts set. Team with a crisp white tee and killer heels – Elizabeth’s navy sandals or Em’s snakeskin platforms. Olivia Culpo & Cara Delevingne Cara first dazzled in this beaded Balmain art deco design at the London screening of Carnival Row, then Olivia rocked the monochrome crop and tassled skirt at Paris Fashion Week. Elyse Knowles &…

GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE Trust us, the time to start Christmas shopping – if you haven’t already finished it – is right now. Leave it until December 24 and you’ll end up feeling stressed, get stuck in a heckers shopping centre carpark for ages and will very likely end up overspending out of sheer desperation. The one exception is food. You can snap up excellent last-minute bargains – especially with festive-themed goodies. TIP ‘I have a master list of people that I need to get presents for,’ Gwyneth Paltrow says. ‘I see on this Excel sheet what I got them last year and the year before.’ KEEP THE PEACE The holidays are meant to be about spending cherished moments with loved ones – but simmering family arguments can quickly…

SLEEP STORIES Phoebe Smith has been dubbed the JK Rowling of sleep stories, thanks to her massively popular audio tales. They feature soothing recordings by celeb narrators including Matthew McConaughey and Stephen Fry, and can be found at calm.com SLEEP WHISPERS OK, the idea of hearing whispering voices in the dead of night may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But if you’re one of the many that autonomous sensory meridian response (ASWER) does work for, this could be the slow-lit podcast for you. Head over to sleepwhispers.com SLEEPCASTS In a sign of slow lit’s popularity, Headspace joined the movement last year. You’ll be lulled off to the land of Nod with snooze-inducing stories like Cats on a Mariner  and Sleeper Mountain from Sleep. Visit headspace.com/sleep/sleepcasts…

Now that she’s a married woman, Jennifer Lawrence has no need for her New York City bachelorette pad! The 29-year-old’s listed her lavish penthouse for $21 million, and whoever snaps up the three-bedroom abode will certainly be living a life of luxury on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. JLaw certainly always felt utterly at ease there and found she could really be herself. ‘I never leave my house,’ she’s said. ‘Then I don’t have to put a bra on!’ With its panoramic views of the Big Apple skyline, the Joy star’s luxe retreat escape features an open-plan living and dining area and floor-to-ceiling windows making the most of the panorama. It’s a multimillion-dollar listing, alright! Jaw-dropping features include the rooftop garden area. boasting its own table tennis area and outdoor kitchen,…

When Chris Robinson took the stage at LA’s Troubadour with his reunited band, the Black Crowes, a few weeks ago, there was a familiar face in the crowd: his ex-wife Kate Hudson, 40, who cheered on the frontman alongside her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, 33. ‘I do feel that when you get divorced… you’re still in a relationship,’ Kate’s said. ‘It’s just a different kind of relationship.’ Yet her relationship with Chris, 52, hasn’t always been so cosy. In 2017, the rocker shockingly filed to re-evaluate the duo’s custody agreement over son Ryder, now almost 16. (Reportedly unhappy with Kate’s hands-off parenting style, Chris was seeking full custody – as well as hefty child support payments.) To save her family, Kate agreed to establish the same rules at both homes, keep…

HANNAH MONTANA Selena’s breakthrough role was on Miley Cyrus’ Disney show. Selena played pop star Mikayla. WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE Her first lead role was as teen witch Alex Russo in the four-season Disney series. MONTE CARLO In 2011 Selena starred in a romantic adventure about three friends who pose as socialites in Monaco. SPRING BREAKERS In the critically acclaimed crime flick Spring Breakers Selena move away from her teen Disney roots. GETAWAY The dark action thriller Getaway followed – but she was nominated for a Golden Raspberry for her acting. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA Selena voiced Count Dracula’s daughter Mavis in all three films. THE DEAD DON’T DIE Selena joined the ensemble cast for this zombie comedy, which premiered at Cannes last May.…

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 Uh-oh, have you been outsourcing your self-esteem? With stressy Mars in your astro zone of release, you’re under pressure to let go of old stories that weigh you down. If you’re clashing with others, you may be overinvested in what they think. It’s OK to be your true self – this isn’t high school and you won’t be personally victimised for not being like the cool kids. CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 At this time of year, your default emotional setting is probably ‘panic!’ – and sadly the planets are quite unhelpful. On Monday, cerebral Mercury shifts into your astro zone of rest and reflection, so those feelings you’ve been trying to outrun catch you up. Let yourself feel the feels and take time out – swap…

BEST OF BRITISH Style icons flocked to London’s Royal Albert Hall for the 2019 Fashion Awards, with A-listers including Emilia Clarke, Rita Ora and Cate Blanchett pulling out all the stops for the glitzy event. Singer Rihanna and her label Fenty took home the Urban Luxe Award, reminding us all that she’s the queen of fashion. LIKE IT? PUT A RING ON IT! LA’s Venice Beach is clearly the place to be if you want to see a supermodel shaking things up! Aussie babe Shanina Shaik worked her best angles using the gymnastic rings during a recent photo shoot for activewear brand PE Nation. SEASON OF LOVE No wonder former Bachelorette star Georgia Love is all smiles. She took a break from planning her nuptials to Lee Elliott to visit…

After dating for five years, it seems actors Matt Smith and Lily James have gone their separate ways. The Downton Abbey star, 30, jetted off to South Africa with her girlfriends last week, calling them her ‘post-traumatic stress disorder buddies’. She hasn’t been seen in public with The Crown actor in over four months, and was noticeably absent from his birthday pics in October, too. Meanwhile, sources say the former Doctor Who star, 37, has turned to Claire Foy, 35, ‘for support’, after the pair played the Queen and Prince Philip in the first two series of The Crown. The pair have also been spotted hanging out near each other’s homes recently. NEXT LEVEL? Claire and Matt have always been close. She once said, referring to The Crown, ‘I think…

They got married in an idyllic Italian ceremony last year – and most recently starred in a Piper-Heidsieck champagne campaign together – but Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich have again been forced to deny rumours their marriage is anything but picture perfect. The couple sparked divorce talk after arriving at the Melbourne Cup separately, with Anna staying in a city hotel despite Tim, 37, having a home there for when he films Neighbours. However, Anna insists all is well. ‘Every year we get better as a couple because we have obstacles to get over,’ the 33-year-old shared. She added, ‘You never know what’s going on behind closed doors.’…

It’s going to be a full house at the Keatings’ soon, with Irish singer Ronan revealing he’s about to welcome his fifth child – his second with Australian wife Storm. Ronan, 42, announced the happy news on Good Morning Britain a week ago. ‘We’re pregnant, we’re having a baby,’ he gushed on air. Ronan and Storm, 38, welcomed son Cooper in 2017, two years after tying the knot in Scotland. The former Boyzone star’s also father to Jack, 20, Missy, 18, and Ali, 13, from his first marriage to Yvonne Connolly, 45.…

His worried scowl said it all. Justin Timberlake was clearly on the defensive as he returned to the set of his new film Palmer in New Orleans on November 24, after he was caught getting cosy with his co-star Alisha Wainwright during an alcohol-fuelled night out two days earlier. Insiders say the actor ‘feels guilty’ for being snapped holding hands under a table with the 30-year-old actress and is now desperately trying to make things right with his wife Jessica Biel. ‘They’re downplaying everything and trying to laugh it off as nothing. But it was definitely inappropriate and something that would make any wife uncomfortable,’ says a source of the star, who claims Justin, 38, just got ‘carried away’ while letting his hair down. But it looks like his 37-year-old…

Well, it’s happened. December, the year’s most joyful month, has clicked into gear, which means Yuletide tunes are pumping and everyone’s stoked for life. That is, until the prospect of Christmas party after party suddenly gets real and the annual December dilemma returns – what the hell are we going to wear this month? Thankfully, the Star Style team comprises well-seasoned silly-season party animals and they’ve delivered a glittery, fiercely sleeved bible to December dressing, plus the beauty essentials to get you glowing your brightest. At the business end, we’ve collated a slick gift guide so shopping even with throbbing weekend hangovers should be a breeze. My advice: face the crowds with a post-party recovery blend (p52) in hand – they’re a cinch to whip up and staying hydrated means…

THE BEST CLEANSERS When it comes to face wash, one formula does not fit all. So how to know which will leave your skin purified and plumped? One of these should do the trick! 1 FOR NORMAL SKIN It’s new – and we’re not sure how we lived without it for so long. LANO FACE BASE GELCREAM CLEANSER $24 MECCA.COM.AU melts make-up and dirt without stripping skin for a comfortable clean. 2 FOR DRY OR SENSITIVE SKIN CETAPHIL GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER $17.20 CHEMISTWAREHOUSE. COM.AU has been a bestseller (and dermatologist favourite) for years. The mild, soap-free liquid sloughs off dirt but doesn’t disturb the skin’s natural moisture barrier. 3 FOR OILY SKIN  MURAD ANTI-AGING BLEMISH CONTROL TIME RELEASE BLEMISH CLEANSER $48 MURAD.COM. AU combines hydrating hyaluronic acid with encapsulated…

If you’re one of the many people who listen to music or podcasts before bed, chances are you use a personal listening device. For a safe night’s sleep, Catherine Hart, senior audiologist from Hearing Australia, recommends using wireless earbuds or a speaker pillow – and to keep a close eye on the volume. ‘The louder the noise, the less safe time you have,’ Catherine explains. Once you exceed 85 decibels it’s only safe to listen for eight hours. At 100 decibels that window goes down to just 10 to 15 minutes. ‘A rule of thumb is if you’re wearing [a listening device] to bed, keep the volume at half volume or a little under,’ she adds. By day, Catherine suggests noise-cancelling earphones, so you’re less tempted to crank the sound…

TURKS & CAICOS BECKHAMS Achieve next-level family bonding with a five-star holiday, a la the Beckhams. They saw in last NYE at the plush Amanyara resort in tropical paradise Turks & Caicos, and Victoria says it’s a must to be surrounded by loved ones when the clock ticks down. ‘I love New Year’s Eve,’ she says. ‘We always spend it with the children, and my kids know how to party.’ Meanwhile, Becks couldn’t get enough of the fireworks and an NYE set by UB40… BRAZIL ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO Heading home for the holidays isn’t too much of a chore when you’re a Brazilian homegrown hottie like Alessandra. Once you’ve had enough of bustling Rio de Janeiro, follow in the model’s footsteps and head to the lush Santa Catarina Island in Florianópolis.…

CHRISSY TEIGEN & JOHN LEGEND This power couple love to make it all about the kids. ‘They’re still so young that they’re still learning about Christmas, the tree and everything else,’ says Chrissy, 34. Best wishes for a legendary time! NICK JONAS ‘Lots of food!’ Nick, 27, chimes in with his yuletide wish list. ‘My brother has two little girls so we’ve got nieces and Christmas is very exciting to them – it is to all of us. Then it’s just good movies and good times around the fire.’ KATIE HOLMES ‘Over the holidays we do the 12 Days of Christmas,’ Katie, 40, says. ‘There are a bunch of us but my sister, because she’s the oldest, always gets the ‘five golden rings’ part – and I get any part…

Given that Justin and Selena dated on-and-off for seven years it’s understandable that getting over her first love didn’t happen overnight. ‘It took me a long time to get through it,’ Selena says. ‘Now it’s fine. I’m smiling.’ The Bieb wasn’t the only celeb she locked lips with – most notably, Nick Jonas, which may not have worked out but at least introduced her to her BFF: Taylor Swift!…

Liam Hemsworth has posted an adorable Instagram snap with his dog Dora, but the post has lead fans to speculate whether the 29-year-old is single again? Say what? ‘Thirst TRAP,’ Liam’s Isn’t It Romantic co-star Adam DeVine commented, to which Liam replied, ‘I just googled thirst trap. 100% true.’ Many took Liam’s response as proof he’d split from Dynasty star Maddison Brown, after being linked since October. She admitted recently that she values privacy – which disappeared as soon as she was spotted kissing Liam. ‘Privacy is the new rare commodity,’ she said. Interesting!…

Scientology may soon add another top A-lister to its ranks: Jennifer Aniston! The religion has targeted the 50-year-old Friends star for years, and now Jen’s set to join Hollywood hotshots Tom Cruise and John Travolta in the controversial sect. ‘Jen doesn’t understand why people are so anti-Scientology,’ dishes an insider. ‘She’s heard only good things about the positive effects it’s had on her famous and non-famous friends.’ Adds the source, ‘She’s been tempted to get involved over the years, but it was never possible due to various conflicts in her personal life.’ One big roadblock was an anti-Scientology doco produced by ex-hubby Justin’s cousin Louis Theroux. ‘Louis’ documentary meant Jen had to park any interest in Scientology,’ notes the source. ‘Now she’s ready for a new chapter in her life…

Kim Kardashian has been keeping it real when it comes to her body. While addressing her fans in an Instagram story a month ago, the curvy reality star candidly revealed she’s gained nearly 9kg over the past year. ‘Sometimes you fall off,’ the KUWTK star said of the setback during an evening workout session with her hardcore trainer Melissa Alcantara. ‘Sometimes you really have to get it together.’ And that’s exactly what Kim’s doing. ‘She’s really focused on getting back to her goal weight, to a place where she feels totally fit and comfortable with her body,’ a source says of the mum-of-four. The jump from 52.6kg to 60.7kg has taken a toll on her confidence levels, and Kim’s serious about slimming down before her 40th birthday next October. ‘Kim…

This isn’t the first time Justin’s faced rumours he’s been too friendly with other women. He’s been snapped getting close with a string of ladies and accused of an affair with Mila Kunis, which reportedly ended his romance with Jess the first time around. HOTEL HOOK-UP The singer reportedly had a ‘steamy three-day fling’ with Olivia Munn after convincing her things were over with Jessica in 2010. CO-STAR CRUSH When Jess and Justin broke up in 2011, it was believed to be over his feelings for his Friends with Benefits love interest, Mila. INTERNATIONAL Justin was allegedly spotted kissing married Brazilian actress Thaila Ayala at the Rock in Rio festival in 2013. CAUGHT ON CAMERA In 2014, an eyewitness spotted Justin ‘grinding to music and throwing back drinks’ with aspiring…

DERMATOLOGISTS: Dr Macrene Alexiades, Dr Robert Anolik, Dr Whitney Bowe, Dr Doris Day, Dr Jeanine Downie, Dr Dendy Engelman, Dr Paul Jarrod Frank, Dr Mona Gohara, Dr Dennis Gross, Dr Karyn Grossman, Dr Michelle Henry, Dr Ranella Hirsch, Dr Shereene Idriss, Dr Harold Lancer, Dr Ellen Marmur, Dr Howard Sobel, Dr Heidi Waldorf, Dr Amy Wechsler, Dr Patricia Wexler and Dr Joshua Zeichner. BEAUTY CONSULTANTS: Jackie Aina, Katie Jane Hughes, Charlotte Tilbury and Nam Vo; and Harper’s BAZAAR US beauty director Jessica Matlin and digital beauty director Jenna Rosenstein; Harper’s BAZAAR Australia beauty & wellness director Janna Johnson O’Toole and beauty writer Kate Lancaster.…

Solid shut-eye comes with so many benefits apart from the feeling of being well rested. Big pluses include work productivity, weight management and simply feeling better all round. But if you’re one of the many insomniacs tossing and turning in the night, getting that all-important deep sleep can be more easily said than done. It’s estimated one in three Australians will experience insomnia at some time. Now there’s an ingenious technique that’s helping people around the world drift off – and there’s no sleeping pills required! We’re talking about Slow Lit, a growing genre of podcasts designed to knock you out in a flash. They’re bedtime stories for adults, which lull listeners to sleep with soothing and often strange stories. ‘I guess the effectiveness is kind of weird,’ says US…

DIGESTION TONIC You will need to start making this recipe a week ahead. MAKES 2 CUPS INGREDIENTS • 1 baby fennel bulb • 1 tsp fennel seeds • 2 tbsp raw honey (see tip) • 2 tbsp raw sugar • 2 cups apple cider vinegar • Ice cubes • Sparkling water, chilled METHOD 1 Sterilise a 3-cup (750ml) glass jar with a lid. 2 Reserve fennel fronds for serving, if you like. Thinly slice fennel bulb. 3 Combine sliced fennel, fennel seeds, honey and sugar in sterilised jar. Pour vinegar over fennel mixture. Seal jar and stand in a dark, cool place (away from direct sunlight) for 1 week before using. Strain the tonic into a clean jar. 4 Just before serving, place 2 tbsp of the vinegar tonic in…

VIVA VERSAILLES Have your very own Marie Antoinette moment next April when Château de Versailles in France opens its first hotel onsite. If you’re the sort who can’t tear themselves away from the grandeur of the Hall of Mirrors, consider booking a night at the fit-for-royalty Le Grand Contrôle hotel. Sprawl out in one of the 14 rooms and apartments (decked out, naturally, in 18th-century décor), indulge at the Alain Ducasse restaurant, and pamper yourself at the spa. Prices are yet to be released but we’re tipping you’ll need to start saving for this one. SUNDAY FUNDAY If you’ll happily part with your hard-earned cash when it comes to pasta and prosecco, but are a total budget babe with museum fees, here’s a tip. Tick off the culture bucket list…

The Biebers appear to have gone from wedded bliss to marriage blues. On a trip to Miami last week, Justin accompanied Hailey to a beachside photo shoot – but it was his distressed appearance that really stole the show. Waiting for his model wife on a nearby park bench, the exhausted singer was seen cradling his head and rubbing his eyes. In recent months, Justin has been seen with a portable IV drip attached to his arm. While he’s turned to vitamin drips to boost his immune system in the past, some commentators have begun to wonder if there’s more to it – given that intravenous therapy is said to abate anxiety and depression, too. Indeed, the 25-year-old has been candid about his struggles with mental health and fame in…

“IT CHANGED MY LIFE. IT’S SUCH A SPECIAL CONNECTION” When Selena thanked her fans for their loyalty on Instagram in October she was calling an end to a rather emotional time and the start of a new creative chapter. ‘Thank you all for standing by my side through the highs and lows. I couldn’t do it without you all and I can’t wait to start my next adventure with you,’ she posted. The 27-year-old star had dealt with seeing her first love, fellow singing sensation Justin Bieber, wed model Hailey Baldwin, recovered from a kidney transplant in 2017, and opened up about managing her mental wellbeing. And now her fans are getting to hear all about it in the surprise release of her two new singles Lose You to Love…