Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1824 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Their Dancing with the Stars run might be over, but Nazanin Khanjani and her dance partner Tim Mullayanov are still waltzing up a storm! The pair recently hit back at claims by Tim’s ex-girlfriend that their relationship was intimate, saying they’re simply “best friends” – and the two certainly looked like close buddies on a shopping trip in Auckland’s Britomart last week. Naz, 27, and Tim were spotted perusing jewellery at Tiffany & Co, before moving on to some upmarket boutiques and then stopping for a spot of breakfast. Afterwards, the caffeine-fuelled Bachelor runner-up fooled around with a traffic cone and the pair even put on an impromptu dance display by a nearby fountain, suggesting Tim’s knee injury is healing nicely. A source close to Naz tells Woman’s Day, “They’re…

Victoria was delighted when Eva Longoria recently asked her to be godmother to her son. We’re told the Desperate Housewives actress had their mutual friend, hairstylist Ken Paves, deliver a scan of the baby, who was due to be born as we went to print, in a silver frame inscribed, “Will you be my godmother?” Cute! “It had Victoria in tears and Ken had Eva on FaceTime so she could see her reaction,” reports a family insider. “Victoria had an inkling Eva might ask as she’s godmother to Harper, but she was still surprised. She can’t wait to spoil the baby.”…

During his two years of marriage to Jennifer Aniston, his wife reportedly banned Justin Theroux from hanging out with his young, beautiful, female friends. But now they’ve split, the hunky star is making up for lost time! The Leftovers actor, 46, was recently seen showing off his washboard abs on a wet and wild trip to Cannes with up-and-coming actress Laura Harrier, 28, who then joined him in the small French hilltop town of Saint-Paulde-Vence for a Louis Vuitton party last week. Also at the fashion event was Justin’s Maniac co-star Emma Stone, 29, who he’s been spending a lot of time with since he and Jennifer, 49, called it quits in February. And just two days later, the La La Land actress was seen wearing a skimpy swimsuit as…

RODNEY HIDE The former Act Party leader received the lowest score in the history of the show back in 2006, when he dropped partner Krystal Stuart on her head in a disastrous lift. Judge Brendan Cole gave the dance a one out of 10, saying, “It was terrible.” CHRYSTAL CHENERY Shock jock Dominic Harvey caused an uproar online in 2015 after he posted an image of the Bachelor babe flashing her underwear during a racy dance, with the caption, “Chrystal just showing Art what he missed out on.” He later apologised for “crotchgate”, but Chrystal never accepted it. SIMON BARNETT In 2015, almost the entire country cried out in pain when the radio host and eventual series winner dislocated his knee during a performance. He later recalls, “I thought, ‘I’m…

It’s just two months since Donald Trump Jr’s wife Vanessa fired him as a husband, but the US president’s eldest son has already found himself a new lady. Word has it that the 40-year-old businessman and former Apprenticeco-star has been secretly dating Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, 49, for weeks, with the pair recently sharing an intimate dinner at a posh New York restaurant. Although Vanessa, 40, gave Donald Jr his marching orders after discovering his affair with a reality star, the mum-of-five was reportedly shocked to hear her estranged husband was dating Kimberly, a friend she’s thought to have known for over a decade. “She isn’t exactly thrilled,” reports a close source. “She’s been through so much public humiliation already with this divorce and now…

In her teens, Natalie Williams was bullied by other girls her age. In her 20s, she became the main caregiver for her dying dad. Going through such tough times from an early age took a toll on Natalie’s mental health. Today, the Auckland businesswoman is bubbling with enthusiasm, but she knows what it’s like to struggle with anxiety and depression. Natalie, 32, was able to put her dark days behind her because she plucked up the courage to ask for help. Now she’s passionate about showing others – and young people in particular – that there’s hope. Natalie has spent the last four years juggling her business, a marketing company called The Social Experience, with work on her I am Unbreakable multimedia show. An initiative that uses hip-hop dancing to…

MAKES 8 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES 6 egg whites, lightly whisked 185g butter, melted, cooled 1 cup almond meal 1½ cups icing sugar, sifted ½ cup plain flour 1. Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Grease 8 x ½-cup oval friand pans. Place prepared pans on a baking tray. 2. Combine egg whites, butter, almond meal, icing sugar and flour in a bowl. Spoon into prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted at centres comes out clean. 3. Stand in pans for 2 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.…

Recognise: Work out where you are at and where you need to go. Ego: Learn how to free yourself from your ego-based decisions. Innovation: Plan what action you need to take to start turning your dream into a reality. Now: Stop procrastinating and start taking some action! Visualise: Picture your reinvented life and find the courage within to start your new venture now. Evolve: Go with the flow of life and become more you. Nurture: Discover why it’s essential to nurture your talents as well as yourself as you go through the process of reinvention. Transformation: Commit to your reinvention and embrace the new you!…

There are many stressors in our lives, from work deadlines to paying bills and running a household. It’s no surprise that stress can take a big toll on our health, but the truth is we all have a lot more influence over our anxiety than we might realise. How we interpret adverse events dictates how we react to them. Stress has often been seen as the enemy, but learning to manage it can help improve our wellbeing. It’s about finding the right balance – too little stress can keep us from reaching our potential, whereas too much stress can harm our health. Although we can’t make stress disappear, we can find ways to manage it. Firstly recognise the problem and notice what is causing it. Follow this up by making…

Public speaking is a bit like tripe – most people want to throw up at the very thought of it, yet those who like it can’t understand what the problem is. I’ve had to do a bit of public speaking in my time and I am definitely a throwerupperer. No matter how many courses I took or beta blockers I swallowed, I could never rid myself of the sensation that standing up in front of a group of people to talk was akin to walking into one of those scary armies from Game of Thrones. There’s a reason for this – it’s called fight or flight. Apparently, when we were cave people, the only time we ever did stand up in front of a large crowd was when we were…

Having been born and raised in subtropical Auckland, moving to Christchurch as a child was quite a temperature shock. It was all good for Dad. My father was raised in Central Otago, so cold was not an issue. Mum, however, looked perpetually startled for the first three months we lived there. Poor woman had only known Auckland for 38 years. It took her minutes to realise our one little fan heater wasn’t going to cut it. It must’ve been hard for Mum living in a motel for three weeks in a new city. For me, it was cool fun. I got to room with my big sister who normally ignored me and I discovered this new thing I’d never seen before – an electric blanket! I was amazed that this…

1 MY HOUSE MONDAY, 7.30PM, VICELAND This new series takes a fascinating inside look at a powerful subculture. The LGBTQ people of colour who are featured have created an electrifying world that’s seen the birth of “voguing” as a dance and taken phrases such as “throwing shade” from niche to iconic. 2 PITCH PERFECT SUNDAY, 8PM, THREE Get yourself in tune for the working week with this fun flick. The 2012 film follows a rebellious student who joins the school’s all-female a capella group to become their secret singing weapon. Starring Anna Kendrick (above) and Brittany Snow, it’s a movie that inspired not one but two sequels! 3 GAME OF THRONES SATURDAY, 7.30PM, SKY BOX SETS Winter is here and what better way to spend a chilly weekend than cosied…

Get snappy! Send in funny pics of your kids or pets and be in to win cash. Purr-fect guest! Hartley was all dressed up in his tux for the royal wedding. • Donna, via email Behind the scenes Follow @womansdaynz on Instagram for candid celebrity snaps and funny staff shots! Instis of the week Celebrating courage: Our team is inspired by three gorgeously glammed-up burns survivors. Writer Ellen takes a Coffey break with TV’s cutting-edge hairdresser Tabatha. Tell the Day & win! PUBLISHED LETTER WRITERS WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK  Caroline Beecham’s Eleanor’s Secret(Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99) is an engrossing wartime mystery. In 1942, art-school graduate Eleanor Roy is recruited by the War Artists Advisory Committee and is one step closer to realising her dream of becoming one…

Now ears a way to travel! Our hearts melted when we saw Bradley Cooper giving his adorable daughter Lea a ride on his shoulders during a fun family day out in New York last week, before chilling in a local park. While Lea’s supermodel mum Irina Shayk, 32, was looking as stylish as ever in a Mickey Mouse jumper, it was the cheeky one-year-old that stole the show in her snug hat and bird-print ensemble. Meanwhile, her Oscar-nominated dad, 43, had to act quickly to save his headphones from his gorgeous little girl when she decided she wanted to listen to some tunes too!…

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It can’t have been easy being at her ex’s wedding, but Chelsy Davy did her best to appear carefree at Harry’s nuptials last month. And now it’s clear why she had so much to smile about – the 32-year-old is set to say “I do” to her TV producer beau James Marshall, 44. An insider says, “Chelsy’s ready to settle down and James is absolutely the person she wants to do that with. They’ve talked about marriage and she’s hoping it will happen for them within the next year. They are very happy, and their friends and families are waiting for James to propose!” It’s likely she’ll have Harry’s blessing, with reports that just days before he wed, the two said goodbye in a “final call”. Adds the insider, “It…

Getting in front of the camera to host a TV show for the first time would be nerve-wracking for most. But not if you’re Matilda Rice or Mark Dye. The dynamic duo are fronting TVNZ 2’s new series Heartbreak Island, confessing to Woman’s Day on our sizzling photo shoot in Fiji that rather than feeling tense during filming, they kept getting in trouble for laughing. “I was worried that he’d be a dick and I’d have to hang out with him every day for six weeks,” Matilda tells us. “But it was so much fun. We ended up joking about the whole time as we weren’t the ones getting eliminated.” Mark adds, “Yeah, the producers had to tell us to stop laughing and to try to hold the tension so…

Jessica Chastain & Bryce Dallas Howard We’re seeing double with these fiery redheads! From their locks to their lips, thay have startlingly similar features. The Molly’s Game actress, 41, says she’s even had fans mistake her for Bryce, 37. Isla Fisher & Amy Adams When these identical-looking actresses starred together in 2016’s Nocturnal Animals, viewers were seriously confused which one was Isla, 42, and which one was Amy, 43. Daisy Ridley & Keira Knightley Keira, 33, has been an A-list movie star for years, but that doesn’t mean Star Wars actress Daisy, 26, likes the comparison. “People have always said that I look like Keira Knightley,” says Daisy. “It’s like, why do I have to be like someone else? I just want to be me.” Katy Perry & Zooey Deschanel…

There’s a hot new Hollywood romance brewing between Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves, who are getting flirty on the set of action-thriller John Wick: Chapter 3. The A-listers were all smiles while filming together in New York recently. An on-set insider tells Woman’s Day, “The sexual tension between them is very palpable. They are so touchy-feely with each other.” While Keanu, 53, is known for his serious nature, he’s looking like a changed man with Halle, 51, on the scene. Fun times “They are laughing and joking around all the time, and even though filming has just begun, they hug in between scenes and make a really sweet couple,” reports our insider, adding that it was Keanu who picked Halle as his co-star. “He’s got a permanent smile on his…

Three strong, inspiring Kiwi women stepped into a whimsical floral wonderland when they visited the Woman’s Day photo studio recently. They were all there with a common purpose – to celebrate their scars. The brave act of removing outer clothing to reveal bodies marred by childhood accidents isn’t one that’s come easy for Tracey-Maree Houia, Heather Stewart and Donna Gregory Marshall – all three have spent their lives covering up as they worked on their psychological scars. But the courageous trio wanted to share their experiences of living with bodies that have been scarred by burns and to show support of the organisation that has helped them all on their journeys – New Zealand’s Burn Support Charitable Trust. Music heals my soul When Tracey-Maree Houia heard a striking male voice…

Pumpkin Soup SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 25 MINUTES 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely sliced 2cm piece of ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1 bunch coriander, roots chopped, leaves reserved 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil 2 tablespoons or 50g sachet red Thai curry paste 1.2kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, chopped 4 cups chicken stock 270ml can coconut milk fish sauce, lime juice to taste sliced red chilli, crusty baguette to serve 1. In a mortar and pestle, pound shallots, lemongrass, ginger and coriander roots to a paste. 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Sauté aromatic mixture with curry paste for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. 3. Add pumpkin to curry mixture. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until well coated.…

LONG LAYERS WHY IT’S HOT: Newest royal Meghan has made long, glossy layers without any frizz the hottest trend for 2018. WHO IT FLATTERS: Everyone! Long, invisible layers that drape softly complement every face shape. HOW TO STYLE: Blow-dry strands with a round brush, then finish off with an anti-frizz product to tame flyaways and to add shine. TRY: 1. John Frieda Frizz Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum, $19.90. 2. Beauty Dust Co. Brushed Round Styling Brush, $49.95. PIXIE CROP WHY IT’S HOT: Michelle’s pixie ’do uses layers and a short fringe for a playful, empowering style statement. WHO IT FLATTERS: The volume on the crown and texture on the sides help soften strong bone structure. Wispy pieces round out the actress’ diamond-shaped face and show off her chiselled cheekbones.…

I spent 20 years of my life and energy competing against others, but now I spend my energy being the best version of myself. I’d been working on Strictly Come Dancing for six years when I noticed I was increasingly feeling a deep unease. I tried to ignore this feeling but realised my soul wasn’t happy. I didn’t feel inner peace the way I knew was possible and I wasn’t my happiest self at work. I was successful and work was fun and interesting, but it didn’t fulfil me within. I quickly realised that blaming everything and everyone for my unhappiness wasn’t going to solve my problems, and that feeling sorry for myself and the fact that I felt lost would only cause me more pain. Many self-help books later,…

Hanmer Springs really left its mark on me. From the exhilaration of mountain biking to the soak in the thermal pools that followed, this was the perfect weekend break for my partner and me. 1 Where to stay After a 90-minute flight from Auckland, I landed in Christchurch, before driving two hours to the picturesque Canterbuty township. While it has a permanent population of only 900 people, don’t let that fool you – the place was packed with visitors when we arrived! Our base for the long weekend was the Heritage Hanmer Springs hotel, a beautiful 1930s building perfectly positioned right in the middle of town. It’s a huge property with a stunning garden, surrounded by tree-topped mountains. I felt like I’d escaped to Canada or the European alps! 2…

There is somewhat of a disparity in our house regarding exercise. We have my husband, the running fanatic, who goes out each day for a run in rain, hail or shine. He also bikes, walks and generally never stops as his idea of relaxing is to wash cars, clean the pool and do the gardening. Then there are the teens, all involved in various sports, plus one of my sons who’s reached that “I have to bulk up” stage of making protein shakes and doing a never-ending series of workouts. There’s my youngest daughter, who runs around with the dog, plus plays sport. And then there’s me. As my sister says, a fat person in a skinny person’s body. It’s true. I’m woefully unfit. I puff walking up the stairs.…

SANDRA BULLOCK AS DEBBIE The Oscar-winning actress steps into the gritty role of Debbie Ocean, the estranged sister of George Clooney’s character Danny. She’s fresh out of jail, but refusing to give up her criminal ways – spearheading a rag-tag team of pick-pocketers as they attempt a heist at the Met Gala. Sandra is joined by seven other famous femme fatales who she says have been a dream to work with. “We were together – that’s the best part of this whole thing,” she enthuses. “We got to love on each other and get to know these different personalities. Because, guess what? Women can get along!” CATE BLANCHETT AS LOU Who would turn down playing Sandra’s partner-in-crime? Cate almost did! Originally deeming the plot “crazy”, she’s now a fan of…

POSE From Monday on Neon Rating: ★★★★ Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race, listen up! This wicked new drama exploring the glitzy ’80s ballroom scene is worth checking out. ALEX STRANGELOVE From Friday on Netflix Rating: ★★★★ He’s got the girl and he’s got the grades, but everything changes when he meets a charming gay kid from the other side of town. LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA Mondays on TVNZ OnDemand Rating: ★★★ The global phenomenon is coming Down Under! Gorgeous and single Australian strangers enjoy an exotic holiday with the chance of finding true romance. THAT ’70S SHOW Now on Netflix Rating: ★★★★ Relive the magic of this iconic sitcom starring Mila Kunis. There are a whopping eight seasons to be watched – that’s sure to keep you occupied for a while!…

Wedding wow factor I thought I’d seen and heard enough about the royal wedding – until your magazine arrived in the letterbox! Your coverage was absolutely beautiful, and gave me a new appreciation for Harry and Meghan. Such a great issue. I fell in love with the words and photos. Thank you! • Gemma, Canterbury Loved it! Thank you so much for the magnificent Royal Souvenir Issue. What a real treat that was! I sat up until 1am to watch it all on telly, but how lovely to have the Woman’s Day photos to look back on. It was a wonderful spectacle, with two people so in love that it brought tears to one’s eyes. Everything about the day was so successful and so lovely. The whole ceremony was spot-on…

I’ve always had a soft spot for the Danes. My stepmother Janne, who I adore, has lived in New Zealand most of her life, but she’s still sooo Danish. It’s not just the lit candles on the Christmas tree or the kippers in the fridge that are tell-tale signs. She’s funny, frank and open-minded – very Danish traits I love. And since Janne has been part of our family for more than 30 years, in which she’s made my father incredibly happy, I’ve always taken a keen interest in Danish life. Copenhagen is somewhere I’ve longed to visit. So when a young Sydneysider stole the heart of a Scandinavian prince back in the year 2000, it was a story that captivated me. To see Mary Donaldson wed Crown Prince Frederik…

It was a warm, sunny spring day and she was on her way to the wedding of the year, but Victoria Beckham still couldn’t muster a smile as she and husband David arrived to witness the marriage of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex. At one stage, in footage seen by about two billion people around the world, it even looked like the retired footballer, 43, was refusing to hold hands with his wife, 44, on their way into St George’s Chapel – which prompted one onlooker to comment, “He looks as if he can’t stand her. They probably had a big row the night before.” Another tweeted, “Have they split? If not, it’s surely only a matter of time.” Since then, reports have emerged that David spent the…

Meet SOANA ANN ROSE Born: April 8, 2018 Weight: 3.7kg He’s better known for his fast-firing one-liners and self-deprecating humour, but by his own admission, Josh Thomson is also an incredibly emotional man who isn’t afraid to shed a tear or 10. And that’s exactly what he did when he and wife Liz welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl called Soana Ann Rose, in April. It’s a name weighted with so much importance that Josh confesses he has only just been able to utter it out loud. “It’s my mum’s name and she died about six years ago,” explains Josh, cradling the gurgling two-month-old. “It was a very difficult decision for us to name our child after Mum. She was so good with kids and it’s still so…

It was Love Actually for Hugh Grant as he finally tied the knot at the age of 57, marrying Swedish TV producer Anna Eberstein in a wedding registry near their London home. The famously commitment-phobic star wore a navy suit for the low-key ceremony, while his bride, 39, the mother of three of his five kids, opted for a fitted lilac blouse and a white miniskirt. Afterwards, Hugh also sported an unusual Celtic-looking wedding ring with three red stones that drew comparisons to a comedy ring worn in Four Weddings and a Funeral. “They both looked delighted, smiling at passers-by and laughing with the children,” says a witness. “It was clearly a lovely day for everyone who was involved.” Hugh has previously called marriage “unromantic”, saying, “Do I think humans…

It was the moment that caused the nation to take a collective gasp, with Roger Farrelly tumbling to the floor with his partner Carol-Ann Hickmore on Dancing with the Stars. At home in Papamoa in the Bay of Plenty, Rog’s biggest fan, his mum Carolynn, was staring at the TV screen in horror as her son ended his quick-step splayed on the dance floor. The 67-year-old part-time gardener tells Woman’s Day, “I was watching it with my daughter and son-in-law, and we all went, ‘No!’ We were holding our breaths. It was horrible. I couldn’t believe it as they were almost at the finish. They only had a few more steps to go and then it was this big crash.” The Rock radio DJ – who has been hosting The…

Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s journey to the White House, there’s been one woman firmly digging in her nude Manolo Blahnik heels, resisting the public life that comes with politics – his wife Melania. The fiercely private former model has decidedly not embraced the role of devoted First Lady, refusing to hold hands with her touchy-feely husband at official events and even greeting him publicly with a handshake rather than an affectionate kiss. There are also rumours that Melania – who hasn’t been seen in public for three weeks following a mysterious kidney operation – is yet to properly move into the White House 16 months after her husband’s inauguration. All of these things have done nothing to deflect the spotlight cast on a marriage that has been tarnished…

He’s known as the Heartstopper Kid on the race track, but eight-year-old schoolboy Leighton Leevard was every inch the heartbreaker when he worked alongside Hollywood royalty, capturing the affection of one of the world’s most influential women, Oprah Winfrey. The adorable Auckland actor – who in his short life has already overcome a rare and life-threatening heart condition and even claimed a national motorsport title – has achieved astounding inroads on the silver screen after landing a role in the Disney blockbuster A Wrinkle in Time. A dead ringer for US child actor Deric McCabe – who played Charles Wallace Murry in the movie – Leighton was selected as one of two body doubles when the cast and crew, including Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and celebrated director Ava DuVernay, flew in…

The La La Land star’s dazzling eyeshadow runs the gradient of deep gold on the outer corner through to silver on the inner. This wash of fluorescent colour on the Roomactress has us green with envy! Jenna’s canary hue takes centre stage, working perfectly with luminous skin and a pinky-nude lip. Kim Kardashian West worked with expert Mario Dedivanovic to create a vibrant cobalt eye extravaganza. Rumour has it we love the Big Little Lies star’s vivid plum peepers. Chloë channels her inner unicorn with rose and blue on her eyelids, paired with indigo lashes. The supermodel lets her eyes do the talking in pink-toned ombre shadow. The look’s made more snazzy with vertical lines of gold glimmer through each pupil. The I, Tonya star matches her lids and lips…

Beyond the excitement of the dance floor, Dancing with the Stars judge Camilla Sacre-Dallerup loves to meditate, and be still, calm and quiet. The Danish-born 44-year-old uses a mix of meditation, visualisation and affirmations for her own wellbeing, plus in her other career as a trained life coach and hypnotherapist. While Camilla loves New Zealand, her time here is no holiday. When she’s not encouraging and critiquing this year’s crop of Kiwi celebrity dancers, she’s in touch with life-coaching clients all over the world. Camilla’s business, Zen Me, based in her adopted hometown of Los Angeles, specialises in using mindful living to help people find a way through anxiety, stress and a lack of confidence. The first thing Camilla did after being offered the job as chief judge was talk…

1 Sit somewhere where you can fully relax. 2 Close your eyes and imagine you’re holding on to a string that’s attached to a large balloon – make it any colour you like! 3 Now imagine sticking all of your fears and doubts on to that balloon. How does that look and feel to you? Imagine all of those words now attached to the balloon. Take a deep breath and then as you next exhale, let go of the string and let go of those emotions. Allow the balloon to float far, far away up into the sky – until it’s so tiny that you can no longer see it and then suddenly it’s completely gone. 4 As you take another breath, you know you have…

A novel way to spend ‘me time’ In recent months, I have implemented a screen ban at night, so instead of watching telly or being on the computer, I read books. It’s been fab – if a little heavy on the thrillers – but here are some of my favourites. They’re perfect to hunker down with at home in the colder months or pack them in your suitcase to read poolside on a tropical midwinter break. A YEAR AT HOTEL GONDOLA by Nicky Pellegrino, Hachette, $29.99 Reading one of Nicky’s books is as good as going to Italy and this year she’s saved you the long-haul journey to Venice, where one-time adventurer Kat is living the dream. But is she having a love affair with a sexy Italian or is…

Q I suspect my teenage daughter is shoplifting. She doesn’t have a part-time job at the moment yet she has all kinds of new things in her bedroom. How shall I deal with this? • Suspicious, Christchurch A Well, I think you need to address this one smartly. Ask her where the stuff came from. Ask to see receipts – if there are no receipts, ask what stores these things are from. If she’s not helpful, tell her that you will be going to those stores and asking if she purchased them. If need be, actually go to the stores! Q Friends in our social circle have recently separated. It all seems very amicable, but I’m not sure what to do about invites to a party we’re throwing. Should we…

THE BOOKSHOP In cinemas now Set in 1959, this delightful drama tells the tale of a free-spirited widow who opens a bookshop in a small English town and soon finds herself in the middle of a politically prickly situation as her bold business move is judged inappropriate for her time. SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY In cinemas now It feels like we’ve barely had time to blink since the last Star Wars film and Harrison Ford’s iconic role has already been passed on to Alden Ehrenreich for an action-packed prequel. This story follows the young hero and his Wookie co-pilot Chewbacca before they joined the Rebel Alliance.…

1. What colour was Sarah Jessica Parker’s tutu in the opening credit sequence?A. Pale pinkB. Hot pinkC. BlueD. White2. Finish the famous Carrie quote: “I like my money where I can see it…”A. On my feetB. Hanging in my closetC. In my wardrobeD. In my bank account3. What magazine put an image of Carrie on the cover with the headline “Single and fabulous”?A. New York MagazineB. CosmopolitanC. TimeD. The New Yorker 4. What does Carrie do in front of Mr Big in episode 11 of season one that she thinks might ruin their relationship?A. FartsB. Shows him hercredit-card statementC. Burps5. Finish the quote from Big in the final episode: “It took me a real ly long time to get here, but …”A. I love you CarrieB. It’s time for us…

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Gemini MAY 22 - JUN 21 That brain of yours is buzzing! But while you’re full of ideas, don’t expect everyone else to be on the same page. Adding to the drama, someone’s deceptive behaviour could come as a shock, so play your cards carefully. On the flip side, excitement is swirling on the travel front. Bon voyage! Cancer JUN 22 - JUL 23 Rising tensions could see you reaching for the wine! Someone may dangle a carrot or make you question what you really want, but if a power play is involved, pull back – at least until next week. Meanwhile, an indulgent weekend should relieve tension and provide much-needed perspective. Leo JUL 24 - AUG 23 This week brings with it energy to burn – just channel it…

Give us a twirl! Her “Poker Face” is plastered on, but the singer looks cute in a baby doll-style Valentino dress. Rocking a check power suit by Calvin Luo, Gaga is definitely deserving of our “Applause”. Wearing a fiery red Christian Siriano creation, this Lady could be the object of “Sexxx Dreams”! The kooky Gaga we know and love takes a simple shirt dress to new heights! Looking blooming lovely in a retro-feel monochrome Azzedine Alaïa dress. Why so blue? Gaga looks ready to “Just Dance” in a strapless Ingorokva dress and matching gloves. Opting for a prim and proper Fendi outfit for once, the fashionista has us “Speechless”. Channelling Brigitte Bardot, she’s keeping things “Paparazzi”- ready in Giambattista Valli and Chanel. There’s a “Million Reasons” why we love the…