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The royal family’s annual summer pilgrimage to the Queen’s beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland is traditionally their happiest time of the year. It’s a chance to relax and unwind, and for the family to come together away from the pressures of their usual palace life. But last week all that was shattered, with the monarchy plunged into crisis over shocking new claims around Prince Andrew’s alleged involvement in a sordid underage sex ring. While the duke has long denied the claims levelled against him, our source says the latest twist in the saga has seen the 59-year-old – who was holidaying at Balmoral with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters Princesses Beatrice, 31, and Eugenie, 29, when the scandal broke – struggling to cope with the fallout. He and…

2009 As teens, the pair first connect on the set of The Last Song. 2010 Following months of speculation about their romance, Liam and Miley make their public debut as a couple at the Oscars. 2012 After three years of on and off dating, Liam pops the question, presenting Miley with a 3.5-carat diamond ring. 2013 The ring is off! Miley reveals she didn’t feel she could “be herself” around Liam any more. 2015 Rumours of a reunion are swirling, with Miley helping Liam adopt his rescue dog Dora the Explorer. 2016 It’s back on! After being spotted Down Under with Liam, Miley moves in to his Malibu home. Not long afterwards, the singer is seen wearing her old engagement ring. 2018 The lovers are happy holidaying in Byron Bay,…

She may be one of the hottest movie stars of her generation, with over 20 films to her credit, but Cameron Diaz has revealed she never enjoyed fame. Five years ago, the 46-year-old actress took a step back from the limelight after the release of her movie Annie and she’s instead opted for a quieter life at home with her husband, rocker Benji Madden. She’s recently broken her silence on her career decision, saying, “I started experiencing fame when I was 22, so 25 years ago – that’s a long time. I’ve given more than half of my life to the public. I feel it’s OK for me to take time for myself. I don’t miss performing. “My time is all mine. I’m not selling any films ... I’m living…

We’ve all heard of “buy one, get one free” deals, but reality TV star Katie Price has extended the cost-saving device to include her plastic surgery addiction! The glamour model – formerly known as Jordan – horrified fans last week when she emerged from her favourite cosmetic surgery clinic in Turkey covered in bandages following her third facelift in a year. And our pictures show that the mother-of-five gave her surgery loyalty points to her personal trainer, fiancé Kris Boyson, 30, for a cut-price nose job! Just three months ago, UK-based Katie, 41, travelled to Turkey for a plethora of procedures including a facelift, a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction. This time around, sources claim she had a breast reduction, her bum lift reversed and an eye lift. This takes…

For Kiwi songstress Ladi6, watching her dad Vic Tamati hang out with her 15-year-old son Philli is a simple yet great joy. “He may not have been there for me growing up, but he’s been there for my kid and is a loving grandfather now,” tells the Christchurch-born Samoan beauty. When the dad-daughter duo come together for our photo shoot, they’re full of laughter and smiles, but this wasn’t always the case. Growing up, Ladi’s family was torn apart by violence when Vic became abusive towards his wife and kids. He explains, “My last convictions and charges were all for assaults. Assault on Ladi’s mum, assault on the guy who tried to save her, then assaulting the cops who tried to come and arrest me.” Having been raised by a…

MONDAY Chicken Wings with Coriander & Peanut Rice SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 45 MINUTES ½ bunch coriander, roots, stalks, leaves, separated ¼ cup soy sauce finely grated zest, juice 1 lime 1 red shallot, peeled, halved 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 long red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra sliced to serve 1kg chicken pieces steamed broccolini, hot sauce to serve PEANUT RICE 1½ cups jasmine rice 1½ cups water ½ cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. In a small food processor, pulse coriander roots, stalks, soy, lime, shallot, ginger, sugar, garlic and chilli to a paste. 3. Place chicken in a large baking dish. Coat all over in marinade. Bake for 40-45 minutes…

You’d think it’s no laughing matter, but Kiwi David Downs has a good dose of humour about his experience surviving cancer. You might recognise the author from his days working as a comedian, TV and radio actor. Contrary to the book’s title,  David’s illness was serious – non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma – and it was terminal. But the businessman and father-of-three’s story has a happy ending. The book reveals his year of gruelling treatment, which at one point nearly saw him having to sell his house to fund $1 million for trial CAR-T cell treatment in Boston in the US. It was this therapy that saved his life. David now refers to himself as a “genetically modified organism” – an unexpected pioneer in genetic engineering – and he’s assisting Wellington’s Malaghan Institute…

Editing a women’s magazine is a joy, but it’s a fairly sedentary occupation. Last year I got a Fitbit which proved that the busier I am in the office, the more deskbound I get and the less steps I take – and my kids were quick to monitor me and tut-tut after a deadline day. This quandary called for drastic action. We now have our first family dog! Little Tui means daily walks are essential – and it’s been wonderful for my fitness, family time and mental wellbeing. I’m now getting outside way more. The lack of steps in my day also prompted me to make sure my gym membership wasn’t just a local charity. I now go to a personal trainer at 6am two mornings before work. I chose…

1 Take a collagen supplement to get an all-over face and body glow from the inside out. Nicole Kidman’s favourite, Swisse Beauty Collagen Glow with Collagen Peptides, $37.95, provides skin with structure, shape and strength. 2 Winter is a nightmare for skin and can dry it out to within an inch of its life. A great way to add a little extra hydration is to mix a nourishing oil like Tarte Maracuja Oil, $26, into your liquid foundation for a hydrating radiance boost. 3 If you’re reluctant to spray too much perfume directly on to your skin, take a leaf out of Jessica Chastain’s book. Spray a cotton ball with a bit of your favourite scent, then pop it into your bra so the heat from your body warms it…

Q Our teenage daughter has decided she wants to go vegan. I really don’t want to cook two different dinners, but I want to make sure she eats properly as she is only 16. What should I do? • Picky Eater, Auckland A Oh, sweet baby cheeses. Good luck. My son dated a beautiful girl who was also a vegan. All I could find at the supermarket for her to eat were “monkey puffs” and falafel bites. If you become vegan, then you get the responsibility of preparing your own food. That’s part of the deal, baby! Q My dad remarried and now has a young family with his second wife. I am an adult but find it hard because I feel like I have lost my father. I don’t…

The beloved drama series returns for its fifth and final season this week, and fans aren’t the only ones who are sad to say goodbye. Eleanor Tomlinson has played leading lady Demelza since the show started and says it’s been a bittersweet farewell. The actress, 27, spills her final thoughts to Woman’s Day. What will you miss the most about the show? I will definitely miss the fans – their support has been amazing and without them we wouldn’t have this show. It’s very sad that it’s coming to an end, but we have taken these characters on the best journey they could have gone on, so it seems right to take a break now. What’s in store for Demelza in this final chapter? The Cornish people are struggling to…

LEIGHTON MEESTER At 21, the brunette beauty shot to fame on teen drama Gossip Girl as sassy Blair Waldorf. She’s now mother to three-year-old Arlo with The OCactor Adam Brody and that will certainly come in handy as she’s set to play a mum in Single Parents. Leighton’s character Angie is a sharply opinionated mother who leads the single parents’ group. Of her new role, the actress, 33, says, “I think the character is similar to me in a lot of ways.” TARAN KILLAM He’s been making us laugh since 2010 as a series regular on Saturday Night Liveand he’s getting down to funny business once again on Single Parents. Taran, 37, plays a 30-something dad who’s been unlucky in love after devoting his entire world to parenthood. But when…

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BRITNEY SPEARS & JASON ALEXANDER 55 HOURS The pop princess wed her childhood friend in Las Vegas, but it was over just two days later. DREW BARRYMORE & JEREMY 39 DAYS THOMAS Wild child Drew was 19 when she married bartender Jeremy in a 5am ceremony – at his bar! KIM KARDASHIAN HUMPHRIES & KRIS 72 DAYS We can’t keep up! Kim and Kris’ extravagant televised nuptials couldn’t save their doomed romance. PAMELA ANDERSON & KID ROCK FOUR MONTHS The on-off couple tied the knot on a yacht, yet it was anything but smooth sailing. RENÉE ZELLWEGER & KENNY CHESNEY FOUR MONTHS A-lister Renée wed country crooner Kenny in a secret island ceremony, but they weren’t beachy keen…

A-lister George Clooney has also been dragged into the scandal, with claims he had a lurid liaison with Ghislaine Maxwell. Writing in her memoirs, Virginia Roberts says, “Once she [Ghislaine] came back giddy as a schoolgirl with an explosion of news, with all the build-up and excitement in her voice you’d think she was the next crown princess, but she had given George Clooney a b***job in the bathroom at some random event.” It’s not known when the alleged incident between the pair took place, and there is no suggestion that George, 59 – who’s married to human rights lawyer Amal Clooney – was involved in underage sex or involved in any wrongdoing. The dad of twins is yet to comment publicly, but a source says he’s devastated by the…

They’re two of Hollywood’s most successful stars, but Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire have an embarrassing secret they’re desperate to keep under wraps. In 1995 the pair, then up-and-comers in Tinseltown, agreed to take part in an ad-libbed short film called Don’s Plum about a group of 20-somethings who gather every Saturday night at a diner, each with a new girl. In the movie, shot in just six days, Leo plays a rude character called Derek who spins lines like, “Do you girls masturbate at all?”, and, “I’ll f***ing throw a bottle at your face, you goddam whore.” Tobey’s character, meanwhile, reveals his odd masturbation habits in one disturbing scene. Last week, it was revealed when the filmmakers tried to turn the small-time project into a feature-length movie, Leo and…

GUY WILLIAMS & DAD GARY If there’s one skill that comedian Guy Williams’ dad Gary has taught him, it’s blind confidence. “When we were young kids, he took us to the Staples Center, which is the biggest basketball stadium in America, and Gary walked straight up to the security guards and said, ‘Oh hi, we’re from New Zealand and we’re here to see Kobe Bryant,’” laughs Guy, 31. And while his dad’s attempt to meet the basketball great failed, it’s a technique that Guy’s used repeatedly. “I was embarrassed, but since that time I’ve used it when I’m stalking Sonny Bill Williams, All Blacks and even Katy Perry! It works sometimes, it genuinely does!” When Woman’s Day chats to the dynamic father and son, there’s a lot of laughter and…

For those who remember the ’60s, watching Margot Robbie play screen siren Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a little like stepping into a time machine. Like Sharon, Margot’s long blonde hair, flawless skin and impossibly high cheekbones are loved by the camera. Just like Sharon’s, Margot’s acting career is skyrocketing. And also like Sharon, Margot is the ‘it girl’ of her generation. They could be twins, separated by time and space – but they will never get to meet in person. Tragically, Sharon fell into the crosshairs of a murderous cult and, 50 years later, all Margot can do is bring her to life for a new generation to mourn all over again. There’s no denying that back in 1969 the drums were beating for…

Most children who turn seven receive a new toy or gadget to celebrate their milestone, but for Mike Allsop’s kids, it’s marked with a trek over the sky-scraping Himalayas! The Auckland airline pilot and Everest mountaineer took each of his three youngsters for a one-on-one 100km hike over the ranges, and the adventure didn’t stop there. Mike’s daughter Maya, 14, now holds the record for the world’s highest stand-up paddle board on Lake Pumori in Nepal, while Ethan, 16, conquered altitude sickness to reach the summit of East Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro last year. There, he played the world’s highest game of Guess Who? Youngest son Dylan, 13, is still deciding where to go with his doting dad, who proves thrillseeking doesn’t end when you become a parent! “A lot of…

Congratulations if you’ve decided to do your very best to live a healthier life, including exercising regularly. You’re not alone if you’re finding it a struggle. It can be tricky to find the time or the motivation to exercise. Remember, being physically active doesn’t have to mean working up a sweat at the gym or training for a marathon. Don’t beat yourself up if that’s not your cup of tea. Instead, focus on planning ahead and introducing small, easy changes that will get you moving more and contribute to a larger goal of being the healthiest you can be. Along with insurer AIA – who are all about encouraging Kiwis to live healthier, longer, better lives – we’ve come up with some ideas on how to make small changes to…

When Dad pulled out a handwritten note that I’d written to him as a child and read it aloud on my wedding day, it was a great reminder that it’s the small moments in life that really matter. I was so touched that Dad had tucked it away for over 20 years and that he’d obviously felt it was a special memento to treasure. And now as I see my husband with our little girl, I witness the love and pride beaming from his face every day. She really is the apple of his eye. So let’s celebrate the dads, stepdads, father figures and those no longer with us this Father’s Day, taking a moment to be grateful for all the wonderful men in our lives. MELTING MOMENT Men often…

HOW TO: STEP 1: Start with dry hair and section it into top and bottom layers. STEP 2: Grab a small section of hair and spritz with curl spray, then wind it around a curling wand, holding for 10 seconds. Using a conical tong will give the best tight retro curls. Repeat so that all sections are curled. STEP 3: Spray all over with volumising hairspray to keep curls in place and apply a conditioning serum to ends to keep them smooth. STEP 4: For thick, bushy curls like Taylor, brush through with a paddle brush. For a retro-style half-up do like Martha, back-comb around the parting and pull up, securing at the crown. STEP 5: Ensure curls last and don’t frizz on day two by combing through before bed.…

Travelling between Auckland and Dunedin while the Ginger has been working there over the past three months has had two major impacts. My love of the Otago city and its surrounds has vastly increased, but so too has my loathing of airports. The former is a good thing that gives me the warm fuzzies, the latter is a first-world problem, but then I live in the first world, so that’s OK. For a start, just getting to an airport is possibly even more stressful these days than being at one. In Auckland, the traffic can play havoc with all the best-laid plans, meaning the only safe thing to do is leave an hour early, which then sucks up an extra chunk of your day. As does having to queue to…

Being on hold is torture. It’s basically what I think hell is. You go to heaven and all your pets who have passed on are there and you can’t gain weight (unless you’re terribly thin and then you can be as curvy as you want). But hell is sitting in your car on hold to a service provider forever. This week, I made an odd discovery. I’m sharing my new phone number with some random man, and he must be as confused as me. I first discovered it when I went on to Messenger and was told my number was already being used by Mr Lalalala. I was both weirded out and slightly disturbed he’d been privy to my bitchy friend messages about someone, seen pictures of my face after…

Aussie actress Harriet Dyer jumped straight into the big league for her first American job, starring in the new paranormal drama series The InBetween. Her character Cassie is a ghost-seeing bartender who uses her visions to help the police solve crimes. The Love Child actress, 31, catches up with Woman’s Day ... Is there much difference in the on-set culture between Australia and America? Communication is different. We’re quite self-deprecating and they’re the opposite of that. They’re good at talking about what they’re up to, their opportunities and strengths, whereas Australians shy away from talking about themselves and what they’re good at. How would you describe Cassie? She’s not driven. She has ambivalence to her. She doesn’t wake up in the morning and go, “Yeah, I know exactly what I’m…

SEXTUPLETS Now on Netflix Rating: ★★★ A fun new flick to brighten up your week. Marlon Wayans stars as a father-to-be who discovers he was born a sextuplet and sets out to find his siblings. SUCCESSION Now on Neon Rating: ★★★★ The Roy clan returns for another season of dysfunctional family drama and the question remains – which of Logan’s children will inherit his media empire? DERRY GIRLS Now on Netflix Rating: ★★★★ Season two of this beloved Irish comedy has landed, and Erin and her high-school mates continue their teenage rebellion. JOANNA LUMLEY’S INDIA Now on Lightbox Rating: ★★★ The always entertaining Joanna travels 8000km through India and rediscovers the beautiful country where she was born.…

In Alafair Burke’s The Better Sister (Allen & Unwin, rrp $32.99), it seemed like the two Taylor siblings had found happiness. Chloe had a coveted publishing job in New York, while Nicky married promising young attorney Adam and had a son called Ethan. But now, 14 years later, it’s Chloe who is married to Adam and raising Ethan. When Adam is murdered at the couple’s beach house, Chloe has no choice but to welcome her estranged sister back into her life. begin to treat Ethan as a suspect, the sisters are forced to confront old family secrets in order to save the boy they love – whatever the cost.…

Sienna Miller is making waves in the romance department! The sizzling star was spotted enjoying an idyllic beach holiday with her boyfriend Lucas Zwirner last week. Wearing a slinky black swimsuit, the 37-year-old looked stunning as she went for a dip in the St Tropez waters with Lucas, 28, before heading out for some snorkelling the next day. Despite the almost 10-year age gap, the loved-up pair seem to be going from strength to strength. Art dealer Lucas and Sienna, mum to six-year-old Marlowe, were first spied smooching in January after meeting through mutual friends and hitting it off. Since then, the couple have taken their love global, dishing up PDA in New York, Venice, Paris and now sunny St Tropez!…

September 1 is extra-special this year. Not only is it the first day of spring (hallelujah!), but it’s also Father’s Day. That’s twice the reason to celebrate in my book. This week we put the spotlight on doting dads. Whether he’s a classic bloke, a metro male, a playful pop or a funky fella, we have loads of fresh gift ideas (page 48). But if the way to your man’s heart is through his belly, check out our hearty BBQ feast recipes (page 38). Wellness columnist Gemma McCaw (page 57) suggests some simple and heartfelt ways to show you care. A handwritten note, making a date or telling your dad “I love you” can make his day. You’ll enjoy seeing media stars Guy Williams, Matt Chisholm, Ben Barrington and Flynny…

Theirs was an obstacle-strewn journey to the altar, with break-ups and make-ups galore. But when Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth tied the knot in an intimate ceremony last December, it seemed the showbiz A-listers finally had their happy ever after. But the star-crossed lovers’ marriage, in the end, lasted just 230 days. And after explosive photographs were published last week of Miley kissing and canoodling with fashion entrepreneur and influencer Kaitlynn Carter, she and her Hunger Games hunk are set for one of the biggest divorces in Hollywood history as they battle it out for their joint $340 million fortune. “While Miley and Liam have issued a statement saying they’re ‘lovingly taking time apart’, behind the scenes it’s a very different story,” claims an insider. “They’re at war with one…

When you’re the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, a birthday is a seriously extravagant – and expensive – affair. Kylie Jenner turned 22 on August 10 and treated family and friends – including mum Kris Jenner, 63, Scott Disick, 36, and his girlfriend Sofia Richie, 20 – to an eyewateringly indulgent party on a luxury yacht in Italy. An insider reveals, “Kylie went all out for her birthday celebration – splashing hundreds of thousands on the party which included lavish welcome gifts for all the guests, including diamond name necklaces, personalised Chanel handbags with their initials and Gucci sneakers embroidered with ‘Kylie22’.” The make-up mogul chartered mega-yacht Tranquility for the bash, which is worth a cool $385 million. The length of a rugby field, the vessel boasts a whopping 10 rooms,…

It was paradise lost for Gigi Hadid during a recent visit to the Greek island of Mykonos. Holidaying with her sister Bella, 22, and half-sisters Alana, 34, and Marielle, 38, the supermodel has revealed that the house she was staying in was robbed and recommended people avoid going to the stunning area. The backlash was swift, with fans saying the Victoria’s Secret Angel, 24, could get robbed anywhere and she shouldn’t be negative because of one incident. But an unrepentant Gigi asserted she was one of more than 30 houses burgled on the night and that local police weren’t helpful. “This is not information that is shared with people before they go,” she says. “If I’d known it happened so much and there was not enough infrastructures to protect myself,…

After being spotted wandering around New York City apparently alone and unprotected, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri is a prime target for kidnappers, law enforcement experts have warned. After the 13-year-old was spotted carrying a $4200 Chanel bag around Manhattan without any security personnel in sight, former Chicago cop-turned-private eye Paul Huebl believes this is “an invitation for a criminal” to commit a robbery – or worse, a kidnapping. “If I were Tom or Katie, I would make sure my daughter had armed, fully vetted security people following her every time she stepped out of the house,” says Paul. “There are monsters out there who put price tags on kids because their parents are celebrities, and Cruise and his ex-wife are among the biggest.” Walking target On one…

‘My highs and lows are pretty extreme, and I always just thought it was part of being a creative person’ The death of a loved one doesn’t often spring to mind when thinking about comedy, but for Jamie Bowen, the aching devastation of losing his father is what spurred his latest routine, Not So Special. It’s a brave move from a man who is one of New Zealand’s top comedians, featuring both on screen and behind the scenes on shows such as A Night at the Classic and Three’s 7 Days. When Woman’s Day chats to the 37-year-old, he’s at home in Los Angeles, where he’s been living since January and is waiting for the Not So Special release on some of the biggest streaming services in the world, including…

Bourbon & Cola Pork Ribs SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING 2 HOURS (PLUS REFRIGERATION) 1 cup bourbon whiskey (see tip) 3 cups cola 1 cup tomato sauce 2 teaspoons Mexican chilli powder 1/3 cup smoky barbecue sauce 2kg American-style pork ribs 1. Combine bourbon, cola, tomato sauce, chilli powder and barbecue sauce in a large shallow bowl. Add ribs to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat a covered barbecue with all burners on low and hood closed until temperature reaches 180°C. 3. Drain ribs; reserve marinade. Transfer ribs to two oiled disposable foil roasting pans and cover with foil. Turn burners off underneath meat, leaving other burners on low. Cook with the hood closed for 1 ¼ hours. Increase barbecue heat to 200°C. Remove foil, turn…

I’ve had to break the bad news to men who’ve got lung cancer. I’ve had to do it hundreds of times. Sometimes I have to tell men, who are sitting there with their partner, that their cancer is incurable – that they’ve only got six months to live. Their reaction varies a lot. Most blokes are philosophical – they’re aware they have a shadow on their lung, so they’re ready for the news. Other times, they can get upset. They may or may not cry, although their partner usually does. If they mention regrets, they’re nearly always the same. I’ve had so many men tell me they wish they’d spent more time with their kids, more time with their families. But what happened was they got too sucked into their…

USE YOUR LUNCHTIME AND COFFEE BREAKS TO GET MOVING A brief, brisk walk around the car park or up a couple of flights of stairs will get your heart pumping and muscles working, as well as boosting your mood. SET REALISTIC GOALS Start with small targets appropriate for your current level of fitness. For example, if you’ve taken up swimming, start by doing a few lengths non-stop and then gradually build that up. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or compare your efforts with others. PUT ASIDE 20-30 MINUTES A DAY TO DO SOMETHING PHYSICAL THAT’S ALSO FUN Whether it’s dancing around your living room to your disco playlist, going for a bike ride with the kids or joining your mates for a friendly game of netball or a…

HANDY DAD KING-OF-THE-KITCHEN DAD HERO DAD SPORTS-MAD DAD 1 Your dad manages to procure some kid-free downtime on a Saturday afternoon. Does he: A. Slip on his sneakers or grab a bike and hit the tracks at a local park. B. Go straight to his workshop and break out the power drill. C. Start marinating steaks, prepping veges and asking people around for dinner. D. Help an old lady to cross the road en route to cutting firewood for an orphanage. 2 One dark night in the dead of winter, a nasty storm causes an unexpected power cut. Your dad seizes the moment by: A. Rallying the family into a torchlight version of “Go Home Stay Home”. B. Grabbing his screwdrivers and a packet of bobby pins and doing a…

Q My husband is such a great dad and works so hard to ensure my kids and I have everything we could ever want. I want to show him how much I appreciate him for Father’s Day. Got any cheeky ideas for something to blow him away? • Grateful Wife, Linwood AI’m guessing you’re not talking a hardware store voucher? I think that it’s really nice to take a moment to appreciate the good things or people in your life and let’s be honest, this is a win-win situation for you. Definitely try The Couple’s Rabbit. It’s basically a massage chair in a vibrator that allows for multiple settings and rhythms – and there’s also a remote control that we know some people seem to really enjoy being in control…

I was interested to read that supermodel Naomi Campbell is a germophobe. As in she can’t handle even the thought of germs. She revealed that she gets on planes with a surgical mask, latex gloves and wet wipes. She then proceeds to wipe down the seat (front and back), the tray table, the TV screen – the lot. She doesn’t care what people think; she’s more interested in her health and wellbeing. I feel like a kindred spirit with her there. I, too, am terrified of getting sick. I work in a “hot desk” newsroom and shared studio space, so I arrive at work often to the person from the night before’s cold, half-drunk cup of coffee, bits of rubbish and goodness knows what germs on the keyboard. It’s winter,…

From Pitch Perfect and Workaholics to WhenWe First Metand Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, funnyman Adam DeVine is a favourite in the world of comedy movies. Now the 35-year-old is gearing up to make fans giggle once again in his new series The Righteous Gemstones, which follows a famous televangelist family who are known for their faith – and greed. Adam stars as Kevin Gemstone, the youngest brother of the family, but says this series isn’t poking fun at religion. “When I had my first meeting with [programme creator and star] Danny McBride, he was like, ‘We’re not taking down religion in general – we’re taking down specifically the hypocrisy of these families who take from the church as opposed to giving back.’ It’s about the hypocrisy of some…

1 She moved at a brisk pace and enjoyed long walks through the countryside, reportedly walking almost 40km in one single outing. 2 A bright student, she attended scientific lectures on her trips to Paris, covering everything from zoology to mineralogy. She even dissected a human head once! 3 Anne was a keen mountaineer, the first woman to climb Mont Perdu. 4 Her life was cut short and she died at the age of just 49 after a possible tick bite. 5 She left behind a 26-volume diary encompassing a total of 7722 pages and roughly five million words. Those writings have become the basis of the TV series. 6 Anne had four brothers, who all died before reaching their 20s, leaving her to inherit the family estate. 7 The…

MUSIC SHORTLAND STREET THE MUSICAL The lovable musical toured around the country last month and now you can relive every hilarious moment with the original cast recording. Featuring 16 songs from the show, the album is now available to stream and download. APP Calm Have you been meaning to give meditation a try for a while? This fantastic app is perfect for beginners and offers short, guided meditation sessions ranging from three to 25 minutes. There are also specialised sessions to help manage anxiety and stress or improve sleep and break bad habits. MOVIE Angel Has Fallen Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman star in this action thriller about an attempted assassination of the US president, which is blamed on his top Secret Service agent. Boasting plenty of explosions and impressive…

Quad goals Happy first birthday to the gorgeous MacDonald quads Molly, Hudson, Indie and Quinn (WD,Aug 19).They are super cute! Kendall and Josh, your story is wonderful. It’s so lovely to follow your family in Woman’s Day and I hope we can enjoy the next milestone with you. I also loved the story on Tiki Taane and his new fiancée Rachel Axis. Congratulations to you both! The song “Serendipity” and the surprise proposal in the music video had me in tears. I wish you and your lovely kids, Charlie and Karcia, all the very best. • Stephanie, Tauranga Baby bliss I love your cover story “Meghan and Harry can’t wait” (WD,Aug 5). Despite the couple’s hard work and sleepless nights, I have high praise and admiration for them. They are…

Leo JUL 24 - AUG 23 Venus and the sun are gliding into your chart’s money sector, bringing more luck and some positive new strategies. Under August’s social rays, you might even link up with friends from afar. At the very least, bounce your ideas around over the weekend. Two – or more – heads are better than one. Virgo AUG 24 - SEP 23 It’s all about you, fair maiden! When Venus sashays onto centre stage, your charisma switch will be flipped into overdrive. As spring approaches, your social calendar should fill up fast – and your home too. Some stylish tableware could come in handy, along with a personal assistant! Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 After a hectic few weeks, it’s time for a breather and to…