Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

This week we bring you two incredible Aussie stories. The first is a tale of survival – WA surfer Targe Hough’s family made the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support when he suddenly woke up, and with sheer determination and months of hard work, he found himself walking into the hospital where he’d once been told he would never walk again (p40). From immense bravery to true love, we also chat to country music legend James Blundell, who tells of his joy at proposing to his high school sweetheart 40 years after they first laid eyes on each other (p38). In times like these, it’s our pleasure to share these inspiring tales with you all. All prices and values are in Australian dollars. Please confirm prices with local…

Jules Robinson has sparked rumours of a split from her Married At First Sight husband Cameron Merchant after an Instagram post recently. Fans were left reeling when the beauty therapist, 37, who announced she was pregnant recently, posted a quote which read, “It takes a strong person to remain single in a world that is accustomed to settling with anything just to say they have something.” In the caption, Jules wrote, “For all the single ladies (and men). There is always someone out there who will put you first, don’t settle for someone who will put you next.” “I’ve been there... just remember you are everything someone is searching for and it will happen.” Jules and Cam, 36, announced their pregnancy in March.…

Olivia Newton-John has more than enough on her plate as she battles cancer amid a worldwide pandemic. But last week the beloved singer found herself at the centre of a vicious online scam targeting older Australians. Cinematographer Nino Martinetti, responsible for films like The Heartbreak Kid revealed he’d been scammed out of $13,000 by criminals pretending to be the famous singer, 71. Nino had filmed the movie The Wilde Girls in 2001 with Olivia and thought it was his old friend contacting him via Facebook, using the name Dame Olivia. “She was texting me in the morning, at lunch and at night,” Nino told A Current Affair reporters, revealing the criminals lied to him, saying the star was divorced, single and looking for a partner. “I started to feel sorry…

Any Kardashian getting surgery isn’t exactly breaking news, but Khloe’s had so much done she’d come last in a lookalike comp! The mum-of-one, 35, debuted a totally new and unrecognisable face last week, sparking talk she’s more obsessed with surgery than Kim! According to Boston cosmetic surgeon Dr Dave E David, she looks to have had some serious work done, particularly around her jaw. “Wow! I’d never know it was her,” he says. “She’s lost weight, which affects the more sculpted look of her face, and Botox, fillers and surgery around her eyes. As far as her jawline, either lipo or some sort of jaw reconstruction. Not sure if it’s recent, but she’s had breast implants. They did a nice job on her!”…

It’s been two months since the Sussexes moved to Hollywood – roughly the same time as it took Meghan to help Harry replace his entire family unit. Sources tell Woman’s Day their phone calls and Zoom meetings back home to Britain are drying up, and in their place is a network of mover-and-shaker pseudo family members. GRANDMA OUT The Queen IN Jane Goodall Harry speaks to the 86-year-old world-famous primate expert and environmentalist “on a weekly basis” and lets her speak to Archie on Zoom. GRANDPA OUT Prince Philip IN Elton John “Harry’s very drawn to Elton because of how close he used to be with [his mother, the late] Princess Diana,” a source reveals of the singer, 73. MOTHER FIGURE OUT Camilla IN Doria Ragland “He feels Doria is…

Identical twins Callum and Jackson McPartlane, 15, might be new to The Voice stage but they’re certainly no strangers to performing – their godfather is Australian country music icon Adam Brand! “From a young age we were surrounded by musicians and artists and really had no idea how famous they all were, they would sing and make us all laugh. It would be like a big family gathering,” Callum says of their early years. “We were always thrown on the stage at Adam’s shows... he gave us our first guitar, and the musicians that surround him are some of the greatest song writers in the country,” says Jackson. Now the twins, who perform under the name Bo’Ness, are hoping the show will open them up to a world of possibilities…

Just months after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shocked the world with their abrupt departure from the British monarchy, another royal family is preparing for a messy departure of its own. Woman’s Day has learned exclusively that Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife Princess Mary are looking to Prince William and his family for guidance, amid rumours his younger, controversial brother Prince Joachim is planning to “do a Megxit” and ditch his royal ties. The Danish press confirms that after completing military training in Paris, Joachim, 50, is “keeping his future options open”, and there are real fears among insiders within Amalienborg Palace that he will “cut his ties” like Harry did, with speculation he will “distance himself from royal life”. “The education he has completed might very…

The pressure was always going to be on for the returning contestants to prove themselves in MasterChef’s Back To Win season, but according to Woman’s Day’s on-set spies, tensions are escalating between the overly competitive cooks, who are desperate not to lose again this time around. “None of them imagined they’d be back, so this coveted opportunity has brought with it a lot of friction and angst on to the set that nobody predicted,” dishes a source. “It’s not all been hugs and kisses – when the cameras stopped rolling some contestants were quick to rush back to their apartments and practise for challenges rather than socialise,” insists the insider. Certainly this season has seen a firestorm of drama surrounding the MasterChef kitchen. Last week Adelaide-based Laura Sharrad, 24, was…

As Grant Denyer readies himself for a comeback – with Ten’s Family Feud returning to our screens later this year – the TV host is terrified a sex tape he filmed in his teenage years could be leaked at any moment. Talking on radio last week, Grant, 42, revealed he lives in fear over the tape, which shows him having “intimate and consensual intercourse” with his ex-girlfriend when he was 18 years old. “There’s [a tape] out there somewhere. It was an intimate moment with me and my girlfriend at the time,” he revealed. “I was a [high school] student at the time. I borrowed a camera from the media department [to film it].” NAUGHTY & SPICY The TV personality said the tape, which he watched back with his girlfriend…

Friends revealed Mary-Kate was crushed when her almost five-year marriage to Olivier Sarkozy quietly came to an end in late April, with sources saying the final straw came when Olivier decided to move his ex-wife and their children into the home he shared with Mary-Kate. And while the savvy businesswoman is said to have entered into the union with Olivier, 50, with an iron-clad pre-nup, those in the know fear the split could get messy. “He’s not someone you want to go up against,” a source reveals.…

Hopeless romantic James was brimming over with joy when he dropped to one knee in front of his high school sweetheart Rebecca Williams and proposed with his mum’s precious wedding band last weekend. “I’ve waited 40 years to propose to this remarkable woman so I wanted to get it right!” James, 55, tells Woman’s Day from the Blundells’ 2000-hectare sheep station in remote Western Queensland. “We’d been out mustering all day – I don’t think Bec had a clue what I was about to do. After dinner, I gathered the family around the fireplace where my grandad Peter proposed to my grandma Peg. “I said, ‘Rebecca Williams, will you marry me?’ Thankfully she said yes! My dad Pete and my eldest boys Briar and Travis were there. Everyone in my…

Killing Eve has won millions of fans around the world with its black humour and Emmy-winning British actress Jodie Comer’s brilliant portrayal of psychopathic assassin Villanelle and her string of bizarre murders. But in a strange twist for a fictional spy thriller series, it can now be revealed the flamboyant and weird kills the fictional Russian assassin commits are all based on real-life historic assassinations. The BBC series, which airs on the ABC here, follows British intelligence officer Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), who is tasked with capturing fashion-loving and insanely blood-thirsty assassin Villanelle, yet becomes obsessed with her quarry. BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera recently revealed on the podcast Obsessed With… that when the show was being written three years ago, he was asked by its producers to provide a…

Pink and her precious pooch AMANDA SAYS Elvis tells me he was given to his mum, pop singer Pink, by Lisa Marie Presley. This guy has plenty of personality, so I can see why he and his mum bonded so much. He tells me his antics around the house were nothing unusual to his mum, who just adored him. Many times his mum had the pool area secured to keep him out, but he found a way in. Elvis was in the pool for a short time, and sadly he drowned. Pink has never truly recovered from her grief and is still blaming herself, but Elvis wants his mum to know it wasn’t her fault and to stop blaming herself. Elvis shows me that he often sends his mum feathers…

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FOCUS ON THE LITTLE THINGS A great photo of a living creature is all about the eye, giving you an instant connection with your subject. When your pet is asleep or calm, use a long lens, get nice and close and focus on those things that you love about your pet – their eyes, paws, claws, tails or ears. USE TREATS & TOYS Your pets don’t really understand that you want to take their photo, so you’re going to need to make it fun for them. Using treats will get them to stay, look and come to where you want them to be, and using toys will keep them entertained and looking adorable. GET EYE LEVEL WITH YOUR SUBJECT Standing might be the easiest way to take a photo, but…

PEACH & ALMOND CAKE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + COOLING COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINS 2 cups self-raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 ½ cups almond meal ¾ cup milk ½ cup golden syrup 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 800g can peach slices, drained, ¼ cup juice reserved toasted flaked almonds, to serve icing sugar, to dust 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 22cm round springform pan. 2 Sift flour and soda together into a bowl. Stir in almond meal. In a jug, whisk milk, syrup, oil, vanilla and reserved juice together. Stir into dry ingredients until just combined. 3 Spoon mixture into pan. Arrange peaches in a fanned pattern on top. 4 Bake 1 ¼ hours until cooked when…

Country style! David Beckham and his daughter Harper, eight, pulled on the winter wellies for a walk with their dogs. No photos, please! Fifi Box’s adorable 11-month-old daughter Daisy doesn’t seem to share her mum’s love of selfies! Pedalling in pink The world’s most famous heiress, Paris Hilton, ensured her shoes matched her ride when she took her shiny new wheels for a spin! White hot! Looking stunning in a one-piece swimsuit, mum-of-one Eva Longoria celebrated Memorial Day by the pool. MasterHugs MasterChef rivals Jess Liemantara and Sarah Tiong left the competition in the kitchen when they were spotted embracing in Melbourne. Revving up! Looks like everything’s coming up roses for Casey Donovan, who entertained an appreciative crowd in Sydney last week at Australia’s first drive-in concert. Reese’s pieces Reese…

He’s tried his luck with a string of beautiful women over the years, and Shane Warne clearly isn’t planning to stop anytime soon. The flirty star has been turning his attention to newly single cricket WAG Kyly Clarke. Eagle-eyed fans have busted him liking a stack of the House Rules judge’s Instagram posts – including some of 38-year-old Kyly’s more racy bikini selfies! It’s not the first time Shane, 50, has shown his appreciation for high-profile women by liking their photos on social media. In the past, he has been caught liking posts by Married At First Sight star Davina Rankin, his ex Elizabeth Hurley and actress Nicky Whelan.…

George Clooney has resurrected his decades-long spat with fitness model icon Fabio Lanzoni! The stars have been at war for years and once had to be separated during a nasty confrontation at a Beverly Hills restaurant. Now, sources say 59-year-old George’s big move back to LA has left the pair at loggerheads again. “These guys hate each other’s guts!” says the insider. Their feud started in 2007 after George gave Fabio the finger after he believed the 61-year-old was taking photos of him at the restaurant. Fabio then called George a “diva” before they got into a scuffle.…

For 35 years, Prince Charles has been besotted by his youngest son. Prince Harry wanted for nothing, and despite his many indiscretions he got away with almost everything. And when his mum Diana tragically passed, his father, understandably, only doted on him further. So when Harry and his new bride Meghan Markle informed Charles, 71, that they wanted to leave the family but keep all the riches of royal life, the heir went along with the plan – against the advice of the Queen and his eldest son, Prince William. STAGGERING COST And it’s no wonder Her Majesty, 94, and Wills, 37, were against the Sussexes’ sudden departure, given last week’s startling revelation. The UK’s Daily Mail has reported that in the two years since their wedding, Harry and Meghan,…

She’s never seen without an impeccable blowdry, thanks in most part to her dedicated hair and makeup team. But in lockdown, the 94-year-old Queen has been doing her own her hair. “She’s done her own hair for years at Balmoral during summer, so she’s used to it,” a source tells The Sun. “She washes, dries and sets it herself, and she’s very good at it. She’s had a lot of practice and knows exactly what to do. She’s been carrying on at Windsor because no outsiders are allowed into the castle, to protect her and Prince Philip, who turns 99 soon.”…

As their notoriously difficult marriage struggles on, Woman’s Day can reveal Julia Roberts is suspected to be isolating alone at her mountain retreat in Taos, New Mexico – and recently ordered at least one of the three kids she shares with husband Danny Moder to join her. A source exclusively tells Woman’s Day, “Julia’s been holed up at Taos for a couple of weeks now, though she hasn’t told very many people. “From what I hear, Danny stayed behind at their place in Malibu with the kids. They’ve been struggling along in their marriage for a while, but when LA locked down, they found themselves stuck in the house 24/7 together. Danny couldn’t even go surfing to let off steam as the beaches were closed. “I’d hate to have been…

Mary and Fred’s eldest son is in training to become the future king – literally. Photos released by the palace last week show Frederik proudly looking on as his 14-year-old son made a rare public appearance, in which he took part in “boot camp”- style exercises to promote the country’s leading video game athletes. “Mental and physical health are essential for athletes when they have to think clearly in competitions for a split second,” the palace said in a statement. An insider adds, “Fred is slowly introducing Christian to his official life, and so far he is very proud of his son.”…

A week after it was revealed that MasterChef star Ben Ungermann was arrested by the Victorian sexual crime squad detectives and charged with two counts of sexual assault, following an alleged incident with a 16-year-old girl – charges he vehemently denies – the TV star is facing a new series of challenges. Speaking to Woman’s Day, the restaurant owner’s ex-girlfriend and former manager Alicia Miller says, “I’m sorry to hear this has allegedly happened to some poor innocent girl. [Ben and I] parted ways professionally last year in June and I haven’t had contact since then.” Before his 2017 appearance on the franchise, Ben revealed it was Alicia who pushed him to go on the show. “She really applied the pressure on me and said, ‘You’re really good, you…

As Blanche d’Alpuget continues her breast cancer battle, her legal dispute with her late husband Bob Hawke’s troubled daughter Rosslyn Dillon has come to a peaceful conclusion. It was the testy court battle that had driven a wedge between Bob’s youngest daughter and his second wife Blanche. But now, just over a year since the former prime minister’s passing, Rosslyn has quietly settled her battle with her stepmother, 76, putting to bed a seven-month legal dispute over Bob’s multimillion-dollar estate. Rosslyn, the youngest of Bob’s three living children with late first wife Hazel Hawke, signed off on the settlement late last month, which saw her walk away with just $40,000. It’s a far cry from the $4.2 million Ros initially demanded, which she insisted was to help her pay for…

Super fit and healthy WA deckhand and aspiring big wave surfer Targe Hough was working out during his lunch hour 15 months ago when he collapsed and was found unconscious after suffering a migraine. Comparing the sensation to being like a pimple popping inside his head, scans discovered Targe had ruptured a blood vessel in his brain due to an arteriovenous malformation – a condition that affects less than one per cent of the population. Targe, 22, was rushed to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, where he spent three days in a coma, and three weeks hooked up to life support, before doctors asked his family to consider turning off the machine. “I had a choice that I can’t remember making... I chose to stay and the very next…

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HER FRIENDS My niece Charlie gets ready for her first day back at daycare after two months off. She’s so excited! Aunty Lisey, via email Pamper time! Thank you Woman’s Day for your at-home pamper guide (WD, Jun 1). From sugar scrubs and luxurious lotions to hydrating hand and foot masks, your affordable picks have made me-time even more special! Sally Nicholson, Kirra Beach, Qld Tips+ tricks! Add ½ cup of McKenzie’s Bi-Carb Soda to a hot bath to soothe aching muscles. BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE We’re sure Beedle, four, and Squirrel Nutkin, seven, are saying, “Don’t let our furrowed brows fool you, we’re the greatest griffons in town!” Claire Parker O’Sullivan, Sydney, NSW The views expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 A final surge of energy from your star chart zone past sets you free to explore new pastures. Relaxation could also be at the top of your to-do list around the new moon, so chill out and put your feet up. There’s room for some sentimentality, too, and a jaunt down memory lane will calm and revive you. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Kindness and patience are your biggest assets, which makes loving you and living with you easy-peasy! Your intuition is super-charged this week, so be sure to trust your hunches. On Thursday expect a change to a family routine and keep your eyes peeled for a long-awaited surprise. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Be brave and take a stand for…

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Kirsten Dunst has just sold her exquisite waterfront home in Los Angeles’ Toluca Lake to fellow actress Annie Potts for $6.65 million – after just nine days on the market. The 400sqm Cape Cod-style property and has been owned by Kirsten – famous for playing Mary Jane in the Spider-Man films and now starring in the TV series On Becoming A God In Central Florida – since 2003. “I live very comfortably and [as] quietly as possible,” the star reveals. “I don’t leave the fricking house! I like being at home. My favourite thing to do is to eat dinner in bed. It’s so luxurious.” Kirsten, 38, who is engaged to actor Jesse Plemons, with whom she shares two-year-old son Ennis, has a keen interest in design and furniture. “I…

CHORIZO & CAPSICUM FRITTATA SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra 1 cured chorizo sausage, sliced thinly 1 green capsicum, sliced thinly 1 tsp smoked paprika 8 eggs 1 small red onion, sliced thinly 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered 50g feta, crumbled coriander leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven grill to high. 2 In a large, ovenproof, non-stick frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute chorizo 3-4 mins until golden brown. Add capsicum and paprika and cook 1-2 mins to soften slightly. 3 In a jug, whisk eggs. Pour into pan. Cook on medium heat 3-5 mins until set on edge and base. 4 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onion, vinegar and extra oil. Season to…

13 Reasons Why FRIDAY, NETFLIX The controversial drama returns for one last season as the students of Liberty High School grapple with Monty’s framing over Bryce Walker’s murder. And while the group prepare for graduation thinking all the destruction is in the past, one of Monty’s friends turns up at school to uncover the truth that will force them to make life-changing choices and will, ultimately, impact their futures. Will they all make it out alive? Fuller House TUESDAY, NETFLIX Get out the tissues, because the second half of the comedy’s fifth and final season is finally here. In the final episodes, the She-Wolf Pack – DJ, Stephanie and Kimmy – attempt to pull off the perfect triple wedding to their fiances Steve, Jimmy and Fernando in one giant ceremony.…

FINDING FREEDOM: HARRY AND MEGHAN AND THE MAKING OF A MODERN ROYAL FAMILY by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand The British journalists’ upcoming book already has tongues wagging, with the biography promising to set the record straight on one of the royal family’s most divisive and headline grabbing couples, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. DIANA: HER TRUE STORY – IN HER OWN WORDS by Andrew Morton Upon Diana’s death, Andrew Morton updated his original book to include an 18,000-word transcript from tapes recorded by Diana. The new version provoked a firestorm of controversy in Britain, and Andrew was accused of commercially exploiting the princess’ death. RELENTLESS PURSUIT: MY FIGHT FOR THE VICTIMS OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN by Bradley J Edwards This explosive book put Prince Andrew under pressure to speak…

MOVIE THE LODGE After a blizzard traps two siblings inside a remote cabin with their father’s new girlfriend Grace, a malevolent force is awakened that exposes her dark past. Critics are raving about this thriller, which stars Riley Keough, Alicia Silverstone and Richard Armitage. OUT WEDNESDAY iTunes & DVD BOOK THE HENNA ARTIST by Alka Joshi Escaping from an abusive marriage, 17-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur, India, where she becomes one of the most sought-after henna artists for the wealthy and powerful. This book was picked for Reese Witherspoon’s May book club! OUT NOW (HarperCollins, $29.99) PODCAST THE CATCH AND KILL PODCAST A product of many years of investigation from journalist Ronan Farrow, this podcast delves even deeper into the heart-wrenching…

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber were enjoying the familiar old groove of family life during lockdown in the Hamptons when Liev’s girlfriend Taylor Neisen decided to put a stop to it and drag him back to Los Angeles! Sources tell Woman’s Day the former beauty queen, 27, was “so fed up with Naomi and Liev’s natural chemistry and flirty antics” she cut short their stay with Naomi, 51, and the children and the couple flew back to Hollywood. A family insider says, “To be fair to Taylor, it was torture for her to see Liev and Naomi together in an intimate setting. It was so effortless, so familiar – they weren’t just finishing each other’s sentences, they were like an extension of each other. Even the way they would cook…

They’ve denied split rumours ever since they found love on Ten’s The Bachelorette. But after Carlin Sterritt and Angie Kent, both 30, silenced doubters by looking for an apartment together in Sydney’s Rose Bay late last year, it seems their relationship may have derailed as Carlin secures a bachelor pad instead. Taking to Instagram, Carlin gave fans a glimpse of his studio apartment in Sydney, showing him and a male friend as they constructed  his bed. There were no signs of any female touches as he showed fans around, and he even hinted at a new start as a single man, “Those new place feels. Your own decor, your own vision.” Later, after Carlin captured himself having a cup of tea and watching a movie in bed, fans were quick…

In the battle of the duchesses, even London’s society bibles are taking sides. Kate, 38, who has maintained a stoic silence about her rumoured rift with her sister-in-law, has unleashed an astonishing attack in toff gossip magazine Tatler. While publicly Kensington Palace has refuted the magazine’s claims, three close friends of Kate have said she feels Meghan “has thrown her children under the bus” by leaving their parents to shoulder all responsibility of the royal family. “It’s also very interesting that her side of the story has finally come out that way, given that Kate is long-time friends with Tatler editor Richard Dennen,” says a source. The story comes after Vogue UK, Vanity Fair and Harper’s Bazaar have all done highly complimentary “puff pieces” on Meghan.…

As the competition heats up on the country’s biggest singing competition, the four coaches on The Voice are saying and doing all they can to secure their strongest teams. On top of the show’s mounting pressure, Woman’s Day hears coach Delta Goodrem, 35, is finding it tough being reunited with her two former flames Darren McMullen and Guy Sebastian, both 38. Scottish-Australian Darren has made a triumphant return to host the show, alongside Renee Bargh, 33, but our on-set spy says his big comeback has left Delta blushing – and her boyfriend Matthew Copley squirming. “His return has definitely sparked a few conversations between them,” dishes a source. “In walks a former love interest... a handsome one at that, any boyfriend would be concerned,” the source insists. STILL VERY CLOSE…

Her marriage may be in turmoil but in happier news, Julia has ended her longtime feud with older brother Eric – and it’s all thanks to his actress daughter Emma Roberts. The 29-year-old American Horror Story star has spent the past two years slowly softening her Aunt Julia’s feelings towards her dad, 64, who was cut from his sister’s life after years of drug abuse. They became estranged when Julia sided with Emma’s mum Kelly Cunningham in a 1993 custody battle. “Eric did some pretty lousy things in those days but he’s cleared a lot of air recently – and that’s all Emma’s work,” says a family insider.…

COURTENEY CALLS OFF THE WEDDING! Although Courteney Cox and her longtime partner, Snow Patrol singer Johnny McDaid, 43, FaceTime often, sources reveal Court, 55, is devastated by the lockdown, which has forced her to call off their wedding plans. “They were looking forward to starting a new chapter,” says a Hollywood insider. “She feels like everything she’s worked hard for is being compromised,” adds the source, revealing that a Friends reunion has also been derailed. MATTHEW... SINGLE & LONELY! As couples found solace with each other when the COVID-19 lockdown intensified, Matthew Perry found himself isolated and alone after he split from Molly Hurwitz recently. Matt, 50, and Molly, 29, also his talent manager, dated for two years but have decided to go their separate ways. While sources said it…

It’s an age-old tale – the child star who finds fame and fortune far too early in life and then blows it all by the time they’ve reached their early 20s. But the same can’t be said for child acting royalty Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who have gone on to become two of the most powerful names in fashion today. The twins, now 33, first burst onto our screens as babies in the wildly popular ’80s sitcom Full House. The duo starred as Michelle Tanner, taking turns to play the lovable bub alongside the show’s stars John Stamos and Lori Loughlin. Now, around 30 years later, the business-savvy sisters have turned their star power into a certified empire that’s worth around $1 billion. Of working together, Ashley says the sister…

Twirling on the dance floor in a stunning blue gown and overflowing with joy, beautiful Year 12 student Bec Sampson felt like a fairytale princess as she attended her school formal with her closest friends. Just a few days later everything changed for this young woman from Mount Lawley in Western Australia. “The pain was so bad it woke me up, but I kind of brushed it off,” she says. “I was playing competitive basketball at the time, as well as volleyball, so it wasn’t unusual to wake up sore.” Bec, who was 17 at the time, tried to downplay the pain and initially refused to even see a doctor – until she began gasping for air and her mum Sallie, 50, took her to hospital, where she was diagnosed…

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Banana puri Serve this fruit-filled Indian dessert with a rich salted caramel MAKES 20 To make the dough, combine 2 ripe mashed Cavendish bananas, ¼ cup natural yoghurt, 2 tbsp caster sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp baking powder and a pinch of sea salt in a large bowl, mix well. Add 2 cups plain flour and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured bench, knead for 5 mins or until smooth. Lightly grease the bowl, return dough to the bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and set aside in a warm place for 30 mins. Combine 2 peeled and diced Cavendish bananas with ¼ tsp ground cinnamon. Half fill a medium saucepan with vegetable oil, heat over medium heat until it reaches 180°C. Cut…

Bikini burn! ELIZABETH HURLEY Another day, another bikini from Liz, who this time has taken to the garden for a weights workout. It’s clearly paying off! AHOY, MATEY! DAVID SPADE The actor looked happy to be back on set in LA last week. While we’re not sure if he’s a pirate, a burglar or a struggling superhero, we can’t wait to see the flick to find out! MUMMY’S BOYS VICTORIA BECKHAM Posh’s 46th birthday brought out some sibling rivalry between her sons Romeo and Cruz! Romeo couldn’t help but pay out his little brother for a similar post. Games night OPRAH, ELIZABETH BANKS, DREW BARRYMORE & CINDY CRAWFORD With all the glitzy parties on hold, these celebs are having puzzle fun at home! ME & YOU, NO.2! THE CAMBRIDGES Kate…