Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 43, 2021 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

There’s a whole heap of inspiring Kiwis sharing their stories in this issue – from Celebrity Treasure Island dancer Lance Savali overcoming a heart condition to shake his groove thang with some of the music world’s top artists (page 20), to netball’s shooting star Grace Nweke, who has made the Silver Ferns at just 19 years old (page 30). But the tale that really tugs on my heartstrings is the real-life read about young Dunedin man Mile, who proposed to his girlfriend Jade after being told he only had months to live (page 38). Spoiler alert: The story has a happy ending and the pair are now working side by side, saving lives as part of our COVID-19 vaccination programme. I played my part by getting my second jab on…

Angelina Jolie’s daughter Zahara managed to steal the show last week at Variety’s Power Of Women awards in LA. The 16-year-old wowed on the red carpet looking every inch her mum’s “political heir apparent”. A family friend says Angie’s Ethiopian-born daughter is desperate to follow her mum’s philanthropic work, and Angelina, 46, is “thrilled”. “Angie and Z have an extraordinary bond,” says the pal. “All of Angie’s decisions about the UN, her speeches, what events to get behind, they all go through Z, who’s become incredibly politically astute. “She wants to become a political activist but Angie wants her to understand what goes on behind the scenes. She’s considering an internship at the UN, but right now she’s getting an incredible set of experiences working on the ground with her…

Our “first bloke of fishing” Clarke Gayford has opened up about being the primary caregiver for his and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s three-year-old daughter Neve, saying he sometimes wonders how his masculinity influences their little girl. “I wonder how much is nature versus nurture,” the 43-year-old tells the latest issue of Australian Women’s Weekly. “Neve and I play some pretty rough-and-tumble games and I think, ‘How much of this is rubbing off on her? Is there a responsibility to try to find other things she’s into?’ But then she’ll find the most princess-y fairy dress you’ve ever seen in your entire life and insist I help her make a tiara out of pipe cleaners.” Asked about his parenting style, Clarke says, “You can have all these aspirations about the kind…

The calamities continue to flow for Prince Charles, who has found himself at the centre of an uncomfortable police investigation into his charity and its boss, his right-hand man Michael Fawcett. Sources tell Woman’s Day that London’s Metropolitan Police are keen to question the future king over his involvement in a shocking cash-for-honours scandal in which Michael, 58, has been accused of using his position to secure a CBE for a Saudi business contact in exchange for donations to The Prince’s Foundation. “It doesn’t look good. Charles has been incredibly close with Michael since the 1980s but he has indicated he will cooperate with authorities,” says a source. “Charles will prefer to invite investigators to his Highgrove residence, rather than the indignity of having the future king being snapped going…

Hosts Bree Tomasel and Matt Chisholm were warned not to interact with contestants off camera, but as she said on Kim’s Inside Celebrity Treasure podcast, “We broke the rules a few times when we’d dish out the hugs to give that little bit of support – we’ve got friendships with these people outside of the show!” They were strictly forbidden on the island, but somehow Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford manged to smuggle both a mattress and a watch into his duffel bag. As host Matt points out, “He’s a sir – I think they bent a few of the rules for him.” Although crew tell us the timepiece was confiscated after the first few episodes.…

She’s won three Commonwealth medals – a gold and two silvers – in the backstroke and made it to the 200m final at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, so many fans were surprised not to see Anna Simcic take the lead in the swimming challenges on Celebrity Treasure Island. But the former athlete, 49, from Christchurch, insists she’s done her dash when it comes to making a splash. “I haven’t swum since I hung up my togs in 1996,” she tells Woman’s Day. “Swimming is one of those sports where you’re all-in, training for six hours a day. I knew before I went to the Olympics that I’d be retiring and moving on with my life. “Some swimmers continue for health and fitness when they retire, but I’ve chosen to…

On the tennis court, Nick Kyrgios has beaten the world’s best – Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic included. But the famously hot-headed star knows his limits. When he took on the job of sideline commentator for reality TV favourite Australian Ninja Warrior, he didn’t even think about giving the course a try. “I would have fallen off at the first obstacle, which would have been incredibly embarrassing,” Nick tells Woman’s Day. “The first one is all about balance and core strength, and my balance is horrendous! You have to be a different breed to take on that course.” If he absolutely had to go head-to-head with another celebrity on the show, he says, “It would be hilarious to go up against someone like Lleyton Hewitt because the trash…

Queuing for portaloos with Mariah Carey, getting asked for a photo by Mark Ruffalo and talking hair with Paris Hilton is all part of Hollywood life for filmmaker Charlotte Larsen. After working on local movies like Boy and Born To Dance, the Kiwi talent has spent 10 years in Los Angeles – and now she’s turned her focus from producing to acting, there are sure to be more celeb encounters ahead! But as any actor knows, chasing a big break in Hollywood often involves heartache and rejection, and Charlotte, 39, credits her tumultuous upbringing for the traits now helping her conquer the showbiz world. Born in Wellington, she moved to the US with her family at age four, before they finally settled in the English countryside, but it was a…

Opinion noted! AMANDA SAYS Maggie-Bear is vocal, protective and very straightforward. She just loves her mum and adores her dad. Maggie says she often sees a man come through who visits from the spirit world – Brett, Dani’s brother. Maggie tells Dani she knows that she has been talking about getting another dog and thinks the backyard is big enough for her and another dog. Cheeky Maggie-Bear gives her opinion and tells Dani it can be any breed, preferably a rescue dog – but no puppies! DANI SAYS The reading was extraordinary! I’ve always been intrigued by animal communication and wanted to try to connect with Maggie-Bear to make sure she’s OK and content with her life with us. It’s easy as an owner to assume you’re doing the right…

LIGHT UP YOUR SKIN If you’re excited to go to fun, fancy places post-lockdown, take a leaf out of Kate’s book and prep your skin by using a LED mask before your makeup. They might look frightening (or, in some cases, perfectly Instagram-worthy), but these futuristic devices are actually the ultimate in at-home beauty tech. “LED masks are a new level of red-carpet skin prep,” says Kate’s makeup artist Quinn Murphy, explaining it left Kate’s skin “visibly smoother and more alive” in minutes. Some of these masks can fetch up to $700, but this version from PeppyCo is affordable and very effective. PeppyCo LED Light Therapy Mask V2, $143 ZEST IS BEST Let your new scent for summer be this citrus treat from Versace. The newest addition to the brand’s…

Transform your child’s bedroom into Antarctica, complete with penguin baskets and an iceberg mural, for a thrilling environment and loads of intrepid adventures. PROJECT: ICEBERG MURAL Start with two basecoats of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne enamel tinted to Resene Quarter Frozen. Apply these over the entire surface of your wall, from floor to ceiling. For the water, before you mark out the placement of your “tideline”, measure the height of your child’s bed from the floor to the top of the mattress. Use a ruler or measuring tape to mark out the height at a few places along the wall, then use a straight edge and level to lightly draw your line with a pencil. Apply high-quality painter’s masking tape to the top edge of this line. Paint two…

INDIAN MANGO CHUTNEY MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP PREP 10 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 5 MINS • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 tsp finely grated ginger • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 1 large red chilli, sliced • 1 tsp black sesame seeds • ½ tsp ground coriander • ¼ tsp ground cumin • pinch each turmeric, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground cinnamon • 685g jar mango halves, drained, chopped • ½ cup white sugar • ¼ cup white vinegar • ¼ cup flaked coconut • pinch fine salt • ¼ cup coriander leaves 1 In a medium saucepan, heat oil on medium. Saute ginger, garlic and chilli 1 min. Add sesame seeds and spices. Saute 1 min more until fragrant. 2 Add mango, sugar, vinegar, coconut and salt, stir…

A classic Shakshuka with a twist, from Miss Polly’s Kitchen, uses @meadowmushroomsnz Portabello mushrooms for a more nutritious, flavourful and versatile dish. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Ingredients: - 5 large Meadow Portabello Mushrooms - stalk removed - 1 large brown onion - diced - 4 garlic cloves - chopped - 1 large capsicum – diced - 1 tbsp cumin - 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika - 2 tbsp harissa paste - 2 cans of cherry tomatoes - Half a block of feta - 5 eggs - Big handful of coriander Method: 1. Dice the onion, capsicum, and garlic. In a large pan with medium sides, fry the onion for 5 minutes with a pinch of salt until soft. 2. Add the capsicum, garlic, paprika, cumin and harissa paste with…

Yikes, a horror movie! Did it feel scary on set when you were filming? Something definitely permeated the air of the movie and we all felt that. Mentally, we all felt a little haunted – we were in Winnipeg for two months, where it’s hard for people to come to visit, we didn’t know each other and we were all freezing. How did you bond as a cast? We all had apartments in the same complex and we’d be like, “Let’s go to Madisen [Beaty]’s place for dinner!” But I can’t cook, so I didn’t host. It’s quite hard to make friends these days, but one thing I love about acting is you have so much time to sit around with each other, so you really do end up with…

That’s a Brit risque! TYRA BANKS Oops, she’s done it again! The model paid tribute to a certain Toxic singer on the set of Dancing With The Stars USA, writing, “Thigh highs and fierce eyes!” Mum’s the word DAME VALERIE ADAMS The Olympic legend marked her 37th birthday in lockdown in Auckland with son Kepaleli and gorgeous girl Kimoana. NAKED AMBITION BRITNEY SPEARS Free from her father – and her clothes! The star herself celebrated by stripping off in Tahiti. DATE NIGHT AMAL & GEORGE CLOONEY Leaving the twins at home, the A-list lovebirds ruled the red carpet at the LA premiere of coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar, which George directed. Celebrity bake off! DUCHESS OF CORNWALL, DREW BARRYMORE, REESE WITHERSPOON & MIRANDA KERR It was a hard-fought battle, but…

After ending his engagement to Molly Hurwitz in June, Matthew Perry is looking for his next love online again. Sources say the 52-year-old is trying to use his star power to woo women. “Matt uses old cheesy lines from Friends as a flirting tactic and expects you to fall for him just because he starred in a popular show decades ago,” spills an insider. The actor – who pursued 20-year-old TikTok star Kate Haralson on Raya earlier this year while on a brief break from Molly – certainly looked a little worse for wear as he waited for the valet to bring his car around at Nobu Malibu after having dinner with friends last week.…

More than a decade after their shock split, Natalie Imbruglia and Daniel Johns have excited fans with the prospect they’re growing close once again! Last week, eagle-eyed fans spotted the Torn singer, 46, comment on the Silverchair rocker’s Instagram page, igniting rumours the two are communicating again. “Too cute,” Natalie wrote next to a heart emoji in response to a photo of Daniel, 42, laughing with his dog. In another image, the former Neighbours actress left a laughing emoji on a picture of a heavily edited Daniel. The surprise exchange comes after Natalie told the media in 2014 she was “never in contact” with her former rocker husband. However, since Natalie moved back to Australia – and now resides in the same state as Daniel – could a reconciliation be…

It’s been just over a year since Kelly Preston passed away following her secret breast cancer diagnosis, and her husband John Travolta has taken time away from the spotlight to grieve. Sources say the actor, 67, has told close friends he will “one day be open to dating again”, after his wife made him promise to live the rest of his life to the fullest. But in the meantime, as he comes to terms with his devastating loss, an insider tells Woman’s Day that John has struck up a “beautiful friendship” in the most unlikely of places – in Australia, with fellow bereaved spouse Terri Irwin. TOUCHING FIRST MEET John and Terri, 57, first met in 2007, when he presented a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award to her on behalf of…

Her Majesty has finally met the newest member of the royal family – her 12th great-grandchild, Sienna Elizabeth. The Queen returned to Windsor Castle last week after spending the past two months at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, and royal insiders say she couldn’t wait to meet the little one. Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi recently announced that they’d named their daughter Sienna Elizabeth – a nod to grandma Fergie’s red hair, and great-grandmother, the Queen, 95. However, it was a bittersweet moment. According to sources, Bea, 33. had always planned on naming her first baby Lilibet or Lily in honour of the Queen’s pet name, only to be scuppered a month later by Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex calling their own daughter by that moniker when…

He’s shared the stage with the likes of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, but all the while, choreographer and dancer Lance Savali has hidden a secret health condition from his superstar employers – his heart’s stuffed. “It’s a challenge I face every day and it’s taken a real toll on my life,” the 29-year-old Wellingtonian reveals to Woman’s Day. “I was born with a heart condition called SVT or supraventricular tachycardia, which meant that if I overexerted myself, my heart went up to 240 beats per minute and I thought I was going to pass out or die. I’d sort of short-circuit. “I’d be on stage with Chris Brown or Rihanna and it would happen all the time. I’d think I might die, but I had to be professional so the…

What were you doing when you were 19? It’s the first thing that pops into our heads when chatting with new Silver Ferns shooting sensation Grace Nweke. Over the course of the year, the young netballer has not only helped lead the Northern Mystics to their first ever ANZ Premiership win and made New Zealand’s top team, but she’s also started studying at university and even moved out of home. “There are definitely times when I don’t feel 19,” she laughs on the phone to Woman’s Day. “There’s a lot going on, but I’m so lucky to be doing what I’m doing. I’m living the dream. “I’ve learned the hard way sometimes. I’ve definitely made some mistakes! It can be hard when my friends are going out for the night…

Most kids can play with Lego for hours on end, but Oliver Fanshawe’s building sessions have a special purpose. He is one of the first children Down Under to trial a new type of brick for the vision-impaired. For the past month, the 14-year-old and his mum Melissa have been testing out Lego’s newest product – Braille bricks. “Ollie started learning Braille when he was about four years old, but he’s never loved it,” Melissa tells Woman’s Day from their home in Brisbane. “Now our Lego Braille kit goes missing for hours. He’s having a really good time with it.” Born with Peters anomaly – a disorder of the eye that causes blurred vision – Oliver often relies on technology such as screen readers or virtual systems. So Melissa couldn’t…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Life is accelerating, so buckle in. A series of sporting or social events might keep parents on the go, while singles may find themselves juggling suitors. If Mars has fired you up, burn off some fuel with a fitness kick or throw yourself into a project you passionately believe in. STAR TIP Keep your wallet closed on Saturday (you’ll spend for the wrong reasons). HUGH JACKMAN The Aussie actor loves a workout, especially bodyweight training. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Your empathy is soaring, but don’t take on someone else’s worries – they may need to figure things out for themselves. It’s not all serious, though. Many Scorpios will discover hidden talents through spring, while at home, new colours or homewares could lift…

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Exfoliant Refill, $78 This New Zealand brand has set a benchmark as the world’s first carbon-positive beauty label with its new 100% circular range. This means all products have a refillable option or can be recycled. Find these celeb-fave natural buys at Smith & Caughey’s. Isle of Paradise Medium Self Tanning Water Refill, $34 This product is made with 81% less plastic and has an easy-pour design to refill your original bottle without any mess. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Refill, $99 If you’re already familiar with this cult product, you’ll know you go through a fair bit. So a refill is a great option, especially when the bottles are in perfect condition. Simply unscrew and pour! Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream Refill,…

Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson is the proud new owner of a stunning colonial-style home in the exclusive Toluca Lake area in Los Angeles. The $7.4 million home includes a spacious kitchen topped with white beams and finished with a wooden island, and an elegant living area with an impressive stone fireplace. There are five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a master suite, which features its own offi ce space and living area. Another highlight is the spectacular octagon-shaped sunroom with French doors, which leads out to a picturesque patio. The recently renovated pad is perfect for outdoor entertaining and includes luxurious amenities such as a swimming pool, spa, gazebo and tennis court, as well as a separate guest house complete with its own kitchen and bathroom. Despite having French…

LAMB PARCELS MAKES 8 SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 250g lamb mince • ½ red capsicum, seeded, diced • ½ onion, grated • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning • 100g feta, crumbled • 4 sheets frozen puff pastry • oil, for shallow-frying • tabouli, to serve 1 In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute lamb, capsicum, onion and garlic, 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps, until mince is well browned. 2 Stir in seasoning and cook 1 min. Stir through feta and cool. 3 Cut pastry sheets in half diagonally. Cover one side each of pastry triangle with mince mixture (leave 2cm border). Fold over to cover, pinching edges together to seal. 4 Heat oil…

Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-term girlfriend Camila Morrone was nowhere to be seen as he was snapped chatting up two blonde beauties outside LA hotspot Hyde Lounge on October 1. After partying with his pal Vincent Laresca until 2.30am, the 46-year-old Oscar winner was seen exchanging numbers with the women and hugging them goodbye before heading home with his friend in an Uber. While it had seemed TheWolf Of Wall Street star and serial dater had finally settled down with Argentinian actress Camila, 24, who he has been dating since 2017, his late-night activities could suggest Leo is back on the singles scene. He and Camila haven't been seen together in public for a month after being last spotted at the US Open at the beginning of September.…

Bryan Randall’s knee might be starting to hurt waiting for Sandra Bullock to publicly say yes to his marriage proposal, but sources say the couple are “days away” from making the biggest lifetime commitment ever. “They are expecting a call from her adoption attorney any time now to begin trial custody of a new baby,” reveals an excited family friend. “They’re buzzing and doing their best to keep it a secret from Louis [aged 11] and Laila [nine], but they’ve been assured it will happen a lot quicker than last time, which was over two years.” Friends say Sandra, 57, and Bryan, 55, agreed to begin adoption paperwork “during a magical Christmas last year”, assuming it would take the same amount of time. “Since January, there has been a huge…

Prince William made it crystal clear last week that he would no longer tolerate the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s disrespectful behaviour, reportedly by denying their request to christen their daughter Lilibet at Windsor Castle. It was widely believed that Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, wanted to christen the four-month-old infant at St George’s Chapel, in a similar private service held for her big brother Archie, two, in 2019. “The thinking was they wanted the Queen to able to attend, given their daughter is named after her,” says a source. But according to NBC royal correspondent Neil Sean, their best laid plans have been thwarted by William – and our insiders say it’s rapidly escalated the feud between the 39-year-old future king and his little brother. “There was one person…

Playing Rachel McKenna on Shortland Street, Angela Bloomfield has been a household name since she was 19 years old, and having been an avid fan of shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race, the actress figured she was more than ready for whatever Celebrity Treasure Island had in store. However, after butting heads with some of her more macho campmates, who labelled her as “weak” and couldn’t handle taking instructions from women, the “proudly sensitive” star, 48, admits she was “naïve”, adding, “My personality is unsuitable for reality TV.” Here, the mum-of-two reveals to Woman’s Day how she’s coping with her return to the spotlight and what we haven’t seen behind the scenes of the TVNZ 2 series… What has it been like for you watching the show at home?…

Candy Lane smuggled a bunch of banned herbs and spices in her makeup bag, which producers only discovered after filming wrapped. “Her blusher was actually turmeric,” Kim Crossman spills. Had Candy known she’d get away with it, she says she would’ve put gin in her cleanser bottle! Before signing up xxxxxx for the show, JJ Fong asked if there was a daily laundry service for the castaways. “Lol, that’s so JJ,” laughs a crew member, adding that the Creamerie actress and other contestants had to use seawater to wash all their clothes. “No complementary laundry service on this holiday!”…

When Shortland Street actor Theo David was a youngster, he was just a regular South Auckland kid. “At five, I had luscious locks, I loved tomato sauce on rice – still do! – and I was a huge fan of wrestling,” the actor recalls. Theo was also very good at rugby and while playing for his Mangere primary, he was spotted by scouts from one of the country’s most prestigious high schools, Saint Kentigern College, which later offered him a full sporting scholarship. “They gave me this pitch about the great pantheon of rugby players who’d come through St Kent’s and I knew it was the school for me,” tells Theo, who dreamed of travelling the world with the All Blacks, or playing in France or Japan. Despite some jibes…

Whipping up baked delights and dressing in drag may not seem like passions that go hand in hand, but for The Great Kiwi Bake Off contestant Hamish Russell, both are creative endeavours that have helped build up his confidence. “I almost had a panic attack the first time I did drag, mostly because of the heels!” Hamish, 32, tells Woman’s Day. “But lip-syncing is just like Bake Off. You’re so nervous, then as soon as they say ‘go’ for the challenge, you just have to give in to whatever happens.” Yet while drag may have assisted with his self-esteem, Hamish adds, “It hasn’t helped with my cakes. When it comes to baking, I go for rough-and-ready rather than a pristine finish. I save all that detailed work for drag, then…

Q As I get older, I keep wondering why I did not feel loved. I seemed to really irritate my dad. What was I doing wrong? Rosemary MITCHELL SAYS I have both your parents coming through from Spirit. They are coming through with so much love for you. You dad is apologising and says he’s sorry for the way he was towards you. He tells me his childhood affected him more than he let on. Your mum says you didn’t do anything wrong. Both your parents want you to know that they do care about you, and they are very proud of the beautiful person you have become. Q In my last reading you said to hold off on retiring from my job. Can you tell me why? Also, my…

You vowed to stand by each other in sickness and in health, but what if you have concerns about your loved one’s wellbeing? General practitioner Dr Andrew Thompson explains how a shared health kick can help your partner stay in tiptop shape. HOW YOUR RELATIONSHIP IMPACTS YOUR HEALTH “Partners in a long-term relationship can impact each other’s health both positively and negatively,” says Dr Thompson. “There are several studies that suggest people are more likely to adopt positive health behaviours if their partner does too.” One study found that women who smoked were 50% more likely to successfully quit when their partner also gave up the habit. So if you’re looking to improve your loved one’s health, make sure you have their back and work on your own as well.…

SKIRT STEAK WITH TOMATO & FETA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp dried oregano leaves • 750g beef skirt steak, trimmed • 500g assorted tomatoes, chopped • ¼ cup drained Persian feta • ¼ cup oregano leaves • 2 tbsp olive oil • grilled pita bread, to serve TZATZIKI DRESSING • 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt • 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 In a large shallow dish, combine sauce, paste, sugar, garlic and oregano. Add steak, turning to coat. Marinate at least 15 mins. 2 Preheat chargrill pan or barbecue grill on…

Chorizo carbonara For a hearty pasta with a bit of bite, try this flavoursome recipe SERVES 4 Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 finely diced chorizo sausages. Cook until crisp and the red oil is released, taking care not to let it burn. Add 1 garlic clove (smashed and peeled). Remove pan from heat and let residual heat gently cook garlic. Cook 500g pasta (bucatini, spaghetti, pappardelle or fettuccine), along with 1 garlic clove (smashed and peeled), for 1 minute less than recommended on pasta packet – it will finish cooking as you toss it with the sauce. Meanwhile, lightly beat 4 eggs in a large bowl. Mix through with 200g of grated grana padano or manchego cheese, then season…

What’s the most impressive thing you have ever baked? I baked a pie once – and I know that’s not impressive in terms of technique or flashiness, but getting a puffy top and avoiding a soggy bottom is actually very difficult! What’s your biggest baking fail? So many! Brick-like scones, unbaked lemon delicious, salty cakes… I do lots of Paleo or Keto baking, which sometimes can come out the texture of paste and the flavour of dust. What’s the best part about working on Bake Off? Eating all the delicious food! But I’m getting better. In season one, I ate everything and ballooned. In season two, I was better and, in season three, I picked my battles – today I’m eating heaps, tomorrow I shall forgo. If you could compete…

MOVIE THE ALPINIST This vertically awe-inspiring documentary follows Canadian climber Marc-André Leclerc as he takes on one of the boldest solo ascents in history, with no ropes or partner to help if things go wrong. Maybe skip it if you’re scared of heights! IN CINEMAS THURSDAY PODCAST LOVE, ROCK BOTTOM & OTHER TRIUMPHS 19, award-winning Kiwi comedienne Angella Dravid ran away to the UK to marry a man twice her age. In this new Audible podcast, she details the abuse she suffered at the hands of her then-hubby and how she was eventually deported from the country. OUT NOW ALBUM MUSIC OF THE SPHERES by Coldplay Back with their ninth studio album, Chris Martin’s band has taken a modern approach to their new music, with an outer-space theme and half…