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I’ll never forget the moment I found out my mum was a TV star! The family fridge had died and she told me she’d won it (plus $100 cash) years earlier after becoming the carryover champ on Temptation. At the time, Tony Barber and Alyce Platt were a nightly staple on Sale Of The Century in my house and I was in awe that Mum would put herself through the “mad minute”, with Tony firing those tough questions at her! This week we caught up with the TV quizmaster legend and his co-host Barbie Rogers (p34), and found a truly special friendship and a bond that’s lasted more than 43 years. It certainly put a smile on my face!…

‘The sad reality is their marriage has been on the rocks for months’ After persistent whispers about trouble in their marriage, Nicole Kidman has given the biggest sign yet she’s ready to leave husband Keith Urban – by bringing in the divorce lawyers! And not just any divorce lawyer, either. Woman’s Day can reveal Nicole has met with Jonathan Wolfe, a high-profile lawyer known in celeb circles as “the Custody King” and the man Katie Holmes hired to help her divorce Tom Cruise. An insider says, “Nicole flew to New York last month to meet with Jonathan for three hours. She said she’s not taking any drastic action as yet but wanted to know where she stood in light of a pre-nup being signed.” The top-secret meeting comes after intense…

‘Josh is a bigger part of Katie’s life than most people realise’ Fifteen years after Dawson’s Creek ended, Joey and Pacey remain one of television’s all-time favourite couples. So fans went wild when the actors who portrayed the pair, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, reunited alongside the rest of the cast to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hit show’s premiere for Entertainment Weekly magazine late last month. Woman’s Day can reveal sparks flew between Katie and Joshua behind the scenes, with those close to the actors revealing they’re finally ready to give their love another shot. “There’s always been a connection between Katie and Josh, and it’s an open secret they really dated for a while. That’s why they made such a great pairing on the show,” says an…

Designing furniture gives Brad a sense of satisfaction He’s reunited with the love of his life, Jennifer Aniston, but Brad Pitt has also moved on from his split with Angelina Jolie by taking up a furniture project! The heartthrob, 54, has been working on sculptures and art pieces at painter friend Thomas Houseago’s LA studio. Now he’s joined his longtime collaborator Frank Pollaro to make a one-of-a-kind conference table – a special commission for a mystery buyer. “Brad has worked with Frank for over 10 years,” a source says. “They met when he delivered a table to Chateau Miraval [Brad and Angelina’s French home]. The end of his marriage was a terrible tragedy for Brad, but also a huge wake-up call. Sobering up has helped him become sharper and have…

Monday BEEF RAGU LINGUINE  SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 2 HOURS 10 MINS PER SERVE 3485kJ • 30g butter• 750g chuck steak, trimmed, cubed• 1 onion, finely sliced• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes• 1 cup beef stock• 1 cup water• 1 tsp sugar• 3 whole cloves• 1 bay leaf• 300g linguine• chopped parsley, grated parmesan, mixed salad leaves, to serve 1 In a large frying pan, melt butter on high. Saute beef in 2 batches, 3-4 mins, until well browned. Add onion and garlic to same pan and saute 1-2 mins until tender. 2 Stir in tomatoes, stock, water, sugar, cloves and bay leaf. Bring to boil. 3 Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 2 hours until meat is very tender. Season to taste.…

Sesame beef power bowl Celebrate the Commonwealth Games by eating like an athlete! Indulge in a healthy Australian beef recipe straight from the Women’s Sevens menu plan SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 220°C. Combine 400g jasmine rice and enough water to cover by 1.5cm in a saucepan, bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook for 12 mins. Remove from heat, covered, and stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toss 1 bunch broccolini, 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a baking tray lined with baking paper. Season with black pepper. Repeat with 200g green beans in a separate tray, then roast both until tender and beginning to brown on the edges. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat, add…

Let your bad hair days be a thing of the past and start treating your locks with the love they deserve. We chatted to the founder of Drybar and celebrity hair stylist extraordinaire Alli Webb on how to take your hair from drab to fab this season. WINTER WOES – FIXED We all know our hair tends to get a lot dryer in winter due to the harsher weather, so Alli recommends doing a mask once a week to keep your hair hydrated. “I’m also a massive fan of dry shampoo, especially in winter because the less you have to wash your hair the better. Your natural oils can work their magic.” Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo $31, Essano Argan Oil Recovery Hair Mask $15.99 TOP TOOLS Apparently scrimping on styling…

BACK Using 4mm needles and M, cast on 69 (75-81-89) sts. Beg Lower Band – 1st row (RS) – K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. 2nd row – K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 6 rows rib … 8 rows rib in all. Beg Stripe Patt – Work 8 rows stocking st in stripes of 2 rows C and 6 rows M. Last 8 rows form stripe patt for rem. Keeping stripe patt correct, work 46 (54-62-70) rows, thus ending with 4 rows M. Shape Raglan Armholes – Keeping stripe patt correct, cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows … 65 (71-77-85) sts. ** Dec one st at each end of…

NAOMI ROBSON has unfinished business. She’s feeling hard done by and misses her past career, but glad of her new business. She’ll leave the door open for a miracle. PRINCESS EUGENIE is wishing for more time in the spotlight. She’s a friend of PRINCE HARRY’s ex CHELSY DAVY, who’s rumoured to be invited to the royal wedding. BINDI IRWIN is agitated in front of the camera and doesn’t feel happy right now. KATE HUDSON is in love with another woman’s man. It’s dead secret, but she’s had eyes for him – a dark-featured man – for three years. MICHAEL DOUGLAS has another health scare. His wife CATHERINE ZETAJONES feels exhausted from acting like a nurse. JOEL EDGERTON will ruin another love affair, so JENNIFER LAWRENCE should watch out. He’s also…

Bunny’s warehouse Arwen, four, made a new friend at our local Bunnings. Alexis Stirzaker , Pagewood, NSW Poetry, praised Recently I received the news that my godmother Aunty Doss had passed away. I was reading Woman’s Day at the time and came across the poem Angels In Heaven (WD, March 26). Reading it gave me great comfort, so I would like to thank you for publishing it. Denise Tarrant , Happy Valley, SA Tips+ tricks! To make your own natural air freshener, combine ¾ cup water, 2 tbsp vodka and 5 drops each of eucalyptus and tea-tree oils in a spray bottle. Aloha, Hawaii! On Waikiki Beach with my Woman’s Day! I came all the way here but Brad and Jen must have forgotten to post my invite!…

After a lifetime in showbiz, it’s fair to say the all-singing, all-dancing Rhonda Burchmore OAM has seen the best and worst of the industry – from performing for Diana to workplace sexual harassment. Now the 57-year-old has updated her 2011 autobiography Legs 11 with the #metoo zeitgeist in mind… What advice would you give to women starting out in showbiz? If there is a problem, speak up. Discreetly go to the management of your company and explain the situation. You’ve spoken about age discrimination, too… This industry is driven by appearance. It gets much harder as you get older and people do think you’re too old for jobs. I’ve been denied so many roles because there’s this perception that once you’re over 30, you’re too old, so they choose younger…

Wonder-ful! LYNDA CARTER The original Wonder Woman recreated her famous pose as she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. HOT IN HAWAII BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN & MEGAN FOX Hurrah – there’s at least one Hollywood marriage that’s lasted the distance! The couple, who have three sons, look as loved-up as ever on holiday in Hawaii, where they tied the knot back in 2010. Blown away It seems nobody gets special treatment when it comes to the elements! Extra points to these celebs for still looking chic while in the midst of a hair disaster. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON... CHRIS HEMSWORTH’s son is already following in his dad’s footsteps as Thor! Now, if only we could tell which twin boy it is... Tristan or Sasha! What a hero…

Blooming marvellous! The Queen was a vision in pink at Windsor Castle’s Easter Sunday church service, stopping to accept bouquets from two adorable little girls. Let the Games begin! Olympic great Grant Hackett was smiling from ear to ear as he jogged through Brisbane in the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games. My dad Brad… Bradley Cooper and his one-year-old daughter Lea made a new friend at an Easter craft stall. Could the daddy-daughter team be any more gorgeous? Seaside fun! Aussie singer Ricki-Lee Coulter made a splash when she hit the waves with her nephew on the Gold Coast last week. Man overboard! Ben Affleck and his girlfriend Lindsay Shookus looked like two peas in a pod, er kayak, last week in Hawaii. Ben’s there shooting new…

‘Harry wants the haters to stop trying to ruin her reputation’ Not too long ago, the British public were head over heels with their new princess-in-training Meghan Markle, as she wowed the crowds by fiance Prince Harry’s side. Now, just weeks out from the royal wedding, her world is crumbling as explosive tell-alls and bitter people from her past threaten to ruin her dream day. Instead of counting down excitedly to her nuptials, sources say Meghan, 36, is feeling lonely and overwhelmed as she comes under attack for being “cold”, “self-serving” and a pushy “social climber” by her own friends and family. She’s even been forced into hiding to escape the backlash! “Meghan and Harry were tellingly absent from the royal family’s traditional appearance at Easter Sunday church,” a palace…

WATCH OUT ALI! GRANT’S A HEARTBREAKER Within minutes of his arrival, intruder Daniel ruffles feathers in Paradise – but it appears it’s his mate Grant the girls really need to be wary of. As well as claims the San Francisco-based firefighter is a ladies’ man, we can exclusively reveal his short-lived romance with Ali, 31, has come to an end since filming wrapped – because he asked if she was interested in a threesome. “Ali travelled to the US to see him after the show, because she was considering moving there and really thought it was going to work out,” a source says. “But now she’s telling people they split because he asked if she was willing to have a threesome but he claims she got together with one of…

They were the undisputed king and queen of TV quiz shows in the 1970s, hosting smash hits Temptation and The Great Temptation. Fast-forward almost half a century and Tony Barber may have gone silver, but he still has that trademark twinkle in his eye, and Barbie Rogers is every bit as glamorous as she ever was. “We’re a pair of motormouths, that’s why we’ve gotten on so famously,” smiles Barbie, 75. “It is so good seeing you, Barb, you haven’t changed a bit, still as beautiful as ever,” beams Tony, 78, giving his TV queen a huge hug and kiss. “And you’ve barely changed, either, Tone, except your hair is grey. Very dashing. I always thought you’d make a great James Bond!” Tony says they last shared a laugh at…

IT’S THE YEAR OF THE PICCOLO Coffee sizes are becoming smaller, with more demand for less milky options that favour the quality of the coffee. Piccolos give sippers a dominant and rich coffee by adding textured milk to 30ml of espresso. EMBRACE NITRO COFFEE A large batch of coffee infused with nitrogen is one of the coolest and newest trends in cold coffee. The effect of the nitrogen? Bubbles in your cup of coffee! FILTERED COFFEE IS BACK Filtered coffee machines are making a big return. If you need to brush up on your barista skills, more roasters are offering courses so you can learn to make the perfect cup at home. FLAVOURS ARE EXPANDING Be it a single-origin roast or seasonal blend, distinct flavours take coffee to a whole…

From sprays that hold your makeup in place for hours, to moisturisers that hydrate your skin for up to three days after just one application, we’ve hunted down the beauty essentials that lock in everything longer. ULTRA MOISTURE Is your skin feeling dry due to colder weather? Creams and serums rich in hyaluronic acid (holding 1000 times its weight in water) are great for parched skin, or try a moisturiser like Clinique’s with up to 72 hours of hydration! This doesn’t mean you only apply it every three days – it means your skin is at optimum hydration for longer while using it. “Think of it as skin’s internal water mill pumping water from the bottom of the well, then continuously self-supplying, circulating and saturating every layer of the skin…

‘If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail’ MIND OVER MATTER You can’t trick your brain because ultimately, we know what we’re trying to do. “Instead, remember why you’re doing what you’re doing and don’t just focus on what you’re doing,” says Tim. “Weigh up the pros and cons of change and ideally, you’ll realise over the long-term there are more advantages than disadvantages.” TAKE-HOME TIP Habits are triggered by specific cues, so tag an element of exercise to something you do regularly. It can be as easy as walking to the furthest, rather than the nearest, coffee shop. If you do things like this consistently, it’ll become second nature. HAVE AN ACTION PLAN As Tim puts it, “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail” – and…

Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Scheduling in some relaxation may seem indulgent right now, but you need it. Clear your head with a walk or two, then plan a few catch-ups for the weekend – chatty stars should help to cement a friendship. If you’ve become enmeshed in a power struggle, an “aha” moment could act as a catalyst for change. Stay flexible! Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Life’s simple pleasures are your best tonic. If recent events have left you feeling frazzled, unwind in the kitchen or lift the mood with music and fragrant oils. Shopping sprees might prove tempting, but the buzz will be short-lived so organise a debrief with friends instead. Their words of wisdom should resonate. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Try to…

The Good Karma Hospital SATURDAY, 8.15PM, ABC  Ruby Walker’s journey at India’s Good Karma Hospital continues in this much-loved British drama. In this episode, Gabriel (James Floyd) joins Ruby (Amrita Acharia) on an outreach program to a tea plantation, but he discovers Ruby hasn’t been open about her motive for the trip. Meanwhile, Lydia (Amanda Redman) attempts to help a patient who she suspects may be a victim of domestic abuse. Show Me The Movie! THURSDAY, 7.30PM, TEN Viewers are in for a treat tonight – Rove McManus in lederhosen! The show’s host will pay tribute to an all-time favourite, The Sound Of Music, while Nicholas Hammond – who played Friedrich von Trapp back in the 1965 musical – joins Jane Harber’s team as she takes on Joel Creasey in…

Which reality bombshell “forgot” to pay for her filler and Botox, leaving her then-partner to cover the $3000 bill? Which reality star propositioned two of her male co-stars to a threesome when the cameras weren’t rolling? “She instigated a three-way with the boys when they were alone at a hotel,” spills a source, “They weren’t interested and opted for bed instead!” He may be short in stature but Bachelor In Paradise star Sam Cochrane (above) is said to be the “largest” on the island. “Sam is extremely well-endowed!” spilled not one but two Bachelorette co-stars, adding, “whoever he ends up with is a very lucky girl!” Which Sydney-based socialite and business partner are begging luxury magazines to do profile stories on them?…

MOVIE TRUTH OR DARE  We’ve all played truth or dare at some point, but what if the seemingly harmless game had a deadly twist? In this supernatural horror/thriller, things turn nasty when someone – or rather something – begins to punish those who tell a lie, or refuse to take the dare. Not for the faint-hearted! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE AFTER WIFE by Cass Hunter  Rachel and Aidan have it all – she’s a brilliant, high-flying scientist, he’s her loving supportive husband and they share a daughter. But Aidan’s world comes crashing down when Rachel dies. There’s one thing she’s left behind to help ease his pain, though – and it’s called iRachel. The sci-fi tech plot is reminiscent of Netflix series Black Mirror. OUT NOW (Hachette, $29.99) TOUR…

Elsa was furious about Chris partying with the boys There’s been talk of tension in their marriage for weeks, but Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky could have passed for smitten newlyweds while out and about in Byron Bay over the Easter break. Kissing and cuddling on the beach for all to see, the Thor actor, 34, even went in for a cheeky grab of his 41-year-old wife’s behind! The PDA comes after rumours Elsa was furious about Chris partying with the boys and being photographed chatting to other women in Canada, where he’s been filming a new movie in recent weeks. But after flying back home to be with Elsa and their three young kids for the holidays, it seems Chris is in the good books once again. And Chris…

‘I fell head over heels for you!’ Grinning from ear to ear and unable to keep their hands off each other, Andy Lee and girlfriend Rebecca Harding were the picture of happiness last week as they were snapped together heading to a family gathering in Melbourne. At one point funnyman Andy even grabbed 26-year-old Bec’s bum, before picking her up – upside down! – and swinging her around. Sources close to the star believe the couple’s loved-up display could be down to the fact they’ve decided to try for a baby. “Andy’s such a family man and he and Bec are so in love, no one would be surprised if they were thinking about taking the next step,” reveals a friend close to the happy couple. Tellingly, Andy, 36, recently…

‘Jesus has changed my life. Easter is not about a bunny’ It’s the Australian church that’s taken Hollywood by storm, and with celebs like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez singing its praises, Hillsong is set for even more attention. Founded in Sydney 35 years ago by husband-and-wife team Brian and Bobbie Houston, the contemporary Christian church has branches in 21 countries and an average of almost 112,000 people at weekly services. Many celebs attend: Justin, Selena and the Kardashians are frequent visitors in LA and New York. On Easter Sunday, Justin shared an Instagram post about his religious beliefs: “Jesus has changed my life. Easter is not about a bunny, it’s a reminder that my Jesus died on the cross for my sins and then rose from the dead.” While…

CRISPY CRACKLING PORK WITH STICKY BOURBON APPLES SERVES 8 PREP + COOK 1 HOUR 45 MINS COST $$$ • 2.2kg rack of pork• 2 tbsp olive oil• 1 tbsp coarse cooking salt• ½ cup brown sugar• ½ cup bourbon• 4 Pink Lady apples, quartered• 4 red onions, root ends intact, cut into eighths 1 Preheat oven to hot, 250°C. 2 Pat pork rind dry with paper towel. Using a very sharp knife or Stanley knife, score pork rind at 1cm intervals. Cut into fat to allow it to drain, but don’t cut right through to flesh. Place pork on a wire rack in a large baking dish. Rub pork rind with oil, then rub it in salt. 3 Roast pork 40 mins or until skin blisters (your oven will smoke,…

1 DRY SHAMPOO Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle Tinted $8.95 What started out as a great blow-wave this morning could well be looking flat and lifeless this afternoon. Keep a small can of dry shampoo handy to spritz onto your roots for an instant refresh and volume hit. 2 STICK CONCEALER CoverGirl TruBlend FixStick Concealer $19.95 Do under-eye circles or pesky blemishes creep up on you? You’re not alone. Have a handy stick concealer at the ready for fuss (and mess) free touch-ups on the go. 3 NUDE GLOSS Models Own Aquaproof Lip Gloss in Pink Sugar $11.95 Instead of antagonising over applying your red lipstick perfectly, liven up your pout with a slick of pink gloss instead. Quick and easy to apply, the colour and texture will detract from…

WHO Woman’s Day’s Production Editor Alisha trials Dietlicious’ 5:2 diet plan WHAT An online food subscription with frozen meals delivered to your door. VISIT dietlicious.com.au WHAT’S INVOLVED Customers receive healthy meals for each day of the week. Five days of the week you receive three meals, which only add up to 1000 calories. So you’re left with 1000 calories to add in your own snacks or coffee to make up the recommended 2000-calorie intake. On the other two days of the week, women are limited to 500 calories and only receive two meals. THE VERDICT “This diet was great for me, as I’m a busy mum with a one-year-old and working full-time. At first I found the 500-calorie days tough, but then I realised I could eat normally the…

BACK Using 4mm needles and M, cast on 69 (75-83-89) sts. Beg Lower Band – 1st row (RS) – K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. 2nd row – K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 6 rows rib, 8 rows rib in all. ** Work in stocking st, until work measures 19 (22-25-27) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Change to 4.50mm needles. Beg Fair Isle Patt – Note – When working in fair isle, do not weave colours, but carry colour not in use loosely across on WS of work. Always carry colours to end of row and always carry next colour above previous colour. Work rows 1 to 12 incl from…

QI have two beautiful daughters. Will they find love and happiness? It worries me they’re alone. Will their health improve and can you see a less stressful job for my eldest daughter? JN, NSW MITCHELL SAYS I feel both your daughters will come to find love and happiness, but it will be in their own time. Your youngest daughter enjoys her own company and is not willing to settle for anything less – when she meets her future love, they’ll be The One. Your eldest daughter is a sensitive soul and when it comes to relationships, she’ll end up with a wonderful partner who’ll be very loving and supportive. I also feel her circumstances at work should have shown signs of improvement since Christmas and the New Year. QI recently…

Wentworth THURSDAY, 8.50PM, ABC  Foxtel fans are eagerly waiting for the sixth season of this rebooted Aussie prison drama, but for everyone else, you’ll get to start from the beginning when it premieres on free-to-air TV. Fans of the iconic series Prisoner will be glued to their screens when they first meet Bea Smith (played here by Danielle Cormack), who is sent to jail after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Lost In Space FROM FRIDAY, NETFLIX  If you never got around to watching the original Lost In Space, fear not, as Netflix has just released a new series based on the classic science fiction show! Taking several cues from the original, the plot centres on the Robinson family, who are forced to come together as their…

It’s been 28 years since Peter, 58, and Diane, 51, who star on new Seven show Back With The Ex, saw each other. The pair found love in 1988 when Aussie Peter visited the US, but after a two-year long-distance relationship, they both moved on – having families with other people. Now divorced, they’re set to find out whether that special spark is still there… What was that first meeting like after all this time? Peter My heart was pounding before Diane walked up… The second she arrived, I noticed that gorgeous smile I’d never forgotten. Had you ever thought about each other? Diane I talked about Peter to my kids. If we talked about accents, I’d tell them about Peter thinking Americans sounded like they were talking with bubblegum…