Innholdsfortegnelse for 04 June 2015 i You South Africa

THERE’S nothing like a bit of load-shedding to turn a mood dark, is there? Especially now that winter is here – it’s not so much fun braaiing on chilly evenings. Fortunately there are plenty of options out there for those of us who are fed up with eating cold food and watching in desperation as the battery bar on our cellphone drops with alarming speed just as the power goes out. Turn to page 20 for our great guide on what gadgets and equipment to get to make your life easier when Eskom flips the switch. There are so many options other than generators (although they also have great features) to suit your budget and household needs. If you’re not in the mood for being at home during load-shedding, going…

It’s part of a spectrum of bladder, intestinal and genital abnormalities. At its most severe, the condition is characterised by the bladder and intestines forming outside the body, says Professor André van der Merwe, head of Stellenbosch University’s urology department and the surgeon who performed the world’s first successful penis transplant in December last year. Epispadias is when the urethra (the tube carrying urine from the bladder out of the body) doesn’t develop properly and urine exits from an abnormal location above the genitals. In boys with epispadias the urethra usually opens at the top or side of the penis. Hypospadias is when the urethra opens under the penis. Professor van der Merwe has studied Jean’s medical records and will see him later this month. “It appears to be a…

A better way to gauge what you need is to check what you want powered during load-shedding. Then check the wattage on each – it should be on a label either underneath or on the side of the appliance. Make a list of the appliances and their wattages so you have a reference when you’re at a store that sells generators and UPS systems – a sales assistant should be able to advise you on your best option. Alternatively you can get a gadget that displays energy use on a screen. An Efergy Energy Monitor from Ellies that includes software will set you back between R1 200 and R1 295 but you’ll be able to keep a close and constant eye on how much electricity is being used in real…

IT’S NOT easy to upstage Charlize Theron, especially at her own movie premiere, but that’s exactly what the woman called Russia’s Lady Gaga did. Clearly Elena Lenina lives by the motto “go big or go home” – and it’s a strategy that has served her well. When she walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival recently all eyes were on her, thanks to her outrageously large cone-shaped hairdo. Elena arrived at the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road in a revealing sheer white gown with strategically placed lace, her hair crimped and whipped into a tower, and stole the show. A day later the 35-year-old showed up at the premiere of Woody Allen’s Irrational Man sporting another crazy hairstyle – an enormous double bun the size of two…

CHOCOLATE MALVA PUDDING Myriam Barendse from Westenburg, Polokwane, says, “This is one of my family’s favourites. It’s easy to make and tastes heavenly. I sometimes add 80 ml of Amarula Cream to the sauce for extra flavour.” SERVES 8-10 Preparation: 15 min Cooking: 25-30 min 80 g butter 300 ml sugar 2 eggs 5 ml (1 t) vanilla essence 500 ml (2 c) cake flour 45 ml (3 T) cocoa powder 10 ml (2 t) baking powder 7 ml (1 ½ t) bicarbonate of soda 2 ml (½ t) salt 500 ml (2 c) milk 30 ml (2 T) vinegar 45 ml (3 T) smooth apricot jam SAUCE 1 can (380 g) evaporated milk 100 ml butter 125 ml (½ c) sugar 100 g dark chocolate Preheat the oven to…

BY THE age of 39, Richard Hawkey had climbed about as high up the corporate ladder as he could. He was senior portfolio manager at a major banking group and as a businessman he’d always been driven, ambitious, impatient, outspoken and a top achiever. He was never far from his BlackBerry. But his perfect life wasn’t what it seemed and while on a family holiday the wheels finally came off when one day he couldn’t get out of bed. “Although I was on holiday I was grumpy and over-sensitive,” Richard recalls. “I had no interest in doing anything and I’d lost my appetite. I was basically responsible for the holiday turning into a disaster. “People think depression is when you cry and withdraw, but sometimes you become ill-tempered and cynical.…

I’M TRAPPED IN AN UNHAPPY MARRIAGE Q I’m 37, have been married for eight years and have two children, aged four and two. My husband behaves like a teenager and doesn’t know how to behave as a husband. He’s lost interest in me and the children and we don’t talk to each other any more. All we do is shout at each other. He doesn’t clean up after himself, throws his clothes on the floor, has an alarm that wakes up the kids and makes a noise when the kids are sleeping. He simply doesn’t care. He works and is never at home. I’m a stay-at-home mom and he doesn’t give me money for the kids. I have to beg. I get one food parcel a week from the church…

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 A bit of fun will cure that heavy heart If you’re a true Gemini you’re bound to live in your head, meaning your mental state plays a vital role in your overall sense of wellbeing Although not the norm, heavy thoughts could currently cloud your mind, posing a problem A good dose of socialising might just be what’s needed to cheer you up Seek out your friends, you may find them stimulating and a source of interesting information YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 5, 2, 25, 26, 40, 39 CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21 You’re in a favourable position to achieve a lot, even if you work from behind the scenes As a Cancer you have caring and nurturing qualities, characteristics that can be put…

SOUTH AFRICAN MULTILINGUAL DICTIONARY Pharos, R199,95 “May I borrow your pen please?” “Ungandiboleka usiba lokubhala?” “Nkadime pene ya hao hle?” “Kan ek jou pen leen asseblief?” While other dictionaries usually have been limited to covering two local languages this new offering from Pharos is the first to feature translations of words in all 11 South African languages in one slim volume It uses English as the key language, featuring 3 800 core words, a brief definition in English of what the word means then translations in all the other languages At the back of the book are alphabetical indexes of all the words in each language, with page numbers for easy reference There’s also a section containing common phrases that you’ll need in general conversation, when asking for directions or…

FROM the outside the coffee shop looks no different from the derelict buildings that surround it. A lone sign hangs at the gate and the fading wall paint blends in with the neighbourhood. But step inside and suddenly you’re in a trendy, vibrant space. Chinese lanterns hang from the ceiling, casting a gentle glow in the spacious room. Half of it is furnished with wooden tables and chairs while the other has lounge suites on a raised stage. This coffee shop isn’t the kind of place you’d expect to find in notorious Manenberg in Cape Town. The gang-riddled area is considered too dangerous for many businesses to set up shop, and few residents venture out after dark. Recently the defence force was deployed in the area to help to curb…

Sue & JP Duminy The best thing JP has done for me is making my childhood fairytale perception of love and marriage a reality – Sue Sue loves and supports me unconditionally She gives me the freedom to make mistakes and through that grow to be the best husband I can be to her – JP Lalla Hirayama & Chris Nkosi Chris has helped me realise just how strong I am He’s held my hand through some challenging times and been my greatest support This relationship has been such a blessing – Lalla The best thing Lalla has done for me is allow me to share her life I’ve learnt so much from her She’s spurred me on in tough times and has been my anchor through it all –…

1 Brazilian model Izabel Goulart brightened up the red carpet in a sunny yellow Georges Hobelka gown with a front slit. 2 French actress, model and former festival jury member Laetitia Casta chose a heavily fringed black halterneck gown by Givenchy. 3 Israeli model Hofit Golan showed off her figure without showing skin in a black and white dress by Christophe Guillarmé. Actor John C Reilly sang at the ceremony. French film Dheepan – about a Sri Lankan Civil War veteran and two strangers who pretend to be a family to get asylum – won the top prize, the Palme d’Or. Actors Sophie Marceau and Jake Gyllenhaal, who were on this year’s judging panel. Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein and his wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. Furious 7’s Michelle Rodriguez…

LOAD-SHEDDING IS RUINING ME I RUN a pizza business and I have a desperate need to convey my emotions about the serious threat load-shedding poses to my livelihood and the toll it’s taking on my emotional and physical wellbeing. Friday evening from 6 to 8.30 is the most important and busiest time in the schedule of any small business such as mine. It so happened that load-shedding took place on two consecutive Fridays during this time, causing the business to suffer a loss of between R5 000 and R7 000 each time. Added to the list of losses are two compressors and one industrial fridge. If this continues, my business will cease to exist and more people will be added to the overwhelming list of unemployed. My employees and I…

DAMSELS in distress? Hollywood’s leading ladies are anything but these days. The recent surge in tough-as-nails female leads is showing little girls all over the world they don’t need a kiss from a handsome prince to change their fates – and these bad-ass beauties are bringing home the bucks to boot. Charlize Theron (39) Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road In the fourth instalment of the Mad Max franchise Charlize plays a battle-hardened commander with a name as tough as she is. Sporting a shaved head and one arm, the Benoni-born beauty is on a mission to rescue five women treated like breeding mares by the villainous Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne). The Oscar winner is quite outspoken about the need for Hollywood to take women seriously. “Women thrive in…

SHE could never lie in his arms and watch a movie because his heartbeat relaxed her so much she’d fall asleep. Anneli Reyneke (25) misses her husband, Ruan (26), terribly but knowing that the heart that used to soothe her so much is now beating in someone else has brought her more peace than she could ever have imagined. Ruan died after surgery to remove a brain tumour earlier this year. His brain was so swollen he was declared brain-dead two days later. Anneli consented to donating his organs and doctors were able to use his heart, pancreas and kidneys in transplants for four people. “That day while we were in tears those people were smiling,” Anneli says, talking to us in the lounge of her parents’ home in Worcester…

I COULDN’T wait to get my hands on Christine Capendale’s latest bestseller, Baking For Pleasure & Profit, because I know what a skilled baker and businesswoman she is. The recipes are packed with tips and there’s valuable information on how to turn baking into a business. t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE EVER Of all the hundreds of lemon meringue pies she’s tried, this is the best, Christine says. The secret is in how the meringue is baked. MAKES 1 LARGE PIE Preparation: 15 min Chilling: 30 min Baking: 20 min Cooling: 30 min CRUST 100 ml melted butter 1 packet (200 g) Tennis biscuits, crushed FILLING 1½ cans (385 g each) condensed milk 4 eggs, separated 125 ml (½ c) lemon juice…

SCARVES TIPS 1 Fashion director Chu shows you how to fold a scarf Watch the video here: youtube com/watch?v=Mu_2VmvfjDU BAGS & GLOVES TIPS 1 Floppy bags are out Choose a structured, oversized bag with neat lines 2 Leather gloves add a quick touch of elegance PONCHOS TIPS 1 Wear your poncho with a belt if you think your look is too bulky 2 How to wear a poncho: youtube com/watch?v=IzLSUStRPng BOOTS HATS TIPS 1 This year’s boot heels are more sturdy than last winter’s spiky ones 2 Hats are the season’s must-have fashion accessory EXTRA SOURCES: ALLWOMENSTALK COM, SOFEMININE CO UK, JOYOFCLOTHES COM, YOULOOKFAB COM GO TO THE YOU SHOP AT SPREE.CO.ZA/YOU OR GO TO YOU.CO.ZA FOR MORE WOMEN’S FASHION. STOCKISTS: ACKERMANS 0860-900-100, COTTON ON 011-230-2940, EDGARS 0800-203-925, FASHION EXPRESS…

YOU’RE drained from a long day at work and want to prepare something quick and easy for supper. That quick meal could be a pasta dish, but you’ve had a sandwich for lunch so pasta won’t fit in with the low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet you’re on. Because this popular LCHF diet can be tricky we’ve asked Cape Town dietician Adrian Penzhorn to help us with a ketogenic diet. “It’s a type of low-carbohydrate diet and is the extreme end of carb restriction where the total carb intake is usually between 30 and 50 g a day,” he explains. During the colder months we tend to indulge in more starchy food such as bread, potatoes and hot puddings to keep us warm, which means there is no better time to start…

• Colleagues can educate themselves about depression (go to sadag.org for information). “Common decency and respect go a long way” writer Richard Hawkey says. • They should support the employee and understand which actions, work methods or behaviour can make the depression worse and try to avoid that, says industrial psychologist Dr Hannes Swart. • Offer to help your colleague with their duties while they’re being treated for depression, says psychologist Dr Rosa Bredenkamp. • Be careful not to be too emphatic because it could make the depression sufferer’s behaviour worse, Dr Bredenkamp warns. It’s therefore important to maintain a good balance. “Because the depression sufferer usually withdraws from people it would be good to involve the person in enjoyable activities and not exclude them”…

Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to yourmoney@you.co.za. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago INVESTMENT GURU WARREN BUFFETT WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? “What should I do with my coins?” Alwyn Munnik (7) of Cape Town asks. He wants to start saving but doesn’t know how. The good news is there are several options – especially if Alwyn’s parents give him paper money. Banks have transactional and savings accounts specifically for children, for instance Absa MegaU, Nedbank 4me, Standard Bank Sum1 and FNB’s MyFirstSavings. To open one of these accounts a parent or guardian must take along recent proof of their physical address, their ID and the…

A All ages D Drugs H Horror L Language N Nudity P Prejudice PG Parental guidance S Sex V Violence LISTEN TO THIS! STAGES JOSH GROBAN If you’re a fan of Groban’s powerful pipes you’ll definitely want to get your hands on his latest album The 3h-year-old singer has long dreamt of working in musical theatre, even before he became a multi-platinum-selling operatic pop singer Now he finally gets to fulfil his dream with songs from Broadway classics such as Les Misérables, The Wizard Of Oz and The Phantom Of The Opera We love to hear new material from him but this record gives him a chance to share timeless tunes that are close to his heart What’s not to like? LIGHT TAILOR R124* The local muso’s critically acclaimed debut…

HOW TO GET THE FRESH-FACED LOOK Don’t like the idea of going completely make-up free but still want that natural look? Here’s how to do it. Use a light concealer to disguise problem areas such as dark rings under your eyes. Apply it only to the problem areas, not your entire face. Opt for a warm blusher and apply it sparingly. Avoid heavy eyeliners – rather use a pale eyeshadow on your eyelids. Apply a thin coat of mascara. Round off the look with a natural matte lipstick. EXTRA SOURCES: ELLE.COM, REALSIMPLE.COM, COSMOPOLITAN.COM, YOURTANGO.COM…

•He attended high school in Switzerland, staying in a student hostel and developing a passion for basketball. He befriended American basketball star Dennis Rodman who’s made frequent trips to North Korea as Jong-un’s guest of honour. •Around the time of his father’s death Jong-un married Ri Sol-ju, a singer. Their daughter was born in 2012. •His father, Kim Jong-il, reportedly had five children with three women. Jong-un was his second child with his favourite mistress, opera singer Ko Yong-hui. Jong-il appointed Jong-un as his successor ahead of his elder brother, Kim Jong-chul, whom he apparently felt was “too girlish”. •Jong-un is obsessed with pop stars Madonna and Michael Jackson.…

Surveillance drones (left) These craft are equipped with cameras and can be used by law enforcement to monitor areas for illegal activity. They’re also used by photographers and cameramen to take pictures or video footage of things that are difficult to get to, such as panoramic aerial shots of natural phenomena or big-wave surfers. Military drones Drones have been used in war zones around the world for some time for surveillance and reconnaissance and to transport provisions. A more controversial type is the armed drone, which is equipped with missiles and bombs and can track a target with pinpoint precision. Delivery drones These aren’t available in South Africa yet but drones that deliver goods to your doorstep are already on trial in some countries. In Germany, delivery giant DHL uses…

LEANNE MANAS She may be a nominee in the YOU Spectacular Favourite TV Presenter category but Leanne Manas tells us she was quite shy as a child and hardly spoke to anyone. “How things have changed!” she says. We asked the Morning Live presenter to let us in on a few other things people might not know about her. 1 I’m a qualified speech and drama teacher. I did drama all the way through school and university and won many prizes and trophies for my performances on stage. 2 I wanted to be a DJ growing up. Music was and still is a great passion. I’d make my friends sit on the couch and I’d pretend to be a DJ, playing songs and talking nonsense. I even auditioned to be…

It was with great interest that I read the letter about the woman’s unfortunate experience in a police station (YOU Say, 21 May). I had a similar experience. The police officer who was sent to my flat when my garden furniture was stolen was interested only in getting my phone number and trying to arrange a date with me. Fortunately I didn’t open my security gate when I spoke to him. While this was happening the second, younger, policeman moved away. I too no longer feel safe with a police officer around. DISGUSTED, EMAIL • To Disgusted, the proper thing to do was to note their names and report it to the station commander and/or publish it in your local newspaper. If you do not “name and shame” these officers,…

Thando Siyoli, a bouncer at Panayiotou’s Infinity Bar, is accused of helping his boss plot to kill his wife, along with his friend Sizwe Vumazonke (30). Siyoli (31), who’s said to have turned state witness, helped the police “trap” Panayiotou in a police sting operation. He arranged for Panayiotou to meet him in a car at an undisclosed location. According to the affidavit Panayiotou was suspicious and searched Siyoli for a “wire” (microphone and transmitter) but didn’t notice the car was fitted with video and audio recording devices. These are extracts from their conversation on 29 April, which prosecutor Marius Stander read out in court. Thando Siyoli (TS): What’s going on, boss? Christopher Panayiotou (CP): I don’t know, bru. TS: Hey, this thing I didn’t see it was going to…

AS HIS older brother plays rugby on the field, five-year-old Jean Fourie* runs up and down the sideline on his own, pretending to play and imagining he’s part of the team. It’s a distressing sight for Anneli* and her husband, Frik*, because their son isn’t like others his age. Aged five, Jean still wears a nappy. The little boy suffers from a rare birth defect called epispadias, which means he was born with a malformed penis and undeveloped urethra. He can’t control his bladder and constantly gets infections that make him cry with pain. “He badly wants to play Bulletjie Rugby and do karate like his brother, Hugo*. He practises the movements on his own,” Anneli (40) says. There’s sadness in her dark eyes but as a woman who waited…

COST A generator is less expensive to buy than a UPS. But although the initial cost for a UPS may be higher it could be cheaper in the long run as you don’t have to buy petrol or diesel to keep it running or have it serviced, says Alwyn Coetsee, managing director of Turner Morris, which sells construction equipment including generators and UPS systems. Prices vary according to the wattage the machines can produce. Generator 2 200 W R3 000 – R5 500 5 500 W R7 000 – R10 500 7 000 W R9 500 – R12 850 UPS 600 W R6 500 – R8 000 1 200 W R8 500 – R9 000 4 800 W R 37 000 IT’S easy to see red when you’re in the…

• There are 4 300 people in SA waiting for organ transplants that could save their lives. • 151 230 people in SA are registered on Organ Donor Foundation database. • The organs most in demand are kidneys. • Last year 321 organs were transplanted in SA, including hearts, lungs, livers, pancreas, kidneys and 194 corneas. • To register as an organ donor go to odf.org.za. You can also go to the Organ Donor Foundation’s Facebook page or call 0800-226-611 toll-free. SOURCE: ORGAN DONOR FOUNDATION OF SA…

MUSSEL POTJIE This delicious meal-in-one is quick and easy to make! SERVES 4 Preparation: 5 min Cooking: 10 min 15 ml (1 T) olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1-2 chillies, chopped (optional) 1 kg fresh black mussels, cleaned and beards removed 1 can (330 ml) beer 250 ml (1 c) chicken stock 10 g fresh parsley, chopped juice of 1 lemon 30 ml (2 T) butter salt and freshly ground pepper 1 French loaf to serve 1 Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, garlic and chillies (if using) until fragrant 2 Add the mussels and mix Pour the beer and stock over, bring to the boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the mussels are open and done Discard any that…

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Why is this diet considered a good option to lose weight? This type of diet will result in weight loss only if the energy consumed from food is less than the energy expended daily It can be a good option for those with some level of insulin resistance or problems with carbohydrate sensitivity, as the lack of carbs in the diet means there’s less need for insulin, and an alternative dietary fuel (fat) can be used efficiently This type of diet also often helps with keeping you feeling fuller for longer and so naturally reducing the amount you eat What is the ratio of fat to carbs and protein? Generally fat makes up about 75 percent of the kilojoules in this diet, protein 20 percent and carbohydrates five percent although…

DID you know pages in this magazine could come alive in front of your eyes? All you need is a smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android). From time to time we place a 3D model with augmented reality in YOU – the icon below will tell you where it is. Follow the instructions to see the image come alive! YOU 3D LOAD THE APP AND HOLD YOUR DEVICE ABOUT 30 CM ABOVE THIS PAGE TOSee WHAT POPS UP! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • The app is FREE to download. • It’s available from the Apple App or Google Play store. • It’s suitable for Android and iOS phones and tablets. WHAT TO DO  Step 1 Go to the Apple App or Google Play store and search for “YOU3D” (one…

EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 2014. 145 min. 10-12PG. Action adventure. R119* Ancient Egyptian general Moses (Christian Bale), brother to future pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), is shocked to discover he’s a Hebrew, one of the people enslaved by the Egyptians for hundreds of years What’s more, God commands Moses to lead the slaves to freedom Impressive sets, spectacular visual effects and stirring battle scenes are what you’ve come to expect when Ridley Scott makes a historical epic, and the director of Gladiator (2000) and Robin Hood (2010) doesn’t disappoint But what also surprises and impresses is his sensitive, thought-provoking approach In contrast to the bombast and moral certainty of old Hollywood biblical epics such as The Ten Commandments (1956), Scott’s Moses is continually conflicted about whether he’s doing the right thing…

1 This time last year he was a struggling singer-songwriter, but look at him now! Charlie (23) and Wiz Khalifa have scored a No 1 hit with the track See You Again, the theme song to the movie Furious 7. Charlie wrote the song as an ode to actor Paul Walker who died in a car cra h in 2013. “It’s incredible” he says. “I never thought the movie company would pick See You Again. Now it’s exciting that the whole world is hearing and reacting to it” 2 Charlie got his start on YouTube. The New Jersey native and fellow Berklee College of Music student Emily Luther were signed to chat-show host Ellen DeGeneres’ rec rd label, eleveneleven, in 2011 after their cover of Adele’s hit Someone Like You…

ENGLISH ROSE The 19-year-old grew up in rural England and has two brothers. “My childhood was pretty fun. We had pigsties, barns, a paddock. We used to muck around in the mud.” NEW MOVIE The film, which co-stars Hailee Steinfeld and Samuel L Jackson, is about a teen special agent who fakes her own death to pursue a “normal” life, only to learn that surviving high school is way harder than being a spy. BEHIND THE SCENES While filming GOT Sophie and co-star Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon) enjoyed impromptu hip-hop sessions. Sophie would beatbox and Jack would rap over the beat. THE ‘X’ FACTOR The blue-eyed beauty will play a younger version of Dr Jean Gray in the next instalment of X-Men. “I think one of…

FOR 12 years Adolf Hitler held Germany under his spell but his final days were spent hiding like a rat in a bunker under the ground. It was from here that the tyrant plotted his suicide because he couldn’t bear the shame of being taking captive by the approaching Russians. A riveting new book offers a minute-by-minute account of what went on in that Berlin bunker 70 years ago – how Hitler married his mistress, Eva Braun, doted on an Alsatian puppy named Wulf and ate vegetarian meals prepared by an Austrian cook. When they set out to research Hitler’s Last Day, Jonathan Mayo and Emma Craigie expected first-hand accounts to be hard to come by so they were surprised when they managed to unearth scores of diaries and memoirs…

• In 1993 Afrikaans newspaper Die Burger published a report about the Robertson family from a farm near Ertjiesvlei mountain in the Heidelberg district in the Western Cape. They claimed a nasty poltergeist lived in their cupboards and the contents of their wardrobes and kitchen cupboards would burst into flames spontaneously but the cupboards themselves remained intact. Nineteen-year-old Abel’s only shoes were destroyed. When the family poured water on the burning items something else would burst into flame. At their wits’ end, the family packed and moved to Stellenbosch. They didn’t take the cupboards with them. •Legend has it there used to be a haunted chair in the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. It belonged to a belligerent and unpleasant Cape governor, Pieter van Noodt. On 23 April…

IT’S been a long 17 years in the making but not even a monumental terrorist attack, its star’s well-publicised meltdowns and the tragic death of his replacement could keep the cinematic extravaganza from the big screen. And judging by the rave reviews it’s receiving and the number of bums on cinema seats around the world, it was worth the wait. After his last foray into the Mad Max-iverse in 1985 director George Miller thought he was done with the franchise. But 13 years later inspiration for a revival struck him while crossing an intersection in Los Angeles. It was an idea he simply couldn’t shake – this time, Mad Max’s eclectic marauders wouldn’t be fighting for oil or objects. They would fight for people. He was all set and recast…

CLEARLY black is the new pink or at least for NORTH WEST it is! The toddler, who turns two on 15 June, was seen heading to a ballet class with her mom, KIM KARDASHIAN (34), with both dressed in head-to-toe black In an interview last year the reality star explained her daughter’s colour preferences, saying, “North doesn’t like pink or purple She likes greys, creams, oatmeal colours and black” Khloé Kardashian can attest to her niece’s unusual taste and has recounted a recent incident when Kim put North in a pink leotard and tutu and she hated it “I was saying to Kim, ‘Put the girl in some damn pink for a second!’ And she texted me and she’s like, ‘I did it for you, and North didn’t like it!…

• REBEL WILSON a liar? The Pitch Perfect 2 star says she’s 29. But now a former schoolmate has come out saying the comedian is actually 36, which legal documents have confirmed. The pal also says the Australian had an “upper middle-class upbringing” in Sydney despite her once telling Ellen DeGeneres she grew up “in the ghetto”. Rebel’s response to the age controversy? A cheeky tweet saying she’s “actually a 100-year-old mermaid”. • ARIEL WINTER (17) is a free agent! A court has ordered the Modern Family star be legally emancipated from her parents. In 2012 Ariel made headlines when she went to live with her sister, Shanelle Gray, after accusing her mother, Chrisoula Workman, of physical and emotional abuse. In a moving tweet she thanked her sister and dad,…