Innholdsfortegnelse for 5-Apr-18 i You South Africa

HOPE you’re snuggling down under the duvet as befits a good Easter weekend, unless the weather goes wonky and it’s gloriously sunny outside. Some chocolate, some wine, this issue of YOU . . . what more could you ask for? There’s one thing, I suppose – the latest issue of our popular Blockbusters magazine (see opposite page). The latest one has just landed on shelves and it’s already a hit. I’m always amazed by how many queries we get about when the next one will be out. Our brand extension team did an excellent job on this newest edition – as always! – and we hope you squeeze out every drop of fun it can provide. I plan to spend the Easter weekend eating lots of chocolate, spending time with…

Not long ago I had an experience that changed my life. I woke up, looked in the mirror and started making positive affirmations about my life. I told myself, “You’re beautiful”, “You’re powerful”, “Today marks the beginning of living your best life.” I spoke about things I wanted to see happen in my life. Minutes after I left for work just down the road, around 5.30am, I met our new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, with his people taking his morning walk. During the day I got a call offering me a new, better job. I’m happier, healthier and on my way to achieving bigger things in my life this year. Speak positively about your life and see yourself becoming a better person and reaching your dreams. JOHANNES MANKOE, HYDE PARK When…

IT’S hard to believe that just six months ago she was pulling 16-hour shifts on an American TV series, cuddling up to her two rescue hounds in her downtime, and updating her Instagram whenever she got the chance. Now Meghan Markle is the most famous bride-to-be in the world and everything’s changed. She’s bid farewell to her home continent, her job, her Insta account and one of her beloved dogs (he was too old to make the move) as she prepares to marry her flame-haired prince and join the most famous royal family on the planet. Meghan (36) is being fast-tracked into the Firm at breakneck speed as the countdown to the 19 May wedding begins in earnest. She’s learning that waving isn’t as simple as a friendly flick of…

THE DUCHESS SLANT Meghan will be required to emulate the sitting pose perfected by Kate: ankles crossed, knees together, legs titled. The duchess slant is a term coined by etiquette expert Myka Meier and is perfect for showing off those pins – in the most modest way possible. THE STOCKINGS STATUTE Meghan raised eyebrows of etiquette sticklers by stepping out bare-legged in her earlier royal engagements. While The Firm might be willing to bend the rules for the occasional hug for a fan and kiss and cuddle with Harry, apparently the protocol for women’s legs is non-negotiable. “You never see a royal without their nude stockings,” royal expert Victoria Arbiter says. “Meghan, from what I can see from the engagement photographs, doesn’t look as if she was wearing tights or…

FAMILY dynamics don’t get much more complicated than this. A little girl is adopted at the age of three by a childless couple, who go on to welcome two biological daughters. All is well for a while – until the parents get divorced. The adopted sister then marries the father, making her sister and stepmom to the biological kids. And then a murder and a cover-up are added to the mix, resulting in a story that’s almost impossible to believe. But this is exactly the situation grieving sisters Anita Brits and Maryna Roets find themselves in. Their mother is in jail for defeating the ends of justice, convicted of helping their father’s alleged murderer mislead the police. That alleged murderer is none other than their adopted sister and stepmom, Cathy…

Alexander Nix, CEO He founded Cambridge Analytica in 2014 and claims to have worked on 260 political campaigns globally. Wylie says Nix (42), who went to prestigious private school Eton College in the UK, has the gift of the gab and with his plummy British accent can talk people into doing just about anything. Steve Bannon, former vice president of Cambridge Analytica The controversial former editor-in-chief of right-wing US website Breitbart was invited to join the board in 2014 to help Cambridge Analytica make inroads in the US. He went on to become Trump’s right-hand man. After the election he served as the president’s chief strategist but after they fell out last year Bannon (61) briefly returned to Breitbart. Robert Mercer, investor He’s a computer scientist and one of the…

SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY SERVES 4 Preparation: 10 min Thawing: 45 min Cooking: 15-20 min 3 chicken breast fillets, sliced into bite-size strips salt and freshly ground pepper 30ml (2T) cornflour 45ml (3T) vegetable oil stir-fry kit 1, removed from plastic bag and thawed in a strainer to drain excess water honey chilli sauce (see recipe on next page), transferred from the freezer to the fridge the previous night TO SERVE  1 bunch spring onions, chopped parsley to garnish (optional) cooked white rice 1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust with the cornflour. 2 Heat the oil in a wok or large pan and fry the chicken in batches until browned. Remove and set aside. 3 Add the vegetables to the same pan and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes.…

SUGAR contains lots of kilojoules but no nutrients other than carbohydrates. And too much is bad for you. We reduce the sugar in these recipes, using fruit and sweeteners instead. FANCY CHOCOLATE AND PEAR CAKE WITH MARSHMALLOW TOPPING Don’t bake this cake for too long – the texture should be similar to that of a brownie. MAKES 1 LARGE CAKE Preparation: 25 min Baking: 30-40 min 200g stoneground cake flour 60g cocoa powder 2,5ml (½t) bicarbonate of soda 5ml (1t) baking powder 2,5 ml (½t) salt 40g brown sugar 30g each xylitol and stevia 3 eggs 180ml (¾c) olive and seed oil blend 300g pears, grated 50g walnuts or pecan nuts, chopped 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted TOPPING  3 egg whites 180ml (¾c) xylitol pinch of cream of tartar…

HOW TO CREATE A GALLERY WALL First choose a wall for your gallery. Pick an area that’s the focal point of the room and make sure there’s enough light – either natural or artificial – for maximum impact. What will your theme be? Monochrome artworks in matching frames give a modern feel. Different types of images in frames made from various materials create a bohemian look. Before you start hammering nails into your wall, first lay your frames on the floor to see what works well where. Take a photo for reference. One trick is to start with an anchor piece – your biggest and boldest item – and add on from there. TIPS Hanging frames in a collage makes an impression. Hang frames and artworks at eye level. STOCKISTS…

HE’S NOT THE MAN I FELL IN LOVE WITH My boyfriend and I have been together for three years. In the beginning he was kind, generous and incredibly romantic. I thought I was the luckiest woman alive. After a year and a half he had a car accident and sustained a brain injury. Doctors said his personality might change somewhat but I didn’t expect a monster. He’s now selfish, becomes angry quickly and doesn’t want to do anything but stay home. He’s changed from a fun-loving, caring and friendly guy into someone who’s sullen and moody and has a temper that flares up over nothing. And he doesn’t recall his outbursts. When I tell him he says I’m lying or trying to manipulate him. Will the kind, gentle, loving guy…

THURSDAY NO GOOD DEED ★★ 2014, 84 min, PG13V, e.tv, 20:30. Thriller. A woman is terrorised by an escaped convict. Taraji P Henson, Idris Elba. FRAMED FOR MURDER ★★ 2007, 94 min, 13V, e.tv, 22:10. Thriller. A woman tries to find out who framed her. Elisa Donovan, Susan Walters. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ★★★ 2005, 144 min, 16V, e.tv, 00:05. Action adventure. A French blacksmith goes on a crusade. Orlando Bloom. THE HIDDEN ★★★ 2002, 96 min, 16SNVL, e.tv, 02:45. Crime thriller. A woman’s idyllic life is disrupted when her brother-in-law comes to stay. Kris Carr, Timothy Altmeyer. THE BOSS BABY ★★★ 2017, 97 min, PG, M-Net, 04:25. Animated comedy. A boy is dismayed when his parents adopt a baby. FRIDAY SUPER BUDDIES ★★ 2013, 81 min, A, e.tv, 14:30. sci-fi…

Next chapter In season two of the dark comedy series, which returned to M-Net earlier this month, Frances (SJP) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) from Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, have finalised their divorced and are trying to make a fresh start. “We went for a lighter feel,” says Sarah (53) who’s also one of the show’s executive producers. One of the main reasons for this, she says, was to show that divorced parties can go forward separately but together. “We wanted the second season to be one of hope. After a first season spent in battle, we were excited about looking at liberation and what that means for Frances and Robert.” Finding Frances Sarah says it took her a while to find a role she could sink her teeth into after…

IT Horror. Unlike last year’s other big-screen Stephen King adaptation, The Dark Tower, the filmmakers behind It didn’t try to cram thousands of pages of story into a single movie –and the end product is all the better for it. It updates the ’50s setting of the book (and the 1990 miniseries adaptation) to the late ’80s and leaves the present-day part of the story for an eventual sequel. In the small US town of Derry seven young teens band together to battle a demonic force that appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård) and emerges at 27-year intervals to abduct and eat the town’s children. The young, mostly unknown cast (including The Book of Henry’s Jaeden Lieberher) are uniformly brilliant. While the kids start out…

THE BIG SICK Romantic comedy. Based on the experiences of Pakistani-born actor Kumail Nanjiani (SiliconValley) and his white American wife, Emily V Gordon, this dark comedy follows the romance between Kumail (who plays himself) and Emily (played by Zoe Kazan) and his rise as a stand-up comedian. Unlike most romcoms this film deals with real, complicated issues that couples often face. It’s head-on approach is sometimes cringeworthy but often hilarious and refreshingly honest. – CHEZ POOL 2017. 115 MIN. 16DLPS. ALSO ON DSTV BOX OFFICE. BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99 Action. In this visceral prison thriller Vince Vaughn plays Bradley Thomas, a former boxer who smashes skulls and breaks limbs all in the name of protecting his wife (Dexter’s Jennifer Carpenter) and their unborn child. After losing his job as…

AN UNSUITABLE MATCH By JOANNA TROLLOPE Mantle Rose Woodrow was married to a doctor for 30 years before he left her for a nurse he’d been having an affair with for decades. She moves to a gorgeous mews house in a prime London location and is doing okay on her own – until an old school acquaintance, Tyler Masson, comes into her life. He’s crazy about her and she basks in his adoration – but her three kids have their doubts, especially when he wants her to sell her house and buy a cottage in the country. Tyler is sweet but there’s something rather cloying about him. And the fact he doesn’t seem to give a jot for money bothers Rose’s kids. Will she sell up and move in with…

1 MOUNT EVEREST (ASIA) Height & name 8 848m  Named after British geographer George Everest. Known as Chomolungma (“goddess mother of the world”) in Tibetan and Sagarmatha (“peak of heaven”) in Nepali. Countries Nepal & China  Everest lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet, a region of China, and is part of the Himalayan mountain range. First ascent 1953  Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hilary reached the top on 29 May 1953. Number of ascents 4 800  At least 4 800 people have reached the summit to date. Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi have both climbed the peak 21 times. In 1975 Junko Tabei from Japan became the first woman to reach the summit. Death rate 290  At least 290 people have died on the mountain –…

THEY went through a year of hell and all but shut themselves off from the rest of the world, pouring their time and energy to helping their four-year-old son battle cancer. But Michael Bublé and his Argentinian wife, Luisana Lopilato, are finally emerging from their self-imposed exile and embracing life again – and they have two of the best possible reasons to do so. Little Noah is getting stronger by the day, and by all accounts there’s a new addition to the family on the way, widely believed to be a girl. The 42-year-old Canadian crooner and his 30-year-old actress wife have a second son, Elias (2), so a girl would be a double blessing to their close-knit unit, friends say. Although the couple have kept mum on the pregnancy…

Get your puzzle fix with the new YOU Blockbusters No 17. The latest issue of this popular magazine has 129 of the best blockbusters, photo blockbusters, codebreakers, cryptic crosswords, sudoku-x-words, colossus, anagrams, sudoku puzzles and a few new surprises! Solutions are at the back of the magazine. So get your pencils out, put your feet up and enjoy! YOU Blockbusters No 17 (R42) is in stores now, or go to youstore.co.za to order your copy online. You can also place an order by contacting Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan.terblanche@media24.com. 40% OFF SUBSCRIBE DIGITAL ONLY R69 A MONTH  Go to you.co.za and click on “subscribe”. Take up our special offer and subscribe to YOU’s digital version for just R69 a month – that’s a cool R15,92 an issue. Offer valid…

Just three months after Meghan and Harry (33) announced their engagement, she was in the centre of the royal fold at the all-important Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Kate wasn’t expected to attend an event as important as this with senior royals until a wedding band was firmly on her finger, People magazine points out. Yet if Meghan is feeling the pressure, it doesn’t show. In fact, she seems to be thriving, lending her glossy brand of California chic to every occasion. She’s also passionate about all those charity engagements – and they aren’t all for the camera either. Last month, Meghan quietly visited a mosque in London, where she met those helping the destitute in the aftermath of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 71 lives in…

MEGAFORMER PILATES Meghan swears by this intense Pilates-like workout, which is done in a Megaformer machine – a rather intimidating contraption designed for a high-intensity, low-impact workout. “It’s hands-down the best thing you could do for your body,” she once said. “Your body changes immediately. Give it two classes and you’ll see a difference.” GOOD OLD-FASHIONED RUNNING Meghan has always been a fan of hitting the road – for her wellbeing as well as her bod. “You have to find a workout routine that really speaks to you beyond trying to get goals for your body,” she told American magazine Shape. “So for me, running – I need it as much for clearing my head as I do for keeping in shape.” YOGA With a yoga instructor for a mom,…

A court can refer an accused for psychiatric assessment if, for example, the defence uses temporary insanity as an argument, says Llewellyn Curlewis, a criminal law expert and lecturer at the University of Pretoria. It can also happen in a case where it’s argued the accused can’t be held accountable for their deeds due to mental illness or disability. The case is then postponed and the accused admitted to a psychiatric facility for 30 days. “The director of the facility will then appoint a team of psychiatrists and experts to monitor the accused.” At the end of the assessment period the team of experts submit a report in which they make recommendations regarding the accused’s fitness to stand trial. The final decision lies with the court, so even if the…

IT’S meant to be one of the best moments in a mother’s life – when you hold your newborn baby in your arms for the first time. But 26-year-old Vuyani Moledi barely had time to cradle her tiny son before he was rushed off to ICU. Two days later she watched in anguish at the decreasing numbers on the heart monitor as her baby boy, Orefile, lay dying in front of her. “I saw him take his last breath,” Vuyani says, sobbing. “I thought, ‘There’s no way my child could die.’ I prayed God would take me and not him.” Subsequent tests revealed the newborn had died as a result of being infected by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes – or listeria for short. Unborn babies are highly susceptible to the…

STIR-FRY KIT 1 350g cauliflower, broken into florets 80g mangetout 1 each red, green and yellow pepper, sliced STIR-FRY KIT 2 1 onion, chopped 350g broccoli, broken into florets 250g mushrooms, quartered 250ml (1c) frozen corn STIR-FRY KIT 3 3-4 celery sticks, chopped 100g baby corn, halved lengthways 250g carrots, julienned 80g mangetout STIR-FRY KIT 4 1 red onion, halved and sliced 150g green beans, cut into thirds 1 each red and yellow pepper, cut into strips 250g long-stem broccoli, half of the stem removed STIR-FRY KIT 5 1 onion, halved and sliced 1 each mini red and green cabbage, sliced 250g mushrooms, halved 200g baby marrows, cut into strips 1 cauliflower, broken into florets 250ml (1c) frozen peas…

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1. best time to brush your teeth in the morning is . . .A Before you eat anythingB Immediately after breakfastC At least 30 minutes after breakfast2. it comes to detecting ovarian cancer you should . . .A Have a pap smear regularlyB Look out for the telltale symptomsC Do nothing – unfortunately ovarian cancer doesn’t cause symptoms3. someone is unconscious and unresponsive, in between calling an ambulance and starting CPR you should . . .A Check whether they’re breathingB Check for a pulseC Not do anything else because it’s important to start CPR immediately4. get rid of germs you need to wash your hands for at least . . .A Six secondsB 10 secondsC 20 seconds5. of the best ways to help reduce your risk of getting breast cancer…

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE A young graduate wakes up on the morning of his first job interview and realises he’s late. He quickly puts on a suit but then remembers that when he lived at home his father used to tie his tie and that he has no idea how to do it himself. So he grabs the tie, runs out the door and stops the first guy he sees on the street. “Excuse me, sir,” he says. “I have a job interview this morning but I don’t know how to tie my tie. “Could you please help me?” “Sure” the guy says and motions to a bench at a nearby bus stop. “Just lie down there and I’ll tie it for you.” “Thanks, I really appreciate it,” the graduate says and…

• She grew up one of eight children. Her mom, Barbara, was a teacher and her dad, Stephen, a writer. She grew up poor, she says. “We didn’t have electricity sometimes or Christmases or birthdays.” • She’s branched out into fashion with her own line of designer shoes, a handbag collection and a series of fragrances. She also recently designed a children’s clothing range for clothing retailer Gap. • She studied ballet and today sits on the New York City Ballet’s board of directors. • She loves Instagram but hates Twitter. “It’s a feast of vitriol. On Instagram people tend to be more civilised. And they can disagree and have objections. I don’t find it as mean-spirited a community.” • Sarah is also the editorial director of SJP for Hogarth,…

Married couple Max (Bateman) and Annie (McAdams) are fiercely competitive and love taking part in a weekly game night with friends. But one evening they’re thrown a curveball when Max’s showoff brother, Brooks (Friday Night Lights’ Kyle Chandler), tries to one-up his sibling. His idea of fun involves someone being kidnapped and the others having to find them in order to win a flashy sports car. But unbeknown to the group, Brooks owes some criminals a lot of money and when he’s kidnapped for real the friends think it’s all part of the game and try to find him. Despite a strong comedic cast, this film can’t quite keep its head above water. It’s mildly amusing and holds your attention because you want to see how things play out, but…

What’s the message behind Be Yourself? Don’t be ashamed, don’t compare, don’t judge, don’t worry – just be yourself ! How did it come about? When I was writing the lyrics I was doing quite a bit of soul-searching as there was a feeling of disconnect between who I was trying to be and the person I was. With things like social media we’re all trying too hard to be like everybody else. We’re losing sight of our individuality and uniqueness. Where did you record it? In Amsterdam in the Netherlands with our friend and producer Boris Smith. Any plans for a new album? No, we’re currently just writing songs and collaborating. With South Africa and the world now changing its approach towards full albums, especially with Spotify just having…

‘ICAN’T believe I’m hearing this!” exclaimed Rachel, staring at me in amazement. “You actually shouted at someone?” “I’m afraid so. Oh dear. I don’t know what came over me.” Mortified, I sank into the nearest chair. “I’m not usually the shouting kind.” “Too right!” Rachel handed me a mug of coffee. “Honestly Cassie, I’ve never heard you utter a cross word. Still, I reckon you were entitled to snap, considering the guy had just run you over on his bike.” “He didn’t exactly run me over,” I pointed out. “It was more of a very near miss.” I lapsed into silence, still wobbly from the fall. It had all happened so quickly. I’d been strolling through the village when this figure on a bike had come zooming round a sharp…

STAIRCASES leading nowhere, turrets where séances used to be held and corridors so labyrinthine staff need maps to navigate them . . . Winchester House in San Jose, California, definitely is no ordinary home. But while the sprawling Victorian mansion may not be to everyone’s taste, its creation was a true labour of love. For almost four decades eccentric widow Sarah Winchester poured her heart and soul into the ambitious construction project, adding rooms and embellishments. Having inherited a fortune after the death of her husband, money was no object – so for 365 days a year the American heiress had a dedicated team of builders working around the clock in shifts. The result: one of America’s most-talked-about homes, a sprawling 160-room maze in which visitors often get lost. But…

A match made in Louis Vuitton Choreographer SOMIZI MHLONGO does nothing by half measures. And what could be more romantic than an engagement in Paris? The TV and radio host popped the question while he and boyfriend MOHALE MOTAUNG were in the City of Love and shared the news on Instagram once they were back in South Africa. “My bestie, @mohale_77, life is sweeter with you by my side,” Somizi captioned the pictures, while Mohale captioned his picture of a diamond-encrusted ring on his finger with, “I said yes!!! Yes, I’m getting married.” The pair apparently met at an exclusive Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon event in July last year and saw each other again shortly afterwards when Somizi (45) invited Mo-hale (22) to his book launch. Mohale is…

STYLE STAR Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, in an athleisure-inspired outfit. DAY WEAR 1 Actress Bella Thorne braved the New York cold in a funky coat and boots by Liudmila. 2 Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio perfected the off-duty supermodel look in a khaki jumpsuit while walking in Los Angeles. 3 Model and Instagram It Girl Jasmine Sanders was on trend in a floral suit when she was recently spotted in LA. NIGHT OUT 4 Actress Victoria Justice paired a yellow jumpsuit with a leopard-print coat for Pandora Jewellery’s Shine collection launch in New York. 5 Reality TV star Yolanda Hadid looked chic while out in New York. 6 Model Jourdan Dunn stepped out in a Peter Pilotto dress to celebrate the book launch…

SPARE A THOUGHT FOR THE POOR I RECENTLY had a conversation with a stooped old gentleman who walks the streets, pushing a homemade trolley, collecting plastic, cardboard and so on. He told me he’s paid anything between R1,50 and R1,80 a kilogram. His health isn’t good but he gets up every morning to eke out a living, and with his meagre earnings fends for himself and his wife. There are many such individuals who tackle the streets daily in the wind, rain and blistering sun. It made me realise we live in a land of great anomalies, where the dignity of having a paying job isn’t guaranteed, where millions live below the poverty line, barely surviving. I suppose I’ve stated the obvious, but screaming at my conscience is the diabolical…

How can anyone be so callous as to pretend to have a devastating illness such as cancer (YOU, 15 March)? Did Vindra get the idea from watching TV? May this woman spend the rest of her life a pariah in her community. H MEYER, EASTERN CAPE Tess Niland Kimber’s short story Someone to Dance With (YOU, 15 March) is so beautifully written. What a tearjerker! With social media being such an integral part of our lives these days I hope people will read this heartwarming story and think twice before posting useless gossip. LORRAINE, KLOOF Princess Charlene is a great ambassador for our country (YOU, 22 March), but I see a hint of sadness in her eyes. DAVID, SMS What an amazing story about the burnt women who are proudly…

THE GIRL FRIDAY While 32-year-old Amy Pickerill is technically an assistant private secretary, her real role is something like Meghan’s “girl Friday”, according to the Daily Mail. She’s believed to have been hand-picked by royal powers-that-be for the role, with a view to being promoted to Meghan’s private secretary after the wedding. No task is too big or too small for the University of Nottingham history graduate – she’ll be expected to take on everything from organising Meghan’s diary to answering her letters. THE PR GURU The former Suits actress is no stranger to the limelight but even she needs a helping hand when it comes to next-level royal fame. Enter PR guru Edward Lane Fox (41). From an aristocratic family, he met Harry in the army and after getting…

MAPLE GINGER SAUCE MAKES ABOUT 125ml (½c) 45ml (3T) soy sauce 75ml (5T) maple syrup 5ml (1t) sesame oil 1 green chilli, finely chopped 30ml (2T) finely grated fresh ginger 2,5ml (½t) cornflour Put all the ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined. MANGO SPICE SAUCE MAKES ABOUT 125ml (½c) ½ mango, peeled and cut into chunks zest and juice of 1 lemon 5ml (1t) olive oil 15ml (1T) water 1 garlic clove, crushed 10ml (2t) chilli flakes 45ml (3T) brown sugar 5ml (1t) Chinese five-spice powder Purée all the ingredients in a blender then spoon into a plastic jar. TIP The sauces can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight plastic container. HONEY CHILLI SAUCE MAKES ABOUT 125ml (½c) 60ml (¼c) honey 30ml (2T)…

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BUYING a car, TV, cellphone or couch on credit might have seemed like a good idea at the time – but what do you do when you realise you can no longer afford the repayments? As a consumer you have the right to return items to the credit provider so they can be sold to cover the amount you still owe. This process is unlike seizure or sequestration because you’re returning the items voluntarily. WHEN CAN YOU DO IT? Only if you have a payment arrangement plan with the credit provider. The agreement must state that while you’re paying off the amount owed you have the right to use and keep the item, but you legally become the owner only once the entire amount has been paid back. This rule…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 19 Time to tread carefully and look before you leap  If you’re a true Aries, chances are you’re an enterprising and daring person. However, it’s a week in which fearlessness could cost you dearly. Whether in terms of starting up new projects, engaging in physical activities or doing financial transactions, it’s advisable to look before you leap. Even with Venus, planet of attraction, currently residing in your money horoscope, it’s a time in which you can burn your fingers with hasty financial deals. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 27, 5, 16, 32, 30, 44 TAURUS APR 20 – MAY 20 The week has a contemplative flavour – something that’s not adverse for a Taurus who likes to chew over the cud. It’s not only a good time…

SO YOU’RE wondering how you’re going to keep the little ones happy and entertained this holiday? It’s all about creating special moments. Whether you choose a new destination on the map and go on an adventure, or pack a basket and head to the beach, keeping the kids occupied doesn’t have to break the bank! When all else fails, why not be adventurous and see where the road takes you! #RoadTrip TOP 5 ROAD-TRIP ESSENTIALS 1 Plan ahead! Keep little ones occupied with their favourite toys or load a tablet with e-books and activities. 2 The ultimate music playlist Keep the energy going with a compilation of classics and favourites everyone can sing along to. It’s the perfect opportunity for some car karaoke. Don’t forget your air guitar! 3 Games…

Once again Day-Lewis lives up to his reputation as one of the world’s best actors with a riveting performance that earned him a sixth Oscar nomination. Reteaming with Anderson, who directed him in There Will Be Blood (2007), Day-Lewis plays Reynolds Woodcock, a legendary fashion designer in ’50s London. Together with his cold and reserved sister, Cyril (Manville, who was also Oscar-nominated), he creates dresses for royalty and the super-rich. Reynolds is a brilliant but temperamental man who’s married to his work. But his structured life is thrown into turmoil when he meets a young waitress (Krieps). After he invites her to come for a fitting, they begin a tumultuous relationship. Although set in the ’50s, Phantom Thread is a thoroughly modern story. The film explores the meaning of love…

Though their collaboration on the last three Hunger Games films was a big success, actress Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence stumble with this spy thriller. Based on the novel by ex-CIA agent Jason Matthews, Jennifer plays Russian ballerina Dominika Egarova who, after a horrific injury, is forced to become a “sparrow” – a spy who seduces her victims to glean information. Her first target is CIA agent Nate Nash (Edgerton), who sees through Dominika and asks her to become a double agent. But who’s really playing who, and what if emotions get in the way? What at first seems like an intriguing story about a complex heroine descends into a tedious film that keeps viewers at arm’s length. To keep up the suspense of who’s double-crossing who, you’re never…

She turned 30 in February and kicked off her milestone year by becoming the first woman to pass two billion streams and being named Apple’s most streamed female artist! Rihanna clinched the No 1 spot in Apple’s Top 20 Women in Streaming list, released on International Women’s Day on 8 March. In second place was Taylor Swift, followed by Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Adele. Sixth was Sia, followed by Lana Del Ray, Selena Gomez and SZA, with Lady Gaga at No 10. Surprisingly, hip-hop favourite Nicki Minaj was only at No 12. TOP 5…