Innholdsfortegnelse for 26-Apr-18 i You South Africa

I HAVE a picture of myself, somewhere in my teens, with posters on my bedroom wall. One was a YOU poster of Brad Pitt, and I had such a laugh when I saw it again recently. We’ve come a long way with Brad. We were there from the early beach-blond days to the somewhat scraggly 54-year-old he’s become. And we’ve followed all the ups and downs of his love-life in great detail over the years. So what to make of his rumoured new love? There was much discussion in the YOU office when the name Neri Oxman surfaced. Is she like Angie? Is he on the rebound? Is it too soon? Read more on page 6. Of course, there are lots of serious things going on but it was fun…

CAKES decorated with tombstones, skulls, corpses and angels of death – it’s enough to give most people indigestion. Yet the guests tuck into them with relish. And it’s not just the confectionery that’s macabre – the teatime chatter is also decidedly morbid. “Come enjoy a morning of tea, cake and chat about one of the most feared topics,” reads the invitation to the Death Café event hosted by Centurion Hospice in Pretoria. Death Cafés may be a new concept for Gautengers, but they’re already held in many cities around the world. Leukaemia sufferer Jon Underwood came up with the idea in 2010. The British man, who died last year aged 44, believed because we’re so scared of death we’ve outsourced all decisions about it to doctors, nurses, priests and undertakers.…

Pretty in pink You can wear this colour on formal and informal occasions but be sure to choose the right shade. Match light pinks with a light skin tone – they’ll blend better and won’t appear too harsh. If you have olive skin, go for a darker pink – it will blend with the warmth of your skin tone and won’t make it look washed out. If you want your colour to stand out, use a product with shimmer. Leave cheeks bare so you don’t look as if you’re trying too hard. In the nude If the colour matches your skin tone exactly it will have less impact. So choose a colour two or three shades darker than your skin tone. Pick matte rather than shimmer as it’s more vivid,…

PHYLLO PASTRY PIZZA WITH BUTTERNUT AND BLUE CHEESE MAKES 2 Preparation: 20 min Baking: 40 min (butternut); 10 min (pizza) 500g butternut cubes 1 red onion, sliced salt olive oil CRUST olive oil spray or melted butter 4 sheets phyllo pastry, defrosted ASSEMBLY 230g smooth cottage cheese, sweet chilli flavour 100g blue cheese fresh sage Preheat the oven to 190°C. Keep two baking sheets at hand – line one with foil and grease with nonstick spray. 1 Arrange the butternut cubes and onion slices in a single layer on the unlined baking sheet, sprinkle salt and olive oil over and roast for 30-40 minutes or until the butternut is tender. 2 Crust Spray each pastry sheet with olive oil spray or brush with melted butter. Put the layers on top…

Fancy yourself a joker? Email original jokes to chuckles@you.co.za or send them to Chuckles, YOU, PO Box 7167, Roggebaai 8012, and we may publish them on this page. KNOW YOUR KIN The Devil walks into a crowded bar. Within seconds the place empties as people run out screaming – all except for one old man leaning against the counter. The Devil wanders across to the old-timer and says, “Do you know who I am?” The old-timer takes a sip of his beer before replying, “Yep.” The Devil stares at the old man and asks, “Well, aren’t you afraid?” The old man looks the Devil up and down for a minute and shrugs. “Nah,” he says. “I’ve been married to your sister for 40 years. Why should I be scared of…

POLITICALLY MINDED Liam (65) plays the lead in Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House, about the whistleblower FBI agent at the centre of the Watergate scandal that rocked US politics in the late ’70s. Felt – better known by his nickname Deep Throat – leaked top-secret information about corrupt dealings in Richard Nixon’s administration to reporters from the Washington Post. It led to Nixon’s resignation. Asked about the parallels to today’s political climate, Liam told The Hollywood Reporter, “Democracy works, and no man – and certainly not the president – is above the law. He has to be accountable. We have to keep reminding ourselves of that.” Writer-director Peter Landsman says the Irish actor was the only man for the role. “His integrity as an artist,…

What inspired the song? “Kwesta, producer Saint Danger and I composed it together – it’s based on the idea that today’s society has blurred perceptions of value. I think social media bring misleading realities of happiness. Some of the happiest people in the world don’t have it all. I want the youth of today to see beyond the glitz and glamour that social media serve them and appreciate the true hustlers in the city that I love.” Tell us about the collab with Kwesta. “Kwesta and Kid X are part of the same crew called Raplyf – they’re hands-on with each other’s projects. I was working with Kid X on Aunty which sparked a conversation with Kwesta for this single, and boom! Working with him was such a cool experience…

HER novels have won her a legion of teenage fans, earning her high praise for her ability “to get into young people’s heads”. In 2007 Sally Partridge was only in her early twenties when she was picked as one of the winners of YOU’s I Am a Writer Competition for her novel The Goblet Club, a gothic story set in a mysterious South African boarding school. Since then there’s been no looking back for the Cape Town author – her fifth novel, Mine, recently hit the shelves. We caught up with Sally (35) to find out more about her latest offering, which she describes as a “crazy love story” about two teens trying to make sense of their lives in the Mother City. Why the title, Mine? It’s a play…

THE word renaissance is French for “rebirth” and refers to a period in European history that began at the end of the Middle Ages in about 1400 and ended in about 1650. The period was given this name because people started showing a renewed interest in the art, science and architecture of the Ancient Greeks and Romans, also called classical culture, after what was considered a “dark age”. This led to a flowering of art, new advancements in scientific knowledge and new ways of thinking about the world and people’s place in it. Let’s find out more. WHAT CAUSED THE RENAISSANCE? Trade The Middle Ages (circa 500 AD-1400 AD) was a chaotic time with frequent wars, famine and a plague known as the Black Death killing more than a third…

ALL her life she wished she could walk even a few metres without excruciating pain, or perform the simple task of climbing onto a school bus. Now she’s finally able to do things most of her peers can do – thanks to life-changing surgery to correct her severely bowed legs. The 14-year-old, identified only as Julienne, is full of smiles. “This isn’t me anymore – these aren’t my legs!” she says whenever she looks at an old picture of herself. “That girl isn’t me.” At birth she appeared to be healthy but as she grew her mother, Veronique, noticed her legs were developing abnormally. By the time she was ready for school each movement was agony. Because she couldn’t climb the three steps onto the bus she had to walk…

HE’S one of the most famous magicians in the world and can perform jaw-dropping feats that defy logic and hold audiences spellbound. But Dynamo is now tackling a challenge that will take more than a wave of a magic wand to fix. The British magician, whose real name is Steven Frayne, is virtually unrecognisable these days from the skinny guy who burst onto the magic scene a few years ago. His ability to appear as though he can walk on water, turn snow into diamonds and make paper butterflies come to life has made him hugely popular – and his shows are all sellouts. Yet over the past eight months he’s been so crippled by pain he can barely shuffle a deck of cards. Now fans are hoping the 35-year-old…

There are just a few weeks left before their lives change forever and cricketer WAYNE PARNELL (28) and his wife, fashion blogger AISHA BAKER-PARNELL (27), are making sure they’re ready for parenthood. Baby books, parenting podcasts and antenatal classes – they’re doing it all! “We’re feeling anxious but excited,” says Aisha, who was recently treated to a lavish baby shower at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia Heights, Cape Town. “We’ve organised the nursery and are preparing ourselves by listening to parenting podcasts, attending birthing classes and also by bonding with our moms.” The theme of the glamorous baby shower was greenery, inspired by the foliage at the venue, which had the added advantage of being gender-neutral as the parents-to-be haven’t revealed their baby’s sex yet. Aisha was stunning in a…

‘I’m just in a really good place right now’ FOR decades MARIAH CAREY has had a reputation for being a feisty, outrageous diva. Whether she was feuding with Nicki Minaj on live TV or throwing a tantrum onstage, Mimi and drama have always gone hand in hand. Yet behind the antics lay a serious issue – one the 48-year-old star has recently opened up about. Mariah was first diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder after a physical and mental breakdown landed her in hospital in 2001. Post-breakdown, as Mariah was doing the publicity rounds for her 2002 album, Charm-bracelet, her record company encouraged her to talk about her “comeback”. “Everybody wanted me to be, like, ‘Let’s have that moment; let’s sit and cry with Oprah; let’s just have tearful moments of,…

IS IT just us or were Star Trek actor CHRIS PINE (37) and Peaky Blinders actress ANNABELLE WALLIS (33) giving off serious couple vibes on a night out recently? A few days after being spotted walking through London’s Heathrow Airport together the stars were seen flirting up a storm at Black Cow Vodka’s star-studded bash, which also hosted celebs such as actor Orlando Bloom and director Ridley Scott. According to Us Weekly, the acting duo “couldn’t take their eyes off each other” as they sat down to a swanky four-course dinner in Malibu. The British actress was most recently linked to Coldplay rocker CHRIS MARTIN (41). Seems Annabelle’s got a thing for hot guys called Chris.…

STAR LOOK Meant to Be singer BEBE REXHA stood out in a quirky monochrome gown by Yanina Couture. ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS LAS VEGAS 1 Best female vocalist nominee Kelsea Ballerini opted for a flowing Kristian Aadnevik dress. 2 Actress Nicole Kidman (in Michael Kors) came out to support her husband, Keith Urban, who received five nominations. 3 Actress Rebecca Romijn, who presented an award, turned heads in a sheer Uel Camilo gown. 4 Miranda Lambert (in Georges Chakra) won best female vocalist for the ninth year in a row. 5 Singer Gwen Stefani, looking red-hot, came out to support boyfriend Blake Shelton, who performed at the event. 6 Carrie Underwood, who also performed, made her first public appearance since injuring her face in a fall at her home…

Reading about Elon Musk’s father, Errol (YOU, 12 April), made my skin crawl. NATALIE, SMS Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Answer: It doesn’t. I live in Cape Town. MARGARET LEWTHWAITE, SMS Start planting fruit trees and veg and herb patches no matter how small your garden. Delegate responsibility to each person in the family and find joy through being in contact with nature. DIANNA, SMS Here’s hoping Prince Harry cleans that awful bum fluff off his face before he ties the knot with Meghan Markle. I don’t think it will make for good wedding photos to look back on. SMOOTH TALKER, SMS To Lynette, who has collected 400 dolls (YOU, 5 April): you need to get a decent adult hobby. No 66-year-old woman should be dressing…

LOVE stories don’t get more heartwarming than this. A man with a rare syndrome who wasn’t expected to live past his 13th birthday falls for a woman he’s known most of his life. She too has had challenges and her share of hard knocks over the years. Both had been in relationships before and when those ended they all but gave up on finding their soulmate – but Jaco Vermeulen and Michélle Smit are getting their happily ever after now. On 12 September – a month after Jaco celebrates his 49th birthday – the pair will walk down the aisle and say their vows in front of their loved ones. They can’t wait. A wedding means a lot to everyone, Jaco says. But when you’re disabled it means even more…

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN TREND ONE Shades of grey  It’s the new black and there are so many stylish ways to wear it. We love it when it’s combined with dusty pink MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN TREND TWO Berry hues  From cherry reds to deep burgundy, these shades add oomph to your wardrobe and look great with navy MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN TREND THREE Roaring red  The colour is bold and speaks for itself. Jazz it up with leopard print, a classic that’s always in style MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN TREND FOUR Strike out!  Team hot pink, dark green and a dash of gold for a bold effect MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN TREND FIVE Nice in neutrals  The trick to nailing these shades from head to toe is to play…

PROTECT YOURSELF Sunscreen isn’t just for summer – it should always be part of your daily beauty routine. Dangerous UV rays still cause skin damage, wrinkles and skin cancer despite cooler temperatures. WEAR A MASK The concentrated ingredients in masks achieve results quickly and efficiently. Treat yourself to one once a week after cleansing. WASH WELL Keep your skin clear of dead skin cells and grime by washing it twice a day. In winter use cleansers with added moisturising properties and halve the number of times you exfoliate as your skin is drier and more sensitive. KEEP HYDRATED Intense hydration for your body is a must in winter if you want to avoid flaky or papery skin. Choose moisturising body washes and always apply cream after stepping out of the…

SMARTPHONE thumb and text claw – they might not be official medical conditions, but physiotherapists and doctors are seeing more and more of these aches and pains since our phones have become such a huge part of our daily lives. The amount of time we spend on our smartphones is bound to have an effect on our bodies. Here’s a roundup of the most common complaints and what you can do to minimise the strain. DIGITAL EYE STRAIN Nowadays computer vision syndrome – dry, achy, itchy eyes – isn’t affecting only people who work on a computer all day long. Screens have become such a huge part of our lives that chances are you’re spending a few hours daily looking at one. Thankfully there’s no evidence that marathon screen sessions…

THE THREE PILLARS IF YOUR partner or spouse is the breadwinner in the home and pays most of the household expenses, you need to consider what would happen if they suddenly lost their income. Would you be able to provide for yourself (and possibly a family)? Your Money spoke to The Lemon Lady, aka financial planner Charné van der Walt, about being prepared. There are many reasons why a breadwinner might no longer be able to bear the brunt of your expenses – redundancy, death, disability or even divorce. Regardless of the specifics of your situation, you need to make sure you follow these three important guidelines. 1 KEEP CONSUMER DEBT TO A MINIMUM This is typically credit and clothing accounts, which also have the highest interest rate. The most…

Liam, a former forklift driver and amateur boxer, has a powerful physical presence – he’s 1,93m tall. This has helped him in playing screen heroes such as Rob Roy, Valjean in Les Misérables, Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and the Greek god Zeus in Wrath of the Titans. He also brought Oskar Schindler to life in Schindler’s List, which earned him an Oscar nomination in 1994. “I’ve had an unbelievable life,” he says. “I’ve been very lucky. But you create your own luck too.” He recently shot down rumours he was retiring from action movies – and to prove it he has two action thrillers coming up this year, The Commuter and Hard Powder.…

DSTV THE GIFTED SEASON 1 Starts Monday 23 April at 21:00 on Fox (channel 125). After nine films centred on the X-Men the idea of watching a series about the Marvel Comics superheroes might not make you jump for joy, but The Gifted has received mostly positive reviews from critics, earning it 71% on reviews aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. Set in a universe where people with special abilities – called mutants – are hunted by the government, The Gifted stars Stephen Moyer (True Blood) as a prosecutor specialising in imprisoning them. His life is derailed when he discovers his kids have special powers. M-NET WESTWORLD SEASON 2 Starts Monday 23 April at 22:00. The thrilling season 1 finale of this thought-provoking sci-fi series rewarded viewers who’d stuck it out through…

MY DEAR MELANCHOLY! The Weeknd surprised everyone with this six-song EP, his first release since 2016’s double platinum-selling Starboy. In essence it’s a break-up record stemming from his split last year from singer-actress Selena Gomez – she dumped him for on-again, off-gain ex Justin Bieber. On the first single, Call Out My Name, he laments, “I put you on top/I claimed you so proud and openly” before admitting, “I said I didn’t feel nothing baby/but I lied.” He goes on to pour his heart out in tracks such as Wasted Times, Hurt You and Privilege, in which he alludes to drug use to help ease the pain. There’s no uptempo Starboy tunes on this album – Abel is hurtin’, and hurtin’ bad.…

MINE Fin and Kayla both have big problems. He smokes dagga and is repeating matric but when he meets blue-haired Kayla he’s swept off his feet and is ready to make sweeping changes. The trouble is, Kayla has major issues of her own. She’s developed a reputation for being a bit “easy” – it’s her misguided attempt to get boys to like her and win the respect of girls at her school. In each other Fin and Kayla find the only place they’ve ever felt they belonged, until their pasts come back to haunt them. Parents might shudder at the idea of their teens reading about such troubled characters, but they needn’t worry – it’s more of a cautionary tale. Through Fin and Kayla, Partridge explores serious issues that are…

SHARON ROSE KHUMALO Miss Mamelodi Sundowns 2017 was gorgeous in a floral design by Franz Grabe Flower Couture. PEARL THUSI The actress stole the show in a shimmery gown by Gert-Johan Coetzee. TAMARA DEY The singer showed off her post-baby bod in a black and white dress by Khosi Nkosi. ADÉ VAN HEERDEN Miss SA stunned in a Franz Grabe Flower Couture design. UNATHI MSENGANA The DJ and TV personality was glamorous in a statement piece by Gert-Johan Coetzee. NICOLE BESSICK The actress was sexy and sassy in a sporty yet chic combo by Juicy Couture. GERRY ELSDON One of the presenters on the night, Gerry opted for a shimmery design by Clive Rundle. PRIYESHKA LUTCHMAN The model (who’s also Gerry Elsdon’s daughter) showed off her legs in a high-cut…

German model HEIDI KLUM (44) and her new beau, Tokio Hotel guitarist TOM KAULITZ (28), have been all over each other since hooking up last month. The Project Runway host, who has four kids – Leni (13) with businessman Flavio Briatore, and Henry (12), Johan (11) and Lou (8) with ex-husband Seal (55) – recently left the children at home to enjoy an intimate Mexican getaway with her handsome young boyfriend.  SOURCES: RADARONLINE.COM, USWEEKLY.COM, TMZ.COM, DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, PEOPLE.COM Heidi showed off her gym-honed body as she smothered Tom with kisses.…

I’LL TAKE MY CHILDHOOD ANY DAY BEING products of a broken home, and with a single mother trying to raise four children, we didn’t have many toys. We’d play all the usual childhood games, including tok-tokkie, usually on hot summer nights while the boys disgusted us by eating flying ants. By day we’d eat fruit directly from trees in our gardens. The mulberries would leave us with purple-stained mouths and fingers, and the figs would give most of us a tingling rash on our lips, but this didn’t stop us. There was a clear gurgling stream across the road from our house and we’d dam it up with massive boulders and create a natural pool in which we’d happily swim all summer long. We’d sit in our bedroom and play…

CURLS Curly hair can become unruly when exposed to extreme cold or heat. Products specifically designed for curly hair help tame frizz and retain the natural curl pattern. Tighter curls require more moisture while looser curls need lightweight products. DRY HAIR Several things can cause dry hair – overusing styling tools, holding sprays or dyes, using the wrong products, overteasing your hair – and harsh weather can make matters worse. Use hydrating or restorative shampoos and conditioners to reintroduce moisture. WIGS OR EXTENSIONS They’re a great way to switch up your look, but overuse could be bad for your hair – the adhesives used to secure wigs and the weight of extensions pulling on hair roots could cause hair loss. Avoid wearing wigs and extensions for too long, don’t sleep…

THAI ROAST CHICKEN WITH NOODLES SERVES 4-6  Preparation: 15 min Cooking: about 1 hour 1 whole chicken 250ml (1c) chicken stock RUB 15ml (1T) Thai red curry paste 30ml (2T) mayonnaise 15ml (1T) soft buter NOODLES 340g egg noodles 15ml (1T) oil 1 onion, sliced 5cm ginger, peeled and julienned 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2,5-5ml (½-1t) dried chilli flakes 4 spring onions, chopped handful of bean sprouts 125g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways handful of fresh coriander, shredded generous squeeze of lime juice 100g peanuts or cashew nuts, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 190°C. Keep a deep roasting pan and a sheet of foil handy. 1 Use meat scissors to remove the spine of the chicken. Open out the carcass and place on a work surface, skin side up.…

LIFE WITH HIM IS UNBEARABLE Q I’ve been married for 21 years. For the past 12 years my husband has been working with a younger woman and they’ve become close. She’s also married. He’s been out shopping with her and she constantly buys things for our kids. He visited her twice by himself after she’d had a baby. He said it was to drop off documents. She invites us around all the time and when I say no it turns into a huge fight. They go on business trips, he begs me to bake biscuits for her at Christmas because she’s asked, and she’s the first person my husband calls with news about our kids. Over the past year it’s become unbearable. They’re constantly contacting each other. When I ask…

LONG-TERM INSURANCE This is especially important if you have young children and/or debt. Even if you’re young and don’t have kids yet, a life insurance policy can for example prevent a partner getting stuck with bond repayments they can’t afford. In fact many banks require you to have a life insurance policy before they’ll grant a home loan. The policy should cover whatever the policy holder still owes on the bond. Life insurance is an affordable way of making sure your partner is taken care of, Van der Walt says. The monthly premium for a young, healthy, nonsmoker could be about R100 a month for every R1 million of life cover. The breadwinner might also consider income protection. These are policies that are paid out when someone temporarily or permanently…

TAURUS 20 APRIL – 20 MAY Now’s the time to take care of your health It’s a time in which to focus on the needs, rather than wants, of your physical body, even if it means having to make a change or two. As a Taurus who loves the good life and is prone to self-indulgence, you may have to downsize on dining and wining. In this regard, the subsequent improvement of your cash-flow should be an incentive. If more exercise is what’s needed to get you into shape, it’s time to get off the couch. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 41, 50, 15, 7, 24 GEMINI 21 MAY – 20 JUNE It’s a week in which to place pleasure above work, go out and have some fun. So try to…

Fellow actor Ralph Fiennes is a close pal. “He’s very into yoga and I do bits of that with him. We hike and walk and talk a lot.” Liam grew up in troubled Northern Ireland where his mother worked as a cook and his father a school caretaker. He says he witnessed violence every day. “It’s always terrified and fascinated me,” he says. His favourite pastime is fly-fishing. He plays down his good looks – sort of. “I never did think of myself as handsome – terribly attractive, yes, but not handsome.” He suffers from acrophobia. “I’m a wimp about heights, I just am. Put me on a chair to fix a lamp or something and then, boom.”…

THE WHALE CALLER Local drama. Based on Zakes Mda’s acclaimed novel, this magical-realism film sees the reclusive whale caller (Sello Maake KaNcube) – whose life revolves around the yearly appearance of a whale named Sharisha near his Hermanus home – start an unlikely romance with troubled Saluni (Amrain Ismail-Essop), who tries to usurp Sharisha’s place in his heart. While the film is a feast for the eyes – stunning cinematography transforming Hermanus into a surreally beautiful world – director Zola Maseko fails to maintain the magical-realism tone, rudely shocking the viewer back to reality at random intervals. But KaNcube and Ismail-Essop deliver strong performances and Saluni’s futile attempts to take Sharisha’s place are moving. If you have the patience to weather the film’s weaknesses you’ll be rewarded with a touching…

She’s known as the queen of pop but on her new album, Golden, Kylie Minogue heads into country! Speaking about the change of direction the Aussie siren, who turns 50 next month, says, “It was suggested by my record company guy who I’ve worked with for 10 years. “I wasn’t too sure but then I went to Nashville on a songwriting trip last July and it all started to make sense. We managed to find this country inspiration but bring it back into my world.” Kylie also co-wrote every song on Golden, making her 14th album arguably her most personal to date. “The end of 2016 wasn’t a good time for me,” she says, referring to the breakup of her engagement to British actor Joshua Sasse (30). “So when I…

JASON DONOVAN 1986-1989 Kylie and her on-screen sweetheart in Aussie soap Neighbours fell in love on set. Jason (now 49) said he was heartbroken when she left him for Michael Hutchence. “It was bad enough she’d run off with anybody, but she happened to run into the arms of the greatest rock god of the period – the very guy I wanted to be.” MICHAEL HUTCHENCE 1989-1991 “I met a new person and I fell in love,” Kylie said in 2013 of the INXS star. They remained friends until his death aged 37 in 1997. “He was poetic, he was cultured and hilarious and tender,” she said. OLIVER MARTINEZ 2002-2007 Kylie dated the dishy French actor (now 52) through her breast cancer battle. “On dark days I’d be lying on…

Critics were right to say a friendship between these two rap divas was too good to be true! A mere seven months after NICKI MINAJ congratulated fellow rapper CARDI B on going to No 1 with hit song Bodak Yellow, the claws are definitely out. The drama started when both New Yorkers appeared on Migos’ song Motorsport. Soon after the track came out, Cardi accused Nicki of changing her verse after Cardi’s contribution, insinuating that the No Frauds rapper had tried to “one up” her. Not one to take anything lying down Nicki, who’s famously feuded with the likes of Mariah Carey and Miley Cyrus, opened up about the situation, saying Cardi had hurt her feelings. Asked about the feud, Cardi said she was ready to take Nicki on face…

What’s a guy got to do to get Tay-Tay’s attention? One Connecticut super-fan decided to rob a bank, hoping it would impress pop star TAYLOR SWIFT (28). According to a police report discovered by gossip site TMZ, the suspect, BRUCE ROWLEY (26), was arrested last week after he held up a local bank, hoping his deed would somehow catch the attention of his idol. Following the heist, Rowley drove to the Look What You Made Me Do singer’s Rhode Island home where he reportedly threw some of the $1 600 (R19 200) he’s charged with stealing over Taylor’s fence. The police officer who apprehended the lovestruck criminal said, “It seemed he wanted to propose to Taylor.” Can’t fault him for optimism! SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, USWEEKLY.COM, TMZ.COM…

Wrestlers and reality TV stars JOHN CENA and NIKKI BELLA have split after six years together. The couple, who announced their engagement a year ago, recently issued a joint statement, saying: “While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for each other.” Their wedding, which was being filmed for Nikki and her sister Brie’s reality TV show Total Bellas, was scheduled for 5 May. It’s reported that John’s reluctance to have children was a major contributing factor, as Nikki was apparently keen to start a family straight after the wedding. SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, PEOPLE.COM…