Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Jul-18 i You South Africa

I want to thank Peter Bachtis for highlighting the plight of us oldies in obtaining work (YOU Say, 24 May). I totally agree with what he said in his letter – that we could be an asset to companies as we have experience and don’t come with a lot of baggage. I’m in my mid-sixties and have applied for numerous jobs as well as temp jobs, which I felt would be easier as you’re only at a company for a short period. But even that isn’t an option. A lot of us can’t retire as we really find it difficult to make ends meet. Could recruiters please give us a chance? I guarantee you wouldn’t be disappointed. JEANETTE SAPIRE, EMAIL I totally agree with Peter Bachtis. In fact we tried…

THEY’RE the offspring of two of the most genetically blessed people on the planet so the world has been gagging for a glimpse of them – and finally, a year after they made their appearance in the world, here they are. We’ve seen sneak peeks of Alexander and Ella Clooney before but this is the first time we’ve had a really good look at them. Unsurprisingly, they’re adorable: olive skin, golden brown crowns, cute faces – everything you’d expect from the pigeon pair. Fans are thrilled to finally see the two little people who’ve transformed George Clooney from Hollywood heart-throb to doting dad. George (57) and wife Amal (40) are fiercely protective of the twins and have been at great pains to make sure they weren’t snapped in private settings…

‘I didn’t come to the position of first lady with a blank slate’ HERS is the Cinderella story to end them all – although instead of a castle she got a big white house and instead of a prince she ended up with the first black president of the United States. That house has now been vacated, of course, and her husband is no longer custodian of the world’s most powerful office – yet Michelle Obama’s star shows no sign of waning. She’s been dubbed “the forever first lady”, an impressive title considering many people struggle to remember the names of former US presidents’ wives. And Michelle is now ready to let her admirers into her world. Her memoir, aptly titled Becoming, will be released later this year and gives…

TRADITIONAL LASAGNE SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: ABOUT 1 HOUR BOLOGNESE SAUCE 15ml (1T) oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, diced 500g beef mince 50g tomato paste 1 can (410g) chopped tomatoes 250ml (1c) beef stock 10ml (2t) light brown sugar 5ml (1t) dried mixed herbs salt and freshly ground pepper WHITE SAUCE 100g butter 80ml (¹/3c) flour 750ml (3c) milk pinch of ground nutmeg salt TO FINISH 500g lasagne sheets 250ml (1c) grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese fresh basil Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease a large ovenproof dish with nonstick spray. 1 Bolognese sauce Heat the oil in a large saucepan or pot and fry the onion until fragrant. Add the garlic, celery and carrots and stir-fry for 5…

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If you’re a recent graduate or newcomer to the workforce there are basic skills that will improve your chances of being noticed. In addition to your qualification and experience you’ll need a few other rather important skills. For example, a driver’s licence is often crucial. Great computer skills are non-negotiable for most jobs, says recruitment specialist Tamara Wolpert, and candidates are usually expected to be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and the MS Office Suite. “And always ensure your English grammar and spelling are top notch. Don’t use SMS speak when communicating in the business environment,” she says. “These are ‘make-or-break’ skills.”…

WHEN your contract is for a fixed period, you can’t just cancel it and stop paying. You may cancel the contract before its expiry date but your service provider will charge a cancellation fee. But if you discover your mistake early enough, you might be able to cancel your contract without paying a penalty. We explain how it works. GETTING REFUNDED If you’ve signed a contract then discover you can’t afford it, you must contact the cellphone company immediately. It must give you a period during which you can cancel and still be fully refunded. But the situation in this regard varies from company to company and also depends on the type of contract. There are conditions attached to cancellation as well, for example, you might have to return the…

2010 The year she brought out her first fragrance, Purr. Over the years Katy’s built up an accessories empire that includes perfumes, make-up and shoes. 100m Last year she became the first person on Twitter to hit 100 million followers. Since joining the platform in 2009 she’s used it to debut songs, make announcements and check in with her fans, called Kitty Cats. 2011 The year she made her film debut in Smurfs, voicing a tiny blonde Smurfette. She once said in an interview she feels “very cartoony”. She reprised the part in Smurfs 2 (2013).…

THE POST True-life drama. In 1971, Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) – the first female publisher of a major American newspaper – is preparing to launch The Washington Post on the stock exchange. At the same time her reporters get hold of a secret report that reveals US defence secretary Robert McNamara (Bruce Greenwood) – a friend of Katharine’s – has for years been lying to the public, telling them US forces are getting the upper hand in the Vietnam War while in fact he’s known since the outset that it’s a hopeless cause. With the Nixon administration threatening to shut down papers that publish the report Katharine faces a tough decision. Her editor, Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks), believes they must publish as it’s the media’s duty to hold politicians to…

AT VARIOUS points in his life John Connolly has worked as a journalist, barman, local government official, waiter and dogsbody at Harrods department store in London. But with the publication of his first novel, Every Dead Thing, in 1999 he at last found his true calling – as a fiction writer. It introduced the world to Charlie Parker, a former policeman hunting the killer of his wife and daughter and who’s featured in many of the Irish author’s subsequent novels. John (50) lives in Dublin with his family and travels regularly – to Maine in the US where his bestselling thrillers are set as well as to the Western Cape where he and his wife, Jennifer Rid-yard, who grew up in South Africa, have a holiday home. In this fun…

IF AT first you don’t succeed . . . well, you know the old saying. But for these two young women from Durban, it’s a strategy – one they hope will make them famous. Between them, Minenhle “Minnie” Ntuli (24) and Nomthandazo “Tee” Xaba (20) have competed in three local reality shows and done rather well in them too. Now they’ve joined forces to take to the screen once more in the second season of M-Net’s My Kitchen Rules South Africa (MKR). And they’re adamant this time they’ll make it all the way to the end. Their laughter fills the lounge at the Multichoice City office in Randburg where we meet. Their energy is infectious and their outfits pop with colour and sparkle – much like their personalities. This time…

1. THE PRAYER POSE Argentina scored their first goal in the 14th minute, by none other than captain Lionel Messi, whom Maradona has called his heir. The crowd went crazy and so did Maradona, who could be seen dramatically throwing his eyes and hands up to the heavens in what looked like a prayer. 2. THE FLAG FLAUNT The former striker confidently waved a brightly coloured flag – with a picture of himself emblazoned across it – during the game. 3. THE UNSTABLE STAND Maradona struggled to stand up straight during the match – due to a white wine binge, he told Argentinian reporters. 4. THE DOUBLE-FINGER FLIP Probably the most unforgettable of the Maradona moments was when the Argentinian flipped his middle fingers to the crowd of Nigerian supporters,…

MO-T MiCasa trumpeter MOSHE “MO-T” KGASOANE saw in the big 3-0 with a fun-filled celebration at the Cotton Lounge in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The evening included live performances by his band as well as several top DJs. But it wasn’t all about Mo-T – the musician called it a “coat party” and guests were encouraged to bring along winter coats to donate to the less fortunate. Life lesson “I’ve learnt that I’m nothing without other people, so humility and respect are key.” THANDO Actress and radio and TV presenter THANDO THABETHE celebrated her 28th birthday dancing the night away at Sand-ton’s Taboo nightclub. It was her fourth birthday bash – she’d already hosted three other parties for good measure! Life lesson “Hard work pays off – you just have to keep…

MOM-OF-TWO NATALIE PORTMAN seemed to be having far more fun than her kids, ALEPH (7) and AMALIA (1), during a recent visit to Disneyland in California. The 37-year-old Oscar winner – who was also accompanied by husband BENJAMIN MILLEPIED (41) – was over the moon when she spotted familiar faces. Natalie, who played Padme Amidala in two Star Wars prequels, was clearly delighted to be reunited with one of the films’ Stormtroopers. And she beamed with pride as she watched Aleph take on none other than the villainous Darth Vader in a light sabre battle. Natalie met Benjamin, a retired ballet dancer and choreographer, while working on the 2010 thriller Black Swan in which she played a ballerina. The smitten couple tied the knot in 2012. Last year when asked…

LOOK out Kate and Wills, there’s another family of beautiful blue bloods on the block! Swedish royals PRINCE CARL PHILIP (39) and wife PRINCESS SOFIA (33) were giving us serious family goals when they recently enjoyed a day at the beach with sons ALEXANDER (2) and GABRIEL (10 months). The couple, who wed in 2015, revealed that they’re loving the “chaos” that comes with parenting two boys, despite the “diaper changes and sleepless nights”. “We try to create as much family time as possible in the evenings, with bathing and getting a routine,” former reality TV star Sofia said in a recent interview with Kupé magazine. “We’ve had small glimpses that it’s tougher with two. But there’s also twice as much love.” And twice as much cuteness, by the looks…

Canadian rapper DRAKE (31) has ended months of speculation by finally confirming he fathered a son with French former adult movie star SOPHIE BRUSSAUX (28). Rumours first started last month when rival Pusha T in his diss track The Story of Adidon accused Drake of hiding the fact he’d become a father. Drake finally fesses up on the song Emotionless on his new album Scorpion. “I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid,” he raps. The God’s Plan hitmaker also reveals more about the baby boy, Adonis, who was born on 11 October last year, saying he celebrated in Miami, Florida in the US when a DNA test confirmed his paternity. On one of the tracks on Scorpion he also lets slip…

Following a whirlwind seven-month engagement, KALEY CUOCO and fiancé KARL COOK said “I do” in a romantic ceremony in San Diego, California, late last month. The Big Bang Theory actress, who ended her three-year marriage to tennis player Ryan Sweeting in 2016, took to Instagram to confirm the nuptials with photos of herself in a custom Reem Acra wedding dress. Kaley (32) and Karl (27), a professional equestrian and the son of US billionaire businessman Scott Cook, had been dating for two years.…

IT’S as normal as breathing, blinking, walking and talking. Yet it’s rarely talked about and issues related to it are often spoken of in hushed tones – and then only in certain circles. Perhaps this is why so many young women are forced to stay home when they have their period because they can’t afford to buy tampons or sanitary towels. The statistics are shocking – some girls stay out of school an average of 90 days a year. That’s a lot of learning that’s not happening, which further sets them back in an already difficult life (see page 12). The efforts by the Stellenbosch University Legal Aid Clinic to have the tax on tampons, sanitary towels and other items related to menstruation dropped is admirable given the seriousness of…

Isidingo, what happened to you? You used to be so good to watch. DISAPPOINTED FAN, SMS I used to love 7de Laan. It was a fantastic show. Now I don’t want to watch it anymore. MARGE, SMS Ridge Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful isn’t what he used to be. Actor Ronn Moss will always be the real Ridge. I hope Brooke stays with her “stallion”, Dollar Bill Spencer. JENNIFER, PRETORIA Here’s an idea: instead of just squeezing the openings of cans, wash the cans, squeeze them then take them for recycling. MILLY, GILLITTS The cover picture and story about Meghan and the queen (YOU, 28 June) are stunning. They look like two mischievous schoolgirls, giggling over everything and nothing! CORAL DE BEER, WITBANK Prince George looks a lot…

SHE’S a wild little whirlwind, tearing around the house on a bright red 4x4 toy car, tooting the horn, revving the engine and pressing the brake just before she hits the security gate. Nicela Naudé breaks into peals of laughter but her dad’s nerves are jangling. “Slowly, slowly – your arm!” he warns. But the four-year-old is having none of it. She moves onto the karaoke machine, improvising the lyrics to a pop song that’s playing before breaking into a loud rendition of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It’s exhausting just watching her – but making her energy all the more remarkable is the fact she had major surgery to remove a growth on her arm just two days ago. A 35cm scar is hidden under bandages but nothing stops her…

t – teaspoon/s T – tablespoon/s c – cup/s JAMAICAN CURRY It’s usually made with goat’s meat and Scotch bonnet peppers, but we’ve replaced these ingredients with lamb and habaneros. SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 15-20 MIN MARINATING: OVERNIGHT COOKING: 1½ TO 2 HOURS SPICE BLEND 10 ml (2t) coriander seeds 10ml (2t) black peppercorns 6 cardamom pods 10ml (t) fenugreek seeds 5ml (1t) ground cinnamon 5ml (1t) ground ginger 5ml (1t) ground allspice 5ml (1t) turmeric LAMB 1 can (410g) chopped tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 onions, finely chopped 1 habanero chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 3 thyme sprigs 1kg stewing lamb pieces 45ml (3T) vegetable oil 1 litre (4c) water RICE AND BEANS 200g basmati rice 1 can (400g) red kidney beans 200ml water 200ml coconut milk 1 onion,…

DATE NIGHT TIP A wrap dress or an outfit with a V-neck and cinched waist creates a flattering shape. BRUNCH WITH THE GIRLS TIP A longer top or jacket works best with leatherette leggings or skinny jeans as it flatters a fuller figure. OFF TO THE OFFICE TIP Choose different textures when wearing items in the same colour, and add colourful accessories. LUNCH WITH THE IN-LAWS TIP Don’t shy away from prints – a well-fitting dress or tailored jacket in a patterned fabric can look great. Keep the rest plain. GOING SHOPPING TIP Head-to-toe white can be hard to get right. Add a colourful accessory or mix white items with grey or denim. PARTY TIME TIP A dress or skirt that ends just above or below the knee is flattering…

Once you’ve done your research and assessed your strengths and weaknesses, make a list of what you need to do next. What skills do I need for the job I want? What weaknesses must I address now? Which strengths should I improve? How much time do I de vote to them? If you need extra skills that require training or coaching, do your research and find out if there are online courses or if you have to study at an institution. Take advantage of training courses your employer offers. “Most companies have access to Seta (Sector Education and Training Authority) funds, so talk to your HR department and see if staff can help you to fund a relevant course,” says O’Brien Recruitment’s Lorna O’Brien.…

Even when your contract is about to expire you still have to cancel it officially. Otherwise it will continue on a month-to-month basis. The contract may not be renewed for another fixed period, for example 12 or 24 months, without your permission. If you don’t want to renew a contract, find out the details of your supplier’s cancellation policy. It might vary depending on the type of contract you have, but usually you have to give a month’s notice. The service provider must give you 40 to 80 days’ notice before your contract ends. The notice must state the date the contract expires, give you options such as renewing or cancelling it and explain that the contract will continue on a month-to-month basis if you don’t respond to the notice.…

FLASHSCORE24 The South African app gives you live updates on matches and follows thousands of competitions from 32 sports including SA cricket, rugby and local soccer leagues. Lightning-fast updates mean you’ll never be more than 10 seconds behind the real-life action. Personalise your experience under the My Games tab, which allows you to single out the games, leagues or teams you want to follow. The app also gives you team stats in the Live Centre feature and is available for all big games. Free to download on iOS and Android devices. THE DAILY KICK This home-grown app is a must for local soccer fans who want to see the latest scores as soon as the ball hits the back of the net. Soccer Laduma, Kick Off, Daily Sun and Sport24…

THE OUTSIDER By STEPHEN KING Simon & Schuster After an 11-year-old boy is found brutally murdered, the police quickly identify their suspect – the town’s popular Little League Baseball coach, Terry Maitland. Reliable eyewitnesses saw the boy getting into his vehicle and Terry’s blood and fingerprints are found at the crime scene. As far as Detective Ralph Anderson is concerned it’s a slam dunk, and he arrests Terry at the baseball field in front of more than 1 000 spectators and marches him away in handcuffs. There’s only one problem: Terry has an alibi, an ironclad one. He was out of town on the day the boy was murdered and can prove it beyond any shadow of a doubt. Which begs the question – can a man be in two…

CANCER 21 JUNE – 21 JULY Don’t allow moodiness to overcome you Born under a water sign, you’re a sensitive soul who picks up on the vibes around you – which this week could be for the worse rather than for the better. Whether the situation that your better half is in gets you down, or your boss having a bad-hair day makes for a gloomy atmosphere, moodiness could easily overcome you. It’s vital to take care of yourself so, if need be, withdraw and sit out the surrounding storms. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 9, 44, 12, 51, 49, 6 LEO 22 JULY – 22 AUG Venus, planet of attraction, is moving through your money horoscope, which could have positive financial spin-offs. It’s a time when you can be a magnet…

SHE’S no stranger to criticism for the way she dresses her daughter. How much designer gear does one kid need, people have asked. Is that a real fur collar? And that Louis Vuitton handbag – whatever next? Then there was the corset she was spotted wearing over her dress last year. Age-inappropriate much, people protested. The child is just four years old! Well, North West is five now and the controversy just keeps on coming. Kim Kardashian (37) was dissed from a dizzy height recently for straightening her eldest’s curls into a sleek ponytail, a look the internet leapt on after mom and daughter stepped out for ice cream in New York. “Ya’ll . . . Kim really straightened out her baby’s hair,” one Twitter user said. “That’s sad. What…

After two-and-a-half years together, LIAM PAYNE (24) and CHERYL TWEEDY (35) have confirmed they’re calling it quits. Sources say Cheryl’s mom, Joan Callaghan, is one of the major reasons for the split. Joan, who was a single parent, apparently moved in with the new couple after their son, Bear, was born in March last year. “Cheryl and Liam are head-over-heels in love but it’s fair to say the topic of Joan has caused more than a few heated discussions,” a source claimed at the time. Joan’s name also popped up during Cheryl’s split from her first husband, soccer player Ashley Cole (37). In 2010, referring to Joan’s interference in their relationship, Ashley told friends: “How could our marriage stand a chance?” SOURCES: HELLOMAGAZINE.COM, DAILYMAIL.CO.UK Cheryl’s announcement…

The eldest of five children, Joseph Walter Jackson grew up in Arkansas during the Great Depression. He described his childhood as “lonely” and said he had few friends. In her 1990 memoir, My Family, The Jacksons, his wife of nearly 70 years, Katherine, wrote that his upbringing was strict and that his parents – who divorced when he was 12 – never told him they loved him. Joseph and his brother, Luther, played in a blues band called The Falcons but never found success. HIS WIFE At age 18, Joe moved to Chicago where he had a short-lived career as a boxer and met 17-year-old schoolgirl Katherine Scruse, whom he married a year later. The couple moved to Indiana where Joe worked as a crane operator at a steel company.…

ELTON JOHN’S AIDS FOUNDATION BALL 1 Victoria Beckham, in her own design, was on hand to support her old friend, who’s also the godfather of her eldest 6 son, Brooklyn. 2 Actress Elizabeth Hurley sizzled in a figure-hugging dress by DSquared². 3 The X Factor UK winner Alexandra Burke looked elegant in a velvet Prada number. 4 Russian tennis champion Maria Sharapova seemed ready for a summer party in a flowy floral frock and metallic heels. 5 Singer Ed Sheer-an entertained guests at the event, which raised £4,4 million (R79 million) for the foundation’s work with young people all over the world. NBA AWARDS 1 Claws actress Niecy Nash showed off her curves in a hot pink frock at the second annual National Basketball Association (NBA) Awards, which honours the…

MY GEM OF A MOM-IN-LAW I GOT married in May. I know the cliché about mothers-in-law, but I’m here to tell you it isn’t always true. I was overwhelmed at the thought of matching colours, décor, menu planning – I’m terrible at planning! I was also sad as my own mother was too ill to help. My mom-in-law, Eloise Nowers, stepped in and became supermom – she took me to dress fittings, called all the vendors and planned all the décor, the menu, the colour schemes – all according to what I liked. Because of her love and kindness, she saved my special day. She’s proven to me yet again that real love exists. Love you, Mom! MICHELLE NOWERS, EAST LONDON…

The weather might be dreary, but your winter menu doesn’t have to be. YOU The 100 Best Recipes: Stews (R42) and YOU Best Recipes: Braai (R48) have what you need to serve up a variety of scrumptious meals. Try the comforting, creamy mutton neck potjie or vegetable curry and dhal. And warm up with something tasty on the coals – try Namibian steak with bacon and mushroom sauce or stuffed Greek leg of lamb. To order go to youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

SHOULD I CUT MY LOSSES AND MOVE ON? Q I’m 33 with three kids. Three months ago I met a 38-year-old guy with two kids. We’ve both been divorced for five years – both our spouses left us for other people. We started dating a week after we’d met and two months later started talking about marriage. Things were going fast but well. Our kids got along and we were both happy. Then he became distant and we broke up. It was for only a week and we talked every day. He said he wasn’t ready for a commitment like marriage and didn’t know if he’d ever be ready. He was also worried about the financial responsibility of a wife and five kids, dealing with exes and so on. We’re…

MOVE over, Kim and Kanye; step aside, John and Chrissy – there’s a new Instagram power couple in town! And there’s something refreshingly different about these two. Instead of baring swathes of flesh, pouting up a storm or flitting about on luxury holidays, these two simply stand side by side and smile sweetly – while racking up hundreds of thousands of Insta followers. Bonpon511, otherwise known as Tsuyoshi and Tomi Seki, have attracted a huge fan base since they started posting photos of themselves decked out in matching outfits in late 2016. Most of the pics, taken with an iPhone mounted on a tripod, feature the couple posing side by side in fabulous coordinated outfits, accompanied by hashtags such as #over60 and #greyhair. They’re known as Bon (Tsuyoshi) and Pon…

THURSDAY THE CALL ★★★ 2013, 94 min, 16VL, e.tv, 23:00. Thriller. After taking an emergency call from an abducted teenage girl, an operator realises she’s encountered the kidnapper before. Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin. MR. FIX IT ★★★ 2006, 93 min, 13SNVL, e.tv, 00:55. Romantic comedy. A man hired to trick women into returning to their ex-boyfriends falls for one of his targets. David Boreanaz. PREDESTINATION ★★★★ 2014, 97 min, 16VL, e.tv, 02:40. Sci-fi thriller. A time-travelling cop’s final assignment is to catch the one criminal who’s always eluded him. Ethan Hawke. BAD BLOOD ★★★ 2017, 90 min, 16, M-Net, 03:00. Thriller. While at a mountain resort for a weekend getaway, an Australian woman discovers a dark secret about her fiancé. Xavier Samuel, Morgan Griffin. MURDER, SHE BAKED: A DEADLY RECIPE…

THE wait is finally over! The pop superstar is set to thrill local fans when she hits Jozi this month for three shows as part of her Witness world tour. Here are a few things you should know about the awesome Katy Perry. First time in SA Katy says she can’t wait to experience ourcountry. “It’s been such a long time coming and I’m excited to see everything Johannesburg has to offer,” she told Channel24.com. Her support acts are New York DJ outfit The Dolls and Elle B, her former backup singer. Star pooch Forget about kids – the star’s pet dog is the one following in her famous footsteps! Nugget, her beloved teacup poodle, has his own Twitter account (@NuggetPerry) and starred alongside his proud owner in a TV…

BEATRIZ AT DINNER Comedy drama. When her car breaks down, holistic healer Beatriz (Salma Hayek) ends up at a dinner party arranged by a well-to-do client. As the wealthy guests arrive, including the Donald Trump-like Doug Strutt (John Lithgow), the pious immigrant is increasingly ostracised, sparking an uncomfortable ordeal. The collision of worlds is mortifying to watch as the diners air their opposing views, but Hayek is stunning as the seemingly righteous but equally complicated and abrasive Beatriz, and the characters who sit between Beatriz and Doug’s extremes are relatable. What starts off as a well-timed and well-coordinated dance of adversaries concludes with a weak and unsatisfactory cop-out, but this tense drama will leave you desperate to excuse yourself from this awkward situation. – BUHLE-BETHU QATYANA 2017. 78 MIN. 16DLPV.…

The video for Apes**t, the album’s first single, was filmed inside Paris’ acclaimed art museum, the Louvre. The couple were given special permission (because hell, they’re Jay and Bey) to perform in front of some of the world’s most famous paintings, including the Mona Lisa. The shoot was done in secret in May and cast and crew were sworn to secrecy until the video dropped. So now that they’ve shown they can shut down the Louvre, what can we expect next – clearing a whole city? We wouldn’t put it past them!…

BEFORE he spends thousands of dollars of your money on sharp suits, tailored jeans and designer trainers that you’ll never use for actual exercise, Andrew Weitz likes to introduce himself properly. Typically, this means he turns up at your house and makes a detailed study of your wardrobe. Then he culls nearly everything in sight. “He pretty much throws your entire closet away,” says Neil Jacobson, president of Geffen Records in Los Angeles, who’s a client of The Weitz Effect, a consultancy that dresses several of the most influential men in California. The process is traumatic to begin with but worth it, according to Neil, who freely admits to a prior history of “ridiculous” clothes purchases that didn’t suit or fit him. Andrew helped him to find new clothes that…

SINGER LEANNE DLAMINI (33) Mom to Zani Lee (8) and Zaya Rose (4) “When it comes to hair and make-up I allow my girls to play around – that’s what makes being a girl fun after all,” LeAnne says. She keeps their hair pretty basic. “No fancy cuts and colours. I like my girls to still look like little girls so pigtails are still mandatory in my house. When it comes to makeup, the girls love playing dress-up so I allow them to have a little fun, but you need to wash it off before we go out in public.” They’ve seen her doing full glam hair and make-up since they were born. “I think it’s natural for them to be drawn to that. Zani Lee especially loves experimenting on…

1986 Almost singlehandedly wins the world cup for Argentina. 1994 Fails a drug test and is sent home from the world cup in the US. 1998 Is given a suspended sentence for shooting a journalist with an air rifle. 2000 Joint winner of Fifa’s player of the century award with retired Brazilian star Pele. 2004 Has a heart attack. 2008 Named Argentina’s national coach. 2010 Vows to run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina win. They lose 4-0 to Germany in the quarterfinals.…

HER characters experienced everything from abductions, arson and imploding marriages to earth-shattering explosions. Yet Dynasty’s Sammy Jo Carrington and Melrose Place’s Amanda Woodward sailed through them all with a flick of a lustrous blonde lock and a flash of perfect pearly whites. But the actress who helped these shows secure a place in soap opera history hasn’t emerged as unscathed from the ups and downs of life. In fact, to say the past few years have been rough on Heather Locklear would be an understatement. The 56-year-old’s latest catastrophe has taken her close to the edge. Police were called to Heather’s Thousand Oaks home in California recently after she reportedly became embroiled in a fight. She was described as “heavily intoxicated and uncooperative”, apparently tried to punch one of the…

A former Scientologist claims SCARLETT JOHANSSON (33) was one of several women interviewed to be TOM CRUISE’s girlfriend following his split from Nicole Kidman (now 51) in 2001. During a recent interview Brendan Tighe said that while serving as a member of Tom’s Scientology security unit, he accidentally came across reports of women who auditioned to be in a relationship with the American Made star, one of whom was Scarlett. But the Avengers: Infinity War actress was having none of it and immediately hit back, calling the accusations demeaning. “I refuse for anyone to spread the idea that I lack the integrity to choose my own relationships,” she said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. This isn’t the first time rumours regarding an alleged “audition dating process” for the…

Actor TERRY CREWS has no time for rapper 50 CENT, who mocked the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star after Terry spoke before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary in support of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. Terry (49), a former American football player, accused Hollywood talent agent Adam Venit of groping him at a party in 2016. The actor told the committee he didn’t physically fight back because resorting to violence could’ve cost him his career. \Not long after Terry spoke to the committee, 50 Cent (42), in a now-deleted Instagram post, posted a pic of the actor accompanied by the words, “I got raped. My wife just watched.” Another picture showed the Blended star with a rose in his mouth and the caption, “Gym time.” Terry, who’s…

Months after it was announced that LEONARDO DICAPRIO (43) and BRAD PITT (54) would star in QUENTIN TARANTINO’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Leo (43) took to Instagram to share a retro-looking snap from the film set. Set in 1969 and focusing on the murder of actress Sharon Tate (played by Margot Robbie), Quentin (55) calls it, “probably the closest to Pulp Fiction that I’ve done.” The legendary filmmaker also described his leading men – who play struggling actor Rick Dalton (Leo) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad) – as “the most exciting star dynamic since Paul Newman and Robert Redford”. We can’t wait!…