Innholdsfortegnelse for 15-Nov-18 i You South Africa

I LOVE to cook. It’s so creative but also so therapeutic in many ways. Nothing can beat the aroma of something savoury drifting through the house or the waft of a buttery baked treat hitting your nostrils when you walk into the kitchen. And the joy on the faces of those who tuck into them? Priceless. I always enjoy seeing what our brand extension team come up with when they put together our special food editions. I love the Food around the World magazine that’s now on shelves and the thought of experimenting with so many cuisines. Equally impressive are the delicious meals in our new special edition Diabetes magazine. It’s packed with useful info and case studies of how others cope with the disease – and, importantly, has plenty…

Recently we held a farewell for our branch manager who’s retiring. As is the case with many 65-year-olds, he still has many years of fruitful productivity to offer, but company policy dictates that he must now be put out to pasture. My head is next on the chopping block, as I’ll have no option but to retire in March 2020. I have the choice of looking for a lesser position within a company that will appreciate the fact my brain is still very active, and my outwardly aged body hides a sprightly and young soul. Without undermining the needs of the flood of matriculants who also have to seek gainful employment every year, we oldies have experience on our side. We no longer have children to cart to the doctor,…

IS brow barely creases as H he mentally calculates the answers to complex sums that would have most of us reaching for the calculator. “What’s 85 000 times 15?” he’s asked. “One million, two hundred and seventy-five thousand,” Sibahle Zwane replies without a second’s hesitation in one of the viral videos that have made him an internet sensation. It’s impressive stuff – but making it all the more remarkable is the fact Sibahle is just 10 years old. And his precocious talent for numbers is rapidly changing his and his mother’s lives. The little boy was plucked from obscurity when a policeman on patrol near Sibahle’s home in Lehae, Gauteng, heard of his skill and decided to put him to the test. He filmed Sibahle answering a range of complicated…

CUBANO WITH PULLED PORK The Cubano, an iconic Cuban sandwich, takes a bit of patience and effort – but is absolutely worth it. SERVES 6-8 PREPARATION: 20 MIN MARINATING: 1 HOUR OR OVERNIGHT COOKING: 2½ HOURS PULLED PORK 1-1,5kg whole pork cut (such as sirloin or leg) 10ml (2t) ground cumin salt and freshly ground pepper 6 garlic cloves, crushed juice and grated zest of 1 orange juice and grated zest of 1 lime handful of fresh coriander, chopped 4 mint sprigs, chopped 250ml (1c) chicken stock 250ml (1c) ginger ale 15ml (1T) brown sugar CUBANOS 125ml (½c) mayonnaise 125ml (½c) mustard 6-8 paninis or long bread rolls, sliced open 200g mozzarella or mature cheddar cheese, sliced 6-8 large gherkins, sliced 60ml (¼c) melted butter 1 Pulled pork Season the…

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■ Comb honey is natural honeycomb taken directly from the hive, and kept in the form as produced by the bees. ■ Liquid honey is the most common form of honey sold and the one most commonly used. It’s extracted from the comb after the wax cappings are removed. ■ Granulated honey is honey which has crystallised. All natural raw honey will granulate if left for some time, especially in colder periods. The entire contents should granulate over time – if half granulates and the other half remains liquid then the honey could be adulterated. ■ Creamed honey is a blend of granulated honey and liquid honey that has been whipped up into a creamy texture to make it easier to spread. ■ Chunk honey is comb honey that’s stored…

Make sure your new membership starts on the day after your old membership ends – it’s illegal to belong to more than one medical aid at a time. Before switching, call your existing medical aid and ask what the notice period is. When giving notice, confirm exactly on which day the membership ends. Your old medical aid should give you a membership certificate, which you have to hand over to the new medical aid to confirm you were a member. If you don’t have this, you can sign an affidavit to confirm your membership. The new fund will require your detailed health status and that of your dependants. This includes chronic conditions, medical history and any surgeries you’ve had. If you stay with the same medical aid but change plans,…

SCORPIO: FINE-TUNED AND OFF-KEY At best, Scorpio is strong and has plenty of stamina. A polished Scorpio keeps a secret. A fine-tuned Scorpio is the master of self-control. A switched-on Scorpio doesn’t shy away from crises. At worst Scorpio, bear grudges and won’t forgive and forget. An obsessive Scorpio is seriously off-key. A mistrusting, jealous Scorpio is completely out of tune.…

ELLA MAI By ELLA MAI After releasing a string of EPs with DJ Mustard and huge success with singles like Boo’d Up and Trip earlier this year, Ella shines confidently on her self-titled debut album. Featuring A-listers such as Chris Brown, John Legend and H.E.R the collection of R&B jams and interludes from the 24-year-old shows off her smooth, passionate vocals as she shares the thrills and challenges of being in love on tracks such as Cheap Shot and Close. As Billboards puts it, “The LP cements her status as one of R&B’s most promising new talents and one of 2018’s biggest breakouts.” Definitely one to watch!…

SEARCHING Thriller. With John Cho, Debra Messing and Michelle La. Director: Aneesh Chaganty. 13DLV. It’s probably every parent’s worst fear and dilemma: do you respect your child’s privacy or should you invade their intimate cyberworld if something troubles you? This is the problem faced by David Kim (Cho) when he suspects his 16-year-old daughter, Margot (La), might be in danger. She’s disappeared, and David might be able to find her if he can follow her digital footprints by hacking her laptop. Joining forces with detective Vick (Messing from Will & Grace), they scour Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other social media, looking for clues. And you feel David’s pain when he makes discoveries about the daughter he thought he knew. The entire movie is filmed as if it’s seen on a…

MINNIE first appears in Plane Crazy in 1928 when Mickey invites her for a ride in his plane. When he tries to kiss her she parachutes to the ground, setting the scene for decades of wooing. PLUTO evolved from an unnamed dog, in 1930’s The Chain Gang, to Pluto the Pup in The Moose Hunt a year later. He’s the only one of the original Disney characters without human traits. Mickey’s clumsy and dim-witted bestie, GOOFY, made his debut in Mickey’s Revue in 1932 – originally as Dippy Dawg. He was given a makeover later that year in The Whoopee Party. DONALD DUCK has been around since 1934 when he featured in Wise Little Hen. Donald and Mickey are the original frenemies. DAISY DUCK was created in 1940 to be…

JUST four months ago he left Russia with his tail between his legs after being unceremoniously sacked as Spain’s manager on the eve of the World Cup. But he’s unlikely to have been too fazed: his “crime” was accepting the job as manager of Real Madrid, one of the top glamour clubs in the world – and who wouldn’t want to guide a team blessed with several of the biggest names in the beautiful game? Oh how quickly things change. Julen Lopetegui has found himself fired yet again – after less than 140 days at the Bernabéu. The final straw for the 52-year-old Spaniard was a disastrous 5-1 loss to Madrid’s nemesis, Barcelona, following a string of dismal results. Lopetegui presided over the worst goal drought in the club’s history…

JENNA DEWAN is moving on! Earlier this month the actress was spotted packing on the PDA with her new beau, Tony Award-winning actor STEVE KAZEE, on a dinner date in California. The romantic dinner came just days after Jenna (37) was seen on a family Halloween outing with estranged husband CHANNING TATUM (38). The former couple, who wed in 2009 and announced their split in April, took their daughter, Everly (5), trick-or-treating for Halloween. While Jenna has taken up with Steve and Channing is reportedly dating singer Jessie J (30), there are no hard feelings between the two. “They split because they knew they shouldn’t be together any more,” a source says. “They’ve both moved on and are fine with their lives now.” Jenna, who officially filed for divorce from…

YOU ROCK! Thanks YOU for assisting in our education. Over the years I’ve been collecting the YOU in the Classroom articles. Not only have they given insight into school topics but they’ve helped learners compile projects and they’ve decorated the home-school centre. I urge people to donate their old magazines to help students in rural areas and poorer communities to inspire reading and exploring matters of interest. KAREN WILLIAMSON, NAMIBIA LIFE OF A PROVIDER I was forced to drop out of school at the age of 16 after my father succumbed to liver disease in the early ’80s. I’m the firstborn in a family of six children. We used to live from hand to mouth. I had to find temporary jobs to help my unemployed mother who was on TB…

Thank you e.tv for The Big Bang Theory. Although it’s a rerun, it’s a vast improvement on the banging and boozing that was called Anger Management. Kudos to you! AMANDA, ALBERTON I’ve faithfully paid my TV licence for 40 years. Now I say, enough is enough. We’re subjected to repeat after repeat. I can’t believe e.tv is showing The Fast and the Furious. We’ve had it on all three SABC channels already. FED UP, BENONI 7de Laan is the worst soap on TV. It’s time to fire the scriptwriters. ANN, SMS Christmas is around the corner. Many shoppers at busy malls will be targets for thugs who’ll try to rob them of their hard-earned money. It’s vital to be cautious at this time. ANDRIES RORO KABINI, ROCKVILLE Joblessness should be…

SHE votes DA, thinks Mmusi Maimane is the Barack Obama of South Africa and even though her dad works with “like, Cyril and them” she really doesn’t like the ANC. She wore “MK chic” to an anti-Zuma march, her BFFs are “Mich” and “Sê” and she dressed in black for a week in support of white farmers who are being killed “in their 10s and 12s”. “I have a lot of friends with farms and I’m always allowed on,” she points out. Ashwin Willemse is “just so aggressive” and really, when you think about it, there’s no such thing as white privilege, guys. “I mean, my friend Natasha’s dad is like, a super-dark-skinned guy and when he comes back from holiday he’s like, ‘Oh my God, Kelz – twinzies!’ So…

EVERY dish in Lesego’s first cookbook, Dijo: My Food, My Journey, has a story that speaks of nostalgia and the history of his food background. From much-loved township classics from his childhood to more complex fine-dining combinations he learnt while working as a chef, the dishes in his cookbook celebrate South African cuisine, food heritage and unique flavours. Lesego has cooked for the rich and famous, including Richard Branson, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. He’s also been on the judging panel of food programmes and a resident foodie for various newspapers and radio shows, and has his own culinary brand, LesDaChef. Here are tasty treats from his book. SPICY TROTTERS I’m a big fan of using cheaper cuts of meat and what we call “head-to-tail” cooking, using as much of…

FACE UV rays from the sun cause sun spots, pigmentation and wrinkles – and one of the first places you’ll notice this damage is on your face. That’s why you need to apply sunscreen to your face every day, even if it’s overcast. Apply it 15 to 30 minutes before you step outside and reapply every two hours. Use a sunscreen or moisturiser with an SPF that’s at least 30. You can also layer products that have SPF, for example your moisturiser, primer, foundation and powder. This adds extra protection – but remember at least one product must be SPF30 or above as the SPF count in each don’t add up to a higher number. Also, keep in mind that even if your foundation, BB or CC cream contains a…

I’M CRUSHED Q I’m in my late twenties and met my boyfriend two years ago. He’s handsome, has a great job and is the kind of guy girls dream about. I knew women would go for him because besides being attractive he’s also charming and is a gentleman who knows how to treat a woman. He’s not like other good-looking men who know they’re attractive and think they deserve everything in life because of it. He’s humble and respectful. But last night he told me that although he’s tried to fight against his feelings, he’s fallen in love with someone else and wants to be with her – regardless of the fact that he still loves me and will miss me if I’m not in his life. He says he’s…

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT A drunken guy approaches a cute girl in a singles bar. “Hi, babe,” he says, “How’s about a date?” “Don’t waste your time,” she says. “I never go out with perfect strangers.” “It seems we’re both in luck,” he says. “I’m far from perfect.” GRAVE SITUATION As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. One day I’m asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service is to be at a pauper’s cemetery. As I’m not familiar with the area I get lost. I finally arrive an hour late and the funeral guy has evidently left and the hearse is nowhere in sight. It looks to me only the diggers and crew are left…

■ He negotiated a $25 million (R170 million) pay cheque for Rush Hour 3 in 2007, making him one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood at the time. ■ Late King of Pop MICHAEL JACKSON was a close friend and Chris testified as a witness for the defence in Jackson’s child-molestation trial. He also appeared in MJ’s video for You Rock My World. “I was fortunate enough to meet him and then befriend him,” Chris has said. “I admired him so much when I was growing up.” ■ He has a 20-year-old son, DESTIN, who also has his sights set on showbiz and is studying cinema, technology and emerging media.…

South Africa’s favourite electro-dance brothers are back with a track inspired by the Jungle Book! Baloo is already proving to be a banger thanks to its catchy sax hook. “When we were making the beat for this track we just saved the session file as Baloo because the horn part reminded us of bears scratching their backs on trees and all that,” explains the group’s Andrew Chaplin. “Once I had that in my head I just couldn’t get it out and the name just stuck.” The track is about “growing up and having your priorities challenged,” adds his twin, Brian. Fans can also check out their follow-up single, Lemon Moon, out this month.…

MARROWBONE Horror. In the ’60s a young man, Jack (George MacKay), his three younger siblings (Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth and Matthew Stagg) and their ailing mother, Rose (Nicola Harrison), leave their old life in England behind and take up residence in her childhood home in rural America. She dies soon after the move, leaving a note asking Jack to keep the family together at all costs. The children vow to keep her death a secret until Jack can inherit the house when he turns 21, but the idyll of their self-sufficient seclusion is short-lived . . . If you’ve seen the trailer you might expect a typical horror movie, but this is anything but – it’s a classic slow-burn thriller that steadily builds a feeling of dread, without employing cheap…

THE laser knife in Dr Hwang’s hand is so hot you can smell the dog’s burning flesh, but it cauterises as it cuts so there’s no blood at all. A clamp holds open the glistening pink wound. The doctor burrows into her belly with gloved fingers and extracts the womb with a slurping sound. Another stroke of the heat scalpel and the sack is open, gushing fluid. The newborn is held aloft, the umbilical cord is snipped and less than three minutes after the blade went in, baby No 1 192 enters the world. This is the third time I’ve seen a live mammal being born, but the births of my own two children were very different from this. For a start, the baby before me is a puppy –…

HE’S cute, confident, smart, sassy and multitalented and he’s the owner of the most famous pair of ears on the planet. At 90 years old he’s still going strong – now how many stars have that claim to fame? He is, of course, Mickey Mouse, the white-gloved, high-voiced marvel who enabled his creator to build an empire. Award-winning movies, countless TV shows, masses of merchandise, hugely profitable theme parks – they all feature that famous round head and instantly recognisable ears. Walt Disney himself never forgot the magic of the mouse he co-created. “I only hope we never lose sight of one thing,” he once said, “that it was all started by a mouse.” To celebrate his milestone birthday, we look back at Mickey’s marvellous life. MONEY-MAKING MARVEL Mickey was…

Mickey was first voiced by none other than Walt Disney himself. But by the late ’40s running his ever-growing company was taking up most of Walt’s time – and his smoking habit was doing Mickey’s famously high-pitched voice no favours. So musician and actor Jimmy MacDonald stepped up to the microphone. Jimmy, who voiced Mickey until his retirement in 1977, could do incredible things with his voice – like all the yodelling in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the hyena’s yowls in Bedknobs and Broomsticks and even tiger Shere Khan’s roars in The Jungle Book. Mickey’s next long-time voice was courtesy of Wayne Allwine – who married Russi Taylor, the actress who did Minnie’s voice. Wayne was Mickey for 32 years, until his death in 2009 at age 62.…

THE contrast between them is striking as they snuggle up on the sofa together – he all biceps and brawn, she all delicate limbs and soft, downy hair. But it’s clear from the moment you lay eyes on them that this bundle of vulnerability and helplessness has her dad wound around her tiny finger. Rudy Paige (29) may be a first-class rugby player and no stranger to fending off some of the biggest guys in the game but at home he is, in the words of his wife, Ronelle (31), “a complete softie”. “If she cries, he jumps. It’s cute to see how he’s stepped into the role.” Baby Rose is just three weeks old when we visit the family at their beautiful Bloemfontein home. She’s already ruling the roost…

ARIANA GRANDE isn’t holding back when it comes to her comedian ex, PETE DAVIDSON (24) – or any of her other old flames, for that matter. The singer appeared to be hitting back at her ex-fiancé after he poked fun at their whirlwind engagement in a recent episode of Saturday Night Live. But the God is a Woman crooner didn’t stop at social-media barbs and later released a song which names all her recent exes. In the breakup anthem – titled Thank U, Next – Ariana (25) thanks Pete, along with her other exes, rappers Big Sean (30), the late Mac Miller (28) and dancer Ricky Alvarez (26), for the lessons their relationships taught her. SOURCES: USMAGAZINE.COM, EONLINE.COM, PEOPLE.COM…

I NEVER SAID GOODBYE TO MY brother James: I knew you were depressed and going through a painful divorce. You even lost your job due to your depression. I knew you were so lonely. You were coming to live with me and I was going to help you emotionally. Why didn’t you hang in there? Help was around the corner. When I got the news that you’d committed suicide, I died the same day! The shock, the pain are unbearable. I could’ve done more, but now it’s too late You were loved by many. I’m sorry I didn’t do more for you. I’m sorry, so sorry. I could’ve, I should’ve, I didn’t. You told me you wanted to commit suicide but I didn’t think you actually would. I love you.…

Christmas is around the corner and no festive feast is complete without a sweet treat or a slice of baked goodness. YOU The 100 Best Recipes: Cakes, and YOU Best Recipes: Bakes are packed with great ideas to make this year’s spread a showstopper. Find everything from rich cheesecakes and jam cookies to a low-carb section with recipes for French vanilla cake and red velvet squares. Order any of our special edition magazines at youstore.co.za or contact Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or at johan.terblanche@media24.com.…

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IF IT looks like honey and that’s what it says on the label, can you trust that it’s the real thing? Unfortunately not. Honey is one of the most commonly faked food products in the world, along with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, coffee and saffron. There are two main reasons for this – it’s one of the most expensive forms of sugar around, and it’s incredibly easy to adulterate liquid honey and make a cheaper version simply by diluting the original product. “Generally, honey can be adulterated by adding either cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup,” says Mike Miles, chairperson of the South African Bee Industry Organisation. “Basically, the sugar is boiled until it resembles the liquidity and colour of honey, then it’s added to the actual honey to make…

THERE are waiting periods when switching from one medical aid to another before you’re fully covered. The duration depends on how long you’ve been a member of a medical aid. Basically, there are two categories: having been a member of a medical aid for an uninterrupted two years; and having been a member of a medical aid for less than two years. If you want to switch, it’s important to do it within three months (90 days) of leaving your old medical aid or a late joining fee and full underwriting might be implemented. Full underwriting means the same criteria could apply as when you join a medical aid for the first time. MORE THAN TWO YEARS UNINTERRUPTED If you’ve been a member of a medical aid for two uninterrupted…

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV Beware those money pitfalls Mercury, master of trade and commerce, turns retrograde in your financial horoscope this week – which sends out a signal for caution. It’s a great time to review money matters and reconstruct your financial portfolio, but be on high alert when it comes to business deals and capital ventures. Even an astute and money-wise Scorpio can fall prey to slip-ups. It would be wise to recalculate and to dot the i’s and cross the t’s before signing contracts. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 6, 32, 37, 23, 11, 10 SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 20 DEC Your personal year is drawing to an end, which makes it a good time to give thought to the past 12 months of your life. As a…

THURSDAY ■ BAD NEIGHBOURS ★★★ 2017, 97 min, 16VSNL, e.tv, 23:00. Comedy. When the house next door is turned into a university res for male students, a couple with a newborn baby initially try to be friendly, until a misunderstanding sparks a war between them. Zac Efron. ■ ANNIE ★★ 2014, 118 min, PG, e.tv, 00:50. Musical comedy. An orphan is taken in by a wealthy businessman to help with his political campaign. Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis. ■ A FAMILY MAN ★★ 2016, 108 min, 16L, M-Net, 02:45. Drama. A workaholic businessman must change his priorities when his 10-year-old son is diagnosed with cancer. Gerard Butler. ■ A BOY CALLED SAILBOAT ★★★★ 2018, 92 min, PG, M-Net, 04:35. Comedy drama. A family living in a drought-ridden town begin to hope…

‘The people in SA have a unique energy, which is why I keep coming back’ The former member of Westlife visits South Africa this month as part of his Soul Jam world tour. Brian, who left the Irish boyband in 2004, has found success as a solo artist, most recently branching out into soul. Catch him on 16 November at Platteland in Centurion, Gauteng, and on 17 and 18 November at Spier Amphitheatre outside Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. This isn’t your first time in SA. Why do you keep coming back? I love the people and the atmosphere. The people in SA have a unique energy, which is why I also keep coming back for holidays. The wine farms and golf courses are always on my schedule! What can…

POPULATION The most important information gained is that the South African population had grown to nearly 52 million people. There were 41 000 938 black people (79,2% of the total population). Coloured people were the second-largest group at 4 615 401 (8,9%), followed by white people (4 586 838 or about 8,85%), Asians or Indians (1 286 930 or almost 2,5%) and “other” (280 454 or 0,5%). The average age of the entire population was 25 years but the black population’s average age was a little lower at 21 years. The census also showed there were roughly 1,4 million more women than men in SA. The 2011 census also indicated that the population had increased by 6 950 782 people in the 10 years since the 2001 census – that’s…

Before there was Mickey there was Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (BELOW), created by Walt Disney and animator Ubbe Eert “Ub” Iwerks in 1927, back when Disney Brothers Studio was a little animation hub within film giant Universal. People couldn’t get enough of the beaming bunny, who starred in his own series of animated cartoons. But when Walt tried to negotiate a better deal with Universal boss Charles Mintz in 1928, Charles refused. So Walt left, and Oswald stayed behind. On the train ride home, ideas for a new character started to form. Ubbe drew up several cartoon animals – a cow, a horse, a frog – but Walt rejected them all. Eventually Ubbe sketched a mouse and Walt knew he had his star. He originally dubbed the creature Mortimer but…

1928 The original Plane Crazy – Mickey’s debut. 1928 Steamboat Willie set the mouse on the road to stardom. 1935 Mickey’s Garden was the first full-colour Mickey short. 1939 The Pointer, after Mickey got his first major makeover and lost his tail. 1952 In Pluto’s Party, Mickey was drawn with eyebrows and had a more angular look. 1983 Animators returned to the ’40s style for Mickey’s Christmas Carol. 1995 It was back to his red shorts and yellow shoes for Runaway Brain. 2004 Twice Upon a Christmas was Mickey’s first all-CGI feature. 2013 Mickey got a make-under for TV series Mickey Mouse, returning to the ’20s style.…

AND just like that the unlikeliest bromance in politics looks as if it’s come to an abrupt halt. Which means no more back-slapping and loving lip service from the world’s most controversial leader and one of the planet’s biggest stars. Kanye West has learnt his lesson – or so it seems. In a move dubbed #Yexit, Ye recently announced he was backing out of all things political. “My eyes are now wide open and I now realise I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in,” he announced on Twitter. “I’m distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative.” For more than two years Ye’s outrageous pro-Donald Trump statements angered fans and bewildered millions. But his sudden about-turn may have more to do with the state of…

PHARRELL WILLIAMS is decidedly unhappy that US president DONALD TRUMP (72) is using his feelgood 2013 hit Happy at political rallies. Lawyers for the 45-year-old Grammy-winning artist have sent a cease and desist letter to Trump after he used the song at a rally – just hours after a gunman killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. The attack has been described as the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history. “On the day of the mass murder of 11 human beings at the hands of a deranged ‘nationalist’, you played his song Happy to a crowd at a political event in Indiana,” Pharrell’s lawyer Howard King wrote in the letter. “There was nothing ‘happy’ about the tragedy inflicted upon our country on Saturday and no permission was granted for…

HAILEE STEINFELD & NIALL HORAN “When you fall in love, you pick up on the tiniest things about yourself,” Hailee (21) recently told Cosmopolitan. “I’m one to spread [out] on the mattress and take up every inch of space. Now I don’t want to do that anymore. I want to make as much room for [him] as possible. You start doing things for this person and going out of your way to make them happy. And when you see them happy, it makes you happier. When you love who you are with that person . . . there’s nothing that compares.” While she didn’t quite mention her boyfriend, former One Directioner Niall (25), by name, we can take an educated guess at who she’s talking about . . . IMAN…

HILARY’S BUNDLE OF JOY HILARY DUFF (31) and singer-songwriter MATTHEW KOMA (31), parents of newborn daughter BANKS, recently shared an adorable snap of them doting over their tiny tot. Hilary also has a six-year-old son, Luca, with ex-husband Mike Comrie (38), a professional ice hockey player. BUZZTIN BIEBER JUSTIN BIEBER (24) has long resisted cutting his blond locks – even after his then-fiancée Hailey Baldwin (21) accompanied him to a hair salon back in August and successfully persuaded him to have his moustache shaved off. But the Biebs has clearly had a change of heart and recently debuted a buzzcut – which one of his Instagram fans is calling “the best thing to happen in 2018”. Okay, then. LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER Although ZOË KRAVITZ recently landed her first Rolling…