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Girl-in-the-cellar: Natascha Kampusch lives part-time at the house she was held captive in

Kidnapped Austrian woman Natascha Kampusch spends weekends at the house she was held captive.

Kidnapped Austrian woman Natascha Kampusch spends weekends at the house she was held captive, reports The Daily Mail.

Natascha was just 10-years-old when she was kidnapped and imprisoned for eight years for eight years by lunatic Wolfgang Priklopil.

Priklopil kept Natascha hidden away in a purpose-built cellar of his Vienna home where he used her as a sex slave for almost a decade until she escaped in 2006.

Priklopil, 44, threw himself under a train the same day Natascha fled and died immediately.

His estate was awarded to Natascha as compensation for her years of torture and now The Daily Mail reports the 28-year-old spends weekends at the house where she was held prisoner and has never again spoken to the woman who called the police to rescue her.

Natascha has been opening up about her story as she marks the 10 year anniversary of her escape.

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Claims missing woman Karen Ristevski is living overseas on fake passport

I reckon she’s run away.

The brother-in-law of Karen Ristevski believes the missing Melbourne mother has not met with foul play but instead fled overseas on a fake passport, reports the Herald Sun.

Vasko Ristevski, 56, told the newspaper that Mrs Ristevski, 47 was experiencing tensions with her his brother’s ice addicted son, Anthony Rickard, and that may have motivated her to flee to China or the US.

“I reckon she’s run away. That’s my feeling, what with all the rumours going on about Anthony (Rickard),” he said.

“She’s been going overseas to America and Hong Kong each month for the past 10 years on business, and I’m told it’s fairly easy to get a false passport.”

Vasko Ristevski has defended his brother and Karen’s husband, Borce, 52. He told the Herald Sun “a lot of husbands” kill their wives “but no way is Borce capable of that”.

Mrs Ristevski, who runs a boutique, was last seen leaving her Avondale Heights home on June 29 to “clear her head” after reportedly having a fight with her husband.

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Mariah Carey reportedly tossed James Packer’s laptop out a window

She apparently had a major problem with her fiancé playing Beyonce music.
Mariah Carey and James Packer

Reports of Mariah Carey’s diva behaviour just don’t seem to be going away.

According an explosive new report from The Fix, her latest tantrum reportedly had her throwing fiancé James Packer’s computer out a window… all because of Beyonce.

A source told the publication that James has yet to learn how particular his lady love is about music.

The 48-year-old mogul apparently tried to get his 47-year-old lover “in the mood” by popping on a bit of Beyonce’s Crazy in Love.

Looks like poor James might have had the “crazy” part right, as reports say Mariah flew into a rage.

Read how the bizarre events unfolded in the video below. Then, post continues!

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Mariah will not have Beyonce played during sexy times, thank you!

“To get her in the mood last month, he turned on Crazy in Love, and oh boy, was that a disaster!” The insider alleged to the publication.

“Mariah threw the computer that was playing it via speakers out the window!”

Lucky James has enough money to buy a new computer. Still, he can’t have been happy!

What would Beyonce think?

“Seriously, just trashed it,” the source continued.

“She ran out of the room screaming. So the night was obviously finished for James, and they retreated to separate parts of the house. And she had a few glasses of wine to cool down.”

Lesson learnt, James! Only Mariah Carey’s music from now on!

See more of Mariah’s crazy antics in the preview for her new reality show Mariah’s World in the clip below.

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Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston surprise kids at Brisbane Hospital

Looks like Tom’s following in girlfriend Taylor Swift’s footsteps!
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Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston just proved they’re superheroes in real life!

While filming Thor: Ragnarok in Brisbane, the pair took time out of their busy schedule to pay a visit to the sick children at Lady Cilento Hospital, according to The Courier Mail.

And it wasn’t just a pop-in pop-out visit either; the stars spent a decent amount of time visiting more than 80 children and their families throughout the hospital.

Both Tom and Chris posed with the overjoyed youngsters, with Chris even bringing Thor’s famous hammer to give the kids an extra thrill.

The stars were more than happy to pose for photos.

That kid looks pretty thrilled to be holding Thor’s hammer!

The boys then dropped in on the hospital’s in house TV station Juiced to give an interview.

If the name of the hospital sounds familiar, it’s because Tom’s girlfriend Taylor Swift recently surprised patients there with a visit of her own last month.

Check out the boys on set in Brisbane! Post continues…

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Taylor made patient’s dreams come true when she visited the Lady Cilento Hospital a few weeks back.

Not to mention that time Johnny Depp showed up as Captain Jack Sparrow.

The famous actors who play Thor and Loki have been in Brisbane filming the newest Marvel installment.

Queensland’s capitol has been dressed up to look like New York City, complete with yellow cabs and American school buses.

Chris is no stranger to surprising fans. Check out the excellent moment he offered a superfan a massage in the clip below. Yes please!

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Jennifer Lawrence tops Forbes’ list of highest paid actresses

It’s the second year in a row the star has topped Forbes' famous list.
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Jennifer Lawrence is a girl on fire! At least, when it comes to raking in the cash.

The actress has topped Forbes’ list of highest paid female actors for the second year running.

Star of The Hunger Games franchise, Jennifer is leading Hollywood women when it comes to pay in 2016, earning a whopping $46 million USD in the past 12 months before tax.

But although she’s still on top, the earnings mark an 11.5 per cent drop from her 2015 pay.

Watch Jen talk about her steamy scenes in her upcoming flick with Chris Pratt in the clip below. Post continues.

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She’s still number one, despite a drop in pay from 2015.

Runner up on the list was Melissa McCarthy, a huge jump up from her placing last year.

Melissa earned $33 million USD in 2016, a huge $10 million more than last year.

Ghostbusters definitely helped Melissa climb the list.

Her big leap is in part from her paycheck from the much talked about Ghostbusters reboot.

Rounding out the top three spots was Captain America: Civil War star Scarlett Johanssen, racking up $25 million USD.

And while that sounds like a lot, it’s actually down 30 per cent on her 2015 earnings.

The rest of the top ten include Jennifer Aniston, Fan Bingbing, Charlize Theron, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts, Mila Kunis and Deepika Padukone.

Scarlett is another actress hit by the downward trend in Hollywood actress’s pay.

But even though 26-year-old Jennifer might have been top of the list when it comes to acting, she might want to try her hand at singing if she wants to earn more.

Taylor Swift sat at the top of the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid celebrities, walking away with a massive $170 million, way more than double what Jennifer took home.

Time for a singing career, JLaw?

Classic Jennifer… appearing on The Tonight Show with snot on her face. Watch the hilarious moment she discovers it in the video below.

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The best instances of irony ever photographed

From comically misplaced signs to unfortunate accidents, we've rounded up some of the best examples of irony the internet has to offer.

We’ve all been in situations before where the irony before us is just too astounding not to notice. And while we don’t all always remember to pull out a camera to capture those moments, luckily for us there are a whole lot of Internet users who do.

From comically misplaced signs to unfortunate accidents, we’ve rounded up some of the best examples of irony the internet has to offer.

Click through for a hearty giggle.

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This is what Janice from Friends actually sounds like

Oh. My. Gawd!

Who doesn’t remember Chandler Bing’s hilarious girlfriend Janice Litman.

Turns out the actress behind the iconic character, Maggie Wheeler, sounds NOTHING like her onscreen persona.

The 55-year-old actress, loved for her “Oh. My. Gawd!” catchphrase, visited UK talk show This Morning, and social media went abuzz after they noted the difference in voice.

Chatting about her role, Maggie revealed how Janice’s infamous high-pitched cackle came to be.

“I think it was a progression how Janice evolved and how the writers created the character for me. The laugh happened organically in the first rehearsal because I needed to find a way to laugh because Matthew Perry is so funny.”

“And working with him I knew right away, I thought, ‘This guy is going to make me laugh on set. I’ve gotta be prepared.’ So I created Janice’s laugh just as a safety measure for when Matthew made me laugh.”

Watch her interview in the video below! Article continues…

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Maggie admitted that she never expected her role to create so much love.

“It was always a surprise that she continued to have a life on the show.”

“I was always so thrilled every time the writers decided to bring me back,” she said. “It started out as a one-shot deal – come in, do one episode – and out of that came 10 years of this extraordinary, joyful experience.”

Maggie is in London getting ready to participate in Comedy Central’s FriendsFest and the question on everyone’s lips… Will there be a reunion?

“A lot of people ask and I’m sure a lot of people would love it and that part is out of my control,” she explained.

This article was originally published on Woman’s Day**

“I don’t know what the future holds but it would be fun. It would be great fun.”

Can you JUST imagine?

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Rebecca Gibney can’t wait to work with Erik Thomson again

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that’s certainly the case for former Packed to the Rafters co-stars Erik Thomson and Rebecca Gibney.
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It’s been three years since 
the pair played Australia’s favourite on-screen couple Dave and Julie Rafter, and the spark between them is still very much alive. If the actors have it their way, it won’t be long until they’re working together again.

“I loved working with Bec and would love to again one day,” says Erik, 49, who is married to actress Caitlin McDougall.

“I’ve tended to play that kind of role against very strong central female characters,” says Erik, who returns to our screens this week for season two of Seven’s drama 800 Words.

“She is an amazing woman and a wonderful actress.”

Rebecca is ambassador for Lif3 Smartchip an Australian technology company that recently launched the most advanced scientifically proven mobile phone radiation reduction technology available to consumers today.

For more information visit Lif3 Smartchip*.

And the feeling is mutual. Rebecca beamed with happiness when talking about Erik at a charity event for Lif3 Smartchip.

“Erik is such a great mate,” said the 51-year-old.

The ambassador for the Australian technology company that has the most advanced scientifically proven mobile phone radiation reduction technology, added that she and Erik remain in regular contact.

“I adore and miss him terribly. We text message frequently because we know how much we miss each other. We are always there for one another to talk shop – or anything, for that matter.”

Starring alongside Erik in Rafters for six seasons from 2008 to 2013, Rebecca says she’d jump at the chance to work with her leading man again – leaving many to wonder if a reunion is on the cards.

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“I’m always asking when I’m going to make an appearance on 800 Words but I don’t think there is room for me,” she says.

“Erik and I are the best of friends. He has an acting style that suits my style, so whether it’s on Rafters or something else, I’d like to see that back on screen one day.”

Happily married to artist Richard Bell, Rebecca is currently riding her own wave of success, after it was announced her hit show Wanted has been signed for its second season.

The duo starred in Packed to the Rafters

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Woman won’t let rare condition stop her from being a beauty blogger sensation

Marimar Quiroa is a beauty blogger born with a rare condition called cystic hygroma.

Marimar Quiroa is a beauty blogger born with a rare condition called cystic hygroma.

The condition means she was born with a birth defect in her neck and mouth and therefore needs to breath through a hole in her neck.

Despite her ‘unconventional’ looks, the 21-year-old is making a big splash in the online beauty world. Her Youtube channel has over 110,000 subscribers and has over 9 million views.

“To me, beauty means to accept yourself for who you are, and to ignore what other people tell you,” Quiroa said to Barcroft TV.

“What I like about makeup and beauty is imagining new looks, especially around the eyes, and showing people they’re beautiful no matter what.”

She has admitted while the strange looks her way can be upsetting, she has learned to hold her head up high.

“I see them staring. I either tell them to stop or just ignore them, but if people are staring at me, I stare right back. I refuse to look away until they stop staring.”

Click through to see more pictures of Marimar’s amazing make-up application.

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Foods to eat for healthy poop

What to eat for healthy poop may not be a “polite” topic for the dinner table. But, as we've discovered, it should be, especially when you consider your bowel motions are an indicator of your health.
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What are the signs of a healthy bowel?

Being regular is not so much about frequency, as having bowel motions that are easy to pass. On the Bristol Stool Chart, you’re looking for a three or four.

Usually, the bowel wants to empty 30 minutes after a meal, and for many people this happens after breakfast. Once you get the urge to go, you should also be able to hold on, and then pass a bowel motion within a minute of sitting down.

How to score your poop

The Bristol Stool Chart is an illustrated medical tool that classifies bowel motions into seven types. What your poo looks like (and how it scores) depends on how long it’s been in your intestine.

It’s a result of what you eat, how much fluid you get, and how active you are.

Straining to go?

Constipation can occur for a number of reasons, including travel, changes in routine, not not enough fluid, and not enough exercise. And not enough fibre in the diet.

One high-fibre way to prime your bowel for regularity is to eat a teaspoon of linseed with a little yoghurt each morning and evening with a couple of glasses of water.

What are the best foods for bowel health?

When it comes to good bowel health, you want to include plenty of fibre-rich foods. You’re aiming to have between 25 grams and 30 grams of fibre each day.

Fruit and vegetables

Get your five plus two; that’s five to six serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit. Half a cup of cooked vegetables or one cup salad vegetables equals one serve.

When it comes to fibre, the rockstars include figs, kiwifruit, prunes and dates.

Go for dishes like Roasted brussels sprouts and lentil salad, which combine vegetables and legumes.

Cereals

Go for natural muesli, bran and oats, grainy bread and crackers, brown rice and pasta, and grains like barley, quinoa, buckwheat and chia.

Beans

Legumes pack the biggest punch when it comes to fibre. Top your grainy toast with baked beans, add lentils to your bolognese, stir chickpeas through your soups, curries, casseroles and salads.

Nuts and seeds

Eating fibre-rich nuts and seeds will help you reach your daily fibre target. Choose muesli with extra nuts and seeds, top your oat or quinoa porridge with an LSA mix, and add raw or toasted hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds to salads.

This article originally appeared on Food To Love.

For a high-fibre dessert, try this Clove panna cotta with fresh figs.

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