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Angelina Jolie opens up about her children’s different personalities

Surprisingly, Angelina Jolie has revealed her kids won't be following in her footsteps!

Angelina Jolie Pitt opened up about her children on a recent interview with BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, revealing that they all have their own unique personalities.

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“All the kids are learning different languages,” said the 41-year-old. “I asked them what languages they wanted to learn and Shi is learning Khmai, which is a Cambodian language, Pax is focusing on Vietnamese, Mad has taken to German and Russian, Z is speaking French, Vivienne really wanted to learn Arabic, and Knox is learning sign language.”

“I suppose that just means you don’t know who your children are until they show you who they are and they are just becoming whoever they want to be,” she added.

Jolie Pitt and husband Brad have six children – Shiloh, 10, Maddox, 14, Zahara, 11, Pax, 12, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 7.

L-R: Zahara, Knox, Maddox, Shiloh, Pax and Vivienne

And while both their parents are hugely successful actors, Jolie Pitt said her kids are unlikely to follow their career path.

“None of my kids want to be actors,” she revealed. “They are actually very interested in being musicians. I think they like the process of film from the outside. Mad is interested in editing. Pax loves music and deejaying.”

Zahara and Shiloh

In 2013, the actress made the choice to have a preventive double mastectomy and later had her ovaries removed in 2015.

She opened up about how she wishes her mother (who died in 2007 to ovarian cancer) had more recent information of treatment that possibly could have saved her.

“When you go through something and you learn about yourself and your body in anything medical, you feel – it really wasn’t a decision,” she confessed.

“It was just, I thought that I had gained information that I wish my mother would have known. I wish she had the option. I wish she had the surgery, in fact, and it might have given her more years with my family.”

Jolie Pitt says she’s humbled at the thought of the increased awareness of speaking openly about treatment options.

She said: “It means a great deal to me. If there is even one woman out there who went and got checked and found that she had cancer or she was positive and she caught something in time, and if in any small way I was a part of that, it makes me very emotional.”

VIDEO: See Shiloh and Knox prank Brad on set

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Is Khloe Kardashian’s cryptic Instagram post about Lamar Odom?

The reality star has some heated words for her ex!
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Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram on Saturday to share a poignant letter that seemingly blasted Lamar Odom.

The now deleted post began with a quote that read, “They start missing you when they fail at replacing you.”

Khloe’s lengthy post was captured by The Shade Room before it was deleted.

The 31-year-old continued, “‘You don’t know what you got till it’s gone,’ I say, you knew what you had, you just never thought it would slip away.”

“We often take for granted the very things that deserve our gratitude the most. We do this with both people and material possessions. The problem is many people do not realise this until it’s too late.”

The 31-year-old’s post comes after she admitted to mum Kris that she was through with her failed marriage to Lamar.

Khloe followed up her deleted post with a much shorter quote, which read, “We’d learn so much more about ourselves if we took the time to observe and reflect on our own actions instead of another’s.”

It comes after the broken-hearted star told her mum Kris Jenner during a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians that she was ending her tumultuous relationship with the former NBA star and finally going through with their divorce.

Khloe later shared this insightful quote on Instagram.

Lamar – who suffered from a near-fatal drug and alcohol related overdose last year – appeared to be slipping back into his old ways after he was spotted attending a bar in Los Angeles in March.

Watch Khloe Kardashian sizzle in her Harper’s Bazaar shoot below!

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Desperate dad begs for people to wash hands before touching babies

After his baby nearly died from a deadly virus, a father has made a desperate plea for people to be strictly hygienic when touching little ones.

The dad shared his story on Imgur, saying that she was admitted to hospital with a mild case of viral meningitis. She recovered in a couple of days but the real horror began when she contracted the highly contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

He goes on to say in the highly emotional story that his little girl ‘flatlined’ and was put on a ventilator before being taken to a bigger hospital.

“We almost lost her last Monday. Our local hospital told us if she got any worse there was nothing more they could do for her,” he wrote.

She was then diagnosed with “a severe case of pneumonia, type h flu, bronchiolitis, and a partially collapsed right lung,” with the father saying that’s it been a “rough week for my little one.”

But it seems like she’s on the mend, with the relieved dad saying: “She has beaten so many odds this past week and made me even more proud to call her my daughter.”

“The PICU nurses have been literal life savers. We might even be able to go home this weekend.”

He then goes on to say how important it is to follow strict hygiene when interacting with babies.

“RSV is no joke. I didn’t know much about it until a week ago when it almost took my daughter from me. Please make sure to wash your hands before handling little ones. And make sure to wrap them up when heading outside into the cold,” he said.

The Mayo Clinic reports that RSV can be easily spread.

“It spreads easily when infectious respiratory secretions — such as those from coughing or sneezing — are inhaled or passed to others through direct contact, such as shaking hands.”

The website continues: “The virus can also live for hours on objects such as countertops and toys. Touch your mouth, nose or eyes after touching a contaminated object, and you’re likely to acquire the virus.”

Best to heed this advice!

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6 ways to celebrate your divorce

Calling it quits can be hard. But here’s why you should celebrate this new chapter of your life.
6 ways to celebrate your divorce

Breaking up is hard. It can be long and painful and arduous deciding on issues like whose fault everything is and who will get custody – of the kids, the dog, that ugly vase Aunty Mabel gave you for a wedding present…

But when the divorce comes through, that’s a time that marks a new chapter in your life, and it’s something that should be celebrated. When my divorce came through, I was still child and responsibility-free so I hotfooted it over to Edinburgh for a year. (Which I absolutely recommend if you’re considering it.)

But if you don’t want to move to the other side of the world, here are some other ideas that can help you draw a big line under that chapter in your life and get ready to move forward.

  • Go on retreat

Spend a week or two having massages and facials, doing yoga, and generally getting in touch with who you are as a single woman again. Some great options include Bliss Sanctuary for Women in Bali, Gaia Retreat and Spa near Byron Bay, and Samadhi Retreat in Daylesford.

  • Get a tattoo

‘All men are bastards’ is probably not something you should be putting permanently anywhere right now, but if you are a fan of the ink, maybe something that symbolises renewal, strength or rebirth might be relevant.

  • Have a party

Throw an emancipation party, invite all your friends, dance on the tables and have a ball. Just be sure to keep the language on your invitations positive and focused on your new life. No guests want to come and hear you talk about how glad you are to be rid of that creep – especially if they’re still friends with him. Keep the focus on freedom and fun, and party hard.

  • Have a makeover

If you’ve ever watched a romantic comedy, you’ll know it’s a woman’s job to get a makeover after a break-up. There’s a reason for this though: it will help you to feel fresh, attractive and fun again – ready to get out there, mingling with confidence. Whether you’re on the market for a new partner, or you just want to feel fantastic about yourself, a new hairdo, some new clothes and a bold lip will work wonders.

  • Redecorate or move

Move into a new home and decorate it exactly the way you like. There isn’t any need to consider anyone else’s feelings any more. And if you’re staying put, ditch that wallpaper in the bedroom you always hated and finally get around to installing a dishwasher. This is your time to get what you want, where you want it.

  • Do a ‘first’

Choose an activity that you’ve been wanting to try for ages, such as training for a marathon or learning to play the ukulele. Or do something a bit nuts that will let you know you’re alive, like jumping out of a plane or trying abseiling.

Now’s the time to forget about who you were and move boldly into who you want to be in your new life.

Make it fulfilling and exhilarating and kiss that old life goodbye with no regrets.

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How Hollywood celebrated Father’s Day

Find out how the dads of Hollywood celebrated the day dedicated to them.
David Beckham

Although in Australia we like to celebrate our father’s a little later in the year, Sunday, June 19 marks the day to celebrate dad in the US and UK.

In celebration of the occasion, Hollywood’s finest have taken over Instagram with an influx of sweet messages for the men who raised them.

From Brooklyn Beckham’s adorable throwback snap with father David, to Chrissy Teigen’s cute tribute to John Legend on his first dad’s day, we’ve collected all the best snaps just for you.

Click through the gallery now to see the sweetest Father’s Day messages.

But be warned, you may just shed a tear in the process!

Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to share this sweet dedication to her husband and father-of-four, David.

The soccer star’s eldest son led the Father’s Day tributes with this amazing throwback snap accompanied by the simple message, “Happy Father’s Day!”

Skipping breakfast in bed, Prince William spent the morning with fellow dads, mentors and children at a Heads Together breakfast. “Today I celebrate my third Father’s Day as a father. For me it is a day not just to celebrate how fortunate I am for my young family, but to reflect on just how much I’ve learned about fatherhood and the issues facing fathers in all walks of life. In particular, it is a time to reflect on my responsibility to look after not just the physical health of my two children, but to treat their mental needs as just as important a priority,” he penned on the Heads Together website.

Sharing this ADORABLE happy snap, Chrissy Teigan wrote to her husband John Legend, “Happy Father’s Day to the most perfect man Luna and I could ever ask for. Since the day she was born, you’ve done every bottle with me, woken up with me to keep me company through every night. You don’t mind diapers, get all the best burps, and read her Goodnight Moon like poetry. It makes me so happy to see so much of you in her smile and eyes that completely glow when looking at you. She will never look at anyone – anyone – the way she looks at you.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine took to Instagram with this sweet childhood moment of the two showing off big smiles.

“You really are so special to me. How blessed I am that I have you in my life,” penned Catherine Zeta-Jones alongside this pic with her father David.

Jessica Alba took a moment to share this sweet family portrait with the caption, “#happyfathersday to my hubbs @cash_warren and my papasito @markdalba – love you both to the moon and back. Feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have these incredibly loving men in my life.”

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Kate Hudson’s message to her Pa for Father’s Day

Momager Kris Jenner created this collage of her modern family pictured with their children and fathers. “Happy Father’s Day!! We love you, and we are forever grateful for the unconditional love, guidance and support you have given my kids and grandkids. Wishing all the amazing dads out there a Happy Father’s Day!!!” she wrote.

Jennifer Lopez dedicated this heartfelt snap to her dad David with the simple caption, “Unconditional”.

The Obamas celebrated the momentous occasion with this outdoor family portrait.

“Happy Father’s Day to my Dad, Chris … And to all Dads around the world,” wrote our very own Hugh Jackman alongside this uncanny snap.

Amidst her parent’s messy split, Kelly Osbourne dedicated this throwback photo to her father Ozzy. “You may not be perfect but to me you are the best father in the world! I love you sooooooooooooo much #HappyFathersDay Dadda.”

Speaking to her rocker husband, Joel Madden, Nicole Richie penned, “Thank you for making me a mommy. Thank you for encouraging our children to be human instead of perfect. And thank you for your unconditional love, patience, & acceptance. I hope our son turns out to be just like you.”

Using a Shakespeare quote to go alongside this arty black and white shot of her husband Liev Schreiber with their son, Naomi Watts shared, “When a father gives to his son, both laugh, when a son gives to his father, both cry.”

Kendall Jenner reminisced on her childhood with her father, Caitlyn Jenner.

Also sharing the sentiment was her younger sister, Kylie. Watch Caitlyn’s message to dads everywhere in the next slide!

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Caitlyn Jenner’s Father’s Day message to her fans

Neil Patrick Harris posted this beach-side shot of husband David Burtka and their two children Harper Grace Burtka-Harris and Gideon Scott Burtka-Harris, five. “I’m so grateful for David being an amazing person, and for his selfless and constant work raising these two ‘lil nuggets,” he wrote.

Model Gigi Hadid wanted to world to know how much her father Mohamed means to her. “I wanted to be the first to wish my daddio a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! I love you more than you’ll ever know.”

Glee star Lea Michele took to social media with a daddy-daughter dance to celebrate the day. “I’m the luckiest girl in the world because you are my dad,” she shared.

Pregnant Nicky Hilton shared this sweet photo of her with father and soon-to-be grandfather Richard.

Like father, like son! Reese Witherspoon posted this uncanny shot of husband Jim with their son Tennessee, accompanied by the caption, “Happy Fathers Day to this great father!!! AND to all the amazing dads out there who love and nurture the wonderful children of the world.”

Model Gisele Bundchen took to social media with a picturesque memory of her adorable family building a sandcastle by the beach. “We love you,” she simply wrote.

Sharing a vintage snap, Amy Schumer gave a simple nod to her dad Gordon.

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David Beckham’s sweet throwback picture

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David Beckham’s sweet throwback picture

David Beckham and his son Brooklyn have both paid tribute to the men in their lives by sharing some nostalgic photos to celebrate Father’s Day.

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17-year-old Brooklyn shared a snap of him and David from a few year ago and simply wrote, “Happy Father’s Day.”

And David, 41, posted a picture from 1975 of him as a baby in his father’s arms.

“Happy Father’s Day dad… Support and love is what children need and deserve, I was lucky to have both… To all the fathers around the world happy Father’s Day X,” he wrote.

But the tributes didn’t end there with Victoria – David’s wife and Brooklyn’s mother – also paying tribute to her husband of 17 years.

“Happy Father’s Day@davidbeckham X We love u!!! X Kisses X VB,” she wrote.

We can feel the love all the way over here in Australia!

WATCH: David Beckham’s H&M commercial

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Cooking with the stars

We’ve searched high and low for delicious celebrity recipes that don’t need a Hollywood chef to recreate.
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Celebrities may lead a life of glitz and glamour but at the end of the day, they’re just like us.

In fact some even cook for themselves.

Check out some delicious celeb recipes below

Sink your teeth into this fruity pop!

Michelle Bridges’ blueberry yoghurt popsicle recipe

TV’s fittest mama, Michelle Bridges, is making us long for hot summer with ice block recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup Orange Juice

½ cup Greek Youghurt

Handful of Blueberries

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend.

  2. Add them to popsicle moulds and let them freeze for a few hours.

  3. They can last for a week (if they make it for that long)

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When brussels sprouts sound devilishly good, just ask Chrissy Teigen.

Chrissy Teigen’s brussels with bacon garlic and maple syrup

She’s the model that likes to eat! Chrissy Teigen shares her delectable, nay, legendary recipe for Brussels with bacon and garlic (there are amazing as they sound and hubby John adores them!)

Ingredients

3 rashers bacon

1 kg Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

10 peeled garlic cloves halved

¼ cup chicken broth

3-4 tablespoons maple syrup

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. In a super-giant skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, but leave the fat in the skillet (If you don’t have a giant skillet, use two smaller ones, dividing the bacon among the 2 skillets).

  2. Place the Brussels in the skillet (or skillets), season them with salt and pepper, and cook them over high heat, MAKING SURE NOT TO MOVE THEM! until the bottoms are browned, 9-10 minutes.

  3. Using a spatula flip the sprouts, add the chicken stock to the skillet, and continue to cook until the other side is golden, another 9-10 minutes.

  4. The sprouts won’t be super soft; if you like them that way, cook ‘em a little longer, adding a little more stock if you want. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the maple syrup.

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Tuck into some guac!

Once a desperate housewife, now snack queen! Eva Longoria teaches cooking legend Martha Stewart the secret to a divine guacamole.

Eva Longoria’s Guacamole

Ingredients

8 large ripe avocados, chopped

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

3 small Serrano peppers, ribs and some seeds removed, minced

Coarse salt

Juice of 4 lemons

Mission Foods Tortilla chips (we love the cheese flavour)

Method

In a bowl, combine avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and peppers. Season with salt and lemon juice; mix to combine, mashing slightly. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Shane Warne is hanging out with Charlie Sheen

Well, this is an unlikely pairing.

Ex-cricketer Shane Warne has been photographed hanging out with Charlie Sheen.

Warne posted a pic to his Instagram with the 50-year-old actor, writing: “Great to meet this #legend @charliesheen ! Great night ahead #winning Hahahah”

The two seemed to hit it off after British TV host Piers Morgan interviewed Sheen and followed it up with a Q&A from the audience.

The Two And A Half Men star promised the Evening Standard show in London would be “up close and personal”.

Sheen said of the interview: “Basically, it’s a casual conversation. It talks about things I’ve been through recently and storytellings of the past.

“Also just about my career and trying to focus more on the body of work, future work, current work and not delve into the things that everybody seems to have so much curiosity about.”

Warnie was in the audience and praised him for his honesty.

Sheen revealed he had been diagnosed with HIV earlier this year.

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Mariah Carey’s ex Nick Cannon releases ‘Divorce Papers’ rap

The 35-year-old has opened up about his difficult divorce in a bizarre new song.
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Nick Cannon has released a telling new track while hitting back at reports that he’s been holding up the proceedings for his divorce from estranged wife Mariah Carey.

In the freestyle rap titled Divorce Papers, the America’s Got Talent host pours his heart out about their split as well as how it’s affected his five-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan.

Speaking to Genius, Nick revealed he wrote the song to vent his frustrations towards lawyers who he believes “cause most of the friction”.

“I was like, ‘You want Divorce Papers? Well here you go!'” the father-of-two said.

“The lawyer’s line was also me releasing a little frustration at the attorneys on both sides because lawyers always think they control the clients and they cause most of the friction, especially since my ex and I get along.”

Nick and Mariah filed for divorce in January after six years of marriage.

In the track, the father-of-two also touches on the heartbreaking effects the split has had on his relationship with his two children.

“There is nothing more painful than parting with or having to drop your children off,” he said.

“One day as my daughter was giving me a hug goodbye my eyes welled up and she looked at me and said, ‘Daddy, why do you have tears in your eyes?’ and I told her it was because I love her.”

“She understood. She is a genius. She just hugged me harder and said ‘I love you, too’. Waterworks!”

Nick and his kids, Monroe and Moroccan, spent quality time together for US Father’s Day.

The song comes after reports surfaced claiming Nick had been refusing to sign the divorce papers, thus preventing his ex to marry her billionaire beau, James Packer.

But now that the papers have indeed been signed, James and Mariah will be able to go ahead with their lavish wedding – said to cost a whopping $100 million – later this year.

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Mariah is set to marry her billionaire beau James Packer later this year.

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How to have a stress-free supermarket run

Seven (tantrum-free) tips for doing the grocery shopping with kids.
Supermarket shopping with kids

Taking your kids to the supermarket isn’t typically high up on the list of Things I Love Doing, but it needn’t be frantic and frazzled.

These seven tips will have you navigating the aisles like a pro, while skipping the stress usually associated with grocery shopping with children.

Time it well

Timing is everything. You wouldn’t choose to clean the house five minutes before bed, so be mindful of making the kids do something taxing when they’re tired. Shop when they’re well-rested – soon after waking up after a nap is ideal – and avoid peak shopping times like lunch or straight after work when queues will be longer.

Know your limits

Patience levels are likely to be low so be realistic in terms of what you can achieve. Now is not the time to be testing new products or comparing the calories between brands; save those tasks for when you’ve got more time on your hands – and less little people with you. Just stick with the essentials; it’s best to shop little and often with kids.

Make a list

Arriving at the supermarket and having a mental blank is not an option when you have kids in tow. Write a concise list before you leave the house and get them involved, too. Ask them to draw or write a pretend list so that they feel excited about your trip to the supermarket. If you sell it as an adventure, you’ll have their attention for longer.

Pre-agree snacks

It’s sensible to pre-agree on snacks before you go to manage expectations – and avoid your trolley being half-eaten by the time you get to the checkout! It also gives your control over how healthy the snack is. On the journey there, remind them that if they’re well behaved, they’ll be get their treat (OK, bribe) as a thank you.

Make a plan

If you’re not overly familiar with your local supermarket’s floor plan, you may want to do a child-free recce. Why? When shopping with kids, you only want to go down the aisles you actually need. You’ll save time and avoid extra temptation. Heads up: most everyday essentials are stocked on the outer aisles.

Play games

Kids will love the supermarket much more if it’s entertaining and engaging to them. Play a game of I Spy or Spot the… with younger children, while older children can be given special jobs such as searching for or counting out products. Anything that makes shopping a more exciting and sensory experience will keep boredom at bay for longer.

Use the trolley

Make use of the specially-designed toddler and baby seats in trolleys. They’ll keep kids safe, in one place and out of reach of shelves – because there’s nothing more fun than pulling products off of them! Bigger kids who are too grown-up for the trolley can be charged with looking after the trolley money. Just take a spare $2 in case it goes walkabout.

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