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Meet the man making Katie Holmes smile again

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Meet the man making Katie Holmes smile again

It’s written all over her face -she’s finally happy! Meet the man responsible for it all.

It’ Katie Holmes as you haven’t seen her in years: blissfully happy, leaning in close to whisper to a handsome bloke, completely oblivious that every pair of eyes in New York’s Madison Square Garden is watching with avid interest. The actress could hardly find a more public place to be seen laughing and chatting with her new friend, and onlookers were soon abuzz with talk that she’d finally found a replacement for her ex-husband, Tom Cruise.

And in some ways, they were right. The dark-haired mystery-man, identified as her new agent, Adam Schweitzer, has become Katie’s go-to guy. Married Adam has become Katie’s new champion, taking her under his wing as she begins phase two of her post-Tom life. “She wants to distance herself from Tom and his Hollywood clout,” an industry insider explains, adding that it’s thought her links to Tom have made her unattractive to casting agents. “So she defected from her longtime agents at Creative Artists, where Tom is also a fixture, and signed with New York uber-agent Adam.”

A new beginning Insiders are describing the move as a stroke of genius after a disappointing year for Katie. “She was really upset when [Broadway show] Dead Accounts abruptly closed in January,” explains a friend. “She had high hopes for making a name as a Broadway actress but it never took off. And it’s not as if she’s been swamped with interesting offers. It’s thought that Tom has something to do with this. He only has to frown slightly for the Hollywood powers to try and second-guess what he’s thinking,” the friend claims.

And that’s where Adam, 36, has been Katie’s knight in shining armour. Once included in the list of the top 35 entertainment executives under 35 by industry bible The Hollywood Reporter, he now heads the agency’s motion picture division, representing the likes of Al Pacino and Christopher Waltz.

Read more Katie and Adam in this week’s Woman’s Day on sale Monday March 11, 2013.

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Ladies of the Logies: Nominees announced

The contenders for Australia's "most outstanding" and "most popular" Australian television personalities are in with Asher Keddie and Carrie Bickmore leading the way.
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The contenders for Australia’s “most outstanding” and “most popular” Australian television personalities are in with Asher Keddie and Carrie Bickmore leading the way for women in the industry competing with the most popular blokes of the small screen to take out the top gong.

Keddie and Bickmore are up against funny men Adam Hills, Hamish Blake, and Andy Lee, as well as Home and Away’s Steve Pococke, for the Gold Logie.

Crowd favourite Chrissie Swan, nominated for a Silver Logie, will not be gracing the red carpet as the April 7 ceremony clashes with her due date.

New talents Annabel Crabb, nominated for her ABC2 show Kitchen Cabinet, and singer turned Offspring actress Clare Bowditch, will be making their first appearances at the awards.

The last woman to take home the top gong was Rebecca Gibney in 2009. She’s nominated this year for a Silver Logie for Most Popular Actress, against Asher Keddie, Ashleigh Cummings, Deborah Mailman and Julia Morris.

The full list of nominees:

Gold Logie: Most Popular Personality on TV

Adam Hills (ABC1)

Andy Lee (Nine Network)

Asher Keddie (Network Ten)

Carrie Bickmore (Network Ten)

Hamish Blake (Nine Network)

Steve Peacocke (Channel Seven)

Silver Logie: Most Popular Actor

Firass Dirani (House Husbands, Nine Network; The Straits, ABC1)

Hugh Sheridan (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

Lachy Hulme (Howzat!, Nine Network; Beaconsfield, Nine Network; Offspring, Network Ten)

Matthew Le Nevez (Offspring, Network Ten)

Steve Peacocke (Home And Away, Channel Seven)

Silver Logie: Most Popular Actress

Asher Keddie (Offspring, Network Ten)

Ashleigh Cummings (Puberty Blues, Network Ten; Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, ABC1)

Deborah Mailman (Mabo, ABC1; Redfern Now, ABC1; Offspring, Network Ten)

Julia Morris (House Husbands, Nine Network)

Rebecca Gibney (Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven)

Silver Logie: Most Popular Presenter

Adam Hills (Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight, ABC1)

Andy Lee (Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year, Caravan of Courage: Australia Vs New Zealand, Nine Network)

Carrie Bickmore (The Project, Network Ten)

Chrissie Swan (Can of Worms, Network Ten)

Hamish Blake (Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year, Caravan of Courage: Australia Vs New Zealand, Nine Network)

Most Popular New Male Talent

Alex Williams (Underground: The Julian Assange Story, Network Ten)

David Campbell (Mornings, Nine Network)

Joel Madden (The Voice, Nine Network)

Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors, Network Ten)

Will McDonald (Home and Away, Channel Seven)

Most Popular New Female Talent

Annabel Crabb (Kitchen Cabinet, ABC2)

Brenna Harding (Puberty Blues, Network Ten)

Catherine Mack (Home and Away, Channel Seven)

Clare Bowditch (Offspring, Network Ten)

Edwina Royce (House Husbands, Nine Network)

Most Popular Drama Series

Home And Away, Channel Seven

House Husbands, Nine Network

Offspring, Network Ten

Packed To The Rafters, Channel Seven

Puberty Blues, Network Ten

Most Popular Miniseries or Telemovie

Beaconsfield, Nine Network

Bikie Wars: Brothers In Arms, Network Ten

Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War, Nine Network

Underbelly: Badness, Nine Network

Underground: The Julian Assange Story, Network Ten

Most Popular Light Entertainment Program

Gruen Planet, ABC1

Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year, Nine Network

The Project, Network Ten

The Voice, Nine Network

The X Factor, Channel Seven

Most Popular Lifestyle Program

Better Homes And Gardens, Channel Seven

Getaway, Nine Network

Grand Designs Australia, The LifeStyle Channel

The Living Room, Network Ten

Selling Houses Australia, The LifeStyle Channel

Most Popular Sports Program

Before The Game, Network Ten

Paralympics London 2012 – Highlights, ABC1

The Footy Show (AFL), Nine Network

The Footy Show (NRL), Nine Network

Wide World Of Sports, Nine Network

Most Popular Reality Program

Beauty And The Geek Australia, Channel Seven

Big Brother, Nine Network

MasterChef Australia, Network Ten

My Kitchen Rules, Channel Seven

The Block, Nine Network

Most Popular Factual Program

Bondi Rescue, Network Ten

Bondi Vet, Network Ten

Border Security: Australia’s Front Line, Channel Seven

RPA, Nine Network

Who Do You Think You Are?, SBS One

“Most Outstanding” Awards, voted for by television industry juries

Gold Logie: TV Week Logie Hall of Fame Award

Not announced yet.

Silver Logie: Most Outstanding Actor

Aaron Jeffery (Underbelly: Badness, Nine Network)

Anthony Hayes (Devil’s Dust, ABC1)

Guy Pearce (Jack Irish, ABC1)

Jimi Bani (Mabo, ABC1)

Lachy Hulme (Howzat!, Nine Network)

Silver Logie: Most Outstanding Actress

Catherine McClements (Tangle, Showcase)

Deborah Mailman (Mabo, ABC1)

Leah Purcell (Redfern Now, ABC1)

Mandy McElhinney (Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War, Nine Network)

Susie Porter (Dangerous Remedy, ABC1)

Silver Logie: Most Outstanding Drama Series

Offspring, Network Ten

Puberty Blues, Network Ten

Rake, ABC1

Redfern Now, ABC1

Tangle, Showcase

Silver Logie: Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie

Howzat! Kerry Packer’s War, Nine Network

Jack Irish, ABC1

Mabo, ABC1

Underbelly: Badness, Nine Network

Underground: The Julian Assange Story, Network Ten

Most Outstanding News Coverage

“Baden-Clay”, Nine News, Nine Network

“Cabinet Leaks”, Seven News Sydney, Channel Seven

“Catholic Church Allegedly Hid Crimes of Paedophile Priest”, Lateline, ABC1

“Fukushima”, ABC News, ABC1

“Rudd Vs Gillard Leadership Challenge”, Sky News

Most Outstanding Public Affairs Report

“Abducted!”, 60 Minutes, Nine Network

“Anatomy Of A Massacre”, Dateline, SBS One

“Captain Emad: Smugglers’ Paradise — Australia”, Four Corners, ABC1

“The World According To Lance (Lance Armstrong”, Four Corners, ABC1

“Unholy Silence (Catholic Church”, Four Corners, ABC1

Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program

Hamish & Andy’s Caravan of Courage: Australia Vs New Zealand, Nine Network

Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, ABC1

The Hamster Wheel, ABC1

The Voice, Nine Network

The X Factor, Channel Seven

Most Outstanding Sports Coverage

2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup Carnival, Channel Seven

London 2012 Olympic Games, Nine Network

2012 Toyota AFL Grand Final, Channel Seven

London 2012 Olympic Games, FOXTEL

Boxing Day Test Match, Nine Network

Most Outstanding Children’s Program

Dance Academy, ABC3

Didi And B, Nick Jr.

The Adventures Of Figaro Pho, ABC3

Totally Wild, Network Ten

You’re Skitting Me, ABC3

Most Outstanding Factual Program

Go Back To Where You Came From, SBS One

AFP, Nine Network

Kings Cross ER, Crime & Investigation Network

Then The Wind Changed, ABC1

Who Do You Think You Are?, SBS One

Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent

Annabel Crabb (Kitchen Cabinet, ABC2)

Brenna Harding (Puberty Blues, Network Ten)

Jason Montgomery (Underbelly: Badness, Nine Network)

Natasa Ristic (Danger 5, SBS One)

Shari Sebbens (Redfern Now, ABC1)

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Elle Macpherson engaged to marry billionaire Jeffrey Soffer

Just four months after splitting from her banker ex-boyfriend, Elle Macpherson is reportedly engaged to the new man in her life, real estate developer Jeffrey Soffer.
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Just four months after splitting from her banker ex-boyfriend, Elle Macpherson is reportedly engaged to the new man in her life, real estate developer Jeffrey Soffer.

Elle, 49, first met Jeffrey, 43, in 2010 and they dated for two years before going their separate ways in March last year.

Elle promptly shacked up with banker Roger Jenkins, but they split in November and the supermodel rekindled her romance with Jeffrey.

Now, Access Hollywood reports the couple are planning to marry.

Jeffrey is based in Miami, Florida, and Elle is said to be relocating from London to move in with him.

It will be the second marriage for both.

Elle married US Elle creative director Gilles Bensimon when she was just 21, but they divorced three years later in 1989.

In 1995, she got engaged to financier Arpad Busson, and the pair had two sons, Arpad, 15, and Aurelius, 10, but they split in 2005.

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We need to talk about post-natal depression

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Several months after the birth of her baby, my friend was admitted to a facility for mothers with post-natal depression.

She stayed for a few weeks, her nearly one-year-old taken from her to help manage her feelings of utter helplessness and exhaustion.

Her treatment made things worse for a while: she was forced to wean her baby suddenly, and hit rock bottom, swallowing dozens of sleeping pills on a break from her rehabilitation.

But how did she get so down?

This was a woman who had never had any history of depression or mental illness, had never been anything but happy. Her baby was like any baby, waking through the night for milk and like most mums, my friend tended to her infant while her husband slept before his next working day.

Post-natal depression is frighteningly common: it’s estimated 1800 women in Australia are diagnosed with the condition every single day.

No one knows what causes it, but no doubt the lack of sleep and crazy hormones don’t help the situation.

I was reminded of my friend this week after reading this article, written by US model and TV presenter Vanessa Lachey.

She wrote about her shock when, two weeks into parenthood, she found herself unshowered, covered in baby vomit and feeling utterly helpless:

Vanessa says she perked up after a shower, and a drive alone, listening to the radio at full volume.

And seriously, that’s what can help. Ten minutes by yourself: with no one latching onto you, no one vomiting your milk back onto you, no one screaming at you.

Pretty much all new mothers (whether it’s their first or subsequent children) experience some form of baby blues described by Vanessa.

Becoming a new parent is bloody tough, for both mum and dad. While your lives are rocked by joy and love, they are also blasted with exhaustion and confusion at how to manage this new little person.

The story of my friend has a happy ending. With help, she began managing her endless fatigue, and her baby turned into a toddler who (largely) slept through the night. She spent months speaking with psychologists, and was gradually weaned off her anti-depressants. She and her family are doing just fine.

Still, more attention needs to be given to this issue. While most mums experience the blues, it’s important the rest of us do our bit to help our friends’ transition to their lives as mothers. They need to be reminded that they are doing okay, that while life will never be the same, it’ll be just fine.

Your say: What did you feel like after having a baby? Did you feel down? What’s your best tip to a new Mum?

If you feel down, and have recently had a baby, help is available. Contact your local GP, or speak to a trained counsellor through PANDA (Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc), phone 1300 726 306.

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Million dollar breasts and other insured body parts

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They say a smile can be worth a thousand words, but if you’re Julia Roberts, for example, it could be valued at more than two million bucks.

From Bruce Springsteen’s $6 million voice to Dolly Parton’s $3.2 million breasts, some celebrities have gone to ridiculous lengths to value and insure their most valuable assets.

In a recent interview, Jennifer Love Hewitt joked she needed insurance on her boobs. “These things right here are worth $5 million,” she said.

But she wouldn’t be the first to do it.

Jennifer Love Hewitt joked that her breasts are worth $5 million.

Kylie Minogue buttocks are said to be insured for $5 million.

Tina Turner reportedly insured her legs for $3.2 million.

Bruce Springsteen’s vocal chords are worth $6 million.

Madonna had her breasts valued at $2 million.

Rihanna’s legs are worth $1 million. She says she’s obsessed with them.

Keith Richards’ hands are reportedly worth $1.6 million.

Dolly Parton’s breasts are rumoured to be insured for $3.2 million.

Jamie Lee Curtis legs are said to be insured for $2.8 million.

Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Rod Stewart are all said to have insured their voices as well.

David Beckham’s legs are worth $35 million a piece.

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Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland Baldwin signs modelling deal

She's 17, blonde, 6ft 2in tall and has Kim Basinger for a mother, so it's not entirely surprising that Ireland Baldwin has just signed a major modelling contract.
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She’s 17, blonde, 6ft 2in tall and has Kim Basinger for a mother, so it’s not entirely surprising that Ireland Baldwin has just signed a major modelling contract.

Ireland, whose father is Alec Baldwin, has inked a deal with IMG model management and has already started working with some high-profile clients.

Ireland is not the only celebrity daughter to try her hand at modelling – here are some other star spawn who are making waves in the fashion world.

Ireland is about to become a big sister. Dad Alec and new wife Hilaria are expecting a baby girl later this year.

Ireland Baldwin, daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.

Romeo Beckham for Burberry, and with his family.

Mick Jagger’s daughter Georgia May Jagger in *Vogue Russia* and with mum Jerry Hall.

Mick Jagger’s daughter Georgia May Jagger in Vogue Russia and with mum Jerry Hall.

Pixie Geldof in *Tatler* and with dad Bob Geldof.

Pixie Geldof in Tatler and with dad Bob Geldof.

Kaia Crawford for Versace and with mum Cindy Crawford.

Lily Collins in *Maxim* and with dad Phil Collins.

Lily Collins in Maxim and with dad Phil Collins.

Coco Sumner in *I.D.* magazine and with parents Sting and Trudie Styler.

Coco Sumner in I.D. magazine and with parents Sting and Trudie Styler.

Tali Lennox in *Indie* magazine and with mum Anne Lennox.

Tali Lennox in Indie magazine and with mum Anne Lennox.

Amber Le Bon in *Tatler* with her parents Simon and Yasmin Le Bon.

Amber Le Bon in Tatler with her parents Simon and Yasmin Le Bon.

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough in *Dazed and Confused* and with mother Lisa-Marie.

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough in Dazed and Confused and with mother Lisa-Marie.

Daisy Lowe in *Grazia* UK and her father Gavin Rossdale.

Daisy Lowe in Grazia UK and her father Gavin Rossdale.

Danielynn Birkhead for Guess, and her late mum Anna Nicole Smith, also modelling for Guess.

Ava Sambora with her mum Heather Locklear.

Keith Richards with model daughters Theodora and Alexandra.

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MKR: Just how real are Angela and Melina?

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Just how real are the “Real Housewives” of MKR?

They’re known as the “Real Housewives” of MKR, but there’s nothing mumsy about domestic goddesses Angela Kennedy and Melina Bagnato. The outspoken besties have made a splash with their big hair and even bigger personalities. But while they may seem super high-maintenance, Angela, 37, and Melina, 31, insist looks can be deceiving.

“I’m happy to look my age,” says Angela. “I don’t want to look 20 when I’m 40. If I’m starting to really fall apart, I might need some surgery to pick it up – I don’t really know. But I haven’t got anything fake on me at the moment, apart from my eyelash extensions, and I like it like that.”

Stylist Melina, who has a 22-month-old son, Jordyn, with husband Scott, concurs. “Not interested [in surgery] right now. Never say never, but I’m not a big fan of it, because I’ve noticed there are a lot of women in Melbourne who do plastic surgery and they’re all starting to look related!” The feisty Melburnians insist they’re masters of their make-up kits.

“I set my alarm 20 minutes before my son wakes up every day so I know I’ve got time to have a shower, put on my perfume, tinted moisturiser, mascara and lip gloss,” Melina says. “I like to feel three things before I leave the house – sophisticated, fun and glamorous. My hair is usually the glamorous part,” she reveals, laughing. Angela, owner of a lash salon and mother to son Patrick, 3, says she has mastered “a 10-minute getting-ready look”. As for how they stay in such great shape while relishing their food, they explain that they “eat to enjoy rather than to indulge”.

Read more about Angela and Melina, PLUS more MKR plastic surgery secrets in this week’s Woman’s Day on sale Monday March 4, 2013.

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In review: Argo | Seventh Heaven Club |Game of Thrones – Season Two

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Argo | Seventh Heaven Club |Game of Thrones – Season Two

Woman’s Day‘s Naomi Toy looks at the best TV shows, movies, DVDs and music of the week! Here are our top five for this week.

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The Jacksons: ‘We still feel Michael’s spirit’

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The Jacksons: ‘We still feel Michael’s spirit’

On the eve of their Australian tour, Jackie Jackson tells Shari Nementzik Michael is always by their side.

Why did The Jacksons decide to tour?

We had requests from fans around the world who had asked for us to tour after my brothers passing. We had a tour planned with Michael and the brothers after his 02 Arena shows, he was going to take eight months to a year off and then we were supposed to tour together, all of us, but it never happened. Fans from around the world are mourning his loss, we are still mourning, when you lose a sibling you never stop mourning, you think of them all the time, it never goes away, so we decided to come out because the fans wanted us to come out and sing with us and here we are.

How do you honour Michael’s memory through the shows?

We do a piece where we honour him on stage, it is very emotional, it is a bittersweet moment, we sing songs and show pictures on the monitors behind us and it is really touching. It is a great piece.

What do you miss most about Michael?

I just miss his laughter and him just being away from it all and being Michael because to me he is just plain Michael. People look at him as Michael the superstar, the singer, entertainer but to me he is just Michael, he is my brother. He is a great person and we just miss that about him.

Is it hard for you to perform without him?

We feel his spirit on stage every night, we know exactly where he would be on stage if he was with us because we can feel his spirit there, that is why we perform so hard on stage because we know he would be doing the same thing.

Do you think you’ll ever retire?

No, we love the stage! As long as Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart are doing it, I’m going to keep doing it.

For more information on the tour and to buy tickets go to: www.thejacksons.com

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Prince Harry ‘sorry to say’ he won’t be coming to Australia

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Prince Harry in Afghanistan.

For 24 glorious hours, we dared to hope that everyone’s favourite party prince would be coming to Australia in October but regrettably, Harry has confirmed he won’t be coming Down Under this year.

Despite yesterday’s flurry of rumours that the Royal Australian Navy had snagged Harry as guest of honour at its centenary gala, the 28-year-old royal’s spokesperson has exclusively confirmed to The Weekly that Harry won’t be attending.

“I’m sorry to say that the reports about Prince Harry visiting Australia in October are not correct,” Harry’s Assistant Press Secretary said. “Sadly, he won’t be attending the gala navy celebrations.”

Government sources told the Daily Telegraph yesterday that the Navy had requested a royal visitor for the celebration and had been told Harry was the most likely to attend.

“We will achieve royal patronage but the palace will not announce the name until much closer to the event,” a defence insider said.

Harry last visited Australia in his gap year in 2003, when he spent several weeks working on a Queensland sheep station.

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