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Glenn McGrath marries Sara Leonardi again

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Glenn McGrath and his wife Sara Leonardi

Glenn McGrath and Sara Leonardi married for a second time in a secret ceremony in Sicily on Monday.

The former cricketer and Sara exchanged vows in a religious service in Acireale at the base of Mt Etna. Only 70 close friends and family attended the ceremony.

Related: Glenn McGrath condemns ‘fake’ wedding cover

Sara revealed the nuptial news on her Twitter page at 3.10am Australian time this morning.

“Glenn and I remarried in a religious ceremony for close family and friends,” she wrote. “We are very happy. Thank you to the media for leaving us alone!”

Sara’s followers were quick to ask for pictures from the event, but she refused, tweeting: “No exclusives and no pictures from us, sorry!”

Glenn also commented on the wedding, expressing his joy on his Twitter page.

“Sara and I just got married again on July 4,” he wrote. “It was a beautiful ceremony in Sicily. Thank you to the media for respecting our privacy.”

While Glenn and Sara were keen to keep details of the ceremony secret, New Idea revealed all in their latest issue.

The couple wed in the historic Basilica Collegiate of San Sebastiano. Sara wore an asymmetrical off-white satin gown by Sydney bridal designer Johanna Johnson, accessorised with a 1920s-style headdress. Glenn wore a simple black suit.

After the wedding, Glenn and Sara got into a blue Porsche to drive to their reception at the Faro Sant Anna sports club in nearby Capomulini.

Glenn and Sara married for the first time last November in an intimate ceremony at his Cronulla home.

Related: Glenn McGrath wore pink rose in memory of his first wife at his wedding to Sara Leonardi

Their second wedding comes just weeks after couple blasted New Idea for writing a “rubbish” cover story about a rumoured second wedding.

The magazine claimed the couple were planning a lavish ceremony in a tiny village outside Rome, Italy.

Glenn and Sara were both quick to condemn the story on Twitter, branding it “crap”.

Video: Glenn McGrath confirms wedding Sara Leonardi

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Hollywood’s highest paid women

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We all have our own favourite leading ladies, but which Hollywood actresses are paid the most to appear in the movies we love?

Forbes released its list of the highest-paid female actresses in Hollywood. So who is the ultimate leading lady? Angelina Jolie came in equal first with Sarah Jessica Parker with both of them earning an estimated US$30 million ($28.1 million) between May 2010 and May 2011.

The pair were closely followed by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon who both bagged US$28 million ($26.2 million).

And coming in fifth is Julia Roberts who banked US$20 million ($18.7 million). Flick through these pics of the full top 10 highest-paid actresses.

Angelina Jolie made US$30 million

Sarah Jessica Parker made US$30 million.

Jennifer Aniston made US$28 million.

Reese Witherspoon made US$28 million.

Julia Roberts made US$20 million.

Kristen Stewart made US$20 million.

Katherine Heigl made US$19 million.

Cameron Diaz made US$18 million.

Sandra Bullock mae US$15 Million.

Meryl Streep made US$10 Million.

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The world’s fattest mother: ‘My four-year-old is my feeder’

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Donna Simpson holds the Guinness World Records title as the fattest woman to give birth, but surprisingly, she is now working towards a new goal to put on even more weight.

The 44-year-old from New Jersey broke her first Guinness World Record after she gave birth to a daughter, following a high-risk caesarean birth that required 30 medics, while weighing 241kg, the UK’s Daily Mail reported.

Now, as her daughter turns four, Donna has gained a further 76.2kg and has set her goal weight to 457kg to obtain the title of the world’s most obese woman.

But she isn’t doing it alone. She is using the help of her four-year-old daughter Jacqueline as her feeder, after separating from long-time partner and feeder Philippe Gouamba.

The mother-of-two, who currently weighs 317kg, eats more than 63,000 kilojoules a day to sustain her weight gain and uses the help of her daughter who both buys and prepares food for her.

“She helps me cook and comes shopping. I use a scooter to get around the store and she runs ahead to get my favourite foods,” she said.

“Anyone who says I’m setting a bad example should shut their mouth — they don’t know how much I love her.”

While Donna has a high-kilojoule diet that has resulted in high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, she says Jacqueline has a healthy diet.

“She loves salad and plays sports,” she said.

“I’ve taught her to accept all sizes. If she wasn’t around to feed me, I’d have given up on my supersize dream.”

Despite this, Donna said she is looking for a full-time feeder to give her four-year-old a break but she does have some requirements.

“He must be handsome, slim, and at least 10 years younger than me,” she said.

And how does Donna afford her 63,000 kilojoules-a-day diet and her weekly $751 shopping bill?

The profits from her website, which was set up for “fat admirers” who pay to look at photographs of her eating, make her $90,143 a year.

Donna, who has always been plus size, did decide to lose some weight after her first pregnancy and the fail of her marriage. At the time she weighed 273kg and lost 31kg in six months. She then decided to have gastric band surgery, but just before she was scheduled for an operation, a friend of hers died during a similar procedure.

“That was a sign for me,” she said. “I decided it just wasn’t worth it. I like being the way I am.”

She then found a website that celebrated obese people and once signing up she was flooded with emails from men who showered her with gifts and praised her weight.

“I love eating and people love watching me eat,” she said. “It makes people happy, and I’m not harming anyone.”

Your say: How do you feel about Donna using her daughter as her feeder? Share your thoughts below.

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How to rut-proof your relationship

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Have you noticed time alone with your husband now consists of discussing nappy changing rosters, or your boyfriend has bought you household appliances for the fifth birthday running?

There’s an old adage that if a relationship isn’t growing, at best it’s stagnant and at worse it’s dying. Once you’re comfortable in a relationship it’s easy to fall into the trap of bad habits which can lead to ruts and a downward spiral.

It’s funny, we insure against damage to houses and prevent cars from becoming rusty and dull but we seem to overlook the importance of protecting our precious relationships with the same TLC. Before we know it, the little rut we’re in has turned into a grave. So grab your shovels and dig your way back to a stronger, more exciting relationship with the following advice.

SOS tip:

Okay, so you don’t have to go all rock star and chuck the telly out the window just to save your relationship but do limit yourself. Watch it consciously: plan what you watch and when it’s finished don’t flick; turn it off.

On the flip side, TV can often benefit your relationship by stimulating discussions. By finding genres you both like to watch together, it’s surprising what you can learn about each others values and opinions.

Technologies like Ipads, Blackberry’s and laptops haven’t helped either, making work accessible anytime, anywhere. Even at home when intentions are good, work mode is rarely switched off.

SOS tip:

Try to limit your interaction with technology at home. Resist the urge to check unnecessary emails or open up the laptop needlessly.

If you need to work after hours from home then make time for brief interactions with your partner. A kiss in the hallway or a quick tea break can really help bridge the distance.

Five years on and you’re riveting “dates” are probably now takeaway Thai in trackies every Friday night. This effortless night with your man is great once in awhile but the long term monotony is guaranteed to get you questioning whether you’re being taken for granted.

SOS tip:

If you’re already doing the date thing, great but chances are they’re still the humdrum cheap Tuesday dates at the movies. So, get inspired! Get dressed up, do something crazy, push the boundaries.

Banish the boredom of dating routines by drawing up a list of things you’ve always wanted to do. Whether it’s sampling Polish cuisine or learning how to maintain a bonsai garden, make sure you take turns trying things together.

Over the years the same fights will be activated again and again by unresolved issues if not addressed.

SOS tip:

Breaking learnt patterns of arguing will make fights cleaner, more proactive and with more resolutions. Don’t go into discussions with a preconceived idea of how it will go or what will be said; approach subjects openly and learn each other’s triggers.

If things become heated, a great tip is agreeing on a time out. Make sure you state you want the space, don’t storm off and always come back to it, whether its five minutes or five hours later.

Initially, its all systems go as our body produces sex chemicals that help us hook up and want more. But after time, the chemicals die off and headaches rather than sex toys take centre stage in the bedroom.

So, if neither of you bats an eyelid when he’s on the toilet and you’re brushing your teeth, it’s probably time to revaluate that passion meter.

SOS tip:

Just like re-dating, sexing things up should focus on novelty and trying new things. If sex just doesn’t thrill you anymore, find a way to speak up. Chances are if you’re not feeling it, neither is he.

Don’t feel that swinging from chandeliers in a latex body suit is necessary to kick-start the process. It’s important to feel comfortable with your boundary pushing so start with little changes. Having sex in different rooms or talking about sexy dreams will do wonders to keep those fires burning.

Your say: Is your relationship in a rut or do you have advice for others in this situation? Please share your comments below.

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McGrath re-marries at secret ceremony in Italy

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Glenn McGrath and Sara Leonardi

Glenn McGrath and Sara Leonardi have married for a second time in a secret ceremony in her native Italy on July 4, 2011.

The pair, who first wed in a private ceremony at the former Test cricketer’s home in November last year, have tied the knot again, this time in a religious ceremony in Sicily.

Sara shared the news via Twitter in the early hours of this morning.

“Glenn and I remarried in a religious ceremony for close family and friends,” she posted.

“We are very happy. Thank you to the media for leaving us alone!”

Glenn McGrath also took to his Twitter page to share the news.

“Sara and I just got married again on July 4,” he wrote. “It was a beautiful ceremony in Sicily. Thank you to the media for respecting our privacy.”

When her followers asked Sara for a picture of the ceremony she refused.

“No exclusives and no pictures from us, sorry!” she posted.

Following the couple’s tweets, the re-marriage news was confirmed by McGrath’s management company, Titan.

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Celebrity fitness secrets

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Ever wonder how celebrities like Natalie Portman, Madonna and Elle stay rocking fit? We reveal how the hottest celebs get their lean sculpted bodies. From five-hour workouts to Kung Fu, here are some of the ways A-listers prepare for their next big roles.

How to get a celebrity body

Ever wonder how celebrities like Natalie Portman, Madonna and Elle stay rocking fit? We reveal how the hottest celebs get their lean sculpted bodies. From five-hour workouts to Kung Fu, here are some of the ways A-listers prepare for their next big roles.

Natalie Portman’s ballerina workout

For her Oscar-winning role in Black Swan, actress Natalie Portman had to get into ballerina shape. Natalie trained for a gruelling five hours a day, six days a week with Mary Helen Bowers. The routine combined mat work, cardio, ballet and swimming. Her efforts paid off, 90 percent of the dancing you see in Black Swan is Natalie.

Julia Roberts’ steps off kilos

Julia Roberts gained 4.5kg while filming Eat Pray Love, gorging on pasta and pizza in Italy. To shed the weight, Roberts turned to her long-time trainer Kathy Kaehler. Her tailored work-out focused on legs, with 40 minutes of step aerobics followed by 40 minutes of strength body work, including lunges, crunches, planks and push-ups. Julia reportedly loves step as it’s the best way to tone and define her Pretty Woman legs.

Nicole Richie bridal bootcamp

Nicole Richie signed up for bridal boot camp with celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson to tone up for her big day. Richie undergoes high-impact cardio routines that include dancing, kicking, boxing and stretching.

Miranda Kerr’s post-baby body

Miranda Kerr relies on LA-based trainer Justin Gelband for her lean, fit body. Kerr works out three to four times a week for 75 minutes each time. Her work-out will vary with boxing, medicine balls and resistance bands. She also runs twice a week.

Madonna loves Barre3

Madonna’s latest fitness method is Barre3, a vigorous work-out that combines elements of yoga, Pilates and ballet barre. Madge loves it so much, she has been flying her new trainer Sadie Lincoln to New York. With tonnes of variety built into the work-out, the ‘Material Girl’ singer doesn’t get bored as the class focuses on achieving balance, strength and flexibility.

Jennifer Hudson’s transformation

Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson amazed the world when she dropped from a size 16 to a size six. Jennifer teamed up with trainer to the stars Harley Pasternak, whose 5-factor work-out plan combined with a low-calorie, healthy diet gave her great results. Watch out for Jennifer’s rocking new bod in her role as Winnie Mandela in an upcoming biopic.

Gwyneth Paltrow works hard

To stay long and lean, Gwyn says she works hard with her trainer Tracy Anderson. The pair do 45 minutes of dance aerobics and 45 minutes of Tracy’s “muscular design program”, which Gwyn said fixed her “batwing problem”. The star described her program with readers in her newsletter, GOOP: “I am not going to lie, the process was an arduous one.”

Jennifer Aniston gets bendy

America’s sweetheart looks better every year, thanks to regular yoga sessions with her long-time trainer, Mandy Ingber.

Gisele Bundchen’s kung fu fighting

Model-turned-mom Gisele Bündchen dropped the pregnancy weight in minutes. Her secret? Kung-fu and yoga. Gisele told Vogue she did kung-fu up until two weeks before her son, Benjamin, was born. She also did yoga three days a week.

Cameron Diaz hits the waves

How does the actress keep her killer bod? The California babe loves surfing. But also helping her along is a lot of work-outs with her personal trainer Teddy Bass.

Elle MacPherson keeps clean and lean

To maintain The Body, Elle credits trainer and nutritionist James Duigan who created the Clean & Lean Diet. Elle also leads an active lifestyle, cycling in London, or surfing in her native Australia.

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Katie Holmes throws secret party for Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise is still one year away from the big 5-0, but that didn’t stop his wife Kate Holmes from throwing him a lavish surprise birthday party on Saturday.

The actor turned 49 on Sunday, but had not scheduled any celebrations because he had been working such long hours filming his new movie Rock of Ages.

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Katie, 32, wasn’t about to let her husband’s big day pass without a party, so she secretly planned an intimate dinner party in Miami on Saturday night.

Forty of the couple’s closest friends attended the bash, which took place at Miami’s exclusive Soho Beach House, the New York Post reports.

Tom’s children Isabella, 18, Connor, 16, and Suri, five, all attended the party, though some celebrity friends, including Jennifer Lopez couldn’t make it.

Guests were treated to an authentic Italian dinner, with Tom’s favourite chocolate cake for dessert. After the meal, revellers took to the dance floor while a Cuban band played traditional music.

Related: Suri Cruise goes on $1300 makeup spending spree

Tom Cruise plays fictitious rocker Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, a remake of the 2006 Broadway musical of the same name.

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Denise Richards adopts

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Hollywood actress and model Denise Richards has announced she has adopted a baby girl domestically, introducing Eloise Joni Richards to her family.

Denise, who has two girls in seven-year-old Sam and six-year-old Lola with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, welcomed the youngster into her family on June 30.

Her representative confirmed to People magazine that Denise had become a mother again.

“Eloise Joni Richards is named after Denise’s mom [Joni] and Denise and her daughters Sami and Lola chose the name Eloise,” the rep said.

“Denise and Eloise’s big sisters couldn’t be happier and feel incredibly blessed.”

Denise’s mother died four years ago from cancer. Shortly after the adoption announcement, Denise took to her Twitter page to thank fans for their support.

“Thank you all for your sweet messages,” she tweeted. “The girls and I are over the moon and so is my dad, Grandpa Irv.”

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How to wear this season’s hottest coats

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Karlie Kloss models a cape from John Galliano for Christian Dior's autumn/winter 2011 collection

We may live in a country where our version of a ‘cold’ winter is usually warmer than springtime in Paris, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need (or want) a great coat to rug up in while we (mildly) freeze on nights out, or on the way to work in the morning.

The three key pieces worth investing in this winter are the ubiquitous trench coat, a classic long-line coat and the cape.

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The cape

For something with a little bit of drama and a lot of convenience, this season’s ultimate throw-on-and-go update is the cape.

Practicality (they’re easy, cosy and comfy) meets theatricality (see the sexy caped crusader above at Dior), bringing a touch of theatrical swagger to the everyday.

Whether your style is ladylike, a bit bohemian, classic or even preppy, the cold-weather cape can cater to a multitude of different personalities.

Wear it with short sleeves underneath and elbow length gloves for a sleek finish, with a faux-fur stole around the collar instead of a scarf, or with jeans and a blazer as a statement piece to throw on for the weekend.

The trench

Next to the cape, you may think of a trench coat as basic and boring, but I prefer to think of it as perennially classic — an item of clothing so simple, but so effortlessly chic it has the power to make you feel like Audrey Hepburn when you’re actually feeling, well, anything but.

This season, trenches come in all lengths and with or without sleeves, perfect for the warmer (and wetter) parts of Australia.

Wear yours tied at the waist — either with a contrasting belt, or the belt it comes with, and make sure your outfit can peek through by belting it with the buttons undone.

Because of its simplicity, use the classic trench to experiment with shape. Wear it with a billowing maxi skirt or wide-leg pants. A chunky shoe or platform heel will also help to anchor the fuller silhouette.

The long line

For those of us who prefer a heavier, more solid winter-warmer, the eternally chic and ever-classic long-line coat (think 1920s glamorous knee-length versions) gets modern with lush colours and luxe fabrics.

Cashmere, fur and satin up the glamour quotient for an evening option, and metallic finishes have an easy uptown polish.

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For day, options with concealed fastenings and structured necklines have a graphic elegance, creating a clean, unfussy line. Or opt for easy, refined style in classic camel — just like jeans, a camel long-line coat will go with everything.

To see Olivia’s favourite stylish coats on a budget, buy the July issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly.

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Joanne Lees relives her outback horror

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Ten years after her boyfriend Peter Falconio was slain in the desert, Joanne Lees remains a victim of gossip, spite and innuendo, report Sue Williams in Alice Springs and William Langley in London.

Joanne Lees stands on the doorstep of her neat terrace house on the outskirts of her home town in England, and her eyes fill with tears. “I’m sorry,” she says, as she contemplates the upcoming 10th anniversary of her boyfriend Peter Falconio’s murder on a lonely road in the dark heart of central Australia. “It’s always difficult for me.”

For Joanne, now 37, that moonless night a decade ago – and half a world away – changed her life forever. She and Peter, who was 28 at the time, were ambushed on July 14, 2001, by an interstate drug runner as they toured Australia in a Kombi. Not only did Joanne lose the man she hoped to marry, she lost her innocence.

Although she escaped killer Bradley Murdoch’s attempts to hunt her down by hiding in the freezing scrub off the Stuart Highway north of Alice Springs, Joanne then had to endure the agony of being suspected of involvement in her boyfriend’s disappearance. Murdoch was arrested following one of the biggest manhunts in Australia’s history, and convicted on DNA evidence from blood he had left on Joanne’s T-shirt in the struggle to bind her hands and feet. He was eventually found guilty and jailed for life… but Joanne’s torment is far from over.

Peter’s body is yet to be found, and in both Australia and the UK, there continue to be many people who pour doubt on her version of events. Northern Territory Police Commander Colleen Gwynne, who took charge of much of the investigation after the attack, says while the huge amount of publicity around the trial of Murdoch erased a lot of the doubt, a few determined non-believers remain. “There is still an element of suspicion in some people’s minds,” says Commander Gwynne. “I guess some aren’t interested in the real story. They want it to be some sort of conspiracy, like a crime novel. They want to make it more interesting by adding things on.”

Read more about Joanne Lees in this week’s Woman’s Day, on sale July 4, 2011.

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