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As little girls we were probably all guilty of raiding our mother’s closets, dressing ourselves up in some of their favourite dresses and strutting around in heels 10 sizes too big. So it’s no surprise that as we get older, we often turn to our mothers for fashion advice. It is also undeniable that celebrities, […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has been portrayed as a workshy gold-digger in a bizarre video promoting Chinese tourism. The two-minute clip — which stars lookalikes playing Catherine, Prince William and the Queen — has caused outrage in the UK for its unashamed mockery of the royal family. The Queen is lampooned as a doddery, forgetful […]

Before Tom and Katie and Our Nic, there was Mimi Rogers. But where is she now?

Sir Elton John’s husband David Furnish and other partners of gay knights could soon receive honorary titles under reforms being considered by the UK Parliament. Under the current system, wives of men who are made sirs or lords automatically become ‘ladies’. The partners of gay knights however, receive no title, nor do the husbands of […]

If you’ve recently brought home a new puppy, you’ve probably stocked up on chew toys, a dog bed, bones and other treats. But have you thought about your furry friend’s health? There are several important steps you should take when your dog is young to ensure it stays free from diseases and other health problems. […]

Katie Holmes’ decision to split from Tom Cruise after five years of marriage was a shock to some. But for those who had been following the ups and downs of the celebrity couple, the relationship was a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Holmes, 33, reportedly filed for divorce in New York on Friday, June […]

The TV host and her cameraman hubby pause to show Clare Rigden their latest exciting project. They’ve been The Three Musketeers for almost two years, travelling Australia as a little family unit. But if 22-month-old Milla is having trouble sharing her mum Shelley Craft and dad Christian Sergiacomi with a new addition, she’s not letting […]

Acting or not, friends wonder if Tom and Katie’s marriage breakdown had anything to do with a very sexy scandal. It’s a confrontation no wife should ever be forced to endure, and Katie Holmes couldn’t help but tearfully ask Tom Cruise, “How am I supposed to feel seeing a 20-something blonde stripping and giving you […]

With her dad’s health failing, the actress fast-tracks her wedding plans so he can share her big day. Their blissful weeks strolling the streets of Paris and getting steamy by the water’s edge in sunny Italy left Jennifer Aniston with no doubt in her mind – she’ll spend the rest of her life with her […]

She’s won the hearts of the adoring public but behind the scenes Kate is earning more enemies than friends.. They’ve weathered decades of scandal and whispers of in-fighting, but to the casual observer it appears the House of Windsor is finally a united and happy family unit. And it’s thanks in no small part to […]

The Olympic legend has finally learned what’s behind her debilitating dizzy spells.. Much-loved athlete Raelene Boyle will miss her first Olympic Games in two decades to undergo lifesaving surgery this week following a major health scare. The breast and ovarian cancer survivor reveals exclusively to Woman’s Day that she has lived a heartbeat away from […]

Bacon is obviously a delicious treat for anyone’s tastebuds, whether you walk on four legs or crawl around on your hands and feet. Just take a look at this video! Much like the famous scene in beloved Disney movie Lady and the Tramp, this gorgeous little boy and his friendly pug shared nibbles on a […]

We’re all feeling the winter chill, but is it making you run for the doona and heater instead of the gym? If so, you could be doing more damage than you think. While the winter months are often the hardest time of the year to get motivated when it comes to losing weight, maintaining a […]

Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise after five years of marriage.

Adele has announced that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki.

Tom Cruise hasn't been single since 1983 and we bet he's not about to start now. Here are our top tips for his next bride.

The federal government has cut its inter-country adoption agreement with Ethiopia, one of the most popular programs for Australians and the only one to allow single women to adopt. Prospective parents who have been waiting up to five years for a child were told of the closure yesterday. Related: Paul Howes – My gut-wrenching adoption […]

The government’s inaugural Positive Body Image Awards were announced today with teen magazine Dolly taking out the top award. The Minister for Youth Peter Garrett awarded the winners at an event today recognising organisations in the fashion, media and entertainment and advertising industries taking steps to promote positive body image messages to young people, in […]

New mum Jessica Simpson has denied claims Weight Watchers is pressuring her to get back to her pre-baby weight quickly. Jessica, 31, signed a $4 million deal with the weight loss company to slim down after giving birth to daughter Maxwell Drew in May. Jessica has been hitting the gym hard in the past few […]

Since announcing their engagement earlier this month, Miley Cyrus and Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth have been battered by claims that they’re too young to wed. But if our exclusive interview with former tween idol Miley Cyrus is anything to go by, it seems the couple knows just what they’re in for when it comes to […]

A US company has released an anti-cheating wedding ring that brands wearers with the words “I’m married” even after they take it off. The titanium band — on sale for $550 at TheCheeky.com — is reverse-engraved so that when the ring is removed, the words are impressed onto the skin … for a short time […]

Six of Australia’s most admired women give their advice for Prime Minister Julia Gillard and reveal their stance on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s policies on women’s issues. Carrie Bickmore, 31 Carrie is a co-host of The Project on Network Ten. She lost her husband Greg to cancer in 2010 and has a son, Oliver. Advice […]

Union boss Paul Howes is tipped to be a future Labor leader, but just 16 years ago he was living on the streets after his adoption "happy ending" soured. Here, he shares his story.

The average Australian woman is a size 16, but if you head on to the high street you’ll be lucky to find anything bigger than a 14. So what’s going on? Why isn’t someone plugging this gaping hole in the market? “There’s this bizarre mindset among some of the designers that says catering for anyone […]

Those who argue women can’t have it all should take a look at Julia Morris. She is a touring comedian, stars in a new television drama, and has two adorable young daughters. The secret to her success? Dan Thomas, her house-husband. He gave up a career in advertising to stay at home with their girls […]

Bryce Corbett discovers there's nothing like a Thai island getaway with the wife (and no kids) to reinvigorate a relationship.

Albert of Adelaide by Howard L. Anderson, Allen & Unwin, $26.99. Animal Farm meets The Magic Pudding with a little bit of Ned Kelly charisma in this delightful and surprising adult tale set in the Australian desert. Our protagonist is a duck-billed platypus who has escaped from the Adelaide zoo to try to discover the […]

Jessica Simpson couldn’t resist tweeting this adorable picture of her two-month-old baby girl, Maxwell Drew. The cute-as-a-button bub seems to have inherited her mum’s love for the camera, pouting for the picture which was accompanied by the caption: ‘Howdy friends!’ Apart from being a new mum, 31-year-old Jessica, who welcomed her first child with fiancé […]

Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne have four children between them so it's perhaps not surprising they aren't planning any more.

Most of us swear we'll never talk to our ex again but former supermodel Christie Brinkley has made it official, signing a contract banning her former husband from speaking to her.

Iconic screenwriter and journalist Nora Ephron died yesterday aged 71. Nora, who wrote When Harry met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, passed away after a battle with pneumonia, brought on by acute myeloid leukaemia. She was born in New York in 1941, the daughter of a Broadway playwright and a Hollywood screenwriter. Nora started working […]

The beauty queen wife. The successful husband. And the three sweet little girls, whose lives will never be the same after their father was accused of murdering their mother. Queensland is gripped by the case of Allison Baden-Clay, the young mother whose body was found on the side of a creek 10 days after her […]

Everyone has seen their fair share of cute and cuddly kitten videos, but there is something different about the stars of the latest viral kitten video, Shorty and Kodi. Their owner Rob Moore, who lives in Toronto Canada, knew they had star appeal and many others soon agreed once he created a YouTube channel about […]

The Duchess of Cambridge will one day be queen but she will still have to curtsey to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Queen Elizabeth II has updated the royal Order of Precedence — which dictates the status of every member of the royal family — to clarify Catherine’s position. The rules make clear whom Catherine must […]

Two years ago I was at a conference for work. I had just started my job and was still trying to get my head around things with no idea what I was meant to be doing. I sat down at an empty table and stared at the program in front of me, wondering how I […]

We have all told little white lies to our partners about how much money we have actually spent on a particular garment. Unfortunately, the Duchess of Cambridge does not have this luxury. Prince Charles’s annual spendings will be made public in the next few days and will detail Catherine’s clothing expenditure, which is expected to […]

Grant Hackett took to national TV last night to deny he had a problem with alcohol and account for the night he trashed the apartment he shared with his estranged wife, Candice Alley and their twins.

They’re an inseparable trio and they are out to prove that everyone can be friends regardless of what they eat or how they look. Simba the lion cub, Monty the dog and Thumper the floppy-eared rabbit — who all live in Scotland — play together every day and this video captures some of their wrestling […]

Actress Reese Witherspoon has finally revealed something many of us have suspected for quite some time — she is expecting her third child! The 36-year-old, who has two children, daughter Ava, 12, and son Deacon, eight, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, shared her happy news during the filming of An Evening with Reese Witherspoon. “Frankly, I’m […]

The tennis star declares his family his first priority, but Bec’s lonely life on the circuit may continue for a little while yet. Bec and Lleyton Hewitt will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary in London next month – but the real celebration for Bec, 28, will happen when they return home to Australia to start […]

After a drama-packed week, could the famous former couple be ready to reunite after three months apart? When Dannii Minogue’s flight from Melbourne to Sydney was struck by lightning a few weeks ago, for one petrifying moment she believed she was about to die. “It happened right next to where I was sitting. I was […]

In a candid interview, the entertainment guru tells about the inspirational son who changed his life forever. Richard Wilkins will never forget the swirl of emotions as he held his child — a beautiful baby boy named Adam — in his arms for the first time. As he looked down at the tiny newborn, Richard […]

As she hits our shores, Florence Henderson tells how she’s hoping for an Aussie romance. She may be 78 years old, but Florence Henderson, who played all-American mum Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch, says you’re never too old for love, and will be looking for romance on her latest trip to Australia. “I would […]

Flirting with co-stars, hard nights with wild rockers and ever-longer trips away from home finally took their toll. The 14-year love affair between Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis was the perfect antidote to Hollywood’s tales of infidelity, deceit and divorce. With two beautiful children and a life together in the sleepy French town of Plan-de-la-Tour, […]

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put their baby plans on hold during a hectic year, Kate is squeezing in as much parenting practice as she can. As she fussed and hovered over an adorable blonde baby girl, the Duchess of Cambridge couldn’t have looked more at ease. While the future queen was supposed […]

A US mother has been arrested for trying to sell her four-month-old baby in her local newspaper for $4000. Brittany Hill, 26, from Dallas, Texas, was arrested on Friday after a potential buyer of the infant got cold feet and contacted police. Hill’s landlords contacted police on the same day after they entered her apartment […]

Queen Elizabeth II has another reason to smile this year – her annual income will increase 20 percent to $56 million thanks to her property portfolio. The Crown Estate posted a record profit of $377 million in the past 12 months, largely due to increased demand for its premium retail properties on London’s Regent Street. […]

Suri Cruise has been wearing high heels since her fourth birthday and thanks to fashion designer Michael Kors, other little girls can now follow in her tiny footsteps. Kors has unveiled a new range of heels, marketed at six- to 10-year-olds. The sparkly gold style feature a two-inch heel and sell for $66, while the […]

Watch this super-cute sea otter pup taking a leisurely swim and covering its eyes with its paws. According to the otter-loving YouTuber who uploaded the vid (KatieOtter501), otters spend a lot of time chilling and often cover their eyes. “Wild sea otters spend between 50 to 60 percent of their time resting, taking breaks between […]

Oprah Winfrey is one of the world's most famous yo-yo dieters and it appears she's at it again, losing 11kg in just six weeks.

The Humane Society has stripped a man of his bravery award after The Australian Women’s Weekly revealed he had been jailed for beating his wife. During a series of attacks, Paul Francis McCuskey kicked his partner Jeannie Blackburn in the head so hard he snapped her optic nerve and left her blinded in one eye. […]

So-called 'mummy porn' novel 50 Shades of Grey has overtaken Harry Potter to become the fastest-selling paperback of all time.

A woman weighing 110kg has taken out the title of Miss Large Israel in the country’s annual ‘Fat and Beautiful’ contest – proving that big really is beautiful. Vered Fisher, 22, who served in an Israeli Army intelligence unit before vying for tiaras in beauty pageants, beat 15 other plus-sized contenders for the title last […]

A seven-year-old girl has woken from a coma after listening to her favourite Adele song on the radio, just minutes after doctors told her parents to say goodbye to their daughter. Charlotte Neve suffered a brain haemorrhage in her sleep in April. She was taken to Leeds Hospital in the UK where she underwent surgery […]

Nobody on the train would give my 84-year-old father a seat. Would you?

Kim Kardashian has opened up to Oprah, revealing the intimate details of her teenage sex life on Oprah’s Next Chapter. In the first episode of a two-part series, Kim has admitted to being “almost 15” when her mother, Kris Jenner, put her on birth control. She disclosed that the choice was made after Kim said […]

The Duchess of Cambridge’s style is copied by millions of women worldwide so perhaps it was only a matter of time before Camilla and Sophie followed suit. The Duchess of Cornwall and the Countess of Wessex turned up the annual Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle yesterday wearing pastel outfits that perfectly coordinated […]

The past few months have been all about Queen Elizabeth, but another royal has something to celebrate this week – Prince William turns 30 on June 21. The Duke of Cambridge is reportedly planning a low-key celebration, with wife Catherine, brother Prince Harry and a few close friends in attendance. To celebrate William’s big day, […]

When Benjamin Mee moved his young family into their very own zoo in 2006, he didn't think life could get any better.

Sharon Osbourne has built a career on being tough-as-nails but her son's diagnosis reduced her to tears yesterday.

Benjamin Mee’s life has been made into a Hollywood movie starring Matt Damon — but the true story is no fairy tale. Here, Benjamin discusses what it’s really like to live at a zoo and how he coped with the devastating loss of his wife. When Benjamin moved his young family into their very own […]

This hilarious video shows one very brave duck going after a dog on a farm! The duck, Floppy, tries to charge and nip the dog, Ruby, with its beak — but the dog just has a game of chasing on its mind. At one point Floppy bites the dog, which leaps up and runs away. […]

The soulful singer has healed some old wounds and is looking forward to a bright future. This time last year Karise Eden was living in a women’s refuge after ending a troubled relationship. “I used to sing after we fought because it was a nice release,”says Karise. “He used to say ‘Don’t sing’… he tried […]

The actress’s brave facade is starting to waver as her seemingly perfect life hits another bump in the road. For the past few weeks Catherine Zeta-Jones has done little but talk about how wonderful her life is.Whether it’s cracking jokes about husband Michael Douglas’s penchant for trying on her clothes — to get in character […]

Word in Denmark is that the royal couple are expecting again. Once again, it seems Princess Mary is radiant with a telltale glow. It’s a glow the Danish media knows all too well, because they’ve seen it on Mary before – the past three times she was pregnant. And combined with what looks suspiciously like […]

As the Duke of Cambridge turns 30 this week, royal biographer Judy Wade reflects on a life with the young prince. The day Prince William was born will stay forever in my memory. On June 21, 1982, along with some other reporters, I was standing outside St Mary’s Hospital in London, waiting for news about […]

For the actor and his new bride, nothing could beat an intimate wedding at their Texan home. As the sun set over their sprawling mansion, Matthew McConaughey tenderly whispered his vows into his beautiful bride’s ear before sharing a gentle, lingering kiss. It was official – Brazilian beauty Camila Alves had taken one of Hollywood’s […]

Kim Kardashian has opened up to Oprah Winfrey confessing that her struggles over the past year have made her a “different person”. In one of her most candid interviews yet, 32-year-old Kim revealed to viewers of Oprah’s Next Chapter that her whirlwind, fairytale wedding and subsequent break-up from her ex, Kris Humphries, has changed her […]

A German groom has brought about an abrupt end to his wedding when he was caught cheating with a waitress at the reception. To make matters worse, he was caught by his new father-in-law. According to the story from Austria, which has emerged some months after the event, the pair snuck into the kitchen for […]

They were noticeably absent from the official Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but the extended royal family was out in force on the weekend celebrating the annual Trooping of the Colour parade. The balcony at Buckingham Palace groaned under the weight of nearly 40 royals, including the Queen, Prince Philip, Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and Harry. The […]

Depressed, embarrassed and weighing over 160kg, 30-year-old Jacqui McCoy knew she had to lose weight. Today, she stands at a slim 67kg, but Jacqui’s is not your average weight loss story. Battling food addiction and obesity for more than half her life, Jacqui, from West Palm Beach, Florida went on US TV series Extreme Makeover: […]

Women are doing less housework than they used to, but they’re still doing more than men and they’re not happy about it. New research shows that while men have started to pull their weight around the home, 85 percent of women still do most of the work, leading to increased stress levels. Swedish researchers studied […]

A Chinese octogenarian has decided to undergo a sex change aged 84. Qian Jinfan was born a boy in Jiaxing, south of Shanghai. He rose to become a mid-ranking government official in Foshan, Guangdong province, and married when he was 54. In 2008, just after his 80th birthday, he decided he wanted to become a […]

Royal protocol prevents Prince William and Catherine kissing in public but the same rules don’t apply to the couple’s puppy Lupo. William wasn’t shy in showing his affection for the black cocker spaniel at a polo game on Sunday, scooping him up and kissing him repeatedly during a break in play. But while William might […]

It was bound to happen. You can’t expect singer Seal to visit the zoo without bumping into an actual seal. And so, without further ado, here is Seal with … a seal. The Voice coach met the seal while spending the day at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo with his four children – eight-year-old Leni, six-year-old Henry, […]

New research suggests the majority of cancers may be triggered by diet and environmental causes, not genes. Be proactive about protecting yourself with these powerful herbs and supplements. Garlic: Regular consumption of garlic has a significant effect on lowering the risk of a variety of different cancers, particularly stomach cancer. Related: You’re not getting enough […]

With Carrie Bradshaw for a mother, Sarah Jessica Parker's twins were always going to be stylish, but we underestimated the power of two.

She was born a “commoner” but the Duchess of Cambridge will one day be Queen – and Elizabeth II seems keen to ensure she is fully prepared for the role. The 86-year-old monarch has taken Catherine under her wing in recent months, allowing her new granddaughter-in-law to accompany her on many of her most important […]

Justin Theroux described himself as “the luckiest guy in the world,” and if you take one look at him and Jennifer Aniston in Paris, you will understand why. The pair took to the streets of the romantic city this week hand-in-hand and packing on the PDA. Following months of wedding rumours, the pair weren’t helping […]

We've all received dud anniversary gifts but David Arquette has taken things to a new level, serving Courteney Cox with divorce papers on their 13th wedding anniversary.

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had a dog as clever as Penny? The German Shepherd and collie cross can keep herself entertained for hours by playing fetch…on her own. Penny’s owner, who posted the video to his YouTube account under the name “hockeygator” said Penny was rescued from a shelter four weeks ago. […]

The secret to naturally perfect skin may be found in the garden, with research showing that extracts from rose, white tea and witch hazel reduce wrinkles. Scientists from London’s Kingston University School of Life Sciences, in conjunction with technical experts from English herbal skincare company Neal’s Yard Remedies, have identified a number of naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory […]

Cake doesn’t get a lot of good press these days, but a new study has suggested baking sweet treats could help dementia patients regain their memory. According to a review published in The Cochrane Library, cognitive stimulation therapies have a beneficial effect on memory and thinking in people with dementia. The review covered 15 randomised […]

Daylilies are so named because each flower only lasts for such a short time — sometimes truly only a day, sometimes for a few days.

A gay couple have spent $100,000 to undergo a controversial IVF treatment that will ensure their sixth child is a girl. Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow travelled from their native Britain to the US to visit a fertility clinic that specialises in sex selection, a process which is illegal in the UK and Australia. The couple […]

While most parents realise the value of a good education, teaching their kids how to manage money is often overlooked. Introducing good habits early on can help set them up with a successful financial future.

Michael Jackson's 14-year-old daughter has told Oprah Winfrey about her battle with school bullies.

The next time you’re feeling a little blue, look no further than your pet pooch for comfort. British researchers have found that dogs can identify with sadness just as people can, whether they are familiar with a person or not. A study conducted by Dr Deborah Custance and Jennifer Mayer, both of the Department of […]

Although they weren’t too impressed, these kittens were due for a much needed wash after being left at the Sutherland Shire Animal Shelter, Taren Point, NSW. Andrew Spicer, who volunteers at the shelter with his mum and uploaded the video to YouTube, filled us in on the details. “The shelter has an overload of cats […]

It looks like things are getting serious for George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. The 51-year-old has finally taken his girlfriend to his beloved villa near Lake Como, Italy. Not that she was complaining. The pair, who have been together for 10 months, have escaped to Mexico on more than a few beach vacations throughout their […]

Apparently, when it comes to finding a life-long partner, even animals can get it wrong. Bibi and Poldi, the world’s oldest “married” giant tortoises, have “divorced” after 115 years together, and are now living in separate enclosures at the Reptilien Zoo Happ in Austria. “We get the feeling they can’t stand the sight of each […]

Their love hasn’t just gone the distance, it’s still one truly passionate affair. When hopelessly devoted hubby Keith Urban helps his gorgeous wife celebrate her 45th birthday in Sydney next week, there won’t be fireworks, lavish jewels or a high society party. “It will be a small and intimate family affair – sharing it with […]

Friends say the former golden couple’s marriage has been on the rocks a long time. Kieren Perkins took off his wedding ring and walked out of his marriage three months ago, after years of trying to make the increasingly fractured relationship work for the sake of his children. Friends say drama has dogged the former […]

Beyond brand Bingle, Lara insists she’s a misunderstood model simply finding her voice. Most women would feel uncomfortable with people drawing comparisons between her and Kim Kardashian. But then, Lara Bingle isn’t most women. The 24-year-old, who shot to fame at just 17 in the now infamous “Where the bloody hell are you?” Australian tourism […]

Chrissie Swan reveals how she was left devastated by the online bullies who ridiculed her and her family over her three-year-old son’s weight. When Chrissie Swan posed for a photo shoot with her two young sons she had no idea it would spawn such fervent debate over her son’s weight and eating habits. With nine-month-old […]

Brad and Ange are clashing over troubled Pax. For years, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been the poster parents for modern families. Until now. Friends have revealed that Pax, the second-eldest at age eight, has behavioural issues, which may stem from his early years in a Ho Chi Minh City orphanage. Brad and Ange […]

Dancing with the Stars judge Josh Horner will put his own dance skills to the test when he tours the country next month with the Aussie stage revival of the classic Broadway musical, A Chorus Line. Horner, who plays Zac in the musical, comes to the role with plenty of onstage experience, having started his […]

“Sexting” is a new and worrying trend among teenagers – sending nude pictures of themselves via their mobile phones. Here’s what all parents should know about this phenomenon. Kissing behind the bike shed at school and passing love letters in class are so passé. These days, teens are engaging in “sexting” — sending naked texts […]

While some celebrities, including Eva Mendes, openly express their love for food, Jada Pinkett Smith isn’t one of them. The 40-year-old, who is married to Will Smith, revealed the secret to her slim waistline in Essence magazine. “I don’t eat for pleasure,” she said. “[I] had the only West Indian grandmother that could not cook,” […]