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In the mag – January 26, 2009

Issue on sale Monday January 19, 2009

Bec: Best baby body comeback ever!

Tennis fans were wowed by Bec Hewitt’s stunning body transformation just four weeks after Cruz’s birth…

Tiny Kylie in love again… and he looks just like her ex!

The Aussie songstress enjoys a romantic ski holiday with her hunky new beau…

Patrick Swayze: A lifetime of love

His one great love, the soul mate he met when they were teens, Lisa Niemi has been by his side every step of his battle…

Kate Hudson’s beach romp with Aussie golfer Adam Scott

Friends are thrilled to see Kate happy in love again…

Brad and Ange steal the show

Four years and six kids later, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie still only had eyes for each other at the Golden Globe Awards…

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Kate’s beach romp with Aussie golfer Adam Scott

Friends are thrilled to see Kate Hudson happy in love again.

Kate Hudson’s stint as a singleton seems to be all but over. Last week she was spotted getting up close and comfortable with one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors, golfer Adam Scott.

Kate, 29, and Adam, 28, looked like a lot more than just friends as they spent a day at the beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Yummy mummy Kate met her sporty new beau after she checked in for a holiday at the ritzy Kapalua Resort, where Scott had been staying while he competed in the Mercedes-Benz Championship.

“We met here,” Adam explains. “We have a mutual friend so we met through him.” Rumours started swirling about their romance when they were seen canoodling over dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.

Adam denied the rumours at the time, but the couple appeared a lot less shy about their feelings as they smooched in front of holidaymakers on the beach.

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Tiny Kylie in love again… and he looks just like her ex!

The Aussie songstress enjoys a romantic ski holiday with her hunky new beau…

Has Kylie Minogue finally turned lucky in love? The pint-sized songstress appears to have put her rocky relationship history behind her, as she moves on with a supermodel 10 years her junior.

Kylie, 40, looked smitten with sexy Spaniard Andrés Velencoso Segura, 30, when the pair enjoyed a romantic ski break in the French town of Chamonix.

“They both looked so happy. It was great to see,” a source told London newspaper The Sun.

The loved-up couple held hands and kissed while taking a quiet stroll through the ritzy alpine ski resort, where they were sharing a lavish $20,000 per week boutique-style chalet.

Andrés › who bears more than a passing resemblance to Kylie’s former boyfriend Olivier Martinez › even let the Aussie star talk him into taking his first ever snowboarding lesson.

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Bec: Best baby body comeback ever!

Tennis fans were wowed by Bec Hewitt’s stunning body transformation just four weeks after Cruz’s birth.

Bec Hewitt has shown off an amazing post-baby body just over a month after giving birth to son Cruz.

The svelte blonde made her presence felt at the Medibank International Sydney Tennis Tournament to watch husband of three years Lleyton, 27, romp to victory against Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic.

Showing off her slim figure in a simple black singlet and a pretty ruffled skirt, Bec, 25, showed that she’s taking motherhood in her stride.

With her trim waist, and toned limbs, it hardly seemed believable the glamorous mum had welcomed her son into the world just weeks before.

While onlookers wondered if her large dark glasses were hiding tired eyes caused by the sleepless nights a new baby can bring, she soon removed them, revealing sparkling eyes and a glowing complexion.

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I destroyed her relationship with a pregnancy test!

My colleague, Janet, was always moving from one “perfect” relationship to the next. It was all she seemed to talk about — the next great love in her life — and two weeks later it was over.

It probably wouldn’t have grated quite so much if she didn’t also like to point out, constantly, that one day she hoped we would be as “lucky” as she was. We just had to “put more effort in”, apparently.

As one who was constantly trying — going out every weekend, spending all my money trying to look my best, and usually coming away with nothing — her constant suggestions that I wasn’t trying very hard to meet Mr Right were extremely irritating.

And so was the fact that Janet seemed to be dating every single man in the city — there was no one left! And every single one was the love of her life… until she dumped him!

When Sean came to work at the firm, every single one of us was in love with him, and for once, Janet didn’t even seem interested.

“You can have him!” she announced to all of us at lunch one day — a clear sign that he wasn’t good enough for her. I myself thought he was perfect — dreamy blue eyes and a beautiful smile. When the other girls saw the way I looked at him, they backed off instantly. But the moment Janet heard I had a date with him, suddenly the game was on.

Sean and I only ever had one date — being naturally shy, I guess I just wasn’t any match for the aggressive style of flirting that was Janet’s trademark. She was always around, wearing lower and lower cut tops with increasingly shorter mini skirts, smiling suggestively and tossing her long blonde hair. What hope did I have?

I never bore Sean any real ill will for starting up a relationship with Janet — we’d only had one date — but my feelings for my man-eating colleague were much less friendly. It was war, and she was going to pay!

I had no idea how to get to her. I suppose my original idea was to wait until Janet dumped Sean and then be the one to console him. But the oddest thing happened: Janet didn’t break up with him. Not for two weeks, not even after two months. It was only when I heard them arguing in the tea-room one day that I realised how hard she’d actually fallen for him: Janet was talking to Sean about having children!

Clearly thinking they were alone, Sean was firmly telling Janet that he didn’t want to have kids — not under any circumstances. Hiding behind the kitchen door, I could hear how devastated Janet was at this news. But, far from feeling sorry for her, I now knew how I was going to get her back!

A few weeks later, slipping into work early, I went via Janet’s cubicle and threw into her rubbish bin the remainders of a pregnancy test kit — box conspicuously piled on the top. I placed the bin in the doorway and walked back past Sean’ office, leaving on his desk a rushed note reading:

“Sean. I really need to see you. Please come to my office as soon as you get here. It’s urgent. I hope I’m going to make you the happiest man alive! Love Janet.”

Sean always got to work earlier than Janet, and I waited in my office for my plan to be put into action. Sure enough, within the hour, Sean walked past my cubicle door, and didn’t walk back. He must have waited for Janet to get to work because, as soon as she did, the whole office knew about it!

He didn’t even give her time to get a word in, but instantly started screaming about how it wasn’t what he wanted — that he’d told her he didn’t want a baby. By the time he finished yelling, I don’t think Janet wanted anything to do with him anyway — she didn’t even try to explain. It was only then that I started to feel a little sorry for her. Sean was actually a real jerk.

I didn’t feel too badly for long though. It only took a few short weeks for things at the office to return to normal. Janet started seeing someone else, and then someone else, and we all had to hear about how tragic our own lives were by comparison. But I often caught her looking regretfully in Sean’ direction, and wondered if she ever lay awake at night trying to work out who’d wrecked her relationship with a carefully-placed pregnancy test!

Names in this story have been changed.

Your say: Have your say about this true confession below…

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White house wow!

White house wow!

The fashion world has a new star and the American rag trade has its hopes pinned firmly on the woman of the hour — Michelle Obama.

See the style of past First Ladies, including Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and more here!

Not since Jackie Kennedy wowed the world with her elegance and style, has so much anticipation surrounded the fashion of the White House. Many fashion experts and social commentators believe that the wife of the new President of the United States of America is nothing short of an icon in the making — one that might indeed rival the cult status of Jackie O.

Michelle Obama’s first day out as the official First Lady of the United States of America was nothing short of glorious. Michelle is renowned for her strong style and wowed millions of onlookers in Washington with a stunning ensemble from one of her favourite designers, Isabel Toledo in a scintillating gold-embossed coat and matching shift-style dress, with diamanté neckline, and green patent Jimmy Choo ‘Glacier’ pumps. It was a strong, modern statement in keeping with the new First Lady’s powerful style and confidence.

The stakes were, of course, high for Michelle Obama to get it right on Inauguration Day. In the throes of a global financial crisis, opting for haute-couture at her husband’s inaugural ball a la Nancy Reagan — would simply have been bad taste. Michelle Obama has shown that she’s not one to shy away from the High Street brands such as H&M and J Crew, which she wore during the election campaign, but she dazzled as the new ‘Mom-In-Chief’ yesterday.

Previous presidential inaugurations have seen some fashion crimes by the first ladies such as the UFO-style headpiece of Hillary Clinton and the blanket-coat of Laura Bush which both left their respective husbands decidedly red-faced at their inaugurations. Yet, both First Ladies redeemed themselves with Oscar de la Renta gowns at the inaugural ball.

Michelle Obama has already proven that she can walk the walk, talk the talk and certainly radiates a powerful style all of her own combining a more traditional penchant for monochromatic colours and flipped hair with an eccentric and edgier aesthetic that includes saturated colours and bright floral patterns with a more architectural construction. Michelle has also been known to veer towards more unconventional designers such as Narciso Rodriquez, Thakoon and Jason Wu.

So while we celebrate the momentous and inspirational day that will saw Barack Obama become the first black president of the US, The Weekly takes a look back at the style of some of Michelle Obama’s predecessors as she steps up to as America’s new First Lady.

See pictures from President Barack Obama’s inauguration here

Your Say: What do you think of Michelle Obama’s style? Will she become the next Jackie O? Tell us your thoughts below…

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Celebs and their adorable pets

Now this is what you call puppy love!
Celebrity pets

Check out the Hollywood stars who can’t get enough of their beloved animals.

We can’t get enough of these adorable snaps of stars with their fury pals!

From Paris and her new Pomeranian to Hugh and his gorgeous pooch Dali – check out all of our favourite celebs and their adorable pets here.

We all love our dogs but Jenna Dewan Tatum’s might just be the most spoilt pups yet. She admits her 9-year-old miniature Japanese spitz Meeka [left] gets facials every six weeks! “Meeka goes to the spa and gets a blueberry facial” she told PEOPLE. “She gets kind of poofy, and then we have to go get her groomed, so [she gets a facial] once every six weeks, kind of like me.”

Meet the newest member of the Hemsworth family. How cute!

Paris Hilton’s new pooch is simply adorable! At just two and a half inches long, he is one of the world’s smallest Pomeranians and cost her $13,000.

After hitting the gym in Manhattan, Hugh Jackman took his four-legged pal, Dali for a leisurely stroll.

Britney Spears’ canine friends are certainly living the high life. The singer reportedly spent more than $30,000 on her dogs last year.

It’s puppy love! Cameron Diaz likes nothing more than to relax with her adorable pooch.

Kendall Jenner with her Great Dane puppy.

Model Cara Delevigne with Cecil the bunny.

Jessica Biel with her super-cute pooch, Tina.

Reese Witherspoon with new friend, Riley.

Rita Ora takes a selfie with her gorgeous pup.

Model Megan Gale shared this super-cute snap on Instagram. “Morning cuddles with this guy,” she captioned it.

Supermodel Miranda Kerr and her adorable canine companion, Frankie.

Gisele Bündchen and her puppy.

First Lady Michelle Obama poses with Sunny, the family dog.

Kourtney Kardashian and her sweet little kitty cat.

Jennifer Hawkins and Milly.

Oprah Winfrey loves spending time white-haired golden retrievers.

Jennifer Aniston with Norman.

Joel Madden poses with the family pet.

The actor likes to have company, courtesy of his new family dog Foxy, when he’s running on the beach to maintain that impressive physique.

Controversial boxer Mike Tyson, infamous for biting off an opponent’s ear in a bout, likes to delve into the dangerous. He has previously owned a pet tiger, ironically named Kitty.

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Loving the help

Princess Diana is not only remembered for her goodwill and charity work but also for her high-profile romances. One of her first rumoured relationships with hired help was with her bodyguard, Royal Protection Squad officer Barry Mannakee. This was followed by an alleged affair with riding instructor, James Hewitt. SLIDESHOW: Royal splits and scandals

Princess Stephanie of Monaco also delved into a relationship with her bodyguard, which resulted in two children born out of wedlock. Stephanie and Daniel finally married in 1995 but divorced in 1996. SLIDESHOW: Royal splits and scandals

The latest royal to embark on a relationship with hired help is Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, with her personal trainer Daniel Westling. They recently announced their engagement and are planning a wedding for 2010. ARTICLE: Princess Victoria of Sweden engaged to fitness trainer.

A notorious royal dalliance with the help in the 1950s was Princess Margaret’s ill-fated romance with her father’s equerry, Group Captain Peter Townsend. They planned to marry, but as he was a divorced man, the royal family was likely to strip Margaret of her privileges and title she married him. A heartbroken Margaret was forced to cancel the wedding.

A-list stars also fall for their employees. In this case, Ethan Hawke married his nanny Ryan Shawhuges. Ryan was hired to care for Ethan and Uma Thurman’s two children — while the stars were still married! Ethan and divorced Uma in 2003 and married Ryan in 2008, and they now have a child of their own.

One of the most controversial celebrity-and-nanny affairs to make headlines was Jude’s infidelity with Daisy Wright during his engagement to Sienna Miller. Daisy was the nanny for his children from his previous marriage to Sadie Frost.

Her recent separation from Guy Ritchie may be what’s making headlines at the moment, but it’s not easy to forget the relationship that resulted in the birth of Madonna’s daughter Lourdes. Madonna met personal trainer Carlos in a park and, after hiring him as her trainer, became romantically involved with him.

While starring in Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba met assistant to the director, Cash Warren. After several years of an on-again and off-again relationship, the pair welcomed daughter Honor and settled down.

Another Hollywood star to strike up a relationship with a former nanny is funnyman Robin Williams. He first met Marsha when she was caring for the children he had with ex-wife Valerie Velardi. She later became his personal assistant and married him in 1989. After 19 years and two children together, the couple are now filing for divorce.

Nicolas Cage met his third wife Alice Kim while she was working as a waitress in a Los Angeles restaurant. Nicolas has two sons — one with former partner Kristina Fulton, and one with Alice named Kal-el in honor of Superman.

One of the most scandulous affair allegations to make headlines worldwide was superstar soccer player David Beckham and nanny Rebecca Loos. David is still with wife Victoria Beckham despite the claims made by their former nanny.

Woody Harrelson has finally stepped up to marry long-time love Laura Louie, with whom he already has three children. The couple met on the set of Cheers where Laura was an assistant.

Mariah Carey met Nick Cannon when he was cast as the male lead in her video clip for her song, Bye, bye. Mariah was previously married to Columbia records boss, Tommy Motola. Nick has been linked with many famous women including singer Christina Milian and Victoria Secret Angel, Selita Banks.

Notorious Hollywood playboy George Clooney has been linked with many famous actresses but his last ‘long-term’ relationship was with cocktail waitress Sarah Larson — which only lasted a year. SLIDESHOW:George Clooney.

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Johnny Depp’s romantic past

Johnny and French singer-actress Vanessa have been together 10 years and have two children: Lily-Rose Melody, born in 1999, and John “Jack” Christopher, born in 2002.

But now we’ll take a look at who Johnny has dated in bygone days…

Johnny and make-up artist Lori were married 1983-5.

“You know, I was married when I was 20. It was a strong bond with someone, but I can’t necessarily say I was in love. That’s something that comes around once, man, maybe twice if you’re lucky. And I don’t know that I experienced that, let’s say, before I turned 30.”

Johnny and Sherilyn met on the set of a student short film in 1985. The couple got engaged, and Sherilyn’s name is scrawled across Johnny’s helmet in the 1986 film Platoon. They broke off their engagement after three-and-a-half years.

Johnny has a habit of dating his co-stars, including Holly in 1987 who he acted alongside in TV series 21 Jump Street.

Johnny has been romantically linked to Dirty Dancing star Jennifer.

Winona is another co-star Johnny has dated, performing together in Edward Scissorhands.

The two were engaged, and Johnny had “Winona forever” tattooed on his arm. After they broke up, he had “na” removed so the tattoo said “Wino forever!”

Johnny dated actress Ellen in 1994.

Kate and Johnny were on-again, off-again for years. Here they are in 1995.

Johnny’s been linked to a long list of other actresses, including Christina…

…Bobbie…

…and Juliette — pictured here performing with her band Juliette & the Licks at the Viper Room, which Johnny once co-owned.

Kate and Johnny were on again in 1998.

Another supermodel Johnny’s been linked to is Naomi.

Loves past and present in the same 2006 photo! Naomi and Vanessa smile, along with Wolff Heinrichsdorff and, of course, Johnny.

Does Naomi look a little uncomfortable here?

Vanessa joined Johnny to celebrate his receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999.

…they’re getting married!

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Top earning Hollywood couples

Total earnings: $122 million According to Forbes magazine, which is famous for its lists, this power duo are Hollywood’s biggest earning couple. With her singing and acting career continuously on the rise and his celebrity contacts and tour date coming up, it’s not hard to see why they are pulling in the big bucks! Click on to find out who else was on the Forbes list!

Total earnings: $69 million While Calista Flockhart was earning the big bucks in the hit show Brothers and Sisters Harrison stayed out of the limelight. That was until he hit the big screen again with Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull for which he earned $65 million.

Total earnings: $55 million Although they are reportedly on the rocks, together Brad and Ange make one hell of a power couple. Thanks to their smart movie role choices the couple have been able to secure themselves more than $50 million in a year.

Total earnings: $46 million Posh is keeping a firm hold on her man, and why wouldn’t she? Thanks to his successful soccer career and his involvement in a number of advertising campaigns Becks is raking in the big bucks. Wife Victoria’s fashion line helps the couple get over the line as on of Hollywood’s most powerful couples.

Total earnings: $33.5 million Tom is the main source of income for the Cruises with continuous high-paying movie roles. Although Katie has acted very little in the last couple of years, her main focus is on the couple’s four-year-old daughter Suri.

Total earnings: $29 million From the moment she signed up for Sex and The City, Sarah Jessica Parker had it made. Her various other movie roles have also helped her along the way to earning big bucks. When the couple’s twins were born, SJP continued working on the sequel of Sex and the City the Movie, while husband Matthew Broderick concentrates on smaller roles.

Total earnings: $22 million Put a huge TV star and a sports star together and they are bound to make one hell of a power couple. This is exactly what you get with Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker. Thanks to her role on Desperate Housewives and his lucrative endorsements the couple’s dollars are on the rise.

Total earnings: $17 million Since getting together Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have secured themselves a mini-fortune. Combining his music money with her film dollars, means they are sitting pretty with $17million.

Total earnings: $20 million The Grey’s Anatomy star has scored herself some fun leading lady roles recently which has certainly pumped up her bank balance! With her delightful singer hubby by her side it’s not hard to see why this couple makes the top earners list in Hollywood.

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