Saturday 28 March 2015

Taylor Swift named one of 'world's greatest leaders', President Obama fails to make the cut

Taylor Swift may not be the first name that springs to mind when considering the greatest world leaders.The multi-platinum selling singer has amassed legions of fans from across the globe with her music and recently snubbed Spotify...


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ANZAC day sibbling for Prince George

As New Zealanders and Australians mark the centenary of Anzac Day England will be in the midst of royal fever, awaiting news of the birth of the newest member of the royal family.The second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge...


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New Matt Damon film shooting in Massachusetts

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, Massachusetts (AP) " Lights, camera, action: Manchester-by-the-Sea is the backdrop for a new Matt Damon movie.Damon is producing the independent film with the working title "Manchester-by-the-Sea." Scenes...


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David Beckham flaunts his tattoos and incredible body in skintight T-shirt in LA





HE MAY have resided in London for the last few years but David Beckham looked quite at home as he stepped out to grab a smoothie in LA.


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Meet a beautiful new chip off the Block

The Block NZ stars Ben and Quinn Alexandre have welcomed a new addition. The couple have revealed via Facebook that Quinn gave birth to a baby in late February.They posted a picture of their recent arrival, with their wedding rings...


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TV pick: Cilla

Cilla Black is best remembered here as a 60s pop star turned 70s television face.In Britain she's remained a national institution and was once Britain's highest paid female telly star for her hosting roles on the likes of Blind...


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Blossoming Abbey Clancy flaunts baby bump in skintight floral dress at Dubai World Cup





SHE'S due to give birth in little over a month, but Abbey Clancy showed no sign of slowing down as she jetted to the United Arab Emirates to attend the Dubai World Cup.


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From loo to room with a view: Stunning model turns toilet into home





FORMER Miss England contestant has snapped up Britain’s most expensive public loo to turn it into a home.


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Study find the 'most dangerous time to be at home'





IF you’re cooking supper at 6.30pm tonight, beware.


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Tomorrow’s world today: Mercedes F015 gives us a glimpse of the motoring future





WELCOME to 2030, your motoring future


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Curious tale of an island being strangled

The craggy seaward coast of Taveuni scrapes the rain from the humid sou'east trade wind by the bucketful. Combined with the rich soil on the flanks of this huge, elongated shield volcano, the hot, wet climate produces a near impenetrable...


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For the urban jungle: Safari-style fashion for spring





JOIN the hunt for this season’s stylish safari-style clothes and accessories.


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Oliver Bonas, New Look and BHS: The things we want this week





THERE'S something for every budget in this week's must-haves


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David Threlfall on playing Noah: 'This story exists in many different cultures and faiths'





SHAMELESS star David Threlfall plays Noah in BBC1’s new epic, The Ark


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Fresh faced: The best face masks





GIVE your skin a treat with our favourite face masks.


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Sweet dreams: Gooseberry cheesecake, Carrot cake





TRIED-and-tested tips from Saturday magazine’s celebrity chef


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Whatever happened to Eighties pop star Howard Jones?





HOWARD JONES had a run of hits in the 80s, including New Song, What Is Love? and Like To Get To Know You Well, after which he became a huge star in the States.


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WED SHEERAN: Ed Sheeran surprises lucky couple on their wedding day





AS one of the world’s biggest pop acts Ed Sheeran is used to performing to packed stadiums.


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EastEnder Babs just all heart





BARBARA Windsor was wearing her heart on her shirt as she stepped out in support of her favourite charity.


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'He overstepped the mark but so did we' Russell Brand on Jeremy Clarkson's BBC sacking





HE'S no stranger to controversy himself, so Russell Brand can empathise with what Jeremy Clarkson is currently going through.


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Taraji P. Henson apologizes for racial profiling allegation

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Actress Taraji P. Henson has apologized to police in the California city of Glendale for accusing an officer of racially profiling her son.Henson posted a statement on Instagram Friday afternoon, hours after the...


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Friday 27 March 2015

From 'Where the bloody hell are ya' to motherhood for Lara Bingle

Sam Worthington's wife Lara Bingle Worthington has reportedly given birth to their first child.The 38-year-old actor "couldn't be happier" after he and the 27-year-old model, who recently confirmed they secretly got married following...


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T.J. McNamara: Getting to the very core of Apple

As an artist whose life and art culminates in registering his name as a trademark, Billy Apple's retrospective exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery shows a total concentration on self. Apple was Apple before the computer company. He...


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The Phoenix Foundation pen Black Caps tribute anthem

Award-winning New Zealand band - and cricket fanatics - The Phoenix Foundation have penned a special tribute to the Black Caps ahead of tomorrow's Cricket World Cup final.
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A place where people fall in love

Given her grandparents and parents met by the daffodils near Hamilton Lakes, it's understandable Rochelle Bright jokes about not going there because you never know who you might meet, but thanks to those daffodils everything is coming...


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Birmingham penthouse flat is an eye-watering £4,750 a month to rent





A LUXURY penthouse apartment on the top floor of Birmingham’s second tallest building is available to rent for an eye-watering £4,750 per calendar month.


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Richard Lewer: The game's the thing

Just before Christmas, New Zealand artist Richard Lewer, long based in Melbourne, won the A$25,000 ($24,500) Blake Prize for religious art. His work, Worse luck ... I am still here, was a lo-fi animation softly voiced by Lewer based...


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Ellie Kemper: Netflix's breakout star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Not many young actresses can say that the head of a network commissioned a comedy show around them, but that's exactly what happened to Ellie Kemper.Having honed her skills in improv troupes and done her time as an intern on Conan...


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Big screen action and activities for the kids

While many of us parents are hoping the good weather lasts a little bit longer, it's a good idea to have some rainy day ideas up your sleeve for the April school holidays.Going to the movies is always a good bet and this Easter...


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The 5 best hot hatchbacks





WE look at some of the best cars to buy if you’re in the market for a new motor. Next up: the best hot hatches.


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UK HEALTH ALERT: Deadly flesh-eating SUPER BACTERIA 'USA300' could be in YOUR home





MILLIONS of Britons could be unwittingly sharing their homes with a DEADLY new super-bacteria, it has emerged.


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National Trust’s Bodnant Garden opens riverside gardens for first time ever





BODNANT Gardens, one of the most famous in Britain thanks largely to its stunning 180ft Laburnum Arch, is opening a tranquil riverside garden on Saturday March 28 for the first time.


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9 road traffic laws that British drivers actually WANT





THOUSANDS of British drivers have responded to a survey asking which road traffic laws they actually WANT.


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Decidedly sheepish: Shaun the Sheep hits cinemas

Shaun the Sheep may have sprung from Wallace and Gromit , the first big stars of British stop-motion animation company Aardman. But the adventures of the wily, woolly Shaun and his mates have made him the Bristol company's biggest...


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'I've met my soul mate' Michelle Mone gushes over NEW love interest





SHE wrote about her divorce from her first husband in her latest book but Michelle Mone has confirmed she's found love again.


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What a stunner: Denise Welch shows off her bikini body in tiny red two-piece





SHE famously lost pounds after undertaking a strict diet and Denise Welch has been showing off the fruits of her labour.


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Zayn Malik says he worries he's let fans down by leaving 1D

LONDON (AP) " Zayn Malik says he worries that he's let One Direction fans down by leaving the world-conquering boy band, but couldn't carry on in a role that made him unhappy.Malik quit the group this week, saying he wanted "to...


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Talking the big stuff with Michele A'Court

It's 9.30pm on a Tuesday at a full Basement Theatre, and Michele A'Court is telling herself to shut up. A younger version of herself, that is: bulbous fringe, earnest expression, a dildo in her hand. As the 20-something on the screen...


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Danniella Westbrook forgets her money woes as she launches new 'deals' website





SHE was once an actress on the biggest soap in Britain but Danniella Westbrook has turned her attention to a new website.


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Indie horror movie 'It Follows' gets wide theater release

NEW YORK (AP) " Two weeks after opening in just four theaters, the indie horror movie "It Follows" is getting a wide release this weekend.The film has been getting positive reviews for its originality, paranoia-inducing scenes and...


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If you use Safari on a Mac, iPhone or iPad in the UK – you've won the right to SUE Google





GOOGLE has today lost a Court of Appeal bid to stop British consumers gaining the right to sue over a breach of privacy.


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Joan Collins oozes glamour as she attends lavish party to celebrate damehood





BEING one of the most glamorous ladies in showbiz, obviously Joan Collins celebrated in style when she was recently made a Dame.


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CONFIRMED: Dermot O'Leary will NOT be hosting the next series of The X Factor





X FACTOR stalwart Dermot O'Leary is leaving the show after seven years of hosting.


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