Actor Bella Heathcote on rivalry and Margot Robbie
FRESH from a head-turning role in Fifty Shades Darker, Australian actor Bella Heathcote is about to return to her homeland in serious style.
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Aussies can’t get enough of Morocco
WE Aussies, with our love of all things functional, minimal and Scandinavian, have an exotic alter ego when it comes to interior design — Morocco.
From Downton to Disney
YOU know him as the much-loved cousin Matthew from Downton Abbey, but the British actor is set to star alongside Emma Watson in Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.
’My parents were onboard Flight MH370’
BOTH Amanda Lawton’s parents were on board flight MH370 when it disappeared. As the third anniversary nears, she reflects on learning to live with heartbreak.
‘I’ve forgotten the little people’
COMEDIAN Joel Creasey has been on a hot streak over the past couple of years so Stellar caught up with him to find out how it has affected him.
Brooke Hogan gets a start at the Grand Prix
MODEL Brooke Hogan will be heating up the track at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
What you never knew about Dickie
HE’S been a fixture on Australian TV for three decades, with a well-documented love life. But few people know the fascinating family story that shaped his life.
The McClymont sisters reveal the secret to their success
COUNTRY music stars The McClymonts have seen big changes to their lives in recent years. But through it all, the sisters have always been there for each other.
Matt LeBlanc’s dating advice to his daughter
IT’S been more than a decade since Friends ended but Matt LeBlanc can’t escape the shadow of ladies’ man Joey — especially now he’s a father to a nearly-teenage daughter.
Thurston tackles tough questions
HE’S the captain of the North Queensland Cowboys, a premiership winner, star of State of Origin and the Kangaroos. But he’s also a great guy. Stellar meets Johnathan Thurston.
You need to tell a few lies to find love
IF YOU want to win the dating game in 2017, you need to tell a few white lies, says Carrie Bickmore, who argues the truth can come out after you’re happily in love.
It’s time to get hygge with it
THE Danes, apparently, are the happiest people in the world, and it can’t all be down to Princess Mary. Neale Whitaker explores their concept of “hygge”.
Muriel wasn’t so terrible for Toni
THANKS to Muriel’s Wedding, she became one of the world’s most in-demand actors. But with little interest in the red-carpet trappings of fame, Toni Collette is not your average Hollywood star.
‘If you call me a celebrity, I laugh’
THE Canadian dancer/actor has been performing since she was four and found fame in a teen dance drama. Now 21, she talks about the perks and challenges of being a child star.
Charlie Pickering’s one downfall
CHARLIE Pickering is a man of many talents but admits returning texts is not among them.
‘I can’t wait to change nappies’
THEY met on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! but didn’t fall in love until a year later. Now expecting a baby, they tell all about their romance.
Why Karlie Kloss is proud to be a computer geek
KARLIE Kloss defies the usual supermodel definitions by indulging her love of computer coding in between modelling and acting assignments. But her favourite role is that of student.
Dannii Minogue: ‘So I’ve made mistakes. Who cares?’
AFTER three decades in the spotlight, Dannii Minogue is lightening up — in both her choice of hair colour and her approach to life. Not even those constant Kylie comparisons bother her now.
How to travel Hawaii like a local
JUST a 10-hour flight away, Hawaii is famous for its beaches. But AFL great Paul Roos shares his insider tips to have an even better holiday there.
‘I gave up TV to help children’
IN 2015, Kellie Sloane left behind a successful television-presenting career to work for the non-profit organisation Life Education. Here, she talks about stepping out of the spotlight.
Neale has paws for thought
THE Block judge Neale Whitaker reveals how to have the perfect holiday with pets … and how it’s the doggone last word in luxury.
Road trips are a highway to hell
THERE are many good reasons to take a road trip — like being on the run from the police — but Joe Hildebrand warns you shouldn’t take a toddler without toilet training and a pregnant wife.
‘I was a geek who hated school’
Jessica Chastain has shown her smarts and her acting skills in a string of movie hits. But the stunning star reveals she was a Shakespeare geek who hated every minute of high school.
Mr & Mrs Wiggle as you’ve never seen them before
THEY are world-famous children’s entertainers but, as The Wiggles real-life couple Emma Watkins and Lachlan Gillespie reveal, they don’t have time for a baby just yet.
And now for the news: It’s a woman’s world
ONCE strictly the domain of anchormen, female newsreaders are changing the face of the news in Australia — a far cry from the way it used to be.
London’s calling Neale Whitaker
NEALE Whitaker takes a peek at Matthew Williamson’s furniture range.
An open letter to the tooth fairy by David Campbell
WATCHING his son’s innocence seep away as he grows up too soon has turned David Campbell into an embarrassing weepy dad, typing a letter to a fictional character.
Stephanie Smith showcases summer’s key looks
MODEL and Instagram star Stephanie Smith showcases crisp, all-white style and summer’s key beauty looks.
The Tinder baby boom. And yes, it’s real
FIRST comes app-assisted love (but maybe not the marriage) … and then along comes the Tinder baby carriage.
The cold case detectives who never give up
DETECTIVES working in the unsolved homicide unit are time travellers, investigating long-ago murders that will not be closed until the perpetrators are caught.
The Hollywood star whose stylist got paid more than her
BEFORE Anna Kendrick hit the big time, she “dressed like a teenager who lived in her car”. Now the actor is revealing how red-carpet stylists work their magic.
Natalie Imbruglia: Why lie about my age?
SINGER and actor Natalie Imbruglia is tired of being asked about getting older and complains that: “The George Clooneys of the world don’t get asked the same things women do.”
Carrie Bickmore’s handbag weighs more than her child
An argument with her boyfriend prompted Carrie Bickmore to weigh her handbag to prove a point. Loaded with nappies, wipes, snacks and toys, it comes in at a hefty 12.6 kilos.
Neale Whitaker pulls up a chair to support charity
Neale Whitaker pulls up a chair to support a charity initiative.
5 reasons for a couple’s retreat on Hayman Island
NESTLED near the northernmost point of Queensland’s Whitsunday archipelago, paradise awaits at One&Only Hayman Island.
Is it possible to break the cycle of domestic violence?
As a child, Kim Mukerjee grew up watching his father beat his mother and was himself the victim of abuse. Now 56, he is determined to make a difference as a White Ribbon ambassador.
Does marrying young lead to divorce?
DIVORCE rates in Australia are highest among twenty-something newlyweds. Three young women who were all married and divorced by 30 share their stories.
Jessica Gomes: nothing is more important than love
THERE’S something in the air this festive season, with Jesinta Campbell marrying Lance Franklin and fellow David Jones ambassador Jessica Gomes equally loved up with actor Xavier Samuel.
What happens after a sibling suddenly dies?
WHEN a child dies in tragic circumstances, the focus is often on the parents. But how does a bereaved brother or sister rebuild their life?
Inside world of women’s bodybuilding
FAKE tans, bulging biceps, tiny bejewelled costumes: meet the Aussie women flocking to compete in the International Federation of Bodybuilding bikini division.
Just how many Spice Girls did Robbie Williams bed?
HE once claimed to have slept with four out of the five Spice Girls. But was it true? The candid pop star sets the record straight.
Joe Hildebrand reveals the terror of having a second baby
THERE is nothing in the world more terrifying than having your first baby. Except, of course, having your second.
Gina Liano’s naked ambition
UNLIKE some female lawyers, Gina Liano refuses to dress demurely. Indeed, she vows she won’t sport hairy or unbronzed legs even when she’s dead.
Bridget Malcolm: more than just a pretty face
SINCE being scouted in her hometown of Perth aged 14, Bridget Malcolm has climbed the ranks of the fashion world and will walk the Victoria’s Secret runway next month.
If these are the leaders of the free world, we’re in trouble
According to comedian Dave Hughes, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are comedic gold — but he still fears they will start World War III.
Sting: I’m no ageing rock star
SHOWERED with accolades for 40 years, Sting would rather his children “think well of me” and “die with the woman I am married to still loving me” than fret about his musical legacy.
‘It probably won’t be all positive stuff’
RICKY Ponting reflects on Phillip Hughes, nominates the best sledge he’s ever heard and reveals whether or not he intends to read Michael Clarke’s new book.
Lindy Klim reveals she was ‘humiliated’ by divorce
LINDY Klim opens up about the pain she felt when she learnt her Olympic champion husband Michael was seeing another woman.
The Matildas swap footy shorts for high fashion
AS the W-League season kicks off, three soccer superstars swap their uniforms for floor-length gowns.
The world has gone food-hygiene mad
‘MODERN-day heroism is having no fear of eating reheated food,’ writes Kate Langbroek.
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