1. Young Samantha Busch just wanted to go on a holiday to the Grand Canyon with her boyfriend. But her overprotective mother wouldn’t stop warning her about falling off a cliff or being blown off while hiking.
So Samantha decided to send the below photo to her mother… just to freak her out a little bit. We’re guessing it worked:
Samatha posted the photo on Reddit with this caption:“Mom was worried about my trip to the Grand Canyon, I sent her this picture”
Apparently Samantha and her boyfriend found a ledge to stand on and angled the camera so that it looked like she was about to fall off, into the canyon.
The picture has since gone viral and has even spurned a whole lot of copycat images from world travellers.
But did Samantha’s mother forgive her? “She’s fine. She wasn’t even angry. She was just relieved upset,” Samantha said.
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2. Some bad news for any Coldplay fans – at a gig in Brisbane last week, the band has announced that they are taking a three year break.
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Singer Chris Martin told the audience that the group wanted to make the performance their best ever…because “this is the last big show for three years or so,” he said. “I don’t want to stop,” he told a crowd of shocked fans.
His statement was *technically* untrue – the band has a bunch of gigs lined up before a New Year’s Eve show with Jay Z – but won’t be planning any live shows after that (news, which will devastate everyone who went to the band’s recent gigs in Oz).
4. The Biggest Loser – explosive claims of dangerous weight loss practices.
Former host Ajay Rochester got into a social media skirmish with former contestant Adro Sarnelli – the winner of the very first series – on her website. It was prompted by Adro attacking overweight people on a forum for previous contestants of Biggest Loser. There are quite a few personal insults between the two but the most illuminating bit of information is what Ajay has alleged about the WAY contestants on the popular Channel 10 reality show lose such massive amounts of weight so quickly during the course of filming. In her open letter to Adro on her Facebook page, Ajay wrote:
Ajay
Adro, if you remember, you were eliminated by the game and fellow contestants but you threatened the producers with a court case and all sorts of things, which in the first year of a show, a costly court case and scandal was not what they wanted or needed to make the show a success.
You forced them into giving you another chance, threatening to make trouble for them and so they rewrote the series and gave you a second chance, reluctantly.
I remember how you came to the show, a lost, broken, desperate, powerless father unable to save your own life and willing to do anything to fix it, putting your life in the hands of others, a TV show, trusting they would change your life FOR you. I also remember how you presented yourself at your final weigh in (behind closed doors and a few days before filming so contestants had time to recover and look healthy)…..you were starving, pale, had shallow breathing, low blood pressure, cracked lips and you were unable to stand on your own two feet – hardly a great advertisement for healthy weight loss….. all the contestants begged me to ask the producers to have you drug tested.
Adro winning the first season of Big Brother
I took that request to the producers and was told they didn’t want to know the truth, they just wanted a good winner and told me to shut up and go away.
For years now, many health professionals have expressed concern about the crash diet tactics promoted on the show and the way contestants are incentivised to lose vast amounts of weight over a short period of time. Channel Ten is yet to respond to Ajay’s claims.
5. An ENGAGEMENT. A WEDDING. And a PREGNANCY.
Three bits of local happy news. Australian model Erin McNaught is engaged to music producer Example (real name Elliot Gleave). Apparently, Elliot proposed to Erin in Brisbane, while the couple were visiting her family.
Flick through our gallery of other celebrities who have recently announced engagements:
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting at the 2013 Emmys. Image via Kaley's Instagram, @normancookRicki-Lee Coulter is engaged to Richard HarrisonRicki-Lee Coulter is engaged to Richard Harrison
From our partnerKelly Clarkson is engaged to Brandon BlackstoneKelly's ringErin McNaught is engaged to Elliot GleaveKate Ellis and David Penberthy are engaged
From our partnerBrooke Satchwell and David Gross are engagedWhitney Housten's daughter Bobbi Kristina and her godson Nick Gordon are engagedJennifer Aniston's engagement ringJesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita are engaged
From our partnerKate Bosworth tweeted news of her engagementKate Bosworth and Michael PolishJennifer Aniston and Justin TheroxJennifer Aniston and Justin Therox
From our partnerCybill ShepherdCurtis Stone and Lindsay PriceSofia Vergara and Nick LoebMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
From our partnerAngelina Jolie and Brad PittShane Warne and Liz HurleySeann William Scott and Lindsay FrimodtBritney Spears and Jason Trawick
From our partnerJustin Timberlake and Jessica Bielcurtis-stone-lindsay-price
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Designer Rachel Gilbert married Tom Williams over the weekend, at Kincoppal Rose Bay. Gilbert wore a strapless self-designed organza gown and her bridesmaids were dressed in long silver gowns. The reception was held at Catalina.
See THE dress (and other recent celebrity weddings) in the gallery below:
Rachael Finch married Michael MizinerRachel Gilbert married Tom WilliamsRachel Gilbert married Tom Williams
From our partnerNikki Webster married Matthew McMahNikki Webster married Matthew McMahEvan Rachel Wood married Jamie BellJustin Timberlake married Jessica Biel
From our partnerJodi Gordon married Braith AnastaJustin Timberlake married Jessica BielAnne Hathaway married Adam SchulmanAnne Hathaway married Adam Schulman
From our partnerJack Osbourne married Lisa Stelly in HawaiiJack Osbourne married Lisa Stelly in HawaiiLeandra Medine, author of The Man Repeller blog has married her long time partner Abie CohenHolly Valance married Nick Candy in an extravagant wedding in Bevelry Hills
From our partnerKings of Leon bassist Jared Followill married model Martha PattersonCat Deeley married Patrick KieltyAnnie Lennox married Dr. Mitch BesserBlake Lively as Serena in Gossip Girl at a white party - we imagine she looked a little bit like this at her wedding
From our partnerBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds married on Sunday nightPeaches and TomPeaches tweeted this on SundayPeaches tweeted a picture of her engagement ring earlier in the week
From our partnerCobie Smulders and Taran KillamCobie Smulders in her wedding dress that she wore on How I Met Your MotherIvanka Trump and Jared KushnerMegan Fox
From our partnerMegan Fox and Brian Austin GreenKate Moss and Jamie HinceNicole Richie and Joel MaddenBrad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
From our partnerGwen Stefani and Gavin RossdaleKhloe Kardashian's weddingKim KardashianNicole Kidman and Keith Urban
From our partnerKatie Holmes and Tom CruiseKatie Holmes and Tom CruiseKendra Wilkinson and Hank BaskettFergie and Josh Duhamel
From our partnerKate MiddletonSalma Hayek and Francois-Henri PinaultPaul McCartney and Nancy ShevellVictoria Beckham
From our partnerDavid and Victoria BeckhamElvis and Priscilla PresleyPortia De Rossi and Ellen DegeneresAnja Rubik and Sasha Knezevic
From our partnerChristina Aguilera and Jordan BratmanAvril LavigneJessica Simpson and Nick LacheyChelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky
From our partnerHilary Duff and Mike ComrieLily Allen and Sam Cooper
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And X-Factor judge Natalie Basingthwaite has confirmed she is pregnant with her second child due in June next year. Congrats to all three couples.
Fergie and Josh DuhamelFergie tweeted the newsKanye and Kim Kardashian.
From our partnerChanning Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, are expecting their first childJessica Simpson is pregnant with her second childNatalie Bassingthwaighte and her husband Cameron are expecting their second childPeaches Geldof is pregnant with her second child
From our partnerChrissie Swan is pregnant with her third childLivinia Nixon and husband Alistair Jack are expecting their second babyNatalie GruzlewskiMalin Akerman with her husband Roberto Zincone
From our partnerShakira and Gerard Pique are expecting their first childShakiraShakiraShakira
From our partnerGisele Bundchen (with husband Tom Brady)Claire DanesKourtney KardashianAdele
From our partnerAlyson HanniganKristen CavallariSienna MillerReese Witherspoon
From our partnerMolly SimsMegan Fox and Brian Austin GreenNick Lachey and Vanessa MinilloMaggie Gyllenhaal
From our partnerGisele BundchenSnookiSarah Michelle GellarAnna Paquin
From our partnerRobbie Williams and Ayda FieldsAdriana LimaTori SpellingUma Therman
From our partnerHilary DuffJennifer Love HewittJessica SimpsonBeyonce
From our partnerJennifer Lopez and Marc AnthonyAshlee Simpson
7. While Australia has adopted Halloween as a new(ish) tradition from the US, we’re yet to get into Thanksgiving. But we can still appreciate the effort that everyone’s making in the States, what with the turkeys and the pumpkin pies… Sorry, why don’t we celebrate this holiday? Click through the gallery to see how celebs such as Oprah, Kanye West and Jessica Alba celebrated Thanksgiving.
(Warning: Prepare yourself to experience food envy.)
The Kardashians certainly go all out at Thanksgiving. There's no keeping up with the Kardashians.Lena Dunham shared her modest meal of sweet potato casserole.Mariah Carey had a dance in the kitchen, while Nick Cannon handled the cooking.
From our partnerThe Apatow family Thanksgiving is just as down-to-earth and quirky as you would expect.Oprah giving thanks, by whipping up a delicious looking... something.Pink's Thanksgiving looks delightful. With the sensible addition of a kid's corner, visible in the background.Ryan Seacrest had more than enough food for friends and family.
From our partnerJessica Alba showing the turkey who's boss.Ciara celebrated with two of the most important women in her life: her mother and best friend.Camilla Belle helping out in the kitchen.Kanye spent Thanksgiving with the Kardashians. This picture seems to indicate that he's thankful for the love in his life, then?
From our partnerHeidi Klum tweeted this photo with the caption, "FINALLY!" We'd like to dig into that meal, too.Diddy proves that he can be a bit of a sweetheart, saying, "I thank God for my Mamma. Happy Thanksgiving to all the mothers out there!"Nicki Minaj tweeted, "This may b the best macncheese in the world. Thanku manny!!!!"The famously cat-loving Taylor Swift tweeted, "I'm thankful for friendships like this."
9. Would you let HIM wear it? First men are being encouraged to wax and laser the hair off their chests. Now they’re being sold hairy ties. WTF. Zazzle is selling a rather interesting “Perfect Hairy Chest and Stomach Tie”. It’s for the man who is less than satisfied with the amount of hair he has on his chest. Oh, and it comes with built-in abs. Bonus! Would you want your significant other to wear one? They’re only $34…
Ali Larter in a tight dress with stripes, spots and multiple coloursAlicia Keys in emerald with nude finishingsAngelina Jolie wearing loots - legging boots
From our partnerAnna Kendrick in a grey short suit with green trimAnne Hathaway looking pale in pastel paisleyAnne Hathaway in draping whiteOne of Beyonce's many costume changes
From our partnerCate Blanchett in a fitted, long red leather dressCate Blanchett in black-white-and-red at the Hobbit world premierCate Blanchett blending in in pale pinkCatherine Zeta-Jones in magic-eye black-and-white
From our partnerChloe Sevigny wearing a black dress with a mid gold plateChristina Ricci in a shiny two-peiceCrotch grab pantsCrotch grab pants
From our partnerDiane Kruger in monochrome pantsDita Von Teese in long stripy dressElle Fanning in shiny pale pinkElle Fanning in long white dress and boots
From our partnerEmma Watson in a major mismatched messEva Longoria in angular blackGinnider Goodwin in knee-length black sheer dressGolden costume
From our partnerGolden costumeGolden costumeGolden costumeGolden costume
From our partnerGolden womanGwenyth Paltrow's sheer-side number from the backGwenyth Paltrow's sheer-side number from the frontHalle Berry mixes sheer with leather
From our partnerHaper's Bazaar features a strait jacket on theHeidi Klum at the MTV EMA'sJennifer Lopez looking like a disco ballJennifer Hawkins in ill-fitting mustard
From our partnerJennifer Lawrence sports a black-and-blue pantsuitJessica Biel in a one-shouldered wonderJessica White all in whiteJulianna Hough in a blazing red pantsuit
From our partnerKate Mara in floral metallicKatie Price dress as a pink horseKatie Price looking very Marie AntoinetteKelly Osborne in purple hair and sparkly black pants
From our partnerKerry Washington looking a bit like a Disney princessKim Kardashian rocking the bird lookKim Kardashian in prenatal meshKim Kardashian in prenatl mesh
From our partnerKim Kardashian with a long black train to followKim Kardashian in weird-cut whiteKristen Stewart in sheer black pantsuitKristen Stewart wearing mesh over a two piece and fluro heels.
From our partnerKristen Stewart wearing mesh over a two piece and fluro heels.Kylie Minogue all checkered outLady Gaga looking a bit like Mr Burns from the Simpsons as an alienLady Gaga looking like a feisty rainbow
From our partnerLady Gaga in Disney princess jeansLady Gaga in her 'birth of Venus' dressLady Gaga with a big furry triangle on her headLady Gaga wearing underwear and a moustache
From our partnerLady Gaga in a swirly white outfit, surrounded by bubblesLady Gaga in white with sheer panelled sidesLady Gaga in a closed-up black capeLena Dunham in a frumpy pink and red dress
From our partnerLindsay Lohan in a sleek golden slip-like dressLucila Sola showing off her behind in a sheer black numberA bare-chest tieMarion Cotillard in a black and cream cut dress
From our partnerMelting tightsMesh man bodysuitMiley Cyrus in double demin baggy jeansMoscow fashion week plate face
From our partnerNicky Minaj wearing every colour under the sunPatricia Arquette in charcoals and blacksPiper Perabo in long black leather shortsRihanna channeling the eighties
From our partnerRihanna in double denim jeansRita Ora in fluffy polka dots, strappy heels and side bunsRooney Mara wearing whiteRosanna Arquette in skin tight mustard
From our partnerSelena Gomez in a sparkly bright blue miniSelena Gomez rocking tight and brightShania Twain bearing all from behindFuturistic transparent chest plates
From our partnerUgly male runway outfitsUgly male runway outfitsUnicorn hoof-bootsZosie Mamet in revealing red
From our partnerMiley Cyrus rocking the white netting with black nipple patchesIntroducing the Shark bikini = the sharkiniRita Ora, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lawrence all in funky pantsNew men's dress designs
From our partnerNew men's dress designsNew men's dress designsNew men's dress designsKatie Price and her gorgeous hot pink hair
From our partnerNicole Kidman in long brown dress with black finishingsSolange Knowles in green tropical suitBlake Lively in short plum dressEmma Stone in poofy sleeved black dress
From our partnerNicole KidmanSelena Gomez in a pin stripe suitVanessa Hudgens in a pale pink satin dress with black finishingSolange Knowles in long white shirt dress
From our partnerRooney Mara in a very conservative black dressJessica Chastain in nude coloured satin-and-tulle dressMiley Cyrus in floral midriff sweater and mini denim shortsKyly Clarke in long-sleeved white gown with golden buckle
From our partnerChristina Applegate in gothic black dress with swans on itChina Chow wearing a rainbowRosario Dawson in pale baby blue peplum dressKim Kardashian in white dress with matching wrist and shoulder pieces
From our partnerDaudmaus with a large black mouse headJessica Alba in long transparent black dressSasha Gradiva wearing gun-inspired arm wearJennifer Garner in mid length black dress
From our partnerMiss Universe Australia's international competition costumeKristen Stewart in white crop with black tailored pantsKristen Stewart transparent golden dressTeresa Palmer in black sheer number
From our partnerGinnifer Goodwin in long sleeved black dress with gaping chestErin Wasson in black dress with sheer dressCameron Diaz in a lot of canary yellow
