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Michael J. Fox gets mushy over 35 years of wedded bliss with Tracy Pollan

<p>In a tremendous display of tenderness, Michael J. Fox, the time-traveling heartthrob from Back to the Future, has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his wife, Tracy Pollan, on their momentous 35th wedding anniversary. </p> <p>The 62-year-old star couldn't resist pouring his heart out, and he wrote, "35 years of [laughter], living, listening, and loving you, @tracy.pollan. Thank you for it all. Forever yours, Mike." </p> <p>Pollan, unable to contain her overflowing affection, gushed in the comments, "Love you so much!!!" Oh, the lovebirds! This display of love and adoration didn't stop there. Tracy took to her own Instagram account to pen a tribute to her hubby. "35 years!!!" she exclaimed, "Happy anniversary, my love. Here's to many more glorious adventures together. I could not love you more." Cue the swooning!</p> <p>The couple didn't stop at heartfelt messages either. They also shared a collection of adorable photos that showcased their journey of love and togetherness.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Michael J Fox (@realmikejfox)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>This isn't the first time Fox has let his feelings flow like the DeLorean's exhaust. Just last month, he wished his beloved wife a happy 63rd birthday with an Instagram post that melted hearts worldwide. He referred to her as his "forever summer girl," his love, his best friend, and the most beautiful, amazing mum to their four stupendous kids. </p> <p>Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Fox and Pollan's love story started on the set of <em>Family Ties</em> in 1985, where they played love interests. Little did they know that their on-screen chemistry would spark a real-life romance. At the time, Fox was involved with Nancy McKeon, while Pollan was seeing Kevin Bacon (yes, the <em>Footloose</em> guy). Fate had different plans, though, and the couple found themselves reuniting in 1988 on the set of <em>Bright Lights, Big City</em>. Talk about a plot twist!</p> <p>Within seven months of their reunion, Fox and Pollan were engaged and soon walked down the aisle, sealing their fate as one of Hollywood's most enduring and beloved power couples. Together, they have gracefully navigated the highs and lows of marriage and are proof that true love can withstand the test of time (and maybe a little flux capacitor magic).</p> <p>Their love story expanded to include four children: Sam, 34, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 28, and Esmé, 21. Clearly, their love multiplied like Marty McFly's time-travelling adventures.</p> <p>But it's not just lovey-dovey romance that makes this couple shine. Fox has openly praised Pollan for being his rock during his battle with Parkinson's Disease, which began in the early '90s. He once revealed in an interview, "Tracy was just like, 'You've got a stone in your shoe. We'll do what we can until you can get it out. In the meantime...you can hold my hand, and we'll get over that.'" Now that's love that defies the laws of physics.</p> <p>So, let's raise a glass to Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan as they celebrate 35 years of marital bliss. May their love continue to shine like the Flux Capacitor, and may their adventures together never run out of 1.21 gigawatts of excitement. Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever afters!</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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"Hitched": Naomi Watts' surprise wedding bliss

<p dir="ltr">Naomi Watts tied the knot with US actor Billy Crudup, both 54, in a low-key ceremony at a New York courthouse over the weekend.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Hitched! 🕊️🪢♥️!” Naomi announced on Instagram with a photo of the beaming newlyweds standing outside the courthouse.</p> <p dir="ltr">The beautiful bride donned an exquisite white floral lace gown which she complemented with a pair of strappy gold heels and a small bouquet of seasonal white flowers, while the groom looked dashing in a navy blue suit.</p> <p dir="ltr">Several stars and close friends also took to Instagram to congratulate the couple.</p> <p dir="ltr">Naomi’s stylist shared a series of photos of the bride with the caption: “Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning - Paulo Coelho.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m so happy you found your person Nai. Love Conquers All. Congratulations,” she added, tagging the pair.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>13 going on 30</em> actor Mark Ruffalo also shared a photo of the newlyweds sharing a kiss at a post-wedding celebration.</p> <p dir="ltr">Naomi shared a group snap with Ruffalo and his wife, Sunrise Coigney, and Josh Hamilton - who was coincidentally celebrating his birthday - and his wife Lily Thorne.</p> <p dir="ltr">Other stars took to the comments to share their joy.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Oh wow!!! Congratulations!!! So happy for you both ❤️❤️❤️” wrote Michelle Pfeiffer.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Yipeeeeeee!!!! Sending so much love!!” commented Gwyneth Paltrow.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Hooray!!! Just woke up to this ! Congrats!!! You two couldn't look happier !! XO,” commented Jennifer Coolidge.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations!!!!!!!!!” commented Katie Holmes.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Woohoo!!! So happy for y'all!! 💕💕💕” wrote Reese Witherspoon.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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"I was like a flaming ball": Man struck TWICE by lightning shares his story

<p dir="ltr"><em>Content warning: This article contains graphic content.</em></p> <p dir="ltr">Ten years after a freak accident killed and revived him, New Zealand man Troy Hall is sharing his recovery story.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/new-zealand-man-killed-then-brought-back-to-life-by-120000-volt-powerline-electrocution-shares-story-of-survival-c-4989811" target="_blank">Speaking to<span> </span><em>7Life</em></a>, 32-year-old Mr Hall admitted he is “still battling demons” after he was struck by 120,000 volts of electricity twice in the same day.</p> <p>He hopes his story - which he has not spoken openly about before - inspires other burn victims to keep fighting.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846520/2e946d2bbca6449cab6c9484a3127404518fe165.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/804183b76228482694a00b127f46d34a" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Troy Hall suffered severe burns across more than half his body. Image: 7NEWS</em></p> <p dir="ltr">In 2011, Mr Hall was working in picking fruit in an avocado orchard.</p> <p dir="ltr">The then-22-year-old had been working outside in the rain all day, climbing up and down cherry pickers to reach the highest fruit.</p> <p dir="ltr">His father John warned him to be careful of the overhead power lines, but Troy laughed off the warning as one of the lines “crackled” above them.</p> <p dir="ltr">He now says that act was “fearless and arrogant”.</p> <p dir="ltr">As his shift was about to end, Mr Hall searched for phone reception to call his then-partner and let her know he was finishing up and heading home. He managed to reach her after climbing up a cherry picker, then he made his way back down.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was about four and a half metres away from the power line, but you know power jumps,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">What happened next was a blur for Mr Hall, but his dad has since helped him piece together the story.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I just remember blacking out,” he recalled.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair believe that, due to the wet weather, an arc of electricity jumped from the nearby powerline and delivered 120,000 volts through the right side of Mr Hall’s head.</p> <p dir="ltr">The shock instantly killed him and he dropped to the ground.</p> <p dir="ltr">But, the young man was struck again, this time through his chest, which the pair believe brought him “back to life”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It was only a few moments later, but it blew my chest up and restarted my heart,” Mr Hall said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It lit me up from the inside… I was like a flaming ball.”</p> <p dir="ltr">He recalled that everything went instantly dark.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I couldn’t see or feel anything, I didn’t really understand what was going on,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">As Mr Hall tried to stand up, his dad came to aid and yelled at him to “stay down”.</p> <p dir="ltr">His co-workers and dad worked to try and “damp out” his body, which was engulfed in flames.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I could just hear everyone panicking and crying,” Mr Hall said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Dad was yelling at me to ‘just stay in the water’.”</p> <p dir="ltr">By the time the ambulance arrived, his body had swelled up to five times its size and more than 60 percent was covered in third-degree burns.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img style="width: 500px; height: 375.3846153846154px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846518/a817b3a257c8b33aeb00890ab6ed49564a60d6a7.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/61e8e9a1fa224341babafa0f3c950cd7" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Troy spent months recovering, and says he is still “battling demons”. Image: 7NEWS</em></p> <p dir="ltr">“The doctors told me I probably would never walk or talk again,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was trying to talk but couldn’t.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite facing the possibility of losing his right leg and arm, Mr Hall thought to himself, “‘I will f***ing show you’”.</p> <p dir="ltr">A few weeks later, he took his first steps and regained his voice shortly after.</p> <p dir="ltr">But, after undergoing multiple skin grafts taken from his legs, he lost an ear and sight in his left eye.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I have a prosthetic ear now, it looks so realistic - I just pop it on!” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s actually a great party trick … the kids love it,” he laughed.</p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Hall has maintained that the last ten years have been far from easy, but that his recovery was due to his seven-year-old daughter Nevaeh.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I couldn’t have gotten through this without her,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I am so grateful she is in my life and I tell her that every time I see her.”</p> <p dir="ltr">With help from his dad and friends Richard and Viv, Mr Hall got back on his feet and has since started his own avocado business called Crispy Avo.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I certainly underestimated the power of electricity,” he admitted.</p> <p dir="ltr">With his continuing recovery, Mr Hall said he is still coming to terms with his appearance, but that it pales in comparison to current world events.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s a first world problem,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: 7NEWS</em></p>

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First look at Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball

<p><em>Image: Getty </em></p> <p>Fans have got their first look at Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in upcoming biopic<span> </span><em>Being the Ricardos<span> </span></em>with the teaser trailer dropping overnight.</p> <p>The Aaron Sorkin film follows Hollywood couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who is played by Javier Bardem, during a production week on the set of their hit sitcom<span> </span><em>I Love Lucy.</em></p> <p>Throughout a Monday table read all the way through an audience shot on Friday, both Ball and Arnaz face challenges that could end both of their careers and their marriage.</p> <p>In the trailer, quick glimpses of the couple’s whirlwind life are shown accompanied by Kidman’s voiceover, with the first clear look at Kidman coming via the re-creation of Ball’s iconic grape stomping scene.</p> <p>Production on the movie was kept tightly under wraps with a closed set throughout, as Kidman showed on social media during filming.</p> <p>In Kidman’s recent Variety Actors on Actors conversation with Chris Rock, she stated that the biopic will not be a remake of<span> </span><em>I Love Lucy</em>, but will instead tackle serious themes.</p> <p>“The strange thing about Lucille Ball is that everyone thinks we’re remaking the ‘I Love Lucy’ show, it’s so not that,” Kidman said.</p> <p>“It’s about Lucy and Desi and their relationship and their marriage. It’s very deep actually.”</p> <p><em>Being the Ricardos</em><span> </span>also navigates the racial barriers that the couple had to face, with Desi being discriminated against for being Cuban, and Lucille fighting for him to remain on the show.</p> <p>Sorkin has written the screenplay and helms the film for Amazon Studios and Escape Artists. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists are producers. Escape Artists' Jenna Block and David Bloomfield serve as executive producers, along with Stuart Besser, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lauren Lohman.</p> <p>The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on December 21. Check out trailer below: </p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/We-MGoNaFcQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Not again! Novak Djokovic hits judge with tennis ball

<p>Not long after his US Open disqualification, Novak Djokovic bruised another line judge’s face after a stray forehand at Roland Garros.</p> <p>The tennis star admitted he had an “awkward moment of deja vu” after unintentionally hitting a ball which smashed into the head of a line judge at Roland Garros this morning.</p> <p><span>World No. 1 Djokovic for his 35th win of 2020 and a place in the Paris quarter-finals for the 14th time with a 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over Russia’s Karen Khachanov. </span></p> <p><span>However, while stretching the star threw the ball out of the frame off of his racquet and into the baseline judge sitting near him. </span></p> <p><span>The Serb went immediately to the official to check if he was okay. </span></p> <p><span>The incident follows not long after he was defaulted at the US Open in New York for swiping angrily at a ball which hit a female line judge, who was standing just behind him, in the throat.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Djokovic just sniped another line judge <a href="https://t.co/QaEMWXNrBg">pic.twitter.com/QaEMWXNrBg</a></p> — Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) <a href="https://twitter.com/bubbagumpino/status/1313125127928852480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <p><span>That disqualification is the only defeat Djokovic has suffered all year.</span></p> <p><span>“My gosh, it was very awkward deja vu. I’m actually trying to find the linesperson and see if he’s OK because I saw he had a little bit of a bruise, like redness, in that place in the head where the ball hit him,” said Djokovic. </span></p> <p><span>He has now reached the French Open quarter-finals for an 11th straight year.</span></p> <p><span>“I hope he’s fine. I mean, he definitely dealt with it in a very strong and brave way. But it was a hit because I was very close.</span></p> <p><span>“Obviously because of what happened in New York, people I guess are going to make the story out of this. It has happened to me and to many other players in the last 15 years that I’ve been on the tour.</span></p> <p><span>“I’ve seen it a lot when the ball ricochets from the racquet and the frame, hits someone in the stands, or someone that is close to you or a line umpire. Yeah, it was a very awkward situation.”</span></p>

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“Super brave girl”: Rafael Nadal's heartwarming gesture towards ball girl

<p>Rafael Nadal’s sweet gesture towards a ball girl has moved tennis fans around the world.</p> <p>The world number one player was on track to score a straight-sets win against Argentina’s Federico Delbonis at the Australian Open on Thursday.</p> <p>But on the third set of their second-round match on Rod Laver Arena, Nadal slammed a forehand that hit a young ball girl on the head by accident.</p> <p>The girl gave a thumbs up to indicate she was fine, but Nadal and Delbonis went over to check on her. Nadal lifted the girl’s hat before kissing her on the cheek, drawing cheers from the audience.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">😱(🎥<a href="https://twitter.com/Eurosport_RU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Eurosport_RU</a> ) <a href="https://t.co/IR5B2Z42fu">pic.twitter.com/IR5B2Z42fu</a></p> — doublefault28 (@doublefault28) <a href="https://twitter.com/doublefault28/status/1220321521077489665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>Nadal went on to win the match 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-1.</p> <p>“For her, probably it was not a good moment,” Nadal said after the match. “I was so scared for her, honestly.</p> <p>“She’s a super brave girl.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">*𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓉* ballkid moment, narrated by <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> 📚<br /><br />❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/tElLurAnQ1">pic.twitter.com/tElLurAnQ1</a></p> — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1220324139296329730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <p> </p>

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Princess Mary's royal finery at lavish New Year ball

<p>Princess Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik have rung in the new year with a lavish ball in Copenhagen.</p> <p>Other Danish royals were in attendance, but the guests of honour were Princess Mary, Crown Prince Frederik, Prince Joachim and his wife Princess Marie.</p> <p>This event is marked on the Danish royal’s calendar, as they wear their finest gowns and jewels for the occasion.</p> <p>Princess Mary’s stunning look for the night was quickly revealed as she stepped out of the car, and it’s one that fans have seen many times before.</p> <p>She wore a claret-coloured velvet gown by Birgit Hallstein, one of her favourite designers. Princess Mary first wore the dress in 2007 and has worn the same gown to previous New Year’s Eve dinners. However, she has changed her look slightly.</p> <p>It was seen on Princess Mary in 2012 and 2014, with the 2014 version having a choker added in the same fabric.</p> <p>The dress was also worn for a set of official portraits in 2015.</p> <p>The stunning jewels have also remained the same, as Crown Princess Mary wears the Danish ruby parure. These jewels have been in the royal family since 1869, but date back to the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte in France.</p> <p>The jewels are solely used by Princess Mary and include a tiara, earrings, bracelet, hair clips, brooches and a necklace.</p> <p>The length of the earrings and necklace can be adjusted with ease.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see Princess Mary wearing the dress over the years.</p>

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Princess Mary turns heads in dazzling gown at New Year’s Eve ball

<p>She always turns heads with her elegant fashion choices, and Princess Mary has proved yet again why many consider her to be a style icon.</p> <p>The 46-year-old arrived at a New Year’s ball wearing a beautiful floor length gown.</p> <p>The traditional banquet is an annual event held by the Danish Queen, Margrethe II at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg.</p> <p>The Tasmanian-born royal was spotted standing alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik as they smiled towards on lookers.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGoZH_gGc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGoZH_gGc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:25am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Mary was the star of the show as she opted for a full sleeve, black and gold patterned gown with a drop neckline.</p> <p>She accessorised with a dazzling tiara and a pair of chandelier earrings.</p> <p>The royal was also seen wearing the Order of the Elephant necklace, which is considered to be the highest-ranked honour in Denmark.</p> <p>Queen Margrethe was also photographed as she arrived at the ball wearing a pink lace gown, complete with a train.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; 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font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:35am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGng1EAzj3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGng1EAzj3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:18am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>To mark the family occasion, Prince Frederik’s brother, Prince Joachim of Denmark was also present alongside his wife Princess Marie. </p>

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The little-known true story of how Lucille Ball saved Star Trek

<p>Iconic actress Lucille Ball was one of the most powerful people in television during the peak of her career.</p> <p>Besides from starring in one of the most successful shows of all time,<em> I Love Lucy,</em> she also owned one of the largest independent production companies in Hollywood, Desilu Productions.</p> <p>When <em>Star Trek</em> creator Gene Roddenberry pitched his idea for the sci-fi series in 1964, many executives thought the idea was ridiculous. However, Ball liked the concept, although she might have misunderstood what it was about.</p> <p>Herbet Solow, who worked for the studio, claimed she thought the show was about travelling USO performers.</p> <p>Despite the big cost of the project, Ball ordered the studio to produce the pilot, but unfortunately the network rejected it.</p> <p>Determined to make the show a reality, Ball ordered Desilu Productions to create the second pilot episode anyway.</p> <p>The move was extremely risky at the time, but the studio needed new content. The network then picked up the show and it has become loved by millions of fans.</p> <p>"If it were not for Lucy," said former studio executive Ed Holly, "there would be no <em>Star Trek </em>today."</p> <p> </p>

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Roger Federer's tennis ball comment baffles fans

<p>Sometimes in life the simplest questions have the most complicated answers. Never has this been truer than in a recent online debate, sparked by tennis ace Roger Federer.</p> <p>The Swiss maestro probably didn’t think he’d be facing any big queries on his walk through the park but then, in a video that has since been viewed nearly 370,000 times, he was asked a mind-shattering question: are tennis balls yellow or green?</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">OKAY ITS OFFICIAL MY DAD JUST ASKED <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a> IF TENNIS BALLS ARE YELLOW OR GREEN AND HE SAID THEY ARE YELLOW <a href="https://t.co/EXdXRr0oFa">pic.twitter.com/EXdXRr0oFa</a></p> — Delaney Dold (@delaneyanndold) <a href="https://twitter.com/delaneyanndold/status/975815880268550144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>“They’re yellow, right?” he said, with slight uncertainty.</p> <p>He then repeated more confidently, “They’re yellow!”</p> <p>Federer’s comments have ignited an online debate.</p> <p>“I would have said green but I think we have to all agree on yellow now,” one Twitter user wrote.</p> <p>Another said: “What Roger says must go”</p> <p>What do you think? Are tennis balls yellow or green?</p>

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Mum posts heartbreaking tribute to son after he choked to death on a ball

<p>Tasmanian boy Alby Davis was excited to celebrate his fourth birthday with his friends on Monday.</p> <p>But tragically the three-year-old boy’s life was cut short after he swallowed a small bouncy ball –  part of the party bag package that had arrived for his birthday celebrations – and choked to death.</p> <p>His pregnant mother Anna tried desperately to save her son but within seconds he had passed away in her arms.</p> <p><img width="472" height="354" src="http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/d121c8903c56ce422740bf6d6f891940" alt="Alby was due to celebrate his fourth birthday party." style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.small.folk/">Taking to her Instagram, The Small Folk</a>,</strong></span> the grief-stricken mother posted a tribute to her son.</p> <p>“Yesterday afternoon, our beautiful, beautiful Alby, our darling baby boy, grew wings and flew from this earth. Minutes pass like hours and the gaping hole in our lives and hearts is completely incomprehensible. We adore you beyond belief, our sweet little fox. Forever three, forever free.”</p> <p>Anna, who is expecting her fourth child, thanked all the people who left kinds words of support on her social media.</p> <p><img width="402" height="618" src="http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/9a41a8a511504850c56f37edd929cd90" alt="Anna Davis, with her three children, Alby, Sage and Acre." style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>“No words could ever express the depths of our gratitude for the outpouring of love we have received since our worst nightmare became our daily reality,” she wrote alongside an image of her son tucked up in bed,” she said.</p> <p>“During this time of immense grief, your thoughts, prayers, sympathy and tears have enveloped and uplifted us, and we could never thank you enough for your overwhelming generosity and support.”</p> <p><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/the-small-folks-village" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>A GoFundMe</strong></span> </a>page has been set up to assist the family, who live in Wynyard Tasmania, as Anna is self-employed and her husband, Simon, is a relief teacher and isn’t entitled to paid leave.</p> <p>The page has already fundraised $194,000 in donations, with people around the country donating and leaving words of support.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.small.folk/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>the.small.folk</strong></span></a></em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.small.folk/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> </strong></span></a></p>

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Meet the 76-year-old man behind the most viewed photo in history

<p>Some estimates say that the Windows XP’s wallpaper has been seen by 1 billion people, making it the most viewed photograph in the world.</p> <p>In 1996, Charles O’Rear, on the way to visit his girlfriend, captured the iconic wallpaper “Bliss” in Sonoma County, California.</p> <p>The 76-year-old man behind the image is now producing “the next generation of wallpapers” and they look just as stunning.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="460" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7267411/in-text_500x460.jpg" alt="In Text (2)"/></p> <p>Now, his new projected called New Angles of America is wallpapers targeted for smartphone users.</p> <p>“I am thrilled to create for Lufthansa a sequel to the “Bliss” photo on smartphones so that my views of other beautiful places can continue to be enjoyed by millions of people. After all, smartphones have become the primary place for the world to see new and interesting photography. And, I’m glad to be part of it.”</p> <p>“I am turning 76 and realise how much the Microsoft Bliss photograph has meant to my life. As the photographer of the most viewed photo in history, I have enjoyed every minute of the fame.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see his latest images.</p> <p>Do you have the “Bliss” photo as your wallpaper? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Image credit: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=47&amp;v=b414uFIR5RM" target="_blank">Lufthansa</a></strong></span></em></p>

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The secret behind Prince Charles and Camilla’s marital bliss

<p>According to palace insiders, not only do Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have separate beds – they actually have three separate bedrooms in Clarence House. Meaning a bedroom for him, a bedroom for her and a bedroom they share.</p> <p>A friend of the couple told the Daily Mail: “His Royal Highness has a room with a double bed, decorated to his own taste, then Camilla has her own room with a double bed, decorated just the way she likes it.</p> <p>“In addition, they have a shared bedroom with a double bed that they can use whenever they like. The arrangement suits them perfectly.”</p> <p>In days gone by, couples did have their own bedrooms (according to the Daily Mail, the Queen and Prince Philip still do). But over time (and with rising house costs) there tends to be just one master bedroom in most homes.</p> <p>Despite this, the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://dailytelegraph.com.au">dailytelegraph.com.au</a></strong></span> revealed that according to the US National Sleep Foundation, one in four couples in America admit to sleeping separately.   </p> <p>Do you think Prince Charles and Camilla’s happy marriage is because they sleep apart? Do you and your partner sleep in separate rooms? We would love to hear your story in the comments.</p>

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A rare glimpse into Lucille Ball’s home

<p>While we grew up admiring The Ricardos' apartments on “I Love Lucy”, we always wondered what Lucille Ball's real-life home might have looked like. Fortunately, these vintage photos, taken in the 1950s to the early 60s, let us peek behind the scenes. </p> <p><img width="536" height="670" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1600/1436546151-syn-ghk-1436471671-lucy-desi-home-exterior.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="535" height="558" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1335/1436546157-syn-ghk-1436470304-lucy-painting-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="532" height="715" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1718/1436546171-syn-ghk-1436470439-lucy-gardening-popperfoto.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="529" height="541" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1310/1436546175-syn-ghk-1436470542-lucy-desi-reading-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="527" height="531" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1291/1436546193-syn-ghk-1436470682-lucy-desi-pool-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="526" height="547" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1330/1436546207-syn-ghk-1436470911-lucy-desi-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="550" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1361/1436546219-syn-ghk-1436470822-lucy-desi-piano-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="530" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1310/1436546233-syn-ghk-1436471039-lucy-bedroom-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="517" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1277/1436546246-syn-ghk-1436470179-lucy-desi-jr-hulton-archive.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/woman-breaks-abseiling-record/">101-year-old woman breaks abseiling record</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/heart-disease-and-diabetes-danger/">Heart disease plus diabetes can knock more than 10 years off your life</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/peanut-turtle-litter/">Turtle lives 20 years after being cut free from a six-pack ring</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Baked salmon balls

<p>A healthy take on meatballs that’s quick to make, easy to eat and packed with omega-3.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes</span>:</strong> 25 to 30</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>250g potatoes, cut into pieces</li> <li>2 x 200g can salmon, drained flaked</li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon juice</li> <li>1 tablespoon dill leaves, chopped</li> <li>½ cup dried breadcrumbs</li> <li>1 tablespoon mayonnaise</li> <li>¼ teaspoon garlic powder</li> <li>¼ cup diced spring onions </li> <li>Olive oil cooking spray</li> <li>Salt and pepper, to season</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p> <p>1. Cook potatoes in saucepan of boiling water until tender. Drain well and return to pan. Mash until smooth.</p> <p>2. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.</p> <p>3. Add salmon, lemon juice, dill, spring onions, mayonnaise and garlic powder to mash. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.</p> <p>4. Place breadcrumbs on a plate. Roll salmon mixture into balls and then roll each ball in breadcrumbs. Place onto tray and repeat. Spray with oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with tartar or chilli sauce.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/stuffed-capsicums/">Baked stuffed capsicums</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/lamb-kofta/">Lamb kofta skewers</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/06/chicken-and-corn-soup/">Chicken and corn soup</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Why every senior should fly with a tennis ball

<p>Passport? Check. Boarding pass? Check. Tennis ball? Unless you’re Rodger Federer, a pack of Wilson’s might be the last thing you’d think to put in your carry-on luggage, but tennis balls can make your next flight much easier.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Sun</span></strong></em></a> reports, that tennis balls can be the perfect solution to in-flight discomfort by helping you deal with some of the most common negative side-effects of flying. Tight muscles and joint pains in hard-to-reach places are easily dealt with by applying the ball to wherever feels uncomfortable and massaging the pain away.</p> <p>Popping a tennis ball on the floor is a great way to work out any nagging pain you might be feeling in your feet, and slipping one between yourself and your seat is the perfect way to deal with any pains that might be emerging in your back.</p> <p>Surgeon Ali Ghoz from the London Orthopedic Clinic told <em><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Daily Star</span></strong></a></em>: “By taking a tennis ball or a massager on the plane this will help increase circulation.</p> <p>“Make sure you sit comfortably in your chair — no slouching.”</p> <p>What do you think of this advice? Can you see yourself taking a tennis ball on flights?</p>

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Imogen the koala blisses out on pats

<p>Imogen the koala is having a very good start to the week.</p> <p>You see, the favourite at Symbio Wildlife Park gets some special treatment with a dedicated staff member (that’s probably not true, but we would gladly take that job) giving the koala plenty of pats and belly rubs.</p> <p>Imogen gently closes her eyes as she enjoys the love and affection. If only all our weeks could start this way!</p> <p><em>Video credit: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/symbiozoo/?fref=ts">Symbio Wildlife Park</a></span> via Storyful</em></p>

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