The Wiggles: Lachlan Gillespie + Emma Watkins marry: PHOTO

Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie and Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins got married yesterday in Bowral!

See the photo here below, from The Daily Telegraph (photo Lara Hotz).

Read the full story here, and in today's The Sunday Telegraph.

The couple were dating while kept it quiet for two years. Yesterday, they made it all official.

AmplifyLIVE 2016: WIN tickets + details

Teens and pre-teens!

What are you doing over the school holidays?

If you love YouTubers and Viners, this comp is for you!

AmplifyLIVE 2016 is here!

And Josie's Juice has TEN double passes to give away for the Sydney show at the Luna Park Big Top, on Tuesday April 12.

Here's the blurb, then details on how to enter, below:

THE INTERNET’S HOTTEST INFLUENCERS 

TO HEADLINE #AmplifyLIVE 2016 

A FESTIVAL FOR THE CONNECTED GENERATION

The internet's biggest and brightest music and social media talents will get one-on-one and perform live for their Australian fans at #AmplifyLIVE 2016 - a festival for the connected generation - on a massive tour of Australia and New Zealand in April.

TYLER OAKLEY  • MYLIFESEVA  -  KIAN LAWLEY  •  JC CAYLEN 

JAMIE CURRY of JAMIE’S WORLD

•  ANDREA RUSSETT  •  TREVOR MORAN -  TYDE LEVI  • 

JAMIE’S WORLD – KURT COLEMAN  

and more + special guests in each city

GOLD COAST – DREAMWORLD -  Tuesday 5th April 

MELBOURNE – PALAIS THEATRE – Thursday 7th April 

ADELAIDE – THEABARTON THEATRE – Saturday April 9th 

SYDNEY – BIG TOP – Tuesday April 12th 

PERTH – CONCERT HALL – Thursday April 14th 

In partnership with Rimmel London, #AmplifyLIVE is coming back for 2016 after a monumental launch in 2015 which saw tens of thousands of young Australians through the gates for a once in a lifetime intimate experience with their idols. 

In 2016, the festival will be touring nationally and this year, the festival expands outside of Australia, visiting Auckland and Wellington, all shows happening during the first school holiday break of 2016.

Award-winning #AmplifyLIVE headliner, Tyler Oakley, has been established as one of the most well renowned LGBTQ+ creators on the planet - by TIME Magazine as one of the 30 Most Influential People on the Internet - and by his more than 22 million followers across his platforms, including 8 million on his home of YouTube. Tyler’s passion for hilarious, engaging, and unapologetically personal storytelling isn’t limited to YouTube - in 2015 alone his award-winning podcast Psychobabble reached #1 on the iTunes store, he’s sold out 30 stops of his international Slumber Party themed tour, embarked on 20 stops for his international book tour for his honest New York Times topping memoir BINGE and released a no-holes-barred behind the scenes documentary called SNERVOUS. 

With a combined following of 80 MILLION across YouTube, Instagram, Vine, Tumblr, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, these unique creators personify a new wave of artists who are more passionately engaged with their devoted audience than ever before. #AmplifyLIVE by Rimmel London  will be the biggest chance their Australian and New Zealand fans can possibly get for a one-on-one meet and greet opportunity with their idols and the chance to see them up close and personal in a live stage show.

Nic Kelly, Executive Producer and Host of AMPLIFY’s flagship daily content series #AmplifyNOW, said today: “The way #AmplifyLIVE captivated the connected generation in 2015 was incredible and the show was a laugh-out-loud, no boring bits spectacular. We can’t wait to bring an even bigger experience to even more Australians and New Zealanders in 2016.”

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

TYLER OAKLEY (USA) - https://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley

JC CAYLEN (USA) - https://www.youtube.com/user/lifewithJc

KIAN LAWLEY (USA) - https://www.youtube.com/user/superkian13

JAMIE CURRY of JAMIE’S WORLD (NZ) - https://www.youtube.com/user/theJamiesWorld

ANDREA RUSSETT (USA) - https://www.youtube.com/user/GETTOxFABxFOREVER

TYDE LEVI (Perth) - https://www.youtube.com/user/tydelevi

Connect with AMPLIFY:

TWITTER   •    FACEBOOK   •   INSTAGRAM   •   YOUTUBE   • 

#AmplifyLIVE

#AmplifyLIVE artists from all over Australia, Tom

The Sydney deets:

AmplifyLIVE 2016

Big Top Luna Park Sydney,  Milsons Point, NSW

Tue 12 Apr 2016, 06:00 PM

And here are some FAQs:

What is AmplifyLIVE?

AmplifyLIVE is a 90 minute live show featuring some of the world’s biggest YouTubers and best musical performers! There’s also a meet & greet component before the show for those who have purchased a VIP Upgrade.

How old do you have to be to attend AmplifyLIVE?

AmplifyLIVE is for all ages. 

Do I have to have a parent/guardian to attend AmplifyLIVE? 

For all the shows besides Sydney, if you are 13 or under we recommend you have a parent or guardian attend AmplifyLIVE with you, but it is not required.

For Sydney’s show, if you are 5-12 years old you are required to have a parent/guardian attend the event with you. Here’s the exact information from the venue: “Patrons 5-12 years old must be accompanied by a parent and can only purchase tickets for seats in the Mezzanine and cannot enter the GA area”

How old does the parent/guardian have to be?

The parent/guardian must be 18+.

When do tickets go on sale?

General Public tickets are on sale Friday February 19 at 10am local time in each city,

There will be a pre-sale link on the Rimmel London AU Facebook page, Monday February 15 at 5pm. 

Ticketmaster & Amplify mailing list members will be able to buy pre-sale tickets on Wednesday February 17 at 5pm.

Which cities & venues will AmplifyLIVE be held in?

AmplifyLIVE will be touring these cities & venues:

Tuesday April 5th - Dreamworld, Brisbane 

Thursday April 7th - Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Saturday April 9th - Thebarton, Adelaide

Tuesday April 12th - Big Top Luna Park, Sydney

Thursday April 14th - Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Saturday April 16th - Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

Sunday April 17th - St James Theatre, Wellington

When can we start lining up?

Meet & Greet ticket holders may check in (get wrist-banded) from 10am

Meet & Greet ticket holders may commence lining up 30 mins prior to their M&G session.

Where can I get updates on AmplifyLIVE in the lead up / on the day?

You can get updates on AmplifyLIVE by following us across all our social media accounts! Twitter & Snapchat will be our prime sources for news on the day:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thisisamplify

Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisisamplify

YouTube: http://youtube.com/thisisamplify

Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisisamplify

Tumblr: http://thisisamplify.tumblr.com  

Snapchat: thisisamplify

How do I convince my parents to let me go?

AmplifyLIVE is a once-a-year chance to meet your favourite YouTubers & musicians and experience a brilliant show that’s sure to leave you with brilliant memories! It’s one of the only events of its kind and has a high calibre of talent and production. This is also our FIRST time in New Zealand, and the first tour of it’s kind in New Zealand!

How can I contact you if I have a question?

You can send us an email at chat@marqueestudios.tv

LINEUP 

Who is on AmplifyLIVE’s lineup?

The AmplifyLIVE lineup is as follows:

Tyler Oakley

MyLifeAsEva (Australia only)

Kian Lawley

Jc Caylen

Trevor Moran

Jamie’s World

Andrea Russett

Tyde Levi

Kurt Coleman

+ special guests at each show!

What is a ‘Special Guest’?

The Special Guest is a unique person for each city’s show to add a little variety!

Who are the Special Guests for each city?

The Special Guests for our shows will be announced before the show.

Who can I meet at AmplifyLIVE?

If you have The Amplify VIP Ticket you will be able to hang out with Tyler, Eva, Kian, Jc, Trevor, Jamie, Andrea, Kurt & Tyde!

For all info, click on the website here.

For info on Facebook, click here.

To go in the running to win one of TEN double passes on offer, here is all you need to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share the AmplifyLive photo on my @josiegags Instagram page by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #AmplifyNOW #AmplifyLIVE

- Share this blog link on your Facebook wall

- Comment below on why you'd like to win ONE double pass to the event (only the Sydney event tickets at Luna Park are up for grabs here) AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner (so many people forget this step and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)

(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).

*Competition is open to Australian residents only.

Winners will be advised by email, by Monday April 11. Good luck!

Russell Crowe, Jimmy Fallon Share Australian Fairy Bread: VIDEO

It is Russell Crowe's birthday and Jimmy Fallon made sure the Aussie birthday party staple of fairy bread was on hand to celebrate:

The other fun segment on the show:

Hugh Hefner: Brother Keith Dies, Age 87

In sad news, Hugh Hefner's brother Keith has died. Hugh is the founder of Playboy.

He was age 87.

He had been battling cancer.

It comes just one day before Hugh celebrates his 90th birthday.

The two were incredibly close, as fans of the hit TV show 'Girls Of The Playboy Mansion' can attest. The show was called 'Girls Next Door.'

Here is the photo Hugh JUST posted on his Facebook page, with the touching caption below:

This morning, my dear brother and best friend passed away. I love you, Keith. Rest in peace.

He was married to model Caya Hefner, and is widely credited with inventing the 'Bunny Dip', the sexy move servers used to deliver drinks at Playboy Clubs. So vintage:

Here is some old Playboy mansion footage:



And the news as delivered by ET News:

'Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical': Tickets + Info + Giveaway

'Dream Lover' is coming - and Josie's Juice was one of the first to see the mini preview at the media launch for blogger, journos, and some serious Bobby Darin aficionados at The Star, Sydney.

Indeed, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, we got a preview of this much anticipated show, coming in September.

Here is a look at it:

In fact, Sydney will host the world premiere of 'Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical', from September 2016.

Says the blurb:

An extraordinary story that goes far beyond the song, Dream Lover reveals the amazing life of the legendary American singer, songwriter and actor. An intimate and epic story of an all-round entertainer adored by his fans, Bobby Darin, together with his movie star wife Sandra Dee, provided the iconic soundtrack to a generation.

One of Australia’s most popular and versatile entertainers and winner of three Helpmann Awards, the multi-talented David Campbell is set to return to the musical theatre stage for the lead role of Bobby Darin. Campbell is the perfect choice to star as Bobby Darin. Campbell has starred on stage as ‘the wild one’, Johnny O’Keefe, in the musical Shout!, as Marius in the 10th Anniversary production of Les Miserables, and in Carousel, Sunset Boulevard and Company amongst others. He is also one of the popular hosts of the national Today Extra program for the Nine Network, and presents his own top rating weekend afternoon show on Smooth FM.

Campbell will be joined by Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee. Fredericksen most recently starred as Olivia Newton-John in the hugely successful TV mini-series Molly, and on stage in the new Australian musical Ned, A New Australian Musical and the Green Room nominated production of City of Angels.

Director Simon Phillips has assembled a dream Australian creative team for Dream Lover. Brian Thomson will be set designer, Guy Simpson is musical supervisor, Andrew Hallsworth is choreographer, Tim Chappel will be costume designer, Michael Waters is sound designer and Daniel Edmonds is musical director.

Written by Frank Howson (writer of award-winning films such as Boulevard of Broken Dreams and What the Moon Saw) and John-Michael Howson (co-writer of Shout! The Legend of the Wild One and Dusty – The Original Pop Diva), the show includes 34 great hits from the 50s and 60s including Mack The Knife, Beyond the Sea, Splish Splash and the multi-million- seller Dream Lover.

Frank Howson and John-Michael Howson are thrilled their show is coming to fruition. “It has taken nine years of painstaking research and development both here and in the US to get to the heart of this inspiring story of Bobby Darin, who risked it all, every day of his life, to achieve his dream of being one of the greatest entertainers the world has seen,” they said. “He also found the love of his life in Hollywood movie star Sandra Dee. Their marriage is one of the great love stories and the stuff of dreams. As the writers and originators of this show we are honoured that our work will be brought to life by three men who are internationally acclaimed in their respective fields – producer John Frost, director Simon Phillips and David Campbell as the star.”

The musical captures the glamour and passion of the big band era, the Rat Pack in Vegas and the Golden Age of Hollywood, a time of trail-blazing stars, knock-out fashions and life-changing events. Featuring a sensational cast and an 18-piece band, Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical is a big show with a big score and a big heart.

Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical was secured for Sydney by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said, “Sydney is the home of first-run musicals in Australia and we are incredibly proud to have secured not only an Australian-first, but the world premiere of Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical. This exciting production will bring Bobby Darin’s extensive songbook to life for a new generation of audiences and we expect almost 30,000 overnight visitors will travel to Sydney to see this production, delivering over $7 million in visitor expenditure for NSW.”

John Frost, on behalf of his co-producers John and Barbara Gilbert of Gilbert Theatrical Pty Ltd, said, “We are extremely excited about Dream Lover. It is a fascinating story about the Grammy award-winning singer and Oscar nominated actor, and features an incredible selection of hit songs from the 1960s, including Mack the Knife, Splish Splash, Beyond the Sea and of course, Dream Lover. Who better to fill the shoes of Bobby Darin than David Campbell, a sensational performer who is genuinely a big fan of Darin and has previously recorded some of his songs. With Simon Phillips at the helm and an incredible cast and creative team, this brand new musical is set to provide audiences with an unforgettable experience.”

Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical will be staged at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for an exclusive limited season, with tickets from 30 September on sale from 7 April.

Don’t miss Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, a true story stranger than fiction and far beyond the song. 

Follow them on Instagram: @dreamloverAU

SEASON DETAILS

Venue: Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star

PRICES + Season Performance Times:

Wed & Thurs 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm
From $69.90

BOOKINGS:

ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 795 267


Groups 8+ call 1300 889 278


TICKETS ON SALE FROM 7 APRIL

THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL

*A ticketmaster handling fee of $8.35 plus a credit card fee of 1.95% will be levied at purchase. A delivery fee may also apply depending on the chosen delivery method

And now, more about the wonderful cast and crew:

BIOGRAPHIES

DAVID CAMPBELL (Bobby Darin)

THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL

David Campbell is one of Australia’s most popular and versatile entertainers. A proven television and radio host, he also headlines theatre, cabaret and concert performances as well as being a multi-platinum recording artist.

David is one of our leading musical theatre stars and has achieved similar success on the international stage, most notably captivating New York with his award winning cabaret show.
David and Sonia Kruger are the popular hosts of the national Today Extra show for the Nine Network. David also co-hosts the beloved Carols By Candlelight telecast with Lisa Wilkinson. On radio, David presents his own top rating, national weekend afternoon show on Smooth FM.

This year, David was very excited to be asked to voice the character of the news reading Koala in Disney’s international animated feature film Zootopia. His love for Disney was further underscored in 2016 with David starring in the spectacular national concert tour of Disney Under the Stars.

Born and raised in Adelaide, David was drawn to the performing arts initially as an actor. He was performing at the STC and Sydney Opera House by the age of 22, and in 1997 starred in a major revival of Les Miserables in Sydney. Shortly after this, David moved to New York, where his downtown cabaret show attracted major crowds. Due to what Time Out New York described as “the biggest buzz since Barbra Streisand”, David moved his show to the iconic cabaret room Rainbow & Stars, becoming the youngest performer ever to headline the venue.

With this success as a launch pad, David was soon in demand from Broadway’s most prestigious writers and directors. Stephen Sondheim cast him in the New York premiere of his musical Saturday Night and he played leading roles in shows such as Babes In Arms (at the Lincoln Center) and South Pacific.

In 2001, at the height of his New York success, David was tempted back to Australia by the role of a lifetime, ‘the wild one’ Johnny O’Keefe, in the musical phenomenon Shout! He toured Australia in the show for over a year and became a household name as a result. David went on to star in Australian productions of classic musicals such as Carousel and Company, new works at the MTC and STC, and even in Pirates of Penzance for Opera Australia. Along the way, he picked up a Helpmann Award for Best Actor for his 2005 role in Sunset Boulevard.

David quickly established himself as one of Australia’s biggest selling recording artists. His albums The Swing Sessions (2006), The Swing Sessions 2 (2007), Good Lovin’ (2008) and On Broadway (2010) were all chart successes and achieved platinum sales awards.
David has mounted five sell-out national concert tours in Australia, for which he has received a further two Helpmann Awards. In 2009, his live concert DVD Good Lovin’ Live reached number one on the ARIA chart.

Returning to the recording studio in 2014, David recorded David Campbell Sings John Bucchino. The album was released in June 2014 to critical acclaim, reaching #1 on the Australian Jazz Charts followed by a successful tour throughout venues across Australia.
The release of On Broadway was complemented by the specially commissioned television documentary David Campbell On Broadway, produced by Luckiest Productions. A mixture of Broadway history, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of the album recording, the documentary was broadcast on the STVDIO Channel on Foxtel.
Regularly performing in the USA as a headlining artist at G’Day LA, David has also acted as MC and headlined at G’Day NY on several occasions.

In recent years David’s position in the Australian entertainment industry has extended beyond his roles as a performer. He was appointed Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, the largest cabaret festival in the world. With Luckiest Productions, the production company he runs with his wife Lisa Campbell, David now produces national concert tours and live theatre productions, their most recent venture being the critically acclaimed revival of Little Shop of Horrors. This follows on from the highly lauded national tour of Sweet Charity, which received numerous Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Awards, including Best Musical.

David is a founding member of Independent Music Theatre, the group of producers behind the Hayes Theatre Co., a venue in Potts Point devoted to musicals and cabaret. It opened in January 2014 and has quickly established itself as a venue of productions of exceptional quality winning a recent poll as Australia’s favourite theatre.

Despite having such a fascinating and varied career, David’s favourite role by far is being father to his three adorable and adored children.

HANNAH FREDERICKSEN (Sandra Dee)

Hannah Fredericksen is a graduate of the inaugural Victorian College of the Arts Bachelor of Music Theatre course (Company 2011). Whilst at VCA, Hannah performed as Mallory/Avril in City of Angels and Wendla in Spring Awakening. In her final year, she was awarded the VCA Orloff Family Charitable Trust Scholarship for demonstration of outstanding commitment to the course.

Hannah’s theatre credits include Olivia in Twelfth Night (Carving Theatre Co.), Elizabeth in David Williamson’s Third World Blues (Company Eleven) and Cecily Cardew in The Citizen Theatre Company’s sold out season of The Importance of Being Earnest. In 2015, Hannah originated the role of Kate Kelly in Ned, A New Australian Musical and received rave reviews for her performance. Most recently she performed Mallory/Avril in Life Like Company’s critically acclaimed and Green Room nominated production of City of Angels.
Hannah’s screen work is equally as expansive; she has featured as Lilly in Offspring, starred as Olivia Newton-John in the hugely successful mini-series Molly, appeared in Opera Australia’s The Divorce (ABC) and Vance Joy’s original music video From Afar. She starred alongside David Wenham and Jacqueline McKenzie as Poppy in Paul Cox’s feature film Force of Destiny, which opened the Melbourne International Film Festival in
2015 and has been selected for screenings at festivals worldwide. Most recently, Hannah features alongside Nathan Phillips as Jessie Slavish in Matchbox Pictures upcoming sci-fi series Hunters.

Join in the social media convo with the official hashtag: #DreamLoverAU

READER GIVEAWAY!

Josie's Juice readers will be treated to a night at 'Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical'. YES!

Brought to you by Nuffnang, Josie's Juice is giving away ONE double pass to see the preview show of 'Dream Lover The Bobby Darin Musical’ when it hits the stage later this year, in September.

All you need to do to be in the running are the steps below:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share the 'Dream Lover' photo on my @josiegags Instagram page by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #DreamLover #BobbyDarinMusical #BobbyDarrin

- Share this link on your Facebook wall

- Comment below on:

Who would you take to Dream Lover and why?

The competition is open from today until May 2, 2016. 

AND then, email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner (so many people forget this step and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)

(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).

*Competition is open to Australian residents only.

For full terms and conditions, go here.

Submit your entries before May 2 for your chance to win. Double pass only up for grabs; winner must pay for own transport and accomodation.

'I’ll See You In Paris': REVIEW

The latest book review by Gabriella Dessanti is here, and it's so beautifully written.

See more of her reviews here, here, and even on the Josie's Juice sister site TwinnieWorld here.

I’ll see you in Paris, by Michelle Gable - REVIEW:

The title of this novel is what grabbed my attention. I love Paris; it resonates romance, art, culture enchantment, happily this novel delivers on most counts. 

I had expected Paris to play a prominent role in this novel; however it shrewdly plays a more subtle one. It is the magnet of love and passion, where the heart and soul of a person resides, leaving Paris means shedding a key aspect of oneself, and it is only when the characters reunite in Paris in the end that they finally reconnect with their own hearts. 

Annie is engaged to a Marine about to leave for Afghanistan, just after events of 9/11. On the precipice of marriage, she challenges her mother to give her answers about her unknown father which she has never questioned previously. Annie’s’ mother has seemingly appeared to her daughter to have a led a “life that went in a straight line” a career woman and single mother, yet the experiences that defined Laurel prior to motherhood, particularly her love life have been fiercely guarded with her silence.

It is with Annie’s discovery of an ancient book amongst Laurel’s possessions titled “the missing duchess”, that ignites a quest of self-discovery, as she unlocks the truth of her mother’s past, the mystery of her dad and solidifies Annie’s own direction in life. When Annie follows her mother on a trip to Banbury, Oxfordshire, there for a family business transaction, it is intriguingly the setting where the Duchess spent her later years in life. Laurel is too absorbed in her mysterious business which conveniently allows her to remain evasive of her Annie, leaving Annie to her own devices. Annie spends her time reading the book and makes her own private investigations into the riddle of the Duchess, seeking out her former home, The Grange. Annie visits the local pub and meets Gus, a man who knew the Duchess and her biographer; he gives Annie valuable insights and stories behind the making of the biography. 

The book moves through the present 2001 and 1970’s then later in the 1980’s where the past comes to life through Gus’s recounting and also interview transcripts and recordings that Annie finds through her investigations. I found the transitions a little clumsy at times, having a story within a story didn’t really allow for a strong connection with the main characters. What kept my interest was the enchanting and mesmerizing historical figure which Gable deftly weaves into this fictional novel. Gladys Deacon, the Duchess of Marlborough is an intriguing woman. Whilst living in her dilapidated Grange home the duchess called herself “Mrs Spencer” and was known for shooting at and shouting obscenities to locals. She claimed that Tom lived there with her, a man whom locals had never seen in years, adding further mystery and intrigue- is Mrs Spencer insane or does the man actually exist? In her earlier years having led the Parisian way of life in eminent social circles, the duchess whose beauty was legendary and who was painted by Giovanni Bodini, had incalculable lovers. She has been quoted as saying “of course I’m well informed! I’ve slept with eleven Prime Ministers and most Kings!”. Using her extensive knowledge of love she spearheads her personal assistant’s romance with the biographer.

It was an enjoyable read with an unexpected beautiful twist at the end. I am looking forward to reading Gable’s first novel.

Rating: 3½ stars out of 5.

'I’ll See You In Paris', by Michelle Gable is out now through Pan Macmillan Australia.

More on the author:

Michelle Gable graduated from the College of William & Mary. She currently resides in Cardiff by the Sea, California, with her husband, two daughters, and one lazy cat. A Paris Apartment is her first novel.

Famous magazine closes print edition

In magazine news just, the print edition of Famous magazine is to close.

In a piece by Mumbrella, it has been revealed that Pacific Magazines has announced it will cease publishing the print edition of Famous Magazine.

The current edition will be the last.

Says the Mumbrella article:

The publisher said 25 staff are affected by the decision and the company will look to “redeploy up to 10 into new opportunities within the business” while the remainder will be made redundant.

The weekly magazine will be replaced with a new website, FamousLive, which the publisher emphasised would be: “targeted at social and mobile video-obsessed millennials”.

Peter Zavecz, CEO, Pacific Magazines, commented on the print magazine’s closure: “The decision to cease publishing in print is never an easy one and we sincerely thank the Famous staff for their contribution to the brand. After much consideration, we feel that refocusing on a digital-only model with FamousLive is the correct one.”

The move comes amid continuing declining magazine revenues for print and sliding circulations with Pacific Magazines.

On the launch of the FamousLive website Zavecz said: “Our strategy is about adding value to audiences. The launch of FAMOUSLive refocuses our energy and investment to better tap into the immediacy, innovation and social currency this digital native market demands.”

An article in The Daily Telegraph also echoed the news.

Josie's Juice will miss covers like this...