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Holy renovation: unique church conversion wows viewers

A true one-of-a-kind church conversion is now for sale in the bright inner-Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. The asking price sits between $5.7 million to $6.2 million. Situated in the heart of the cosmopolitan locale, just minutes away from some of Melbourne's most desirable bars, restaurants and cafes, this property is a unique offering. Part of a boutique living complex that utilises the structure and the grounds of a gorgeous bluestone church, the residence spans multiple levels. Boasting three bedrooms, three bathrooms, one off-street parking space on title and a total footprint of 443-square-metres, space, this property is a once in a life time find. Occupying the entire top floor of the church and benefitting from stunning beamed, vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, the living, dining and kitchen area is minimalistic, tasteful and bright. However, best of all is that one entire side of the church's tiled roof has been replaced with large glass panels, creating a mesmerising window feature that soaks up and bathes the space in natural light. Walking through an aperture in the creative window display leads occupants to an expansive outdoor timber deck that provides sweeping views across rooftops toward Melbourne's CBD. While the architecturally designed space is unquestionably the abode's crowning glory, it doesn’t stop there with the rest of the stylish pad ensconced in solid wood panelling throughout. Other benefits include a generous master suite that occupies the entire first floor, an elevated loft and plenty of storage space. Images: Domain

Real Estate

"WOW!": Priscilla Presley's first impressions of new Elvis movie

Priscilla Presley, the late King of Rock and Roll’s former wife, has sung the praises of Baz Luhrman’s latest biopic about her ex-husband, after revealing she was invited to see it by the director himself, per <a href="https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/priscilla-presley-praises-elvis-biopic-austin-butler/f35c6bee-9538-4f8f-b286-4222cd1e9509" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9Honey</a>. The 76-year-old took to Facebook to praise Luhrman’s Elvis, which is due to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in mid-May before its theatrical release on June 23, after she was invited to the screening along with Jerry Schilling, a longtime friend of Elvis. “For those curious about the new film ELVIS, Baz Luhrmann, the director, provided a private screening for me and Jerry Schilling at Warner studios recently,” she wrote. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/priscilla13.png" alt="" /> Image: Priscilla Presley (Facebook) “This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker’s relationship. It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique, artistic way, could have delivered.” Priscilla praised Austin Butler, who starred as the Jailhouse Rock singer, for his “outstanding” portrayal. “Halfway through the film Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!!,” she added. “Bravo to him… he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing the part. I can only imagine.” The Naked Gun star also had plenty of praise for Tom Hanks, who played Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker. “What a character he was,” Priscilla reflected. “There was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both. The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis’ journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film.” Footage from Elvis was also shown at CinemaCon, with Butler appearing and telling the crowd about his approach to playing the famed musician. “The main thing I set out to find was his humanity,” the 30-year-old told the crowd. “He’s one of those individuals that has been lifted up to such an iconic status that he’s almost superhuman.” Images: Getty Images / Warner Bros (YouTube)

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“Good for the soul!”: Sir Rod Stewart wows fans with good deed

Sir Rod Stewart has <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/sir-rod-stewart-shows-off-road-work-skills-after-his-ferrari-couldnt-get-through/YMW3CFMIXAFZWTBWLHW37O7HCQ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared</a> his newest skill to the delight of his many fans - and it involves a spade and plenty of high-vis gear. The 77-year-old singer took to Instagram over the weekend, sharing clips of him working to fill gaping potholes near his home that he says “no one can be bothered” to fix. “Working for a living, filling holes is good for the soul! 🕳😇” he captioned the post. He recruited a team of friends to help him repair the road near his house in Harlow, Essex, and described in the clip how the potholes had caused several incidents and even stopped his Ferrari from getting through. <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/Ca-eLDONvT1/?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/Ca-eLDONvT1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart)</a> </div> </blockquote> “This is the state of the roads near where I live in Harlow, and it’s been like this for ages,” he says in another clip, while his friends can be heard shovelling in the background. “People are smashing their cars up. The other day there was an ambulance with a burst tyre. “My Ferrari can’t get through here at all so me and the boys thought we’d come do it ourselves.” Stewart also took the opportunity to criticise the government spending “millions and millions of pounds” on the M11 highway rather than fixing local roads. His good deeds received a flood of support from fans and friends, as well as from his daughter Ruby - who commented with a love heart - and Kimberly - who posted several applauding emojis. “👏Bravo Rod! 🕳👏,” Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood commented. “And not a hair out of place,” one fan added. “Legend Rod! That road is a nightmare!!! Appreciate it,” a fellow road user wrote. “Well said. I live in Harlow and the roads are getting a joke with the amount of holes,” another said. “And I thought my town was bad at filling potholes! Good for you!” a fourth shared. Some joked that Stewart was coming full circle by filling in holes after doing a short stint of work measuring grave plots at Highgate Cemetery when he was younger. “Takes you back to your graveyard days I’m sure,” one person commented, referencing the <a href="https://www.neatorama.com/origin/2012/10/21/Rod-Stewart-Was-Never-a-Gravedigger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popular myth</a> that he was a gravedigger. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/rod-dig.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> Sir Rod Stewart took matters into his own hands to fix the dangerous potholes near his Essex home. Images: @sirrodstewart (Instagram) Others shared their concern for the rocker’s health ahead of his North American tour in the US and Canada later this year. “Don’t hurt yourself I got tickets to see you in June,” one concerned fan said. “Good for you, take it easy, don’t want a sprained muscle before touring!!” another commented. Stewart made the difficult decision in January to cancel his tours in Australia and New Zealand due to ongoing cases of COVID-19. “My dear friends, once again I feel we’ve all been cheated by this evil disease, so it is with great regret that I announce my shows for 2022 have had to be cancelled,” he said <a href="https://www.livenation.com.au/show/1300298/rod-stewart/melbourne/2022-03-16/en?irgwc=1&clickid=Wu0TYCWS6xyITgVTtF0KkW%3ALUkGTi5yJtyxm3Q0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253533&impradid=253533&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253533&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253533&utm_source=253533-Zumic%20Entertainment&impradname=Zumic%20Entertainment&utm_medium=affiliate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a statement</a>. “I’m absolutely gutted with disappointment and when I do eventually get there we’ll have the party to end all parties. Guaranteed!” Image: @sirrodstewart (Instagram)

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"Absolutely outrageous": Kyrgios wows in opening game

Nick Kyrgios has wowed fans in his opening game at the Australian Open, beating British player Liam Broady in every set. The Aussie star entertained the thousands of spectators in Melbourne Park’s John Cain Arena on Tuesday night, ending the match with a score of 6-4 6-4 6-3. After securing the first set, Kyrgios delivered his customary trick shot - a sneaky underarm serve - with an added layer of difficulty as he served through his legs. The Aussie’s “absolutely outrageous” serve came shortly after he delivered a 220 km/h hit straight at Broady, with the Brit doing his best to get out of the way. His moves were quickly praised online, with UK publication The Metro <a rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/Metro_Sport/status/1483361201484709890" target="_blank">tweeting</a>: “Just an underarm tweener serve from Nick Kyrgios… absolutely outrageous 😲😲.” Sports reporter Matt Turner <a rel="noopener" href="https://twitter.com/mattturner1986/status/1483358234815516673" target="_blank">wrote</a>: “New year, same Nick. Underhanded serve through the legs in opening service game. Wow. “Spinning serve through his legs. 1st service game of tournament. Unreal skill and great entertainment.” British tennis writer Mike Dickson described the match as Kyrgios going “full Harlem Globetrotter on Liam Broady”, while UK-based sports journalist Michael Hincks <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelHincks/status/1483358341984305152">said</a> the tennis star was “ever the entertainer”. As the match wore on, a behind-the-back serve flopped and supporters constantly egged Kyrgios on for more underarms, but the champ said in the second set that he would keep it to “one a set”. Though Broady couldn’t be faulted for his technique, he couldn’t keep up with Kyrgios’ power. <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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CY4tglQAl2k/?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> <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/CY4tglQAl2k/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Liam Broady (@liambroady)</a> </div> </blockquote> Taking to Instagram after his loss, Broady shared a series of photos from his time in the competition, writing: “Not the result I wanted, but the last few weeks have been unreal. ✌ Australia”. Kyrgios also took to social media following the match, sharing a clip of his highly-praised serve, a selfie taken with several hyped fans and action shots from the match. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846916/kyrgios1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e21c1b897342462cbd1d499353c66906" /> Nick Kyrgios played up the crowd during his first match at the Australian Open, entertaining fans with his trick shots and powerful serves. Image: @k1ngkyrg1os (Instagram) “Get a mind of your own and become what you wanna be… This is all the support I need 🤞🏽💕,” he captioned one series of photos and clips. “HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW 🔒⚡️👑.” <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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CY4YklmINbp/?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> <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/reel/CY4YklmINbp/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by THE COACH (@patrickmouratoglou)</a> </div> </blockquote> His winning match also comes as the first he’s played this year, after the Canberra player withdrew from the Melbourne Summer Set and was forced <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/kyrgios-solemn-vow-despite-positive-covid-test" target="_blank">to pull out of the Sydney Tennis Classic</a> at the last minute due to his diagnosis with COVID-19. The excitement follows a quiet 2021 which saw Kyrgios play just eight tournaments. But his lack of playtime last year definitely didn’t translate to his first 2022 match. “I served f***ing well today,” he <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open/never-seen-before-nick-kyrgios-stuns-tennis-with-outrageous-act/news-story/a7870ba6bc0dae9b56ce774524be7154" target="_blank">told</a> Jim Courier in his on-court interview. “I don’t know what I’ve done to this crowd because you guys are a zoo now. “I’m just happy to be here again. Obviously we’ve all had a tough couple of years so just to be back at the Australian Open again - I’m just happy to be back here in front of you guys. Honestly, it’s so much fun.” Following his Tuesday win, Kyrgios is due to pair with Thanasi Kokkinakis against Alex Bolt and James McCabe in Round 1 of the Men’s Doubles on Wednesday afternoon. @k1ngkyrg1os (Instagram)

"WOW!" Beach handball team responds to Pink's amazing offer

Popstar Pink has offered to pay the fines issued to the Norwegian beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms during a match. After the match between Norway and Spain last weekend, the European Handball Federal (EHF) handed the Norwegians’ a $240 fine per player for “improper clothing”. The organisation said the shorts violated the athlete uniform regulations. The fines, totalling $2410, caused widespread backlash with athletes and celebrities taking to social media to criticise the decision, including Pink. The popstar even said she was “happy to pay” the fines for the team, and praised them for protesting the “very sexist” uniform rules. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m VERY proud of the Norwegian female beach handball team FOR PROTESTING THE VERY SEXIST RULES ABOUT THEIR “uniform”. The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies. I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up. — P!nk (@Pink) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pink/status/1419127641068630016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2021</a></blockquote> In response, the team shared the tweet on their Instagram Stories and thanked Pink for her support. “WOW! Thank you so much for the support,” the team wrote. The ruling also drew criticism from Norway officials, who argue that the womens’ uniform requirements were not practical. “In 2021, it shouldn’t even be an issue,” Norwegian Volleyball Federation president Eirik Sordahl told national news agency NTB. While beach volleyball players have not been required to wear bikinis since 2012, rules from the International Handball Federation (IHF) state that “female athletes must wear bikini bottoms” which have a “close fit”, be “cut on an upward angle towards the top of the leg”, and a side depth of 10 centimetres or less. Male players, on the other hand, are allowed to wear shorts. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Here are the rules for the men’s vs. women’s uniforms. Ridiculously <a href="https://t.co/8wDXG22sTd">pic.twitter.com/8wDXG22sTd</a> — KT SLP (@MrsThornSLP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrsThornSLP/status/1419246549763244040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2021</a></blockquote> Norway asked the EHF for permission to play in shorts ahead of the tournament, but were told that rule violations would be punishable by fines. The team complied until their last match. “The EHF is committed to bring this topic forward in the interest of its member federations, however it must also be said that a change of the rules can only happen at IHF level,” EHF spokesperson Andrew Barringer said in an email. Clothing has been an issue in beach sports for a long time, with some women players finding bikinis degrading or difficult to play in. The Norwegian Handball Association (NHF) had been pushing for changes to the uniform regulations and planned to protest with the thigh-length tights the team wore. Norway’s team captain told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that the team felt forced to wear bikini bottoms. “So then we are forced to play with panties. It is so embarrassing,” she said. “First we were told about a fine of 50 euros ($AUD 80) per person per match, something that would have landed us a fine of about 4,850 euros ($AUD 7760). We accepted that. However, just before the match we were told that we will be disqualified if we play like that. So we had to go with bikini bottoms.” Image: Instagram

Money & Banking

Duchess Kate wows in white and gold frock at BAFTAS

Duchess Kate has wowed in a recycled white and gold Alexander McQueen gown with eye-catching shoes as she and Prince William attended the BAFTA award ceremony as guests of honour. All of the attendees were urged to “dress sustainable” and rewear vintage or older pieces, which is advice the Duchess of Cambridge took on board. She first wore the gorgeous dress for a state dinner during a visit to Malaysia in 2012. The royal couple attended the awards ceremony for the fourth year in a row, as the Duke of Cambridge was presenting an award. Prince William presented the Fellowship award to Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy at the event and also reflected his time as BAFTA president, joking that he doesn’t know if he should be “proud or slightly alarmed” that how many winners over the last decade have “portrayed members of my own family”. Prince William has been president of BAFTA for the last ten years. He also touched on the “frustration” felt by many due to the lack of diversity at the BAFTAS. William said: “Both here in the UK and in many other countries across the world we are lucky to have incredible film-makers, actors, producers, directors and technicians - men and women from all backgrounds and ethnicities enriching our lives through film. “Yet in 2020, and not for the first time in the last few years, we find ourselves talking again about the need to do more to ensure diversity in the sector and in the awards process - that simply cannot be right in this day and age.” He continued: “I know that both Pippa (Harris), chair of Bafta and Amanda (Berry), Bafta CEO, share that frustration and continue to work tirelessly to ensure that creative talent is discovered and supported. “Bafta take this issue seriously, and following this year's nominations, have launched a full and thorough review of the entire awards process to build on their existing work and ensure that opportunities are available to everyone.” Scroll through the gallery to see the stunning pictures of the dynamic duo on the night.

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“Extraordinary”: Jack Vidgen wows America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell

Australian singer Jack Vidgen has given an electrifying performance on America’s Got Talent, as he was showered with praise from the star-studded panel. Supermodel and judge Heidi Klum gave Vidgen a standing ovation for his powerful rendition of Lauren Daigle’s You Say, which has only recently aired in the US, while Howie Mandel told him he had everything it took to make it but just “needed the confidence”. But the toughest critic of all, Simon Cowell, was his harshest judge, but also praised the 22-year-old the most. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Overcoming adversity has given <a href="https://twitter.com/JackVidgen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackVidgen</a> an unimaginable talent! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTChampions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTChampions</a> <a href="https://t.co/ye6c8CpIBH">pic.twitter.com/ye6c8CpIBH</a> — America's Got Talent (@AGT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGT/status/1214364248446390274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> “I think you have an extraordinary voice but that was way too safe,” he told the singer. “I think you are way, way better than that, so I’m hoping the super-fans vote you through to the next round because there’s way more to come from you. Way more.” Sadly, it was Vidgen’s first and last performance on America’s Got Talent: The Champions, which features 40 singers who have competed on the show around the world in their home countries in the hopes to be crowned the global winner. Vidgen wasn’t able to win over fans so his future was left in the hands of the judges, along with two other contestants. Cowell picked Vidgen to progress to the next round, but the other judges didn’t seem to agree. But despite missing out, people took to Twitter to shower the young singer with praise, with one describing his voice as “the best I’ve ever heard”. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/JackVidgen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackVidgen</a> You'll be getting my vote FOR SURE!! That was PHENOMENAL!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTChampions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTChampions</a> — Valerie Ward (@ValByDesign) <a href="https://twitter.com/ValByDesign/status/1214364946122891264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/JackVidgen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackVidgen</a> has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard <a href="https://twitter.com/AGT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AGT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTChampions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTChampions</a> — Wyatt (@Wyatt_fann) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wyatt_fann/status/1214363655279665154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/JackVidgen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackVidgen</a> OMG! I'm in tears from your audition in <a href="https://twitter.com/AGT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AGT</a> Champions. You are truly gifted, beautiful, and AMAZING! — Journey Woman 🌊 (@JourneyWoman14) <a href="https://twitter.com/JourneyWoman14/status/1214364655050788864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a></blockquote> Vidgen is set to compete for Australia’s Eurovision spot on SBS’s Eurovision: Australia Decides on February 8.

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Duchess Camilla wows in white at first royal garden party of the year

The Duchess of Cornwall was voted as the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/vogue-editor-votes-camilla-as-the-best-dressed-royal-over-kate-and-meghan/" target="_blank">best dressed royal by Vogue</a> earlier in the week, and she’s lived up to her new title as she attended Prince Charles’ garden party at Buckingham Palace. The Duke hosted the first of the Queen’s Garden Parties for 2019 which has been a long-standing tradition within the royal family since the 1860s. The event is held to celebrate those who commit to public service amongst their communities with 30,000 people being invited each year. Camilla kept her look relatively simple, opting for neutral colours of white and beige. The 71-year-old wore a white button-down dress by Bruce Oldfield and accessorised with a ruffled hat by Philip Treacy. She chose to compliment the outfit with a pair of black capped heels. She finished the look off with a pearl necklace, a leather-strapped watch and a brown clutch. The Duchess accompanied Prince Charles and Princess Anne to the joyous occasion. Scroll through the gallery above to see Camilla’s summer style.

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Helen Mirren wows in figure-hugging red gown

Helen Mirren has stepped out in a stunning figure-hugging red gown to promote her new horror movie Winchester. The 72-year-old looked typically glamorous in a floor-sweeping red frock with sequined sleeves that showed off her curves. She finished the look with statement earrings and perfectly coiffed hair. <img width="375" height="563" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/02/14/11/492F053500000578-5389865-All_eyes_on_Helen_The_stunning_star_showcased_her_effortless_ele-a-5_1518608470340.jpg" alt="All eyes on Helen: The stunning star showcased her effortless elegance as she arrived in a gothic-inspired bus to the screening" class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-45201de0638c3e"/> <img width="368" height="553" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/02/14/11/492F074D00000578-5389865-Capping_it_off_Her_look_was_completed_with_red_peep_toe_heels_an-a-7_1518608470398.jpg" alt="Capping it off: Her look was completed with red peep toe heels and a box clutch" class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-b9ddd0561ac80760"/> Promoting the thriller in Italy, Mirren, who plays an eccentric heiress haunted by lost souls, got right into character posing for photos holding a dagger. <img width="363" height="546" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/02/14/09/492F678D00000578-0-image-a-30_1518598912464.jpg" alt="Menacing: Helen Mirren was pictured playing up to her new menacing role in Winchester on Tuesday, as a party was held to celebrate the film in Rome, Italy " class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-92ceb181b261fc94"/> The film Winchester will be out in cinemas next week.

Beauty & Style

Princess Mary wows in two stunning fashion looks in one day

Princess Mary rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion, but her two latest looks are particularly gorgeous. Arriving at Copenhagen’s Christiansborg Palace for the 500th Reformation Anniversary Ceremony, the Tasmanian-born royal looked elegant as always in a chic black-and-white ensemble, complete with two-toned shoes, a black hat, black leather gloves and a matching clutch. <img width="600" height="902" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/45212/45df73a500000578-5037323-princess_mary_pictured_wowed_onlookers_with_her_chic_and_put_tog-a-38_1509494505870_600x902.jpg" alt="45DF73A500000578-5037323-Princess _Mary _pictured _wowed _onlookers _with _her _chic _and _put _tog -a -38_1509494505870" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> But the Danish mother-of-four had another beautiful outfit in store, changing into a dazzling, figure-hugging navy dress for the night’s celebrations, which perfectly matched Prince Frederik’s dapper suit. <img width="600" height="898" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/45213/45e1a4cf00000578-5037323-the_always_stylish_couple_princess_mary_and_prince_frederik_wore-a-17_1509515881485_600x898.jpg" alt="45E1A4CF00000578-5037323-The _always _stylish _couple _Princess _Mary _and _Prince _Frederik _wore -a -17_1509515881485" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Absolutely stunning. Tell us in the comments below, which of these looks is your favourite?

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Adorable deaf dog wows with tricks

American bulldog Boof is deaf but he can still learn and perform some great tricks. Two-year-old Boof has received online attention after a video was uploaded of him performing his tricks with his trainer. He is also a SA Dog Rescue and is looking for a home. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSADOGRESCUE%2Fvideos%2F1431331100223735%2F&show_text=0&width=267" width="267" height="476" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> SA Dog Rescue shared on Facebook, “Our volunteer says it's her first experience with training a deaf dog and it's amazingly rewarding. She says it's like he's always known.” “He loves his training time (and treat time) and she can't wait to start teaching him more new tricks for his potential foster/adopter to continue with him.”

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Barista wows with extravagant coffee art

Barista Kangbin Lee has gone viral after creating impeccable coffee art designs at Café C Through. The 26-year-old barista creates his art designs by using foam and cream in a process he calls “Creamart”. The artist bases his coffee art off fairy tales, science, pop culture and other recognisable themes. Kangbin loads his coffee with foamed up cream before he draws his detailed designs. Kangbin has gained more than 160, 000 followers on Instagram where he uploads his coffee art. Scroll through the gallery above to see the impressive coffee art. Which coffee art is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below. Image credit: leekangbin91 via Instagram

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Michelle Obama wows in daring dress

Michelle Obama wowed in a daring strapless white gown at Tuesday’s White House state dinner. The First Lady wore an all-white, floor-length ensemble at the black-tie event, held for Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching. It marked the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the US and Singapore. <img width="506" height="373" src="http://cdn-img.essence.com/sites/default/files/styles/400x295/public/image/2016/08/main/gettyimages-585265414.jpg?itok=v9Osr1Tc" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="544" height="401" src="http://cdn-img.essence.com/sites/default/files/styles/400x295/public/image/2016/08/main/gettyimages-585265674.jpg?itok=-OCuac_5" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> In her time beside husband President Obama, the First Lady has brought style back into the White House with her daring fashion choices. What do you think of Michelle Obama’s dress? Share your thoughts below. Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/15-stylish-seniors/">15 stylish seniors you will love</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/15-most-unconventional-celebrity-wedding-dresses/">15 most unconventional celebrity wedding dresses</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/secrets-to-packing-for-an-overnight-trip/">Secrets to packing for an overnight trip</a>

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School choir wows with stunning performance of Ave Maria

An all-girls school choir’s rendition of Ave Maria has wowed the judges and audience on Britain’s Got Talent. The Presentation School Choir, from Kilkenny in southeast Ireland, performed the song with synchronised moves in the semi-finals in a bid to make it to the finals of the talent show. Despite glowing reviews from the judges, the choir came in fourth which means they did not make it to the finals. However, we think it may be the best rendition of Ave Maria we’ve ever heard. What do you think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/04/judy-garland-barbra-streisand-duet/">Unearthed Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duet</a> <a href="/entertainment/music/2016/04/new-beatles-footage-behind-the-scenes/">Never-before-seen footage of The Beatles having fun behind-the-scenes</a> <a href="/entertainment/music/2016/03/behind-scenes-pic-of-favourite-musicians/">8 behind-the-scenes photos of our favourite musicians</a>

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8 ways to WOW Airbnb guests

Airbnb gives you the opportunity to stay in amazing places, like this charming <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/charming-italian-holiday-cottage-airbnb/" target="_blank">Italian holiday cottage</a> or this enchanting <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/stay-in-this-handcrafted-costa-rican-treehouse/" target="_blank">rainforest treehouse in Costa Rica</a>. But that’s just half of the story. Becoming an Airbnb host is also a rewarding experience, and not just an opportunity to make a bit of extra cash. Hosting Airbnb guests at your place gives you the rare chance to connect with new and interesting people from all around the world. We’ve put together some tips for impressing your Airbnb guests. Also, check out the video above from Airbnb Head of Hospitality and Global Strategy Chip Conley, who provides more insight into what Airbnb hosts can do to really WOW guests. 1. Welcome basket – Providing your guests with a basket filled with coffee, tea and snacks gives your listing a professional touch and provides the perfect welcome. 2. Local gift – This sometimes tiny gesture can make a big difference and gives them a readymade, beautiful souvenir to remember their stay at your place. 3. Local map – While people can generally get around well enough with their smartphones, there’s nothing like a proper map with key attractions highlighted. 4. Comfortable bedding – This one seems simple, but something as easy as providing your guests with comfortable, clean bedding is a real difference maker. 5. Be available and responsive – They’re adults so you don’t need to be in their face 100 per cent of the time, but timely responses really go a long way. 6. Stock up on household essentials – Ensuring you have an adequate supply of essential items like toilet paper, soap and cleaning supplies is also a must. 7. Local information – Many Airbnb hosts now provide folders full of local information including bus routes, key activities and recommended restaurants and cafes. 8. Personalised notes – A lot of people opt for Airbnbs over hotels because of the unique experience they get through nice touches like personalised notes. Video credit: YouTube / Pearlshare For more information on how to be an Airbnb host, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/host/?af=61160407&c=apac_au_over60_host" target="_blank">click here</a>. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/?af=61160407&c=apac_au_over60" target="_blank">Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.</a> Related links: <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/tips-for-airbnb-hosting-success/">8 tips for Airbnb hosting success</a> <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/stay-in-this-handcrafted-costa-rican-treehouse/">Stay at this enchanting rainforest treehouse</a> <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/charming-italian-holiday-cottage-airbnb/">Stay at this charming Italian holiday cottage</a>

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