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An early childhood teacher, a farm manager and an accountant turned influencer... meet the All Black

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With the biggest game in world rugby fast approaching, New Zealand coach Ian Foster has already named his side to take on the reigning champions South Africa at the Stade de France.  The All-Blacks' exhilarating, enthralling and flamboyant attacking game will collide with the resolute, robust and stalwart defensive prowess of the reigning champions in what promises to be a fantastic culture clash.  South Africa of course knocked out a valiant England side last time out, with Handre Pollard knocking over a late penalty, just 157 seconds before time to break Steve Borthwick's sides' hearts, while New Zealand bested Argentina. Read More...

Empire's Boss Lady Cocktail

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Boss Lady Makes: 1 serving 1½ oz. Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach liqueur 1 oz. chilled ruby red grapefruit juice Fresh raspberries Champagne Combine liqueur and fruit juice; set aside. Place several raspberries in chilled champagne flute. Add liqueur mixture. Top with champagne. ncG1vNJzZmiolaS9rbGNnKamZ5akvKV7xKanoqqVqHqju9KsZKWZlK56pLvCpKuaoZxk

Lie With Me review handsome but predictable French drama

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The ObserverDrama filmsReviewBased on a bestselling novel, this tale of a middle-aged author who returns to his home town to reconnect with his romantic past is oddly insular and fussy A celebrated middle-aged author returns, for the first time in 35 years, to his home town in the Cognac-producing region in south-western France. Stéphane (Guillaume de Tonquédec) has been asked to give a keynote speech, but his motives for accepting the invitation have more to do with reconnecting with his own romantic past. Read More...