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Courier-Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Olivia Newton-John's widower John Easterling finds love with American businesswoman
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Olivia Newton-John's widower has found love three years after her death. Daily Telegraph reports John Easterling, who married the late Australian singer in 2008, has moved on with US businesswoman Sarah Owen. Owen is the founder and owner of two companies: Striphair, which is a gentle grooming brush for pets, and Betty's Best, The outlet claims the pair met at a New Year's Eve event in December, 2022. Newton-John died at her ranch in California in August 2022. She was 73. Olivia Newton-John' s widower John Easterling has found love again. Picture: Instagram Sarah Owen is an American businesswoman who has reportedly found romance with Easterling. Picture: Instagram Owen and Easterling reportedly met in December 2022. The Grease star, who suffered a long battle with breast cancer, spent her final days at the sprawling Santa Ynez Valley estate with Easterling, where the couple had lived since purchasing the property in 2015. Easterling sold the home for $US7.95 million (AUD$12.16 million) in February this year after it was first listed in June 2024. 'Olivia and I made many wonderful memories at our home in Florida and the ranch in California. The message that keeps coming through so clearly is to love life, live life, and never forget about the good things that are going on,' Easterling told PEOPLE at the time. 'The 'Indian Way' Ranch in Santa Ynez is a spectacular property where I can see a new family having great nature adventures and relishing the life experience. I'll still maintain a presence in both Florida and California.' Olivia Newton-John's California ranch sold in February. Easterling, who founded the Amazon Herb Company in 1990, first met Newton-John in 1993 when they were married to other people. After years of friendship, the pair began dating in 2007 before marrying in a spiritual ceremony in Peru in June 2008, followed by a legally-binding wedding on Jupiter Island in Florida. Newton-John's first marriage was with Matt Lattanzi, who she met on the set of the 1980 film Xanadu. They later married in 1984, welcoming their daughter Chloe Lattanzi in January 1986. The couple divorced in 1996. Chloe Lattanzi, John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John at the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk and Research Run in Melbourne in 2019. Picture: Sam Tabone/WireImage At the time of her death, Easterling paid heartfelt tribute to Newton-John, describing every day with his wife as 'supernatural.' 'Every day with Olivia was a bit of magic,' Easterling wrote. Lattanzi, for his part, shared a joint statement written by his current wife, Michelle. Olivia Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi were married in 1984 until their divorce in 1996. Easterling speaking at the State Memorial Service for Newton-John at Hamer Hall, Melbourne. Picture: Jason Edwards 'Today we lost one of the world's greats Olivia Newton-John. Matt and I are so overwhelmed with the love and gratitude shared with us by friends, family and a deeply loving community of fans who will all miss Olivia's presence in this world,' Michelle wrote in a post shared to Facebook. 'I have heard truly lovely stories and memories from people near and far, and honour in each of you where those feelings and memories come from. 'Nothing will replace the icon we lost, yet her legacy is alive and well in our hearts and memories, as well as her contributions to our global culture, her beloved daughter Chloe Lattanzi, and her cancer research and wellness centre in Melbourne, AU.' Originally published as Olivia Newton-John's widower John Easterling finds love with American businesswoman
The Age
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The lights go out on Ramsay Street as Neighbours wraps after 9363 episodes
At a little after 7pm last night, the lights were switched off for the last time in the sound stages at the Nunawading television studios which have been home to the long-running soap Neighbours for four decades. As darkness fell, after 9363 half-hour episodes – the last 460 produced under the banner of streaming giant Amazon, who saved the show after its cancellation in 2022 – it marked the end of an era, for Australian television, and for an iconic Melbourne institution. Those studios, in the city's eastern suburbs, have been home to some of the best-loved television shows in Australian history, including The Go!! Show, where Olivia Newton-John made her debut, soaps such as Prisoner and The Box, the talk show Rove, glorious failures such as Holiday Island and, of course, Neighbours. Actor Stefan Dennis, 66, who plays property developer Paul Robinson and cut his acting teeth in the studios in Prisoner before returning later to become the enduring stars of Neighbours, acknowledges he's 'probably the oldest inhabitant' of the studios. As for saying goodbye for a second, and now seemingly final time, Dennis said he had mixed emotions. 'At the moment I'm fine, I'm just looking at it as another filming day, and that's what it is,' he said on the set yesterday. Loading 'We did this two years ago, and it's a different vibe saying goodbye to the show this time,' Dennis added. 'It's not as sad, it's happier for me than it is sad. Happy that I have had this. It's not just a show to me, it's been an era for me, it's been a great portion of my life.' Since its premiere on March 18, 1985, the goings-on at the not-as-quiet-as-it-seemed Ramsay Street, Erinsborough have – mostly – captivated the national conversation with births, deaths, marriages and all manner of dramatic twists and turns in between. But in the end, like television itself, Neighbours has had to navigate the choppy waters of declining Australian audience and changing business models. Axed two years ago, it was saved by the streaming platform Amazon who saw an opportunity to invest in Australian drama.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The lights go out on Ramsay Street as Neighbours wraps after 9363 episodes
At a little after 7pm last night, the lights were switched off for the last time in the sound stages at the Nunawading television studios which have been home to the long-running soap Neighbours for four decades. As darkness fell, after 9363 half-hour episodes – the last 460 produced under the banner of streaming giant Amazon, who saved the show after its cancellation in 2022 – it marked the end of an era, for Australian television, and for an iconic Melbourne institution. Those studios, in the city's eastern suburbs, have been home to some of the best-loved television shows in Australian history, including The Go!! Show, where Olivia Newton-John made her debut, soaps such as Prisoner and The Box, the talk show Rove, glorious failures such as Holiday Island and, of course, Neighbours. Actor Stefan Dennis, 66, who plays property developer Paul Robinson and cut his acting teeth in the studios in Prisoner before returning later to become the enduring stars of Neighbours, acknowledges he's 'probably the oldest inhabitant' of the studios. As for saying goodbye for a second, and now seemingly final time, Dennis said he had mixed emotions. 'At the moment I'm fine, I'm just looking at it as another filming day, and that's what it is,' he said on the set yesterday. Loading 'We did this two years ago, and it's a different vibe saying goodbye to the show this time,' Dennis added. 'It's not as sad, it's happier for me than it is sad. Happy that I have had this. It's not just a show to me, it's been an era for me, it's been a great portion of my life.' Since its premiere on March 18, 1985, the goings-on at the not-as-quiet-as-it-seemed Ramsay Street, Erinsborough have – mostly – captivated the national conversation with births, deaths, marriages and all manner of dramatic twists and turns in between. But in the end, like television itself, Neighbours has had to navigate the choppy waters of declining Australian audience and changing business models. Axed two years ago, it was saved by the streaming platform Amazon who saw an opportunity to invest in Australian drama.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major Olivia Newton-John News Comes 3 Years After Her Tragic Death
Major Olivia Newton-John News Comes 3 Years After Her Tragic Death originally appeared on Parade. A documentary about Olivia Newton-John has been confirmed. The iconic singer and actress, who died in 2022, will be the star of the show, which has been picked up by Netflix, according to Deadline. The documentary will explore "the music, life, and magic of beloved pop star and cultural phenom Olivia Newton-John," according to a press release. "In her own words, through vivid archival and via reminiscences from close friends and collaborators, we'll follow Olivia's journey as the world falls madly in love with her and she ascends to the height of fame, only to be confronted by challenges of epic proportions." The currently untitled project will be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nicole Newnham. Newton-John died in August 2022, more than 30 years after she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer. The Grease star had her first bout with the disease in 1992. In 2017, her cancer returned and had spread to her sacrum. She did her best to stay positive and even performed and made public appearances, but eventually the disease took its toll."Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time," her husband John Easterling said in a statement shared on her social media accounts on Aug. 8, 2022. Newton-John was survived by Easterling, as well as her daughter Chloe Lattanzi, sister Sarah Newton-John and brother Toby Newton-John. She was 73 years old. Major Olivia Newton-John News Comes 3 Years After Her Tragic Death first appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
See - Sada Elbalad
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Documentary about Olivia Newton-John in works
Yara Sameh Major news for fans hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John: a documentary in production about the late singer and actress will be heading to Netflix. The giant streamer announced on Tuesday the untitled project is being directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nicole Newnham (Crip Camp, The Disappearance of Shere Hite). The documentary – from R.J. Cutler's This Machine (a division of Sony Pictures Television) – will explore 'the music, life, and magic of beloved pop star and cultural phenom Olivia Newton-John,' according to a release. 'In her own words, through vivid archival and via reminiscences from close friends and collaborators, we'll follow Olivia's journey as the world falls madly in love with her and she ascends to the height of fame, only to be confronted by challenges of epic proportions.' Newton-John, who was born in England and moved with her family to Australia at the age of five, began her music career in her teens. In 1973, she reached the top 10 on the U.S. charts with the country tune 'Let Me Be There,' which also earned her a Grammy, but triggered some backlash among purists unhappy that a non-American or Canadian would be singing in that genre. Later, she found crossover success with the pop-flavored songs 'I Honestly Love You' and 'Have You Never Been Mellow.' Even greater fame awaited when she teamed up with John Travolta for the movie musical Grease in 1978; it became a box office smash and yielded numerous hit singles, including 'You're the One that I Want,' 'Hopelessly Devoted to You,' and 'Summer Nights.' The follow-up musical "Xanadu" (1980), in which she costarred with screen legend Gene Kelly, failed to live up to "Grease", but the movie's title single became a hit. During a career that alternated between the recording studio and the soundstage, she won four Grammys, six American Music Awards, a Daytime Emmy, and a Golden Globe nomination for her work in Grease. Beloved for her sunny personality and charm, she devoted herself to environmental causes and later became an advocate for cancer research and testing after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1990s. She faced several recurrences of breast cancer and died in 2022 at the age of 73. 'This is the story of a woman who was perpetually underestimated despite her mesmerizing talent, ultimately silencing her detractors by pushing through phenomenal loss and pain with grace and gratitude,' the release notes. 'By discovering how to stay true to her beliefs, Olivia changed our culture for the better, bending it towards kindness, inclusivity, and love.' In a statement, director Nicole Newnham said, 'Olivia always signed her letters 'love and light' and that is the shimmering and hopeful legacy she has left us. As a young girl, I fell in love with her, listening to Grease on the record player on repeat. But this unique filmmaking journey – deep into the archives and into the amazing community of Olivia's close friends and family – has revealed a complex and extraordinary woman whose impact on the world is still rippling outwards.' R.J. Cutler and This Machine credits include "Billie Elish: The World's a Little Blurry" for Apple TV+; "Elton John: Never Too Late", for Disney+, and "Martha", Cutler's documentary about Martha Stewart for Netflix. 'This Machine is so thrilled to be working with Netflix again— building on the success of Martha and Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful,' Cutler said in a statement. 'And we are so honored to be working with the brilliant director Nicole Newnham again — with whom we had the great pleasure of collaborating on The Disappearance of Shere Hite.' Producers of the untitled Olivia Newton-John film are This Machine's R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith, and Margaret Yen, along with Howard Gertler. 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