Mediaboss Marketing

Rebecca Judd reads the weather for the last time before taking maternity leave. Courtesy Nine News.

CHRISTMAS came early for newsreader Tony Jones after glamorous weather presenter Rebecca Judd finally accepted his on-air BBQ invite, after initially giving it a firm "no, thanks".

Tony graciously farewelled the WAG turned Channel 9 TV presenter- who begins maternity leave- at the end of tonight's 6pm bulletin.

"This is very sad Bec, although very exciting for yourself and Chris, of course you've got the new bub coming. You've grown before our eyes," he said.

The mischievous presenter then asked if he was going to invite her back for a BBQ, in a lighthearted reference to last night's smackdown.

Tony Jones presented colleague Rebecca Judd with flowers on-air and asked again if she'd like to come over for a BBQ.

"Well I did get spurned once, but I'll give it another go ... Do you want to come round for a barbie?" he asked.

"I'd love to," Judd replied.

But just 24 hour earlier, the style maven didn't seem in the mood for banter or BBQs.

A glowing Rebecca Judd this time accepted Tony's invite.

More:
Bec says yes to Tony this time

The "grumpy" TV chef was seen with white powder inside her nostrils several times last year, her former aide Francesca Grillo claimed in court

Nigella Lawson snorted cocaine all night to help her stay awake when she was writing cookery books, a court heard.

The TV chef was seen with white powder inside her nostrils several times last year, her former aide claimed.

Francesca Grillo is on trial alongside her sister Elisabetta accused of fraudulently spending 685,000 of company credit cards given to them by the cook and her ex-husband Charles Saatchi.

The Italian sisters told the court they were allowed to spend what they liked as long as they kept quiet about Nigellas decade long cocaine habit.

Francesca told the court Nigella was absent and grumpy and blamed her mood swings on lack of sleep following her huge coke snorting sessions.

She said: At the beginning of 2012 there were a few episodes where she came down and she had white powder inside her nostril. A few times I ignored it but other times I told her and she said its just make-up. It was too white to be make-up.

When she was writing a new book she said she needed to work through the night because she found it easier and she needed help to stay up all night.

She had a runny nose for a long period of time, and at a strange time, in the summer.

Both sisters claim Nigella had a daily addiction to cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs.

Read more here:
Nigella Lawson 'snorted cocaine all night to stay awake and write cookery books' - court told

For many, Ibiza (Eivissa in Catalan) means endless partying in Mediterranean macro-clubs. There is, however, another side to the island. The Greeks called Ibiza and Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees), and about half the island (especially the comparatively unspoilt northeast) remains covered by these thick woods. Alongside hardy pines, the most common crops are olives, figs and almonds and, away from the main resorts and towns, the island has a gentle rural charm.

In 1956 the island boasted 12 cars and in the 1960s the first hippies from mainland Europe began to discover its idyllic beaches. A mixed World Heritage Site because of Ibiza City's architecture and the island's rich sea life, Ibiza soon latched on to the money-spinner of bulk tourism. Today the resident populace of 117,700 watches on as millions (more than four million passengers annually pass through its airport) visit S'Illa Blanca (The White Island) each year.

Birthplace of the rave, Ibiza has some of Spain's most (in)famous clubs and plenty of bars. But coastal walking trails, woods and quiet (if not deserted) beaches allow you to elude Ministry of Soundstyle madness, too.

Read more:
Ibiza - Lonely Planet

Thanks to the Ibiza Uncovered style documentaries and news coverage Ibiza has developed a reputation for wild, anything goes partying. Some four million visitors head there every summer in search of the notorious nightlife that the island of Ibiza has to offer. However, there is a lot more to this stunningly beautiful little island than its nightlife.

The capital of the island is Ibiza Town (Eivissa) which is a mere 7km from the airport. This charming, historical town has a vibrant nightlife centred on Sa Penya near the port and is home to some of Ibizas best nightclubs as well as many great bars and restaurants. Just a short bus ride to the south are some of the islands finest beaches at Platja de Ses Salines and Platja des Cavallet.

Just east of Ibiza Town, on the coast, are three popular tourist destinations which have the advantage of being at the beach yet being within walking distance of the capitals nightlife. Playa den Bossa is the largest and has a great nightlife of its own whilst Figueretas and Playa de Talamanca are smaller but are also popular destinations.

Considerably more tacky than Ibiza Town and its suburbs is the notorious resort of San Antonio (Sant Antoni De Portmany) on the west coast where the worst (or best, depending on your point of view) of the Ibiza Uncovered behaviour is to be found. Its packed with mainly young singles from northern Europe who sleep by day and rave by night at well known clubs with famous guest DJs. There are plenty nice beaches nearby if youre awake during the hours of sunrise.

Not all of Ibiza is dedicated to wild nightlife. In fact, most of the northern half of the island is made up of unspoilt forest which proves very popular with cyclists and walkers. Santa Eulalia (Santa Eularia dees Riu) on the east coast is Ibizas third largest tourist destination which is a long established resort particularly popular with families and couples. Its nightlife is considerably more laid back and there are some nice sandy beaches in the area such as the beautiful SArgamassa. The nearby resorts of Es Cana to the north and Cala Llonga to the south are also popular with families.

The coastline of northeastern Ibiza consists of countless small coves and some of the islands most charming beaches. Two great bases from which to discover the north are the laid back family resorts of Portinatx and Puerto San Miguel which provide easy access to lovely inland villages set amongst the wooded landscape as well as fabulous little beaches well away from the tourist masses.

Continue reading here:
Ibiza Spain | Tourist Information About Ibiza

What can you say about the clubs in Ibiza, they are simply the best in the world. They vary from the small intimate intense venues such as DC10, to the largest club in the world, Privilege.

We bring you a guide to the best of them.

Most people (even non-clubbers) have heard of Manumission (no longer an Ibiza event), Privilege, Space and Pacha, but these are just a handful of the nights that Ibiza has to offer.

There are several major clubs located on the western side of the island, in four main area's, and from the beginning of June to the end of September each year they play host to some of the wildest, most spectacular club nights you will ever experience.

Each club will have a varied selection of club nights, ranging from Manumission at Amnesia on a Friday night, and Circo Loco at DC10 on a Monday, thru' to Pure Pacha on a Friday night at Pacha.

Whether your taste in music is pure House, Electronica, Hip Hop, RnB, Trance, UKG, Breaks & Beats, Ambient, Happy Hard-Core and more recently Rock & Indie, one of the clubs in Ibiza has something to offer you.

The major holiday area's of Ibiza are served by the major clubs, but then again they are never very far away, and most evenings the clubs lay on transport, so you may never be too far away from a great experience.

In San Antonio, you have the major clubs of Eden and Es Paradis, and in San Antonio Bay the smaller venue of Summun. Eden attracts the BBC's top Radio One DJ's Pete Tong, Judge Jules and Dave Pearce, with their Wonderland, Judgement Sunday's, and Tidy vs Advanced nights. Twice As Nice have been bringing in the RnB crowds for the last few years, as the island diversifies its musical options. The spectacularly pyramided shaped Es Paradis is famous for its Water & Foam parties, where they have the ability to flood the central section of the dance floor.

Continue reading here:
Ibiza Clubs