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Angus Mitchell, 53, the only son of the legendary hairstylist and co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS), Paul Mitchell, has tragically passed away.
He was found in the pool of his Honolulu, Hawaii home early on Wednesday morning, as reported by TMZ. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed.
The day before his death, Angus shared moments of his life on Instagram, posting videos of a music-filled evening with friends at his home. These posts now serve as a poignant reminder of his final hours.
Inheriting his father's stake in JPMS after Paul Mitchell's passing in 1989 due to pancreatic cancer,
Angus not only carried on his father's legacy but also carved his own path in the hairstyling industry. He honed his craft through formal education in hairstyling, drawing inspiration and skills from his father's remarkable career.
Angus Mitchell established his footprint in the industry by opening the Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills in 2010, after years of working in Hawaii.
His contribution to JPMS extended beyond business management; he was also recognized as a talented model and educator within the hairstyling community.
Angus's personal life included three marriages, with his most recent union being with his wife, Mara.
The news of his untimely death has undoubtedly shocked and saddened those who knew him, both personally and professionally, as well as the broader hair care and fashion industries where his family's name is iconic.
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Pamela Anderson has once again captivated fans with her natural beauty in the SS/24 campaign for Proenza Schouler, a prestigious women's fashion brand founded in 2002 by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.
In the campaign, the 56-year-old icon best known for her role in "Baywatch," showcased the brand's $1,790 red 'Lara Knit Dress' with a minimalist approach to makeup, appearing to wear only a touch of lip gloss.
This fresh-faced look aligns with Pamela's recent embrace of a more natural style, which was also evident when she accepted the Style Icon Award at the Daily Front Row's Fashion Media Awards in Manhattan.
For the campaign, her usual voluminous blonde mane was styled by Karim Belghiran in a softer, more understated manner, while Cyndle Komarovski, who has previously worked with Pamela, handled her minimal makeup. Nail artist Alicia Torello added the finishing touch with a red manicure, all complemented by styling from Thistle Brown.
Last October, during Paris Fashion Week, Pamela announced her decision to wear only her DIY rose oil, opting for a makeup-free appearance.
She shared her perspective with Vogue France, emphasizing the importance of challenging conventional beauty standards and embracing natural aging, or as she prefers to call it, "life-ing."
Pamela's approach reflects a shift towards authenticity and self-acceptance, moving away from the pursuit of eternal youth.
This philosophy of embracing natural beauty resonates with her personal journey, as she told i-D Magazine.
She expressed a sense of relief and preference for presenting herself authentically, finding more satisfaction in being true to herself rather than conforming to traditional beauty ideals.
Pamela's sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee, showed their support for their mother's latest endeavor by sharing her Proenza Schouler Instagram slideshow on their Instastories, accompanied by supportive emojis.
Both sons, whom she shares with ex-husband Tommy Lee, have pursued their creative paths, with Brandon being an Emmy-nominated producer and Dylan a model-musician.
In her upcoming ventures, Pamela is set to explore her culinary passions. She will be hosting "Pamela's Cooking With Love," a vegan cooking show set to premiere on Food Network Canada.
This new project is a dream come true for Pamela, who has always aspired to delve into the culinary world. In the show, she collaborates with renowned chefs, absorbing their expertise and creating exceptional vegan dishes.
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A recent DNA test has significantly impacted the controversial case of Natalia Grace, the Ukrainian orphan whose age has been a subject of dispute.
Conducted by TruDiagnostic, the test suggests that Natalia was indeed a child, approximately 9 years old, at the time of her adoption by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010.
This finding contradicts the Barnetts' claims that Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child.
Natalia, who believed herself to be around 20 years old at the time of the August 2023 lab work, expressed relief and vindication upon learning the test results.
Featured in the ID docuseries "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks," she stated, "This one little piece of paper throws every single lie that the Barnetts has said right into the trash with a match.”
She accused the Barnetts of ruining her life and constructing a false narrative around her.
The Barnetts had previously alleged that Natalia, who has a rare form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, attempted to harm them and their biological children.
They claimed that she tried to poison Kristine's coffee and pushed her towards an electric fence. Michael even described Natalia as a "sociopath" and "con artist" on Good Morning America.
In a controversial move in 2012, the Barnetts successfully petitioned to have Natalia's age legally changed to 22, altering her birth year from 2003 to 1989.
Subsequently, they moved to Canada, leaving Natalia alone in an apartment in Lafayette. This led to charges of neglect of a dependent against them, although Michael was found not guilty, and charges against Kristine were dropped.
The new revelations in the docuseries also include an evaluation from 2010 by an endocrinologist, who estimated Natalia's age to be between nine and 11 years.
Furthermore, a dentist in the documentary recalls that in 2011, Kristine sought to determine Natalia's age through a dental examination, concluding that Natalia still had 12 baby teeth, indicating she was around 8 or 9 years old.
This development in Natalia Grace's story challenges the narrative constructed by the Barnetts and sheds new light on the complex and disputed circumstances surrounding her adoption and subsequent treatment.
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George Clooney and Amal Clooney's unique bond remains a subject of admiration almost 11 years into their relationship.
Prior to their meeting, George seemed less inclined towards settling down, while Amal was carving her niche as an activist and human rights lawyer.
Today, they are inseparable, embodying both glamour and inspiration in Hollywood.
Celebrity psychic and body language expert Inbaal Honigman provides insights into their relationship.
"George and Amal's body language, when they're together on red carpets or in public appearances, has been consistent throughout their relationship," she tells HELLO!
"They stand together as if they are the bestest of friends, and are equals in their marriage." This is evident in their physical closeness and mutual support, seen in their frequent hand-holding and arms around each other, reflecting a strong bond.
Inbaal also highlights the couple's equality, noting their posture and independence. "There's not a leader and a follower in this marriage, they are equals," she states.
She also observes that they allow each other space for personal growth, evident in their differing directions and expressions in photographs.
Inbaal emphasizes the importance of their friendship and support in the longevity of their marriage. "Friendship and support are at the heart of successful relationships," she adds.
George and Amal's story began at George's house near Lake Como, Italy, in July 2013, under somewhat serendipitous circumstances. "A mutual friend of ours said, ‘I’m stopping by and can I bring my friend?’” George recalled. “And I was like, ‘Of course!’” His agent even hinted at the significance of this meeting, predicting marriage.
Their wedding in Venice, Italy, in September 2014, was a testament to their deep connection. George, speaking at the Celebrity Fight Night Gala in Florence, professed his love for Amal:
“I would just like to say to my bride-to-be, Amal, that I love you very much and I can't wait to be your husband,” he said.
The arrival of their twins in 2017 further solidified their family. George and Amal's journey from leading separate lives to becoming a united, influential couple whom Hollywood adores.
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Kevin Costner recently visited the upscale Western retailer Kemo Sabe, where he was photographed with owner Wendy Kunkle and 'vibe manager' Kate Valdmanis.
The 68-year-old actor, known for his roles in iconic films like "Dances With Wolves," was seen scrolling through a digital playlist, leading fans to speculate about his music choices.
The caption of the post read, "When Kevin Costner comes in to Kemo Sabe, you let him pick the playlist. We don't make the rules. Swipe to see Kevin consulting the perfect tunes with our Vibe Manager, Kate!"
Fans were curious about his playlist selection, with many humorously inquiring if he included any songs by singer Jewel.
This query comes amidst rumors that Kevin and Jewel spent the New Year's Eve holiday together. Just days before, Jewel had posted a picture from a performance in Telluride, Colorado, not far from where Kevin was spotted in Aspen.
While there's no concrete evidence of them being in Colorado together, it is believed that they celebrated the New Year together.
They were first seen in each other's company at Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands during the Thanksgiving weekend in November.
The Yellowstone star was there for a tennis fundraiser for Jewel's Inspiring Children Foundation. In her post, Jewel mentioned Kevin expressing gratitude for his mentorship to the children at the fundraising event.
Reports suggest that they flew to the Caribbean together, spent a significant amount of time there, and left together, seemingly inseparable.
Jewel's 12-year-old son Kase, whom she shares with ex-husband Ty Murray, also appeared to be part of the trip, as he was seen in Jewel's Instagram beach photos.
This budding relationship comes just three months after Kevin finalized his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, his wife of nearly two decades.
Jewel's romantic history includes her marriage to Ty Murray from 2008 to 2014 and links to several notable figures, including Sean Penn, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlie Whitehurst, Christopher Douglas, and Colin Ferguson.
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Fans of the Kardashian family have recently noticed a striking resemblance between Kim Kardashian and her youngest daughter, Chicago, during their family ski trip in Utah to welcome 2024.
Kim, 43, shared various photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, capturing moments from the trip including her children Saint, eight, and Chicago, five, clad in ski gear.
One particular photo of Chicago garnered significant attention. In it, she is seen smiling at the camera, dressed in a pink The North Face snowsuit, complete with a helmet and goggles, her brunette hair dusted with snow.
This image, posted on a popular Kardashian-dedicated Reddit forum, led to discussions about the similarities between Chicago and Kim.
One commenter observed, "Chicago looks so much like [Kim]." Others concurred, with one noting the resemblance of both Chicago and Kylie Jenner's daughter, Stormi, to their mothers.
However, not all of Kim's recent posts have been met with positive reactions. On her Instagram Stories, Kim shared a selfie in a white ski outfit adorned with a prominent black Balenciaga logo.
This sparked criticism on social media, considering Balenciaga's controversial holiday campaign last year, which faced backlash for its portrayal of children.
Reddit users criticized Kim's apparent continued support for the brand, accusing her of prioritizing profit over principle.
Comments ranged from concerns about her children's welfare to disdain for her alleged materialistic values.
Amidst the winter fun, it was also announced that Kim's game, "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," will be discontinued on April 8.
Launched with the ambition of helping users climb to A-list celebrity status, the game has been a significant part of Kim's business ventures.
In a statement to TMZ, Kim expressed her gratitude for the game's success over the past decade but noted that it was time to shift her focus to other passions. She thanked the team behind the game and the community that formed around it, marking an end to an era in her entrepreneurial journey.
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As a former Olympic triple-jumper, Michelle Griffith Robinson knows all about training your mind and body to ‘reach the top’.
Yet after 15 years as an elite athlete, in 2006 Michelle was ready to retire from high-level sports, and successfully pivoted her career to become a motivational speaker, lifestyle coach, personal trainer and mentor, where she uses her experiences to inspire and unlock the potential in others.
But how did she go about embarking on a whole new career path? In her HELLO! Reset video, Michelle shares how she made the transition from representing Team GB in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, to becoming a successful businesswoman, who now revels in celebrating the progress of others. Watch Michelle’s video below...
Michelle has regularly featured on the pages of HELLO! supporting our menopause campaign and she recently spoke in Parliament on Diversity and the Menopause.
Michelle works tirelessly as an Ambassador for Women’s Aid, The Menopause Charity, Diabetes UK and L’OCCITANE and recently became a Patron of the Menopause Mandate.
For more motivation from Michelle, visit: www.michellegriffithrobinsonoly.co.uk
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The highly-anticipated second series of The Traitors returned to BBC One on Thursday night and it's safe to say viewers are absolutely loving the new series.
The "epic" first episode saw Claudia Winkleman reprise her role as host, welcoming a brand new batch of hopeful contestants to the Scottish Highlands for a chance to win a £120,000 cash prize.
As per the first series, Claudia held interviews with all of the participants before selecting her three traitors. But in a shocking twist to the format, the Strictly star later revealed that the traitors must select a fourth player to join their team.
[Spoilers for episode one ahead!]
Using her secret shoulder squeeze, Claudia chose business manager Paul, British Army engineer Harry and events coordinator, Ash as the first three traitors.
After discovering that a fourth traitor would be joining them, Paul, Harry and Ash decided that the new recruit should be one of four players: veterinary nurse Miles, insurance broker Andrew, and retired teacher Diane and volunteer business mentor Sonja.
Fans were left shocked by the new twist and took to social media to share their reactions. "Oooh game format twist, four traitors and one is a traitor pick," wrote one person, while another viewer added: "OUR TRAITORS ON THE FIRST NIGHT ??"
A third person penned: "Wait, they have to potentially bring in ANOTHER traitor already?! Omg," while another was slightly skeptical and shared their reservations: "Four Traitors seems like too many... It won't be long until one gets thrown under the bus."
This wasn't the only twist to the format, however, as the contestants got the chance to grab a shield in the challenge, which would protect them from being murdered.
At the end of the first episode, which saw the contestants successfully bank £15,000 for the prize pot, the traitors were tasked with selecting their first victim.
The series two premiere concluded with a major cliffhanger, leaving the identity of the fourth traitor unknown, as well as the first murder victim.
Taking to X, viewers hailed the new series as "amazing", with many taking to BBC iPlayer to binge-watch the next two episodes.
SEE: Claudia Winkleman's sweetest moments with three children in ultra-rare photos
One person wrote: "What an amazing first #TheTraitors episode to kick off this season," while another added: "Watched the first three episodes of #TheTraitors. I thought series two wouldn't be a patch on series one, but the end of episode three was absolutely amazing!!! Gutted that I'll have to wait ages now to find out what happens in episode four!"
The series, which consists of 12 episodes, will air on BBC One every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, with the final episode revealing who walks away with the huge cash prize. But who will win?
In series one, three faithfuls, Aaron, Hannah and Meryl, managed to banish the traitors and win the series.
It looks like history could repeat itself as the faithfuls are currently the favourites to win with 1/2 odds, according to Gambling.com.
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Helen George is heading into the New Year with a positive mindset. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday night, the Call the Midwife star wrote that "the best is yet to come" in the caption of her post, which showed the actress enjoying a windy walk with her adorable rescue dog, Charlie.
Helen looked super stylish in the windswept snaps and wrapped up warm in a white roll-neck jumper and stylish winter coat, paired with black skinny jeans and a fedora.
In the caption, the brunette beauty penned: "2024, the best is yet to come. Swipe for handsome boy."
Fans rushed to the comments to heap praise on Helen's chic ensemble, with one person writing: "You look amazing. I love that look," while another hailed the star as a "stylish queen".
2023 was a difficult year for Helen, who confirmed her split from her longtime partner and former co-star Jack Ashton in July.
In a statement shared online, the 39-year-old penned: "Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter."
Helen and Jack, who began dating back in 2016, are now co-parenting their two children, Wren Ivy, six, and Lark, two.
The start of 2024 is set to be an exciting time for Helen. Not only will she be starring as Trixie Franklin in the upcoming 13th series of Call the Midwife, but she's also set to return to London's West End, reprising her role as Anna Leonowens in The King And I.
The production will run for a limited six-week season, starting at the Dominion Theatre on January 20.
While fans eagerly wait for Helen's return to the West End, they can look forward to seeing the star back on TV screens on Sunday in the new series of Call the Midwife, which begins on Sunday on BBC One at 8pm.
The new series, which is set in 1969, will see "change and challenge" rock the world of Poplar's nuns, midwives and nurses as the new year unfolds.
As for Helen's character, Trixie Franklin, she and her new husband Matthew Aylward [Olly Rix] are set to face "severe financial challenge" in the new episodes.
Whilst speaking to HELLO! and other press ahead of the new series, creator Heidi Thomas revealed that the couple are "challenged" by "an unexpected turn" in their marriage.
"Trixie and Matthew have embarked on married life and as we all know Trixie had the most wonderful happy ending in a tremendous frock," began Heidi.
"But a happy ending is also a new beginning and they embark upon the journey of marriage and the next chapter of their lives in a way that takes a bit of an unexpected and dramatically rich turn," she continued. "They suffer severe financial challenge which is not something they were expecting and it both deepens their relationship and challenges it."
Fans will have to tune into the series 12 debut on Sunday 7 January to find out what's in store for the fan-favourite couple.
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As frontman of the 1975, Matty Healy has a ridiculously busy schedule, touring the world with the band's stage show, The 1975 At Their Very Best, which returns to London next month.
Away from the chaos of life on the road as a rockstar, Matty, 34, returns to his home in Hackney, which he has created as an oasis of calm with scarcely any furnishings and bare, grey concrete walls throughout.
1975 fans on social media have shared their amazement at his minimalistic home, writing: "Matty’s house really does fascinate me, cause who would’ve thought someone with a life as chaotic as his has a very minimalistic place. It’s so empty but also not too much is going on. Very calming, relaxed vibes so it balances it all out and I think that’s beautiful."
See inside his home below…
Visually minded with strong creative inspiration, it's no surprise that Matty had a clear vision for his home – which couldn't be more different from the kaleidoscope of colour in his mother, Denise Welch's Cheshire home.
While Matty's home would likely appeal to Kim Kardashian and her penchant for an empty, neutrally-coloured home, we wondered how Matty's all-grey colour palette impacts him.
HELLO! spoke to furniture designer and colour consultant Emma Diaz for her verdict on his monochrome abode.
"Some people may feel a monochrome home is strong, powerful and calm," Emma says. "It can feel clean but also sterile if we are not careful - so adding natural textures through exposed natural materials in wood finishes, rattan baskets and plants and even warm brass finishes to help keep it looking hotel chic and not drab."
READ: Matty Healy’s dating history - All the women he’s been linked to
Emma adds that industrial and utilitarian grey has become a less popular choice for interiors recently. "Many of us have felt a need to move towards more optimistic, warm and earthy colours, which have seen more of a resurgence in the past couple of years."
While Matty's monochrome grey home may not seem inspiring to some, Emma explained that it likely works for him and his creative mind.
"We all need different colours in our homes depending on our personalities," she explains. "The colours that we choose to surround ourselves with within our interiors should not only be a reflection of our personalities but can also help us feel energised, inspired, calm, cheerful, content etc."
Given Matty's hectic life, grey could help him relax, Emma says but notes it could add to the star's ennui.
READ: Denise Welch 'hurt' after son Matty Healy missed her third wedding
"A lack of colour within our homes could at first feel calming, but the longer you are surrounded by it this lack of colour may leave you feeling tired and drained."
For anyone wanting to emulate Matty's undeniably chic home, Emma advises: "If you feel that you'd like to include grey in your home, try to also include colours in the forms of plants and artwork etc to keep you feeling uplifted. You can also choose a grey with warmer (yellow undertones) or cooler (blue undertones) to complement the colours you are pairing it with."
Visit HELLO!'s Happiness Hub for inspiration on how to live a happier life
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Michelle Keegan is the woman of the moment with the new Netflix show Fool Me Once on all of our lips. The actress, 36, stepped out in London yesterday following an appearance on BBC Radio 2 and she went for a surprising new look that Princess Kate would love.
The Brassic star, who plays Maya Stern in the new Netflix hit, was spotted wearing an incredible navy denim and tweed cropped jacket with oversized silver buttons. She paired it with a matching 60s-style mini skirt.
The former Corrie star added a longline double-breasted navy coat which she wore in a chic over-the-shoulder way. She added a super unexpected accessory – a pair of navy leather gloves fit for a royal and a coordinating oversized leather clutch.
Michelle also added an ultra-trendy pair of heels - a pointed-toe style in silver with Mary-Jane style straps that tied together with the silver buttons on her co-ord and the silver earrings she wore.
Her beautiful brunette locks were casually tucked into her coat and she looked naturally lit from within with a bronzed makeup look with a defined eyelashes and a satin brown-toned lip.
The denim-tweed co-ord is one we are sure Princess Kate would approve of. The royal was seen visiting The National Portrait Gallery Workshop at the Evelina London Children's Hospital in 2020 in a very similar blue-toned tweed jacket to Michelle's look that also featured a matching skirt, though Kate's was pleated. The Princess' co-ord also featured silver statement buttons.
Michelle has worn a string of fabulous outfits since the release of Fool Me Once. She was seen alongside co-stars Joanna Lumley and Richard Armitage, as well as writer Harlan Coben at the show's photo call at the Soho Hotel in London on Tuesday.
The leading lady wore a stylish double-breasted blazer dress in a dark grey and black small check with black lapels and buttons. She added a pair of sheer black tights and satin pointed-toe slingback heels with diamantes on the straps. Her balayaged brunette hair was worn in loose waves.
Joanna Lumley looked so stylish beside Michelle wearing a navy pinstripe longline coat with matching wide-leg trousers. She teamed the co-ord with a black camisole, black pointed-toe boots, and an orange-toned red manicure for an effortlessly chic look.
The star also made an appearance earlier this week on BBC's The One Show. Checked styles are obviously a staple for Michelle who wore a houndstooth wrap top with a statement rhinestone buckle with a pair of matching wide-leg trousers. We loved how she opted hair switch-up and wore her hair in a bouffant updo.
Michelle's husband Heart Radio presenter Mark Wright took to Instagram earlier this week to post a rare message devoted to Michelle and her success with Fool Me Once. "I can’t tell you how happy and proud I am for this incredible woman I call my wife. It’s hard for people outside to see the work that goes into an actor's life behind the scenes to get to the top," the former TOWIE star said.
DISCOVER: Fool Me Once fans left 'speechless' by unexpected ending
"To see how FOOL ME ONCE is being loved all round the world and how Michelle’s performance is being praised makes me feel so proud and even emotional. This is your time babe, this is what it’s all been for, keep shining girl."
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Gemma Atkinson's son Thiago has already changed so much since the actress debuted her son back in July. On Wednesday, the mother-of-two couldn't help but gush about how much he looks like her fiancé Gorka Marquez.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Gemma shared an adorable video of the infant in his buggy. The little one was in exceptionally high spirits despite teething on a blanket and whilst he smiled at the camera, she couldn't help but point out the incredible family resemblance.
"You look like your dad today, you do, you look like your papa today!" Gemma said as she filmed her little one after he awoke from his nap. See the touching moment in the video below.
As well as Thiago, Gemma and Gorka are also the doting parents to their three-year-old daughter, Mia, who is set to return to school on Thursday. The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant also revealed she was overcome with emotion ahead of the big day.
Captioning a video of them playing in a homemade den, she wrote: "Last day before school tomorrow," alongside a welling-up emoji. Adding: "We made a den!"
The mother-daughter duo were joined by their dog Norman inside their masterpiece. When Gemma asked her pooch what he thinks he's going to do in there, little Mia replied: "Play games?"
Whilst little Thiago wasn't present in the den with his elder sister it's safe to say the pair have the sweetest bond and have done from the moment he arrived back in July.
Gemma quickly coined Mia a 'mother hen' shortly after welcoming her newborn in an exclusive interview with HELLO!.
"Mia is a real mother hen. She is fab with him. The first thing she did this morning was say: ‘Where’s my brother?’ She always wants to do everything for him."
Announcing the news of her son's arrival Gemma penned: " "Little man is here! Her arrived safe and sound and he's utterly wonderful.
"Mia is already the mother hen we expected her to be. We're all home together soaking up this lovely bubble before Gorks has to leave for Strictly rehearsals next week. Thank you for all your lovely wishes. Our family is complete."
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The Prince and Princess of Wales's children joined them on for the Christmas Day walkabout, where they charmed the crowds outside St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham.
Prince William and Kate's daughter, Princess Charlotte, eight, was pictured receiving flowers from well-wishers and in a kind gesture, she was spotted encouraging her cousin Mia Tindall to accept a bouquet.
In a viral Tik Tok video, Charlotte beams at nine-year-old Mia before appearing to tell her cousin: "You can get them Mia."
Among the crowds outside the church was groom Daniel Campbell, 31, whose charming photograph of Charlotte has been used on the week's HELLO! magazine cover, and the young royal looks strikingly similar to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
He told HELLO!: "She was so polite and confident. It was like she was made for this role. Everybody was saying how much she looks like the late Queen and how elegant and professional she is, like her mum. She had perfect manners and said to a young lad who gave her a present: 'Thank you. I hope you have a lovely Christmas.'"
Charlotte has often been compared to childhood photographs of the late Queen and King Charles's maternal cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto.
Royal fans have also noticed the similarity between snaps of Charlotte and her father, Prince William, when he was a young boy.
In fact, the Prince of Wales even mistook a picture of himself for Charlotte when he visited Bradford in 2020.
Asking a woman who baked the cupcakes with the pictures of the royals on, William queried: "Is that me? Doesn't it look like Charlotte?"
To which an astonished Kate replied: "It looks so much like Charlotte."
William then asked again: "Is that me?"
Upon confirmation that the photo was indeed of him and not little Charlotte, he said: "Oh my goodness that looks just like Charlotte. It's incredible, I haven't seen that before. Very alike in similarity. Well done you, that's a lot of hard work. Mary Berry would be very impressed right now. Incredible."
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As Tina Knowles approaches her 70th birthday on January 4, she remains a pivotal figure in her daughter Beyoncé's life and a doting grandmother to Blue Ivy.
Her influence stretches beyond just family ties, as she's also known for her fashion prowess and involvement in her daughters' professional endeavors. HELLO! Looks at Tina’s bond with Blue Ivy, her support for Beyonce at her past marriages.
Tina Knowles is Blue Ivy’s cheerleader
Tina Knowles-Lawson's adoration for her granddaughter, Blue Ivy Carter, is evident in her public expressions of pride and affection. She often celebrates Blue Ivy's talents and achievements on social media and in interviews.
On Blue Ivy's 11th birthday, Tina shared a touching tribute on Instagram, expressing her deep love and admiration: "You can sing dance, play basketball, play volleyball, paint draw, sculpt, sew, write poetry, write songs, create, act, play the piano!"
She continued, "I could not ask for a better granddaughter Ms. Blue Ivy Carter! I could not be more blessed, grateful, and completely in love with another human."
Her Bond with Beyoncé
Tina's relationship with her daughter Beyoncé is marked by mutual respect and deep affection.
This bond was exemplified when Tina designed Beyoncé's wedding dress for her 2008 marriage to Jay-Z. Despite Beyoncé's later light-hearted remarks about the dress, the gesture underscored Tina's significant role in her daughter's life.
After Tina's divorce from Mathew Knowles in 2011, Beyoncé and Solange supported their mother, as Tina recalled: "I called them crying and you know, they all came. We had a slumber party, we watched old movies all night and ate ice cream — it was very healing."
Past Relationships
Tina's personal journey includes her marriage to Mathew Knowles, father of Beyoncé and Solange, from 1980 to 2011, and later her marriage to Richard Lawson in April 2015.
Despite their eventual separation last year, Tina's connection with Richard was long-standing, having known each other for years before their romantic relationship began. “I’ve known Richard for 40 years, and when we reconnected, it was just, I felt like, a gift from God,” she shared on the Taron Hall Show.
“I really mean that because I prayed. After I went through a divorce, it was pretty devastating after 33 years, and I always planned on, if it was in God’s plan, to get married again because I like being married. I like being in a relationship. But it was pretty scary for a minute, but he came back into my life and has been wonderful.”
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Julianne Moore has opened up about the secret to a happy marriage, as she celebrates 20 years of marriage.
The actress, who recently received critical acclaim for her role in the Todd Haynes film May December, gave a rare insight into her marriage with director Bart Freundlich with whom she shares two fully grown children - Caleb, 26, and Liv, 21.
"I feel grateful I have a relationship that’s as rewarding as it is, because it’s something I really wanted to have", she gushed.
But the secret to her happy marriage might surprise many, as she revealed to Harper's Bazaar that one of the key things is "not to spend too much time apart".
Many couples might joke that the secret to a long marriage is the opposite - whether that's separate bathroom sinks or having different hobbies and interests. Cameron Diaz even recently theorized on a podcast that her platonic ideal would be "I have my house, you have yours,” she said. “We have the family house in the middle. I will go and sleep in my room. You go sleep in your room. I’m fine."
But for Julianne, it's important that she spends plenty of time with her husband.
"You cannot be intimately involved in somebody else’s life if you are not there. The same way that you can’t parent someone if you’re not there: you know you have to be present", she explained.
The Still Alice actress went on to reveal how she spends quality time with her husband, who she first met in 1996 on the set of The Myth of Fingerprints, which he wrote and directed.
"We love to be at home. We love family time with our kids, with each other and our dog, and we love to watch movies together and cook and eat together."
Family life is clearly a priority for Julianne, who explained that for the longest time she would only accept roles that fit around her family.
"I didn’t travel outside New York because I needed to be there while they were in school. So if I did a little movie, it had to be shot in the city, and if it was a bigger thing, we’d have to move it to summertime so we could all go", she revealed.
"Being able to make those decisions and have that kind of flexibility in my life has been amazing."
Marriage is a hot topic for Julianne at the moment, as she played controversial house wife Gracie Atherton-Yoo in Todd Haynes' May December, alongside Natalie Portman and new coming star Charles Melton.
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Michelle Yeoh is back on our screens in Netflix's brand new action-comedy series, The Brothers Sun, in which she plays a crime family matriarch whose gangster son is on the hunt for his father's killer.
Michelle rose to fame thanks to her roles in various Hong Kong action films, but became a household name after winning an Oscar for her role in the 2022 film, Everything Everywhere All at Once. While the Malaysian actress has been a regular fixture on the big screen since the 1980s, how much do you know about her life away from the cameras? Keep reading for all we know about Michelle's home life, including the latest addition to her family…
When she's not busy filming for her latest blockbuster, Michelle can be found travelling around with her husband, Jean Todt.
Michelle, 61, first met Jean, ex-Ferrari CEO, in Shanghai in June 2004 at a publicity event for Ferrari – a moment Jean has previously described as "like a fairytale" in an interview with the Financial Times.
Within two months of first locking eyes, the lovebirds were engaged. Fast forward 19 years to July 2023, when the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held in Geneva.
Michelle and Jean clearly enjoy a jet-setting lifestyle, with the former rally co-driver revealing in 2019 that he and his wife spend "about 185 days on the road, about 70 in France, and 100 in Geneva."
The couple have properties in Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Hong Kong but their primary residence is in Geneva, Switzerland, where they own an 18th-century mansion.
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While they don't share any children, Michelle is a stepmother to Jean's son, Nicolas Todt, who has followed in his father's footsteps and works as a motorsport team owner.
The actress became a grandmother for the first time this year when Nicolas and his wife Darina welcomed their first child, a baby named Maxime, on New Year's Day.
Taking to Instagram to celebrate the joyous news, Michelle shared a video of her cradling the newborn. She penned in the caption: "So so so so happy".
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Michelle doesn't have any children of her own and has been very open about her fertility struggles, revealing in 2018 that she previously underwent IVF in the hopes of conceiving. "I love kids and saw myself surrounded by them but there's only so much you can put your body and mind through," she told YOU magazine. "It comes to a stage where you have to accept it, move on, and deal with the repercussions."
Then in 2022, Michelle revealed that she and her ex-husband Dickson Poon decided to go their separate ways after they were "unable to have children".
She told Bustle: "As it turned out, I was unable [to have children]. And if I'm being honest with myself, I didn't want for us to be bitter 10 years down the road. Because in Asian families, people want to have sons and daughters [because] they are an extension and a legacy. And when you have the realization [that you can't have kids], you have to deal with it. You deal with the curveballs that are thrown at you."
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The Traitors is finally back on our screens - and we have been so excited to get to know the line-up of contestants for season two! With 22 people entering the castle for a chance at winning the incredible cash prize of £120,000, retired teacher Diane instantly became a fan favourite thanks to her no-nonsense attitude - but if there was one person shocked to see her in the show, it was her son - who is incidentally a major TV star!
Kerr Logan, who has starred in Game of Thrones as Ser Davos Seaworth’s son, Matthos, BBC’s Strike as Matthew and Showtrial as James, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to reveal his shock at discovering his mother is taking part in the show.
Posting on the social media platform shortly before the show aired, he wrote: "I’m not joking….. a family member of mine is in this photo and I’ve only just found out." He later added: "My mother is on the traitors. My mother is on the traitors. My mother is on the traitors. She’s bonkers. I’m scared."
Kerr was clearly having the time of his life watching his mum on the show, tweeting: "'We don’t all have to hug….’ ICON." After Rylan Clark tweeted about her, writing: "Never been more afraid of being found out by her and I’m not even a traitor on the show," Kerr replied: "You have no idea…"
He also wrote: "My mother is trending on Twitter….. one of the more surreal nights of my life."
Fans have instantly turned Diane into an icon, with many posting about her debut in the Scottish castle. One person wrote: "Obsessed with Diane and 'we don't all have to hug', she is the main character already #TheTraitors," while another person added: "Harry needs to pick detective inspector Diane to get a traitor cloak NOW or he’s on the first train home."
Another person added: Absolutely know that she took no [expletive] from SLT or parents when she was a teacher. Ofsted didn’t watch her, she watched them. #TheTraitors."
Speaking about taking part in the show, Diane told BBC: "My children said I could never do something like this! We started watching series one together and l just loved the idea of the challenge. I thought it would be great to have a go and see if I could do it."
She also opened up about what she would spend the prize money on, saying: "I've not even thought about winning it to be honest. My house building work has doubled in budget so I'd have to say it would partially go on that. I would also love to take my children, and grandchildren, on a holiday. We haven’t seen much of each other this year so a nice holiday for us all would be great."
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Elizabeth Hurley never misses when it comes to looking fabulous. The 58-year-old actress often shares photos of her wow-worthy bikini body on Instagram, but it's her level of confidence that makes her shine. The mother-of-one clearly takes pride in her appearance and Elizabeth's fans are often wondering how she maintains her incredible figure and stays healthy.
Whether it be ensuring she's always on the move, or paying attention to the food she consumes, the Bedazzled actress has given an insight into her lifestyle in various interviews and on social media – and a lot of it is very achievable!
Elizabeth Hurley's fitness regime
While many A-listers and Hollywood folk boast about 5 am starts in their at-home gym featuring an eye-wateringly expensive by-the-hour personal trainer, it seems Elizabeth likes to keep active in a more simple, down-to-earth way.
The Austin Powers actor has said previously how she loves the outdoors and makes sure she avoids being sedentary for too long. "I love working in my garden and am never happier than when wielding a strimmer. I walk my dogs a lot too," she previously told MailOnline, adding: "I don't do any set exercise but can't sit still for long."
A half-hour walk is something she incorporates into her day-to-day life, but she does like to weave in some core work with some Pilates and yoga for toning muscle. "I think it's important to stay sort of firm," she told E! News previously. "I don't go to the gym, but I don't lie around on the sofa."
And it seems the 58-year-old loves to combine keeping active with her social plans, too. At the turn of the New Year, Elizabeth was enjoying a festive skiing holiday with friends and loved ones. In this video, Elizabeth was right at home on the slopes and, of course, looked effortlessly chic in the process.
But while the star looked to be enjoying the social side of skiing, hitting the slopes is a fantastic form of exercise. It's great for core strength, balance, and toning leg muscles, all the while enjoying the holiday of a lifetime. Win, win.
As well as keeping active for exercise, Elizabeth enjoys movement when it comes to well-being. The star shared a video of her partaking in Watsu massage therapy back in November, which she described as "one of the best stretches I've ever had."
Watsu therapy is a passive hydrotherapy usually done in water. It combines elements of stretching to enable stretching and joint mobility.
Confidence
Elizabeth has confidence in abundance and while we understand why, she has admitted that it doesn't always come naturally and that confidence and "feeling comfortable comes with age."
The actress is a global ambassador for the Breast Cancer charity and foundation and is extremely vocal about women being in tune with their health in general, checking their breasts and knowing the signs to maintain a lengthy and healthy life.
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She previously told HELLO! at a Breast Cancer Awareness charity ball in New York City: "I think really taking the time to take care of our health is one of the most important things we can do.
"You really realize that women have to know their bodies, know their own breasts, really be aware if something feels different. They really need to be in tune with their own bodies. And take care of themselves in order for them to be there to take care of everybody else because that's what we do."
Diet
When it comes to diet, Elizabeth isn't one of these celebrities who constantly partake in unsustainable, fad diets, previously admitting to MailOnline: "I actually eat quite a lot, but very little junk or processed foods and don't drink much alcohol. I try to eat lots of vegetables and never eat between meals."
She also told The View: "I always watch what I eat, but I eat plenty of food. I don't do all that green juice, I don't do any of that… powders, I don't really take vitamins. I try not to eat too much for dinner."
In terms of what Elizabeth does eat, she has been known to be a fan of having cups of hot water first thing in the morning to boost metabolism, before tucking into some Greek yoghurt with fruit. Later in the day, the model likes to stick to fresh vegetables and locally sourced meat. She also revealed she likes to eat early in the day, so her body has enough time to digest before sleeping.
Speaking to The Cut, she shared: "All through summer we eat fruit and vegetables from my own garden. I used to have a small organic farm, and all the meat my son ate was from the farm. Obviously, that's not possible for most people, but supporting local farmers wherever you live is a good thing."
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Kelly Clarkson is embracing everything New York has to offer after relocating from the West Coast for a new start.
Her move across America has been good for her both mentally and physically as she feels in a much healthier place since also shedding a significant amount of weight.
In a new interview with People, she credits her transformation, in part, to exploring the city with her children, River Rose, nine, and son Remington Alexander, seven.
Clocking up her steps gives her "quite the workout," but Kelly says she hasn't lost weight for appearance sakes, but for her health.
"I dropped weight because I've been listening to my doctor," she told the outlet. "A couple years I didn’t."
This means not only adding more exercise to her regime but focusing on a healthy diet too. "I eat a healthy mix," said the star. "90 percent of the time I'm really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I'm a Texas girl, so I like meat. Sorry, vegetarians in the world!".
Nutrition expert Danni Duncan told HELLO! that Kelly looks to have lost as much as 50 lbs over the last eight months, and attributes it to the removal of ultra-processed and high sugar high-fat foods.
Danni did note that it's important not to "remove whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables" from your diet though because it might be detrimental in the long term.
Kelly made the decision to overhaul her life and her wellbeing as she confessed she was struggling in Hollywood. "I was very unhappy in L.A. and had been for several years. I needed a fresh start," she said, and so did her kids, who she shares with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
Discussing how she broke the news that she wanted to move her The Kelly Clarkson Show to the Big Apple from Los Angeles, she told People: "We told NBC, 'I'm not trying to sound ungrateful, I just can't stay here anymore for my mental health; for me and my kids.'
"They weren't doing well either. For the past few years, I'd just been showing up and smiling and doing what I'm supposed to do, but you can only compartmentalize so long until you break."
Kelly has been open about her weight loss journey, frequently showcasing her transformation on her U.S. daytime TV series and across social media platforms.
While there were reports that she used Ozempic, an FDA-approved drug for type 2 diabetes known for its appetite-suppressing effects, Kelly's breakdown of her new regime appears to focus on diet and exercise.
Now, when she's not working, she has a pretty perfect life. "We go walk the dogs a few times at the park," she said of life in New York. "We'll go for ice cream because my daughter will wear me down. We'll go make slime and we go to the museum."
Kelly added: "Just to be able to come into season 5 [of her show] feeling good and knowing my kids feel good, and the dust has settled. Season 5 is my first season to actually enjoy every minute of it."
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The Prince and Princess of Wales have "broken the mould" with their public relationship, according to a body language expert.
After connecting during their time studying at St Andrews University in Scotland, Prince William and Princess Kate's relationship has "really developed" from childhood sweethearts to senior royals who are the pictures of poise and service. But that doesn't mean that they haven't maintained their "playfulness and mischievousness", explained Darren Stanton on behalf of Betfair Bingo.
Looking back at the transformation of their relationship, and how it differs from other royals, he said: "William and Kate are a very strong couple, and their relationship has continued to evolve and grow even stronger over the years. They started off as independent students who found true love. They were sweethearts, and we still see that side to them now.
"An important thing I have seen over the years is that both their levels of confidence and independence - in public and private - have really developed. We have never seen senior members of the royal family be so affectionate with one another in the public eye. If we look back at photographs of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, we would never have seen them holding hands or being tactile with each other.
"This shows how in tune William and Kate are with each other on an emotional level. They’re also not afraid to be open and honest through their body gestures about how they feel. They've really broken the mould, and there's a level of humour, playfulness and mischievousness to them when they want to be - which is really refreshing to see."
However, these moments are few and far between, with the Prince and Princess prioritising their duties. In the past, Darren has also explained that they don't feel the need to be tactile all the time as they are both very independent.
Following their visit to the Foundling Museum in 2022, Darren Stanton picked up their subconscious cues about their feelings for one another.
"One thing that is clear about William and Kate as a couple - and has been from the outset - is that they are undeniably on the same page.
"They are more than comfortable with one another and around each other, so much so that they don’t feel a need to constantly be tactile. This was visible during [their] engagement where they were seen keeping a subtle distance from each other, yet held the exact same posture.
"This can be taken as a show of strength as the pair are happy to operate as individuals despite attending events as a pair."
Following an eight-year relationship, they announced their engagement in November 2010 with Kate showing off her sapphire and diamond engagement ring – an heirloom from William's late mother Princess Diana.
During their engagement interview, they reflected on their early relationship where Kate admitted she was "shy."
"I actually went bright red when I met you and scuttled off feeling very shy about meeting you," she said. "William wasn't there for quite a bit of the time initially, he wasn't there from Fresher's Week, so it did take a bit of time for us to get to know each other. But we did become very close friends from quite early on."
The royals went on to marry at Westminster Abbey in April 2011 and they are now doting parents to three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
DISCOVER: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle no longer 'openly passionate' after relationship 'evolved'
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Sarah Michelle Gellar has been with Freddie Prinze Jr for over 20 years, making them one of the true great Hollywood love stories.
It seems that the couple remain head over heels for each other as Sarah shared photos of the couple from their vacation over the New Year - which she revealed were "not easy to get".
Shared to her story, photos saw the couple stood together, arms around each other, smiling at the camera amidst the palm trees. She wrote that it's "not easy to get @realfreddieprinze to take a pic".
Sarah stunned in a brown mini dress, paired with a gold medallion necklace and sandals, while Freddie went for a more casual look of a white t-shirt and red trousers with flip flops. In a second photo, Sarah looked up adoringly at her husband, proving that after all these years they remain utterly smitten.
The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star went on to share a selfie of the duo where they grinned at the camera brightly.
The couple, who met in 1997, went on holiday with their two children - a daughter born in 2009 and a son born in 2012, as well as many of their friends. So as to respect their kids' privacy, Sarah blocked out their faces with emojis when sharing photos of them. But as her 14 year old daughter towered over her mom, it was clear that she's growing up fast.
Despite meeting on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer, Freddie and Sarah didn't start dating until 2000. They were married in 2002 and have since worked together on numerous occasions. They embodied Fred and Daphne in the live adaptation of Scooby-Doo, and its sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.
When asked about her marriage, Sarah revealed to PopSugar that "ultimately, it's just remembering to put the work in."
She continued: "That relationships, whether they're marital or friendships — you have to put work into it. They're not just a given. And you have to be always willing to devote that time and that attention."
Freddie has joked that the reason he and Sarah work is "My mom was a chef and I learned how to cook, and I married someone who couldn’t cook.”
“So I’m necessary", he added. "She needs me to live and sustain herself.”
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The eyes of the world have been on the Danish royals since Queen Margrethe's abdication announcement on New Year's Day. But it is the monarch's daughter-in-law Crown Princess Mary who has caught our eye at a recent event with her husband Crown Prince Frederik, the soon-to-be ruler of Denmark.
Queen Mary stepped out to greet members of the diplomatic corps during a New Year reception at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen on Wednesday. The royal wore a stunning Julie Fagerholt Handmade satin gown that was floor-length and featured a high Mandarin collar. The gown also featured a figure-flattering mermaid silhouette and padded shoulders, as well as elegant long sleeves.
From beneath her gown peeked a pair of Jimmy Choo 'Romy 100' navy suede pumps with a skinny stiletto heel. She was also seen delicately holding a navy calfskin leather clutch by Quindam Bags.
Her dazzling jewels added to the regal aesthetic. The mother-of-two wore a pair of dainty flower-shaped diamond earrings by Bruun Rasmussen, white gloves, and the historic Order of the Elephant sash. The order is the highest-ranking Danish honour used to exclusively acknowledge royalty and heads of state.
The royal looked so elegant with her hair swept behind her ears with delicate silver hairslides keeping her hair off her face. She wore her makeup in her typical fashion with natural skin and a rosy lip so as not to detract from the outfit.
Her husband Crown Prince Frederik looked so smart in his military dress uniform adorned with medals and insignias. He was seen with his mother Queen Margrethe who wore an elegant deep red floor-length satin skirt with a matching cropped jacket with fur around the neck and the sleeves. She wore her hair in a classic updo.
The Queen made an emotional speech following her bombshell New Year's Day address. She told the nation: "In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery. It went well, thanks to the skilled healthcare staff who took care of me. Of course, the operation also gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation.
"I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik."
The royal stepped out earlier today looking radiant for the New Year's cure for officers of the Armed Forces and the National Emergency Management Agency, as well as representatives of major national organizations and the royal patronage at Christiansborg Castle. Mary wore a beige billowing skirt with a black velvet top with three-quarter-length sleeves. She wore her hair pulled back off her face and the star of the show was a stunning bejewelled pearl choker necklace.
Just one day after her surprise abdication, Crown Princess Mary stepped out with her husband for the annual New Year levée and banquet at Christian VII's Palace, Amalienborg alongside Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte.
She looked every inch a future queen wearing her famously re-worn Birgit Hallstein burgundy velvet gown with a wide scooped neckline and long sleeves. She has worn the piece six times before and made adjustments to the overall look each time.
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On this special occasion, she wore the piece with the breathtaking Danish Ruby Parure Tiara, which is crafted from sparkling leaves dotted with pink berries made of rubies. Princess Marie looked beautiful in a navy lace floor-length skirt and matching top with the Order of the Elephant collar and Princess Dagmar's floral tiara.
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Some would say the Princess of Wales is living in a real-life fairytale. After growing up in quiet Berkshire, young Kate Middleton managed to win the heart of Britain's most desirable royal whilst studying at St Andrews University.
Prince William and Princess Kate's romance may be the best royal love story in history, but that doesn't mean there aren't several love interests in the pipeline for royalty's remaining bachelorettes and bachelors.
From Lady Eliza Spencer's long-term love to Princess Olympia of Greece's former beau and Count Nikolai's It-Girl girlfriend, keep reading to discover who royalty is currently dating.
Benedikte Thoustrup
Count Nikolai of Monpezat, formerly known as Prince Nikolai of Denmark before Queen Margrethe II stripped him of his title, is currently dating 23-year-old Benedikte Thoustrup.
The sweethearts recently relocated to Australia together, and Benedikte's Instagram feed is an It Girl's guide to fashion, food and travel. The glamorous Danish entrepreneur also owns hair accessory brand, BénéSoie, for which she designs silk bands and biodegradable hair clips with her mother and grandmother.
Benedikte spent New Year's Eve at the Opera Bar in Sydney, looking effortlessly cool in a sheer printed maxi dress from slow fashion brand Réalisation Par.
Peregrine Pearson
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, god-daughter to King Charles, dated property developer Peregrine Pearson for three years before they split in November 2023. He is also heir to the fourth Viscount Cowdray.
The 28-year-old Greek royal appeared to confirm her romance with Peregrine in 2020 after sharing a photo with her beau on the Greek island of Spetses. Maria-Olympia's father, Crown Prince Pavlos, later posted a snap of his family enjoying lunch on the island, in which Peregrine could be seen at the table.
During their romance, Maria-Olympia and Peregrine were often spotted at high-profile events, and the future Viscount even accompanied the Princess to the wedding of Philippos of Greece and Nina Flohr on October 23 2021, in Athens.
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Channing Millerd
In February, Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer is set to mark her eight-year anniversary with her boyfriend Channing Millerd.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Channing is the COO of DataLedger, a blockchain service provider that helps start-ups and enterprises "leverage blockchain technologies within their supply chains".
Lady Eliza's long-term partner has a son, Nate, from a previous relationship, yet the trio appear to have embraced a doting family unit as Channing's son appears regularly on his Instagram feed in photographs with Eliza.
Marking their seventh anniversary last year, Channing responded to his girlfriend's Instagram post, noting: "Happy anniversary my angel, truly the best years of my life. I cannot wait for what the future holds for us. I love you with all my heart."
Princess Maria Chiara di Borbone-Two Sicilies
Prince Christian of Denmark, heir to the Danish throne, is currently dating the youngest daughter of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, who is the great-great-great-grandson of Francis II, the last King of the Two Sicilies (Sicily and Naples). Phew, that's quite a title.
Princess Maria Chiara di Borbone-Two Sicilies, who just turned 19, was seen cosying up to the Danish prince at the Monaco Grand Prix last summer in photographs shared on her sister's Instagram story.
The royal It Girl spent her 19th birthday in the Maldives this year, exuding a goddess-like energy as she posed on the beach in a draped ivory dress.
Anisha Isa Kalebic
Prince Abdul Mateen ibni Hassanal Bolkiah, AKA one of Asia's most eligible bachelors, is set to wed his bride-to-be Anisha Isa Kalebic on 7 January 2024.
Despite Prince Abdul Mateen's 2.4 million strong Instagram following, the royal has kept his relationship with Anisha entirely out of the spotlight until he announced their engagement on New Year's Day 2024.
It has been reported that the pair have been dating for years and Anisha is the granddaughter of one of her soon-to-be father-in-law's closest advisers, Pehin Dato Isa.
READ: Ten-day royal wedding! Inside Sultan of Brunei's son's ceremony, international banquet & more
Olivia Henson
Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster who is also godfather to Prince George, is currently engaged to Olivia Henson. The brunette beauty, 30, graduated from Trinity College in 2016, where she studied Hispanic Studies and Italian.
Olivia keeps largely out of the spotlight, but we do know she is a senior account manager at Belazu, an environmentally friendly gourmet food brand that sells Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products.
Considering Hugh's extremely close relationship with Prince William and Prince Harry, it seems likely at least one of the Princes will be present at their no-expenses-spared wedding set for summer 2024.
Chelsea Peters
Princess Beatrice's brother-in-law, Sarah Ferguson's godson, and half-brother to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Albemarle 'Alby' Shale, may not be royal by blood, but he certainly has some impressive royal connections.
After years of dating, Alby confirmed he is engaged to his long-term girlfriend Chelsea Peters.
Sarah, the Duchess of York, told the Daily Mail of her godson's engagement: "I am so delighted and proud of my godson. His father would be skipping with joy and happiness. Alby and Chelsea are a superb couple. Chelsea is magical and I wish them all the happiness for their future."
Edoardo echoed the excitement, writing: "So happy for my little bro Alby and Chelsea! Finding that special someone is truly the greatest blessing in life. Your engagement news fills my heart with so much happiness.
"Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless adventures!"
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Nicole Kidman is known for rocking glamorous red carpet looks but her most recent outfit is a more casual look for the Hollywood star, but it's one to watch.
The Northman star, 56, was seen checking in for her flight at Sydney airport to head back to the US after her festive break in Australia after being dropped off by her country music legend husband Keith Urban, 56.
Nicole was seen wearing a cropped sky-blue shirt with white pinstripes which she wore done up to the collar. She wore the sleeves rolled for an off-duty look. The star added a pair of greige wide-leg suit trousers which almost covered her block-colour white sneakers.
She was seen carrying a chocolate brown cable knit cardigan which tied in well with her dark brown woven leather tote bag which she slung on her shoulder. The star of The Upside wore her hair in stunning natural curls and donned a pair of cat-eye aviator sunglasses.
Her makeup was so natural and epitomised airport chic. The Aquaman actress looked like she was wearing a cream blush as her skin looked lit from within, with fluffy brows and a rosy lip. She added gold drop earrings and an understated gold watch.
Nicole and Keith are not averse to embarking upon flights. The 'Brown Eyes Baby' singer was spotted arriving at Sydney airport with the pair's two daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 12, following their flight from the United States.
The girls looked so similar with Sunday being nearly as tall as her famous father and her sister not far off. Sunday and Faith wore laid-back looks both comprised of sweatpants and relaxed t-shirts. Nicole was back in New York City working on her new movie, Babygirl.
The actress looked so relaxed in a sun-soaked beach snap that she shared with her 9.9 million Instagram followers. Nicole lapped up the rays in a stylish straw hat, aviator shades, and a long-sleeve swim top.
Her followers couldn't get enough of the rare behind-the-scenes shot. One commented: "Sydney's always more fabulous when you're in it," as a second said: "She IS the moment." A third added: "You're so beautiful! Happy New Year, may the new year be as magical and wonderful as this year, may you have lots of love in your life."
On the same vacation, the famous couple were seen looking the picture of romance walking hand-in-hand when the pair touched down at Sydney airport. Nicole wowed in a white tee, lemon blazer, and dark-wash jeans, whilst her husband rocked a floral printed shirt and baggy jeans.
When not following her holiday antics, fans of Nicole obsess over her evening looks. She recently sported a gorgeous look on the red carpet for a special screening of Expats at Palace Verona in Sydney with her husband in tow. She wore a fabulous nude dress with a thigh-split and styled her hair in curls piled upon her head for a Pamela Anderson-inspired look.
DISCOVER: Nicole Kidman wows in a waist-cinching avant garde structured coat dress and slick hair
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Hello and welcome to The Traitors expert (and former Traitor himself) Wilfred Webster’s new video series! In Wilf’s new show, Traitors Talk, he will be breaking down all of the goings on in the Scottish castle with our TV Editor, Emmy, and we can’t wait to get started with our breakdown of episode one!
In the chat, which is all about episode one with zero spoilers from episodes two and three, Wilf discusses his first impressions of the new group of contestants and what he thinks the Traitors have gotten wrong already. He has also already selected his winner of the series - but who will it be?
The first episode started with a bang as a twist was introduced… after selecting the Traitors, the show’s host Claudia Winkleman revealed that the Traitors would be able to select another person to join their ranks, and left it a mystery as to who that could be. With Paul, Ash and Harry as Traitors, Sonja, Miles, Diane and Andrew as potential Traitors, and the rest of the group as Faithfuls, which team will emerge with the money this time?
Speaking on Traitors Talk, Wilf explained: "I think [Harry’s] got the potential to win this game. I really do. I think he's a young, handsome person who is acting naive at times, which is a really good strategy. If he plays the middle game, he'll do really well. Don't forget with me, when I went through the really hard times, it was just getting through that. And then after that, everyone left me alone. I got no votes until the actual final.
"So if he gets through this initial period of being in the spotlight and he defends himself well, he could go on and win it. I believe that with Diane, she's making herself a target straight away. If you start throwing accusations early on, you're seen as a threat."
He continued: "If you watch season one, you'll notice that whenever the Traitors are under pressure, they all either crack or they defend themselves well and they get over it. Alyssa cracked at the round table. She just ended up going, 'Yeah, whatever.' And the same with Amanda. She was like, 'Yeah, vote for me, whatever.' Like they weren't too defensive.
"If you defend yourself and say, 'I completely understand where you're coming from, but do you know what? I’ve been looking at this person,' then throw the blame onto that person and then make that the story. It takes people off you straight away. If Harry gets through this initial targeting… I've just got a feeling he's gonna surprise a lot of people.
"It took me three days to get into the role fully and understand it… So I think after that, Harry is going to go for miles. I just love him. There's something about him that's so warm."
Watch the video above via YouTube and share with us your thoughts on who you think will be winning the cash prize at the end of the show!
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Sarah Lancashire returns to our screens on Thursday night in the second season of Sky Atlantic's hit drama series, Julia, in which she plays 1950s TV chef, Julia Child.
The charming comedy-drama follows the life of the influential chef, who introduced Americans to French cuisine and culture, and also focuses on the relationship between Julia and her husband Paul Child (David Hyde Pierce) amidst the TV star's rise to fame.
While viewers will know all about Julia's marriage thanks to the drama, what about the actress who plays her? Keep reading for all we know about Sarah's home life in London with her husband of 22 years.
Sarah's home life in London
Away from the cameras, Sarah prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. The 59-year-old resides in a £3 million, five-bedroom home in London with her husband Peter Salmon, a TV producer and executive.
Sarah, who also has two sons from her first marriage, Tom and Matthew, is happiest when at home with her family. "The older that I get, the harder it is to be away from home," she previously said. "I love being at home. I'm very much a mum when I go home – the mums among us know it's a full-time job."
Meeting husband Peter Salmon
Sarah first met Peter whilst starring as Raquel Watts on Coronation Street, a role she played between 1991 and 1996, despite initially being scheduled to appear in just two episodes.
Following her separation from ex-husband Gary Hargreaves in 1995, Sarah moved on with TV executive Peter, who worked for Corrie producers Granada Studios at the time.
The couple, who began dating in 2000, were introduced by a producer on the soap, Carolyn Reynolds, at a dinner. "I feel like I played a bit of a cupid," Carolyn told BBC Radio 4 in 2022.
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A romantic engagement and intimate wedding
Peter popped the question during a romantic trip to New York over Easter in 2001, and the couple wed just months later in an intimate wedding ceremony held at the historic country home and hotel, Langar Hall, in Nottinghamshire.
During an interview with The Telegraph following her engagement, Sarah revealed why marriage was "necessary" for her. "Marriage is not for everyone, but spiritually it is very necessary for me because I have a desire, a need to feel owned," she said, before clarifying: "Not physically or mentally owned. I want to be owned spiritually. I want to belong to somebody. Marriage is a pact, a conspiracy of ownership. And I want that."
A private life away from the cameras
Sarah is notoriously private. She opened up about her desire to keep her personal life out of the spotlight following her engagement to Peter.
"We are not a public couple and we don't make our careers out of being a public couple," she told The Telegraph. "I know that people are interested but I don't even like talking about my relationship with Peter. And I guard it because it is very precious. It is not a piece of drama, it is real life. My normal life. And I value my normality."
Sarah welcomed two sons during her first marriage to music lecturer, Gary Hargreaves. Their first son, Thomas, was born in 1987, and was soon followed by their second son Matthew in 1988.
In a previous interview with The Telegraph, Sarah explained that she got married after falling pregnant with her first child. "I'm a very traditional girl and was horrified at the thought of having a child out of wedlock," she admitted. "I didn't want a child of mine to be different or have fingers pointed at them. The marriage lasted for 10 years which was 10 years longer than it should have done."
Two years after she married her current husband, Peter, Sarah welcomed her third son, Joseph, in 2003.
Sarah is also a stepmum to Peter's three sons from his previous marriage to Penny Watt. Since Sarah tends to keep her personal life private, not much is known about her children.
The Oscar-winner is ready for a new chapter, including her upcoming portrayal of Maria Callas, the launch of Atelier Jolie, and a potential move to Cambodia
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The internet is currently obsessed with Prime Video’s new movie Saltburn, and for good reason. The film stars Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi as Oliver and Felix, two friends who meet at Oxford - and it shows how their relationship develops as the incredibly wealthy Felix invites Oliver to his lavish stately home for the summer. So how do things go so wrong, and what were the moments that foreshadowed the grisly ending? Find out here…
The ending explained
Despite Oliver claiming that his parents are alcoholics, things start going wrong for the apparently shy Oxford student when Felix graciously attempts to help him with his mum and dad on his birthday, only to discover that Oliver has been lying about his perfectly pleasant middle-class family.
Disturbed by the revelation, Felix tells Oliver that he wants him to leave after his birthday party, which is being thrown on the same night. The next morning, Felix shows up dead. Shortly after, Oliver and Venetia share an exchange before Venetia is also found to have died by suicide. After overstaying his welcome, Oliver finally leaves Saltburn, only to run into the siblings’ mother, Elspeth, in a cafe years later - following the death of her husband, Sir James.
The ending
Delighted to see him, Elspeth invites him to Saltburn again but quickly becomes ill and infirm. On her deathbed, Oliver finally reveals his nefarious plan to her. He was never in love with Felix as insinuated, just obsessed with his life.
He purposefully orchestrated their first meeting, including puncturing Felix’s bike and lending him his own, making Felix feel indebted to him, and poisoning him on the night of his birthday in the maze. He also likely killed Venetia, and arranged his chance encounter with Elspeth in the cafe. While struggling with her health, he also arranges for Elspeth to leave everything to him in her will, making him the owner of Saltburn.
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The Saltburn foreshadowing moments you might have missed
During breakfast, Venetia tells a story about how Percy Shelley’s housekeeper saw him pass by her window and give her a wave, and she waved back before she realised that Percy wasn’t there at all, but in Italy on holiday. A few hours later, he drowned in a boating accident. While telling the story, Felix - who is present at the breakfast table - can be seen walking past the window, foreshadowing his death.
Oliver’s 'dad' stone
After Oliver claims that his dad has died, Felix includes him in the family tradition of writing the name of a lost loved one on a stone and throwing it into a river. However, Oliver’s stone gets stuck in the banks, which bodes well as his father is still very much alive.
Common People
In a comedic moment, Elspeth tells her children, and Oliver, about how people thought Pulp’s single Common People was about her. The song tells the story of someone who wants to pretend that they are poor when they’re wealthy, a lot like Oliver himself.
Venetia over-pouring her red wine
After Felix’s death, Venetia pours her wine while trying to contain herself, failing as she over-pours and it spills over the table. Later, she is found dead in the bath with the bloody water overflowing in a very similar way.
The mirrors
Not only does Oliver’s reflection often differ from his own, hinting that he is presenting a completely different version of himself on the outside to what is inside, but after Oliver smashes the mirror in his bathroom in a rage, the next day it is perfectly fixed without a word said about it to anyone, hinting at how the family are keen to gloss over anything imperfect and how they were willing to look the other way regarding Oliver.
The flies caught in paper
In a shot of one of the opulent rooms in the house, a stream of fly paper with dead flies stuck to it can be seen over one of the chandeliers, hinting that the family are being caught by Oliver.
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Rob Kardashian's parenting skills have long been praised by his famous family who have called him a "great dad" to his daughter, Dream.
While he prefers a life out of the spotlight, his sister, Khloe Kardashian, has been known to share glimpses into Rob and Dream's life, including any plans for baby number two.
Rob shares his seven-year-old daughter with his ex-girlfriend, Blac Chyna, but Khloe is adamant that her brother has more children in his future.
During an episode of The Kardashians earlier this year, Kim Kardashian expressed her concern that the family name wouldn't be passed on when she told Khloe: "Do you know what you guys? If Robert doesn't have a son, the Kardashian name is dead forever."
Khloe then made a bold statement about her only male sibling. "Kim, let me tell you something about men. They can have babies till they're like 90, so we have time for Rob. It's gonna happen. Give him time."
Rob is currently reported to be single and focused on being the best father to Dream. Khloe has gushed about her close bond with Rob and his daughter on many occasions too.
Ahead of the little girl's sixth birthday, she said: "Rob does such an incredible job with her and I'm just there to help whenever he needs. Rob and I are crazy close, I mean we've always been."
He no longer stars on the family reality show but Khloe has hinted that he may return. "He talks about it a lot," she said in one memorable episode.
"He does. But I do know Rob has been through a lot personally. But he's literally the best dad I know and I'm so proud of him for that. I know that he's just feeling really good about himself and I'm happy for him. I have faith that soon he'll be back on the show."
Khloe and Dream are so close that the mom-of-two has admitted she is like Dream's "third parent".
"Dream is one of my babies too, just like all the rest of them, and I absolutely love being a mom to people. I love mothering people, I don't know if they like that or not but it’s in my blood just to be a mom, I wouldn’t have it any other way."
To mark Rob's 36th birthday last year, his mom, Kris Jenner, shared a heartfelt message expressing what a wonderful guy he is. "Happy birthday to my amazing wonderful, beautiful son, Rob!" she captioned a montage of throwback videos.
"You are one of the most amazing humans I know in life. You are so kind, loving, smart, creative, generous, giving, and one of the nicest and most humble men I have ever known. You are the greatest dad in the world! You are so amazing and fabulous with Dream! You make sure her every need and desire is taken care of constantly and you do it with such joy, passion, consistency, and love."
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Amber Heard took her fans by surprise in 2021 when she revealed she had secretly welcomed a daughter, Oonagh Paige, via surrogate.
The 37-year-old 'Aquaman' actress has shared rare glimpses of the now two-year-old, who lives with her mom in Spain, but hasn't posted a photo of her daughter on social media since April 2022.
However, on Wednesday Amber took a trip down memory lane in celebration of the 'Aquaman' sequel, 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom', and shared an adorable throwback snap of her little girl as a baby.
"After all this time, Aquaman 2 made its splash (sorry, it's too easy)," she captioned some photos, including the one of her and Oonagh, on the set of the movie.
"Thank you to all of my fans for the overwhelming support and love in Mera's AQ return. Thank you so much [red heart emoji]," Amber added.
In the adorable photo, Amber is sporting her character's fiery red hair while bottle-feeding her daughter as she cradles her in her arms. Oonagh, meanwhile, is smiling up at her elated mom while dressed in a pink top and floral pants.
Another image shared on Instagram showed Amber rocking her long mermaid hair for a selfie. A third featured her in an olive green puffer jacket sporting tinted sunglasses and stage makeup to resemble exaggerated veins coming from her eyes.
Amber welcomed Oonagh on April 8, 2021, but she waited three months to announce her arrival, sharing a sweet snap of her cradling her newborn on Instagram.
Alongside the image, which she shared on July 1, 2021, Amber wrote: "I'm so excited to share this news with you. Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way.
"I hope we arrive at a point in which it's normalized to not want a ring in order to have a crib. A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone's business. I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this. My daughter was born on April 8, 2021. Her name is Oonagh Paige Heard. She's the beginning of the rest of my life."
The actress also revealed online that she is the "mom and the dad" to her daughter after she was welcomed into the world via a surrogate. She penned: "I'm just the mom and the dad. She's the boss."
Amber is believed to have chosen her daughter's middle name in honor of her late mother, Paige, who died in May 2000. According to The Bump, the name Oonagh is of Scottish origin and means "lamb". The moniker also has its roots in Greek and Latin with the meaning "pure, holy".
Amber has kept a low profile since her highly-publicized defamation trial last year, which saw the actress ordered to pay $10.35 million in damages to her ex-husband Johnny Depp.
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Just last week Queen Margrethe II surprised the world during her traditional New Year's address, announcing that she was abdicating the Danish throne indefinitely.
Throughout her time as Queen, Margrethe served some serious looks both whilst out on official royal business and when off-duty. From her sailboat chic holiday frock to her insanely Scandi-sore floral raincoat and matching yellow hat, Queen Marg ( we’re on a nickname basis) deserves a spot on style Pinterest boards for the foreseeable future.
In celebration of her 52-year reign as Queen, we take a look back at some of the 83-year-old's most iconic ‘fits which prove she’s the most stylish royal to date.
Her 2017 raincoat and matching hat ensemble that made the fashion world go wild
Excuse moi, but this look is a certified slay and I am finding it hard to comprehend that I just got influenced by an 83-year-old. Stepping out to attend the Ringsted horse ceremony in Grasten, Denmark the Queen didn’t let the weather rain on her parade. Sporting a floral raincoat with bright yellow lining and a matching hat, I can assure you that Jonathan Anderson has this on Loewe’s vision board for spring.
When she set sail on the Royal Ship Dannebrog in 2023
Even when not on official business, she knows how to dress. Whilst on holiday mid-last year, the royal fashion phenomenon sported the chicest nautical-themed dress complete with a red belt and matching nail polish for her holiday sea excursion.
When she hosted a state visit in 1998
It’s become apparent to me that Queen Margrethe walked so Margot Robbie could run, specifically in dainty Barbie pumps. During a 1998 state visit from Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, she opted for a bright pink off-the-shoulder gown that Barbie herself would envy.
When she was the mother of the groom in 2004
Respectfully, this drip is a work of art that deserves a spot at the V&A museum. Taking her role as mother of the groom for her son Crown Prince Frederik’s nuptials to Mary Donaldson, she dazzled in a floral gown with a handbag in the same print, topping the look off with a hot pink petal embellished overcoat. There’s something so iconic about showing up to a wedding that’s not yours looking so fabulous that all eyes are on you and not the newlyweds.
Her 2006 off-duty South of France sun-soaking ‘fit
I’ll say it again, the woman knows how to dress. Snapped in the south of France at Château de Cayx With late husband Prince Henrik in 2006. The royal’s off-duty ensemble consisted of a cottage core-esque balloon sleeve top and a sunflower yellow midi skirt. Not to mention, she accessorised her vacay outfit with a pair of bold earrings, a white cross-body handbag, strappy sandals and a sausage dog.
Her 2023 Powder blue Birthday suit
Opting for a rather subtle ensemble to mark her 83rd birthday in April of last year (we love a humble queen) Margrethe chose to sport a matching powder blue power suit with matching blue earrings and a brooch.
When she had an outfit off with Princess Kate back in 2022
There's something about this power duo that warms a certain part of my heart and I don’t think I need to explain why. Two seriously chic gals, hanging out on official royal business, there’s nothing more iconic than that. The two visited Christian IX's Palace in February of 2022.
When she (subconsciously) paid homage to Vivienne Westwood back in 2021
I have it on good authority (my research for this piece) that Queen Margrethe was a Vivienne Westwood stan and if this outfit doesn't prove that then I don’t know what will. Opting for a matching blue plaid suit and hat to attend a jewellery workshop during her visit to the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Germany. It’s giving head honcho of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and I am here for it.
When she put metallics on the map with her green banquet gown in 2014
Before the fashion world was mad for metallics, Queen Margrethe wore the most decadent shimmering moss green gown to the 2014 Traditional New Year's Banquet. A woman after my own heart, this New Year's Eve ‘fit just went to the top of my list for next year's celebration.
When we realised she is just like us
And last, but by no means least, I have to include this iconic image of her in the most opulent puff-sleeved red gown, reading over what looks to be cue cards in one hand and a cigarette burning in the other. Whatever illustrious occasion she was wearing this to, heads were bound to turn. Iconic.
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Love is in the air for Selena Gomez and her new boyfriend, record producer Benny Blanco! The couple stepped out together on Thursday night and looked so smitten at a Lakers vs Heat game in Los Angeles.
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Selena looked so stunning for her date night donning a monochrome black and white leather-look rain mack complete with a black belt. She wore her raven tresses in elegant waves and completed her look with a pair of hoop earrings.
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The singer, 31, also slipped into a pair of dazzling silver pointed-toe boots. Meanwhile, Benny, age, opted for a vibrant pink puffer jacket adorned with orange flowers.
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At one moment during the game, the Only Murders in the Building star snuggled into her beloved who was seldom seen without his hand on her lap. Another touching moment saw Benny kissing Selena's hand.
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The pair went Instagram official on 15th December when she was captured wearing a 'B' ring on her finger as well as a snap snuggling up alongside her beau.
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Selena's fans were delighted to see the insight into their idol's life, heaping the post with praise. "Happy for you Sel," one fan said, while another added: "You deserve it all." A third agreed: "Ekkkkk I’m so so happy for you. You deserve the world," with a fourth writing: "We love to see you living your best life!!"
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The pair were dating for six months prior to revealing their relationship to the world. In March 2019 Selena and Benny worked together on his song “I Can't Get Enough,”.
The singer also starred in the music video and had a cute scene with her now boyfriend, who donned a teddy bear costume.
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Royals don't just recycle outfits from their own wardrobe, but many have also turned to their fashionable family members for style inspiration.
Lady Louise Windsor often gets thrifty by restyling dresses owned by her mother Duchess Sophie, while Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson have also proven their shared fashion sense in the past. See some of the most memorable times royals raided their mother's wardrobe, proving some outfits really are timeless…
Crown Princess Mary and Princess Isabella
Princess Isabella turned to her mother to find the perfect outfit for her confirmation in April 2022. She settled on a white Max Mara three-piece suit with a belted waist which Mary had previously worn on several outings, including during a visit to Stockholm in May 2017 and for a visit to South Korea in May 2019.
Duchess Sophie and Lady Louise Windsor
There have been several occasions when Lady Louise Windsor has taken style inspiration from her fashionable mother the Duchess of Edinburgh. One memorable event was at the wedding of her cousin, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in 2018, where Louise opted for a grey and white skater dress layered underneath a white cardigan.
She had clearly admired the frock when Sophie wore it to Wimbledon in 2017!
Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson
Princess Beatrice and her mother Sarah, Duchess of York not only chose the same dress but wore it just months apart! Rewind to 2017 when Beatrice rocked a geometric blue frock in June, while Sarah was pictured in the same one the following month.
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Princess Kate and Carole Middleton
Princess Kate wore an elegant royal blue tux-style dress to open Ipswich's Treehouse Children's Hospice in 2012. Her mother Carole stepped out in what appears to be the same dress at Royal Ascot in 2010. Now we know where Kate gets her great eye for fashion from!
Princess of Wales and Carole Middleton
The mother-daughter duo proved their similar fashion sense once again in 2022 when Carole stepped out at Ascot wearing a stunning pink dress from Me+Em. Features of the midi shirt dress include a two-tone colourway, a button-down front, and a tied waist. Carole accessorised with a black clutch bag and a black hat.
Meanwhile, her daughter had previously worn the frock during her royal tour of Scotland with Prince William in 2021, after promising five-year-old cancer patient Mila Sneddon that she would wear something pink. Kate simply added nude heels and a floral face mask and pulled her curled brunette hair into a ponytail.
Crown Princess Victoria and Queen Silvia
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wore this breathtaking vintage Nina Ricci ballgown to the 2018 Nobel Prize Banquet in Stockholm, but it wasn't the first time that royal fans saw the dress.
Back in 1995, her mother, Queen Silvia, wore the same dress to the ceremony. Both mother and daughter accessorised with a sparkling tiara and chic up-do.
Princess Victoria and Queen Silvia
Another family ensemble for the Swedish royal! Victoria wore this yellow outfit at a seminar in Stockholm in 2017, 39 years after her mother Silvia donned the ensemble for a visit to Moscow in 1978. It looked fabulous on both occasions!
Princess Estelle of Sweden and Crown Princess Victoria
Young Princess Estelle wore this pretty white dress with gold embellishment to the christening of her sister, Princess Leonore, in Stockholm in 2014. Way back in 1980, her mother Crown Princess Victoria dressed in the same outfit for the 34th birthday of her father, King Carl Gustaf XVI.
Mabel Friso and Princess Beatrix
The wife of Prince Johan Friso, the younger brother of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, looked so elegant in this green and blue floral dress in 2005.
Mabel must have borrowed the outfit from her mother-in-law, Princess Beatrix, who wore the dress for her engagement announcement to Claus van Amsberg in 1965.
Beatrice Borromeo and Princess Caroline
Monaco's Beatrice Borromeo looked amazing in this floor-length silver gown at a dinner in Monte Carlo in 2017. Ten years earlier, her mother Princess Caroline rocked the exact same dress at the Monte Carlo Red Cross Ball. The gown is stunning on both ladies!
Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia
Perhaps one of the most impressive times a royal has recycled a family member's wardrobe was when Queen Letizia re-wore her mother-in-law's gown four decades later!
The Spanish royal looked beautiful in a pink and white floral-embroidered dress at the Royal Palace in Madrid in 2021, exactly 40 years after Queen Sofia wore it for an official trip to Rome in 1981! While Letizia modernised it with a silver belt, Sofia kept it classic by accessorising it with a pearl necklace.
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The Danish royal family have stepped out for their third appearance this week and it is a historic event as the reception marks Queen Margrethe's final public appearance as queen following her shock abdication announcement. The monarch was pictured alongside her son Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary who will assume the throne on 14 January.
The event, held at Christiansborg Castle was the New Year's cure for officers from the Armed Forces and the National Emergency Management Agency, as well as representatives of major national organisations and the royal patronage.
The queen wore her 'cure' look - a red maxi skirt and coordinating jacket which she debuted last year and wears to all the New Year's celebrations. The jacket featured fur around both wrists and at the collar.
Take a look at the best pictures of the historic event…
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Queen Margrethe's grand entrance
Queen Margrethe was seen sitting in a golden carriage as she is escorted by the Gardehusar Regiment's Horseskort on picture-perfect snow-covered streets from Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen for the New Year's reception.
Procession of the Gardehusar Regiment's Horseskort
Riders of the Gardehusar Regiment's Horseskort were pictured before the appearance of Queen Margarethe's carriage travelling from Christian IX's Palace, Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. The riders wore eye-catching blue uniforms which matched the dress of the horses.
The public looked on
The Gardehusar Regiment were photographed on horseback as members of the public looked on at their procession through the streets of Copenhagen.
Queen Margrethe's royal wave
Queen Margrethe was seen waving happily through the window of her horse-drawn carriage. Onlookers caught the first glimpse of her iconic 'cure' look that she wore for the second time this week.
The second wearing of the 'cure' look
Once the monarch had alighted from her golden carriage she was seen entering Christiansborg Palace on foot wearing a floor-length chocolate brown coat over her 'cure' garb and was accompanied by an array of military personnel in their dress uniforms.
The Queen's review
The Queen was later seen reviewing an honour guard on her way further into her palace. The armed guards were seen wearing bearskin hats and white, blue and red uniforms.
The future rulers arrive
Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik followed the ruler entering the palace. Crown Prince Frederik wore a black military uniform adorned with medals and insignias.
The future Queen looked stunning
Crown Princess Mary looked fabulous just days before she becomes queen. She sported a chocolate brown velvet top by Jesper Hovring with a billowing beige skirt by Rachel Gilbertau with vertical hemming that created a layered look. The royal reused her Bottega Veneta Pink Satin Intrecciato Knot Clutch and added a gold accessory – the ‘Cuff’ gold bracelet by Rebekka Notkin.
Princess Mary's updo
The pièce de résistance was the soon-to-be Queen's stunning bejewelled pearl choker necklace which was accentuated by her chic low updo. She ditched her usual no-makeup makeup look and wore a gorgeous chocolate brown smokey eye and a matte pink lip.
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Vera makes its highly-anticipated return to ITV on Sunday night and while viewers will no doubt be over the moon to see Brenda Blethyn reprise her role as the titular DCI, the actress came close to departing the show for good at the end of the last season.
Ahead of the series 13 premiere, Brenda revealed that she "didn't want to do any more" episodes after Kenny Doughty announced his departure from the popular crime drama, but was persuaded to reprise the role after the show's producers secured David Leon's return.
David, who portrayed Joe Ashworth from series one to four, will return as Vera's trusty sidekick in the new episodes, taking over from Kenny, who has played DS Aiden Healy since 2014.
Talking to ITV about David's comeback, Brenda explained: "After we filmed The Rising Tide at the end of 2022 I didn't want to do any more without Kenny Doughty, who had decided to leave. But I said, 'I'll think about it if you can see if David Leon is available to return as Joe Ashworth.' And so they did and here I am."
She went on to reveal that she was "broken-hearted" when David first departed the show after season four and was "overjoyed" after learning the news of his return, adding that Vera and Joe's relationship "worked so well".
Brenda went on to admit that she doesn't plan on filming "many more" series of the drama. "I wouldn't have continued if David had not agreed to come back," said the 77-year-old. "I just didn't want to start another board game with somebody else when I know I'm not going to do many more. And who would want to do it anyway?"
Thankfully, David is returning and fans can look forward to seeing Joe and Vera team up to investigate the death of a young man following a car collision in the opening episodes.
Speaking about the circumstances surrounding his comeback, David explained that he "hadn't considered" returning to the show when one of the producers reached out.
"It was something I hadn't really considered previously as being an option," said the actor. "Although it was a question, I had probably been asked by Vera fans and others every day since I left at the end of series four, with Joe last seen on screen in 2014.
"It felt like there was some unfinished business there," he continued, adding: "So it was a nice opportunity to come back and, to some extent, tie up some loose ends."
MORE: Vera star Brenda Blethyn reveals 35-year engagement - and why she finally married
So, what can we expect from the new episodes?
Since the show is based on Ann Cleeves's best-selling novel series, we can expect the investigations to be pulled from the books.
In episode one, which is titled 'Fast Love', the Northumberland and City Police force are called upon to investigate the death of a young man following a car collision in a quiet country lane.
As Vera and the team get to work, the DCI learns that the victim was a popular market trader whose antagonistic and arrogant ways may have come at a price.
The synopsis teases: "Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. Fractious relationships and intense rivalries but who would want our barrow boy buried."
Vera series 13 airs on ITV on Sunday 7 January at 8pm.
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Jenna Bush Hager's family just got bigger! The TV personality was bursting with joy as she took to Instagram to introduce their newest family member.
Jenna was all smiles in the photos from inside her home as she gleefully announced: "Introducing the newest member of the Hager fam… Mango! Poppy's new kitten! And he's already best friends with his sister Hollywood."
The bundle of fluff looked right at home in the photos in which he was playing with the other cat and cozying up to Jenna's daughter, Poppy, eight.
Fans commented: "Omg. So sweet. Is he/she a ragdoll? They are the best cats ever," and, "Oh my gosh. Mango is beautiful!!!! That pic of him and Hollywood together."
Others asked when Jenna's four-year-old son, Hal, would be getting his kitten, given that his sisters now have one each.
It was a big moment in the Bush-Hager household at the end of 2022 when Mila became the first of the children to become an official pet owner.
During a surprise appearance on 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna, Mila revealed her news. "Can you say what we did today?" Jenna prompted her daughter, who quickly, and excitedly, revealed: "We met my kitten."
"We went and met the kitten we're gonna adopt," the mom-of-three then confirmed, with her daughter adding with a smile that they planned on naming her Holly.
In quite the heartwarming revelation, she confessed that she has been dreaming of having a kitten "since I was two.
"At the time, Mila said the kitten would be sleeping in her room and when asked if it would sometimes get to kip in Poppy's, she cheekily quipped: "Yeah, but I already told her she might get to sleep with her sometimes if she's nice to me."
One month later, they were able to officially introduce their furball to fans.
Unfortunately, Jenna confessed she was allergic to cats and posted a photo of herself with puffy eyes while snuggling with Hollywood. "Instagram, meet Hollywood!" she wrote. "My eyes are red from cat allergies, but I love her."
Ahead of the introduction of Mango, Jenna and her family, including husband Henry Hager, rang in New Year together. She shared an hilarious photo of her and Henry capturing a quick smooch at midnight, only Mila was not impressed and was caught pulling a disgusted look.
"NY kiss, notice Mila," Jenna wrote over the Story – before sharing a second close-up shot of Mila's iconic face. Another picture showed Hal giving his father a sweet kiss on the cheek, as the family celebrated the end of 2023.
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Mariska Hargitay is a loving mom to three children whom she shares with her actor husband, Peter Hermann. While she prefers to keep them out of the spotlight, she delighted fans when she shared a rare photo of her eldest son, August, on Wednesday – and his appearance sparked a big reaction.
The 'Law & Order: SVU' star took to Instagram to post a snap from their family vacation in Kenya over the holidays, which saw Mariska rocking a tan blouse under a red and black checked shirt and a brown safari hat – but it was her 17-year-old son who stole the show.
August was sitting behind his mother as they traveled in a jeep while on safari and sported a huge grin as he leaned forward to be included in Mariska's selfie.
After she shared the image on social media, it wasn't long before her followers raced to comment on the striking resemblance between August and his famous parents.
"The way August looks like whichever parent he's next to is crazy! He's the perfect mix of the two of you," one fan commented, also referring to her husband, 'Younger' star Peter.
A second agreed, writing: "I have never seen a kid look more like their parents – August is the ABSOLUTE spitting image of you and Peter." A third added: "The resemblance between you and August is so amazing!!!" A fourth penned: "August looks a lot like you. He's very handsome."
Mariska and Peter – who married in Santa Barbara, California, on August 28, 2004, after just over two years of dating – welcomed August in 2006. Five years later, in 2011, they decided to grow their family again, this time choosing to adopt a baby girl named Amaya, now 12. Within six months, they adopted another child, a baby boy named Andrew, now 11.
Mariska previously revealed that it was "always part of the plan" for her and Peter to adopt, telling Good Housekeeping: "August wanted siblings, and Peter and I both envisioned this big family because we both come from that. Plus, we just had so much love to give."
Speaking about their family in 2018, she told People: "Our family is so perfect, or at least perfect for me. Together we're just this whole, happy, joyful, chaotic, crazy unit. I've never known anything that was more right."
She added: "The thing that's made me a better parent is my kids because they taught me to really listen. My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers."
Mariska and Peter will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in August. In 2022, the actress admitted that she knew Peter was 'the one' on their first date.
"He asked me to go to church with him. And I was moving, and I said, 'Peter, I would love to but not today," she said on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'. "And he goes, 'Oh come on it's an hour. It's an hour.' It was so funny; I just couldn't resist so I went to church.
"I am crying, and he thinks I am so moved by the sermon, and I am crying because I am like, 'I know I am going to marry him. I found my husband. I love him.'"
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Adopting a cruelty-free fashion agenda is now easier than ever thanks to state-of-the-art technology and advancements in textiles. Vegan fashion no longer means having to sacrifice style, durability, quality and practicality.
“Many of us are familiar with common vegan fabrics such as cotton and polyester. But in the 21st century, business in vegan fashion is booming,” says PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ) - a non-profit animal rights organisation.
“Clothes and accessories made from hemp, bamboo, and other animal-free materials are now commonplace. They can also be made from innovative and sustainable materials such as cork, mushrooms, pineapple leaves, apple peels, other fruit waste, or recycled plastics.”
How we chose:
- Vegan-friendly status: It's important to note that some of these brands are vegan-friendly rather than vegan, meaning that although they have vegan collections, they may still use fabrics like recycled wool in other products (which, although reduces waste and lessens environmental impact, still originates from a sheep and therefore wouldn't be considered vegan). Though not every brand expresses its vegan/vegan-friendly status on its website, we’ve looked for brands that are either: on PETA’s approved list of vegan brands; brands rated good or great on Goodforyou’s brands rating system; are committed to cruelty-free fashion, or all of the above.
- Style: While staying committed to finding cruelty-free brands, we’ve still found ones that are modern and stylish and are either on trend for right now or are timeless.
- Product: We’ve tried to find brands that stock a variety of cruelty-free products, from jeans to bags to jumpers.
7 Vegan-friendly Brands to have on your radar:
Editor's Note:
NP states on its website that it is a vegan brand: "From our low-impact, vegan materials to our responsible factories, we ensure that every place, person and creature in our supply chain is treated with dignity and respect."
To be honest, I could have listed everything from NP’s website - the silhouettes are modern and fluid, the styles are ultra elegant and it oozes major ‘quiet luxury’ vibes. This dress crafted from a blend of organic cotton and sustainable TENCEL™ caught my eye because it reminded me of similar dresses on the AW23 runways. I’m obsessed with the ruched body and balloon sleeves.
Kitty's Diner Grace Bag
Vendula
Editor's Note:
Vendula states it’s a vegan brand and uses “touchy-feely, animal-friendly vegan leather and bright synthetics. We spend a lot of time sourcing the right materials and components from around the world to make our range affordable. And we manufacture our own pieces so we can adhere to our exacting quality standards.”
Venula has the coolest, quirkiest collection of handbags and accessories. I love this retro diner-style bag in metallic turquoise. As somebody who wears minimalistic clothing, I think a statement accessory is perfect for giving a look some oomph, and this piece will certainly do the job.
365 Signature Hoodie
Pangaia
Editor's Note:
Pangaia's animal rating is 'good' on goodforyou, plus its wool is accredited by the Responsible Wool Standard. Not only do they focus on sustainable and vegan materials, but also promise to sparsely use vegan leathers that derive from fossil fuels, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyurethane (PU)
Pangaia has become an influence favourite over the last few years. Known for its excellent quality loungewear, this neutral hoodie is perfect for pairing with anything from leggings to jeans and a blazer.
Editor's Note:
Mashu is a PETA-approved brand creating fashion-forward accessories that "puts the conservation of natural resources, and protection of people and animals first in their creation process. Since its inception in 2017, the brand has become the go-to for those seeking to style without compromising on sustainability"
Mashu’s bags are as unique as they are elegant. This structured handbag with the brand’s signature ‘wiggle’ handle speaks volumes without having to say much. It features an internal branded pocket and comes with a detachable crossbody strap
Editor's Note:
Organic Basics is a Cruelty-Free-rated PETA brand. It explains on its website ” We use recycled, recyclable, plant-based, and organic materials, ethical means of production, and only collaborate with people, factories, and companies that are as passionate as we are about making good basics without harming the planet in the process.”
Basics including underwear, vest tops, and t-shirts are a necessity. Organic Basics has an impressive range of must-have products, including the ‘True Tee’ t-shirt which comes in at least 12 colours. Pair this navy tee with slim-leg jeans and loafers for the ultimate Parisian cool look.
Pearl Jeans
Stella McCartney
Editor's Note:
Listed on PETA’s ‘Eco, Vegan-Friendly Clothing Brands Belong in Your Closet’, the brand says on its website: We always stand by our vegan and cruelty-free principles at heart and each Stella formulation is made with at least 99% natural-origin ingredients.”
Stella needs little to no explanation. One of the most sought-after luxury brands in the world, and one of the only ones wholly committed to sustainability. I’m major fan of its handbags, jeans and tailoring. These organic cotton jeans with faux pearls are perfect for elevating any look. Pair with a crisp white t-shirt for daytime, or a boxy blazer and heels for the evening.
BEEN uses Vegan and Recycled leather only. Its vegan-friendly bags, wallets and accessories collection uses PETA-certified Piñatex leather made from discarded pineapple leaves, and innovative AppleSkin™, which is made using the industrial waste of apple juice production.
BEEN have a stunning collection of minimalistic accessories, perfect for those wanting something versatile and timeless. I love this phone case holder with a discreet card holder slot at the back. The strap is also adjustable to make it shorter or longer depending on style preference.
Why you should trust me:
Lauren is Hello! Fashion’s resident digital writer, covering all things fashion and lifestyle - from the latest celebrity trends to bridal fashion, influencer street style to the best pieces to shop this season. You’ll also find her trying out the latest fashion trends every month, interviewing industry moguls for our Fashion Insider series, and finding the chicest things to do in London.
HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.
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For too long, the world of finance has been seen as a masculine domain, but a revolution is brewing. Women are stepping onto the trading floor, cracking open investment portfolios, and reshaping the landscape of wealth creation.
Staggering stats reveal 52% of men in the UK have given investing a go compared to just 32% of women according to a Finder.com 2023 survey, meaning there is still a huge gender investing gap but the number of women investing is on the rise.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your journey, the tides are turning and us women can start making a change, one stock purchase at a time.
What should you be looking out for if you want to get on the investing ladder?
I spoke to Laura Lambie, a Senior Investment Director at Investec Wealth and Investments. She said: "The easiest way to start investing is to make sure you're enrolled in your company's pension scheme and that you're making as much contribution as you can, because you're not paying tax on it."
Check your pension
In the UK, the retirement age is currently set to 66 years old, which might seem far away for some. However, understanding your pension early on is crucial for securing a comfortable future.
Sadly, biology and the cost of childcare are against us. Laura explains that when she looks at older couples "the woman is ordinarily worse off on the state pension side. It's the men that tend to have the big pensions because they have had uninterrupted employment and pension contributions for 30 years."
What do you need to do if you don't know about your pensions or if you have changed jobs and now have multiple pension pots?
- Request pension statements: Contact your employers and private pension providers to understand your current contributions and projected retirement income.
- Seek professional advice: Don't hesitate to consult financial advisors who can help you navigate the complexities of pensions and tailor a plan for your specific situation.
- Utilise online resources: The MoneyHelper website and government portals offer valuable information and tools to guide you through your pension journey.
Remember, your pension is an investment in your future. By taking the time to understand it now, you can unlock a world of possibilities for a happy and financially secure retirement.
UK pensions are crucial for a comfortable retirement, but did you know about the Lifetime ISA (LISA)?
Open a Lifetime ISA
This account offers a 25% government bonus on savings (up to £1,000 per year) used for either buying your first home or retirement.
You have to open a Lifetime ISA before you are 40 years of age and you can contribute up to £4,000 yearly. If you want access to your fund before you are 60 you will face a 25% penalty for early withdrawals. However, if you are terminally ill you can access the fund beforehand.
Laura emphasised that maximising your pension and opening a Lifetime ISA should always be your first port of call. "You need to make sure you've got enough cash to see you through emergencies and that will be different for different people. And then you could start investing in a stocks and shares ISA," she said.
Consider a Stocks & Shares ISA
We already know about investing in ourselves (hello, gym memberships and that killer expensive collagen serum!), but what about investing in your future? Enter the Stocks & Shares ISA.
A Stocks & Shares ISA is like a secret financial growth garden: you plant your savings in stocks and funds, they get watered by market trends, and (hopefully) blossom into future financial freedom.
"The easiest way to do that and the cheapest way to start is to look at one of the comparison websites," Laura revealed. "And there's lots and lots of different ones. Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell and Nutmeg are a couple [of good options]."
DISCOVER: How taking control of my finances helped me find my confidence
Choose your investments, from tech giants to sustainable beauty brands, and tailor your ISA to your style (and risk tolerance). You can also save at your own pace. It is worth pointing out that investing has risks, but with the right research and resources you can unlock a world of financial possibilities.
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There’s one thing I find myself buying every single year in the January sales and that’s a brand new coat. It’s one of the pricier items in my wardrobe at the best of times, so there’s no better period to get searching the sales for a stunning new winter coat than now.
I always save buying a new coat to now, not just a winter coat but those spring jackets I know I’ll be needing come March, like a trench or an aviator jacket. And with brands and retailers already reducing their sales even further, I recommend you strike now while they’re in stock.
As I said, these women’s coats sell quick and some retailers like Marks & Spencer have sold out of so many of their own-brand coats online, that you can’t buy one in the sale if you tried.
Another top tip of mine is to shop puffa coats and padded jackets in the sale too. Many of these are discounted heavily, and if yours is looking somewhat lacklustre buy a new one now, and store away until next winter. You’ll thank yourself.
How I chose the best women’s coats on sale
- Style: I always think it makes money-sense to buy classic pieces in the sale, the items that’ll last whatever the trend. Think money per wear.
- Availability: At the time of publication, the coats featured are all available in at least four sizes with some in all sizes.
- Trusted brands: The brands in the list are either brands I personally shop or are trusted by friends, colleagues and reams of positive online reviews.
- Personal opinion: I not only shop for a living by creating shopping and buying guides for HELLO!, but love to shop personally too. All of the items featured are ones I would personally buy, or recommend to friends because the deals – and the coats – are just too good not to share.
Shop the best women's coats on sale
Black Puffa Coat On Sale
- Delivery: £2.99 for standard delivery
- Returns: Within 28 days, costs £1.99 by post or free to a New Look store
I think this is an absolute steal! A classic, black padded coat with a hood will stand the test of time and New Look's has a midi length for extra coverage.
Wool Coat On Sale
- Delivery: Free on orders over £30 for H&M members, or £3.99
- Returns: Within 30 days
A classic wool coat is something I often search for in the January sales, and I was immediately drawn to H&M's grey version. The voluminous shape elevates the coat from traditional to cool for 2024, without being too trendy.
Trench Coat On Sale
- Delivery: Free on orders over £30
- Returns: Within 30 days
Honestly, every spring I hanker after a trench coat but they can be spenny - Mango's done us all a favour by reducing this utter classic by 50%. Currently available in all sizes, it has the markings of a classic trench with belt, side pockets and brown buttons.
Leopard Coat On Sale
- Delivery: Free delivery when you spend £50
- Returns: Within 30 days
Boden's leopard coat is a dreamy mix of elegant car coat shape paired with a cool animal print. Remember, leopard print is as classic now as a Breton stripe or polka dot.
Quilted Coat On Sale
- Delivery: Free when you spend £60
- Returns: Within 35 days
This Nobody's Child quilted coat features a belt, a shawl collar and has over 40% off.
Peacoat On Sale
- Delivery: £3.95 for standard delivery
- Returns: Within 90 days
- Colours: Green or camel
The bright green hue of this Boden peacoat is just the thing to brighten up your outfit, and there's a camel version too. The short style, double-breast and peacoat design is cute as well as chic.
Bomber Jacket On Sale
- Delivery: £4 for standard delivery
- Returns: Within 28 days
Bomber jackets came back into the fold in 2023 and they're here to stay for 2024; personally, I think they're a great classic style that can be smart or casual. And I haven't found a better price for a wool version than this River Island jacket.
Shearling Coat On Sale
- Delivery: From £2.99
- Returns: Within 28 days
Warehouse's shearling cropped coat looks extremely luxurious and more expensive than it's sale price.
Teddy Coat On Sale
- Delivery: £2.99 for standard delivery
- Returns: Within 28 days, costs £1.99 by post or free to a New Look store
Cosy and snuggly, this New Look teddy coat ticks the boxes for not just being a warm coat, but a stylish one too.
Available in six colours, including black and green, it's a bargain with over 40% off.
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It has been a tradition, and a sign of respect, to wear black to a funeral, but while some may wear a black dress, others may opt for a two-piece suit, or a skirt and blouse.
We know funerals are about showing a sign of respect to lost loved ones, and the families of those grieving, so for those looking to follow the right dress code etiquette, we can lend a helping hand.
Do you have to wear black to a funeral?
It is a common tradition in the UK to wear black to a funeral, however, you don't have to follow this. Dark colours, including navy blue, or dark grey, are also deemed acceptable, while bright colours or prints are said to be distracting from the event at hand.
However, it is to the discretion of the lost loved one's family, and the guests, as on some occasions families encourage guests to wear bright colours as a celebration of the person’s life. Each case is unique, but we've stuck to dresses for this edit.
How we chose funeral-appropriate black dresses
- Colour: Ok, this might be an obvious one. We filtered our search to black. Navy is also acceptable but we kept it traditional for this edit.
- Modesty: We looked for dresses that were deemed respectable - no cut-out dresses or backless dresses in this edit.
- Speedy delivery: In times of grief you might have a million and one things to do before the funeral and finding a dress might be a last minute chore. To make things easier all these dresses have speedy delivery options.
Why you should trust me
"I haven't tried any of these dresses on, but I know what styles to show you, and I know from first-hand experience how overwhelming a funeral of a loved one can be. When my mum passed away in February 2021 my whole world fell apart. I remember my two sisters and I discussed what we'd wear to the funeral and I intended to wear a very plain black dress, but the night before I decided I wanted to go for something a bit more glamorous. I felt like my mum would want me to sparkle in some way, and as I was reading her eulogy I felt even more pressure. I ended up choosing a dress from my wardrobe that I had once worn to Magic Mike Live! (yes, really) but it was a velvet shift dress with long sleeves and it featured three sparkly rhinestone buttons at the neckline. It's a lovely dress but I'm not sure I can wear it again. It's worth bearing that in mind when you're choosing your outfit.
"It was a chilly day in early March so I wore the knee-length dress with black tights, black boots and a black cape coat. The service was being recorded for family and friends that couldn't attend due to restrictions so I wore a black bow in my hair as I thought it would look nice on camera. I did feel nice on the day and "dressing up" put me in the mindset of the funeral being a celebration of my mum's life, but everyone grieves differently and ultimately it's about making it through the day in the best way you can. I hope you like my edit below. Sending love to you all."
Do you have to wear a hat to a funeral?
Similar to the colour scheme, this option is totally dependent on your preference.
Wearing a hat, veil, or fascinator, is typically deemed a sign of respect, but it is not essential.
The general rule of thumb is subtlety is key so as not to distract from the funeral.
What should you avoid wearing to a funeral?
Funerals are a time you must show your respect, which is why casualwear is deemed inappropriate.
We recommend avoiding short skirts, or dresses, as well as low-cut and revealing garments if possible. Some may also avoid sleeveless, off-the-shoulder dresses, or designs with spaghetti straps, in favour of covering their shoulders in a place of worship.
T-shirts, vest tops, tracksuits, sandals or flip-flops are an absolute no-go.
Some may choose to wear black thick leggings instead of tights under a dress, or jeans instead of trousers, and that is a decision only you can make.
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Thanks to their down-to-earth nature and family values, Zara and Mike Tindallare one of royal fans' favourite couples. The couple, who met in 2003, have blossomed from their early dating days into a happily married pair and the proudparents of three children.
Zara is not a working royal but as Princess Anne's daughter, she and Mike are senior members of the royal family and therefore, generally speaking, keep their private life away from the spotlight. However, their respective careers in the sporting world and love of family days out have meant that the couple have been photographed together looking loved up many times over the years they've spent together.
And despite their royal status, they aren't afraid to show affection out in public. There have been some seriously adorable snaps taken of the pair, particularly when they first began dating…
Mike and Zara Tindall's early romance in photos
Love is in the air
This photo from 2005 shows England rugby player Mike Tindall and Zara, who was Zara Phillips at the time, stepping out together to attend a glitzy premiere. The couple had met just two years earlier while both were in Australia.
The couple met at the Manly Wharf bar in Sydney, with the duo immediately hitting it off. According to reports, Mike was drowning his sorrows after being dropped from the England squad shortly before the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, but things took a positive turn when he met his future wife.
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A day at the races
Zara and Mike love nothing more than a day at the races. This adorable photo from 2005 shows the in-love pair at Cheltenham watching the sporting action from a balcony.
Zara seems to be more interested in her hunky boyfriend, however, and can't resist planting a kiss on his cheek.
Supportive boyfriend
Mike is known for his career as a former professional rugby player, but Zara has her own impressive sporting credentials. The daughter of Princess Anne is an Olympic equestrian and has even won a silver medal.
Their mutual love of sport and competition was no doubt something they bonded over in their early days and Mike has been pictured watching Zara compete plenty of times over the years. This sweet photo shows a fresh-faced Zara and Mike in 2007 while attending the equestrian champions in Rome, in 2007.
Dressed to the nines
This public appearance of Zara and Mike at the 2007 Glamour Women of the Year Awards shows off their fun side. The pair pose for photographs on the red carpet while dressed in their finery ahead of the glitzy party. Couples that party together…
One thing about Zara and Mike is that they aren't afraid of a public display of affection! This cute snap shows Zara and Mike walking as they embrace for a kiss during a day out at the horse racing championships.
She said yes!
This photo was taken in 2010 shortly after Mike got down on one knee and asked Zara to be his wife. The royal, of course, accepted and the two looked on top of the world during the official engagement shoot.
Husband and wife
Mike and Zara married in July 2011 in a gorgeous ceremony held at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
The big day was attended by senior members of the royal family including the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Zara's cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry.
PDA alert
Shortly after getting hitched in Edinburgh, Mike and Zara were once again back enjoying fun days out.
Here, the couple embrace while attending the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in August, 2011. Gatcombe Park is where the royal couple reside.
Mum and dad to be
This sweet snap from December 2013 shows expectant mum Zara beaming when she was pregnant with her and Mike's first child, Mia, who was born a month later.
The couple look happier than ever at the Cheltenham races shortly before becoming parents for the first time. Mike and Zara have since gone on to welcome their second, Lena, aged five and third, Lucas, aged two.
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Fans are loving Michelle Keegan in Netflix’s Fool Me Once, and it sounds it wasn’t only the actress’ character, Maya, who was going through a tough time on the show - as she admitted that she seriously struggled with a phobia while filming the Netflix drama.
Chatting to HELLO! and other reporters, Michelle revealed that she put on a brave face while filming the helicopter scenes, as she is afraid of heights, and the helicopter had a glass bottom!
She explained: "I’ve been in a helicopter before but I was strapped in and I wasn’t flying and there were more people in it because it was a helivac, a big, big helicopter. But this one, it was me, the pilot and a cameraman in a tiny helicopter and a see-through floor. Especially because I’m scared of heights!
"But luckily, we flew on a really beautiful day. You don’t get that in Manchester, very rare! It was all blue skies and it was all green. So, I got over that fear halfway through then I got given the wheel. But it was fun. It was really fun."
When asked if she did anything to help her get over the phobia before the day she would go flying, she explained: "I had no choice! It was for the filming. So I think I just didn't think about it, I just strapped myself in and off we went."
Her co-star, Richard Armitage, revealed that he has experienced a similar situation after being expected to dive into water for a show, despite having a phobia. He said: "Isn’t it weird though when you're an actor and someone calls action, you just do it, I’m really frightened of water but I had a scene years ago where I had to dive into a pool. They call action and you find yourself diving into the water. Tell me and I’ll obey!"
Fans have been loving the hit show, and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to discuss, with one person writing: "I did not expect to end #FoolMeOnce in floods of tears but that was BRILLIANT," while another person wrote: "One episode into #FoolMeOnce and I’m hooked! Cause I know we all saw him on the nanny cam!"
A third person added: "First binge watch of the year! Amazing limited series was at the edge of my seat all day. All the suspense, twists and that ending though. Harlan keep them coming!"
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Michael Weatherly, 55, has enjoyed an illustrious career, thanks to his legendary role as Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS. Following a meteoric rise to fame in 2003, the New York native has hit headlines time and time again. From his behind-the-scenes feud with Mark Harmon to his controversial relationship with Jessica Alba, we're unpacking Michael's life and career.
Rise to fame
Born in New York on July 8, 1968, Michael spent his childhood in Fairfield, Connecticut, before attending Boston University. After deciding to pursue a career in the performing arts, however, the aspiring actor dropped out of college and began waiting tables in between auditions. In a bid to make ends meet, Michael also busked on the subway.
Among his earliest roles, Michael appeared in The Cosby Show, Significant Others, Charmed, and Dark Angel. By 2003, he'd landed his breakthrough role as special agent Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS, catapulting him into the spotlight.
Michael's controversial relationship with Jessica Alba
From 2001 to 2003, Michael was engaged to Hollywood actress, Jessica Alba, whom he met on the set of Dark Angel in January 2000. However, with a sizeable age gap between the two, their relationship was highly scrutinized. At the time of their first meeting, Jessica was 18, while Michael had turned 31.
After a year of dating, Michael popped the question on Jessica's 20th birthday, but her parents were far from impressed. In 2005 – two years after they'd called it quits – Jessica opened up about their relationship. Speaking to Cosmopolitan, she said: "It's really, really, really difficult to have the same occupation as the person you're with—especially when you're both actors.
"Actors are pulled in so many different directions that unless you both are absolutely into it through thick and thin and completely sure about each other, it's just hard. I've decided I'll never date an actor again."
Asked about the relationship in a later interview, Jessica noted: "I don't know [why I got engaged]. I was a virgin. He was 12 years older than me. I thought he knew better. My parents weren't happy. They're really religious. They believe God wouldn't allow the Bible to be written if it wasn't what they are supposed to believe. I'm completely different."
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Bitter feud with co-star Mark Harmon
During his stint on NCIS, Michael found himself at loggerheads with his co-star, Mark Harmon. In 2020 – four years after he'd left the drama – Michael revealed that the two had initially clashed on set.
"Mark Harmon and I were on different poles," he told The Futon Critic. "I was Antarctica, he was the North Pole and we were just looking down there going, 'What is up with your polarity? What's going on? The water goes down the drain the other way for me.'"
"He was confused by my presence right from the get-go," added Michael. "When CNN Showbiz Today or one of those things asked what was the best part about doing the pilot when we were doing the upfronts, I said, 'I got a rubber gun and I got a fake badge.'
"Harmon looked at me like, 'That is your CNN answer?' [Laughs.] And I was like a little kid who had one too many bowls of Count Chocula."
These days, Michael and Mark have patched up their relationship, and after becoming the lead of the legal drama, Bull, in 2016, Michael was "illuminated" and finally understood Mark's stance on the show.
"It's been very illuminating and given me a great deal of insight and regard for what Mark Harmon was doing all those years," he said. "When I was like, 'How come he doesn't have as much fun as the rest of us?'"
Family life
Michael has been married twice. In 1995, the actor wed his Loving and The City co-star Amelia Heinle, with whom he shares a son, August, born in 1996. After two years together, the couple called it quits, finalizing their divorce in 1997.
After relationships with Rachel Hunter and Jessica Alba, Michael eventually found love with award-winning doctor, Bojana Jankovic. The actor first laid eyes on Bojana in a bar in Vancouver in 2007.
"I kept looking out of the corner of my eye and seeing this ravishing, gorgeous beauty," he told People in 2010. "We made eye contact. And that was it."
Immediately besotted with Bojana, after their first meeting, Michael made a grand gesture, flying to Paris to take her on their first date after she revealed she was going on vacation with friends.
After a two-year long-distance relationship, the couple wed in 2009 and have been going strong ever since. They've since welcomed a son, Liam, and daughter, Olivia. "My kids and my marriage are the things I'm proudest of," Michael gushed to People in 2017. "I don't bring my work home. I'm a single-track-mind person, so at work I do my work, but at home, I'm devoted to my kids. Acting has given me a way of understanding myself. It's made me a better person."
Leaving NCIS
After 13 years, Michael decided to leave NCIS in 2016. Speaking to TV Insider at the time, he revealed that his decision had been two and half years in the making.
Explaining how his co-star Cote de Pablo's exit had influenced his own, Michael said: "[Tony and Ziva's] great dynamic, the badinage and sparring and flirting between those two characters and how they would swing from siblings to near lovers and back to buddies, that was gone. Then I got to the point where I felt I'd stayed at the party for too long."
A devoted father, Michael also attributed his departure to a desire to spend more time with his children. In a 2016 interview with People Magazine, he admitted: "I think a lot about the kids and the time I get to spend with them now, at this age of four and two-and-a-half, which is such a critical time."
Bull lawsuit
In 2018, Michael was accused of sexually harassing his Bull co-star, Eliza Dushku, on set. Speaking in front of a House Judiciary Committee, the actress explained that she was fired by CBS, after speaking to Michael – who was also a producer on the show – about his behaviour.
Eliza – famed for her roles in Bring It On and True Lies – alleged that Michael had made "crude, sexualised, and lewd verbal assaults" during her first week on set. "I suffered near-constant sexual harassment from my co-star. This was beyond anything I had experienced in my 30-year career," she recalled. After entering mediation CBS agreed to pay Eliza $9.5 million.
Issuing an official apology in an email to The Times, Michael said: "During the course of taping our show, I made some jokes mocking some lines in the script," he began.
"When Eliza told me that she wasn't comfortable with my language and attempt at humor, I was mortified to have offended her and immediately apologized. After reflecting on this further, I better understand that what I said was both not funny and not appropriate and I am sorry and regret the pain this caused Eliza."
Music career
Nowadays, Michael has turned his attention to his music career and is currently collaborating with producer and guitarist, Casey Hooper, on a new album. Casey also happens to be the husband of Michael's niece and Virgin River star, Alexandra Breckenridge.
In a recent update on X, formerly known as Twitter, Michael gave fans a teaser of what's to come. "Happy New Year… and a song snippet while enjoying the piano on this 1st day of 2024! It was hot out-," he captioned the clip.
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Luke Bryan is trying to find a "nice balance" in his professional and personal life after juggling several huge projects over the past couple of years.
The 'American Idol' judge and country music star doesn't appear to be slowing down in 2024 though as despite his Las Vegas residency coming to an end this week after two years, he already has "definite" plans to go back out on tour.
While his professional life seems to be just as busy as always – he will be back on Idol in February – Luke has found a sneaky way to make sure he spends as much time with his family as possible when he finally makes it home.
The 'Knockin' Boots' singer admitted that he has been "brainwashing" his children, who include sons Thomas 'Bo' Boyer, 15, and Tatum 'Tate' Christopher, 12, into enjoying the activities he likes so it's easier for them all to spend together.
"I've done a really, really great job of brainwashing [my] children into doing exactly what I like to do," he joked to Audacy's Rob + Holly.
"I've done an Amazon Peacock Bass fishing trip. My children know that I've done it, and they want to go do it. It's all about including the family in these things too."
Luke continued. "I've still got bucket list stuff and places I want to go and see and travel. The main thing with me is a New Zealand Brown Trout fishing trip. I've got a lot of crazy little things that we'll try to check off the list as a family."
Speaking about his hectic work schedule, Luke explained: "The past couple years of my life with American Idol, Vegas [residency], my tour dates and stuff put a lot on my plate, and I've learned that I can survive it. It's been like two years of Navy Seal training for me — but the main thing is a nice balance."
Luke and his wife, Caroline Boyer, are also raising their nephew Tilden Cheshire, 21, and their nieces, Jordan, 28, and Kris Cheshire, 24, after the three kids lost both their mom and dad in 2007 and 2014, respectively.
Their mom, Luke's sister Kelly, died of undetermined causes in 2007, and her husband Ben died of a heart attack seven years later.
"She was home with her three-year-old, and it was like someone turned the lights out," Luke told People in 2013. "They never determined what happened. The autopsies, the coroner, no one could figure it out."
After Ben's passing, Luke and Caroline decided to adopt their nieces and nephew. "We never thought twice about it," Caroline previously told 'Good Morning America's' Robin Roberts. "You know, it was never something that he and I had to sit down and talk about, 'Should we take this on?' We just did that."
Luke spoke of their new family dynamic shortly after the adoption in 2017, telling People: "I woke up one day and I'm raising a teen. And it's a challenge because my main thing with Til is just properly giving the right amount of advice and realizing you're talking to someone who is becoming an adult.
"I have to be that parent role where if he does something, he needs to get in trouble, but I want to be a friend to him too."
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Just like our wardrobe, each new season warrants an interior switch-up. It’s time to pack away the Christmas wreath, take down the festive lights, get rid of the red and green cushions and turn your humble abode into a safe haven that dinner guests will envy.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (I get it, it’s been a wild few weeks) you’ll know that IKEA is currently bringing their A-game when it comes to certifiably cool home pieces and the TikTok world is going mad.
Brand: Everything on this list is from the famed Swedish brand, IKEA.
Pieces: I decided to only choose pieces that I have seen styled on my TikTok or Instagram pages and what I am personally lusting after for my own home.
Why you should trust me:
I may be Hello! Fashion’s Fashion Features Writer but second to my obsession with fashion is homewear and furniture. My love for colour, texture and patterns goes well beyond my wardrobe and into my living room, bedroom and kitchen. Rest assured, I watch a lot of TikTok videos (for research, duh) so you can rest assured that these pieces are very on-trend right now.
From canary yellow sofa seats to glass-blown doughnut lamps, here are 7 IKEA items that will elevate your interior space for a better, brighter 2024.
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SOTENÄS - Armchair, Hakebo yellow
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This armchair is from the brand's latest collection and it’s already trending on TikTok amongst interior lovers and cool kids alike. If you’re looking for something practical to spice up your space then a comfortable lemon-coloured chair has to be it. Styled in the right space this chair boasts big luxury vibes without the big luxury price tag.
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BAGGBODA - Side table, light yellow
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If you’re someone who lives in a small space then you’ll understand the need for functional furniture. Like most Ikea pieces, which double, sometimes even triple in versatility this sculptural shelf bedside table hybrid does exactly that. Perfect next to a couch to house your cup of tea and essential reading materials, as a plant and candle holder or, if you’re feeling adventurous, this would make a super cute drinks trolly adorned with your favourite cocktail ingredients.
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IDROTTSHALL - Rug, multicolour
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To the colour adverse this might look like all four Teletubbies threw up on your floor, but that’s exactly the beauty of it. For those homeware buffs, you and I both know that rugs are not cheap, especially ones that is in a funky shape like this. I would put this rug halfway under the couch or bed so that just enough colour pokes out and isn’t overbearing. I guarantee you this will brighten your space instantly.
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BLÅSVERK - Table lamp, beige
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Everyone knows that you never, ever ( I can't stress enough) use the big lights. This usually means that you can never have enough lamps, especially when they’re in fun silhouettes. I love this retro-styled table lamp as its spherical shape is interesting to look at, whilst also being practical. This baby is also available in a bright yellow and electric blue hue.
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DYVLINGE - Swivel armchair, Kelinge green
IKEA
Another chair doing the round on social media is this green swivel chair from Ikea’s new collection. Inspired by the Ikea archives this retro-esque swivel seat is an investment I guarantee you won't regret. The bright green colourway would suit any interior style, adding a certain level of je ne sais quoi that will have friends and family wondering if you bought it at auction from a French designer.
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VARMBLIXT - LED table/wall lamp, orange glass/round
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Possibly the most famous light known to man, this orange glass doughnut-shaped lamp is worth its weight in gold. I love how it can be either hung on the wall like art or sat on a flat space to look like a fruit bowl.
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RÄFFELBJÖRK - Vase, mother-of-pearl colour
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Looking for a quick fix? This double-ended vase is the simplest way to elevate any space. I love how this is made from iridescent glass, catching the light of other colours in the room. This would make a great centrepiece for a dining table or coffee table, filled with your favourite fresh blooms.
HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.
From Martha May in her Grinch approved blue dressing gown to the Mean Girls Jingle Bell Rock ensembles, our winter wardrobe has never been more inspired...
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If we had a partner whose mother had a legendary luxury beauty brand, we'd probably be lathering our faces in her products too.
It comes as no surprise therefore that Mia Regan - the Gen-Z fashion muse and girlfriend of Romeo Beckham, uses plenty of Victoria Beckham Beauty products in her makeup routine.
But, as we saw in Mia's "updated winter make-up routine" that she shared with her 326k TikTok followers, she reaches for a variety of brands and products to get her effortlessly hydrated and dewy natural make-up look, plenty of which are available to shop right now.
How We Chose:
All products are ones Mia Regan featured in her winter makeup routine this season. It's important to note we don't have the exact shades she used in any products, just the items and the brands that we could see from her video. Also, we have not tried the following products ourselves, but have given as much information as possible on the finish, texture and any other detail.
Here are five products Mia Regan uses this winter that you can shop now:
1. The Skin Tint
After priming her face with a '"light moisturiser," Mia goes in "just a little skin tint" which she taps in, avoiding her forehead because her fringe will cover it.
2. The Concealer
She then explains "I mix two concealers together to make the shade" one of which is the Concentré de Beauté Concealer by Gucci, which is distinctive thanks to its stunning vintage floral-patterned lid.
3) The Other Concealer
The other concealer Mia uses is the Armani liquid concealer, which she mixes with the Gucci on her ring finger and lightly applies to her under eyes.
4) The Contour Stick
She then explains “with bronzers, I would go between a contour colour, a classic and another classic.” One of her classics is the Charlotte Tilbury contour wand which she dots on her cheeks and then blends out with a brush
5) The Blush
After bronzing her cheeks, Mia goes in with the ILIA Multi-Stick to wake up her cheeks. To apply this, she swirls her finger across the top of the stick, dabs with the opposite finger to distribute the colour, and applies it in unison to the apples of both cheeks.
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After spending Christmas and New Year's at Sandringham, the King and Queen are set to step away from the spotlight before a busy year of scheduled engagements takes place, per The Telegraph.
King Charles is believed to have travelled to his Scottish home, Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. The relocation breaks his late mother the Queen's tradition of remaining at Sandringham until the anniversary of her father King George VI's death had passed on 6 February.
King Charles has expressed his affection for Birkhall, particularly its garden, which he described as "a special place" in an interview with Country Life. With its charming duck egg blue entrance, the sloped lawn filled with roses, and the towering mountain of Lochnagar in the distance, it's no wonder the monarch finds solace at the idyllic bolthole in the Scottish Highlands. Take a look at its breathtaking entrance in the clip below…
It's well known that the King and his wife have green fingers. Charles' fondness for the estate's garden, crafted by his grandmother, reveals a deep personal connection and a desire to maintain its legacy.
"It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit," he said.
The property is steeped in memories and romance for Charles, too, as it's not only where he spent the majority of the Covid-19 lockdown, but it's also where he and Camilla spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.
During the pandemic, the former Prince of Wales opened the new NHS Nightingale hospital in London remotely via a video link from the Drawing Room at Birkhall.
Clarence House shared a photo of the royal's home office set-up, including a sweet display of family photos behind him. Among the frames on a table on the right-hand side, next to a vase of flowers, is a picture of Charles and wife Camilla on their wedding day.
Royal fans got a further glimpse at the 53,000-acre estate, when Charles filmed a BBC documentary in 2018 called Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70.
In one scene, Charles was interviewed in a reception room of the property, showing he has various personal mementos on display.
One framed photo on a dresser appears to have been taken at Prince Louis’ christening in July 2018, while another looks to show the Queen with Princes William and Harry when they were younger.
Charles inherited Birkhall from his grandmother when she died in 2002, and often spends summers there with Camilla.
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are no strangers to a lavish royal residence. Before moving to their £3 million marital home in the Cotswolds with their daughter, Sienna, the couple are believed to have temporarily resided at St James's Palace.
Yet the couple's impressive property portfolio isn't limited to the UK. Edoardo's family ownS a spectacular 18th-century property known as Villa Mapelli Mozzi in Ponte San Pietro, a small town an hour's drive from Lake Como in Italy, and its beauty is a spectacle.
Complete with 13 bedrooms, two libraries, an outdoor swimming pool and 18,000 square feet of space, Villa Mapelli Mozzi has all the amenities of a royal residence and would make an incredible holiday home for Beatrice, Edoardo and their daughter Sienna.
It also comes with a sister villa approximately 20 miles away in the town of Casatenovo which is a popular location for weddings and is also available to rent on Airbnb. Take a look inside…
The formal dining room
Each room is a reflection of the home's rich heritage, with grand stucco ceilings as seen in the dining room. There are hand-painted doorways and regal chandeliers in the space, and an extensive dining table with gold metal chairs lining either side.
The second dining room
The second dining room has Venetian marble flooring, and a smaller table lined with olive green chairs that have floral cushions for comfort. There is a fireplace below a large mirror at one end of the room, next to a glass cabinet showcasing a collection of fine china.
The billiards room
Guests can retreat to the billiards room for a game of pool, or select one of the novels from the yellow glass-fronted bookshelves and relax in a leather armchair. The room is painted a cream colour with a large chandelier.
The hallway
Tall archways and Venetian marble floorings can also be found in the corridor. It has wooden furniture including a dresser at one side, and chairs upholstered in cream satin.
The garden
Tall French doors open up onto the garden. At night, the building is lit up via warm yellow lights that sit along the bottom edge.
The living room
The living room features herringbone wooden flooring, and a combination of brightly coloured furniture including a red armchair, a green armchair, and a side table dressed with a floral tablecloth. The stunning space also has floor-to-ceiling windows, and a blue and cream floral armchair.
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The Danish royal family have entered a transitional period, with Queen Margrethe II preparing to abdicate this month. Prior to the announcement – made in her traditional New Year's address – the monarch had already shocked the world with another major change earlier in 2023. .
Why Queen Margrethe stripped Prince Joachim's children of their titles
In September 2022, The Queen revealed that she would be stripping her youngest son Prince Joachim's children of their royal titles. Among them – Prince Nikolai, Prince Felix, Prince Henrik and Princess Athena were initially upset by their grandmother's decision.
"My whole family and I are of course very sad," Nikolai, 24, told the Danish publication, Ekstrabladet, shortly after. "We are, as my parents have also stated, in shock at this decision and at how quickly it has actually gone. I don't understand why it had to happen this way."
Prince Joachim, 54, echoed this sentiment, telling reporters: "It's never fun to see your children being mistreated like that. They find themselves in a situation they do not understand."
Asked if he'd received prior notice, Joachim replied: "In May, I was presented with a plan, which basically stated that when the children each turned 25, it would happen. Athena turns 11 in January."
According to Queen Margrethe, the decision to strip her grandchildren of their royal titles, and slim down the monarchy, was made so they could "shape their own lives" without being "limited" by their titles.
As of January 1 2023, Nikolai, Felix, Henrik and Athena are all styled as Count/Countess of Monpezat, and they've begun the process of charting their own paths. Keep reading to find out what they've been up to…
What Queen Margrethe's grandchildren are doing now
Count Nikolai of Monpezat
With fewer royal engagements on the agenda, Count Nikolai of Monpezat has been busy working on his modelling career. Already well established in the industry after walking for Dior in 2018; last year the 24-year-old fronted the covers of Wish Magazine, Numéro Netherlands and Vogue Scandinavia.
Aside from modelling, Nikolai – who is also enrolled at Copenhagen Business School – spent much of 2023 travelling. As well as touring New Zealand and Fiji, in autumn, the royal and his girlfriend Benedikte Thoustrup, transferred to Australia for a semester study at the University of Technology in Sydney.
After voicing his initial reaction to his title change, Nikolai joined Australian publication, 9Honey for an interview in September, where he explained that he and his grandmother are on good terms.
"It's still quite a touchy subject but, I mean, I am the same person as I've always been," he said of Queen Magrethe's decision. "It's more just a formality or sort of change of belonging, in a way. 'I am the same person I have always been, it's weird having to settle for another surname now. Or another… not surname, another call sign."
Asked about his relationship with The Queen, Nikolai replied: "We have a nice relationship, yeah, she wished me happy birthday, we have a fine relationship," he said. "We saw her for her birthday as well, that was really nice to get together."
READ: What Prince Joachim was doing when his mother Queen Margrethe delivered abdication news
Count Felix of Monpezat
Now 21, Count Felix of Monpezat prefers to keep a low profile. Nonetheless, he was in attendance at Prince Christian of Denmark's birthday gala in October.
More recently, Felix was also pictured alongside his father, Prince Joachim, and stepmother Princess Marie of Denmark, as they headed into High Mass at Aarhus Cathedral, Denmark, on Christmas Day.
Count Henrik of Monpezat and Countess Athena of Monpezat
Count Henrik, 14, and Countess Athena, 11, moved with their parents to Washington D.C. in September 2023. The family's change of scenery was first announced in March, after Prince Joachim was given the role of Defense Industry Attaché in the Capital's Danish Embassy. The Prince has previously worked at the Danish Embassy in Paris.
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Meghan Markle started 2024 off with business celebratations as Clevr Blends, in which the Duchess is a stakeholder, began stacking products in US-based shopping brand Target, with three of their super lattes hitting the shelves.
The three flavours being stocked are Chai, Matcha and Coffee and they will be retailling at $17.99. The brand was launched in 2016, after its founders created a pop-up adaptogenic coffee bar. The brand also has social justice at its hearts, relying on ethical and transparent supply chains, while also donating parts of their revnue goes towards "equitable food systems".
Clevr Blends attracted the attention of the Duchess of Sussex after she reportedly trying their superfood coffee at a pop-up store in 2017. Their morals attracted Meghan to invest in the company in 2019.
Following her investment in the company, the mum-of-two told Fortune: "This investment is in support of a passionate female entrepreneur who prioritises building community alongside her business. I'm proud to invest in Hannah's commitment to sourcing ethical ingredients and creating a product that I personally love and has a holistic approach to wellness."
The former actress even appeared in an ad for the brand at the end of last year where she humorously took on the role of an intern. Meghan was seen stacking boxes, preparing hot drinks and working at a computer, with a final shot featuring her missing a fist bump with a colleague before laughing about it.
Meghan's decision to invest in Clevr Blends marked her first significant business move since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, aiming for financial independence.
Women-led businesses and charities are a passion for the Duchess of Sussex and ahead of Christmas, Meghan made a generous donation of €4,600 to the TrebeCafé, also known as the Diakonie Düsseldorf, alongside a donation of several boxes of cosmetic products.
The mother-of-two visited the facility, which helps girls and young women who find themselves in uncertain life situations, back in September when she was in Germany with her husband, Prince Harry, for the Invictus Games.
The donation was made through the Archwell Foundation, and Meghan also wrote a letter alongside her donation. "I am firmly convinced that the work of the TrebeCafé is a necessity for the women and girls at risk in Düsseldorf," it read. "The comfort, friendship, protection and advice you provide is in stark contrast to the harshness of their normal, everyday lives. Thank you for your commitment to improving their lives."
READ: I attended an intimate talk with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — here were my takeaways
PHOTOS: Meghan Markle is a snow queen in very different New Year's Eve photo before meeting Prince Harry
During her visit to the organisation, Meghan got stuck in with helping those visiting and helped prepare meals, reportedly "chopping vegetables" as she spoke with people there.
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Queen Margrethe will officially abdicate on Sunday 14 January, meaning that her son, Crown Prince Frederik, will become King of Denmark on the very same day.
There will be no formal coronation service for the new monarch. The last coronation took place in 1840 for King Christian VIII.
Instead, Frederik's accession will be announced from Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen on the day.
The Danish royal palace has now confirmed what will happen on the historic day.
Here's a timeline of everything that will happen on 14 January.
At 2pm local time, Queen Margrethe II will formally abdicate at the Council of State. It will be the first time such an event has occurred in nearly 900 years.
At 3pm local time, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed His Majesty King Frederik X from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Castle. His wife, Mary, will become Her Majesty Queen Mary, while the couple's eldest son, Prince Christian, will assume the title of Crown Prince of Denmark.
Then at 5pm local time, there will be the transfer of the royal flags from Christian IX's Palace to Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, where Frederik and Mary reside.
The Danish royal palace has confirmed that Margrethe will still be known as Her Majesty Queen Margrethe.
The queen announced her shock abdication during her New Year's address.
Margrethe said: "In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery. It went well, thanks to the skilled healthcare staff who took care of me. Of course, the operation also gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation.
"I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik."
Queen Margrethe has hosted her last New Year's receptions at Christiansborg palace over the last two days, where she delivered a moving speech. Watch below…
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Cold winters in the UK ensure that a scarf is essential in most people's wardrobe, but finding the right scarf can do so much more than help us wrap up during the dreary weather, it can completely transform an outfit.
From cosy oversized scarfs to elegant silk styles, adding a scarf to your look will add dimension, elevating an otherwise simple look into a perfectly put-together ensemble. Brightly coloured scarves have also soared in popularity, and we've seen a rise in pink and red tones being worn to inject some colour into neutral looks.
Oversized scarves have taken the forefront as the top accessory trend this winter, and once wrapped around your neck and draped over your shoulder, you've already levelled up your outfit – looking effortlessly stylish while keeping warm. Result!
To save you from hours of scrolling through the endless styles available, I've searched to find the best scarves for women that are truly worth adding to your collection this season.
How I chose the best scarves for women
- Variety: I've chosen scarves in a range of styles, from colourful pieces to staple neutrals, cashmere, silk and more.
- Price: Whether you're looking to invest in a designer scarf or searching for a high street piece that won't break the bank, I've picked out scarves in a range of different price points to suit every budget.
- Style: Fashion moves fast, but I'm all about finding capsule pieces that you'll wear on repeat. That's why I've handpicked styles based on design and versatility, selecting only the easy-to-wear pieces that can be worn again and again.
Arket Wool Scarf
Dimensions: 200cm x 28cm
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Two-tone scarves are a great way to add some dimension to your outfit while still sticking to neutral colours. This Arket block stripe scarf is made from a blend of soft wool and alpaca, and the grey and black tones will work well with anything in your wardrobe. Throw it on with a longline coat and a knitted jumper for a cosy winter ensemble.
John Lewis Cashmere Scarf
Dimensions: 160cm x 30cm
Colours: Available in black, khaki, or grey
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Cashmere scarves are a worthwhile investment piece, keeping you warm while being breathable enough to wear throughout the year – and the high-quality design ensures you'll reach for it endlessly. The John Lewis winter sale means you don't have to break the bank to pick one up, as this navy blue number is reduced to just £35.
M&S Fringe Scarf
Dimensions: 2cm x 37cm x 212cm
Colours: Available in cream or orange mix
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M&S never disappoints when it comes to trusty staples, and its brushed fringe knitted scarf is the perfect winter accessory. The easy-to-wear style will look great with jeans and dresses, while the fringed finish gives it that extra something. We love the neutral cream shade for everyday wear, but the orange tartan version is a great option for adding some colour to your looks.
New Look Tassel Scarf
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New Look's cosy scarf comes in the most gorgeous dusty blue shade, with delicate tonal detailing for an eye-catching touch. Perfect for injecting a subtle touch of colour to an otherwise simple outfit, the warm scarf is a stylish essential for the cold weather. It also features a soft brush finish, along with an on-trend tassel trim.
Karen Millen Wool Blend Scarf
Colours: Available in beige, charcoal, grey, and blue
Shipping: £4.99 for standard delivery
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Looking for a timeless scarf that you'll want to reach for every year? Karen Millen's slim knit scarf is the one. Made from soft wool, the elegant scarf will provide that extra layer of warmth while elevating your outfits, and it's also available in bright blue for those who prefer a bolder style.
& Other Stories Mohair-Blend Scarf
Dimensions: 205cm x 30cm
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Pining for spring already? & Other Stories is helping us add a touch of spring to our winter outfits with its gorgeous lilac scarf. Knitted from mohair and wool, the cosy scarf will keep you warm during the crisp mornings while still looking so stylish, and the oversized shape is ideal for layering your looks.
Lauren Manoogian Fringed Bouclé Scarf
Dimensions: 242cm x 48cm
Colours: Available in black and beige
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Investing in a designer scarf is a sure-fire way to add a touch of luxury to your outfits, and this Lauren Manoogian piece is ticking all of the boxes. Handwoven in Peru by local artisans, the scarf is made from a blend of alpaca and wool for the softest finish, complete with a textured bouclé feel and fringe detailing.
ASOS Weekday Essential Scarf
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Another style that will complement any capsule wardrobe is Weekday's Essential off-white scarf. The rectangular cut and tassel ends make it ideal for layering with knitwear, and the neutral design will elevate workwear and everyday outfits. It's an essential you'll be throwing on daily during the cold winter months.
New Look Tassel Scarf
Colours: Available in pink, camel, green, light green, khaki, burgundy, or light pink
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Why not inject some colour into your winter looks with New Look's bright pink scarf? The bold fuschia shade looks incredible teamed with black and white, so it will instantly liven up your laid-back winter outfits. The oversized design looks so warm, and it also comes in green, blue, yellow and more colourways.
Accessorize Crown Print Scarf
Dimensions: 65cm x 190cm
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If you love two-tonal scarves, this oversized crown print piece from Accessorize is perfect. The pink and red combo will look so great styled with neutral shades, while the crowned logo and frayed edges give it extra character.
Burberry Logo-Pattern Wool Scarf
Dimensions: 185cm x 34.5cm
Shipping: £5.95 for standard delivery
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Burberry scarves are forever trending, and if you're looking to invest in one, we've found the style you'll want to wear forever. Made from 100% wool, the two-tone black and white scarf is branded with the iconic Burberry logo, complete with a self-tie fastening and fringed edges. So chic!
Hobbs Guinevere Silk Scarf
Dimensions: 98cm x 98cm
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Silk scarves are an easy way to make any outfit look instantly elegant, and the best part about the lightweight style is that you can wear it whatever the weather. The Hobbs Guinevere scarf is made from 100% luxurious silk, with an endlessly versatile floral print and an oversized finish. Style with blouses and cigarette trousers for a smark workwear ensemble, or keep it low-key with denim jeans and trainers.
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The Traitors is back and once again we are obsessed with every single aspect of the BBC show. The gripping game show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, sees a group of civilians gather at a sprawling estate to battle it out for a huge prize fund. The catch? Some are secretly traitors who will "murder" their fellow opponents in the hope of eliminating all players and taking the prize money for themselves.
As well as the group of characters who have signed up for the show, we love watching The Traitors for its scenery. The show is aptly filmed in the huge stately castle in Scotland, providing the perfect backdrop for the murderous game of deceit and lies….
Where is The Traitors castle?
The Traitors is filmed in the stunning Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The 19th-century venue, which was built in the Scottish baronial style, boasts 100 acres of parkland on the banks of the River Alness and is located 25 miles north of Inverness. Its heritage dates back to the 1st Duke of Sutherland, who bought Ardross in the late 1700s and built a hunting lodge on the grounds.
The castle is now owned by the McTaggart family, who acquired the estate in 1983 and began to restore the gardens and extensively renovate the venue and its estate properties. The Formal Garden, Walled Garden, shrubberies and lawns have been revived thanks to the new owners, who have planted additional specimen trees, and extended the woodlands.
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Speaking about filming in Scotland before series one aired last year, Claudia said the location was "beautiful", adding: "It felt sometimes like we were in a painting if that's not too cheesy. On day two, we saw a double rainbow and everyone was like oh my gosh, and the crew were crying, there were baby deer, there was beautiful heather, there were ancient trees, and an ancient loch. We were all taking pictures."
Can you visit Ardross Castle?
Unfortunately, the castle is privately owned and its grounds are not open to the general public. However, it is possible to hire it. The venue is available to both corporate and private clients for weddings or work events.
The castle also organises indoor and outdoor activities, such as mountain bike hire and fly fishing on the River Alness.
Inside The Traitors location, the stunning 19th-century Ardross Castle in Scotland…
The grounds
As mentioned, the castle is situated on the banks of the River Alness and boasts 100 acres of land.
The sprawling grounds and location by the water are perfect for undertaking those gruelling challenges in the hopes of racking up more money for the jackpot.
The Traitors Roundtable room
This is where serious action goes down. Each evening, the group gathers to discuss and dissect each others' game plans, trying to figure out who is lying and who really is faithful. At each roundtable session, the group takes a vote and whoever has the most has to leave, before revealing whether they are in fact a traitor who was wrongly banished as a faithful.
The grand circular table makes it the perfect place for contestants to read each other's body language and reactions, and the wooden 19th century-décor adds to the gothic, historical theme.
Kitchen
Unsurprisingly, the game players don't do much cooking on the show but this kitchen would be an incredible place to cook up a feast.
The room has lots of old features that compliment the castle's centuries-old layout, but there are gorgeous modern touches including huge gold lights hanging from the ceiling, with a matching gold tap and sunning marble-topped surfaces.
The Traitors season 2 contestants: Faithfuls and Traitors
Andrew - Faithful/Potential Traitor
Anthony - Faithful
Ash - Traitor
Aubrey - Faithful
Brian - Faithful
Charlie - Faithful
Charlotte - Faithful
Diane - Faithful/Potential Traitor
Evie - Faithful
Harry - Traitor
Jasmine - Faithful
Jaz - Faithful
Jonny - Faithful
Kyra - Faithful
Meg - Faithful
Miles - Faithful/Potential Traitor
Mollie - Faithful
Paul - Traitor
Ross - Faithful
Sonja - Faithful/Potential Traitor
Tracey - Faithful
Zack - Faithful
Entrance hall
Host of The Traitors, Claudia, welcomed the 22 civilians onto the show during episode one which aired on Thursday, and immediately upon walking into the castle, they are greeted by a huge entrance hall.
There are high ceilings, long corridors and countryside touches that make it the perfect place to hold the games. It has to be said that Claudia's wardrobe matches the entire aesthetic perfectly and we are obsessed.
The staircase
Claudia, once again, looks right at home in this photo showing the huge staircase at Ardross Castle. The grand stairs are wide and made of stone, with gothic artwork adorning the walls, too.
The Traitors games room gives off serious Cluedo vibes, which is very apt given the aim of the game. We adore the bright orange velvet chairs with large, matching sofas.
The green cushions and dark teal velvet cushions complement the décor perfectly and even match the green of the snooker table centred in the room.
The bar
After a tense roundtable session, the group often take themselves off the bar to recover and unpack the events of the game. The room has a huge chandelier hanging from the ceiling and a fully functioning bar that wouldn't look out of place at a swanky London hotspot.
The large seating area allows the players to relax and chat away, in front of a feature shelf on the wall adorned with vintage clocks and vases.
Dining room
Each morning, the group reconvenes in the dining room one by one to find out who has been murdered the night before. They gather at the table which is always covered in the most tempting and delicious breakfast spread we've ever seen!
Library
We love that every single room in the castle has been designed and styled with the theme of the game in mind.
The contestants may not have much downtime to read during their stay at Ardross, but the library gets used in other ways, for example, during games where they have to find and spot hidden clues and items to collect. It's also where Claudia films a lot of her presenting pieces-to-camera.
The turret
The turret is arguably one of the most important parts of the castle for the BBC show. Each evening, the traitors gather under the cover of darkness – and their iconic robes – to decide who they will be "murdering" from the group.
It's also here where they recruit new traitors to join them, and where Claudia often meets them to inform them of twists and turns in the game.
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Documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein were finally unsealed, revealing the names of dozens of people connected to the disgraced financier on Thursday.
This comes eight years after Virginia Giuffre's 2015 civil lawsuit against the late sex offender's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. The case was settled in 2017, and Maxwell was later found guilty of child sex trafficking in 2022, now serving 20 years in prison. Epstein died awaiting trial on federal conspiracy and sex trafficking charges in 2019.
Originally the court documents had been sealed, protecting the names of many people who had involvement with him.
Now, as the likes of Prince Andrew, Michael Jackson, former presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump have been publicly named in the documents, many might question: why are these names only just coming out now? And what is likely to happen next?
Here is everything you need to know as more names are revealed.
What documents were released?
The court documents released show interviews given under oath by Maxwell, Giuffre, and a woman named Johanna Sjoberg. These files, which contain hundreds of pages, also include emails between Epstein and Maxwell; Giuffre and the FBI; as well as Maxwell and her UK lawyers.
Only 40 of about 250 documents have been published so far, with more said to be released in the coming days.
Why have they only just been released now?
Judge Loretta Preska, a senior United States district judge for the Southern District Court of New York ruled in December 2023 that the documents could now come to light, years after they were first put under court-ordered seal.
She explained that many of the people named in the lawsuit had been publicly identified already by the media or in Maxwell's trial, and many others "did not raise an objection" to these documents being released.
Some names will remain sealed, including those belonging to child victims.
Who's names have been published so far?
In the coming days, more than 150 of Epstein's associates are expected to be revealed. In the first 40 documents alone, the likes of former presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton have been named - except there are no accusations of either committing wrongdoing.
Prince Andrew was named multiple times in the documents, although he reached a multi-million pound settlement with Giuffre in 2022 after she claimed he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
A number of other incredibly high profile figures have also been mentioned in the documents. Sjoberg refers to meeting Michael Jackson in Epstein's Florida house, but said their relationship was not sexual.
US magician David Copperfield reportedly performed magic tricks over dinner at one of the properties, asking Sjoberg if she was "aware that girls were getting paid to find other girls".
Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Cameron Diaz and Bruce Willis are also mentioned in the documents, although none of them have been accused of involvement in the crimes, or of any wrongdoing. Instead, it seems that Epstein name-dropped celebrity names during massages, according to Sjoberg's testimony.
What happens next for the people listed?
Civil Rights attorney James DeSimone suggested that the publication is unlikely to lead to fresh prosecutions.
"It is unlikely that additional criminal prosecutions will ensue based on the public releasing of these documents", he told Newsweek. "Prosecutors have known about these documents for years and the public revelation of these names and additional details is unlikely to move the needle on the decision to prosecute others."
As Epstein is dead, he would be unable to testify against his aiders and abetters, and Maxwell has already accepted her 20-year sentence. However, the lawyer did explain that these documents will impact the court of public opinion.
"Especially if there is evidence linking prominent individuals with coerced sexual conduct as Virginia Giuffre alleged in her defamation lawsuit", he continued. "And those named in the documents will also have to navigate the wrath of loved ones who were betrayed by this illicit conduct."
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Welcome to the Daily Lowdown podcast from HELLO!. In this episode, we chat about how Britney Spears has shut down rumours of a return to music, vowing to "never" go back to the music industry.
Not only that, but Iggy Azalea has also cut music and Destiny's Child tease a comeback.
Listen to the episode in full below…
Britney Spears has vowed she will never return to the music industry. The popstar spoke out online after rumours began to circulate that she was heading back into the studio to record new music, with reports even suggesting that fellow popstar Charli XCX was lined up to collaborate. However, Britney took to Instagram to shut down rumours of a comeback saying that most of the news is "trash" and that she will never return to the industry. But, Britney hasn’t stopped working it seems as she also admitted that she has been a ghostwriter for other artists over the last two years, saying she wants to keep it that way.
Taylor Swift is gearing up for a glitzy night out in Hollywood this weekend as she will be attending the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, however, if fans were hoping for a red carpet appearance from her with her boyfriend, Travis Kelcee, they might be disappointed. The Anti-Hero singer will reportedly be flying solo to the ceremony as the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday evening. Although Taylor has been spotted at many of her new boyfriend's games, she'll instead be heading to the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the event where she'll be hoping to win big in the Cinematic Box office Achievement category for her Eras tour concert film.
Iggy Azalea has scrapped her new album and has hinted that she's walking away from her music career. The 'Work' singer took to social media to post a lengthy statement saying that she knows her fans will be disappointed but that she is keen to focus more on her creative and design work, which she loves seeing come to life. Iggy also said that despite reports saying that she was bullied away from music, this is not the case because she doesn't view herself as someone who quits. She finished by saying that she feels happy and passionate in day-to-day life when her mind is focused on her other work projects, and we love that she is prioritising what's best for her!
Could Destiny's Child be getting back together? We certainly hope so. After Beyonce and her former band members Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett reunited at Beyonce's Renaissance tour backstage a couple months back, fans were loving it. But now the official Instagram account has shared a new photo of the group saying The Ladies of DC at Renaissance, and many are convinced this means an official reunion is on the cards. There's no word from the girls whether it's happening but we're keeping our fingers crossed.
And an ABBA-voyage style hologram show featuring Elvis Presley is set to premiere in the UK. The show, titled Elvis Evolution, will launch in London this year using AI and hologram technology to put on a futuristic show of the King of Rock n Roll for fans to enjoy. The show has been pulled together by Elvis' estate with the help of UK-based immersive entertainment company, Layered Reality. Elvis Evolution is also planning on heading to Las Vegas, Tokyo and Berlin following its run in the UK capital. A venue has not yet been confirmed.
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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's son Wyatt Russell is turning into a perfect copy of his striking parents, as evidenced by his latest red carpet appearance with his wife Meredith Hagner.
The 37-year-old actor made an appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of his upcoming supernatural horror film Night Swim alongside his wife of nearly five years Meredith, 36.
The actor wore a sleek combination of blood red and black on the carpet, opting for a red suit with a black button down and tie, paired with polished leather shoes and his signature long locks and goatee.
Wyatt looked quite like the perfect mixture of A-list parents Goldie, with his pleasing smile and beautiful golden hair, and Kurt, with his soft features and impressive stature.
Search Party star Meredith, meanwhile, proudly displayed her growing baby bump in a bodycon black dress with a lamé gold purse and matching heels.
Meredith shared a pair of photos of their outing on Instagram and wrote alongside them: "Might Swim was SO. GOOD. SO. SCARY! Amazing performances.
"Endlessly proud of my guy who's so talented and humble and being his plus one is so fun. Also so endlessly proud of the glam team's ability to whip this highly pregnant [expletive] together. True heroes," she continued, giving credit to each of her glam squad.
Many fans of the star loved the new honey blonde tone in her luscious tresses, and even said that with the hair, she resembled Wyatt's half-sister Kate Hudson and her mother-in-law Goldie.
"Really loving the honey blonde tone on you. You look radiant!" a fan gushed, with another remarking: "Good lord, this outfit. This hair. These shoes. This eye makeup. HAWT," and a third writing: "You're such a cutie patootie pregnant lady." A fourth also said: "You look just like your mother in law [Goldie]! Just beautiful! Congratulations! Your Christmas movies were my favorite this year."
It was reported as far back as November that Wyatt and Meredith were expecting their second child together, previously welcoming son Buddy Prine Russell, who is now two years old.
Wyatt confirmed the news during interviews with his dad when they were promoting their series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Meredith broke the news as well on Instagram with a pregnancy photoshoot, revealing the baby's gender and due date.
"So excited to share we have another little boy coming in Feb. Deeply, deeply grateful," she sweetly penned, being lavished with congratulatory messages from family and friends alike.
Wyatt and Meredith's second son will mark the seventh grandchild for Hollywood royalty Goldie and Kurt, who are also the doting grandparents to Oliver Hudson and wife Erinn Bartlett's three children, and Kate's three children with fiancé Danny Fujikawa and exes Chris Robinson and Matt Bellamy.
Oliver and Erinn share son Wilder Brooks, 16, Bodhi Hawn, 13, and Rio Laura, ten. Kate and Danny share daughter Rani Rose, five, while she shares eldest son Ryder Robinson, who will turn 20 on January 7, and son Bingham "Bing," 12, with Matt.
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Christina Aguilera rang in New Year's with an impressive concert, but in a series of sweet behind-the-scenes photos, the 'Dirrty' singer revealed she had one adorable fan present, her daughter, Summer Rain, nine.
The mom-of-two looked like a sultry ice queen with a risque outfit that consisted of a white puffer jacket and colorless bodice. But in a set of adorable sepia-toned snaps, she posed with her mini-me daughter, who looked thrilled to be joining her mom. In the photos, Summer wore a black coat as she cuddled up with Christina with the singer putting their close bond on full display.
In her caption, the 43-year-old mused: "Me & Mine," and added a snowflake emoji at the end.
Fans loved the adorable moment as one penned: "I never understood how important being a present parent was until I had a child of my own! You are such an inspiration @Xtina!" and a second added: "You & Mini-You (Summer)."
Meanwhile, a third commented: "Happy New Year! I just want to say you have such a beautiful family and thank you for being such great inspiration/motivation in every way! Te Amo."
Many others were enchanted by Christina's beauty, as a fourth follower enthused: "I swear she gets hotter every day," while another compared her to the Marvel character Emma Frost.
Christina shares Summer with her fiance, Matthew Rutler, and the singer is also a mother to son Max, 15, who she shares with her ex-husband, Jordan Bratman.
Summer is starting to become a mainstay at Christina's shows, and she joined her famous mom in Australia back in December. In a clip, the nine-year-old was sitting on the stage playing on an iPad to keep herself occupied while Christina warmed up her voice ready for the show.
Another moment showed the superstar walking from her car to the show with Summer Rain walking in front of her, and another saw Christina kneel down to check on her daughter and give her a kiss while rehearsals were underway.
The 'Reflection' hitmaker's video was shared on her social media and was immediately flooded with comments from her loyal followers. One person wrote: "Awwww… makes me happy to know my Diva is happy too. She has her kids, her partner in crime, her fans that have learned so much from her example. Forever a Fighter @xtina."
A second added: "My sister and I had the best night of our life! We love you Xtina! Always have, always will xxx," as a third said: "Queen, you are serving looks, face, body. LEGENDTINA!"
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Carole Middleton, 68, and her husband Micheal, 74, have become one of the most well-known couples following their daughter Princess Kate's royal wedding in 2011, but they chose a much more low-key affair for their own big day back on 21 June 1980 in Buckinghamshire.
While they have kept their relationship largely private, Carole let slip a few key details about their nuptials, and it sounds remarkably low-key. During a discussion about her former family business Party Pieces – which went into administration in 2023, 12 years after the Princess of Wales stopped working there – the mother-of-three revealed she enjoyed a simple "bonfire" and comfort food when she married Michael.
"I found the venue, organised the wedding breakfast, the bonfire and chilli con carne in the evening," she said in an interview with The Telegraph.
They have released no photos, but we now know that Carole wore a beautiful boho bridal gown which she lent to her daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet for her French wedding with James in September 2021. Tying in with Carole's casual theme, the floor-length white dress featured a Bardot neckline and embroidered ruffle detailing. Alizee later told HELLO! she "fell in love" with Carole's dress after trying it on, adding: "It fitted me perfectly."
Carole was working as a flight attendant for British Airways when she met flight dispatcher Michael, whom she later described as "shy." She revealed their early relationship wasn't necessarily smooth sailing, admitting she suffered a Bridget Jones moment when she tried to impress Michael with her cooking.
Speaking of the first time she prepared dinner for her now-husband, she told The Telegraph: "I was trying to impress him with a mushroom risotto and it looked like grey porridge; it was very Bridget Jones." The iconic rom-com movie sees actress Renee Zellweger's character turn her leek soup blue thanks to coloured string, so we'd say a grey risotto isn't nearly as embarrassing!
The couple are parents to three children: Catherine, who was born in 1982, followed by Pippa in 1983 and their youngest child and only son, James, in 1987.
Knowing their mum's impressive organisational skills, Kate and Pippa both turned to their mother for help with their own weddings. "We talked about music… everything. I was involved lots with both Pip’s and Catherine’s weddings," said Carole, referring to Kate's wedding with Prince William in April 2011 and Pippa's nuptials with James Matthews in May 2017.
Her children have gone on to have families of their own, making Carole and Michael grandparents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Grace, Rose and Inigo. Despite her and her relatives being in the spotlight, Carole insisted her life is "really normal" and they all value hard work – something she hopes will be passed on to her grandkids.
"I have tried hard to be a listening grandmother and mother-in-law," she told Good Housekeeping. "That is why we are all still close, because our relationships have evolved as my children have had children. I've learned to be a wise grandmother, I hope. I know how hard it was for me bringing up my own children, that you invest a lot in them, and don't really want a know-it-all granny out there."
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Stacey Solomon has shared an insight into the festive celebrations she marked with husband Joe Swash and their children as she revealed one of the presents that her husband gifted her, though she joked he had an ulterior motive.
In a clip, which you can see below, Stacey teased her husband that her gift was more for him, revealing that the actor had gifted her a red string bikini, that looked to be straight out of "Pamela Anderson's wardrobe". In the video, which was shot in their bathroom Stacey covered herself with a towel while wearing the bikini top, while Joe insisted the gift wasn't bought for his eyes.
Joe encouraged Stacey to share the bikini with her followers, but the Loose Women star decided against it and joked her husband would be lucky if it wasn't "swallowed".
The singer eventually related as the family headed down to the beach, before joking that the item came with its perks with staff "serving" her plenty of drinks while Joe was seemingly ignored. "My present backfired," Joe quipped in a video.
The family spent the Christmas period abroad, with Stacey and Joe revealing that it was a "surprise" for their families. "A special Christmas. For the first time ever we got to surprise our families for Christmas," Stacey said. "Never felt more grateful & lucky.
"Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd be able to do this. 20 of us, 10 hours later & we have made it to paradise. Merry Christmas Everyone. Lots of love from ALL of us."
Christmas this year was extra special for the Swash-Solomon family as it was the first for Joe and Stacey's daughter, Belle, who arrived in February this year.
Chatting to HELLO! in an exclusive interview ahead of the festive occasion, Joe revealed that the focus would be on Belle's siblings, Rex, four, and Rose, two, who are now both old enough to enjoy the celebrations. "The first Christmas, they don't really know what's going on," the actor said. "It's all about parents making themselves feel good.
"But with Rose, now she's two, she is so into Christmas. She can't wait, she loves a bit of Santa Claus. My Rex as well, he's only four-years-old, I know Rex and Rose this year, are really going to appreciate Christmas."
DISCOVER: Stacey Solomon’s births with kids Belle, Rose, Rex, Leighton and Zachary were so different
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Speaking about what he was planning to gift Stacey for Christmas, Joe teased that he usually tries to be "inventive" in a bid to "surprise" his wife. However, he then joked: "It doesn't usually work and she's like: 'You should have just stuck with the list.'"
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Awards season officially kicks off at the very start of the year with the annual Golden Globe Awards this year slated for Sunday, January 7, and it's quite a doozy.
Several critically acclaimed films have made their way to cinemas this year, many of which are in contention for the 81st formerly Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)-led ceremony's top prizes.
Ahead of the star-studded affair this weekend, here are HELLO!'s predictions for who will take home the top prizes in the film categories (because TV's a whole other gamble, and our money's on Succession and Ted Lasso/The Bear)…
Best Director
Despite all the hype surrounding this illustrious group, Christopher Nolan has felt like the frontrunner heading into this season, particularly with his "it's time" narrative. Surprisingly, he's never actually won a Globe, despite years of prestige (pun intended), and with the success of Oppenheimer, this feels like the perfect film to reward him for his career as a whole, even if it's not his best (shoulda been 2010's Inception). With that in mind…
Winner Pick: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Potential Spoilers: Greta Gerwig for Barbie, Celine Song for Past Lives
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Best Supporting Actor
While I would love to see Riverdale star Charles Melton pull away from his CW beginnings to lift a trophy for his jarring turn in May December, this seems like the tightest race between Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Gosling. Ultimately, the fanfare surrounding Ken might prove too difficult to overcome for Iron Man, who showed his dramatic chops to aplomb in Oppenheimer, albeit not for the first time, which might also lose him the novelty factor.
Winner Pick: Ryan Gosling for Barbie
Potential Spoilers: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer, Charles Melton for May December
Best Supporting Actress
Through this excellent crop, none stands out taller and more effectively than Da'Vine Joy Randolph's deeply bittersweet and raw turn in The Holdovers as grieving mom and cafeteria administrator Mary Lamb. Her performance effectively serves as a third and most significant breakout in her long career, and it is hopefully the kind that cements her place in the industry.
Winner Pick: Da'Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Potential Spoilers: Julianne Moore for May December, Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple
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Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)
It's really Paul Giamatti's layered and biting role in The Holdovers that should prove most effective. For someone who's been in the industry for nearly three decades, he possesses less of the name recognition that his fellow nominees do, but his comedic turn in Alexander Payne's instant holiday classic is the perfect temptation for the Globes to change that in a jiff, just like it should for co-star Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Winner Pick: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
Potential Spoilers: Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction, Nicolas Cage for Dream Scenario
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)
Ever since Emma Stone danced around a mad scientist's home in the first trailer for Poor Things, she immediately became the favorite (again, pun intended) for awards glory, and with the film's release, it's only heightened. The blend of imaginative, ingenious, and downright weird allows for the Globes to get in well with the "cool" crowd by making a pick that's not only accurate and justified but also, "omg, so quirky."
Winner Pick: Emma Stone for Poor Things
Potential Spoilers: Margot Robbie for Barbie, Natalie Portman for May December
Best Actress (Drama)
A film like Killers of the Flower Moon would not have worked without the masterful dramatic turn of one Lily Gladstone, turning in one of the most effective and personal performances of the entire year. This film is a star-making vehicle simply for Lily, and while she has a lot of tough competitors in this category, it's hard to imagine a world where her magnificence isn't rewarded.
Winner Pick: Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
Potential Spoilers: Greta Lee for Past Lives, Cailee Spaeny for Priscilla
Best Actor (Drama)
Despite his prominence, and general aura, Cillian Murphy has never been much of an awards darling. A large part of his recognition comes through cult status for Peaky Blinders (with some prizes here and there), which makes his leading turn in the blockbuster Oppenheimer the perfect way to reward him, just like director Nolan, for his work and a singular career-highlight role.
Winner Pick: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Potential Spoilers: Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon, Andrew Scott for All of Us Strangers
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
We had to mention the new "cinematic and box office achievement" category introduced this year that solely feels like the Globes' attempt to get in with the cool kids' table (again), and throw Taylor Swift a bone (who, to be fair, doesn't really need it?). Still, by virtue of including her in the category, there's very little chance she won't actually emerge victorious, whether it's deserved or not.
Winner Pick: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Potential Spoilers: Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie
RELATED: I went to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour premiere – and this is what happened
Best Film (Musical or Comedy)
(*hey siri, play Dua Lipa's "Dance the Night"!)
…I mean, don't you think?
Winner Pick: Barbie
Potential Spoilers: The Holdovers, American Fiction
Best Film (Drama)
This is the more interesting one, mainly because of how close it is. Ultimately, I'd give the edge to Oppenheimer, by only the slimmest of margins. I think the biggest ace in its corner is being a critically acclaimed film WITH the box office returns to prove it, unlike the rest of its competitors. Watch Killers of the Flower Moon or its non-English competitors prove to be the biggest underdogs, though.
Winner Pick: Oppenheimer
Potential Spoilers: Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Anatomy of a Fall
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After spending a difficult holiday season with the support of family and friends, Nick Carter is finally sharing his piece on his sister Bobbie Jean Carter's untimely death.
Bobbie Jean died on December 23, 2023 at the age of 41, a little over a year after little brother Aaron Carter's death in November 2022 at age 34.
Backstreet Boys singer Nick, 43, continued to share footage of his music and his family during Christmas on social media during the holidays, and has finally spoken up about the loss.
He shared a sweet childhood photo of himself with his younger sister, holding her hand as they prepared for a swim while sporting identical blonde bowl cuts and wide smiles.
"It may take a lifetime to fully process the loss my family has endured over the years – most recently, with the sudden passing of our sister Bobbie Jean," Nick penned. "I am completely heartbroken.
"Thank you for all your love and kind words. We are reminded again that life is precious, fleeting and to cherish the time we have with the ones we love."
He concluded by saying: "I know she is finally at peace with God. I love you BJ."
Sharna Burgess commented: "I'm so sorry Nick, I cannot imagine how hard this must be. Brian and I are sending you so much love," and a fan also wrote in response: "Life is so unfair. I'm so sorry for your loss, Nick. Know that you are loved and we are all here for you ALWAYS no matter what!"
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Bobbie Jean gained attention and fame thanks to the success of her brothers Nick and Aaron, at one point acting as her younger brother's wardrobe stylist and makeup artist on tour.
However, the famously large Carter family, once the subject of the E! reality show House of Carters, has suffered from numerous tragedies, including the deaths of Bobbie Jean, Aaron, and middle sibling Leslie, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 25. From oldest to youngest, the siblings comprise of Nick, Bobbie Jean, Leslie, Aaron, and his twin sister Angel, now 36.
Bobbie Jean leaves behind her eight-year-old daughter Bella, who will remain under the care of her grandmother Jane Carter. While a cause of death hasn't been revealed yet, Jane shared a statement with TMZ breaking the news in December.
MORE: Remembering the Dancing with the Stars icons like Aaron Carter who have died
"I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean; and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time," she wrote.
"When I am able to think clearly, I'll release a fuller statement; but until then I would request to be left to grieve in private."
MORE: Bobbie Jean Carter's daughter to stay with Nick Carter's mom amid tragic death
Jane continued: "However deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a young child at the loss of a parent must be much greater.
"So, I would ask the sympathetic to say a prayer for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother."
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Ruth Langsford has shared sadness from her family home as the Loose Women presenter revealed that she was taking down the Christmas decorations. To mark this, the star shared her dining room table that had Santa Claus-themed salt and pepper shakers and had been fully decked out.
The video also showed off baubles and reindeer-themed napkins holders as she panned across the room. After showing her dining table off in its full glory, including the snow effect she had sprayed over it, Ruth revealed the transformation as it reverted back to a black surface. "And we're done! Christmas 2023 all packed away until next year," she lamented. "Prefer putting it all out than clearing it away!"
Ruth was immediately supported by her fans, as one commented: "Just done the same, spent the day packing most of it away, I've just left the kitchen until 12th night and like you I prefer putting it all out," and a second commented: "Christmas was packed away in our house today too."
A third penned: "Mine clear everything off a table they just see it as clutter!! They remove candles etc and just want room for the food and condiments...but I love a decorated table ...I'm wasted," while a fourth posted: "Me too. Always feel sad without xmas tree lights," but a fifth had very different emotions as they wrote: "Took me ages to put everything away then clean up!! Glad it's only once a year!"
Ruth delighted fans ahead of the Christmas period as she showcased her home's transformation into a winter wonderland, showcasing sideboards, many decorations and even her ironing board!
Sharing her vision at the time, Ruth noted in her caption: "Christmas sideboard done at last! Went for a snowy, winter wonderland theme this year. The inspiration came when I saw the little, frosted Christmas tree… Everything came from my local garden centre @squires_gc where the staff are SO helpful. Have a sparkling Christmas everyone!"
In the centre of her sideboard, the 63-year-old gave pride of place to a bushy fir tree, whilst around the edges, the TV star spruced up her display with snow-capped foliage and tea lights galore.
Her followers approved of the resdesign in the comments section, with one writing: "Thank you so much for sharing Ruth, your displays are always amazing!" while a second chimed in: "Beautiful Ruth."
A third quipped: "It looks beautiful Ruth, can you come and do mine" and a fourth sweetly added: "Looks beautiful Ruth, wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas".
MORE: Ruth Langsford celebrates special memories with son Jack after 'horrendous' separation
READ: Ruth Langsford opens up about family life following husband Eamonn Holmes' health struggles
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Sandra Bullock's partner, Bryan Randall, who tragically passed away in August 2023 at the age of 57 after battling ALS, was remembered in a touching tribute by Sandra's sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado.
Gesine shared a serene video of the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Instagram, where Sandra scattered Bryan's ashes.
Accompanying the video, Gesine wrote, "Happy birthday, Bry. Sandy brought you to the river, just as she promised."
The family had previously released a statement to People following Bryan's passing: "It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS."
They expressed their gratitude for the support Bryan received during his illness: "We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours."
Gesine praised Sandra for her dedication during Bryan's illness: "ALS is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home.
"At this time we ask for privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan. His Loving Family"
Sandra and Bryan's relationship began in 2015, and they were last publicly seen together in July 2020.
Sandra opened up about their bond during an interview on Jada Pinkett-Smith's Red Table Talk:
"I am someone who went through the divorce process, but I found the love of my life. We share two beautiful children - three children, his older daughter. It's the best thing ever," she said.
"I'm a bulldozer. My life was already on the track and here's this beautiful human being who doesn't want anything to do with my life, but the right human being to be there."
Although they never married, the couple reportedly held a commitment ceremony in December 2017. A video obtained by DailyMail.com captured the celebration, showing Sandra and Bryan dancing joyfully.
A guest at the ceremony shared, "It was Bryan's birthday on December 31 so it's like they wanted to celebrate everything all at once."
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Once again, Princess Anne proved to be the hardest-working royal of 2023 as she carried out 457 engagements during the year, and she's wasted no time in keeping this record as on Thursday she became the first royal to return to duty.
The Princess Royal headed to the Oxford Farming Conference in her role as Honourary President of the organisation and the 73-year-old delivered a speech as the conference closed out its second day. Crediton Milling, who attended the conference shared that during her speech Anne emphasised how "farming as a family enterprise understands long-term value".
The royal has a big trip coming up later in the month, as it was confirmed that she and husband Sir Timothy Laurence would head overseas to Sri Lanka to participate in events connected with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. Anne will be in the Asian nation from 10 to 12 January.
Anne will undertake engagements and meet local communities and faith groups in the capital Colombo, the city of Kandy in the centre of Sri Lanka, and Jaffna on the northern tip of the country, the palace said. The Princess will also meet Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe during her stay.
Anne previously visited Sri Lanka in 1995 where she visited projects set up by Save The Children. King Charles, then Prince of Wales, also attended the 50th anniversary of Independence Day in Sri Lanka in 1998.
Speaking about Anne's work ethic, HELLO!'s Royal Editor Emily Nash says: "Princess Anne is once again the hardest working royal in terms of the number of royal engagements carried out, closely followed by the King, who has also had to deal with his daily red boxes since becoming monarch. But it's hard to compare their output with that of the younger royals because their approach to royal engagements is quite different.
"William and Kate, for example, are focusing on longer term projects with the aim of making a longer term difference to society. Either way, Anne’s dedication to her duties and her work ethic are remarkable, especially given she is long past the average retirement age."
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Majesty Magazine's Managing Editor, Joe Little, told HELLO!: "The Princess Royal, with more than half-a-century of duty and experience under her belt, is regarded by her brother the King as the ultimate pair of safe hands."Her no-nonsense attitude and work ethic, which even in her 70s shows no signing of waning, has won her a lot of praise – not that she would seek it – from the media and the public over the years."
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Scout Willis, the 32-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis, recently shared an intimate and touching photograph that beautifully captures her bond with her father.
In the shared slideshow, a poignant image stood out, showing Scout cozily nestled against Bruce, who seemed to be lying in bed.
This tender moment was accompanied by Scout's heartfelt caption: "BIG YEAR FOR SCOUTER WELCOME TO THE JOY," reflecting her affection and optimism.
Bruce Willis, celebrated for his iconic roles in "The Sixth Sense" and "Pulp Fiction," was previously married to Scout's mother, Demi Moore.
Their marriage, lasting from 1987 to 2000, was a significant chapter in Hollywood's history, and even after their separation, Bruce and Demi have remained amicable.
The former couple shares three daughters: Rumer, now 35, Scout, and Tallulah, now 29.In 2007, Bruce's life took a new turn when he started dating model Emma Heming.
Their relationship blossomed into marriage in 2009, and they have since welcomed two daughters, Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, 9.
Celebrating their enduring love, Emma marked their 16th wedding anniversary with a touching Instagram post, filled with affectionate photos and a sincere message about her husband.
She warmly wrote, "16 years with this special man. My love and adoration for him only grows," showcasing the depth of their bond.
In March 2022, a significant announcement was made by Bruce's family regarding his health. They revealed his retirement from acting due to a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that affects language abilities.
Additionally, in February, it was disclosed that Bruce had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, adding another layer to his health challenges.
Emma Heming, in a candid interview with Today, opened up about the impact of Bruce's health on their family life.
She poignantly shared: "It's hard on the person diagnosed, it's also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls. When they say this is a family disease, it really is." Emma's words highlight the comprehensive effect of such a diagnosis, touching not just the individual but their entire family.
Furthermore, Emma reflected on how their daughters have been adapting and learning through this experience. She observed: "It's teaching them so much and how to care and love, and it's really a beautiful thing amongst the sadness."
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2024’s Coolest Piercing Trends Are For The Maximalists
Consider adding another earring (or three) to your look this year.
New Year’s resolutions are generally overhyped and hard to follow through on. (Are you really going to start taking 10,000 steps every day or reading one book a week all of a sudden?) But one thing that’s guaranteed to bring some excitement and change to your life — with little effort — is a new piercing.
While custom earscapes have been trending for a few years now, that doesn’t mean piercers aren’t constantly coming up with fresh and creative ways to place and style earrings. For 2024, the experts say the most exciting trends will follow the “more is more” credo — from stacking studs to adding bonus chains. Ahead, NYLON asked professional piercers from studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami to predict the coolest ear piercing trends of the year.
1. Constellation Piercings
Zodiac-themed jewelry has been increasingly popular in the past few seasons, but now, piercers are taking inspiration from the constellation shapes themselves to map out earring patterns, says of Iris Tattoo and Piercing in Miami. “It gives a fresh take on everyone's ear anatomy, so piercers can create something unique, but representative to each client.”
2. Stacked and Clustered Piercings
Stacked and clustered piercings are some of the most interesting ways to transform what you already have going on with your ears. “If you have a piercing that’s too low, you can always add a piercing above to make it look intentional,” says Ivy Jimenez of Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings in L.A. Cassi Lopez of So Gold Studios in Brooklyn, meanwhile, says she loves doing them in fun placements just about anywhere on the lobes in doubles or even triples.
3. Muti-Ring Piercings
Out: thin, delicate rings. In: chunkier styles. Lopez says it’s all about creating texture by stacking multiple rings into one piercing — just be aware that the piercing channel may stretch when you add extra weight.
4. Mixed-Metal Earscapes
Jimenez says that while yellow gold will likely continue to be popular, mixing metals will be on the rise for 2024. The different tones add dimension to your look, she says. And they can help lower the cost-per-wear of your jewels, Buchta says, when you’re inspired to find combinations of pieces you wouldn’t previously have thought to pair with one another.
5. Connected Piercings & Chains
Healing new piercings can be tough, so if you’re looking for a changeup without any extra holes, earring accessories and connectors are the answer. Linking one or more chains between piercings takes up space differently on the ear and gives a whole new look to your existing piercings that Lopez calls “very ‘90s but modern.” “Chains can be used in so many piercings, too,” Lopez adds. “Nostrils, nipples, ears, eyebrows. The options are limitless!”
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10 New Musicians & Bands We’re Betting On In 2024
Welcome music’s newest class of superstars.
Some of 2023’s best albums came from new artists: Take Chappell Roan’s ecstatic queer celebration, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, or NewJeans’s K-pop crossover EP, Get Up, which turned everyone into a stan whether they wanted to or not.
This year proves to be just as fruitful with heavily anticipated debut releases from one of indie rock’s buzziest coquette-core bands, a rising EDM heavyweight, and a colossal new girl group. Below, read on for a primer on the top 10 acts we’re betting on — and get to know them while you’re still ahead of the curve.
BABYMONSTER
Who: South Korean super label YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, made up of members Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Rami, Rora, and Chiquita.
What: These six teens — the youngest, Chiquita, is just 14 — had perhaps the most feverishly anticipated debut in recent K-pop memory for no reason other than YG Entertainment’s track record of delivering world-dominating girl groups. BABYMONSTER certainly wasn’t the exception when they finally made their horns-blazing entrance with “Batter Up,” a song and music video that proved these, indeed, young monsters possessed charisma and stage presence on par with veteran idols.
Where to start: “Batter Up,” released November 2023, also became the group’s first Billboard charting hit.
What’s next: A second single, titled “Stuck in the Middle,” arrives Feb. 1.
The Last Dinner Party
Who: This indie-rock band from London — made up of vocalist Abigail Morris, guitarist Lizzie Mayland, bassist Georgia Davies, keyboardist Aurora Nishevci, and multi-instrumentalist Emily Roberts — is most easily identified by the opulent, Regency-era gowns they wear on stage.
What: If a rock band existed in Bridgerton, it would probably look like The Last Dinner Party. But it’s not just their flouncy style that’s made them one of indie rock’s buzziest new bands — the music also bangs, like if someone gave Jane Austen a guitar and told her to spill her guts.
Where to start: The band’s massive 2023 single “Nothing Matters” turns red-hot lust into poetry.
What’s next: Their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, is out Feb. 2, 2024.
Carlita
Who: Carlita Frayman, 28, is one of EDM’s biggest rising stars and the founder of Senza Fine, a roving dance series that’s taken over NYFW and Art Basel.
What: If nostalgic and transcendent high-BPM house sets are your thing, then Carlita should be on your radar. The Turkish-Italian DJ, who began playing parties in the 2010s, has now become a major festival fixture with her transportive sets influenced by everything from Turkish psychedelic to her classical-cello roots. She’s shared co-hosting duties with Heron Preston and Diplo for her Senza Fine parties — winning co-signs if we’ve ever seen them.
Where to start:
What’s next: A debut album, that she said will “tell a story,” arrives sometime in 2024.
Baby Storme
Who: A singer and TikToker based in New York who got her first taste of virality when Lil Nas X praised her 2021 single “Jackson.”
What: Despite Baby Storme’s many strange dalliances with social-media majorness — ranging from facing discrimination at a Citibank and being kicked out of a Target for inciting a flash mob — the singer’s music is genuinely good: a heady mix of dark ‘80s synth pop and spooky theatrical flair. Her newest release “WHY? (PSA)” has such a catchy (and timely) hook she seems primed to be the next star to break out of the TikTok box.
Where to start:
What’s next: TBA, but her debut EP, Forever Halloween, dropped in October.
FCUCKERS
Who: New Yorkers Shannon Wise, Ben Scarf, and Jackson Walker Lewis make up this rabidly followed (and cheekily named) NYC-based band.
What: Fcuckers only has two official songs to its name, but they’ve already collaborated with LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, toured internationally with U.K. weirdos Jockstrap, and put on several raucous, sold-out shows across NYC. Why? One listen to their head-banging and psychedelic ‘90s house hit “Mothers” will be enough to explain the hype.
Where to start:
What’s next: TBA, but follow Fcuckers’s Instagram to keep up with their ever-updating roster of live shows.
Kanii
Who: The 18-year-old rapper and singer with a keen pop ear has caught the attention of PinkPantheress and millions on TikTok.
What: Google lists Kanii as a rapper, but that’s an insufficient label for the Washington, D.C. native, who moves with more of a bedroom-pop singer-songwriter sensibility. His songs often pair his clear-toned flows with softer, and more eclectic soundscapes, like on his biggest hit “I Know,” an apologetic Jersey Club-rap ballad that hit the TikTok-viral jackpot.
Where to start:
What’s next: Kanii will open for PinkPantheress on tour starting April 2024.
Freakalicious
Who: Hyperpop’s first supergroup made up of That Kid, producer Ayeshia Erotica, and Chase Icon
What: In 2018, a clique of online-savvy pop songmakers got big in the Twitter and Reddit spheres for putting out high-speed raunch-pop that felt like an evolution of PC Music and SOPHIE’s synthetic sounds. That Kid, Ayesha Erotica, and Chase Icon were three of its largest players (in addition to Slayyyter), and they’ve now come together to form Freakalicious.
Where to start: Nothing’s been released yet, but you can listen to “Verse of the Day” by Ayesha Erotica and That Kid for a taste of what’s to come.
What’s next: A debut song (and hopefully project) is “coming soon” in 2024.
Wisp
Who: Wisp is the project of a 19-year-old, Bay Area-based singer and guitarist who’s amassed a cult following around her remarkably evocative shoegaze.
What: Shoegaze is back in vogue among Gen Z, and one of the scene’s biggest newcomers is Wisp, whose first-ever song “Your Face” became a verified sensation amassing 25 million streams and thousands of fans now clamoring to know her name. This isn’t without basis: Her songs are cavernous, emotional maws, with precipitous walls of guitar, and her voice just barely legible through the waves of noise — all pluses when it comes to shoegaze. It’s about time for a genre that’s been dominated by (white) men for so long to finally welcome fresher and feminine perspectives.
Where to start:
What’s next: Wisp will be opening for indie-rock band Pachinko in April 2024.
Portraits of Tracy
Who: Portraits of Tracy is the musical outfit of Baton Rouge-based songwriter Tracy Geneviève Amare, who first got her start on YouTube remaking beats by Tyler, the Creator; Kanye West; and more.
What: Those initial dalliances with music’s biggest oddball creators were perhaps apt foreshadowing of Portraits of Tracy’s subsequent release of original music: diaristic storytelling fusing rock, pop, and undefinable eclectic energy with a bigger-picture vision that tips off her as the next generation’s Frank Ocean.
Where to start:
What’s next: TBA, but hear her latest album, Drive Home now.
Saint Harison
Who: Hailing from Southampton, England, the golden-voiced Saint Harrison already boasts co-signs from Elton John, Justin Bieber, and Timbaland.
What: If Sam Smith, Adele, and Amy Winehouse had a child it would sound like Saint Harison. The 27-year-old singer possesses one of those once-in-a-generation voices, which he wields with exacting precision on his soulful, big-feeling songs, where a 10-note run cuts like a knife to the heart.
Where to start:
What’s next: TBA, but his debut EP lost a friend is out now.
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There's Now A Museum Exhibition Dedicated To The Coquette Bow
Untying the Bow at The Museum at FIT will debut March 1.
Last year was dominated by ribbons. (Take the oversize bow bags at Sandy Liang’s SS24 presentation, Sia performing with a giant bow on her head at Christian Siriano’s 15th-anniversary show, and Simone Rocha’s off-the-shoulder bow dresses, for instance). Now, we’ve officially reached peak ribbon with Untying the Bow, an exhibition set to debut at The Museum at FIT in New York on March 1.
According to a press release, in Untying the Bow, graduate students in FIT’s MA Fashion and Textile Studies program will track the namesake subject’s origins as a utilitarian object to its symbolism as a marker and subverter of status and gender. (That’s right — despite what TikTok would have you believing with their beribboned headphones and “coquette-ified” toilet-paper rolls, bows are by no means a new trend.)
But unlike the trend of tying pink ribbon around your Cheerios and Allen wrenches, the exhibition has less staying power — it’ll only run until March 24, so if you’ve ever wanted to know how the bow transcended shoelaces to become the symbol of girlhood, plan your visit now.
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Glynis Johns, the esteemed British actress renowned for her portrayal of Winifred Banks in the iconic 1964 Disney musical "Mary Poppins," passed away at the age of 100.
Her demise on Thursday in Los Angeles marks the end of an illustrious career that spanned over six decades in both film and theatre
.Mitch Clem, her manager for 25 years, confirmed her death, expressing that it was a "sombre day for Hollywood."
He praised Glynis, saying: "Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives.
Today, we not only mourn our dear Glynis's passing, but we also mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood."
Glynis' acting journey was remarkable, encompassing a wide array of performances. Notably, she won a Tony Award in 1973 for her role as Desiree Armfeldt in Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical "A Little Night Music."
Glynis was the original performer of "Send In The Clowns," a song specially written for her by Sondheim, though Elizabeth Taylor took over the role in the 1977 film adaptation.
Reflecting on this milestone, Glynis once told the AP news agency, "Send In The Clowns was the best gift I was ever given."
Born into a show business family on October 5, 1923, in South Africa, Glynis’ first significant film role came in 1948 as the mermaid Miranda, catapulting her to stardom in the UK.
Her talent was further recognised with an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the 1960 film "The Sundowners."
Glynis also graced television screens with appearances in shows like "Batman" and starred in her own sitcom, "Glynis," on US television in 1963.
Her final acting roles were in the 1995 film "While You Were Sleeping," featuring Sandra Bullock, and the 1999 film "Superstar" with Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell.
After retiring, Glynis spent her last years in an assisted living home in Hollywood, where she passed away peacefully.
As she approached her 100th birthday, Labour MP Chris Bryant had advocated for her to be conferred a damehood, a testament to her impact and legacy in the acting world.
Glynis is survived by her grandson Thomas Forwood, who resides in Paris, and her three great-grandchildren.
In a tribute to her heritage and family, she will be laid to rest next to her father, actor Mervyn Johns, in the UK.
Her passing is not only a loss to her family and friends but to the countless fans and admirers who were touched by her performances and her enduring presence in the world of cinema and theatre.
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James Haven, the 52-year-old actor and older brother of Angelina Jolie, recently opened up about his close relationship with his sister and her children in a rare interview on the 90who10 podcast.
James, last seen in public with his father Jon Voight in October 2022, discussed his commitment to protecting and supporting Angelina's six children amid her high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt.
Reflecting on his role in his sister's life post-divorce, James emphasized his protective instincts towards her children.
He said, "That's where it all started, it started with the protection of her and then of her children, my nieces and nephews," indicating a renewed phase in his relationship with Angelina.
Acknowledging the significant years of development for her children, he expressed his desire to be present and supportive, much like his late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, taught him.
Angelina and Brad's children include Maddox, 22; Pax, 20; Zahara, 18; Shiloh, 17; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15.
James highlighted his commitment to being there for them, stating, "I set my life up so I can be present with whatever the situation. The formative years, the young adults they're going to become, I want to be there for them — or for her — whatever she's going through."
James and Angelina's close bond first caught public attention during her Oscar-winning campaign for "Girl, Interrupted" in 1999. However, their public displays of affection, including kissing on the mouth at red-carpet events, sparked rumors and controversy.
In 2000, following Angelina's Oscar win, she declared her love for James during her acceptance speech, which was later clarified by James as being misconstrued and merely a display of "brotherly love."
The siblings' mother, Marcheline Bertrand, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1999 and passed away in 2007 at age 56. James and Angelina's expressions of affection during this time were attributed to the stress of their mother's illness.
Looking ahead, James hinted at future collaborations with Angelina, sharing, "We have very mutual interests, especially if it's focused on how to help kids or stuff like that. And I know there's going to be many things in the future that we'll probably be working on."
Despite his modest acting career, mostly in films starring his sister or her former husband Billy Bob Thornton, James has largely stayed out of the limelight in recent years.
Angelina, on the other hand, has continued her successful career in film and humanitarian work.
Both siblings have experienced a strained relationship with their father, Jon Voight, including periods of estrangement. James spoke candidly about the challenges they faced during their upbringing, including financial hardships and the absence of a car during high school, which he attributed to their father's lack of financial support.
He recalled, "It was debilitating. I did not to go to the prom because I felt uncomfortable that Dad would have to drive me."
The death of their mother in 2007 and James' conversion to born-again Christianity eventually led to a reconciliation with their father.
However, James' relationship with Angelina appears to have changed following her divorce from Brad, with reports suggesting he was dismissed from his role as a full-time nanny to her children. The details of their current relationship remain private.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, whose love story began in the early 2000s, quickly became a sensation in Hollywood.
Their collaboration on the film "Gigli" sparked a romance that outshined the movie's lackluster performance.
Despite their intense connection, the couple, dubbed "Bennifer," faced challenges and eventually called off their engagement about a year later.
A representative for Jennifer stated, "Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck. At this difficult time, we ask that you respect her privacy," signaling the end of their first chapter together.
Both Jennifer and Ben moved on, finding love and starting families separately. However, fate had a different plan, and in 2021, amidst rumors swirling around Jennifer's split from Alex Rodriguez, the iconic duo rekindled their romance.
Their reunion, labeled "Bennifer 2.0," was swift and passionate, with Jennifer being seen at Ben's Los Angeles home and the pair enjoying a getaway to Montana.
They confirmed their rekindled relationship with a birthday post kiss on Instagram, and by April 2022, they were engaged again. Their love culminated in a wedding five months later.
The resurgence of Bennifer raises the question: Will Bennifer 2.0 last? Celebrity psychic and body language expert Inbaal Honigan believes their relationship exhibits a deeper connection this time.
"There are two body language clues that tell us how close Bennifer 2.0 are," Inbaal shares with HELLO! She points out a New Year's Eve photo on Jennifer's Instagram story, showing the couple watching fireworks with their arms around each other.
"Jennifer's flexed muscles show that she's pulling her beau to her. This echoes quite a few other photographs of the pair together, where they're not just holding one another, but squeezing each other close. This is a sign of their deep emotional closeness and their unshakeable bond. Squeezy hugs and squeezy hand-holding signify a very tight connection in a relationship."
Inbaal also notes their synchronized movements, observed in photos of them walking or shopping, particularly around St. Barts. "They appear to walk in step more often than not. We forever see them matching each other's paces. When his left leg rises, so does hers. As it touches the ground, so does hers. When a couple walk in step, look in the same direction, and wear the same expression - which Ben and Jen often do - this is a sign that they are attentive to each other's movements and actions, and they are in sync with each other."
"The level of trust that this beautiful pair expresses towards one another, in holding each other tight and in being in-step with one another, lets us know that they'll do whatever it takes to ensure that they never lose each other again," Inbaal concludes.
Reflecting on their earlier relationship in the 2000s, Inbaal observes a stark contrast. "The glamorous couple's early 2000s images show them with mismatched expressions, usually Jennifer looking thrilled and Ben appearing disgruntled, showing that they disagreed often.
“In many of those photos, the couple's faces glance in opposite directions, letting us know that they had different goals for the future. Back when they were first dating, about 20 years ago, their joint appearances display no trust, no emotional bond, just a strong sexual attraction with their faces usually pulled close together."
In a heartfelt interview with Variety, Jennifer candidly shared that both she and Ben still suffer from PTSD due to their first experience as a public couple.
She reflected on their growth since then, stating: “We’re older now, wiser. We also know what’s important, what’s really important in life, and it’s not so much what other people think. It’s about being true to who you are.”
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Margot Robbie, Eva Longoria, and Emma Stone graced the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards with their presence, showcasing their fashion prowess on the red carpet.
Margot Robbie
Margot embraced the film's playful theme with a stunning hot pink polka dot dress, complete with a plunging neckline and floral embellishments.
Emma Stone
Emma, exuding Old Hollywood elegance, channeled Marlene Dietrich with a classic combination of a silk white shirt, black tie, and matching trousers. She added a touch of glamour with a sequined monochrome robe and a pair of high black stilettos.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria dazzled in a sheer lace gown, flaunting her toned legs and ageless beauty. Her look was complemented by a sleek ponytail and subtle earrings, adding to her timeless allure.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell also attended, set to receive the chairman's award for their contribution to "Barbie" with the song "What Was I Made For?"
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan, honored with the international star award for her role in "Maestro," opted for a retro chic look with a corset top adorned with pearls.
Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh chose a vibrant cherry red dress. Taraji P. Henson radiated confidence in a plunging green wrap dress, emphasizing her curvaceous figure.
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When life coach Hannah O’Donnell first experienced a fainting episode while presenting a workshop to a large group of people, it was due to her pregnancy. When she fainted a second time as she was about to present to a group, it was not related to anything physical – it had turned into a psychological and physiological reaction to the thought of presenting in front of people.
When we encounter a setback to our confidence like this, the repercussions can turn psychological and create a belief that this will happen to us again – and this can hinder us from doing the things we would really like to do.
Instead of deciding that public speaking simply was not for her, and living with this narrative, Hannah learnt how to reset the belief she was going to faint every time she stood up to speak in front of people.
She worked with a coach on the issues affecting her confidence and realised: 'If it’s possible for me, it’s possible for everybody to rewrite that script, to tell a new story and step confidently into the future they want.'
Hannah now earns a living as a coach, regularly presenting workshops and running sessions for groups. She has not fainted in a presentation again. Watch her advice below...
Find Hannah on Instagram at @hannahjaneodonnell and more about her work at www.hannahjaneodonnell.com
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Matthew McConaughey recently shared a heartwarming tribute to his daughter Vida on Instagram, celebrating her 14th birthday.
The post, which came a day late due to a humorous incident at her birthday celebration, featured two beautiful photos of Vida, who bears a striking resemblance to her mother, Camila Alves, with her button nose, brown eyes, and curly brunette hair.
In his post, Matthew expressed his adoration for Vida, writing, "To Vida, who never passed a flower she didn't pick, Happy Birthday."
He amusingly explained the delay in his post, attributing it to his mobile device flying out of his pocket during a roller coaster loop at Vida's birthday celebration at Six Flags amusement park in San Antonio, Texas.
The event was shared by Matthew and Camila's eldest son, Levi, 15, who posted a photo of Vida enjoying a roller coaster ride, hands in the air and full of excitement.
Matthew and Camila, who also share sons Levi and 11-year-old Livingston, have been known to keep their children's lives private, only sharing glimpses of major milestones on social media.
Matthew's tribute to Livingston's 11th birthday was no exception, as he shared a candid moment of joy with his youngest son.
Camila, too, joined in the celebration of Livingston's birthday, reposting a series of photos shared by Levi on her Instagram.
She praised Levi's post and expressed her admiration for Livingston, saying, "Today we celebrate, our youngest, turning 11!!! He brings so much joy and learnings to our lives."
Matthew and Camila's love story began when they met in 2006 and eventually led to their marriage in a private Catholic wedding ceremony in Austin, Texas, in 2012.
Matthew, a native of Uvalde, Texas, rose to fame with roles in iconic films such as "A Time to Kill," "The Wedding Planner," and "Dallas Buyers Club." Camila, originally from Brazil, pursued a successful modeling career before meeting Matthew and has since co-authored a children's book and launched an organic tequila brand with her husband.
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It's all change for the Danish royal family as on 14 January, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will become King Frederik X and Queen Mary following the surprise abdication of Queen Margrethe.
Even though Mary's accession to the throne was always on the cards, it appears that it was still a faraway thought from her mind when she announced her engagement to Frederik, as you can see in the clip below. During the interview on 60 Minutes Australia, which was first broadcast in 2003, she was asked about being the future Queen of Denmark.
Mary has often avoided commenting on her royal future, seemingly in respect to her mother-in-law, who was the only reamining queen regent in the world following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Despite the upcoming changes, it appears to still be business as usual for the Danish royal family, with Frederik and Mary accompanying Margrethe to greet members of the diplomatic corps at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Mary, 51, looked elegant in a high-necked navy blue satin gown with her Order of Elephant on display on a blue sash. The royal mother-of-four's glossy brunette locks were swept off her face and pinned with two dainty clips. Meanwhile, Frederik, 55, donned his military uniform, displaying his medals and honours.
Announcing her plan to abdicate in her New Year's speech, the Danish monarch said: "In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery. It went well, thanks to the skilled healthcare staff who took care of me. Of course, the operation also gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation.
"I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as Queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son Crown Prince Frederik."
Unlike the British monarchy, there will be no formal coronation and instead, Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed King by Danish Prime minister Mette Frederiksen from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace on Sunday 14 January.
Margrethe will still keep her royal title and will be known as Her Majesty Queen Margrethe. Meanwhile, Frederik and Mary's eldest son, Prince Christian, will be known as Crown Prince Christian to reflect the change in succession to the throne.
MORE: Crown Princess Mary's cameo in TV commercial resurfaces ahead of Frederik's accession
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We are just days into 2024 and Amanda Holden has already swapped her cosy winter wear for a fabulous bikini as she jetted off to South Africa.
The 52-year-old was every inch a sun queen as was pictured basking in the beating rays as she relaxed on a sun lounger donning a strapless blue bikini and oversized sun hat. Completing her holiday look, Amanda slipped on a pair of glamorous sunglasses.
Captioning the post, Amanda penned: "Little bit of sunshine #shoot for something lovely .. coming soon [South Africa flag and sunshine emoji]."
As she soaked in the sunshine she was reading American Dirt by Jeanine Cummings.
Not only did Amanda capture her ultra-toned and flawlessly tanned physique, but also the luxurious location in which she is staying. She appears to be residing at the Mount Nelson, an incredibly plush five-star hotel in Cape Town, oh and it's pink!
Think towering palm trees, frilly umbrellas, and heated pools. It's even coined as "the pink lady" on the official website due to its pale pink painted exterior.
Friends and fans couldn't wait to flock to the comments section with messages for the star. "Absolutely beautiful always," one fan penned. A second added: "Wow smoking hot". Meanwhile, close friend Ashley Roberts said: "Not jealous at all," alongside a slew of flame emojis.
The pink paradise is a far cry from where the honey-blonde bombshell saw in the new year. She was pictured enjoying a lavish evening with her close friends and family at Estelle Manor, a country hotel and private members' club in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Naturally, Amanda looked dazzling for her New Year's Eve celebrations wearing a gorgeous strapless white Nadine Merabi dress adorned with a strip of fur across her chest. Amanda twinned with her 17-year-old daughter Lexi who wore a similar feathered mini dress in black.
They also rocked a red lip with their party looks and wore their tresses down and straight. The family likeness was undisputed in the comments by fans. "Absolutely fabulous photo, your daughter is your double," one penned.
Also pictured at the party was Amanda's youngest daughter, 11-year-old Hollie, as well as Amanda's close friend Alan Carr.
"Happy 1st Jan," penned Amanda in the caption alongside a smiling emoji surrounded by love hearts.
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Cher's son, Elijah Blue Allman, has requested that his divorce proceedings against his wife, Marieangela King, come to an end after two years.
The 47-year-old's move comes in the wake of Cher's petition for conservatorship alleging her son suffers from "severe mental health and substance abuse issues".
Elijah's legal team filed the dismissal request in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday, according to court documents.
Marieangela's attorney consented to the request and the pair are working on their marriage.
It's been a rollercoaster relationship for the pair who tied the knot in 2013, split in 2020 and Elijah filed for divorce the following year citing "irreconcilable differences".
Their reconciliation comes at a difficult time for Elijah who is fighting his mother's bid for conservatorship.
In court documents reviewed by TMZ, Cher said she was concerned for Elijah, who she shares with the late rock star Gregg Allman.
She noted that his severe mental health and substance abuse problems have rendered him substantially incapable of managing his own financial resources.
Gregg Allman, who passed away in May 2017 at the age of 69, had set up a trust from which Elijah receives interval payments. However, Cher fears that these funds might be misused for buying drugs instead of covering essential expenses.
Marieangela slammed her mother-in-law over her actions and released a statement to Page Six which also referred to when Cher allegedly "kidnapped" her son to get him into rehab.
"I have always been a champion for the sober community and for Elijah’s sobriety," she said. "What I am not ok with are establishments that exclude me (his wife) from being part of Elijah’s treatment and hopeful recovery.
"I am not ok with pop-up, makeshift, unethical scam rehabs which take full advantage of families in desperate situations and seek to fraudulently exploit insurance companies for services not rendered.”
A court hearing on the conservatorship matter has been scheduled for March 6, 2024. In the filings, the "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer has positioned herself as the most suitable person to assume the role of conservator, receiving internal family support for this decision.
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Famed Italian fashion house Bulgari is celebrating its 15-year partnership with Save the Children by introducing a new custom-made pendant to their existing Save the Children collection, with all proceeds donated to support the world’s most vulnerable children.
The new piece debuted yesterday in the brand's newest campaign, fittingly titled ‘With Me, With You’. The joint press release stated that this campaign is a continuation of the brand's efforts to help the 468 million children living in conflict-affected areas, the 222 million in need of education support, as well as for 153 million children who face acute hunger every day.
MORE: Anne Hathaway makes yellow shorts high fashion at Bulgari party in Paris
The new necklace pendant is as dreamy as you could imagine. Inspired by the brand's signature line B.zero1 Rock, the new Bulgari sibling is made from sterling silver and features a round pendant with eye-catching metallic studs. Sitting pretty alongside the new necklace, the ‘With Me, With You’ collection also contains two other pendant necklaces, a ring and a bracelet, all of which are designed and crafted by Bulgari's famed artisans.
Alongside the new bijoux addition is a heartwarming campaign, fronted by Global Brand Ambassador Anne Hathaway, famed celebrity stylist and fashion mogul Law Roche, top model Eva Herzigova, actor Jon Kortajarena and orchestra conductor Beatrice Venezi. Photographed under the artistic direction of renowned photographer Fabrizio Ferri, the black and white campaign showcases the tastemakers sporting the full collection in solidarity.
For the last 15 years, Bulgari has been a proud partner of the charity and has raised over $105m (£82m) for the foundation. Chair of Save the Children Italy, Claudio Tesauro says that they are “thrilled that Bulgari has chosen to celebrate this continued partnership with Save the Children with a new unique piece of jewellery: a symbol of the change this collaboration has brought about in the lives of millions of children around the world. Each child has a unique story of resilience and strength that deserves to be told, and we are delighted that Bulgari continues to support us in this endeavour.”
Bulgari’s CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin stated that “this is an important anniversary with the aim of not stopping, but continuing with the same strength and common passion in giving opportunities and light on the path of many other children.” Continuing to highlight the fact that both Bulgari and Save the Children are “pioneers in creating a partnership, carrying out long-term projects over the years and giving concrete support to millions of children
The new Bulgari and Save the Children pendant necklace will be exclusively available for pre-sale on Bulgari.com from January 2nd and worldwide in selected Bulgari stores starting from January 15th.
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Crown Princess Mary was "immediately popular" in Denmark following her engagement to Crown Prince Frederik in 2003.
Australia-born advertising executive Mary Donaldson began dating the future Danish king after meeting Frederik during the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
"I think she made the right decision after meeting Frederik to learn Danish because during her first press conference, she already spoke some words of Danish so she was immediately popular in Denmark," Belgian royal reporter Wim Dehandschutter tells HELLO!
"And I think she made a natural transformation from a commoner, who didn't know Crown Prince Frederik, who didn't know the royal family in Denmark, to a glamorous princess and future queen. In Denmark she's also called the perfect Crown Princess, even though she herself says no one is perfect."
Wim adds: "She's also very stylish. She's appreciated for her great efforts against bullying, domestic violence, and social exclusions. She stands up for women's rights and the LGBTQ+ community. She also knows what people expect from a royal, that's how she's adapted to the role."
The Crown Princess launched Mary Fonden in 2007 to improve the lives of vulnerable women and children. She reflected on the foundation's work over the past year in a moving blog post ahead of the festive season.
Mary shared some highlights for her foundation, including the launch of its program Lift at the beginning of the year, which aims to tackle loneliness among young people. Another new initiative was Sammen Uden Vold (Together Without Violence) which aims to detect domestic violence in families with young children and offer them help.
The similarities between the Danish Crown Princess and the Princess of Wales have often been noted.
Wim says: "I understand that the British media compare the Princess of Wales with Crown Princess Mary because they look alike. Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld was right when he remarked many years ago that 'Kate is like a younger sister to Mary'. Their lives are also a little bit similar, they were both commoners who married princes and both became very popular within each royal family."
Like Mary, Kate's work centres around families, with the Princess of Wales launching the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in June 2021, which focuses on the impact of the early years on later life.
As well as both being mothers, Kate and Mary also have similar taste in fashion, with the royal women favouring designers such as Emilia Wickstead, Erdem and Jenny Packham.
The British and Danish monarchies have long shared close ties, with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Magrethe being third cousins, as they are both descendants from Queen Victoria and King Christian IX of Denmark.
Wim, who interviewed Queen Margrethe in 2017, said that her abdication came as a "big surprise" for Danish people.
"On New Year's Eve, I spoke with Danish friends and they tell me that they were in shock because Queen Margrethe is very popular in Denmark, 80 per cent of the population supports her. And they also refer to her not as the Queen, but her nickname Daisy. She has been on the throne for 52 years so for many Danish people, they know no other queen, so for the, it's the end of an era."
Reflecting on his interview with the Danish queen seven years ago, Wim tells HELLO! "I was very surprised by the announcement of her abdication. I interviewed Queen Margrethe in 2017 and I asked her about voluntary abdication, because we've had several in Europe, in the Netherlands, where it's tradition, and in my country, Belgium, and also in Spain.
"She gave the predictable answer at that time, she told me 'In this country, we haven't gone in for that way of handing over. It's always been you stay for as long as you live and that's the way I see it too.' At that moment, I didn't think it was a special answer because it was in line with expectations, it was believed that Margrethe would remain on the throne until her death."
Health reasons have been cited as one of the main reasons for Margrethe's decision to abdicate, with the monarch outlining in her New Year's address: "In February this year I underwent extensive back surgery. It went well, thanks to the skilled healthcare staff who took care of me. Of course, the operation also gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation."
Wim also believes there are "emotional reasons" behind her abdication.
"Margrethe became a widow after the death of Prince Henrik, her husband. Furthermore, there was a lot of fuss about her decision to strip four of her grandchildren of their royal titles of prince and princess. She was criticised by her own family, it became world news and at that moment she was portrayed as heartless. And I think for her she couldn't understand it because she thought she was doing this for the sake of her grandchildren to relieve them of their royal duties and expectations."
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will become King and Queen of Denmark following Queen Margrethe's official abdication on 14 January.
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Oscar Pistorius is a free man! The South African Paralympian formerly branded 'Blade Runner' was released from jail on Friday after serving half his sentence for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
Oscar made headlines on February 14 of that year when he shot the model and law school graduate four times through his bathroom door, claiming he thought she was an intruder at their Pretoria home.
The South African Department of Correctional Services issued a statement which confirmed: "Oscar Pistorius is now a parolee, effectively from 5 January 2024. He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home."
While he has maintained that he fired at her because he thought it was someone who had broken into his home, prosecutors argued that he killed Reeva intentionally in a fit of rage.
One year after the shooting, he was found guilty of culpable homicide or manslaughter.
His appeal in 2015 was turned down and he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 13 years and five months behind bars.
Reeva's mother spoke to the BBC after Oscar's release and said: "Has there been justice for Reeva? Has Oscar served enough time? There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back.
"We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence. My only desire is that I will be allowed to live my last years in peace with my focus remaining on the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation, to continue Reeva's legacy."
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Kate Garraway revealed on Friday that her husband Derek Draper passed away aged 56.
Derek was taken into hospital in December after suffering a heart attack which left him hospitalised. The sad news was shared by Kate on her Instagram account alongside a photo of her husband.
She penned: "I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away. As some of you may know he has been critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications. Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.
"I have so much more to say, and of course I will do so in due course, but for now I just want to thank all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible. Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I was so lucky to have you in my life."
Friends of the journalist were quick to weigh in with messages of condolence, with her fellow ITV colleagues some of the first to react. Susana Reid penned: "Our whole hearts are with you all."
Lorraine Kelly wrote: "So sorry Kate. You fought so hard. Just incredibly sad. Sending you love."Meanwhile, Lisa Snowdon added: "Kate. Sending you all so much love and strength at this heartbreaking time. So cruel and so sad. RIP Derek." Richard Arnold replied: "By your side always."
Carol Vorderman wrote: "Oh no Kate. I'm so very very sorry. Sending you and your beautiful family the deepest condolences,"
Derek's battle with COVID-19
Derek fell critically ill back in 2020 after contracting COVID-19. He spent 13 months in hospital before finally being allowed to move back to his family home, where Kate and specialist nurses have been taking care of him ever since.
Whilst he was clear of the virus, Derek suffered debilitating long-term health issues as the disease had damaged his organs.
In 2021, Kate won a prize at the National Television Awards for her documentary Finding Derek. The programme documented how Kate was caring for her husband following his return home from the hospital.
In 2022, he was readmitted and revealed that his condition wasn't improving and had gotten worse.
Since then Derek was in and out of hospital for various reasons until December 2023 when he was admitted after going into cardiac arrest.
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January spells the time when many of us are considering our health goals for the new year, with resolutions to devote more time to the gym and eat more nutritious meals following the excesses of the festive season.
But setting these intentions can also lead to unrealistic targets and unsustainable habits, in turn creating feelings of failure and frustration.
This is where a fitness app can prove invaluable – specifically the newly launched Courtney Black App, from the expert personal trainer and coach with an engaged community of 840k Instagram followers.
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This January, Courtney, 27, is leading her 6 Week Transform Challenge, helping users to build healthy new habits and reinvent their approach to fitness, with an ultimate goal to become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself in 2024.
Running until mid-February, the challenge features a programme of real-time workouts, split into 21 days of 30 minute sessions followed by 21 days of 45 minute ones, all accessible from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. New users can sample the app with a free 14 day trial, before subscribing for £15.99 a month.
Courtney tells HELLO!: “So often people head into a new year with overwhelming, unrealistic goals or resolutions that they can’t stick to. All this does is cause them to lose interest and throw in the towel completely. A new year should feel exciting, not scary! I’ve designed the 6 Week Transform Challenge using my transformative method of training.
“We get real people real results; no fad diets, no quick fixes, just a tried and tested method that works. We’re about building consistency, new healthy habits and an entirely new lifestyle. We build as we go, starting at 30 minutes and working our way up to 45.”
Courtney’s approach shuns the all or nothing mentality, encouraging you to build an exercise routine at your own pace to see worthwhile and sustainable results. It fosters lifelong, healthy, positive habits and advocates taking measurements as well as pictures to track your progress as you go.
Providing guidance and video demonstrations for each exercise, the app will add structure to your exercise routine with a programme of workouts to optimise your health goals.
Fitness apps are known to aid progress as they make the user more accountable, and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment as you log your workouts and document your progress in photos and measurements.
You’ll also find a host of delicious recipes including stir-fries, home-made burgers and high-protein pasta dishes to support your nutrition goals. It’s like having a personal trainer in your pocket, meaning you’ll save time by not needing to commute to a typically overcrowded gym in their peak season.
The 6 Week Transform exercises won’t require any equipment beyond some weights, resistance bands and a mat, and can be taken at your own pace within your schedule, whether you prefer an early morning, lunchtime or evening workout. The programme includes HIIT and Sculpt exercises for legs, abs, the upper body and full body, with a varied schedule to keep you inspired. You can start the challenge at any time and existing subscribers will find it on the app.
For added motivation, users who capture their transformation photos and submit them at the close of the challenge (c. mid February, details to follow via the website) will be in with a chance to win a star prize of £500, with a runner-up awarded £250 and five other users winning a year’s free subscription to the app.
Courtney adds: “Skip the commute and chaotic, busy gyms and workout from the comfort of your own home! I’ve designed the 6 Week Transform Challenge with the busy person in mind. I know life gets hectic, and exercise and movement should be a tool to enhance and better your life, not consume it."
“That’s why my method works around you. Whether it be before the school run, or on your lunch hour you can fit this challenge in anytime, any place, anywhere. All we ask from you is that you show up and give us 100%, we’ll do the rest!”
With goal-tailored training, mood-boosting exercises and tempting recipes that don’t make you feel deprived, join Courtney's community and receive expert training for a fraction of the cost.
Download the Courtney Black App from the App Store and Google Play. To join the Six Week Transform Challenge this January with a free 14 day trial, visit courtneyblack.co.uk. Users will pay £15.99 a month thereafter.
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Michelle Keegan has made rare comments about starting a family with her TV presenter husband Mark Wright, revealing that she finds questions on the couple’s baby plans “horrible”.
The former Coronation Street actress, who is currently starring in Netflix crime drama Fool Me Once, has spoken about the subject in a new interview, suggesting that the question in itself is sexist.
Michelle, 36, told The Mirror about being asked about baby plans: “It’s horrible. People don’t know if we’re trying. They don’t know the background of what’s happening. In this day and age, you shouldn’t be asking questions like that. I’m asked purely because I’m a woman. But I’m immune to it now – it’s like a reaction, and as soon as I hear it I brush it off as it’s no one else’s business.”
Back in 2018, Michelle told Women’s Health: "I've always been broody. I love kids, and I want four, so hopefully in the near future."
And in 2019, Mark opened up about babies to The Sun Online, revealing: "We say we're going to try [for a baby] every year but something comes up with work. So it'll be Michelle filming in South Africa and then I got the job in Los Angeles – so we think, right, we'll try next year."
He continued: "With kids, I used to want three or four. But now, I'm 31, we're not having kids any time before 32. I think we could have two or three. Twins would be great because you're getting two out of the way at once!"
The radio host shared a heartfelt message to his wife on Instagram at the start of January, paying tribute to the actress after watching her in the lead role in Fool Me Once.
Sharing a series of stills of his partner, to whom he has been married since 2015, Mark wrote: "I can't tell you how happy and proud I am for this incredible woman I call my wife."
"It's hard for people outside to see the work that goes into an actor's life behind the scenes to get to the top. People might think that it comes easy, they just roll up and do their job but it couldn't be further from the truth."
He added: "Watching her nerves leaving the soap that made her over a decade ago, trying so hard to be taken seriously as an actor, moving into big serious dramas as her career has moved forward has been such an important thing to her.
Mark concluded with: "This is your time babe, this is what it’s all been for, keep shining girl, your biggest fan is right here behind you, all the way!!”
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The whole world is fixated on ‘Ins' and 'Outs’ for 2024.
In the sartorial realm, bows are in, as are yellow and roses. While we may see minimalism and red clothing heading out, Margot Robbie is absolutely determined to ensure the world does not say goodbye to Barbiecore.
The Australian actress, producer and Barbie the movie protagonist stepped out at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards in California on Thursday continuing on her streak of unapologetically pink ensembles, wearing an uber-feminine metallic dress from Balmain’s SS24 collection.
Her lustrous pink dress featured contrasting black polka dots, padded shoulders and two statement roses which are bang on trend right now.
“Designers are encouraging us to stop and smell the roses next season,” explains Hello! Fashion’s Orin Carlin, “championing bold blooms with a striking dimensional aspect.”
She swapped out the white sandal heels worn on the runway and paired the look with matching satin polka dot peep toe mules to give the modern ensemble an air of 60s playfulness. She left her signature blonde tresses down and loosely waved to let her stellar outfit do all the talking.
In 2023 Margot Robbie was the moment, wearing a Barbie-approved outfit at any given moment to promote the film which came out in July. From '60s doll costumes created by Vivienne Westwood and Schiaparelli fishtails to vintage Pucci minis and Bottega two-pieces, the actress became synonymous with one of the biggest ‘core’ movements of the year with her recreations of the iconic doll’s outfits.
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised to see Margot in more pink getups throughout 2024 - roses, flowers and corsets are making waves on the SS24 runways, and ‘post romance’ is predicted to be one of the biggest trends of the year, according to circular fashion platform Depop.
We're absolutely petitioning for 'Barbiecore 2024'...
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Monty Don is back on our screens this evening, presenting the first of a two-part special, Monty Don's Japanese Gardens, which sees the Gardeners' World star travel to Japan through spring and autumn to find the country's most beautiful gardens.
We bet the gardening oracle is looking back fondly on his trip to Japan, as he is facing many struggles here in the UK currently, mainly thanks to the never-ending rain, which has left his beloved garden at Longmeadow looking more like a lake than a garden.
The 68-year-old has been sharing regular updates and photos of his waterlogged home on Instagram, and he took to his blog to share his frustrations.
"It has barely stopped raining for the past three months and as I write this the fields as far as the eye can see are underwater as is sections of the garden," he wrote, before explaining the trouble this causes in his garden. "Mostly all this rain just means mud, slippery paths and the frustration of not being able to get on with much work in the garden without making a terrible mess."
Sharing his concerns about climate change, Monty added: "This is a wet part of a wet country and there have always been very wet periods in British winters but it is definitely getting wetter, warmer and more extreme.
"Climate change now means that instead of being something we are observing and monitoring with a detached, almost academic interest, it is really affecting our day to day domestic lives and we have to react to this. The practical problem for gardeners is that it is too wet in winter and too dry in summer," he continued, before adding: "So this is the big, over-riding challenge facing gardeners in the Northern hemisphere biggest it is not going to go away and will not get any easier."
As Monty shared photos of his flooded garden, fans were quick to sympathise with his woes, commenting: "Hope you're ok? Our garden is similar it's heartbreaking," while others worried about the water reaching Monty's house. "Omg that’s a lot of water! Hope it doesn’t reach your house!" one fretted.
LOOK: Monty Don’s stunning Tudor hall home went through a decade of restorations – take a look inside
Monty explained that he and his wife Sarah are now stranded at home due to the catastrophe, sharing: "The highest flood in the past 33 years and rising. Roads in and out impassable," before reassuring fans that they're well-stocked at home to ride out the isolation.
"We have plenty of sauce from last summer's tomatoes, so can hunker down for a few days until it starts to go down."
Fans were reassured by his comments, writing: "It’s quite worrying how our weather is changing. Glad your self-sufficiency is paying off and those tomatoes came good for you," while another shared Monty's worry: "That is seriously concerning. We all need to address global warming. So distressing to see this. So sorry."
Here's hoping the rain eases off soon!
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Chris Hemsworth rang in the new year in star-studded company, as he and wife Elsa Pataky hit the slopes with Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso.
Elsa, 47, updated fans of her holiday on Instagram, captioning a carousel post: "New Years at the snow with my love ones. Happy New Year to all of you. / Celebrando el Año Nuevo con la gente que quiero y me hace feliz. Feliz Año a todos!"
The Marvel star and the Spanish model beamed with joy as they sat in the snow, as Chris gave two thumbs ups to the camera.
They hit the slopes with family friends Matt and Luciana, pausing to take a photo with the couple. Chris mischievously pulled a face as he covered Elsa's ears with his hands, while the 47-year-old kept on smiling alongside the Good Will Hunting actor and his wife.
Both couples have been friends for a long time, as the Thor actor revealed in an interview with GQ that they'd been friends since the start of his career.
Taking the interviewer to the Interstellar actor's house to borrow some bikes, he explained that: "We became friends around the time I started to work, and I’ve really benefited from watching how he handles himself. Matt’s just a normal guy who has the movie-star thing figured out."
Matt even cheered Elsa on as she skied down the slopes, swooping down the hills.
"Nailed it!" the actor yelled, before encouraging her son Tristan down the slopes.
Through the actors becoming friends, Luciana and Elsa have also developed a close bond. Elsa revealed to PEOPLE that while she'd always been a big fan of Matt, everything changed when she met his wife.
“When I met his wife, I’m even more of a fan of his wife,” she exclaimed. “They are such amazing people. We have three kids, they have four kids, so we ended up making the same plans because everything we do we do with our kids, so it’s easier to do things with people that understand you.”
As Luciana is Argentinian and Elsa is Spanish, the two often speak spanish. "For me, it's a relief, yes, somebody I can speak Spanish with! We’ve become very good friends", Elsa added.
Chris and Elsa celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary over the holidays.
The couple attended the slopes with their three children: India Rose, 11, and twins Sasha and Tristan, 9.
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Katie Holmes looked worlds away from her usual smiley demeanor during a solo stroll in New York City this week – days after her ex-boyfriend, Emilio Vitolo Jr. announced his engagement.
The 45-year-old actress appeared deep in thought and looked downcast as she marched through Manhattan on Wednesday, bundled up in a long, tailored, double-breasted black coat and dark sunglasses.
Her mood appeared to be much the same on Thursday, when she was pictured again walking the streets of NYC alone, wearing a brown coat, blue jeans, and matching white hat and mittens.
The Dawson's Creek alum's outings marked her first since Emilio, 34, revealed he had popped the question to his influencer girlfriend, Sammy Piccininni, 25, on New Year's Eve.
Katie and the chef dated for around eight months before they "parted ways amicably" in May 2021. They were pictured during several PDA-filled outings during their relationship, and the actress even declared her love for Emilio in a rare move on Instagram.
To mark her 42nd birthday in December 2020, Katie re-shared a post from Emilio, which read: "The most amazing, kindest, beautiful person. Every time I see your face it makes me smile. Happy Birthday!!! I love you!!" To which Katie responded in her comments: "Thank you so much my Love. I love u too!!!!!"
After Katie, Emilio began a relationship with Sammy, and they made their romance official in August 2022. Five months later, the couple announced they were expecting their first child, and welcomed daughter Angelina Marie in June 2023.
Sammy shared the couple's engagement news on Instagram on New Year's Day after Emilio proposed at his NYC speakeasy Da Milio. Sharing a black and white photo of her and the restauranteur beaming at the camera while flashing her diamond ring, Sammy penned: "Starting this new year off in the best way imaginable.
"It is the honor of my life to get to spend forever with you, my soulmate. I love you more and more with each day that passes my baby. I thank God every day for you."
Emilio was quick to comment on his future wife's post and gushed: "Love you to infinity and beyond!!" along with two red heart emojis.
Sharing details of their engagement a few days later, Emilio revealed he was "super nervous" ahead of popping the question to Sammy in front of close family and friends.
"I said 2023 was going to be my year, and honestly it was," he told People. "I got engaged, I had a beautiful child. My daughter is six months now. I opened up [Da Milio], so I got a lot of [expletive] that I could gladly check off the box."
However, the couple are in no rush to start wedding planning. "We'll see what happens. For me, I don't like forcing anything," he added. "[We] just got engaged. There's no reason to put a flame on it."
Before her relationship with Emilio, Katie previously dated Jamie Foxx for six years and was married to Tom Cruise before that. They divorced in 2012 and share a 17-year-old daughter, Suri.
She was most recently in a relationship with musician Bobby Wooten III, but they reportedly ended their romance in December 2022.
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Geri Halliwell-Horner is seldom shy of a daring photo and on Friday, she shocked fans as she took a walk on the wild side and shared a very impressive snap.
Taking to her Instagram account, the former Spice Girl looked ethereal as she posed in a white dress whilst poised next to what appeared to be a real-life lion. The shot was taken around 2013, which was evident from the singer's blonde highlighted red tresses.
Captioning the shot, Geri penned: "Roar [lion emoji]…. The Fire [flame emoji] within you."
As well as the cascading locks, Geri's makeup look was incredibly of the 2010s and featured thick dark eyeliner surrounding her icy blue eyes.
The image divided opinions in the comments section with some concerned for the regal animal's welfare, but Geri's photographer, Rosie Hardy, quickly weighed in and revealed it was in fact a photoshopped lion.
"It’s all photoshop - no sedation here but [praised hands] for your passion for animal rights! [red love heart emoji]." She explained.
One fan replied: "Leos being Leos." A second commented: "New Album cover, luvin the hair Leo mane beautiful Geri [red love heart emoji]". Meanwhile, a third added: "That hair though".
The photo came just days after the flame-haired beauty shared a loved-up photo alongside her husband, Christian Horner to mark the new year.
The pair looked closer than ever as they snuggled up for a selfie underneath a lavish fireworks display. Captioning the post, Geri penned: "Happy New Year!! Wishing you all an absolutely wonderful 2024!".
Geri looked so glamorous donning a white one-shouldered ensemble whilst Christian matched his beau in an open-collared white coat.
The weeks over Christmas were extra exciting for the couple as Geri announced Christian had been awarded a CBE in King Charles' 2024 New Year's honours list.
The proud wife penned: "Congratulations @christianhorner on your CBE! We are all so proud of you, awarded for your amazing contributions to motorsport," alongside an applause emoji in a sweet tribute to her beau's achievements.
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Phil Spencer has opened up about his parents' tragic deaths in a new interview. Speaking to Mail Online, the presenter, 54, reflected on the loss of his beloved mum and dad, following a car accident in August 2023.
Acknowledging the support he's received from fans, Phil said: "I feel a lot of gratitude to people for the thousands of kind, supportive messages I got. The whole thing was overwhelming, but that blew me away. People were very loving and thoughtful."
During the interview, he was joined by his good friend, and co-star, Kirstie Allsopp, 52. "So many people felt linked to Phil," she explained. "He posted a beautifully written account of what had happened on Instagram, in a very unguarded and honest way.
"I was full of admiration for the way in which he and the family dealt with the whole thing. He negotiated it without any anger or resentment towards those people who were curious. He told them what happened."
Phil's parents, Anne, 82 and David, 89, passed away last year after their car toppled over a bridge and into the river at their Canterbury farm.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Phil wrote: "Very sadly both of my amazing parents died on Friday. As a family we are all trying to hold onto the fact Mum and Dad went together and that neither will ever have to mourn the loss of the other one. Which is a blessing in itself.
"Although they were both on extremely good form in the days before (hence the sudden idea to go out to lunch), Mum's Parkinson's and Dad's Dementia had been worsening and the long-term future was set to be a challenge.
READ: Kate Garraway announces her 'darling' husband Derek Draper's death
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"So much so that Mum said to me only a week ago that she had resigned to thinking 'Now it looks like we will probably go together'. And so they did. That was what God had planned for them - and it was a good plan."
Explaining that "the car, going very slowly, toppled over a bridge on the farm drive," Phil added that there were no physical injuries.
"Their carer was in the car and managed to climb out of a back window so the alarm was raised quite quickly," he noted. "As many farmers do - my brother had a penknife and so was able to cut the seat belts - he pulled them out of the river but they never regained consciousness.
"Although desperately sad and shocked beyond all belief - all family are clear that if there can ever be such a thing as having a 'good end' - this was it. It feels horrendous right now, but after almost 60 years of marriage - to die together on the farm they so loved will, I know, be a comfort in the future. Mum and Dad are together which is precisely where they would have wanted to be."
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Ant McPartlin was spotted alongside his wife Anne-Marie on Friday following a lavish holiday to Dubai.
The couple, who have been married since 2021 were hand in hand as they touched down at London's Heathrow. Anne Marie looked beautiful donning a silk two-piece adorned with a pink and green pattern. She also added a cosy cream cardigan.
Meanwhile, Ant donned a black tracksuit and yellow T-shirt. Anne-Marie was previously Ant's personal assistant, who worked for the same management company as Declan Donnelly's wife Ali Astall for ten years.
Ant and Anne-Marie married in August 2021, at St Michael Church in Heckfield. The bride donned a beautiful bespoke Suzanne Neville one-shouldered wedding dress for the ceremony which was in front of their close friends and family.
The couple were first pictured together back in 2018 before getting engaged in 2020. Talking about proposing to Ali over Christmas of that year, Ant told Digital Spy magazine: "It was a lovely way to end the year. I’m a romantic at heart. You know, there were flowers, and afternoon tea in front of the Christmas tree. Lovely. It was lovely."
The pair live in a stunning £6 million home in Wimbledon, southwest London. Ant shared a glimpse of the lavish abode in one episode of Saturday Night Takeaway in 2020 broadcast from his home, and it's safe to say it couldn't be more chic.
The living room is decked out in the most elegant rich blue colour scheme. The stylish room features panelled walls and built-in shelving displaying his awards, along with a luxurious blue velvet corner sofa.
The rest of the lavish London abode features seven bedrooms, a large media room, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. Their bedroom is complete with a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite with a freestanding bathtub.
Ant relocated to Wimbledon after he split from his ex-wife Lisa after 12 years together.
The five-bedroom home was just a few houses away from his on-screen partner Declan Donnelly.
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She might have an extensive wardrobe, but Victoria Beckham isn't afraid to recycle her outfits from time to time, particularly when they have sentimental value. The fashion designer and wife of former footballer David Beckham showed off a gorgeously slinky outfit to her fans recently, and if it looks familiar, that's because the mother-of-three wore it to the official premiere of her husband Netflix's documentary.
Posting a video from inside her dressing room at the Beckham's £31 million London townhouse, Victoria took chic to another level in a classic white two-piece suit from her own collection. Staying true to her signature style, the 49-year-old's jacket was oversized fit yet tailored perfectly to add an element of casual to the smart ensemble.
The single-breasted jacket featured wide, flattering lapels and was done up using a low-hanging fastening, adding a less structured design. Victoria's trousers were also tailored gorgeously, with a medium fit at the waist and upper leg before flaring out at the bottom and were cuffed just at the ankle. The fashionista paired the look with some black and gold slingbacks.
Posh Spice told her fans why she was such a fan: "The perfect tailoring for any occasion!! I created this look for David’s Netflix documentary premiere and it’s so flattering! I absolutely love the strong shoulder and lapel on this suit and how it pairs with the fitted trousers. Kisses xx."
Victoria provided more information in the video talking to her followers: "So I created this suit for David's Netflix doc premiere and I love it so much, I love the slightly oversized jacket with a strong shoulder and silky lapel. And I love how it works with the cropped pants."
She continued: "It's such a great suit, it's got a silky bit down the side, I'm always looking for the perfect piece of tailoring. And it's comfortable and I love how effortless it is."
Fans were, naturally, loving the outfit. One person wrote: "You are such an icon. I need to pop into Dover Street for sure," and a second added: "Looking great!!" A third commented: "Absolutely stunning. These suits always look amazing on you."
Victoria's fashion empire seems to be going from strength to strength and is no doubt riding high after making a profit last year. The former Spice Girls singer, who set up her self-titled fashion house 15 years ago, overturned a profit of £200,000 according to a report by MailOnline, a milestone Victoria is said to be thrilled with.
In an interview with Vogue, released in October, she explained: "This is just the beginning, I have lots of ambitions and I work hard to achieve my goals.
"I never wait for things to just fall into my lap. This takes time, especially for an independent brand. My perfume isn't a license - I own it. Now that I have laid down the groundwork for the house, the real work can begin."
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's marriage didn't have a happy ending but years before the demise of their romance things could not have looked rosier.
An unearthed interview with the Tomb Raider star's brother, James Haven, paints an insightful picture of what their relationship was like before things turned ugly.
While James recently opened up about supporting his famous sibling as a single mom to the six children she shares with her ex, he was once enamored by the bond Angelina shared with Brad.
In 2007, a few years into Brangelina's relationship, James spoke to Grazia magazine to clear up reports his sibling was controlling in her relationship.
"I have never seen any sign of tension between them," he told the outlet. "They make all their decisions together. It's rubbish that she tries to control him."
Since their split in 2016, there have been numerous reports and legal documents that claim things have become increasingly bitter between the former couple and also between Brad and his son, Pax.
But they were the ultimate team back in the day, according to James. "They have a balanced relationship; they each do their stuff," he continued. "I've never seen moments where one is nagging or controlling the other."
In fact, he credited Brad for bringing out the best in his sister and for encouraging her to adopt more children. "Brad has changed my sister a lot. They have an extraordinary bond, but not on the usual level," James continued.
"Brad is so strong for her. When she feels vulnerable, he has the most incredible strength. She says she couldn't have adopted more children after Maddox without him."
Brad adopted Angelina’s children Maddox and Zahara, with their names being changed to Jolie-Pitt in 2006.
The couple welcomed their first biological child, Shiloh, in November 2006. In 2007, Angelina adopted Pax, three, from Vietnam, with Brad adopting him in February 2008. In May 2008, the couple welcomed twins, Knox and Vivienne.
"The great thing about Brad and Angelina is that they really get each other's sense of humor, and make each other laugh a lot," James remarked. "They talk about politics a great deal and are very creative together with the projects they are working on. If it keeps going the way it's going, they'll be together for life."
James' view on his former brother-in-law appears to have altered somewhat as he recently spoke out in a rare interview on the 90who10 podcast.
He discussed his commitment to protecting and supporting Angelina's six children amid her divorce."That's where it all started," he said, hinting at a renewed phase in his life with Angie.
"It started with the protection of her and then of her children, my nieces and nephews."James said he hoped to be more present for Maddox, 22; Pax, 20; Zahara, 18; Shiloh, 17; and Knox and Vivienne, 15.
"I set my life up so I can be present with whatever the situation. The formative years, the young adults they're going to become, I want to be there for them — or for her — whatever she's going through."
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If we couldn’t already love the world's most talented and fashionable couple any more, they go and release a new Fenty Skin video, turning the brand into a full-fledged family affair.
Fenty Skin is just one of Rihanna's accoladed brands, sitting pretty under her parent brand Fenty Beauty, which is renowned for its inclusive shade range and possibly the most cultivated lip gloss in the world, Gloss Bomb.
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Posted yesterday as a collaborative post between both Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty, Rih’s baby daddy A$AP Rocky is seen promoting the new Lux Balm in Barbados Cherry. The clip which shows Rocky showing off the Lux Balm is taken from the rapper's 2023 single video for RIOT (Rowdy Pipe'n) which is fittingly named after the couple's youngest son, Riot.
The lyrics to the song have been perfectly clipped as the promo video couldn't be more on the nose. Rocky raps the verse: “Flossy, glossy, Nah, b**ch, this ain’t lip gloss / Lux Balm up in my palm / New collab with my baby mom.” The Instagram caption explains that the new lip product is “packed with vitamin E + shea butter” and will bring “dry lips back to life with instant hydration.” The caption continues “It’s slim, slick n easily slips into your pocket, so you can keep it on you wherever you go.”
Fenty Skin launched back in 2020 and made quite the commotion in the beauty sphere, as the power couple starred together in a campaign, advertising the brand for both men and women. In a post shared back in July of 2020, the songstress and mother of two captioned a photo of her and her beau “That’s right baby...@fentyskin is for my fellas too! No matter who you are, you deserve to have great skin!” I guess there's a reason A$AP’s nickname is “Pretty Boy Flacko”...
2024 is clearly all about being a supportive partner and we’re here for it.
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Kim Kardashian has become such a multi-hyphenate boss in the last 10 years, that we almost forgot one of her earliest ventures was in gaming.
Before finding Skims and partnering with the NBA and WNBA, starting her skincare line Skkn, qualifying as a lawyer and lobbying for prison care reform, the reality TV star launched the app Kim Kardashian: Hollywood in 2014 - which from today is officially no longer.
It appears, however, Kris Jenner’s daughter isn’t completely removing video gaming from her life, as her winter ski outfit oozed gamer-girl street style.
In a look that said ‘Grand Theft Auto meets the slopes’ Kim shared some stylish snaps on Instagram showing off her full monochromatic Balenciaga fit. She donned an oversized T-shirt from the brand, loosely styled, with a white puffer jacket thrown over the top.
Matching winter white ski trousers and the ‘Alaska’ ski boots from the Spanish label rounded off the ensemble. But the pièce de résistance was her contrasting black ski helmet that could easily have been mistaken for motorcycle armour.
Wearing all-white this winter has been a go-to styling hack for A-listers, from Meghan Markle to Victoria Beckham, and Kim's latest look is by far the most bold and bizarre addition to the roster.
Kim wearing Balenciaga, whose exaggerated proportions and futuristic streetwear are cyberspace dressing personified, completely contrasted her sister Khloe’s ski-chic ‘lewk’ for the sisters' joint trip to Deer Valley in Utah.
Khloe opted for a ‘less is more’ black Prada ensemble complete with a black ribbed beanie hat.
Kim said in a statement about the closure of her game: “I’m so grateful from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has loved and played ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ in the past 10 years.
“This journey has meant so much to me but I’ve realized that it’s time to focus that energy into other passions.”
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Prince William’s wife Princess Kate is the daughter of Carole and Michael Middleton, who reside in the village of Bucklebury in Berkshire, and she has two siblings, Pippa and James.
It’s common for families to have nicknames for each other, and now in an unearthed interview, HELLO! has learned the endearing names that grandmother Carole uses for her two daughters.
Speaking to The Telegraph in 2018 in an interview about her former family business Party Pieces, Carole, 68, opened up about the planning of Kate and Pippa’s weddings.
She said: "We talked about music… everything. I was involved lots with both Pip’s and Catherine’s weddings.”
How sweet that she calls Pippa ‘Pip’ and uses the formal version of Kate’s name, ‘Catherine’. We wonder if Carole has another nickname for Kate which she uses in private at home.
Carole also revealed some other fascinating facts during the interview, in particular how she actually wanted a bigger family than she has. “I’d have had five or six if I could,” she divulged.
The mother-of-three went on to explain that her role model was her husband’s mother who she tried to “emulate”. Carole is a very hands-on grandmother, and according to the article, believes it’s good for children to join in with chores in the kitchen like chopping and stirring from a young age.
In a previous interview with Good Housekeeping, Carole explained how she likes to get stuck in with her grandchildren and their activities.
“I want to run down the hills, climb the trees and go through the tunnel at the playground,” she revealed. “As long as I am able to, that’s what I’ll be doing. I cook with them, I muck around dancing, and we go on bike rides.”
In the interview, Carole also spoke about her now former company, Party Pieces, and her strong work ethic, admitting: "I'm not someone to sit on the sofa for a long time. I have a lot of energy and enjoy my work. I grew up watching my parents, who both worked extremely hard."
Carole and Michael live in a £4.7 million home in Bucklebury, which is less than an hour's drive from the Cambridges' chosen property of Adelaide Cottage on the royal Windsor estate.
Bucklebury Manor is a seven-bedroom, grade II-listed Georgian property with a drawing room, a library, and 18 acres of land – and is where Kate's sister Pippa and her husband James Matthews chose to host their wedding reception in May 2017.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard spoke out in her first TV interview since she left prison on December 28th 2023.
The former prisoner, who's imprisonment captivated the nation as it was revealed she was a victim of Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, caught up with Deborah Roberts from Good Morning America where she spoke candidly of her story.
Gypsy served eight of the 10 years she was sentenced in prison for, as she was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard. Nicholas Godejohn, her ex boyfriend, is still serving life in prison for the first-degree murder of Dee Dee.
Here are the biggest bombshells from the interview:
Gypsy's thoughts on life out of prison
The former prisoner described life outside prison as "technicolor". Since her release last year, she described life on the outside as being "dropped in a different world".
"Because you don't realize how much you're restricted in prison", she clarifed. "I felt like I was in a black-and-white world and I just stepped into technicolor. It was amazing."
She doesn't believe her mother was a monster
"Your mom has been portrayed as a monster", Deborah observed. But Gypsy countered this portrayal with a more humanising response.
"I don't believe my mother was a monster", Gypsy stated. "She had a lot of demons herself that she was struggling with. I didn't want her dead, I just wanted out of my situation and I thought that was the only way out."
As Deborah showed Gypsy the famous photos of herself with her mom, she revealed that she doesn't even associate with the little girl she was in those photos.
"I don't even recognise that little girl anymore", she explained.
Gypsy opens up about 'dark path' of painkiller addiction
Not only a victim of medical abuse, including multiple surgeries, Gypsy also became addicted to painkillers.
"It took me down a really dark path. I felt like it was my only way to cope for the time", she explained while discussing her addiction.
She revealed that she was actually high when she agreed to take part in killing her mother, but she doesn't blame drugs for her decision.
She clarified: "I don't blame drugs or anything, I don't make excuses."
Now, Gypsy can confirm she is four years sober and she doesn't "feel the need to" return to her former drug us.
Her reflections on Nicholas Godejohn
As the TV anchor questioned whether it was fair that her co-conspirator Nicholas Godejohn is facing a life sentence in prison, Gypsy gave a rare comment on her ex-boyfriend.
"I'm sure that we both have a lot of regrets, all I can really say is that I did my time", she said diplomatically. "He's doing his time for his part. I wish him well on his journey."
Gypsy testified at Nicholas Godejohn's trial in 2018.
Life with Ryan Scott Anderson
Reunited after getting married while Gypsy was in prison, Ryan affectionately called them "newly together weds". As for whether kids are on the cards?
"We've talked about starting a family, we just don't know when at this point. Our lives are pretty hectic right now."
Post-prison fame
As she's received a cult following after her release from prison, Gypsy confessed she's finding her newfound fame "conflicting".
"Fame is not what I'm looking for", she said. "Obviously I was infamous and then I came out famous."
She explained that she feels like she's a very shy person and when she's posting updates about her life online, she isn't doing anything that anyone else wouldn't do.
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Starsky & Hutch star David Soul has died aged 80, his beloved wife, Helen Snell, confirmed on Friday.
The actor and musician – who was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson in the classic crime-solving series – passed away on January 4 following a "valiant battle for life" surrounded by his loving family.
His wife's statement read: "David Soul – beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother – died yesterday (4 January) after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.
"He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend."
She added: "His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched."
The late actor, whose cause of death has not yet been revealed, starred opposite Paul Michael Glaser in the series, which ran from 1975 to 1979. In 2004, they reprised their roles in the Starsky & Hutch remake, starring Ben Stiller as Starsky and Owen Wilson as Hutch.
Soul was also known for his roles in Here Come The Brides, Magnum Force, and The Yellow Rose.
It wasn't just on the small screen that he enjoyed success. Soul was also a talented singer and released hits including Don't Give Up on Us and Silver Lady, which went to No. 1 in the UK charts.
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My skin started to change a couple of years ago, around the same time that I had my last period. It always had a natural glow, but as soon as menopause hit, I noticed that the glow became harder to achieve and I spotted a slight sag around the jawline too. It became drier, especially around my forehead and I also started to develop lines in areas that weren’t affected before, like between my eyebrows and above my upper lip.
I’ve always been lucky to have relatively good skin. Yes, genetics plays a part in this (both my parents have amazing skin) but the fact that I’ve been testing skincare products as part of my job for over 25 years has definitely helped too. And the good news is studies like this one by Harvard have proved that following a good skincare routine will actually help you take control of your skin as you age.
But it’s not surprising that my menopausal skin needs more TLC. The changes are due to a drop in levels of estrogen, a skin-loving hormone. It is responsible for so many things like stimulating your skin's oil production - this is what keeps it smooth, supple and glowing. It also helps to lock-in moisture too, which is why menopausal women often suffer with dryness. And as you move further into menopause, and the estrogen levels deplete even more, you’ll notice that your skin becomes more crepey - a sign that it’s losing its tone and elasticity which leads to more wrinkles and sagging.
My skin is changing during my 40s and menopause but I have found that by sticking to this consistent routine, I have seen huge improvements.
Okay, no cream is ever going to completley reverse aging, and to be fair, I don’t necessarily want to look like I’m in my 30s - I just want to look glowing, healthy and radiant. For me, it’s not about erasing all the wrinkles away - as I think those crinkles around your eyes are what makes a face characterful and unique. But I do want a youthful glow, and the good news is you can get it with a few tweaks to your skincare routine.
These are the 8 things I do everyday to help my menopausal skin keep its glow:
I start the day with a splash of cold water
Do you find your skin looks more sallow in menopause? This is because lower levels of estrogen make it look more washed out. Try splashing it with cold water first thing in the morning. It not only helps to wake you up, but also, it gives skin a boost in circulation and blood flow - and really helps start your day with a glow.
I moisturize from head to toe
Dry and itchy skin is a common issue for menopausal women. And it isn’t just reserved for your face! But moisturizing daily will help keep skin hydrated, smooth and itch-free. I have been following this beauty ritual since my teens and my face and body is definitely smoother and less agitated for it: I use Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion on my face and body. It’s super cheap, recommended by derms and great for sensitive skin (which can flare up during menopause). And I always apply Hyaluronic Acid serum day and night to my face. This step happens before moisturizing but is key for delivering this super hydrating ingredient deep into your skin.
I use massage to apply my creams
Whether it’s with my fingertips or a jade roller, I always include some kind of massage technique in my skincare routine. Studies have shown that it helps to give your skin a mini face-lift, albeit temporarily. The quickest and easiest way to introduce massage is with your hands, and the moves don’t have to be complicated either. All you need is a product like a serum or a cleansing balm to give you the right ‘slip’ to do it. Check out this Instagram post to see how I do it, and watch until the end to see the results! Or if you prefer to use a roller - watch how I do it here! So relaxing and easy!
I always apply SPF
There is a scientific link between fluctuating hormones and an increase in skin pigmentation - something that I have suffered with all of my adult life. I first noticed patches of darker pigmentation appear around my upper lip and cheeks in both of my pregnancies, and now they are beginning to reappear in menopause too. The good news is that there is a way to prevent these patches from cropping up without having to invest in expensive laser treatments: wear SPF every day. Sun exposure contributes massively to pigmentation so I normally apply SPF50 each morning, even on cloudy days.
I wear makeup with skincare benefits
BB creams and CC creams are menopausal makeup must-haves. Not only do they instantly improve skin tone and add glow but thanks to their added skincare benefits, they also feed glow back into skin. And if you’re not sure of the difference - CC creams just give a little more coverage than BB creams. Try my favs: Erborian CC Creme which also has an in-built SPF25. And for less coverage but just as much glow, I love Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum.
I use a creamy blush to add color and dew
Creamy make up textures are better than powders for dry menopausal skin as they won’t settle in any lines or creases and add a much needed dew to any sallowness. A creamy blush is my favorite instant skin pick-me-up: simply apply onto the fleshiest part of your cheeks (the part that sticks out when you smile) and gently dab to blend. I love Dr Paw Paw Hot Pink Balm that can be used on lips too.
I keep a bottle of water with me at all times
Experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep your organs healthy and to stay hydrated. But even though your skin is your largest organ, it is the last one on the list to receive the benefits. So 8 glasses is the least you can drink before you see any improvements in your skin. I keep my levels topped up by keeping a bottle by my side throughout the day. My favorite reusable water bottles are by Yeti - they have some lovely customisable designs.
I apply oil to my skin last thing at night
This is a skincare step often missed but one that can make all the difference to your skin’s health. Especially during menopause. Oil helps to trap all of the goodness from other skincare products below the skin surface and helps to keep the skin extra hydrated. Add it as the last step in your night time routine - following serum and night cream.
I wear an eye mask to bed
Disturbed sleep is common during menopause thanks to hot flashes and increased anxiety, and this can have a detrimental effect on your skin as it is a time that it regenerates and heals. But I’ve found wearing an eye mask really helps to keep my shut-eye in check. Not only do they block out the light but also the gentle pressure on the eye area is really relaxing.
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As much as I’ve tried to fight the urge, I just can’t help but watch Gossip Girl on repeat. Again... For the eighth time.
If you’re a GG fan then you’ll know this feeling all too well and understand that re-watching the Upper East Side elite and Brooklyn’s lonely boy navigate their extremely complicated lives is a new year right of passage.
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So far I’m five episodes into season one ( I’m taking things slow please no judgement) and I found myself wondering “Where is Lily van der Woodsen now?” in fact, “Where is the whole cast now?” As you can imagine, I ended up down an internet rabbit hole which I'm calling "research." So without further ado, here’s where every Gossip Girl character (worth caring about) is now.
Lily van der Woodsen is a real Birkin mom
It seems Lily van der Woodsen and Kelly Rutherford aren’t that different, especially when it comes to style. The actress's Instagram is a sea of stylish outfit pics, some of which are so chic, that I’m wondering if she styled herself whilst on set.
Nate is on holiday with Nina Dobrev
This just in, Nate Archibald is seen headed to St. Barths with Nina Dobrev. Earlier this week Olympic snowboarder Shawn White, Chance Crawford's BFF posted an image of the friendly crew on a boat. It seems Nate is taking some downtime from his busy schedule, which I’m hoping means that he’s finished filming the new season of The Boys.
Serena is best buds with T Swizz
As we all know, Blake Lively, better known as Serena, is thriving in the real world. If she’s not supporting her husband Ryan Reynolds' football team, spending time with her adorable offspring or at a girls' night with besties Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Zoe Kravitz, she can be found on set filming. Her most recent movie is set to debut It Ends with Us is set to debut on February 9th of this year.
Blair married Seth from the OC
In 2014 two iconic worlds collided as GG’s Leighton Meester and The OC’s Adam Brody tied the knot. The two are still happily married and both are still acting whilst balancing family life. Leighton’s most recent movie ‘Exmas’ debuted last November just in time for Christmas. Unfortunately, she’s stopped sporting her iconic Blair Waldorf headbands and is now rocking bangs instead.
Chuck Bass traded lux hotels for safari rides in Africa
Chuck is finally tied down and is living his best life in London with his long-term girlfriend Amy Jackson. Ed Westwick continues to act, however, has most recently taken a break to visit Africa and raise awareness about rhino poaching.
Georgina Sparks is living the quiet life
It seems that Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress who played Georgina Sparks has pretty much given up acting and is focusing on her two children. I honestly don’t blame her for throwing in the silver screen towel, after all, how could she ever top her role as Georgina Sparks?
Lonely Boy is hanging out with Little J
When I saw this post it was almost like everything in the world was right again. The on-screen siblings recently reunited on an episode of Penn Badgely's podcast, PodCruched. It seems Dan still possesses that big brother energy we all grew to love, captioning the Instagram post “She’s thriving, and refining her lifelong craft as a musician. I’m so happy for you, Taylor.”
Vanessa unfortunately doesn’t deserve to be in this round-up because I’m still not over the whole Juliet scandal.
XOXO Gossip Girl.
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Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik are preparing to take the Danish throne after Frederik's mother Queen Margrethe announced her plans to abdicate in her New Year's speech.
While they have been residing in several stunning royal residences in Copenhagen since their royal wedding in 2004, many have wondered whether Mary would want to return to her native Australia. So will the couple's homes, which they share with their four children Prince Christian, Princess Isabella and twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, change following their ascension to the throne?
We take a look inside their property portfolio, from Mary's Tasmania childhood home to the Sydney home where their love story blossomed and their Danish castle summer house…
Amalienborg Palace
Let's start with their primary residence at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, which consists of four seemingly identical palaces.
Mary and Frederik moved into Frederik VIII's Palace in the northeastern part of Amalienborg in 2010 following five years of internal and external renovations. As well as making functional changes such as replacing the radiators and the entire heating system, the couple also put their stamp on the interior decorations, including selecting ten Danish artists such as John Kørner and Kathrine Artebjerg to paint modern artworks on the palace's walls and ceilings.
From abstract walls to glittering chandeliers and classic wooden floors, the family home has been revealed in a few social media photos shared by the Danish Royal household on Instagram. Take a look…
Fredensborg Castle
During the summer, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik traditionally travel to The Chancellery House, a Baroque-style building attached to Fredensborg Castle via the stable buildings and the church. It was the royal couple's marital home following their May 2004 nuptials, until Frederik VIII's Palace was renovated.
Built in 1731 by architect J.C. Krieger, who was also responsible for the main palace, it boasts many of the original features, including stucco ceilings, panelled doors, decorative wrought iron fittings and high wall panels.
Mary's Tasmania childhood home
Mary was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and she described herself as a down-to-earth child. “I was a T-shirt-and-shorts girl, known to go barefoot,” she told the Financial Times.
She reportedly lived at 3 Morris Avenue in Taroona, which was built in 1969 and features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large windows and wooden floorboards offer a classic interior, while views of the sea are an added perk for tenants.
The 2005 biography, Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, described the home as a red brick house "well protected from curious eyes" with greenery shielding the patio on top of the garage. "Enormous pink rose bushes line the drive" of the home on Morros Avenue, which is a "lively road in the middle of an attractive new settlement."
A house listing suggests her childhood home was sold in 2000 for $166,000 (around £87,000) and is now being rented. Mary later moved to Melbourne and Sydney, where she met Crown Prince Frederik.
Mary's temporary Sydney home
Very little is known about Princess Mary's former homes, but she was thought to stay at 27 Ebsworth Rd when visiting Sydney as a child with her father.
Set on one storey, the three-bedroom home sold for $1.8 million (£950,000) in 2011, before being renovated into a two-storey property with a pool that was snapped up for $3.9 million (£2 million) six years later.
Sydney 'haven' where Mary met Frederik
However, the story goes that Mary was living in Bondi Junction when she met her future husband at the Slip Inn.
Her house in Porter Street became a private space – or a "haven" according to Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark journalists, Karin Palshoj and Gitte Redder – where the couple's relationship blossomed away from the public eye.
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