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Barry Keoghan recently opened up about his personal life in a candid interview with GQ magazine, subtly acknowledging his separation from Alyson Kierans, the mother of his 15-month-old son Brando.
The couple, whose relationship was first kindled in a London bar in February 2021, reportedly parted ways last summer.
When questioned about the separation, the 31-year-old Irish actor responded with admiration for Alyson's parenting, saying, "She's done a great job, and she's an incredible mother." He chose not to delve further into the details of their split.
The Saltburn star expressed the profound impact of fatherhood on him, describing the immense pressure he feels to be a good father.
"I can’t get the little boy off my mind. It’s beautiful," Barry shared. He spoke about the joy and significance of his son's smile, "Y’know, it’s crazy, but when he looks at you, you feel like the most important person in the world.
“That’s the effect he has on me. He smiles at you and you’re like, 'Wow, you're smiling at me like that? I don't deserve that, but anyways, thanks.'"
The split was initially reported amidst claims that the decision was made following disagreements over late-night partying, though the couple remains committed to co-parenting their son.
Barry and Alyson's journey together had been a public one; they debuted on the red carpet in October 2021, visibly in love, and announced their pregnancy in June 2022.
Their son, Brando, was born in August of the same year. In the wake of his split from Alyson, Barry has been romantically linked with singer Sabrina Carpenter.
Speculations about their connection started when they were seen dining together in Los Angeles.
Sabrina, previously linked to Shawn Mendes, was seen with Barry in Brentwood, Los Angeles, before Christmas. The duo also made public appearances together in February at Miley Cyrus' album release party and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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Halle Berry, at 57, recently paid tribute to her late co-star Adan Canto, who passed away at the age of 42.
The actress expressed her profound sadness on social media, stating, "I don’t have the words just yet… but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart."
Accompanying her heartfelt message was a close-up photo of Canto, a gesture that underscored the depth of their connection.
Halle and Adan collaboration dates back to the 2014 blockbuster X-Men: Days of Future Past, where Halle portrayed the iconic mutant Storm and Adan brought to life the character of Sunspot.
Their partnership extended beyond the X-Men universe to the 2020 MMA drama 'Bruised,' marking Berry’s directorial debut. In 'Bruised,' Adan delivered a memorable performance as Desi, the manager and boyfriend of Halle’s character.
Adan, who originally pursued a career in music in Mexico before transitioning to Hollywood, succumbed to appendiceal cancer. The news of his illness was kept private until his passing, as confirmed by Deadline.
His representatives at UTA, Entertainment360, and Viewpoint reflected on his profound impact, stating, "Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever. He will be greatly missed by so many."
Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment expressed their condolences, noting Adan’s significant contributions since his U.S. debut in 'The Following' over a decade ago.
They recognized his latest role in The Cleaning Lady, praising his artistry and range. The statement concluded, "This is an unfathomable loss, and we grieve alongside his wife Stephanie, their children, and loved ones. We will miss Adan dearly."
Adan's career was marked by versatile roles, including Paul in The Following, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla in Narcos, and Aaron Shore in Designated Survivor.
His role as Arman Morales in Fox's The Cleaning Lady was another highlight, though he did not participate in the upcoming season 3, set to premiere on March 5.
Beyond acting, Adan showcased his talents behind the camera, directing and producing short films such as Before Tomorrow in 2014 and The Shot in 2020.
Adan's legacy is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Canto, and their two young children, Roman Alder, three, and Eve Josephine, one, who will carry forward the memory of a life lived with passion and artistic integrity.
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Jennifer Lopez has shared an intimate glimpse into her steamy love life with husband Ben Affleck in her new album This Is Me... Now.
The album, which serves as a sequel to her 2002 record This Is Me... Then features the comeback track Can't Get Enough, a song that vividly captures the passionate dynamics of their relationship.
In Can't Get Enough, Jennifer doesn't hold back, offering a candid look into her personal life with Ben.
The lyrics are charged with emotion and physicality, expressing her deep affection and desire: "Is this real life? Too good to be true. Take me all night. I can still feel the passion in your eyes. I'm so in love with you. Give me that touching, teasing, so good I can't believe it.
“Don't wanna share with no one else. You're always the one I needed. Don't gotta keep a secret but I'll let you keep me to yourself. It's the way you love me. The way you touch me. It's the way you look at me. I can't get enough of you, boy."
The album also features Dear Ben II, a sentimental sequel to the track Dear Ben from her earlier album, further highlighting the enduring and evolving nature of their love story.
In a revealing interview with Variety, Jennifer opened up about the emotional scars both she and Ben carry from their initial highly publicized relationship in the early 2000s, which included intense media scrutiny and the failure of their film Gigli.
She shared that they both still experience 'PTSD' from that time but have since learned to prioritize their authentic selves over public perception.
Their journey has been a winding one, with a broken engagement in 2003, followed by marriages and divorces with other partners, and finally a rekindled romance in 2021, culminating in their marriage in 2022.
Jennifer's new album not only celebrates their reconnection but also reflects on their personal growth and deeper understanding of life's true values.
“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,” she added.
This Is Me... Now marks a bold, revealing chapter in Jennifer's career, offering fans an unprecedented peek into her private life with Ben, a story of love, resilience, and rediscovery.
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As Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark stand on the cusp of becoming King and Queen, their marriage remains resilient amidst a maelstrom of affair rumors involving Frederik and Genoveva Casanova, a 47-year-old Mexican socialite.
Despite the tumult of recent months, body language expert Inbaal Honigman, tells HELLO! the couple's relationship is underpinned by trust and mutual support.
The rumors of Frederik's "alleged" affair emerged following his night out with Genoveva, including a park stroll, a visit to a Pablo Picasso exhibition, and dinner while watching flamenco.
The duo was also seen at Genoveva’s home, fueling speculations. Genoveva, in response, vehemently denied any romantic involvement, stating to HOLA! "I categorically deny the statements that suggest a romantic relationship between Prince Frederik and me," and condemned the misrepresentation of facts.
Despite these challenges, Frederik and Mary have maintained a united front, particularly over the holiday season.
“Some photographs from November show the royal pair standing apart from each other and looking away from one another.
“This could be interpreted as antipathy between the Prince and the Princess, but those photos, observed against 20+ years of photographic documentation of the family, the detached pics are few, and the romantic pics are many,"
"The royal couple's Christmas 2023 photos with their four children, show them holding hands, and walking in step with one another. Neither of them is leading, they're walking together, equals in their relationship.
“The hand-holding is no small thing, in a 19-year-long marriage. It's the little romantic gestures that show that they still seek each other's closeness and value each other's support.
Inbaal Honigman observes, "Their New Year's photo shows the two of them standing close together... Their poses are identical, both stand with their shoulders square, arms neutral and comfortable, and matching, toothy smiles which touch their eyes. This suggests they're confident and secure in the marriage."
The love story of Frederik and Mary, often likened to a real-life fairytale, began at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Mary, then a commerce and law student, unknowingly engaged in conversation with Frederik, unaware of his royal status.
“The first time we met we shook hands. I didn’t know he was the prince of Denmark,” she told New Idea in 2015.
“Half an hour later someone came up to me and said, ‘Do you know who these people are?’”
“Something clicked. It wasn’t the fireworks in the sky or anything like that but there was a sense of excitement,” she said.
Their connection sparked instantly, leading to a long-distance relationship, with Mary eventually moving to Denmark and seamlessly integrating into the royal life.
The couple's marriage on 14 May 2004 in Copenhagen, followed by a honeymoon in Africa, marked the beginning of their journey together. They are parents to four children: Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent, and Princess Josephine.
Despite the challenges and public scrutiny, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary's relationship continues to be a testament to their strong bond and mutual respect, setting a firm foundation as they prepare to ascend the Danish throne.
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It started with intense rage. I was constantly irritated and angry at everything. From the piles of laundry to the piles of work, I was feeling somewhat out of sorts.
Then came the weight gain, missed periods, sleepless nights and immense lethargy and I knew that the onset of perimenopause had started.
I was 48 at the time, so it was only a matter of time before nature took its course, but I had never imagined it to be that terrible and that I’d feel so markedly different.
But I did and I needed to fix it. Quickly before my rage took on a life of its own.
The weight gain for me was the worst. Being a nutritionist I have always followed a healthy and balanced meal plan, but with no change to my diet, the sudden extra pounds had me flummoxed.
What was I doing wrong? How was I gaining weight with no change to my diet or exercise plan?
I started to do some research and the findings were fascinating and I discovered that significant hormonal changes were impacting my body in various ways, including weight gain.
This period is characterised by fluctuating estrogen levels and a gradual decline in progesterone, which drastically affects how and where my body stores fat.
As I was experiencing perimenopause, my ovaries were producing unusually high estrogen levels due to impaired communication between the ovaries, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland.
However, as I progressed through this phase, and especially as my menstrual cycles became more irregular, my estrogen production was significantly dropping.
This hormonal shift led to an increase in weight, particularly around my abdomen, as my body began storing more visceral fat.
Unlike the subcutaneous fat stored in hips and thighs, this visceral fat is linked with higher risks of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
During this perimenopausal transition, I noticed an average weight gain of about 2–5 pounds (1–2 kilograms), though I realised that some women might experience more, especially if they were already overweight or obese. This weight gain isn't solely attributable to hormonal changes; aging also plays a significant role.
A study I came across involving women aged 42–50 found that there was no significant difference in average weight gain between those who were menopausal and those who weren't.
The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) provided me with insights into these changes. It highlights an increase in belly fat and a decrease in muscle mass among middle-aged women during perimenopause.
Additionally, changes in appetite and calorie intake might contribute to weight gain during this period.
I learned that levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates hunger, are higher in perimenopausal women.
Plus, the decreasing estrogen levels in the late stages of perimenopause can disrupt the function of leptin and neuropeptide Y, hormones that regulate satiety and appetite, potentially leading me to consume more calories, without realising.
While the role of progesterone in weight changes during menopause is less understood, I believe that the combination of low estrogen and progesterone levels might increase the risk of obesity.
Thankfully, through my research, I also found some strategies to help manage the symptoms and to get me back to feeling (almost) normal. Here’s what I did:
Reducing carbohydrates: I focus on cutting back on carbs to reduce the accumulation of belly fat.
Increasing fibre intake: I incorporate a diet high in fibre, including flaxseeds, to improve my insulin sensitivity.
Increasing protein intake: Adding more protein to my diet helps me feel fuller for longer, reduced cravings, and aid in preserving lean muscle mass.
Eating less: Adjusting my calorie intake became crucial as I needed about 200 fewer calories daily in my 50s compared to my 30s and 40s. I emphasised fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, soy, fish, and low-fat dairy, while limiting red meat and processed foods.
Reducing sugar and alcohol: Minimising added sugars and alcohol helps me significantly cut down on unnecessary calories, plus improve overall mood and sleep.
Engaging in strength training: This helps me improve my body composition and maintain lean muscle mass.
Prioritising rest and relaxation: Ensuring good sleep and managing stress is vital for maintaining hormonal balance and managing my appetite.
Adopting these lifestyle modifications helped me navigate the complex changes of perimenopause and maintain my health and well-being.
Faye James is an accredited nutritionist, member of the Australian Menopause Society and author of The Menopause Diet
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Prince George may be the eldest of the Prince and Princess of Wales' children, and the future King no less, but it sounds like his younger sister Princess Charlotte is the one who rules the roost at home.
Global parenting expert Jo Frost, of Supernanny fame, has shared her observations and revealed that the eight-year-old Princess often keeps her brothers – Prince George, ten, and Prince Louis, five – in check.
"Charlotte knows the rules. She's the one in the middle," Jo told HELLO! "She knows how to keep everyone in good stead. There are moments when I've watched George and he's looked over at his sister, and he's probably annoyed with her one minute and then grateful that she's there being able to remind him of things, when he's taking it all in as well."
The full interview with Jo first appeared on The HELLO! Royal Club – sign up to become a member to read the complete feature.
Jo revealed that Prince William and Princess Kate, who has made it her life's mission to champion the Early Years and is deeply interested in the under-five age group, are raising their children with a deep awareness of royal protocol. Plus, the understanding that there is a time and a place for everything.
"I think really what we're seeing is awareness," Jo said. "Prince George and Princess Charlotte are being informed, certainly George, our future King. He's no doubt started learning little bits here and there. He has the wonderful example of looking up to his grandfather and his father from a young age.
"They're raised with an understanding of royal procedures and protocols. And they're raised to understand, there's a time and a place."
Jo added: "It's relatable to any family. For example, there's a wedding or a christening coming up and we know that it would be good manners and etiquette to be quiet while the choir is singing and the service is happening. That, to me, is just responsible parenting, and we see that.
"They have a lovely balance of that and behind closed doors, no doubt they're playing games and winding each other up as siblings do, teasing each other, having fun and baking cookies and being out in nature."
Jo went on to say that all three children are being treated as equals. "I think William and Catherine understand the importance of nurturing the sibling relationships between the three of them. Dare I say it, in their family, it would never be the 'heir and spare'. It would be about the importance of all of them.
"The understanding that it really takes a team, with the important roles in upholding the crown and the monarchy. And so, we're seeing these very early seeds now, with respect to what it means to support each other and to nurture together."
Jo's interview first appeared on The HELLO! Royal Club on Substack. To read the full interview about Princess Kate's parenting style, sign up to become a member of our club – a place where we deliver the best in royal journalism without the adverts.
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The Princess of Wales celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday, with King Charles and Queen Camilla marking the day by sharing a beautiful behind-the-scenes image of Kate taken at the coronation last year.
Kate spent the day privately with her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Prince Louis.
The Waleses spent the festive period at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where they joined the King and Queen at Sandringham for Christmas.
They're likely to have returned to their Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage, in time for Kate's birthday.
The Princess' parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, along with Kate's siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton reside with their families in Bucklebury, Berkshire, less than an hour's drive from Windsor.
The Wales children are avid bakers like their mother and may have even rustled up a special treat in the kitchen to celebrate. Kate's 39th birthday in 2021 fell during lockdown and she was reportedly thrown a tea party at home by William, George, Charlotte and Louis.
For the Princess' milestone 40th birthday in 2022, Kensington Palace shared three stunning portraits taken by Italian photographer Paolo Roversi.
William and Kate will resume their royal duties in the coming weeks following their Christmas break.
HELLO!'s Royal Editor Emily Nash previously said: "The Prince and Princess have a very packed schedule between now and Easter, which they are excited about. They'll be out and about a lot and focusing on two of their key projects - Homewards, for William, and Shaping Us and early childhood for Kate.
"They'll also be preparing for their first official overseas visit at the request of the Government since taking on their new roles, so there will be a lot of activity going on behind the scenes."
William and Kate will reportedly make their first official visit to Italy together later this year.
All about the Princess of Wales
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, born on 9 January 1982, is Carole and Michael Middleton's eldest child.
She grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire but the Middletons lived in Amman, Jordan from 1984 to 1986, where Michael worked as a manager for British Airways.
Kate was educated at St Andrew's School and Marlborough College before she studied art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met her future husband, Prince William, in 2001.
The couple's romance became public in 2004 and they enjoyed a long relationship before William popped the question in Kenya in 2010 with his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales's diamond and sapphire ring.
William and Kate married on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, with the bride wearing a satin and lace dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and the Cartier Halo tiara.
Upon their marriage, the late Queen Elizabeth II gave them the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
William and Kate became parents with the birth of Prince George in 2013. Their daughter Princess Charlotte followed in 2015, followed by Prince Louis three years later.
The royal couple have travelled all around the world as part of their public duties and honed their charitable issues, with Kate's focus on early childhood, mental health and sport, and William's mission to end homelessness and protect the planet.
William and Kate became the Prince and Princess of Wales in September 2022 following Queen Elizabeth II's death and King Charles' accession.
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The Princess Royal has taken a commercial airline flight from London to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, marking the royal family's first overseas tour of 2024. The couple opted to fly with SriLankan Airlines, which took to social media to welcome the couple onboard.
Sharing photos of the pair boarding the plane, the airline penned in the caption: "A service fit for a royal! We are delighted to welcome onboard Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on her journey from London to Colombo on a two-day official visit to mark the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK."
"It is truly an honour to extend Her Royal Highness and the delegation our inherent Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality, thereby presenting the first taste of our island home through our service," they continued, before thanking the royal for choosing the airline for the journey.
Princess Anne has flown overseas at the request of the Foreign Office to participate in events connected with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. The couple will stay in Sri Lanka for two days until 12 January.
While there, Anne, who has earned a reputation as the hardest working royal, will undertake engagement and meet with local communities and faith groups in Colombo, the country's capital, the city of Kandy in central Sri Lanka, and Jaffna on the northern tip of the country, the palace said.
The royal will also sit down with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife during her trip.
This isn't the first time Anne has visited the South Asian country. Nearly 30 years ago in 1995, she visited projects set up by Save The Children, a charity she has supported for over 50 years and is patron of.
King Charles has also visited the country on a few occasions, including in 1998 when, as Prince of Wales, he attended the country's 50th anniversary of Independence Day.
The late Queen Elizabeth II made an official visit to Sri Lanka with her husband, Prince Philip, in 1954, when she famously rewore her coronation gown.
Princess Anne's Sri Lanka visit is her second official engagement of this year, having returned to duties on 4 January to attend the Oxford Farming Conference.
The King and Queen are also set to fly overseas later this year. The couple are expected to visit Canada in May, before flying to Australia, New Zealand and Samoa in October.
As for the Prince and Princess of Wales, they too will be preparing to return to royal duties in the coming week, which comes after the family celebrated Princess Kate's 42nd birthday on Tuesday 9 January.
According to HELLO!'s Royal Editor Emily Nash, the couple have a "very packed schedule" between now and Easter.
"They'll be out and about a lot and focusing on two of their key projects - Homewards, for William, and Shaping Us and early childhood for Kate," said Emily. "They'll also be preparing for their first official overseas visit at the request of the Government since taking on their new roles, so there will be a lot of activity going on behind the scenes."
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BBC Breakfast welcomed back a fan favourite presenter on Wednesday morning following an extended period of absence.
Business presenter Nina Warhurst made her return to the studio in Media City after almost seven months away.
The 43-year-old signed off on maternity leave back in June last year before welcoming her third baby, a little girl named Nancy.
Hosts Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell, who was standing in for regular presenter Sally Nugent, gave Nina a warm welcome as she delivered her first business report of the morning during Wednesday's show.
"Delighted to say that back from maternity leave is Nina!" said Jon, turning to Nina in the corner of the studio. "Welcome back, lovely to see you."
"Thank you very much, lovely to be back," Nina responded, before admitting that she was missing her little girl at home. "I've missed the gang, I'm missing the baby this morning, very much but it's lovely to be back, best job in the world. And best baby in the world! I know everyone thinks their baby is the best one, but sorry guys, mine actually is."
Fans were equally as pleased to see Nina back on their screens. Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Turned on @BBCBreakfast and @NinaWarhurst is back! Welcome back Nina!" while another added: "@BBCBreakfast @NinaWarhurst Great to see you back to brighten up our mornings Nina. We've missed you."
A third viewer penned: "Lovely to see Nina back!"
The arrival of Nina's little girl was announced on BBC Breakfast back in July. Jon and Sally shared the exciting news with viewers, showing a photo of Nina and her husband Ted cradling their newborn in hospital. Watch the clip below.
Following her baby's arrival, Nina opened up about her pregnancy experience, admitting she found it "harder" than her previous two.
"A harder pregnancy. A tougher delivery and a longer recovery… maybe it’s being older… but also I'd somehow forgotten," she penned on social media in July, before going on to detail some of her symptoms, including "swollen scars, bleeding breasts, mastitis fever, hormonal crashes" and exhaustion.
As well as Nancy, Nina and Ted, who have been married since 2014, also share two young boys: Digby, who arrived in 2016, and Michael, who was born two years later in 2018.
Nina isn't the only BBC Breakfast star who welcomed a baby in recent months. Emma Vardy, who is the LA Correspondent at BBC News, gave birth to a little boy in August last year.
Taking to Instagram at the time, she penned: "Presenting my best breaking news ever. Baby boy Jago Fionn is here."
Since welcoming her baby, Emma, who was previously the BBC's Ireland Correspondent, has moved Stateside after accepting a new role as the BBC's LA Correspondent.
During Nina's time off, Emma often stepped in for the star before welcoming her own baby.
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Emily Andre thrilled fans on Tuesday with a very exciting announcement. Taking to Instagram, the 34-year-old shared a video of herself unwrapping the first copy of her new children's book called Healthy Mind Happy You, How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health.
In the clip, the brunette beauty could be heard saying: "Is it going to explode? Oh, I know what it is… oh my gosh… book number three. That just made my day. Love that". Take a look in the video below...
Sharing a further glimpse of her latest work, Emily wrote in her caption: "I had to share my excitement at receiving the first copy of my new children’s book Healthy Mind Happy You, How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health. The book is a helpful guide to start off those conversations about mental health and teaching kids some simple strategies to help manage when things feel difficult."
She finished by writing: "The book is available to preorder now, click the link in my bio. I can't wait to hear what you all think of it, I’m so proud and excited to share with you all [red heart] #childrensbooks."
For the exciting announcement, the star, who is pregnant with her third child, dressed down in a pair of casual black leggings and a cream jumper. She wore her flowing chestnut tresses down loose and accessorised with a simple gold pendant.
Emily's fans were quick to flood the comments section with congratulatory messages. "Can't wait to have a read of this. Well done hun," wrote one, while another gushed: "Congratulations I’m sure it will be a great addition to many families!"
A third remarked: "Congratulations! This book really does look amazing!" and a fourth commented: "Is there nothing this wonderful, amazing woman cannot do… a true inspiration."
It's been a whirlwind year for the NHS doctor. Back in October, Emily and her husband Peter announced that they were expecting their third child together. The smitten duo, who are already proud parents to Amelia, nine, and Theo, seven, shared their joyous family news over on Instagram with the sweetest image of herself clutching sonogram photos alongside husband Peter.
In their caption, they gushed: "We are delighted to share the news with you all. A new addition to our family in 2024 The kids are so excited. So are we @dr_emily_official."
Whilst the couple haven't shared much of their pregnancy journey online, they have uploaded several images of Emily with her blossoming baby bump. Back in December, Emily and Peter jetted off to the United Arab Emirates where they enjoyed a blissful beach holiday with endless sea and sunshine.
Over on Instagram, Emily was quick to upload a snapshot of herself rocking a striped bikini with her feet firmly planted in the sandy shore. In the image, her growing bump was on full display peeping between a flowy white shirt which she wore unbuttoned.
The busy mum captioned the image: "Such a lovely break and now back home, missing the sea and sand already but counting down the next 3 months to meet our little one… @peterandre."
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Former Flip or Flop star Tarek El Moussa got real about one of the darkest periods of his life, after he and co-star Christina Hall got a divorce.
The real estate developer spoke vulnerably about how he hit "rock bottom" after his public split from Christina in 2016, which led to him living in a halfway house.
"When my ex left me, I went to some soul-searching places,” El Moussa revealed on The Jeff Fenster Show podcast. “I actually lived in a halfway house. This is my first time sharing that.”
The father of three explained that the reason he chose to enter the house was because he didn't trust himself to be alone - "that's how bad I was", he claimed.
He explained that the reason he ended up there was because: "I didn’t know where to go and I needed 24-hour care. It was pretty bad because I had lost everything, it felt like, overnight."
Tarek went on to say that his upcoming memoir, Flip Your Life, goes into more detail about his personal struggles, which include his steroid addiction, as well as his success story as an entrepreneur.
This isn't the first time Tarek's mental health has been in the spotlight. Months before he and Christina announced their split, the couple had an altercation involving a gun at their Yorba Linda home in California. According to officials, police had responded to a "possibly suicidal male with a gun". Tarek went on to deny that he was ever suicidal, stating the gun was to protect him against wild animals on a hike.
Christina and Tarek married in 2009 having dated since 2006. They announced their split in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2016. Together they co-parent daughter Taylor, 13, and son Brayden, eight.
Tarek has been married to Selling Sunset's Heather-Rae since 2021, of which he said: "I'm just excited to live this life with her. We've got the two babies, we have a family, and we have a very bright future." They welcomed their first child together in 2023.
Co-parenting, it seems, has had its difficulties for both Tarek and Christina. The Christina on the Coast host co-parents not only with Tarek, but with ex-husband Ant Anstead - and she revealed to UsWeekly that it can be "difficult".
"As long as the kids come first — and they do for all of us — that’s all that matters," she explained. "Even when there’s an incident, or someone’s upset, if the kids are happy and healthy, the rest is logistics."
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Queen Letizia of Spain stepped out for an important visit and chose a supremely elegant look for the occasion. The royal, 51, looked beautiful as she was seen arriving at the central headquarters of the Association for the Prevention, Reintegration, and Care of Prostituted Women (APRAMP) in Madrid on Tuesday. King Felipe's wife was seen arriving at the centre in a longline black coat by Carolina Herrera that was entirely plain – not a button or a collar in sight.
Once Letizia took off her coat, the star of the look was a classic red, white and black tweed cropped jacket with silver embellished buttons which she wore done up. The piece had an extra special meaning, it had been crafted by female victims of trafficking under APRAMP. The royal paired the timeless jacket with a pair of super stylish black culottes. Letizia's tweed look can be likened to the occasions Princess Kate has rocked red tweed, including to a portage session for her 'Shaping Us' campaign last year and during a visit to the V&A in 2017.
The pièce de résistance was a pair of gorgeous shoes that are set to become an even bigger trend in 2024. Letizia's shoes were strappy Mary-Jane style ballet flats by Adeba made from black patent leather. Letizia's hair and makeup were a glamorous take on a natural look. She had red-toned brown eyeshadow blended at the lash line and donned a satin peachy-pink lip. We loved how the Queen didn't go overboard with jewellery – she simply wore a gold ring and a set of huggie hoop earrings by Gold & Roses. Her mid-length hair was styled straight.
During the visit, the Queen learned about the work of APRAMP for victims of trafficking and exploitation. The centre houses spaces for training including the Fashion School and the Survivors School. Letizia was taken on a tour of the facilities and met the staff as well as women under the care of the project before chairing a discussion around the work of APRAMP and its results, the difficulties and challenges that women face on their path to rebuilding their lives and exploring alternatives, as well as the methods that the project uses. The royal was accompanied by the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, and was received by the president of APRAMP, Rocío Nieto, and its director, Rocío Mora.
Her Majesty has made a habit of showing off her sartorial prowess as we enter into the New Year. She was seen supporting her daughter Princess Leonor, 18, when she made her Military Easter debut. The Queen was seen entering the Royal Palace in Madrid last week wearing a gorgeous ‘Raffica’ black maxi skirt by Boüret, a form-fitting style with a split up the back. She added a stunning satin blouse in a dovetail grey with a high neck and long sleeves.
Over the top, Letizia added a faux fur-trimmed cape by Carolina Herrera and carried the 'Astrud' clutch by Carolina Herrera in black with gold hardware and the 'Daniela’ black pumps by Pink Chic. Her hair was worn in a stylish departure, a departure from her usual flowing style. The royal also rocked a suit look with an evening-wear twist to the closure Concert of the Spanish Presidency of the EU at the National Auditorium at the end of December. Letizia styled a black velvet power suit by Paco Rabanne featuring satin lapels with a pair of black stilettos by Nina Ricci and a black clutch by Magrit.
The Queen has also proved her ability to wear tweed throughout the last year. She was seen alongside her husband on the street in Madrid outside a restaurant she ate in to celebrate Infanta Elena's 60th birthday. She styled a pair of green and black tweed wide-leg trousers with a leather jacket and chunky black flats. The mother-of-two also rocked houndstooth last November when she visited the Community Residence Hospital del Rey in a black and white double-breasted blazer with a pair of black cigarette trousers.
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Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has been left "devastated" after his friend and former Benidorm colleague, Michael McGarrigle, was found dead after going missing in Glasgow. Michael, who worked as a costume supervisor on the ITV series, was last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning.
On Tuesday evening, Tony took to social media with a plea for help in the search for Michael, In the statement, Tony described Michael as a "valued member" of the "Benidorm family", having worked on the show for many years, and shared concerns from his friends and family.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Tony announced the sad news that Michael had passed away. Sharing a photo of the pair, Tony, who played hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke in the sitcom, penned: "Thank you so much to everyone for all your efforts in reposting our appeal to find Michael yesterday. I'm so sad to say that we found out late last night that we've lost our beautiful friend. Our whole Benidorm family is devastated and we'll miss him hugely. RIP Michael."
Fans rushed to the comments section to share their condolences, with one person writing: "So very sorry to hear this sad news Tony. I send my condolences to you & his family," while another penned: "I'm sorry to hear of such sad news. Love and condolences to you and all Michael's family and friends."
A third follower commented: "Sorry for the loss, Tony. Sending my best wishes to you, the Benidorm cast, and Michael's loved ones."
Tony's sad announcement came just hours after he had shared a photo of Michael, along with a message from his friends and family: "This is our friend Michael McGarrigle. Michael is a valued member of our Benidorm family having worked on the show as our costume supervisor for many years. He has been missing for several days, last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning in the Glasgow area."
"We, his friends and family are extremely concerned for his safety and would appeal to anyone who may have seen him in the last 48 hours to contact Glasgow Police."
Tony and Michael were colleagues on ITV's Benidorm, which first premiered back in 2007 and ran until 2018. The show follows holidaymakers and staff at the Solana Resort in the titular Spanish holiday town, featuring an ensemble cast including Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran and Johnny Vegas.
Tony first joined the show in 2011 and remained a regular until its end in 2018. Since then, Tony has gone on to star in Coronation Street as George Shuttleworth, making his debut in 2020.
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Carrie Johnson was every inch the proud mum on Tuesday when she shared a sweet photo of her two-year-old Romy after her first day of nursery.
Taking to her Instagram account, the mother-of-three shared a snap of her middle child munching on a delicious-looking cheese toastie. The toddler donned a vibrant pink outfit comprised of a pink coat adorned with polar bears which she wore with a pair of spotty pink trousers.
Captioning the photo: "First day at nursery calls for a celebratory cheese toastie from @nettlebedtree."
Romy's first day of nursery ensemble was the perfect way to settle her into the major life change as Carrie has often mentioned how much her brood loves animals.
Whilst the image didn't capture Romy's entire face she seemed incredibly content as munched away showing off the melted 'cheese pull' whilst her mum took her photo.
As well as her little girl, Carrie shares two sons, Wilfred, three, and baby Frank, with her husband and former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
The three siblings have the sweetest bond and are seldom seen without each other. The family of five reside in a lavish country mansion named Brightwell Manor in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.
Christmas at the ultra-luxe property looked like something out of a fairytale. Carrie shared a photo dump of their holiday celebrations which were extra special this year due to it being their first with baby Frank.
Alongside the update, Carrie penned: "Merry Christmas everyone [Christmas tree and Santa emoji]."
The images show Romy and Wilfred cradling their baby brother by their cosy living room fire. The trio had just put out a mince pie and carrot out for Father Christmas.
Other festivities enjoyed by the sibling trio included a stint with Father Christmas and their dad Boris dressing up as the man himself whilst decorating their fabulous Christmas tree.
Friends and fans of the family couldn't wait to weigh in on the update."This is adorable," one fan penned. A second added: "Seeing their dadda dressed as Santa is adorable xx." Meanwhile, a third penned: "Looks magical!! Have a wonderful time."
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After nailing her signature sartorial agenda at the Golden Globes, Florence Pugh just debuted a brand new style for 2024 and we can't get enough.
The 28-year-old knows a thing or two about capturing attention with her looks both on and off the red carpet, which typically consist of sheer outfits and billowing material.
But she championed a completely new aesthetic for the Governors Awards in Hollywood on Tuesday, oozing girlie glamour (and without a nipple in sight).
The Don't Worry Darling actress stunned in a dazzling candyfloss pink fitted sequin dress from Rodarte's SS24 RTW collection, complete with a halter neckline, a corset bodice and a 3D flower at the neck - an adornment also popular at this year's Golden Globes.
Amping up the glamour, Flo's look was complete with earrings in platinum with diamonds, a Tiffany Archives bracelet, a Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany ring and several Tiffany Victoria rings, all from Tiffany & Co.
Her look was given a touch of Old Hollywood with her bright blonde tresses side parted with a voluminous curl cradling her face - a far cry from the shaved head look she debuted at the 2023 Met Gala.
Your eyes do not deceive you - Florence's dress does indeed boast a peplum waist silhouette. The once 'cheugy' design (which may perhaps induce fashion PTSD for those of us who were teenagers in the 2010s), is being reinvented with a contemporary edge for this summer, as proven by the likes of Prabal Gurung, Alexander McQueen and Ulla Johnson on the SS24 runways.
"If you lived through the 2010s, the resurgence of the peplum may be coolly received. And honestly? We hear you," says Hello! Fashion's Orin Carlin, "But thankfully, modern hip accentuation – steeped with fluidity – is truly worlds apart from the horrors of the previous decade."
We can't wait to see what other looks Florence brings during awards season 2024...
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Love Island is returning for an 'All Stars' edition, welcoming some familiar faces back into the iconic villa – and we predict carnage. The ITV reality show, once again hosted by Maya Jama, will see contestants from previous series jet to South Africa to take part in the winter version of the show in the hope of finding The One.
Die-hard fans of the dating programme will certainly recognise the full line-up, consisting of memorable Islanders such as Georgia "I'm loyal, babe" Steel, Toby Aromolaran, Kaz Kamwi and more.
So where will the gorgeous young singles be living? A £1.2 million South African villa, no less, which has had quite the glow-up ready for the new series. Let's take a sneak peek inside…
The Love Island: All Stars new villa
The pergola
One new element of the villa is the pergola area, and we are obsessed. Secluded with colourful walls adorned with gorgeous blue and pink print designs, the dining area will no doubt be the perfect place for our couples to enjoy some privacy on their date.
Above the table and chairs are the wooden beams with pretty rattan lampshades hanging from above to add some romantic lighting for when the sun has set. We love how much foliage there is in this area. Dreamy!
Don't miss
Pool area
We don't often see the Islanders actually taking a dip in the pool (except for maybe during the Saturday show, Unseen Bits) but they spend a lot of time around the pool area.
The space surrounding the pool has plenty of seating, booths and sun loungers for them to relax on as they get to know one another.
Day beds
The day beds are the perfect spot for Islanders to "pull for a chat".
The super comfy, large beds are shaded from the strong rays and are located immediately outside as they enter the garden, offering contestants a great view of the whole outdoor area.
Bedroom
Contestants on the show have to share one big bedroom and, after coupling up, Islanders end up sharing beds, too, which throughout the series has mixed results…
The beds this year feature stylish gold, sequin cushions with purple heart artwork above them.
Hideaway
The hideaway looks straight out of a luxury hotel! Couples get nominated to head into the hideaway when it opens every so often throughout the series to have some privacy and alone time overnight.
There's gorgeous décor and a table with two flutes, usually accompanied by a bottle of champagne on arrival. There's also a wardrobe full of, erm, gear, for Islanders to enjoy.
If there's one thing Love Island stars are going to do, it's make breakfast for their beau.
Although contestants are catered for by on-site staff for lunch and dinner, the huge kitchen is fully fitted with a large fridge area, an island to sit around with taps, a cooking hob and more. So if they fancy getting their chef on, they're free to do so.
Dressing room
The Love Island girls will tell you, some of the best chats happen in the dressing room. This area is fashion and beauty lover's dream.
It's full to the brim with huge wardrobes, dressing tables dotted with expensive hair appliances and luxury make-up for the girls to get ready each evening and before dates.
Bathroom
Although the girls get their own dressing room, the boys and girls must share a bathroom area. There are multiple sinks and plenty of mirror space, even if there is only one shower and one bath.
It's also seriously pretty with foliage above the mirrors and white floating shelves to hold their bathroom essentials.
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Crown Prince Pavlos paid tribute to his late father, King Constantine II, on the first anniversary of his passing on Wednesday.
The head of the Greek royal family shared a poignant photograph of the last King of the Hellenes on his Instagram account.
The snap showed a carefree Constantine at the helm of a boat, with the view of the sea and the mountains behind him and the Greek flag flying in the wind.
Crown Prince Pavlos, 56, did not caption the image but his followers flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages of support.
The Greek royal family are expected to attend a private memorial service in Tatoi on Wednesday afternoon, where Constantine is laid to rest next to his parents, Crown Prince Paul and Crown Princess Frederica of Greece.
According to Andreas Megos, a memorial service will take place in London on 27 January "in the presence of King Charles, friends and associates of the late King from abroad". Buckingham Palace is yet to confirm the King's attendance.
Constantine II was a second cousin of King Charles through their fathers, and the British and Greek royals have maintained a close relationship. Charles even named Constantine as one of Prince William's godparents and William would later become godfather to Constantine's first grandson, Constantine-Alexios.
The King and the Prince of Wales received criticism for not attending Constantine's funeral in Athens last January. The Princess Royal represented Charles, while another one of Constantine's godchildren, Lady Gabriella Kingston, attended on behalf of William.
Charles and William's absences were justified by Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace at the time. The monarch and Queen Camilla had a scheduled meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Prince of Wales had a "private" engagement that was not recorded on the Court Circular.
Constantine passed away at the age of 82 on 10 January 2023 after suffering from ill health for a number of years.
He acceded to the Greek throne in 1964 following the death of his father, King Paul. However, he would rule for less than a decade after a military junta abolished the monarchy.
Constantine lived in exile for many years in Hampstead Garden Suburb, before eventually returning to his native country in 2010.
He shared five children with his wife, Queen Anne-Marie (sister to Denmark's Queen Margrethe) – Princess Alexia, Crown Prince Pavlos, Prince Nikolaos, Princess Theodora and Prince Philippos.
Pavlos and his wife, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal, divide their time between New York, London and Greece. The couple have five children – Princess Maria-Olympia, Prince Constantine-Alexios, Prince Achileas-Andreas, Prince Odysseus-Kimon and Prince Aristidis-Stavros.
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Oliver Hudson has been left "devastated" by news of his co-star, Adan Canto's untimely death.
The son of Goldie Hawn took to Instagram on Tuesday with a lengthy and heartbreaking message about his friend who died at the age of 42 following a battle with cancer.
Oliver normally packs his social media pages with lighthearted and hilarious posts, but he took a serious tone as he spoke about the loss of his The Cleaning Lady co-star.
Alongside a photo of Adan, who privately battled appendiceal cancer and is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and their two young children, Roman Alder, three, and Eve Josephine, one, Oliver wrote: "I only knew Adan for 2 years but it was enough to know what an amazing friend, father and man he was. Wow did he love his family. We would spend so much time talking about our kids and what kind of people they might become."
Oliver continued: "Getting out of LA to live a simpler existence where nature and vast landscapes set the tone for the day. He would invite me many times to ride motorcycles through the New Mexico mountains but I never did. I regret that. I can now imagine what those rides meant to him. I'm truly devastated. Love you my man."
Fans inundated him with comments and emotional messages reacting to the death of the Designated Survivor actor. "I was so sad to see the news. You two were fantastic together," wrote one, as another added: "He just seemed so genuine. Such a loss."
Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment also shared a statement following news of Adan's death."A wonderful actor and dear friend, we were honored to have him as part of the Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment families since his U.S. debut in The Following more than a decade ago," the statement read.
"Most recently, he lit up the screen in The Cleaning Lady with a powerful performance that showcased his artistry, range, depth and vulnerability. This is an unfathomable loss, and we grieve alongside his wife Stephanie, their children and loved ones. We will miss Adan dearly."
Adan also played Sunspot in X-Men Days of Future Past and his co-star, Halle Berry was one of many stars to pay tribute too. The actress expressed her profound sadness on social media, stating, "I don’t have the words just yet… but my dear sweet friend Adan just gained his wings. Forever, forever in my heart."
Accompanying her heartfelt message was a close-up photo of Adan, a gesture that underscored the depth of their connection. Their partnership extended beyond the X-Men universe to the 2020 MMA drama Bruised marking Berry’s directorial debut.
Adan delivered a memorable performance as Desi, the manager and boyfriend of Halle’s character.
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A year ago today, Stacey Dooley's world changed for good when she became a mother for the first time. The BBC documentary maker, who found love on Strictly Come Dancing with professional dancer Kevin Clifton, welcomed a daughter, Minnie, on 10 January 2023.
Marking her daughter's first birthday, Stacey, 36, wasn't afraid to share her emotions with her doting fans. Taking to Instagram, the mother-of-one shared an intimate photo breastfeeding her daughter in her first weeks of life, adding the caption: "My GOD I'm feeling SO sentimental this morning," followed by a flurry of crying emojis.
In the photograph, Stacey cradled her newborn to her chest as she nursed her. The photograph was too dark to make out baby Minnie's fiery red hair she shares with her mum, but several other family snaps shared by Stacey show her daughter is every inch her mini me.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOML [love of my life]," Stacey added in the caption.
In another doting post, the former Glow Up presenter penned a heartfelt message in honour of her daughter's big day. It read: "MY BABY IS ONE TMRO [sic]. One?! Minnie, we are FOREVER OBSESSED with you. The love of our lives. My best best little pal. Keep shining showstopper… LOVE U ENDLESSLY."
She added: "Let’s spend your birthday running directly towards every sharp edge in every room. YOUR FAVE PARTY TRICK."
Sharing a glimpse at her daughter's first birthday card, Stacey revealed a hand-stitched crafty card addressed to "Minnie Dooley."
"Minnie Dooley or Minnie Clifton?" asked a fan in the comments, which sparked a debate amongst Stacey's IG followers. "Dooley, Stacey wanted her to have her surname," as another wrote: "Random concept, a child does not have to take the father's name…"
Stacey has been in a relationship with Strictly star Kevin since 2019. While the pair seem happier than ever with their family unit, marriage doesn't appear to be on the cards for the couple.
"Marriage has never been massively important to me," the documentary-maker said in an interview with The Sun. "Also, it's well documented that Kev's done it a couple of times before."
She added: "It's just never been something I've dreamt about. But I couldn't have done this (motherhood) without Kev. It's weird. I've always loved him, but it's a different love I have for Kev now."
Kevin had been married three times before he found love with Stacey. He first wed at the age of 20 to a woman believed to be Anna Melnikova, his former professional Latin dance partner. At 24, he found love again with Clare Craze, his co-star on the international tour of the dance show Burn the Floor.
When he and his second wife "drifted apart," Kevin struck up a romance with his fellow Strictly co-star Karen Hauer, tying the knot in 2015 before they decided to separate.
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Arguably Dua Lipa wore one of the most exciting dresses of the night at the Golden Globes, as she stunned in black and gold. But it seems that looking good came at a price, as she revealed the wardrobe mishap that meant she just couldn't sit down.
The 'Houdini' singer glowed in a structured black strapless gown by Schiaparelli, which featured gold bone-inspired detailing and a mermaid-style skirt. The gold-embellished bones wrapped around her as if they were her ribs, spine and hips and the back revealed the tight lacing of a corset bodice.
She paired the stunning look with a statement gold necklace and wore her long, newly died red hair down her back.
Behind the scenes of the gorgeous look, however, Dua struggled to sit down during the ceremony thanks to the intricately structured corset bodice. The singer shared the hilarious conundrum on Instagram after the awards took place as she captioned the video: "Thank you @goldenglobes for such a beautiful night last night - the only thing missing was a reclining chair".
As someone told the singer "you need to sit down now", she lowered herself into the metal-backed chair, showing the world that the corset wasn't allowing her to sit, so she instead had to lounge or lie back on the chair. She gave the camera a good humored pout to show how funny the situation was.
Fans couldn't help but also find it funny, as they took to the comments to laugh at the wardrobe mishap with the singer.
"When you wear your standing dress to a sit down event", one fan joked.
Another fan took issue with the seemingly brusque tone of the person telling Dua to sit down, as they commented: "'You need to sit down now' does she know you are Dua Lipa??"
A third commented that they didn't understand the need to wear such "uncomfortable dresses like this".
Dua's song 'Dance the Night' was nominated for best original song, one of three tunes from Barbie that dominated the music category. While the song didn't win, Billie Eilish and Finneas instead won the category for their contribution to Barbie, 'What Was I Made For?'
The singer's third studio album is set to be released in 2024, and she's guaranteed that it will be "more personal" than her previous ones.
"The album is different—it’s still pop but it’s different sonically, and there’s more of a lyrical theme," Dua explained. She did reassure her fans that the new sound would not "alienate" them though.
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One of Britain's best-loved stars, Douglas Henshall doesn't ascribe to the world of celebrity. An extremely private person, the Scottish actor, 58, rarely shares details of his home life – it's about letting the work speak for itself.
From Shetland to Murder Is Easy and In Plain Sight, Douglas is dominating the detective genre right now, and he's continuing to spread his proverbial wings, after signing on to The Darkness – an upcoming crime drama based on Ragnar Jónasson's best-selling book series.
With such an exciting year ahead, we're taking a look at the life and career of the inimitable Douglas Henshall. From his early childhood and Shetland stardom to his spontaneous Vegas wedding and fatherhood journey; here's what you need to know about the star…
Early life
Born on 19 November 1965, Douglas grew up in the town of Barrhead. "In some respects, I was almost a country boy. I ran around in streams and rivers and all that sort of thing," he told The Scotsman in 2010.
One of three siblings, Douglas' mother was a housewife, and later a nurse, while his father worked as a salesman. Describing himself as a shy child, the actor recalled how acting became his safe space. "I think the other side is finding something where you can express yourself and feel comfortable, and for me, that was on stage in front of lots of people," he said.
Charting his path at Glasgow Youth Theatre, Douglas went on to study at Mountview Theatre School, before landing roles with the Citizens' Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company.
By the '90's, Douglas had lent his talents to the screen. Taggart (1990), Van der Valk (1992), The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1993) and The Bill (1994) are among his earliest TV credits.
After treading the boards at the National Theatre, and bagging roles in Ripley Under Ground (2005), and French film (2008), by 2007, Douglas had been cast as Professor Nick Cutter in the science fiction series Primeval (2007-2009). Propelling him into the spotlight, the ITV series became a hit with critics and audiences, acquiring a cult following. Aside from his Shetland counterpart, Professor Nick Cutter is regarded as one of Douglas' best-loved characters.
Shetland stardom
By 2013, Douglas had become a regular fixture on our screens, but it was the role of Jimmy Pérez that made him a household name. Appearing in seven seasons of Shetland, Douglas' portrayal of the disillusioned detective bagged him a BAFTA for Best Actor in 2016.
After appearing on the show for just under a decade, Douglas revealed his decision to depart the show in 2022, calling his time on Shetland "one of the privileges of my career."
"After series five of Shetland, David Kane and I decided we wanted to do two more series to complete the story of Jimmy Perez," he explained in a statement. "So series six and seven were commissioned together to give us time to wrap up Perez's story to a satisfactory end.
"It's been one of the privileges of my career to play Jimmy Perez for almost 10 years and to work with so many wonderful people both in front of and behind the camera, and also to spend so much time in Shetland.
He concluded: "The Isles were so much a part of our show and of Perez himself. I'll miss him and the place. I wish everyone involved much luck with whatever happens next. I'll miss him as a person I crawl into every now and again because I liked him, he's a nice man." Following the news, actress Ashley Jensen was handed the reins and currently leads the series as DI Ruth Calder.
MORE: Who is Douglas Henshall's family and does he have children?
READ: Shetland star Ashley Jensen's home life away from the cameras
Las Vegas wedding
In 2010, Douglas tied the knot with Tena Štivičić. A celebrated playwright and screenwriter, Tena hails from Zagreb in Croatia and studied at the Academy of Dramatic Art before completing an MA in Writing for Performance at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
In the past, Tena has also landed roles in front of the camera, appearing in Croatian films The Third Woman and Is It Clear, My Friend? in the late 1990s.
In an interview with The Scotsman, it was revealed that Douglas and Tena had married in a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas. "She's about as perfect a match as I could ever find, so if it doesn't work with her it's not going to work," Douglas said of his new bride.
Asked if being with a fellow creative is helpful, the actor replied: "It has more pluses than minuses. We're both passionate, stubborn people, both strong-willed, so we clash from time to time. It's nice to have someone who challenges me. She's brighter than me and I like that, though it does drive me nuts sometimes when she reminds me of it!"
Fatherhood journey
Douglas was initially sceptical about having children, but in 2016, he and Tena welcomed their daughter, Anja Grace. During an interview with The Sun, Douglas explained that while his filming schedule for Shetland had been keeping him busy, he relished time with his little girl. "When I come home, thankfully I get to see her at the tail end of her day — help bathe her or whatever — and so that kind of takes your mind off things," he said.
While the family are very private about their personal lives, Douglas sometimes tweets about life with Anja and shared that when she turned five, he gave his daughter her first library card. "The five yr old got her first library card today. There are many things you learn from being a parent and one of them is how wonderful libraries are," he said.
More recently, Douglas shared a photo of six-year-old Anja riding her bike in the park. Sharing the sweet snap in July 2023, he captioned it: "The 6yr old is ready for pedals on her bike."
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Father-of-six Gordon Ramsay has revealed exactly how he motivates his children to stay grounded with money and focus on their chosen career paths.
Speaking on the Last Meals show, hosted by US chef Josh Scherer, the world-renowned chef made some rare comments about his family life with his wife Tana, with whom he shares Megan, 25, twins Holly and Jack, 23, Tilly, 22, Oscar, four, and baby Jesse.
Gordon said: I've got six amazing kids and I’m incredibly lucky. All I've taught our children is find your passion, find your way. It’s got nothing to do with fame, fortune, money.
“They all work. Meg, our eldest, is an amazing police officer, Jack is in the Royal Marines so he is dedicating his life to the Marines, Tilly’s at university, Holly’s into fashion, Oscar’s playing havoc in his nativity play.”
Gordon explained that his children do not fly in business or first-class seats like himself and Tana on flights, instead sitting them in economy.
He revealed: “I'd always say to them, ‘Think what you could do with the money when you get there. We’re all getting on together, we're all getting off, and if you think we’re paying, you know, $10,000 for a business class ticket because you’re a Ramsay, forget it. Turn right.'"
The Hell's Kitchen star went on to divulge his children’s allowance system at home: “Every time they got their allowance every month - a couple of hundred dollars - if they saved that up across the 12-month period, I would match that at Christmas for them. And they’ve got to stay true to their form by saving every dollar.
"So when you start that practice at 10, 11, 12, 13… they’ve got their part time jobs… all of a sudden their minds are focused about their career paths."
He said proudly: "They are super-disciplined and they are on it man."
Elsewhere in the interview, Gordon explained that the one thing he always tells his kids is: "The sooner you tell me, the more I can do to help," and that mistakes are ok, but they need to learn from them.
As for young Oscar, his nativity scene was somewhat interrupted when he saw his family in the audience, bless him.
Gordon continued: "He had two words to say in his play and he ballsed them up because he spotted his mum [in the crowd], and obviously Jesse is just a few months old."
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When a new Love Island series is dawning, there's always one guarantee: Maya Jama's outfits are going to be a fashion win.
During the 2023 winter series of the show, she donned vintage Dolce and Gabbana, a Mônot cut out dress, Roberto Cavalli and Clio Peppiat, to name a few - proving her formidable fashion versatility.
Now she's back in South Africa to present this January's Love Island All Stars, which sees the return of former contestants for a brand new season, and she's started her run of stellar outfits before the show has even begun.
After recently sharing a message on her Instagram stories explaining she'll be better at sharing outfit photos on social media (a welcomed message for fashion fans), the presenter and girlfriend of Stormzy shared her first 'fit of South Africa 2024 - and it's perfect for a bridal wedding after party look.
Maya oozed feminine opulence in the La Robe 'Duna' mini dress from Jacquemus in a pearly white hue. The close-cut silhouette is accompanied by a flamboyant ruffled trim that adds playful elegance. The mini dress also features bra-like straps with visible hooks to give the ensemble a sexy feel (not to mention adjustable straps are also a plus for loosening/tightening for a perfect fit).
Brides changing into a second dress for the evening of their wedding has become more popular over recent years. "It is a big trend we have noticed over the last two years specifically," Sharon Sever - head designer at Galia Lahav previously told Hello! Fashion, "Weddings have become bigger, gowns more exquisite and one dress just isn’t enough anymore. I think brides just want to transform throughout the night: The ceremony gown being a showpiece – extravagant and big, but then they want to change into something short or more fitted to party and dance the night away."
Last year, 2023 A-list brides proved the popularity of this trend - from Sofia Richie in vintage Chanel to Barbara Palvin in a traditional red mini-dress designed by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini.
If you're a 2024 bride-to-be - firstly, congratulations. Secondly, if you're looking for after party dress inspo, look no further than Maya Jama.
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It's that time of year again when UGGs in all forms are deemed as appropriate footwear and Dua Lipa and I couldn't be more thrilled.
Just yesterday the Dance The Night singer stepped out in Midtown NYC last night wearing a seriously cool and cosy ensemble en route to what we can only expect was somewhere highly cultivated.
The songstress and Jacquemus muse chose to sport the newest collab from the world's most iconic slipper brand, the UGG x Palace Skateboards Tasman slipper rendition which was released in early December of last year. Unfortunately, the collab was such a hit that the style sold out in minutes, and is now only available on resale sites for a pretty penny.
If you’re in the know, then you’ll understand the chokehold that the Tasman UGG silhouette has on the fashion industry. Worn by the likes of Gigi Hadid, Elsa Hosk, Selena Gomez and practically every notable fashion influencer and phenetic on social media, the Tasman is as cool as it gets when it comes to cosy kicks. Styling them in various different ways for cosy strolls in the city, chic brunches with the gals and everything in between.
MORE: Dua Lipa puts a seriously unexpected spin on this royal-approved shoe trend
RELATED: This is how all the fashion girls are wearing the Tasman Ugg slipper
Dua paired her Palace x UGG’s, which are embroidered with colourful motifs and branding with a pair of black sweatpants, an oversized black jacket, a hoodie with devil ears on the hood a bright orange scarf, a pair of brown sunglasses and a black Hermès Birkin bag, adorned with a silk scarf and multiple pendants, perfectly matching her shoe choice.
The perfectly styled cool girl casual ensemble seems to be a fitting choice as the star had a big night last Sunday, attending the 2024 Golden Globes. Somehow even when likely a little rough around the edges (we’ve all been there) Dua can still rock a ‘fit worthy of a like and save, something I for one cannot relate to.
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The Princess Royal was given a warm welcome as she stepped off the plane in Sri Lanka for an official visit.
Princess Anne, 73, and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, 68, were greeted by traditional dancers at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake on Wednesday afternoon.
Drummers serenaded the couple as they were met by the British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Andrew Patrick and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Ali Sabry.
Watch the moment below…
Princess Anne and Sir Tim are on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka at the request of the Foreign Office to mark the UK’s bilateral relations with the nation.
See all the best photos from the Princess Royal's trip in the gallery below.
Day One
Princess Anne, dressed in a camel blazer, cobalt blue blouse and cream trousers, carried her own luggage off the plane.
She appeared to give the traditional Sri Lankan greeting by pressing the palm of her hands together and slightly bowing her head.
Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, who was among the dignitaries to formally welcome the Princess said: "This visit is the best possible way to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka."
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, home to many of the country’s Tamil community, from Wednesday to Friday.
Mr Patrick added: "That’s the aim, to show her as much of the country, as much of the diversity as we can, and we think it’s the first visit by a member of the royal family to Jaffna, certainly in many many years, so that will be historic."
Anne, who accessorised with wrap-around sunglasses and a gold disc necklace, was pictured signing the golden book upon her arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.
Anne's first stop was at the MAS Active Factory, one of the largest apparel tech companies in South Asia and identified by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) as an important Sri Lankan partner.
As President of the UKFT, the Princess met staff and toured the facility to hear more about their innovative designs and partnerships with UK brands.
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A cold, dark January calls for 2024 holiday planning and this is the year to try one of the thousands of all-inclusive hotels the world over. If you’re a seasoned all-inclusive hotel traveller or a novice, there are a plenty of reasons to consider booking one. We’re talking fine food available 24/7, fruity cocktails on tap and a roster of activities without having to worry about costs creeping up. From the most popular affordable all-inclusive hotels in Benidorm to luxurious all-inclusive hotels in the Caribbean, there’s a huge array of choice to suit all budgets.
And it isn’t just budgets to consider, the wide variety of all-inclusive hotels means there’s one to suit your holiday requirements too; family-friendly, couples-only, activity packed or wellness-focused, name a holiday type and there’ll be an all-inclusive hotel to match.
The best all-inclusive hotels - at a glance
One of the top reasons holidaymakers praise all-inclusive holidays is that you know what it’s going to cost you, upfront. Then it’s up to you to see if your budget or time allows for meals outside of the resort or activities that aren’t included. According to Skycanner's holiday trend report 2024, value for money remains a priority for UK travellers, with the cost of the hotel and flight being the biggest factors determining where they travel - which is why an all-inclusive helps with that decision making.
Another is the ease; everything is taken care of for you, with food available throughout the day (most including breakfast, lunch and dinner along with poolside snacks throughout the day), drinks on tap (from local wines and spirits to cocktails and soft drinks) plus those activities I mentioned before – that often includes kids’ club, evening entertainment, fitness classes and more.
We’ve scoured the globe to find real reviews and the best-rated hotels out there, from Spain to Aruba and more...
The all-inclusive with a private beach
- Located on a private beach
- 31 bars and restaurants on site
- 5 acres of pools, including a kids pool and kids water park
- Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Located on a private beach, this five-star resort really does have everything you need for a totally blissful escape. From crystal clear waters and golden sands to a huge five-acre pool and gorgeous architecture - this hotel embodies luxury.
There is a variety of restaurants and bars at this hotel, as well as a spa, tons of activities and even a nightclub. Younger guests are also catered for, with arcades, playgrounds and children's pools to enjoy.
“The vibe was incredibly relaxed, good atmosphere and exceptional quality of food, drinks and entertainment. Beach area was lovely too,” read one review.
Another said: “The hotel is extremely beautiful, all the decorations really felt like we were in a palace – even the walk to the private beach was a lovely trip. Would recommend to everyone!”
Another wrote: “What a stunning all-inclusive resort; we were blown away by almost everything that was on offer: room, views, food, check-in experience, hospitality, and services. We also got a surprise upgrade at check-in. Top class!”
The one for young families
- Pirate themed playground
- Two large swimming pools
- Golf driving range
- Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
Steeped in palm trees and greenery, the LANDMAR all-inclusive in Tenerife is ideal for families with young kids, as it has a pirate-themed playground, kids club and mini disco. For the adults, there's a driving range, spa and plenty of activities to join in with.
"The best holiday," declared one reviewer. "The location was brilliant, there was a lovely coved beach two minutes away and the hotel has a luxury feel."
"The hotel facilities are amazing! Spacious, clean and plentiful!" said another.
"Beautiful location, immaculately clean and fabulous food."
The adults-only all-inclusive
- Adults-only
- Swim-up rooms
- Unlimited water sports
- Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
This resort has its own exclusive offshore island where guests can take a complimentary ferry and enjoy its two pristine white beaches and waters renowned for their snorkelling.
One guest commented: “It was never crowded, had hammocks in the ocean, lots of loungers at the pool and the beach. The restaurant was delicious without a long wait time and, for those that love to take pictures, this island had spots every two feet! It was extremely relaxing and gorgeous.”
Another wrote: “In addition to beautiful beaches (private island is the best!) and all-inclusive food and alcohol, we got to see sharks! The PADI scuba diving certification was lovely - they were relaxed, organised, and fun, all while being safety conscious. I highly recommend.”
“We were pampered beyond expectation,” another holidaymaker reviewed. “The resort is gorgeous, the food is wonderful and everyone was so very nice.”
The activity packed hotel
- Open-air cinema
- Sea views
- 5 a la carte restaurants
- 500m to Hersonissos resort centre
- Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
This Greek hotel boasts 15 outdoor pools (ten for adults and five suited for children), a waterpark, open-air cinema, Hamman spa and diving centre.
One review said: “It’s a very Cretan style hotel with excellent service, very friendly staff and a chilled atmosphere but with plenty to do.”
Another commented: “They have simply thought of everything at Creta Maris. I cannot speak highly enough, this place is fantastic.”
Another: “A wonderful hotel resort providing everything you could possibly want for a family holiday. There was a wonderful selection of food, beautifully presented and served by attentive, friendly and helpful staff.”
The super exclusive destination
- Each villa has a private pool
- Views of the Indian Ocean
- Diving centre on site
- Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Understated elegance is the best way to describe this all-inclusive sanctuary. Staff make guests feel relaxed and really special, the beaches are untouched and the cuisine is second to none.
“The Palms is paradise. It’s Heaven on Earth. Customer service at its best from the Janitor to the manager,” said one guest.
“I love the exclusivity of the resort (7 villas only), tranquility, the flexibility whenever you ask for different food not listed on the menu, the impeccable service offered by the staff and the dedicated cabana for each villa," another wrote.
One holidaymaker remarked: "This is the best resort or hotel I have ever stayed at in my entire life. We went for our honeymoon and could not have been happier."
The romantic resort
- Gourmet cuisine served in 10 restaurants
- Full on-site spa
- Greg Normal signature golf course
- Kids activities including kids play area
- Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
This adults-only, all-inclusive resort boasts a white private beach, a full-service spa, a Greg Normal signature golf course and gourmet cuisine served in 10 restaurants.
One reviewer gushed: “Whatever you do, stay here at least once in your lifetime.”
"All I can say is, it far exceeded my expectations, and we were treated like royalty," one guest said.
One holidaymaker reviewed: "Top notch resort with impeccable service. So much to do for the beach goers as well as the active adventurers."
The Antalya all-inclusive resort
- 8 a la carte restaurants
- Spa and wellness centre
- Three pools and private beach area
- Beachfront location
- Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
There’s plenty for everyone at this Turkish resort with eight restaurants, a Thalasso Centre, an on-site nightclub, children’s clubs and indoor and outdoor pools with water slides.
“Great for kids and loads to keep them entertained,” said one guest.
Another remarked: "Words cannot explain how much we loved this hotel! There is so much to do at this hotel no matter your age, whether you’re a family with children or just there as a couple."
"An immaculate hotel and grounds only made better by the staff who all go above and beyond to look after you," one guest said.
The family-focused all-inclusive
- Kids' splash pool
- 15-minute walk to beach
- Plenty of activities for the whole family
- Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
The whole family is the focus of this much-loved Benidorm all-inclusive, with kids' activities, sports, evening entertainment and more on offer. There's four pools, including an indoor pool, and a buffet restaurant.
"We were really impressed with every aspect of the Flamingo Oasis," exclaimed one guest.
Another commented: "Another brilliant stay at the Flamingo Oasis. Overall this is an excellent hotel. Hard working staff keep it clean. All the staff are so helpful and always friendly."
"Back again to this superb hotel our 15th visit we will be back next year," said one holidaymaker.
The spa resort
- Wellness spa on site with full treatment menu
- Five pools, including a pirate ship pool and indoor pool
- Four restaurants to choose from
- Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Wellness and food are the heart of this all-inclusive Majorcan resort, with plenty of restaurants, a full spa with treatment menu and lots for the kids to do too.
It's located on the stunning beach of Cala Mesquida, and has an adults-only area available too.
A guest wrote: "We loved our two weeks stay at the Viva Cala Mesquida Resort, and our kids did too!"
"The staff are so friendly, they worked so hard to make us feel welcome and they did! The entertainment was extraordinary. The resort in general was absolutely stunning!" reviewed another.
"The best hotel you can wish for," one holidaymaker commented.
The Caribbean hotel
- On-site casino and spa
- 8 dining options available
- 3 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
With breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea combined with a sparkling cityscape, this resort is truly special. As well as a 24-hour casino and vast array of restaurants, a water taxi can transport you to a 40-acre private island where you can watch flamingos roam freely while you enjoy world-class spa treatments.
"This place is phenomenal ," said one guest.
"Best vacation ever!" another wrote in their review.
Another review: "Everything far exceeded our expectations. This place and its workers are truly a slice of heaven. We can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and kindness, we had a fabulous week."
The affordable Greek all-inclusive
- 7 pools
- Luxury spa on-site
- Right by the beach
- Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Despite its very affordable price tag, each room at the Atrium Palace has a private balcony or terrace with a view of the sea and the gardens. While you are sunning yourself around the pool, the kids can enjoy a variety of games, splash around in their own pool or run around the playground.
“Really a place where Greek hospitality meets with excellent service,” said one holidaymaker.
"Family-friendly luxury" remarked one reviewer.
"Excellent family stay, we couldn't fault it."
How I chose the best all-inclusive hotels
- Tripadvisor reviews: I’ve done a deep dive on travel websites like Booking.com, Tripadvisor and more, read the accompanying reviews to check they are nothing but positive and complimentary. Unfortunately we're not able to test out the hotels featured, but if a HELLO! staffer has, we'll let you know their thoughts too.
- Location: From Spain to the Seychelles, I’ve included all-inclusive resorts from across the globe.
- Budget: As well as luxurious, I’ve included family all-inclusive hotels, plus cheaper all-inclusive holidays, to suit all budgets and price points.
- Trusted holiday companies: Booking a holiday is pricey, and I’ve included all-inclusive hotels available via trusted holiday companies. That means they’re either ABTA or ATOL accredited or the HELLO! team have had personal – and positive - experiences with the companies.
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One month after lifting the glitterball trophy, Strictly champions Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were once again put on the spot over their alleged romance. The pair, who are set to embark on the nationwide tour later this month, appeared on Wednesday's This Morning where they strenuously denied the rumours – however, they are set to make a huge commitment to each other.
Insisting they are just friends, both Ellie and Vito shared they were getting matching tattoos of an aubergine and a bee. "We have a great, great relationship," the professional dancer revealed whilst putting his arm around Ellie.
They changed the subject, with Vito divulging: "We made a promise…" Ellie then interjected: "Weeks ago, we said, if we make it to the final, 'Why don't we get a tattoo? But it was just a joke, we didn't expect to get there."
"Then we made it to the final, and thought we now have to keep the promise," added Vito. "In the end we decided to do a bee with the body of an aubergine because a bee is a Brazilian insect. But that is a symbol of our bond."
Meanwhile, Vito previously spoke to HELLO! and other reporters about ignoring the speculation over their friendship. He explained: "We are in the rehearsals all day, we have so many things to think about, choreography.
"We have to have the time to eat, we nap a little bit, then we go home and we eat and sleep because we rehearse again so we really are so focused. All of this beautiful experience, words cannot describe how we are enjoying every single rehearsal, every single second of this amazing experience."
HELLO! recently spoke with body language expert, Noor Hibbert, the author of Sunday Times bestseller You Only Live Once, about their close bond – and revealed how their chemistry could be down to amazing showmanship.
"Vito is a showman and Ellie is an actress, so both of them have the amazing skill of being able to create a story that emotionally connects in their dancing and have the skills which allows them to come across as though they may be in a relationship," the author explained. "They clearly have a great connection and are comfortable putting on an intimate show, but since both are trained to do this in their own careers, I would say this dance is the work of two people who are very talented at crafting a great show."
She added: "The questioning from viewers of, 'Are they or aren't they' is part of the magic which their dancing creates - hence you have some people saying they may be faking it.
"This isn't to say that their friendship may not be developing into something further behind the scenes. But in relation to their sizzling Argentine Tango, I think they have done an excellent job of putting on a show.
"Ellie is an actress, therefore trained in making an act appear realistic to those watching. Over the weeks, through their dances, we have seen she has got more and more comfortable with him. This happens when a friendship grows.
"This is no different to the speculation about Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in 'A Star is Born'. People thought they were in an off-screen relationship due to the chemistry they created on screen. We may just be seeing the same with Vito and Ellie. Only time will tell if the Strictly curse has struck them."
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Sofia Vergara looked so glamorous as she stepped onto the red carpet in Madrid last night for the premiere of her new movie, Griselda, at the Callao Cinema. The Modern Family actress, 51, was seen in a drop-dead gorgeous slinky black gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and ruching over the entire piece that grazed the floor. The star of the show was the gown's incredible sleeves.
The form-fitting sleeves featured gold embroidered flowers which were enhanced with gold beading for an ethereal touch. Sofia amplified the goddess feel of the dress by adding a selection of gold jewels. She wore diamanté-encrusted gold rings and a pair of dramatic feather-shaped ear cuffs. Her hair and makeup added to the glamorous appeal. The America's Got Talent judge's makeup artist Sabrina Bedrani applied a rosy matte lip and a warm-toned smokey eye accentuated her hazel eyes. Her brunette locks were styled in a straight blowdry with a middle part.
Sofia was seen stepping onto the red carpet with the show's producer Eric Newman, screenwriter Andrés Baiz, and actor Ernesto Alterio. The actress was seen signing fan autographs, answering interview questions, and even took to Instagram to show off the behind the scenes of her big night. "Premiere time!", she wrote, sharing a mirror selfie in her gorgeous dress with her 32.4 million Instagram followers, alongside a photo with her friends Alejandro Asen and David Bisbal.
The Chef actress was seen on her Instagram jetting off to London as she embarks upon the Griselda press tour. Sofia stood next to the plane wearing a black loungewear set with a longline tan coat and white trainers that matched with her friend who stood beside her. The actress also carried the quilted 'Icare Maxi Shopping' bag by YSL with the brand's logo in gold hardware and topped off the look with a pair of rimless sunglasses.
Sofia has added plenty of all-black looks to her repertoire of late. Take a look at our favourites…
DISCOVER: Sofia Vergara addresses plastic surgery rumours as she reveals exact beauty regime
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I love pulling out my winter bedding every year for cosy nights at home, but with temperatures continuing to drop, finding warm homeware to keep heating costs down feels more important than ever.
From Sherpa fleece duvet covers to warm electric blankets, there are plenty of bedding options around right now that will not only make evenings in more comfortable, but they are cost-effective for saving money on electricity, too.
I've searched high and low for the best winter bedding on the market right now, and to save you from endless scrolling, I've handpicked the best options from M&S, John Lewis, Amazon and more.
What is the best bedding for keeping warm?
One of the most popular warm bedding options is teddy fleece material, and it's easy to see why. It's super soft and is the ultimate cosy material for snuggling up with. If you're prone to going to bed cold and waking up hot, brushed cotton is a great bedding option, as it's cool to the touch but keeps in the heat.
How I chose the best winter bedding
- Variety: I've picked out a range of homeware pieces that will keep you warm at home this winter, from fitted sheets to duvets, cover sets and heated blankets.
- Price: Nobody wants to spend hundreds of pounds on seasonal bedding, which is why everything in this list is less than £100, with plenty of items costing less than £20.
- Cost efficient: All of the products in the list will help shoppers to keep their heating costs down, whether that's through the cosy layered designs or by costing less to run than central heating.
John Lewis Warm Cotton Duvet Cover
Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
Colours: Green, Red, Blue, Dove, White
Shipping: £4.50 or free with a £50 spend
Returns: Within 30 days
John Lewis has plenty of winter bedding to level up your home in the cold weather, and the Brushed Duvet Cover looks as good as it feels. Made from 100% cotton, the cosy bedding has been lightly brushed after weaving to give extra warmth and a velvet touch feel. It's available in six shades to complement your bedroom decor, and you can shop the matching pillowcases separately.
M&S Brushed Cotton Bedding Set
Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
Colours: Biscuit, Charcoal, Grey Marl, Silver Grey, White, Midnight Navy, Chambray
Shipping: £3.99 or free with a £60 spend
Returns: Within 35 days
Marks & Spencer warm bedding isn't just for winter, as its thermal qualities work to protect against both heat loss and heat gain, making it an amazing year-round essential. It's made from pure brushed cotton for a luxurious feel, and the set comes with one pillowcase for single bedding and two pillowcases for double, king and super-king sets.
Dunelm Cord Sherpa Stripe Duvet Cover Set
Sizes: Single, Double, King
Colours: Biscuit, Grey, Blue, Navy, Natural
Shipping: £3.95 or free with £40 spend
Returns: Within 28 days
Dunelm's cord bedding set is made with a soft sherpa reverse that will make winter evenings extra snuggly. The textured cord stripe design will warm up the appearance of any bedroom, while the charcoal colourway will complement most home decor. The duvet cover comes with two matching pillowcases for a complete look.
Amazon Teddy Fleece Duvet Set
Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
Colours: 17 colours
Shipping: £3.97 for standard delivery
Looking for the ultimate cosy bedding? Amazon's teddy fleece set is the one. It comes with a fitted sheet, a duvet cover and two matching pillowcases (one pillowcase for single options), all made from soft sherpa materials.
Silentnight Teddy Fleece Duvet Set
Sizes: Single, Double, King
Colours: Navy, Silver, Charcoal, Blush
Shipping: £4.99 for standard delivery
Returns: Within 30 days
Silentnight is a go-to for comfortable bedding, and the brand's teddy fleece sets are currently on sale at Wayfair. Described online as feeling like a "warm hug", the soft duvet cover features a luxurious pile texture that will make snuggling up in bed even better.
The Range 13.5-Tog Duvet
Sizes: Single, Double, King, Super King
Shipping: £3.95 for standard delivery
Returns: Within 14 days
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Costing as little as 5p to run, electric blankets have become a popular choice during the winter for those who want to stay cosy at home without cranking up the heating. Lakeland's Scandi Sherpa Underblanket is designed specifically for use in bed, covering the whole mattress for ultimate warmth. It heats up in just five minutes and is double-sided, with one side offering soft sherpa, while the other has smooth polyester for a lighter feel. The smart technology cools the blanket down as you warm up, and you can adjust the temperature settings manually too, with six options to choose from including auto shut-off.
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It's been a rollercoaster few years for Shirley Ballas, who said she would marry her partner Danny Taylor "tomorrow" in 2019 before calling off their engagement in 2023 and hinting at their split in 2024. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge revealed she had "changed her mind" about marriage after going through two divorces. Shirley wed Sammy Stopford in 1980 before splitting four years later, and she then tied the knot with Corky Ballas in 1985. The former couple welcomed a son called Mark before separating in 2007.
She said on Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach' podcast she has no plans to walk down the aisle again, and even suggesting she and Danny called time on their relationship days before she went on a cruise with her mother to Honolulu. HELLO! has contacted her reps for comment.
"I was in a long-term relationship and he finished with me two days before I went on the cruise. I just remember being in the Waikiki bar with my mother and I was whining and crying and she gave me a huge slap across my face… and said, 'You will not ruin my holiday, get over yourself. [Expletive] happens. I think I was the most miserable on the biggest event that I had prepared for my mother." She added: "Two marriages, an engagement, two long-term relationships later and I will not be getting married again. I’ve made the decision." Join us as we take a look at her on-off marriage plans with Danny and the breakdown of her former relationships…
Shirley and Danny
Shirley's love story with Danny began in 2019 when they were both starring in the Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the Liverpool Empire. During an appearance on Loose Women, she revealed their friendship turned romantic after Danny went through a breakup with his ex. "We met on panto as friends. It didn’t really take off until March… for him. I fell in love way before... I think for me it was first sight," she said, adding: "He was going through a difficult time in his relationship. We did become friends and then probably in about February I said, 'I love you Danny' and he said, 'I know'. It took a while."
Their relationship quickly turned serious, with the dancer telling Prima in 2019 that she was waiting for "nervous" Danny to propose. "I would marry him tomorrow, if he asked me. If this is what love is, I have never experienced it before," she said. "He's very kind and very caring – he's always there for me. I hope he'll propose one day but he's never married and I think he's a bit nervous about it, so we'll see. Come on, Danny!"
Despite her previous marriages, Shirley even went as far as to call Danny 'The One' in an interview with HELLO! in 2021. Speaking about her new man, she explained: "I just love that man I just want to sit there all day and stare at him. He is 'The One'. We have a lot in common and we laugh all the time. He is part of the reason why I readjusted my life. Danny is just so magnificently special. I have met his parents and everybody likes each other. That’s a plus."
Two years later, she had changed her tune, admitting they had agreed not to get engaged during a "truthful conversation" about the future of their relationship. "I have decided that – with Danny’s blessing – I’m not in a position at the moment where I want to get married. Last year I was ready and wanted to get married – and I thought he was going to ask me. But, for whatever reason, it didn’t happen.
"We then had a truthful conversation on Valentine’s Day about keeping things as they are, because we decided this works as it is," she told The Mirror, adding that their relationship works as it is, especially since he travels for work and she spends time with her family in the US.
She clarified her lack of an engagement ring was not an indication of problems in their relationship, despite recent rumours of their split. "We are still very much in love, care for each other deeply, and we have a good enough relationship where we don’t need to get engaged or married," explained Shirley, before continuing: "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!"
The mother-of-one also discussed her long-distance relationship with the MailOnline at the Copacabana London Cabaret Show, stating: "I've changed my mind" about marriage. Meanwhile, she explained her family circumstances impacted her decision. "I think the only pressure I felt was my own," she told Closer. "As my son [Mark] said, it was me who was pushing to get married. Things changed last year – my mum moved in, and Danny’s not in a place to get married. But we’re good as we are. We’re good friends and that works."
Shirley and Corky
Shirley has less than fond memories from her 22-year marriage with her second husband, American ballroom dancer Corky Ballas.
The 63-year-old, who met fellow dancer Corky at a dance competition in Canada, dropped some bombshells about their relationship in her 2020 memoir, Behind The Sequins. As well as claiming he was unfaithful with "multiple girlfriends", Shirley also stated he regularly commented on her weight, even when she was pregnant with their son. According to Shirley, Corky would say: "Get too big and I'm out the door. I don't do fat, Shirley."
Shirley has made several comments about her low self-esteem, even admitting she had breast implants to try and please her ex-husband. "I've done all sorts to try to make myself feel more confident. I had my teeth straightened and fat drained out of my arms and legs. I thought doing my boobs would make my husband at the time like me more, but I was doing it for the wrong reasons. You have to love yourself first. That's my message to every woman," she said in an interview with Prima.
The Latin dancer later described her marriage as her "biggest regret" while Corky claimed to The Sun in 2017 that his ex-wife had also had affairs with "at least 10 different men."
Shirley and Sammy
After calling off her engagement to Nigel Tiffany aged 16, the professional dancer married her first husband and fellow dancer Sammy Stopford aged 18. During their four-year marriage, the Strictly star admitted she fell for her second husband. "After winning major trophies with Sammy, something was missing in my life, and then, out of the blue, I met this gentleman named Corky Ballas from Houston, Texas, and I fell in love."
Shirley and Sammy have remained friends since then, with the TV star stating: "Still love him to bits," after enjoying lunch with him in 2017.
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Just a day after filing for divorce on Monday, January 8, Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa have already amicably settled their divorce and agreed to the terms of their new lives moving forward.
According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight, they'd reached an agreement on their split by January 9, with the terms outlining custody arrangements and financial support, if any.
As proposed by Lisa, 56, when she'd filed, she and her ex-husband, 44, will share custody of their two children, daughter Lola Iolani, 16, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 15, and expenses related to them without any formal child support payouts.
They've also waived their rights to any spousal support, and the exes will have their single status returned to them six months later, on July 9.
The former couple tied the knot in October 2017 after first embarking on a relationship back in 2005, amid rumors that they'd secretly wed in 2007. Court documents from the divorce filing listed their initial separation date as October 7, 2020.
They announced their split with a joint statement in January 2022, which read: "We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times… A revolution is unfolding and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring.
"We share our Family news that we are parting ways in marriage," they added. "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become."
They concluded: "Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life our children. Teaching our children what’s possible. Living the Prayer. May Love Prevail."
The pair have remained close friends despite their separation, however, and have often spoken up in support of each other and their family, including Jason's bond with Lisa's ex Lenny Kravitz and his stepdaughter, Zoë Kravitz.
SEE: Jason Momoa's massive transformation in then-and-now photos will leave you stunned as he turns 44
The Aquaman star and his two children attended the premiere of The Batman in Los Angeles in 2022 in support of Zoë as well, and while The Cosby Show star Lisa was unable to join, he affirmed that they were still "family."
"We're just so proud," he said of his stepdaughter, who is reportedly engaged to boyfriend Channing Tatum, to ET. "Lisa couldn't be here so we're representing, me and the babies. We're very excited to just be here. ...It's still family, you know?"
MORE: Jason Momoa trades $3.5m mansion for campervan life amid split from wife
The former couple met at a jazz club in 2005 and bonded over Guinness, but the DC star told James Corden that he, in fact, had a crush on Lisa ever since he saw her on the popular '80s sitcom, in which she played the character of Denise Huxtable.
"Ever since I was 8 years old – I saw her on TV and I was like, 'Mommy, I want that one,'" he joked to the English TV host. "I was like, 'I'm gonna stalk you for the rest of my life and I'm gonna get you.' I just always wanted to meet her and she was the queen, always."
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Between Prince William and Princess Kate announcing their engagement in November 2010 and walking down the aisle in April 2011, it felt like an eternity for royal fans across the world who were patiently waiting to see the wedding dress, bridesmaids and flowers. But one person who had the inside scoop was the Princess of Wales' mother Carole Middleton, 68, who later revealed that she was "involved lots" in the planning of the royal wedding after Kate turned to her for advice.
"We talked about music… everything. I was involved lots with both Pip’s and Catherine’s weddings," the Party Pieces founder began during an interview with The Telegraph. Carole added that she had learnt some key lessons in the preparation process, including "don't muscle in on the guest list." She continued: "But I think the most important thing, as a parent, is to listen to what your daughter wants. You can have all the ideas in the world, but it has to be about them. And don’t muscle in on the guest list."
Among the 1,900 guests who attended the couple's wedding included royal family members such as Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, celebrities such as Victoria and David Beckham, and politicians such as David Cameron and his wife Samantha. They joined some of the royal couple's more personal friends, such as those Kate and William knew from St Andrews University, where they met, plus the Prince's childhood friends and members of the public from Kate's upbringing.
The Middletons' family butcher Sue Fidler recalled her shock after finding out the news from her husband Martin. "Martin was in the shop, with the postman [Ryan Naylor], and Martin called me and he said, 'There's a letter addressed to you.' And I picked it up, and wow, I was in tears, I couldn't believe Martin and I were worthy of an invitation. But the postman who brought the letter, Ryan, he had an invitation as well," she said.
Wedding planning was a family affair, as Kate also turned to her sister and bridesmaid Pippa for help with the invites. According to publican John Haley, she personally rang some people from the village, including himself. Speaking of the unexpected surprise, he said in the documentary: "I phoned the number back and she said, 'Hi John, this is Pippa.' She said, 'Kate would like to know if you'd like to go to her wedding.' I honestly never expected it."
Kate and William exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey before having a beautiful reception hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Carole showed no signs of stress on the big day, sporting a wide smile alongside her elegant blue Catherine Walker coat – an impressive find considering she admitted she "hates" shopping! "Like every mother, I wanted to look my best, make my children proud and enjoy the day. I honestly don’t think I was any more stressed than any other mother-of-the-bride," she said.
READ: King Charles 'dependent' on Queen Camilla in 'intense' relationship
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Awards season is finally underway, which means we are being spoilt with incredible A-list fashion. First up was the Golden Globes, which delivered some standout looks on the red carpet, and now the crème de la crème of Hollywood has served up even more jaw-dropping outfits at the 14th annual Governors Awards.
The likes of Margot Robbie,Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and many others donned their finest attire to attend the prestigious event at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Tuesday – and judging by the fashion we've seen so far, we can't wait for what's to come.
This year's ceremony – which gives out honorary Oscars to those who have made a significant contribution to the film industry throughout their career – was originally scheduled to take place in November 2023, but due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, it was pushed to January 9.
Those honored at the event included Angela Bassett – who looked stunning in a nude, tulle Dolce & Gabbana dress – filmmaker Mel Brooks, film editor Carol Littleton, and Michelle Satter, the founding director of the Feature Film Program at the Sundance Institute, who was presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
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Keep scrolling for all the best looks of the night from the red carpet….
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie has been serving up Barbiecore looks of late, but she ditched her vibrant hues in favor of a long black gown by Celine for the Governors Awards. The Australian actress looked gorgeous in her sleek attire, which boasted a plunging neckline with sparkling silver trims and two cutouts at her waist.
To complete her look, Margot accessorized with Kwait jewels on her fingers and a pair of 1950s Fred Leighton diamond and platinum waterfall earnings.
Angela Bassett
The 9-1-1 star looked like an Oscar statuette in her dazzling, crystal-encrusted, Dolce & Gabbana gown that featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a bejeweled, mermaid tulle hem. The sleeveless frock showed off her sculpted arms, and a silver embellished belt cinched in her waist.
She accessorized with diamond drop earrings and opted for a gray smokey eye look with glossy lips that enhanced her gorgeous smile.
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt opted for an almost identical dress to Margot Robbie, although her black floor-length Miu Miu number boasted more elaborate silver embellishments along the plunging neckline. The British actress finished off her look with matching Tiffany jewelry and opted for Hollywood waves in her hair and a soft makeup look with rosy blush and pink lips.
Greta Lee
The Morning Show actress Greta Lee looked sensational in her striking red, gathered boucle gown by Bottega Veneta that boasted a plunging neckline and padded shoulder detail. She teamed the dress with the brand's silver metallic mules, and kept the rest of her look simple, opting for a slicked-back 'do and no jewelry.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh got the memo about sequins and dazzled in this sparkling pink, halterneck Rodarte dress that boasted a peplum silhouette and delicate sequins throughout. She added a bold vampy lip and styled her blonde hair into a soft, curled bob that highlighted her defined features.
Julianne Moore
The May December actress went all out with her look, turning heads in this eye-catching, floor-sweeping caped dress by Valentino that was covered in dazzling silver sequins and popped beautifully against her auburn hair, which she wore down in loosely curled style.
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan added some drama to her figure-hugging, monochrome Celine dress with an exaggerated white shoulder detail. She completed her chic look with jewelry from Kwiat Diamonds and Fred Leighton.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman made a statement in her black Schiaparelli gown, exposing her bare chest with a risqué cutout. The chic ensemble boasted a gold, chunky chain halterneck, nipped-in waist, and a figure-hugging silhouette. She added more intensity with a bold red lip and matching manicure.
Glenn Close
Glenn Closekept it simple but stylish in this white, floor-length gown by Dior that skimmed her figure and featured long sleeves and a delicate bow detail on one arm. She added some edge with her coiffed hair and accessorized with delicate drop earrings and a peachy makeup look.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone served up a different red carpet look, forgoing a long gown in favor of a pink sequinned two-piece by Fendi Couture. The playful ensemble featured a knee-length skirt and a matching top that boasted billowing sleeves, partial closures at the chest, and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
America Ferrera
Barbie star America Ferrera shunned a gown altogether and rocked a custom black tuxedo by Moschino. The outfit consisted of wide-legged pants, a crisp white shirt with black buttons, a matching bowtie and cummerbund, and a jacket with structured shoulders.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria glistened in her green sequinned by Sophie Couture. The stunning frock featured a diamond-encrusted halterneck, a floor-sweeping length, and a figure-hugging silhouette. To complete her look, Eva accessorized with diamond stud earrings and wore her hair in a slick, low bun, adding a smokey eye and glossy lips.
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It's been almost two years since we've caught up with Reverend Will Davenport and DI Geordie Keating in Grantchester. The hit ITV drama makes its long-awaited return on Thursday evening with its eighth series, which marks Tom Brittney's penultimate season in the role of Will.
The new episodes take place in 1961, where life is good for both Will and Geordie. Things are never plain sailing in Grantchester for long, however. Will is faced with a life-changing offer while Geordie deals with personal loss and family conflict at home.
But before we return to the idyllic Cambridge village, let's remind ourselves of exactly what went down at the end of series seven. Keep reading for the ultimate recap.
At the beginning of the series seven finale, Will is feeling low following a "difficult few weeks". He's not in a great place with Bonnie, who turned up at his house in the previous episode to confess her feelings for him only to discover that Maya had spent the night.
With Geordie having patched things up with Cathy and back in the marital home, Bonnie reveals her plans to leave Grantchester. "I suppose there isn't much for me here anyway, is there?" she asks Will. "I suppose not," he replies.
Meanwhile, another homeless person is found dead, having been killed using the same method as the previous murders from episode three, which saw university student Robin Fellows confess to and subsequently charged with the crimes.
As Geordie questions whether he sent the wrong man to prison, things take a dark turn when he discovers that Robin had taken his own life whilst undergoing psychiatric treatment. The detective soon learns that the last person to visit him before he died was Professor Larson, who has a solid alibi for the new murder, but suggests that the vagrants might be better off dead due to their suffering.
Later on, Geordie returns to the professor's office with more questions to find her injured and lying on the ground. "He attacked me," she says.
Back at the vicarage, Will is drowning his sorrows over Bonnie when he hears a knock at the door. He answers to Jim Baker, a friend of Robin's and fellow university student. He admits to the murders, telling Will he was doing "God's work" by ending the vagrants' lives instead of leaving them to live in squalor.
He reveals that Robin had helped him wash and shave the victims but lost his nerve when it came down to killing them. In an attempt to put a stop to Jim's crimes, Robin had handed himself into the police, despite being innocent.
Things soon take a dramatic turn when Jim accuses Will of being just as bad as a vagrant following his recent romantic exploits - it looks like Jim's found his next victim.
"You admitted it yourself, you hurt people and let them down. Your pathetic, just like a vagrant," says Jim, before whipping out a knife and stabbing Will in the stomach.
As the vicar bleeds out in the vicarage, Mrs C, who's been struggling with her faith after falling ill with cancer, undergoes her final treatment and is a little concerned at Will's absence, admitting she's scared. She's soon reassured by Leonard, who is pondering setting up a soup kitchen and leaving his café behind. Later on, Jack gives his full support for Leonard's idea and says he'll provide the funding for whatever he decides to do.
READ: Grantchester: who is new lead Rishi Nair? Everything to know
MORE: Grantchester stars Robson Green and Tom Brittney's close friendship explored
Over at the university, Professor Larson tells Geordie that it was Jim who attacked her. She also confesses that before Robin died, he told her that Jim was responsible for the murders, but she didn't believe him.
After it suddenly dawns on him that Will could be in danger, Geordie rushes to the vicarage, where he finds Bonnie outside trying to get in to make amends with Will.
Thankfully, the pair manage to break in and rush to Will's side as he bleeds out on the living room floor.
When Will wakes up in hospital, he finds Mrs C praying by his bedside with her faith in God fully restored.
The injured vicar soon learns that Bonnie was by his side until he was stable but was leaving Grantchester for good that day. Despite his injuries, Will rushes out in the hopes of reaching Bonnie before she and her son Ernie catch their train.
Arriving at the station just in the nick of time, Will tells Bonnie to stay with him in Grantchester, to which she says: "I'm not just a mum or some widow to be pitied."
He replies: "I know, you are so much more. It's why I love you."
And with that declaration of love, the couple get married in a stunning summer ceremony.
At the wedding, Will's mum tells Bonnie that she's never seen her son happier, and both Will and his best man Geordie make touching speeches.
The episode ends with a heartwarming moment between Will and Geordie, with the vicar telling his pal that he loves him. Bringing Will in for a hug, Geordie returns the sentiment: "I love you too, son."
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Victoria Beckham is known for rarely smiling and even coined the slogan "fashion stole my smile", but on the odd occasion she does flash us her grin, she has a gorgeous set of perfectly aligned teeth. This wasn't always the case though. The 48-year-old has had extensive dental work done to achieve her enviable smile, according to top industry professionals.
As one of the most famous women on the planet, it's only natural that many would be fascinated by Victoria's transformation over the years she's been in the public eye. These experts break down her teeth glow-up…
An expert opinion on Victoria's pearly whites
Dr. Sahil Patel, Cosmetic Dentist and founder of Marylebone Smile Clinic, weighed in on the fashion designer's Hollywood smile over the years. "Victoria Beckham's teeth have been in better condition over her life course than most people," she began.
"Cosmetically, she had a narrow smile and smaller lower jaw as an adolescent, resulting in adverse tipping of her front and back teeth. This appears as a small or narrow smile that does not show many teeth in comparison to a typical American smile."
Dr. Sahil added: "She appears to have had ceramic veneers on her upper ten and likely lower ten teeth, to improve alignment, width and colour of her smile. The tipping of her teeth is still not fully corrected, but the ceramic has been designed in a way to balance her smile width so that she achieves a 'straight-looking' smile even if the teeth are not in ideal positions."
Victoria Beckham's teeth transformation
"Before her smile makeover, Victoria has what we call a 'deep bite' which is when your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth more than what is considered to be the usual," Dr. Rhona Eskander of the Chelsea Dental Clinic explained in a viral TikTok video.
"Her teeth were also retroclined, which means they slanted inwards," she added. Victoria also lacked buccal corridors, before she had her smile overhaul. Buccal corridors are when you show eight to ten teeth when you smile, for a wide, attractive grin. Before her dental makeover, when Victoria smiled everything was focused on the front teeth, with the back teeth not showing as much.
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If you compare Victoria's picture-perfect 2021 smile to pictures of the star from her Spice Girls days, the expert claimed it's likely VB has had porcelain veneers. "The shapes and proportions of the teeth have completely changed, and so has her bite, so it's likely she's had the top and bottom teeth done."
The dentist also explained that Victoria's new teeth are key to preserving her age-defying looks. Dr. Rhona explained that Victoria has a long upper lip length, which measures the base of the nose to the upper part of the lip.
As we age this area gets longer, which can make us look older. Having bigger teeth provides more support to the lips to keep them looking lifted, fuller and more youthful.
Victoria now has fuller buccal corridors and the length of the teeth have changed. "Some people try to achieve this with orthodontic treatment such as braces, but because the shapes and colour of Victoria Beckham's teeth have changed, we can see she's had veneers because this can't be achieved with braces and whitening alone."
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Kate Beckinsale is being inundated with the immense support of her fans and followers after sharing a cryptic post on social media that has them worrying for the health of her stepfather.
The actress took to her Instagram page the morning of Wednesday, January 10 with just a black square, leading many to believe that her stepfather Roy Battersby had passed away.
Fans left comments like: "So sorry. Condolences to you, Jude and all who loved him," and: "My love and heart goes out to you Kate and your family," as well as: "Oh dear Kate. The love in your family is such a beautiful thing. Sending much strength and thoughts to you all," plus: "Devastating. Heartbroken for you. Shine brightly wonderful Roy," which she'd pinned to the top.
The English TV director, aged 87, had reportedly suffered from a stroke while battling two forms of cancer and had been hospitalized over the weekend.
The 50-year-old actress went straight to the hospital from the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, where she presented the trophy for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama with Don Cheadle.
She took to her Instagram not long after to share a glimpse of her fabulous night, from walking the red carpet to rushing right to the hospital to be by her beloved stepfather's side.
One photo showed her tucking into a burger, while another saw her going through her phone as she made herself comfortable for the evening.
Kate's fans rushed to comment on the photos, with one responding: "I don't know how you made it through last night with all that is going on. You are strong and a consummate pro.
MORE: Kate Beckinsale celebrates bittersweet holidays with mother Judy Loe and daughter Lily Sheen
"Having to leave the side of your beautiful Roy to honor this commitment at the Globes was above and beyond. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. I'm so happy you were able to make it back to the hospital."
A second said: "The way I can imagine you casually getting your visitors badge in that dress is quite the visual. Family first always." A third added: "I'm pretty sure this needs to be made mandatory attire for visiting loved ones in hospital. Huge love & hugs to you and yours, hope Roy is doing okay."
MORE: Kate Beckinsale leaves fans in tears as she makes emotional tribute
The director is best known for his TV projects Between The Lines, Inspector Morse, Cracker, and A Touch of Frost, and for the 2005 film Red Mercury.
Roy and actress Judy Loe, Kate's mother, tied the knot in 1997, following the untimely passing of her first husband, actor Richard Beckinsale, Kate's father, in 1979 at the age of 31. Beckinsale was diagnosed with a coronary artery disease, which resulted in a sudden heart attack.
MORE: Kate Beckinsale posts heart-rendering message as she battles grief following loss of beloved pet cat
She has spoken about hearing of her late biological father fondly, telling The Guardian about hearing positive comments about him Stateside: "In America, that is a lovely thing to hear, because my father was never known over here.
"Back home, there was a sense of not only nepotism, but also, because he died so young, my name had only ever appeared in the media alongside the word 'tragic'. I very rarely get called 'tragic' over here!"
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2024 is gearing up to be a big year for Heidi Klum and her family as they prepare for a life-changing 12 months.
The America's Got Talent judge shares her daughters Lou, 14, and Leni, 19, and her sons, Johan, 16, and Henry, 18, with her ex-husband, Seal.
But this year, the time has come for a shift in the family dynamic with Henry looking to leave home.
Earlier this year, Heidi revealed they were looking at colleges for her oldest son, who is now an adult.
With Leni already living in New York where she is studying and modeling, Heidi and her husband Tom Kaulitz's home in Los Angeles will suddenly seem a lot quieter with Henry gone too.
The family are incredibly close and recently all four children stepped out for a very rare public appearance with their dad, and 6"3 Henry is as tall as his famous father.
Looking grown up, and so much like Seal, Henry proved he's no longer a child as he showed off his fit physique alongside his equally striking siblings.
Heidi has accepted Henry is ready to flee the nest when she took him to visit colleges and shared a fun snippet into their adventure.
In June, Heidi posted a short clip - which can be seen above - in the car with Henry as they looked into his future education. Heidi teased her son by panning the camera round to the front seat where he was fast asleep.
The mom-of-four confessed that it's "exhausting work" but looked to be having a fun time none-the-less. It'll be a big day when Henry packs up and moves out and one which Heidi is likely feeling bittersweet about.
During an appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden last year, Heidi opened up about how challenging she's finding it watching her children growing up.
The star discussed her Leni leaving home and went on to talk about how she's coping with her other kids getting older too. She said the whole process is "hard," and it never really lets up.
"First they have a car and they drive, and that's hard. Then they move across the country, and that’s harder. I'm like non-stop scared."
Heidi and Seal co-parent their children, but admit it's not been the easiest process. They split in 2012 and their divorce was finalized in 2014. He previously spoke about co-parenting with Heidi in a less than positive light.
He told Us Weekly: "It can be challenging. It requires teamwork. If you are a team, if both parents are a team, then it's really easy and that's not a real challenge at all… But you have to be a team. And if you're not a team, then it can all fall to pieces."
Thankfully, it looks like they've got past their differences for the sake of their children and are united in raising confident, kind and successful offspring.
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Oti Mabuse has been documenting her journey through motherhood since announcing back in December that she and her husband Marius welcomed their first child. On Tuesday the former Strictly Come Dancing star shared the interesting way her mother soothes her little one - and it's not what you'd expect.
Taking to her Instagram account, Oti filmed herself whilst sitting on the sofa where she captured a soundbite of a samba tune being played in the background. The professional dancer then explained that this was the way her mother, Dudu Mabse, gets the newborn to fall asleep.
"Cuddle the little one for a nap, your mom might play lullaby music. Mine is blasting SAMBA music in the back."
Dudu and Oti's dad Peter have been incredibly supportive and flew over from South Africa last month to be by their daughter's side. Motsi, Oti's sister, also spent the first days by her side.
The candid clip came just moments after Oti revealed the touching way has been bonding with her new arrival. She wrote: "Cherish our bath time and nappy time @shnuggle and @mumandme_app," alongside a photo of her elegant burnt orange-hued baby bath.
Oti and Marius revealed the exciting news their little one had been born with an incredible photo on Christmas Day. Alongside the image were the words: "Merry Christmas Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and special memories with loved ones." Oti and her husband donned matching Christmas pajamas for the special family occasion as they gazed lovingly at their new bundle of joy.
Since then Oti has been delighting her fans as she documents her journey into motherhood.
Summarising her first week as a parent, Oti revealed: "How do we feel???? Let me see… like having a hangover without the alcohol - little moments where @mariusiepure and I look at each other and laugh and ask ‘how confused do you feel? At 3:34am’.
"Celebrating dirty diapers and cursing at Instagram moms who make this look easy. Pumping non-stop and still finding time to shower (I got 10 min today - felt like winning the lottery) all in all, having the best time and loving every milestone."
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There are few holiday destinations that evoke feelings of familiarity without ever having visited the island quite like Barbados.
Despite never having travelled to the Caribbean, once my flights were booked I could already taste the rum punch, hear the Bajan beats and feel myself slip into the deliciously laidback lifestyle of long afternoons spent under the hot sun.
The truth? It’s everything you’d hope it to be and more. Everyone from the Beckhams to Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, Prince Harry and of course, Rihanna, has made it a must-visit vacation hotspot and it absolutely lives up to its reputation.
I stayed at two of Marriott International's Elegant Hotels, The House and Colony Club (pictured above). Both located in St. James, arguably the most popular of 11 parishes on the island, they sit on the west 'Platinum' coast just 4km from each other, either side of the prestigious Sandy Lane. If you're planning a romantic holiday for two or even a girls' trip, I'd highly recommend them both.
Those looking for somewhere intimate will love the adults-only boutique hotel, The House. With just 34 rooms, the all-inclusive accommodation is intended to feel like a home-away-from-home. As the name suggests, it has a kind of luxury Airbnb feel to it.
Our arrival was perfectly timed at sunset and we walked straight through to the beachfront bar - think cosy rattan furniture and sparkling lanterns - where we were greeted with cold towels, welcome cocktails and canapés. Looking out to the white sand and calm, clear waters of Paynes Bay Beach, it's the kind of view that's impossible to capture the serenity of on camera.
Payne's Bay is one of the most loved beaches on the island. Not just a place to sit back on a sun lounger and sip on cocktails, if you prefer your holidays to be a little more lively you can also jet ski, paddle board and sail. There's even the opportunity to swim with hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
It's worth mentioning here that if a party scene if your vibe, we spent one of the days on a catamaran booked with Calabaza Sailing Cruises and it was a highlight of the entire trip. There was dancing, rum on tap, the ocean was an unreal shade of azure blue and there were plenty of opportunities to get in the water.
Despite being a small hotel, bedrooms at The House are spacious, leading to marble ensuite bathrooms with rainfall showers and private balconies, some with views of the beach and several with their own mini pool. Terracotta floor tiles meet cream furnishings, and everything is handmade - chic with Caribbean charm.
If food is high on your list of priorities, dinner options won't disappoint. My personal highlight? Positano, an authentic Italian restaurant on the terrace, serving wood-fire pizza, handmade pasta and a seriously indulgent tiramisu. As part of the Elegant Hotels Dine Around Programme, you can also visit their sister hotels to experience their restaurants. We spent a night at Treasure Beach to try the award-winning Tapestry, where you can dine in their private Wine Cellar for a Bajan feast before heading out to the buzzy outdoor bar.
But it's the little things that really set this hotel apart from the rest, like the champagne breakfasts and the complementary full-body jet lag massage in the spa on arrival. There's no better way to switch off after a long day of travelling (although with direct nine-hour flights from London and a quick 30-minute airport transfer, as long haul goes, it's a relatively pain-free journey).
Half way through our trip we headed up the coast to Colony Club. The 96-room hotel is tranquil and tropical - a huge colonial-style building featuring plant-lined lagoon pools and waterfalls with swim-up rooms. A different kind of luxury, it's ideal if you prefer somewhere with more space and anonymity. Originally a private members club in the 1930s, everything felt a little more grand with four-poster beds and whitewashed stone walls.
Like The House, its located right on the beach, where we spent our days on the scarlet sun loungers while attentive waiters offered rounds of ice-cold drinks, tasty snacks from watermelon to club sandwiches and even complementary sun cream throughout the day.
Later we'd head to the Laguna Restaurant's sunset deck - an idyllic spot to while away the balmy evenings, serving everything from fresh fish currys to lobster and beach BBQs, sometimes accompanied by a live band and always with free-flowing wine.
But the culinary highlight was undoubtedly the hotel's one-of-a-kind Rum Vault. Here you can take part in a private dining experience which pairs samples of rum in the form of cocktails and shots with each dinner course. The food was delicious and there are 150 different varieties of the spirit on offer, from the likes of Barbados (its birth place) to South America and Japan. The hotel's hilarious Rum Ambassador and mixologist will be your host, teaching you about the history of rum, so you can just about get away with claiming it's an educational evening.
If you want to venture outside of the resorts and find out more about the culture of Barbados, the island's vibrant capital Bridgetown is just a short taxi ride down the coast in St. Michael. It's well worth taking part in one of the BTMI-operated walking tours, where we were guided through all of the history and hot spots, including the colourful architecture and must-see food vendors in the city.
How to book
Book The House at booking.com, British Airways & Marriott. Book Colony Club at booking.com, British Airways & Marriott.
The Elegant Hotels portfolio – owned and operated by Marriott International – is undergoing a series of exciting renovations ahead of their assimilation into several of Marriott International’s famed luxury and premium brands. Re-openings and re-branding will take place across 2024 and 2025, with The House set to transition to an Autograph Collection hotel and Colony Club set to transition to a Luxury Collection hotel.
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Fans couldn't believe their eyes when they realized that Nicolas Cage has a secret famous family connection. Already one of the most famous actors in Hollywood within his own right, with films such as National Treasure and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent under his belt, the actor is also a member of the mighty Coppola family.
Days after Nicolas marked his 60th birthday, his uncle Francis Ford Coppola - best known for the iconic Godfather trilogy, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his nephew.
He wrote: "My nephew Nicolas always pulls a wonderful performance out of his hat, even as a little kid he could imitate a computer. His work in Michael Sarnoski's 'Pig' and his most recent performance in Kristoffer Borgli's 'Dream Scenario' is beyond an old Uncle's praise."
Indeed these are big words of praise coming from a man who has directed some of the world's best loved films. Francis has created such esteemed films as Apocalypse Now and Bram Stoker's Dracula. It seems that he isn't even done with directing, as Megalopolis - the first film he's directed in 13 years, is set for release in 2024.
Fans couldn't quite believe the connection. One fan commented: "How am I just finding out Nicolas Cage is Francis Coppola's nephew"?
Another added that they often forget the family connection between Nicolas and Francis.
Others felt it was completely in character that Nicolas could "imitate a computer" as a little kid, chiming in that "This has to be the best Cage quote I've heard yet!"
As the nephew of the well-respected director, Nicolas is part of a cinematic dynasty. He is the cousin of Sofia Coppola, who followed in her fathers footsteps to direct Priscilla and The Virgin Suicides, and Roman Coppola. He is also related to actress Talia Shire, and her son Jason Schwartzman.
At the age of 60, Nicolas' acting has been at once revered and also ridiculed. Some critics have accused him of over-acting, while Nick has actually described his performing as "mega-acting".
He has referred to his acting style as 'Nouveau Shamanic' and teased in 2011 that he would "at some point I'll have to write a book" about it. Film director David Lynch once referred to him as "the jazz musician of American acting".
There is no denying though that the actor has one of the most varied filmographies in Hollywood, as he's played everything from a leading romantic man in Moonstruck with Cher, an action lead in National Treasure, and even a caricature of himself in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
In 2024 he is set to perform in two films, horror thriller Longlegs about a serial killer, and Arcadian, an action horror flick.
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Mariska Hargitay is opening up for the first time about experiencing sexual violence at the hands of a man she once considered a friend.
The Law & Order: SVU star penned a thoughtful, first-person essay for People's latest cover, celebrating her 25th year starring as the beloved Olivia Benson in the long-running detective drama.
Speaking publicly for the first time about the devastating experience, the NBC mainstay detailed how she came to terms with it.
"A man raped me in my thirties," Mariska first revealed, adding: "It wasn't sexual at all. It was dominance and control. Overpowering control."
She then recalled: "He was a friend. Then he wasn't. I tried all the ways I knew to get out of it. I tried to make jokes, to be charming, to set a boundary, to reason, to say no. He grabbed me by the arms and held me down. I was terrified.
"I didn't want it to escalate to violence. I now know it was already sexual violence, but I was afraid he would become physically violent. I went into freeze mode, a common trauma response when there is no option to escape. I checked out of my body."
Mariska then went into detail about the difficulty she had processing what had happened to her, explaining: "I couldn't believe that it happened. That it could happen. So I cut it out. I removed it from my narrative," before noting: "I now have so much empathy for the part of me that made that choice because that part got me through it. It never happened. Now I honor that part: I did what I had to do to survive."
While she found it difficult to come to terms with her own experience, she did spring into action nonetheless, and turned to creating Joyful Heart, the foundation she founded in 2004 – inspired by the contents of her SVU scripts – to raise awareness and help survivors of sexual abuse.
In her essay, Mariska further explained needing to "see what healing could look like" through her work with Joyful Heart, so she could "do the work on the inside."
MORE: Mariska Hargitay shares unseen photo from wedding to Peter Hermann
She also opened up about how her husband Peter Hermann's support came into play, especially in combating her efforts to diminish what had happened to her.
"I minimized it," she wrote, before noting how her husband remembered her trying to reason with: "I mean, it wasn't rape," though she then added: "Then things started shifting in me, and I began talking about it more in earnest with those closest to me. They were the first ones to call it what it was. They were gentle and kind and careful, but their naming it was important. It wasn't a confrontation, like 'You need to deal with what happened,' it was more like looking at it in the light of day: 'Here is what it means when someone rapes another person, so on your own time, it could be useful to compare that to what was done to you.'"
She ultimately declared: "Now I'm able to see clearly what was done to me. I understand the neurobiology of trauma. Trauma fractures our mind and our memory. The way a mirror fractures," adding: "That's why I've talked so much about acquaintance rape, because many people still think of rape as a man jumping out of the bushes. This was a friend who made a unilateral decision."
Mariska continues to be a steadfast advocate for survivors and efforts to end sexual violence, and further wrote: "I want this violence to end. Sexual violence persists not because of something unchangeable in our human condition, it exists because power structures are in place that allow it to happen. Those power structures are so pervasive that no one is immune from them."
She maintained: "As for justice, it's important to know that it may look different for each survivor. For me, I want an acknowledgment and an apology. 'I'm sorry for what I did to you. I raped you. I am without excuse.' That is a beginning."
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or visit the Online Hotline, y en español a rainn.org/es.
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Andie MacDowell put on a show-stopping display at the season two premiere of Hallmark's The Way Home in New York City on Tuesday.
The 65-year-old looked phenomenal in a floor-sweeping, gray sequinned gown that boasted long sleeves, a high neck, and a figure-hugging silhouette that showcased her incredible physique.
Andie's sparkling frock glistened under the bright lights as she posed for photos at the event held at The Whitby Hotel in Manhattan.
The actress made sure her stunning dress was center stage as she opted against accessories, simply carrying a black clutch in her hand. Her youthful complexion was evident as she sported radiant skin that was accentuated with highlighted cheeks, a soft smokey eye, and glossy lips.
Her salt-and-pepper hair was styled into a chic updo, with loosely curled pieces pulled out to frame her exquisite facial features.
Over the years, Andie has embraced her graying hair and been an advocate for aging confidently, especially in Hollywood. In a conversation with Katie Couric last year, the Groundhog Day actress revealed that since deciding to let her hair go gray, she feels more authentically herself, regardless of public opinion.
"I'm going to be 65. What do you think I look, 75, just because I let my hair go gray? I don't care. I want to be old," she told the journalist. "I'm tired of trying to be young. I don't want to be young, I've been young."
She continued. "To be an older person trying to be young, what an effort. I just can't keep up the charade! I can't!"
Far from regretting her decision to stop dyeing her hair, Andie revealed that embracing her natural locks had surprising benefits. "As it was growing out, my eyes popped and the color of them looked a little different. My skin looked better," she noted. "It empowered me more. I felt more powerful, and I felt more genuine and I felt more myself."
She also confessed that she had been considering this move for quite some time but had often been discouraged from showcasing her natural hair color. "It was something I wanted young, at a younger age, I thought that it would suit me," she shared.
"I thought it would look good on my face. And when it started growing out during COVID, I saw I was right...It looks good on me."
In a 2021 interview with InStyle, the Four Weddings and a Funeral star noted how she's pleased the entertainment industry finally appears to be "glamorizing mature women".
"Over the last two years, the idea of beauty has become much broader. The industry has evolved so that everybody has an opportunity to feel beautiful," she explained. "It especially helps my generation, because I feel like we have always been left out.
"In the past, it has been normal and acceptable [for society] to cut women off at age 40. I think young people today are very supportive of glamorizing mature women."
Andie added: "We do have something unique to offer. You can't be young forever, but you can always be considered beautiful, fashionable, and glamorous."
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Welcome to the Daily Lowdown podcast from HELLO!. In this episode, we're talking about Jennifer Lopez releasing a new song which is a love letter to her husband Ben Affleck. The song is called Can't Get Enough and features plenty of romantic lyrics dedicated to her famous hubby.
Not only that, but Jay Z is dropping a new single this week, Spice Girls news involving all five members - yes, including Victoria Beckham - is on the way, according to Mel B, and Fred Again.. lands a major headline spot this summer.
Listen to the episode in full below…
Jennifer Lopez has dropped her brand new single and it's a love letter to her famous husband, Ben Affleck. JLo has been teasing the song, called Can't Get Enough, on her socials before dropping the track officially on Wednesday, and it sounds like a banger. Can't Get Enough features lyrics about love and romance, singing how she loves the way her husband loves her. The song will feature on her upcoming album, This Is Me… Now which is a follow-up to her 2002 album This Is Me… Then, which was also about Ben when they were together before. The couple split before reuniting in 2021 and getting married in 2022.
They have teased us many times but Spice Girls news is apparently on the way and we are so excited. Mel B, also known as Scary Spice, appeared on the US talk show Today with Hoda & Jenna when she said that good news from the girl band including all five members, yes even Victoria Beckham, would be announced in a matter of weeks. Mel added that it's always tricky to get all five of the singers' schedules aligned but it looks like they've finally succeeded. We'll be here patiently waiting to hear more.
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Jay Z is dropping new music this week. The legendary rapper is releasing a single alongside RnB singer D'Angelo called I Want You Forever and fans will be able to stream to their hearts' content from Friday. The song is apparently over 9 minutes long and has been taken from the soundtrack of the upcoming film The Book of Clarence, which stars LaKeith Stanfield and James McAvoy. Jay Z himself and others serve as producers for the movie. Meanwhile, other big names also appear on the soundtrack including Doja Cat and Jorja Smith, and the film is released on the 19th of January.
He had an incredible 2023 including picking up nominations for the Mercury Prize and the Grammy Awards, but 2024 looks just as good for Fred Again.. because the musician has landed a headline spot at the huge festival Bonnaroo. The British star will take to the stage at the Tennessee festival this summer alongside other big names like Post Malone and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Fred is also headlining the Reading & Leeds festival in August alongside Lana Del Rey and Blink 182.
And we're sending all our love to the singer James Morrison who is mourning the sudden passing of his wife, Gill Catchpole after she was found dead at their home in Gloucestershire. Reports are now stating that an inquest into her death has been opened looking into the circumstances around what happened to the 45-year-old. The Broken Strings singer and their two daughters have been left understandably devastated by the sad news. According to the BBC, samples were taken for toxicology analysis and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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In an era where copper hair has never been cooler, there are several stars staying true to their roots and embracing their natural locks.
Princess Kate, arguably the world's most talked about brunette, has long stayed true to her deep, walnut-hued hair. Over in Hollywood, Amal Clooney's glossy brunette mane and Salma Hayek's dark locks have been having a moment on the red carpet. On the model circuit, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid have all proven that jet brunette is the colour of the season. Sorry blondes, maybe you don't have more fun after all?
The new year is a time to usher in new beginnings, so whether you're looking for an excuse to dip over to the dark side, or simply need some hair inspiration to show your stylist, keep reading to discover the celebrity brunette babes rocking chocolate brown shades this season.
Amal Clooney
Hollywood style muse Amal Clooney's naturally thick, tumbling waves have long been her greatest accessory. The human rights barrister has always boasted deep, cocoa-hued hair, which she occasionally adds honeyed balayage to.
Salma Hayek
There's rarely a moment where Salma Hayek's glossy, dark brunette hair doesn't look perfectly preened. Salma has long been an advocate of natural beauty, and in recent years, has even started to embrace her greys - both on and off the red carpet.
"Here is a tip to cover your white hair without dyeing it” she wrote in an Instagram post, concluding with, "Don’t wear your glasses on your hair!!! Bring on the wisdom."
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Zendaya
Spiderman star Zendaya has rocked everything from a platinum pixie cut to waist length cornrows through the years.
While we love seeing the star experiment with her hair, we think her natural, curly, caramel brown tresses are just as beautiful.
Selena Gomez often wears her deep brunette locks swept into a slick bun or coiled into perfect Hollywood curls.
Nicola Peltz
She may have been platinum blonde for her wedding to Brooklyn Beckham, but Nicola Peltz joined the dark side shortly after becoming a wife.
Victoria Beckham
From her famous jagged razor cut to her coiled blonde hair extensions, Victoria Beckham has been through many a hair phase since she emerged on the scene as a Spice Girl in the nineties.
These days, VB's hair is a sleek, sun-kissed brown to serve her sophisticated sartorial prowess.
Rihanna
While we all remember her 'Only Girl in the World' cherry red era, RiRi's stayed true to her cola-brown hair for years now.
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman may have momentarily switched her espresso-hued pixie cut for a platinum blonde one, but her short brunette hair has long been her signature look.
Lily James
Actress Lily James has rocked a beautiful brunette bob for years, often beguiling on the red carpet as she sweeps it into old Hollywood waves and elevates her complexion with a timeless red lip.
Julia Roberts
Hollywood icon Julia Roberts' bouncy, bouffant brunette hair couldn't be more effortless. Ever since she stepped onto the scene as a vivacious redhead in Pretty Women, Julia has experimented with several hairstyles over the years, though her natural shade is a butterscotch brunette.
Taylor Russell
Canadian actress Taylor Russell's chic, polished and sleek hair is naturally a deep, dark leather brown hue.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie's signature look is synonymous with her instantly recognisable brunette locks. Over the years, she's added in soft blonde and light brown shades to draw attention to her siren-like features.
Anne Hathaway
It's hard to imagine Anne Hathaway without her tumbling, sleek, mahogany locks. Aside from her heart-wrenching portrayal of Fantine in Les Mis, of course.
Hailey Bieber
It girl Hailey Bieber is a full-blown brunette after growing out her baby blonde highlights. Matriarch of the 'clean girl' aesthetic, it only makes sense that Hailey's dewy, donut-glazed skin is paired with her naturally beautiful sandy brown hair.
Kendall Jenner
The Kardashians love to experiment with their hairstyles, but ultimately, they all return to their naturally dark brunette hair in the end. Kendall Jenner's latest look saw the model getting 'golden hour' highlights to accentuate her deep chocolate tresses.
Bella Hadid
Model Bella Hadid's timeless brunette locks are the result of her hair stylist Jenna Perry's work. The hair expert formerly told Vogue: "I used R+Color in shade Autumn. It’s a classic Bella brunette look."
The Only Murders in the Building actress debuted a new look on Instagram, but this isn't the first time the famously brunette star has gone to the light side…
With shampoo ranging from £2 to well over £50, and all the products promising your best hair ever, it can be hard to know how much to spend on your haircare regime. We asked hair experts for their opinion
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As a new mum, it can feel like there are endless barriers when it comes to working out. From having less free time and spinning lots of plates, to operating on little sleep and being constantly needed by a little person, there are many reasons you might not have time to fit in exercise.
One barrier that personal trainer and post-natal fitness expert Nicole Chapman sees her new-mum clients struggle with is pelvic floor weakness. "As a specialist women’s personal trainer, I get a lot of clients who have urinary incontinence as a result of pelvic floor dysfunction and are told to not exercise," Nicole says. "I see the psychological effect this has on many women in the way they go about their everyday life and the stigma wrongly attached to such diagnosis considering the amount of women who this affects."
Indeed, more people than you might realise suffer from pelvic floor weakness. "Almost one-quarter of women at some stage in their life will experience pelvic floor dysfunction to varying degrees – and it will affect women differently at different stages of their life," says Nicole, before adding: "It is however more commonly seen in women who are pregnant or have given birth, perimenopausal or menopausal women or older women with age degenerative frailty."
Though pelvic floor issues are a barrier when it comes to working out, Nicole shares her hopes for dispelling the idea that you can't work out with a weak bladder.
"To see a change we need to start having more open and honest conversations surrounding incontinence and start empowering women to not only seek professional advice but support them with physical activity. There is so much you can do that will actually help your symptoms and that includes lifting weights.
"A lot of women start training with me who have accepted incontinence issues or other symptoms as just 'part of the result of childbirth'- this absolutely does not have to be accepted as part of your day-to-day life.
"It’s never too late to get help. We really need to change the narrative surrounding acceptance. I have many clients with prolapses and incontinence issues who are now running (even marathons), lifting impressive weights and their symptoms are now functional."
How to strengthen your pelvic floor, according to a PT
When returning to any exercise after having a baby it is important that you have your GP sign off, Nicole advises. "I would always recommend seeing a women’s physio (Mummy MOT) from six weeks if funds allow," she adds.
1. Make your pelvic floor your priority
"It is vital you do the groundwork before jumping straight into any high-impact activities – this means working on your pelvic floor as a priority," says Nicole.
"Your pelvic floor becomes weakened during pregnancy so if you do not take the time to focus on healing and strengthening your pelvic floor it can lead to huge problems including pelvic organ prolapse, pain, incontinence issues and injury.
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"For my clients before returning to higher impact activities such as running or heavier strength training, I spend six weeks working on rehabilitating the pelvic floor through progressive strength training (starting with bodyweight exercises and breathwork), and focussing on building a strong core, glutes and hips to ensure you have pelvic stability."
Elevated hamstring glute bridge, squats, heel slides, bear holds (isometric holds), and kegel exercises are all great for strengthening your pelvic floor or rehabilitating conditions such as a prolapse, says Nicole. "Building a strong core in through strength training moves will be beneficial," she adds.
2. Focus on breathing
"Your best friend in all exercises will be your breathing – a top tip is to aim for a deep diaphragmatic breath (not the shallow blowing out of a candle breath). Aim for a loud exhale that enables your rib cage, abdomen and diaphragm to work together to expel the air.
"This engages your core. By working on this deep belly breathing, over time you will strengthen your core function. This is a huge bonus as a strong core enables us to perform daily tasks more easily. And, it gets even better – deep breathing also improves pelvic floor dysfunction by keeping the muscles strong and flexible."
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3. Lifestyle changes
Lifestyle plays a huge part in your pelvic floor health, according to Nicole. Maintaining a healthy weight, following a balanced diet, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, not smoking and exercising regularly all have a hand in improving bladder weakness.
To find out more about Nicole’s online strength programmes, designed for all abilities, visit www.nicolechapman.com and follow @iamnicolechapman on Instagram.
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Vogue Williams has taken to Instagram to share sweet snaps with her loyal followers of her picture-perfect skiing holiday with her husband entrepreneur and former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews and their three adorable children, Theodore, five, Gigi, three, and Otto, one. The family of five jetted off to France to take some time off over the Christmas chaos and Vogue's little ones have proved they are like ducks to water when it comes to their skiing skills.
The My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast host, 38, was seen cosying up with her little ones on the slopes who were all dressed in adorable patterned ski suits and fans couldn't get over how cute little Gigi was in her oversized skiing goggles. One follower commented: "Love this. They are such little cuties," whilst another wrote: "Gigi's little face. Adorable." A third added that she was "so impressed with Gigi's skiing".
Vogue shared a special video of the little ones on the slopes, as well as a look inside their stunning chalet with cream faux fur rugs and crisp white bedding. As you can imagine, the views from the windows looking out of the mountains were completely picturesque. The Bare by Vogue tan brand owner wrote: "The trip of a lifetime… A ski trip is our idea of the perfect holiday. We have wanted to get the kids skiing since they were born and watching T improve so much and Gigi finally get up and running has been amazing.
"We had friends come stay with us for part of the trip which was so much fun," she added. "Ready to get back to work after the most amazing start to the year." In another post, the former model shared a carousel of photos including an adorable shot of Spencer and little Otto relaxing in a wood cabin restaurant after a day skiing and many of the two older children in their sweet ski gear on the ski lift.
In the post's caption, Vogue shared a relatable feeling as she looked ahead to the New Year. "Our favourite kind of family trip is SKIING! Last year was busy and I felt guilty with all the travelling I was doing when I was on tour. We booked this trip and I was counting down the days, it was perfect. The kids loved it, we loved it and most importantly we got to spend so much time together and make the best memories."
Vogue admitted to feelings of 'mum guilt' as she spent a large portion of last year travelling the UK with her co-host Joanne McNally for the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast tour. In an exclusive interview with HELLO! last December, Vogue revealed that she looked forward to a quiet family Christmas at her in-laws' Glen Affric Estate in Scotland where she could spend enjoy some fuss-free downtime with Spencer and the kids. The doting mother shared a lovely photo of her family in front of a lake on the estate where the children wore matching plaid outfits, Spencer wore a festive patterned cardigan and Vogue stopped the show in a gorgeous gold sequin skirt and black rollneck.
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Speaking to HELLO!, Vogue admitted: "I like to dress up only because I love the idea of picking out a Christmas day outfit. I've got the kids in matching Christmas clothes so I've got their outfits ready for Christmas Day and I bought this skirt from Paco Rabanne x H&M that I've wanted to wear for ages that I've saved for Christmas Day. I'll wear it for an hour and I'll get back into really comfy clothes."
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Busy dad Kevin Clifton recently spoke about the 'best year' of his life in a sweet tribute to his family. He had even more to celebrate on Wednesday, as he marked his daughter Minnie's first birthday with a video that melted fans' hearts. The ex-Strictly dancer took to Instagram, where he posted a moment that saw the talented star and his little girl enjoying their celebration, as you can see in the clip below…
Kevin added a cake emoji as he captioned the video: "My baby girl’s 1st birthday!!!!" His famous friends were quick to share their approval, with former It Takes Two host Zoe Ball commenting: "Happy Birthday Minnie! love to you 3 xxxx." "Happy birthday Minnie [heart-eyes emojis], added Strictly dancer Graziano di Prima, to which Kevin responded with a red heart emoji.
The devoted dad's other followers also enthused over his post, with one writing: "Happy birthday Minnie… hope you guys have the best day celebrating," and another adding: "Happy Birthday to her, I hope she, you and Stacey have a lovely day."
The dancer and his partner met when they were paired r on the BBC dance competition in 2018, when they danced to victory and fell in love. Stacey also marked Minnie's special occasion on Instagram as she shared a breastfeeding photo alongside her heartfelt message about their little girl.
Alongside the picture, which showed the broadcaster breastfeeding her daughter soon after her birth, Stacey added the caption: "My GOD I'm feeling SO sentimental this morning," followed by a string of crying emojis. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOML [love of my life]," she went on.
The happy couple announced their daughter's birth last January when they shared a photo of a white envelope with the words "Minnie's parents" written across it. A week later, Kevin sweetly took to X, then known as Twitter, to share a simple message of love with his fans as he just posted "Minnie," followed by a red heart.
In the time since, he has reflected on his experience of becoming a father, including opening up about turning down work to spend time with his partner and daughter.
In an interview with The Mirror last summer, he shared: "For the rest of this year I've decided I'm going to take a break from all performing work and just to be a dad. I just don't want to miss any of Minnie." Stacey is equally besotted, telling HELLO! about how her life has changed since becoming a mother.
In an exclusive interview, the author and mental health advocate opened up: "It's hard not to slip into clichés when I'm asked this but honestly becoming a mum has changed me entirely. Every stage is a surprise! The emotions are completely overwhelming," she told us.
"I'm obsessed! My priorities have shifted massively. My daughter is the love of my life… So cheesy but so true!" The 36-year-old also revealed that she has discovered a newfound respect for her mum, Di, who raised Stacey as a single parent. "My mum was a single parent before meeting my stepdad and I just have no idea how single parents do it. Actual heroes, honestly", she said.
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Just days after that Calvin Klein ad starring Jeremy Allan White, it seems the famed brand is in the news again and this time it’s not warranting a sea of fans commenting drooling emojis.
The Advertising Standards Authority have deemed a former Clavin Klein campaign starring British music maven FKA Twigs “too sexual” warranting a full redaction of the campaign image. The image was part of the brand's “Calvins or Nothing” campaign which was released last April.
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The image in question features the 36-year-old Cellophane singer baring all whilst covering her toned physic with a Calvin Klein denim shirt. The ASA claimed that the image of FKA Twigs, “focused on her body rather than on the clothing being advertised and it presented her as a stereotypical sexual object.”
The campaign also featured an array of images that featured Kendall Jenner with similar artistic direction, however, those pictures were classed as “inoffensive” as the “image was stylised, due to Jenner’s pose, and that while the image did contain a degree of nudity, it did not focus on the model’s body more generally in a manner that portrayed her as a sexual object.”
A spokesperson from Calvin Klein addressed the issue, contradicting the ASA’s point of, “sexualising women” by saying that “The images were not vulgar and were of two confident and empowered women who had chosen to identify with the Calvin Klein brand, and the ads contained a progressive and enlightened message.”
So, in light of the recent banning, we take a look back at some of the famed brand's most hyper-sexualised campaigns, because if Jeremy can flaunt his eight-pack, then why can't FKA show a little side boob?
Brooke Shields - 1980
This campaign was one of the brand's most controversial to date, however, it saw sales skyrocket, deeming the whole campaign a marketing success, putting Calvin Klein on the fashion map. The campaign features a young (15 years old) Brooke Shields sporting a pair of form-fitting blue jeans and a burgundy over shirt with a single button done up. Overall, the imagery wasn’t overly raunchy, but when paired with the slogan “You know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing” eyebrows were raised.
Kate Moss - 1985
Fronting the brand's then-new perfume ad for “obsession”, which is still around today, was a young Kate Moss who posed bare-faced and shirtless. At the time, Kate Moss was a pillar of the understated beauty in the industry.
Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg - 1992
Kate Moss was hired once again to front a campaign for the brand, this time with Hollywood heartthrob Mark Wahlberg. The two posed in CK jeans whilst Kate straddled the then-21-year-old Mark. Both were topless, putting all emphasis on the brand's jeans and iconic branded underwear.
Christy Turlington - 1995
Back in the mid 90’s supermodel Christy Turlington posed in a pair of white Calvin Klein briefs and singlet ensemble to promote the brand's undergarment range. At the time this was a bold move from the brand as black and white advertising was few and far between at the time.
Natalia Vodianova - 2006
Circa the 2000s Russian model and actress Natalia Vodianova showcased a pair of boyshort boxers for women, a style that since then was typically coined as a strictly male silhouette. Posing topless with her arms over her breasts, the model is seen sporting a crisp white pair of itty bitty boxers, complete with a Calvin Klein branded waistband.
Kendall Jenner - 2023
The eldest Jenner sister has been the face of CK for years now, often seen baring all, promoting the brand's intimates range on billboards around the world, as well as her own Instagram. Her latest campaign for the brand, which she posted to her own Insta features the famed face at home, posing in a skimpy black bra and underwear set as well as a black open blazer with nothing underneath and a pair of of undone jeans.
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Music and style icon Diana Ross turns 80 years old in March.
And much like Mick Jagger, who celebrated his 80th birthday in 2023 with a star-studded bash in Chelsea, the singer, actress and all-around fashion muse is not slowing down anytime soon, as Saint Laurent revealed the Ain't No Moutain High Enough singer as the new face of its Spring 2024 campaign.
She's the original diva, and Diana is certainly not one to shy away from a showstopping look: from diamantes and fishnets to chainmail maxi dresses, tulle, feathers and sequins. Though her latest campaign boasts a totally opposing dress code, it embodies her sophisticated and glamorous agenda in typical Saint Laurent style.
The black and white images shot by David Sims reinforce the brand's ethos of timelessness. Diana is simply perched on a stool wearing a black off-the-shoulder bodycon dress with a halterneck detailing. Accessories are eschewed, and her stunning naturally curly hair - a style she hasn't strayed too far from since the 70s - is wafting away from her face.
She has a longstanding history with the label - from her friendship with founder Yves Saint Laurent to wearing the label on multiple occasions, including to the 2003 Met Gala aptly themed Goddess: The Classical Mode.
Former YSL creative director Tom Ford even dedicated his Fall 2003 collection to Diana. Models walked to the sounds of her major hits including Baby Love and Touch Me in the Morning. On the show and the collection, Tom said "I'm a big fan... Diana Ross is fashion. I wanted it to be about hair, make-up, shoes. And that is Diana Ross".
Diana is an artist whose presence spans generations, and her appearance in the campaign has been widely received by fashion fans. Under Saint Laurent's Instagram post of the campaign, one user commented: "This is power! Yes she is an icon but she is defining the times! When women don’t have an expiration date anymore" whilst another said "The icon. The boss. The moment."
Diana is the perfect Saint Laurent muse who embodies the label's values. We can't wait to see her 80th birthday outfit...
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On the second day of Pitti Oumo, the streetwear scene gave us chocolate brown hues, denim caps and lots and lots of plaid patterns.
Twice a year the world's most fashionable menswear brands, moguls, influencers and notable names descend on the streets of Florence, Italy for four days of unmatched innovation, creativity and style, all in the fashion.
Pitti Oumo is the globe's most notable menswear tradeshow and has been since the 1970s. The tradeshow is known for extending an invitation to up-and-coming designers, placing them at the same table as famed fashion giants, showcasing their talent and skills as guest designers. Previous names, which are now household, include Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Martine Rose and Virgil Abloh.
In honour of all things men's fashion, we take a look at some of the best street style looks to come out of the first instalment of Pitti Oumo this week.
Fur coats are trending in all areas
It seems Kendall Jenner is a trendsetter after all. Spotted on the streets en route to the show, this seriously chic man sports an oversized fur coat, a pair of navy blue trousers, a collared shirt and a vibrant red sweater with matching trainers in the same fiery hue.
Tartan and plaid
Last year we saw an influx of plaid and tartan both on and off the runway, and it seems it’s sticking around. Photographed yesterday, this very stylish gentleman decided to go all out, pairing tartan pants with a plaid overcoat, tartan scarf and a cream turtleneck.
Prim, proper and preppy is in
Majority of Pitti Oumo attendees look like they’ve just stepped out of an Alessandro Michelle Gucci campaign, proving that preppy poise is still very much in style. This is one of my favourite looks thus far, perfectly layering a variety of textures and colours together and topping things off with a pair of chunky coloured lensed aviators.
Stripes in all variations
Putting the style in street style, this guest decided to keep things casually cool, sporting a blue striped puffer jacket with tailored trousers, leather loafers, a matching blue-hued beanie and a pair of statement sunglasses.
Karl Lagerfield collars
It seems late legend Karl Lagerfield left his mark on this dapper guest. Opting for a preppy ensemble consisting of a matching grey suit, a club collared shirt and tie, a triple pocket overcoat and a pair of two-toned leather and suede shoes. The attendee went above and beyond with the accessories, pairing the major outfit with grey gloves, cat eye-esque sunglasses and a chic leather tote bag.
Chocolate Brown hues
One trend that seems to be dominating the Pitti Oumo street-style scene is the cultivated chocolate brown colourway. My favourite brown ensemble was formulated by this man, who wore a matching brown suit underneath a tonal plaid overcoat, a cable knit cream turtleneck and an itty bitty beret style hat in the same hot cocoa colour.
Skirts and knee-high socks
Respectfully everyone in this pic is serving, however, my eyes are on the gentleman to the left. It takes a bold fashion fan to wear a pair of knee-high socks and a matching skirt and jacket combo. I for one am obsessed.
Denim caps are making a comeback
This guest channelled his inner Love Actually Keria Knightly, donning a denim Y2k baker-boy hat and a corduroy jacket in the aforementioned notable chocolate brown colourway.
Sneakers and suits
Solidifying the idea that trainers go with everything, this attendee chose to sport a pair of grey Jordans with a vibrant green suit and cowboy hat.
Western style is sticking around
I have no notes for this ‘fit because everything about it is wonderful in a western way. Stepping out in a blue striped suit with a frilly undershirt, bold belt buckle, snakeskin boots, silk necktie, cream cowboy hat and a pair of yellow lens aviator sunglasses, this guest came to slay.
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Hollywood's resident cool girl, Emma Stone, is the talk of the town right now. Thanks to her stellar performance in the black comedy film, Poor Things, the 35-year-old bagged Best Female Actor at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.
As she headed to the stage, an emotional Emma kicked off her acceptance speech with a tribute to her husband of three years, Dave McCary. "Dave, I have to start with you really quick," she began. "I love you very much, thank you for everything."
Sending the audience into roaring applause, Emma was also cheered on by two of her ex-boyfriends, and fellow actors, Andrew Garfield and Kieran Culkin. The A-lister has long been admired for her ability to remain good friends with her exes, who in turn, have nothing but praise for the down-to-earth star.
So, who exactly has Emma dated? We're taking a trip down memory lane…
Dave McCary
Emma crossed paths with her future husband, Dave McCary, in December 2016. During a stint on Saturday Night Live, the flame-haired actress was introduced to segment director Dave, before starring in the 'Wells for Boys' sketch that he'd penned for the show.
By October 2017, PEOPLE confirmed that the pair were dating, although they'd decided to keep their relationship under wraps.
In January 2019, Emma and Dave made one of their earliest public appearances together, attending a basketball game at Staples Center in LA. As the Golden State Warriors took on the Los Angeles Clippers, Emma and Dave appeared completely besotted with one another, and were pictured laughing throughout the game.
That same month, Dave finally joined Emma at a major Hollywood event. Supporting his girlfriend at the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Dave, 38, posed for photos with Emma, and her Aloha co-star, Bradley Cooper.
In a rare personal post, Dave revealed on December 4 2019 that he and Emma were engaged, showing off the ring he gave her on Instagram, and in September 2020, PEOPLE confirmed that they'd tied the knot.
Their daughter, Louise Jean McCary, was born in March 2021 – a tribute to Emma's grandmother as it was a reversal of her own name, Jean Louise. Asked about becoming a mother during an interview on Lorraine, Emma replied: "It's very, very exciting. I feel lucky with what lockdown has been but it has been an insane year."
Andrew Garfield
Emma dated her Amazing Spider-Man co-star, Andrew Garfield, for four years. After meeting on the set of the superhero flick in 2010, the co-stars were spotted packing on the PDA in November 2011.
Opening up about the early days of their relationship, in June 2012, Andrew told MTV News: "We got on really well as people, in between [takes]. That was the fun stuff: In between, we'd just mess around and I felt, 'Ah, this is different.' I wasn't really aware of what was happening in the screen test. She keeps you on your toes and that wakes you up. That was the beginning."
Throughout their relationship, the couple were hounded by paparazzi, an experience that Emma struggled with. Speaking to the New York Times in 2015, she said: "It's uncomfortable to have photographers outside of your home. That's never going to feel good, and I don't think that's ok. Yet there's also a goal to live life normally."
While Emma and Andrew decided to call it quits that year, they've since remained on good terms and have nothing but the highest respect and admiration for each other. During an interview with Vogue in October 2016, Emma described Andrew as "Someone I still love very much."
Returning the favor, Andrew spoke of his unwavering support for Emma. "I'm her biggest fan as an artist," he told Vanity Fair in 2017. "I'm constantly inspired by her work. I'm constantly inspired by how she handles and holds herself.
"So for me, I've—it's been bliss to be able to watch her success and watch her bloom into the actress that she is. And it's also been wonderful to have that kind of support for each other. It's nothing but a beautiful thing."
More recently, the pair enjoyed a reunion at the Poor Things premiere in London which quickly went viral. After spotting Andrew in the crowds, a fan captured footage of an excited Emma pointing at her ex, while exiting the theatre with her co-stars – so sweet!
Kieran Culkin
Emma and Kieran Culkin met on the set of Paper Man in 2009, and began dating a year later. Little is known about their relationship, which ended in 2011.
As of 2013, Kieran is married to Jazz Charton, with whom he shares a daughter Kinsey Sioux, four, and a son Wilder Wolf, two.
In 2022, Emma and Kieran were reunited at the Met Gala, Posing for photos, the pair were in good spirits as they enjoyed a catch-up.
Teddy Geiger
Emma was in a relationship with singer-songwriter Teddy Geiger from 2007 to 2009. During their relationship, the couple made a joint appearance on MTV's TRL, and were also photographed at the 4th Annual Gilda's Club Red Ball.
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Coleen Nolan has stunned her fans once again as the Loose Women presenter revealed that she underwent dental work to completely transform her smile, and the star looked so pleased with the results.
The former singer underwent the procedure at the Alderley Edge Dental Practice, on the outskirts of Manchester, with the practice sharing before-and-after photos of the star. Coleen, who had previously been a smoker saw her stainted teeth transformed into pearly whites, as a caption read: "An absolute pleasure to treat the lovely @coleen_nolan. Swipe for before and after!
"Our dentist Shyam planned her beautiful smile from start to finish using bespoke ceramic veneers. Let us create a new smile for you! Start your journey today."
It's clear that Coleen was thrilled with the work that had been done, as the mum-of-three enthused: "Best thing I ever did," alongside a heart emojis, and fans were also quick to share their support.
One posted: "Love this guys," while another said the new look was "fabulous" and a third commented: "The best."
Alongside a myriad of negative health outcomes, when it comes to the mouth, smoking can leave stains on the teeth from the nicotine and cause gum disease as well as possible tooth decay.
Ahead of Christmas, the presenter revealed that she had finally given up smoking. In her online 'Col's Corner' series, Coleen explained: "I have been a heavy smoker and I have tried everything over the years. The patches, vaping, tablets, everything and nothing's worked."
The star revealed that she recently battled a "severe chest infection" saying it got to the point where she "could not breathe" for days on end. She went to a specialist who theorised it could be COPD, or an emphysema, which sparked a "lightbulb" moment in her brain, and meant that she hadn't had a cigarette for "two weeks".
The mum-of-three added: "I don't want to smoke because life is too precious," and she also revealed her fears that smoking might prevent her from being the "grandparent I want to be".
Coleen was immediately supported in the comments with co-star Kelle Bryan writing: "Sooooo proud of you and what a different it has made already," while a second penned: "Well done. I'll be 2 years smoke free [at the] end of Jan but it took a lung cancer diagnosis to stop me!! Thankfully I'm all clear now."
A third posted: "I did the same [caught] pneumonia and never smoked again! Well done soon you will hate the smell and wonder how you ever smoke," and a fourth added: "Well done! It's one of the hardest addictions to give up so you should be proud of yourself."
READ: Coleen Nolan explains absence from Loose Women in new candid video
MORE: Loose Women's Coleen Nolan sends emotional message to daughter-in-law following major achievement
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Simone Biles got candid about her marriage to Jonathan Owens, as she revealed she got really tearful at the start of their long distance relationship.
The couple, who got married in 2023, found their newly wed life disrupted when Jonathan signed for the Green Bay Packers and had to move only a matter of weeks after their wedding day.
"I cried a lot", the gymnast admitted, explaining that while she knows they can handle the distance, she wishes she could spend more time with her husband. "We’re both so busy, so it’s not like I’m sitting around waiting for him to come home, but it’s just hard."
Despite the difficulty of long distance love, Simone has become the Packers' number one fan as she attends matches. "We love being with the Packers organization and Lambeau," she said in the Vanity Fair interview. "The fans are…I wouldn’t even call them crazy; they’re dedicated. They love their players as if those are their children."
The Olympic champion attended Lambeau, the legendy Green Bay stadium, when the Packers played against the Kansas City Chiefs, where there was much frenzy over the fact that her and Taylor Swift were in the same stadium.
"It's a little bit weird because I’m like, this is definitely not my gig," she said. "But I know how excited the fans are!" Still, there was no selfie as she and the 'Cruel Summer songstress sat in different sections.
"I'm not sure they were exactly happy that the Packers were beating them," she added.
When Simone was only 19, she won her first ever Olympics, and was never sure if she'd be able to top the feeling. Her wedding, she said, was "the greatest feeling ever."
Jonathan proposed to her on Valentine's Day in 2022, and they had a small civil ceremony in Houston followed by a May celebration in Mexico. She explained it was difficult to keep the event as "intimate and as special as possible".
She said: "I was like, 'Not to knock your football coach from third grade, but baby, when was the last time you talked to him?'"
When the day came about, she said she'd "never had so much fun" in her life. Besides being charmed by the football star's good looks, she called him "so sweet and kind, and I think what I liked about him was his confidence. He truly believes he’s the best at everything."
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When I heard there was a Mean Girls remake in the works, I couldn't understand why. The 2004 original was perfection and I dismissed the idea of even going to see it. Especially when I heard it was a musical. But yesterday I was invited to be among the first people to see the 2024 version of the film so I decided to give it a chance, and I finally understand why they decided to try and recreate the Mean Girls magic. I have two words for you. Reneé Rapp.
The 24-year-old, who originally played Regina George in the Mean Girls stage show, is sensational. I thought nobody could get better than Rachel McAdams, but Renee absolutely nails the role of the villain who you end up feeling sorry for. Her musical numbers even turned me from a nay-sayer to someone who left the cinema singing the lyrics to 'World Burn'.
New girl crush aside, how does the ultimate millennial film translate into a Gen Z world? Let's discuss.
Did they make the new Mean Girls woke?
I was 14 when the original Mean Girls came out, and 2004 was pretty much the height of toxic diet culture, with magazine covers circling cellulite and headlines screaming about who was too big and who was too thin. So Lindsay's Lohan's Cady feeding Regina George protein bars to make her gain weight seemed like the ultimate evil act to 14-year-old me.
Now that we live in a kinder world where it's not acceptable to tear women apart in the media (at least not explicitly) and we're well aware of fat phobia and the problems that come with it, and with body positivity front and centre, I wondered if Mean Girls would cut the scenes which saw Regina meltdown about gaining weight, in favour of a more woke storyline.
They didn't. Leaving in a plotline that so intensely reiterates the belief that being fat is bad when we work so hard to dispel this narrative, was an interesting choice. But perhaps the filmmakers didn't want to be accused of pandering to the "woke brigade" – and it is an iconic scene, after all.
One notable change they did make was swapping the iconic Burn Book line from "Regina George is a fugly slut," to "fugly cow," - because we don't slut shame in 2024!
Social media in Mean Girls
In 2004, social media was scarcely a thing – I think maybe the first camera phone was out, but nobody I knew had one and they certainly didn't use them in Mean Girls. In fact, Regina, Cady, Karen and Gretchen spoke on landlines in the original.
I was worried about how much social media they'd add to the Mean Girls remake to bring it up to date, but it was done excellently and didn't feel too intrusive.
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There were a few moments where the characters were vlogging and making TikToks, and the Plastics' legendary Christmas dance was filmed and uploaded to social media to make it spread around the school in ways it didn't in 2004, but mostly the filmmakers kept social media to a minimum, which I think was a clever idea. Heavily including TikTok or Instagram, or making any of the characters influencers could have taken over the plot.
Renee's Regina easily could have been a social media influencer, but keeping her as a normal school pupil worked perfectly.
One change I did chuckle at was their Burn Book. The collage-style creation notoriously had photos pasted in, but now that our photos live on our phones, the film had to address why the high schoolers had printed out pics not seen since the early 2000s.
They explain it away easily, with Gretchen noting: "Remember when they took away our phones for a week and we all had these photos?" Clever.
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The Mean Girls remake cast
Don't get me wrong, I will forever love Lindsay Lohan and co. as the Plastics, but the casting in the 2024 remake is more realistic – the girls actually look like high schoolers. Cady, Karen and Gretchen in particular look the age they're supposed to be.
A special shout out to Auliʻi Cravalho, who plays Janis, because her songs are the best and she nails a warmer take on Cady's edgy friend, who feels more relatable than the first iteration.
Busy Philipps was also incredible as Regina's mum, and the reappearance of Tina Fey and Time Meadows was a delight. Keep and eye out for Lindsay Lohan too – no spoilers here, promise!
The Mean Girls remake: my verdict
Despite not being interested in seeing the remake of a film that shaped my younger years, and being put off by the musical element, the 2024 Mean Girls won me over. It didn't stray too far from the original, meaning it appealed to my nostalgia-loving self, but the updates they did make worked, and weren't too intrusive.
They had a fine line to tread in making the film 2024-friendly, without annoying diehard Mean Girls lovers – and they nailed it.
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Lisa Rinna is being honest about the treatment that helped her get through the "suffering" that really was her menopause experience.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, who celebrated her milestone 60th birthday in July, opened up candidly about aging, doing so "disgracefully," and why she is a big proponent of hormone replacement therapy.
Speaking with Cosmopolitan for their Sex Over 60 issue, the reality television mainstay detailed the fears and later relief that she had over HRT.
First detailing how her approach to sex evolved as she got older, she said: "As we age, our hormones change and we change. I mean, we're not procreating. It really goes back to procreation. And when you're ovulating, the universe says you need to make a baby and you’re sexual. So I think it's really interesting when you go through menopause."
She explained: "The truth is, you change. You're not about making a baby. So you're not as crazy sexually driven – you just aren't. I'm a big proponent of hormones, because I think that without them, life is just [expletive] miserable.
"They have been really helpful in my being able to stay feeling good about myself," Lisa maintained.
Further detailing her decision and experience, she admitted: "I was really scared of it because both my mother and my sister had had breast cancer and were very against it," adding: "My mom took HRT for years and years and years, and they think her breast cancer had something to do with it. That was really terrifying."
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Still, she went on: "I didn't take hormones in the beginning of menopause, and I was really suffering," and shared: "Everything you can go through, I was going through it. I couldn't sleep, the hot flashes, everything, and I was anxious and angry and just a mess."
She then revealed: "I have an Eastern-Western medicine doctor that I go to. And I went to him one day and he said to me, 'Why aren't you on hormones?' And I said, 'Well, because my mom had breast cancer and my sister had breast cancer.' And he said, 'Okay, hold on.' I was probably 52 at the time."
Lisa recalled him telling her: "If you don't go on hormones, your hair will fall out. Your skin will be dry. You won't be able to have sex because your vagina will be so dry and you'll be on two antidepressants by the time you're 60 and it'll be too late."
She promptly changed her mind, and did bioidentical, a lab-processed, plant-based hormone therapy, and now says: "That was eight years ago, and I haven't looked back. And listen, if I'm going to have a better life by taking them, I'm going to do it.
Lisa ultimately joked: "If you took my hormones away, I would kill you, probably. I really think they're helpful in so many ways."
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Crown Princess Mary is preparing to become Queen of Denmark on 14 January when her husband, Crown Prince Frederick, accedes to the throne after his mother, QueenMargrethe, abdicates.
Prince Frederick, 55, met former marketing consultant Mary, 51, during the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the couple married in May 2004 at Copenhagen Cathedral.
They share four children: Christian, 18, Isabella, 16, and twins Vincent and Josephine, 13. When their parents become King and Queen, the children will assume the titles 'Crown Prince' or 'Crown Princess'.
Take a look at some of Mary's sweetest mothering moments below…
Princes Isabella's confirmation
Princess Mary looked on adoringly at her daughter Isabella during the celebration of her confirmation in April 2022. Also in the photo is Crown Prince Frederick and the couple's other three children.
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A family zoo outing
A lovely photo of Mary with her youngest children, Vincent and Josephine, feeding the penguins at Copenhagen Zoo in February 2022.
Mary and her sons
A sweet moment caught on camera between the royal mother and her sons Prince Vincent and Prince Christian, taken on the veranda at Marselisborg Castle on Queen Margrethe's 79th birthday in 2019.
Prince Christian's christening
We love how Mary looked at her baby boy Christian in this picture which was taken at the Royal Christening ceremony at Christiansborg Palace Church in 2006.
Princess Josephine on a swing
Mary beams as she enjoys pushing her daughter Josephine on a swing at a photocall for the Royal Danish family at their summer residence of Grasten Slot in 2013.
Princess Isabella's christening
A beautiful photo of proud mother Mary holding her baby girl Isabella at the Fredensborg Palace Church for her christening on 1 July 2007.
Summer family photo
Princess Mary places a protective hand on the shoulders of her twins at the annual summer photo call for the Danish Royal Family at Grasten Castle in 2016.
Mary and baby Isabella
The Princess looked quite the doting mother in this snap featuring her baby girl Isabella, taken in August 2007 in Grasten, Denmark.
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It has become a cultural norm that when Hailey Bieber wears a piece of clothing or jewellery, it becomes the next big coveted trend.
The Rhode founder and wife of Justin Bieber notably wore one piece of jewellery on repeat last year come rain or shine, summer or winter, for special events or in her street style: a necklace with a statement diamond 'B' pendant.
"Inspired by 90s street style and pop music culture, bubble jewellery was seen on the SS23 catwalks and quickly became a firm favourite among fashion enthusiasts and celebrities alike," Mila Mackenzie, Head of Product at Abbott Lyon, tells Hello! Fashion.
Perhaps the most coveted bubble jewellery of the moment is Bottega Veneta's sculptural drop earrings, which have taken the influencer scene by storm. And considering the jewellery on the SS24 runways possessed a "more is more" aesthetic, we're predicting this statement trend won't leave the fashion scene anytime soon...
Steven Stone's Leading Diamond Expert, Maxwell Stone, explained that Hailey's particular necklace was designed by Alex Moss and said, “Hailey’s necklace is a substantial piece, so I’d estimate it to be worth around $50,000 (£41,000).”
Though the rest of us probably don't have 40 grand lying around to splash on a necklace, there are a plethora of stunning alternatives to shop right now to recreate her look.
How we chose:
Style: Each piece is a take on the bubble jewellery trend and features a chunky pendant similar to Hailey Bieber's coveted necklace.
Budget: I found a variety of necklaces for different princes starting from £20 and the maximum £125.
Location: Each brand is located in the UK
Chicest Bubble Necklaces to shop now:
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Slim-lined oval specs are so 2023, there’s a new silhouette on the rise and they’re already loved by the likes of Rita Ora, JLo and Kendall Jenner.
I know we’re smack bang in the middle of the cold season with little to no sun in sight, but it can't hurt to start looking for your next summer or winter sun wardrobe essential, can it? After all, a good pair of sunglasses is practically a medically prescribed preventative for your eyesight, thus meaning that your new purchase is detrimental to your health… You’re welcome.
From coloured tinged lenses to oversized frames, here a 10 seriously chic chunky aviator sunglasses to shop right now.
How we chose the pieces:
Brand: I have included a mix of high street and luxury branded sunglasses to ensure that all budgets can get amongst this trend.
Silhouette: Each sunglass style in this list meets the ‘chunky aviator’ criteria.
Why you should trust me:
I am Hello! Fashion’s Fashion Features Writer. With a love for all things fashion (the quirkier the better), I can usually be found playing dress-up in my own wardrobe, watching Gilmore Girls for the eighth time or finding new outfit inspo and DIY musts on TikTok, nothing in my closet is safe from a safety-pin bow embellishment. I have been in the styling world for almost five years now, specialising in editorial features, luxury campaigns and music videos.
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Whirlpool Sunglasses
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These affordable rose-tinted lensed aviator style specs are perfect for when out and about. If you’re like me and are prone to losing or breaking things, especially during festival season, then these are a great option that looks chic but won’t hurt your heart a little too much if they don’t stick around for long.
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Paula's Ibiza mask sunglasses
Loewe
As far as perfect peep protectors go, these Loewe numbers are the creme de la creme. Made from a bold acetate frame in glowy tortoiseshell and finished off with a sky-blue tinted lens, these bad boys will elevate any outfit (even your pj’s.)
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Luna Classic Aviator Sunglasses
Free People
Another great affordable option is these frames from Free People. Available in seven colourways, there's a tinted lens colour to match every outfit. This particular style also benefits from scratch-resistant lenses so you can spend more time enjoying yourself and less time worrying about putting them back in the case whilst you’re mid mosh pit.
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Aviator sunglasses
Bottega Veneta
Made from the dreamiest buttery yellow acetate these Bottega baddies are certified cool in more ways than one. I love the exaggerated frame size and think they would look incredible with a matching tonal outfit.
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Bronson D-frame acetate sunglasses
Tom Ford
Tom Ford is known for creating some of the chicest sunglasses in the game and these Bronson D-frames are no different. The light brown lens paired with the bold black frame creates a classic retro vibe Rita Ora would be sure to approve of.
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Aviator sunglasses
Lanvin
After all, 2024 is the continuation of Year of the Girl, so why not lean in and get your chunky sunnies in a blush pink colourway? I am obsessed with the transparent-ness of these frames as I think they pack a punch whilst still looking elegant and classy. This style is perfect for those who want to stand out but don’t want to be stopped in the street for outfit pic inspo.
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Retro aviator sunglasses with yellow lens
Only & Sons
Keeping things simple, these Only & Sons yellow-lensed aviators from ASOS are the perfect accessory to add when you’re running out of the house. I think these would look great with another yellow accent either in the form of a shoe or dainty bow in your hair.
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Monokel Jet Sunglasses
Arket
Brown is most definitely trending, and let’s be honest, it goes with everything. Made from organic, biodegradable acetate, these chocolate brown delights will turn any outfit into a certified slay.
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Smoke & Night Sunglasses
Oscar Deen Fraser
If you’re on the hunt for a little more coverage, these ombre effect lensed sunnies from Oscar Deen Fraser are perfect. These would make the ultimate everyday accessory as they are a good size and are in a very stylable colourway.
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Duke aviator titanium sunglasses
Jacques Marie Mage
If you’re someone who wears a lot of gold jewellery, do me a favour and add these to your wishlist right this second. Made from titanium metal these sunglasses are both durable and stylish, meaning they’re an investment that will be you for many, many years to come.
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When it comes to interior design, the royal families of Europe don't hold back, particularly in a room as important as a living room. It is the room many of us go to relax and unwind, for others, it is a more formal spot you direct guests to when they enter your home. The royals certainly know how to put on a show when it comes to decorating their living rooms which are just as impressive as their spellbinding entrances and other-worldly kitchens.
The monarch currently lives at Clarence House with his wife Queen Camilla, and during an official meeting, one of the lounges at the residence was showcased. As well as floral upholstered chairs, the room is awash with antique pieces of furniture and ornaments. And check out that beautiful rug!
Princess Anne's living room at Gatcombe Park
A homely affair
Princess Anne surprised fans when she unveiled her homely living room at Gatcombe Park where she watched Scotland play rugby alongside her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. It features a red patterned sofa and matching armchair, pale green walls, wooden furniture, and a plasma TV. The royal has decorated the space with lots of ornaments, books, and framed pictures on the walls.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's living room
A modern take
We got a glimpse inside the living room at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito home when Meghan joined a video call to mark the first anniversary of SmartWorks. It features a beautiful fireplace with brick surround, with a vintage 'I Love California' framed print on display on their mantelpiece.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also have a second living room, where they have appeared several times since the coronavirus pandemic began. It's designed with cream walls and furnished with a cream linen sofa and a wooden dresser. There is also a trio of prints mounted upon one wall, believed to be a gift from close friend Oprah Winfrey.
Zara and Mike Tindall's living room
Pop of blue
While Zara and Mike Tindall now live on the Gatcombe Park Estate, they previously called a £1.69million mansion in Cheltenham home – and it had the most beautiful living room. It featured a trio of floor-to-ceiling sash windows with white shutter blinds, a log burning fireplace, and had been furnished with a blue Chesterfield sofa and unique glass-topped coffee table.
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands' Blue Salon at Huis Ten Bosch
A maximalist aesthetic
Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, and their daughters moved into Huis Ten Bosch in 2019 after carrying out significant renovation work. The blue salon is one of the cosiest rooms in the palace for the family to relax together, with a calming blue colour scheme across the walls, sofas and accessories. A giant collage by Maurice Scheltens and Liesbeth Abbenes, represents key elements in the life of the family such as King Willem's cape on the day of his coronation.
[Image credit: RVB – Corné Bastiaansen Via Het Koninklijk Huis]
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden's living room at Haga Palace
A neutral feel
When the Prince and Princess of Wales carried out a visit to Sweden in 2018, we got a glimpse inside the stylish living room at Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel's residence, Haga Palace. The room has a white and grey colour scheme with a grey marble coffee table, cream sofas lined with grey velvet cushions, and orange-toned curtains to add a pop of colour.
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark's living room at Fredensborg Palace
Lots of pattern
Queen Margrethe of Denmark recently shared a look inside the living room of the home she resides at during spring and summer: Fredensborg Palace.
The majestic room features high ceilings with gold floral wallpaper and light blue wainscoting lining the bottom with metallic gold strips that match the doors. As for furniture, she has a large cream and blue patterned sofa, with an oak table and four chairs upholstered in the same design as the sofa.
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Prince William and Princess Kate's living room at Kensington Palace
A calm cream palette
Royal fans got a rare look inside Prince William and Princess Kate's living room at Kensington Palace when they hosted former US President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama in April 2016. The room has plush cream sofas positioned around an upholstered coffee table, and wooden dressers displaying a selection of photos, ornaments, and lamps.
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The late Queen's living room at Buckingham Palace
A regal room
The White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace is one of the most intimate State Rooms that is regularly used for audiences and small gatherings. As the name suggests, the room has a white colour scheme, with opulent gold accents via mirrors, artwork and furnishings. Better still, there is a secret entrance that the Queen used to use to enter that is concealed as a mirror and cabinet.
The late Queen's sitting room at Windsor Castle
Touch of florals
The former monarch could take advantage of impressive views of the rest of the castle from the sofa in this sitting room at her second home. Her Majesty was been pictured in the room as she held her weekly audience with Boris Johnson via telephone, and also when hosting private audiences. The cosy living room offers a more informal setting for meetings compared to other state rooms.
The late Queen's saloon at Sandringham House
Impressive wood panelling
The saloon at Sandringham House is said to be the royals' favourite place to relax on the evenings during their time in Norfolk, and we can see why. The impressive room spans two floors and has ornate wooden columns, a piano and large sofas where the Queen and her family used to relax when they were all together at Christmas.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark's living room at Amalienborg Palace
More is more
The future King and Queen of Denmark have a stunning living room inside Amalienborg Palace, with pastel walls, gold trims on the doors, and a blue patterned chaise positioned around a contrasting rug. Meanwhile, a large chandelier takes pride of place at the centre of the room.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe's sitting room at the Prince's Pavilion
A muted aesthetic
Pictures released to celebrate Queen Letizia's 40th birthday in 2012 also offered a glimpse inside the Spanish royals' residence, the Prince's Pavilion on the outskirts of Madrid. The room has a neutral colour palette with metallic curtains, a textured three-seater sofa, and patterned rug on the floor.
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Princess Eugenie's living room at Frogmore Cottage
A pared-back interior
Princess Eugenie previously lived with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their baby son, August at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. The space featured white sofas with white and navy striped cushions and white wood wall panelling.
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Want to find out how you can save a few more pounds every month in 2024? Well, you've come to the right place. Before I share some top budgeting tips with you, however, what exactly does the dreaded b-word mean?
A budget is, in simple terms, the estimation of income and expenses over a given period of time - a month, a year, etc. It gives you the ability to visualise your money in versus money out, which enables you to cut costs where not needed and achieve your financial goals more quickly.
Bola Sol is a Financial Adviser and Author of 'How to Save It' so knows all about maximising your budget. She says: “'Budgeting is your roadmap to not spending your time worrying about your bank balance! It’s about being smart, not just with your money, but with your dreams. After all, those shopping sprees and beach holidays don’t pay for themselves!”
Seeing as most of us haven't yet received our first paycheck of the year, there is no better time than the present to get your finances in order. It turns out more than two fifths (42%) of people are prioritising their finances when it comes to making a change for 2024, according to the London Academy of Trading, and you should be too.
Here are the best ways you can budget...
1. Look at your bank account
Don't be afraid to look at your bank account statements. I know way too many people who don't look at their payslips or bank account statements because of shame or fear of what they might see. But think of it as ripping off a plaster; the quicker you rip it off, the easier the pain. It’s the first step towards tracking your spending.
When you are able to assess your income and see what your expenses are every month, you'll be able to see areas where you can cut back. You can manually track your spending with a pen and paper but that can be a bit tedious. The majority of banking apps such as Barclays, Lloyds, Monzo and Revolut have budget trackers and you can also find really easy budget templates for free online.
2. Open separate accounts/pots
Create separate accounts or pots to better manage your money. Having a main account for your income and bills, a spending account for your food shop and transport, an emergency fund for urgent expenses you haven’t planned for and a savings account for holidays or "fun" money gives you a clearer idea of where exactly your salary is going. It's a great way of spreading the cost of those once in a year holidays or gift purchases.
3. Pay yourself first
Automate your savings, investments and bills to come out on the same day. Doing this helps manage your money more easily, will avoid late payments and you'll know what you have left until the next payday. Bola is a keen advocate of this budgeting method.
She explains: "Imagine going to a concert and not seeing the main act. That’s your financial life without paying yourself first. It's not just important, it's essential! You work hard for your money, so make sure your money works hard for you too. Treat yourself like the VIP in your own life's concert."
4. Review your subscriptions
Most digital platforms have put their prices up in 2023. So now is a good time to review your direct debits and subscription spending. Analyse which subscriptions you could do without, and whether you could make savings by shopping around elsewhere. Most platforms offer the chance to pause subscriptions, so you can always come back to them later.
5. Set small, easy goals
Some financial goals take a long time to reach, so I set small winning goals to keep seeing victories. This was initially hard to do when I was first trying to make a budget. I thought I didn’t deserve a treat until all my debt was paid off and my savings goals were reached. However, to make habits stick you have to make them rewarding. Now, if I hit my savings target I treat myself to something small like my favourite makeup item or a fancy dinner in next month's budget.
Best budget methods
When it comes to budgeting, find a method that works for you. Some people prefer the cash stuffing method where you separate your cash into envelopes for each of your planned expenses, others prefer the 50/30/20, where 50% of your income is used for needs, 30% is spent on wants and 20% goes towards your saving.
Bola adds that "this particular method is like training wheels for budgeting. Allocate 50% of your income to your needs, 30% to your wants (yes, that includes those irresistible shoes), and 20% to savings/investments or debt repayment. It’s simple, efficient, and keeps you from pulling your hair out!"
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Then we have my personal favourite: the zero-based budget. The super simple method is basically your income minus expenses equals zero so every pound is counted for and goes towards something. Following a zero-based budget and doesn't mean living paycheck to paycheck though since you'll be squirreling away any extra cash into your savings.
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Sunday marks a huge day in Danish royal history as Crown Prince Frederik will accede to the throne following the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe, after 52 years. However, although the accession will be a momentous event, some members of the royal family won't be in attendance. Prince Joachim, the king-to-be's younger brother, will be there to support his sibling but he will do so without his wife, Princess Marie, or any of his children.
A statement from the royal palace's press officer revealed that Marie will stay in Washington, where the couple now live while Prince Joachim works as an attaché to the Ministry of Defence. The palace spokesperson also commented on the fact that the pair's children will not be attending, saying: "Prince Joachim will be there, but the children go to school, there is no special reason," before confirming that Joachim will leave the country the following day.
The family have appeared to show signs of tension since Queen Margrethe decided to strip Joachim's children of their HRH titles in late 2022, instead making them counts and countess of Monpezat – a change which took effect from the start of last year. The change affected Joachim and Marie's two children, 14-year-old Henrik, and 11-year-old Athena, as well as the sons the prince shares with his ex-wife Alexandra: Nikolai, 24 and Felix, 21.
Speaking at the time, Joachim made an unprecedented public statement about his mother's decision, saying: "We are all very sad. It's never fun to see your children being mistreated like that. They themselves find themselves in a situation they do not understand." The queen went on to apologise for the shake-up, which still sees her grandchildren retain their places in the line of succession.
In a heartfelt statement shared to her official social media accounts, she said: "It is my duty and desire as Queen to ensure that the Monarchy is forever forming in pact with time. It sometimes requires making difficult decisions, and finding the right time will always be difficult. To wear a royal title entails a number of obligations and tasks, which will in the future restrain fewer members of the royal family."
Sunday's event will see the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, proclaim the new monarch King Frederik X from the balcony of Christianborg Palace.
It comes after Queen Margrethe made a speech and posted a statement to the official royal family website on 31 December, in which she announced: "I have decided that now is the right time. The 14th January 2024 – 52 years after I followed my beloved father – I will step back as the Queen of Denmark. I leave the throne to my son the Crown Prince Frederik…
"Thank you for the overwhelming warmth and support which I have received during all these years. Thank you to the changing governments with whom the collaboration always has been rewarding, and thank you to The Parliament, who have always vested their confidence in me…
"It is my hope that the new King and Queen will be met with the same trust and devotion which have fallen to my lot. They deserve it! Denmark deserves it! I will conclude my new year's address in my usual manner: GOD BLESS DENMARK, GOD BLESS YOU ALL."
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Queen Margrethe will officially abdicate on Sunday 14 January – 52 years after she ascended the throne in 1972.
Following the Council of State meeting, Margrethe's son Crown Prince Frederik will be proclaimed King Frederik X of Denmark.
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, Margrethe became the world's only queen regnant.
At the time of her birth in 1940, only males could ascend the throne of Denmark. After a constitutional amendment in 1953, she became her father King Frederick IX's heir presumptive.
Margrethe married French diplomat Henrik de Laborde de Monpezat in 1967, with whom she had two sons – Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim.
DANISH ABDICATION
Affectionately known as "Daisy," Margrethe is known for her love of art and fashion, creating illustrations for the Lord of the Rings books and working as a set and costume designer for a number of productions, including Netflix drama Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction.
In 2022, she marked her Golden Jubilee but scaled back the celebrations out of respect following Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Following her abdication, she will continue to be known as Her Majesty Queen Margrethe.
Take a look back at some of the best photos of the Danish queen in the gallery below…
Royal sisters, 1950
Margrethe pictured during her childhood with her younger sisters, Anne-Marie and Benedikte. Anne-Marie went on to become Queen of Greece following her marriage to Constantine II.
18th birthday, 1959
An official portrait taken on her 18th birthday showing Margrethe looking like a Hollywood movie star in a white off-the-shoulder and sporting pin curls and red lipstick.
Engagement to Henri, 1966
Margrethe met Henri at a dinner while studying in London in the 1960s. The French diplomat proposed to then princess with a jaw-dropping ring with two square-shaped diamonds, made by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The couple's engagement was announced by the Danish palace in October 1966.
Royal wedding, 1967
The happy couple wave from the balcony on their wedding day on 10 June 1967.
Margrethe and Henri were married at the Holmen Church in Copenhagen, with the royal bride wearing a silk wedding dress created by Danish fashion designer Jørgen Bende and the Khedive of Egypt tiara.
The couple enjoyed over 50 years of marriage until Henri's death in February 2018.
First-time mum, 1968
Less than a year after their nuptials, Margrethe and Henri welcomed their firstborn, Frederik, on 26 May 1968.
At the time, Margrethe was heir to the Danish throne during the reign of her father, Frederick IX.
Second royal baby, 1969
Margrethe gave birth to her second son, Joachim, on 7 June 1969.
Family-of-four, 1972
A sweet snap of Margrethe, Henri, Frederik and Joachim at Marselisborg Palace in Aarhus in the year that Margrethe became queen.
First official portrait as Queen, 1972
Margrethe became queen of Denmark following her father Frederick's death on 14 January 1972.
The pearl poire tiara is part of a suite that is most synonymous with the monarch.
Margrethe's 40th birthday, 1980
Eight years into her reign, Margrethe celebrated a milestone birthday which was commemorated with this stunning portrait of the queen with her husband Prince Henrik.
Reigning monarchs, 2002
A royal line-up! The then reigning sovereigns of Europe were captured altogether during celebrations for Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Queen Margrethe was seated alongside Elizabeth II and Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands.
Standing behind them was King Albert II of Belgium, King Juan Carlos I of Spain, King Harald V of Norway, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg.
Summer vacation, 2021
A carefree Margrethe pictured during her summer break at National Park Thy in Hanstholm.
State visit, Germany, 2021
Dazzling in diamonds and a beautiful green lace gown for a state visit to Germany, where she was accompanied by her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Proud grandmother, 2023
Queen Margrethe with her eight grandchildren on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace as she marked her 83rd birthday.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are parents to Prince Christian, 18, Princess Isabella, 16, and 13-year-old twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.
Prince Joachim has two sons, Count Nikolai, 24, and Count Felix, 21, from his first marriage to Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg.
He and his second wife, Princess Marie, are parents to Count Henrik, 14, and Countess Athena, 11.
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Natalie Portman made another solo red carpet appearance after seemingly confirming her split from her husband, Benjamin Millepied – but she didn't need a date as all eyes were on her show-stopping dress.
The 42-year-old looked phenomenal at the 14th annual Governors Awards in LA on Tuesday, oozing vampy glamour in a black Schiaparelli gown that exposed her bare chest with a risqué cutout.
The chic ensemble boasted a gold, chunky chain halterneck, nipped-in waist, and a figure-hugging silhouette that showcased her incredible physique, including her sculpted arms.
Adding more drama to her look, Natalie rocked bold red lipstick, winged eyeliner, and a bronzed complexion. She accessorized with a black clutch that also featured gold chain detailing, jewelry by Kirsten Drew, and perfectly manicured red nails.
One piece of jewelry that was notably missing was her wedding ring. Natalie has been pictured at several events without the band on her finger, including the recent Golden Globes, which she also attended without her husband.
The 'Black Swan' actress and the choreographer, 46, are reported to have ended their 11-year marriage last summer after Benjamin allegedly had an affair with a 25-year-old climate activist, according to a report in the French publication, Voici, in June.
On June 7, the couple were pictured together looking happy at the French Open, however, a few days later, Natalie was seen wiping away tears on a bench while at a park with Benjamin and their kids.
Ahead of her appearance at the Governors Awards, the actress fuelled reports of their marriage breakdown by failing to reference Benjamin in a new interview with WSJ. Magazine.
In the interview, conducted at her home in Paris, Natalie mentioned living with her two children, Aleph, 12, and Amalia, 6, but notably omitted any reference to her husband, leading to further speculation the couple have split and are living apart.
The last time she was publicly seen with Benjamin was at the FIFA Women's World Cup final in Australia in August 2023, although he left during half-time.
Natalie met Benjamin in 2009 while filming the dark drama that won her a Best Actress Oscar, Black Swan. Her future husband choreographed the ballet-focused film, and at the time, he was dating and living with fellow professional dancer, Isabella Boylston, although their relationship soon ended.
"I met my husband on [the set of Black Swan], so I think I was in, like, dreamland," she said during a SiriusXM Town Hall interview in 2018.
"He was teaching me to dance. You know, one of those romantic [stories]. It was definitely exciting and fun. It was beautiful. I don't know about instant. It was like I really got to know him and that was when it seemed like, 'Oh this is the person.'"
Benjamin and Natalie tied the knot in a Jewish ceremony in Big Sur, California, in 2012. They welcomed their son Aleph in 2011 – he is named after the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet – and their daughter, Amalia, was born in 2016.
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The birth of Kourtney Kardashian's fourth child, first with her Blink-182 drummer husband Travis Barker, Rocky Thirteen, has taken the world by storm. With a pregnancy that was documented so intricately on Hulu's The Kardashians and on social media, fans will no doubt wonder how Kourtney nails her post-baby glow.
We have experts on hand who are here to tell you what skincare issues to be aware of if you are entering into this exciting phase of life like Kourtney, what skincare practices will save your post-baby skin, and which ingredients are changing the game.
Changes in the skin are normal
Firstly, it is important to highlight that you should expect changes in your skin during and after pregnancy and that you shouldn't be hard on yourself if skin issues you have had in the past rear their head. Sara Waterman, Senior Aesthetician at Young LDN tells us: "During various stages of pregnancy it is normal to experience certain physiological changes in the skin due to the marked changes in sex hormones, the immune system and the cardiovascular system. These changes are classified as pregnancy-specific dermatoses. It is also common to experience changes in nails and hair during pregnancy."
The skin expert goes into detail about the skin issues that can flare up during and after pregnancy. These can include hyperpigmentation on the face and body and melasma, also referred to as the 'mask of pregnancy' can appear typically during the second half of pregnancy in up to 70% of women, Sara says, which is "characterised by irregular patches of darker pigment in a symmetrical structure on both sides of the face, with the forehead, temples, lips, and central face most commonly affected."
Sara also tells us that during and after pregnancy women can experience melanocytic naevi where existing moles can grow or darken. Other issues can include stretch marks and acne. "Acne in pregnancy is the same as normal acne, the increase in pregnancy hormones and excess sebum is the main culprit," Sara says. "Sebaceous gland activity tends to increase during pregnancy due to the increase of maternal progesterone and androgens in the third trimester." Many women are left with acne even after they have given birth as stress, sleep deprivation, and dehydration can cause acne.
Noticing dryness in your skin post-partum is also common, Sara says. "It’s important to continue to take your prenatal or postnatal vitamins along with consuming a balanced diet and moisture daily," she tells us. "Your body’s hormone levels can take as long as six to nine months to return to pre-pregnancy levels." But be assured, the experts say Kourt's post-baby glow is achievable.
Ingredients to introduce into your post-baby skincare routine
Achieving a post-baby glow like Kourt is significantly aided by introducing Vitamin C into your skincare routine, via a serum or cream. It's "a top antioxidant and a wonderful skin protector and brightener. It fights free radial damage to aid skin repair as well as stimulating new collagen and elastin," Sara tells us.
Skin expert Rebecca Elsdon from Re/Skin Clinic concurs. She tells us that "recommended ingredients to include in skincare regimes during the post-partum period are Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant to help brighten the skin and address pigmentation. Natural oils such as jojoba oil can help protect and lock in hydration. Ceramides can help maintain a good barrier function."
Dr Ross Perry, Medical Director of Cosmedics skin clinics says: "I advise all my pregnant ladies to wear an SPF of 30 plus even in winter as the fluctuating hormones can make your skin far more sensitive to UV light and cause the hyperpigmentation. It’s equally just as important to be protecting yourself from skin cancer."
London-based celebrity facialist Donna Ryan also informs us that hyaluronic acid "is excellent for hydration as it helps the skin retain moisture", and niacinamides "can help improve skin texture, brighten the complexion, and reduce the appearance of post-pregnancy pigmentation or acne scars". Meanwhile peptides, small proteins that can help stimulate collagen production, "can be beneficial for reducing the appearance of fine lines and promoting skin firmness postpartum."
Ingredients to avoid
Introducing new skincare products after you have a baby can also mean having to ditch some products from your routine until your skin is out of the post-partum period. Rebecca Elsdon says new moms should avoid "retinoids, high concentrations of salicylic acid, and hydroquinone." Dr Ross Perry tells us that this is because "it’s a good idea to use a gentle cleanser twice a day (fragrance-free) as harsher versions are more likely to irritate the skin which can be more sensitive following pregnancy and you can be more prone to acne flare-ups and dryness, again this is due to fluctuating hormones."
"It’s important to ditch products containing benzoyl peroxide and retinol and opt for more natural products as skin is more sensitive especially if you’re breastfeeding," he adds.
Skincare practices that can soothe post-baby skin
There are also practices that you can introduce into your skincare routine after having your baby which will help you to achieve Kourt's fresh look. Donna Ryan tells us that "lack of sleep is common during pregnancy and after having a baby, leading to tired-looking eyes and dark circles. Use a hydrating eye cream or apply cold used tea bags to soothe and refresh the under-eye area."
She adds: "Consider going to a gua sha facialist who uses gentle techniques to alleviate muscle tension and improve circulation. Safe, hydrating skin treatments can address any dryness or sensitivity. Additionally, antioxidant-rich facials may provide a soothing and rejuvenating experience, helping combat the effects of hormonal changes on the skin."
Remember to also not neglect your body in your skincare routine. Apply lashings of body lotion with ingredients like shea and cocoa butter to really nourish the skin. If you can, also use this time as a tiny opportunity for some me-time. Elizabeth King, Weleda UK Skin Care Expert reveals her key to nourished skin and a relaxed mother.
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"When you find yourself weepy and in need of a gentle hug, reach for rose oil," she says. "Following a warm bath (remember not too hot), apply your body oil with long sweeping strokes to your upper arms and chest. Next, using both hands on either side of the spine, and starting as high up the back as you can reach, continue with a full, purposeful stroke down."
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The unforgiving temperatures are refusing to let up, and with this meteorological disappointment, comes the need for an outerwear upgrade.
The stylish coat is the linchpin of the winter capsule wardrobe, delivering a hit of insulation and flair in one fell swoop.
But which styles are best equipped to elevate your 'fits for 2024?
READ: Best winter gloves for a stylish hit of warmth
How we chose:
- Style: Naturally, a super flattering coat silhouette is essential. When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, we made sure that each of our picks are bang on trend for AW23/24. The coat designs we've highlighted are having a moment either on the runways, among the street style set, or both.
- Price: Whether you're planning on splashing out or bagging a bargain, we've got a piece in your price range. Determined by the current trends, we've chosen a selection of stylish coats, ranging from affordable high street and mid-level brands to luxe designer labels.
READ: Winter style inspo: must-follow fashion influencers to boost your outfit game
MORE: Winter dresses: 10 easy street style-approved outfits to recreate
Hello! Fashion shares the winter coat trends to invest in for 2024:
The Power Puffer
Leave the Michelin Man parallels at the door, because this winter the puffer has taken on a whole new dynamic. Elie Saab took on the coat classic for the first time ever, infusing the puffer with bouquet prints. Luisa Spagnoli on the other hand leaned into embellishment with crystal adornments – a stellar choice for self-confessed magpies. The main takeaway? Plain puffers need not apply.
All Wrapped Up
This accessory-outerwear trend practically owes its life to Totême, and we're not ready to give it up just yet. This season's take on the scarf-coat hybrid feels more structured than the original, with Eudon Choi having paid tribute via heavy wool tailoring and Stella McCartney having showcased full-length, knitted iterations. Check out the likes of Warehouse, Mint Velvet and Cos for the best affordable versions.
Big Bed Energy
Abandoning the delicious warmth of your bedsheets is a lot more bearable if you have a duvet coat to envelop yourself in before leaving the house. Granted, rows of padding feel synonymous with the Soccer Mom aesthetic (if that's your bag, go full steam ahead), but otherwise, styles by Zimmermann, complete with a lustrous, buttery sheen, feel fresh for this winter.
The LBC
The long black coat is back – although for diehard minimalists, it probably never went away. Capsule wardrobe lovers will be thrilled to hear that maxi lengths are on the agenda for 2024, with classic black emerging from the runways as the leading colourway. The hourglass silhouette is also having a moment, and Tove's fusion of the two trends is a great source of inspiration of how to make coat curvature look luxe.
Biker-Girl Bomber
Yes, the bomber technically veers into jacket territory, but you'll need a slightly lighter layer for when the cold eventually begins to thaw. Elaborate gothic versions with sateen finishes ruled the runway at Bora Aksu, but as far as the street style set are concerned, it's leather and oversized or bust. Team with biker boots for maximum impact.
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Although the pair were keeping a relatively low profile at the time due to stepping back as senior working members of the royal family in early 2020, not to mention staying at home during the pandemic, Prince Harry and Meghan did share glimpses of their family life and the huge mansion in their Netflix series, Harry and Meghan, which debuted in early 2022.
The husband and wife filmed their interview segments in another property, but the docu-series was full of photos and home videos from their idyllic life in California as a family of four.
Their home was already fit for royalty when they bought the property for $14.6 million (£11.93 million). However, according to The Sun, the value has more than doubled in the time they have been residing there to an estimated amount of almost $30 million, as of 2022.
With a price tag that huge, the interiors are, unsurprisingly, incredible. But what about their outdoor space? Here's a glimpse of their garden at their home…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's never-ending garden at home…
A woodland dream
This snippet of Prince Harry and Meghan's lawn at their home in Montecito was shown in a home video during the Netflix documentary and we love that Meghan panned the camera to show the full size of garden.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet no doubt have the time of their lives running about outside and the trees in the background also provide perfect hide-and-seek opportunities for the little ones.
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The lawn
With a lawn that size, it's only right that sport-loving Prince Harry was keen to makeshift a soccer pitch. This snapshot shows the doting dad with little Archie on his shoulders as they enjoy a kick-about with grandmother Doria.
Slip-n-slide fun
Living in California, the family aren't going to be short of good weather but the best way to cool off?
A slip-n-slide, of course. Prince Harry and Meghan's garden, conveniently, has a sloping hill at the end of it, making it the perfect obstacle course for playing on the huge slide with their two children.
Terrace
In 2023, Prince Harry and Meghan released a video of them making a surprise phone call to the first ever Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund grant recipients.
For the charitable gesture, the royal couple were filmed sitting on the terrace at their home. Harry and Meghan were perched on romantic outdoor bench with a blue and white striped cushion, while the background showed the huge, manicured bushes that frame the outside seating area.
The pool
The property used to be listed on rental platform, Giggster, and one of the photos revealed the enormous garden almost in its entirety.
The garden boasts a full-size pool which is ideal for Archie and Lilibet to learn to swim and, when they're older, perfect their diving game. The area also has plenty of seating and space to dine, should the family ever host a fancy pool party.
And it's not just the kids that love the pool area. In this shot, Harry and Meghan's dog Pula is playing with a ball which fell into the water, we bet the adorable labrador loved taking a dip to go fetch.
Outside dining area
Meghan can be seen in this snapshot picking some roses from their garden and as the camera moves, the patio area showing their outdoor dining area can be seen in the background.
We bet the family love al fresco dining, or simply using the large patio as a space to host friends and family when they come to visit. The seating area is dotted with cosy garden sofas, extending an inside comfort outdoors.
Front garden
And their front garden area is no less impressive. Although the family probably spend little time out on their driveaway unless to hop in a car, the area by the front door is so pretty.
The Californian mansion has a romantic, Mediterranean theme to it and this is emphasized by the huge Grecian plant pots, the many trees and the climbing ivy on the gorgeous stone of the house.
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It’s official: 2023 was the hottest year on Earth since records began, overtaking the previous record-breaking year by a significant margin.
The global average temperature of 2023 was 1.48°C (2.6°F) warmer than pre-industrial levels in the 19th century and 0.60°C (1.08°F) warmer than the 1991-2020 average, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
These temperatures were 0.17°C (0.30°F) warmer than the previous highest annual temperatures seen in 2016.
“Temperatures during 2023 likely exceed those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years,” Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, said in a statement.
But that’s not all. There were several other climate records that were smashed in 2023:
- It was the first year where all days had global average temperatures over 1°C (1.8°F) warmer than the pre-industrial period.
- Nearly half of the days in 2023 were more than 1.5°C (2.7°F) warmer than the 1850-1900 pre-industrial level.
- For the first time, two days in November were more than 2°C (3.6°F) warmer than the 1850-1900 level.
- July and August 2023 were the warmest two months on record.
- Average air temperatures were the warmest on record, or close to the warmest, over substantial parts of all ocean basins and all continents (bar Australia).
- Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane – two of the most prominent greenhouse gases driving climate change – hit record levels in 2023, reaching 419 parts per million and 1902 parts per billion respectively.
The record-breaking year of 2023 was given a boost by the unprecedented warm conditions seen from June.
It’s significant that 2023 was an El Niño year. This is a phase in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle whereby global temperatures are pushed upwards. It's a highly complex natural process that’s closely associated with warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean around the equator having a knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
However, make no mistake: these records are a damning reflection of how human activity is changing our planet. One of the prime causes of the warm temperatures seen in 2023 was increasing concentrations of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere produced by the burning of fossils, industrial agriculture, and other human activities.
As ever, climate scientists are stressing that the planet needs to urgently ditch fossil fuels to negate the deepening impacts of the climate crisis.
“The extremes we have observed over the last few months provide a dramatic testimony of how far we now are from the climate in which our civilisation developed. This has profound consequences for the Paris Agreement and all human endeavours. If we want to successfully manage our climate risk portfolio, we need to urgently decarbonise our economy whilst using climate data and knowledge to prepare for the future,” noted Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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The incredible entries for Close-Up Photographer Of The Year (CUPOTY) have been judged and the winners are just as incredible as you’d expect them to be. While Hungarian photographer Csaba Daróczi scooped the £2,500 ($3,000) cash prize and the CUPOTY 05 title, the runners-up are equally impressive. We take a close-up look (see what we did there) at some of this year's top 100 images.
The title of Young Close-Up Photographer Of The Year was won by 17-year-old Spanish photographer Carlos Pérez Naval for his photograph of a Moorish gecko climbing a wall. His impressive image features both the gecko and some mineral "trees".
“One day, I was lucky enough to find a Moorish gecko very close to the pyrolusite’s wall, so I tried to make the most of the encounter. I wanted to capture a gecko in the ‘petrified forest’ for a long time, but they only recently appeared in my village (probably carried in fruit baskets from hotter areas). Due to climate change they can now survive here,” said Naval in a statement seen by IFLScience.
British photographer Barry Webb won the Fungi & Slime Moulds category, making it the third year in a row he has achieved a category win. His extraordinary image of a slime mold topped with a crown of ice was enough to secure him the win, though taking the image proved somewhat of a challenge.
“This 1mm [0.04 inch] tall slime mold (Didymium squamulosum) was found in leaf litter on a Buckinghamshire woodland floor in January. Attracted by the way the frost had formed a crown shape on top of the fruiting body, I had to be very careful not to breathe on it. During a previous attempt with another slime mould, my breath had melted the ice when I inadvertently got too close," Webb said.
In the Insects category, René Krekels' winning image, taken in the Netherlands, shows a group of wood ants defending their nest by spraying acid.
Meanwhile, the Invertebrate Portrait category was won by Tibor Molnar, with his close-up of the face of a jumping stick (Stiphra) taken in Yasuni National Park, Ecuador.
“The best way to describe these invertebrates is part walking stick, part grasshopper! When they jump, they are not particularly graceful, and they tend to tumble around completely off-balance,” Molnar said.
Overall, 11 categories showcased the best close-up photography has to offer, attracting almost 12,000 entries from 67 countries across the world. Twenty-three judges from scientific, media, and natural history backgrounds came together for over 20 hours of collective judging to pick the winners.
"Personally, I think this is our best collection of winning images yet, and I’m so grateful to those who entered as it allows us to see and learn from their work and to recognise how incredible and surprising the world is," said CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder.
Take a look at the full top 100 images here.
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This article first appeared in Issue 15 of our free digital magazine CURIOUS.
Boxing and cheerleading collide in the case of the pom-pom crab (Lybia edmondsoni). Also known as the boxer crab, it has evolved to use the stinging power of anemones to its advantage by holding the venomous species Triactis producta in each claw.
The defense mechanism increases feeding opportunities for the anemone as it’s waved through the water, but there’s a price. If the crab loses an anemone, it can rip the remaining one in half as a thrifty way of regaining a second pom-pom. Savage, but effective.
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As if being ripped in half wasn't enough, this practice has resulted in T. producta having low genetic diversity; it causes the anemones to asexually reproduce, meaning they're all clones of each other. On the upside, previous research has suggested that living as a boxing glove for crabs does provide the anemones with more access to food and oxygen than they'd be able to get on their own.
Whilst their strength is mighty (albeit enhanced by their pom-poms), the crabs themselves aren’t heavyweights when it comes to size, with a carapace reaching only 13 millimeters (0.5 inches). But what their body lacks in size, it more than makes up for in appearance; pom-pom crabs sport thin black rings around their legs, and a colorful pattern of polygons on their carapace.
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In today’s world, modern camera technology is used in so many ways, from taking snaps during a poolside holiday to surveying the grounds of a vital business. Despite these important uses, not all cameras are made the same, and some are not as weather-resilient as others.
Although there are many extreme conditions that affect the performance of security cameras, ice is known to be particularly troublesome. It can drain batteries while also obscuring the image.
Axis Communications is a network technology and industry leader that offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They decided to push the boundaries of their technology in a harsh environment by creating an unusual experiment to test it in the extreme. They went to Ulricehamns Ishall in Sweden to film an ice hockey match from a seemingly “impossible” angle – inside the ice.
Ice hockey is a fast-paced, thrilling sport that is one of the most popular winter sports in the world. It is a game between two teams who wear skates and play on an ice rink; the aim is to propel a rubber disk (called the puck) past the goal line that is guarded by a goalie.
Translating the excitement to a screen for at-home-viewers means that footage needs to come from all angles, but is it really possible to film it from inside the ice?
There were some logistical challenges to this experiment. Firstly, the camera itself would have to be workable after being encased in ice. Secondly, the ice in an ice rink is less than 40 millimeters (1.6 inches) thick, so the camera would have to fit into that space. Thirdly, the ice had to be clear enough so that the camera could film the spectacular footage.
The camera selection
The experimental setup included a sensor and a main unit with audio. The camera that was chosen was AXIS F2135-RE Fisheye Sensor. This was a full high-definition sensor that had 60 frames per second at 1080p and could record in color and audio. It also provided a 185° horizontal field view and a rugged sensor unit. Outside the experiment setup, this sensor can be installed practically anywhere (inside and outside) and is able to withstand vibrations and temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F) and as high as 60°C (140°F).
For the main unit, AXIS F9114 was used. This had a rugged design and connectors, along with multiple sensor and cable options.
The set up
The team took the camera and mounted it horizontally within the ice, due to the limited space. A custom 3D-printed jig was made to house the camera. A mirror was placed at a 45° angle so the camera could record the above action. Then the whole system was frozen in the ice.
“The biggest challenge with this project has been the time constraint combined with getting clear ice,” Niklas Hansson, expert concept development engineer of the project, said in a video sent to IFLScience. “The combination of the two has made it very hard to cycle and experiment with the different ice setups we’ve been doing where it actually takes time to make a liter of ice freeze.”
The sensor had to be optimized to take into account the ice refraction and other impurities. Ice refraction is 1.44-2.50 μm, which is the measurement of the bending of a ray of light when passing through different mediums. Changes to the index can influence the size and position of an image taken by a lens.
To optimize the setup, the module had to be frozen and defrosted multiple times to ensure that the relevant tweaks worked.
“We were not sure that it would be good image quality. We had to test it out. The water could contain different particles. There could be air bubbles, cracks in the ice. And then there is the surface of the ice itself,” said Hansson. “That would affect how the image would be. So, we had to do multiple tests to make sure that we get a good image quality.”
Once the optimization was complete, the module setup was frozen at the Axis Communications facilities.
Inserting into the ice rink
You might think it would be easy to position the camera within the ice, but this is not as straightforward as it seems.
An ice hockey rink is firstly made up of a concrete slab that has a cooling element in it. Then the ice is built up layer-by-layer (roughly an inch and a half). For this experiment, a hole had to be created so they could insert the ready-made puck-shaped camera rig. Once inserted, a Zamboni was driven back and forth to freeze it into place.
The result
The results were clear footage of the ice hockey match from a perspective few but the puck have seen.
Overall, the experiment was a success. The sensors recorded the hockey match through the ice and were able to record exciting footage.
“It’s a proof of our quality in the design and the build on the cameras. They are tested for vast temperature ranges, both from the very cold to the very hot. So, this is proof that it actually works in practice as well,” Hansson stated.
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The ocean is full of some of the most weird and wonderful creatures Earth has to offer, from the cutie patootie that is the dumbo octopus to the horrifying deep-sea football of your nightmares. While whales might be busy creating Fibonnaci spirals, one diver was lucky enough to see a larval form of a tripod fish that doesn’t even look real.
Frida Yolotzin, a scuba diving instructor, saw the fish while diving at a blackwater site off the coast of Cozumel in Mexico. Blackwater diving occurs at night and divers can be tethered to their boat with hundreds of meters of dark open ocean around them.
Yolotzin was fortunate to spot the larval form of a tripod fish while enjoying her dive. She shared the video of the fish on her Instagram profile writing that “a colorful reflection caught my eye, it was this extraordinarily beautiful fish swimming up and reflecting our lights in such a surreal way, being by far the most precious animal I’ve ever seen.”
Yolotzin also identified the fish as a rainbow tripod fish larva. Adult tripod fish, also known as spiderfishes (Bathypterois spp), are some of the world’s deepest-living fish found in waters around 1 kilometer to over 6 kilometers (0.6 to 4 miles) in depth. The name tripod fish comes from the very long pelvic and caudal fin rays, which can be up to a meter (3 feet) long, that they use to support themselves on the bottom of the ocean, according to the Australian Museum.
The tripod helps the fish “stand” above the seafloor and wait for their prey, typically tiny prawns and crustaceans, to come past and into their waiting mouths. Tripod fish are generally blind or eyeless, having little need for light reception in the dark depths of the ocean. Instead, writes Bec Crew for Australian Geographic, they feel the vibrations of movement through those long fins, helping them hunt.
Smithsonian Magazine mentions that the larvae have large rounded fins, as seen in the video, to help them mimic jellyfish and avoid other predators. The larvae are more often seen by divers because they are moved up to the surface by the currents. This is a strategy known as ontogenetic vertical migration, whereby as the larvae age they will migrate down into the deeper ocean, eventually reaching the sea floor.
“Probably we will be the only humans it will ever meet,” concluded Yolotzin.
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Brown dwarfs are very peculiar celestial objects. They form like stars, but they are not massive enough to start nuclear fusion in their core, so they don’t quite make it as stars. Some of them are the size of planets, with clouds and turbulent atmospheres, although they are not really planet-like. Some of them have aurorae, like the Northern Lights we see on Earth. However, it’s not exactly clear how.
Brown dwarf W1935 is exactly that kind of object. Astronomers observed it with JWST and expected to see methane in its atmosphere, which is very common in brown dwarfs. Practically, infrared light has a big dip at a specific wavelength, the signature of methane presence as methane absorbs that light. But the team did not see absorption – they saw emission. Something is making methane glow.
“We expected to see methane because methane is all over these brown dwarfs. But instead of absorbing light, we saw just the opposite: The methane was glowing. My first thought was, what the heck? Why is methane emission coming out of this object?” lead researcher Jackie Faherty, an astronomer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, said in a statement.
Emitting methane has been seen on Jupiter and Saturn, and this is associated with auroral activity. The giant planets have aurorae from interactions between their strong magnetic fields and the solar wind, as well as material released by some of their active moons: volcanic Io for Jupiter. and the geyser of Enceladus for Saturn. But W1935 is isolated. There’s no stellar wind flowing onto it that would cause the aurora. and a moon has not been seen.
“With W1935, we now have a spectacular extension of a solar system phenomenon without any stellar irradiation to help in the explanation,” added Faherty.
The lack of stellar irradiation is also puzzling for another reason. The best model suggests that the brown dwarf’s atmosphere is getting hotter with altitude, a bit like Earth’s stratosphere. Stratospheres have been witnessed on exoplanets but always in conjunction with the light and heat from the star. Once again, it’s unclear what is going on here.
“This temperature inversion is really puzzling,” added Ben Burningham, a co-author from the University of Hertfordshire in England and lead modeler on the work. “We have seen this kind of phenomenon in planets with a nearby star that can heat the stratosphere, but seeing it in an object with no obvious external heat source is wild.”
Despite being a few hundred degrees hotter than Jupiter, this is the coldest brown dwarf to be a candidate for auroral activity. A previous brown dwarf with aurorae was a lot hotter. More observations of these objects will certainly come in time to understand what is going on.
Research discussing the discovery was presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
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Two teams of astronomers have found direct evidence that when a star goes supernova, it leaves behind a neutron star or a black hole. These are compact objects of extreme density; a teaspoon of neutron star material has the weight of a mountain, and nothing can escape a black hole. Their formation has long been linked with supernovae, but this is the first time that direct evidence has been seen linking the dramatic explosions and the extreme objects.
Supernovae are extremely bright, and the objects they create are tiny, smaller than a city. Their nature is often assessed long after the supernova has faded. So, while we have found black holes and neutron stars where supernovae used to be and we have observed many supernovae right after they happened, humans had yet to see this direct link.
In May 2022, South African amateur astronomer Berto Monard discovered the supernova SN 2022jli. Its light came from a spiral galaxy NGC 157, 75 million light-years away. Two teams immediately started studying the event and reported that as the brightness of the supernova began to decline, as it was expected to, it showed a periodic 12-day brightening and fading. Something quite unique.
“In SN 2022jli’s data we see a repeating sequence of brightening and fading. This is the first time that repeated periodic oscillations, over many cycles, have been detected in a supernova light curve,” lead author of one of the papers, Thomas Moore from Queen’s University Belfast, said in a statement.
The periodic behavior was the tell-tale sign that the supernova had left something behind. Well, two things. The exploded star had a companion, which survived the explosive demise of its partner. That companion continued to orbit what was left over from the supernova. Moore’s team couldn’t pinpoint what behavior was causing this, but a second team led by Ping Chen from the Weizmann Institute of Science spotted periodic movement of hydrogen gas and gamma rays from the system.
This was enough to paint a cosmic picture and reveal the compact object. The companion star has been interacting with the material ejected by the supernova, which made the companion puffier. Now, the compact object left behind by the supernova orbits through this puffy atmosphere. Whenever it does that, it steals matter, leading to a lot of energy being released. This can only be caused by a neutron star or black hole being left over from the supernova.
“Our research is like solving a puzzle by gathering all possible evidence,” Chen explained. “All these pieces lining up lead to the truth.”
Moore’s paper was published a few months ago in The Astrophysical Journal. Chen’s paper is published today in the journal Nature and will be presented at the 243rd American Astronomical Society meeting in New Orleans.
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Standing over 3 meters (nearly 10 feet) tall, Gigantopithecus blacki was the largest species of primate to ever walk the Earth (at least that we know of). This elusive beast stomped around modern-day China until it fell into extinction between 295,000 and 215,000 years ago under mysterious circumstances.
In a new study, scientists investigate why the giant ape met an untimely demise, concluding that the species struggled to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
The first evidence of Gigantopithecus came in 1935 when anthropologist Ralph von Koenigswald came across an unusual specimen in a traditional Chinese drugstore in Hong Kong. Labeled as "dragon teeth," von Koenigswald discovered the molars belonged to an unidentified species of extinct ape he called Gigantopithecus.
Even today, just 2,000 fossilized teeth and four jawbones are the only evidence of their existence, meaning we have little idea of what they truly looked like.
G. blacki is sometimes called the “real-life King Kong” owing to its gargantuan size, although it is more closely related to orangutans from the Ponginae family. If you’ve seen the 2016 remake of The Jungle Book, the figure of King Louie is said to have been based on G. blacki.
“The Jungle Book basically made him a large orangutan. We don't know how much G. blacki would have looked like an orangutan but it was definitely a Pongine, so in the right family. As for the orange fur – we really don't know,” Associate Professor Kira Westaway, a researcher at Macquarie University whose new study investigated the extinction of G. blacki, told IFLScience.
To learn about the disappearance of the species, Westaway and a vast team of researchers explored 22 caves in China’s Guangxi Province to collect samples of pollen, fossils, and sediment.
Their discoveries showed that the environment was made up of dense forests with heavy cover around 2.3 million years ago, which was ideal for G. blacki and the jungle’s other primate inhabitants, orangutans (Pongo weidenreichi).
However, around 600,000 years ago, the environment became more variable due to the increase in the strength of the seasons, causing a change in the types of plants growing in the forest. While this change suited orangutans, it proved to be a challenge for G. blacki.
“The environmental changes that started at around 600,000 years ago really accentuated the adaption capabilities of G. blacki vs P. weidenreichi (orangutans). The more seasonal climate created dry periods when fruits were difficult to find. G. blacki relied on a less nutritious fall back food such as bark and twigs whereas P. weidenreichi was more flexible in its fall back food, eating shoots, leaves, flowers, nuts, seeds, and even insects and small mammals,” Westaway explained to IFLScience.
Ultimately, the sheer size of G. blacki became its downfall. In changing times like these, it pays to be agile and mobile, which isn't too easy when you’re 3 meters tall and weigh up to 300 kilograms (661 pounds).
“G. blacki's range for foraging was restricted by its size but P. weidenreichi was more mobile, travelling in the canopy for longer distances allowing a greater range for foraging. G. blacki stayed in the forest whereas P. weidenreichi was able to move into more open forest environments. Surprisingly G. blacki even increased in size during this time, while P. weidenreichi decreased in size and became a more agile adapter,” she added.
The study is published in the journal Nature.
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NASA has confirmed that humans will not be landing on the Moon again until at least 2026, nor circling it until September 2025. Coming the same day the Peregrine Mission One uncrewed mission to the Moon was abandoned, the announcement is further confirmation that spaceflight beyond low Earth orbit remains hard, and exploration of the Solar System cannot be rushed.
The Artemis III Moon landing had already been delayed from the initially planned date of 2024. Considering the more than a decade’s worth of JWST rescheduling, if it meets the current timeline it will have done very well by comparison. Officially at least, the Artemis IV mission to the proposed Lunar Gateway space station remains on track for 2028. The JWST comparison also shows that when it happens, the biggest missions can be worth the wait.
"Safety is our top priority, and to give Artemis teams more time to work through the challenges with first-time developments, operations, and integration, we're going to give more time on Artemis II and III," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said during a press briefing yesterday. "So, what I want to tell you is, we are adjusting our schedule to target Artemis II for September of 2025 and September of 2026 for Artemis III, which will send humans for the first time to the lunar south pole."
Although disappointing, the delay is not surprising and NASA certainly seems determined to put a good spin on the announcement, headlining the official statement as “NASA Shares Progress Toward Early Artemis Moon Missions with Crew.”
The news may be frustrating, but the reasons are sound. Losing Astrobiotic’s Peregrine mission, with dozens of science experiments on board is one thing, but if four astronauts were to die through lack of preparation few would forgive.
“We are returning to the Moon in a way we never have before, and the safety of our astronauts is NASA’s top priority as we prepare for future Artemis missions,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in the statement.
“We’ve learned a lot since Artemis I, and the success of these early missions relies on our commercial and international partnerships to further our reach and understanding of humanity’s place in our Solar System. Artemis represents what we can accomplish as a nation – and as a global coalition. When we set our sights on what is hard, together, we can achieve what is great.”
It has been said that “Democracy takes time, but fewer people get shot.” A corollary might be that sensible space missions take time, but fewer astronauts starve to death in the vastness of space. The recent Russian attempt to land at the lunar south pole may well have failed because it was hurried in an effort to beat India to the same goal. With no other nation seriously in the contest to reach the Moon, NASA can afford to play it safe.
“We are letting the hardware talk to us so that crew safety drives our decision-making. We will use the Artemis II flight test, and each flight that follows, to reduce risk for future Moon missions,” NASA’s Catherine Koerner said. “We are resolving challenges associated with first-time capabilities and operations, and we are closer than ever to establishing sustained exploration of Earth’s nearest neighbor under Artemis.”
Arguably there are lessons for everyone else as well. One concerns just how remarkable the Apollo project was, not only to reach the Moon on President Kennedy’s timeline, but to not lose an astronaut in space. The other is to treat with great skepticism the more optimistic estimates of timelines for humans reaching Mars within 10 years.
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Over half a century since NASA left the Moon, the space agency surprised everybody in November 2023 when it announced it was placing scientific equipment on the lunar surface once more, hitching a lift on American space company Astrobotic's Peregrine lander.
After a successful launch on January 8, the world has been watching the first-ever private US mission to land on the Moon, especially as it got into trouble not long after lift-off. Unfortunately, it's looking pretty certain that NASA's equipment for searching for water ice and examining the lunar soil, as well as several other payloads from seven different countries, will not make it to the Moon. At least, not softly.
The spaceship hit trouble shortly after heading out of the Earth's atmosphere, leaving it unable to point its solar panels at the Sun. Astrobotic has now confirmed that there is "no chance" of a soft landing on the Moon.
"Astrobotic’s current hypothesis about the Peregrine spacecraft’s propulsion anomaly is that a valve between the helium pressurant and the oxidizer failed to reseal after actuation during initialization," the company said in an update.
"This led to a rush of high pressure helium that spiked the pressure in the oxidizer tank beyond its operating limit and subsequently ruptured the tank. While this is a working theory, a full analysis report will be produced by a formal review board made up of industry experts after the mission is complete."
As well as being a disappointing end to the Moon mission, the company is in the unusual position of telling the world that the remains and DNA of several Star Trek actors and a handful of US Presidents are now stranded in space. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and science fiction writer Arthur C Clarke are among those whose DNA was placed on board the spaceship, while the ashes of Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan and DeForest Kelley are also on board. Strands of hair from Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and George Washington represented the US Presidents on what was called the "Enterprise" payload. Ashes were also being sent to the Moon, courtesy of private space companies Elysium Space and Celestis.
Peregrine still has a little fuel left and is attempting to deliver the payloads it can – experiments on board that were not intended to land on the Moon. The company has not elaborated on which payloads it is focusing on, but the Enterprise payload was not destined for the Moon itself, but a solar orbit of 150 million to 300 million miles (241 million kilometers to 482 million kilometers) into deep space, past the orbit of Mars. It could be that this is one of the payloads the Peregrine lander is able to deliver but for now, we will have to wait and see.
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“I checked it very thoroughly,” said the computer, “and that quite definitely is the answer. I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never actually known what the question is.”
“But it was the Great Question! The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything,” howled Loonquawl.
“Yes,” said Deep Thought with the air of one who suffers fools gladly, “but what actually is it?”
So wrote Douglas Adams back in 1979, and the galaxy has been pondering it ever since. We know the Answer is 42, but what we really need is an answer to the question of what the Question was to get that Answer.
Any questions?
Life
There are so many things that 42 could be the answer to. In math alone, it’s the number of partitions of 10 – that is, the number of ways you can write 10 as a sum of positive integers; it’s the first number equal to the sum of its own nonprime proper divisors; the number of triangulations of a heptagon; and it was the last natural number below 100 to reveal a representation as a sum of three cubes – that last one only occurred in 2019.
It turns up in the FIFA World Cup: it’s the number of all possible outcomes of each group stage, counting up all wins, losses, and draws. It’s the precise offset in degrees from a light source that produces a rainbow, which is all sorts of delightful.
Unfortunately, when it comes to human lives, 42 has a much less fun claim to fame: it’s pretty much the worst age to be.
At least, that’s the result of a study that followed tens of thousands of people across three countries back in 2015. Happiness, it turns out, tracks with age in a U-shape: it’s highest at the beginning and the end, and we’re all doomed by statistics to become crotchety old bastards in the middle for a bit.
“The change-in-life-satisfaction function crosses the zero x-axis at ages 42.3 in the [British Household Panel Survey], 40.1 in the [Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia study], 41.4 in the [German Socio-Economic Panel] and 46.9 in the [Medicine in Australia Balancing Employment and Life study],” noted the authors. “By implication, these are the ages at which well-being reaches a minimum.”
And yes, if you were wondering, the average of those figures… is 42.
It makes sense, actually, because 42 is also the average age of a midlife crisis. That’s according to data from Spotify, at least: it’s the “specific point when middle-aged listeners drop their sophisticated singer-songwriters, their ‘best of the 80s, 90s and today,’ and spontaneously start listening to teeny-bopper pop again,” noted Caitlin Dewey for The Washington Post back in 2015.
The change in music taste at that age can’t be attributed to parenthood, and it only lasts for a couple years or so – but it’s definitely there, and, perhaps unexpectedly, it’s more pronounced in women. Don’t worry, though: by about 45, you’ll be back listening to painfully outdated golden oldies once again.
After all, apparently once you hit 42 years old, things can only get better.
The universe
We live on a rotating rock named Earth, orbiting a sun named, um, The Sun, which, in turn, orbits the center of the Milky Way, which itself orbits a supermassive black hole named Sagittarius A*.
It won’t always be this way. One day (whatever that may mean in this situation), our Sun will run out of hydrogen and stop being able to create helium via nuclear fusion, as it currently does. Without that outward pressure, it will fall prey to gravity, which will make the core extremely hot and dense, igniting the outside shell and forming a red giant big enough to gobble up its nearest planets.
That won’t be the end of the Sun: when the temperature in the core gets high enough, nuclear fusion will start again – but this time, it will be turning helium into carbon, and fast. Eventually, it will blast out a planetary nebula and collapse into a white dwarf roughly the size of the Earth, and from there, a black dwarf – a type of star so old that none are currently known. But for the Earth, there’s a reasonable chance that our time in the universe will end in the jaws of a gigantic red star that we once relied on to provide us with life.
And the really sad part? Technically, we won’t even have reached middle age.
“Throughout all of these changes, the Sun and our Solar System will continue to orbit around the Milky Way’s center, completing a full orbit every ~250 million years or so,” wrote astrophysicist and author Ethan Siegel in October 2023. “The time to return to our starting point is known as a galactic year, and has about a ~10% uncertainty on how long it actually takes. Meanwhile, in term of stellar evolution, we are quite confident that the Sun will last roughly 10–12 billion years from the moment nuclear fusion first ignites in its core until the red giant phase begins, a track that we’re just a hair over 4.5 billion years into, at present.”
With this information, we can figure out – more or less – how many galactic years the Earth-Sun system gets to enjoy before one cosmic dance partner finally destroys the other. And the result? You guessed it.
“42 is an answer that’s extremely consistent with the best data we have,” Siegel wrote. “It may yet turn out to be the exact answer to this question, although superior data will be required to know for certain.”
Everything
When it comes to “ultimate questions”, you could do worse than one concerning the fundamental nature of existence itself. And while we’ll leave the existentialism to the philosophers – this isn’t IFLP after all – there’s one pretty important place that 42 crops up in cosmology: the Hubble Constant.
“It's a measure of how fast the universe is expanding at the current time,” Wendy Freedman, an astrophysicist at the University of Chicago who has spent her career measuring the constant, told BBC Future back in 2021.
And it really does fulfill the remit of “everything”, too: “The Hubble Constant sets the scale of the Universe, both its size and its age,” she explained.
How’s that, you ask? Well, let’s start by thinking about how big the universe is. We know the observable universe is about 93 billion light-years in diameter, with us slap bang in the middle of it – but what about the unobservable universe?
“We can only make inferences based on the laws of physics as we know them, and the things we can measure within our observable Universe,” Siegel wrote in 2018. But the best data we have suggests that the entire universe – the bits we can’t see as well as the bits we can – must be at least 250 times bigger than the observable part.
“This means the unobservable Universe, assuming there's no topological weirdness, must be at least 23 trillion light-years in diameter, and contain a volume of space that's over 15 million times as large as the volume we can observe,” Siegel explained. “If we're willing to speculate, however, we can argue quite compellingly that the unobservable Universe should be significantly even bigger than that.”
And it’s for this nigh-impossible question that the Hubble Constant is key.
See, the universe may be unfathomably huge, but it’s still expanding – and if we want to know how big it is, we need to know precisely how fast that’s happening. There are two main ways to measure this speed: we can either look at the nearest galaxies to our own and figure out how quickly they’re moving away from us, which is known as “late universe” measurement; or, we can extrapolate it from lumps and bumps in the cosmic background radiation, or “early universe” measurement.
While estimates of the Hubble Constant go back all the way to Georges Lemaître in 1927 – two years before Edwin Hubble got in on the game, in fact – modern estimates have the advantage of a vast wealth of empirical data from spacecraft such as the Planck mission. Now, there’s a bit of a cosmic paradox here, because you’ll find significantly different results for the Hubble Constant depending on how you measure it, and nobody really knows why, but since the Planck mission measured cosmic background radiation, that’s what we’ll concentrate on here.
And according to the most current of those estimates, the Hubble Constant is… 42.
“We have taken two measurements for the constant,” Richard Saunders, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University’s Cavendish Astrophysics Laboratory, told The Independent in 1996 “and the average of them is, well, it's 42.”
Saunders had just headed up a project to measure the Hubble Constant using the Ryle radio telescope – an array of what look like huge satellite dishes, but are in fact specialized antennae and radio receivers that scan the sky to pick up cosmic background radiation. He had measured the Hubble Constant in km/s/Mpc, or kilometers per second per Megaparsec – interestingly, this means that the Hubble Constant is technically a frequency, rather than a speed or acceleration – and here’s the really weird thing: he was wrong… but the answer is still 42.
The most up-to-date estimates of the Hubble Constant these days, which use data from the Planck mission, put the value a little higher. “There are multiple possible cosmologies that can reproduce the patterns we see [in the cosmic background radiation],” explained Siegel in a 2021 column on the constant. “But […] the best-fit value comes in at 67-68 km/s/Mpc for the expansion rate […] There’s very little actual wiggle-room.”
Let’s take the middle of that interval, then, for balance – call it 67.5 km/s/Mpc. Well, what is that in imperial? That is, in miles/s/Mpc?
Oh. It just so happens to be 42.
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A huge, Bronze Age fortification enclosing the Khaybar Oasis in the North Arabian Desert has been discovered by archaeologists. The walls would have once stretched over 14.5 kilometers (9 miles), making this one of the two largest walled oases ever unearthed in Saudi Arabia.
What remains of the vast rampart has been dated to between 2250 and 1950 BCE, during which time oases were common in the region and were inhabited by sedentary populations.
Despite being one of the longest-known fortifications from this period, no such walls had ever been identified at Khaybar, aside from a famous Islamic-period fortress in the center of its great wadis (river valley). The researchers believe this walled oasis has gone undetected for so long due to the extreme reworking of the desert landscape over the last four millennia.
Having finally discovered it, a feat they say “constitute[d] a significant scientific challenge”, the team was able to estimate the fortifications’ original dimensions: approximately 14.5 kilometers long, 1.7 to 2.4 meters (5.6 to 7.9 feet) thick, and 5 meters (16 feet) high. However, a little less than half of their length survives today.
In their heyday, the mammoth walls would have enclosed a territory of almost 1,100 hectares (2,700 acres). Only the fortified city of Tayma, which had walls around 19 kilometers (12 miles) in length, can rival Khaybar in terms of size – the two sites are the largest walled oases in the region.
In identifying Khaybar as an immense walled oasis that belonged to a network of other such fortified settlements in north-western Arabia, the team has shed some light on human occupation in the area and furthered our understanding of the social complexity of the pre-Islamic period.
“Dating from the Late third millennium BCE, the ramparts of Khaybar were probably built by Indigenous populations as they settled down and ostentatiously demarcated their oasis territory,” the researchers write in their new study. “These ramparts lasted for several centuries before being dismantled or replaced by more recent structures.”
“In addition to the discovery of a unique and securely dated monument, the recognition of the Khaybar walled oasis constitutes a crucial landmark in the architectural and social heritage of north Arabia,” they conclude.
At 4,000 years old, the walled oasis of Khaybar is undeniably a senior citizen of fortified settlements – but for the world’s oldest fortress (an astonishing 8,000 years old), you have to travel east to Siberia.
The study is published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.
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WASP-69b is an exoplanet that has just 30 percent of Jupiter's mass, but is 10 percent larger. This world is dramatically puffed-up because it orbits very close to its star, completing an orbit in just 3.9 days. And its inflated layers are not staying put – the stellar wind is eroding them, creating a comet-like tail. The latest observations suggest that it is much longer than scientists had expected.
The tail extends for at least 580,000 kilometers (360,000 miles). It is composed mainly of helium, which the astronomers tracked with the Keck Observatory. The stellar wind sculpted the atmosphere escaping the planet into a long, wispy tail that can be seen clearly in infrared light.
“Previous observations suggested that WASP-69b had a modest tail, or no tail at all,” Dakotah Tyler, astrophysics doctoral candidate at UCLA and first author of the study, said in a statement. “However, we have been able to definitively show that this planet’s helium tail extends at least seven times the radius of the giant planet itself.”
The star WASP-69 is slightly smaller and cooler than the Sun, not that this is enough to stop it affecting the planet. The planet’s being cooked, and losing about one Earth's worth of mass every billion years or so. These kinds of planets are very common in space and even planets in our Solar System, like Mars, experience atmospheric loss from the solar wind.
“The WASP-69b system is a gem because we are able to study its atmospheric mass-loss in real-time,” says co-author, Erik Petigura, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCLA. “This makes for a rare opportunity to understand the critical physics that shapes thousands of other planets.”
“These comet-like tails are really valuable because they form when the escaping atmosphere of the planet rams into the stellar wind, which causes the gas to be swept back. Observing such an extended tail allows us to study these interactions in great detail,” Petigura continued.
WASP- 69b has a dense and hazy atmosphere that is partially clouded. It is an extreme example of atmospheric loss and a tailed planet, but it won’t just evaporate away. The planet has 90 Earth’s worth of mass, so the star will destroy it by becoming a red giant in several billion years, rather than making it evaporate away.
The study is published in The Astrophysical Journal and was presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
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New research reveals that magic mushrooms have existed since before the dinosaurs became extinct, although exactly why fungi developed the ability to produce psychedelic compounds remains a mystery. Tracing the history of the genes that give rise to the mind-altering substance psilocybin, the study authors found that the mushroom genus Psilocybe first evolved the enzymes required to synthesize the compound almost 70 million years ago.
Around 165 different species of Psilocybe mushroom have been identified worldwide, with the majority being psychoactive. However, despite the popularity of shrooms as recreational drugs and, more recently, therapeutic tools, it took until 2017 for the genes underlying the biosynthesis of psilocybin to be identified.
As it turns out, the compound is synthesized by a quartet of enzymes that convert the amino acid tryptophan into psilocybin and whose genes are grouped together in what’s known as a biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC). Until now, though, researchers had only identified this BGC in five different Psilocybe species, making it difficult to trace the evolutionary history of these genes.
To resolve this, the study authors compared the genomes of 71 different Psilocybe mushrooms, analyzing the distribution of 2,983 genes in order to create a type of genetic family tree known as a phylogeny. Revealing where in the mushrooms’ evolutionary history different genes emerged, the resulting phylogeny indicates that the psilocybin BGC first appeared roughly 67 million years ago.
This means that magic mushrooms were around for the last million years or so of the dinosaur age, which came to a dramatic end during the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event. Based on the researchers’ analyses, psilocybin first appeared in wood-rotting fungi species but was later transferred to mushrooms that grow in soil and animal dung.
In spite of the profound effects of psilocybin on human consciousness, it’s clear from this study that magic mushrooms evolved long before even our earliest ancestors appeared on the scene. It’s therefore highly unlikely that the ecological function of psilocybin has anything to do with humans, so why did the compound evolve in the first place?
Given the rarity with which non-human animals have been observed consuming shrooms, the study authors say psilocybin was probably never intended for large critters. Sadly, then, the prospect of T. Rex and friends living out their last days in a psychedelic haze is slim.
On the other hand, “fungal-insect interactions are ancient and widespread and provide a more logical hypothesis for development of psilocybin as a chemical defense in mushrooms,” write the researchers. “To date, this has been the most commonly asserted hypothesis for the ecological role of psilocybin, but empirical studies are still lacking.”
Though plausible, this theory is somewhat undermined by the fact that insects regularly prey on Psilocybe mushrooms or lay eggs in them. This would suggest that either the bugs have developed a degree of immunity to psilocybin, or the compound was never meant to deter insects in the first place.
Ultimately, the researchers are unable to explain why mushrooms became psychedelic, although, whatever the reason, these findings reveal that it’s been a long old trip.
The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Captured in JWST images, a bizarre feature of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A that was named the “Green Monster” has been revealed to be made of material that existed before the explosion. A team of astronomers has found it is composed of concentrated filaments of gas within broader sheets that differ from the rest of the remnant by lacking tell-tale elements produced in the deaths of big stars.
Almost 12,000 years ago, a star exploded in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way, the next arm out from our own. Because the star was 11,000 light years away, the light did not reach us until the 1690s. There’s some puzzlement as to why astronomers enjoying their newfangled telescope toys didn’t record its light. Nevertheless, since the discovery of radio emissions from the aftermath, plenty of effort has gone into making up for that – even building a telescope purely to study Cassiopeia A for 15 minutes.
Inevitably, the JWST had a look, and found something that had not been seen before. The feature in question is not really green, since the JWST can’t capture wavelengths that short. However, that was the color assigned to the wavelength in which the filaments glow. Once someone thought they saw a resemblance to the left field wall at Fenway Park, the name was locked in.
Based on JWST observations alone, astronomers couldn’t work out the Green Monster’s nature. Its location suggested it was ejecta (material thrown off in the explosion), but other aspects suggested it might be composed of material that surrounded the star before it exploded. A revisit by the JWST later in the year turned up new features of Cassiopeia A, but didn’t resolve the initial question.
Now, the Chandra X-ray observatory has come to the JWST’s assistance. “We already suspected the Green Monster was created by a blast wave from the exploded star slamming into material surrounding it,” said Dr Jacco Vink of the University of Amsterdam in a statement. “Chandra helped us clinch the case.”
Seen in X-rays, Cassiopeia A is truly a hot mess composed of a mix of outrushing gas and dust shaped by magnetic field lines and energetic electrons. Tendrils of gas whose locations match those of the Green Monster were identified as being low in iron and silicon compared to the supernova debris. That’s a strong indicator of not being the product of the explosion.
The circumstellar material (CSM) that makes up the Green Monster was probably mostly thrown off the doomed star before it exploded, but some may have been there from the beginning.
Chandra images also reveal the Green Monster’s material is moving towards us at 2,500 kilometers per second (1,553 miles per second), almost 1 percent of the speed of light. Put away any worries about incoming green space monsters, however. Despite having traveled an impressive fraction of a light year, it is safe to say it will run out of energy long before it can consume Earth.
The Green Monster is moving at about half the speed of the blast wave of CSM that surrounds Cassiopea A, which Vink and colleagues attribute to greater density. “We concluded that the Green Monster is also part of the blast wave and is photobombing the central part of Cas A rather than being part of it,” said Professor Ilse De Looze of Ghent University.
Additional detail was added using NASA’s Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR), which mapped radioactive titanium produced in the explosion.
These three instruments, and the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes, each see different aspects of the nebula most clearly. The team has brought together data from all five to create what they call the most detailed 3D image of an exploded star. Together, these tell a complex story of the mixing of material from the CSM, the progenitor star’s outer layers, and the products of the explosion itself.
The results have been submitted to the Astrophysical Journal Letters in two papers, preprints here and here, and were presented at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
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Papua New Guinea might account for less than 1 percent of Earth’s land area, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in biodiversity. The latest discovery to be made in its remote forests comes in the form of nine new species of land snail with a small size but a big bite.
Despite the richness of Papua New Guinea’s forests, native land snails have gone relatively unsampled there. “We don’t know everything that’s out there,” said John Slapcinsky, lead author of a study describing the new species, in a statement.
“Most people may not realize how poorly known most of the invertebrates are, even though 95 to 99 percent of all animals are invertebrates. You can go to a place, look around for a few months and find all sorts of things that haven’t been described before.”
And that’s exactly what Slapcinsky and colleagues did. Over the course of nine trips between 2002 and 2012, each lasting a month, the researchers traveled on foot over steep mountains into the remote forests. There, they combed through soil and fallen leaves, collecting over 19,000 snails from more than 200 sites.
Of those sampled, nine new species emerged, all with tightly coiled, brown or tan shells; some even had gold, flamelike bands. They all belong to the genus Torresiropa, part of the wider family of Rhytididae, and like their relatives, possess dagger-shaped teeth. Whilst the researchers didn’t observe them eating, the combination of the shape of their teeth and the fact other members of Rhytididae are carnivorous suggests that the new species are also predatory.
The new species of Torresiropa also happen to be pretty tiny despite their likely carnivorous nature – all nine of them could fit together on a nickel. This made finding them in amongst the dense forest all the more impressive, particularly considering they’re also fussy about where they live; many could only be found on a single island or mountain.
At present, there isn’t enough data to make an accurate or reliable assessment of the conservation status of the new snail species, though the researchers have made some speculations. “These new species of snails were found in areas that still have native vegetation and still appear to be doing well, but they could easily become endangered if things change,” said Slapcinsky.
Land snails already account for around 40 percent of recorded extinctions since the 1500s and Papua New Guinea’s forests present an attractive opportunity for loggers, which could put the new species at risk. “When these habitats are threatened, snails are often out of luck, since they can’t go anywhere,” Slapcinsky explained.
Whether deforestation becomes a threat to the tiny meat-eating mollusks is yet to be seen, but their discovery remains an important glimpse into the wonders that can be found in our planet’s untouched ecosystems.
The study is published in Archiv für Molluskenkunde.
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A new paper has attempted to answer the question of whether Earth, and our artificial constructions, are visible to advanced alien civilizations out there also on the search for life.
The hunt for alien life, as it is at the moment on Earth, is fairly elegant in its simplicity. As well as looking out for potential signals deliberately or unintentionally sent out into space by alien civilizations, we scan the stars for tiny dips in light that suggest an exoplanet has blocked our view of its light.
Once we have located an exoplanet, we can look at factors such as where the planet is in its solar system to figure out if it is in a habitable zone. Gases in planets' atmospheres block specific wavelengths of light, meaning that if we measure the spectra, we can get an idea of the chemical composition of the planet, searching for potential indicators of life.
Our methods, and telescopes, have advanced pretty quickly. According to research in 2013, if the JWST was placed 50 light-years away from Earth it would still be able to detect signs of life on the planet.
In a new paper, Z. Osmanov, a researcher with the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), attempted to answer whether alien civilizations with more powerful telescopes could go further and detect complex structures on our planet, a surefire sign of intelligent civilizations. You don't get many skyscrapers built by single-celled life, or dogs.
Osmanov focused on the capabilities of Type I and Type II civilizations on the Kardashev scale. Type I civilizations are hypothetical alien societies that can harness all the energy on their planet from their host star, whereas Type II civilizations can harness the total energy of the host star itself.
"Since the question is to identify our society with civilization, the major focus should be on the search for large ships, buildings and space satellites etc," Osmanov writes in the paper. "Such artifacts might easily be identified as artificial constructions. For this purpose, it is natural to focus on the visible light reflected from the corresponding objects."
While it might sound difficult or impossible to figure out what technology advanced, star-harnessing civilizations are capable of, we know that they too are constrained by the laws of the universe. A way to detect buildings and structures on a far-off planet likely requires seeing it from several angles.
"Instead of using large telescopes of astronomical sizes (although, such a possibility cannot be excluded from consideration), one can apply long baseline optical interferometry, by using at least two telescopes separated by a huge distance."
Even placing extremely large telescopes – with a diameter of several million kilometers, out of reach of Type I civilizations though hopefully not Type II civilizations – far apart from each other, there are limits to the distance at which we can be detected.
"We have found that the maximum distance, where a 10 meter length-scale construction might be spatially resolved is of the order of 3000 ly [light-years]," the paper explains.
Using the Drake equation (a speculative way of calculating the probability of alien life based on constraints such as the number of planets in habitable zones etc), and assuming the distribution of potential alien civilizations are evenly distributed throughout the galaxy, Osmanov speculates that around 650 alien civilizations may be close enough to detect our buildings and structures if they are looking.
Of course, depending on how far away the civilization is, they would be looking earlier in our history, detecting (for example) the structures built by the Maya or Ancient Romans.
The study is published in Acta Astronautica.
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A new gland-like strand has been discovered in the curious jaws of saber-toothed frogs. These anurans are nicknamed for the bony protrusions that sit on their lower jaws, and new research suggests they may be packing a surprising form of chemical communication that gets under the frogs' skin.
There are five species of saber-toothed frogs in the Odontobatrachidae genus. When they were first described several years ago, researchers also noticed that they had a curious gland-like strand along their lower jaws, but exactly what it did was a mystery.
"This tissue reached noticeably close to the fangs," said group leader of the study's Berlin team Mark-Oliver Rödel in a statement. "Thus, initially we thought that the gland-like strand and teeth might form a venom apparatus similar to that found in snakes."
However, the truth was a little sexier than that.
Frogs are famous for their vocalizations, but in recent years a growing body of research has shown that some species may also use visual and chemical cues to communicate. After examining the chemical makeup of these gland-like structures, they revealed there were differences specific to sex, species, and the season.
The gland-like tissue was present in all male and female animals and sat beneath particularly thin sections of skin. They appeared to be most well-developed in reproductively active saber-toothed frogs, which got the researchers asking: Could it be that the saber-tooth’s fangs were made for love, not war?
"Both sexes of each species have their own characteristic chemical profile and we could even identify whether an individual is reproductively active or not," explained study lead author Marvin Schäfer. "We would not find such a signal if it would not play an important role in the reproductive behaviour of these frogs."
To add weight to the love bite argument, the gland-like tissues were producing volatile fatty-acid derivatives, something that wouldn’t work as a venom. As leader of the Würzburg group Thomas Schmitt explained, these substances are more commonly associated with insects as a kind of pheromone for attracting their own kind.
Confirming whether the "gland-like tissue" constitutes an actual gland, or which specific features of the chemical cocktail might be alluring to saber-toothed frogs, requires further research. But the study marks the first time we've found evidence of a kind of chemical communication that gets under frogs’ skin, and it’s thought the adaptation could help them to communicate through chemical signals when the environment’s too noisy for them to be heard.
"This study adds a new dimension, opening completely new perspectives for understanding the intricacies of frog communication and its role in their complex social and reproductive behaviours," concluded Rödel.
The study is published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
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By meshing together real heart tissue and sophisticated soft robotic technology, scientists have created a biorobotic heart that beats like a living organ. The model captures the complexity of a human heart in a way that has not been possible until now, and could be a game-changer when it comes to trying out new treatments and surgical procedures for heart disease.
Before any medical intervention can be used in a real patient, it must be thoroughly tested to check for safety and efficacy. For procedures involving the heart, there are a couple of options available to researchers: simulators and animal models.
The current simulators have a short shelf-life, only remaining usable for a matter of hours, and can’t completely mimic all the individual structures that make up a heart. Animal studies, while still very valuable in many areas of medical research, are expensive, time-consuming, and undeniably controversial. Efforts to reduce the need for live animals to be used in research have seen advances in lab-grown organoids, as well as replacement with computer models or cell lines where possible.
Now, we can add a soft robotic beating heart to that list.
“The simulator has a huge benefit as a research tool for those who study different heart valve conditions and interventions,” said senior author and biomedical engineer Ellen Roche of MIT in a statement.
“It can serve as a surgical training platform for clinicians, medical students, and trainees, allow device engineers to study their new designs, and even help patients better understand their own disease and potential treatments.”
Specifically, the team were focused on a condition called mitral regurgitation, which affects an estimated 24.2 million people globally. In this disorder, the mitral valve between the left atrium and ventricle of the heart does not close properly, meaning blood can flow the wrong way.
For patients, this can cause a number of symptoms, from shortness of breath to swollen limbs, and even heart failure if left untreated. Surgery to correct the problem is possible but very tricky, due to the highly complex structure of the valve.
To create a new way of studying a healthy and a diseased mitral valve, the team used a pig heart as a base, removing the thick muscle that surrounds the left ventricle and replacing it with a robotic silicone pump. When inflated, the pump squeezes and twists the heart just like a real muscle would, with impressive blood-pumping power.
By damaging the mitral valve to make it leaky, the team could then allow cardiac surgeons to go to town on the biorobotic heart, trying out three different surgical techniques to correct the problem: anchoring the valve tissues so they wouldn’t leak; implanting a device to help the valve close properly; or replacing the valve altogether with a prosthetic one.
All three procedures worked. You can watch the motion of the valves in the biorobotic heart in the video below – you'd never know the pumping was powered by silicone, rather than muscle.
“It was really interesting for the surgeons to see every step,” said Roche. “When you’re working with patients, you can’t visualize the process because there’s blood in the heart.” The artificial blood the system uses is colorless, so doesn’t obscure the view, but the robot heart can still be subjected to all the imaging methods that are used in hospitals. Having access to a system like this could prove invaluable for cardiac surgery training.
The team have high hopes for their innovation, and are now working to extend the shelf life and shorten the production time. It may also be possible to replace the pig heart with a 3D-printed synthetic human heart.
For the researchers, the goal is to get these devices approved and onto the market as quickly as possible – because, as Roche put it, “Expediting and improving these processes will ultimately benefit patients.”
The study is published in the journal Device.
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Although awareness when under general anesthetic is, thankfully, pretty rare, it’s a phenomenon that appears to affect one group more than others: females. Until now, scientists haven’t been sure quite why this happens, but a new study suggests sex hormones could be a contributing factor.
General anesthesia works in part by changing the activity of the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates sleep and wakefulness, sending us into a state of controlled unconsciousness. Previous research has found that the circuits of neurons in this region differ between sexes and are modulated by sex hormones, but the impact of this on anesthesia has not been so well studied.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to change that, first by conducting a behavioral analysis of anesthetic sensitivity in both mice and humans. In mice, this involved the animals being able to detect and remove a sticker from their snout as a sign that they had emerged from anesthesia. The data from humans came from a trial involving 30 healthy volunteers, with researchers assessing their ability to respond to sound cues and carry out tests of awareness and cognition.
In both cases, the results revealed that females took longer to become anesthetized and emerged from the state faster. They also discovered that the lesser resistance of males was modulated by testosterone; castrated male mice became more resistant, and then were less resistant when given testosterone injections.
The next stage of the study was to monitor the brain under anesthesia. The first step in this was carrying out electroencephalograms (EEGs), which can be used in clinical settings to measure the depth of the anesthetic state. Somewhat unexpectedly, this revealed no sex-based differences in either mice or humans. However, whole-brain activity mapping in mice did show differences, with higher levels of activity in the hypothalamus in male mice.
In their paper, the researchers conclude that their results “demonstrate that sex differences in anesthetic sensitivity are evolutionarily conserved and not reflected in conventional [EEG]-based measures of anesthetic depth.”
They further describe this as “covert resistance to anesthesia” and suggest that it may well explain the higher incidence of awareness under general anesthesia in females and why typical clinical approaches, such as EEGs, have not revealed any sex-based differences.
The study’s conclusion also highlights another important factor – where the information clinicians use to guide anesthesia comes from. “In clinical settings, anesthetic administration is typically guided by data disproportionally compiled in males,” the authors explain. “As we demonstrate, this approach may significantly underestimate anesthetic requirements for female patients.”
Alongside further research, studies such as this may help in the path to ensuring that anesthesia is experienced equally.
The study is published in the journal PNAS.
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If you've ever watched Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo, you will have seen the pop pop boat in action. The children's toy uses the heat from a candle to power an engine that propels the boat forward. They're pretty neat as children's toys, but what is far cooler, of course, is creating pop pop boat so large it can carry an actual human. That noble goal has been successfully achieved by a team, who demonstrated it to YouTuber and science communicator Steve Mould.
First off, how do pop pop boats work? While it might sound simple, the inner workings of the toy are a little more complicated than you'd expect.
You start by filling a tube leading to the "engine" – a small metal container underneath a candle – before placing the boat in water and lighting the candle to begin heating the water. Lo and behold, the boat moves forward. The complicated part is how exactly that works.
Inside the "engine", the water is heated, evaporating some of it and causing pressure inside the engine to increase. This causes water to be forced further down the tube and out of the end. But as it cools, the drop in pressure forces water back into the tube again towards the engine, where it is heated and the process repeats. So if water is constantly being sucked in and pushed out again, how does this generate forward thrust?
One theory was that, as the water is expelled, it is fired out in one direction, pushing the boat forward, but as it comes back into the tube the water comes from all directions rather than the one. The result is a net forward motion. However, according to Mould – who had a see-through pop pop made boat made by the scientific glassblowing team at the University of Southampton to see for himself – this isn't quite right.
In fact, as the boat expels the water, the jet causes the boat to move forward. That is its equal and opposite reaction. However as the water comes back into the tube, it is met by the water and gas further up the tube, and it is this that it pushes against rather than causing the boat to move backward. The result is a net forward motion, with no way to steer.
Mould was able to try out a life-sized version of the pop pop boat, courtesy of the AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu Estonia. It's slow-going, but nevertheless awesome to see.
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A “broken heart” is something we all understand as a figure of speech – a poetic way to describe the almost physical sensation of grief that comes with losing a loved one. But new research out of Shanghai suggests that having a sibling die in childhood or young adulthood really can have adverse effects on your heart health, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease even decades after the initial loss.
“The sibling relationship is among the longest and most intimate in life, exerting a unique and profound influence on each other’s development during childhood and adolescence,” notes the study, published this week. “Previous studies have suggested that the loss of a sibling is a highly traumatic event and may be more disruptive than the loss of other family members.”
From such a profound loss, it makes sense that physical health should suffer. Yes, that sounds odd, but it’s true: traumatic experiences, particularly in childhood or adolescence, are well known to increase a person’s risk of developing illnesses such as gastrointestinal problems, cancers, autoimmune disorders, dermatological diseases, as well as mental illnesses, and, yes, cardiovascular diseases. Heck, you can literally die of a broken heart – a few arteries narrowed by grief should perhaps not be so unbelievable.
But exactly how dramatically the loss of a sibling would affect your lifelong heart health was a question that the researchers behind the new study couldn’t seem to find an answer to. So, using data from more than two million study participants – that’s all individuals born in Denmark between 1978 and 2018 – they decided to tackle it themselves.
The results were stark, if not surprising. “In line with previous studies that examined the impact of bereavement other than sibling loss, we observed 34 percent to 66 percent higher risks of heart failure, MI [myocardial infarction], IHD [ischemic heart disease], pulmonary embolism, and cerebrovascular disease among the bereaved who lost a sibling,” the study reports.
“Our study observed a stronger association among participants who lost a twin or younger sibling than those who lost an elder sibling,” the authors note. “Surviving elder or twin siblings may experience more intense grief, potentially leading to unusual psychophysiological states and abnormal cardiovascular health outcomes.”
While the increase in risk persisted even decades after the sibling loss – indeed, the median age of cardiovascular disease onset was about 23 years old – it was by far the highest within the first year after bereavement. This might have something to do with the body’s response to posttraumatic stress, the researchers suggested: it ramps up the amount of fight-or-flight hormones pumping around your cardiovascular system, increasing the demands on your heart and, essentially, wearing it out faster.
But there are potentially other factors at play, too. Researchers studying the link between PTSD and heart health will often point out the role of behavior as a variable: put simply, psychological stress makes you more likely to do things like smoke or drink to excess, or fail to keep up with exercise, therapy, or medication regimens – none of which will help stave off a heart attack. And, “while we adjusted for numerous key confounding factors,” the authors write, “the potential for residual confounding by unmeasured variables, including environmental and genetic factors among sibling pairs, cannot be entirely ruled out.”
Meanwhile, the authors caution that the results may not be applicable in certain countries due to the fact that Denmark, where the data originated, has an extremely well-developed universal healthcare system.
Overall, however, it seems clear: losing a sibling early in life can pretty literally break your heart.
“Sibling death in childhood and early adulthood was associated with increased risks of overall and most type-specific early-onset CVDs,” the paper concludes. “The risk was the highest shortly after the bereavement, especially for adolescents, but persisted in the long run.”
“The findings highlight the need for extra attention and both social and mental support to bereaved siblings to reduce CVD risk later in life,” they write.
The paper is published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
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Officials in Arkansas have taken the unusual step of ruling out Satan as the cause of a hole that suddenly burst into flames last month.
Locals in Midway, Baxter Country were shocked when a flame erupted 3.7 meters (12 feet) out of the ground on September 17, settling at 2 meters (8 feet) high and burning for 40 minutes
"I've never seen it before. I hope I never see it again," Donald Tucker, chief of the Midway Fire Protection District, told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. "What it was, I have no idea."
Sadly, no photos or video of the event were taken. Reports suggested it burned orange-red, spanning about 0.6 meters (2 feet) wide.
The appearance of the flaming hole obviously had people a little spooked, and a number of theories sprung up about its origin. One was that a meteorite has struck the ground and caused the flame, although that’s pretty much impossible because science.
The county judge, Mickey Pendergrass, said the cause of it was still being investigated. Which led to a rather brilliant quote. "As far as the spiritual Satan goes, we've ruled that out," he said. "He didn't come up and stick his pitchfork in the ground and blow that hole out."
So far it’s thought the hole was created by an animal. No natural gas such as methane was detected in the area, though, seemingly ruling that out as the cause of the hole. Nearby gasoline and propane tanks were also found not to be leaking.
Soil samples have been taken from the area to try and get to the bottom of the mystery. There are some suggestions that gasoline may have leaked into the hole somehow, though.
“The soil samples should clear up any possibility of gasoline or anything else put down the hole or migrating groundwater contaminate such as gasoline,” said Ty Johnson of the Geological Survey told AP News.
There was a positive from the whole thing, though. The flame erupted in front of a billboard advertising a surgeon at a local medical center, called somewhat unbelievably Dr Win Moore, who said he’d got a lot of free publicity from the event. Good for him.
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Two days into the ten-day Brunei royal wedding, we've been treated to our second bridal look by Prince Abdul Mateen's fiancée Anisha Rosnah. In pictures by Muash Rosman shared on Twitter account @CoutureAndRoyals, the bride looks ethereal in an elegant ivory gown by Teh Firdaus swathed in lace as she admired pieces of jewellery during the Berbedak Mandi ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman. A round neck, long sleeves and a column skirt made up the classic silhouette, while embellishments and lace added luxurious details.
The neckline and modest sleeves were reminiscent of her sister-in-law Princess Azemah of Brunei's gown for her wedding with her first cousin Prince Bahar ibni Jefri Bolkiah almost exactly a year ago in January 2023. The key differences were the heavy embellishments and mermaid skirt chosen by Azemah, alongside her bridal tiara and bold red lipstick.
Meanwhile, Anisha wore a lace-trimmed veil secured into her brunette hair, which had been parted at the side and twisted into an elegant low bun and kept her makeup minimal, including fluffy brows, long lashes, eyeliner and flawless skin. Accessorising to perfection, she wore a sparkly brooch and pearl drop earrings, but her large diamond engagement ring was noticeably absent.
The Berbedak Mandi is a ceremony to bless the soon-to-be groom and bride by close family members at their home. It marks one of many celebrations that will take place between 7 and 16 January, alongside a ceremony of the proposal of marriage to receive the Royal Command, performances by royal court musicians, the exchanging of vows at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, and the royal banquet.
Anisha swapped her white gown for a striking red ensemble for her powdering ceremony, featuring brown leather detailing, a waist-cinching belt and gold trim. She added chunky bangles and a lavish headdress that was initially hidden by a ruby veil, choosing more glamorous makeup with a smokey eye and soft wine lipstick.
Days before their wedding kicked off, Mateen's fiancée shared another peek at her enviable style as she took part in the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony on 3 January. She chose to wear a custom bridal white gown by Teh Firdaus with long sleeves, dazzling embellishments and a shimmering silver print. Anisha added a white hijab and her dazzling diamond ring, which fans couldn't help but spot.
The designer took to Instagram to share photos of the gown, alongside the message: "Honored to play a role in the Brunei royal wedding. Witness the grace of Yang Mulia Dayang Anisha Rosnah Adam Isa Kalebic in our custom-made baju kurung in intricately woven tenunan Brunei, as she embraces elegance during her Khatam Quran event."
The Sultan of Brunei's son was considered one of the most eligible royal bachelors before meeting Anisha, whom he is thought to have been dating for several years. During an interview with GQ Thailand, the Prince described himself as "sweet and simple", which were some of the qualities that he was also looking for in a partner. He said he wanted to meet "someone who is genuine and real. Someone who is very simple, that’s what I like." Mateen's engagement to Anisha was announced by his father in October 2023.
When he's not preparing for his royal wedding, the Royal Brunei Air Force helicopter pilot has a keen interest in sports. In fact, the accomplished polo player represented his nation in 2017 and 2019 at the Southeast Asian games. Meanwhile, his bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the Sultan’s special advisor, Pehin Dato Isa, and reportedly runs the fashion brand Silk Collective.
"I like to relax when I’m not doing sports, or performing my duties. Let’s just say I like my free time and I like to spend it with my close friends chilling and watching movies," said Mateen.
READ: Prince William and Princess Kate's rare sweetheart moment at picnic gets royal fans talking
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With so many decisions to make – whether it be your venue, your wedding dress or your caterers – it's easy to get bogged down with stress. Actress and wellness expert Maude Hirst is one of many brides-to-be planning her big day, and she knows first-hand how the pressure of creating your perfect wedding can weigh on you mentally and physically. Despite her favourite wedding venue going into administration, Maude, 35, has harnessed meditation and mindfulness techniques to help her avoid "spontaneous emotional decisions" which has "saved us a lot of money too."
The Vikings actress, famed for playing Helga, decided she needed a career change after finishing the historical drama and going through a "traumatic breakup." Speaking about how she came to set up her own business EnergyRise, she told HELLO!: "I first got into the wellness world around 6 years ago. I was approaching my 30s, had recently finished filming Vikings and went through a traumatic breakup that left me questioning a lot of things in my life.I started practicing meditation and yoga for my own mental health which led me on an extraordinary journey of healing and self-discovery. Seeing how powerful these practices could be inspired me to train in both meditation and yoga so that I could share them with the world."
Keep scrolling to see more details about Maude's wedding and her top tips to help fellow brides-to-be remain calm in the months, days and hours before their big day…
Maude's wedding plans
The Tudors star got engaged to her fiancé Toby at a digital detox cabin in the woods called Unplugged, and she described the proposal as "magical." She told us: "We had been on a lovely country walk and I was sat in a beautiful old temple and he appeared with my beautiful ring and a bottle of champagne. A day I’ll never forget."
Despite the very serene engagement, the wedding planning has been anything but! Regardless, she said she is "beyond excited to get married" and has harnessed the tools of meditation to help her through the "rollercoaster ride". See how you can follow her lead…
How brides can harness meditation and mindfulness
Sharing her own experience, Maude said: "One of the tools that has been most helpful is knowing to take time to pause before making decisions and meditating on them. It has saved me from making spontaneous emotional decisions and possibly saved us a lot of money too. Also knowing that I can use different breathing techniques to calm myself down has definitely come in handy through this process."
While she has been in the industry for around six years, she insisted: "You don’t need to become an expert at meditation to be able to feel the huge benefits of these practices." To prove her point, she revealed two easy techniques you can follow to reduce stress and boost confidence – and they can take as little as 5 minutes.
1. Slow down your breathing
"Breathe in for a count of 4 and out for a count of 6 (all through the nose). Repeat for 5 minutes and you will feel your entire body calming," she said.
2. Use your words
"For a confidence boost remember the power of your words – it’s helpful to write down or even say out loud a positive sentence about the wedding such as: 'I choose to make this process fun and I am feeling confident and ready.' Words can make a huge impact on how you feel," Maude added.
Last-minute mindfulness techniques
While some may have already followed mindfulness techniques in everyday life that they'll take through their wedding planning journey, others will only be furiously searching for answers on how to stay calm after experiencing several meltdowns. Fear not if you fall into the second category, as the wellness expert said: "Start whenever you can," adding: "There is no correct timescale."
The good news is, this applies even if you've only thought about it the night before your big day! We've all heard the classic recommendations to get an early night's sleep, but it's not always easy when your mind (and your heart) are racing.
Aside from breath awareness, which is her number one hack, she added: "Also, another amazing practice to do the morning of the wedding is to put your favourite song on and dance around like no one is watching. This will release any nervous energy and fill you with a feeling of joy for the day."
Better yet, get your partner involved. Either do your breathwork with them or send them a special note if you're upholding the tradition of spending the morning apart. Maude says she and her fiancé say this to one another in stressful situations: "You’re powerful and you’ve got this."
She said: "Either steal ours or find an encouraging saying that resonates for you both and perhaps text it to each other or write a little note the morning of the wedding." How thoughtful!
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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are attracting the attention of fans worldwide thanks to a viral clip from the Golden Globes red carpet, where lip-readers are positing that the actor says he "can't wait to get divorced."
Several shocked fans of the pair have expressed their desire to see the longtime Hollywood power couple remain together forever, and we can't say we disagree.
As a tribute to Emily and John, here's a look at a timeline and recap of their enduring romance, from their "romantic comedy" like first meeting, to their wedding courtesy of George Clooney, and their life with two daughters…
2006 – The seeds of a romance
Before the couple even met, John, now 44, admitted to developing a fondness for her thanks to her breakout role, The Devil Wears Prada, which premiered in June 2006.
In a 2016 interview with Glamour, he confessed that he'd seen the movie 75 times and admitted as much to his wife, now 40, when they were still dating. "It's bizarre. Before I met Emily, I had seen that movie – because it's on TV all the time – so it's one of the only movies that if you're channel surfing and you land on that, you have to watch the rest of it.
MORE: Emily Blunt on her stuttering battle, lessons for her daughters, John Krasinski's support
"And then later in our relationship, she asked if I had seen The Devil Wears Prada and I said, 'Yes,' and she said, 'How many times?' And I said, 'A lot.' She said, 'What’s a lot?' And I said, '75 times.' I'm lucky enough that she stayed with me and didn't realize that she had really married her stalker!"
2008 – They first meet
The pair finally met in 2008 at a restaurant, where John was dining with Justin Theroux and Emily was with a mutual friend. He immediately saw her and came over, which the English actress described as a "romantic comedy."
"He was sitting with our friend Justin Theroux, and he abandoned Justin and came over to us. He just stood there and made me laugh," she mentioned on Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2018, saying that in that moment, "I kind of knew [right away]."
READ: Emily Blunt on juggling motherhood with Hollywood: 'It's a zoo in my house!'
2009-2010 – An engagement and a wedding, courtesy of Mr. Clooney
After less than a year of dating, they confirmed in August 2009 that they were engaged, keeping the details of their proposal private while just mentioning that they both cried.
RELATED: Inside Emily Blunt's relationship with Michael Buble before wedding at A-lister's home
11 months later, they tied the knot at George Clooney's estate in Lake Como. In an interview with Elle, The Office actor confessed that he was nervous about taking George up on his offer to use his famed estate.
"George said, 'I have this place and you should feel free to use it.' Only on the fourth ask did I say yes. Because the first three times I thought, 'There's no way he is serious.; But I started to see his feelings get hurt. I actually hurt George Clooney's feelings."
2013-2016 – Becoming parents
The newlyweds remained as devoted as ever, continuing to gush about their relationship in interviews. Emily told InStyle in 2013: "Meeting John really changed my life. When I feel the support that I have from him, I feel invincible."
In 2013, they announced that they were expecting their first child together and welcomed daughter Hazel Grace in February 2014. After a couple more years as Hollywood's most beloved couple, they became parents once again, welcoming their second daughter, Violet, in June 2016.
2018 – From life partners to business partners
In 2018, John and Emily announced that they would be collaborating for the first time on A Quiet Place, a sci-fi horror which the former both directed and co-wrote, and which they both starred in.
"I've never have loved my wife more than after we did this movie," John told People. "For me, it was a trust thing. We trust each other in day-to-day life for sure, but when you trust each other in this way it's different." Watch more below...
The film was a critical and commercial smash, with Emily winning a SAG Award for her efforts and dedicating her prize to her husband. "You are a stunning filmmaker. I am so lucky to be with you and to have done this film with you."
MORE: Emily Blunt reveals how she's raising her daughters Hazel and Violet in rare interview
2019-present day – Pandemic living and putting family first
Since then, the two continue to be lovey-dovey during their appearances together and in interviews, frequently gush about their family life.
Last year, during press for Oppenheimer, Emily explained on Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi that she wasn't planning on working for the next year, to spend more time with her daughters.
"This year, I'm not working. I worked quite a bit last year and my oldest baby is 9, so we're in the last year of single digits," she explained. "And I just feel [like] there are cornerstones to their day that are so important when they're little."
On a recent episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, though, she revealed that fans of The Office still voice their discontent at the fact that John is not in a romance with his on-screen love interest, Pam, played by Jenna Fischer.
GALLERY: 8 celebrity couples who prove long-distance relationships work out
"Do you know how many people still yell out, 'I wish you were with Pam!' like when I'm walking next to him?" Blunt said of Krasinski. "'Where's Pam?' I'm like, 'She's not here!'" she expressed. However, she also mentioned that Jenna is a close friend of the family.
The family-of-four made a very rare public appearance at the US Open earlier in 2023, with the couple then making their most recent appearance at Sunday's Globes.
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Vernon Kay has supported a fan after finding out that their beloved pet dog had sadly passed away. The BBC Radio 2 star had shared a sweet snap of his own pup, Blue, a five-year-old Chihuahua.
Alongside a photo of the pooch all stretched out on a selection of cushions at their family home, Vernon wrote: "Chilling!!" However, in response a fan relayed their sad story, as they said: "Had to say goodbye to my little man last week, he was very poorly, miss him so much." In response, the star sent a pair of heart emojis to comfort their fan.
Many of Vernon's followers fell in love with the gorgeous pet photo, as one responded: "Gorgeous, mine's a Jack Russell cross with a chihuahua," and a second added: "We have 20 chihuahuas and wouldn’t change it for the world."
A fourth commented: "Look at that little face, very sleepy," while a fifth enthused: "So happy to have you back this morning, love the doggie!" and many others relayed how happy they were to hear the presenter's voice on BBC Radio 2 during the day.
Back at the end of November, it was Vernon who ended up feeling emotional when the radio star discovered how much his ultra-marathons had raised for BBC Children in Need.
The star posted a picture of himself dancing and beaming in a cloud of brightly coloured confetti, over which was shared the total of £6,059, 488 – the amount he raised earlier this month for Children in Need. The dad-of-two captioned a heartening image: "A day to reflect. Thank you everyone! [red heart emoji]."
His fans rushed to show their love for the picture, with some revealing just how emotional his four-day quest had been.One wrote: "Your parents are such lovely people too.. I cried for the whole 4 days!!!" Another agreed, commenting: "No way!!!! You're [a] champion, big man! Was with you all the way listening, smiling and crying."
Others congratulated the radio and TV presenter, with one writing: "Incredible achievement Vernon," and another adding: "Absolutely fantastic".
The star hit the £6 million mark after finishing his ULTRA Ultramarathon Challenge, which saw him run over 100 miles in four days. His followers rushed to congratulate him, with one writing: "Fabulous to have you back on the radio this morning. You are totally amazing and an inspiration and that's why you've raised 6 million [clapping emoji]." Others commented: "Phenomenal," "Absolutely amazing," and: "Just WOW WOW WOW".
READ: Vernon Kay provides emotional update following tribute by wife Tess Daly
MORE: Strictly's Tess Daly and Vernon Kay put on rare PDA in intimate photo
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Tracee Ellis Ross looked utterly radiant as she basked in the sun on vacation.
Taking to Instagram, the Black-ish star, 51, shared her holiday snaps in which she spent time with family and had "Fun in the sun", as she called it in her caption.
The actress looked completely at ease with life as she lay down on the sunlounger in a Versace bikini and reflective aviator sunglasses as she caught some rays and got some rest and relaxation.
The actress showed fans what she wore during her downtime, opting for relaxed fits like distressed denim jeans and t-shirts with flip flops, as well as red Adidas tracksuits.
One mirror selfie saw her looking sensational in a floral matching bikini. With a devil-may-care pose, she propped herself up with an arm above her head to show off her athletic figure.
As well as clearly taking it easy and catching the sun, Tracee spent time with her four siblings: actor Evan Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, Chudney Lane Silberstein and Ross Naess.
The actress remains close to her superstar mom Diana, who recently became the face of Saint Laurent in a stunning black and white campaign.
She told InStyle that her "mom was extremely present."
"Waking us up for school, sitting for dinner with us and giving us a genuine, anchored, real family life and home life. The most important thing to my mother was not fame, it was her children."
Last year she revealed to Variety just how her parents had 'influenced' her career, as she grew up the daughter of two music legends, as her father is music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein. But she made it clear that "both" had influenced her growing up.
"I gotta tell you," she insisted, "it’s both. I get my sense of humor from my dad. He and I are so much alike."
That being said, she "spent more time with my mom. She was my sole parent for the majority of my childhood." As a result she is "so much like my mother and I’m so much like my father. I don’t know who influenced me more. But I think my career has been more influenced by my dad."
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Ahh, the gym.
Whether it's on your 'new year new me' agenda, or you're just getting back into the swing of things post-festive season, you may be feeling a lack of motivation to get back to it (we feel you).
But here at Hello! Fashion, we know how much giving your look some love provides an energy boost - be that dopamine dressing, or dressing like Barbie. So why not make your workout hair happiness-inducing?
Along with an elevated gym outfit, try one of the following gym hairstyles recommended by TikTok's workout community to keep your hair intact whilst giving an added dose of confidence...
10 Gym Hairstyles That Won't Budge during your workout
Plaited Bun
A high bun plus braids is security on another level.
Low bun with tendrils
For those who can bear hair around their face when exercising, this look is great for keeping hair off the neck but with some face framing.
Slicked high pony
It's both my personal go-to and Olivia Wilde's. A slick crown with hair off the neck and off the face, please.
The braided pony
Braiding the front of your hair is the best way to keep that pesky fringe away, particularly if like me you have layers.
The headband
Genius and suitable for all types of hair.
The double braid
If you have long hair but still want to sport a ponytail, braiding it is the ideal way to stop it swishing as you run, whilst taking off some length.
Ballerina bun
If it's sturdy enough for ballerinas to dance around in, it's good enough for the gym.
Short hair space buns
I know all too well how much of a struggle it is to style hair when it's at that "in-between" length. These cute buns are perfect for keeping short hair up.
Bubble braids
Though this takes a little more skill than the rest, there's arguably nothing as sturdy as a braid. Not only does this scoop hair off the face and neck, but it looks cute enough to wear straight for a coffee afterwards.
90s elastics
Keep your fringe up but make it cute. I have shorter layers around the front of my hair and will therefore be trying out this 90s-esque elastic band look. Plus it's a great way to add a pop of colour to your workoutwear.
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Once the bride has chosen her wedding dress, it's time to turn your attention to the mother of the bride's dress. You're probably looking for something classy and elegant, and certainly not frumpy.
Traditionally, it has been said that the mother of the bride's outfit should complement the bridal party, and follow the same colour scheme. However, these days many brides are more relaxed, giving their mums free reign to choose what they feel best in - although it is best to check in with her just in case.
While some mothers of the bride will go all out with a dress, a matching jacket to cover up, and a hat, others may prefer a trouser suit with a blazer for a little more coverage. The options are endless, but it's important to dress appropriately for the venue, and primarily, to feel comfortable and confident.
The mother of the bride’s outfit for a wedding is typically meant to be modest, co-ordinate with the bridal party, and, of course, not outshine the bride. Most commonly, the mother of the bride will wear a mid-length dress and usually a full-length or ¾ length sleeve design, although capped sleeves are also popular.
Some mums may choose to add a blazer to their outfit, or a shawl if the wedding is in a religious setting, as well as a hat or a fascinator. More recently many mother of the brides choose to wear a two-piece suit, instead of a dress, whether that is a trouser suit or a skirt and jacket.
What is the most popular colour for the mother of the bride's dress?
The unspoken rule when it comes to weddings is not to wear white like the bride and some brides wish for the entire bridal party, including the mother of the bride, to co-ordinate and follow the same colour scheme. Champagne hues, blush pinks and other pastel hues tend to be favourable.
Does the mother of the bride have to wear a hat?
In short, no, the mother of the bride does not have to wear a hat. Some who wish to stick with tradition may choose to wear a hat or opt for a fascinator for a more low-key alternative, but it's not essential.
What shouldn't the mother of the bride wear?
Ever the question. The mother of the bride plays a key role in being a huge support for the bride, groom, and father of the bride, but it is traditionally frowned upon if any guest wears white to a wedding. It's also best to avoid dressing in any way that will outshine the bride, from revealing cuts to bold designs.
Some say it's advisable to not buy your dress too early in case it doesn’t fit on the day, and of course don't leave it until the last minute. It's also important to get the footwear right, as you will likely be on your feet for hours. Opt against stiletto heels and in favour of a chunkier heel, or a wedge, if you want to add a little height.
How we chose the best mother of the bride dresses
Trusted brands: We've only included dresses from brands the HELLO! shopping team know and love in this edit. We've worn pieces from their collections on multiple occasions.
Variety: Whether you're looking for a maxi or midi length, something sleek or statement, sleeveless or long-sleeved, we've found a style to suit you.
Price: We've included dresses suitable for a range of budgets, from £475 pieces by Needle & Thread to affordable £65 options from Debenhams.
Phase Eight Mother of the Bride Dress
Phase Eight Isabella Lace Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-26, Petite & Regular
Colours available: AntiqueRose, Light Cornflower
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
With its pastel hue and sleek silhouette, we think Phase Eight's Isabella dress is very Carol Middleton. Falling to a midi length with a detachable lace bodice, the figure-skimming style has an impressively inclusive size range. Wear it with the matching jacket with bow detail for a very feminine wedding ensemble.
Hobbs Mother of the Bride Dress
Hobbs Lois Embroidered Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Navy
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
Hobbs is a popular shopping destination when it comes to formal attire and even has its own Mother of the Bride edit.
For those looking for a luxe option in a darker colour, the Lois dress is ideal. Adorned with elegant embroidery, the navy shade will complement any skin tone, while the timeless fit-and-flare shape and sheer sleeves ensure it's universally flattering.
Monsoon Mother of the Bride Dress
Monsoon Kendra Embellished Maxi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
Monsoon is another of our go-tos when it comes to occasionwear, including weddings, which they have a category for customers to shop curated items.
If you're looking for something with a bit of sparkle, we love the embellished design of the Kendra dress. Falling to a maxi length, it has a flattering twist detail and flutter sleeves. We'd style it with metallic accessories.
Ghost Mother of the Bride dress
Ghost Grace Satin Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Rose, Navy, Black, Ivory, Lilac, Stone
Shipping: £4.95 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
Ghost has you covered for all formal occasions, and it's a brand Holly Willoughby often turns to.
Known for its iconic satin designs, you'll find plenty of mid-length creations, two-piece sets and much more. Inspired by vintage designs, the Grace dress is made from a heavy satin fabric and cut with a gentle v-neck, delicate angel sleeves and subtle gathering around the shoulders and bust.
Shipping: £8 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £350
Returns: Free within 30 days
One personal favourite for stunning occasionwear pieces is Self-Portrait, and none other than Princess Kate is also a big fan of the brand.
Not only does it have the royal seal of approval, this dress has been cut to emulate a two-piece set, creating the illusion of a bouclé-tweed jacket and pleated chiffon skirt with metallic flecks and subtle sequins in the fabric - gorgeous.
Needle & Thread Mother of the Bride Dress
Needle & Thread Wisteria Ingrid Gown
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Champagne & Lilac
Shipping: £4.99 Standard Delivery or free with Karen Millen Premier
Returns: £2 within 28 days or free with Karen Millen Premier
If you're looking for something really special, head to Needle & Thread's Mother of the Bride edit. Romantic ruffles and eye-catching embellishments in pastel pinks, bright reds and muted blues are all on offer for the glamorous mums out there.
We're a little bit obsessed with the lilac accents on the modest and truly stunning Wisteria Ingrid Gown.
John Lewis Mother of the Bride Dress
Adrianna Papell Knit Crepe Pearl Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Aqua
Shipping: £4.50 or free over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
John Lewis stocks a wide range of brands, which means there are numerous dress styles, sizes, cuts and colours to choose from.
Looking for a classic mother of the bride dress? This one by Adrianna Papell is your calling. Cut from a premium stretchy knitted fabric, it features ruching at the waist and gorgeous pearl detail.
Reiss Mother of the Bride Dress
Reiss Erica Tie Neck Midi Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £5.95 Next Day Delivery
Returns: £1.95 within 28 days
Reiss is a fail-safe option when it comes to sophisticated occasionwear. Favoured by the likes of Princess Kate, Princess Beatrice and Meghan Markle, the brand is a firm royal favourite.
So for those mothers wanting to channel their inner royal, Reiss is the place to shop. We love this very flattering long-sleeved dress with tie-neck detail, which comes in the most gorgeous shade of pink.
Karen Millen Mother of the Bride Dress
Karen Millen Applique Organdie Maxi Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-16
Colours available: Blue, Blush
Shipping: £4.99 Standard Delivery or free with Karen Millen Premier
Returns: £2 within 28 days or free with Karen Millen Premier
Another brand with its own Mother of the Bride edit, Karen Millen has you covered no matter what your style preference – we're talking everything from Bardot necklines, A-line styles, bright colours and more.
If the bride is happy for you to go a little bolder, this printed woven maxi dress is a particularly standout piece and the perfect pick for any special occasion.
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Gorka Marquez is returning to work following the festive break and has a busy time ahead, revealing on his Instagram Stories that he has only one day off for the rest of the month! Sadly, though, unlike many of his Strictly co-stars, he hasn't headed into rehearsals for the live tour. On Wednesday, as the star jetted off to work on a mystery project, he confirmed during an Instagram Q&A that he wouldn't be taking part in the tour this year.
When a fan asked: "Are you part of the Strictly tour this year?" The dad-of-two posted a moody, black-and-white photo of himself leaning against a wall while looking down and wearing a black suit with a vest and necklace. He wrote: "I will be doing PRO TOUR IN APRIL MAY," meaning his fans will have to wait a little longer if they want to see him in person.
Rumours have swirled that the star might leave the BBC series since his loss in the 2022 final alongside celebrity partner Helen Skelton. Last year, he wasn't in the competition for long, after he and Nikita Kanda were eliminated in the third week of the show. Towards the end of 2023, though, when asked by another social media follower if he would be returning to the programme, he expressed his desire to do so.
Gorka wrote: "I get ask[ed] this a lot! I hope so, it's not my decision but I would love to!! [It] is the best show on TV and I am grateful to have the chance to be [a] small part of it." At the time of their elimination, Gorka said: "I am beyond proud of her [Nikita], for someone that doesn't have any dance experience or performance experience to come on this show and dance in front of millions of people – for three weeks, I think it's incredible.
"You should be very proud of yourself, you have never let me down and I am very proud of you. This show is going to teach you so many things about yourself that you can take with you and I take incredible memories. I've never laughed so much in three weeks than I did with you!" The dancer has previously reached the final with Alexandra Burke and Maisie Smith as well as Helen but has also faced early exits with Tameka Empson, Katie Piper and Katie McGlynn.
Regardless of his success or failure on the dancefloor, however, Strictly undoubtedly changed the star's life, as it's where he met his fiancée, Gemma Atkinson, back in 2017, as the pair spoke about in their docuseries last year...
The couple revealed that they were dating the following year, and welcomed their first child, Mia, in July 2019, getting engaged on Valentine's Day 2020 before welcoming son Thiago last year.
Gemma has previously talked about whether she intends to take her fiance's surname when they tie the knot. Speaking on her podcast, The Overshare, she explained: "He [Gorka] just says 'I would love the fact that we've all got the same name. It's a family unit.'"
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Dylan Dreyer has a busy life being a meteorologist on Today while also being a doting mom to her three sons, and during the week, the popular host had a fun day out with her youngest son, Rusty, two.
The pair had headed to a play center, and following a ride on the slide, Dylan shared a photo of the young man. It appeared that Rusty had picked up a lot of static electricity during his trip down the slide as his bright blonde hair was stood entirely upright, and given the youngster was dressed in jeans and a jumper, we're not surprised that he picked up so much!
In her caption, the star enthused: "Love a good head of static electricity!" and her followers were quick to react to the adorable images. One penned: "He's SO cute! Your boys are all SO handsome and getting SO big!" and a second joked: "Love the Static Hair Gel. He's got a laid back Billy Idol thing going on."
A third added: "Rusty is so cute with any hair style, love this," while a fourth commented: "Rusty is adorable! Love his style. You both have beautiful boys," and a fifth teased: "Looks like my dog's hair in the winter."
Alongside Rusty, Dylan is also a mom to other young sons; Calvin, seven, and Ollie, four, and earlier in the month Ollie was at the forefront of her mind as the youngster marked his fourth birthday.
In a special tribute, the star gushed: "You bring us so much joy…your wild happiness and crazy imagination provide so much joy and laughter. And you love with all your heart! I hope you had the most special day turning 4!! Love you Olls!!"
Fans adored her message and the insight into her family life and commented: "The picture of the three of them is just perfection," and, "Already four! We all remember him being born. Wonderful kids come from wonderful parents."
Not only did Ollie just mark his fourth year around the sun, but days before Christmas, Calvin marked his seventh birthday too. On December 17, the Misty the Cloud author reflected fondly on the moment she first became a mom by sharing photos throughout the years, including one of her sporting a baby bump.
"7 years ago, I became a mom!" Dylan wrote in her caption, before reflecting: "It was a wild night and now our little Cal is the leader of our pack. Happy Birthday buddy!" before concluding with: "You are so loved and bring us so much joy!!"
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Prince Harry is to be honoured at a thrilling ceremony next week, as he is honoured by the 21st annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards. Taking place in Beverly Hills and hosted by actor and qualified pilot John Travolta, the Prince is one of four new inductees who are being recognised for their contributions to aviation and aerospace. The royal father-of-two served for a decade in the British Army, including three years flying training missions in the US, UK and Australia and combat missions in Afghanistan.
He will receive the honour on Friday, 19 January, alongside fellow aviators Fred George, a Navy pilot and writer, Marc Parent, President and CEO of Canadian Aviation Electronics, and Steve Hinton, who held a world speed record for a decade and has worked as a pilot on more than 100 movies and TV shows.
Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor Lauren Sánchez will also receive the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award, while the Dr. Sam B. Williams Technology Award will go to Linden Blue, Vice Chairman of General Atomics.
Harry has long held a love of aviation, being awarded his Flying Wings in 2010 after an eight-month, 220-hour course with the Army Aviation centre, where he learned to fly the Squirrel helicopter as well as the Firefly fixed-wing aircraft.
In 2014, he flew in a Spitfire with pilot instructor Phil O'Dell to raise awareness for the Spitfire Scholarship, a programme that offers training for wounded veterans, to allow them to experience a similar flight training programme to WWII pilots and take part in a flypast to mark the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain.
On the day, one of the aircraft developed a mechanical fault and so kind-hearted Prince Harry gave his seat Tom Neil, a 95-year-old RAF veteran from the Battle of Britain. Harry showcased his philanthropy again last year, when he attended the WellChild awards in London to celebrate the incredible achievements and resilience of youngsters and their families.
The Duke, who has been the charity's patron for 16 years, sat down with each young award winner in turn and spoke with them about their interests and hobbies at the ceremony. Matt James, Chief Executive at WellChild, told HELLO!: "Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex has been Patron of WellChild since 2007. The Duke's passion for our work shines through when he meets the children and young people that WellChild supports, and their families.
"Over the last 16 years The Duke has continuously displayed his commitment to WellChild. He has generously given up his time to visit our families in their homes and in hospital, to meet our hardworking WellChild Nurses, and regularly attends the WellChild Awards, in association with GSK.
"He has regularly supported our fundraising efforts and most recently made a generous personal donation to WellChild from the proceeds of his book. We are extremely grateful to have a Patron who is genuinely committed to our vision; giving children with complex medical needs the best chance to thrive - at home."
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Seth Meyers just got the best first tattoo experience probably anyone could have ever asked for, and live on his late night show no less.
On Tuesday, the Late Night with Seth Meyers host not only got his first tattoo from legendary celebrity tattoo artist Bang Bang (real name Keith McCurdy), but he had none other than Dua Lipa right by his side.
Moreover, the Saturday Night Live alum and the "Dance the Night" singer are now "bonded for life," as the two got matching ink.
The two were making up for the last time they were on the show for Seth's classic day drinking segment, when they promised to get tattoos together. Though they certainly followed through, it didn't take long for Seth's nerves to spike as Dua squashed his idea of getting a tiny dot in favor of a star.
"Are you pulling a fast one on me?" he asked, before quickly standing up to get more liquid courage from the shots they had been drinking.
Naturally, Dua went first, opting to get the ink on her inner ankle, and Seth of course joked: "First I'm gonna watch Dua get hers and then decide how scared I'm gonna be."
"Oh my god this is perfect, I'm very excited," Dua told him as she calmly waited to get tatted, while Seth looked back and forth pacing around. "You scared?" she asked, to which he didn't hesitate to confess that he was with a high-pitched: "Yeah…"
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Before he knew it, Bang Bang was done with Dua's tattoo, and it was time for him to get inked on the back of his leg, where he can "forget" he has it.
More shots and jokes ensued, with Seth saying "og this isn't that bad" before realizing it was only Bang Bang drawing the tattoo with a marker, and going on to sip his shot just as Bang Bang brought the ink machine to his leg.
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Bang Bang has tattooed the likes of fellow celebrities Cara Delevigne, Selena Gomez, Adele, LeBron James, Miley Cyrus, and Rihanna, to name a few.
Once clips of the epic moment were shared on social media, fans were quick to rave about it, with one writing: "I love this so much. And I don't have a single tattoo," as others followed suit with: "That's so cute! Lol it's the tiniest little thing," and: "This was a great episode all around!" as well as: "This is everything."
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