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Throughout life, we’re collecting all kinds of stuff that we’re probably never going to use or need – from excess clothes to gadgets and an abundance of household objects. Shockingly, over half the outfits we buy are never worn, and a typical child owns a staggering 238 toys but only regularly plays with 12 of them. Now experts warn that amassing so many belongings is having a profound effect on our health, making us anxious, more stressed and severely affecting our ability to focus. Thankfully, though, unlike other major life stresses, this one is easily fixable. Our special report on p14 shows you some simple ways to tackle the clutter and free up your homes – and minds. Was there ever a better reason to finally get round to that…

After Cheryl Tweeted to reveal she was off to Dubai with Liam following yet more claims of trouble in their relationship, Coleen Rooney – who’s known Cheryl since the early 2000s – publicly showed her support. The WAG, 32 – whose husband Wayne splashed out £100k on a trip to Dubai for her 32nd birthday – posted the “praising hands” emoji in response to Cheryl’s Tweet, which read, “Now.. off on our holiday. And the only thing we’re making are memories. And breaking is our healthy eating toodles.” A source says, “Coleen knows what it’s like to have intense scrutiny into your relationship and wanted to show Cheryl she still cares and understands how she feels.” Last week, former prostitute Helen Wood revealed she was set to release a tell-all…

While some fans expressed sympathy for Jordan when news of her carjacking ordeal broke, others shockingly accused her of staging the robbery for publicity. One fan wrote, “Looks like a bit of a set up,” while another added, “Her life is like a scripted soap opera!” One posted, “She was probably in fear she’d run out of stories to sell the tabloids. At least she has some new material for yet another biography!” Sources reveal that Jordan was horrified by the slurs. An insider says, “Katie’s enraged that people would even suggest it. She’s shocked at how people are making out she’s a liar over something so painful. She always says that she doesn’t ever need to chase drama – her life is dramatic enough as it is.” According to…

She was snapped aboard Marc Anthony’s luxury yacht last week, cruising around the Miami coast with her husband David and their four children during the Easter break. But insiders say the pictures upset Victoria Beckham’s good pal, and Marc’s ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, 48, who shares two children with the American singer. A source says, “Jen wasn’t happy when she saw them all laughing and joking on board and she felt like she had been betrayed, as Vic knows all about her messy divorce from Marc. “Although the truth is Vic adores Jen and would love to see her again, but David is still close to Marc and they were just spending some time together after Marc invited them on a day trip.” Posh and J-Lo grew close when the Beckhams…

• Focus on one area at a time. Begin with a specific spot, like a sock drawer or a cupboard. Sort the contents into three piles: Charity shop, recycling and the tip. Consider items one at a time and ask yourself, “Can I live without it?” • If you’re clearing a wardrobe, ditch clothes that don’t make you feel fabulous, have holes or that you’re keeping “just in case.” • In the kitchen, separate out things you rarely use, like cocktail glasses and Christmas tableware. Put them in labelled boxes out of the way. Lay utensils on your table and remove those you don’t use. • Don’t keep stuff because you paid a lot for it. Accept you were wasteful and you’ll learn not to repeat the pattern. • Be…

Linda Robson has revealed she’s feeling happier than ever in her new size 12 body, after losing 2∂st last year by overhauling her lifestyle and ditching sugar and alcohol. The Loose Women star, 60, last week posted a picture on Instagram of her new physique while on holiday in Spain – and fans were quick to praise the actress’ incredible new figure. One wrote, “Wow you’re an inspiration, well done for your weight loss!” The photo also prompted her co-presenters Andrea McLean and Janet Street-Porter to heap praise on her, while Linda admitted she felt amazing. She said, “I have spent all my life walking around swimming pools in sarongs, covering myself up. For the first time in I don’t know how many years, I actually felt comfortable walking around…

She’s got multiple Brits, an Oscar and even an MBE – and now Adele has added another string to her bow. Last week, comedian Alan Carr revealed the popstar had got ordained, so that she could wed him and his long-term boyfriend in the garden of her LA home. Alan, 41, told how long-time pal Adele, 29, had married him to his boyfriend Paul Drayton in January – and that she had planned the whole wedding. Alan revealed, “[Adele] said, ‘I want to do your special day. Let me do everything.’ She got ordained and married us. She is the kindest, most sweetest, loveliest person ever. She flew us to Vegas to see Celine Dion sing. She sang my first dance. It was the best day of my life.”…

He only announced his split from his wife of 20 years in November, but reports emerged last week that Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood is dating 22-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam. Paul, 52, has reportedly whisked his new girlfriend off on a romantic holiday to Mauritius, where sources say they were so loved-up that “they left people in no doubt that they were a couple”. And in an Instagram post from last New Year’s Eve, Summer appeared to praise Paul for being an “amazing boyfriend” and for turning her “from a girl to a woman”. Fans were quick to criticise the couple’s 30-year age gap, with one saying, “Absolutely nauseating! She sounds like a lovesick schoolgirl!” It’s not the first time Paul’s love life has caused controversy. In 2013,…

Reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson announced in a tearful video on social media that she was splitting from her husband Hank Baskett last week. The former Playboy model – who married American football player Hank in 2009 and shares children Hank Jr, eight, and Alijah, three, with him – broke down on Instagram, saying, “Ten years. I did everything I could. It wasn’t good enough. I believed in forever, I really did. I guess it’s not meant to be.” Former I’m A Celeb! star Kendra, 32, and Hank, 35 – who have starred in their own reality show Kendra On Top – previously came close to breaking up in 2014, when Hank allegedly cheated on her while she was eight months pregnant.…

With 14 chart-topping singles and over 40 million record sales, Westlife were one of the biggest boybands on the planet when they shot to fame in 1998. But despite their huge success, the band was dealt a huge blow in 2004 when Brian McFadden, 37, announced his shock departure to spend more time with his then-wife Kerry Katona and their two daughters. The news came just weeks before they were scheduled to begin their fourth world tour. Brian went on to launch a solo career. Founding Westlife member Shane Filan, 38, tells Closer that although there is no bad blood with Brian, he hasn’t seen him in nine years, and the pair rarely speak. Shane, who is about to embark on the second leg of his solo tour with his…

As she sits cradling her beautiful baby bump, Casey Batchelor couldn’t be happier. She is refreshingly honest about everything from weight gain, back fat and round-the-clock nausea. And despite having a difficult pregnancy, the 33-year-old former model is upbeat and – at 33 weeks – admits she’s beyond excited to meet her new arrival. “I’ve put on over 3st, I’ve got a big bum and thighs, chubby cheeks, cellulite and my boobs are the biggest they’ve ever been,” she laughs. “I’m still very nauseous, I’ve had bad skin, I can’t sleep and I’ve had sciatica and heartburn. I basically live on Gaviscon! I didn’t realise how tough pregnancy can be, and now when I hear someone is pregnant I hope theirs isn’t difficult. But I’ve learned to embrace the changes.…

It’s the final day of the London heat of Britain’s Got Talent auditions and I’m led into a minuscule TV studio where Stephen Mulhern is gyrating and thrusting his hips while he tries to emulate the “skills” of the latest wannabe to walk through the doors for his popular ITV2 spin-off show. Wiping the sweat from his forehead (this hosting lark is exhausting work), he calls for his make-up artist (Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife, Lisa Armstrong) to mop his glistening brow – then he’s ready to dish the dirt on judges David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell. The presenter is also happy to have a cheeky dig at showbiz pals Ant and Dec in our interview behind the scenes at the BGT auditions, which were filmed before…

Her name is synonymous with Hollywood glamour and sex appeal, but Eva Longoria’s life has changed drastically in recent months as she counts down to the arrival of her first baby, which is due next month. Despite her growing bump, the 43-year-old actress – who is expecting a boy with her businessman husband of two years José Bastón – admits she still finds it hard to believe she’s going to have a baby. She says, “It’s surreal, it’s very surreal. When I talk about pregnancy, it feels like I’m floating above my body and I’m like, ‘Who are you talking about?’ And then I look down and see my belly and I’m like, ‘Oh yeah – it’s me!’” And while Eva, who counts mum-of-four Victoria Beckham as one of her…

GET HER LOOK LOUISE THOMPSON, 28 MIC star Louise nails off-duty just as well as red-carpet glam. Her pink and green colour combo is a huge trend for S/S18, while a leather jacket gives her a rock-chic finish. Steal her style with these high-street heroes… IN THE NEWS... ASOS KENYA Our favourite online go-to ASOS has just launched Made In Kenya – and the prints are impressive! The vibrant collaboration includes bags, jumpsuits and Africa-inspired dresses, and works with SOKO Kenya, a clothing workshop which provides fair and safe employment and training for some of the country’s poorest communities. Prices range from £15-£58 and pieces are out now. FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! Chrissy Teigen, 32 Despite being heavily pregnant with her second child, Chrissy has nailed her maternity wardrobe in…

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‘Fitness is the foundation for your wellbeing’ She’s long been the golden girl of the sports industry, and it seems her love of fitness has served Gabby Logan well. The 44-year-old looks incredible for her age and admits she is feeling better in her 40s than ever before. “Obviously I have changed over the years, but I feel better and more confident now in my 40s than I did back in the day,” she tells Closer . “It would age me more if I stressed about getting older – more frown lines! So I try to smile as much as I can and enjoy life.” HEALTHY GLOW But Gabby claims there are two secrets to ensuring you stay looking and feeling young: a good diet and exercise. She says, “People…

It was recently revealed that takeaways and ready meals have “astonishing and harmful” salt levels. The worst dishes contain as much salt as five Big Macs. CHANGE YOUR TASTES If you eat lots of takeaways, your taste buds will have adjusted, so anything with less salt will seem bland. However, you can change that by gradually cutting back on salt, and soon salty foods will taste awful. I’m not telling anyone they can never have another takeaway, but it should be a treat now and then, not a regular meal. Takeaways don’t have labels, and the ones on ready meals can be hard to decipher and are often misleading; many count one portion as half of the contents, but most of us eat the whole thing, others don’t use green,…

Three years ago I was made redundant from my job at the local paper and part of my redundancy package was the opportunity to retrain. Back in my early 20s, I’d suffered from acne, which really dented my confidence. At the time I stumbled across microdermabrasion, which completely cleared up my skin. It was life-changing, and I knew that’s what I wanted to do. “The beauty course took a year and then I did four days of specific microdermabrasion training. Once I was qualified, I knew I wanted to set up my own business so I could work more flexibly around my children, who are 12 and nine. The Blissful Beauty Company (Theblissfulbeautycompany.co.uk) was born. “I set up my own website using WiX.com and started both Facebook and Instagram pages.…

What can we expect from the new series? BEN: It’s the toughest course yet, but I think our competitors are better prepared than ever. They’ve been out training hard and have raised the bar. Would any of you like to take part yourselves? ROCHELLE: Ben took part in the first series and he did really well, but Kammy and I got told that we’re not allowed to do it for insurance reasons – and I’m still standing by that… Rochelle, Marvin [husband Marvin Humes] took part in a version for charity back in 2015, what did he say it was like? R: He actually has a go this time as well! We’ve got a few celebrities who pop up this series, which was fun. B: Only one celeb did better…

MUST READ Every Note Played (LISA GENOVA) An accomplished concert pianist, Richard, is given a devastating diagnosis – he is suffering from ALS, and the progressive paralysis of the disease begins in the cruellest way possible; in his hands. As Richard becomes more and more locked inside his body, and can no longer play the piano or live on his own, his ex-wife Karina steps in as his reluctant caregiver. Can the pair reconcile their past before it’s too late? A tear jerker of a novel from the bestselling author of Still Alice. BEST DAY OUT DC Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes Taking place at London’s 02 until 9 Sept, this exhibition is not to miss! It’s a great opportunity for comic-book and film fans to see some of the…

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‘LEE IS ALWAYS TELLING HER HOW MUCH HE LOVES HER CURVES’ She appeared happy as she touched down in Florida ahead of filming the Saturday Night Takeaway finalé last week, beaming as she walked hand-in-hand with boyfriend Lee Wilkinson. And the pair looked besotted with one another as they later frolicked in the hotel pool. Now, despite being plagued by insecurity in the past, Scarlett Moffatt has told friends that her new man makes her feel more confident than ever. A source says, “It’s early days but things are going really well. After a difficult few months, Lee has really helped put a smile back on her face. He’s always telling her how much he fancies her, and she says that’s helped her regain her confidence. She feels like pinching…

‘IT’S BEEN A TOUGH YEAR, BUT FERNE FINALLY FEELS IN A GOOD PLACE’ She gave birth to baby Sunday just five months ago and, despite facing life as a single mum, Ferne McCann appeared happier and more confident than ever as she showed off her trim figure on holiday in Marbella last week. And friends say the former reality star credits her rock-hard abs and toned size 8 figure to overhauling her diet and fitness regime, and taking up Pilates. An insider says, “Ferne is buzzing with energy and feels so healthy. She worked with a personal trainer throughout her pregnancy and concentrated on getting fit and strong. She used to rush around for work, grabbing junk food, and eating late at night, but she’s ditched those bad habits.” Ferne,…

Despite admitting she “felt ugly” after a disastrous silhouette face lift last summer, Jordan now says she’s never felt happier with the way she looks. Referring to the botched op last week, which involves lifting the skin with threads, the star insisted, “I feel like my face was ruined. I didn’t do a lot of work because of it. I felt ugly and so insecure.” But after undergoing a second face lift last month, Jordan insists she now looks better than ever. She gushed, “It’s the best my face has ever looked. I think I look my best now, I love it. I’m really pleased with it.” The star also revealed that she’d kept a video diary of the surgery. She explained, “I love it [the video]. He’s [the surgeon]…

‘I tend to go for alpha males and bad boys’ She’s known for her volatile love life and ongoing weight battle – but Lauren Goodger says spending some quality time by herself has been a breath of fresh air. The star split from jailbird Joey Morrison last September, after a year together, and also had a fiery ten-year relationship with ex-fiancé Mark Wright. And in recent months, she’s also overhauled her body. Lauren jetted off to Turkey in December and underwent radical liposuction to her stomach area. She’s since been sharing pictures of her daily workouts and, just last month, shed over a stone in just 21 days after enrolling onto a life-changing juice retreat in Portugal – Jason Vale’s Juicy Oasis. The star, who’s lost 18lbs and dropped from…

She rose to fame as one of the nation’s favourite pin-up girls in the early 2000s. And nearly 20 years on, Kelly Brook says she couldn’t feel more comfortable in her own skin – even though she admits she’s “gained a few pounds”. The former glamour model, 38, revealed that, as she’s got older, she’s learned to care less about what she looks like – and that she now feels happy with her body. She said, “When you get older, you settle into your skin and realise that how you look is not really what’s important. To get to an age where you go, ‘This is who I am, wrinkles and all, saggy boobs and all,’ and think, ‘Whatever,’ just makes you really happy.” Kelly – who has previously dated…

They only reconciled in February, but sources say that Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have got engaged and are already planning their ceremony in Hawaii. Katy, 33, and Orlando, 41 – who have been on and off for two years – reportedly got engaged in Japan last month and are now hoping for a small wedding. A source says, “Orlando popped the question in Tokyo on the first night of Katy’s tour. They want to elope and marry on the Napali Coast on Kauai, which is one of Katy’s favourite spots in the world.” The couple have both been married before, Orlando to supermodel Miranda Kerr – who sources say is on the wedding guestlist – and Katy to comedian Russell Brand, from whom she split in 2012.…

Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley, 36, last week revealed she wants to use gender selection for her next baby with her husband, former footballer Phil Bardsley, 32. The couple have three sons, and Tanya – who already has a daughter, Gabriella, 16, from a previous relationship – admitted she wants gender selection treatment abroad to ensure she has another girl next. The process, which is illegal in the UK unless it is for medical reasons, is also something Danielle Lloyd, 34, mum of four boys, is considering undergoing. Mother-of-six Nikki Trathen, 49, from Plymouth, knows what it’s like to yearn for a baby girl. After having four boys, Nikki, MD of an aesthetic clinic, and her husband Mike, an investor, underwent treatment in Spain to have their twin…

Five years ago, newlyweds Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, 34, were blissfully happy and dreaming of starting a family. But on 15 April 2013, their lives were shattered, as they stood on the sidelines of the Boston Marathon. They’d run the race before, but that year they were spectators. Ten minutes after they arrived, the first of two bombs made by Islamic extremist brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev exploded next to the couple – killing three people and leaving 264 others injured. Both sustained terrible injuries to their left legs, and Jessica suffered third degree burns from her shoulder blades to her knees. Jessica, 37, says, “I didn’t feel pain, but when I tried to get up, I couldn’t. I was utterly terrified. I could see Patrick’s leg covered in…

GIRL/BOY: “I really don’t have an inkling [about the baby’s gender], but I can’t wait to find out. We’re happy either way. We’ve got loads of name ideas for girls, but we are struggling with boy names.” MARRIAGE: “Dane and I would love to get married. I know he’s planning a proposal and working on a surprise. When we do it, we’ll do something chilled and abroad – and it will be nice to have one or two of our children there, too.” HAVING A BIG FAMILY: “Dane wants four or five children, and says, ‘Let’s have another one in six months’ time!’ I’ve told him to give me a year getting used to one first! But we both want a big family.”…

How were the auditions? It’s been a really positive year and we were spoilt for choice. We all pressed our golden buzzers really early. We have a laugh about whose act is going to do the best, but it’s not about us. It’s about giving someone an opportunity that can change their life. Did you cry over any of the acts? This year we had a really heart-wrenching audition with one of the Manchester bombing survivors. It reminds you how fragile life can be. But by the end, she was so uplifting and I loved the fact she was living life. What’s the hardest part about being a judge on BGT ? When you have to say “no”. Is there plenty of banter this year between you, David, Amanda and…

THE OVERBOARD REMAKE: “I just knew I had to do the film [a remake of the classic ’80s romcom starring Goldie Hawn] . You hear about scripts all the time floating around and when I heard about this one, I called my agent and said, ‘You got to get me on this. I live for Overboard .’” CO-STAR ANNA FARIS: “Anna is hilarious. We clicked literally from the first minute, when she was grabbing my butt and we were always pretending to make out. That was our dynamic from day one. She’s one of my best friends now.” DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES REUNIONS: “Felicity [Huffman] is my neighbour, so we see each other a lot. We catch up with the other girls from time to time, but everyone’s so busy; life gets…

If I had to describe my style in three words, they would be sassy, boho and chic. My wardrobe is a real mix of high street and designer, but I love smaller, independent brands as well. One of my close friends is a personal shopper at Harvey Nichols, which is very handy! She did my fitting for my wedding dress and we’ve been friends ever since. She lets me know when new stock arrives, so I’ll race to the shops to get in there first before things sell out. I’ll mix up designer looks with pieces from Zara, Topshop and ASOS. I’m not an impulse buyer. If I really love something, I might treat myself, but if it’s expensive, I’ll wait and then go back and get it for a…

Lilac and lavender shades – often overlooked – have made a comeback for spring. Pops of purple are being swept liberally across the lids of catwalk models and some of our favourite celebs, including presenter Emma Willis. With everything from high-shine creams to matte formulas, we put the trend to the test, to see if the vibrant hue could be our new go-to for the warmer months… WE TRY IT OUT! DEPUTY STYLE EDITOR MATILDA STANLEY SAYS: “This lilac shade instantly created a happy vibe, and I could almost feel the summer sun on my face! Although I had to touch up my under-eye a couple of times to disguise mess from the crumbly powder, overall it was massively wearable. I’m converted!” STYLE WRITER ELEANOR STENNETT SAYS: “I thought I’d hate…

Scientists looked at all the research on vitamin D and IBS and found that a huge proportion of IBS sufferers also had very low vitamin D levels. They also said that taking a supplement may help ease tummy pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation as well as improving quality of life. If you have IBS, it might be worth getting your sunshine vitamin levels tested (www.vitamindtest.org.uk), and using supplements if they’re low. Vitamin D is also essential for bone health, immunity, mental health and gut health.…

1 BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT THE GANG IS BACK! SAT 14 APR, 8PM, ITV Simon, Amanda, Alesha and David are back in the judges’ seats for a 12th series (12th!), as well as… Ant AND Dec. Yes, even though all signs point to Dec flying solo again once the live shows start (this hadn’t been confirmed as we went to press), the first audition episodes will feature Ant as well. Hurrah! So stand by for more of the weird and the wonderful. Look out for our behind-the-scenes feature on page 40. FACT FILE Stephen Mulhern is back with Britain’s Got More Talent at 9.25pm over on ITV2, which includes more fun and games with the team. 2 NIGHTMARE PETS SOS MISBEHAVING ANIMALS MON 16 APR, 7.30PM, BBC1…

Caroline reveals the “persuasive” technique she used to bring mischievous bf Andrew into line. Noel lands the lead role in the new version of The BFG – but those special effects are rubbish. LOUISE THOMPSON Well, we want 25 duvet days a year and an office puppy. We’re not afraid to say it, Louise – but we are afraid that the boss is going to read this… OLLIE LOCKE No real surprise there, Ollie. We already knew you and your Made In Chelsea chums are far too posh to ever take public transport with us mere civilians. INSPIGRAM CAROL VORDERMAN That’s our favourite thing to do, too, Carol. Followed closely by “what tastes good”. When Kate goes into the kitchen to rustle up her favourite pudding – Spotted Dick –…

Their relationship has been put under increasing pressure as reports of problems persist. And, last week, an angry Cheryl lashed out on social media in defence of her boyfriend Liam Payne after snaps surfaced of him “flirting” with his backing dancer, Chloe Ferns, backstage and talking to Cheryl’s manager, Lily England, after one of his recent performances. Taking to Twitter, Cheryl blasted the reports “involving an innocent dancer colleague of Liam’s who has a fiancé” and said the claims were a “desperate attempt to try to cause problems between Liam and I.” And pals say the latest drama overshadowed what was supposed to be a make-or-break trip to Dubai last week for the couple to reconnect. A source says, “The flirting claims couldn’t have happened at a worse time for…

‘AFTER HER HORRIFYING ORDEAL, SHE JUST WANTED HIM BY HER SIDE’ She was left terrified last week after being carjacked in the dark at a roadside in South Africa, while filming for her reality show My Crazy Life with children Junior, 12, and Princess, ten. Jordan – real name Katie Price – told pals she felt lucky to be alive after three attackers forced their way into her car, punched her bodyguard and stole jewellery, cash, laptops and camera gear. Now insiders say the traumatic ordeal has caused Jordan, 39, to rethink her marriage to Kieran Hayler, telling pals, “I’ve realised I can’t live without him.” A source says, “Katie hasn’t been the same since the horrifying ordeal with Princess and Junior. She was petrified for her kids and herself,…

‘IT CAN BE TOUGH NOT KNOWING EXACTLY WHEN THEY’LL NEXT SEE EACH OTHER’ They’ve always defended their long-distance marriage but, last week, Michelle Keegan raised eyebrows when she appeared to suggest that she didn’t know when her husband Mark Wright would next return home to the UK. Asked on ITV1’s Good Morning Britain about the former TOWIE star, Michelle, 30, said, “I think he’s coming back in May because he’s covering the Royal Wedding, so he’ll be back soon.” Fans were quick to pick up on her vague reply, with one Tweeting, “Hmmm… get the impression Michelle doesn’t really know what Mark’s up to these days.” LONG-DISTANCE STRAIN Mark relocated to California in September last year after landing a job as a presenter for US entertainment news show Extra, while…

Genetic nutritionist Kate Llewellyn-Waters, 41, lives in Bath, Somerset, with her husband Nick, 41, a commercial director. She says, “We moved house eight times in our 30s and bought new furniture to fit each space, but couldn’t bear to get rid of our old furniture, so it all accumulated in storage. “When we had our children, Bea, four, and Albs, two, we started amassing baby things, too. By Albs’ first birthday we had six pushchairs, four cots and 16 boxes of clothes. We hired three storage units, but weekends involved stressful trips to retrieve things. Nick and I bickered because he wanted a clear-out, but our belongings were worth thousands and I believed they’d come in useful. “Last year, things came to a head when we relocated to Bath. Realising…

‘SHE’S THE BRIT EVERYONE KNEW AND LOVED IN THE EARLY DAYS’ They were the images that sent shockwaves around the world when Britney Spears was pictured wide-eyed and with her head freshly shaved as she attacked a paparazzi’s car with an umbrella. It was February 2007, and the singer was struggling after her split from husband Kevin Federline, and became embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their sons, Sean, now 12, and Jayden, 11. Things then came to a dramatic head just a year later when the singer refused to hand over her sons to Kevin, and was sectioned and wheeled out of her LA home on a stretcher. Britney lost custody of the boys, had her career put on hiatus and was placed under the conservatorship of her…

They posted a loved-up selfie on their family holiday last week as Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine Martin put on a united front following the presenter’s controversial night out with All Saints singer Nicole Appleton in February, which led to a marriage crisis between them. And pals say Paddy, 44, and Christine, 30 – who have Felicity, one, and four-year-old twins, Leo and Penelope, who have been diagnosed with autism – are going all-out to get their seven-year- marriage back on track. A source says, “Paddy and Christine have been making their relationship a priority for the first time since the twins were born – escaping for romantic date nights and making sure they spend some quality time together without the kids so they can focus solely on reconnecting…

I understand Tanya and Danielle’s need to have a little girl. It’s easy to judge but, unless you’re in that position, it’s very hard to understand. I love my boys and wouldn’t change them, but I’d always been desperate for a daughter. In a house full of boys, I craved an ally. “After I had my fourth son Adam in 2000, I saw a little girl in town and I thought, ‘I’ll never have that.’ I wasn’t upset by what I had, but by what I didn’t have. Right or wrong, it’s not an emotion you can control. “A few months later, I saw a TV programme about gender selection and I thought it was fate. Luckily, when I suggested it, Mike was fully supportive. “While treatment, which costs around…

She suffered a devastating split from fiancé Joshua Sasse last year, and as she gears up to turn 50 next month, Kylie Minogue admits she no longer believes marriage is for her. Speaking last week, she said, “I thought, ‘Maybe I’ve got it all wrong and I should go for it. Maybe I should do what most of the world do. It works for them.’ Now I’m going to stick to my previous view. I don’t think marriage is for me.” But should the singer disregard marriage completely? Here, two celebrities give their opinions... LIZZIE CUNDY, 49: ‘Getting married does not guarantee forever’ Former WAG Lizzie was married to footballer Jason Cundy for 18 years. They divorced in 2012. She says, “I completely understand where Kylie is coming from. I…

AMY: ‘ I sneak in workouts while Polly naps!’ She admits she’s worked hard to regain her famous curves after welcoming daughter Polly last May. And Amy Childs proved the hard work had paid off as she posed in Cape Verde in a bold red swimsuit. In January, the ex-TOWIE star, 27, revealed she stayed trim with HIIT workouts at home, saying, “I sneak in a workout while Polly is taking a nap in the afternoon. I am confident in my body.” But Amy previously faced a backlash for promoting weight-loss supplements, with some fans accusing her of pressuring new mums and how they look. IMOGEN: ‘ Weight sorts itself out over time’ Mum-of-two Imogen Thomas, 35, looked incredible recently in Fuerteventura, after announcing in January she was retiring from…

She burst on to our screens as a Big Brother housemate in 2008, with then-boyfriend Mario Marconi – and Lisa Appleton, 49, captured the hearts of the nation when she got engaged to him while in the house, though their marriage was short-lived. More recently, she’s been enjoying life in the spotlight again, thanks to her love of an eye-catching photo. Here, she tells us about some of her craziest moments, and says, “I’m always larking about… I’m very animated!” ‘I NEEDED A RELEASE AFTER SPLITTING WITH MARIO’ “When Mario and I split in 2013, I ended up living on benefits in a council flat. I was depressed and shut myself away. Then, in 2016, I decided I needed to start living my life again. I went to Blackpool that…

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FAMILY MATTERS TEACH YOUR KIDS LIFE SKILLS Research has found that little children who aren’t taught good habits are more likely to suffer later, Emma agrees... My mum used to say, “The gift of a tidy room is a tidy mind.” As a kid I thought that made no sense, but I now understand that my mum was teaching me an important lesson, one that I hope I have taught my own children. Because research suggests that kids who demonstrate self-restraint fare better as they grow up. Children who didn’t plan were more aggressive and less restrained than their more organised peers. When you think about those mornings where you can’t find your keys and you realise that the important document you were meant to finish is still half-completed, it…