Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1261 i HELLO! magazine

‘I have no ties to London in terms of a relationship now, so it’s nice to be able to do what I want, when I want. It feels very liberating’ ‘I’d looked at lots of homes, but when I walked in here the energy felt really good and I loved it immediately’ Relaxing in a bathrobe with her beloved chihuahua Duke on her lap, Tamara Ecclestone is showing few signs of the jetlag that caused her to wake before dawn. “I’m just so happy to be here,” the 28-year-old says of her new home, a palatial nine-bedroom, 12-bathroom estate in the exclusive Bel Air enclave of Los Angeles. The property boasts more than 19,000sq ft of living space and includes a bar, games room, gym and private cinema, as well…

Kimberley Walsh is looking pretty amazing for a woman who has been rushed off her feet. She came joint second in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and is hard at work rehearsing for the hotly anticipated Girls Aloud reunion tour. And if that isn’t enough excitement for the singer, she has also managed to find time to work on her debut solo album, Centre Stage. “It has been mad, I’m not going to pretend,” she laughs when we catch up with her for an exclusive chat in a central London hotel. Her flawless complexion is tanned and glowing following a recent holiday in Barbados, where she was able to recharge her batteries after an actionpacked end to 2012. “I was so lazy out there,” she says. “My family…

She has been depicted on canvas by everyone from amateur painters to celebrated professionals, but for the late artist John Napper, capturing the Queen’s likeness proved something of a pain in the neck. His portrait of the young Elizabeth – commissioned to celebrate her accession to the throne in 1953 (below), then rejected and put into storage – has finally gone on display six decades later. Liverpool Corporation councillors deemed that the artwork looked nothing like her, largely due to its extraordinarily long neck, and persuaded John Napper to have another go. The replacement still hangs in Liverpool Town Hall, and now the original has been installed in the city’s St George’s Hall to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation. The artist, who described his original portrait – painted…

Jodie Kidd looked in stunning shape as she relaxed on the beach in Uruguay ove). ' he model and TV presenter was enjoying the sunshine with her partner, polo star Andrea Vianini, and their 16-month-old son Indio (all left). The fan ily was spending time away from the chilly British winter by visiting the beaches of Punta del Este - a place particularly special for Argentine-born Andrea, 47, who has regularly spent summers in the area since he was a boy. A happy holiday was being had by all, it seems, with Jodie telling HELLO!: "We are having an amazing time - Indio is a water baby and spends most of the day in the surf." Not tha his mum is a sun-lounger lizard, with Jodie using the downtime to…

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The Duchess shows off her new curves as she arrives at the National Portrait Gallery. A similar shot in profile taken of Kate last year (far left) proves how she is blossoming as she enters the second trimester of her pregnancy ‘There is something lovely about seeing Kate in the midst of this joyful stage of life’ Displaying the first hint of a baby bump, this is the Duchess of Cambridge as we’ve never seen her before – a curvy Kate. Now she has left her acute morning sickness behind her and is “recovering well”, according to St James’s Palace, she is displaying a radiant new look as she enters the second trimester of her pregnancy. The woman who once had the world worried because she looked so slender has…

KATIE PRICE Third wedding for glamour model Katie Price has wed husband number three – model and parttime stripper Kieran Hayler – in the Bahamas. Businesswoman and glamour model Katie, 34, and Kieran, 25, who describes himself as an “addicted gym user”, tied the knot in front of six guests. Mother of three Katie revealed how Kieran had proposed to her over Christmas dinner after a whirlwind romance of just a couple of months and said that she’d had paranormal help in deciding to accept. “A medium said the man I’d marry was called Kevin,” Katie told The Sun. “Kieran’s name is close to Kevin and it all became clear.” Katie had been married to singer Peter Andre for four years before divorcing in 2009. She later wed cage-fighter Alex…

In a no-holds-barred interview with chat show queen Oprah Winfrey, American cycling legend Lance Armstrong admits that he used banned performance-enhancing drugs during all seven of his historic Tour de France wins – allegations he had fi ercely denied for years. Characterising the situation as “one big lie”, he said: “I made my decisions, they are my mistake, and I’m sitting here today to say sorry for that.” The father-of-fi ve and founder of the Livestrong charity, who became a symbol of triumph after battling testicular cancer during his reign, has been stripped of his Tour wins as well as his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Refl ecting on his downfall, the 41-year-old sportsman said: “People have every right to feel betrayed and it’s my fault. I’ll spend…

As Jennifer Lopez bounds into the swanky Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles – her famous curves clad in Oscar de la Renta tartan trousers and a flowery Marc Jacobs blouse – you could easily believe she has not a care in the world. Indeed, as she smiles brightly and flops down into a chair, it’s clear that Ms Lopez is in a very good place indeed. Her sparkling confidence was in equal evidence at last week’s Golden Globes. Accompanied by her boyfriend, 25-year-old dancer Casper Smart, she walked the red carpet in a figure-hugging – and eye-catching – nude and lace Zuhair Murad gown. The 43-year-old actress and singer showed she has put past experiences behind her when she joined in a standing ovation for her ex-fiancé Ben Affleck as…

SO COOL! This may look like a fabulous place for a city break, but you can expect a frosty reception. Carved from ice, the sparkling metropolis is part of the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin, China, where lows can dip below -35C. Multicoloured lights add to the fairytale quality of the life-size buildings, carved from river ice. THE IMAGE IS SOMEWHAT GRAINY But who cares? It’s a masterpiece, if not of contemporary art, then certainly of the temporary variety, depicting the mythical lost city of Atlantis written about by Plato in 350BC. Buried beneath the sands of time, it’s been resurrected in Melbourne by beach sculptors Sandis Kondis and Sue McGrew. GOOD HEAVENS! Could the clouds, like tea leaves, be trying to tell us something? This cloud…

Felicity, 29, is fast becoming one of Britain’s most in-demand actresses and is tipped to take the starring role of Anastasia Steele in the upcoming film version of EL James’s best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey. She certainly sizzles in Dolce & Gabbana as the face of the Italian label’s make-up range Beanliful and versatile, actress Felicity Jones projects an intense quality. When we meet, she's dressed in a high-collared, black-lace blouse, black-and-white tweed trousers and ballet pumps, pulling off an eclectic mix of gothic and preppy prim. For her photoshoot, however, she's a true vamp, her flawless skin showing why Dolce & Gabbana has chosen her as the latest lace of its make-up range, following such beauties as Monica Bcllurci and Scarlett Johansson. The 29-year-old is fast becoming one…

It may be cold, drizzly or even snowing outside, but wet and wintry weather means a dry spell for skin. Redness, tightness, irritation and itchy, rough patches can appear wherever skin is exposed to the elements. And, although it may sound counter-intuitive, reaching for a heavyweight moisturiser may not be the best solution. “A lightweight moisturiser can sometimes be more powerful than a thick, greasy cream and can give you added benefits,” says Dr Howard Murad, a highly respected skin doctor in Los Angeles who specialises in the study of the essential role of hydration in healthy skin cells. In caring for winter skin, consider taking a three-prong approach: a hyper-hydrating overnight mask; a soothing everyday serum; and emergency salves for hands, nails, lips and any sore, red areas. At…

SMALL WONDER Bite-sized pop star Rachel Stevens (right) is the first celebrity face of Next’s Petites range. At 5ft 1in, the Strictly Come Dancing runner-up is the perfect choice. “Being petite, I’ve always found it tricky to find clothes to fit well,” she says. “The attention to detail in the cut is very important to ensure that clothes for smaller women are still very tailored. The Petites range has been designed specifically with this in mind.” The range is available for women 5ft 3in and under and in sizes 6-18. Biker jacket (below), £55. Dress (below right), £45. Visit next.co.uk. NECK AND NECK Layering necklaces is a hot trend right now. For an extensive choice of mix-andmatch items, take a look at Pandora. Mix sterling silver, 14ct gold and two-tone…

MARBLED FRUITY PORRIDGE Enjoy the benefit of oats with this tasty, low-fat take on traditional porridge Serves 1 Preparation time 2 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS • 50g/2oz porridge oats • 350ml/12fl oz semi-skimmed milk • 1 tbsp fruit compote or purée • Fresh seasonal fruit of your choice, to serve 1. Place the porridge oats and milk in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a gentle heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Stir through all but 1 tsp of the purée to create a marbled effect then swirl the remaining purée on top. Serve topped with fresh fruit. BREAKFAST SCONES For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with finely chopped spring onion or chives The scones will keep for 2-3 days in an…

Across 7 --- Jones, David Bowie’s film director son, who recently wed fiancée Rodene Ronquillo (6) 8 --- Fanning, US actress whose film roles include Jane in The Twilight Saga (6) 9 Usain ---, Jamaican sprinter who won three gold medals at the 2012 Olympics (4) 10 Pop group recently reunited at the premiere of the West End musical Viva Forever! (5,5) 12 The ---, name by which U2’s guitarist David Evans is better known (4) 13 Rita ---, British singer whose hits include R.I.P. (3) 14 Heather ---, model and activist who was married to Sir Paul McCartney (5) 17 James ---, US actor whose films include 27 Dresses and the X-Men films (7) 22 --- Rae Jepsen, Canadian singer who had a hit with Call Me Maybe (5)…

1 FILM LINCOLN Two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis has been tipped to scoop an Oscar hat-trick for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in this quiet masterpiece, directed by Steven Spielberg. The British star is phenomenal in a historical drama about the US President determined to end slavery. It’s gripping stuff, with strong support from co-stars Sally Fields as Abe’s troubled wife Mary and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as his headstrong eldest son, Robert. The Civil War is admittedly simplified, and the omission of slave experiences is conspicuous, but Lincoln is a fascinating look at one of history’s most famous figures. In cinemas from 25 January 4/1 2 DANCE LICENCE TO THRILL Audiences will be left shaken and stirred by this spectacular show from Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole. Licence to…

The pregnant pop star exudes bliss, as does proud dad-to-be Gerard Piqué, cradling her nude baby bump (above). To share their joy, the couple are hosting a “virtual baby shower” where fans can donate gifts to needy babies online, via UNICEF We aring a bikini top and with her footballer boyfriend Gerard Piqué lovingly cradling her bare baby bump, pregnant Hips Don't Lie singer Shakira puts the focus on a different sort of curves i n these intimate portraits celebrating the imminent birth of their first c hild. And to f u r t h e r share their joy, Shakir;, 35, and Gerard, 25, a e hosting their own "virtual baby shower" i n s u p p o rt of c h i l d r e n…

Pr o v ing his green-fingered potential, Prince Harry has been helping design a unique landscape for this summer’s Chelsea Flower Show. The Prince helped create the space for the African charity Sentebale, which he set up in 2006 to help children in Lesotho. Together with landscape designer Jinny Blom, he came up with ideas for the garden via email while stationed in Afghanistan. Down-to-earth Harry (left, planting a magnolia at The British Garden in New York in 2009) asked that the plot contain forget-me-nots – which means “Sentebale” in Sesotho, the language spoken in Lesotho. And, in a nod to his family, he also wanted the “William” plant to be grown. “He really likes it,” Jinny said. “He is very keen. He created this charity himself and got it…

They were only apart for a short while, but the contestants on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing looked positively cha-cha-charmed to be reunited last week as they high-kicked off their forthcoming live tour. Taking a spin around the dancefloor at Birmingham’s Birmingham s National Indoor Arena, dressed in coordinating shades of blue, stars including Lisa Riley, Fern Britton, Dani Harmer, Phil Tufnell and Denise Van Outen beamed for the cameras as they looked forward to the nationwide tour. Season winner Louis Smith, 23, and finalist Denise Van Outen, 38, were favourites with the crowd, especially when Denise launched into an energetic routine with her dance partner James Jordan, twirling the tassels on her Flapper-style dress. The latest series of the show, which finished just before Christmas, was a…

Another high-profile couple who have been spotted enjoying the sunshine in Uruguay are Goga Ashkenazi and Lapo Elkann. The billionaire businesswoman and her Fiat heir beau returned to the South American resort of Punta del Este this month, enjoying their second sun-kissed vacation on the Atlantic coast in recent weeks. As she splashed in the waves with her man, it seemed the holiday had helped put a smile back on Goga’s face after an unfortunate incident on their last trip. At the end of December thieves broke into the beachfront holiday house the t f couple were renting in Barra de Maldonado beach, taking £2.8million worth of jewellery. But for the loved-up couple, who have been inseparable since going public with their relationship in November, the romance may have since…

When Kate Moss said in Vanity Fair last year her hell-raising days were behind her and she was “quite settled, living in Highgate with my dog and my husband and my daughter”, we could have been forgiven for not quite believing her. But sure enough, when it came to her 39th birthday last week, rather than marking the occasion with one of her legendary parties, she settled for a night at her local with husband Jamie Hince (together, left). The couple spent the evening at the Red Lion & Sun pub near their North London home, where they enjoyed a few quiet drinks. They may well be saving the real celebrations for later in the year, when Jamie reportedly plans to take Kate on a wine-tasting tour of California’s Napa…

Clearly delighted, the Duchess of Cambridge accepts a model canoe from local children in the Solomon Islands during the royal visit last year Queen of left), who pairs of including black right). Her King Abdul e t h e Cambridge dagger Kate with the Q Malaysia (left gifted her six shoes (includin lacy heels, rig husband Kin Halimg av Duke of Cam a ceremonial (above) Tshe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ret med from their Diamond Jubilee tour of South-east Asia with more than happy memories. Everywhere Kate and William went during their nine-day visit last September, they were showered with gifts Last week, St James's Palace released a list of the treasure trove of goodies the couple were presented with and it includes six pairs of shoes, four handbags,…

Sir Elton and David welcome a new son “Overwhelmed with happiness and excitement” is how Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish described their feelings to HELLO! as they welcomed Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, the new baby boy who has completed their happy family “in a most perfect and precious way”. The 8lb 4oz infant, a muchwanted brother for two-yearold Zachary, their first-born son (left, with David and Sir Elton), was born via a surrogate in Los Angeles and arrived at 6.40pm on Friday 11 January. Speaking exclusively to HELLO!, the couple said: “Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable.” Sir Elton, 65, who wed David, 50, in 2005, has spoken in the past about how they…

Singer Adele celebrates her first Golden Globe with good friend Ayda Field (above), a fellow new parent with husband Robbie Williams. The win was a big surprise, Adele said: “It is kind of out of my comfort zone. I am very proud of it, but I really, really didn’t even expect it. It is beyond anything I have ever thought” Li fe, it seems, couldn’t be any sweeter for Adele. The singer and new mum barely concealed her joy last week when she returned to the spotlight to collect her first Golden Globe, for her James Bond theme song Skyfall. Her Best Song victory places her as Britain’s best hope for an Academy Award at next month’s Oscars, at which it’s also thought she might make her live comeback, to…

SINGER AND DEVOTED MUM MARIE OSMOND ON A HAPPY MARRIAGE OF FAMILY AND MUSIC Just married: Marie and husband Steve with daughter Rachael and new son-in-law Gabriel Marie Osmond is touring the UK with her famous older sibling Donny – but today she is telling hello!’s Inside Entertainment about another special relationship, that of mother of the bride. Reports from the US over the New Year claimed that Marie’s daughter Rachael Blosil tied the knot on Christmas Day, just ten days after her boyfriend, designer Gabriel Krueger, proposed. But as Marie gears up for the tour with her 55-year-old brother, she laughs as she explains what happened. “It wasn’t the real wedding day. It was a civil ceremony and Gabriel joined our [Mormon] faith. The real wedding is in a…

Strolling hand-in-hand through the lobby of the exclusive Casa Del Mar hotel in Santa Monica, California, fashion writer Louise Roe and her Texan model fiancé Josh Slack make an eye-catching couple. With their striking looks, both are used to turning heads but today, they are focused only on one another. Even the breathtaking ocean views from the penthouse suite offer little distraction. “I love the yellow gold on you,” Josh says, gazing at the exquisite design adorning the manicured ring finger of British-born TV presenter Louise, who moved to Los Angeles in 2009. “I love that we’re getting married!” she retorts, embracing her beau. The couple are still on cloud nine after Josh’s surprise proposal on Louise’s birthday last month during a holiday on the French Polynesian island of Bora…

Elle Macpherson looked effortlessly stylish as she arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport last week. The Aussie model touched down in a cosy roll-neck jumper, black leather skinny trousers and cream double-breasted trench coat. Patent pumps and black Wayfarers completed her jetsetting style. 1. Dolores merino wool turtle neck jumper, £65 (was £95), LK Bennett, tel: 0844-581 5881 2. Wayfarer Sunglasses, £12, ASOS, visit asos.com 3. Trench coat, £250, Gérard Darel from John Lewis, tel: 0845-604 9049 4. Leather skinny trousers, £49.99 (were £99.99), Mango, tel: 0845-082 2448 5. India patent leather ballet pumps, £90, French Sole; visit frenchsole.com Trench fever: Elle Macpherson signals the return of the mac – long may it rain…

In her white Givenchy gown, Cate Blanchett was the picture of porcelain perfection at the London premiere of The Hobbit. “Cate’s dress was striking, futuristic but demure and demanded nothing more than simple make-up,” says Mary Greenwell, the make-up artist who worked with Cate before the premiere. Here, Mary reveals how she created the actress’s simply elegant look. Sheer genius “I prepped Cate’s skin with SK-11 Facial Treatment Essence, £65, and a touch of SK-11 LXP Ultimate Revival Cream, £180 (2). Next I applied Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Ultra-light Skin Perfecting Makeup in Beige 10, £32 (1). This is a lovely fluid foundation that works perfectly on Cate’s flawless complexion. Under her eyes I used Chanel Éclat Lumière Highlighter Face Pen in Beige Clair 20, £26 (3), to lift the eye…

It looks as if 2013 is set to be a bumper year for babies. Not only are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge due to become first-time parents, but a host of celebrities are also expecting special deliveries, including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Shakira and Peaches Geldof. The birth rate is at a 40-year high in the UK, putting us close to the top of Europe’s reproductive league table as the average number of children per woman reaches two. And thanks to improvements in antenatal care, your chances of having a healthy baby are better than they have ever been. But just because everyone is doing it, does it mean that pregnancy is easy? Not always, at least not in the experience of extreme morning sickness sufferers such as the…

Carly and Gary House Mr and Mrs House looked right at home as they pirouetted on the sand at Studland Beach, near Poole in Dorset, after taking their vows. Sally-Ann Rooksby and Andrew Watson Sally-Ann and Andrew’s big day kicked off with a missing ring and wound up with a surprise song from the bride as they wed in Osmaston, Derbyshire, with their four sons as guests of honour. Vicky Thomas and Richard Williams From Welsh farming stock, Vicky said “I do” to Richard wearing trendy Hunter wellies concealed beneath her elegant bridal gown, at Pale Hall near Bala. Adele and Kevin Devine Adele’s three nieces looked gorgeous as their aunt tied the knot with Kevin at the Belle Epoque in Knutsford, Cheshire. The couple’s “perfect day” was followed by…

Can anyone claim to be better suited to a seat on American Idol’s judging panel than Mariah Carey? The singer is one of the biggestselling female artists of all time. But, it has to be asked, why has she signed up to the 12th series of the talent show? “It’s American Idol, this is the biggest show. It changed trends in music, it’s created massive superstars and people that are going to have timeless careers,” she said ahead of the show’s US premiere last week. But being a judge hasn’t come easy to the superstar singer. “You really do become attached to certain contestants who have a massive amount of talent. And at that point, for me, it was really a hard decision,” says 42-year-old Mariah (right). “It went way…

With a couple of young children to look after, handling the big egos and heated debates on Celebrity Big Brother ( CBB) spin-off Bit on the, ide must be a piece of cake for presenter Emma Willis. The 36-year-old ex-model has a three-year-old daughter, Isabelle, and son Ace, one, with her husband, former Busted singer Matt Willis. She swapped life in front of the lens for the TV host's couch ten years ago and has never looked back since, presenting the I'm a Celebrity... spin-off Get Me out of Here Now!, hosting the ITV2 dating show Girlfri3nds and joining the This Morning presenting team. Later this year sees Saturday night gameshow Prize Island, with Alexander Armstrong , but what does Emma prize most? The CBB final is on Friday. Who's been yo…

‘For Britain, 2012 is a year of amazing memories, but as 2013 begins we’ve got so much we’d love people from around the world to come and enjoy’ Following in their father’s footsteps and doing their bit to promote Britain abroad, Beatrice and Eugenie launched the Great Britain Mini tour by driving a Mini decorated with the Union flag through Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Beatrice looked particularly elegant in a green Jonathan Saunders dress (above) Eugenie took the wheel of the patriotically painted car, while Beatrice waved at the crowds from the passenger seat (below) It was a chance to follow in their father’s footsteps by becoming trade ambassadors for Britain, an opportunity that Princess Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie simply couldn’t turn down – because it came straight from…

Zara leads in the style stakes during her day at the races. One of her tasks was to pick the bestturned-out lady (below, far right) For horse-mad Zara Phillips, the opportunity to mix business with pleasure rarely meets with any refusals. So when she was asked to spend a day at the races in sunny Queensland as part of her role as ambassador for Magic Millions, the talented equestrian jumped at the chance. An Olympic medal-winning three-day eventer and regular racegoer, Zara is the ideal spokesperson for the Aussie initiative, which aims to encourage more women jockeys, trainers and owners. And as ever she put in a faultless performance. Before the race meet she could not resist throwing on her riding gear and trying out the track for herself, but…

Man about town: David out and about in the capital last week, sensibly wrapped up warm to keep out the cold (above). The star also took time to visit teenage cancer patients and injured troops at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital (below) He may have swapped the warm LA sunshine for chillier climes in the UK, but David Beckham is not letting the cold cramp his style. The 37-year-old looked like he had never been away from his native London last week, demonstrating how he has effortlessly swapped shorts and T-shirts for slick tailoring and stylish headgear as he wrapped up to make his way around town after recently returning from the US. Dressed in a simple long dark wool coat and trousers, he was spotted leaving the rented home he…

The country might have been experiencing freezing temperatures, but that didn’t seem to bother Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. Seemingly oblivious to the chilly weather in Cardiff as she attended the first day of auditions for the new series of Britain’s Got Talent, Amanda (above right) was on song in a sleeveless canary-yellow Versace dress and newly brunette hair. The 41-year-old earlier tweeted: “Yay! It’s BGT day! Cannot wait!! I’m not gonna lie to you – my tummy is churning ait!! ning with excitement!!!!” Fellow judge Alesha, 34 (above left), was also happy to go without a coat, in a high-necked, floor-length gown, slashed to the thigh at the front. Also at the Wales Millennium Centre were hosts Ant and Dec (left) and fello vjudges David Walliams (far left) and…

She was a little-known pop star from New York and he was an up-and-coming photographer. But when Brian Aris first worked with Debbie Harry, in 1977, it was Rapture at first sight – the start of a professional relationship that has spanned more than three decades. When Brian first saw the Blondie singer In the Flesh, at his Old Street studio in London, he had no idea who she was. But within months her band’s third album Parallel Lines had propelled her to stardom and she became one of pop’s biggest names. “PRs started to phone up and one said, ‘We’ve got a girl coming in from New York.’ He described her as a punk princess and said, ‘I think she’d be worth photographing,’” says Brian, who has snapped some…

Paul in front of his portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge (above), which split critical opinion. Although he and his family were hurt by some comments – “It felt like a bit of a witch hunt,” he tells HELLO! – he was delighted by Kate’s response (below left): “It’s amazing, absolutely brilliant, just brilliant” The artist who painted the first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge has revealed how his family was so hurt by some comments following its unveiling that he began to doubt its merits. Speaking exclusively to hello!, Paul Emsley says: “Some of the words written about it were so personal. I’d be inhuman if I said it didn’t affect me. “When you take on commissions like this it is hazardous and you expect a bit…

‘We are two idiots. It was like the Three Stooges. Everything you are not supposed to do – go to bed with candles alight, open the doors and put water on it – we did it all’ Sharon Osbourne (left) says that she and husband Ozzy will not be invited to join the fire brigade after a blaze at their home ‘I received an “I wish you were dead” Tweet just now. My dear friend, I am in my eighties, just be patient’ Cricket legend Richie Benaud is on the ball with Twitter trolls ‘Tell you what, Mabel, he doesn’t suit daylight, does he?’ A Sir Michael Parkinson fan club member casts a critical eye over the TV host, 77 ‘They have eaten poor old Dobbin who was grazing by…

Showstoppers: Anne Hathaway, who won the Best Supporting Actress title for her role in Les Misérables, is chic in Chanel as she walks the red carpet with husband Adam Shulman; Damian Lewis (above, with wife Helen McCrory at the Weinstein Chopard after-party), led the British charge with Best Actor in a TV Drama for Homeland; and Orlando Bloom can’t take his eyes off his leading lady Miranda Kerr, in a red carpet-grazing Zuhair Murad number and Ferragamo accessories ‘Thank you for this lovely blunt object that I will for ever more use as a weapon against self-doubt’ Anne Hathaway, accepting her Best Supporting Actress award Winners’ circle (clockwise, from left): Adele, with her award for Original Song; Best Actress Claire Danes and Best Actor Damian Lewis with their Homeland co-star…

The American actor Jeremy Piven is perhaps best known as Ari Gold, the manic, manipulative, magnetic Hollywood agent who stole almost every scene he was in over eight series of Entourage. His character is likely to be found closing deals while schmoozing the glitterati in the South of France. So what did he make of the decidedly unglamorous surroundings of a former carpet warehouse in Neasden, north-west London, where he filmed his current role, in ITV1’s Mr Selfridge? “For my next project, I was thinking, ‘It’s either going to be Nice or Neasden,’” he deadpans. “Then I decided, ‘Let’s go for Neasden.’” Face-to-face, Jeremy, 47, is just as you would hope: a fizzing ball of energy with more charisma in his left toenail than most of us possess in our…

Co-ordinated by Sophia Beddow Photos by Dominic O’Neill A FASHIONABLE GATHERING British designer Jonathan Saunders invited some of the top names from the worlds of fashion, art and music to a private dinner he hosted in London with Fantastic Man magazine and Selfridges to celebrate his AW13 Collection and the capital’s menswear collections. Well-turned-out fashionistas at the Old Selfridges Hotel included Pixie Geldof, designer Patrick Grant and GQ editor Dylan Jones. After chatting about the day’s shows while sipping champagne, the 100 guests sat down at one long table to enjoy a feast of smoked trout, fillet of beef and ginger parkin. Model guest Pixie Geldof with her host, designer Jonathan Saunders Striking a pose: Artist Dinos Chapman and his wife Tiphaine British Fashion Council chief executive Caroline Rush Hanging…

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You know the age-old saying “fact is stranger than fiction”? Well it’s never more so than in ITV1’s two-part show Great Houses with Julian Fellowes, which starts this week. The Downton Abbey creator (left), who has long had a fascination with the upstairs and downstairs shenanigans of historic houses, has uncovered tales of the past from two of Britain’s grandest country piles – Burghley House in Lincolnshire and Goodwood House in West Sussex. “I couldn’t wait to learn the truth about what really went on behind those great panelled doors,” enthuses Julian, who goes through the keyhole to unlock stories of a scandalous marriage, a lusty painter, a murdered groom and a disgraced dairymaid. It’s enough to give dear Carson palpitations. • Great Houses with Julian Fellowes starts on ITV1…