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‘I made a terrible mistake. I never wanted to end things with Louise. I played my cards wrongly’ Spencer’s brother James has become famous in his own right after rumours that he’s dating Pippa Middleton Lying on a sunlounger looking out on the tropical blue waters of the Caribbean, Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews has certainly left behind the drama of London SW3 as he relaxes in the place he calls his “real home”. The purpose of his trip to Eden Rock in St Barts wasn’t only to be reunited with his family, who live on the paradise island, but also to rekindle his romance with girlfriend Louise Thompson. The 24-year-old former City trader was last seen in the dramatic season finale apologising profusely to the beautiful Edinburgh University…

Zara Phillips is planning a return to her childhood home, her mother’s estate, Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. The Queen’s granddaughter and her former England rugby union captain husband Mike Tindall have reportedly sold their £1.2million home in Cheltenham and are planning to move into the house that Zara has always kept at Gatcombe. Equestrian champion Zara, who won a team eventing silver medal at the London Olympics, already stables and trains her horses on the estate and the couple’s home will not only bring them closer to the Princess Royal but also to Zara’s brother Peter Phillips, his wife Autumn and their two young daughters Savannah and Isla, who also live at Gatcombe. However, there’s no danger as yet of overcrowding, as Zara made it clear last week on a…

Given their youth, it was doubtful their love affair would be leading to marriage. But the sudden breakdown of the whirlwind romance between Taylor Swift and Harry Styles took many by surprise. After 65 intense days filled with romantic trips and public displays of affection, the pair (pictured below, last year) are said to have split during a luxury break on the Caribbean island Virgin Gorda, having celebrated New Year’s Eve in New York, where they were snapped kissing in Times Square. Reports suggest the singers had a furious row, after which Taylor, 23, took a flight back to her native US. One Direction star Harry, 18, meanwhile, was invited to lie low at Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island before making his way home. The pair – who have both…

Her Diamond Jubilee year may have drawn to a close, but the celebrations are not over yet for the Queen. In June Her Majesty will mark the 60th anniversary of her Coronation, and what better way to pay tribute to her reign than by pouring yourself a cup of tea or coffee in a majestic mug inspired by her big day? Thanks to a special commemorative range of Coronation china, you will be able to do just that. Designed to reflect the pomp and pageantry of the Coronation, the Queenly crockery set is made up of eight items, each featuring motifs from the 1953 procession and ceremony. Along with the coat of arms taken from the heraldic bearings of the coaches, pieces also replicate the scarlet livery of the coachmen.…

For any parent-to-be, a cot is an essential purchase, and it’s worth shelling out a bit more for something special. When mum-to-be Kim Kardashian and her baby daddy Kanye West (together, above) went shopping for a place for their baby to lay its head, however, they opted for a different type of crib. According to reports, the pair have bought their first home together – an $11million (£6.8million) “Tuscan Mediterranean estate” in an exclusive gated community in Bel Air, complete with a lift, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool and elevated circular spa. It can be assumed that one of the first things Kim will install in her new pad is a gym, as she is determined not to let pregnancy put paid to her trademark curves. The…

Kylie Minogue is one very lucky lady. HELLO! is in Madrid having coffee with Spanish model Andrés Velencoso, the pop star’s boyfriend of nearly five years, and he may just be the perfect man. He’s undeniably gorgeous, but also down-to-earth, funny – and, by the sounds of things, a whizz in the kitchen. “I make a good tortilla española,” he reveals, when we ask if he ever whips up Spanish cuisine for Kylie. “It’s easier than people think to make them. You just fry up some potatoes, really. But what I hate is when people say, ‘Oh, it’s a frittata!’ It’s not a frittata. It’s a tortilla española! There is a huge difference!” Thirty-four-year-old Andrés, who hails from the coastal town of Tossa de Mar, about 50 miles north of…

FANS NAME THEIR FAVOURITES AT THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Awards season kicked off with the People’s Choice Awards in LA, where Jennifer Aniston (opposite) picked up the Favourite Comedic Movie Actress prize, Emma Watson (far right) was Favourite Dramatic Movie Actress, singer Katy Perry scooped four gongs (right) and Taylor Swift (far left) was Favourite Country Artist for the third year running. Sandra Bullock (above, with Heidi Klum) brought the audience, including Rumer Willis and beau Jayson Blair (above left), to their feet as she received the fi rst Favourite Humanitarian award, while Robert Downey Jr was presented with the Favourite Movie Actor prize by Naomi Watts (left). HOLLYWOOD ENJOYS A STYLISH NIGHT OUT AT THE CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS The stars turned out in their fi nest as awards season…

Coleen Rooney paid an emotional tribute to her younger sister Rosie last week, as her funeral took place in Liverpool on Thursday. Writing in a local paper, Coleen said: “This doesn’t seem real Ro, I wish it wasn’t happening. I can’t get my head round that my special little sister has gone. Those gorgeous eyes lost their glow, but no more pain and no more fighting, now it’s your time to be free.” Rosie, 14, died in her mother Colette’s arms after a long battle with neurological disorder Rett’s Syndrome. Coleen’s husband, footballer Wayne, also paid tribute. “My angel Rosie, I will miss you so much… You are an inspiration to me,” he wrote. The couple, who had asked guests at their 2008 wedding to donate to the Alder Hey…

A birthday night out at the circus was a highlight of a very special week for the Duchess of Cambridge. On the outing to Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the 31-year-old was accompanied by her husband the Duke, her parents Michael and Carole Middleton, sister Pippa, brother James and friends. It came as – according to royal sources – Kate continues to make a steady recovery from the severe morning sickness that saw her spend four days in hospital last month. The party sat in the royal box, but St James’s Palace said their visit was a private event. “The couple clapped and oohed and ahhed along with everyone else,” an audience member tells HELLO!. Earlier in the day, William and Kate enjoyed a private…

Mila Kunis is now fully fledged Hollywood royalty. The actress’s career skyrocketed after the success of dark ballet drama Black Swan; she has a pin-up boyfriend in the form of Two and a Half Men hunk Ashton Kutcher; and she was recently voted the world’s sexiest woman. Yes, life is good for the 29-year-old actress, who spent Christmas in Iowa with Ashton’s family, before the couple flew to Brazil to see in the new year together. “You can ask me about love, but will I answer? No,” she laughs. She has kept her romance with Ashton, who separated from wife Demi Moore in 2011, firmly under wraps since love blossomed out of friendship last year (the pair grew up together as co-stars in hit comedy That ’70s Show). “Love is…

‘I got really emotional and I thought, “God, I’m a fiancée. I can’t believe it”’ As actress Claire Sweeney lifts her champagne glass for a toast, a huge 3-carat diamond solitaire ring sparkles on her finger, almost as brightly as her smile. Announcing her engagement to businessman Daniel Reilly exclusively to HELLO!, the former Brookside star gets teary with emotion. “I can’t believe I’m a fiancée,” she beams, glancing at her stunning ring again as Daniel wraps a loving arm around her. “The reason I’ve never married or had children is because I take it very seriously and I hadn’t met the right person. “I’m a workaholic. I’ve had a great life and a fabulous career. It would take a very special man to make me stop and want to…

At this London Fashion Week, for once the front-row focus was on the guys: nattilydressed Harry Styles, male supermodel David Gandy and actor Benedict Cumberbatch were among those cutting a dash at the menswear shows and parties around town. PM David Cameron kicked things off with a party at Downing Street, while former Oasis front man Liam Gallagher hosted a bash at the Arts Club for his Pretty Green label. Newlywed Ronnie Wood – joined by wife Sally – manned turntables with Jamie Hince at Tommy Hilf ger’s party, and James Corden and Graham Norton were at Tom Ford’s soiree along with Colin Firth, star of the designer’s directorial debut, A Single Man. “London is the epicentre of a lot of cool right now,” said rapper Tinie Tempah. “Where once…

When the Duchess of Cambridge unveiled her deconstructed fringe in November, it made headlines. But she was simply following in the footsteps of the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Alexa Chung. “It is all about the grown-out fringe, which is not grown-out at all but cut to look that way,” says George Northwood, whose clientele includes both Rosie and Alexa. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a grown-out fringe that falls onto the cheekbones like Kate’s and Alexa’s, or the longer-length style of Rosie’s – they are all cut to the same shape,” George says. “The secret is to leave the body of the hair one length from in front of the ears right back, then comb the fringe forward and cut it into an inverted V shape, with the highest…

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WINTER STEW OF CELERY, CHORIZO AND CANNELLINI BEANS Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes, plus overnight soaking Cooking time Approx 1½ hours INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 6 shallots, peeled and sliced • 250g/9oz chorizo, cut into 2cm/¾in-thick slices • 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ head celery, washed, trimmed and each stalk cut into 3 pieces, plus a few leaves for garnish • 1.5ltr/2¼pt hot chicken or vegetable stock • 500g/1lb 2oz dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in cold water • 2 bay leaves • Small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3-5 minutes, until…

CODEWORD IS A CROSSWORD WITH NO CLUES. THE NUMBER IN EACH SQUARE MATCHES A LETTER. WORK OUT THE WORDS IN THE GRID, USING THE THREE LETTERS PROVIDED. THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY WORD CORRESPONDS TO THE NUMBERS 1, 18, 11, 5, 6. ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 1259 CROSSWORD Mystery celebrity: KRISTEN STEWART ACROSS 1 Chisholm; 5 Kruger; 8 Ethan; 9 Starr; 10 Bob; 12 Leigh; 13 Theron; 14 Paco; 16 Year; 17 Edie; 21 Geri; 22 Mystic; 24 Olsen; 25 Eva; 26 Sally; 27 Trump; 28 Lionel; 29 Scorsese. DOWN 2 Hathaway; 3 Sian Lloyd; 4 Matthew; 5 Kirsten Dunst; 6 Gabor; 7 Rabanne; 11 Michael C Hall; 15 DeGeneres; 18 Mr and Mrs; 19 Samuel L; 20 Knowles; 23 Scavo.…

An overnight star after landing the lead role in Steven Spielberg’s epic 2011 film War Horse, handsome 22-year-old Jeremy Irvine is forging a busy acting career – very much on his own terms. He has appeared with Helena Bonham Carter in Great Expectations, was chosen to announce the bafta nominations last week and will be in The Railway Man alongside Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. His first job, however, was playing a tree in a Royal Shakespeare Company production. “But I remember thinking, ‘Well, I’ve done what I set out to achieve, I’m on stage as an actor,’” he says. “Everything now is like the whipped cream and the cherries on top.” Reported to be dating singer Ellie Goulding, Jeremy plays the love interest in the 2012 small-scale British film…

They have just returned from their belated honeymoon in the Maldives and clearly Rochelle and Marvin Humes are keen to keep the romance going. Last week, JLS star Marvin flew to Los Angeles to be with his wife of nearly six months so they could spend time together while she and her Saturdays bandmates try to launch themselves in the US. Rochelle, 23 – who is four and a half months pregnant – looked radiant as she strolled hand-inhand with her husband on the way to a date night. Marvin, 27, had earlier arrived in a white sports car to pick her up from the TV studios in Hollywood where she had spent the day filming with her charttopping girl group. In a style tribute to his wife, he chose…

‘Although they are back in Britain, Los Angeles will continue to be their home as well’ It’s not yet been decided which football club David Beckham will play for, but one aspect of the immediate future that his family have settled is where they will make their home – London. David and his wife Victoria are currently renting a house in the capital with their four children – Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, ten, Cruz, seven, and 18-month-old Harper – though they have told friends they are not selling their $22million (£13m) Los Angeles home and will be spending a great deal of time in the Californian city. “Although they are back in Britain, LA will continue to be their home as well,” a source close to the family told HELLO!. “They…

Having announced plans to sing with Destiny’s Child once more, Beyoncé got the chance to play with her own. The 31-year-old was in the Bahamas for a photoshoot, so she took husband Jay-Z (together recently, top left) and one-year-old Blue Ivy along, too. And she made sure she scheduled in some mother-daughter time by taking little Blue for a paddle. The pair explored the shallows, with Beyoncé – who shared the snap on her Tumblr blog (above) – making a splash in her aquamarine bikini. After becoming a parent for the first time last January, the singer happily put her phenomenally successful career on hold, but she has since taken the plunge once more. And there has been no dip in her popularity. Recently named one of the “100 sexiest…

Dinner with a hot model may seem like a money-can’t-buy experience, but David Gandy has invited fans to put a price on a date with him – for a good cause, of course. The newly appointed fashion ambassador for Red Nose Day 2013 is giving bidders to a charity auction the chance to come dine with him. The eBay sale on 7 March is the first in a series of fashion events in aid of Comic Relief, called the Blue Steel Appeal – named after the model pose created by Ben Stiller in Zoolander (below right). And David put his own moves to the test when he hosted a private screening of the film comedy at the Hospital Club in London. “I hope the fashion industry will have some fun,…

Cheryl Cole tweeted last week about her new-found fondness for home baking and recently admitted her favourite item of clothing is her pyjamas. So it’s perhaps fitting that her latest campaign for L’Oréal Paris, for which she is spokesmodel, shows her in a more natural, girl-next-door light. The 29-year-old teamed up with renowned celebrity photographer Rankin in a shoot for L’Oréal Paris True Match foundation – which has been found to match more skin tones than any other in the market – resulting in these beautiful images, revealed exclusively by HELLO! for the first time. Cheryl has been vocal about her respect for Rankin, who directed the raunchy video for her single Ghetto Baby. “I love working with @rankinphoto so much that I did this exclusively for him, here it…

‘It’s been a great year for Gemma, so I wanted to finish it off properly’ Team GB judo star Gemma Gibbons provided one of the most touching moments of London 2012 when, after winning a silver medal, she looked skywards and mouthed “I love you, Mum” to her late mother. While her Olympics achievement is undoubtedly a highlight in the sportswoman’s excellent 2012, she has another – her New Year’s Eve engagement to fellow Team GB judo competitor Euan Burton. Euan proposed to Gemma in what seems like a quirky and romantic scenario – on a bridge near the couple’s home in Leith, Edinburgh . “I thought, ‘It’s been a great year for Gemma, so I want to finish it off properly,’” says the 33-year-old, who quit competing after London…

Even the joys of St Barts can pale when your boyfriend indulges in a little plane-spotting, as Olivia Palermo discovered last week. The former reality TV star and her love of four years, Johannes Huebl, have been enjoying a winter holiday in the celebrity hotspot, frolicking in the sea and running on the golden sand. However, when Johannes, 28, spotted a light aircraft buzzing about overhead, romance was put on hold as he scrambled on top of their rented jeep and began shooting photos. But rather than spoil the German model’s pleasure, Olivia, 26, sat patiently in the passenger seat until he’d finished. And then the two were back on the wings of love.…

‘I am turning 40 next year. I don’t think I could deal with waking up with a 25-year-old’ Heidi Klum has no desire to be a cougar and get her claws into a toyboy ‘After the first day I was covered from head to toe in bruises. I had no idea my body would go through hell and back’ Model Caprice Bourret may regret plunging into reality diving show Splash! ‘I never felt secure on television and don’t miss it at all. I didn’t like the limelight and at times it felt as if I was on a treadmill’ Judy Finnegan, who with husband Richard Madeley once ruled daytime TV, was happy to abdicate her throne ‘The Oscar does not make it easier to get good roles as a woman.…

The environment has always been high on the Prince of Wales’s agenda and, with his first grandchild on the way, Prince Charles’s passion for the issue has become greater than ever. In a TV interview last week, the heir to the throne said he had been “thrilled” to learn he was to be a grandfather but added that he did not want the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s child to ask him why more hadn’t been done to tackle issues such as climate change. Speaking to ITV1’s This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in Clarence House, Charles, 64, said: “I’ve gone on for years about the importance of thinking about the long term in relation to environmental damage, climate change and everything else. “We don’t, in a sensible…

Best-selling author Jackie Collins is “a happy woman”. She has just returned to her Los Angeles home from the Bahamas, where she spent Christmas with friends. “I loved sitting on my balcony overlooking the beautiful ocean and writing,” she says. “I always take my work with me. And my characters, too. “On a writing day, I’ll work from nine to five without stopping. I write in longhand on legal pads and my assistant types them up. I never get bored because I’m always surrounded by my characters.” So it is hardly surprising that Jackie is excited to help launch a UK-wide search on ITV1’s Lorraine for aspiring writers of erotic fiction, following the runaway success of EL James’s Fifty Shades of Gre y. The winner of the competition will be…

A LONG FOR THE RIDE Mum of six Emily Finch could pedal this idea to other busy parents, as a novel alternative to the gym. Emily, of Portland, US, not only uses a Bakfiets cargo bike to transport her five youngest, she also lets the eldest hitch her own cycle onto the back. Emily – slim, fit and smiling – says the toughest part is getting the kids ready. “Finding 12 shoes and six helmets, you know…” A MODEL CHILD We’re used to the fact that baby’s first photo is now usually taken while he or she is still in the womb. And soon, expectant parents will be able to go one better, showing off their new addition in 3D, thanks to a Japanese company which plans to offer models…

The designer unveiled her pre-fall 2013 collection over cocktails in the Upper East Side British designer Stella McCartney proved her credentials as an Uptown girl, unveiling her pre-fall 2013 collection at a cocktail party held in New York’s Upper East Side. A unicorn ice sculpture, piano player and sparkling chandeliers set the scene at the Americas Society building on Park Avenue, where Stella’s stepmum Nancy Shevell – the American businesswoman who married Sir Paul in 2011 – was among the Big Apple names who turned out to admire Stella’s latest designs. Stars like 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin – who was joined by new wife Hilaria – actress Glenn Close and Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall were “front row” guests for the show, which took place performance art-style, not on…

Whether it is losing that stone in weight, quitting smoking, joining a sports club or giving up drinking, every year on 1 January many of us resolve to make changes to our lifestyle aimed at improving our long-term health and wellbeing. Yet studies show that only a fraction manage to keep those promises once our willpower starts to flag. Understanding why this is so is the first step towards changing it and psychologist Jeremy Dean believes he has the answer. In his book Making Habits Breaking Habits (Oneworld, £8.99) Jeremy, a researcher at University College London and founder of psychology website PsyBlog, explains that the difficulty lies in the fact that all habits – both good and bad – are automatic. “Most of our waking hours are spent under the…

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND FRESH FIGS Go for plump figs with an irregular shape and a slightly split bottom. Pressing against the skin should result in some resistance but not much Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 40 minutes INGREDIENTS • 4 small sweet potatoes (1.1kg/2½lb in total), washed • 5 tbsp olive oil • Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 40ml/1½fl oz balsamic vinegar • 20g/¾oz caster sugar • 12 spring onions, trimmed, halved lengthways and cut into 4cm/1½in segments • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced • 6 fresh and ripe figs (250g/9oz in total), quartered • 150g/5oz soft goat’s cheese, crumbled (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 240°C, 475°F, Gas Mark 9. 2. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthways then cut each…

Melanie and Simon Rae North of the border, Melanie and Simon enjoyed all the trimmings of a Scottish wedding, including a piper, at Dirleton’s Archerfield House. Emmie and Matt Morris Emmie and Matt went vintage for their wedding at Rockliffe Hall, County Durham, with Emmie dressed by Benjamin Roberts. Katie Turner and Dan Clarke After saying “I do” at St Mary’s Church, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, Katie and Dan hopped into a 1962 VW Camper Van and headed to the nearby Grange Hotel to celebrate. Lynn Kavanagh and Nollaig Breen Lynn and Nollaig put their money on Italy with a proposal in Rome, a wedding in Borgo di Tragliata just outside the capital and a honeymoon touring the country. Carly Jones and Andy Deacon Life became a beach for Berkshire duo Carly…

Due to deliver a perfect dose of Sunday evening telly, Call the Midwife is back on BBC1 for a second run this weekend. It’s not just viewers who are celebrating its return. So too are actresses Jessica Raine and Helen George, who say the show is a labour of love, with the cast thrilled to be back in starched pinnies. “It feels like you are slipping back into character,” says Jessica. “[Her character] Jenny Lee has experienced so much in that uniform so the memories feel sort of embedded.” Helen is just as enthusiastic: “It felt great to be back in my uniform. I remember the first day back feeling as though it was the first day back at school and all the excitement of seeing my mates again. It’s…

The spray tan has been replaced with a natural sun-kissed glow, the sparkly sequins and Lycra by a cool, flowing kaftan. But the benefits of appearing on BBC1’s hit prime-time series Strictly Come Dancing are still very much in evidence when HELLO! catches up with the show’s recent finalist Denise Van Outen during a new year break in Dubai. As she strolls hand-in-hand along the sandy beach with her two-year-old daughter Betsy – the toddler, with her mop of curly brown hair and cute smile, is a mini-me of her dad, singer and stage star Lee Mead – Denise, at the age of 38, looks to be in the best shape of her life. “The good old Strictly workout: hurts like hell, but does wonders for your body,” chuckles energetic…

Less than six months after tying the knot with marine biologist Adam Gouraguine, Emeli Sandé is looking forward to yet another big day – next month’s Brit Awards. The Read All About It singer has been nominated for three awards – album of the year, top British female solo artist and best single, in which she has two tracks in the running. At last week’s glitzy bash at The Savoy in London to announce the nominees, the Aberdeen-born star said of her nominations: “It’s a really good feeling. It feels great; a bit scary, because you never know, you might not win anything.” Meanwhile, judging by their outfit choices, Jessie Ware, Paloma Faith and Rita Ora were determined to toast their nomination success, with Jessie elegant in “Miu Miu everything”…

Wish you were there? After flying to Puerto Rico for a winter warmer with celebrity pals (left), including style icon Alexa Chung and BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw, Pixie Geldof wanted to share her holiday glow with those back home, keeping everyone posted with sunny Instagrams and Twitpics. The 22-year-old spent Christmas with dad Sir Bob and family, then hung out with pals over the New Year before resuming the day (and night) job in London as lead singer of Violet, magazine cover girl and the face of high-profile ad campaigns. And despite being keen to enjoy her downtime, she couldn’t leave the 9 to 5 behind entirely. Making the boardwalk her catwalk, she strutted her stuff in a 1950s-style swimsuit (above). Also joining her on the Caribbean island was…

He may have had something of a bumpy ride as an actor since finding fame in Good Will Hunting back in 1997 but having added writing and directing to his skill set, it looks as though Ben Affleck might wipe the floor this awards season. The Argo director and star put his acceptance speech through its paces last week when he picked up not one but two coveted gongs – for Best Picture and Best Director – at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (right). But the Hollywood hearthrob kept it real by arriving with scribbles on his hands (below and right) – courtesy, no doubt, of daughters Violet, seven, and Seraphina, four – proving he’s not the only writer in the family. Days earlier, Ben and his actress wife Jennifer…

Speaking recently about what makes him feel most alive, Sir Richard Branson said of his private paradise island: “I live a very full-on life, but when I come back to Necker, I try to recharge the batteries.” And the Virgin boss made sure his guests, including John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic, felt the same on a recent visit to the island, when he organised a full programme of activities, including sailing, beach volleyball, trampolining and meeting the local wildlife. Also on the island were Sir Richard’s son Sam and his fiancée Isabella Calthorpe, who plan to marry this year. The sports stars were taking part in the annual Necker Cup tennis tournament, in which professionals take on keen amateurs. Since it coincided with the date when the Mayans supposedly predicted…

It’s a sunny afternoon in Beverly Hills and Gemma Arterton is looking flat-out stunning in a Vivienne Westwood bi-colour bustle dress from the designer’s Gold Label spring/summer 2013 collection. With her silky brown hair hanging about her shoulders, there’s a touch of the old-fashioned glamorous movie star about her. “You think so?” she laughs. “Well, maybe today now that I’m all dressed up. I do enjoy fashion – I think it’s fun – and now that I’ve had my hair and make-up done, I do feel quite nice. “But you should have seen me a couple of days ago. I’d just got back from a trip to Spain, where I didn’t really wash for a week. My hair was in dreadlocks and my nails were filthy. That’s the real me…

LILY ALLEN Pop star welcomes second daughter Smile singer Lily Allen gave birth to her second child last week, a baby girl named Marnie. Lily, who goes by her married name Cooper, thanked friends and fans on Twitter: “Quite overwhelmed by all the well wishing going on. Thank you everybody xxx”. The 27-year-old gave birth to her first daughter, Ethel, in 2011 shortly after marrying Sam Cooper. She is said to be delighted that her new daughter shares her birthday with David Bowie. ● Ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant, 41, is expecting a third child with wife Georgia Moffett. “It’s lovely, very lovely. It’s exciting,” he said. The couple, who met on the set of the BBC1 show, are already parents to daughter Olive, one, and David has adopted Georgia’s…

‘It’s amazing, absolutely brilliant’ ‘The Duchess is enormously open, generous and warm and she smiles a lot. She was very lovely and an absolute delight to work with’ She has a Mona Lisa smile and the timeless beauty of a classic work of art. This is the first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge, an astonishing likeness, capturing all the intelligence in her green eyes and her natural beauty. The launch of the oil at London’s National Portrait Gallery last Friday capped a wonderful week for Kate. Coming as it did just two days after her 31st birthday, it was like an extra, very special birthday present. “It’s amazing, absolutely brilliant, just brilliant,” the Duchess declared when she was given a private peek at the painting early last Friday.…

SPECIAL K FROM CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Kudos to Kooza was the verdict of the stars who were out in force for the opening night of Cirque du Soleil’s stunning new show at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The crowd, including Gillian Anderson, Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and dancers from Diversity, enjoyed a champagne reception before acts that ranged from dark to sensual to hilarious to death-defying – with sword fights and cycle stunts on a double high wire as well as a jaw-dropping Wheel of Death – drew gasps and applause all round.…

One of popular music’s most fascinating characters took the world by surprise last week with the release of his first single in ten years. Within hours, David Bowie’s track Where Are We Now? – released to coincide with his 66th birthday – had rocketed to No. 1 on iTunes. The album from which it’s taken, The Next Day, is already at the top of the pre-sale charts ahead of its release in March. According to a source, only a handful of people knew David was recording again. He worked with a trusted team of musicians on the ballad and session players had to sign a non-disclosure agreement. His own publicists didn’t find out until the star called a meeting in New York just days before the single’s release. As the…

‘My designs are for women who like to celebrate their individuality, like my daughters’ Aliai Forte has a stylish joie de vivre that draws people straight to her, both on the international social circuit and in London, where she lives with her family in a beautiful Victorian townhouse in the heart of Chelsea. Lady Forte, the wife of hotel tycoon Sir Rocco Forte – whose father Baron Forte of Ripley established the Trust House Forte chain and was credited with transforming Britain’s catering industry – is, like her husband, of Italian origin. She met Rocco, two decades her senior, when she was just 16, and married him five years later in Rome, in a much-reported wedding for which she designed her own Renaissance-style gown. Since then, like a true Italian…

High-tech serums have long been a beauty staple for your face and now their super-strength anti-ageing, toning and tightening, brightening and boosting benefits are available for the delicate skin around your eyes as well. Some hyper-hydrating eye serums promise to work on fine lines and wrinkles, some aim to reduce puffiness, and others combine the benefits of eye cream and concealer, instantly camouflaging dark circles. All you need to do is identify your problem areas and choose the right solution. THE EYES HAVE IT “Lines and wrinkles are still the No. 1 eye concern for all ages and all ethnicities,” says Tom Mammone, who heads up Clinique’s Skin Physiology and Pharmacology division and is in charge of developing and testing new products for the global beauty giant. This makes sense,…

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FISH PIE Makes 1 large pie or 4 smaller, individual pies Preparation time 20-25 minutes Cooking time 40-60 minutes INGREDIENTS • 3 large red-skinned potatoes • 50g/2oz butter • 100g/4oz onion, peeled and finely chopped • 100g/4oz plain flour • 200ml/7fl oz fish stock, simmered to reduce by half • 350ml/12fl oz milk • 3 egg yolks, whisked • 200ml/7fl oz single cream • 200g/7oz salmon, skinned, boned and diced • 200g/7oz haddock, skinned, boned and diced • 16 raw king prawns, peeled, split lengthways and any black trails removed • Small bunch fresh chives, chopped • Salt and freshly ground white pepper • Pinch of cayenne pepper • 100g/4oz strong Cheddar cheese, grated 1. Peel the potatoes and cut in half. Place in a pan of lightly salted water.…

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1 EXHIBITION BRUNO BISANG: 30 YEARS OF POLAROIDS Swiss photographer Bruno Bisang will doubtless be hoping that his debut London into an instant hit. The super snapper has worked with the world’s top models over the course of his 30-year career, which has taken him inside some of fashion’s best-known houses, such as Chanel and Givenchy. This collection of one-off Polaroids features images of some famously beautiful women, including Naomi Campbell, Monica Bellucci, Claudia Schiffer and Carla Bruni. Many are signed by the models themselves, making it a photo album not to be missed. [AW] • From 15 January to 9 February at The Little Black Gallery, London 2 PLAY THE JUDAS KISS Rupert Everett’s portrayal of Oscar Wilde was described by one critic as “the performance of his career” during…