Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1299. 21 Oct 2013 i HELLO! magazine

With its focus on natural materials and sleek modern lines, Jenni’s house evokes her own designs, worn by stars like Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel ‘My husband Richard and I are both Virgos, super-organised and particular. The house reflects that’ ‘Creatively, I need this house to be simple, neutral and peaceful’ That coat you’re wearing doesn’t go with that dress,” a young Jenni Kayne told a friend of her mother’s one Sunday afternoon. “Do you know that you carried that same bag the other day?” she remarked to another acquaintance a couple of days later. “Why are you using it again?” There was only one thing Jenni’s poor embarrassed mother could do: take it in her stride and hope it was just a phase that would pass. And…

The Duke of Cambridge made sporting history last week when he kicked off the first football match ever to be played at Buckingham Palace. The event, part of the Football Association’s (FA) 150th anniversary celebrations, saw two of England’s oldest amateur clubs, Civil Service FC and Polytechnic FC, take to the pitch marked out on the Palace lawn for a competitive amateur league fixture. Before the match, Prince William, who’s president of the FA, addressed players, officials and volunteers. “This magnificent home, Buckingham Palace, is at the heart of the nation and so there cannot be a more fitting setting to celebrate our national game and to celebrate all of you.” Mindful of the fact they were playing on the Queen’s lawn, he continued: “One warning, though: if anyone breaks…

Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, Princess Charlene rocked her style credentials at Ralph Lauren’s private Fall 13 Collection show as she swept into Les Beaux-Arts de Paris i n an on-trend amethyst strapless gown in silk taffeta by the classic designer, teamed with vintage jewellery she had borrowed from a friend. Looking nothing short of regal, the Monaco princess, who includes RL among her clutch of favourite designers, appeared far from phased by her solo entrance to the gala – her husband Prince Albert being otherwise engaged. The 35-year-old South African former swimmer looks right at home these days in the front row – she made headlines with her style choices at the Akris and Louis Vuitton shows in Paris – and is fast becoming something of an icon as…

Posing for photographs and clearly enjoying each other’s company, Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne left onlookers in little doubt that they have rekindled their romance. Last week, the actress invited the Australian former cricketer to join her while she filmed a pilot for US TV series The Royals, in which she plays the glamorous Queen Helena. Once on set, it wasn’t long before the couple made it clear they’d patched up their differences. “They turned up together looking happy and spent time walking around the set saying hi to everyone and shaking hands,” said a source at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, where the E! network pilot is being filmed and where HELLO!’s exclusive pictures were taken. “Elizabeth even obliged a female cricket fan by taking photos of the woman with Shane.”…

HAYDEN PANETTIERE Announces engagement to boxer Nashville star Hayden Panettiere announced her engagement to heavy weight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko (together, left) last week. Appearing on US chatshow Live with Kelly & Michael, the 24-yearold was coy when host Kelly Ripa said: “I’m sort of distracted... there’s a very large diamond ring on your finger.” Hayden replied: “ I mean, I think it speaks for itself,” before admitting to the happy news. The former Heroes actress first met Ukraine-born 37-yearold Wladimir in 2009 at a book party. They dated for two years before calling off their relationship, then got back together earlier this year. ALESHA D I X ON ‘Over the moon’ to greet baby girl Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon is celebrating the birth of her daughter. “I’ve…

As the christening of Prince George of Cambridge draws closer, details of his special day are being discussed in earnest, including the guest list. It’s believed that a number of senior royals are likely to be missing, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expected to follow tradition by holding a small, intimate baptism. Only close family has been invited to the service, which will take place in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace on the morning of Wednesday 23 October. The Princess Royal and the Countess of Wessex will not be present for the service – Princess Anne is on tour in Canada, while Sophie has a series of engagements in the West Country. There is also speculation that the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex…

‘I don’t think people realise just how traumatic it is to go through a divorce, especially for men’ Duncan Bannatyne arrives at his lakeside lodge in a wetsuit. He’s been wakeboarding on Windermere with his 11-year-old boy, Tom – every other weekend, father and son go out on the water in their very own adventure playground. Duncan’s lodge, which he bought earlier this year, sits in an idyllic setting on the edge of the lake. Over the past few months, it has been a sanctuary for the straight-talking Scottish tycoon while he navigated the stormy waters of his recent divorce, a time when, he says, he even contemplated suicide. “I think this place saved me, coming here,” he says simply. The modest, two-bedroom holiday home, set in a caravan park,…

When Nadine Coyle revealed on Instagram last month that she was expecting the first Girls Aloud baby, it caused ripples of surprise and excitement. Wrapping a cosy knitted sweater around her neat five-month baby bump at our exclusive photoshoot in London, Nadine, 28, plucks a packet of crisps to devour between shots and settles back into a chair, giggling as she confesses that keeping the father of her child secret wasn’t intentional. “I think we just forgot to tell everyone we were together,” she tells HELLO! as former fiancé Jason Bell, 35, lovingly passes her a mug of tea he has made before attempting to slip into the background of the hustle and bustle of their first shoot together. Nadine explains: “We’ve been engaged and then had a little break…

He is best known as a Hollywood star, but Billy Zane has developed a passion for another type of picture. For the 47-yearold is also a talented and prolific artist and his large abstract canvases feature in his debut solo exhibition in the UK, which opens this week at the Rook and Raven Gallery in London’s West End. Billy has had a lifelong love of art but never had any formal training as an artist, because as a teenager he was bitten by the acting bug. “I came to painting relatively late,” he tells us when Inside Entertainment catches up with him at his exhibition last week. “It was the late 1990s and I was on location in Mexico when I realised that this was something I wanted to do,…

JUST A MINUTE... AND 90 YEARS Having amassed a weighty contacts book after some 70 years in showbiz, Nicholas Parsons had a suitably stellar guest list at a party to mark his 90th birthday last week. Looking at least a decade younger, the sprightly TV and radio presenter – best known these days for his compere role on Radio 4’s comedy panel show Just a Minute – marked his milestone birthday in style, surrounded by famous faces and with his wife of more than 15 years, Annie, 73, by his side. “I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way,” Nicholas told HELLO!. “There were people there who I haven’t seen since I was very young and, of course, all those wonderful people who I have worked with over the years.”…

Tiaras are a popular bridal accessory, but if major bling isn’t your style, take a cue from some of the year’s A-list indie brides with a fab floral crown instead. Keira Knightley topped her Chanel prom dress with a discreet band of pink buds (above), while heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo wore a white garland as she wed Princess Caroline’s son Andrea in Monaco’s historic royal palace (above right). Perfect if you’d like a floral keepsake even after you toss your bouquet, especially if you choose a jewelled or silk style rather than real blooms. Blake Lively didn’t just wear a gilded gown for her TV wedding on Gossip Girl (above) – she also chose a rose gold embroidered creation for her real life autumn nuptials to actor Ryan Reynolds. Metallics…

Confidence is the one wedding day essential no bride can do without. As the centre of attention and star of photos that will be pored over for years to come, you want to know that you’re looking and feeling your most beautiful. And that takes preparation – plus a bit of expert help. We asked cosmetic skin doctor Dr Anne Mendelovici and Becca co-founder and make-up artist Rebecca Morris-Williams for their advice on how to get glowing and gorgeous for your big day… Complexion perfection “Whenever I’m due to see a bride-to-be, I recommend she comes for a consultation well in advance of her wedding day – around four months – so that I can give her the results she desires and also understand the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of her…

1. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede, £78, complements wedding gowns in this season’s hottest shade of soft blush. With notes of peony, jasmine and rose over powdery suede 2. Oscar de la Renta Live in Love, £48.50, has pretty notes of jasmine and orange blossom over ginger orchid, lily of the valley, sandalwood and cedar – little wonder it’s fast becoming a classic wedding day scent 3. L’Amour Lalique, £94, exclusive to Selfridges, is a white blossom fragrance with lots of jasmine, tuberose and gardenia over cool woods like sandalwood and cedar 4. YSL In Love Again, £73, is easy and breezy enough to suit a beach wedding, with notes of grape, grapefruit, tulips, water lily and sandalwood 5. Dior Forever and Ever, £77, smells of freesias, rose and…

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BLOSSOMS AND BUTTERFLIES WEDDING CAKE ‘The cakes can be baked and frozen a couple of weeks in advance. All the decorations can be made ahead and stored in cardboard boxes (even for a couple of months). I’ve used quite a few cutters on this cake, but if you don’t own them and don’t want the outlay, simply decorate the cake with roses (no tools required). Use this recipe more as an idea and create your very own floral masterpiece’ Serves 25-30 (small pieces) FOR THE CAKES • 100g/4oz unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra for greasing the tins • 280g/10½oz plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • Pinch of salt • 4 eggs, lightly beaten • 300g/11oz golden caster sugar • Finely grated zest and juice of 1…

Across 1 Marc ---, fashion designer who recently stood down as the creative director of Louis Vuitton (6) 5 Helen ---, author who recently published a new Bridget Jones novel (8) 8 Robbie ---, actor and comedian who starred in the Harry Potter films (8) 9 Madeleine ---, US actress who plays Victoria Grayson in TV’s Revenge (5) 11 Gok ---, TV fashion expert and presenter (3) 12 Novak ---, Serbian tennis star considered one of the greatest players of all time (8) 15 --- Hatcher, actress who played Susan in TV’s Desperate Housewives (4) 16 French actress and former Bond girl whose films include Dark Shadows (3,5) 19 --- Boys, 2007 film starring Daniel Radcliffe and Lee Cormie (8) 20 Nigerian-born British singer who was born Helen Adu (4)…

For a young man who spent his early years on a tough council estate in south-east London, Tinie Tempah - real name Patrick Okogwu -has already racked up an impressive CV. He burst into the charts in 2010 with debut single Pass Out, went on to win British Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards in 2011 and performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. Now about to release his second album, Demonstration, the follow-up to his chart-topping debut album Disc-Overy, Tinie, 24, is also busy building his Disturbing London empire, which encompasses a fashion line and record label How has life changed since the first album? Lots of good things have happened to me. I get to travel and make friends all over the world. And it’s been…

It’s been more than six months since the romance between singer Marc Anthony and Topshop heiress Chloe Green was made public and it would seem that they’re just as in love as ever. Last week, Chloe, 22, and Marc, 45, were spotted on a romantic break in Portofino, Italy, where they enjoyed a boat ride, sipped champagne cocktails and strolled hand-in-hand through the picturesque streets. The couple’s 23-year age gap drew comment when their romance became known and in April they weathered break-up reports. However, all talk of a rocky patch was behind them by July, when they flew to St Tropez with Chloe’s father, retail guru Sir Philip Green, mother Tina and brother Brandon. The Miami-based singer – who has five-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez…

Fresh from charming all he met in the Australian cities of Sydney and Perth, Prince Harry made a pit stop in Dubai before returning to London last Monday night, stopping off to host the Forget-Me-Not dinner in aid of a cause close to his heart – Sentebale, the children’s charity of which he is a founding patron. HELLO! was the proud media partner for the glamorous fundraising event, held in partnership with the Al Jalila Foundation, a global charitable organisation established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Delighted to meet the Prince at a private reception ahead of the dinner and auction was HELLO!’s guest for the evening, our star interviewer Denise Van Outen.…

Anna Friel is sitting down, high heels abandoned, knees tucked up beneath her chin, with her long chestnut hair framing her delicate features. Looking casually chic and talking ten to the dozen, she shows no sign of the jet lag that would surely result from a complicated 27-hour journey from East Africa to England. HELLO! is catching up with the actress not long after a trip during which she and her daughter Gracie joined the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Uganda, near Virunga National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site in the Democratic Republic of Congo listed as “in danger”. “Once you’ve been to Africa it’s hard to find anywhere that beats the landscape,” says Anna. “I was naïve enough to believe that if something is a World…

THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX BRINGS A ROSY GLOW TO SCHOOL TRIP Following a triumphant – and fashionable – solo tour of India and Qatar, the Countess of Wessex was on the road again, this time to South Africa. Stylish Sophie and the Earl of Wessex were in the country for a week of engagements in support of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and the South African President’s Award for Youth Empowerment Trust. The trip saw the couple go back to the classroom, with visits to two schools. As well as touring the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, they also stopped by the Jabulile Secondary School in Orange Farm (left), where mum of two Sophie, 48, shot to the top of the class by despatching kind words to…

Spanish Formula 1 test driver Mariade Villota, who lost her eye in a horrific crash last year , was found dead in a hotel room in Seville last week. She was 33. “We are assuming it was a natural death, but we cannot confirm anything,” said a police spokeswoman, while a family statement read: “Maria has left us. She has had to go to heaven like all angels. We are thankful to God for the extra year and a half she gave us.” Maria, who married 29-yearold personal trainer Rodrigo Garcia Millan three months ago, “was loved by everybody”, said F1 star Fernando Alonso after finding out the tragic news. The sportswoman was in Seville to share her experiences at a conference in the city titled What Really Matters ahead…

‘The Games will bring us all together like a family’ Allan Wells With her annual summer break in Balmoral at an end, the Queen made a colourful return to public life in London as she launched the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games baton on its 120,000-mile journey around the globe. A welcome sight by her side at the ceremony at Buckingham Palace was the Duke of Edinburgh, who was making his first appearance in the capital since undergoing surgery in June. The Queen’s Baton Relay, a curtain raiser for every Commonwealth Games since 1958, will visit all of the 70 competing nations and territories before arriving in Scotland next summer. The baton contains a message from the Queen for the Commonwealth athletes. Carrying it to the Palace last week, ready to…

With their new 6,000 square metre-piece of prime Malibu real estate, Australian superhunk Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, have completed their picture of domestic bliss. The devoted pair splashed out a reported $4.8million on the airy ocean-view property, which formerly belonged to Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan. Billed as a four-bedroom mansion, it boasts a library, professional kitchen (right) and dining room (left, leading off the living room), not to mention two guest houses for their frequent family reunions. Outdoors, meanwhile, there is plenty of roaming space for their gorgeous 17-monthold daughter India, who is currently finding her feet, according to her doting Fast and Furious star mum. The stunning LA pad is the cherry on the cake for Elsa, 37, and Chris, 30 – whose…

‘ I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to perform’ His career may be hitting high notes with the imminent release of biopic One Chance, in which he stars as Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts, but multi-talented James Corden admits he did have to leave the singing to Paul. “At first I said, ‘I really think I can do this.’ I had about six or seven lessons with a brilliant teacher in New York and then some people came to listen and they went, ‘Hmm…’,” he laughs. “I would always be singing, but it’s a big leap between being able to hold a tune and sing Nessun Dorma. “I think it’s really lovely that the person the film is about is singing.” The f i lm follows…

‘I wouldn’t mind being a bit of a pioneer – the first mother in Britain to be an Olympic rower’ It’s a scene of domestic bliss in the Watkins household as Olympic gold medal-winning rower Anna Watkins settles down to breastfeed her baby son, William James. In the kitchen, two fellow Olympic rowers, Beth Rodford and Alison Knowles, are making tea as Anna’s husband, Ollie, an engineer for McLaren Formula 1, arrives home from work. “She has approached motherhood in the practical way she approaches most things. She just gets on with it,” says Ollie, greeting his wife and son, who was born on 20 September, weighing a whopping 9lb 11oz. “He’s not particularly tall,” says Anna, cradling her baby boy. “But he is solid, with long arms and a…

Posing by the pool of Frank Sinatra’s former Los Angeles estate, Andie MacDowell and her daughter Rainey Qualley are the picture of timeless Hollywood elegance in their romantic gowns. Glamorous photoshoots are nothing new to Footloose star Andie, 55, who began her career modelling in US Vogue wearing the likes of Armani and Yves Saint Laurent. But it was 23-year-old Rainey, who shares her mother’s dark hair, youthful complexion and confident poise, who was the driving force behind this collaboration with Pronovias, a label synonymous with evening and wedding gowns. “Rainey worked for Pronovias when she was 16. She had a beautiful experience,” Andie tells HELLO! the day after the shoot. “I have heard of them through Rainey, but yesterday was the first time I actually got to try the…

PINK Candyfloss hues are just the thing for brides who fancy something different but still want to exude traditional romance. From Vera Wang’s palest peach to Oscar de la Renta’s sugared almond pink the term blushing bride has a whole new meaning MINIMAL Simple silhouettes with fuss-free detailing always look incredibly elegant and allow the bride’s beauty to be the star of the show. A pared-down dress also creates the perfect foil for a statement headpiece or some standout jewellery PEARLS Dresses on the runways at Jenny Packham and Monique Lhuillier were dripping with pearls. The flattering soft glow of these ocean gems makes them the perfect choice brides and they work well with classic and contemporary styles LACE Thanks to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, lace has taken centre stage…

When Kate Middleton married Prince William, she ensured every detail was just right, including her nails. With her custom-blend mix of a rosy Bourjois varnish and Essie 423 Allure, she nailed the classic neutral wedding day manicure. But what if you need a helping hand? HELLO! asked Liza Smith – a manicurist whose list of clients includes Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss – for advice. “Brides want classically beautiful nails,” says Liza, “My favourite combination is to layer two coats of CND Shellac Romantique topped off with Negligee. This gives a very cool, creamy white, superpale pink shade that matches most wedding gowns and skin tones. Because it’s a gel manicure set under UV light, it hardens to last two to three weeks, so will take…

Taking a break from her Strictly Come Dancing schedule, Abbey helps us celebrate this bridal issue by sharing memories from her wedding to Peter Crouch and revealing her big-day beauty secrets “I love a wedding but I can’t really say I’m an expert as I’ve only been to two in my whole life. Just mine and one of Pete’s mate’s. “I absolutely loved our wedding day. We got married in June 2011 at the Stapleford Park Hotel in Leicester and it looked stunning. The dining room was particularly spectacular. We had chosen a white theme and our flowers – by Rob Van Helden, who is Elton John’s florist – were just incredible. “The best part of the wedding was having everyone we loved all together in one room. When I…

Perfect planning will ensure your wedding is everything you wished for. Where budget allows, more and more brides are turning to wedding planners to help them through the stress of organising their big day and many venues, including the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane – the venue for this stunning photoshoot – offer wedding packages with experts on hand to help with everything from your invitations to your cake, flowers and entertainment. But if you’re feeling creative and would rather go it alone, you’ll find plenty of inspiration right here. Flowers are an integral part of any wedding day decorations and if you’re not marrying in church, why not go the extra mile with a stunning display like this (left), which creates the effect of an aisle. All…

Research has found that 96 per cent of brides would like to start married life in better shape. According to a recent survey from Hypoxi, which manufactures body shaping machines, 55 per cent of brides-to-be embarked on a weight loss plan six months before their big day, while a fifth started with one month to go. All brides want to look great in their wedding dress and many feel that losing weight is one thing they can do to achieve this. And it’s not just women shedding for the wedding; the survey found that the average bride and groom lost 20lb between them, with men losing around 9lb. But with so many things to sort out before a wedding, finding the time for a regular fitness routine that will target…

Becky Fox and Sharif Labo Becky and Sharif said “I do” with flowers as they celebrated their big day at Coworth Park, Ascot, with a steel band in the background. Katie Williams and Mike Schendel A London Routemaster was just the ticket to whisk Katie and Mike’s guests, including Katie’s 93-year-old gran, to the reception after they had taken their vows in Chelsea Old Town Hall. Liz Brown and Paul Campion After Liz and Paul tied the knot at St Andrew’s in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, there were chips galore as their guests enjoyed fish suppers and a gaming casino at the Manor House. Nadine Meager and Gary Huxley Nadine and Gary toasted their nuptials at Horsted Place, near Uckfield, East Sussex. If you’d like us to consider your photos for…

If YOu like wafting around in burgundy silk with jet-black beading and an obligatory flounce of Chantilly lace (and who doesn’t?), there can be n o better place to call home this week than The Paradise, BBC1’s foray in to fashions and passions of yore set in a fictional 19th-century department store. Elaine Cassidy, who stars as Paradise heiress Katherine Glendenning, was eager to return after last season’s cliffhanger, which saw Katherine jilted by fiancé Moray (Emun Elliott) after he declared his love to shop worker Denise (Joanna Vanderham). “There’s so much juice in Katherine, which is why I love her,” says the 33-year-old Irish star. “She was so caught up in her love for Moray, but she’s back for revenge. Rather than heal, she has to make someone else…

Marriage splits, baby photos and controversial interviews; just another whirlwind week in the world of the Kardashian family. After months of speculation, matriarch and “momager” Kris Jenner and her husband of 22 years Bruce confirmed their separation. The family rallied around Kris, 57, and Bruce, 63, as news broke of their split. In a statement, the reality TV couple – who have two children, Kendall, 17, and Kylie, 16 – said: “We’re living separately and we are much happier this way. But we will always have much love and respect for each other. Even though we are separated, we will always remain best friends and, as always, our family will remain our number one priority.” Theirs is not the only marital problem in the famous family, however. Kris’s daughter Khloé…

Mikey, 13, met Prince Harry during a trip he made to Lesotho in February. She has lived with her grandmother since her parents died of aids when she was small. Mikey found out she was HIV positive when she was six. Despite the odds, she is a success story of the Sentebale Mamohato programme. Here, Mikey describes how the charity has transformed her life, enabling her to come to terms and learn to live with HIV… ‘When I was younger, there were people in our community who disliked me because of my sickness. At school, some parents said I should not eat from the same plate as their children because I would infect them. People didn’t like me playing with their children. If my grandmother was there, I felt hurt…

It is the one night of the year when celebrities are more than happy to take a back seat to let the real stars shine. Taking to the red carpet at a London hotel for the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, famous faces from the worlds of TV, sport and film looked their glamorous best. But all eyes were on the true heroes – the unsung people from across the UK being honoured for acts of bravery or generosity. The annual event, which is now in its 15th year, has won the royal seal of approval, with the Prince of Wales writing in the programme that it “celebrates some truly remarkable individuals”. INSPIRATIONAL TEEN Last week, these included Malala Yousafzai, the teenager from Pakistan who was shot in the…

She may be newly single but Cheryl Cole isn’t sitting at home dwelling on her heartache. For the singer is moving forward with a new album, has signed up with the same management firm that helped One Direction achieve global fame, appears in a new calendar – as our stunning photos show – and is even contemplating a dramatic return to The X Factor. Last week, it was revealed that the 30-year-old and Tre Holloway, her dancer beau of 14 months, had called time on their romance in the summer, reportedly because the pressure of splitting their time between London and Tre’s home in Los Angeles was too much. They kept news of their split quiet for several weeks while both got used to the idea of being single again.…

‘I was easily lured by the prospect of dancing in a dirndl’ Pippa Middleton (left) gets into the swing of the Jahrmarkt festival in the Austrian Alps ‘She wasn’t going to say she didn’t like them, was she?’ Sir Paul McCartney on being asked if wife Nancy liked his latest songs, which he sang during a transatlantic phone call ‘I passed my driving test this morning!!!’ Oscar winner and multiple Grammy and Brit Award star Adele reveals she’s added yet another accolade to her name… ‘My birthday was on the day of the royal wedding, so I went on to a party. It was a pretty good day’ The Duchess of Cambridge’s uncle Gary Goldsmith had extra cause for a royal knees-up after watching his niece’s wedding ‘Instead of getting…

Prince Albert of Monaco (right) takes part in the Olympic torch relay in Moscow as it begins its four-month journey to Sochi, Russia, where it will arrive in time for the opening of the Winter Olympics on 7 February. The Prince, who competed in the bobsleigh in five consecutive Winter Games between 1988 and 2002, waved delightedly to the crowds gathered in Red Square as he carried the iconic flame, which had been lit in Greece a week earlier and flown to Moscow. A ceremony in Red Square was held to mark the beginning of its journey, which, said Russian president Vladimir Putin (below), will “show the world Russia as she is and as we love her”. The president also presented Albert with a 2014 torch for his private collection…

Some of the brightest lights of the acting world shone at the British Film Institute’s Luminous charity gala, which launched the 57th London Film Festival last week. Among those making a stylish appearance at the black-tie dinner and auction in the West End were Homeland star Damian Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory (above right), while the flashbulbs popped too for Emilia Fox (above left) and Sienna Miller (below right), whose crisp white Carven dress was in sharp contrast to her usual boho chic. Hollywood was in town too, in the stunning shape of 49-year-old Gravity star Sandra Bullock, who showed off her shapely legs in a lace Stella McCartney mini (left). Meanwhile, the eye-catching dress worn by Tom Hanks’s wife Rita Wilson (below left) provided plenty of star power…

Starring in nail-biting British thriller Last Passenger, Kara Tointon found herself having to face a few fears as her character is trapped on a hijacked train. “I’m a bit of a wuss when it comes to thrillers and horror films,” the actress and Strictly Come Dancing star exclusively tells HELLO!’s Inside Entertainment. “Not that I don’t enjoy them, but I can’t sleep for two weeks afterwards.” In the film, Kara plays birthday girl Sarah, who strikes up a flirtatious friendship with A&E doctor Lewis (Dougray Scott) before their train is hijacked. “What’s great about this film is that you really invest in the characters as you get to know them, so when it all kicks off and horrible things happen you feel for them. And it’s very real,” says Kara.…

‘My husband says the fascinating thing about my nudes is that at first glance you don’t notice they’re naked’ A master of the paradox, internationally renowned photographer Vanessa von Zitzewitz is famous for immortalising stars from the worlds of fashion, film and the arts. With a portfolio featuring celebrities ranging from Mick Jagger to Luciano Pavarotti, the German-born snapper is now exhibiting a selection of her stunning black-and-white images at the Frieze Masters art fair in London, which runs from 17 to 20 October. Among the portraits on show is one of Diane Kruger as the Sleeping Angel and another nude snap, of Carla Bruni, which Vanessa sees as the centrepiece of the exhibition. Naked or clothed, it is the intimacy of her portraits which startles; her ability to capture…

CLASSIC BEAUTY For timeless femininity on your big day, consider vintage-inspired lace, opposite, from Temperley London (left) and Monique Lhuillier (right). Fur-accented looks, above, by Stewart Parvin (left) and Carolina Herrera (right) exude cinematic elegance and sophistication MINIMALIST These simple, sleek and structured silhouettes are from Ritva Westenius (left) and Amsale RETRO CHIC Monique Lhullier’s 1960’s style Jackie suit (left) and an Audrey Hepburnesque combination of silk trousers and train from Rosa Clará ETHEREAL Modelled by Tali Lennox, an Alberta Ferretti creation that is draped and delicate, right in tune with the designer’s signature catwalk style GLAMOROUS This figure-skimming mermaid gown from Watters is sweetly sexy – perfect for the bride who isn’t afraid to show off her curves ROMANTIC Theia’s sweetheart ballgown gets a touch of Versailles-inspired decadence in…

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Conceived as a celebration of good times, strength and positivity, ESPECIALLY ESCADA is luxurious and unmistakably feminine. Its power lies in its key ingredient, the rose – a symbol of love, beauty and passion. The range offers three distinctive interpretations of this scent – from the light summery touch of Delicate Notes to the intense and rich Elixir. The sense of strength and hope that’s at the heart of ESPECIALLY ESCADA, has led to a partnership with Breast Cancer Campaign, a charity that funds innovative research across the UK and Ireland. Together, ESCADA and Breast Cancer Campaign have founded the Raising Hope Award, the search for a very special person who has provided invaluable hope, support and inspiration to those affected by breast cancer. The winner will be presented with…

FIT FOR A BRIDE The opening of US bridal and formalwear brand David’s Bridal in the UK is sure to be welcome news for all brides-to-be out there. This one-stop shop will provide you with all the clothing you need for your big day, from lingerie to the perfect couture dress – all at a less than designer price. • Ivory wedding dress, White by Vera Wang, £875. Visit davidsbridal.co.uk FANTASY ISLAND Exquisite and exclusive, the coral island of Baros in the Maldives is what honeymoon dreams are made of. To mark its 40th anniversary, the resort has created the Honeymoon Perfected package, making its beach and garden villas an even more attractive option for your first days of married life. • Visit baros.com UPDATED CLASSIC Elegant earrings for a…

You could follow in the footsteps of many a celebrity and have yourself the wedding of your dreams by winning HELLO!’s prize draw. Britain’s most stylish celebrity magazine has teamed up with Chewton Glen luxury country house hotel and spa on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire to give readers the chance to win a divine wedding package, worth an amazing £30,000. Chewton Glen – awarded five AA red stars and three AA rosettes – boasts 130 acres of picturesque grounds and is within walking distance of the sea and easy reach of Christchurch, Bournemouth and Southampton. This elite resort, which has hosted the weddings of many celebrities, provides genuinely friendly hospitality and is the perfect location to celebrate your special day. HELLO! has also teamed…

Breath of fresh air As that all-important first kiss as a married couple approaches, the last thing you want to be concerned about is your breath. The answer is a mouth spray, but many can be overly minty. Try Swissdent Mouth Spray, £9.70, from Boots, which has OXYgard technology designed to kill bacteria by oxidising it rather than masking it, while at the same time whitening your teeth for the wedding photos. Bloat down the aisle? If you are worried about getting tummy bloat on your big day, chewable tablets might help. They contain a naturally sourced prebiotic soluble fibre, which it’s claimed encourages the growth of good bacteria in your gut. E’Lifexir Flat Tummy Plus, £9.99, from Holland & Barrett. Slim chance It is not just brides who slim…

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For fabulous evenings out or cosy nights in, here’s our pick of the week’s events and new releases – they’re the hottest tickets around 1 THEATRE THE COMMITMENTS High energy, vibrant and jam-packed with feelgood music – it’s a surprise that Roddy Doyle’s best-selling book The Commitments hasn’t been adapted for the West End sooner. The story of a group of Dublin teenagers forming a band, which director Alan Parker made into an award-winning film in 1991, is full of sharp one-liners – and colourful language. This stage version is such good fun that the entire audience was out of its seats dancing for the final 20 minutes of last week’s premiere. Killian Donnelly, who plays the eponymous band’s lead singer Deco, is the standout star with his booming, powerful…