Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1256 i HELLO! magazine

Oscar has just turned 80, but far from slowing down, the legendary designer is as hands on as ever in the fashion business (right, with Eugenia wearing de la Renta jewel-print trousers, sweater and fur jacket). His family, though, are Oscar’s greatest passion and it’s here at his home in Connecticut that he’s created his fabled gardens for them all to escape city life The living room, where romantic fl orals lend an English country feel, is fi lled with antiques, including the Chinese coffee table, fl anked by chenille upholstered Louis XV chairs, and sitting atop a silk 19th-century rug. To the left, a Biedermeier style mahogany bookshelf with bronze adornments is placed alongside a Neo-Gothic screen which dates back to the late 19th century ‘Life at 80? Like…

Harry and Taylor stroll through New York’s Central Park (left) the day before One Direction’s gig at Madison Square Gardens (top right). Following the band’s after-party, they headed back to Taylor’s hotel hand-in hand (right) The hearts of teenage girls all over the world were broken last week after One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles was spotted enjoying a romantic date with US singer Taylor Swift in New York. The couple looked relaxed and happy as Taylor, gave Harry, 18, a tour of Central Park, at one point sharing a private joke that got them both giggling. Further confirmation of their blossoming romance came when Taylor, 22, was invited backstage to join the exclusive group of One Direction girlfriends – including Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards – at the group’s Madison…

With a performance that earned him the unanimous thumbs up from his No. 1 fans – sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, ten, and seven-year-old Cruz – football hero David Beckham went out on a well-deserved high when he bid farewell to his US team LA Galaxy. After six years with the Californian side, the 3 7 - y e a r- o l d f o r m e r England captain’s last appearance in a Galaxy shirt saw the team scoop their second consecutive Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup, after beating Te x a n o p p o n e n t s Houston Dynamo 3-1 in the climax to the season. After their stunning victory, David’s teammates left him in no doubt about their high regard for him,…

With rumours of a new Baywatch movie in the pipeline, David Hasselhoff was back in his red shorts and on the beach recently. But this was no warm-up for reprising the role that brought him to the attention of millions in the 1990s – far from it, as the beach in question was chilly Southport. Joined by two leggy co-stars (albeit complete with antlers) the actor swapped the California surf for temperatures well below freezing for a photoshoot to celebrate being voted the star most of us want to have a Christmas photo taken with – beating another iconic red suit wearer. Calling it “quite an experience”, David confessed: “I envied the reindeers their coats. [But] I am honoured so many Brits chose me as an alternative to Santa.”…

In fine voice (clockwise): Princess Eugenie, Chelsy Davy, Cressida Bonas and Jecca Craig While in hospital last week, the Duchess of Cambridge missed a very merry Christmas carol concert given by her husband’s friends the Van Straubenzee family to raise funds for the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund. The annual event is held in December in memory of Henry, who died in a car crash in 2002, aged 18. The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are patrons of the fund and Kate has been one of the mainstays at the event in recent years, handing out drinks and titbits to carollers. But the event, held at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea, was as glamorous as ever, given the attendance of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, along with William’s friend Jecca…

After the turmoil of the past year or so, Ronan Keating has definitely got his sparkle back – and it was not hard to see why at this year’s Emeralds & Ivy Ball. Attending the annual fundraiser – held in London in aid of his charity, the M a r i e K e a t i n g Foundation – the singer could not help smiling as he posed with new love Storm Uechtritz by his side (left). Now in its seventh year, the ball has raised m i l l i o n s f o r t h e foundation set up by Ronan in memory of his mother and for Cancer Research UK. Co-hosted by Christine Bleakley (second right), it was attended by celebrity supporters including…

Not one to let a minor detail like a broken ankle hold her back in the style stakes, Diana Ross looked every bit her usual fabulous self as she made her way through Los Angeles airport. Although in a wheelchair and with a hefty cast on her leg, the legendary singer accessorised with dark sunglasses and a jewelled walking stick. The 68-year-old former Supremes singer incurred the injury in India last month when she slipped over after her performance at Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend Vladimir Doronin’s lavish 50th birthday party. “She is fine and has been recovering,” said a spokesperson for star, who picked up a reported £500,000 for singing at the 15thcentury Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. And she isn’t letting the injury hamper her glamorous schedule, either. The spokesman revealed…

After spending more than three weeks apart while Charlie competed on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!, mother and daughter were keen to spend some well-deserved time together. The actress – who is on a sixmonth break from playing Janine Butcher in EastEnders – went on to win the reality contest (inset, above right) and was finally reunited with her daughter. “Kiki didn’t leave my side,” she says of the hours after her victory Charlie Brooks has just enjoyed a s e c o n d w e e k e n d o f celebrations. As well as toasting her Queen of the Jungle status as winner of this year’s series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!, Charlie has also marked her daughter’s eighth…

KATIE PRICE Model overturns driving ban Katie Price has won her court a p p e a l t o o v e r t u r n a d r i v i n g b a n . “Wow wow wow I’ve had good news I’m not banned from d r i v i n g w o o o o o o o o o thankyou judges and my legal team xxxx,” the 34-year-old said on Twitter. She had been handed a 12-month driving ban in August, when Bromley Magistrates’ Court also fined her for two speeding offences. Katie claimed she hadn’t been driving her white Range Rover at the time it was seen speeding, and that her now ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna was to blame. “It definitely…

Angelina Jolie makes a surprise return visit to the Jordan-Syria border to offer comfort to Syrian refugees displaced by their country’s ongoing civil war (above). The UNHCR Special Envoy travelled overnight to meet the frightened and exhausted families who’d just completed the perilous crossing. “What I saw is a dramatic example of the plight of hundreds of thousands of Syrians who have been uprooted by the fighting and are in a desperate search for safety,” Angelina said. “Many of those trying to fl ee are exposed to extreme danger up to the border itself.” The distant thud of artillery could be heard to the north and the lights of Syrian towns were visible in the distance as she spoke with refugees. RACE AGAINST TIME It was Angelina’s second mission to…

‘Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank the staff at the hospital for the care and treatment the Duchess has received’ Radiant if looking a bit fragile at Prince William’s side, the Duchess – who is less than 12 weeks pregnant – leaves King Edward VII hospital four days after she was admitted suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a rare and severe form of morning sickness ‘I’m feeling much better, thank you,’ Kate told reporters as she headed home Making her first appearance with her husband since they announced the joyous news that they are expecting their f rst child, the Duchess of Cambridge had a cheery wave and reassuring words for wellwishers as she left London’s King Edward VII Hospital last week, showing that she was on the mend. A…

The Princess who unexpectedly became heir to the throne; the boy who was born to be King; the arrival of the Queen’s adored grandchildren; and the first of the new generation of the monarch’s great-grandchildren The Duchess of York is flanked by Queen Mary and her mother the Countess of Strathmore – with George V and the Duke of York standing directly behind – at the christening of Princess Elizabeth, a month after her birth in 1926. A year later the future Queen sits for a portrait with her mother (below) PRINCESS ELIZABETH 21 April 1926 When, at 2.40am on 21 April 1926, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York was born by Caesarean section at 17 Bruton Street in London’s Mayfair, nobody expected her to become…

‘I want Christmas to be completely magical, especially for Scarlett, because she’s at an age when she’s starting to really enjoy the build-up’ Cosying up beside the crackling wood burner, wealthy businesswoman Jacqueline, 52, husband Dan Cunningham, 35, a City trader, and their three-year-old daughter Scarlett look forward to their first Christmas in their new multimillion-pound dream home in Surrey The modern dining area and (above) the sleek, cosy sitting room As one of Britain’s most powerful and successful businesswomen, Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold isn’t easily daunted. So it comes as something of a surprise when she confesses to feeling rather nervous about playing host to a houseful this Christmas. The 52-year-old chief executive and mum of one will entertain 20 people at her stunning new home in Surrey.…

SHOPPING Alexa Chung was amazing in lace at this year’s British Fashion Awards. The modelturned-TV host, who won her third consecutive British Style award at the ceremony, weaved her magic in an embroidered black Simone Rocha sleeveless dress, teamed with Nicholas Kirkwood “Belle Epoque” embroidered suede ankle boots and a black top-handle bag. 1. Sarah Grace lace dress, £149, Monsoon, tel: 0844-811 0068 2. Matt onyx ring, £195, Anticoa from Astley Clarke, tel: 020-7706 0060 3. Frenchgrain satchel, £170, DKNY from House of Fraser, tel: 0845-602 1073 4. Lasso Love ring, £85, Zoe and Morgan from benna.co.uk 5. Hailstone Maze shoe boots, £165, CJG from topshop.com Alexa Chung nets another winning look in her Simone Rocha lace dress Lifestyle: SHOPPING•BEAUTY•WELLBEING•RECIPES•ENTERTAINMENT…

She’s tipped to become France’s biggest international star since Brigitte Bardot and it’s clear from these sensational new images just why Bond Girl Bérénice Marlohe is licensed to thrill. The actress says her life has been turned upside down by the phenomenal success of the 50th anniversary Bond offering, Skyfall, which is now the highest-grossing film ever in the UK. “It is such a beautiful experience to be a Bond Girl, or lady, and it is still difficult to comprehend that I am part of this wonderful historic group of women,” says the 33-year-old, who plays Sévérine, the reluctant mistress of villain Silva (Javier Bardem). “Making the film was an intense, fantastic experience.” The daughter of a Cambodian Chinese doctor father and a French mother, Bérénice was brought up in…

Chart-topping singer Nicole Scherzinger has managed to bag a seat on The X Factor judging panel, a role as global brand ambassador for Herbal Essences and a Formula 1 racing ace boyfriend. Currently based in the UK, the former Pussycat Doll took time out to reveal the hair and beauty secrets that keep her looking so purrfect. Nicole, you recently moved to London from the US. Was that difficult for you? “To be honest, I was nervous. I have been coming back and forth for ten years for work, but I don’t really know anyone here and the weather can be depressing. But I am loving being on X Factor and I love the people here. My team on the show are wonderful – they inspire me.” Have you had…

As a nation, we will spend more than £4billion on Christmas and New Year foods – or about £400 per household. So it is little wonder that a third of us will end up paying for it in January, by starting 2013 carrying significant extra weight. Over the four-week festive period, the average Brit puts on 5lb. And it is not just Christmas lunch that is to blame; the alcohol, chocolates and mince pies, nuts and crisps and huge tins of sweets – the endless stream of high-calorie snacks adds up. But it is possible for you to treat yourself without overindulging. As model-turned-TV presenter Tyra Banks explains: “I love food and feel that it is something to be enjoyed. I eat whatever I want, especially during the holidays. I…

POTATO ROSTI WITH CREME FRAICHE, CAVIAR AND DILL Makes 20 Preparation time 45-60 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes INGREDIENTS • 500g/1lb 2oz potatoes, peeled, grated and squeezed dry • 1 tsp flour • ¾ tsp salt • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp sunflower oil • 125ml/4½fl oz crème fraîche • 100g/4oz black lumpfish caviar • 20 fresh dill sprigs, to garnish 1. In a bowl, mix together the potato, flour, salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a 23cm/9in non-stick frying pan. Spread half the potato mixture about 5mm/¼in thick on the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden. Remove from the pan and leave to cool…

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 19, 12, 24, 5, 11. ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 1255 CROSSWORD Mystery celebrity: MILEY CYRUS ACROSS 1 Dallas; 5 Sarandon; 8 Zellweger; 9 Dylan; 11 Ann; 12 Emmerich; 15 Biel; 16 Sean Bean; 19 Minnelli; 20 Rudd; 22 Dev Patel; 24 Amy; 26 Susan; 28 Zeta-Jones; 29 Wahlberg; 30 Amelle. DOWN 2 Alec; 3 Lily Allen; 4 Sienna; 5 Steven Spielberg; 6 Nayar; 7 Ola; 10…

1BOOK HER MAJESTY What better way to crown this Diamond Jubilee year than with the impressive new book Her Majesty? From formal royal occasions to glittering showbiz events, all six decades of her reign are covered. Alongside unforgettable images by Lord Snowdon, Patrick Lichfield, Rankin and Cecil Beaton, there are photographs that reveal a softer, more intimate side to the monarch, such as driving her Daimler in 1957 with a young Prince Charles in the front seat and Princess Anne in the back. There are also previously unseen pictures, including a shot of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh waving goodbye from the steps of a plane after a royal tour of the West Indies in 1966. Taken by royal photographer Harry Benson, it was found on an undeveloped…

Newlyweds Ryan and Blake enjoy the sights of Paris on a romantic honeymoon break. Behind them are thousands of colourful cadenas d’amour – padlocks left by couples from around the world as a testament to their love. Though the weather is chilly, Blake is without gloves and happily shows off her $2million pink diamond engagement ring (right) Strolling arm in arm through Paris, the city of love, Ryan Reynolds and his new wife Blake Lively look totally wrapped up in each other in our exclusive photos. Their wintry trip to the French capital was a delayed minihoneymoon for the couple, who didn’t have time to take a break immediately after their wedding due to their work commitments. The Hollywood sweethearts married in a secret ceremony in South Carolina in September,…

“My son will come with me on Victoria’s Secret photoshoots,” reveals Miranda, pictured out in New York last week with Flynn (left). The trip to the park was valued family time for the supermodel, who can be seen in dazzling form at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (right), airing on TV later this month Taking a break from her busy schedule, " ictoria's Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr looked typically stylish a s she took her son Flynn to a park i n New York last week. Chic in an all-black ensemble, the hands-on mum kept the adorable two-year-old busy with a ride on a roundabout, enjoying some one-on-one time while dad Orlando Bloom is away filming Zulu in Cape Town. The play ate came shortly after Miranda's sensational t u…

Leona Lewis helped make a charity Christmas party X-tra festive last week, as she and fellow X Factor winner Matt Cardle (both above) were welcomed as guests of honour at the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary’s Winter Wonderland event. A passionate animal rights campaigner, Leona is a patron of the charity and a regular at its fundraising days, but it was Matt’s first time at the sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex. And the famous duo certainly drew the crowds. “Leona sent me an email and asked if I’d come and perform,” explained the Essex-born 29-year-old, who treated the audience to a few songs. “I thought it seemed like a great cause. I live in Fulham now, but my mates are still in Essex so it’s great they could come and watch. I like…

A staunch supporter of the Armed Forces, Lorraine Kelly was on a real high after agreeing to help get this year’s Christmas box campaign off the ground. Dressed in a Royal Marines uniform, the TV presenter descended a zip wire that had been set up from Wellington Arch in London’s Hyde Park. But unlike the three Marines who preceded her, she failed to keep her lips zipped on the way down. “I was screaming like a girl – shameful. Sheer fear, sheer terror,” she confessed afterwards. “When I got there I said to the Marines, ‘This isn’t a good time to tell you, I have a fear of heights…’” However, she was determined to face up to her phobia if it meant giving a boost to the charity UK4U Thanks!,…

Bringing a touch of the canaries to c h i l ly Germany, Elle Macpherson was a sunny delight at a p a r t y to c e l e b r a te St Barbara's Day. The model (far left) helped rays the temperature with her strapless form-fitting gown by Romona Keveza, which showed off her I flawless figure to perfection. The mother of two was one of a number of celebrities who made the trip to Munich for the gala, which raises money for local charities. Also turning up the heat in the cold were Rosanna Davison (left), Pixie Geldof (right) and Rumer Willis (far right). Earlier in the day, the actress daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis took the opportunity to explore the Bavarian city…

Glamorous singer Cheryl Cole has had a busy couple of weeks, even by her standards. After a whistlestop, not-so-secret trip to Los Angeles (left) with boyfriend Tre Holloway (below left) to see Simon Cowell, the job-juggling Geordie jetted back to London to sign copies of her autobiography, My Story. Dressed in a daring gold and orange dress for the signing at the Corinthia hotel (right), the Craziest Things singer might have been showing a bit of leg, but she was revealing nothing about her threeand-a-half hour meeting with the X Factor creator. And she was just as coy about rumours he’s offered her £2million to return to the UK version of the hit show next year, in place of judge Tulisa Contostavlos. However, a source speaking to the Daily Mail…

She has supported the stars through their pregnancies, so i t was only natural that some famous faces would come out to support midwife and fertility expert Zita West (below) at the launch of her new book. Celebrity clients and friends gathered at the Dorchester in L o n d o n f o r a f t e r n o o n tea complete with Bellini cocktails - and pregnancy tests on all the tables, thanks to party sponsor First Response. Big names included makeup artist Jemma Kidd • who was there with cute two-year-olds Mae and Darcy (together, top right), her twins with husband, the Earl of M o r n i n g t o n - a nd Nativity 2 star Joanna ι P a…

Talented royal horsewoman Charlotte helps to raise an impressive £145,000 for a children’s charity with a fancy dress relay event at the Gucci Paris Masters. But there were complaints afterwards about the “insensitive” choice of a Native American outfi t W earing a Native American-inspired costume, Princess Caroline’s glamorous daughter Charlotte Casiraghi gallops into action at a charity showjumping event in Paris. Charlotte’s Gucci team kicked off the amade relay challenge, helping to raise an impressive £145,000 for the NGO, which works with some of the world’s most underprivileged children and is presided over by her mother. But the 25-year-old’s costume didn’t impress everyone: rider and organiser came under f re later on social media for allegedly showing a lack of cultural sensitivity towards the indigenous people.…

Frankie Dettori’s shame after drugs ban Champion j o c k e y F r a n k i e Dettori has i s s u e d a n apology to his family and supporters a n d h a s v o w e d t o rebuild his career after being handed a sixmonth racing ban for failing a drugs test. “I have been stupid and would like to apologise…” said the 41-year-old three-times British champion and father of five, who tested positive for an unspecified banned substance at a meeting at French racecourse Longchamp on 16 September. “In particular I have let down my wife and children and it is for their sake that I am determined to rebuild my career and my reputation in the…

‘I’d told the director, “I’m up for cutting my hair off.” And Adam said, “Okay, without giving anything away, how would you feel about being a short-haired bride?”’ Anne looked stunning in a backless Givenchy gown as she joined Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried and director Tom Hooper (above, left to right) in Leicester Square for the premiere of their film adaptation of the hit musical Despite the icy temperatures in London’s Leicester Square, Anne Hathaway looked far from miserable as she dazzled at the world premiere of the movie adaptation of the hit musical Les Misérables. Wearing a stunning backless pearlstudded Givenchy gown, she shivered next to her co-star Hugh Jackman and joked: “I die for fashion.” Not only that, Anne made sure none of the fans were…

News that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child is the best possible early Christmas present for the royal family. But what does life hold for the little tot when he or she is born, what kind of childhood lies ahead, and who other than the doting parents could figure prominently in his or her life? HELLO!’s royal correspondent Judy Wade asks the ten burning questions about the child who will one day become King or Queen, assesses what impact the little one will have on the future of the House of Windsor and suggests what kind of parents Prince William and Kate will be. And the answers show that the baby faces a very rosy future in the bosom of two loving families… 1 WHO…

As a pop star turned TV presenter, Louise knows a thing or two about looking good, just one reason why she’s well qualified to launch her own make-up range, Wild About Beauty. “I want this to be successful for my family,” she says. “I’m really independent” ‘I need to make a decision. I’m 38, so if I’m going to do it, I need to do it soon’ Christmas is just around the corner and Louise Redknapp’s mind has turned to present buying. Clearly outnumbered by the men in her life, with sons Charley, eight, and Beau, four, her footballer-turned-TV pundit husband Jamie and father-in-law Harry – who recently became manager of Queens Park Rangers – the TV presenter admits her Christmas shopping list inevitably has a football theme. “It’s a…

In their racing colours: Cilla Black, Lord and Lady Lloyd-Webber and Amanda Holden Elizabeth Hurley with friend Henry Dent-Brocklehurst Lady Gabriella Windsor and Maurice-Richard Hennessy Natalie Pinkham and husband Owain Walbyoff First past the post: Mollie King Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Rupert Finch Clare Balding with Jilly Cooper and her son Felix On good form: Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville with his wife Lulu PHOTO FINISH AT THE GOLD CUP The going was good as the racing set hoofed it to Newbury for the highlight of the winter racing season, the Hennessy Gold Cup. Punters including Elizabeth Hurley and Saturdays singer Mollie King warmed up with Hennessy hot chocolate, Horse’s Neck cocktails and hearty winter fare as they scrutinised the race card for winners. The crowds were thrilled when…

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Handy tip Winter weather can be harsh on hands, so if yours become dry, itchy and red, try a hyperhydrating, skin-soothing lotion. A favourite with Claudia Schiffer (below), it contains oil from sea buckthorn berries, which are believed to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and are rich in vitamin E. Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Lotion, £15.95; visit weleda.co.uk. Green beans If you are following a caloriecontrolled diet over the Christmas period and beyond, early research suggests that taking a green coffee extract may aid weight loss over a 12-week period. Try Lamberts Pure Green Coffee Extract, £18.33, from victoriahealth.com. Jogging, Japanese style If you are going get moving this Christmas, do it style with the high-tech Pearl Izumi Japanese running and cycling workout gear, a collection favoured by Pippa…

Adeline Mulvaney and Lloyd van den Aardweg Lloyd and Adeline were inspired by this romantic rosy setting in Richmond Park during their English garden party-themed reception. Manrina Rhode and Rishi Rich Cosmetic dentist Manrina and music producer Rishi were married in multiple ceremonies in “true Indian tradition”. Rebecca Hedley and David Williams University sweethearts Rebecca and David wed at Holy Trinity Church in Cambo, Northumberland, then enjoyed a fabulous “homemade” party before jetting off to Italy on honeymoon. Dianne Connor and Dean Hillreiner Dianne and Dean toast their big day at Kenwick Park Hotel, Louth, where they counted on nine bridesmaids and two best men respectively. Kyle Devine and Andrew Brooks Kyle and Andrew bask in the Scottish sunshine after saying “I do” in St James’s Church in Paisley. Guests…

Filming the hotly anticipated Christmas special of Call t he Midwife brought back memories o f Yuletides of yesteryear for Jessica Raine (right), who plays Jenny, and Helen George (above), her frisky colleague Trixie. " I remember getting roller skates with rainbow-coloured wheels in the 1980s," says Jessica as we chat over the chink of fine china. " I got a bright orange BMX," Helen confesses, prompting a giggle from Jessica. It seems that Helen's cycling on the set of Call the Midwife is the stuff of legend. " I do have a problem with steering," says Helen. "It becomes a real problem in the new series when I get an engine behind those wheels I fell off my bike when it as stationary." The pair laugh again. Like much…

Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Grammy Award-winning country and western singer Keith Urban, 45, is best known in the UK as the husband of Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, also 45. The couple met seven years ago at an event called G'Day LA, which celebrates and showcases all things Australian, and wed the following year in a candlelit ceremony attended by guests including Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman. Keith is now a father to two girls with Nicole - Sunday Rose, aged four, and Faith Margaret, who's nearly two and was born via surrogacy. Nicole has credited her husband with putting her life "in a really beautiful place", following her battle with depression after the break-up of her first marriage to movie star Tom Cruise. For his part,…

‘I just want to hang out with people I like to be with – and that’s it’ After leaving their hotel, Scarlett and her French boyfriend Romain Dauriac share a passionate kiss while strolling through the streets of New York (below). It’s a rare public display of affection for the pair, who have so far kept their relationship under wraps Actrejs Scarlett Johaisson is not one to be oi tdone. As her ex-husband Ryan Reynolds was enjoying a mini-honeymoon in Paris with his new wife Blake Lively, the 28-year-old and her new boyfriend Romain Dairiac kissed passionately as they left their New York hotel for a late-morning stroll. Wrapped ip in winter coats, casial clothes and matching singlasses, it woild seem that Scarlett and French joirnalist Romain are now ready…

‘The lovely thing about the show Viva Forever is that it’s brilliant for all ages. I’ve got my grandma coming as well as my five-year-old’ Snow queen: Emma gets into the festive spirit as she poses for these dramatic photos against a fabulously frosty backdrop Fresh from a snowy school run, a rosy winter’s glow on that familiar youthful face that’s changed so little in the 18 years we’ve known her, the moniker Baby Spice still doesn’t seem inappropriate. Emma Bunton – 36-year-old Spice Girl, radio presenter and mum of two – is talking stage costumes with hello!. “The camel outfit, that was a tricky one. Thankfully, I was tipped off that they had one in a nearby supermarket. I don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Then there…

Not even the Prime Minister is immune to X Factor fever, it would seem. Ahead of the talent show’s hotly anticipated final at the weekend, David Cameron was delighted to welcome the three X Factor finalists to spread a little festive cheer at 10 Downing Street. Jahmene Douglas, James Arthur and C h r i s t o p h e r Maloney – joined by show mentor and ex-Pussycat D o l l N i c o l e Scherzinger (all left and above, with the PM) – may have sung Silent Night, but the evening was anything but, as schoolchildren screamed and s h o u t e d i n excitement when the stars switched on the lights of the famous street’s Christmas tree. Liverpool-born singer Christopher…

Since becoming Mrs Lennox Besser in September, former Eurythmics singer Annie and her new husband Dr Mitch Besser have been revelling in the honeymoon stage of their relationship. While on a romantic pre-Christmas trip to St Moritz, and wrapped up against the cold, the newlyweds looked smitten with one another as they strolled the snowy streets (left). Annie met US-born gynaecologist Mitch three years ago, after becoming involved with his South Africa HIV/aids charity Mothers2Mothers. Despite vowing never to marry again following two divorces, the fiercely private star couldn’t resist posting photos of her wedding, which took place on board a boat on the River Thames, on her Facebook page, to the delight of her 500,000-plus contacts. The bride reportedly wore a white floor-length gown with a lace bolero shrug.…

If anyone knows about being fashionably late, it is supermodel Heidi Klum, who finally got to hold her annual Halloweei party - more than a month after the night itself. The fundraising extravaganza had to be postponed after Superstorm Sandy hit the US at the end of October, leaving much of the East Coast - i cluding New York, where the party was due to be held - without power. However, Heidi was determined that every storm cloud should have a silver lining, so she decided to press ahead with the lavish bash -renamed Heidi Klum's Haunted Holiday Party for the occasion - and in the process raise funds for the American Red Cross's relief efforts in the wake of the natural disaster. Heidi's Halloween costumes are legendary, and as…

She recently revealed how accepting a fiveyear residency at Caesar’s Palace back in 2002 was a bit of a gamble, but there is one area of Celine Dion’s life where she refuses to take any chances. In France to promote her new album Sans Attendre and film a TV special, the singer made certain her two-year-old son Eddy was warm and safe as she left the George V hotel in Paris, where she has been staying with her family. Snug in his quilted coat and with his famous mum’s arms wrapped protectively around him, the toddler (left) seemed unperturbed by the ranks of fans and photographers waiting outside for a glimpse of her. Days earlier, it had been Eddy’s twin brother Nelson’s turn in the spotlight as he explored the…

She famously sings that Hips Don’t Lie, but Shakira could well add another curvaceous body part to her hit after proudly showing off on stage the burgeoning bump (left) that gives away she’s a pregnant pop star. And last week the Colombian superstar left no doubt she can’t wait to be a mum as she released an ultrasound snap of her baby boy. The 35-year-old happily re-tweeted a scan picture (below right) first tweeted by her Spanish boyfriend of two years, Barcelona football star Gerard Piqué, 25, along with the caption: “His first pic! #excited #cute.” It’s not the first photo the couple have shared on Twitter. In November, Shakira posted a snap of them showing off her bump with the message: “Podría estar 9 meses más así! I could…

On sparkling form, Denise shows off her dance moves to HELLO!. Clearly, the 38-year-old has only one thing on her mind. “You live, eat and breathe Strictly,” she says. “There’s no time for anything else. But I love it” Despite her punishing schedule and not getting to spend much time with her two-year-old daughter, Betsy, Denise is relishing her time on Strictly Come Dancing. “I’ve laughed every day pretty much for three months and you can’t ask for more than that,” she says. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done” ‘I’ve lost weight but I’m more toned. I’m eating more than usual – defi nitely more carbs’ Whi le Denise Van Outen looks effortlessly cool as she strikes a pose in hello!’s glamorous photoshoot, she is in fact running on…

‘Chris has twice cooked a meal and, this is not a joke, both times the fire brigade came’ Accomplished cook Gwyneth Paltrow (left) says her husband Chris Martin also sets the kitchen alight – in a bad way ‘Oh dear, our stick insect has escaped’ A tweet from Sarah Brown, wife of former PM Gordon, reveals that life away from Number 10 can be more mundane ‘My husband is a man with whom I have become a lot more of a woman. He devoured the little boy inside me’ Carla Sarkozy says her husband Nicolas, the former French President, has given her a taste for enjoying her feminine side ‘The problem with living life as if there is no tomorrow is that you get to this age and realise it…

From piping to pleating, every sofa requires a different sewing skill “I’ve always loved sewing. I have warm memories of sewing with my mum when I was a young girl. So for me it was natural that when I left school it would become my career. Every now and then you hear people say that we no longer make things here in Britain. But traditional skills that have been used for generations are still going strong in towns and communities like ours, around the country. The DFS factory in Derbyshire, where I work as a machinist, is a perfect example of this. I work in a team with other machinists, fabric upholsterers and fabric cutters, and we all use traditional skills to hand-make each sofa to order. From beginning to…

‘Harry is at this moment in Afghanistan. I really do understand the worry of service families when their loved ones are away’ As a busy mum in the public eye, Samantha Cameron is well placed to pass on pregnancy tips to the Duchess of Cambridge. And the Prime Minister’s wife was keen to offer congratulations to William and Kate as she greeted their baby’s future grandparents the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Sun Military Awards, the annual event known as the Millies. As her husband David looked on, Samantha spoke to the heir to the throne and his wife about her empathy for Kate, having experienced her own bout of severe morning sickness with her fourth child Florence, now two. After asking the couple to…

NICOLE KIDMAN OSCAR-WINNING ACTRESS TELLS US WHY SHE LOVES TAKING RISKS – AND LIVING FAR AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD ‘I can do stuff I want. As a woman in her 40s, that’s a wonderful place to be’ Nicole Kidman ins’t afraid of a challenge. She recently took on the role as a vampish older woman who seduces Zac Efron in The Paperboy, a film she has said “makes audiences uncomfortable, but art should be unsettling”. She tells us: “The distance I have from the film industry [she lives in Tennessee] allows me the chance to make strange and brave choices because I don’t have a sense of ‘Does something have to be commercial?’ I don’t have to work, so I can do stuff when I want. As a woman in her…

Tweeds and knitwear were to the fore as Karl Lagerfeld (above right, with Stella Tennant) presented his annual Metiers d’Art collection at Linlithgow Palace. Above: Edie Campbell. Right: Brad Kroenig is joined by his son Hudson, Lagerfeld’s godson Stella Tennant, the aristocratic Scottish model, was the natural choice to open the spectacular fashion show staged by Chanel last week in the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots – Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian. In homage to the palace’s history and setting, the French brand’s creative director Karl Lagerfeld presented a Highland and Elizabethan-inspired collection, modelled by Stella, Edie Campbell and the newly crowned Model of the Year – and face of Chanel – Cara Delevingne. Cara’s sister Poppy Delevingne wrapped up warm in a full-skirted Chanel overcoat and dramatic fur hat…

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Baubles don’t have to be confined to the tree. Get creative and try tying them from light fittings, door handles, or in front of mirrors and windows Candles are brilliant for adding glamour to a room, grouped together they can make a statement and illuminate your home with festive twinkle Consider different containers for stacking gifts – a pair of sparkly shoes makes a chic alternative to a stocking and is a superb present for a loved one Create a focal point in a room by filling an old wooden crate or suitcase with giant baubles and glitzy treasures then drape with fairy lights It’s the unexpected details and thoughtful touches that make Christmas special – the way candles and lights are displayed, clever ideas for the dining table or…

FLASHY FISH STEW, SAFFRON SAUCE AND GARLIC BREAD Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the garlic bread • 1 ciabatta loaf • 3-4 cloves garlic, unpeeled • Sprigs of fresh lemon thyme • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the fish stew • 1 bulb fennel • 4 anchovy fillets • 4 spring onions, trimmed • ½-1 fresh red chilli • Olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled • 125ml/4½fl oz white wine • 700g/1½lb passata • 1 small bunch basil • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 400g/14oz mixture of fish fillets, scaled and pin-boned. I like monkfish, red mullet, John Dory, sea bass and whiting • 400g/14oz mussels and clams, scrubbed, cleaned and de-bearded • 4 raw shell-on king prawns For…

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Jonathan Ross assumes his position as master of ceremonies once more for the annual helping of banter and bawdiness at the British Comedy Awards. Gems such as The Thick of It, Twenty Twelve and even CBBC’s Horrible Histories are given the nod, with Sue Perkins, Olivia Colman, Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and Harry Hill just some of the names peppering the nominations. Given its reputation for being a well-lubricated affair, I can’t guarantee this will be a sobering watch, but you will be full up with belly laughs by the end of it! The British Comedy Awards are on Channel 4 on Weds 12 December at 9pm…