Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol. 1467 i HELLO! magazine

After ch-ch-changing the face of music and style, David Bowie will soon be doing the same to our envelopes. The singer, who died last year, is to be commemorated with a set of ten Royal Mail stamps featuring his album covers – including Heroes, Aladdin Sane, Earthling (above left to right) and Blackstar, the Brit Award-nominated album that was released just before his death – plus images taken from four of his tours. Due to go on sale in March, the stamps also mark David’s 70th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the release of his debut album in 1967. Royal Mail has paid tribute to musicians before, publishing Pink Floyd stamps last year. However, this is the first time it has dedicated an entire collection to an individual musician…

Radio presenter and model Lisa Snowdon has kicked off 2017 in style – by announcing her engagement to entrepreneur George Smart, her boyfriend of a year. Lisa, who had more cause to celebrate last week as it was her 45th birthday, told HELLO! she “can’t wait” to get married. “I feel so lucky going into 2017 being engaged to my best friend and my soulmate George,” she said. “The engagement was such a lovely surprise and the proposal was just perfect; it was at home – very private and low key.” After her stay in the jungle for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here! last November, she was back with her creature comforts and her now husband-to-be on a festive break. “Christmas was magical and George just took…

Alex Jones gave her The One Show colleagues the mother of all surprises when she called in last week to announce live on air that she had given birth to a 7lb 11oz boy. Alex, 39, rang co-presenters Matt Baker and Angela Scanlon during the BBC1 show and told them: “I do have some news – our beautiful, healthy little baby boy was born. We’re absolutely delighted. We’re completely in love with him. It’s the most wonderful feeling.” Welsh-born Alex, whose 2015 New Year’s Eve wedding to Charlie Thomson in Cardiff was covered by HELLO! (left), said the birth on 22 January had been “lovely”. “It was all very straightforward. Charlie was with me; mum and dad were in the waiting room,” she said. The presenter, who hadn’t known the…

GORDEN KAYE Star of ’Allo ’Allo! dies Gorden Kaye, best known for playing café owner René in the long-running comedy ’Allo ’Allo! , has died aged 75. Gorden, who suffered from dementia in the last years of his life, died in the Yorkshire care home where he lived. He also had roles in Coronation Street , It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and Are You Being Served? . ’Allo ’Allo! co-star Vicki Michelle tweeted a picture of the pair from the show – set in occupied France during the Second World War – after Gorden’s death. “A brilliantly talented actor, consummate professional, loved the world over,” she wrote. “There’ll never be another René.” MEL GIBSON Welcomes his ninth child Oscar-nominated Hacksaw Ridge director Mel Gibson has welcomed…

‘King George was a complex, engaged, highly informed polymath’ Arthur Burns, professor of modern British history at King’s College London, is academic director for the Georgian Papers Programme at King’s. Here he talks about the significance of bringing these papers to light and their fascinating insights into the life of George III People often say that the Queen knows more about politics than anyone else because she has been around for such a long time and seen so many different Prime Ministers. Well, that’s also true of King George III. He reigned for 60 years from 1760 and, as has the Queen, experienced the world going through seismic shifts. Before his reign, the Government did very little except fight and fund wars. But during his time on the throne the…

A radiant Princess of Wales is a vision in white in this unforgettable image from the official photo album of her 29 July 1981 wedding to the Prince of Wales. Taken in Buckingham Palace after the St Paul’s Cathedral ceremony, the photo shows Diana’s ivory taffeta and antique lace wedding dress in all its glory. Designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel and featuring more than 10,000 mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls and a lavish 25-foot train, it was one of fashion’s most closely guarded secrets. In the 35 years since it was worn, it has been flown around the world as the focus of an exhibition entitled Diana: A Celebration. In 2014 her sons the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry took ownership of it, as Diana had requested in her…

‘My three year old Alaia-Mai said if it’s a brother she wants to push him back in’ Lighting up the red carpet in London last week, TV presenter Rochelle Humes was the very model of the radiant mum-to-be. Attending the National Television Awards with her DJ husband Marvin, Rochelle looked beautiful in a jewel-embellished gown by Philip Armstrong and sky-high Jimmy Choos, betraying any signs of a woman in the latter stages of pregnancy who longs for the chance to put her feet up. Rochelle and Marvin, who married in July 2012 in a spectacular star-studded wedding covered exclusively by HELLO!, are expecting their second child, a brother or sister for their three-year-old daughter Alaia-Mai. While they have opted to keep the sex of their baby a surprise this time,…

We all know we’re going to get nil points – or thereabouts. Nowadays it’s a running joke; part of the fun of Eurovision. Along with the badly translated lyrics, bonkers presenters and Graham Norton’s hilarious, acerbic commentary, there are whole drinking games based around countries failing to give the United Kingdom’s entrant any score whatsoever. But even so, with a global audience of 200 million tuning in to watch, I do think we should probably be sending our top talent to represent us in Kiev this May. We need to show that we mean business and that we can be just as great as we were back in our Bucks Fizz heyday. If we think we’re already unpopular and a victim of political scoring, imagine how bad it will be…

BIG OSCARS NUMBER FOR ‘LA LA LAND’ Hit musical La La Land is tipped to waltz away with the awards at this year’s Oscars after receiving nominations in 14 categories. Stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling were both put forward in the Best Actress and Best Actor categories respectively, with the film also garnering nods for Best Director, Best Picture and Best Cinematography, among others. The 14 nominations equal the record set by Titanic in 1998 and All About Eve in 1950. Emma Stone said: “I am so grateful for this honour and I’m so happy to share this feeling with my La La Land family… I’m also overjoyed that the movie has connected…

‘Kate was very supportive and just wanted to help. She’s such a lovely person; very thoughtful and a country girl at heart’ With the suitably regal Blenheim Palace as a backdrop to its photoshoot and a pretty young model, the Really Wild Clothing company was ready to put itself on the map. The model was Kate Middleton. Seven years later, she would marry Prince William and become the Duchess of Cambridge. Then, she was a fresh-faced twentysomething clearly enjoying wearing the classic above-the-knee skirt and matching tailored coat, both created by the luxury fashion label. The photos are a unique bit of history as it was the only time that Kate modelled for a clothing firm. “That shoot certainly raised our profile,” says Natalie Lake, the effervescent woman and creative…

INVESTMENT BUY I’ve got my eye on this new-season backpack by Manu Atelier. I love this rich suede version, but it is also available in more practical black leather. You can carry it as a backpack or over your shoulder, so it’s perfect for city outings and Alpine resorts. Mini Fernweh bag, £359, Manu Atelier from stylebop.com OF THE WEEK I popped along to the opening of Bunga Bunga in Covent Garden. We had yummy pizza, delicious cocktails (mocktails for me) and live turns from Sheridan Smith and the Jersey Boys. Here I am with Ed Taylor, Astrid Harbord and Martha Ward, who were all joining in the fun. Beauty Must-Have The perfect red lipstick is my secret beauty weapon on the slopes. While I like to go make-up free…

STATIC STRETCHING “When people talk of stretching, they are generally referring to static stretching or holding a stretch without movement. While it may not have the dramatic returns promised by other forms of stretching, it is thought to be the safest form. The muscles are relaxed then stretched through holding, twisting, forward-bending or back-bending positions. The muscle is slowly lengthened to the point of tension or to the ‘edge’ of the stretch.” So how long should you hold a stretch for? “According to studies, 30 seconds is the ideal amount of time. Beyond this, little more is gained in terms of flexibility.” But there is a wrong way to go about it. “Bouncing or jerking movements, such as sitting with the soles of your feet together and flapping your knees…

Keen to make the most of her own Roaring Twenties, Pixie Lott sought inspiration from the flapper era at a party to mark her 26th birthday. Teaming up with brother Stephen for the joint bash at private members’ club Albert’s in West London, Pixie pulled out all the stops in a silver, fringed 1920s-style dress by Galia Lahav (left). Finishing her retro look with flapperesque make-up and pin curls, the singer and stage star shared the results with friends and fans by posting an image on Instagram (below right). “SO EXCITED … for some ROARING 20s action,” she wrote alongside it. Also enjoying the gangsters and molls fun were Pixie’s mum Beverley, sister Charlie-Ann, who labelled it the “Best Birthday Party” and the singer’s model fiancé Oliver Cheshire. No stranger…

Anyone wishing to raise a glass to the health of the Queen will soon be able to do so with her very own fizz. Made from grapes grown on Her Majesty’s Berkshire estate, sales of Windsor Great Park English sparkling wine proved far from flat when it was released last year in honour of her 90th birthday. In fact, all 3,000 bottles of the royal bubbly (right) sold out – despite the £75 price tag. Luckily for fans, a new batch is due to be released this autumn and wine merchant Laithwaite’s is already taking orders. The corking sparkler, now priced at £35 a pop, features traditional champagne grapes chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, picked from 16,700 vines planted on seven acres of the Windsor Great Park estate in…

Madonna’s recent trip to Africa fuelled speculation she is about to adopt two more children from Malawi. The pop star was reportedly seen leaving the Lilongwe High Court last week having signed an application to adopt twin girls Stella and Esther from the same orphanage as her first Malawian child, David, now 11. Madonna also adopted daughter Mercy James, 11, from Malawi in 2009. Lucy Bandazi, a government spokeswoman for the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, told the Mail Online: “Madonna has expressed interest to adopt two children, both female. They are twins, aged four.” However, Madonna denied the story. The 58-year-old singer said last Wednesday: “I am in Malawi to check on the children’s hospital in Blantyre and my other work with Raising Malawi, and then…

FILM LOVING This film follows the true-life, heart-wrenching story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple in the US who fought prejudice from locals and government alike after marrying in 1958. Amazing performances by Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga – a worthy Oscar nominee. In UK cinemas from 3 February BOOK RATTLE Billed as one of the most exciting book releases of 2017, Rattle, by Fiona Cummins, which is soon to be made into a TV series, follows a sinister collector of macabre material who has a disturbing interest in two people suffering from a bone disease. As detective Etta Fitzroy investigates a spate of abductions, the creepy cat-and-mouse game begins... Out now, published by Pan Macmillan DANCE TANGO FIRE You’ll feel transported to Buenos Aires with this fiery…

Actress Scarlett Johansson and her French husband Romain Dauriac looked happy together at an art exhibition in New York last week (above), despite speculation about their marriage. According to US magazine People , the couple, who have a two-year-old daughter Rose, quietly separated in the summer. While neither has confirmed the reports, Scarlett, 32, was spotted leaving her New York apartment last week without her wedding ring (right). The couple, who married on a Montana ranch in October 2014, are also business partners and were last snapped together in December, opening their new Yummy Pop popcorn store in Paris.…

‘Shows like Strictly and Billy Elliot have made people fall in love with dancing’ Sir Matthew Bourne is among the UK’s most popular and successful choreographers and directors, while this year’s Debrett’s 500 list names him as one of the country’s most influential people. Surprisingly, he had no formal dance training until his 20s, though clearly that didn’t hold him back. Now 57, he has an unrivalled reputation for bringing modern dance to a wider audience with his company New Adventures – which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – including an all-male Swan Lake; his current hit Early Years, which re-stages his first three works; and his latest production, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning classic The Red Shoes. We meet at…

Christian Dior’s new creative director unveiled her first couture collection in a magical setting – there was an equally ethereal masked ball that night Traditional glamour was celebrated in all its glory at haute couture spring/summer 2017 fashion week in Paris, with no shortage of sparkles, ruffles and feathers adorning sweetheart necklines, spindly straps and delicate embroidery. The big names on the Chanel catwalk were models du jour and creative designer Karl Lagerfeld’s favourites, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. But the girl who stole the show was Lily-Rose Depp. Wearing an elaborate pale-pink tulle bridal gown, the 17-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis followed in some impressive footsteps to close the show – other catwalk queens who have enjoyed the honour of wearing the Chanel bridal gown in…

Despite numerous beauty companies, there are in fact only a handful of beauty manufacturers, so some of these bargain equivalents come off the same production line Have you ever been on YouTube in search of beauty advice? If so, you will be familiar with #beautyhauls and #bagspills and perhaps even #beautydupes. So what is a beauty dupe? It’s a budget beauty buy that mimics a high-end luxury purchase. Think of them as the beauty equivalent of buying designer-inspired looks at Zara and Topshop. YouTube beauty vloggers talk all the time of beauty dupes – tried and tested bargains that, while they might not come in the most expensive packaging and most certainly aren’t to be found at Selfridges or Harrods or even Debenhams, they are trying their hardest to perform…

Geri Horner and her husband Christian are celebrating the arrival of their first child together, a baby boy. Singer Geri gave birth to Montague George Hector, to be known as Monty, at London’s Portland Hospital on 21 January. She announced the happy news in a tweet, which read: “Christian and I are delighted to announce our baby boy was born this morning weighing 7lbs 8oz.” Geri’s former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton – who shares a birthday with Monty – took to social media to express her excitement, writing: “Amazing news, so happy! #birthdaytwins #birthdaymade love you all. Xxx.” The baby was given his second name in honour of pop legend George Michael, who died suddenly on Christmas Day and had been one of Geri’s closest friends. A family friend…

In New York to talk about his upcoming series of gigs with Cyndi Lauper, Sir Rod Stewart was intent on making a knight of it – by wearing his insignia at every opportunity. The singer received the honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace last October (left), in recognition of his services to music and charity. Staying true to his promise at the time “to wear it well”, while in the Big Apple Sir Rod accessorised his striped suit and blue shirt with his very own chunk of precious metal (right). Proudly displaying the insignia on US TV’s The Today Show, he told the presenters: “I brought it with me. I thought you’d be interested.” Equally keen to show her True Colours, Cyndi, 63, also impressed with her…

She has no shortage of titles – or gowns – but last week the Duchess of Cornwall added two more when she received honorary memberships to two organisations in as many days. The first came at London’s Vintners’ Hall, where Camilla was made an Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Vintners. As a wine enthusiast and president of the UK Vineyard Association, the Duchess seemed to be having a grape time as she also hosted a reception for British winegrowers at Clarence House. “My father was in the wine business… it’s very much in my blood,” she said as Brigadier Jonathan Bourne-May placed her medal around her neck (above). The following day it was the turn of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers to welcome Camilla, 69, to its ranks.…

As One Direction star Louis Tomlinson continued to enjoy solo success with his hit debut Just Hold On , his son Freddie celebrated a No. 1 of his own. To mark the boy’s first birthday, Louis joined forces with Freddie’s mum Briana Jungwirth in Los Angeles to ensure their boy had a big day to remember. In a video posted online, the smiling singer could be seen supporting the toddler as Briana presented him with a birthday cake (left). “Special 1st birthday :),” read the caption. The cake also starred in a Snapchat post (inset, left) and Louis used social media to share the love with fans. “Had a special day today with my birthday boy. Thanks for all the lovely messages!” he tweeted. He recently told radio service SiriusXM…

All eyes were on Victoria Beckham as she made a whistle-stop visit to Paris last week. Accompanied by her husband David, the 42-year-old designer took the Eurostar to the French capital as part of her role as a womenswear judge for the International Woolmark Prize fashion award. She went on to present an award to New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst, watched by other influential judges including British Fashion Council chair Dame Natalie Massenet. But it was former Spice Girl Victoria who captured much of the attention as she arrived at the ceremony in oversized tangerine trousers teamed with a cool blue shirt, both her own designs. During her visit – which coincided with haute couture spring/summer 2017 fashion week – Victoria also shared an image of herself with a cute…

‘The romantic idea of meeting your person and having a storybook family life … doesn’t really exist for me’ Actress Michelle Williams (left) on life after her late ex-fiancé Heath Ledger ‘He will always be my father… People that knew him really well say they see him in me – that it’s almost scary’ Paris Jackson rejects claims that Michael Jackson was not her biological father ‘Andy and Jamie may only play for another two or three years… When they’ve gone, tennis could go back to being irrelevant in this country’ Judy Murray insists we need to make a racket to keep British tennis growing ‘I am a rancidly aggressive timekeeper, my wife is always late, so there is many a gentle family row over timekeeping’ Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne…

Diana was a fan of the Chelsea Harbour Club, where she would work out in the gym As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to settle down with Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Kensington Palace, the exhilarating hustle and bustle of London awaits. Prince William and Kate will have plenty of opportunities to spend time at their favourite spots around the city, opening up endless social opportunities for the whole family, just as it did for William as a boy, when he lived at the palace with his brother Prince Harry and their mother Diana, Princess of Wales. PRINCESS AT PLAY London was a playground of glamour and adventure for Diana, who revelled in its vibrant atmosphere. She relished catching up with friends over intimate lunches at her…

‘Mark and I have both been really busy but we wanted to be here – we love this night’ Michelle Keegan If they’d been handing out prizes for red carpet glamour at last week’s National Television Awards – aka the NTAs – it would have been a closely contested category. Michelle Keegan, Tess Daly, Holly Willoughby and Sam Quek were among the stunning small-screen stars to turn out at the ceremony, which celebrates the best in British TV. Michelle, 29, looked white hot in a Galia Lahav gown that showcased her sun-kissed glow – she had just jetted home from a break in Florida to celebrate husband Mark Wright’s 30th birthday. The actress teamed up with Tina Moore – the wife of late football legend Bobby whom Michelle…

Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has had a varied media career, including editing a national newspaper, appearing as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and competing in Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice in the US, which he won. He is now presenting Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid and the 51-year-old is about to return with a new series of his chatshow, Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. What’s your favourite TV show ever? The West Wing. Brilliantly written, superbly acted, wonderfully produced. What have you watched on catch-up? The Crown. Binged it in two days, loved it. Who would be your ideal leading man and lady? Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep – the two best actors of my lifetime. What’s your guilty TV pleasure? I’m a Celebrity… I love watching Z-listers…

Following the release of the Oscars nominations last week, many in Hollywood were toasting the incredible overnight success of Best Actress hopeful Ruth Negga. She is being recognised for her outstanding performance in Loving , a tale based on the true story of interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving, who took on the US legal system after they were sentenced to jail for marrying in the 1950s. Even before her Oscars nod, Ruth’s star was on the rise thanks to her Golden Globes nomination for her portrayal of Mildred in the film – and her shout-out at the awards ceremony from Meryl Streep. In her now-famous anti-Trump Globes speech, Meryl, who was praising diversity, told the audience: “The beautiful Ruth Negga was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and raised in…

DAZZLING WITH THE STARS Dame Shirley Bassey was on sparkling form as she belted out Bond classic Diamonds are Forever in a surprise performance at a star-studded party in Paris held by jeweller Chopard’s. The 24-carat guest list included actress Kirsten Dunst, socialite Tamara Beckwith and model Carla Sarkozy, the wife of ex-French President Nicolas, as the luxury brand unveiled its Garden of Kalahari collection at the Théâtre du Châtelet in the French capital. KING OF HAIRDRESSERS Ex-footballer Frank Lampard, his TV presenter wife Christine Bleakley and Scots singer Tallia Storm were the crowning glory on the guest list as celebrity hairstylist Larry King launched his flagship salon in London. The VIP guests, including model David Gandy and former One Direction star Niall Horan, arrived in style in chauffeured Jaguars…

Gigi Hadid dresses down for a night out in New York before heading to Paris to walk the couture catwalks. However, this casual-with-a-splash-of-sparkle look is actually top-to-toe designer, from the Fay sheepskin jacket to the Saint Laurent glitter boots via Sandro Miren jeans and Moschino jewel-print bag, topped off with Le Specs x Adam Selman sunglasses.…

Your weather-beating essentials on the slopes are an SPF that glides on and doesn’t freeze in sub-zero temperatures, a lip balm that feels good, looks good and protects, anti-frizz and flyaway hair balm that controls hair even when your ski hat comes off, plus a healing hand cream that doesn’t feel gunky or sticky. Check out our pick of great ice-breakers...…

If you want to stave off the ailments of getting older, maybe it’s time you extended yourself. Stretching – which most of us only do when we get out of bed or after an exercise class – should become a daily habit as we get older. This is the theory of experts including Lexie Williamson, a yoga sports coach and author of the forthcoming exercise guide The Stretching Bible . “There are 101 reasons to stretch,” says Lexie. “To sit straighter, stand taller, move more freely, sidestep injury, release stress, feel younger, improve your golf swing and sleep better, to counter a desk job, maintain mobility in old age, improve posture and, for many, simply because it feels good.” This feel-good factor is key. Unlike so many forms of movement…