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Amal Clooney looked as stylish as ever as she stepped out in New York last week in a black vintage Christian Dior skirt suit and, later, a dusty pink coat and dress by Bottega Veneta. The 39-year-old human rights barrister, who is expecting twins with her movie star husband George Clooney, had a number of appointments while in the city, including an International Women’s Day event at the British Consulate alongside guests including Princess Eugenie. Earlier she had addressed the United Nations at its headquarters, where she was joined by her client Nadia Murad, 23, who as a student in northern Iraq was kidnapped by the group known as Islamic State or Isis. Nadia was forced into slavery along with more than 6,000 other women and children from the Yazidi…

Flashing a dazzling smile as she touched down in her native Australia, Kylie Minogue appears to have put heartache behind her. In February, the 48-year-old singer ended her engagement to British actor Joshua Sasse, 29, but last week she told the audience at the launch in Sydney of her Specsavers eyewear range that she had “no regrets” about the two-year relationship. Looking back, however, she acknowledged that she could have made some different choices. “Hindsight is illuminating but not always what we want to see,” she said. “I wish I had trusted my instincts on some occasions when I didn’t, and I wish I had listened to better advice when I didn’t.” Some reports suggest that the split occurred after Joshua became close to a co-star on US TV series…

When it comes to the A-list and their ever-changing hair habits, it seems lightening does strike twice – a fact that was demonstrated when both Katy Perry and Kristen Stewart debuted drastically different dos in the same week. For Katy, that meant celebrating her newly single status with a platinum pixie undercut courtesy of hairstylist Chris McMillan. The singer, who recently split from actor Orlando Bloom, headed to the iHeartRadio Music Awards (right and inset, bottom right) with her new do, having shared the new look on Instagram in a video filmed straight after her restyle. In it, the 32-year-old said that previously she “wasn’t ready” for the edgy makeover, which her stylist said he’d wanted to try since the day they first met. Having tried every colour available on…

Tennis star Grigor Dimitrov may be enjoying a career-high world ranking, but it was girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger who aced it with her outfit at a dinner date in Los Angeles. Emerging hand in hand with world No. 8 Grigor from celebrity restaurant Craig’s in West Hollywood, Nicole looked incredible – despite chewing on a toothpick (left) – thanks to a skin-tight nude bodysuit by US label House of CB, which showed off her toned figure. The singer, 38, began dating Grigor, 25, after her seven-year on-off romance with Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton ended in 2015. But while she has been seen courtside at tournaments, she prefers to keep their love match private. “We like to keep it our own business,” she told InStyle magazine last year.…

Her career has been filled with oar-some moments but last week rower Katherine Grainger had her proudest yet when she was made a Dame by the Queen. The 41-year-old, who is Britain’s most decorated female Olympian after winning five medals at five consecutive Games, was presented with her honour at Buckingham Palace. Posing for photos with the new addition to her trophy cabinet (left), the delighted athlete, who won silver at Rio last year (below left) called it “wonderful”. She said: “I’m used to aiming for medals; I’m used to trying and achieving the titles in rowing, and this is one that you don’t even dream of.” Also honoured was dressage’s golden girl Charlotte Dujardin, 31, who swapped her hard hat for something a little more glam to pick up…

It felt fitting to visit the Rt Hon. Harriet Harman’s South London home for a cup of tea on International Women’s Day last week. As Britain’s longest continuously serving female Member of Parliament she has fought tirelessly for women’s rights while juggling a family of three with a big dollop of mother’s guilt. Not that she ever looked anything other than cool, calm and collected as she rose from MP for Peckham in 1982 to acting leader of the Labour party – twice, in 2010 and 2015. FAMILY FIRST After ushering HELLO! into the hub of the family home she shares with her husband, Labour MP Jack Dromey – her warm, bright kitchen with a makeshift desk scattered with agendas, an iPad and an emerald green House of Commons notebook…

‘I think the best way to look back at any regrets is with compassion and humour. One large spoonful of humility can help’ Former Spice Girl Geri Horner (left) has the recipe for mindfulness ‘I am nearly 60. This is very unseemly that Harry Styles will be with an old woman and have to kiss her hairy lips’ Dawn French, who puckered up for Hugh Grant in 1995, won’t be kissing ex-One Direction star Harry for Comic Relief ‘Donald Trump is making me gain weight. I start the day with liquids, but after the morning news, I eat pancakes smothered in maple syrup’ Hollywood star Barbra Streisand weighs the President in the balance ‘I lived the Rolls-Royce life of the arts. But I just wanted to get away from the…

Made in Chelsea is back with a bump next week with parents-to-be Binky Felstead and Josh “JP” Patterson sharing their baby news with some very surprised fellow cast members. And the recently reunited couple – who revealed their baby news exclusively in HELLO! earlier this year – are beaming as we catch up with them for a chat. “We are expecting a beautiful gift that we are both incredibly excited about,” Binky tells HELLO! , tenderly patting her bump ahead of the baby’s arrival in the summer. “We’re obviously looking forward to the new arrival. You’ll see it all on camera, all the exciting preparations for it.” But it won’t be access all areas. The pair have decided to keep some details of the pregnancy to themselves. “You won’t see…

With her carpetbag and 1930s jackets and skirts, Emily Blunt looks practically perfect in every way as Mary Poppins in these first images (left and below) of the actress on set in London. And what a relief that is. When I heard Disney was planning Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel – due in cinemas next year – to the much-loved 1964 Julie Andrews film, I felt a bit nervous. For a start, it’s been a long time coming – 53 years, to be exact. The classic is one of my all-time favourites, for myriad reasons, including the amazing soundtrack, the dancing penguins and Dick Van Dyke’s bizarre-but-endearing cockney accent. I used to watch it with my grandparents and now my two-year-old daughter loves it too. We can often be found…

This Week’s Obsession: Florals Time to ditch the winter leather and switch to lighter denim. I love this Needle & Thread shirt with its beautiful embroidery flowers, which brings denim straight into season with its gorgeous pops of pink. The shirt works brilliantly tucked into skirts, jeans, or layered with T-shirts and dresses. I’ve had oodles of compliments already. Instagram OF THE WEEK London Fashion Weeks come and go, but friendships are forever. I was in awe of my dear friend Markus Lupfer’s work this season. Beautiful sequins and prints – and the shapes and lengths of his dresses are just perfect. I will be snapping up a couple to spice up my wardrobe. INVESTMENT BUY Il Bisonte’s timeless chic bags are now available in Britain at its…

Healthy eating habits could be your new flexible friend. If you don’t want to give up meat altogether, but want to reap the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, then join the one in three people in Britain who now consider themselves to be “flexitarians”. Also known as “flexible vegetarians”, or “veggie-vores”, it’s a trend embraced by stars including Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow and it’s one that seems likely to grow. In a survey of more than 1,000 mothers conducted by vegetarian meals company Goodlife Foods, nearly half said they planned to reduce the amount of meat in their family’s diets this year, or have already done so. Improved health was the main driving force behind their decision; saving money was a close second, followed by animal welfare…

Autumn looked on proudly as little Isla confidently held the lead It was all the fun of the fair as Autumn Phillips enjoyed a spring day out with her two little girls, Savannah and Isla – the Queen’s great-granddaughters – at the races in Gloucestershire. The smiling trio looked happy and relaxed as they toured the attractions of the annual Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt point-to-point fixture, a firm favourite on the royal family’s calendar. Wrapped up warm in woolly hats, wellies and quilted coats, six-year-old Savannah and her little sister Isla, four, giggled as they sat side by side on a swing ride, their blonde hair blowing in the breeze. With mum Autumn by their side, the sisters also tried their luck on the side stalls – Isla won a…

She is a veteran of the red carpet and Dame Joan Collins certainly didn’t disappoint when, looking her dazzling best, the ever-stylish actress made a glittering appearance in London’s West End. The occasion was the premiere of her latest film, The Time of Their Lives, in which she stars with Pauline Collins. The former Dynasty actress went for all-out glamour in a floor-length silver gown and matching heels. Her co-star, with whom she first worked in an episode of ITV’s 1980s hit series Tales of the Unexpected, was also on sparkling form, accessorising her monochrome outfit with jewels. “It was really fun,” Joan says of starring again with Pauline. “We got on together when we worked together 30 years ago. We picked up where we left off.” STAR SUPPORT Joining…

‘The biggest influence in my life is David. He inspires me every day’ She lives a jet-set life, criss-crossing the globe for work and on precious family breaks. Now, in a revealing video produced in New York for British Airways, Victoria Beckham talks about why Los Angeles is her favourite holiday spot – but also says that London will always be her home. The 41-year-old also opens up about how her four children are “blessed” and “lucky” and tells why David, her husband of almost 18 years, is her biggest inspiration. Victoria, who lived in the US with David when he played football for LA Galaxy from 2007 to 2012, says in the interview: “My favourite family holiday destination would be LA. We lived in LA for a long, long…

Between them they have racked up plenty of No.1s, but pop and presenting couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes were “delighted” last week to have their very own No. 2 – in the shape of a second baby girl. Posting a photo on Instagram of her holding the new addition to the family (below right), Saturdays star Rochelle, 27, captioned it: “Our world is now complete… Valentina Raine Humes – Happy birthday little one.” A family friend told The Sun: “Everything went really well and they can’t wait to get home.” Former JLS singer and The Voice presenter Marvin, 31, wrote on Twitter: “Couldn’t be a happier or prouder man, what another incredible blessing! My beautiful wife gave birth to our 2nd girl.” No doubt sharing their joy was Valentina’s big…

Staying family focused ahead of the birth of her twins, Beyoncé played the green card when she attended the Hollywood premiere of Disney film Beauty and the Beast with husband Jay Z and their own little princess, five-year-old Blue Ivy. Wearing coordinating customised green Gucci gowns, mother and daughter posed for pictures (left) before heading out. The 35-year-old singer later shared the series of images on her website, as well as on her Instagram feed. The two beauties were joined on the low-key photoshoot by Jay Z. Evidently getting a kick out of the prospect of being a dad again, the rapper was pictured gently placing a hand on Beyoncé’s pregnant belly, while smiling down at Blue (above). There was more photo fun at the premiere itself. Despite arriving at…

GEORGE MICHAEL Singer died of natural causes Singer George Michael died from natural causes after having suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, Darren Salter, senior coroner for Oxfordshire said last week. The death of the Careless Whisper singer – who was found lifeless in bed at his Oxfordshire home on Christmas Day – had previously been treated as unexplained and the 53-year-old’s body was referred for toxicology tests. The star’s family is now believed to be planning his funeral. It is thought he will be laid to rest in London’s Highgate Cemetery, where his mother Lesley is buried. SCARLETT JOHANSSON Divorce battle for Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson and estranged husband Romain Dauriac are engaged in an increasingly bitter divorce battle after filing to end their marriage of…

‘It’s a testament to the success of Boxgirls that girls tell me their plans to become doctors, surgeons and scientists’ DJ, TV presenter and mum of three Sara Cox presents BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s . Inspired by the girls she met on a recent eye-opening trip to Kenya, Sara, 42, is taking on the challenge of a 24-hour1980s-themed Danceathon ahead of Red Nose Day on 24 March It’s 6am and I’m in my room in Nairobi. Instantly I think about the people I met yesterday and about the day that lies ahead. This time yesterday when I woke up I was nervous about what I’d see, who I’d meet but mostly whether I’d be able to do justice to the stories and tell…

THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWMAN It was a case of Hollywood royalty meeting British royalty at Buckingham Palace last week when Tom Cruise received a warm welcome from the Duke of Edinburgh (above and left). The tuxedo-clad Mission: Impossible star chatted animatedly with an equally dapper Prince Philip at a charity dinner held in aid of The Outward Bound Trust. The event was marking the 75th anniversary of the organisation, which helps young people from all walks of life reach their potential through outdoor pursuits. As part of its work, it offers youngsters the chance to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Tom, 54, is a supporter of the trust, while the 94-year-old Prince is the organisation’s patron and was once its chairman…

Perched on a throne in Kensington Palace and wearing her beloved Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara gifted to her by the Queen on her wedding day – and recently worn by the Duchess of Cambridge – a smiling Princess of Wales seems to be enjoying the theatricality of this image. Lord Snowdon, who took the photograph in 1985, commissioned a set designer to create the backdrop. It is thought that Diana’s sateen gown was also a prop since she was never seen wearing it in public. This relaxed yet elegant image is the latest in our series of photos of Diana to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.…

She’s starring in one of the greatest love stories of all time and, as Natalie Anderson took to the stage in Romeo and Juliet , the love of her life was in the front row. “James was there, which was amazing and really comforting,” says the actress of her husband James Shepherd, with whom she has four-year-old son Freddie. “I also had some of my Emmerdale mates – Fiona [Wade, who plays Priya Kotecha], Gaynor [Faye, who is Megan Macey] and Bhasker [Patel, who plays Rishi Sharma] which was so lovely. It’s always nice to have friendly faces in the audience.” The actress, who left the ITV soap in 2015 having played Alicia Metcalfe for five years, is treading the boards as Lady Capulet in the West Yorkshire Playhouse’s version…

FILM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens lead the way in this lavish live-action remake of Disney’s classic animation. Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson and Sir Ian McKellen invite us to Be Their Guests as the voices of the castle’s enchanted residents. In UK cinemas from 17 March BOOK THE LITTLE BRETON BISTRO Marianne Messman is desperate to escape her loveless marriage and tries to leap into the Seine – but is saved by a homeless man. Moving to Brittany she finds love again, but finds her husband wants her back. Author Nina George has come up with another heartwarming tale. Out now, published by Abacus MUSICAL GREASE Grease is the word for Tom Parker as the former Wanted singer plays Danny Zuko in this new…

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• Commit to one meat-free day a week at first, and then you can build up to more days and eventually try a meat-free week or month. • When you eat meat, think better meat and think smaller portions. • Change the way you shop; go local, go seasonal and go sustainable. • Buy more vegetables and less meat and fish. • Value your food; find out where it comes from, how it is produced and make sure you do not waste it. • Choose organic or free-range meat. • Choose sustainable fish, looking at local species, seasonality and fishing methods. • Surf the web for great vegetarian recipes that will inspire you to cook without meat. • Visit theflexitarian.co.uk for more ideas.…

With his huge brown eyes, Prince Oscar of Sweden gazes steadily at the camera, proudly showing off his four bottom front teeth. The perfectly composed black and white portrait of the royal tot – taken by his doting mum, Crown Princess Victoria – is one of three pictures released to mark his first birthday. The Princess is following the Duchess of Cambridge’s example by taking her own personal pictures of her children. Keen photographer Kate has released her own portraits to celebrate landmarks in her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s lives, including delightful candid snaps of Charlotte marking her first birthday last May. Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel were delighted to share Oscar’s special day with pictures taken at the Haga Palace in Stockholm. And these refreshingly natural…

‘I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the red carpet but dressing up is always fun for me’ One year on from scooping an Oscar, life is pretty rosy for Hollywood actress Brie Larson. Taking to the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of new blockbuster Kong: Skull Island last week, the star was radiant in red as she promoted her first starring role in a big-budget movie – and showed off the diamond ring her long-term love, musician Alex Greenwald, gave her when he proposed last March. No wonder she’s beaming; it’s certainly been a big 12 months. “But I would say that 90 per cent of [my life] is exactly the same,” muses the star, staying tight-lipped about her wedding plans despite rumours that the couple,…

‘Everyone attended a party in a private gated-off area – this was where Brooklyn could enjoy his first legal drinks’ Turning 18 is a milestone in anyone’s life – and Brooklyn Beckham made sure it was an occasion he would always remember. The eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham welcomed official adulthood in style with a private party at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds. Celebrating first with his family – his parents and siblings Romeo, 14, Cruz, 12, and Harper, five – he later invited friends to join in the festivities at the exclusive retreat. “They all stayed in a cottage, probably one of the most luxurious in the resort,” a source exclusively tells HELLO! about the Beckham clan’s long weekend. “They all seemed super cool and relaxed and…

Tapping into her own talent for performing, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden showed off her dance skills at the London preview of musical comedy Stepping Out. The touring show also stars Angela Griffin, ex-EastEnder Tracy-Ann Oberman (above, right of Amanda) and Emmerdale’s Nicola Stephenson, all friends of Amanda, who agreed to join her on stage after she sent them the scripts. Stepping Out premiered in 1984 and was later made into a film starring Liza Minnelli and Julie Walters. It was while watching the movie on TV that Amanda decided it should be revived. “Halfway through I had an epiphany and wanted to do my own version on stage,” she said. In Cabaret-style fishnets and sequins, the mum of two dazzled as dance trainee Vera (left) and got a…

Hollywood stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are believed to have called off their divorce. The Gone Girl actor and Jennifer –both 44 – separated in 2015 after ten years of marriage but neither launched divorce proceedings. The couple spent Christmas with their children – Violet, ten, Seraphina, seven, and Samuel, four – and it has been reported they are preparing to give their marriage another go. “Jen has called off the divorce,” a source told US magazine People . “She really wants to work things out with Ben. They are giving things another try. They want to keep the family together.” Ben said recently that he relished being a parent: “I like taking my kids to school in the morning and dropping…

The Queen was joined by a roll call of 14 other members of the royal family last week at a service of dedication for a new national monument to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her Majesty thanked all those who had worked to bring “peace and stability” to both countries between 1990 and 2015, as she and the Duke of Edinburgh led their family at the service at Horse Guards Parade in London before unveiling the new memorial in nearby Victoria Embankment Gardens. Among the royal party paying their respects at the service were all four of the Queen’s children, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry – who served twice in Afghanistan during his ten-year military career. In a foreword for the…

When Prince Harry took girlfriend Meghan Markle to the wedding of one of his best friends earlier this month, the pastor turned to the royal and said: “It’s your turn next, sir.” And royal experts agree the time could finally be right for the world’s most eligible bachelor to settle down. Harry and Meghan have been virtually inseparable since they started dating about eight months ago and the Jamaican ceremony gave the Prince the perfect opportunity to properly introduce his new love to his inner circle. Respected royal expert Duncan Larcombe, author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story a forthcoming biography from HarperCollins, believes the Prince is “absolutely besotted” and that, at 35, Meghan may be ready to start a family. “Harry doesn’t do anything by halves when it comes…

When Comic Relief announced it was doing a mini-sequel to the hit 2003 film Love Actually , it was a chance for us to catch up on our favourite couple – David and Natalie, the characters played by Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon. And last week our wishes came true when the duo filmed their segment of Red Nose Day Actually and HELLO! caught up with Martine (left) for a chat. “I’d forgotten about the chemistry between us and this light that we just give off together,” said Martine of the pair’s characters. “So when I saw the monitor during filming I looked at Hugh and went, ‘We’ve still got it, baby!’ “Natalie and David are still together and still very much in love. David is still Prime Minister, too.…

He is said to be worth a cool £50million and, after a staggeringly successful few days, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has no doubt added plenty more to his bank balance. His third album, Divide , was released on 3 March and after shifting 672,000 copies in its first week became the fastest-selling album in the UK by a male artist. “Wow, what a phenomenal week!” said the star after it was revealed that every single track from the album had charted in the top 20, with nine in the top ten – a feat never before achieved in chart history. “I’m buzzing!” he added. After a little over four days on sale, Divide broke another record, scoring the most streams on Spotify – 273 million – of any album in its…

Irish-born Angela Scanlon co-hosts Robot Wars and is covering Alex Jones’ maternity leave on The One Show. She also co-hosts a Virgin Radio show with Russell Kane. What’s your favourite TV show ever? Peaky Blinders. I love it so much; the characters, the hats, the accents, everything. I’ve lost days to [stars] Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory. What’s the last thing you watched on catch-up? I rewatched [BBC3 comedy series] Fleabag. I wallowed in the weirdness from the comfort of my couch. What’s your guilty TV pleasure? Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. It’s kind of a kids’ show, it’s slow and really downbeat but funny in a very dark way. I also never fail to be inspired by Kevin McCloud’s Grand Designs. Which TV character do you love…

Olivia Palermo earns her fashion stripes as she arrives at the Chloé show in Paris wearing Tommy Hilfiger trousers teamed with a navy knitted cape showing a flash of oversize white cuffs. A ditsy print skinny scarf and Salvatore Ferragamo cat-eye sunglasses finish off this understated look. Lifestyle: SHOPPING•BEAUTY•WELLBEING•RECIPES•TRAVEL…