Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol. 1506 i HELLO! magazine

‘Taking on the chateau was an enormous undertaking because we had to commit to its conservation’ ‘In my grandparents’ day there were 50 servants and estate workers here. That’s no longer possible’ Recalling the day Flore de Brantes faced a delightful dilemma – whether or not to take on the challenge of keeping and restoring her family home, a gorgeous but leaking chateau that had seen better days, in the lovely Loire valley – she says: “We decided to accept it. It was an enormous undertaking because we had to commit ourselves to its maintenance and conservation. And it wasn’t just a matter of living with no central heating and a creative electric system.” It was 2007 and her father Paul, Marquis de Brantes, had died and her…

’I think mum is watching over me. When the camera panned to the audience I saw her sitting with my brother and I choked up’ In our location house in London, singer Alexandra Burke is enjoying looking through the results of her first HELLO! photoshoot. “Wow. When I first posed in front of the camera nine years ago, I was a girl. Now I look like a woman,” she says. Alexandra’s career began at the tender age of 20, when she won The X Factor in 2008. Since then, she has never left the limelight. She has sold more than four million records in the UK alone, released a clothing line, appeared a guest judge on The X Factor and excelled in the West End, first playing Rachel Marron in…

New parents Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk looked the picture-perfect happy family on a day out at the beach with seven-month-old baby Lea. Basking in the California sunshine, the couple were all smiles as American Hustle star Bradley carried their daughter on his shoulders with Irina holding on to her little girl’s hand. While Bradley, 42, was dressed casually in khaki shorts and a T-shirt, Irina wore a white top with bows on the sleeves, matching Lea’s frilly white outfit for their Malibu day out. It was a second outing for the couple, who have rarely been seen in public since the model gave birth in March. A few days earlier they had shopped for pumpkins at a farm in nearby Moorpark. Lea, who was strapped to her dad’s front…

The title of Pixie Lott’s latest single could not have been more apt. Shortly after releasing Won’t Forget You , she ensured patients at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital had memories to treasure for ever when she paid them a visit and held an impromptu singalong last week. Big-hearted Pixie was helping to raise awareness of the Matalan #GetSpotted campaign, which encourages customers to buy pairs of dotty pyjamas and other goodies, with all profits going to the hospital’s charity. And besides chatting to young patients (right), the singer and stage star made time for an acoustic song and dance session(left), later posting a photo and short video clip on Instagram. “Yesterday was so fun thank you lovely onesssssssss,” she wrote, describing her new-found friends as “my favourite backing dancers…

The gongs themselves may have gone to emerging talent in the worlds of theatre, dance and film, but at this year’s Princess Grace Awards Gala in Los Angeles, Princess Charlene of Monaco won with her charm and fashion sense. Attending with her husband Prince Albert, Charlene looked the epitome of a modern, style-conscious royal in a burgundy Ralph Lauren sequinned, off-the-shoulder gown – fittingly called Charlene (left). Whether posing for photos with Albert (above right), mingling with famous faces such as Sex and the City actress Kristin Davis at the VIP reception, or delightedly accepting a posy from a young guest (below left), Charlene put the serene into Her Serene Highness. Also attending the glitzy night at the Beverly Hilton were heiress Chloe Green and her boyfriend Jeremy Meeks (below…

Pop star and The X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger is singing the praises of her latest purchase for her new home in Los Angeles. Two years after being flooded out of her last place, she’s moved in to the bespoke “Chez Scherzy” and can’t hide her excitement as she talks animatedly about colour palettes, marble fittings and the pièce de résistance – queen-size bunk beds. “I have a master [suite], but I’d much prefer to sleep in the bunk bed room,” Nicole, 39, tells us over breakfast at London’s Sanderson hotel, where, despite having flown in the previous evening and being a self-confessed night owl, she’s on perky form as she peruses the menu, declaring: “I wanna eat it all.” But back to her prized new acquisition – why bunk…

‘I wish I had because I could have ruffled his hair and we would then all have known the truth. And maybe he wouldn’t have been President’ Actress Emma Thomspon (left) says she now regrets turning down the advances of Donald Trump some years ago ‘I think @TheAntonDuBeke is trying to kill me!! He needs reminding I’m 57yrs old with no dance experience!! @bbcstrictly #quickstep’ Ruth Langsford gets in a spin on Twitter over her latest Strictly routine ‘I have learnt when to give in and I think he has learnt to give in’ Cindy Crawford compromises on interior design with husband Rande Gerber ‘Just maybe I will finally wear blue and yellow spandex for my #halloweencostume’ Turns out Wolverine star Hugh Jackman was #tootall for his own X-Men character’s…

Wedding bells will ring out for Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle before next month is out. The woman who has captured Harry’s heart – and spoken so candidly of her love for him – will get her moment in the spotlight as a beautiful bride when Rachel Zane, the sassy legal whizz she plays in hit US drama Suits, ties the knot with fellow lawyer Mike Ross in the yet-to-be-aired finale of the seventh series. The timing could not be more perfect for royal fans eager to see the nation’s most eligible bachelor find his happy ever after. Filming on the show wraps in a little over a month and well-placed sources predict an imminent announcement of Harry and Meghan’s engagement. If fact does indeed mirror fiction, her on-screen nuptials…

‘I see it as a privilege to present the awards... But I think this year is going to be really tough. There’s always a lot of tears shed’ Carol Vorderman will be joined by a very special guest indeed when she returns to present the Pride of Britain Awards. This year, the star-studded ceremony, which recognises ordinary people for extraordinary acts of bravery, will be attended by the Duke of Cambridge. “It’s fantastic to have someone with his profile on board,” says Carol, speaking exclusively to HELLO! ahead of the 19th annual awards. “I’ve met William a number of times, including at an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.” Carol, a keen pilot, has plenty in common with the future King, who flew…

Like the lady herself, the family home of Tessa Kennedy, interior designer to royals and the rich and famous, is vibrant, has a fascinating history and boasts no end of famous admirers. Set in the heart of the Surrey countryside, the sprawling mansion, Tessa’s main residence for more than four decades, has been a home-from-home to some of the stage and screen’s most illustrious characters: from Marlon Brando, who always stayed with Tessa and her family when he was in the country, and his The Godfather co-star Al Pacino, who learned how to play tennis on the property’s private court, to ballet star Rudolph Nureyev, Tessa’s one-time dearest confidant, and Dame Joan Collins, a long-standing family friend who became honorary godmother to Tessa’s daughter Milica after the death of Princess…

Many of us are trying to cut dairy out of our diets, whether that’s to lose weight, lower cholesterol, ease bloating and IBS or even to help alleviate allergies such as sinusitis and hayfever, or skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea. But can going dairy-free make a real difference to our health – or is it simply a free-from trend? “Yes and no is the answer,” says nutritionist Amanda Hamilton, who is an ambassador for Vita Coco. “Obviously if you are lactose intolerant – that is when you do not produce lactase, the enzyme required to digest the sugars found in milk – you have to follow a dairy-free diet. For others it is an animal rights issue. I generally recommend that adults either give up dairy…

Looking tanned in an azure bikini and matching wrap, Coleen Rooney was on swell form as she enjoyed a sunshine half-term break in Barbados with her three boys. The 31-year-old, who is expecting her fourth child with husband Wayne in February, jetted off for the beach break with Kai, eight this week, Klay, four, and Kit, 22 months, leaving the footballer behind in the UK. Coleen made sure that the boys wished their dad a happy 32nd birthday, however, by posting a message on Instagram that read: “We love you so much Dad! Thank you for all that you do for us”. The blooming brunette has been soaking up the sun on the idyllic Caribbean island following a tumultuous time in the couple’s ten-year-long marriage, after the former England captain…

They have been a Fantastic Foursome for the past six years, but soon Jessica Alba, her husband Cash Warren and their daughters Honor and Haven will be welcoming a new family member – and it’s a boy. Three months after she announced her third pregnancy, Jessica revealed news of the baby’s sex via Instagram. In a video uploaded last week, the actress was joined by Honor, nine, and six-year-old Haven as they excitedly opened a box filled with blue balloons and confetti (above and right). “[We] couldn’t be more thrilled,” Jessica wrote in the caption, adding a blue heart emoji and a series of hashtags including #cantwaittospoilhim. After meeting on the set of the superhero movie Fantastic Four in 2004, Jessica and TV producer Cash married nine years ago. And…

SIMON COWELL Near miss for The X Factor star X Factor judge Simon Cowell was rushed to hospital last week after fainting and falling down stairs at his London home. “It’s been a scary morning,” said a source. “It was very early and Simon was going down his stairs to get some hot milk because he couldn’t sleep. An ambulance was called and he was stretchered out of the house in a neck brace surrounded by worried aides.” Simon, 58, underwent tests before being sent home. The accident happened the day before the first of the X Factor live shows, where the music mogul is a mentor to the Groups category. His girlfriend Lauren Silverman, mother of his three-year-old son Eric, was in New York at…

The Duke of York, Queen Sofía of Spain and Japan’s Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko were among the royals attending the lavish funeral of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Abulyadej (above right, on his 85th birthday in 2012) in Bangkok last week. The ceremony, a year after the King’s death, included a day-long procession of chariots, troops and musicians (right). About 250,000 mourners, many carrying sandalwood flowers (above centre and far right) watched the Great Victory Chariot (above) as it took the King’s body and royal urn to the specially built crematorium, a 150ft gold structure that features images from mythology and statues of his two favourite dogs. The King’s remains had been lying in state at Bangkok’s Grand Palace, where 12 million Thais paid their respects. His ashes were returned to…

LAMB AND BLACK OLIVES IN ROSE WINE WITH PASTA “While the idea of pasta often conjures something speedy, there’s little that can beat a slow-cooked pasta sauce. Whenever I cook with lamb I try to use anchovies, which really enhance the flavour of the meat. The result of the slow cooking and the anchovies is a sauce so seriously savoury that a little goes a long way. On that note, don’t forget to reserve the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce a little – that’s the key to achieving a sauce that is rich but not overpowering.” Serves 4 Preparation time 20-25 minutes Cooking time 2-3 hours INGREDIENTS For the sauce • 50g/2oz unsalted butter• 1 tbsp sunflower oil• 1 onion, peeled and finely sliced• 8 anchovy fillets from a jar, drained and…

Actress Angelina Jolie enjoyed a girls’ night out last week when she took eldest daughters Zahara, 12, and Shiloh, 11, to the US premiere of her animated film The Breadwinner . Screened at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese 6 Theater on the opening night of the Animation Is Film Festival, the movie, which is based on the Deborah Ellis novel, tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family. Introducing the film, producer Angelina told the audience it was “not just an Afghan story”, saying: “It’s a story of our times and a story of a world in which equal rights for women remain a central burning issue.” It went on to win the festival’s grand prize. As well as her…

‘I feel very lucky. Bake Off opened so many doors – and to top it off Liam puts a ring on it’ A year to the day after millions of viewers watched her crowned winner of The Great British Bake Off , Candice Brown is on a HELLO! photoshoot with another reason to celebrate. The TV star baker is joined by her partner of five years, tree surgeon Liam Macaulay, to exclusively announce their engagement – and show us her vintage ring. Candice’s eyes fill with tears as she reflects on how her life has changed in the past 12 months. “I get emotional because it’s been such an amazing year. I feel very lucky. I’ve had such incredible opportunities – Bake Off opened so many…

Bafta-winning actress Olivia Colman will play the Queen in the third and fourth series of Netflix’s hit drama T h e Crown , it was announced last week. The Broadchurch star will begin her reign next year and will be seen on screen in 2019, playing the monarch from the ages of 40 to 60. It is not yet known who will play her Duke of Edinburgh. It will be her third time playing royalty. In 2012, she played Queen Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, in Hyde Park on Hudson and next year stars as Queen Anne in The Favourite . Olivia, 43, takes over the role from Claire Foy, who won a Screen Actors Guild…

JULIA ROBERTS It was 27 years ago that Julia Roberts first stole our hearts in Pretty Woman . But the actress with the girl-next-door persona and instantly recognisable wide smile went on to make a string of hit thrillers and dramas as well as romances, and has managed to stay at the very top of the Hollywood game. Unbelievably, this evergreen star turned 50 last weekend – and she’s more comfortable than ever before just being herself. In recent years Julia has largely shunned the trappings of modern celebrity, rarely walking red carpets or visiting hotspot restaurants with famous friends, instead devoting herself to family life. She has been married to 48-year-old cinematographer Danny Moder since 2002 and the couple have 12-year-old twins Hazel and Finn and ten-year-old son Henry.…

Alexa Chung was quite the English rose at the launch of British designer Erdem’s much-anticipated collaboration with H&M at the Ebell club in Los Angeles. Alexa let her stunning Erdem x H&M wildflower sequinned dress – a must-have riff on the designer’s high fashion feminine florals – do the talking, teaming it with simple strappy sandals, a black clutch, a slick of red lipstick and her iPhone – essential for snapping those new high street looks. Lifestyle: SHOPPING • BEAUTY • WELLBEING • RECIPES • TRAVEL…

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