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‘I’m so excited to share my life with HELLO! readers. I’ve never done anything like this before’ Shirley Ballas is on sparkling form when we meet just days before she takes the hot seat on the Strictly Come Dancing judges’ panel. Chatting in her usual easy manner, she is radiating good health and happiness and clearly in a very joyful place with her boyfriend of nearly two years, Daniel Taylor. The 60-year-old Liverpool-born star is always open and candid, but never more so than today, when she reveals to HELLO! that she has turned to counselling after writing her autobiography Behind the Sequins . “It was very difficult to write,” she says. “It’s almost like I was reading somebody else’s life.” The book brought back memories of several tough and…

Patrick J Adams is too shy to call his old Suits co-star the Duchess of Sussex KELLY ROWLAND Singer looking forward to second baby EDDIE VAN HALEN Son Wolfgang pays tribute to ‘best father’ Former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland is expecting her second child with husband Tim Weatherspoon. The singer, who is already mum to five-year-old son Titan, revealed the news on Instagram, sharing a series of pictures of her baby bump on display in a magazine Guitarist Eddie Van Halen, the co-founder of rock band Van Halen, has died at the age of 65 after receiving treatment for throat cancer. The musician first announced he was suffering from the disease in 2001 and was declared cancer-free the following year. However, the photoshoot with the caption: “SURPRISE!” In the…

‘William and Kate are beginning to show their quality as leaders… we are seeing a transition of the Crown’ As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped into the Queen’s shoes last week to host the Ukrainian President and First Lady at Buckingham Palace, they took another major step in cementing their position as the royal family’s new power couple. The day before Prince William launched his biggest and most ambitious project to date – the £50m Earthshot Prize – he and Kate welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena to the Throne Room in the first royal event at the palace since lockdown, smiling broadly as they sat side by side on an ornate gold sofa, Kate’s cornflower-blue dress reflecting the colours of the Ukrainian flag. With the…

He is the Peter Pan of pop, whose dashing looks, boundless energy and enduring appeal have made him a chart-topping success across seven decades. And as he turns 80 this week, bachelor boy music legend Sir Cliff Richard plans to embrace his milestone birthday in style. “I remember thinking that I wouldn’t make it to 50 and here I am at 80,” he says ahead of his special day, 14 October. “I was planning to celebrate with my fans at the Royal Albert Hall, but Covid-19 shut us down. So, abiding by the rules, I will mark it with three friends, my sister Joan and her partner Martyn.” But neither his advancing years nor a worldwide pandemic can hold back Sir Cliff. Not only has he released a new album,…

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The Duke put a protective arm around his wife There was cause for celebration when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met up with A-list friends David Foster and Katharine McPhee close to their stylish home in their new neighbourhood of Montecito. The starry double date on the patio at Lucky’s Steakhouse came on the evening before the news was announced that singer and actress Katharine is expecting her first child with the Grammy-winning musician and producer. The Duke put a protective arm around his wife, who looked chic with a trench coat draped round her shoulders, skinny trousers, and bright orange mules by Chloe Gosselin. MUM’S THE WORD Former actress Meghan will no doubt be on hand with pregnancy and first-time mum advice for Waitress star Katharine. They attended…

Designer Kenzo Takada, whose clothes have been worn by stars including Gemma Chan, Rihanna and Jessica Alba, has died at the age of 81 from complications due to coronavirus. Supermodel Naomi Campbell led the tributes last week, saying: “I will always remember your smile and humble demeanour … and positivity you shined on us all. Rest with the angels.” The first Japanese designer to break into the Paris fashion scene, Kenzo was born in Himeji, near the city of Osaka, and became one of the few men to be admitted to Tokyo’s prestigious Bunka Fashion College. He started working as a designer of girls’ clothes for a department store in the city before moving to Paris in the 1960s, despite speaking very little French. He went to open a small…

‘It’s blood, sweat and lots of tears, but if I can save just one young girl’s life then it’s worth it’ Emb Emb Hashmi is a phenomenal woman who has overcome great adversity. She has defied death, escaped the bondage of abuse and is now on a mission to transform the prospects of thousands of young women not only in this country, but across the globe. She grew up in Birmingham in a loving British-Pakistani family. But at the age of five, her happy childhood was shattered by renal cancer. After two years of relentless treatment, doctors told her parents to prepare for the worst. Emb vividly recalls watching her family prepare her funeral arrangements. “I remember seeing a big white cloth laid out in the living room, as per…

‘I feel extremely honoured to be a member of the Earthshot Prize council, and humbled and invigorated to be amongst such extraordinary activists, experts and leaders in the environmental sector. All around the world, science and community-based initiatives are leading to groundbreaking inventions and solutions – which, if provided with the platform and resources to be implemented on a larger scale, could have a significant and positive impact on the environment and global economy. The Earthshot Prize aims to do just that, and by providing this vital platform, we hope to refocus the narrative on climate change to one of hope and action. What is brilliant about the Earthshot Prize is that it aims to reframe that narrative to one of opportunity and positive action, because of course there are…

Princess Diana’s silk taffeta fairytale gown, with its 1980s puff sleeves, voluminous skirt and 25ft train, became one of the most famous wedding dresses of all time. And now it is to take centre stage once again, as, last week, fans of The Crown were given a first look at the magnificent design as worn by Emma Corrin, the newcomer who plays Diana in the upcoming fourth series. In a striking image, the actress – a Cambridge University graduate plucked from obscurity to play the People’s Princess – bears an uncanny resemblance to the then 20-year-old royal bride. “The Emanuels, who designed the original, gave us patterns, and then it was made for me,” said the 24-year-old actress of the dress she wears on screen. “We were filming the scene…

‘Motherhood can be a lonely place. Mums need somewhere to turn to’ It has been almost nine months since the Duchess of Cambridge sat down to give her most personal interview yet – and it’s fair to say their chat made a lasting impression on her host, Giovanna Fletcher. “Our conversation still resonates with me now,” the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast presenter tells HELLO! in an exclusive interview. “What she said about moments like when [her daughter Princess] Charlotte sniffed a bluebell meaning so much to her as a parent, and the importance of seeing things through the eyes of a child, has definitely stayed with me.” Kate opened up for the first time on a host of intimate topics, from her pregnancies to her own childhood, to discuss…

GET THE LOOK Fashion influencer and entrepreneur Olivia Palermo looked very much in charge at the Boss catwalk show during Milan Fashion Week, wearing a double-breasted beige blazer and cropped trousers from the label and a soft jumper with a touch of sparkle. It was a timeless style choice but the slightly oversized cut is on trend, as are the accessories: statement gold jewellery and white pumps. And – as usual from Olivia – her hair and make-up was faultless.…

Do not be fooled by singer-songwriter Anne-Marie, with her pastel pink hair, fluttery lashes and bright pout. It wasn’t always that way, says the 29-year-old pop star, who has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit and David Guetta. “I was such a tomboy when I was younger,” she tells us. “I would say to my dad: Do you wish you had a son?’ But I soon realised I pretty much was that.” It was Anne-Marie’s sister Samantha who introduced her to make-up. “She taught me everything I know and the day I let her do my make-up I fell in love with everything about it,” Anne-Marie says. “I love experimenting with different products and colours. It’s like meditation for me. I completely zone out.” Samantha is also at the root…

The Duke of Cambridge and a host of household names have contributed recipes to A Taste of Home , a fundraising cookbook that marks the 40th anniversary of homelessness charity The Passage. We share Prince William’s recipe, along with delicious dishes from TV favourites Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews, and baking queen Mary Berry… THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE & NOUR DAKOBA’S SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE (RAGU) Serves 4 Preparation time 25-30 minutes Cooking time 3 hours Nour Dakoba had Prince William chopping carrots on his last visit to The Passage to make a mean version of this Italian classic. INGREDIENTS • 3 tbsp olive oil • 30g/1¼oz butter • 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1 carrot, scrubbed and chopped • 2 sticks of celery, chopped • 350g/12oz best-quality lean…

Few men would be so foolhardy as to stand up Dame Joan Collins, but Rupert Everett sheepishly admits he once made that mistake. In his new memoir, To the End of the World: Travels with Oscar Wilde, he recalls how he left the actress waiting at The Ivy restaurant after he’d inadvertently double-booked, but that he eventually won her forgiveness. “I love Joan,” the actor purrs down the phone in this exclusive interview with HELLO! . “She’s a great inspiration and a wonderful friend.” His former BFF Madonna wasn’t quite as understanding when he famously described the singer as an “old whiny barmaid” in his autobiography, Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins, but that’s another story. “Madonna is a subject I can’t face talking about,” he groans. Fortunately, he’s still…

The lights go out. In an instant, everything is in darkness. The band stop their playing. Inside the marquee, the wedding guests squeal and clutch at one another. The light from the candles on the tables only adds to the confusion, sends shadows racing up the canvas walls. It’s impossible to see where anyone is or hear what anyone is saying: above the guests’ voices the wind rises in a frenzy. Outside a storm is raging. It shrieks around them, it batters the marquee. At each assault, the whole structure seems to flex and shudder with a loud groaning of metal; the guests cower in alarm. The doors have come free from their ties and flap at the entrance. The flames of the paraffin torches that illuminate the doorway snicker.…

‘I’d come out here and do random mad things like water Derek’s favourite plants’ It was back in the summer that Kate Garraway first spoke to HELLO! about the sanctuary she found in her garden amid the most traumatic time of her life. Now in a new interview the Good Morning Britain ( GMB ) host tells how this precious green space is where she feels hope is still kept alive as her husband Derek Draper remains in intensive care more than six months after he was diagnosed with Covid-19. The garden of her North London home has provided refuge even in the early hours. “I would get a phone call at midnight saying: We’re not sure if he will make it through the night.’ I was helpless,” she says.…

THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX LEADS A ROYAL MARATHON EFFORT No one can accuse the Countess of Wessex of failing to go the distance when it comes to supporting her charities. Approached to complete part of this year’s virtual London Marathon for learning difficulty charity Mencap, of which she is patron, 55-year-old Sophie took it in her stride. Joining first-time marathon runner Tomas Cardillo-Zallo in Windsor Great Park, the Countess ran the first 1.5 miles to represent the 1.5 million people in the UK who, like Tomas, have a learning disability. “Thank you for allowing me to come,” she told Tomas. “Let me know how you get on.” Sophie had nothing but praise for her fellow runner, calling him “an inspiration”. The mother of two was not the only royal offering…

THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX Self-isolates after coronavirus encounter The Countess of Wessex is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. Sophie, 55, is said not to be experiencing any symptoms, but is “following all relevant Government guidelines” and staying at the family home in Bagshot Park in Surrey, a spokeswoman said. The news came in a busy week for the Countess, who joined the Queen in calling eyecare specialists from around the world to mark World Sight Day. After hearing how a fund created to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has helped save the sight of millions of people, the monarch said: “It’s been very interesting and, I must say, I am very impressed by all the work that is going on. Well done.”…

‘Depression is the only way I can describe it — and loneliness’ World Menopause Day is a day to focus attention and get us all talking about this vital subject, which half of the world’s population will go through at some point in their lives. Some sail through, but some don’t and many won’t even know some of the difficulties they’re experiencing are down to the menopause – which can also affect families and relationships. Unlike most women, I knew when I was going to go through menopause. It was brought on by a total hysterectomy, but I had no idea what it would mean. I remembered my mum having severe hot flushes and migraines, so I thought: “Oh, well, I’m saving my life. The worst that can happen is…

Last week, HELLO! was delighted to announce the return of our annual Star Women awards, which will this year will be held as a virtual event in December. The unique ceremony will celebrate the UK’s most inspirational and special women; those who have gone above and beyond to help others – something that seems especially pertinent during this remarkable year. We also revealed the judging panel for Star Women 2020, which comprises broadcaster Kate Silverton, who will once again be hosting the ceremony, TV presenters Lorraine Kelly and Anita Rani, radio DJ Vick Hope and HELLO! editor in chief Rosie Nixon. We are now calling on our readers to nominate the women they think are the most deserving of two very special prizes: the Star Mum Award, in association with…

‘Seen from outer space, our planet is borderless; the same can be said for the greatest challenges we face today. For too long, we have neglected our shared world, and today we are reaping the shared consequences. None of us can opt out of the damaging ramifications of climate change, pollution or resource depletion. And while the situation is urgent, it is not hopeless. When our backs are against the wall, humanity has a knack for coming together to find innovative solutions. We push back and power through. I am hopeful that platforms such as the Earthshot Prize will help us do just that.’…

‘The real heroes being honoured are the front-line workers who sacrificed so much’ Lorraine Kelly She is the woman who has kept up the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales over the past two decades, cherishing her memory with an impressive charity that has raised millions to support young people. Under Tessy Ojo, the Diana Award’s anti-bullying and mentoring programmes, as well as rewards for youngsters who have carried out inspiring work, have helped thousands of disadvantaged youngsters. Now, in recognition of the charity’s remarkable achievements, she has been honoured with a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to children and young people. “My motivation was to champion young people and, 20 years later, to receive the highest honour for that is incredibly magical,” Tessy tells…

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She’s regarded as Britain’s greatest female distance runner, winning both the New York and London marathons three times and holding the women’s marathon world record for an outstanding 16 years. Now Paula Radcliffe is on a mission to keep the nation moving and has partnered with plant-based margarine brand Flora for its Get Towns Active initiative, “inspiring the nation to be happy and healthy – despite the strange year we are having”, she says. Research by the brand found lockdown has seen many of us turn to outdoor exercise and healthy eating as a way to cope – 22% of us became more active and more than a third go on at least one run a week. Time at home and a slower pace of living also allowed us to…

The Duke of Cambridge has been patron of The Passage since 2019 and first visited as a child in 1993 with his mother the Princess of Wales. Last year, 3,189 clients – an increase of 30% from 2018 – visited London’s The Passage Resource Centre, which provides Westminster rough sleepers with a safe and welcoming place to stay for up to 28 days while a suitable route off the street is found. To celebrate 40 years of its work, Prince William has written the foreword to A Taste of Home , a collection of recipes from more than 120 celebrities and chefs, besides stories and recipes from people who have been helped by the charity. A Taste of Home , compiled by Kyle Cathie, is published on 15 October, price…

BOOK NOW LOVE ACTUALLY Get ready to laugh, cry and embrace the festive spirit while watching Richard Curtis’s classic Christmas romcom Love Actually in concert, accompanied by a live orchestra performing the soundtrack. Socially distanced measures will be in place for performers, staff and audience at the London Eventim Apollo. From 10-13 December. To book, visit eventimapollo.com. PODCAST THAT GABY ROSLIN PODCAST Presenter Gaby Roslin (left) celebrates positivity and spreading kindness in this feel-good weekly podcast. The first two episodes are with guests Dame Judi Dench and Robbie Williams; actor David Tennant and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas are to come. Available now on all podcast platforms. DOCUMENTARY I AM GRETA Following a year in the life of teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg (right), this eye-opening documentary charts her journey…