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‘We’re proud of how we’ve surrounded ourselves with strong women’ Leigh-Anne Pinnock It is a glittering showbusiness night out and the annual highlight of the UK music calendar, with a star-studded red carpet and groundbreaking performances from the world’s top artists. But after a year of lockdown and no live events, this year’s Brit Awards were even more spectacular than usual. Not only that, last week’s ceremony at London’s O2 arena was also a celebration of women in the music industry as a host of female artists dominated proceedings, setting records and delivering some of the night’s most talked-about performances. Little Mix made history when they became the first girlband ever to pick up the British Group trophy, while Dua Lipa entertained the crowd with a medley of her hits…

Three years ago this week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex emerged from their wedding service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor into the spring sunshine, excited for their future together as husband and wife. So much has changed since then. Today, Prince Harry and Meghan are living in California with their two-year-old son Archie and looking forward to the birth of their daughter. While the baby’s arrival is imminent, Meghan still made time to join her husband chairing Vax Live, a star-studded concert calling for equal access to Covid vaccines around the world, which brought together the likes of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill, singer Jennifer Lopez, actor Ben Affleck and model Chrissy Teigen. ‘We are thrilled to soon be welcoming a daughter. It’s a feeling…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined a host of famous faces to take part in the Mental Health Minute last week. Rounding off Mental Health Awareness Week, the couple took part in a 60-second message that was broadcast across more than 500 UK radio stations, and featured celebrities including Joanna Lumley (below left), Dame Shirley Bassey (third from left), David Beckham (fourth from left), and Charles Dance. An estimated 20 million people were listening as stars including singer Anne-Marie (fifth from left), chef Jamie Oliver (below far right) and England footballer Jesse Lingard each read a line of a message, which was written by poet and activist Hussain Manawer (second left). In the broadcast, William said: “So, as we come to the end of this Mental Health Awareness Week,…

‘I suspect the Duke of Edinburgh’s death has brought the Prince of Wales and the Queen even closer than before. It was a very touching gesture when Prince Charles took his mother’s hand – he is a very emotional, caring man and he adores his mother. She’s 95 and in the same way that in most families when parents become frailer, the children start stepping in and doing the caring and the roles are reversed. I think we’ll probably see more of Charles in this supportive role in the future. He’ll still have his work to do and the Queen will have her schedule, but it will be interesting to see if they overlap. Certainly, for the ceremonial occasions, I’m sure we will see more of the Queen and Charles…

Leading Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has spoken out after the organisation behind the Golden Globe awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, failed to make major reforms following criticism about a lack of diversity within the body. US broadcaster NBC has also announced it will not air the ceremony next year, while other organisations and actors have vowed not to work with the HFPA until changes are made. Marvel Avengers and Lost in Translation star Scarlett said: “As an actor promoting a film, one is expected to participate in awards season by attending press conferences as well as awards shows. In the past, this has often meant facing sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment. It is the exact reason why I, for many years,…

Growing up in Argentina, 34-year-old Sofia Sanchez de Betak was nicknamed Chufy – and that’s the name of the luxurious brand she started back in 2017. Now, as a Mango ambassador, Sofia is bringing her timeless designs to the high street in an eagerly anticipated collaboration. We caught up with the busy mum, who has a three-year-old daughter Sakura with her art director husband Alexandre de Betak, to find out more… Sofia, you’ve been an ambassador for Mango for several years. Why did you partner with them on your own high street collection? “Mango’s reach and scale is quite amazing; being able to reach so many people across the globe is a unique opportunity.” Which piece from the collection are you most proud of? “The long sleeveless coral dress [left].…

FILM WITHOUT REMORSE Elite US Navy Seal John Kelly, played by Michael B Jordan (right with co-star Jodie Turner-Smith), uncovers an international conspiracy after seeking revenge for his pregnant wife’s murder. The drama tells the backstory of John Clark, from novelist Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe. On Amazon Prime now. ALBUM NEW WORLD Australian-based songwriter Ameera expresses her unique sound on her debut album. With references to her childhood love of both heavy metal and classical music, it includes the British-born artist’s new single Bloom , which recently won Best Original Song at Australia’s Cassette Awards. Out now on all streaming platforms. TV INNOCENT Katherine Kelly (right) stars as teacher Sally Wright, accused of murdering a 15-year-old pupil, in this second outing for ITV’s hit psychological drama series. Back with…

‘I sing to her and make up songs and sometimes it sounds as if she’s trying to sing’ Since welcoming their daughter into the world some six weeks ago, Blue star Simon Webbe and his wife Ayshen have been living in a “baby bubble” of contentment. “I’m so in love with my little girl and being a dad,” Simon, 42, tells HELLO! , introducing their baby Cyan Shenel Webbe for the first time in this exclusive interview and photoshoot. “I sing to her and make up songs and sometimes it sounds as if she’s trying to sing, too,” continues the All Rise and One Love hitmaker. “She recognises our voices and mimics me. When I rub her back, she copies the soothing sounds I make. It’s as if we’re having…

EVA LONGORIA BASTON LADY IN RED IS NON-STOP WITH HER ROLES IN LIFE It was definitely a (dress) code red for Eva Longoria Bastón as she turned up the heat last week in a scarlet two-piece by Melissa Odabash. The actress and filmmaker, 46, posted her bikini shot (left) on social media, with a reference to the role that first brought her fame: Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives. In a perfect then-versus-now, Eva added a throwback still from the hit series, with her character wearing a strapless mini in the same shade (right). “Even #20yearslater she still knew red was her color,” she wrote. More in demand than ever in her new roles behind the camera, Eva has little time for poolside posing these days. In addition to teaming up…

‘She’s very curious. Seeing her explore gives me a whole load of joy’ Complete with a cascade of beautiful balloons and flowers, a pretty pink party dress and lots of love, Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor’s daughter Sienna had a first birthday fit for a princess. “It was a very special day and Sienna really enjoyed herself,” says Millie, telling HELLO! exclusively about the 1 May celebrations. “She looked so cute in her pink dress and she even had a little crown. She kept taking it off, but it was very sweet.” With her first milestone year behind her, Sienna’s personality is blossoming with every passing day, adds her mum. “She’s being very funny and more vocal and getting better at communicating when she wants things. I can’t wait to…

‘The Queen has an extraordinary achievement of longterm duty and commitment as an exceptional sovereign of our nation and I admire her completely. The Duke of Edinburgh is such an enormous loss to her and in such circumstances, many of us would think never to venture out again. Yet she has made her Queen’s Speech and carries on doing all the right things, aged 95. She is an example to us of all ages that you can get on with life even in the most trying of times. She’s always had a very strong Christian belief – as head of Church of England and even more so personally – and that centres around everything she does. She’s brilliant at getting out and getting on with people in any gathering and…

After lighting up TV screens in hit shows including Our Girl and Brassic , Michelle Keegan brought a ray of sunshine to the British seaside on a trip to Blackpool, heading for the resort’s famous Pleasure Beach to try her luck at hooking a duck. Enjoying the charms of our British coastline as she posed up a storm on her day out, the 33-year-old actress enjoyed all the fun of the fair, modelling her latest collection for very.co.uk. Wearing a range of rainbow shades guaranteed to add colour to holidays home or away, she donned a sleeveless and strapless emerald-green jumpsuit to hit the pier for a ride on a traditional carousel before striking a pose in front of the famous Blackpool Tower in a yellow knit and jeans combo.…

TO A TEA The nation loves a brew, and in his latest book, award-winning food writer Tom Parker Bowles – the son of the Duchess of Cornwall – pairs some irresistible treats with just the right cuppa… ISLAND CHOCOLATE TEACAKES Makes 30 Preparation time 45-50 minutes, plus resting, chilling & setting Cooking time 10 minutes Serve with Wedding Breakfast tea – a malty tea, blended for the 2011 royal wedding. INGREDIENTS • 225g/8oz unsalted butter, chilled • 75g/3oz icing sugar, sifted • 2 egg yolks • 4 tsp cold water • 280g/10¼oz plain flour, sifted, plus extra for dusting • 50g/2oz raspberry jam • 200g/7oz 70% chocolate, broken in pieces/chopped, for dipping • Freeze-dried raspberries, to decorate For the marshmallow • 2 egg whites • 7 leaves of fine leaf…

As one of the world’s most famous and in-demand supermodels, Cindy Crawford has spent her illustrious career on the catwalks of Paris, New York, London and Milan. Following in her well-heeled footsteps, her daughter Kaia Gerber has now also become one of the most sought-after models. The 19-year-old has worked with major fashion houses including Versace, Chanel, Fendi and Givenchy – and, as seen in these stunning black-and-white images, has also teamed up with her model mum for luxury watchmaker Omega. Here, Cindy – who also has a son, Presley, 21, with her husband of 23 years, Rande Gerber – takes time out to talk family life, why becoming a mother empowered her, and why she has no regrets… Why did you choose to become a model, Cindy? “I never…

‘Our mental health binds every single one of us together’The Duchess of Cambridge When it comes to sporting activities, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are always keen competitors. So they were in their element last week as they got to grips with archery, football, table tennis – and gardening. On a visit to The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, they proved to be a winning double act, giggling as they donned gloves to fill plant pots with flowers. The Duke appeared confused by a yellow watering can shaped like a rabbit. “I am trying to work out which way the water comes out of the rabbit,” he said. “Oh, it’s the mouth – just checking!” The Duchess, who is a keen gardener, regularly…

BJORN ULVAEUS Legendary musician promises new Abba material Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus has confirmed the iconic 1970s band will be releasing new music this year. The new material will be the first from the Swedish group – who shot to fame after winning Eurovision with Waterloo in 1974 – for more than 40 years. Björn, 76, said: “There will be new music this year, that is definite; it’s not a case any more of it might happen – it will happen.” He also confirmed his bond with Abba co-stars Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad was still strong. “We’re really, really good friends. The four of us stand in the studio for the first time in 40 years and there’s just something in knowing what we’ve been through. It’s hard…

‘You see people winning the lottery. You never think you’ll be the one to win something like this’ Dominick When HELLO! teamed up with The West Mill wedding venue in Derbyshire and a host of suppliers to offer one heroic key worker and their partner a big day worth more than £50,000, we promised them the celebration of their dreams as a thank-you for the kindness and courage they’ve shown during the pandemic. And we are delighted to announce our winners: Dominick Palmer and Charlene Abid, whose inspirational love story spans more than a decade. “I’ve loved fairytale movies all my life and now it’s happening to me. We’re stunned and so thankful,” says bride-to-be Charlene as she, her NHS worker fiancé Dominick, and their 13-year-old daughter Jaya invite HELLO!…

Andra Day GET THE LOOK She went for Hollywood glamour at the Oscars, but Best Actress nominee Andra Day usually keeps it low key. “It makes the moments when I’m dressing up more fun,” she says. Despite this the star, 36, always takes care of her skin, even through the vigorous filming of The United States vs. Billie Holiday . “I still made sure I washed, exfoliated, toned and applied my serums, moisturiser and SPF.”…

Like millions of mothers, Billie Piper spends her life juggling childcare with a busy career. So when she worked on her new film – about a single mother trying to “have it all” – art was imitating life and, she says, it wasn’t easy. “It’s always the same; whenever I’m working, my personal life falls apart,” the award-winning actress tells HELLO! in this exclusive interview. “So I didn’t see my kids a great deal even though they’d often come to the set and hang out a bit there, but it was snatched moments. I was also pregnant and about to have my third child, so I would say that it was a pretty full-on experience and one that meant I didn’t have a life beyond set.” Not only does Billie,…