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D&S TIPS & SNIPS SWIMWEAR TO FLATTER YOUR FIGURE Short Legs: Small Chest: No Curves: Chubby Tummy: Larger Bust: EYE-CATCHING PRINTS During this summer's hottest days (and nights) you will look ultra chic in bold floral or ethno prints. While in previous seasons wearing the bulk and bright patterns all over might have been dangerously close to kitsch, this style is feminine and sexy this summer. African, oriental, floral or geometrical forms all go, as long as they are fairly large, creating a sense of freedom and a nearing holiday. This style is better left for leisure time and parties, but prints in more subtle shades and softened by a plain belt in a darker colour can be worn to the office, too. If you'd like to match a print top or bottom with a plain garment for a more delicate effect, white or denim are probably the best choices. COFFEE MAKES PEOPLE MORE OPEN-MINDED Moderate amounts of caffeine can have an impact on the extent to which we can be persuaded, a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology revealed. University of Queensland researchers found that with caffeine consumption people are more likely to attend to, and agree with, persuasive arguments. The experiments involved asking people their attitudes about voluntary euthanasia before and after reading persuasive arguments against their initial beliefs. Prior to reading the arguments, the participants consumed orange juice with either caffeine or no caffeine. The level of "systematic processing of the message" was found to be increased by caffeine as shown by increased agreement with the arguments, greater message-related thinking and better argument recall. SUMMER 2006 COLOUR TRENDS White continues its trend as a base colour, either on its own or as an offset of the brights or pastel tones. Brights will be strong for high Summer casual wear, with tones of clashing turquoise, burnt orange and fuchsia. There will be cool, chalky neutrals mixed with the lightest of pastels just tinged with colour. Lavender and aqua tones will dominate the pastel colours with brighter pastels being toned down with indigo denim or white jeans. The current 'black is back' continues into summer. Darker tones will be a combination of earthy chocolate, brown and khaki tones worn in layers together. UNHAPPY HOMES MAKE WOMEN UGLIER Women who grew up in unhappy homes develop a less attractive appearance, UK scientists say. A research published by the Royal Society showed that women whose parents had separated or had a poor relationship look less feminine and healthy. Scientists assessed the features of 229 women, and found out that females with a harmonious family background were significantly more attractive. Results were linked to testosterone levels, but it was not absolutely clear whether the increased hormone was genetic or caused by stressful family life. Previous research has shown that girls whose parents split up are more likely to start their periods earlier, start having sex sooner and have a higher rate of teenage pregnancy, the BBC said. SUMMER 2006 MAKE-UP 1. Rocker Chick Look 2. Cherry Bomb Look 2. Desert Tan Look GOOD SPA GUIDE Suddenly spas are everywhere. In the past three years they have opened at a rate of 20 a week in the UK alone - from express high-street spas to luxury spas in five-star hotels. With such a choice it can be difficult to decide where to go. This Body&Soul Good Spa Guide should help, with tips from spa insiders about treatments and therapists plus a range of spas for any budget. BIKINI REVELS HALF-CENTENARY ON TOP The all-time fashionable bikini has seen remarkable 60-year anniversary. While leaving an uncovered area between its two parts, the bikini have added a completely new trend of fashion and beauty perceptions. Two-piece garments worn by women for athletic purposes have been observed on Greek urns and paintings, dated as early as 1400 BC. But the modern bikini was invented by engineer Louis Reard in Paris in 1946. The special type of swim-suit named after Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear weapon tests in the Marshall Islands, on the reasoning that the burst of excitement it would cause would be like the atomic bomb. It took 15 years for the bikini to be accepted in the US. In 1951 bikinis were banned from the Miss World Contest. In 1957, however, Brigitte Bardot's bikini in "And God Created Woman" created a market for the swimwear in the US. SHOES FOR SPRING /SUMMER 2006 Definite shoes trends to note for 2006, include the platform sole shoe and the return of patent leather. At least one pair is advised as a staple of this season's wardrobe. Some platforms are comparatively gentle, whilst other are heavier and chunkier in appearance, more reminiscent of the styles of circa 1974/5. Get the 1950s couture debutante look by wearing either formal court shoes or round toed flat ballerina pumps with satin or brocade coats, skirts or dresses. Round toed ballet flat pumps often come in strong colours and have contrast trims. Many ballet pump styles are super flatties decorated in a similar way to the shimmering coral red and cream version above. For a little lift add a bit of extra height choose a pair with a more flattering tiny heel of 2 cm or more. This height will take you out of the dumpy doldrums, so if you are short, but want the round toed ballet look that is so good with full slouch skirts. SPRING 2006 FASHION TRENDS Get a head start on the new season with something white, something ruffly and something clean-cut. Retro and vintage looks have been swept away, and whatever feels fresh and airy holds sway. Designers keep looks simple, which explains the renaissance of the dress: in every shape from shift to - newest of all - strapless. Black dominated winter, so go white for spring. Forget about delicate heels and dainty soles: the hottest footwear trends feature a thick footbed (or platform) and/or wedge heels. From rope-wrapped espadrilles to sexy evening platforms, these shoes are the perfect balance for spring's romantic blouses and dresses. DELICATE AND ARTY SPRING 2006 Women's fashion is shaking off bright, intense colours and dramatic shapes this spring, for a more delicate and feminine look rich in artsy details. With white, pastel and earthy hues taking the front seat, femme fatale is stepping down to clear the way for femme cutesy. Subtler ways are used to make an impression. Natural fabrics dominate, together with loose and casual silhouettes. For an extra dose of romance, turn to floral prints and decoration with frills and rosettes in a subtle colour palette. Good news if you're in a mood for ethnic styles. Choose from long, full skirts, tunic tops, hand-crafted accessories. The espadrille soles will be quite hot, for both sandals and shoes. Pleated skirts are hitting the stage as well. |
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This week Liz Jones challenged the fashion world about it's appallingly thin models. She was met with lies, denials and yawns. When will they wake up, she pleads. When a model drops down dead at their Jimmy Choo'd feet? Join the debate here Fashion expert Natalie Theo gives her forthright opinions on the tasteful triumphs and designer disasters of London Fashion Week. Watch the video here Ann Ming has no doubt that any mother, fired by a potent mix of searing grief and anger, would have done the same. For 17 years she pursued a dignified but unremitting campaign to win justice for her murdered daughter, Julie Hogg. Read her story Who cares if the topics of conversation are arthritis, sleeplessness and acid reflux, Virginia Ironside believes life really does begin at 60. Do you agree? Tell us here Hairdressers are sharpening their scissors throughout the land. The news is out. The pictures have flashed around the world. Her Madge, the mighty, marvellous, ahead-of-the-game Madonna, has grown tired of her long hair and opted for a blonde bob. See the picture here Scientists declared this week that music lessons make your children brainier. But what they failed to mention is that they make parents irritable, horribly competitive and impoverished, says Jill Parkin. Read her experience This week, the Mail has been serialising the rollicking new memoirs of writer and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter. Outrageous and hilarious in equal measure, they focus on her 20s and early career. Read the extracts here! Six years ago single mother Sonia Poulton became celibate to save her daughter from a procession of 'uncles'. So is she lonely and unfulfilled? Hardly. In fact, she insists she feels MORE loved. Read her story here His ex-wife says he was with her at the time of the murder and there are major flaws in the forensic evidence against him. Now all of America is wondering if John Karr really did kill child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey. Read the holes in the evidence here Suddenly I have something in common with Angelina Jolie. Sadly, it's not Brad Pitt. And, if you passed me in the street, you'd be unlikely to mistake me for Lara Croft. What I and thousands of other women (including Angelina's nemesis, Jennifer Aniston) share with Ms Jolie is that we met our partners at work. Tell us your tales of office romance She doesn't blink at splashing out £75,000 on a week's holiday, but refuses to pay designer prices for clothes. So what does JK Rowling (worth £600m) really do with all that money? Find out here They already share clothes, make-up and shoes. But these sisters all decided to experience going under the knife together - and had matching boob jobs. Read their stories Geriatric Charlie's Angel, Barbie doll on HRT, wizened TV legend - I've been called them all, says ESTHER RANTZEN. So why does TV hate older women? Do you agree with Esther? Ever wanted to seek revenge, but too scared that you'd get caught out? A new website offers the perfect solution for those wanting to get their own back on an ex-lover who jilted them, or just about anyone who has ever got on their nerves. Tell us how you've taken revenge It's hard enough for us mere mortals to step out in public without a scrap of make-up on, but we did what most would think impossible by talking celebs who rely on their looks into going without any make-up. See the results When a marriage falls apart, no matter how rich or famous you both happen to be, it is always a challenge, sartorially speaking - for the woman at least. Liz Jones looks at what those outfits say about Heather's state of mind. Read her thoughts here Like any other girl, I like luxury. So when a handsome and extremely rich man I met at a party invited me to dinner, I didn't hesitate. 'Pick you up at seven, gorgeous,' he said in a voice that was half East End slang, half Prince Charles plummy vowels. Find out what happened For years, Catherine Downey and her husband Mark, both 39, teetered on the brink of divorce. But she was desperate to make the marriage work for the sake of their children. Here she tells the funny and poignant story of the self-help courses, therapies and treatments she and Mark endured. So did it work? Find out here Victoria Beckham has topped a poll as the celebrity with the looks and lifestyle most young women would like to have. Naturally, women assume that to be beautiful is also to be happy, and to be loved. They couldn't be more wrong says LIONEL SHRIVER. Do you agree? Tell us here Fashion is a bonkers old business. No sooner have the glossy magazines been telling you to wear pretty print dresses on your back and galumphing great five-inch wedges on your feet than they have changed their minds. Autumn's key trends here He used to live the high life, interviewing rock stars he never expected to get married - let alone have a baby and become a househusband. Here, John, and his magazine editor wife Tammy, give their hilarious versions of just how much his life has changed. Read their story As a survey reveals women spend a fortune on frivolous footwear, self-confessed shoe-aholic TESS STIMSON explains why she is so passionate about this ultimate fashion accessory. Do you agree? Tell us here She's 18 going on 40 and wants to be just like her mother.
Here, one writer who also has teenage daughter begs Princess
Beatrice not to become a 'mini-mummy'. Liverpool for the
foreseeable future following an extraordinary outburst
on her quiz show. Short and sweet: Have a mini adventure this summer with our collection of the best flirty colourful dresses. See the pictures She's sacrificed her 13-bed manor house, her fiance and her savings...all to track down kidnapped dogs. So is Jayne a saint or barking mad? Jayne’s abrupt descent into singledom and poverty is an extraordinary tale of one woman’s devotion to that most British of pastimes: being a dog lover. Would you go to such lengths for your dog? Tell us here A happy marriage is good for your health, doctors have confirmed. A new study shows that people who marry are much more likely to live longer than those who never tie the knot. Do you agree with the doctors? In the words of their incredibly grateful daughter, the humbling story of a blind couple with high flying careers - who unaided - raised three remarkable children. Read the full story Victoria Beckham has every aspiring fashionista racing to the hair salon after she unveiling her new look - a very modern bob. Gone are the heavy hair extensions that inspired an enduring Chav trend. But is Posh looking hot or not? See the pictures and tell us what you think A new survey reveals that a large majority of women over 40 hate their bodies. Here, two Mail writers offer opposing views about whether middle-aged women can truly achieve peace of mind. Join the debate Bags of style: If you're jetting off for the weekend then be sure to take some inspiration from our pick of the best hand luggage here. See the selection The frozen expression on 16-year-old Princess Eugenie’s face dramatically says it all: 'I’m Not With Her.’ Yet again, the teenager has found herself forced out on the town in the company of a 40-something woman pretending she’s still a teenager and whose skirt is too short and neckline too low. Find out why Fergie needs to grow up They tear open bin bags, eat your garden flowers and 'play' with pet tortoises. Foxes are the scourge of surburbia as the Sands family discovered. Read their hilarious story Gardening might not be the most hip of hobbies, but let us assure you that green fingers are very much in vogue this season. Find out why Motherhood is an intensely personal experience, different for every woman, says TESS STIMSON. She hated breastfeeding and so do countless other mothers - even if the 'milk mafia' have made them too afraid to admit it. Share your experience here They were the final straw — the giant billboards in the windows of Topshop featuring teenage girls in provocative poses, eyes, cheeks and lips daubed with heavy make-up, bare limbs akimbo are a paedophile's dream. The fashion for 'baby' models As first dates go, it had started almost perfectly. I had met Sara - a no-nonsense American redhead - in a central London bookshop. As we browsed the shelves, she began talking to me but it was no fairytale ending. Read one guy's dating disaster story Wearing a sundress the colour of summer meadows, 19-year-old Josie Russell smiles radiantly when she describes her life now as 'all good.' And indeed it is, if she doesn't allow herself to dwell on the past, and remains firmly rooted in the present. See her glowing picture Can you really hypnotise away your crow's feet? A sceptical woman tests the latest 'stress reducing' wrinkle treatment. Find out what happened Why are so many of today's teenagers disaffected and rootless? Here, MELANIE GILL a leading child psychologist puts her head above the parapet and says the unsayable. Tell us if you agree One writer set out to get a supermodel body in six weeks through a strict but healthy diet regime. Instead she found herself in an anorexic spiral in which she became almsot mad with paranoia about every calorie she ate. Read the full story This week may see not only the hottest days of the summer but also the hottest days on record. What risk does it pose to your health? Here, we explain just what harm - and good - the sun can do to the body in our top to toe guide. Keep safe with our guide here Belt-up with Lifestyle's guide to this summers smart cover-ups, for when the sun clouds over. Take your pick from pastel jackets, embroidered coats and camel trenches. Best of the bunch here A young beauty has an affair with an unsuitable bad boy and is mired in scandal. No, not Kate Moss but her mother, who tore apart her family when the model was 13. Is this why Kate won’t commit to any man? Read the full story What kind of person does their own cleaning? An increasingly unusual one, if the latest research is to be believed. Here, one woman argues that doing your own chores can actually make your life more manageable and happy. Find out how Bra sizes are bigger than ever - up from 34B to 36C in 10 years. Here, three generations from three families give a fascinating insight into women's changing relationship with their bodies. Read their views and tell us what you think We asked Joan Bakewell to go undercover in a teenage chatroom. She found a world that lets youngsters live out their dreams - but also leaves them at the mercy of sinister predators. Read the chilling story and find out how to keep your family safe Ferraris, Bentleys, a country mansion and two children. Lisa and her husband had it all - until the day he dropped a bombshell that destroyed their marriage. Find out what it was It's been nicknamed Prada-mark and Pri-Marni by fashionistas thanks to its ability to create affordable copies of high fashion pieces. And this season, Primark has topped the fashion charts by selling almost 100,000 of their retro-style, polka-dot button-thru cotton dress. Discover the secret to its success Yesterday the Mail revealed the 'Menaissance' sweeping America as masculinity reasserts itself. Here, one woman says: about time too! Tell us what you think What is the right age to have a baby? Recoiling a little from the photographs of 62-year-old Patti Farrant cradling her newborn son, I think we know instinctively what the wrong age looks like. The right age is a trickier matter. Take a closer look The bug eye sunglasses are the ONLY shades to be seen in this summer. So what's the attraction of looking like a giant fly? Find out Exposed as an escort girl and porn model, it is open season on Heather. But here, one writer puts her head above the parapet and springs to her defence. Tell us what you think Pampered, with pots of cash and as much shopping as they can carry... A writer explains why she'd love to be a WAG (as the England footballers' wives and girlfriends have affectionately become known). Find out why it's so appealing When David (blissfully married for 16 years) met a young businesswoman, he couldn't resist. So far, so predictable. But losing his wife was to prove the least of his problems. Read the full story With Father's Day on Sunday, DONNIE KERR has compiled some of the wittiest - and most heartbreaking anecdotes from the rich and famous about how they remember their fathers. Read the adorable quotes here Tartan and tweed don't usually scream cutting edge. But they are the very fabric of Marks & Spencer's autumn fashion collection. Kilts embossed with black lace, raw-edged coats and woolly cardigans had the fashion watchers in raptures at the unveiling. Take a look at the new collection As a nurse Jayne Phillips should have known better. But with the debate about childhood obesity raging, she admits, with utter honesty, how she nearly killed her sons by lavishing so much food on them they could barely stand up. Read on From fuchsia pink and purple to sunshine yellow, enjoy the summer sun with our pick of the brightest lollipop fashion shades. See the selection here Some travelled to the final by bus, others in an old banger.
One celebrated with egg and chips, another with a cup
of
tea and an
early night. Here, in their
own words,
the wives of
England's
World Cup
winners
recall a life a million
miles away from the
excesses of today's footballers' wives. The author of a landmark book on the menopause, Jenni
Murray, investigates why the sexual revolution doesn't
seem to apply to those of more mature years With the 'Rachel cut' Jennifer Aniston had one of the
most in-demand hairstyles of the Nineties. But the actress
has revealed her hair was almost ruined by extensions.
Here, top British hairdresser Lee Satfford gives the lowdown
on hair extensions As more and more couples compete in the same job market,
Lionel Shriver asks whether it is possible to be in the
same line of work and not resent your partner's success The terrible plight of child cancer patients in Russia
will break your heart... so what links Madonna, Earl
Spencer, Mikhail Gorbachev and one of the world's richest
tycoons
to the cause? Pregnant at 48 and worth £17million, Helen Fielding
has written her last few columns before taking maternity
leave. Now the betting is on that Bridget Jones will not
return after the birth. Texts, emails and the internet - there have never been
more ways to flirt. But beware the dangers of emotional
infidelity. How far can you go before it's considered cheating? The mother and daughter relationship can be a difficult
one but now expert Deborah Tannen sheds light on the topic
in her groundbreaking book You Just Don't Understand. Binge-drinking among British teenagers has soared to record
levels according to a new report, with girls outstripping
boys in their alcohol consumption. More than 60 per cent of marriages fail to recover from adultery. But former libel lawyer Alex Wade and his wife Karen saved their marriage after he admitted having an affair. Click here to read their fascinating story It should have been the perfect marriage. Paul McCartney was a much-loved and recently bereaved national treasure. Heather Mills was a glamorous former model with a proud history of charity work. Here AMANDA PLATELL explains why she was not surprised by the separation. Read her story FEMAIL asked cosmetic surgeon Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh to give the lowdown on the wrinkle-buster collagen...while three women who have undergone injections give their verdicts on the treatment. What do you think about collagen? Tell us here They met on their wedding day after winning a tacky radio contest. Two months on, they're split - and are feuding over HIS flirting and HER dog. Here KATHRYN KNIGHT wonders why the couple were surprised it only lasted 10 weeks. More Chantelle Houghton, the 'airhead from Essex', has signed a £300,000 deal to 'write' her autobiography at the age of 22. If you can't wait till the book is published, don't worry, we've had a sneak peek It's controversial logo made it one of the High Street's most successful brands. Now, as French Connection profits tumble, fashion expert Liz Jones explains why the store needs more than crude gimmicks to sell style. Click here for more A growing proportion of GPs think parents are entitled to know about the health concerns of their teenagers. According to a survey one in five family doctors believe parents should be told if their daughter is pregnant. Do parents have the right to know? Join the debate According to the song by Paul Simon, there are 50 ways to leave your lover. Having achieved that, say helpful scientists, there are six ways to find another one. Discover the secrets to success on a first date After Alison Davies and her 12-year-old autistic son jumped to their deaths from the Humber Bridge, two mothers of autistic children tell Mail online about the anguish that saw the tragic pair plunge to their deaths. Read their heart-rending stories British actress Keira Knightley has been named as the new face of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume, replacing drug-shamed model Kate Moss. Knightley has also scooped a world's sexiest women poll, where Moss struggled to make the top 100. Click here The days of women frantically scrabbling through their bags to check they've packed keys, purse and phone - and even worse finding they've forgotten them - could soon be a thing of the past with a new handbag. Find out how it works Liz Taylor is facing death because her heart is beginning to fail, it has been reported. The Oscar-winner, 74, is confined to her bedroom and has apparently planned her funeral Read more A simple diet change can halve your risk of developing motor neurone disease, experts believe. They found increasing the daily intake of polyunsaturated fat found in fish and green vegetables was effective in preventing the muscle wasting disease. Click here Selective hearing is a remarkable and exclusively male phenomenon, says Lowri Turner. It allows chaps to sleep straight through a baby's bawling, and tune you out when you're trying to have a row. Read her comments She's been Cherie Blair's guiding light and has helped resolve thousands of personal issues. If you missed your chance to ask renowned lifestyle guru Carole Caplin for advice don't worry. Read the full transcript of our webchat here Glowing skin is not only a sign of a well cared for complexion - it often signifies overall good health and well being. So what are the simple ways to improve the health of your largest organ? Check out the A-Z of healthy skin Hypnotherapy could offer relief from severe chest pain that is not caused by a heart condition. Researchers found 80 per cent reported 'significant' relief from pain after undergoing the treatment. Find out more Just one woman in 50 is happy with the way her body looks,
a shocking survey has found. Women worry about
their bodies every 15 minutes and wanted to lose an average
19lbs according
to a magazine poll. Do you like the way you look? She applauded the legalising of abortion. So why, asks
Joan Bakewell despairingly, with contraception so freely
available, do so many women use it as just another form
of birth control? There aren't many fashion trends loved equally by a Queen
and a supermodel with as much sartorial street-cred as
Kate Moss. But wellies are a style classic that seem to
straddle every section of society If your partner accuses you of keeping them awake with
your snoring you can now blame your folks. Children whose
parents snore have a three-fold increased risk of being
noisy sleepers themselves, researchers have found. When it comes to food, Western women are insane, says a new book. Mail writer Jill Parkin insists she has a sensible approach to eating. She eats in secret because it doesn't count, microwaves cheese and separates her lasagne. Read her amusing take on food. No wonder Katie Holmes looks a little weary. Tom Cruise's heavily pregnant fiancée seems to be growing bigger by the minute - and is now sporting a super-bump. Get a closer look. A swan feared to have died in Scotland of the deadly strain of bird flu is undergoing tests. The bird was found more than a week ago on a harbour slipway, it emerged this morning. Read more and share your thoughts here. A vaccine for cervical cancer could protect women for up to four and a half years in trials. The jab protects against a cancer-causing virus, which is thought to infect up to half of the young women in the UK by the time they are 30. Read on. Actress Priscilla Presley has been spilling the beans over whether she will be involved in the big-screen remake of TV soap opera Dallas, in which she starred in the 1980s. Find out what she has to say. Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn has topped a list of the 100 most beautiful women of all time. The Breakfast at Tiffany's star was chosen just ahead of fellow screen icon Grace Kelly. See who joins them on the list. Here's a frightening glimpse into the future for skinny star Nicole Richie. Experts have mocked up a picture of how the 24-year-old could end up if she keeps losing weight. See the picture. A private school for girls has been criticised for running an advertisement for cosmetic surgery in its annual magazine. Parents at the school were said to be 'horrified' at the advert. Do you think teenage girls are pressured to 'look good'? And would you let your daughter have plastic surgery? Tell us. Writer Jeannette Kupfermann believed dancing would keep her fit and healthy - until the day she woke up unable to walk on one foot. Read her story and our tips to strain-free exercise. Have you always wondered what it would be like to get up close and personal with our two royal heartthrobs? Now, fans of Princes Harry and William have their chance. Find out how! A new contraceptive pill that can cut the risk of breast cancer could be on the market in the next five years, scientists claim. The pill works by stopping periods and could signal an end to pre-menstrual tension. Read on. The last time he was invited to Buckingham Palace, he celebrated his OBE with a 13-hour 'love-in' with a 21-year-old lap-dancer from Blackpool. This time, he was beseiged by a trio of blondes - but with a combined age of 222! See the pictures. It's an emotional time for all concerned. But, for Katie Holmes, the birth of her child by Tom Cruise will also be silent. Find out the other strict rules she is expected to follow as a sign of her devotion to Scientology here. Combining a new drug with chemotherapy can double the
survival of women with breast cancer. Scientists
found the drug works to block the growth and spread
of cancer
beyond the breast. Good news for all women — the facelift is officially
as dead as Davina McCall's chat show. Facelifts have fallen
off the list of top five treatments in America. Amanda
Platell reports on the pressures of turning 50 and her
'non-surgical facelift'. Eating five portions of fruit and veg every day drastically
reduces your risk of cancer and heart disease and helps
you maintain a healthy weight. Yet the average Briton only
eats three pieces. Babies and young children may be at risk of developing
cancer through exposure to pesticides on food. Cancer experts
are calling for a reduction of chemical use after scientists
warned they may be more influential in causing cancer than
previously thought. When you're working more than 500ft up and it is time
for a break, your options are rather limited. There's no
popping out to the shops or the pub, and not even the chance
of a discreet nap somewhere. So this worker made do with
a steel girder. It was a case of over-exposure for Newsnight's newest recruit Emily Maitlis when she revealed a little more than she meant to at the Royal Television Awards. If you can think of a clever line for this photo, enter our caption competition. The numbers of men and women going under the cosmetic
knife has increased dramatically in recent
years, but surgery is not a quick route to happiness. So
are
you full of self-confidence
or prone to self-loathing? We have launched the Daily Mail's first Mother Of The
Year Awards. We want you to nominate mothers you think
should be recognised - maybe she juggles a career and family,
or keeps smiling even when coping with a handicapped child? It may be 14 years since she appeared in the original
Basic Instinct movie, but as our photo shows, Sharon Stone
has lost none of her sex appeal. Horrific stories have emerged of the drugs trial on human
guinea pigs which went disastrously wrong. Six previously
healthy men were left seriously ill after testing the drug.
Is this the end for pharmaceutical testing? Kylie Minogue shows she has put her cancer ordeal behind
her by posing for her first official photo on a surprise
visit to Sri Lanka. The pop star sat on the back of an
elephant, looking healthy and happy again. Parents know that after a tiring day at school, their
kids will demand food long before tea-time. Instead of
reaching for the biscuit tin, try some of these nutritious
springtime snacks that don't take hours to prepare. There has been a surge of women going under the cosmetic
knife in recent years, with breast jobs and botox becoming
commonplace. But what do men really think of plastic surgery
and the women who have it? Footballing princess Coleen McLoughlin has signed a lucrative
deal to write two books. The girlfriend of England ace
Wayne Rooney will reveal all about her celebrity lifestyle
and fashion tips in a deal rumoured to be worth close to £2m. With her sparkling blue eyes and sunny smile, Samantha
Maybury loved the photo shoot almost as much as the camera
clearly loved her. But this picture was more than just
an afternoon's glamour. The 18-year-old who had battled
cancer wanted it taken so her family could remember how
she looked before her illness took hold. Eleven years ago Ginny Greenwood, then 35, had what appeared
to be the perfect life - a wealthy husband, three children
at private schools, a second home in Spain, and even
her own racehorses. Then, one day in March 1995, the police
arrived at her home. Here, she tells Clare Campbell of
the shock of discovering her husband's crime. British Undergraduates are worse at English than foreign
students because they watch too much television, it has
been claimed. Home-grown students are more likely to make
spelling and grammatical mistakes, a study says - frequently
littering their work with errors such as confusing "weather" with "whether" and "their" with "there". Here's a fact to send a shudder through the low-slung
jeans of the coolest young men in Britain. It's a fact
they have tried desperately to keep secret from the sexy
girls they pick up in bars and clubs - but, thanks to
the Office of National Statistics, it's out now. Most British
men aged between 20 and 24 are still living with their
parents - 57 per cent to be precise. Many of them stay
there. Even among those aged 25 to 29, a quarter are
still
at home with mum. Have you raised a mummy's boy and proud
of it? Disgraced "glam rocker" Gary Glitter has left
the People's Court in communist Vietnam where he has been
on trial accused of molesting two young girls. Glitter,
whose real name is Paul Gadd, now has to wait for his verdict. Anne Diamond is to launch a diet book which will make
her £250,000 - despite losing just 1lb in three weeks
on a reality slimming show. The former television presenter,
who is appearing on Celebrity Fit Club, will give an account
of her years of yo-yo dieting and her battle against obesity. According to many long-suffering
wives and girlfriends, men make terrible patients as
they constantly complain.
But now research shows such moaning may be justified
because men are more susceptible to some illnesses than
women. The bride wore white, the groom looked smart in black...and
20 armed police crouched in the bushes. But it wasn't
terrorists or celebrity stalkers they were searching for... Four weeks ago, we learned Lib Dem MP Mark Oaten had an
affair with a male prostitute. Marcelle D'Argy Smith
- who knows what it's like to find out your partner prefers
men - believes he deserves another chance and that 'married
and gay' can work. Women should be made to pay for epidural pain relief during
childbirth, midwives' leaders have said. They want to
stem the rising demand for the injection for non-medical
reasons. Why women really do get more headaches, what you think
about the smoking ban, and the latest gossip from the
red carpet at last night's Brit Awards. Plus, more exciting
stories... Smoking in all pubs, clubs, restaurants and workplaces
will be outlawed by summer next year after MPs voted for
the ban by a massive majority. Readers have been emailing
in their hundreds about the decision. Are you shocked or
supportive of the ban? It was a night of glitz and glamour last night as KT Tunstall,
James Blunt and the Kaiser Chiefs cleaned up at the Brit
Awards. All three acts were virtually unheard of this time
last year, but they swept aside the likes of Oasis and
Robbie Williams to bag the major prizes. Madonna was among the stars at the Brits - but she nearly
didn't make it, according to reports. Although the star
appeared in top shape performing at the Grammy awards just
over a week ago, the singer had a hernia operation shortly
after the event. DIY abortions for women in their own homes will be given
the go-ahead, it has emerged. Under the scheme, mothers-to-be
will be allowed to take a series of powerful tablets that
trigger a miscarriage at home instead of in hospital. Is
this right? There's no point having mountains of cash if you don't
indulge yourself once in a while. This appeared to have
been Victoria Beckham's guiding philosophy as she equipped
herself for the ski slopes dressed in £8,000 worth
of designer labels. After months of gruelling treatment for a brain tumour,
15-year-old Lisa Norris was looking forward to her new
life. But just days after she was given the all-clear by
doctors she was plunged into unimaginable despair when
they told her she had been given massive overdoses of radiation. In other health news, a mother has warned women to stay
alert while breastfeeding after her three-day-old son suffocated
in her arms. Are you in your 30s or younger? If so, experts are predicting
that more than a million of you will live to the grand
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to regain her health is far from over. The 46-year old
actress nearly died two years ago after contracting a hospital
superbug, and on a shopping trip in London she seemed to
be relying on her walking stick again. Heather Mills has found a new campaign to occupy her time
during her divorce from Sir Paul McCartney. She is joining
forces with Sir Bob Geldof, Clare Short and Archbishop
Desmond Tutu in protesting against genocide in Darfur. Shamed EastEnders star Leslie Grantham revealed today
that he tried to kill himself three times in the wake of
his humiliating internet sex scandal. The actor, known
to millions as 'Dirty Den', said he was so depressed after
being exposed in a national newspaper that he could not
even look at himself in the mirror. Elizabeth Hurley held up a New York ferry for 20 minutes
after being told she could not take champagne on board.
The actress and model, 41, is said to have bubbled over
after a glamorous party staged by a champagne house on
Liberty Island. Tony Blair has courted stars from Mick Jagger and Bono
to Peter Andre. But there is one beyond his reach. Kylie
Minogue declined an invitation to meet the Prime Minister.
Mr Blair found himself staying in the same hotel as Miss
Minogue so asked the manager of the Malmaison in Birmingham
to request a meeting with the star but Miss Minogue politely
declined. Connie Fisher, the winner of the How Do You Solve A Problem
Like Maria? television show, has asked for an astonishing
amount of more money for performing in the stage show of
The Sound Of Music. Not many women can pull-off wearing a leopard-print dress,
but yesterday Kylie Minogue proved she was one of them.
The Australian singer looked radiant in the tight-fitting
dress as she posed for pictures before Dolce & Gabbana's
show at the Milan fashion week. It looks like boozy Beyonce enjoyed a bit too much of
the bubbly as she collapsed into the back of her chauffeur
driven Bentley after celebrating her boyfriend's birthday. Madonna is the highest-earning female singer on earth,
her account books reveal. The Guinness Book of Records
reported that the figure now makes her the top-ranking
female singing artist in terms of earnings. It looks like Tom Cruise may have paid one too many visits
to "the shrink". The star was positively dwarfed
by his fiance Katie Holmes as they stepped out for dinner
at the Beverly Regent in Hollywood. TV presenter Noel Edmonds has angered road safety campaigners
after boasting that he once drove at 186mph in the nude.
The 57-year-old host of Deal or No Deal said he nearly
crashed his sports car as he sped towards a roundabout
20 years ago. The Kazakhstan government is fighting to salvage its country's
image and reputation after it was made a laughing-stock
by Borat, the alter ego of comedian Sacha Boran Cohen.
A four-page colour supplement appeared in the New York
Times. Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son died from a lethal
combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs,
a pathologist who conducted a private autopsy on the body
said. Toxicology tests showed Daniel Smith had methadone,
Zoloft and Lexapro in his system. Reality TV show Wife Swap is facing a crisis after one
of its female participants reported a claim of sexual assault
to police. The woman had swapped places with 36-year-old
Noeile Klineberg, who lives with her millionaire fiance
Robin Goforth in Doncaster. George Clooney has reportedly rekindled his romance with
Renée Zellweger. The pair, who dated several years
ago, were spotted enjoying a romantic meal in Los Angeles. Socialite Peaches Geldof might want to tighten up her
security, after pop singer Lilly Allen said she would like
to "kick her over and then kick her even harder when
she was down." So what has Peaches done to deserve
this outburst? Rocker Rod Stewart says he'll 'close the office' after
siring one more child. The 61-year-old musician - who already
boasts seven children by five women - says the eighth will
be his last. Naomi Campbell has been warned she will be arrested if
she does not show up in court next month, after she failed
to turn up to a hearing where she is accused of throwing
a mobile phone at her housekeeper's head. On Sunday she insisted she was depressed and didn't want
to get out of bed. On Tuesday she posed for a picture exposing
her bare bottom. Just what is Ulrika Jonsson thinking? As the world's most glamorous secret agent he is rarely
seen without his luxury Aston Martin and vodka martini.
So James Bond's latest outing may leave diehard fans a
little shaken and stirred as he develops some distinctly
middleclass tastes. Heather Mills' lawyers are preparing to fight tooth and
nail in the divorce courts with a 'series of bombshell
revelations' against Paul McCartney. Fashion designers are notoriously protective over their
creations so after seeing the self inflicted tear in Sienna
Miller's gown, the actress could soon find her reputation
as a designer's dream change to a designer's nightmare. Anna Nicole Smith's long-time lawyer, Howard K. Stern,
has amazingly claimed he is the father of her newborn baby
daughter. Stern, who has never publicly admitted a relationship
with the former model, insisted he was the baby's 'proud
father'. Kate Moss faces prosecution again. Not for snorting cocaine
(allegedly) but for puffing on a cigarette. She was caught
on camera flouting Ireland’s strict smoking ban at
a concert where her boyfriend Pete Doherty was performing
with his band Babyshambles. Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's wife Terri told for the
first time today how she still expects him to walk in through
the door from one of his adventures, revealing that 'every
day he was my prince charming.' He could probably phone a friend to ask for a bed for
the night but TV host Chris Tarrant has taken to sleeping
in his TV studio after his marriage break-down. Kate Moss could marry troubled singer Pete Doherty within
weeks, according to reports. The supermodel said yes to
Doherty after he proposed to her during a stroll in the
grounds of the Priory Clinic last week. Fresh doubts emerged over the future of Top Gear today
as presenter Richard Hammond continued his remarkable recovery
from a 300mph crash. The BBC has decided to postpone the
new series of the show. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay paid for heroin for his drug-addict
brother to get him to attend their father's funeral. The
39-year-old restaurateur revealed it was the worse day
of his life in his autobiography. The winner of TV's The Apprentice Michelle Dewberry has
rekindled her romance with fellow contestant Syed Ahmed
days after the couple split under the strain of losing
their baby. A mature, modest and (almost) scandal-free George Michael
took the stage in his first solo concert in 15 years, singing
his greatest hits to 18,000 European fans. But the pop
star couldn't resist making another dig at George Bush. Billie Piper has admitted that she suffered with anorexia
as a teenager at the height of her pop fame. Speaking about
the illness for the first time, the actress revealed that
the anorexia became so bad that she contemplated suicide. Emma Thompson has revealed the enormous pressure she is
under to remain stick thin and look impossibly youthful
to survive in Hollywood. The 47-year-old actress said "It's
such a burden having to look good. Especially on screen
because what if you have a bad nights sleep?" Family and friends of Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond
were gathering at his bedside today as doctors confirmed
his condition had showed some improvement overnight, following
his high-speed car crash. Starry-eyed Princess Beatrice is dating a millionaire's
son who is working for tycoon Richard Branson organising
trips to outer space. The 18-year-old royal had her first
date with handsome Dave Clark, six years her senior, at
a London nightclub on Saturday. Relations between Hugh Grant and his supposed fiancée
Jemima Khan look distinctly frosty with the pair appearing
to give each other the cold shoulder as they sat uncomfortably
side by side at the relaunch of Sixties label Biba at the
British Museum. Jennifer Lopez has turned to IVF treatment in a bid to
get pregnant. The singer-and-actress – who is married
to Latin star Marc Anthony - is reportedly desperate to
have children. Naomi Campbell was spotted in New York wearing a T-shirt
poking fun at accusations she attacked her personal assistant
three times. The supermodel is also alleged to have spat
at her assistant in the face and thrown her passport in
the swimming pool. From strawberry blonde and permed, to Gothic black and
straight, there are not many hairstyles that Madonna hasn't
tried. Now, with a dramatic new platinum blonde bob, the
48-year-old singer has undergone yet another reinvention. David Beckham has broken his silence on his wife Victoria's
controversial size 0 figure, revealing that he makes her
eat. The former England captain stuck up for the ex-Spice
Girl's stick-thin look, insisting that she does consume
food regularly - because of him. Married eight times, undoubtedly Elizabeth Taylor has
tangled with a few predators in her time. So perhaps it
should come as no surprise to see the 74-year-old actress
looking comfortable in a shark cage. Anna Nicole Smith's representatives have allegedly secured
a more than hefty fee for the last pictures of her dead
son. The former Playmate posed with tragic Daniel and his
new sister in a Bahamian maternity ward the night before
he was found dead. Actress Sadie Frost has unveiled her naked portrait as
she launched an anti-fur campaign in central London. The
celebrity bared her bottom for an advert for animal rights
organisation Peta as London's Fashion Week got under way. Mother and ex-wild child Jade Jagger has come under fire
from child charities for letting her daughters wear revealing
clothing to a party. The girls - aged 11 and 14 - left
their school uniforms at home and instead opted for daring
plunging necklines to accompany their mother to a London
Fashion Week bash. Chris Tarrant last night said that he was to blame for
the collapse of his 15-year marriage after confessing to
having an affair. The TV presenter formally announced that
he was separating from his wife Ingrid after coming clean
to a 'liaison' with 50-year-old teacher Fiona McKechnie. Charlotte Church looked a bit under-dressed on an outing
to her grandfather's house in Cardiff. She recently moaned
that her hectic schedule on the Charlotte Church Show had
made her put on weight because she was snacking on junk
food. So what better way to cover up than this... Brad Pitt has been lined up to replace Tom Cruise in the
next Mission Impossible film. It is a move that will make
Pitt the highest-paid actor in Hollywood history. Paramount
Pictures, the company behind the franchise, ended their
long-running partnership with Cruise and is planning to
install Pitt in the lead role. Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have named their new
baby, nearly a week after the pop star first gave birth
according to reports. The little boy has the same initials
as his big brother Sean Preston. Victoria Beckham has been voted Britain's top 'yummy mummy'.
The former Spice Girl won praise for looking perfectly
groomed at all times despite being mother to Brooklyn,
seven, Romeo, four, and 18-month-old Cruz. Movie star Lindsay Lohan had to be rushed to hospital
after fracturing her wrist in a fall while out partying.
The wild-partying 20-year-old star was at a party at trendy
Milk Studios to celebrate New York Fashion Week when she
fell and fractured her wrist in two places. Helen Mirren could not have looked more regal when she
attended the London premiere of The Queen last week. But
Dame Helen's life looked distinctly humdrum again when
she was spotted catching the bus near her home just 48
hours later. The attractive blonde at the centre of Chris Tarrant's
marriage problems has been named as Fiona McKechnie. A
schoolteacher in her 50s and a trustee of a charity where
Tarrant is a high-profile patron, is the reason the presenter
has had so much explaining to do to his long-suffering
wife Ingrid. Connie Fisher is now preparing to start rehearsing for
the West End stage after winning the TV battle for the
starring role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of The Sound
of Music. The elated 23-year-old will take the role of
Maria, the singing nun played by Julie Andrews in the 1965
film. Sir Paul McCartney and Alfie Karmal have only one thing
in common - the never to be-forgotten, dizzying, rollercoaster
experience of being married to the beautiful but complicated
Heather Mills. In a blisteringly frank interview, Heather
Mills' first husband reveals the lies, infidelity - and
secret abortion - that drove them apart. Nicole Kidman will have trouble dispelling rumours that
she is pregnant after her tummy gave a starring display
outside a cinema in Los Angeles. A suspicious-looking bump
protruded from underneath her jumper as the 39-year-old
actress left the building accompanied by her mother-in-law. Madonna is set to be launched into space as a guest on
Russia's first tourist shuttle. The singer revealed her
dream to visit space when her 'Confessions' world tour
arrived in Moscow this week, and she has now been invited
on the maiden launch, scheduled for 2009. In her quest to become a U.S. television star, Victoria
Beckham is prepared to use every asset at her disposal.
Mindful of the Americans' fondness for spectacular cleavage,
the 32-year-old mother of three has been taking every opportunity
to show off her ever-growing breasts. Nearly a year to the day since Kate Moss was sacked by
high street retailer H&M, she is riding high as the
face of a record 14 advertising campaigns. Her £11million
annual income is now believed to have tripled to more than £30
million. Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has been diagnosed
with breast cancer but, fortunately, doctors said it was
in its early stages. The singer and actress who was Mick
Jagger's lover in the Sixties has been told by doctors
that the disease is in its earliest stages and that her
chances of a return to full health are 'excellent'. Telly presenter Davina McCall has given birth to a baby
boy named Chester. The weighty 10lb 2oz tot is the Big
Brother host's first son. Davina already has two daughters
Holly Willow, four, and Tilly, two. Dame Helen Mirren has by mistake disclosed that her Prime
Suspect character will be killed off and that the TV show
will end. The 61-year-old let slip the news in a moment
of indiscretion at the London premiere of The Queen -for
which she is tipped for an Oscar. Chris Tarrant made a fleeting return home on Thursday,
three weeks after he was banished for a drunken kiss. But
as his wife admits, it's not the first time he's been in
the dog house. Can their marriage recover? Chris Tarrant has been turfed out of his marital home
- and branded a 'drunken twit' by his wife - after being
caught fondling a mystery blonde. The Who Wants to be a
Millionaire host has been forced to sleep elsewhere for
the last eight nights after a spate of furious rows. Hollywood Oscar experts declared last night that Helen
Mirren was the front-runner in the best actress stakes.
'The actress section is the most competitive in years and
,for now , Helen's in front', said New York based film
awards analyst Cynthia Swartz. For years she has been noted for her slender frame and
being maybe a little too thin. But there was nothing slight
about Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's arms as she returned from
a shopping trip this weekend. Her tearful tantrums and dramatic outbursts on Love Island
alarmed viewers and even prompted her doctor to intervene.
But model Sophie Anderton has a genuine reason for her
erratic behaviour and mood swings. Hollywood star Nicole Kidman was held to 'ransom' by angry
residents who demanded compensation after an Italian advert
she was filming clogged up surrounding streets with camera
vans. Victoria Beckham says David was heartbroken when he wasn't
picked for the England squad and believes he is far sexier
than she is in a revealing interview. Speaking at the launch
of the Beckham's new his'n'her perfumes 'Intimately Beckham',
she confided that she and David were devastated when McClaren
did not pick him for the England football team. The wife of TV chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed that she
felt like a 'complete failure' when she had to have fertility
treatment to conceive their first child. Tana Ramsay, 31,
said that she and her husband tried IVF after she struggled
to become pregnant. Dumped by his studio. Abandoned by his female fans. And
we still haven't seen THAT baby. What industry insiders
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about
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Cruise. As a genuine California girl, Gwyneth Paltrow might be
expected to ride over the waves with the greatest of ease.
In fact, the 33-year-old actress took some time to find
her feet on a surfboard. Supermodel Cindy Crawford has made the astonishing revelation
that she has been using a cosmetic surgeon for the past
11 years. It had always been assumed she earned her £25m
fortune from her natural looks. She has been married eight times - so it can safely be
assumed she has tangled with her fair share of predators
in her time. With that in mind, Elizabeth Taylor's most
recent excursion on a great white shark expedition - despite
her years and frail health - may not have proved such a
problem. Bruce Springsteen's marriage to second wife Patti Scialfa
is on the rocks, it was reported. Friends claim the 15-year
marriage began failing after the music legend grew close
to a woman who lost her husband on 9/11. As comebacks go, it is one likely to get her noticed.
At least that’s what Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be
hoping with a new revealing shot for a high street fashion
chain. It's not only the weekend, we have a bank holiday to enjoy
too! So why not make the most of the extra day off with
a visit to the cinema? Here Chris Tookey gives his verdict
on the latest releases... Not so long ago, Tom Cruise was the world's most successful
and best-paid actor, capable of packing out cinemas with
hit movies like Cocktail, Top Gun and Mission: Impossible.
But after a string of public relations disasters, the actor
has been fired by his film company. After a night out with friends that didn't finish until
the early hours of the morning, perhaps it wasn't surprising
Victoria Beckham looked worse for wear. The former Spice
Girl was seen stumbling out of a London casino - with even
her minder struggling to prop her up. TV Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry has lost the baby
she was expecting with fellow contestant Syed Ahmed, her
spokesman says. He's spent years denying claims he is gay. But in a bizarre
new interview, Robbie Williams revealed he is convinced
Louis Walsh fancies him. The singer says it may be the
reason why the X Factor judge has been so critical of his
music in recent months. Coronation Street star Joanne Froggatt will play Joanne
Lees in a new film based on the murder of Peter Falconio
in the Australian Outback. Madonna has admitted that her husband Guy Ritchie is not
a fan of her music. In an extraordinary interview, the
pop queen also said that she misses her single days when
she could go out alone. Heather Mills yesterday blamed Sir Paul McCartney for
a planning row which could see her home bulldozed. The
accusation is the latest salvo in an increasingly bitter
- and public - divorce battle. On any normal occasion, a Hollywood actress like Kate
Hudson would thrive in the glare of such publicity. But
the daughter of Goldie Hawn shunned the London premiere
of You, Me and Dupree, and wanted nothing more than to
curl up in a ball a long way away from any red carpet. When model Caprice tried using her celebrity status to
dazzle a police officer who had just pulled her over for
drink-driving, she hoped he would be sympathetic to her.
But the lingerie model was taken aback when the PC failed
to recognise her name. Hollywood actress Farrah Fawcett stunned viewers by turning
up on a chatshow looking dishevelled and confused. The
former Charlie's Angels star appeared to go into meltdown
as she forgot her lines and jumped up and down on stage. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he had
to kiss his on-screen girlfriend thirty times for his latest
movie, Order of the Phoenix. The 17-year-old said he and
co-star Katie Leung were determined to perfect their first
love scene together. Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Vince Vaughn made their
first public appearance together as a couple and had a
fiery bust up - but before you wonder if this marks the
end for the Hollywood lovebirds don’t worry they
were only joking. Liz Hurley has already admitted she is ready to start
a family with businessman Arun Nayar, and she sparked pregnancy
rumours as they attended a country show in Hertfordshire,
where onlookers described her as 'blooming'. In an ironic twist, on the day Victoria Beckham vowed
to turn her back on Britain, the main topic on people's
lips is whose backside she appears to be turning. As in
pictures for petite Posh's new fragrance she appears to
be sporting a fake Jennifer Lopez-style bottom. Terror mastermind Osama bin Laden is so obsessed with
singer Whitney Houston he thought about killing her husband,
Bobby Brown, it was claimed last night. There’s nothing like a little retail therapy to
make a heavily pregnant mum-of-one feel better but when
you’re Britney Spears a little means blowing $5,000
in a 30 minute shopping spree. In an outfit fit for a Seventies glam rocker, Mick Jagger's
daughter, Elizabeth, added a touch of colour to an already
loud and boisterous affair... as her father lay tucked
up in bed. It was the low point in Keith Chegwin's career - and,
it turns out, the low point in British television history
as a whole. Naked Jungle, the Channel 5 game show where
the former children's presenter and his contestants stripped
bare, has topped the list of 50 worst television shows
of all time. Kate Moss has always appeared to escape paying the price
that mere mortals do for partying. But pictured leaving
a Bali nightclub after an evening drinking cocktails, her
shiny visage, dotted with spots, proved that hard living
takes its toll even on supermodels. Sir Paul McCartney is considering offering Heather Mills
a divorce payout of more than £35million - provided
she does not spill the secrets of their failed marriage. A quiet English town has been transported back in history
by over a half a century for a powerful depiction of the
Dunkirk evacuations. Bombed out buildings and craters in
the seafront have been convincingly recreated for Keira
Knightley's latest film, based on the Ian McEwan bestseller
Atonement. The gaunt figure and strained expression testify to the
pressure that Heather Mills is under during her divorce
battle with Sir Paul McCartney. But the eyewear shows that
she still retains her sense of humour. Mick Jagger and his bandmates will never have to worry
about where the next paycheque is coming from. And that
is, perhaps, something they should be grateful for judging
by the apparent apathy surrounding tickets sales for the
Rolling Stones's homecoming concerts in Britain this weekend. The novelty of burning the candle at both ends, normally
the preserve of the young, can start to wear thin with
every passing birthday. And rather more so if you are pushing
50. It appears that while Madonna may have the figure of
a woman half her age, she does not quite have the stamina. Pete Doherty was behind bars on Thursday night after being
charged with possessing cocaine and heroin. And it could
cause his rumoured wedding to supermodel Kate Moss to be
cancelled. Television presenter Graham Norton has accepted a massive £7million
pay deal - paid for by you. The BBC used licence fee cash
to double his pay in a desperate bid to stop ITV poaching
him. Britney Spears's penniless husband Kevin Federline says
he may be broke, but he won't take a penny off the pop
star. His comments follow reports that the couple, who
married in 2004, signed a prenuptial agreement which states
Federline will receive more money for every child he has
with the singer. One of her biggest hits may have been called 'Diirty',
but Christina Aguilera has clearly cleaned up her act for
the launch of her new album. Her style on the red carpet never fails to impress Hollywood's
movers and shakers. But as these photos reveal, Keira Knightley's
sense of fashion certainly hasn't gone to her head. John Prescott faced further humiliation last night as
it emerged that ITV has commissioned a major new drama
about his fall from grace. A script is being finalised
for the television movie, titled Prezza, and the project
is due to go into production over the next few months. Grace Jones is being sued for wrecking her £1.5million
Chelsea apartment and causing more than £16,000 damage.
A writ also demands she replace cutlery after it was allegedly
discovered several spoons 'had been blackened' on the underside,
apparently after having been held in a flame. The Apprentice runner-up Ruth Badger has landed her own
TV show - as her TV rival Michelle Dewberry's career hangs
in the balance. The straight-talker - dubbed The Badger
will star in a seven-part series to be aired on Sky One
this autumn. Wearing a £14 golden dress from Asda, Coleen McLoughlin
instructs her army of fashion followers that it's time
to make their wardrobes sparkle. Wayne Rooney's fiancee,
who has a £1.2m contract with the supermarket, declares
that the disco look is back. Heather Mills collects daughter Beatrice by helicopter
yesterday - after being banned from husband Paul McCartney's
home. Two-year-old Bea was whisked away by Heather under
the watchful eyes of minders after Sir Paul went to drastic
lengths to avoid his estranged wife. She is not even 18 and has a year of A levels remaining
before she finishes school, but Peaches Geldof has revealed
she already earns £250,000-a-year. JK Rowling ventures into the surf with a boogie board
at an exclusive holiday resort. And for every minute she
frolics in the waves of baths in the sun she earns another £77. Inside every fat man, it is claimed, there is a thin one
trying to get out. In this case, the thin man is Jamie
Oliver. The celebrity chef spent four hours being cocooned
in latex before emerging as a waddling lard-tub. The increasingly bitter battle between Heather Mills and
Sir Paul McCartney has hit the courts after she launched
an angry counter-claim to his divorce petition. Miss Mills
has submitted her petition at the High Court and friends
said it was likely to focus on how the former Beatle was
a 'controlling husband'. In the Eighties, he became as famous for his flamboyant
dress sense as his music. But even his most dedicated fans
would have had trouble recognising the bald figure in a
fluorescent jacket and shades sweeping the streets of Manhattan. In her time, Farrah Fawcett has been a woman of many faces.
And fortunately for the 59-year-old star, the latest one
is an improvement on the last. The original Charlie's Angel
appears to have had a substantial bout of cosmetic surgery
to correct the damage caused by previous operations. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been named the celebrity
world's ninth highest earner, raking in £77 a minute.
The British author is the only non-American on the list,
topped by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. Police may bring charges against TV presenter Kim Woodburn
after she admitted secretly burying her stillborn baby
in a park 40 years ago. Mrs Woodburn - star of Channel
4's How Clean Is Your House? - makes the revelation in
her autobiography, which is about to be published. She has just been voted the third most beautiful person
in the world. But as Charlotte Church performed at the
Ascot racecourses she was clearly having an off day. The
singer, who has always been upfront about her yo-yo weight
said recently she was planning to go on a diet. Drug-shamed supermodel Kate Moss is dating her junkie
ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty again. The couple were seen openly
kissing and caressing each other as Doherty prepared to
play with his band on a TV show. Sophia Loren has been voted the world's most naturally
beautiful person, at the age of 71. The sultry Italian
star beat a host of younger names such as Cameron Diaz
and Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp to the title. Syed Ahmed has been arrested on suspicion of being involved
in money-laundering. The 31-year-old businessman attracted
the attention of the police after he helped a former business
partner transfer money from a disputed £400,000 loan
out of a joint account. Nicole Richie's weight battle has taken a turn for the
worse, with the star being snapped looking positively skeletal.
British actress Keira Knightley has also exposed a worryingly
thin frame this weekend as she strolled around London. A bizarre video of Britney Spears belching and ranting
at her husband has shocked fans worldwide. The pop star
- who appears confused as she speaks to the camera - moans
about being ugly and whinges at husband Kevin Federline. Kylie Minogue's fiancé Olivier Martinez has spoken
publicly for the first time about how he coped with the
pop star's cancer ordeal. The heartthrob has kept a dignified
silence from the moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer
in May last year. Sir Paul McCartney was at the centre of a health scare
last night after he visited a top Harley Street doctor.
The visit fuelled speculation that his divorce with estranged
wife Heather is taking its toll on his health. In the briefest of miniskirts and calf-length cowboy boots,
Penny Lancaster shows Rod Stewart exactly what he likes
to see in a woman. As if the singer who once had a hit
with the song Hot Legs needs reminding. Tom Cruise has invited friends David and Victoria Beckham
to visit his baby girl Suri. But the couple will have to
obey a bizarre list of rules - they must not coo over the
child or pick her up. Victoria Beckham has undergone a gothic transformation
from wholesome and bejewelled WAG to a dark rocker chick.
Posh is sporting a new look that appears to take inspiration
from punk rockers of the 1980s. The BBC defended recent episodes of EastEnders after more
than 250 people complained about scenes of sex and violence
broadcast before the watershed. A scene of domestic violence
drew 128 complaints. Something for the weekend? It's Friday, so check out the
latest film releases, read Chris Tookey's reviews and watch
this week's offerings in our Screening Room. Including,
an online exclusive from Trust The Man. Sunglasses on, head down and pedalling hard through the
streets of Brighton, Heather Mills doesn't look to have
a care in the world. Of course, the comforting presence
of two beefy bodyguards could explain it. As we all discover with age, shrugging off the effects
of a night of energetic partying takes a lot longer than
it used to. Just ask Jerry Hall, who was found clambering
out of the sea on all fours in Ibiza. Countdown presenter Des Lynam has sensationally demanded
the show be moved from its lifelong home in Leeds to London
or he will quit. Des, 63, made the walk-out threat after
he claimed the 200-mile journey from his house in Chiswick,
West London, to Yorkshire was too much for him. DJ Richard Bacon has spoken of the unprovoked attack he
was subjected to in a pub toilet - saying it left him totally
'perplexed'. The XFM drivetime host was kicked and punched
unconscious by thugs in a pub toilet. If Victoria Beckham has been looking sour of late, it's
not because she's been told she can't sing. Desperate for
a daughter, the mother of 3 boys, has taken a rather zesty
step to increase her chances of conceiving a girl. Channel 4 is facing a multi-million pound bill after furious
fans demanded their money back when the contestants they
voted off the show made a sensational comeback. The crisis
worsened after two million viewers also switched off in
a mass protect never seen before on mainstream television. Heather Mills has hired the divorce lawyer who won Princess
Diana her £17million settlement from Prince Charles.
Her move marks a dramatic turn in the former model's separation
from Sir Paul McCartney - because the ex-Beatle has already
hired the woman who represented the Prince of Wales. Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry's £100,000-a-year
job with Sir Alan Sugar is in jeopardy. The 26-year-old
- who is pregnant by co-star Syed Ahmed - has been off
work for three weeks and is said to be on 'gardening leave'. He is perhaps best known for playing comic book superhero
Batman on screen - while off-screen he has dated the likes
of Cindy Crawford. But where a six pack once rippled on
Val Kilmer's chest, now stands what looks more like a rather
large beer belly. A British couple were left stunned when Madonna surprised
them on their wedding day by wishing them well. The pop
queen was eating at the five star hotel that Neil and Imogen
McCarthy of Cardiff were having their post-nuptial buffet. Hollywood insiders are scratching their heads over how
a performance less than 15 seconds long got an actress
nominated for an Emmy award. Ellen Burstyn was 'required
her to do nothing more than sit in a chair and speak three
sentences of dialogue in a vaguely foreign accent'. Filmstar Lindsay Lohan wants to go to Iraq to entertain
the troops like screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The actress
says she is not scared about travelling to the war zone. A controversial film is due to be released next month,
starring Helen Mirren as the Queen during the days that
followed the death of Princess Diana. Here, the Mail's
Chief Showbiz Writer reviews what he says is the best film
of the year. Police had to be called after Heather Mills tried to get
into the home she once shared with Sir Paul McCartney,
it has emerged. The bitterness between Sir Paul and his
estranged wife appeared to plunge to new depths after the
ex-model found she could not enter the building with her
usual key. Heavily pregnant in the sweltering summer heat is an uncomfortable
experience for any expectant mother. So perhaps it explains
why Britney Spears stepped out wearing a pair of unflattering
cotton shorts to keep cool when she visited a toy store
in Malibu. His face seems eternally smooth and youthful. And according
to his admirers, his tunes are timeless. But, sadly for
Barry Manilow, his legs are not. The 63-year-old singer
found himself in hospital in agony after tearing cartilages
on both his hip joints. Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has taken a shot at James Bond
producers - saying US rapper Diddy deserved the role of
007 ahead of British actor Daniel Craig. And as our photos
show, Diddy looks the part as he steers a jetski at high-speed
looking remarkably unruffled. EastEnders star Wendy Richard has revealed she quit the
soap because it betrayed her character Pauline Fowler.
She has spoken for the first time about her dramatic decision
to leave after reports emerged that her breast cancer had
returned. Victoria Wood has beaten other queens of comedy to be
named the funniest woman of all time. The magazine credits
Wood, 53, who got her big break winning New Faces in 1973,
with 'an unrivalled capacity to make the homespun hilarious'. Come to Mail online's screening room, a place where you
can sit back, relax, and watch some of the latest film
trailers from your desktop, as well as enjoying a sneak
peak at up and coming releases. At the age of 32, she has the waist measurement of a seven-year-old
child. And until now Victoria Beckham's frame seemed to
be getting thinner by the day. But after stern words -
and strict instructions - from her husband David, the former
Spice Girl is on a mission to 'fatten up'. He's changed the locks and frozen their bank account saying
his wife 'withdrew obscene amounts'. So why does ex-Beatle
Paul McCartney still tell her friends he doesn't want to
be nasty? She may be worth £ 60million, but Anne Robinson
has decided she no longer needs a showpiece home to match
her wealth. The acid-tongued TV presenter has decided to
downsize from a £3.5million mansion to a decidedly
more bijou retirement cottage worth only a sixth of that
sum. Tom Cruise has been forced to take a multimillion pound
pay cut after his film development contract expired. The
44-year-old Top Gun star and his business partner Paula
Wagner will no longer receive more than £4million
from Paramount Pictures to develop movie projects and cover
overheads. Meticulous is her middle name. Or has been until now.
Strolling outside her Los Angeles mansion, Barbra Streisand
seemed to have given her stylist the day off. And her hairdresser.
And her makeup artist. Wearing a meringue dress, with her trademark panda eyes
gleaming, this is Dusty Springfield on her ' wedding' day.
The soul singer 'married' her lesbian lover in a secret
ceremony 23 years ago. In these never-before-seen photographs,
Miss Springfield exchanged her vows. Penelope Cruz leapt to her former lover Tom Cruise's defence
last night by announcing she has seen his new baby. Mystery
has surrounded the birth of Suri, who has not been seen
in public since the actor's fiancée Katie Holmes
gave birth more than three months ago. For 23 years, she thought Mick Jagger was 'The One'. But
since their divorce in 1999, the 50-year-old mother of
four has had no luck finding a replacement - and now she's
serious about finding love again. Jennifer Lopez has pulled out of Dallas the Movie amid
rumours that she may be pregnant. The actress and singer's
decision to quit follows the cancellation of her tour of
Europe and Asia in May. Marie Osmond has been in hospital following a bad reaction
to medication, according to her publicist. The news follows
reports the singer had attempted suicide. Partners against crime, Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx jump
into the slip-on shoes of James Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs
as they bring the big-screen version of popular eighties
cop show Miami Vice to life. While attention in the past has focused on Madonna's muscly
forearms, another part of her anatomy had the crowd transfixed
on the first London date of her tour - her perfectly toned
derriere. Mel Gibson has been formally charged with drink-related
offences after an incident in which he made anti-Semitic
comments during his arrest. Helena Bonham Carter has won the role of evil Death Eater
Bellatrix Lestrange in the next Harry Potter film. The
actress will play one of Lord Voldemort's followers in
the forthcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Kylie Minogue has stunned friends by her determination
to get back into shape. The pop star has thrown herself
into a punishing exercise regime, much earlier than expected,
to prepare for her new tour just months after recovering
from her gruelling cancer ordeal. David Beckham is facing yet another sex scandal after
a glamour model vowed to spill the beans on an affair she
had with the footballer when he was engaged to Victoria.
Love Island star Emma Ryan claims she had a six week fling
with the England ex-captain. Socialite Paris Hilton has demonstrated her grasp of world
affairs by asking: 'Who's Tony Blair?' Asked if she fancied
the British Prime Minister during an interview, a confused
Hilton replied: 'Who?' She then compared herself to Princess
Diana. She is a big fan of hair extensions and recently spent £1,500
to have her hair perfectly styled. But Victoria Beckham
has finally ditched her flowing locks for a dramatic elfin-style
crop - and it's driving husband David wild. A cuddly lion, Buddha figures, excruciating leopard paintings
and, next to Sven's bed, the World Cup (sadly just a 4in
replica). The Mail gets an exclusive guided tour of the
house he and Nancy are selling. Eyes glazed, sweating profusely and clutching an array
of young women - and a bottle. This was Mel Gibson hours
before he was arrested for drink driving. From Royal Family to rap posse the Duchess of York has
had as many incarnations as her latest party host Diddy
has had name changes. Fergie and daughter Eugenie were
hanging out with the multi-millionaire rap mogul at one
of his infamous blingtastic boat parties. Gary Lineker's wife was granted a 'quickie' divorce yesterday
after claiming the Match of the Day host caused her stress
and anxiety. The couple's 20-year marriage was dissolved
in 70 seconds. Comeback queen Kate Moss' star continues to rise, with
the supermodel making fashion magazine Vanity Fair's International
Best Dressed Hall of Fame and gracing the cover of next
month's edition. Liz Hurley has admitted she is getting married to her
long term boyfriend - and plans to have a child with him.
The 41-year-old actress revealed that a wedding date has
been decided despite recent denials that any nuptials between
her and Arun Nayar were planned. The mother of Michael Hutchence claims Sir Bob Geldof
has let her see her granddaughter Tiger Lily only twice
in the last five years. The ten-year-old daughter of Hutchence
and Geldof's former wife Paula Yates is also said to be
barely allowed to spend more than a minute on the phone
to her. Will Mel Gibson's desperate plea for forgiveness be enough
to save this religious fanatic whose anti-semitic, drunken
outburst has appalled Hollywood? Boy George has been ordered to do 5 days of community
service on the streets of New York after pleading guilty
in March to false reporting of an incident. Lindsay Lohan's mother has hit back at a movie boss who
criticised her daughter for being 'irresponsible and unprofessional'
as a result of her absences on the set of a new film. They wouldn't have a hope of getting on the guest list.
So environmental health officers could be inviting themselves
to David and Victoria Beckham's next party after neighbours
complained about the noise of their pre-World Cup celebration
in May. Years of cocaine addiction caused her nose to buckle in
- and became a source of grave embarrassment for Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.
But ten days after undergoing nasal reconstructive surgery,
the 34-year-old socialite is smiling again. On a sweltering hot summer's day when most ordinary mortals
would choose to wear as little as possible and even then
they’d still be sweating – Gwyneth Paltrow,
as many suspected, proved she is no ordinary mortal. Looking a shadow of his former self, opera singer Luciano
Pavarotti leaves hospital in a wheelchair after under-going
gruelling surgery for cancer. Wayne Rooney has never been remotely as showy as his England
team-mates - until it comes to houses that is. This week,
he and fiancée Coleen McLoughlin will be moving
into the new £3million property in Presbury, Cheshire. Speculation that Coleen McLoughlin might be pregnant has
been encouraged by a bump showing over her bikini bottom
as she sunned herself in the South of France. But there
could of course be another reason for her slightly swollen
tummy - the WAG diet. Another night on the town, another young blonde on Jack
Nicholson's arm. However, on closer inspection, this companion
of the legendary Hollywood womaniser looks even too young
for his taste. Dressed in a dowdy cardigan, Pauline Fowler has carried
the woes of Albert Square on her shoulders for 21 years.
But now Wendy Richard, the actress who plays her, has announced
she will bow out of EastEnders this Christmas in what BBC
insiders promise will be a blockbuster storyline. His legendary high-living has given his face a particularly
grizzled appearance. But it has been the time he spends
actually working which has made Keith Richards hands look
so swollen and arthritic. The so-called WAGs were accused of a lot of things in
Baden-Baden. Being frugal was not, however, one of them,
after local residents revealed the 22-strong contingent
have racked up a staggering £1million holiday bill. Kylie Minogue has told of how close she came to death
during an intense, year-long fight against breast cancer.
The singer reveals that it was only its early detection
that saved her life and has urged other women not to take
any chances. She has made no secret of her desperate longing for a
baby of her own. Now, speculation is mounting that Nicole
Kidman is pregnant. The actress was seen sporting a bump
as she emerged from a yoga class in Nashville yesterday. Yachts with gold taps, cocaine lines five miles long and
personal football pitches. Here, we reveal how rock stars
throw away their millions. Dubbbed 'Skeletal Spice' six years ago, she admitted to
eating problems. Today, Posh is thinner than ever. An anorexic
sends a heartfelt warning to the woman she has known
and respected for years. As every mother-to-be knows, there are certain rules you
should abide by - and sunbathing is not recommended by
health experts. But a bikini-clad Britney Spears was seen
lounging on a Malibu beach for two hours, showing that
she is still very much a sun-worshipper, despite being
six months pregnant. Kate Moss has been branded a drugs pusher as the Scotland
Yard cocaine probe into the supermodel ended in farce.
A senior prosecution lawyer made a stinging attack on Miss
Moss, saying there was an 'absolutely clear indication'
she was using drugs and providing them to others. Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life has been proclaimed
the most inspiring movie of all time. It led a list of
100 films compiled by the American Film Institute. Onlookers who spotted La Toya Jackson shoppping were struck
by her uncanny resemblance to her brother Michael. And
it seems that their similarity owes more to surgery than
shared genes. It could have happened to any woman - but for Jennifer
Aniston it turned into rather a public event. One moment
she was exuding elegance on the red carpet, the next a
gust of wind revealed a little more leg than she might
have bargained for. When Kate Middleton found herself mingling with leading
members of the fashion world, one might have expected her
to feel a little fazed - particularly as her boyfriend
Prince William was not by her side. He has battled with a drink problem throughout his career
and even his long-suffering wife admits she can not stop
him. But after celebrating his 59th birthday party in typically
riotous fashion, Ronnie Wood has now admitted he needs
help to stop drinking. After giving birth to her daughter Bluebell Madonna, Geri
Halliwell insisted she was in no rush to lose weight. But
four weeks later, she seems to have done just that. They have already shown they can party for England and
shop till they drop. And yesterday the wives and girlfriends
of our nation's soccer stars demonstrated an ability to
showcase swimwear in real style. A call-girl at the centre of allegations about Heather
Mills' past was once a guest at an intimate dinner thrown
by Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie at Chequers. If there's one thing women have been waiting for, it's
a celebrity who likes her food and isn't afraid to put
on a few pounds. Charlotte Church's new, fuller figure
is a rallying cry for real women with a sweet tooth. Despite Hollywood success, Keira Knightley shows she still
has her feet firmly on the ground. But even though she
was clutching a Selfridges carrier bag, she clearly hadn't
been shoe shopping. If balancing her eight-month-old baby on her lap while
driving was not very bright, Britney Spears has made matters
worse in a dramatic interview to prove she is a good mother.
The pop star, who was in floods of tears, sought to defend
her behaviour and her crumbling marriage. They took the field in an attacking formation and never
looked like wilting in the heat. If there was a World Cup
for designer shopping, the England team's wives and girlfriends
would be clear favourites. It sounds like every man's fantasy - three wives to cater
for his every whim. But AMANDA PLATELL reveals the new
TV drama, Big Love, shows the reality is horribly different. Heather Mills McCartney is planning to take legal action
over allegations that she was an expensive prostitute who
engaged in group and lesbian sex. But the estranged wife
of former Beatle Sir Paul will not sue until her divorce
is finalised. Most parents extol the virtues of eating carrots by persuading
their children it improves eyesight. But not Gordon Ramsay.
The celebrity chef has adopted a more unusual way of encouraging
his children to eat their vegetables. David Beckham appears to have achieved the impossible
by making Speedo swimming trunks look sexy. As he and
wife
Victoria
enjoyed a leisurely cruise
around the
Italian
coast, the former
England
football
captain was
photographed sporting a pair
of the tight white trunks. To mark their ten years together, George Michael and his
American lover Kenny Goss had been looking forward to a
gay 'wedding' ceremony followed by a lavish party. But
plans for the nuptials are off. On a beach dotted with bikini-clad women, there is only
one way to stand out. But although she's notorious for
cavorting semi-naked on stage, Madonna had little choice
but to cover up at a beach in Miami with her daughter Lourdes. Sir Sean Connery has topped a poll of great British heroes.
The Bond star beat the likes of David Beckham and Bob Geldof
to the accolade. Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave was second. When Rick Stein left his wife Jill for a woman 20 years
her junior, she reacted calmly to the betrayal and chose
to maintain her dignity. Until, that is, she came face
to face with the other woman in the TV chef's life - and
ended up punching them. The summer sun maybe strong at the moment, but fear not
you aren't seeing double - Nancy Dell'Olio really does
have her own dead ringer as she steps out on holiday in
the South of France for an ice cream. Their marriage has sailed into stormy weather over the
past seven years. But it seems that David and Victoria
Beckham have finally found calmer seas. As our picture
of the couple on a leisurely cruise around the Italian
coast shows, they are getting on better than they have
done for years. There are new fears for George Michael after he was discovered
having an illicit encounter with a stranger in a London
park. The 43-year-old star was caught emerging from the
bushes after a sexual encounter with a pot-bellied van
driver. Charlotte Church is known for showing off her curves in
stunning outfits. But this might not count as one of them
as she was spotted wandering barefoot in Cardiff, clad
in unflattering checked pyjama bottoms. Heather Mills McCartney has bought a £550,000 home
to share with baby Beatrice just a 15-minute drive from
her estranged husband's estate, The Mail on Sunday can
reveal. The five-bedroom converted barn has been visited
by Sir Paul McCartney as they plan their future apart. Showbiz stars and politicians turned out for two high-profile-and
somewhat soggy-weddings yesterday as one half of TV duo
Ant and Dec, married his long-time girlfriend on the same
day that Sky News political editor Adam Boulton wed Tony
Blair's former aide Anji Hunter. X-Files star star Gillian Anderson is pregnant just three
months after splitting from her husband. The actress, 37,
has told friends she is expecting a baby following her
separation from documentary-maker Julian Ozanne, her second
husband. Noel Edmonds talks with unsparing honesty about his remarkable
TV renaissance, how he coped with a painful divorce and
his mother's death...and those secret codes on his hand. As Mel Gibson approached the age of 50, his hairline appeared
to be rapidly retreating. But he emerged this week from
a hairdresser with a bouncy coiffure miraculously restored
to its old-time colour and thickness. Madonna is considering adopting a child, her father-in-law
has revealed. John Ritchie let slip that after enduring
a rough patch, his film maker son Guy and Madonna's marriage
is stronger than ever and they may bring in an addition
to their family. Michelle Pfeiffer is being seriously considered to play
the dancing queen of Mamma Mia! the movie when it goes
before the cameras next year. It's very early days but
I learn that the Oscar-nominated actress is one of several
leading ladies being looked at. Actress Joan Collins has blamed England's poor performance
in the World Cup on the WAGs. She says it was the fleshpots
of Baden-Baden rather than the activities of the Portugal
star Ronaldo which caused the England players to lose their
bottle. Glamour model Jordan is recovering after a painful miscarriage.
The 28-year-old mum-of-two, who had decided to keep her
pregnancy secret, was rushed to hospital last Friday with
agonising stomach pains, and later miscarried her child. As one of Hollywood's most legendary womanisers, Jack
Nicholson is rarely pictured with the same woman twice.
The same, on the other hand, cannot be said for his choice
of beachwear. Actress Kate Hudson has won a High Court case over 'blatantly
false' allegations that she had endangered her health by
deliberately starving herself. Stripped to the waist and proudly showing off his baby
son, rock star Rod Stewart tops up his tan on a pedal boat
in the South of France with his fiancé Penny Lancaster. He may have had a hard time recently, undergoing surgery
after falling out of a tree, but there was some good news
for Keith Richards, 30 years after it happened! Charlotte Church will play pranks on the public in her
new TV show - including entering a talent contest as a
Charlotte Church tribute act. The former Voice of Angel
has landed her own Friday night series on Channel 4. Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke are favourites
to win the 2006 Mercury Music Prize. Twelve albums have
been shortlisted for the music industry's most talked-about
award. Wayne Rooney has never been remotely as showy as his England
teammates. So true to form, the footballer and his fiancee
Coleen McLoughlin are opting for a far more modest affair
when they get married next summer. Keira Knightley says she's an awful girlfriend - because
she's an emotional wreck most of the time. The Pirates
of the Caribbean star - who is dating her Pride and Prejudice
co-star Rupert Friend - admitted she often bursts into
tears during arguments. FIRST REVIEW: Stormbreaker may not boast the blockbuster
budget of Superman Returns, but it's far more entertaining,
writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE. It's refreshingly gritty and down-at-heel
with the film's star, teenager Alex Pettyfer, delivering
an action-packed and worthy performance. With her heavily muscled arms, you would be forgiven for
thinking it is the result of a punishing exercise regime
at the gym. But it seems the Queen of Pop's incredible
shape is, in part, thanks to The Power Plate - dubbed the
'miracle' machine. From those early hedgehog spikes to the current tousled
mane, Rod Stewart's coiffure has always got him recognised.
And if anyone thought he arrived at that special dragged-through-a-hedge-backwards
look by accident, they couldn't be more wrong. He is only 16 and has just quit public school to pursue
acting full time. But Alex Pettyfer is about to become
very famous indeed. The unknown youngster stepped into
the limelight last night for the first time as Alex Rider,
the reluctant teenage spy in Stormbreaker. On the red carpet she is noted for her elegant and stylish
attire. But off-duty, Keira Knightley's fashion sense sometimes
deserts her. That appeared to be the case yesterday as
the actress stepped out wearing an over-billowy pale pink
dress. Usually, it's the aspiring chefs who suffer a daily roasting
while working with Gordon Ramsay. But when the celebrity
chef took a team of four doctors into his kitchen for the
Channel 4 show The F-Word, he certainly felt the heat. The 25 movie classics everyone should see have been revealed.
They include Casablanca, Rear Window, High Noon and Bonnie
and Clyde. Read the full list of best must-see films. Wayne Rooney has revealed why he lavishes fiancee Coleen
McLoughlin with large amounts of money and expensive gifts
- he still feels guilty about bedding a prostitute. It could be magic for some, but the use of loud Barry
Manilow music to drive away late-night revelers from a
suburban Sydney park is getting on the nerves of nearby
residents. When they first split, Paul was devastated and Heather
was set to walk away with £200m. But now he's fighting
back - dictating every detail of their break-up while she
falls apart. The cast of hit TV sitcom Friends looks set to reunite
in a deal worth an estimated £2million each. Jennifer
Aniston has confirmed rumours of a one-off special in which
she will play Rachel Green. Victoria Beckham has let rip with a string of catty comments
about the fashion faux pas of her fellow WAGs and also
supermodel Kate Moss. In a new book, she gives a no holds
barred attack, declaring you should never wear skinny jeans
with flat shoes as worn by Kate Moss, or wedges like Coleen
McLoughlin. From the front she could not have looked any more demure.
It was only when Kate Bosworth turned around that the full
extent of her sartorial daring was quite literally exposed.
We've got all the Superman Returns premiere gossip and
photos. In her role as style guru to the women of Britain, Trinny
Woodall is notoriously slow to praise and swift to criticise.
So it will be with a fair amount of glee that her past
victims view this picture. She stunned onlookers at this
year's Serpentine Summer Party by revealing a new look
all of her own - hairy armpits. Kylie Minogue has spoken for the first time about her
gruelling cancer treatment and said of her diagnosis: "It's
like a bomb has dropped." But she had words of comfort
for other women battling the disease. Madonna's multi-million dollar generosity to Kabbalah
has been revealed. The Material Girl has gifted the mystic
Jewish group a whopping £2,379,111 since 2001. Angelina Jolie has beaten her love rival Jennifer Aniston
to one of Hollywood's most coveted roles. She is to play
the widow of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl who was beheaded
by al Qaeda supporters in Pakistan. Britney Spears is planning to record a song with her aspiring
rapper husband Kevin Federline - and is designing a baby
clothing line, according to a new interview. The star,
who is expecting her second child in September said she
could not wait to get back on stage and back in shape. Much has been made of Keira Knightley's slender frame
and relatively flat chest. But the star of the Pirates
of the Caribbean films has spoken of her bemusement at
being surgically enhanced by computer trickery in promotional
material publicising her films in the US. A young beauty has an affair with an unsuitable bad boy
and is mired in scandal. No, not Kate Moss but her mother,
who tore apart her family when the model was 13. Is this
why Kate won’t commit to any man? In its 1986 heyday - when the character Dirty Den served
Angie with divorce papers - it pulled in 30 million viewers.
But EastEnders has recorded its lowest ever audience in
its 21-year history, attracting just 5.2 million viewers
on Tuesday evening. Shopping for designer outfits and sipping Cristal champagne
is the dream every wannabe footballer's wife aspires to
lead. But for Abigail Clancy, the disgraced girlfriend
of England striker Peter Crouch, achieving her WAG ambition
was a given even before she found a footballer boyfriend. Hollywood leading ladies Charlize Theron and Sigourney
Weaver will join James Bond at one of Britain's biggest
film festivals, it was announced today. The stars are set
to appear at this year's landmark Edinburgh International
Film Festival, organisers said. Since entering the world on April 18, Suri Cruise, the
daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has yet to be
seen in public. And now some parts of the media are taking
matters into their own hands by ticking off the days. A Hollywood jinx is said to have dogged the franchise
ever since its first star, Bud Collyer, died from heart
trouble. Now, ahead of the blockbuster's premiere, the
so-called Curse of Superman has struck again. Only days before their wedding, England footballer Ashley
Cole, and his fiancee Cheryl Tweedy, appear in a new advert
to promote the National Lottery. Did they deliberately
pose in matching white outfits to poke fun at close friends
David and Victoria Beckham? Model Sophie Anderton has been snubbed once again. She
is smitten with fellow Love Islander Shane Lynch but he's
not interested, saying Sophie 'looks like one of my twin
sisters'. As two of the most famous rock stars on earth, Sir Paul
McCartney and Sir Mick Jagger have enjoyed a friendly rivalry.
But for once, it seems the Rolling Stone has decided imitation
is the best option and has died his hair auburn. Stolen tapes of The Beatles' final recording sessions
contained more than 200 one-off performances and unique
covers. A court also heard they hold recordings of the
Beatles' opinions on everything from music to bootlegging. Heather Mills was fighting to salvage her reputation yesterday
after an onslaught of revelations, including sensational
claims
that
she
earned
thousands
working
as
a
high-class
prostitute. It is a sight her fans feared they might never see again:
Kylie Minogue back on stage with a microphone and a song.
The 38-year-old delighted clubbers at the weekend with
an impromptu live performance - her first since she was
diagnosed with cancer. In the battle over who reigns supreme among England's
wives and girlfriends, it is the little things that count.
Such as who is the last to board their luxury coach, and
the message is clear: Victoria Beckham is still the Queen
Bee. Kate Moss is living in fear after a gang raided her Range
Rover while her three-year-old daughter Lila Grace stood
just yards away. The robbery took place only days after
the supermodel's mobile phone was stolen, and friends say
she fears little Lila might be kidnapped. Grace's mother has revealed she fears for her daughter's
safety. Alison Adams-Short has accused Big Brother bosses
of deliberately turning Grace into 'public enemy number
one' and she fears retaliation from the show's fans. TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have won
a battle with the Inland Revenue over a tax bill worth
hundreds of thousands of pounds. They persuaded the Special
Commissioner they were 'theatrical artists' and therefore
eligible for a tax loophole. Sir Paul McCartney has expressed deep concern over his
estranged wife Heather Mills who is 'in pieces' amid the
storm of her erotic photos. The worried former Beatle is
calling her up to six times a day in an attempt to calm
her down Angelina Jolie's brother James has spoken about the birth
of his sister's new baby. He revealed that Angelina's adopted
son Maddox has taken to his role as big brother to Shiloh
like a duck to water To his many fans Spike Milligan has always been considered
the father of modern comedy. Now scientists have discovered
that the Goons funnyman was the author of the world's funniest
joke He is a celibate, clean-living Christian whose idea of
controversy is an impromptu rendition of Living Doll at
Wimbledon. But it seems Sir Cliff Richard may not be quite
as squeaky clean as he appears after he gave notoriously
foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay a taste of his own medicine He is the giant bird with a huge beak that famously attacked
Michael Parkinson. Now, ferocious puppet Emu is making
a TV comeback - only this time, with Rod Hull's son For a baby whose name means 'the new messiah', it is fitting
that her first publicity pictures are the most expensive
ever bought. A fierce bidding war for the first image of
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's baby daughter broke out. Gordon Ramsay has cemented his position as the country's
most commercially astute celebrity chef after signing a
multi-million pound deal as the face of food on Channel
4. Their stars may be rising, but two of Hollywood's best-known
actresses are making sure that success doesn't go to their
heads - or to their hips. He has been searching for an opportunity to make his comeback
since he starred in Celebrity Big Brother. Now, disgraced
entertainer Michael Barrymore is returning. Keanu Reeves has bared his soul about his tragedy-stricken
life. The actor, whose baby daughter was stillborn a year
before the child's mother died in a car crash, revealed
he is still grieving. With questions being asked about her parenting skills, and reports that her husband has walked out on her, Britney Spears could definitely use a man about the house. Which is where her male nanny, or 'manny', comes in. See the pictures! Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has given birth to a boy. It is the first child for the 35-year-old British actress and her American fiance, the director Darren Aronofsky, who live in New York. Read the full story here Rebecca Loos and James Hewitt are the fourth celebrity act to be booted off X Factor: Battle of the Stars. Hewitt and Loos performed yet another off-key duet, accompanied by cringeworthy dance moves. Catch up on the latest on and off stage action! Rowdy rocker Pete Doherty is trouble with the law again over heroin allegations, but this time in Barcelona. Read the full story BBC Breakfast presenter Kate Silverton has apologised for wearing an lurid outfit which put viewers off their cornflakes. See the offending article here It epitomised the Britpop phenomenon more than 10 years ago - but now Definitely Maybe, the debut of Manchester band Oasis, has been named the Greatest Album of All Time. Find out what other albums made the list Elizabeth Taylor has dramatically revealed how she shared
a bed with Michael Jackson and young boys. Anorexia, confused sexuality, Tourette's and even suicidal
depression. Five of Big Brother's contestants show acute
psychological problems and health experts are warning the
producers to be careful - the show is playing with people's
lives. Glamour model Michelle Marsh has became the third celebrity
singer to be booted off X Factor: Battle of the Stars. Little Britain star David Walliams is set to channel his
energy into a charity swim, a feat slighty harder than
making the audience laugh. The fate of Mrs Robinson is finally set to be revealed
with the publication of a sequel to The Graduate. Cult singer Morrissey has waded into the controversy over
the new Oxford animal research laboratory by warning those
working on the site "we'll get you". The singer
used a concert at the city's New Theatre on Thursday night
to hit out at the £20 million biomedical research
laboratory in South Parks Road. Brad Pitt was in the operating room as Angelina Jolie
gave birth to the couple's daughter Shiloh by caesarean
section - and was on hand to cut her umbilical cord, it
was reported today. A self-confessed taste for Cornish pasties makes her the
curvy girl she is. Or rather was. Joss Stone shows off
her slim new figure whilst on holiday in Barbados He admits he struggles to help his seven-year-old with
homework, while his wife says she has never read a book
in her life. But that has not stopped David Beckham signing
another book deal George is the latest Big Brother housemates to quit but
those left behind are waiting to learn today if another
person will be drafted in as a replacement What a difference two weeks can make. After nearly dropping
son Sean Preston recently, a pair of sensible flat shoes
are in order and using both arms, Britney Spears cradles
her baby on a walk near her home in Malibu. Heather Mills is said to be considering a Princess Diana-style
television appearance which could reveal intimate details
of her marriage rift with Sir Paul McCartney. The former
model is thought to be thinking of telling 'her side of
the story' in an interview with ITV. As one of Harry Potter's gang, she has always shown a
plucky fighting spirit. But now it seems Hermione Granger's
willingness to take the battle against evil Lord Voldemort
into her own hands is being blamed for the rise of in violent
crime amongst girls. Big Brother housemate George sensationally walked out
of the Big Brother house today. The former public schoolboy
came to the Diary Room to confirm his decision to leave
at 2pm today. Sir Paul McCartney has offered his estranged wife Heather
Mills a £25million "quickie" divorce -
if she allows their daughter to live with him. He has told
friends he is close to reaching a deal with Miss Mills,
even though they only announced their separation a week
ago. Geri Halliwell said she is 'besotted' with her new baby
daughter Bluebell, but made no mention of the baby's father
when she spoke of her joy. So, what's the story? She enjoys a millionaire's lifestyle, loves designer outfits
and rivals Victoria Beckham when it comes to flexing her
credit card. But in what appears to be a bid to lose her
spendaholic image, Coleen McLoughlin has launched a new
range of budget clothes for Asda. Tensions reached boiling point in the Big Brother house
last night when Shahbaz walked off the show. The 37-year-old
was being watched by psychologists after threatening to
kill himself live on air. It's the moment fans have been waiting 40 long years for
as England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson gets his hands on
the World Cup. The normally reserved manager is seen celebrating
England's victory with a spirited team bath. But what's
really going on? She is a master in the art of self-publicity. And Liz
Hurley was back to her attention-seeking best when she
stepped out to promote her new swimwear range at the Cannes
film festival - wearing a low-cut dress, naturally. Sarah Ferguson has infuriated Victoria Beckham by flirting
with her husband at their extravagant charity party on
Sunday night. The Duchess of York was said to be giggling
and batting her eyelids after having enjoyed rather too
much of the free champagne. Heather Mills pulled out of the launch of a vegetarian
campaign against milk yesterday after admitting the collapse
of her marriage had left her feeling 'worn down'. A spokesman
said recent events had made it impossible for her to attend
the event. Madonna has sparked outrage by hanging from a cross and
wearing a crown of thorns. Church leaders have branded
her actions 'offensive' after she performed during her
latest world tour whilst strapped to a 20 foot high crucifix. Hollywood beauty Halle Berry has described her movie flop
Catwoman as one of her career 'highlights'. The star made
the bizarre statement at the Cannes Film Festival where
she is attending the premiere of her new X Men film. Calling all Big Brother fans. Imogen and Sezer have shared
the first passionate kiss in the Big Brother house, we
can reveal. Sezer has had eyes for Imogen since the show
began and last night she gave in to his advances with a
sixty second embrace. It was months in the planning and cost a staggering half
a million pounds. So David and Victoria Beckham were hoping
their bash would be the event of the year. But last night
the 'Full Length and Fabulous' party ended up with a catalogue
of disasters. Heather Mills has jetted out of Britain to try and get
over the heartache of the break-up of her marriage to Sir
Paul McCartney. Looking gaunt and pale, she was spotted
hauling a large suitcase at Gatwick airport. Dame Edna Everage appeared almost relieved as she met
Prince William backstage after the Prince's Trust Live
concert. Having agreed to a charity blind date with X-Factor
reject Chico, she welcomed an opportunity to spend time
in the company of the prince. There have been major fireworks among the Big Brother
contestants, with Lisa and Lea taking turns to confront
Shahbaz for being insulting. Tensions rose during the evening
task, when Shahbaz accused Lisa of failing to do her job
properly. It was the moment rugby star Gavin Henson learned a harsh
lesson in life. There is never – absolutely never – a
time when you can comment on certain parts of a lady's
anatomy and get away with it. Heiress Jemima Khan is fighting to save her two-year relationship
with Hugh Grant, whom she has not seen for six weeks. The
32-year-old has told friends she is finding it increasingly
difficult to cope with their long-distance relationship. Sir Paul McCartney and wife Heather Mills face a bitter battle over his fortune after admitting their marriage is over. But, as RICHARD PENDLEBURY reveals, their marriage would have ended earlier had Paul not been too proud. We've got the inside scoop It's been hyped as the blockbuster of the decade. But here, the Mail's film critic CHRISTOPHER TOOKEY and a religious historian deliver their damning verdicts on the film everyone's talking about - The Da Vinci Code. Click here Rivalry, revenge and that rather surprising engagement. ALISON BOSHOFF delves into the competitive world of Nicole Kidman and her former husband Tom Cruise. Get the gossip and see our photo gallery of Tom and Katie's whirlwind romance Their prayers, it seems, have not been answered. So with appalling reviews ringing in their ears, the stars of The Da Vinci Code decided to do what Hollywood does best: turn on the glamour. See the glamorous gowns on the red carpet in our photo gallery! Fourteen years after its last appearance, the Carry On film is making a comeback. Carry On London, the 32nd in a series famous for saucy humour and slapstick, will cost £6.4million. Find out the big names set to star Sir Paul McCartney has told his wife Heather Mills that
he wants a formal
trial separation. The Beatles legend is set to make
his shocking
decision known
to friends and family later
today according to reports. Baz Bamigboye in Cannes gives his verdict on The Da Vinci
Code: 'At times, I wondered when the Monty Python troupe
would stroll on screen and give us a song from The Life
Of Brian.' Plus, read Baz's blog exclusive to the Mail online. He's
got all the gossip from behind the scenes in Cannes! Nicole Kidman has announced her engagement to the country
music singer Keith Urban. The Australian actress confirmed
their plans to marry after they were seen together at a
charity gala in New York. When a world-class test of style and stamina looms, training
is vital. So the wives and girlfriends of the England team
were out in force yesterday making sure they were up to
the challenge ahead. Her age is a closely guarded secret - but it is fair to
say she has a few years on most of the World Cup Wives.
So it was only natural that Nancy Dell'Olio took on the
roll of mother hen as the England football squad jetted
off to Portugal. The stars of The Da Vinci Code started their worldwide
promotional blitz with a trip on the Eurostar. Tom Hanks
and the rest of the cast are heading to the Cannes Film
Festival where they will attend the world premiere of the
film adaptation of Dan Brown's best-seller. She may be Hollywood's highest-paid actress, but Julia
Roberts's Broadway debut was slammed by many critics. But
in a year when there are few obvious contenders for best
actress at the Tony Awards, the star could walk away a
winner. A video artist best known for filming a dance marathon
in Ramallah and a sculptor who offers works comprising
twigs, dust and fluff are among the Turner Prize contenders
this year. Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has given birth to a
baby girl. The baby's father, Hollywood scriptwriter Sacha
Gervasi, was not present. Rolling Stone Keith Richards is on the mend and preparing
to tour again despite his recent brain surgery, according
to the wife of bandmate Ronnie Wood. Rachel Waddilove has nannied for scores of stars including
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Now, after a month with
the couple and their second child, she is to reveal all
in a book on how to successfully bring up a baby. Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather look likely to
spend a second week apart, with fresh rumours emerging
of a problem in their marriage. The couple had agreed to
meet in London for 'crisis talks' but Heather is said to
have pulled out. Noel Edmonds insists that the property is for him, and
him alone. Buoyed by the success of his Channel 4 game
show Deal Or No Deal, 57-year-old Edmonds has spent £1.7million
on a 40-room Grade II-listed manor house in 30 acres of
Devon countryside. He played a leading role in Love Actually and he's the
star of BBC sitcom My Family. Now rising British actor
Kris Marshall will be talking to the Mail online for an
exclusive Q&A session. After 20 years of marriage and four children, Michelle
Lineker probably feels entitled to a little 'me time'.
And it seems her first stop was the hairdressers. Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are spending increasing
amounts of time apart after
a string of rows. Sir Paul left his wife at home this
week to travel to the South of France amid speculation
their
marriage is
on
the
rocks. Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has hit back after she
was accused of hypocrisy for attacking skinny models. After
revealing she feared for her daughters growing up in a
world obsessed with waif-like figures, critics pointed
out that the hero in her book is 'slim and attractive.' Keira Knightley may be a busy girl, but she still has
time for her family. The actress has insisted that space
be cleared in her hectic schedule so she can star in a
movie based on a screenplay written by her mother. This time last year Eric Fellner had only a gut instinct
that the musical Billy Elliot would be something special.
But as the team behind the show celebrate its first anniversary,
there's talk of it going to Broadway in 2008. The award-winning actor Chris Langham has been charged
with 15 counts of making indecent images of children, police
said. The 56-year-old was named Best Television Comedy
Actor at the British Comedy Awards last week. With the words: 'Michelle - you're hired!' Sir Alan Sugar
decided the battle of The Beauty and The Badger last night.
He gave former checkout girl Michelle Dewberry a £100,000-a-year
job with his company. Guess what's happened to The Badger. Her ageless beauty has attracted admirers for decades.
But Joanna Lumley, who turned 60 last week, has revealed
that her looks are no longer absolutely natural. Pete Doherty has been voted one of the greatest rock heroes
of all time by readers of the NME - but the magazine itself
has done an dramatic U-turn and dismissed him as 'just
a worn-out drug addict'. We all tend to think sex is better when we are young.
Yet a recent survey suggests that it's the over-40s who
are enjoying the best sex of their lives. We asked several
celebrities what they wish they'd known about sex when
they were 25. It's the chance every Beckham fan has been waiting for.
Posh and Becks are auctioning off a pair of tickets to
their World Cup party with the highest bidder joining the
stars for the glittering bash at the couple's Hertfordshire
mansion. Talking of football, the girlfriend of Theo Walcott, England's
teenage World Cup sensation, has been plunged into the
spotlight this week. What does she have to say about her
boyfriend's selection? Sir Elton John's been at it again... The outspoken singer
sparked a rash of viewer complaints when he unleashed an
expletive on live television. Reunited boy band Take That will record a new album after
their successful comeback tour. The studio record will
be their first for more than 10 years and should reach
music store shelves this autumn. Nicole Kidman has spoken of her undying love for former
husband Tom Cruise. 'He was huge; still is. He was lovely
to me. And I loved him. I still love him,' she told a magazine. Stuntman David Blaine failed to break the world record
for holding his breath underwater. The illusionist was
rescued from the water tank where he was performing his
latest stunt after blacking out. DJ Chris Evans thanked the BBC for giving him a 'second
chance' after he was named Music Radio Personality of the
Year at the Sony Radio Academy Awards - the industry's
equivalent of the Oscars. Who else was at the event? Former James Bond star Sir Sean Connery has been voted
the UK's sexiest male pensioner, a survey has showed. Just
over half of people voted Connery as being the sexiest
man in the UK who was old enough to draw a pension. Perhaps the glamour girls knew something ITV didn't. For
there was no doubting the funereal fashion dominating this
year's television Baftas. Executives from ITV were certainly
in mourning as their programmes picked up just one award
out of 20. In other showbiz news, Geri Halliwell stepped out in black
trousers and a fitted T-shirt as she set off on a challenging
power walk in the park near her London home - just one
month before she is due to give birth. Apart from the nine days he spent in a jail on drug charges,
Sir Paul McCartney was never apart from his first wife
Linda. So it is perhaps no wonder that tongues have started
wagging after it emerged that McCartney and his second
wife Heather have spent five nights away from each other. Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins expressed her delight
at winning the Classical Brit Awards' Album of the Year
for the second year running. The 25-year-old singer sparkled
in a £325,000 outfit at the awards. It's a good job Wayne Rooney was otherwise engaged. For
the currently-indisposed soccer star would have struggled
to keep up with fiancee Coleen McLoughlin as she scored
a hat-trick of appearances on the London celebrity circuit. New mum Katie Holmes has appeared in public for the first
time. But it was hard to believe she had given birth just
two weeks' ago. Stepping out in a loose-fitting black dress
with fiancé Tom Cruise, she appeared to have retained
her slim figure. If you missed our exclusive live chat with Claire King,
you missed a treat. The acclaimed actress, best-known for
her roles in Bad Girls and Emmerdale, answered your questions. Kelly Brook and Billy Zane have revealed their wedding
plans. The couple, who fell in love on the set of the movie
Three, say they plan to tie the knot on a Greek island. The circus surrounding his whirlwind romance, wedding
proposal and first baby raised many questions about the
sincerity of his relationship. But there is no questioning
Tom Cruise's generosity. Why? Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher broke down in tears
as she opened up to Oprah Winfrey about the years of sexual
abuse she suffered at the hands of her uncle. Hatcher tearfully
told the chat show host the worst thing she recalled about
the ordeals. Singer and performer Linda Nolan has described how 'fabulous'
it was to return to the stage following her recent cancer
scare. The star had surgery to remove her left breast in
February. The BBC was condemned last night for giving convicted
paedophile Gary Glitter a prime-time platform to deny his
crimes against young girls. MPs, children's groups and
media watchdogs were horrified at the interview with the
former singer in jail in Vietnam. Was the BBC wrong to
show the interview? Magician David Blaine plans to spend the next week living
underwater in a 'human aquarium'. He plans to end his 'Drowned
Alive' challenge by attempting to set a new world record
by holding his breath for more than eight minutes and 58
seconds. The Brits descended on Manhattan for a huge party celebrating
their style, led by fashion icon Sienna Miller. The 24-year-old
actress took to the red carpet last night as a co-chair
of the AngloMania ball. Victoria Beckham was among the stars flying the flag for
Britain at the AngloMania ball. But while she looked stylish
in a flouncy red number by Roland Mouret, it appears her
new role as a fashion designer could be about to fall flat. Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne and rock band McFly have
been signed up to play at the Prince's Trust Tower of London
concert. Which other stars are joining them? Rolling Stone Keith Richards was given a brain scan in
New Zealand after falling out of a palm tree while holidaying
on an exclusive island in Fiji. Former Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith is celebrating
today after winning a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. It gives
her a new chance to collect millions of dollars she says
her late Texas oil tycoon husband had promised her. From Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, David Bowie
has always been rakishly thin. But as he approaches his
60th birthday, our photo shows he seems to be growing into
yet another persona - a 'happily rounded rock star'. Baywatch star David Hasselhoff will swop his red trunks
for tights and makeup when he stars in a pantomime this
Christmas. A shocking picture of junkie rock star Pete Doherty allegedly
injecting a drug into a female fan's arm has been published.
The horrific image shows the singer holding the syringe
as the girl lies apparently unconscious on a kitchen floor. Fans of bestseller The Da Vinci Code have been left intrigued
after it was revealed the judge in the recent copyright
court case included a secret coded message in his written
judgment. Crack the code and you could win £1,000
with the Mail. Kylie Minogue is back in the recording studio, working
on a new album, for the first time since she was diagnosed
with cancer. The 37-year-old singer said she was feeling
'good' but was taking 'baby steps' back into work. Cheeky Syed Ahmed has finally
been booted out of The
Apprentice after five appearances in the boardroom.
He became the tenth
aspiring tycoon to be shown the door after
being criticised
by Sir Alan Sugar for his 'grasshopper brain
mentality.' Sports stars occasionally turn their hand to pop songs
and for most, it has rarely been illustrious. But Ashes
hero Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is apparently undaunted
- and will team up with Sir Elton John for a duet. Actress Claire King, best-known for playing superbitches
Kim Tate in Emmerdale and Karen Betts in Bad Girls, is
linking up for a live chat with the Mail online on May
4th between 1pm and 2pm. He is an old hand at the opening night walkabout. But
last night Tom Cruise's customary charm offensive with
his fans took more than three hours when he greeted supporters
in London's Leicester Square. Psst... which Hollywood star was identified as the celebrity
accused of performing a sex act while being given a massage
at an exclusive hotel in Scotland? Don't call her a poor man's Posh... It appears Wayne Rooney's
fiancee Coleen McLoughlin is overtaking Victoria Beckham
in the footballers' wives earning stakes. Psychics claim late Beatle John Lennon told them: 'Peace...
the message is peace' in a controversial pay-per-view television
seance broadcast in America. Was the show in bad taste? Graham Norton is talking to Channel 4 about the possibility
of returning to the channel when his BBC contract expires,
it has been revealed. The Italian partner of England manager Sven Goran Eriksson
seems younger every time she is seen in public. But is
she getting a little help from the surgeons? Tom Cruise and fiancé Katie Holmes have revealed
there was no divine inspiration behind their choice. The
proud new parents who named their new daughter Suri - which
also means 'pickpocket' in Japanese - chose the name from
a book. She started off wandering through the meadows of the Darling
Buds of May. Now, Catherine Zeta Jones is the highest-earning,
product-endorsing celebrity. In one of her big hits, Cher sang If I Could Turn Back
Time. A month away from her 60th birthday, she seems to
have succeeded. And if her look owes much to the surgeon's
knife, she's unapologetic. Sir Alan Sugar has come under fire from further education
bosses after slating them on his show The Apprentice. The
tough-talking tycoon compared the losers last week to 'dummkopfs
at a further education college.' It was a case of over-exposure for Newsnight's newest
recruit Emily Maitlis when she revealed a little more than
she meant to at the Royal Television Awards. Thousands of women (and a few men, too) let the tears
flow as the original boy band
Take That returned to the stage after 10 years, minus
Robbie. He's best known for his foul language and fiery temper
- two qualities most would agree are not conducive with
bringing up children. But Gordon Ramsay has beaten fellow
chef Jamie Oliver to come top of a poll of favourite celebrity
fathers. After weeks of being in the news for the wrong reasons,
George Michael has received his best news of late - the
majority of tickets for his tour sold out in two hours. Renee Zellweger greeted fans in the Lake District as she
unveiled a statue in tribute to author Beatrix Potter.
The actress plays the British writer in the film Miss Potter,
which is currently being shot. Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher has revealed the
heartache of her disastrous search for 'Mr Right' and told
of her fears that she will never have a relationship again. Singer George Michael has joked about his recent brush
with the law - blaming Sir Elton John for his recent troubles.
He also admitted 'I'm a terrible driver'. Rock star Pete Doherty is in police custody today after
he was arrested on suspicion of fresh drugs offences -
three hours after he was spared jail by magistrates. The BBC's top brass has drawn up a short list of those
who may replace Sue Lawley fronting Radio 4's Desert Island
Discs — and those who definitely will not, such as
Mariella Frostrup. Smash hit TV talent show X Factor has helped music boss
Simon Fuller quadruple his fortune over 12 months, according
to the 2006 Sunday Times Rich List. Who else joins him
on the list? Fans of Yorkshire Dales drama Emmerdale were crying into
their cuppas after news that Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain
Dingle, is set to leave the show. To commiserate, we've
created a quiz about Cain's soap family. Are you a Dingle
bell or a Dingle dunce? Jerry Hall has some blunt advice for the girls dreaming
of falling for a rock star. Don't. And she should know.
She has shared her life with two of them. They were first pictured together over Christmas. Now
it seems Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio's new model
girlfriend Bar Refaeli is causing an outcry in her native
Israel. Hot on the heels of revelations of the huge salaries paid
to Radio 2 DJs, now it emerges Chris Evans's drivetime
debut on the station has sparked 30 complaints to the BBC.
The DJ's appearance sparked a flurry of comments on the
BBC bulletin board. Talking of high earners, Jeremy Paxman has emerged as
one of the BBC's highest-paid stars, with an annual salary
of almost £1million. The TV presenter earns £240,000
from BBC2's University Challenge plus £700,000 for
Newsnight. Big Brother celebrity Jade Goody has told of her horror
after becoming the victim of a chequebook fraud. The reality
TV star says she believes a friend is responsible for the
thefts. He's been keeping a low profile since he was cleared of
child abuse charges last year, but now it seems Michael
Jackson is ready to step into the spotlight again. Are you unwittingly wearing fur? Animal rights campaigners
Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather believe many UK
high street shoppers could be. Talking of campaigning celebrities, Sir Cliff Richard
has been backing a campaign fighting for musicians to get
royalties for life for their work, rather than just 50
years. The BBC has been criticised by commercial radio's trade
body following the disclosure of the salaries of Radio
2 DJs. So how much exactly do the likes of Terry Wogan
reportedly earn a year? Record label bosses are urging George Michael to seek
urgent professional help to overcome his cannabis addiction
after the singer allegedly smashed into three parked cars. Tom Cruise has been speaking about the impending birth
of his child with actress Katie Holmes. But his latest
assertions are bound to raise a few eyebrows. Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley is quitting the soap, it has
been announced. Hordley, who has played bad boy Cain Dingle
for six years, will be written out in a dramatic storyline
in the autumn. Thousands of fans turned out over the bank holiday to
see X Factor winner Shayne Ward perform a free concert
in his home city to mark the release of his debut album.
But where did his latest single chart? Collie dog Lassie has been named Britain's favourite small-screen
pet. The canine character was named top dog in the survey
almost 70 years after it first appeared in Eric Knight's
short story Lassie Come-Home. Perhaps it was a little too much information. But Michael
Douglas
couldn't resist revealing how he keeps his marriage to
Catherine
Zeta-Jones
on its toes. US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and her actor boyfriend Peter
Sarsgaard are planning to marry, according to reports.
And that's not the couple's only news. Kelly Osbourne showed off her new blonde bob and slimline
figure at the Dennis Simachev catwalk show at Chelsea Football
Club. What do you think of her new look? Hundreds of mourners turned out yesterday for the funeral
of singer Gene Pitney in his US home town. The 66-year-old,
who was found dead in his hotel room in Cardiff last week,
was buried in Somers, Connecticut. The stage version of Dirty Dancing has become the fastest-selling
show in West End history, according to a show spokesman.
The musical has sold out for the first two months of its
run - six months before opening night. Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton has announced
her engagement to fellow housemate and pop star Preston.
She said the couple plan to marry some time this year. Pop queen Kylie Minogue hopes to play at Glastonbury next
year, festival organiser Michael Eavis revealed. He was
speaking at the premiere of the Glastonbury movie last
night. Tom Cruise says he knew fiancee Katie Holmes was pregnant
before she even told him. With the couple's baby due any
day, the Hollywood star also defended the much-discussed
Scientology practice of giving birth in silence. Talking of children, Britney Spears' baby son was rushed
to hospital after suffering a fractured skull, it was claimed
last night. Sean Preston allegedly fell from his high chair. Rapper Proof - a close friend of Eminem - has been shot
dead outside a nightclub in Detroit. The 32-year-old was
gunned down after an argument on the city's famous 8 Mile
Road. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin
have had a baby boy named Moses, it has been announced.
He is a brother to the couple's 23-month-old daughter,
Apple. Talking of babies, newsreader Kirsty Young has been showing
off her new arrival as she left London's Portland Hospital. There's no such thing as bad publicity as far as Kate
Moss is concerned. The model has signed yet another contract
- doubling her earnings. Is her success a bad example to
youngsters? Former Emmerdale star Amy Nuttall has proved there is
life after soap. The 23-year-old has made astonishing inroads
into her new career. Kiefer Sutherland has signed up for three more years with
hit TV show 24 in a multi-million dollar deal, according
to reports. How much is he reportedly getting paid? Cheeta the chimp, veteran of a dozen Tarzan movies, has
celebrated his 74th birthday. The world's oldest living
primate enjoyed a birthday party this week at his Palm
Springs animal sanctuary home. He must have grown accustomed to living in the shadow
of a legend. But whilst his brother Mick Jagger played
to tens of thousands of fans in China, what was his younger
sibling Chris up to? Skinny Nicole Richie has hit back at critics who accuse
her of being too thin. The US star insists she hasn't got
a problem, saying reports she's on the verge of death are
'just untrue'. Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian was forced to watch helplessly
as her father's newly renovated £3million thatched
cottage was gutted in a fire. The actress arrived at the
house minutes after the blaze broke out. His first single, That's My Goal, went straight to number
one and sold more than 300,000 copies on its first day
alone. So what's X-Factor winner Shayne Ward up to next? For more than 20 years, it has been Sir Cliff Richard's
jealously guarded retreat from the public gaze. But now
he's selling it and looking to spend more time abroad.
Is the strange former priest who now lives with him the
reason? Talking of ageing stars, entertainer Lionel Blair has
hit the headlines today - because he's desperately worried
about his missing dog Florence! Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley has split up with
his long-term
girlfriend. The billionaire dancer is said to have ended
his relationship with Lisa Murphy two
months
ago. Talking of relationships, former Friends star Matt LeBlanc's
love life has hit the headlines again. Just weeks after
he filed for divorce, what's he reportedly up to now? Supermodel Naomi Campbell took to the catwalk yesterday
in her first public appearance since her arrest on assault
charges. The 35-year-old showed off watches designed by
Swiss jeweller Montblanc. Millions of Coronation Street fans will be glued to their
TV's tonight to watch Mike Baldwin die in the arms of his
long-time rival Ken Barlow. Nude have thought it! Six members of the Rylstone and
District Women's Institute, who tastefully posed nude six
years ago to raise money in aid of Leukaemia Research,
have done it again. No wonder Katie Holmes looks a little weary. Tom Cruise's
heavily pregnant fiancée seems to be growing bigger
by the minute - and is now sporting a super-bump. Rapper Eminem is divorcing his wife Kim for a second time
less than 90 days after they remarried in a lavish ceremony,
official papers have revealed. Actress Priscilla Presley has been talking about whether
she will be involved in the big-screen remake of TV soap
opera Dallas, in which she starred in the 1980s. Author JK Rowling has revealed she is worried about her
daughters growing up to be 'empty-headed, self-obsessed,
emaciated clones'. In a rant on her website she lashed
out at 'talking toothpick' role models. Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn has topped a list of the
100 most beautiful women of all time. The Breakfast at
Tiffany's star was chosen just ahead of fellow screen icon
Grace Kelly. Tributes have flooded in for Gene Pitney, found dead in
a hotel room in Cardiff. Mail online readers and fans of
the singer praised the sixties icon for his brilliant and
distinctive voice. She was trumpeted as the BBC's replacement for Michael
Parkinson. But having lost more than a million viewers
since her chat show began in February, Davina McCall will
not be given a second series. Thin reality TV star Nicole Richie has had a frightening
glimpse into the future. Experts have mocked up an image
of how the 24-year-old could end up if she keeps losing
weight. Hollywood actress Meg Ryan has branded chat show host
Michael Parkinson a 'nut' over their infamous TV encounter.
Few viewers will forget Ryan's excruciating appearance
on Parkinson three years ago. But the actress says it's
all Parky's fault. The chance to star in a film is every child's dream. That's
why thousands of young hopefuls queued to audition for
a part in the movie version of the first book from Philip
Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. TV's Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs is backing a
campaign with the Alzheimer's Society following his soap
character's descent into dementia. In dramatic scenes,
Briggs leaves the show on Friday. Kate Moss is to avoid criminal charges over allegations
that she snorted 'line after line' of cocaine. The 32-year-old
model was questioned by police in January after being pictured
apparently using the drug. Sir Sean Connery stepped out in public today for the first
time since having surgery to remove a tumour from his kidney
and declared: "I'm feeling very well." The former
James Bond star was in high spirits at a glitzy event celebrating
Scottish fashion as part of New York's annual Tartan Week. A singer has signed for one of the biggest record labels
after webcasting gigs from her living room. Sandi Thom,
24, found her gigs were being watched by more than 100,000
people around the world every night. The knives were out in the showbiz world when a smattering
of stars were asked their opinions on how their fellow
celebrities dressed. So who came top of a worst dressed
poll? He is renowned for his perfectionism on the pitch, but
it seems everything has to be just right for David Beckham
at home as well. The England football captain has admitted
that he suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Will they or won't they? Jordan and Peter Andre have rubbished
claims they are renewing their vows for their first wedding
anniversary. So what exactly are the pair up to? Public displays of affection are unusual in the Hollywood
acting world where every move is closely analysed by star
watchers. So is Teri Hatcher's new relationship all it
seems? The swashbuckling adventures of Robin Hood will return
to British televisions this autumn in a new Saturday night
series. Filming starts today on the BBC show billed as
fun, modern and intelligent. It was the unforgettable role of uber-bitch Alexis Carrington
Colby in Dynasty that made Joan Collins a globally recognised
star. But what happened when she was offered the similarly
juicy part of Eva De Wolffe in Footballers' Wives? Pop music history has been made after a song reached the
top of the UK singles chart based solely on computer download
sales. Whom's it by? His love songs have won him legions of admirers on both
sides of the Atlantic. And it appears that James Blunt
has plenty of experience to draw on judging by claims from
Tara Palmer Tomkinson. Talking of relationships, looks like the curse of Friends
has struck again. Another star of the hit US sitcom is
heading for the divorce courts after three years of marriage. Which rising star has been chosen to play Keira Knightley's
lover in one of the year's major movies? He will appear
opposite the Academy Award-nominated actress in the film
version of Ian McEwan's Atonement. The rights to the money-spinning TV quiz show Who Wants
to be A Millionaire? are being offered for sale eight years
after the show launched on ITV. But how much for? With a nine-week-old baby, no one could expect even the
most glamorous of mothers to look at their best. But Amanda
Holden showed no sign of the weariness that newborns usually
bring and looked fresh-faced as she showed off her baby
girl. Pop star Morrissey has delivered a withering verdict on
Pete Doherty claiming his troubles are all Kate Moss's
fault. Read his scathing attack on the supermodel and other
famous personalities, including the Beckhams. Coleen McLoughlin owes her slender silhouette to more
than just strenuous workouts and a strict diet. Chris Evans has been rewarded for his comeback to the
airwaves with nominations for two prestigious Sony Radio
Academy Awards. It's an emotional time for all concerned. But, for Katie
Holmes, the birth of her child by Tom Cruise will also
be silent. Find out the other strict rules she is expected
to follow as a sign of her devotion to Scientology. One helped Britannia rule the waves. The other helped
Coronation Street rule the airwaves. And each had a liking
for the ladies. So, in death, the legends of Horatio Nelson
and Mike Baldwin have been entwined in a rather bizarre
publicity exercise. Barbra Streisand had a secret affair with Prince Charles,
an explosive biography claims. The prince, who once said
the singer was 'my only pin-up', is said to have romanced
her while on a trip to the U.S. Viewers have named the most dramatic - and the most tear-jerking
- soap deaths. The Brookside episode with evil Trevor Jordache,
who was buried under the patio, topped the drama league. Keira Knightley was belle of the ball at her 21st birthday
party. She chose the Roaring Twenties as the theme,
turning out suitably attired with boyfriend Rupert
Friend. Struggling to cope with fame and a troubled personal life,
Will Young has found support from a most unlikely source:
An evangelical church that condemns homosexuality as 'an
illness.' The mother of Moors murder victim Keith Bennett described
the new drama as 'disgusting'. But actor Jim Broadbent
defended the film he stars in, which fails to portray Myra
Hindley as a monster. TV star and newly-crowned celebrity mum of the year Sharon
Osbourne is to make her stage debut starring in the Vagina
Monologues tonight. With a new film that is being touted as one of the year's
biggest flops, Sharon Stone could be forgiven for
keeping a low profile. But all eyes were on the actress
when
she wore gaudy yellow lipstick at her film premiere
in Germany. An MP has demanded a ban on pneumatic glamour model Jodie
Marsh taking her anti-bullying campaign into the classroom.
Phil Willis has accused Ms Marsh of using the 'language
of an appalling bully' and described her as a 'poor role
model'. Do you agree? She's remembered as the ultimate sex kitten but has not
made a movie for 33 years. Now, Brigitte Bardot is back,
this time hobbling on crutches and acknowledging she might
not have much longer to live. Film fans will be able to download and keep blockbuster
films from the Internet for the first time for £19.99.
But would you pay that to watch the latest blockbusters
at home? Troubled rock star Pete Doherty was at the centre of chaotic
scenes outside a court after he appeared to kick a reporter.
The rock star was then chased down the street by a 20-strong
media posse. They haven't even been married a year, yet Jordan and
Peter Andre are planning to renew their wedding
vows at Walt Disney World. Britain's tackiest couple
say they also
want Madame Tussauds to feature their waxworks
in
wedding attire. Prince has proved he has more in common with Laurence
Llewellyn Bowen than a taste for flouncy shirts. The eccentric
singer is reportedly being sued after upsetting his landlord
by painting his mansion in purple stripes - and more. Coronation Street bosses have denied the child star who
plays the daughter of Tracy Barlow is leaving the soap
because the workload is affecting her health. She runs the home of one of Britain's most dysfunctional
families. Now, Sharon Osbourne has been crowned Celebrity
Mum of the Year. She's lost weight, discovered designer frocks and earned £5million
in five weeks. Yet still the nation is divided. Here, five
writers debate whether Coleen is chav or chic. The shoulder pads and stetsons were mothballed 15 years
ago, but somebody obviously forgot to tell JR when the
stars of Dallas enjoyed a rare reunion to collect a television
award. The court case in which The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown
was accused of plagiarism has ended, but the judge's verdict
may not be delivered for weeks. X Factor finalists Journey South and Andy Abraham are
battling it out for the number one album this weekend.
Both acts released their debut records in time for Mother's
Day - and they are flying off the shelves. Ever since he burst on to the music scene in the Sixties,
Rod Stewart has been renowned for having
a head like a hedgehog. But the woman who tamed his hell-raising
lifestyle has tamed his hairstyle too. Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway is not surprised that
there's some prejudice against her portraying Jane Austen
in a movie about her love life. She wowed us with her nifty moves when she starred in
Dancing On Ice. Now Bonnie Langford has swapped her skates
for dancing shoes with a role in the West End musical Chicago.
Whom's the 41-year-old playing? A row is brewing over a new website that publishes details
of celebrity sightings within minutes - complete
with a map pinpointing exactly where the star was spotted.
Now, fears are growing it will become a target for stalkers. Big Brother star Preston has been signed up to host his
own Virgin Radio show. The boyfriend of Big Brother winner
Chantelle Houghton will present a series of three-hour
shows. V for Vendetta star Natalie Portman says she got so carried
away learning a London accent for the movie that she could
not stop using it. Actress Amy Adams gave Oscar rival and Brokeback Mountain
star Michelle Williams a big kiss at the Academy Awards
ceremony in front of all to see. But is there more to our
photo than meets the eye? As one of the world's most publicity-conscious couples,
David and Victoria Beckham are well used to being
stared at. But when it comes to their English mansion,
they
will do - and pay - anything to avoid prying eyes. When she sang about Respect for the first time in 1967,
Aretha Franklin was a svelte brunette. Forty years on,
she is almost unrecognisable. Veteran actor Sir Sean Connery has undergone an operation
to remove a tumour from his kidney. The Edinburgh-born
star was operated on by a team of specialists at a private
hospital in New York a few weeks' ago and is now back at
his home in the Bahamas. For years, they have portrayed a happy marriage to the
world. So why have David and Victoria Beckham backed
out of defending their marriage in court after a newspaper
claimed their union was little more than a business
arrangement? When Sienna Miller plays a movie love scene, she gives
it all her heart. So much so that she can't seem to let
go afterwards. BBC1 has recorded its worst ever peak-time performance
on Wednesday - thanks in part to Davina McCall's increasingly
unpopular chat show. The much-hyped series has seen ratings
plummet. Thandie Newton was the one face missing on Oscar night
when Crash zoomed in to win the best picture award. The
actress stayed home in London with daughter Ripley, who
had chicken-pox. Pride and Prejudice star Rosamund Pike is passionately
excited about treading the boards as Miss Alma, one of
Tennessee Williams's great heroines in his play Summer
And Smoke. Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher has spoken for
the first time about being abused as a child
at the hands of her uncle. We also have a live interview with Desperate Housewives
star Felicity Huffman. Meanwhile, Natalie Portman seems to be having a bad hair
day. The actress shaved her head for her role in futuristic
thriller V For Vendetta. But judging by her appearance
at the film's premiere, she is struggling to recover
her former flowing locks. Given her fearless nature, the only surprise is that it
didn't happen sooner. A few months after being thrown
from her horse and needing hospital treatment, Madonna
is back
in the saddle to ride unaided for the first time. There's nothing like an awards ceremony to bring out the
cattyness in people - especially if you're not invited.
Fortunately, you don't need an invitation to the Mail online's
ceremony. There's no dress code either, as we put fingers
to keyboard and hand out a few well-deserved Oscars of
our own. Charlotte Church has quit smoking and admitted that the
25-a-day habit affected her voice. The singer said she
kicked the habit on New Year's Day and now finds it 'disgusting'. New celebrity Chantelle Houghton will not have a local
hotel named after her, despite Travelodge promising to
name one of their hotels after the 22-year-old Big Brother
winner, who's nicknamed Paris Travelodge. Two men have pleaded guilty to charges of secretly videotaping
Michael Jackson more than two years ago as he flew to Santa
Barbara, California, with his attorney to surrender in
a child-molestation investigation. When it came to the unofficial awards for the most eye-catching
Oscar party guests, the result was a dead heat
between Madonna and Mick Jagger. The BBC has been deluged with complaints over the appointment
of Chris Evans as host of Radio 2's drivetime show. She has a best actress Oscar under her belt and is the
highest-paid female star of all time. But with her seemingly
enviable lifestyle coming under increasing scrutiny, her
marriage to actor Ryan Phillippe has become the subject
of fevered conjecture. It would appear to be a case of dress as I say, not as
I dress. Victoria Beckham has laid bare her top ten fashion
tips - and astonishingly they include the advice not to
display too much flesh. Reese Witherspoon has become Hollywood's highest paid
actress after negotiating an £18million pay deal
for a single movie. The Secret of Teri Hatcher’s desperately youthful
complexion is a secret no more after she confesses to being
a Botox and collagen fan. TV presenter Richard Madeley admits he used his fame to
bed dozens of women and reveals the last time he got drunk,
he woke up naked on his hands and knees. TV host Eamonn Holmes has admitted: "I'm a freak".
The breakfast news anchor, sports presenter and frequent
game show host was talking about his wide-ranging career
at the famous Cambridge Union Society. It really is Chico Time as the X Factor reject is heading
for number one this Sunday. The former goatherd is outselling
Madonna by a margin of 2:1. He's never been one for throwing his money around. So
this was a bargain Sir Mick Jagger could not refuse.
For just 20 Mexican pesos - about a pound -he was given
the
opportunity to have his aura cleansed. George Michael was arrested for an alleged drug offence
yesterday after being found slumped at the wheel of his
car. A passer-by who spotted the troubled pop singer was
so worried he contacted police. For a woman who prides herself on eating only one meal
a day, Elizabeth Hurley is looking remarkably well
nourished these days. Perhaps the actress, pictured on
a visit
to Milan, had been allowing herself the odd bowl of pasta.
Or perhaps her newly rounded figure owes more to her
hopes
of starting a family with boyfriend Arun Nayar. See
the picture. David Beckham has never exactly been celebrated for his
intellect, but even his greatest critics will be surprised
by his latest confession: He can't understand his six-year-old
son's maths homework. The England captain made his remarks
when doing an interview with The Mail on Sunday's Live
magazine. Conspiracy theories involving the Catholic Church and
the Holy Grail will be investigated at the High Court today.
One of the world's highest-paid authors, Dan Brown, is
being challenged by two men who claim he stole their ideas
for his blockbuster, The Da Vinci Code. Actor Mark Addy's naked ambition to entertain cinema goers
was laid bare during his performance in the hit British
comedy The Full Monty. Now Mark will be revealing more
online in an exclusive LIVE chat on dailymail.co.uk. Don't
miss this fantastic opportunity to quiz the star between
1 and 2pm on Thursday March 2. Three teenagers who played the title role in "Billy
Elliot - The Musical" shared a top acting prize at
Britain's premier theatre awards yesterday, beating film
star Ewan McGregor. James Lomas, George Maguire, both 15,
and Liam Mower, 13, picked up the Laurence Olivier award
for best actor in a musical at a London ceremony. Louise
and Jamie Redknapp are usually the picture of the perfect
couple when they're seen out and about. But what
are they up to in our photo - are they in marital
strife? The OC star Mischa Barton has been voted the UK's most
eligible woman. The 20-year-old beauty came out on top
for sex appeal, talent, star quality and cash in the
list compiled by men's magazine FHM. There are some celebrity mothers who lose their baby weight
within days. And others find it less easy to take off
the accumulated pounds. Britney Spears showed she is not
yet
feeling confident enough in her figure to start stripping
off again as she took to the sea wearing a one-piece
swimming suit. Sir Alan Sugar showed his ruthless streak in the first
episode of The Apprentice by firing a cancer survivor.
Ben Stanberry was diagnosed with bowel cancer but went
on to beat it and run the London Marathon. Do you think
he deserved to go. Once curvaceous beauties, their figures are now skeletal.
The highest profile female icons on television are vanishing
before our eyes. Our writer reveals the rivalry that
is making Teri Hatcher and her co-stars shrinking housewives. A string of beautiful lovers proves that his craggy face
is no barrier to success with the opposite sex. And, according
to his daughter Elizabeth, Sir Mick Jagger has no plans
to change the way he looks. She may have lost out at the Baftas on Sunday night, but
Rachel Weisz found some consolation when she was named
most stylish actress at the Elle Style Awards. Talking of style, it seems that supermodel Kate Moss's
recent troubles have done little harm to her image. ITV1 soap Coronation Street has been cleared by a TV watchdog
after landing itself in hot water when more than 500 viewers
complained about a recent storyline. Don't look at the models... if you really want to know
what's going to be hot, look who's next to you on the fashion
shows' front rows. It is the night when British movie stars put on their
glad rags, take a bow and tearfully accept the awards and
congratulations of the industry. Or at least that's what
is usually in the script. Last night's glittering Bafta
ceremony, however, turned into an American luvvy-in. Elsewhere in showbiz land, rumours abound that Madonna
has enlisted the help of Kabbalah rabbis to save her marriage.
According to reports, the singer has sought advice from
the leaders of the religious sect in London as she is planning
to separate from her husband. She's the nanny whose Red Top account of her affair with
Jude Law killed off his romance with glamorous actress
Sienna Miller. Now, six months on and furious at his (inevitable)
rejection, Daisy tells her side of the story and insists
it is SHE who was betrayed. The spirit of carnival arrived a week early in Brazil
with the Rolling Stones playing a free concert on Copacabana
Beach before a crowd of over one million people. It was supposed to be the film that relaunched her Hollywood
career. When Greta Scacchi got the part playing George
Clooney's wife in spy film Syriana she was overjoyed. But,
just six weeks before its release date, Miss Scacchi was
given some news that left her seething. They strolled arm in arm, hugged each other, smiled for
the cameras and he repeatedly patted her bump. Contrary
to widespread rumours, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were
letting it be known that they are very much together during
a brief visit to Australia. The interest from LA studios in British actress Keira
Knightley has tripled since she was named as one of the
five actresses in contention for a Best Actress Oscar.
But the actress has quashed rumours she's moving out of
the UK to live full-time in Hollywood. Hollywood is sending in the big guns for Sunday's Bafta
awards as movie publicists shift into top gear for next
month's Oscars. But what do you know about this year's
Bafta hopefuls? Are you baffled when it comes to the Baftas
or are you a bit of a buff? Talking of the Baftas, even though Desperate Housewives
star Felicity Huffman was overlooked in the nominations,
she'll still be sashaying down the red carpet for the ceremony
in Leicester Square. The star is up for an Oscar for her
portrayal of a man in the midst of a sex change operation
in the movie Transamerica. An appeals court has refused to reinstate an order granting
Michael Jackson sole custody of his two children with ex-wife
Debbie Rowe. What has the controversial pop star been up
to since his trial last summer? All those hours spent working out do more than just
make her look good. As our eyewatering
photos show, Madonna has
developed amazing flexibility and
strength as well. See the 47-year-old mother of two bend
over backwards and tie herself
up in knots in these astonishing
pictures. Bryan Ferry and his younger lover are back together.
The singer broke up with 24-year-old dancer Katie Turner
two years ago after she complained of feeling 'closeted'
in their relationship. But they seemed a picture of cosy
domesticity again when they were spotted in London after
a shopping trip. You condemned her for being irresponsible. Now, Britney
Spears has taken partial responsibility for driving with
her son on her lap. Photos were published this week of
the singer driving away from paparazzi with her baby
son Sean Preston perched on her lap in the front seat
rather than strapped into a car seat in the back. Reese Witherspoon, the actress regarded as one of Hollywood's
all-American beauties, has confessed to a multitude of
physical imperfections in the past. After struggling
to find even one example, we think we've finally found
one. Over the years, Barry Manilow's most prominent feature has
remained unchanged. But remarkably, it seems, so has the
rest of his face. The 62-year-old singer with the unmistakable
nasal profile appears to have been unaffected by the passing
of time. Mariah Carey ended her 16-year Grammy drought by snatching
three gongs at this year's Grammy Awards. But U2 were the
big winners, walking away with five trophies. See the winners
- and the glamorous outfits worn by the stars - in our photo
gallery. Troubled rock star Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month
community order after admitting a series of drug offences.
The 26-year-old Babyshambles front man was sentenced at Ealing
Magistrates' Court in west London after earlier pleading
guilty to seven charges of possessing illegal substances. It's the glittering occasion that Hollywood looks forward
to all year. Fans the world over are preparing to find out
who's won what, who's wearing what and who's saying what
at the 78th Academy Awards ceremony. But are you an Oscar
Charlie or an Oscar Alpha? She claims she was only trying to get him out of harm's
way after an incident with paparazzi photographers. But as
Britney Spears drives along with her five-month-old son Sean
Preston on her knee, the singer is putting him in far greater
danger than she might realise - and motoring organisations
have condemned her irresponsibility. Much has been made of their rivalry for the crown of Hollywood's
hottest young actress. But Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson,
who had never met before, got to know each other pretty quickly
after being pictured together in just their birthday suits
for the annual Hollywood edition of Vanity Fair. Ralph Fiennes is to separate from Francesca Annis, even
though she was apparently prepared to forgive him for a two-year
affair with a younger woman. The couple, who have been together
for 11 years, issued a statement last night saying they were
ending their relationship. Celebrity Big Brother contestant Preston says the publicity
storm surrounding his time in the house has made it 'impossible'
for him to see his long-term girlfriend Camille - and he
is still struggling with his feelings for fellow housemate
Chantelle. For tickets to all the hottest events in town, click here. The Rolling Stones may not be considered the raunchiest
of rockers these days. Which is why after 40 years in the
business, the strutting sexagenarians are delighted to have
fallen foul of the American censors after their songs were
cut because of their explicit content. The BBC has been criticised by watchdogs after broadcasting
fake adverts for sex chatlines. The graphic advertisements
for Radio 1 offered listeners - many of whom were youngsters
- the chance to take part in a 'two-hour live sex marathon'
accompanied by the sound of moaning. Did you hear the advertisements? It was said to be one of the most stable relationships in
showbusiness. Yesterday, however, the 11-year love affair
between Ralph Fiennes and Francesca Annis was in crisis after
claims that the 43-year-old actor has been having a fling
with a younger woman. After Amanda Burton's husband had an affair with a woman
20 years her junior, he begged forgiveness and pleaded with
her to take him back. But, despite trying for nearly two
years to save their marriage, the actress and celebrity photographer
Sven Arnstein are heading for the divorce courts. She is worth £6million, dates a rugby star and has
had her sex life plastered all over the newspapers. It is
perhaps not such a surprise, then, that Charlotte Church
is writing her second autobiography at the tender age of
19. The singer has signed a six-figure deal to bring out
the book later this year. Overweight presenter Anne Diamond has admitted to having
stomach surgery in her battle to shift the pounds. The former
TV-am host had a gastric or lap band fitted in September
after she became dejected about her 14st 9lbs figure. |
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