Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1272. 15 Apr 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘Rosie looked like an absolute angel. She looked so beautiful my heart did a somersault and I burst into tears’ Ben ‘I was totally certain from the moment we first got together that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Ben’ Rosie In an Italian-style courtyard at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, against a backdrop of the hotel’s famous dancing fountains, actress Rosie Marcel married the man who has seen her through the most difficult years of her life and brought her happiness. Looking out at the blue waters of the resort’s own lake and its lush, landscaped gardens, the 35-year-old Holby City actress wasn’t taking any gambles in Vegas as she exchanged vows with her fiancé, gym owner Ben Stacey, 30. “I was totally certain…

She had pledged to bring her two adopted children back to Malawi so that they would retain a bond to the country of their birth. And when Madonna fulfilled that promise last week, the rest of her brood came too. As excited pupils from Mkoko Primary School in Malawi’s Kasungu province welcomed her with singing and dancing, the mother of four – who responded with a heartfelt “Zikomo” (thank you) – was flanked by her sevenyear-olds David Banda and Mercy James, whom she adopted in 2006 and 2009, respectively. Also delightedly taking in the action were Madonna’s 16-year-old daughter Lourdes from her relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon, and 12-year-old son Rocco from her former marriage to film director Guy Ritchie, The music megastar and her family, who live in…

The City of Light has lost none of its power to dazzle Elizabeth Hurley. In Paris with Shane Warne, the designer visited the city’s attractions and shared souvenir snaps with fans via Twitter. “Lurking at the Louvre,” she captioned one pic with her cricketer beau (below), while another said: “Here’s my gorgeous @warne888 at the Arc de Triomphe.” And showing the steps she takes to keep herself in bikini-ready shape, the model accompanied another smiling shot (right) with the tweet: “At the Eiffel Tower! Yes, we wheezed up every step…” Equally keen to trade tweet nothings, Shane revealed: “We cuddled and climbed.” With the couple were with Elizabeth’s son Damian – who stopped for a snap with his mum on the padlocked Pont des Arts (below right) – and Shane’s…

Finally Britney Spears has something to Scream & Shout about, as she appears to have found love once more. The singer, who split from her fiancé Jason Trawick in January, has been spending time with David Lucado, and even flew to her parents’ home in Louisiana for an Easter choc-full of fun with him. David, 27, is described by friends as “full of life” and “a fun p e r s o n t o b e around”. And he certainly seems to have put the smile back on the face of the mother of two. Britney has been pictured hand in hand with her new man – including in Los Angeles on a grocery shopping expedition (left) and a lunch date (right), as well as at dinner in Las…

She has forged a career as a top-flight model, but Georgia May Jagger’s latest assignment was something of a departure. The 21-year-old daughter of Sir Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall teamed up with British Airways and fashion label PPQ to walk a different kind of runway as she posed alongside a new Boeing 777-300ER before boarding the aircraft to take part in a fashion show in its cabin. Georgia’s pilot project took place in Sydney, where guests were invited to celebrate the launch of BA’s new service between the Australian city and Heathrow. Despite having flown in that morning, the model showed no sign of jet lag, flashing her celebrated pout while linking arms with more high fliers (above). She was also joined Down Under by a member of her…

Wh i l e t h e l a d i e s o f Liverpool put on a fashion show at the Grand National in Aintree, local celebrities Liz McClarnon and Claire Sweeney upped the glamour stakes. Claire, chic in a Mark Melia shift dress (right), was there with fiancé Dan Reilly, while Atomic Kitten’s Liz, in a Philip Armstrong frock, said she was thrilled to be on home turf. “I love the glamour, I absolutely love it,” she said. “We’re all here to dress up and have a laugh and a lovely time with our friends.” The crowds who braved the wintry April weather were warmed up by entertainment from The Saturdays (below) – minus a very pregnant Rochelle Humes. Wearing a revealing black short suit, Frankie Sandford…

JOSS STONE Murder plot pair found guilty Singer Joss Stone told of her relief last week after two men were c o n v i c t e d o f p l o t t i n g t o kidnap, rob and m u r d e r t h e 25-year-old. Kevin Liverpool, 35, was jailed for life after he and Junior Bradshaw, 32, were found in possession of a stash of dangerous weapons near the star’s Devon home. They included a Samurai sword, which the pair had planned to use to decapitate her, as revealed in chilling notes the prosecution said had been written by Kevin. Speaking outside Exeter Crown Court after the convictions, Joss’s mother Wendy Joseph said: “Our whole family is relieved that these…

When the royal family turned out in all their finery for the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle last week, it was the Countess of Wessex who turned the most heads. Sophie, 48, cut a svelte and elegant figure in a sculpted electricblue Roland Mouret skirt and jacket, topped off with an exquisite hat, as she arrived for the service at St George’s Chapel. The suit, which featured a sassy zip running all the way down the back of the skirt, was paired with a matching blue headpiece decorated with an extravagant, swirly peacock feather. Designed by Jane Taylor Millinery and costing £860, it set off the outfit perfectly. Looking equally fine in their Easter bonnets were Princess Beatrice, 24, who wore a teal outfit and mustard hat topped…

‘The brutal attempt to silence Malala’s voice made it stronger’ Angelina Jolie has been so moved by the bravery of a Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban that she has pledged to donate $200,000 to the teenager’s new education charity. The crusading actress made the announcement at last week’s Women in the World summit in New York as she introduced a video featuring 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai, who has set up the Malala Fund after surviving the assassination attempt last October. Malala was f own to Britain for treatment at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and is now a student at Edgbaston High School for Girls in the city. In the video, Malala revealed that the charity’s f rst grant of $45,000 will be given to an unnamed organisation…

‘The baby is due around mid-July… My friends keep texting me names. We have a shortlist for both [boy and girl] but it’s very difficult’ Kate ‘When Shona finally plucked up the courage to ask William for a kiss, she got really shy. As he leaned in to kiss her forehead she pulled away’ It is the country where they first met and fell in love. And as the Duke of Cambridge and his wife returned to Scotland last week they were plainly full of joy as the Duchess talked excitedly about their baby plans. “It’s around mid July,” Kate, who is now six months pregnant, said of her due date. “But apparently babies have their own agenda.” Speaking to Rachel Sawyer, who runs the Quarriers Stopover Project in Glasgow,…

For all her years of success as a singer there is one thing Kyile Minogue can’t quite get out of her head – her love of acting and this month she is back doing just that in Hey Diddly Dee, part of the playhouse Presents serious on Sky Arts. “I do miss acting,” says the 44-year-old pop princess who started her career alongside Jason Donovan in Neighbours. “It’s ironic that I started out acting and was more comfortable acting than singing, and now ’m more comfortable singing than acting.” Since quitting the Australian soap in 1988 her roles, including a starring spot in the 2007 Doctor Who Christmas special, have been few and far between, but shooting the film Holy Motors recently reminded Kylie how much she loved it. “I…

Now that all the members of Blue are fathers, the band have a new group of critics they can turn to for advice – their own children. Simon Webbe, 35, says his teenage daughter Alanah is a bit of a sounding board for the band’s new music. “I kind of force her to listen to it – I just want her honest opinion. And she’s very proud. She’s 16 now so she got to see us on tour the first time round. I don’t think she’s embarrassed watching me… hopefully not!” He and his bandmates Antony Costa, Duncan James and Lee Ryan are a decade older and a decade wiser than when they shot to fame with hit single All Rise in 2001, as they prepare to release new album…

LICENCE TO THRILL Here’s a stunt worthy of James Bond. In a move to mark the centenary of 007’s wheels in Die Another Day, the £190,000 Aston Martin Vanquish is airlifted by a chopper 1,000ft up to the top of Dubai’s famously seven-starred Burj Al Arab, crowning the world’s most luxurious hotel with a highoctane motor exclusively associated with the international elite. CARRY ON COMMUTING Wondering how to cock a snook at overzealous traffi c wardens? This ingenious foldaway scooter could be just the ticket. The zippy twowheeler not only runs on batteries but morphs into a package with wheels, rather like a carry-on bag. Aptly named Moveo, the 55lb vehicle gives those who don’t want to cycle another nippy way to team public transport with private. WIDE BERTH Christened…

Returning to India recently to showcase their spring/summer 2013 collection, Beulah London co-founders Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Lavinia Brennan quietly acknowledged that they had come full circle. On a life-changing trip to the country four years ago, the close friends were inspired to create their ethical luxury fashion label while working with abused women rescued from the sex trade. While teaching sewing and English at refuges in the slums of Delhi and Kolkata, they vowed to set up their own company as a way of helping the victims further and raising awareness about the devastating impact of human trafficking. “We wanted to start a business that could be profitable and provide women with an alternative, sustainable livelihood,” recalls 29-year-old Lady Natasha, daughter of the Marquess of Reading. Little did…

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You don’t often see a celebrity with a spot or blemish, and you would be hard-pressed to detect a hint of a fine line or wrinkle – even in high definition. If you have ever wondered just why it is that the complexions of the rich and famous always seem so flawless, we can let you in on their secret: it is all down to the expertise of a handful of facialists and therapists who have perfected the art of making skincare problems imperceptible. Whether it is banishing blemishes, creating a bespoke cleanser, peel and moisturiser combo or offering the very latest and greatest masks and treatments, lasers and lights, these are the skincare gurus the A-list simply could not do without. OLGA LORENCIN-NORTHRUP FAMOUS FOR... Olga, who has lived…

LAMB TAGINE WITH SQUASH AND CHICKPEAS ‘Hearty and warming, this slowly cooked dish makes lean lamb seem the most comforting food in the world. Serve with cooked millet, which has the appearance and texture of couscous with none of the gluten, to absorb all the lovely juices’ Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes, plus marinating and resting Cooking time 2½ hours INGREDIENTS • 100g/4oz coriander leaves, plus 2 tbsp roughly chopped for serving • 6 cloves garlic, peeled • 5cm/2in piece of root ginger, peeled • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped • ½ tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • Coarse sea salt • 1kg/2¼lb boneless lamb top round, cut into 5cm/2in pieces • A pinch of saffron…

CODEWORD IS A CROSSWORD WITH NO CLUES. THE NUMBER IN EACH SQUARE MATCHES A LETTER. WORK OUT THE WORDS IN THE GRID, USING THE THREE LETTERS PROVIDED. THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY WORD CORRESPONDS TO THE NUMBERS 19, 7, 9, 26, 10. ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS 1271 Mystery celebrity: MARIAH CAREY ACROSS 1 Olivia; 5 Campbell; 8 Vendetta; 9 Lucas; 11 Ann; 12 Duchovny; 15 Into; 16 Aguilera; 19 Melanie C; 20 Gray; 22 Joe Pesci; 24 Air; 26 Lemar; 28 Frederik; 29 Faulkner; 30 Andrew. DOWN 2 Liev; 3 Vodianova; 4 Antony; 5 Claudia Schiffer; 6 Bruno; 7 Lea; 10 Scout; 13 Norman; 14 Angelo; 17 Lagerfeld; 18 Missy; 21 Pamela; 23 Pearl; 25 Pike; 27 Eva.…

1 FILM OBLIVION Starring: Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough and Morgan Freeman Tom Cruise makes a welcome return to sci-fi in this action adventure set in the aftermath of an apocalyptic war with an alien foe. When Jack Harper (Tom) rescues the mysterious Julia (former Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spaceship, it triggers a series of events that make him question everything he knows. Co-starring Morgan Freeman and the ever-versatile Andrea Riseborough, Oblivion – the film Tom was shooting in Iceland last June when Katie Holmes landed the bombshell that she wanted to divorce him – delivers classic thrills and twists galore. [MJ] • In cinemas from 12 April 2 PLAY BIRDSONG The stage adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’s best-selling novel arrives in Scotland this week. With a…

Proving that opposites attract, petite Hollywood knockout Hayden Panettiere was dwarfed by her Ukrainian heavyweight boxer beau Wladimir Klitschko as they strolled along the beach in Miami. There’s a 14-year age difference between the on-off pair, who are not only back together but are also rumoured to be secretly engaged and planning a summer wedding. Last week a friend posted a photo online of the 37-year-old world champ cradling Hayden, who wore a smile as dazzling as the diamond ring on her right hand. In Miami the 5ft 2in Heroes star, 23, showed off her athletic figure in a purple bikini. She reunited with the 6ft 6in sportsman in January, despite insisting they were “only friends” – they had split amicably in 2011, blaming the pressures of a long-distance relationship.…

It was one of the shortest starring roles in cinema history and the leading lady said only one line: “Good evening, Mr Bond.” But that surprise appearance in last year’s Olympics opening ceremony – which saw her apparently parachuting into the Olympic stadium from a helicopter – helped earn the Queen an honorary bafta last week. She received the award at a dazzling reception held in Windsor Castle to celebrate the British f lm industry. More than 300 celebrities from the worlds of f lm and television – including Damian Lewis, his wife Helen McCrory, Eddie Redmayne, Carey Mulligan and Thandie Newton – cheered as Sir Kenneth Branagh presented the glittering award to the clearly thrilled monarch. “Of all the many wondrous things you have given us throughout your extraordinary…

Looks like it’s the real (estate) thing for Kelly Brook and Danny Cipriani this time around. The couple were spotted househunting in London over the Easter weekend, checking out a £2.4million property near the Thames and visiting estate agents in Fulham (below left). Kelly, 33, had a two-year relationship with the rugby union star that ended in 2010. However, following her split from ex-union international T h o m E v a n s i February, they became close once more and, despite refusing to confirm that they are an item, have been spending increasing amounts of time together. Whether the model and TV presenter is ready to move their romance on to the next stage and make Danny, 25, an offer he cannot refuse remains to be seen. But…

Having famously dished out special occasion tips in her book Celebrate, Pippa Middleton has served up something completely different – a table tennis challenge-to the mayor of London. The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge threw down the gauntlet in her column for weekly magazine The Spectator, inviting its former editor Boris Johnson to take part in a ping pong (or whiff-whaff, which he famously once said was the game's original name) showdown. Pippa, who says she loves the "discipline, routine and fitness" of endurance events, recently completed a 111-mile cross country ski marathon from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland. But she revealed plans to "pursue less demanding hobbies in my spare time, such as ping pong", before throwing down the gauntlet. " I 'm informed that…

In Dubai for a reception to celebrate the world’s richest horse race, Abbey Clancy was unable to rein in her love of eye-catching designer fashion. Wearing a cowl-necked, lowbacked dress that emphasised her tiny figure, the model mum (right) ended up being one of the mane attractions at the event, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Horse-mad Abbey is a regular at the race meeting, which she says is one of her favourites. “Had such an amazing time,” she tweeted of her most recent visit, describing it as “super fun”. Leaving husband Peter Crouch and their two-year-old daughter Sophia back in the UK, she made the most of her sunshine break, also catching up with fellow guest and mother of one, Denise Van Outen (together, left). There was more horsing…

ONE DIRECTION WAX LYRICAL ABOUT THEIR LOOKALIKES Drummer Harry Judd rarely misses a beat, but the same cannot be said for his heart. The McFly star recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with an ectopic heartbeat, a condition he says is caused by excessive exercise. Describing his condition as “really annoying”, Harry, 27, explained: “It’s known as a Wandering Pacemaker, commonly seen in athletes. It proves I’ve been pushing as hard as possible for the marathon.” Harry has signed up for two major physical challenges, having agreed to take part in this month’s L o n d o n M a r a t h o n , followed two weeks later by Tough Mudder, an event described by its creators as “hardcore ten- to 12-mile obstacle courses designed…

The Queen is to receive a £ 5 m i l l i o n boost to her a n n u a l income, with Her Majesty’s a l l o c a t e d s p e n d i n g r i s i n g t o £36.1million for the new financial year. The sovereign grant covers the running costs of the royal household, including upkeep and maintenance of royal buildings including Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence House, Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle. A Palace spokesperson said much of the additional income will be spent on conservation and maintenance of royal properties, which had been postponed in previous years because of spending cuts. “Such works will see the funds spent in the economy…

‘I’d go mad without dancing – and it would be very frustrating if Jimi and I couldn’t do it together’ There’s something refreshingly understated about Strictly Come Dancing’s Flavia Cacace. She defies the ballroom dancer stereotype of big hair, false nails and fake tan and brings a subtlety to her performance, whether it’s an exotic rumba or steamy Argentine tango. Even her dark, sensual Italian looks are set off by two friendly dimples. “I’m not the most flamboyant of people,” says a woman who happily describes herself as shy. By all accounts she is known as one of the more patient, easygoing teachers on Strictly – but one of the most passionate, as well. For Flavia, who started classes when she was five years old, dance is more than just…

In London for the premiere of his new sci-f blockbuster, Oblivion, Tom Cruise spent more than an hour talking to fans who had braved the snow flurries to line the white carpet outside BFI IMAX. “I love London,” he said. “I’ve just f nished f lming my next f lm, All You Need Is Kill, and got to land a helicopter in Trafalgar Square. It was so much fun!” He also demonstrated he’s a doting dad, revealing he has “lots of things” planned for his daughter Suri’s upcoming seventh birthday next week. Keen to keep it a big surprise, though, he gave no hints as to what his youngest child, whose mum is Tom’s ex-wife Katie Holmes, could expect. The action hero was joined by stunning co-star Olga Kurylenko, 33,…

It’s a country residence fit for a king. And now its landlord the Queen has been given planning permission to transform Norfolk mansion Anmer Hall, just two miles from the monarch’s country retreat Sandringham, into the perfect secluded home for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to raise their family. The architect who has been commissioned to carry out the alterations converting the grade II-listed, late-Georgian ten-bedroom house into a comfortable country home is Charles Morris, who has in the past done work for the Prince of Wales at Highgrove. Proposed changes include a new garden room built on to the kitchen, a pergola over the patio designed to provide added privacy for the couple and a wood store converted into a sitting room and small bathroom, both for the…

Being a mum has made her better at her job, declares BBC1’s Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid. “When you have been through lots of experiences with your children it gives you an added extra,” she says. “I am a better journalist now as a result of being 42. I know more about things. I have gone through the educational system and the NHS with my children.” Susanna says she can’t believe it’s a year since the show’s move from London’s Wood Lane to Salford. “You keep your head down, interview amazing people, do the best broadcasting you possibly can over three hours and when you lift up your head again, a year has gone by,” she tells hello! – and it’s been a good year too, with a boost in viewers…

‘As a mother I was very scared for my child and everyone else in the water. Never underestimate the power of the ocean’ Heidi Supermodel Heidi Klum turned superhero when a relaxing family holiday in Hawaii took a terrifying and dramatic turn. The quick-thinking German-born catwalk star raced to the rescue of her seven-year-old son, Henry, and two family nannies when the trio got into troubled water as they were swept out to sea by a dangerous riptide while swimming off the tropical island of Oahu. Leaping into action, the athletic mum of four dived into the waves and grabbed her struggling son, helping him back to the safety of the beach before returning to rescue one of the nannies. With the help of bodyguard Martin Kristen, her boyfriend of…

‘I’d give up years of my life to do this. It’s a need in me. I grew up with the whole space thing. It opened up my mind to what one can do’ Even singing superstar Sarah Brightman laughs about it. The world’s biggest-selling soprano, who came to fame more than 30 years ago as the leader of dance troupe Hot Gossip and singer of their hit I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper, is preparing to blast off into space for real. And she’s serious about what she calls “the greatest adventure I can imagine”. She is officially a cosmonaut-intraining for the Russian Federal Space Agency, with the aim of a trip as a space tourist on a Soyuz rocket before an eight-day stay on the International Space…

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As HELLO! celebrates its 25th birthday, your favourite magazine has joined forces with intu shopping centres around the country to bring you a host of catwalk shows demonstrating the very best in year’s spring and summer fashion. That’s not all – one lucky reader can win a £3,000 shopping spree. Just answer the simple question below and you could win £2,500 in gift cards to spend at a participating intu shopping centre plus £500 to cover travel and accommodation. Armed with your gift card you could renew your summer wardrobe at your local intu shopping centre. It’s the perfect place to indulge in a spot of retail therapy, featuring all your favourite retailers under one roof, including Coast, Debenhams, French Connection, H&M, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer,…

Creating a standout look at Vanity Fair’s annual starry Oscars party is no easy trick, but Kate Bosworth rose beautifully to the occasion in her Giambattista Valli floral dress and pretty make-up. “Kate wanted her look to be soft, but still have an impact,” explains make-up artist Andre Sarmiento. hello! chatted to him to find out how he harnessed the power of pink. Prime time “Great skin prep is a must for the red carpet, especially towards the end of winter when everyone’s skin tends to be on the drier side,” Andre explains. “So I used SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, from £65 (1). Modern make-up is all about primers, so I applied suqqu Makeup Base Creamy, £33 (5), from Selfridges, which lets you set the make-up so you don’t need…

Davina and Garry Phillips Globe-trotters Davina and Garry opted for a traditionally Scottish wedding, tying the knot at Dalhousie Castle, near Edinburgh. Lauren and Sam Baldwin Jersey locals Lauren and Sam went vintage for their wedding at the island’s 13th-century Mont Orgueil Castle. A ceremony in the ancient chapel was followed by drinks on the keep, offering magnifi cent views across the water to the coast of France. Claire and Daniel Savarino Guests toasted Claire and Daniel at the Abbaye Saint Hilaire vineyard in Provence, France, where they took their vows. Leigh Rudd and Matthew Jones Leigh and Matthew married in spectacular style with fi reworks and a bonfi re at Cripps Barn in the Cotswolds. Are you celebrating your Silver Wedding Anniversary? To mark HELLO!’S 25th anniversary next month,…

The TV critic and ITV1’s Daybreak showbiz editor turns roving reporter for HELLO! to bring us the hottest telly gossip. This week, he meets the Britain’s Got Talent star Holden back the years on its seventh series and savours a tea break with the stars Mention her unrivalled sevenyear tenure on Britain’s Got Talent and Amanda Holden begins to fidget. “I’m starting to get itchy,” she jokes. “But then it could be this frock,” she laughs, referring to the flesh-coloured dress she is wearing as we chat backstage at the BGT auditions in Birmingham (right and inset) “It feels a little bit like a J-cloth,” she says. “If there are any water acts, I’ll be terrifically absorbent.” With that, Amanda bursts into laughter. Life on the road with fellow judges…

Acting was a more-or-less accidental career choice for James Nesbitt, when he went to drama school as “a really good way of meeting girls”. The Northern Irish actor started work the day after he left and has barely stopped, appearing in award-winning comedy Cold Feet and doing darker TV turns in Murphy’s Law, Jekyll and as maverick neurosurgeon Monroe. Now, at 48, he plays lovable dwarf Bofur, one of the 12 companions of Bilbo Baggins in Sir Peter Jackson’s three-part adaptation of The Hobbit, filmed on location in New Zealand. James was joined in Wellington for the duration of shooting by his wife of 18 years, Sonia Forbes-Adam, and daughters Peggy, 14, and Mary, ten. As the DVD of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits our shelves, James shares some…

Blissed out on fatherhood, Monaco royal Andrea Casiraghi pushes baby Sacha around Hyde Park, while his f ancée, Colombian heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo, looks the picture of boho chic as she takes charge of the family pooch, Daphne. Blissed out on fatherhood, Monaco royal Andrea Casiraghi pushes baby Sacha around Hyde Park, while his f ancée, Colombian heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo, looks the picture of boho chic as she takes charge of the family pooch, Daphne. Now, after all the excitement, Andrea and Tatiana have been left to enjoy those precious f rst days as not just a couple but a family.…

He’s a respected member of the painting community whose landscapes and watercolours have won him critical acclaim over the years. Now, in a fascinating TV documentary, Royal Paintbox, the Prince of Wales reveals how his artistic talents were inspired by the works of art hanging in the palaces where he grew up. Prince Charles would race around, like any child, and hardly noticed the grand paintings that hung on the walls of the royal homes. But then they suddenly came alive to him. He explains: “When you are small you rush about, you know, pedalling or something up and down the corridors, and you notice nothing. It’s just a background. “Suddenly – literally – and I must have been 14 or something, all the pictures on the walls, the furniture…

After their very private wedding, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s fifth wedding anniversary celebrations couldn’t have been more public as they spent the day surrounded by fans in Cuba. Despite the hordes of wellwishers who packed the tourist hotspots of Old Havana, the music industry’s No. 1 power couple looked perfectly at ease exploring the island’s capital, stopping to chat with local children (below right). With her husband puffing on a Cuban cigar (left), Beyoncé took charge of their holiday snaps (right), lighting up the streets with her colourful outfit and sunny smile. There was an equally warm welcome for the pair when they dined in top eatery La Guarida, accompanied by their mums Tina Knowles and Gloria Carter, having left their one-year-old daughter Blue Ivy back home in New York. For…

Fans of Lady Gaga could have been forgiven for mistaking it for another of her headline-grabbing outfits; however the singer’s latest accessory is less about fashion and more about functionality (well, almost). The Poker Face singer was sitting pretty in a Louis Vuitton wheelchair – emblazoned with the fashion house’s iconic brown and tan logo – as she made her way from a New York hotel to a waiting car last week (inset below). Her latest designer ride made its debut last month in Chicago (left), where Gaga – whose real name is Stefani Germanotta – was celebrating her 27th birthday with actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney. Usually the Mother Monster is not shy of taking a stand, but right now that is not an option. She has been confined to…

With a pop career, a reality TV show in the Us and a one-year-old daughter to look after, Saturday girl Una Healy is busy all week long, but she still finds time for her fans. So when her favourite magazine asked What About Us, the singer kindly agreed to become a HELLO! blogger. From this Friday, Una – seen here in stunning photos from her band’s reality show Chasing the Saturdays on E! (left and right) – will share her views and news in a threetimes-a-week blog that covers everything from her style and beauty to family life, plus sharing what the band is up to. And the chatty star can’t wait to start. “I’m so excited,” she tells us. “It’s something completely new for me. I love taking and…

‘It’s difficult being away from the children every single day’ Whatever they do and wherever they go, the Beckhams manage to stay on top of their game. And once again it is all change for the successful family, amid reports they have put their Hertfordshire home – known as Beckingham Palace – on the market and are looking for a new pad in London. The grade II-listed Rowneybury House, which is expected to sell for around £10million, has been the family’s British home for more than 14 years, playing host to a string of celebrity parties including their legendary pre-World Cup bash in 2006. But when David switched clubs from LA Galaxy to Paris Saint-Germain last year, the couple decided to make their family base in the more convenient location…

For more quotes and quips, visit hellomagazine.com ‘Hawaii is like Ireland with the heating turned on’ Irish ex-Bond star Pierce Brosnan (left) is shaken and stirred by the paradise isle ‘She did look like a beautiful young man. She was always a very fit girl’ Cleo Rocos recalls the night she sneaked Diana, Princess of Wales into a London gay bar dressed as a male model – along with TV star Kenny Everett and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury ‘I was voted the 30th sexiest Welshwoman. That was in a poll a few years ago. I am not sure how flattering that is meant to be. I was No.1 the year after…’ The One Show host Alex Jones tries to figure out her popularity ‘I have never met anyone with the…

It’s a school for girls in a remote village. Nothing remarkable about that, perhaps. Except this school is in war-torn Afghanistan, where education for women was banned for years and is still threatened by a resurgent Taliban. And this school is even more special because it is the result of funding from Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie, the proceeds of a unique collaboration between her and renowned Los Angeles jeweller Robert Procop. Last week, Angelina spoke of the inspiring work going on in the village of Qala Gadu near Kabul, where our exclusive pictures were taken. Two years ago, the actress met a group of eager young girls keen to become students at the new primary school in the village. Tenyear-old Sahira, the youngest of five daughters, presented her with flowers…

Just days after Halle Berry and fi ancé Olivier Martinez were spotted on a Hawaiian holiday with the actress’ daughter Nahla (above and right), the pair have announced they’re expecting their fi rst baby together. “We can confi rm that Halle and Olivier are expecting a child,” said a representative. According to TMZ, Halle, 46, is three months pregnant – and the website claims it’s a boy. If true, the tot will be a little brother to Nahla, fi ve, whose father is Canadian model Gabriel Aubry. Halle had previously revealed on a US chat show that Nahla was hoping for a sibling. “Every night, we do our prayers,” said the X-Men beauty. “She says: ‘God, please bring me a bunk bed and a baby sister.’ And I say: ‘I…

Sit. No, sit!” orders Nicole Scherzinger, as her bulldog puppy Roscoe parks his bottom in the lobby of a London hotel. The glamorous The X Factor judge, pop star and former Pussycat Doll, who has just been named as the new face of Müller Corner’s new Deluxe range, is stealing a quick two minutes’ training with the adorable five-month-old pooch she shares with her Formula 1 ace boyfriend Lewis Hamilton ahead of her exclusive interview with hello!. She is turning quite a few heads in the process, perhaps because she’s carrying out the puppywrangling session in her sky-high stilettos. “He’s only just learned these tricks,” she tells us. “Roscoe has a passport but he’s usually with his dad. It’s important to teach him obedience.” It sounds like the dog has…

Relaxing on a beach in Hawaii, Jessica Paré and Jon Hamm look like a couple of happy holidaymakers soaking up the sunshine. But this is no vacation for the pair, who play on-screen husband and wife Don and Megan Draper in hit US retro drama Mad Men. They were in the island to film scenes for the hotly anticipated sixth series, which hits our screens this week. Fans of the acclaimed show will have to wait to see exactly what the two got up to in the Pacific paradise, though. And French-Canadian Jessica has been keeping tight-lipped of late on the plot behind their trip away from New York’s advertising scene. “We’re really protective of the story and the same is true on set. We don’t know what is going…

‘My father gave his children a life of privilege and left us all well taken care of’ When Eden Sassoon’s famous hairdresser father Vidal was first diagnosed with leukaemia, she found it difficult to cope and it was easier to stay away. Once she came to terms with his illness, though, she would lie on his bed with him, the two of them drawing comfort from each other, knowing his time was limited. “I would cuddle him or, best of all, nap with him,” Eden recalls fondly. “We were as close as close can be. I was his little girl.” The legendary Sixties crimper finally lost his battle with cancer last May aged 84, leaving Eden, 39, more determined than ever to carry on his extraordinary legacy. Last year, she…

THIRSTY WORK AT THE SAVOY A host of VIPs and celebrities streamed into the Savoy Hotel in the heart of London to join the launch of Whole World Water, a global campaign to help provide clean water for all. The eco-friendly guests were treated to champagne and canapés as WWW cofounder Karena Albers and conservationist Stanley Johnson, whose son Boris is London Mayor, spoke about the initiative to encourage the hospitality and tourism industry to filter, bottle and sell its own water and donate ten per cent of the proceeds to the cause. A STARRY NIGHT IN SOHO Famous faces from sport, television and media were united in the offices of M&C SaatchiMerlin in London’s Soho for a wizard party to celebrate the launch of the ad agency’s talent management…

As she proudly reveals her perfect curves in candy-coloured Ultimo lingerie, it’s hard to believe that petite Luisana Lopilato is now more than five months pregnant. The blonde model, who is also a successful actress and singer in her native Argentina, says she could barely contain her excitement after finding out she and her husband, Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, are expecting their first baby. The delighted parents-to-be shared their happy news with fans around the globe after an ultrasound scan at the end of January, posting a short video message on YouTube with a sign saying: “We’re having a baby Bublé!”, with children cheering in the background. Last week the Grammy-winning singer revealed that Luisana – whom he wed in three emotional ceremonies in 2011 – had felt their baby…

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After resuming his philandering ways at the end of the last series, the gloriously tortured and enigmatic Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm, returns this week in the penultimate series of Mad Men. “We find out more about why Don is how he is and why Don does what he does,” teases Jon, 42. The actor is as guarded as ever over the tightly woven plots that will unravel this season, but he does reveal he’d like his screen alias to find some closure. “I think there’s a resolution to his issues, where I wish for him to find peace and more balance or happiness; he’s fundamentally damaged and a broken guy,” he says. • Mad Men starts on Sky Atlantic on Wednesday 10 April at 10pm…