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Thousands of fans, many wielding lightsabers, descended on London’s Leicester Square last week to see Stormtroopers, Jedi Knights and a galaxy of stars turn out for the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Just hours earlier members of the cast, including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, English actress Gwendoline Christie and British newcomers Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, had flown into town on an R2-D2-themed plane from Los Angeles, where the world premiere had taken place two days earlier. As she walked the red carpet, London-born Daisy, who plays the role of Rey in the seventh instalment of the iconic movie franchise, shouted to fans: “May the Force be with you.” Her co-star John could barely contain his excitement either, exclaiming: “I’m a boy from Peckham…

Pint sized she might be, but Kylie Minogue is no pub singer – at least not usually. The Aussie pop princess entertained regulars and guests at the Ring O’Bells in Compton Martin, Somerset, when she took to the stage with her new man, actor Joshua Sasse, to sing Only You at a Christmas party for staff at Parlophone Records, to which she is signed. Part owned by Miles Leonard, chairman of Parlophone and Warner Bros, the village pub regularly hosts the annual Christmas bash. Also performing at this year’s event was Duran Duran. However, all eyes were on Kylie and her new No. 1, whom she called “my love” and whom she could not resist hugging after their duet on stage (right). Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs…

An auction selling some of Baroness Thatcher’s belongings has raised a staggering £4.5million. Clothes, jewellery, letters and handbags were among the lots going under the hammer at Christie’s in London with bidders from more than 40 countries taking part. The midnight-blue velvet gown and matching hat (left) she wore for her 1951 wedding to Denis (above left) fetched £25,000, while the fawn Aquascutum raincoat (right) she wore to visit British troops in Germany in 1986 – captured in one of the most memorable images of the Iron Lady (above right) – was sold for £11,875. A red Morocco dispatch box, embossed with the words “Prime Minster” went for £242,500, while one of her signature pearl necklaces fetched £62,000. Christie’s Adrian Hume-Sayer said: “Clients from all over the world seized this…

Prince Harry fondly remembered childhood cuddles with his mother the Princess of Wales (right) as he toured an HIV hospital she had often visited to open its new facilities. The 31-year-old hugged patients at Mildmay Hospital in East London as he heard how his mother helped break the stigma that often surrounds the disease. After the Prince signed the visitors’ book (left), like his mum before him, he met a patient who had sat on Diana’s lap when she was just two. Now aged 26, she told him: “I remember being comfortable and I cuddled into her.” “I remember that too,” recalled Harry in reply. Kerry Reeves-Kneip, Mildmay director of fundraising and communications, told HELLO!: “One of the patients got on her knees when she saw him and he got…

The birth of Princess Charlotte was one of two crowning moments in the British royal calendar this year, which also saw the Queen become our longest-serving monarch. On 2 May, thrilled royal fans gathered outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London, as it was announced that the Duchess of Cambridge had gone into labour with her second child. They didn’t have long to wait. Charlotte Elizabeth Diana arrived at 8.34am weighing 8lb 3oz. Her first visitor was big brother Prince George, who waved to the crowds from his father’s arms. Less than 12 hours after her arrival, Charlotte’s proud parents emerged to give the world a first glimpse of their tiny daughter, who is fourth in line to the throne. Kate looked radiant in a bespoke floral…

“She was such a great pal. I feel lucky to have shared my life with her. She was a great lady and, my God, am I going to miss her,” said comedian Paul O’Grady, speaking exclusively to HELLO! about the death of his dear friend Cilla Black. The undisputed Queen of Showbiz, loved for her warmth, charm and wit, died of a stroke aged 72 after suffering a fall at her Spanish villa in August. Leading the tributes for the Liverpool lass was former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, who, with John Lennon – who used to call her Cyril – wrote Cilla’s debut single in 1963. “It was a privilege to know and love her,” he said. News of the death of Anne Kirkbride, the actress who played long-suffering Deirdre…

The Royal Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker has become as much a part of London’s festive season as the Christmas lights in the West End. And for the company’s principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson, stepping on stage to play the Sugar Plum Fairy is the icing on the cake. “It’s a magical moment for everyone – a really special treat,” says Lauren, 31. With a lot of families and school parties in the audience, the atmosphere in the Royal Opera House tends to be more lively and a little less reverential for this most traditional of Christmas productions. “It’s probably warmer and a bit more honest,” she says. “Although it’s very tiring [to perform]. There are fireworks and bits that make the audience gasp, but it’s also full of purity and…

PORTRAIT OF A GALLERY OPENING A host of famous faces was on show at a star-studded opening of contemporary art space Maddox Gallery in London’s Mayfair. The party was hosted by Tamara Ecclestone and her husband Jay Rutland, with guests including Jaime Winstone, designer Henry Holland and actress Denise Welch – as well as Tamara’s dad Bernie and sister Petra – enjoying rosé champagne and vodka cocktails as they nibbled on beef sliders, lobster popcorn and lamb skewers. HOOKED ON ‘PETER PAN’ Celebrity panto fans flew to London’s New Wimbledon Theatre for the opening night of Peter Pan. Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, comic Shappi Khorsandi and Britain’s Got Talent-winning dance troupe Diversity led a cast of famous faces cheering and jeering comic Marcus Brigstocke as Captain…

THE EYES HAVE IT Having been devoted to matte eye shadow, I’ve now gone back to wearing shimmer and glitter and I love it. A touch of sparkle around the eyes gives an instant party feel and this is definitely the best month for maxing on glamour. OF THE WEEK “I love this time of year – not just because of all the parties, but also for my annual traditions. Tea by the Christmas tree at Claridges (enjoying the atmosphere, below); my yearly shopping spree at Ralph Lauren to stock up on all my favourite treats; and taking in some West End shows – this year Elf the Musical and The Play that Goes Wrong have been favourites. Bring on the bubbles! Happy Christmas, everyone.” GLEAMING SKIN Make-up artist Charlotte…

Gwen Stefani has a much-copied signature style, so it’s little wonder she’s decided to create her own colourful eyeshadow palette. Here, the singer, fashion designer and TV presenter talks old-school glamour and the transforming power of make-up… Gwen, what are your first memories of make-up? “Going to the house of one of my best friends, Amy Hunter. Her mom had so much Mary Kay, it was off the chart. I’d tell Amy to ask her mom if we could play with her make-up. I always loved it. When I was 20, I worked at a mall in Anaheim, California, in the older women’s clothing department. I really loved making up these women and getting outfits for them. But my dream was to be a make-up artist. Those were the stuck-up…

There are not many things you can enjoy at Christmas that do not come either loaded with calories or accompanied by the promise of a hangover the next morning – but kissing under the mistletoe is one of them. However, if you’re hanging back because of worries about bad breath, cold sores or chapped lips, you need not be. Follow our tips to optimum mouth health and you will stay pucker-perfect. BAD-BREATH BUSTERS Drink up Dehydration is among the most common reasons for bad breath, so if you are one of those people who survive on coffee and forget about topping up their water bottle, your breath is likely to smell less than sweet during the day. “Our saliva is a natural antiseptic and it plays a crucial role in…

Santa’s helpers-in-chief, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, took centre stage at the annual children’s Christmas party at the Monaco Palace along with the merry old chap himself. Wearing a fetching Akris cape and stylish Stuart Weitzman boots, Charlene resembled a modern-day snow queen as she distributed a large pile of parcels among the principality’s youngest citizens. She was joined by Albert and the couple’s niece and nephew, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb, who threw themselves into the spirit of the occasion just as their mother Princess Stephanie has done in the past. Among the generous gifts were boxes of Scalextric, which were duly delivered into eager little hands, bringing not only joy to the youngsters but also helping to maintain a strong bond between the palace and the Monegasque community.…

It’s a country that is especially close to her heart, so it’s no surprise that Angelina Jolie looked very much at home during a trip to Cambodia. The actress was pictured visiting a night market with her husband Brad Pitt and their daughter Shiloh, nine, looking through a range of exotic fabrics. Dressed in matching white – Angelina in a strapless maxi dress and Brad in a T-shirt, open shirt and cap – the couple were in holiday mode as they explored the resort town of Siem Reap in the north-west of the country. The Hollywood actress was obviously making the most of some time off from working on her latest film, First They Killed My Father , which she directs. SIDE BY SIDE Angelina fell in love with Cambodia…

While the rest of us are dreaming of a white Christmas, Simon Cowell opted for the tanned variety. Shortly after making X Factor winner Louisa Johnson’s dream come true, the music mogul jetted off with fiancée Lauren Silverman, their son Eric and dogs Squiddly, Diddly and Freddy for his annual festive break in Barbados. Leaving the stress of work – and his shirt – behind, Simon, 56, explored the beach with Eric and one of his pampered pooches. Lauren also seemed to be enjoying herself. Covered up in a white T-shirt and hat, she was photographed smiling broadly as a furry fan perched on her shoulder – much to the fascination of her own cheeky monkey Eric. There was plenty of couple time, too, as Simon and Lauren soaked up…

Christmas came early for pop star Lady Gaga when she was named 2015’s Woman of the Year at the annual Billboard Women in Music ceremony in New York. Joined by her very own Santa Paws, the Mother Monster – who performed at the televised event – paid tribute to Father Christmas by dressing her two French bulldogs Koji and Miss Asia in red velvet suits with matching hats (Gaga with one party pooch, left). In front of an audience that included her grandmother, as well as her fiancé Taylor Kinney (together, right), the 29-year-old singer was presented with her award by mum Cynthia Germanotta, who proudly told how her daughter had written her first song at the age of six. In her acceptance speech, the star described women’s contribution to…

Actress Michelle Dockery has said a final goodbye to her “wonderful man from Ireland”. The Downton Abbey star joined mourners at the funeral of her fiancé, John Dineen, who died aged 34 just a year after being diagnosed with cancer. His parents, siblings and friends were present at the service, held on 16 December at St James’s Catholic Church in the village of Waterfall, Co. Cork. In an emotional address Michelle, who was understood to have been with John during his final days, reportedly described him as “my friend, my king, my hero, my everything” before she sang his favourite song, the 1930s Hammerstein hit The Folks Who Live on the Hill . She told the congregation that she used to sing the song to her fiancé, who would have…

When former The Only Way is Essex star Mark Wright married actress Michelle Keegan in Suffolk in May, HELLO! was honoured to accept an invitation. We revealed all the details, from Michelle’s exquisite bespoke ivory wedding gown by Galia Lahav at Browns Bride to their incredible five-tiered cake (above). “It was the day our dreams came true,” said the groom. Equally thrilled was Ronan Keating, whose magnificent wedding to Storm Uechtritz took place on a country estate in Scotland with the singer’s Boyzone bandmates present – along with Ed Sheeran, who serenaded the couple for their first dance to his hit song Thinking Out Loud, much to the surprise of the bride. “It was the greatest day of our lives,” she told HELLO! in our exclusive coverage. Scotland also played…

There was a bumper crop of celebrity babies this year and HELLO! was thrilled to be invited to introduce them to the world. Towards the end of the year we brought you exclusive photos of Sandra Bullock (above right) with a second treasured child welcomed into her family through adoption. Three-year-old Laila is a sister for Louis, five. “I can tell you absolutely, the exact right children came to me at the exact right time,” said the 51-year-old Oscar winner, who adopted Louis in 2010. One of the year’s first arrivals was TV presenter Dawn O’Porter and comedian husband Chris O’Dowd’s son Art, born in January. In February Una and Ben Foden’s beautiful baby boy Tadhg arrived (below). The same month ex-EastEnders and Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon and husband…

‘I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists’ Daniel Craig left Bond fans shaken and stirred after suggesting Spectre would be his final turn as 007 ‘The pages of HELLO! feature people like Prince William and now they’re for me, too. It’s unreal’ Great British Bake Off champion Nadiya Hussain is mixing with our biggest stars ‘How much weight did I lose overall? Well I was going to say enough to look good with my top off, but maybe I shouldn’t say that’ Poldark star Aidan Turner set pulses racing with his steamy antics on the hit Sunday night show ‘Glad this was the only Bear I met in the park’ US President Barack Obama was cool about his trip to Alaska with TV’s toughest adventurer Bear Grylls ‘There’s…

Actress Ruth Wilson has an uncanny ability to convey a feeling with just a look. With distinctive bee-stung lips, piercing blue eyes and an intense gaze, she is as mesmerising as she is talented. She is also highly regarded, having portrayed a series of complex characters – none more so than in her current role, in the hit US TV series The Affair . In January, the actress won her first Golden Globe, for her portrayal in the show of Alison, an emotionally vulnerable waitress mourning the death of her young son. It sees her embark on a passionate extramarital liaison with Noah, a married father of four, played by fellow Briton Dominic West. Now in its second season, the series has amassed a host of celebrity fans, including Alexa…

FILM THE DANISH GIRL Eddie Redmayne is tipped to win a second Oscar for his astonishing portrayal of pioneering transgender artist Lili Elbe in this tender and thought-provoking love story. In 1920s Copenhagen, Danish artist Einar Wegener (Eddie) commits to transitioning from male to female and his devoted wife Gerda (an extraordinary turn by Alicia Vikander) finds in Lili her greatest muse. • In UK cinemas from 1 January BOOK BOYS IN THE TREES You’re so Vain singer Carly Simon charts her rise to the top of the US folk music scene in the 1970s and ’80s in her coming-of-age memoir. Along the way, she dishes on famous amours including Hollywood stars Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson and the man she calls the love of her life, James Taylor. •…

It’s been a year of fairytale weddings for Phillipa Lepley. The couture bridalwear designer was the name behind some of 2015’s most gorgeous gowns, including those worn by Geri Halliwell, Jacqui Ainsley and Ali Astall. The attention to detail and flair for elegance seen in her wedding dresses is just as evident in her beautiful, double-fronted home in south-west London, which is painted in a pale, neutral palette and furnished with a mix of contemporary and antique pieces. Her Christmas decorations are, of course, understated and exquisite, with not a tacky bauble in sight – a self-confessed perfectionist, her festive arrangements have to be just so. “My life is so full on, so I probably don’t make it any easier for myself – I want to wrap the presents beautifully…

Visiting the home of Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland in the run-up to the festive season is a little like visiting a more chic version of Santa’s grotto: every surface glitters and glimmers, shines and sparkles in preparation for the big day. There are plenty of signs that this is also home to a much-loved toddler, with pink prams, highchairs and rocking horses all sitting comfortably alongside the modern art works and designer furniture. But while she may have traded her party girl lifestyle for fulfilment as a mum to 21-month-old daughter Sophia, Tamara, 31, rarely looks anything less than groomed and knows how to dial up the glamour when the occasion arises. So who better to ask for top tips for ensuring you look party perfect and feel your…

With a smile as dazzling as the new ruby and diamond ring on her finger, Eva Longoria celebrated her engagement last week with a glitzy party in Dubai. The 40-year-old actress, who famously starred in TV’s Desperate Housewives , and her fiancé, media mogul Jose Antonio Baston, 47, looked besotted with each other as they enjoyed a champagne dinner with 20 close friends. A day earlier, dashing Mexican Jose had surprised Eva when he popped the question during a romantic desert safari. Eva later posted a photo on social media of the couple kissing with the caption: “Ummmm so this happened… #Engaged #Dubai #Happiness.” A friend told HELLO! : “Eva is over the moon to have finally found her Prince Charming. Pepe has completely swept her off her feet.” HIGH…

Number 11 Downing Street never willingly blows the budget, but Chancellor George Osborne seemed willing to hang the expense when reality TV stars including The Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain and Strictly Come Dancing favourites visited to ensure a kids’ Christmas party was a huge success. On the guest list were seriously and terminally ill children, supported by the charity Stardust. During their “extra special” day they decorated biscuits with Nadiya (above), showed off their skills on the dancefloor and visited Santa’s grotto. The next day, Strictly finalists Georgia May Foote, Kellie Bright and Katie Derham, plus their professional partners (left), waltzed up the famous street for an event hosted by David Cameron at No. 10 to highlight the issue of loneliness among older people. Elderly guests enjoyed…

It was the end of the road for some of our favourite couples in 2015, as stars including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner (left) called time on their relationships. The Pearl Harbor star and his actress wife who have three children – Violet, ten, Seraphina, six, and Samuel three – announced they were divorcing a day after their tenth wedding anniversary amid rumours of infidelity. “We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children,” read a statement. Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale (right), who have three sons – Kingston, nine, Zuma, seven, and 22-month-old Apollo ended their 13-year union, with the No Doubt singer citing irreconcilable differences, while model Jodie Kidd’s romance with David Blakeley came to an end just four months…

CAITLYN JENNER When all-American hero and Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner revealed in April he was transitioning into a woman, it was with just three words: “Call me Caitlyn.” And as Caitlyn began her journey with a ground-breaking documentary, glamorous Vanity Fair cover and the support of the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan, she couldn’t have guessed how it would resonate with the world. “I’m so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self,” she wrote on Twitter in June. “Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can’t wait for you to get to know her/me.” Caitlyn’s eight-part series was among the top-rated shows on TV in 2015 and her story doubtless contributed to unprecedented levels of media exposure for the transgender community. Caitlyn, 66, capped the year with…

History is made as Britain’s first official astronaut Major Tim Peake is hurled into space atop a 164ft, 2,000-tonne rocket, blasted from the launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan by 300 tonnes of rocket fuel. Former army pilot Tim (left, giving the thumbs-up before the launch with fellow astronauts Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra) and his crewmates were confined to a Soyuz space capsule for the six hours that it took them to reach the International Space Station, where they joined the three astronauts already on board (below). Before take-off, Tim said a fond farewell to his sons Thomas, six, and Oliver, four (above right). Then, within 60 seconds of the launch, the rocket had crashed through the sound barrier and within nine minutes had reached space. There were…

As Heart double act Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston celebrate the London radio station’s 21st birthday, the pair couldn’t be happier with their on-air partnership. “We laugh all the time,” Emma says of hosting the breakfast show with Jamie, who adds: “People ask me if I could imagine doing anything else and I honestly couldn’t. It’s like having Emma and a million-plus of your friends, chatting away to them every day, finding out what’s going on in their lives.” Jamie, who turns 45 this week, has been with Heart for a decade and he and Emma, 39, have been co-hosts for the past three years. “We’re just like a married couple,” laughs the ex-Spice Girl, whose real-life love is singer Jade Jones. Dad of two Jamie, meanwhile is happily married…

For 18 years he has captured the Queen’s every public move on camera. From state visits and Prince George’s christening to playtime with her corgis, Peter Wilkinson has filmed it all, with his footage seen on TV screens worldwide. He’s always behind the camera for Her Majesty’s annual Christmas TV message but this year he’ll be seen on the other side of the lens. A fascinating documentary about the “courtier-cameraman” and the incredible stories he has covered can be seen on ITV immediately after the Queen’s speech. Wherever the big story, Peter, now 69, was there. In 32 years as an ITN cameraman, he was shot at in Manila in the Philippines, helicoptered to safety during the fall of Saigon in Vietnam and taken hostage for two months while covering…

Zendaya Coleman turned heads last week at the world premiere in Los Angeles of Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Teaming a roll-neck jumper with a crystal-adorned, see-through miniskirt, the singer and actress looked spectacular. She elevated her party-appropriate get-up with silver Jimmy Choo sandals, diamond drop earrings and a slick of pink lip gloss.…

When Diane von Furstenberg asked make-up artist Pat McGrath to create the perfect smoky eye and nude lip combo for her autumn/winter catwalk show, the result was a look that is perfect for the party season. Sophisticated and sexy, it’s all about amping up your lashes and liner, rosy but natural-looking cheeks and toffee lips. “Diane talked about the make-up being seductive,” Pat explains. “The look was all about a dark eye, starting with pencil, then powder shadow and even a little bit of cream shadow in the centre of the upper lid. The colour was blended but not winged out at the edges, and finished with tons of mascara on the top and bottom lashes.” Pat kept the models’ skin soft-focus and natural “with a touch of gold highlighter…

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When US diva Mariah Carey wrote her festive ditty All I Want for Christmas is You back in 1994, the celebrated singer had little idea that the song would become a holiday soundtrack staple that is said to have earned her more than $50million (£33million) in royalties. Mum to four-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with her ex-husband, presenter Nick Cannon, she has written a children’s book based on the song. And that’s not the only project the star has up her sleeve. Last week, to the delight of her fans outside the US, Mariah, one of the bestselling female artists of all time, announced she would be playing six dates in the UK next year as part of the European and South African Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour, which kicks off…