Celebrities
Fiona Philips launches campaign to save traditional playtime
As a child was there anything better then varnishing a conker in the hope of beating your pal, the rush and excitement of British Bulldog or the elation of skipping? Well if you remember the good old days look away now, as new research reveals the demise of these treasured childhood activities.
Phil Vickery makes strawberry and almond trifle
Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery.
The Saturdays glam it up
Hot from their first UK tour The Saturdays show they aren’t all “work” and no play as this summer they launch new Tampax Pearl’s My Weekend My Way campaign. To mark the announcement The Saturdays revealed a stunning new look in a classy pearl inspired photo-shoot, with top photographer Rob Cable.
Hello - Is it Fry you're looking for?
Stephen Fry has Britain's most wanted celebrity mobile phone number according to a poll from leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Brian May and Roger Taylor crowned Ambassadors of Rock
Brian May and Roger Taylor of the legendary rock band Queen were honoured with Hard Rock International’s prestigious Ambassadors of Rock Award at last week’s Silver Clef Luncheon, which took place at London’s Park Lane Hilton Hotel on Friday. They picked up the award at the star-studded event, which benefitted Hard Rock’s charity partner Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.
Apprentice Claire puts on her running shoes for Women's Aid
Claire Young, runner up on series five of the BBC business reality show 'The Apprentice', is currently preparing to take on her biggest challenge since facing Sir Alan Sugar in the boardroom; by taking part in the British 10K London Run to raise money for Women's Aid.
Smile - Lily’s on safari
Pop sensation Lily Allen certainly isn’t feeling hard done by after swapping the urban jungle of London for the vast majestic plains of South Africa. The starlet praised her dream break through social networking site Twitter, saying it was the most amazing place she’s ever been.
Happiest celebrity couples
As celebrity relationships continue to create widespread interest and speculation, following the recent news that one of the nation's most famous couples, Jordan and Peter have split, new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank, reveals who the nation believe are the ten happiest celebrity couples.
Corrie star Tina O’Brien supports the ‘Big Toddle’
Former Corrie star and mum Tina O’Brien is teaming up with children’s charity Barnardo’s and Fairy Non-Bio Gel, in encouraging parents to get involved in the Big Toddle. The Big Toddle is the UK's biggest charity event for children under the age of five, and a fun opportunity for parents to celebrate a special and worthwhile experience together with their little ones.
Cheryl Cole has ‘most wanted’ celeb hairstyle
Girls Aloud popstrel, ‘X factor’ über-judge and style icon Cheryl Cole has topped the charts for having the ‘most wanted’ celebrity hairstyle according to a new poll.
Coleen – A positive role model for aspiring models
TV presenter and businesswoman Coleen Rooney knows that, like it or not, she’s a role model to thousands of girls, teenagers, and young women across the UK. That knowledge is reflected in the concept behind her show Colleen’s Real Women, which gives normal women a chance to realise their dream of becoming a model.
Geri pays homage to Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse has invited some of the biggest names in fashion and showbiz to celebrate Mickey’s Magical Party at Disneyland Resort Paris by creating bespoke My Mickey Ears.
Tina Turner promises unforgettable tour finale
Tina Turner will be playing the last date of her stunning world tour at the Sheffield Arena on May 5. This show is the conclusion to an astounding 90 dates that started in October 2008 in Kansas City and has had press searching for words to describe this phenomenal tour.
Celebs nail it at London Fashion Week
Leading Edinburgh nail technician Claire McAndrew added a touch of Scottish talent to London Fashion Week as she tended to the nails of the new ‘it’ models, socialites and street models at fashion editor turned designer Luella Bartley’s A/W Ready to Wear show.
In bed with your favourite celeb
40 years ago this month, John Lennon and Yoko Ono caused a media sensation by spending their honeymoon tucked up in bed at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel as a protest against war. Now, in light-hearted commemoration of their historic slumber party, a new survey has found out what the Brits of today would be most inclined to take to their beds in protest about - and which famous folk from past and present they’d most like to share the experience with.