Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 659 i Closer

Kelly Brook’s a serial dater who convinces herself every boyfriend is ‘The One.’ She’s been seeing her latest man since April but is already planning babies and marriage. It does sometimes seem she’s so preoccupied with her future, she often fails to notice whether the now is working. Perhaps she should consider embracing mindfulness – the art of living in the moment. Turn to our special report on page 65 and find out what you can do today to improve every aspect of your life. JOIN OUR READER PANEL CLOSERONLINE. CO.UK/READER PANEL…

She’s turning 18 next week, but Kylie Jenner has already garnered endless headlines after sexing up her image and transforming her fresh-faced looks through controversial cosmetic work. Kylie – who has starred in her family’s reality show since the age of 10 – is worth around £3.2m, has her own hair extensions business and, in February, spent £1.7m on her first home. Now sources say the teenager, who admitted earlier this year to having lip fillers and has sparked rumours of a boob job, is planning even more surgery and wants to carve out a singing career in a bid to be as successful as her half-sister Kim, 34, who is worth a huge £54m. MORPHING INTO KIM But pals say Kim, who’s mum to two-year-old daughter North and is…

She was left heartbroken after her split with boyfriend Charlie Ebersol – but, last week, Britney Spears bounced back, flaunting a toned beach body on holiday in Hawaii with her two young sons. And the mum-of-two – whose weight has yo-yoed over the years – is attributing her fab curves and healthy regime to a 20-minute meditation app she’s started using to beat anxiety and stress, sources have revealed to Closer. Pals say the 33-year-old has been using the app every day and drinking spinach and fruit smoothies, and she’s looking in the best shape of her life. A source says: “Britney has always struggled with anxiety. Learning to meditate, relax her mind and body and have happy thoughts has made her change dramatically. She lives in the moment more…

Following a rift with his mum aged 12, Nick Gordon was taken in by Whitney Houston and grew up alongside Bobbi Kristina for more than a decade. Whitney was believed to have treated him like a son, so Bobbi and Nick shocked the world when they started dating just months after her death. In January 2013, they Tweeted to announce their engagement and, a year later, Bobbi Tweeted a photo of a ring claiming she was “#happilymarried.” But her dad’s lawyer recently confirmed they hadn’t wed. And while he’s said to be at the centre of an investigation into Bobbi’s death, this isn’t the first time Nick has been in trouble with the law. Last August, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and in 2012 he…

She’s renowned for her age-defying good looks, having previously splashed out thousands on cosmetic surgery. But dressed down on a day out in New York last week, Demi Moore looked a far cry from her usual glamorous self. Hollywood star Demi, 52, reportedly spent over £220k on surgery in 2003, including breast implants, collagen injections and liposuction on her hips, thighs and stomach, plus a procedure to lift the sagging skin on her knees. She was also said to have hired a nutritionist, personal trainer, yoga teacher and kickboxing coach to keep her youthful shape. Speaking in 2007 about the pressure to stay looking young in Hollywood, the then 44-year-old said: “It’s been a challenging few years, being the age I am. Almost to the point where I felt like,…

There’s little Natalie Imbruglia hasn’t achieved since finding fame as Beth Brennan in Neighbours in the early ’90s. Her four albums have sold millions, she’s modelled for L’Oréal and secured slots on both the UK and Australian X Factor. But after turning 40 earlier this year, she feels there’s something missing from her life – being a mother. She says: “I want children, that’s something that’s important to me. But there aren’t any men around so that bit needs to be sorted first! I was career-focused from such a young age and wanted to conquer the world, but now I just want to be happy.” She adds: “It’s age, wisdom and going through a lot in your life that helps you realise what you want. If you take things so…

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WHO WORE IT BEST? Natalia Vodianova vs Olivia Palermo This checkered Dior dress was all the rage at Paris Fashion Week – so much so that model Nat and fashionista Olivia wore it on the same day. Daring Olivia pairs hers with just a silk scarf, while Nat plumps for a chic embroidered shirt. VERDICT Check mate! Both ladies bring their own style to the Dior show-stopper, making it impossible to call. STYLE CRUSH! HIGH STREET SENSATION Nicky Hilton, 31 She’s been a Topshop champ for years, and designer Nicky turned to the trusty high street outlet again for this summery number. The bold stripes mean accessorising’s at a minimum, and Nicky rocks the summer vibe with a pair of cream flip-flops. GLAM CLASSIC Eva Mendes, 41 Love the “vintage…

IN THE NEWS ABBEY CLANCY ADDS ACCESSORIES TO HER COLLECTION Thought you’d already had your Abbey Clancy for Matalan fix this summer? Think again! The glam model has found time in between having her second daughter to create a gorgeous range of shoes and bags, in addition to her main fashion line. And it’s clear Abbey has been swotting up on this season’s trends. From fierce fringing to subtle snakeskin and lace-up heels – these purse-friendly pieces could easily become the focus of your look. PURRFECT HEELS MEET THE MICRO TREND... SASSY DENIM DUNGAREES It’s the denim look that’s making waves in fashion land. Dungarees look just as fab over a slouchy tee like Atlanta or given the sass factor over a crop top à la Mollie and Lily. JUST…

Chances are already today you’ve worried about something that happened yesterday, planned what you’re having for dinner tonight and made sure you’ve prepped for work tomorrow. A recent survey has suggested that almost half of us don’t live in the moment, instead running on autopilot and focusing on the past or future. But there is something that can help – it’s free, easy to learn and a powerful tool for reducing stress, losing weight, coping in difficult situations and regaining balance in your life. Most therapists agree that mindfulness – enjoying the here and now – is one of the most significant developments in mental health practice this century. The techniques are based on changing your mindset to focus on the present time, meaning you will feel less anxious and…

When my long-term partner Adam and I split in February last year I was devastated. On top of my heartache, I had to keep living with him until we sold our home as I couldn’t afford to pay rent and a mortgage. It was incredibly stressful – we argued almost daily and I snapped at friends and family over the slightest things. After four months, I needed to find inner peace. A friend suggested a week-long mindfulness retreat in Andalucía, Spain – it sounded like a great idea. As soon as I got there, I felt relaxed. There were 10 of us and each day we had a session on different areas of mindfulness and dealing with our emotions. On the first day, the psychotherapist told me to recognise my…

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TV’s Sarah Willingham reveals how to take control of your finances & make the most of your cash “I’d been living in my East London flat for five years when my landlord tried to increase my rent from £888 a month to £1,100, totally out of the blue. I disputed it as he had refused to make repairs he’d been promising for a year, such as fixing the bath. Eventually, the letting agency reassured me the rent wouldn’t be going up, so I spent about £500 on repainting the flat. But then my landlord served me notice, giving me two months to find somewhere new – I need to move out by the end of the summer. They said he’d reimburse me for the money for paint, but I’m still…

They’ve endured a public war of words since they split in 2004, but after ending their feud earlier this year, insiders say newly single Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden are becoming close again – with the Atomic Kitten star even admitting to pals she wishes they could get back together. A source reveals: “Kerry and Brian have become better friends recently and have been bonding over their respective marriage splits. She says Brian calls two to three times a week to speak to their girls, Molly and Lilly-Sue, and they end up having a good catch up at the same time. Kerry’s always told pals Brian was her one true love and she thinks her life could have been so different if they hadn’t split.” Kerry’s 10-month marriage to George…

Just four months ago she triumphantly unveiled her new size 10 figure after shedding 8lbs and losing three inches from her waist on the Atkins diet. But last week Kelly Brook was snapped looking curvier, and pals say she’s regained a stone after relaxing her diet in a bid to improve her chances of getting pregnant with boyfriend Jeremy Parisis. Kelly, 35 – who tragically suffered two devastating miscarriages with ex Thom Evans, 30, in 2011 – has made no secret of her dream of being a mum, saying last year: “Hopefully I’ll have a baby soon.” FEELING BROODY And an insider says: “Kelly is incredibly broody and can’t wait to be a mum. She feels like now her work schedule has calmed down it’s a good time to focus…

The X Factor auditions kicked off last month, and reports suggest that Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s reign as the nation’s sweetheart is well and truly over. As well as telling off co-judge Nick Grimshaw for calling her Cheryl Cole, she slammed a contestant for flirting with Simon Cowell and shot down another for making a quip about stealing someone’s husband. And insiders say the 32-year-old singer has been making a deliberate move to rebrand herself as a feistier judge after X Factor bosses ordered her to step up her game. Last year, when she returned after a three-year break, Cheryl was noticeably more critical, with the audience even booing her – but now she plans to ramp up the Queen of Mean act even more. A source says: “Cheryl’s been told that…

After the heartache of having to announce her 10-year marriage to Ben Affleck was over in June, Jennifer Garner was dealt another blow last week amid reports claiming Ben was involved with their former nanny, Christine Ouzounian, 28. Ben, 42, strongly denies the claims. However, pals say the ongoing scrutiny over the marriage – which reportedly broke down over Ben’s gambling and partying – has left Jennifer, 43, struggling. A source says: “Jen is traumatised by the latest scandal. She says she’s struggling to sleep and doesn’t appear to have an appetite. Ben’s sworn that the stories are nonsense, but it’s still very hurtful. She’s been through so much stress over the past few weeks, she feels she can’t cope with any more.” Following their split, the former couple were…

CHLOE-JASMINE’S VIEW ‘The modelling world has been sexualising young girls for years’ Last week, the fashion world caused outrage when Dior’s new 14-year-old model Sofia Mechetner hit the runway in a sheer dress, exposing her nipples. Many people felt it was sexualising a child. I’ve been a model since I was 14 and I can tell you that this is nothing new to the modelling world. I remember wearing outfits that were quite sheer and risqué as a young teen model. I didn’t always feel comfortable, but the truth is that modelling is very competitive – and even if you feel uncomfortable wearing something so exposed, there’ll always be another girl ready to take your place. I have model friends who come from very religious backgrounds and they were always…

TOWIE viewers saw Jessica Wright reduced to tears last year during her painful break-up with boyfriend of two years Ricky Rayment, who admitted he’d messaged another girl. She then watched him move on with Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson – who he proposed to in June after six months together. But Jessica, 29, confides to Closer that after a few cheeky kisses with Sunderland footballer Connor Wickham, 22, and TOWIE newbie Dan Edgar, 25, she’s embracing the single life. She says: “I tell every single girl: ‘Welcome to the wonderful life’ because I’m so happy. I feel amazing. I’ve never felt so secure in my age – when I was 25 I was a wreck. For the past six months I’ve been in such a good place, I know who I…

Since posing for a naked photo shoot that went viral, muscular Aydian Dowling has attracted hordes of female admirers and is taking the modelling industry by storm. Incredibly, despite his toned six-pack and chiselled jawline, 27-year-old Aydian was born a girl, and has only been living as a man for five years. Aydian – who has had a double mastectomy – is even tipped to become the cover star of a men’s fitness magazine, and his wife Jenilee couldn’t be prouder. Jenilee, 30, who lives with Aydian in Oregon, USA, says: “I’m so proud of Aydian and what he’s achieved, and I love being able to call him my hubby. People are genuinely shocked when they find out he was born a girl. When I introduced him to my family,…

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CELEB SECRETS... During a recent shoot with Closer, Hollyoaks beauty Jennifer Metcalfe revealed her obsession with eyelash curlers – and her make-do alternative! “I can’t be without my Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers,” she said. “Recently, I forgot my make-up bag before a red carpet event, so I heated a teaspoon with hot water and carefully lifted my lashes using the curvy underside!” ON TRIAL This week we tried face toners from £2.59 to £36. Here are our top three. 1 GENTLE BUT THOROUGH This smelt lovely and fresh. It was so gentle on skin, and it mopped up every last bit of make-up left behind by cleansers. We didn’t even feel the need to moisturise afterwards. 2 BEST VALUE A really light toner that was, as promised, kind on delicate…

After dropping a stone in weight last year, Georgia Kousoulou overhauled the way she thought about eating. The TOWIE star, 24, admits that she used to regularly eat on the go, and was stuck in a rut of trying, and failing, to follow fad diets like juicing. But after discovering mindful eating, Georgia – who is 5ft 7 and a size 8-10 –now enjoys carbs, chocolate and even Chinese takeaways. She says: “I used to eat so quickly – I’d grab food as I ran out of the house and eat it in the car. And I’d overeat because I was eating so quickly, I couldn’t tell when I was full. But as I’ve now realised, it’s all about enjoying your food. My parents have always told me not to…

There’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat, but too much refined sugar can raise your risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease. New guidelines suggest we should restrict our intake to 7tsps a day – that’s the equivalent of one large croissant or a Snickers bar. “Sugar has no nutritional value,” says Dr Aseem Malhotra, a leading expert from www.actiononsugar.org. “But it’s not just the obvious culprits you need to be wary of – there are hidden sugars in ‘healthy’ foods like ready-made pasta sauces, soups and in bread.” The good news is that substitutes exist which when used in moderation, are healthier. Here’s our guide… 5 HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES TO SUGAR… STEVIA A South American plant used as a natural sweetener for centuries. TASTE: Very sweet, with a slightly woody…

Where do you shop? I recently bought a place in London and I usually shop at Waitrose because it’s convenient, but when I’m in Scotland, I make the effort to go to my local butcher and fishmonger. I love supporting independent businesses. I spend about £200 a week – I divide my time between London and Glasgow, and running two homes is expensive! What’s your typical daily diet? I start the day with a quadruple shot espresso macchiato – it’s a bad habit I’m trying to nip in the bud! Then I’ll have porridge with honey and soya milk, and lunch is usually grilled chilli chicken with salad. I eat out three to four nights a week, but if I’m at home, I’ll bake a salmon fillet with a splash…

SINGER SIMON WEBBE, 37, TAKES OUR QUIZ... What’s your first memory? My mum sitting me down to take photos – I was a poser then and I still am! Describe yourself in three words... Eclectic, loyal and misunderstood. What makes you smile? Man United winning. How do you cope with conflict? I try to be diplomatic. What are you scared of? Failure. What’s your worst habit? I think I’m always right ’cause “Simon says!” When did you last say “I love you”? To my 18-year-old daughter Alana today. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A wolf as I’m playing one now in The 3 Little Pigs! The 3 Little Pigs opens 5 August at the Palace Theatre Cambridge Circus ( www.3littlepigslive.com )…

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She’s one of the most notorious party girls in showbiz, famed for her high-octane lifestyle. But sources say Kate Moss has vowed to curb her wild ways in a bid to save her four-year marriage to rocker Jamie Hince. The couple – who were both spotted out separately last week still wearing their wedding rings – are said to be on the brink of divorce, with sources claiming Jamie has grown tired of the supermodel’s party lifestyle. But insiders say devastated Kate, 41, is desperate to salvage the romance and has been making a number of transatlantic phone calls to Jamie while he tours the US with his band The Kills. A source reveals: “Jamie has finally started responding to Kate’s calls again, which is giving her hope that there…

Three years after it was revealed they’d had an affair while on The X Factor , Dannii Minogue and Simon Cowell reunited in London last week to film a segment for Australian X Factor – where Dannii is a judge. But pals say his girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, 37 – who’s mum to 17-month-old son Eric – was nervous about the meeting. A source says: “Lauren knows Simon and Dannii were good friends and they have history, so she couldn’t help but feel apprehensive about them seeing each other. She wasn’t sure she wanted them to meet, but Simon reassured her there was nothing for her to be concerned about.” During an interview for his unauthorised autobiography Simon, 55, admitted to having a fling with the singer in 2007, saying: “I…

he spent the past six months in a medically induced coma after being found face down in a bath tub, but Bobbi Kristina tragically lost her fight for life last week. And now insiders say her family have been torn apart by suspicions that “foul play” may have been involved in her death. The police are reportedly probing claims there could have been an altercation between Bobbi, 22 – whose mum Whitney Houston died in similar circumstances in an LA hotel bath after a drug overdose in 2012 – and her partner Nick Gordon, 25, just hours before she was found unresponsive. Like Bobbi, Nick had a history of drink and drug abuse, and the police have made him a “person of interest” in their homicide enquiry. However, further reports…

HEIDI KLUM Denied cheating on singer husband Seal with bodyguard Martin Kirsten in 2012, saying they paired up after they split. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER The star’s marriage to Maria Shriver ended in 2011 when it emerged he’d fathered a child with their old housekeeper. JUDE LAW Said he was “deeply ashamed” in 2005 after having an affair with his children’s nanny while engaged to Sienna Miller. ETHAN HAWKE Denied he was involved with his kids’ nanny, Ryan Shawhughes, while married to Uma Thurman, but he went on to wed her in 2008.…

Last week, news broke of the slaughter of a much-loved Zimbabwean lion, causing worldwide outrage. Cecil – one of the most famous lions in Zimbabwe – was killed after he was enticed out of his sanctuary with meat. US dentist Walter Palmer is said to have shot him with a bow and arrow. The wounded lion hid for 40 hours before he was tracked down, shot by a hunter, skinned and beheaded. Palmer, who paid £35k to hunt Cecil, has now gone into hiding amid death threats. He claims he thought the hunt was legal, but may face poaching charges. Tragically, each year around 9,000 hunters pay to hunt Africa’s big game, including leopards and elephants. But now thousands of people have signed an online “Justice for Cecil” petition, calling…

WHAT A WINNING SMILE! I’m not saying I’m lazy, but if you’ve got the couch, I’ve got the potato. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the thrill of a sporting achievement, it’s just I prefer to appreciate it from the comfort of an armchair instead. And it’s that which now leaves me with a heavy mixture of shame and awe at the incredible triathlete Bailey Matthews. For anyone – of any age – completing a triathlon is up there at the peak of endurance. Aged just eight, he also has cerebral palsy, which affects his movement and coordination – something that would hold most of us back. Not Bailey. He tackled the gruelling Castle Howard Triathlon in North Yorkshire – with a lake swim of 100 metres, a 4,000…

He recently announced he was set to become a first-time father with wife of two and a half years Izzy. And Harry Judd says thankfully his McBusted bandmates Tom Fletcher – who has one-year-old son Buzz with wife Giovanna – and Matt Willis – who has Isabelle, six, and Ace, three, with wife Emma – have been on hand to offer parenting advice. Harry says: “Maybe I should be nervous about becoming a dad, but I’m just too excited! Tom and Matt have been giving me tips. I see how they’re both so committed to being dads. What’s been so impressive is that Tom is so dedicated to family life and will do promo work with the band on only a few hours' sleep. He and his wife are a…

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Never eat in front of the television or while looking at your phone. Sit down and take time to enjoy your meal – your mind should be completely focused on what you are eating. Before tucking in, take a moment to notice the aroma and appearance of the food. Chew slowly and appreciate each mouthful and the flavours you are experiencing. Put your knife and fork down between every mouthful and enjoy it, rather than thinking about the next bite. Savour treats like chocolate. Take a small bite and don’t swallow it for a full minute. Notice the sensations of it melting in your mouth. You’ll soon find you’re satisfied by eating less. If you’re a comfort eater, try pausing for 10 seconds before you give in to cravings. Breathe…

THE MOVES Size 8-10 Caroline admits she’ll never be a gym bunny, but recently revealed she has a personal trainer and also does reformer Pilates when she has time. She says: “It’s a strenuous version of Pilates using machines.” Plus after going on last year’s Strictly, she still busts a few moves at home. THE FOODS The star refuses to agonise over her size and loves burgers as a treat. She says: “I never weigh myself. I’d hate to not enjoy food.” Typically, breakfast may be peanut butter on toast, or poached eggs with spinach, lunch is a frittata, then dinner is something like a healthy couscous salad. She’s recently quit alcohol and says: “I’m enjoying it and I plan to keep it up.” THE CHEAT Caroline is refreshingly real.…

More than 10 million people in the UK get regular headaches, and one in five women suffer with migraines (almost three times as many as men) so it’s a problem we could all do with getting to grips with. Luckily, there’s plenty you can do to identify your triggers, and to stop headaches taking over your life. SUSS STRESS AND TENSION There’s lots of talk about the stress hormone cortisol triggering headaches, but I think it’s more to do with tension in your neck and shoulders. Hunching over your computer isn’t good, so set an hourly reminder on your phone to get away from your desk – splash your face with water and have a stretch. Lift and drop your shoulders a few times, and gently pull your head down…

Whether it’s a fall out with your friend, or a barny with your other half, rows are an unavoidable part of life. But if you learn to embrace conflict and learn strategies to deal with it, you can use it to your advantage, grow in confidence and avoid becoming a doormat. Great relationships survive in spite of conflict, not because they avoid it, and you don’t have to agree by the end of a row. Just accept their perspective – clearing the air is far better than bottling everything up. Here’s how to be constructive with your conflict. WHAT TO DO STOP TRYING TO WIN! Understand that everyone has their own point of view – being the adult and empathising is often enough to diffuse a difficult situation. IS IT…

MY POCKET MONEY WAS… Nothing! My parents caught me drinking when I was 13 so my pocket money was cut off. MY FIRST JOB WAS… At an old people’s home, then at Swansea market. It was a valuable lesson that you can do something to fill your pocket. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE BUY WAS… A little house in Tennessee in the US. I just fell in love with it – it was on the side of a hill beside a creek. It cost me £70,000 but I later found out the land it was built on was contaminated so it was worthless. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS… Helium balloons for my son Johnny’s 10th birthday. Everyone who saw me with them smiled! MY BIGGEST FINANCIAL MISTAKE WAS… Divorce [Cerys was…

MEL AND SUE: ‘WE STOLE PAUL HOLLYWOOD’S CAR!’ The watching of the waistlines is not something of a huge priority to the brilliantly entertaining Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as they bring us series six of the UK’s greatest baking contest, The Great British Bake Off. “I’m normally good until about episode four, and then everything goes – I just crack,” laughs Mel, 47, who together with her pal Sue has been hosting the ratings-grabbing show since it started in 2010. Adds Sue, 45: “You can see from series one I am now twice the woman I was, but I don’t care. A little bit of what you fancy is good.” The duo are famed for bringing a certain degree of humour to proceedings, so are we in for any…

THE DUCHESS KEIRA DONS A CORSET SAT 8 AUG, 9.10PM, BBC2 Keira Knightley squeezes into a tight corset and models a heavy-looking fancy hairpiece to play 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Adored by the public, she weds the Duke (Ralph Fiennes) in 1774, but he’s a philandering so-and-so, and she falls passionately in love with a rising young politician (Dominic Cooper), which makes matters somewhat complicated. LIFE OF PI GRIPPING FANTASY ADVENTURE SUN 9 AUG, 9PM, C4 Much was said about the technical brilliance of this “visual masterpiece” of a flick when it was launched on the public in 2012, and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s an adaptation of a supposedly “unfilmable” book about a young man called Pi, who survives a disaster at sea and hurtles into an…

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