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After having to stage scaled-down versions for the past two years during the pandemic, the Bafta awards were back with a vengeance last week, mixing Hollywood glamour with British hospitality and talent in the heart of London. There were fabulous gowns, risqué jokes and historic wins at the Royal Albert Hall ceremony, where stars including Salma Hayek, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Naomi Campbell and Benedict Cumberbatch walked the red carpet. DIAMONDS AND GIRLS Leading Actress nominee Lady Gaga embraced old-school drama in a showstopping, waist-cinching, darks green velvet Ralph Lauren dress with a flowing silk train, accessorised with a Tiffany & Co necklace and earring set of diamonds and emeralds. ‘This night was about celebrating movies and the beautiful people that make them’‘The two of us together are standing with Ukraine. Seriously, we’re reflecting it…

Once the ceremony was over, there was a choice of two afterparties, with the winners, the disappointed and those who just wanted to let their hair down heading out to London to keep the fun going. Streaming giant Netflix took over celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse to celebrate its 22 nominations across four titles, as well as its wins for The Power of the Dog. After losing out to Will Smith in the Best Actor category, the film’s star Benedict Cumberbatch put defeat behind him as he and his wife Sophie Hunter enjoyed canapes and drinks with fellow guests Millicent Simmonds, Clara Amfo and magician Dynamo, who found himself surrounded by beautiful women, including Poppy Delevingne and Adwoa Aboah. Adding to the star value was actor Andy Serkis, fresh from presenting the Best Director…

When two people are as in sync, and as in love, as Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato, you don’t have to warm them up to the subject. Playful and teasing with one another, they’re a joy to talk to, their banter laugh-out-loud funny, their connection completely effortless. And yet, this is the first time they’ve come together for a photoshoot and interview, giving HELLO! a unique glimpse into their dynamic as a couple on the eve of the release of an album that, says Michael, 46, is “a love letter to my family”. His and Luisana’s story, which began in her native Buenos Aires in 2008 – “I knew the second I saw her,” he says of meeting the then-20-year-old Argentinian actress – is one of passion, laughter, deep emotion and, yes,…

He always wears it well and last week Sir Rod Stewart was back to his stylish self after spending the day in a hi-vis vest, repairing roads. The singer and his wife Penny Lancaster dressed up to the nines for a night out at a swish restaurant following his stint filling potholes with gravel. The star took matters into his own hands after getting frustrated with the state of the road outside his Essex mansion. He armed himself with a shovel and recruited some friends to get the job done. “I’m repairing the street where I live as no one can be bothered to do it – me and my mates,” said Sir Rod, 77, in a video posted to social media. “This is the state of the road near where I live…

Celebrating Fenty Beauty’s new partnership with US retailer Ulta Beauty at an event in Los Angeles, Rihanna (left) shone bright – like a diamond – as she showcased her flawless maternity style. But while the event celebrated her successful skincare and cosmetics range, for fans the real highlight was an appearance by the star herself. Proudly showing off customised versions of her best-selling Icon lipsticks, which spelt out “Mama Ri” and “Bump 22” (right), Rihanna ensured hers was the only name on anyone’s lips. Opting for a low-slung silver skirt and crop-top from Parisian label Coperni, the singer and fashion and beauty mogul didn’t attempt to conceal her baby bump, preferring instead to adorn it with a glittering chain. Rihanna is expecting her first child with her rapper partner A$AP Rocky, something the…

Keeping your spirits up in the latter stages of pregnancy can be challenging, but not, it seems, for Vogue Williams. Raising a glass to mums everywhere (right), Vogue took part in a special Mother’s Day photoshoot for CleanCo, the alcoholfree drinks brand launched by her husband Spencer Matthews in 2019. Shot by renowned portrait photographer Rankin, the result is a celebration of motherhood, and proof that Vogue is happier and healthier than ever as she prepares to welcome the couple’s third child, a boy, this spring. Describing parenthood as “a whirlwind”, the TV presenter and podcast host added: “But I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Mum to Theo, three, and 20-month-old Gigi, Vogue said of her latest pregnancy: “Third time around has been an amazing experience, but not without its challenges……