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‘The town’s become very fashionable due to Caroline of Monaco, who used to live here and still visits often’ If you have an eye for colour, you will not fail to be charmed by Saint-Rémy de Provence, where honey-coloured stone houses nestle amid pines beneath the azure sky. Loved by artists including Matisse, this is where Van Gogh painted Starry Night and where Nostradamus was born. And now a connection has been established between Saint-Rémy and the rainbow creations of world-famous luxury patissier Ladurée, whose much-Instagrammed macarons many would call edible art. Indeed, the village is the home of interior designer Claudia Ravnbø, who has been commissioned to design Ladurée shops and tea-rooms from Kuwait to Kazakhstan as part of the 150-year-old French brand’s expansion. ‘By chance I found myself outside a real estate agency…

‘He was completely committed. His heart was in it’ He is famed for his dazzling screen presence and toned physique, but last week Hollywood star Brad Pitt stepped out of the limelight to put his muscles into action away from the film set. Dressed down in denim jeans and a checked shirt, the award-winning actor drove a lorry to a Los Angeles social housing site to deliver groceries to families in need. However, the people lining up for provisions had no idea they were about to have a brief encounter with the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood hero. Father of six Brad, 56, was unrecognisable as he joined other volunteers after donning a pale-blue mask to protect himself and others from Covid-19. He then spent hours loading boxes on to a cart before…

After nine months starved of premieres, parties and red carpet events, the E! People’s Choice Awards came to the rescue with a glittering display of glamour and dazzling line-up of celebrities. Although audience-free and smaller in scale than previous years, a host of stars including Sofía Vergara, Jameela Jamil, Joey King and the evening’s host, Demi Lovato, made striking appearances on the socially distanced red carpet in Santa Monica, showcasing some stunning fashions. Leading the way was Jennifer Lopez, making a triumphant return to the stage to collect the People’s Icon Award from actor Armie Hammer for her accomplishments in music, acting and dance over a decades-long career. Channelling what her hairstylist described on Instagram as an “Xmas Barbie” look, J-Lo, 51, pulled out all the stops in a red minidress by…

‘It’s a complete blessing to be able to finish what I started. So many people want to do this show and I get to do it twice’ Jamie Jamie Laing may not be the most naturally gifted dancer on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing – but he’s certainly the most fun. From his herculean performance during the Charleston, to his shimmy-tastic samba, the reality TV star has brought a smile to people’s faces. And as HELLO! meets up with him and his professional dance partner Karen Hauer for an exclusive photoshoot and interview, it’s clear their banter is as quick as their steps on the dancefloor – and they are literally jumping for joy as they tell us that they’ve become the best of friends. When Karen says she may be spending…

‘I’m genuinely proud… you can do whatever you put your mind to’ He may have been “born into a life of duty”, but it was his time in the military that saw him commit to public service, the Duke of Sussex revealed last week. Prince Harry said his ten years in the army “changed my life forever and for the better”. Appearing at the virtual Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser for US veterans, he said: “It changed how I viewed sacrifice and service. I was born into a life of duty, but it was during my decade in the army that I committed to a life of service.” The Duke added: “As far as I see it, service is what happens in the quiet and in the chaos. It’s what happens when people aren’t…

‘I’ve missed a leap-year proposal. I’ll have to wait another four years’ Exuding glamour in a shimmering dress, Kelly Brook blows out a candle on her birthday cake and makes a wish. The Heart FM presenter, celebrating her birthday this week on 23 November, had only one request in mind to mark turning 41: a romantic meal prepared by her boyfriend Jeremy Parisi. “We can’t go out because of lockdown, so what I’m looking forward to most when I come home from work is a feast,” she says in HELLO! ’s exclusive interview and photoshoot. “I’d like three courses so Jeremy can get creative. He’s a great cook. He was born in Italy and grew up in France, and when you combine both cuisines, it’s a dream.” This year’s low-key celebration is a dramatic…