Tabla de contenidos para December 30, 2024 en Hello! Canada

We’re full of the joys of the season here at Hello! Canada – all the more so because a year that Prince William heart-wrenchingly described as “brutal” is closing out with what looks like a happy ending. While his father, King Charles, is not out of the woods yet, he’s said to be in excellent spirits heading into the holidays. The Princess of Wales, meanwhile, was shortlisted for Time’s Person of the Year in recognition of the way she ignited a “conversation about privacy and health for public figures” with her unprecedented openness around her cancer battle. What does 2025 hold for the brave and resilient royal mom of three? Turn to page 34 for our royal experts’ predictions. The King and Princess Kate weren’t the only ones bouncing back…

The motto “Keep calm and carry on” has never been more apt than in 2024, when the most senior members of the Royal Family underwent seismic shifts in their lives yet never wavered in their devotion to royal duty. Beginning with the news that both the King and Princess Kate were being hospitalized for different surgeries, the year quickly took an alarming turn after cancer was detected in both cases. In the summer, Princess Anne was felled by a kick from a horse, and in December, Queen Camilla revealed that she’d been battling pneumonia. “If not quite an ‘annus horribilis,’ 2024 is not a year that the King and the Royal Family will look back on with much joy,” royal biographer Hugo Vickers observes to Hello! Canada, borrowing the late…

She’s already known as Britain’s hardest-working royal. And this year, Princess Anne went above and beyond, taking on even more engagements than usual while her older brother, the King, received treatment for cancer. Despite her own hospitalization over the summer – after suffering a serious concussion in a horse-related accident – the Princess Royal, 74, was quick to take up the reins of royal duty soon afterward, prompting the Prince and Princess of Wales to dub her “super trooper” in a loving message on social media. “So great to see you back so soon!” they wrote. Anne’s children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, meanwhile, were on hand to support their cousin Prince William during Princess Kate’s cancer journey. The Duke of Edinburgh was equally busy all year, both at home…

CELINE DION Welcome back, Celine! We missed you! When the beloved Canadian singer stepped onto the stage at the Grammy Awards on the arm of eldest son René-Charles, 23 (top right, the duo with Taylor Swift), the star-studded crowd leapt to their feet for a well-deserved standing ovation and erupted into thunderous applause. “It was very nerve-racking, but at the same time, a big honour,” the superstar told Vogue France of her unexpected appearance. “That magic, that excitement! To see the fans, to see the crowd, to see show business again!” Celine has been lying low since she was diagnosed in 2022 with a rare neurological condition called stiff person syndrome, which causes painful muscle spasms. The devastating news forced the mother of three to cancel her Las Vegas residency…

TESSA VIRTUE & MORGAN RIELLY Our hearts melted not once but twice for Olympic ice-dancing gold medallist Tessa, 35, and Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan, 30. First, the couple shared news of their wedding exclusively with Hello! Canada. Then, a few months later, Tessa joyfully announced she was pregnant. Their son, McCormick – a moniker inspired by her grandmother’s maiden name – made his entrance in August. With genes like this, he’s bound to be on skates in no time! JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER “Welcome home, Jack Blues Bieber,” proud dad Justin posted on Instagram in August, along with a photo of his son’s tiny foot. The Canadian “Baby” singer, 30, and wife, model Hailey, have kept their little one away from cameras but shared sweet insights into their family…

It’s official! The 2025 awards season has begun, and the Golden Globes are first out of the gate with a list of coveted nominations. In the running? Everyone from first-time honourees like Pamela Anderson and Selena Gomez (who’s “so grateful” for her inaugural film nomination) to veterans like Nicole Kidman (who, with her 20th nod, becomes the Globes’ second most nominated star of all time, behind Meryl Streep) and seven-time nominee Hugh Grant. Said the self-effacing Brit: “I feel like a gatecrasher – but a very warmly received one!” The 82nd Golden Globe Awards takes place on Jan. 5. FILM BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl Angelina Jolie, Maria Nicole Kidman, Babygirl Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here Kate Winslet, Lee BEST ACTOR,…

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS SEA The Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, Japan, gets into the swim of the season with a showcase of holiday attractions, including a diving Santa Claus. Until Dec. 25, visitors can see him make a splash alongside dolphins as he hands out a plethora of presents – a festive feast of food for the resident fish. POLAR EXPRESS Snoopy and some festive friends ride into Christmas on an icon of Canadiana: CPR Engine 374. A permanent attraction stationed in Vancouver, the refurbished locomotive – which pulled the first passenger train into the city in 1887 – brings holiday flair, just in time for yuletide visitors stopping by for a glimpse of the past. GREEN CHRISTMAS Who says the Grinch doesn’t love the holidays? These participants…

This the time for celebrations, good cheer and, naturally, sparkle! From glittering heels to statement-making jewelry, these accessories are more than just the cherry on top – they’re bona fide outfit enhancers. Dazzle and delight with the season’s most irresistible picks, guaranteed to elevate your look from festive to unforgettable.…

Just 17 months into the role he’d waited his whole life to step into, King Charles, at 75, faced a grim setback: he had cancer (detected after surgery for an enlarged prostate). But the palace’s announcement set the tone for the upbeat way he would handle the blow that fate had dealt him. Described as “wholly positive about his treatment,” the King “looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible,” the palace assured a concerned public. And that’s exactly what he did. By early April – when he and the Queen celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary – Charles was out and about, fittingly choosing a visit to a cancer treatment centre for his first engagement. Over the following months, the King was firmly back in the…

There were few more welcome sights this year than that of the Princess of Wales taking her place on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in June. Surrounded by her loved ones and elegant in black and white, Kate looked as thrilled to be back as we were to see her. After six months away from the spotlight while she underwent treatment for cancer, the princess stood proudly alongside her family as she made her formal return to public life. And although she explained that she was facing “good days and bad days,” it was clear that things had taken a turn for the better. The following month, when Kate – an avid tennis fan – attended Wimbledon on the final day of the famous tournament with…

Pamela Anderson is turning everything she touches to gold! At 57, the one-time Hollywood “It” girl is reclaiming the title, but this time with renewed confidence and understated style. The actress and cookbook author is equally at ease gardening at her B.C. home or sitting (makeup-free) in the front row of a fashion show with her two sons – actor and producer Brandon, 28, and model and musician Dylan, 27 (above). But her biggest thrill lately has been making movies. “I felt I could do this since I was a little girl,” says Pamela, whose star turn as an aging Las Vegas performer in The Last Showgirl is garnering Oscar buzz. “I had something in me. Then I went through the course of my career and made good and bad…

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Hollywood A-listers are passing the torch to their talented sons and daughters, watching them forge their own paths and offering guidance but learning from them as well. “You teach me to see the world through fresh eyes,” designer Victoria Beckham said of her daughter, Harper. “And as busy as I am, being a mum is the most important job to me.” Gwyneth Paltrow is equally grateful for her kids, Moses and Apple, telling E! News of her 20-year-old daughter, “She influences everything I do. I run everything by her. I value her opinion so much.” Here, Hello! Canada takes a look at the next generation as they embark on their own exciting careers. SUNDAY ROSE & FAITH KIDMAN-URBAN “You got this, baby.”…

‘I feel like I’m an ultra-feminine type of girl’– JENNA A love of interior design mixed with a passion for fashion is a dangerous combination for the holidays! But Jenna Bitove Naumovich – a Toronto stylist and personal shopper at Hudson’s Bay, and contributing fashion editor at Living Luxe magazine – has a more-is-more mindset when it comes to showing off her festive side. “I feel the holiday season is one of the most fun times of the year to really dress up,” says the 40-year-old fashionista. “There’s something about a sexy messy updo and a little extra sparkle that just screams holiday and puts you in the Christmas spirit.” And while the festive season has always been an exciting time for Jenna and her entrepreneur husband, Nick Freda, 41,…

As we welcome a new year, it’s time to celebrate 2024’s most jaw-dropping style moments – the viral sensations that lit up social media and leapt straight off the glossy pages of Hello! Canada. From Jennifer Lopez’s dazzling custom Schiaparelli haute couture creation, adorned with more than 2.5million silver foil bugle beads, to Demi Moore’s show-stopping Harris Reed gown, which required 11,000 hours of intricate silk embroidery, these looks were pure magic. Of course, the A-list stars who bring these ensembles to life deserve their flowers – but let’s not forget the behind-the-scenes artists who craft these iconic moments. From selecting every shoe and jewel to collaborating with designers on custom pieces, stylists are truly the unsung heroes of red-carpet glamour. Here, we shine the spotlight on the year’s most…

He might be one of Hollywood’s hottest young stars, but Timothée Chalamet certainly hasn’t let success go to his head. “I’m living my dream and I’m just trying to stay present, enjoy the moment and be grateful,” says the 29-year-old, who at the end of the day just wants to do good work and tell good stories. “It doesn’t matter [to me] if the roles are big or small,” he adds. “Every actor’s career is full of peaks and valleys. Right now is a good moment, but I am sure there will be lows to come.” ‘I just want to keep challenging myself and pushing the bar. I’m excited to try and do the unexpected’ For now, the modest New York native – who shot to fame in 2017’s romantic…

When it comes to matters of the heart, there’s no denying that 2024 was a magical year! It ushered in new relationships, picture-perfect proposals and more than a few wonderful weddings. Lady Gaga, for one, is “happier than ever” after getting engaged to tech entrepreneur Michael Polansky. And Dear Evan Hansen’s Ben Platt is over the moon to officially be married to his partner of more than four years, fellow actor Noah Galvin. As he gushed to Hello! Canada ahead of their September nuptials: “I finally found the person I have been waiting for my whole life.” Here, we shine a spotlight on some of the sweetest love stories of the year. BRADLEY COOPER & GIGI HADID They kept their romance mostly under wraps for the better part of a…

ACROSS 1 Tiny amount (of) 5 Pie __ 10 Celtic Sea country 15 Harbour service vessel 19 Hawk 20 Temperament 21 Trilling event, often 22 Say Anything… star Skye 23 The celebrity triangle player __ 26 Not very exciting 27 Future residents? 28 Puts (down) 29 Touches up a text 31 Put on 32 The organized drummer __ 36 Loch with a legend 37 Country Music Hall of Famer Buck 39 Downton Abbey daughter 40 Short way? 41 Goes soft 43 “Hey, that’s enough!” 45 Surgical beam 47 The jovial maracas player __ 52 Move like a mouse 53 Consoles with Nunchuks 54 Wipe out 57 “The Christmas Song” composer Mel 58 Field 60 Tennis legend Arthur 63 If This Is a Man author Primo 65 Pt. of NATO 66…

‘I get so excited at the idea of hearing the kids’ feet running down the staircase on Christmas morning’ – JEREMIAH There’s nothing better than when you hear the first three chords of ‘All I Want for Christmas’ at the beginning of December,” Jeremiah Brent tells us he plays the classic Mariah Carey track for us from his smartphone. The 40-year-old interior designer – and newest member of Queer Eye’s Fab Five – is unabashedly “obsessed with the holidays.” So, naturally, his husband, fellow design star Nate Berkus, 53, is a big fan, too. “What’s special about this time of year for us is that we get to slow down and just be laser focused on the four of us,” says Nate. “We just feel very grateful to be the parents…

GRETA LEE During awards season, the Past Lives star, 41, easily became one of modern Hollywood’s most fantastically dressed actresses. With stylist Danielle Goldberg by her side, Greta’s fearless approach to fashion has become her signature daring edge. One of her more classic yet equally stunning looks? This sophisticated Loewe gown adorned with Tiffany & Co. jewelry. HUNTER SCHAFER Not long after her acting debut on Euphoria, Hunter, 25, established herself as fashion’s reigning artsy girl. Collaborating with her stylist, Dara Allen, the two have been bringing iconic fashion moments to fruition as she becomes a muse for elite brands like Prada, Schiaparelli and Giorgio Armani. At the Cannes Film Festival – repping her film Kinds of Kindness – Hunter looked to be straight out of a modern fairytale in…

TV AMERICAN PRIMEVAL From the creators of Friday Night Lights comes a new western thriller starring Canada’s own Taylor Kitsch (who played Tim Riggins on the hit teen football drama), alongside GLOW star Betty Gilpin. Inspired by real events of the 19th century, the limited series explores the birth of the American West and the violence that arose amid a quest for control of a new world. Jan. 9, Netflix ALBUM LOOK UP Ringo Starr is going country – again! With a follow-up to his second solo album, 1970’s Nashville-recorded Beaucoups of Blues, the former Beatles drummer marks his return to the genre. “We’re back to country music, and I love it!” he has said of the 11-track record. “I hope it brings some joy and peace.” Jan. 10 TV…