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She revealed her hopes of a future with boyfriend Pete Davidson earlier this month amid her ongoing divorce battle with Kanye West. And insiders say Kim Kardashian – who shares four children with her soon-to-be ex-husband – is keen to start a family with the 28-year-old comedian. A source says, “Kim and Pete have become very serious and while things started out as a bit of fun, they’ve fallen madly in love and are naturally starting to talk about taking the next step in their relationship – which for Pete is to have a child of his own.” Pete was just seven years old when his father, Scott – a New York firefighter – tragically died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Saturday Night Live host has previously opened up…

Natasha Hewett, 35, lives in Brighton, with her husband Gavin, an art director, her son Henry, 17, and their children Quincy, three, and Reggie, four months. She says, “My twins – Buddy and Quincy – were very wanted. We’d endured six miscarriages and spent £20,000 on IVF before we fell pregnant with them. “When we found out I was having twins I was overwhelmed, but so happy, and we bought two of everything, from Moses baskets to a double buggy. “But at 31 weeks, the worst happened. Buddy, who I knew was on the left side, stopped kicking inside me – any mother of twins will know that somehow, you can just tell when there are two babies wriggling around. But I knew Buddy wasn’t moving. “I remember drinking orange…

Switching on her computer, Georgia Grainger settles down for a sixhour video session with her two lovers – husband and wife Clay and April, both 39. It might lead to them all having virtual sex together, or just chatting and cooking on their different sides of the Atlantic. The throuple are in love and planning a life and even kids together – but it’s far from simple as Clay and April live in Oklahoma, over 4,000 miles away from Georgia’s Dundee flat. However, they’re determined nothing will get in the way of their relationship and Georgia is planning to relocate to America and move in with the couple and their two children. ZOOM SEX Georgia, 27, who’s completing a PHD in history and works in a library, says, “They are…

INSIDE MEGAN’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Chutney • Pickles • Salad cream • Ketchup • Mayonnaise • Tabasco sauce • Stir fry veg • Broccoli • Lime • Mexicana Cheddar • Cadbury Mini • Dairy Milk chocolate • Apples • Salmon • Cucumber • Potatoes • Chicken breast • Lamb mince • Soya milk • Carrots • Sweetcorn • Prosecco • Rosé wine • White wine MEGAN How much do you spend per week? As I suffer from coeliac disease, I cook everything from scratch. I spend about £100. I really enjoy food shopping so I don’t shop online. Describe your daily diet? I’ll have smoked salmon with cream cheese and tabasco sauce on bread with lots of salt and pepper. If I’m feeling naughty, I’ll have gluten-free pancakes with…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY If you are struggling financially, it can be challenging to see your friends flaunting their new cars, or posting their gorgeous view on social media as they laze around on their luxury holiday. Even if your mates aren’t that flush, you would have to be a saint not to feel a little jealous of the slew of celebs who are dripping in wealth while you are struggling to pay bills, but if you end up obsessing over what others have, you will likely end up feeling bitter and unhappy. Look at your reactions to social media posts; if they are upsetting or create pangs of jealousy, unfollow those accounts. If you have friends or family that appear…

TV STAR TAMZIN OUTHWAITE, 51, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I TAKE LOADS OF SUPPLEMENTS… The menopause gave me insomnia so I now take a daily sachet of Meno Active by Revive, plus vitamin C, vitamin D, a liquid multivitamin and a skin supplement with collagen called LYMA. AFTER MY HOT SHOWER, I TURN THE WATER TO COLD… It’s really good for giving me an energy boost. I learned an awful lot about how you can push yourself with cold therapy. Once you’re out of your comfort zone and not at a decent temperature, you think your body is going to freak out, but it doesn’t. We can do far more than we think. IF I FEEL ANXIOUS, I MEDITATE… I take myself off to the…

GET HER LOOK MYLEENE KLASS The presenter was spotted wearing a frock from her latest collection for Next and she showed it off to perfection! Looking summer ready, she accessorised with a punchy blue clutch bag and chunky layered gold necklaces. I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! IN THE NEWS... ANNE-MARIE’S NEW LOOK DROP The singer is back with another range at New Look – and it’s got everything you need to bring a little joy into your wardrobe. It’s filled with her signature princess pink shades but there’s also a whole host of floral co-ords, retro swirls and comfy tracksuits to shop too. Anne-Marie says, “I had so much fun designing my spring collection. I love playing around with colours and prints, and that’s exactly what I’ve done in my…

PARIS HILTON HATS While Paris Hilton-style Von Dutch caps are firmly staying in the ‘90s, baseball caps in general are making a comeback. Opt for a logo or slogan style like Kendall Jenner to achieve that effortless off-duty vibe. Perfect for in-between hair washing days. SPICE GIRL SHOES This season, girl power is the ability to walk in the mega platform heels that are taking over for spring/summer. Bringing flashbacks from the Spice Girls on tour days, it’s all about super high, chunky styles in bright colours and punchy prints. SATC SHOULDER BAGS Carrie’s outfits wouldn’t be complete in Sex And The City without a Fendi baguette bag. Thankfully, the high street has jumped on the retro revival with bright, bold, statement styles on offer. CLUELESS CAT-EYES Cher from Clueless…

NEW SERIES 1 DI RAY COPS & ROBBERS MON 2-THU 5 MAY, 9PM, ITV TV’s newest cop DI Rachita Ray (Parminder Nagra) makes her mark in the opening scenes of this gripping new crime thriller by talking down a would-be killer when she’s off duty. Ray then gets the promotion she’s always wanted to Birmingham’s homicide division, but when she’s put in charge of a ‘culturally specific homicide’, she begins to suspect she’s been chosen for her ethnicity rather than her ability... FACTFILE Star Parminder Nagra says of the show, “Written by Maya Sondhi and exec produced by the force that is Jed Mercurio, we are being helmed by an amazing team.” NEW SERIES 2 THE PENTAVERATE NEW MIKE MYERS COMEDY THU 5 MAY, NETFLIX Mike Myers plays eight (yes,…

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Since leaving the UK in 2020, Prince Harry has made a string of barbed comments about the royals and his former life within the family – and last week, he gave yet another shocking interview, proving that the royal rift was no closer to being resolved. Speaking to American TV presenter Hoda Kotb at The Invictus Games from The Hague – where he and Meghan travelled to earlier this month, stopping off in the UK to have a 15-minute meet-up with the Queen for the first time in nine months – Harry gushed about his close bond with his grandmother, saying, “It was just so nice to see her. You know, she’s on great form. She has always got a great sense of humour with me and I’m just making…

When Rachel Howlett makes a cup of tea, she quickly removes the tea bag to be used again. It’s just one of her many money-saving tips that help keep her food shop to under £15 per week. Rachel has always been careful with money, but in the past two years since she lost her theatre job due to Covid, she’s become even more canny. Rachel, 45, who lives alone in a two-bedroom flat in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, explains, “I enjoy saving money and hate waste. When my long-term relationship ended six years ago I already needed to be more careful, and then I lost my job. Now I work two jobs – gardening in the morning and working at a care home in the afternoons. I’m conscious that I don’t have…

She has had a glittering career spanning over three decades. Now, after returning to the Britain’s Got Talent panel for her 15th year on the show, fans are eager to see what gorgeous outfits Amanda Holden turns up in. But not everyone’s impressed. Amanda, 51, has racked up hundreds of Ofcom complaints thanks to her daring wardrobe, with one gown in 2017 leading 663 people to write to the broadcasting regulator. In an interview last week, Amanda – who shares daughters Lexi, 16, and Hollie, 10, with husband of 14 years, Chris Hughes – said of her critics, “They can just bog off. I would never listen to anybody who’s going to try to tell me how to behave or how I should dress. I feel like I’m grabbing life…

Vogue Williams and husband Spencer Matthews shared happy news last week that they’d welcomed their third child, a boy – a sibling to their son Theodore, three, and one-year-old daughter Gigi. The proud mum, 36, posted a pic of her two children cuddling their new brother on Instagram and wrote, “We are so happy to announce that our beautiful boy arrived safely on Monday evening. Bursting with love he is the perfect addition to our family.” The new baby comes just over five years after model Vogue and Made In Chelsea star Spencer, 33, started dating after meeting on The Jump in 2017. They married in June 2018 – it was Vogue’s second wedding, after previously being married to Westlife’s Brian McFadden.…

It’s been less than a year since Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding tragically lost her life last September to breast cancer, aged just 39. And, last week, her bandmates confirmed that they would pay tribute to their late friend by reuniting in order to raise money for vital medical equipment to beat the disease. Sarah had discovered a lump under her arm in 2019 but scans were delayed due to the pandemic. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and had chemotherapy and a mastectomy, but tragically the cancer had spread. Speaking in an interview, Nadine Coyle recently revealed, “We’re planning a night for an event to raise money in honour of Sarah. She’s very much in the forefront of our minds. We definitely want to do something to help…

Recent statistics have shown that more and more people are moving to the UK from Australia every year, and I’m one of them. I moved to the UK last May, and at Christmas time I relocated from London to Leeds, which I find is more homely with less of the hustle and bustle. I do really miss Australia but I came over here for love, and I really love it. There is no shortage of men over here, and I find Australian men a bit bland. I have friends too. My co-star Jessika [Power who “stole” Tamara’s on-screen husband] is now a good friend, and we hang out when we can. It’s a whole new world over here. It’s steeped in history and I love that, but I definitely don’t…

Professor Nicholas Embleton is the medical advisor to the Skye High Foundation, which sends out purple butterfly packs to hospitals, and he’s done extensive research into the loss of a multiple pregnancy. He says, “Parents who lose a twin baby face challenges that are different to other parents who lose a single baby. It’s important that the identity of the baby who died is acknowledged, and that the surviving baby is talked about as a twin, and not as if the other twin never existed. Using the phrase ‘at least you’ve got one’ is unintentionally cruel, as if the baby you’ve got somehow offsets the grief you’re experiencing. It doesn’t. “Every special occasion triggers memories of the twin you lost – it never goes away. For many parents the most…

Whether you want to Boost your mind, body, soul, finances, relationships, love life or style, we’ve got recommendations for things that actually work. Scan the QR code for more tips or search for @TheBoostUK on Instagram! RELEASE YOUR INNER TIGER “When it comes to body positivity, I think the older we get, the more positive and accepting we become over our bodies. I turned 40 last year and I’ve awakened this inner tiger inside me! I’m proud of the fact I have a Caesarean scar and that I wear specs, and I feel glamorous in a pair of Spanx. Like most women, I want to look my best but equally I’m OK with not looking great. Confidence does improve with age, but everybody is unique. If we all looked like…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK Justin Bieber’s wife Hailey was recently hospitalised, and told her Instagram followers that while having breakfast, she started having stroke-like symptoms. She explained a small blood clot to her brain caused it but luckily she recovered completely within a few hours. It sounds like she had an ischaemic stroke, which is surprising at her age. Strokes can occur in one in four young people, but it isn’t top of my list of things to suspect for a healthy 25-year-old. I would expect to see that in someone in their fifties or older, and the less healthy they are, the likelier it would be. IDENTIFY A MINI STROKE Hailey was able to go home after a couple of…

Almost every parent has witnessed favouritism from their child, and whether you are the favourite or the one being shunned, it can be distressing. It isn’t permanent, and it’s absolutely normal for them to want attention, comfort and time with just Mum or Dad and then overnight turn their attentions to the other. This is often to do with the developmental stage they’re in, where they suddenly find that they have more in common with one parent than with the other. BUILD BONDS While you may find being second best challenging, try not to feel jealous as this will translate in how you act around your child and partner. Instead, make time every day to do something individually with your child. Go for a walk where you chat about nature,…

DESK TO DATE A timeless grey suit is a failsafe choice for the office. Wear with a white shirt, then switch to a bodysuit and heels for after hours. Grey goes with every colour but looks extra chic with nudes or a neon pop. MATCH EACH HALF OF A CO-ORD WITH BASICS FOR EXTRA WEAR LUNCH CLUB Checks in yellow or orange instantly feel modern. Pair with clashing florals or spotty prints and chunky accessories at the weekend, or dress up with lacey tops and ankle boots. TUCK IN THE FRONT OF YOUR TEE, WITH THE BACK LOOSE, FOR A RELAXED LOOK AVAILABLE IN SIZES 3-8 SHOPPING TRIP A checked midi dress is an easy go-to for most occasions. Busy day? Throw on your frock and team with sporty kicks…

How are mushrooms used in skincare? Mushroom extracts are great ingredients for your skincare because they are rich in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They provide everything from antioxidant protection to promoting a healthy, youthful glow. However, mushrooms used in skincare need to go through strict processing to ensure that no bacteria can grow. What different kinds of mushrooms are used? From tremella and chaga, to shiitake and reishi, mushrooms have been used in health and beauty for centuries. Chaga is good for reducing sensitivity and redness, while tremella – also known as snow – is helpful for protecting and nourishing the skin. Shiitake and reishi are best known for their antiageing powers. How do they work as an anti-ageing ingredient? As well as antioxidants, mushrooms are loaded with ceramides…

The response to the first documentary was amazing. I really wasn’t prepared for the impact it would make. I couldn’t go anywhere in the months that followed, and still often today, without someone hugging me, bursting into tears as they shared their story or telling me how it had started previously forbidden conversations with family or colleagues. It was unbelievably unexpected, humbling and moving. What made you want to do this follow-up programme? When I was asked about doing the first documentary, I knew I had to do it. I was aware that there was a gaping hole in our knowledge around something that will happen to every woman (as well as non-binary people and some trans men too); being struck down with a hormone deficiency that can lead some…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK If you want to change your life, you’re in luck! Your chart’s full of so much chance for change, it’s off the scale. The hardest part will be staying on an even keel while the world spins around you. Liberate yourself from anything making you feel tied down. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN TAURUS 20 APR-20 MAY There’s a New Moon eclipse this week taking place in your sign! And it’s near the planet of excitement, liberation and change. In other words, all bets are off. Forget about the past and focus on where it seems like the universe is directing you. Visit www.yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopes GEMINI 21 MAY-20 JUN As we all emerge from the ups and downs of the past…

She teamed up with her TV producer husband, Dan Baldwin, for her latest show, Freeze The Fear, and last week gave fans a rare insight into their marriage. Stressing the importance of her relationship, daytime TV queen, Holly Willoughby, 41, revealed, “If my career tanked tomorrow, I know I’d be fine.” The This Morning host – who shares Harry, 12, Belle, 10, and seven-year-old Chester, with Dan, 47 – added, “But if something happened with my marriage or my family, that would be the end of the world.” Further revealing how the couple – who tied the knot in August 2007 – made the most of their child-free time while working together for their new BBC series, which sees 12 celebrities take on challenges set by ice guru Wim Hof…

Wagatha Christie rivals Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy are just two weeks away from going head-to-head in what’s set to be one of the most explosive court battles in showbiz history. And as the former pals and their legal teams make their final preparations ahead of the WAGs’ highly publicised showdown, it’s been revealed that Coleen has asked her football star husband, Wayne Rooney, 36, to take to the witness stand to give evidence at London’s High Court trial. While reports over Wayne’s involvement in the case have been mixed amid his friendship with Rebekah’s husband, fellow footballer Jamie Vardy, 35, it now appears that he’ll be an intrinsic part of helping Coleen, also 35, in her efforts to emerge victorious from the two-and-a-half year battle. Reports have suggested that…

She found fame playing EastEnders’ Heather Trott – the downtrodden, lonely sidekick of Shirley Carter – until her character was killed off in 2012. But off screen, Cheryl Fergison’s very much loved-up. Cheryl, 56, and Moroccan husband, Yassine el Jamouni – who is 21 years younger than the actress – will celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary this year. They met online in 2010, but when Cheryl flew out to his hometown of Agadir and married him the following year, critics slammed her as gullible and cruelly alleged that her new husband, who she describes as “romantic”, was a gold-digger And last week Cheryl, who shares son Alex, 22, with her first husband, revealed how speculation over their marriage hasn’t stopped, adding, “There’s racism, sexism, ageism – all the isms are…

Excitement is building after MTV announced that Geordie Shore The Reunion will see the return of old favourites, with its biggest ever cast, including Charlotte Crosby, Holly Hagan and Marnie Simpson, set to star on the show. The girls have come a long way since they started out on the hit Newcastle-based reality show, with their appearances totally transforming over the years and them becoming as famous for their changing faces and figures as for their wild onscreen antics. But recently, it seems the Geordie Shore girls are opting for a more natural look. Closer looks at how they seem to be reversing their surgery journeys, and Sophie Kasaei tells us how she’s vowed to never get “obsessed” with cosmetic procedures again. Sophie: ‘I’m embracing my curls – and my…

I’m writing this as I count down to a date. I can’t hide that I’m nervous, there’s something a little “different” about this particular guy. Perhaps I’m more excited than anything else and full of hope (for a change). But that won’t overshadow my anxiety and, according to dating app Badoo, we spend four hours feeling this way ahead of a date. What a waste of time, eh? My dating history will be testament to how it’s not usually worth the stress, but even so, Badoo also found that we find the first few minutes of an in-real-life date the most awkward, and it takes us over 15 minutes to relax into things. That’s totally understandable – it takes me about three seconds to decide if they look like their…

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MUST READ Hope & Glory (JENDELLA BENSON) Glory arrives back in Peckham from her seemingly glamorous life in LA to mourn the sudden death of her father, and finds her previously close family has fallen apart in her absence. She decides to stay and try to bring them all together again. However, when she unearths a huge family secret, Glory risks losing everyone she truly cares about in her pursuit of the truth. A brilliant read – we couldn’t put it down. BEST DAY OUT Bongo’s Bingo The UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon is back and bigger than ever. With award-winning shows in over 40 locations around the country, the immersive event is perfect for hen parties, birthdays or just a fun night out with mates. The modern take on…