Table of contents for Issue 965 in Closer

Pictures of Britney Spears cartwheeling for joy as she slowly gains freedom from her controversial conservatorship warmed fans’ hearts. It’s wonderful to see her happy. But new photos of her wearing what looks like an engagement ring have sparked concerns she’s rushing to make up for lost time, with insiders saying she’s “hell-bent” on being married and pregnant by her 40th birthday in December. Like Britney, Kerry Katona (right) has endured a troubled past with failed marriages and a struggle with bipolar disorder. Kerry’s even spoken in the past of being described as “the British Britney”. But, talking to Closer this week, it’s clear how much Kerry, 40, has learned. No longer rushing love, she wisely says she takes each day as it comes, and, though she’d like a baby…

Stacey: ‘We’ve never felt so grateful... I have no words’ She’s been showcasing her growing bump on social media and Stacey Solomon has revealed she’s still got plenty of energy as she decorates her new nursery. Showing the project online, she joked with a fan who asked why fiancé Joe Swash was not helping, writing, “He’s an amazing daddy, chef, all-round general human... but DIY is not for Joe.” Earlier this month, she and Joe revealed the gender of the newest “pickle” (their nickname for their children) to join their family – a little girl, who will be their first daughter. She already has three sons, Zach, 13, and Leighton, nine, from previous relationships and Rex, two, with Joe, while he has a son Harry, 14, from an earlier romance.…

Walking confidently past a crowd of courtside fans at the NBA Finals in Arizona last week, the Grammy winner was almost unrecognisable as the singer from Tottenham who burst onto the music scene in 2008. In a week where Adele snapped up her third Hollywood mansion, her front row appearance alongside rumoured new flame, uber agent Rich Paul, cemented her place among the Hollywood A-list. The 33-year-old’s luxury lifestyle is a far cry from her from her humble beginnings. Born on an estate in north London, Adele Adkins grew up in a run-down flat above a discount shop with her single mum, Penny. Her father, Mark Evans, walked out on them when she was three years old and the pair were estranged until his death from cancer in May. But…

Back in 2009, a 20-year-old Adele – who was a size 14-16 at the time – said she didn’t “find thin girls attractive” and had “never been insecure” about her weight, and her fans in turn loved her for having a more relatable body image than most pop stars. But 10 years later, Adele was accused of succumbing to Hollywood standards when she revealed a dramatic makeover by dropping 3st. She has since reportedly now lost 7st in total, and is a dress size 10. The star is said to have kick-started her weight-loss journey with the controversial Sirtfood diet – which involves mainly eating 20 types of food, including green tea, coffee, chillies and even red wine, that are said to activate “skinny genes” – and is believed to…

EVA: ‘Eat everything in moderation’ She’s known for her toned figure, but Eva Longoria, 46, says it’s simply down to a balance of eating well and regular exercise. The former Desperate Housewives star – mum to son Santiago, three, with husband José Bastón, 53 – said, “Everybody thinks there’s some kind of secret to looking good, but it’s not a secret. It’s diet and exercise.” While Eva eats well – having eggs for breakfast and homemade hearty dinners “from fish tacos to shepherd’s pie to curry” in the evenings – she insists, “I’m not obsessed with my diet, but it’s everything in moderation. I love fish and vegetables, but I love cheeseburgers and pizza, too.” She also keeps her figure by mixing up her workouts, saying, “I do a lot.…

One woman in every 5,000 is born without a womb in the UK, and womb transplants, which can cost £50,000 per operation, can allow women without a womb to carry a baby. Like any other organ transplant, the womb is removed from the donor – there have even been cases of living donors – and quickly transplanted. In order for the recipient to then carry a child, she’d have to have IVF, as the fallopian tubes aren’t attached. So far, there have been over 70 womb transplants globally, resulting in 20 babies being born. Currently, no transgender women have had the operation – something Christopher Inglefield, founder of the London Transgender Clinic, hopes will change. He said, “Once the medical community accept this as a treatment for cis women [a…

CHUGGS: ‘Hugo is a hit with girls in real life – he’s playing a game’ Ex-Islander Chuggs Wallis tells Closer what’s really going on in the Love Island villa this year He had a short but sweet time in the Love Island villa before getting dumped after failing to be chosen by Rachel Finni in the recoupling. But now Oliver “Chuggs” Wallis, 23, says that he was true to himself and didn’t play a game – something he believes fellow Islander and fan favourite Hugo Hammond, who he knows from Oxford Brookes university, isn’t doing. SURPRISED “Would I change the way I was in the villa? No, because I was genuinely myself. I couldn’t fake it. I wanted to stay in and I could have flirted with Chloe, but I…

BODY CONFIDENCE “I was happy with my body before, but I love it even more now. I don’t have to think twice when I’m picking outfits because I know my bum is going to look great in everything! I like the way my bum fits into dresses and leggings. I haven’t managed to find a pair of jeans that fit yet, though.” BEING JUDGED “A friend recently expressed judgement about me being on OnlyFans, which is a shame. I have no regrets. It’s my body so why shouldn’t I capitalise on my looks and make money? People are quick to judge, but I know what they get up to behind closed doors themselves!”…

SUMMER EATING CORNISH CRAB LINGUINE WITH CHILLI, LEMON AND PARSLEY SERVES 4 • 300g dried linguine pasta • 250g fresh white Cornish crab meat, picked over for pieces of shell • 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • Zest and juice 1 lemon (zest is optional) • 100g Parmesan, grated • 150ml olive oil, for drizzling STEP 1 Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta, and cook according to pack instructions. STEP 2 Put the crab meat into a large bowl and mix with the chilli, parsley, lemon juice and zest, if using. STEP 3 Drain the pasta – reserving some of the cooking water – and add it to the crab mixture, along with a…

It’s no great secret that dating during this pandemic has been challenging, (and that’s putting it mildly) and now, as we try to take the tentative steps towards life after lockdown, it’s even more of a minefield. Last week Google reported that searches around “dating” were at a five-year high. The most popular search term? “How to date”. It made me feel a little sad for all those lonely hearts out there wanting to know how they start to look for love. Perhaps it also proves a belief that I’ve held for a long time – that dating apps don’t actually work all that well. As someone who has pretty much been single for seven years – and dated intermittently for the entire time – I do understand the highs,…

“Walk around your home and note down your total net worth”, say Jesse McClure and Lee Boyce, authors of Never Go Broke (£9.99, Octopus Books). “Many people fail to realise the thousands of pounds they are likely to have lurking around the home. And a large chunk of this worth is often in items you no longer use or care about. CDs, DVDs, books, video games, clothes, gadgets, jewellery, metals, toys and even your rubbish can be sold on for varying levels of profit. Many people simply think ‘boring’ items have no value. Are you guilty of throwing out perfectly good clothes? Do you visit the local tip to ditch goods you’ve tired of? Have you hired a skip to chuck away your ‘junk’? If the answer is yes to…

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NEW SERIES 1 COOKING WITH PARIS ONE TO MAKE TIME FOR WED 4 AUG, NETFLIX “Next month I’m returning to television, and this time I’ll be taking over the kitchen!” announced Paris Hilton on Instagram (cue a load of food-related emojis). Well folks, here is that exciting new TV show – debuting on Netflix and inspired by her YouTube cooking videos (which have been dubbed a “work of comic genius” – in one of them, the heiress and her dog dress as a French maid to rustle up the ‘Paris Lasagne’. Well, why not?). Here, Paris will be navigating new ingredients and recipes, using exotic kitchen appliances (but of course). With the help of celebrity friends, she’ll take us from the grocery store to the finished table spread. Frankly, it…

Weeks after telling a court she wasn’t allowed to marry her boyfriend Sam Asghari under the strict rules of her “abusive” conservatorship, Britney Spears was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger. And an insider tells Closer that her long-time wish to settle down is finally underway, as she is “hell-bent” on getting hitched to Sam and falling pregnant before her 40th birthday in December – with or without the permission of her father. However, some within her inner circle – while relieved she is slowly throwing off the shackles of her restrictive guardianship – are concerned by the speed at which she is going forward with her new life. Last week, Britney’s new lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, said he is pushing forward “aggressively” to have her father,…

Before the pandemic, Tilly Orange was just like any other 14-year-old – she loved going to the local trampoline park, went horse riding twice a week and enjoyed bike riding with friends. She was a bright and outgoing pupil and in the top sets for maths and English. But sadly, since January this year, when she had a positive PCR test for Coronavirus, she’s suffered with long Covid. She rarely gets out of bed and even sitting on the sofa watching TV exhausts her. And, worryingly, she’s missed so much school she’s been told she will move down to the bottom sets. EXHAUSTED Speaking just days after Boris Johnson controversially ended the vast majority of lockdown restrictions, despite rising infection numbers and increasing numbers of people being taken to hospital…

The London girl grew up with a local network of friends and still likes to keep it close to home. Jennifer Lawrence – who’s become Adele’s BFF after meeting at the Oscars in 2013 where they both scooped a coveted gong – lives across the street from Adele, as do her other friends, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Adele’s recent slim-down was said to be aided by her pal Lady Gaga’s fitness guru, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak. The Skyfall singer also hired a chef on the recommendation of her other Hollywood neighbour, Cameron Diaz, who Adele became close to through her “angel girlfriend” Nicole Richie. She is also good mates with fellow music stars Katy Perry, ex rumoured squeeze Drake, and Beyoncé, who’s gushed about her “inspirational” friend. While her friendship…

As restrictions are eased, many will be wanting to go abroad this summer – but it’s important to think about animal welfare when travelling. Sadly, many countries across Europe still exploit animals for the tourist trade. Whether it is walking a tiger in Spain, riding an elephant in Germany or watching a bear perform in the Czech Republic – all of which still happen today – visiting these so-called attractions reinforces the idea that the public is happy for animals to be exploited for entertainment. Kieran Harkin, wildlife trade expert at charity FOUR PAWS, says, “Tourists might be tempted to take selfies with animals on holiday, but ‘cute’ activities cause real pain. “Avoid feeding wild animals or supporting the use of animals to make money, such as posing with exotic…

If you’ve come out of lockdown feeling like you’ve aged 10 years, you’re likely not alone. Our lifestyle contributes significantly to how we age. Smoking, inactivity, stress, isolation and lack of sleep all speed up the process, affecting not just our looks but every part of our body, from our brain and bones to our heart and lungs. “One of the biggest things we have control over when it comes to holding back the years is what we eat and drink,” says Closer nutritionist Juliette Kellow. “Studies show diets high in processed foods, saturated fat, sugar, salt and alcohol can speed up the ageing process. However, a diet rich in wholegrains, fruit, vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts and fish provides us with lots of nutrients that help keep our skin looking…

FORMER LOVE ISLANDER, CHED UZOR, 23, GIVES HIS OPINIONS ON THE SHOW One of the most exciting parts of the show is Casa Amor – when the boys go to a second villa to be tempted by a new group of girls, while new boys go into the main villa to tempt the girls. It adds more drama because it shows just how strong the couples really are and tends to bring out people’s true colours. I think this year, the girls seem like they’ll stay loyal, but I think a few of the boys’ heads might turn and there could be heartbreak ahead. I have a feeling Teddy might stray from Faye because she’s quite intense, while Jake might bring back a different girl. That would be such a…

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! IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH A LOVE LETTER Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that writing letters to your other half may actually improve your relationship, alongside being good for your own mental health. “It doesn’t have to be a long, gushing letter,” says Closer’s psychological therapist Emma Kenny, “but just writing down what you love about your partner, and asking them to do the same can give such a warm, fuzzy feeling. Not only will it give you a confidence boost, but you’ll also remind yourself what you love about your partner and give your relationship a lift.”…

INSIDE LOUISE’S FRIDGE • Full-fat milk • Double cream • Warbur tons Thins • Leerdammer cheese slices • Comté cheese • Gruyère cheese • Cheddar cheese • Lime • Lemon • Beef rump steaks • Salmon • Cucumber • Manchego cheese • Prawns • Strawberries • Kale • Mango • Parmesan • Spinach • Chicken sausages LOUISE How much do you spend per week? About £300 as my partner Ryan [Libbey] eats a lot and we eat goodquality meat. I do think this is outlandish, but we don’t really spend money on anything else. It’s definitely my biggest expense. Describe your daily diet... My diet has changed a little in pregnancy. Breakfast could be a squeezy yoghurt pouch or cereal. For lunch I’ll have a Chopstix Skinny Rice box, I…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY The web is full of Mummy myths; perfectly turned out and well-behaved kids who attend at least two sports clubs per night, with action shots of them kayaking down rivers or abseiling down cliffs. But contrary to what Insta mums and Vloggers would have you believe, children do not need to be constantly amused, or taken on exciting and costly adventures. They need to be bored, to experience what it is like to have nothing to do, because this is where creativity and imagination are born. They will moan and ask you to take them somewhere, or to play with them, but if you are too busy, or exhausted, it’s OK to say no and suggest they…

EASTENDERS ACTOR JAMES FARRAR ON HOW HE LOOKS AFTER HIS BODY AND MIND TOO MANY MEN BOTTLE IT ALL UP... I make a conscious effort to call my best mate on my way home from set, or I’ll head to his house to chew the fat. Talking to friends, especially as a bloke, is essential for me. I START THE DAY WITH YOGA OR BREATHWORK... as 12-hour filming days can be exhausting. I’ve lucked out at EastEnders, because I often film with Maddy Hill (Nancy Carter), who also practises yoga and mindfulness. We chat every day about what we’ve learned. I READ TWO MINDFULNESS BOOKS A WEEK... I’m lucky that my wife Ali [author of The Wellfulness Project] is a mental wellness expert and she’s often sent books to review…

IN THE NEWS... VOGUE WILLIAMS’ GLAMOROUS RANGE Vogue has given us wardrobe envy on a daily basis over the past few months, so we are super excited to get our hands on this gorgeous collaboration she’s worked on with Little Mistress. Perfect for a special occasion or for adding everyday glam, the print and colour-filled range has 15 dresses, skirt co-ords and crop tops in sizes 8 to 18. We predict this floral dress ) left) especially will fly off the virtual rails, so shop fast! I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! EVERYBODY’S WEARING... ZINGY LIME Pops of neon are still going strong for summer and lots of celebs are currently sporting bold green tones. Go all-out with sharp tailoring and sci-fi shades, or tone down a statement hue with soft…

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27 JULY - 2 AUGUST IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Relationships will be a focus for you in the year ahead – family, friends or your romantic partner. There will be work to do, but you could end up rock-solid by the end. Ensure you learn the lessons those you love and those who drive you crazy are teaching you. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LEO 23 JUL-22 AUG Good news! This week, the planet of good luck and good times, Jupiter, moves back into your Love Zone, where he will be ensconced for the rest of the year. Work on all your most important relationships. If you’re single and open to love, get out and mingle! Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopes. VIRGO 23 AUG-22 SEP Being a…

Growing tension seemed to have thawed following his recent trip to the UK, but last week jaws dropped when it emerged that Prince Harry would be releasing a tell-all memoir with more “truth bombs” aimed at the royals. The book – the proceeds of which will go to charity – is due to be published late next year. It will be an “accurate and wholly truthful” account of his life and, in Harry’s words, will be written “not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become”. The bombshell publication – for which Harry received a £15m advance – will come after months of shocking accusations from him and wife Meghan Markle, where they made claims of racism within the royal family – which the Palace…

She finally achieved her dream of motherhood last week when she gave birth to her first child – but close pals reveal Lauren Goodger is already thinking about getting back her pre-pregnancy body. Lauren, 34, has been blissfully soaking up new motherhood, saying, “I was born to be a mummy” and later posting, “My life is complete”. But just days after welcoming her daughter with boyfriend Charles Drury, 24, she began following “Fitso” Instagram pages, including a liposuction clinic and a weightlifting champion. BABY BUBBLE A source tells Closer, “Lauren’s in a total bubble of love with her little girl and can’t stop looking at her. But she’s also keen to be as healthy as she can for her so she wants to look into getting back into a routine.…

Susan Smith*, 49, teaches maths at a secondary school in Manchester. She says, “At the end of the summer term, I was off work self-isolating after being pinged by the Track and Trace app – and I’d say that over a quarter of my fellow teachers were off too, meaning others had to cover subjects that aren’t their speciality. A third of pupils were also isolating. This is the reality of schools today in Britain – they are barely functioning and if the Government doesn’t get its act together then it will be the same in September. “I don’t feel safe in my work place. And from September the Government is scrapping bubbles and instead pupils will be contacted by the NHS and asked who they’ve been in close contact…

Adele attended a basketball game last week with multimillionaire sports agent Rich Paul, 39, and a sports commentator pal of Rich’s called her his “girlfriend”. Her rumoured new man is one of the world’s biggest sporting figures and is LeBron James’ manager. The agent owns a £10m mansion just around the corner from Adele. She’s been linked to a string of high-profile stars since ending her three-year marriage to Simon Konecki – dad to her son Angelo, eight – in 2019. Later that year, she reportedly had a brief fling with rapper, Skepta, before being linked to singer Drake, after the pair were spotted hanging out together in LA, while US reports claimed she’d been on a series of dates with actor Bradley Cooper.…

NATALIE: ‘ You get wiser as you get older – I feel much more comfortable’ She was just nine when she first found fame as trumpet-blowing Sonia Jackson in EastEnders, and the pressure of being in the limelight sometimes bore heavily on actress Natalie Cassidy. She’s previously revealed that, aged just 12, she was hurtfully described as a “beached whale” and similarly cruel attacks sparked body confidence issues that would haunt her for years. But friends say Natalie, 38, – who made a return to Albert Square in April after a brief four-month hiatus – finally feels more confident than ever, in part due to her happy seven-year romance with fiancé Marc Humphries. A source says, “Nat’s looking and feeling great and is in a different headspace now to the…

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After finding fame as the “Human Ken Doll”, Rodrigo Alves became an international star – famed for a unique look that was the result of multiple surgeries. But, over the past 18 months, “Ken” has become “Barbie” – after spending a huge £150,000 on surgeries to become Jessica Alves, on top of the hundreds of thousands more she spent when she was “Ken”. And despite having had full gender reassignment surgery to create a vagina, there is one thing left on Jessica’s wishlist – a womb. She longs to be a mother and says she would love her next operation to be a pioneering transplant to allow her to carry a baby herself. Jessica, 37, who was born in Brazil but lives in London, says, “I absolutely love children and…

It’s been reported that Love Islander Lucinda Strafford is still dating her ex, Premier League footballer Aaron Connolly. He’s said to be looking after her dog while she’s in the villa, while she’d shared photos of the two of them moving in together. I don’t know if it’s true, but I think some people definitely go into the villa to build their careers – in Lucinda’s case, her Instagram and fashion brand. We’ve seen so many people go on to be extremely successful after the show, even becoming millionaires. It seems Lucinda may be in there building her brand – and I can’t say I blame her! It’s an entertainment TV show at the end of the day, and while some really strong couples have come out of it, like…

• Electrical appliances radiate heat, which won’t help when you’re trying to sleep at night, plus studies suggest we can get a better sleep if we limit our technology use before bed, too. Resist charging your phone when you go to bed and unplug devices so they’re not left on overnight. • Keep blinds and windows shut during the day, to avoid the sun heating up your room. As the temperature drops at night, open windows and let the cooler air in. • Put bowls of ice or bottles of water from the freezer in front of a fan. It will cool the air the fan is circulating and make the room a more comfortable temperature. • Set your alarm for a couple of hours earlier than usual to make…

DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK Long Covid can affect people across all ages, regardless of health and lifestyle. It’s still very early days, but there’s a lot of research and funding going into it, as well as the launch of new specialist clinics. Long Covid can feel like a scary thing but, thanks to our knowledge of other infections, most of which have “long” or chronic versions, there are ways that we can feel better in the short term. UNDERSTAND IT New research has found autoantibodies in people who recovered from Covid-19 and went on to develop long Covid. Autoantibodies are like normal antibodies except that they will detect, stick to and damage parts of your body rather than invading bugs and…

Research carried out by Amazon Publishing has found that 83 per cent of young women feel that the pandemic and recent lockdowns have made them reflect on their life regrets even more than usual, with seven in 10 losing sleep over these feelings. BE KIND TO YOURSELF Regret is inescapable, as each of us is human and imperfect. No matter how diligent you are about your choices, you are going to screw up from time to time, but the way you choose to react is within your control, and can turn regret into an incredibly useful and motivating force. The top five regrets in this research included choice of partner, friendship breakdowns, choice of career, not travelling more, and failing to learn a skill - yet each of these are…

HELPING YOU SPEND WISELY, SAVE MORE AND EARN BETTER The pandemic has meant that many of us have either stopped paying into a pension or are putting off starting one, but it’s a good idea to try putting money aside, even if you start small. “Even saving a tenner a month is worth it, particularly if you’re in your 20s or 30s ”, says money expert Jasmine Birtles. “Over time, that cash mounts up and interest helps it grow into something impressive by the time you retire.” Here’s how to get started, whatever your age and salary. PAY IN AT WORK If you’re employed, you should be automatically enrolled in your workplace’s pension scheme – if not, ask to join. “Your employer has to add money whenever you pay into…

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HOLLYOAKS IT’S HER PARTY… Cleo and Joel celebrate Cleo’s birthday, but Joel doesn’t get her the best gift and he spends the rest of the time trying to make it up to her. This does lead to a little kiss – though Joel’s got Warren to worry about... Elsewhere, Scott looks after baby Eva, but his food choice (pizza) sends Diane into a spin. Friday (6 August) is a big day: it’s Sue’s funeral and Ella’s verdict, leaving Darren and Nancy stressed. DID YOU KNOW? Nadine Mulkerrin (Cleo McQueen) and Rory Douglas-Speed (Joel Dexter) are a real couple, so can kiss on-screen! EASTENDERS BAD GIRLS Nancy says she’s going on holiday with some random girls she’s met – which could be to do with the Zack situation. Frankie finds her…

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