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Cornwall, LA Glamour and Tasting Lamb's Tongue: Checking In With Nadia Sawalha

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The TV presenter and budding chef talks tasty holidays, her love of Cornwall and the importance of removing your moustache even when abroad...
IN WHICH COUNTRY DO YOU FEEL MOST AT HOME?
Go west: Nadia Sawalha loves nothing more than escaping to CornwallSouth London but my spiritual home is Cornwall. Where I spent my childhood summer holidays. Now we stay in Sennen Cove. Sennen beach is just the most beautiful one I've ever visited.
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL TRAVEL COMPANION?
My husband Mark. We love the same places - Cornwall, Barcelona and New York.

YOUR MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL DESTINATION?
Los Angeles. We hired a house in the Hollywood Hills, which was once owned by Orson Welles. I loved the food, the people, the energy, everything about it.
THE THREE BEST THINGS TO DO THERE?
The Universal Studios Tour. The ArcLight cinema on Sunset Boulevard where movie goers can dine before or during a film. The beaches are a must: Paradise Cove is gorgeous and we loved Santa Monica.
WITH MONEY NO OBJECT, WHERE IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU HAVE DINNER?
The hotel Il San Pietro di Positano in Positano, Italy. Jamie Oliver spent his honeymoon there. It's built into the cliffs and has a huge veranda with the best views of the Amalfi coast.


Italian idyll: Nadia would love to try the food at the hotel Il San Pietro di Positano
Italian idyll: Nadia would love to try the food at the hotel Il San Pietro di Positano

WHAT IS THE STRANGEST DISH YOU'VE EATEN ON YOUR TRAVELS?
Baked lamb's tongue in Morocco. I had to slice bits off it and dip it in cumin and salt. It was slimy, gristly and not very nice.
WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT?
My hair-removing cream for my moustache and a homeopathic kit.
RECOMMEND A HOLIDAY READ?
The thriller Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton.
WHERE TO NEXT?
I want to experience the vibrancy of India.
Greedy Girls' Diet Second Helpings!, published by Kyle Books, £14.99, is out now.

Ben Fogle On Working Up an Appetite for The Azores

I have been obsessed with islands since I was a child. My young imagination was sparked by books such as Treasure Island, Lord Of The Flies and other works of fiction whose plots are inextricably linked with exotic blobs of land surrounded by oceans. This obsession has continued into adulthood. Indeed, I have an island to thank for my career as a broadcaster.
My experience in the BBC reality show Castaway 2000 - when I was marooned with 35 others on the isle of Taransay in the Outer Hebrides - led to the television presenting roles that catapulted me to fame. Since then I have visited islands as remote as St Helena in the South Atlantic and the Pitcairns in the South Pacific.
Spring time: Ben relaxes in the warm water at Terra Nostra Park
Spring time: Ben relaxes in the warm water at Terra Nostra Park

So after marrying into a family who love holidaying in Portugal, it was only a matter of time before I visited the Azores. I've always been intrigued by this chain of
islands 850 miles west of the coast of Portugal and I was smitten soon after arriving.
The nine islands all have volcanic origins and the contrast between the fiery lava-rich soil and the lush green vegetation is breathtaking. A dip in the hot springs at Ponta Da Ferraria on São Miguel island is a must for any visitor. It's a natural swimming pool on the coast formed by lava.
Sea water flowing into the pool is heated by a bubbling spring that pumps out water at a piping 60C. Thermal springs have had an important bearing on the culinary traditions of the Azores. At Furnas Lake, also on São Miguel, you can have 'Cozido nas caldeiras' (meat and veg stew) cooked for seven hours in pots buried 3ft deep in the ground - a kind of volcanic hot pot.
Soaring beauty: Mount Pico seen from the city of Horta on the Island of Faial
Soaring beauty: Mount Pico seen from the city of Horta on the Island of Faial

Energetic travellers to the Azores should climb the tallest peak on the islands - and indeed the whole of Portugal: the 7,713ft Mount Pico on the isle of Pico. It's a challenging trip - which requires a guide - but the reward is a mesmerising view over the ocean from the summit. While there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained on shore, no trip to these islands would be complete without some whale-watching.
The seas around the Azores provide one of the best habitats in the world for marine mammals, and more than 24 species of whales have been sighted in these waters.
I headed out to sea early in the morning in a fast inflatable boat in the hope of glimpsing one of these magnificent creatures. Our boat leapt from wave to wave as we headed deep into the Atlantic swell.
There are few sights as majestic as that of a breaching sperm whale. These marine mammals, which measure up to 65ft, are elusive but with patience you will be rewarded with an experience that will take your breath away.

Australia's hippest hop spot: Cuisine, calm and the chicest retreat on Kangaroo Island

There's nothing like running on a beach. And if that beach is on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, with its pristine sands and turquoise waters, then it's a truly wonderful sensation.
I must admit I've never really been much of a runner. But after a glorious month-long tour of Australia and having piled on the inevitable pounds, I found myself on one of the most beautiful stretches of sand on Earth being put through my paces by a former chef at famous London restaurant The Ivy.
Jump to it: Sian meets one of the locals (sort of) at the Southern Ocean Lodge
Jump to it: Sian meets one of the locals (sort of) at the Southern Ocean Lodge

Sue Pearson is something of a legend on Kangaroo Island.
She arrived in this wilderness more than ten years ago and now runs 'the best fish and chip shop in the world', according to one local newspaper. She also runs a
four-day training programme called Soul To Sole. It's basically away of getting yourself in shape while exercising and eating healthily.
I loved every second of my mini-fitness venture and just wish I could replicate it at the end of every holiday.
My husband Jonathan and I were staying at the much-acclaimed Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, or KI to the locals.
The island is a 30-minute flight from Adelaide. Alternatively, you can do an easy 90-minute drive through world-class wine country and board a ferry on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Whichever option you choose, you will get the sense of being in a very special place from the moment you arrive.
KI is roughly the size of Kent, and a microcosm of different Australian landscapes.
It's the place to see the best of Australia if you don't have time to see the whole country. Even on our short trip from the airport, we glimpsed bushland, eucalyptus woods, white sandy dunes and spectacular seascapes. And there were, unsurprisingly, a lot of kangaroos.
The Southern Ocean Lodge is perched on the island's wild south coast. It is a mind-blowingly beautiful location, with the sweeping white sands of Hanson Bay visible from every part of the resort. Each time we were greeted by the panorama, we couldn't help but say: 'Wow!'
On our first day, a friendly member of staff took us through our personalised itinerary as we sipped a glass of bubbly. We'd advised staff beforeoffered hand that we wanted to walk on rugged clifftops and cycle on empty roads.
As we chatted, a tanned and toned blonde woman walked towards us. We exchanged greetings and she introduced herself as Sue Pearson. Within a matter of minutes, I was readily agreeing to take part in the Soul To Sole fitness experience with her on the final day of our break.
A view to remember: As its name suggests, the hotel looks out towards the Southern Ocean
A view to remember: As its name suggests, the hotel looks out towards the Southern Ocean

Staff clearly take pride in the Southern Ocean Lodge and couldn't wait to show us our suite. Each of the 21 guest rooms is named after a local shipwreck and they snake gently down the hillside towards Hanson Bay.
Our room was the pinnacle of luxury living, and if there hadn't been so much to do during our stay, I would have loved to spend more time on the heated terrace, snuggled up with alpaca blankets and books, soaking up the drama of the Southern Ocean and watching the weather change.
Our suite's walk-in wardrobe and bed were enormous, while the wooden floors of the lounge segued into soft carpet in the bedroom and heated limestone tiles in the huge bathroom.
Occupying centre-stage in the bathroom was a spectacular wooden tub. There was such attention to detail throughout. There was a Bose music system, cosy eco-fire, a fridge bursting with local food and drink, organic linens and even a tan leather toilet-roll holder.
And I don't know whether it was the KI water, the hairdryer or the shampoo infused with native lemon myrtle and wild lavender, but my hair had never looked and felt so good.
We spent the next two days exploring Kangaroo Island.
It is Australia's third-biggest island, and actually larger than we thought at almost 100 miles long and 34 miles wide. It' is also home to about 4,500 people. The guided tours in 4WD comfort with Exceptional Kangaroo Island were superb. A third of the island is a national park, with stunning natural features such as the wind-sculpted Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase. There, we watched seals being hurled against the rocks before swimming back to do it all again.
Then we went to Seal Bay and found ourselves within touching distance of these wonderful mammals. It's one of the rare places on Earth where you can actually walk with sea lions on the sands. No wonder they call this area the Galapagos of Australia.
Ogling animals in a zoo is simply not the same as viewing them in the wild. We saw koalas munching away in eucalyptus trees, dolphins frolicking and seal pups learning to swim. We also went stargazing and came across penguins on the beach.
In the resort's restaurants, there's a distinct focus on seafood, as you might expect, with plenty of sweet crayfish, scallops and King George whiting. But there's also an abundance of produce such as organic lamb and honey. In fact, here the world's only pure Ligurian bee colonies produce highly prized honey. I bought several pots of this liquid gold to take home as presents, along with delicious native jams and pretty decent bottles of sauvignon blanc.

Beach BBQs, Ocean Sunsets and a Trip to Stingray City

Even with the plethora of medium and long-haul destinations available to today’s discerning travellers, there’s still something special about the Caribbean - that collection of islands cast like a string of pearls into the sea between the Americas.
The islands offer many contrasts: from the exclusive, super-rich haunts of St Barth’s and Mustique to those playboy tax-havens and cruise-ship magnets St Thomas and St Maarten; from the smoky, sultry, Latin American passion of Cuba and Puerto Rico to the yacht-friendly breezes of the Grenadines or the steel-drum, calypso exuberance of the cricketing West Indies.
Palm-fringed beaches? Ocean sunsets? Rum punch and Pina Coladas? Get in.
Jewel in the Caribbean's crown: Rory Bremner takes in the view of the beach at Peter Island
Jewel in the Caribbean's crown: Rory Bremner takes in the view of the beach at Peter Island

Our mission: to compare and contrast two holiday experiences, Antigua and Peter Island. One, a popular and much-loved destination with cricket-lovers and
yachtsmen alike; the other, an exclusive private island lying between the British Virgin Islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Well, somebody had to do it.
Our only restriction was time: we had just seven nights in which to complete our enviable task. Hence my first piece of advice: take longer.
If you believe that getting there is half the fun, you’ll enjoy the trip to Peter Island, because it can seem like it has taken half your holiday to get there. Relax. It’s worth it. But you will have to fly via Antigua and St Maarten - and maybe drop off passengers at a third island en route. Welcome to the mad, dysfunctional world of local island-hopping airline LIAT (locals love to tell you that’s an acronym for Leave Island Any Time. You better believe it). Tip number two: plan your flights carefully.
Height of luxury: Curtain Bluff is perched on a promontory stretching into the sea with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other
Height of luxury: Curtain Bluff is perched on a promontory stretching into the sea with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other

Soak in the view: The guests Rory met at Curtain Bluff said they came back time and again
Soak in the view: The guests Rory met at Curtain Bluff said they came back time and again


So, Antigua  first. I love Antigua. It’s wilder, more laid-back and rougher round the edges than its bigger, brasher neighbours. In a word, it’s real. The people are fiercely proud of their island but they're relaxed, friendly and good-humoured too - think of the swagger and smile of cricketer Viv Richards in his pomp.
The island lacks the crime of Jamaica or St Kitts, the super-rich clientele of St Barth’s, or the commercialism, high-end tourist developments and sheer excess of Barbados. You’re less likely to run into Simon Cowell or Jodie Marsh here. (Although Eric Clapton has a place on the island along with - commendably - a rehab clinic.)
As you drive across Antigua, either along the coast or through the rainforest interior, you pass rough bungalows, shacks, graveyards (for humans and cars), schools and Baptist churches. While there are some resorts to the north and west, the more luxurious hotels are dotted along the south coast, including Curtain Bluff, perched on a promontory stretching into the sea with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
Our schedule meant we merely overnighted there, and had time only to enjoy the good food and quick service at dinner, listen to the Atlantic breakers crashing onto the beach just yards from our balcony, and meet the owner Chelle Hulford. Everyone meets Chelle. She’s an institution, mingling with guests, hosting drinks and chatting with the clientele who love Curtain Bluff, rate it highly and come back time and again. That’s recommendation enough.
Natural haven: The Inn at English Harbour has a genuinely timeless, colonial charm
Natural haven: The Inn at English Harbour has a genuinely timeless, colonial charm


Lounging in the lap of luxury: The Inn's rooms have recently been refurbished
Lounging in the lap of luxury: The Inn's rooms have recently been refurbished


On our return from Peter Island, we spent two very pleasant nights at the Inn at English Harbour. The harbour is a natural haven for weary craft that are grateful to find peaceful shelter at the end of their travels. The same could be said of the hotel. But don’t be put off: like Curtain Bluff, The Inn has a devoted and regular clientele - though no children under ten (or, it seemed, under 60) - and it has a genuinely timeless, colonial charm.
The three distinctive white-washed, verandahed pavilions that house the hotel’s 24 rooms have recently been refurbished. Although none have baths, they are impressive, with polished wooden floors, period furniture and grand beds, some four-postered. (Book an upstairs room to avoid being disturbed by footsteps above. Nothing to do with a ghost: more the American couple who started pacing the room above ours at 6.30am and were still at it three hours later).
Food should be the hotel's next priority - it could be improved - but the poolside lunches and Thursday night’s beach-side barbecue, accompanied by a steel band, were delicious, and the hotel’s more elegant restaurant, higher up the hill, looked like a beautiful spot to dine. Alas, our flight was too late to let us sample that delight.
Simply fabulous: Rory explores the grounds of his luxury resort on Peter Island
Simply fabulous: Rory explores the grounds of his luxury resort on Peter Island



Historic: Nelson's Dockyard is the British Naval Base established in English Harbour in the 1770s
Historic: Nelson's Dockyard is the British Naval Base established in English Harbour in the 1770s

The presence of a dozen or more yachts peacefully at anchor in the harbour is one reason why there are no high-octane watersports, but we took a kayak, and later the hotel’s water taxi, and visited Nelson’s Dockyard, the British Naval Base established in English Harbour in the 1770s. Its grey stone Georgian buildings have been restored and converted for a variety of modern uses, including a hotel and an interesting museum.
There are two other must-do activities on the island. Firstly, hang out at Shirley Heights, high above English Harbour, on a Thursday or Sunday night. Everyone goes to party to the steel bands and enjoy food and drink from local stalls. Secondly (a new one, this), put on your bathers and go to Stingray City, a reef off the coast where you can swim and kneel in the shallow water while feeding friendly stingrays. Children will love it. We did too.




Wet and wild: Stingray City offers swimmers the chance to get up close to the local sea life
Wet and wild: Stingray City offers swimmers the chance to get up close to the local sea life

But now to the jewel in our Caribbean crown: Peter Island. A private island, owned by the founder of Amway, it’s home to a resort of 52 rooms, the more expensive of which overlook Dead Chest Island, where Blackbeard’s infamous 15 men were allegedly marooned. (‘Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum….’)
Only one pirate supposedly made it over to Peter Island, but he died on the beach. Perhaps he saw the resort’s prices.
In addition to the rooms there are also three beautifully-appointed villas, the largest of which sleeps 12 and is stunningly-designed. Named Falcon's Nest, it boasts an infinity pool, waterfall, guest wings, dining room, double-height reception room - and a $12,000 (£7,300) a night price tag (plus 18 per cent service) to match.
The rest of the resort isn’t cheap either, but apart from the odd gripe on TripAdvisor (NO LOBSTER! shrieked one, with all the indignation of Michael Winner failing to find fresh Parmesan on Barbados), it is simply fabulous.
Of the 1800 lush acres of land, only 300 are developed, meaning it doesn’t feel crowded, and should you wish to walk the 2.5 miles up to the top of the estate to watch the sunset over Norman Island (reputedly the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island), you will pass just a handful of fellow-guests, on their way to the tennis court or the huge spa for their Ayurvedic treatments.
Peaceful retreat: Of the 1800 lush acres of land on Peter Island, only 300 are developed
Peaceful retreat: Of the 1800 lush acres of land on Peter Island, only 300 are developed

Taste for the good life: A chef grills seafood during a beach barbecue on Peter Island
Taste for the good life: A chef grills seafood during a beach barbecue on Peter Island

It says something for this exceptional place that you soon forget the effort it took to get here. The final stretch of the journey is a 20-minute ferry trip from Tortola and on the boat you’ll meet some of the 160-odd staff who work here - they live on Tortola and take the ferry each day.
Their friendliness and good humour pervade the resort, and some - like the remarkable Jean Kelly - have been here for decades. In Jean’s case, nearly three decades. She’s the life and soul of Peter Island, in her 80s and still - complete with spectacular hair-do (some of it her own) - ever-present at breakfast, where the must-have coconut-crusted French toast is named after her.

Everything is catered to American standards. And high standards at that.
We were on what’s called the Full American Food Plan, and if you’ve ever seen a Full American, you’ll be able to imagine what was on offer. At breakfast we took our pick from pancakes, granola and maple syrup, omelettes, fruit salad and eggs Benedict, while dinner one night involved a wine tasting and gourmet menu to accompany the wines (but still no lobster).
At night, sitting in the Tradewinds Restaurant, you see the lights of Tortola twinkling like a starcloth across the shimmering sea.

Treasure island: The white sand of Deadman's beach is lapped by the crystal clear Caribbean sea
Treasure island: The white sand of Deadman's beach is lapped by the crystal clear Caribbean sea

Stunningly-designed: Falcon's Nest features an infinity pool, waterfall, guest wings, dining room, double-height reception room - and a £7,300 a night price tag
Stunningly-designed: Falcon's Nest features an infinity pool, waterfall, guest wings, dining room, double-height reception room - and a £7,300 a night price tag


Some nights and most days you can eat at the beach bar, as can day visitors from yachts moored offshore (all beaches in the Virgin Islands are public). Here, and at Tradewinds, Captain will mix you the best Raspberry Mojito or BBC (Baileys, Banana, Coconut) you’ve ever tasted.
By day you may want to lounge on the beach or by the pool - we took a free kayak and Hobie Cat one day - but if the wind is up (Tradewinds is appropriately named on these days, the breeze being quite strong), you should book yourself (early) into one of the six huts on White Bay beach and spend the day on the sheltered side of the island, swimming and snorkelling.
Wherever you go - spa, beach, restaurant - you’re assured a memorable experience. On the ferry back, you’ll share the journey with the homeward shift of hotel staff, many of whom you’ll know by now. 'You’ll be back', they say, laughing. And they’re right. At least I damn well hope they’re right. I’ll start saving now.

Travel facts

ITC Luxury Travel (01244 355 527; www.itcluxurytravel.co.uk) has prices from £3,299 per person based on two adults sharing including return economy class flights from London Gatwick to Antigua with British Airways, inter-island flights to Tortola (Beef Island) with Liat and all transfers. The package includes:
  • 4 nights room-only in an Ocean View Room at Peter Island 
  • 3 Nights all-inclusive in a Deluxe Room at Curtain Bluff
  • 3 nights half-board in a beach Cabana at The Inn at English Harbour

Emma Watson looks svelte in fitted trouser suit as she fulfills promotional commitment for controversial new movie Noah

Her new blockbuster movie has already generated criticism, some two weeks before its official release – but actress Emma Watson won only praise as she fulfilled another promotional commitment for forthcoming biblical epic Noah on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old star was making an appearance at New York’s iconic Ed Sullivan Theatre, home of The Late Show With David Letterman – where she was interviewed by the genial host about her latest role.
Emma looked vaguely androgynous in a smart black trouser suit and crisp white shirt as she posed for photos outside the studio doors, and the fitted ensemble – in particular the skinny ‘cigarette pant’ trousers – complimented her slender frame.
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Looking good: Emma Watson arrives at then Ed Sullivan Theatre in new York City for an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman
Looking good: Emma Watson arrives at then Ed Sullivan Theatre in new York City for an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman

The British actress’s look was completed with stylish aplomb courtesy of
her glossy black stiletto heels, while accessories were tasteful in their scarcity, with Emma opting only for a silver clutch, simple earrings and a series of subtle rings.
With her hair tightly pulled across her head Emma’s generous application of make-up was pushed to the fore, and her dramatic slash of blood red lipstick gave an otherwise neutral look an added splash of colour.
The actress joins a star-studded ensemble cast in Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, a religious epic based around Noah’s Ark from The Book Of Genesis, with Russell Crowe playing the fabled biblical figure.

Beyonce shares sexy swimwear pictures on eve of Mrs Carter Show World Tour finale

Her year-long Mrs Carter Show World Tour is wrapping up in Portugal in just a matter of days.
Beyonce took a moment out of her busy schedule to post pictures on her Tumblr page that show her unwinding by the pool in a warm climate with her family.
Bliss was written all over the 32-year-old singer's face as she embraced the sun and the water in a few carefree snapshots, a straw hat partially shielding her head.
R&R: Beyonce took a moment out of her busy schedule to share some snapshots of herself in a bathing suit
R&R: Beyonce took a moment out of her busy schedule to share some snapshots of herself in a bathing suit
One picture showed Beyonce wearing a blue-printed one-piece and chilling off in the pool.

Her hair was gathered in a loose bun but strands had fallen down, a sign that she was thoroughly relaxed.
Beyonce posted another Instagram that shows her crouching on bare feet by the edge of the jacuzzi, her smiling face partly covered by her wide-brimmed hat.
She rules: The 32-year-old singer chilled out and clowned around in the pool with her daughter Blue Ivy and Jay Z watching nearby
She rules: The 32-year-old singer chilled out and clowned around in the pool with her daughter Blue Ivy and Jay Z watching nearby
Shady lady: A floppy hat shielded Beyonce's face from the sun but not her bright smile
Shady lady: A floppy hat shielded Beyonce's face from the sun but not her bright smile
There were also tender family moments to share, like the one of her and husband Jay Z - real name Shawn Carter - sitting by the pool and enjoying the coastal view.
Beyonce also unveiled a sweet picture of the couple's two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy shyly covering her face with both hands, a pair of too-large spectacles in front of her eyes.
The former Destiny's Child star has been accompanied by her loved ones throughout Europe as she finishes off her tour, which began in April of last year and concludes in Lisbon, Portugal on Thursday.

Katie Piper introduces daughter Belle to the world and admits motherhood has given her 'true fulfillment'

Monday, March 24, 2014

TV presenter Katie Piper has shown off her baby daughter Belle for the first time and said motherhood has given her ‘true fulfillment’.
The 30-year-old, who has undergone more than 100 operations to rebuild her face after she was badly disfigured in an acid attack in 2008, said returning to hospital to give birth had added resonance.
In an interview with Hello! magazine she said: ‘To have had my own life saved in hospital and then to be there giving life to this precious little person, I thought, 'This is why, this is what it's all about'.’
Introducing Belle: Katie Piper cuddles her baby daughter Belle, who was born on March 14
Introducing Belle: Katie Piper cuddles her baby daughter Belle, who was born on March 14

Katie, whose baby Belle Elizabeth was born by Caesarean on March 14,
went on: ‘People used to say to me, 'It's a love like no other,' and I understand that now. She's so precious and I just feel so incredibly blessed to have her. She's our world.’

The former model - who has found love with carpenter boyfriend James - had been unsure whether she would ever be able to conceive after her medical dramas.
She said: ‘I already felt grateful that, after the attack, I'd managed to restore a life, have a job, friends, a social life, and I thought, 'You can't expect to have everything, this is enough'.
Working woman: Katie continued working right up until she gave birth - pictured here at the London Studios February 3
Working woman: Katie continued working right up until she gave birth - pictured here at the London Studios February 3

Sharing the news: Katie let her fans know once she had given birth
Sharing the news: Katie let her fans know once she had given birth

‘Then, to meet and fall in love with James, a man I knew I wanted to have a baby with and who makes me so happy, and now to have Belle - it's just amazing.
Cover star: Katie opens up about motherhood in the magazine
Cover star: Katie opens up about motherhood in the magazine

‘Most of all I want her to be happy. I thought I knew, after all that happened to me, what happiness meant, but having Belle has shown me what true fulfilment is.’
Katie looks sensational in the images accompanying the interview wearing white jeans with a sheer pretty pink top.
Her adorable daughter already has a smattering of dark hair and is swaddled in a pink blanket.
The star took to Twitter to announce the arrival of her bundle of joy just over ten days ago, telling her fans: 'I am delighted to tell you that our daughter Belle Elizabeth was born today! Overwhelmed with happiness. We can’t wait to get to know her!'
As Katie's due date approached, she has admitted to her Twitter followers that she was struggling with the third trimester of her pregnancy, as it is sending her 'crazy'.
She tweeted: 'This Baby is getting so strong it nearly pushes my hand off when I rest it on the bump! No more spinach for you missy!
'Constantly hungry! Have just brought a sandwich so I will have something to eat before dinner!!! Third trimester sending me crazy!'
The full interview is the new edition of Hello! which is out now.
Overjoyed: Katie said that the baby had become her and partner James' world

Beyonce shares her life story as she dances her way to fame in new Toyota commercial

Saturday, March 22, 2014

She's dubbed Queen Bey for good reason.
Beyonce Knowles rose to fame due to her own hard work - and her story has inspired Toyota's latest automobile commercial.
With the assistance of young actresses, the video showcases the stages of the 32-year-old songstress' music career.
I decide! Beyonce's success story inspired Toyota's latest car commercial
I decide! Beyonce's success story inspired Toyota's latest car commercial

No laziness allowed! Queen Bey proved she became a hit by working her butt off
No laziness allowed! Queen Bey proved she became a hit by working her butt off


Starting way back in her mother's womb, a series of scenes show her development.
Portraying her childhood, a starlet is seen entertaining on a kitchen table, singing alongside a piano, and taking ballet classes.
Moving onto her teen years, another actress shows off her outdoor dancing skills before jotting down the lyrics to her hit single 'Survivor' while riding a bus.
Once the mother-of-one finally appears, she's happily recording in the studio with The Dream and then energetically performing on stage.

Lindsay Lohan's list of 36 celeb lovers includes Justin Timberlake, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Actress Lindsay Lohan has slept with 36 famous men. Yes 36! And she listed the names herself. 

While talking about men and sex with her friends on a drunken night at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA on January 30 2013, Lindsay took a pen and paper and wrote down the names of well known men she's slept with. It was her conquest list. And when they were done talking about it, Lindsay forgot to burn the paper or at least chew it, instead she left it at the hotel and now we all know all the celebrity men she's allegedly been with. For a lady who's only 27, Lindsay has really been around. See some of the famous men she's allegedly been with below...

Justin Timberlake, Orlando Bloom, Ashton Kutcher, Ryan Phillippe, Benicio Del Toro, Adam Levine, Zac Efron, Joaquin Phoenix, Colin Farrell, James Franco, Wilmer Valderrama, Stavros Niarchos, Danny Cipriani, and many more. See the full list, exclusively obtained by In Touch Weekly, after the cut


Between Wizkid & Tania Omotayo!

Are things still really right with Wizkid and his girlfriend, Tania Omotayo? Well, it first appeared that Tania posted a picture on her instagram page which read 'Just because you love someone so much, does not mean they are the right one for you' and just few days after, tonight, wizkid posted a photo on his instagram page where he choose ‘In the studio’ over ‘In a relationship’. Then went ahead to post another one that had this caption ‘The face you make when you first slide in’... Trying to mock her? Oh well… find the photos after the cut.

Below is what Tania first posted that brought this whole drama we assume...

Stephanie Okereke Begins TV Show For Lovers

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke is currently shooting parts of her new Tv show called ‘Make Me Fabulous’. The Tv show is all about bringing couples together. The actress believes the daily activities of most partners are always too much, which leaves them with little or no time for each other, talk less of having a romantic time together. 
Her own Tv show, is to pick a lucky winner, who will be pampered and ‘transformed’ for her husband/boyfriend, which she believes will excite the partner and make them start their romance all over again. See pictures from one of the scenes after the cut.

Miley Cyrus Her Anaconda Don't Want None Unless ... You Got Buns Hun!

Miley Cyrus likes big butts (and she cannot lie) so of course she would hop up on stage and join a group karaoke rendition of the Sir Mix-a-Lot classic "Baby Got Back."Miley took a Bangerz Tour break and stopped into Cat's Meow, a karaoke joint in New Orleans.A few girls were up on stage doing "Baby Got Back" when Miley jumped up on stage to join them ... and immediately turned around and showed off the goods.The question is ...

Miley Cyrus -- My Tour Bus Burst Into Flames!

Miley Cyrus' tour bus went up in flames last night ... and when we say up in flames ... we mean UP IN FLAMES.Miley's sister Noah posted a series of videos on Instagram last night with the caption "Tour bus down!" She later confirmed on Twitter that no one was injured. Yes, everyone got out safe no one is injured what so ever!! everything is okay!! — Noah Lindsey Cyrus (@noahcyrus) March 18, 2014 Miley was traveling to New Orleans, where she is scheduled to play a show tonight.9:20 AM PT -- The tour bus was ferrying Miley's mom and sister before it burst into flames. We're told the fire was caused by a tire that exploded, but thankfully, they both escaped unharmed. There was one casualty however -- the stuffed bunny they got at Cracker Barrel earlier in the day. Noah Instagrammed the bunny photo after the accident.

Kanye West Cuts Plea Deal In Photog Battery Case....So No More 2yr Probation.

Kanye West will NOT be prosecuted for battery on a photog, because he just struck a deal to make the case go away ... but not without a bunch of anger management therapy sessions.West pled no contest to misdemeanor battery -- the City Attorney did not make him plead guilty, so there's no admission of guilt.In return for the no contest plea, the attempted grand theft charge has been dismissed.Kanye was placed on 24 months informal probation -- meaning he just has to keep his nose clean.  At the end of the 24 months, assuming he hasn't violated probation, the conviction will almost certainly be erased from his record.West also agreed to 24 private therapy session for anger management.Kanye also agreed to complete 250 hours of community service, and agreed to stay clear of the photog in question.Kanye has to pay for the damage to the photog's equipment and any medical bills he incurred.The photog addressed the court and said he felt Kanye should be sent to jail.  He talked about the trauma Kanye caused him and how his emotional injuries linger.  He says he thinks Kanye used the attack to promote his album, Yeezus.

'Jeopardy' Villain I'm Rich, Bitch So I'm Acting for Free

The "Jeopardy" champ who angered viewers for cheating the system and making the game dull as dirt is now going redneck ... something even more difficult than Obscure Painters for $1,000.Arthur Chu -- a name not immediately associated with farmer's tans and pickup trucks -- is taking to the stage ... and he's feeling generous.  Artie scored nearly $300K on the show, so he's taking to the stage in Ohio and offering his services for free.Arthur -- who has done acting and voiceover work -- agreed to work gratis on the play, "Handle With Care" ... about a young Israeli woman who falls in love after coming to America.  Arthur says he plays a "dumb redneck."What is Romantic Middle East stories that don't end in bloodshed.

Woman's best friend! Cara Santana cuddles with a small dog who is in need of a new home in cute snap

Cara Santana apparently has a soft spot in her heart for man's best friend.  
On Sunday, the 28-year-old actress shared an Instagram image of herself cuddling a small dog, her face lit with a big warm smile. 
The Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 star captioned it: 'Stop @dogsofd aka D Pet Hotels from 1-5 today for their dog adoption! Little Zena needs a home! So do so many others! @kai_yaaa #thekaiyaandca
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Animal lover: On Sunday, Cara Santana shared an Instagram image of herself cuddling a small dog, her face lit with a big warm smile
Animal lover: On Sunday, Cara Santana shared an Instagram image of herself cuddling a small dog, her face lit with a big warm smile
The fiancé of actor Jesse Metcalfe is referring to an animal rescue project and their dog of the week, who is in need of a home after her family could no longer care for her. 
The forlorn creature was among numerous other dogs housed at the D Pet Hotel, which offers accommodations for dogs.  
In the snap, Cara sports an oversized white T-shirt, while her long brown hair cascades down her back. 
Fun in the sun: The 28-year-old actress recently enjoyed a day at the beach with her fiance, Jesse Metcalfe, 35, and someone's child

Juan Pablo Who Needs 'The Bachelor'??? I'm Famous Without It

"The Bachelor" star Juan Pablo is already suffering from delusions of grandeur -- insisting he's big enough to host major nightclub events around the country ... WITHOUT mentioning his claim to fame, because that's exactly what he demanded.TMZ has obtained the flier for Juan's upcoming club appearance at The Pool After Dark in Atlantic City on March 29th -- and NOWHERE on the flier does it mention "The Bachelor." Looking at it, you'd think Enrique Iglesias canceled and the club was forced to hire a cheap replacement.And it's no accident -- sources tell us, Juan specifically instructed the casino NOT to associate him with "The Bachelor" in any press releases or fliers.And his ludicrous demands didn't end there -- we're told Juan agreed to a 15-person meet-and-greet on the condition no one asked about his reality show stint. Same rule goes for reporters looking for interviews.Best part -- he's getting around $20,000.Oh yeah, Nikki -- whom JP ultimately settled on by the end of the show -- will be there too. That is, if they're still together.

'Next Top Model' Judge Sued By Male Model He Bashed My Beautiful Face In

It's Zoolander vs. Hansel all over again -- a male model in L.A. just sued "America's Next Top Model" judge Rob Evans (also a male model) for allegedly beating him up so bad in 2012 ... he had to go to the hospital.Landry Macedo filed the lawsuit for assault and battery, claiming he and Evans were at some modeling event when Evans flipped out for no reason -- striking him repeatedly in the face and head.Landry claims their management agency Next Management is also responsible for the attack -- because it was aware of Evans' violent tendencies ... in addition to his past as a professional boxer ... and did nothing to stop him.TMZ broke the story ... Evans was arrested for assault back when all this allegedly happened. The criminal case is still ongoing.Landry wants unspecified damages -- but really, there's only one way to settle this ... a walk-off.That Hansel ... so hot right now.A lawyer for Evans tells us the allegations are baseless -- and believe Landry is trying to "extract an undeserved payday."

Mick Jagger Devastated By L'Wren Scott's Suicide Photo Tells the Story

The look on Mick Jagger's face pretty much tells the story as he hastily left a restaurant in Perth, Australia Monday.The pic was shot a little more than a hour before the news broke in NYC that his longtime girlfriend, L'Wren Scott had committed suicide, but it appears Jagger had already been informed.  He left the restaurant 50 minutes after arriving.Mick immediately made plans to return the the U.S.  Wednesday night's Perth concert has been cancelled.Mick's daughter, Georgia May Jagger, also happened to be in Australia on a modeling shoot and she was photographed leaving on an international flight.There have been reports Mick split up with L'Wren before she took her life ... but the singer's rep says it's absolutely untrue.

Breaking News! Kanye West sentenced to a 2 years probation along with 250 hours community service

Kanye West has been sentenced to 2years probation and 250 hours community service after the attack on a photographer at Los Angeles Airport in 2013, E! News reports.

Kanye pled no contest to one count of misdemeanor battery yesterday in response to videographer Daniel Ramos lawsuit against him. Kanye attacked Ramos at LAX airport in August last year as the paparazzo tried to take photos of him

Minus the two year probation and community service, Kanye is also required to complete 24 sessions of a level-2 anger management program and he must turn himself in to the LAPD for a formal booking. Kanye agreed to all this to make the case disappear from his record.
 

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