Woah! How amazing does Ariana Grande look with this new fringe?
We have no qualms in confessing that we are more than a teeny tiny bit jealous of Ariana Grande.
She’s intelligent, talented and impressively sharp with her words. Oh, and we’re assuming she’s probably utterly minted too. Yup, the gal’s got it all!
And so, in Ariana’s true no-nonsense nature, the singer has taken to social media to slam a recent event- in which calls out a fan for treating her as if she were ‘a piece of meat’.
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In a thread of Tweets which have since gone viral, Ariana explains how a recent encounter with a fan had left her feeling very uncomfortable.
Ariana shares, ‘went to pick up food with my boyfriend tonight and a young boy followed us to the car to tell Mac [Ariana’s partner] that he’s a big fan’.
She then explained, ‘I thought all of this was cute and exciting until he said ‘Ariana is sexy as hell man I see you, I see you hitting that!!!’. *pause* “Hitting that? The f**k??’.
Ariana continues, ‘This may not seem like a big deal to some of you but I felt sick and objectified. I was also sitting right there when he said it’.
The 23-year-old then added, ‘I’ve felt really quiet and hurt since that moment. Things like happen all the time and are the kind of moments that contribute to women’s sense of fear and inadequacy. I am not a piece of meat’.
Continuing on from her lengthy post, Ariana hit out at some of the criticism she was receiving for her initial statement…
seeing a lot of "but look how you portray yourself in videos and in your music! you're so sexual!" …. please hold.. next tweet… i repeat
Ariana concluded the thread with her final message for fans, which reads ‘Women’s choice. our bodies, our clothing, our music, our personalities….. sexy, flirty, fun. it is not. an open. invitation’.
Women's choice. ♡ our bodies, our clothing, our music, our personalities….. sexy, flirty, fun. it is not. an open. invitation.
The pair have been speculated to be romantically linked for a few months now...
Stephen Bear and Charlotte Crosby pose together, December 2016
It’s getting to that time of year again.
NYE is a mere matter of hours away, and we’re starting to get a lil’ concerned as to whether or not we’ve secured that 12 o’clock smooch.
So, for all us slightly stressed out singletons, it looks like one of our very favourite single gal’s could be back off the market. *Sighs* We’re, of course, referring to Charlotte Crosby, as the rumours of her dalliance with Stephen Bear continue to hot up!
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So, this is the deal: over the past month or so, Bear and Charlotte have become seemingly pretty close whilst filming their show Just The Tattoo Of Us together.
Whilst there have been multiple romance rumours, nothing has been overly certain about the pair… until now, perhaps.
Over the Christmas period, the pair had taken to the Toon to squeeze in some festive partying- and eyewitnesses have shared that they did not detect any type of friendzone between the pair…
Speaking to The Sun Online, a fellow clubber at club Neo shares: ‘Charlotte was keen to take a back seat while Bear was meeting and greeting fans as if she didn’t want to be spotted by too many people’.
The source then added, ‘When he’d finished his work commitments they kept themselves to the VIP area and seemed very cosy… They left together and seemed more than just friends’.
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It would be kinda good timing for the pair, who are both understood to be currently single following romances earlier this year… Bear had been linked to his fellow Ex on the Beach star Jemma Lucy for quite some weeks, before the pair cooled things off.
Char had been dating Ash Harrison before things between the pair had also appeared to be put on ice. Ash had taken to social media to suggest that they had parted ways, Tweeting ‘If someone purposely, constantly disrespects you, they aren’t a good person. Simple’. Eek!
If someone purposely, constantly disrespects you, they aren't a good person. Simple.
Enjoying the Flower Shower in June, Paul's expression is priceless! Oh, and check out those VERY sweet little suede shoes...
Days like today, we realise just how quickly time is zooming by.
Remember when Sam Faiers had only just welcomed her teeny tiny baby Paul into the world, bringing with it a hit TV show and that slightly strange but also slightly normal kiss between Paul senior and his mother?!
Guess what, folks… A WHOLE ENTIRE YEAR AGO!
Yup- today, baby Paul is celebrating his very first birthday! We know, we know… we can’t quite believe it either.
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Sam has taken to Instagram to wish her adorable tot a very happy first birthday, sharing an incredibly cute collage of him throughout his first year- which she has captioned ‘Happy 1st birthday… our beautiful baby Paul’.
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Fans have been very quick to wish Paul a happy birthday, with comments reading messages such as ‘Happy birthday you gorgeous boy!! Love seeing you on the TV….you will be a star before you’re 10 with your cuteness xx’ and ‘Can’t believe it’s been a year happy birthday Paul xx’.
Sam also shared a snap of Paul from when he was just a teeny tiny baba, which she has movingly captioned: ‘Happy 1st birthday my beautiful baby. This has been the most amazing time of my life. You are our world. I can’t describe in words my feelings for you. You are he happiest, cuddliest, cutest baby I know’.
Sam continues, ‘Thank you for making us so proud paul. From the moment you was born we haven’t spent a moment apart. We are best friends you make us laugh everyday. Mummy & daddy love you so much’.
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Since becoming a mother, Sam has been continually praised by the public for being just so darn ace. Most recently, the public were pretty darn chuffed with the former TOWIE ‘gal for breastfeeding live on TV.
During her recent appearance on This Morning, Sam breastfed her son whilst chatting to Phil and Holly after getting stuck in traffic before arriving at the studio – meaning that she didn’t have time to feed her son beforehand!
Many fans had taken to Twitter to praise Sam, with responses reading messages such as ‘so much respect for Sam feeding live on #thismorning’ and ‘Good on Sam for breastfeeding on live TV’
The only TV guide you’ll need for essential festive viewing
Gallery - Dawn French as Gina and Emilia Fox as Sam.
Life of a legend
Judi Dench: All The World’s Her Stage 8pm, BBC Two Dame Judi Dench is one of the biggest acting legends ever and this programme takes a look back over her illustrious career. From Daniel Craig to Sir Ian McKellen, we meet those who have worked with Judi – and adore her just as much as we do. Go, girl.
Lick your lips
Delicious Sky1, 9pm
The amazing Dawn French stars opposite Emilia Fox in this brand new drama about food – with more than a dash of drama and infidelity thrown in. Set in the Cornish countryside, this passionate new show has more ups and downs than an episode of Bake Off. A must-see.
Friday night in
Jamie And Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast 8pm, Channel 4
Foodie mates Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty are back for a fifth season of their Friday Night Feast, which is mashup of indulgent recipes and celebrity guests. This week’s star is James Martin. Why would you bother going out?
Do we even have to explain? Richard Curtis made the perfect Christmas film which we will happily sit through in July – but it’s obviously at its best in December. Try not to shed a tear during that scene with Kiera Knightley and Andrew Lincoln – bet you can’t.
Also see…
Dara O’Brien Crowd Tickler, 10.30pm, BBC Two
Rude Tube New Year Special, 10pm, Channel 4
Never is the phrase ‘it’s the thought that counts!’ more relevant than around the Christmas period, as millions around the world try their hardest to present their loved ones with gifts they’ll love.
But of course, not everyone can get it right every time – and according to some following Lauren Goodger’s social media feeds, she may be one who’s made a misstep this year, as she has been slammed for giving a glamorous gift to her young niece.
The TOWIE star took to Instagram over the festive period, and shared a cute video of her niece, Ellie, receiving a present from her glam auntie Lauren – and for those expecting an unwrapping of some books, toys, or even a tablet, you’d be sorely mistaken.
Instead, Ellie unwrapped a Fendi handbag – and it’s clear to see she was pretty darn chuffed.
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Clutching at the bag – which is said to cost at least £150 – young Ellie is seen smiling in the video, very impressed with her auntie Lauren’s purchase.
‘Oh it’s nice!’ she said, before Lauren, 30, chimes in to say: ‘How pretty is it? It’s lovely!’
‘Have you got anything to put in it?’ she asked Ellie, to which she didn’t have too much of a response – but we’re sure it won’t be long before she finds something!
Ellie’s first Fendi (Instagram/laurenrosegoodger)
Though it’s clear Ellie’s quite satisfied with her gift, the fact that she’s so young and the owner of a designer handbag has rubbed some naysayers up the wrong way. And of course, some of them were upset enough to leave a comment to let her know.
‘Children don’t need to be fabulous they need to be children’, reads the disapproving comment of one, while another writes: ‘Buying a child a Designer Bag!? RIDICULOUS! Looks like you only did it to show off though? Why else FILM IT, & put it on here!?’
Another comment claims that Lauren’s choice of Christmas present serves as proof she’s not a mother yet: ‘Designer handbag at that age, clearly you don’t have kids!’
Rob Kardashian’s had something of a rough time in the last couple of months. Despite becoming a father for the first time with the birth of Dream, he’s had some very public disagreements with his fiancée and mother of his child, Blac Chyna, which culminated in a temporary breakup in early December.
Though they’ve since reunited, Rob then faced some health complications and was hospitalised earlier this week – and now it seems as if all the drama has gotten to be too much, as reports now claim that he wants to QUIT reality show Rob and Chyna.
Rob, 29, faced complications relating to his Type 2 diabetes and was admitted into hospital in Hidden Hills, California. Chyna, 28, and his mother Kris Jenner rushed to be with him, but luckily he was released the following day.
However, soon after this event, it has emerged that he is not keen to be part of another run of episodes of his reality show with Chyna, following the day-to-day events in their lives as new parents – despite the TV network commissioning it for a second series.
‘He doesn’t want to do the show any more, he just wants to live his life with Chyna and Dream and not have to worry about doing a TV show,’ a source told American gossip site HollywoodLife.
‘He is stressed and not out of the woods with all his issues and he would rather have them not broadcast to the world.’
In comparison to his sisters, Rob has only recently turned to public life after years being away from the spotlight. According to sources, his hospital stay was brought on by stress – and his disputes with Blac Chyna haven’t helped.
‘Rob has made some changes to his lifestyle, but all the latest drama with Chyna has made him depressed,’ a source told People.
‘And he has been on a terrible diet. He hasn’t been taking care of himself, and that’s why he’s now sick again.’
Here’s hoping he gets the break he needs to get better soon.
We’ll never forget his rendition of …Baby One More Time on Popstars
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Darius Campbell [Campbell]
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Reality TV regular
Singing Scotsman Darius was seen crooning his heart out in the Noughties on shows such as Popstars and Pop Idol. But what came next for the silver-tongued smoothster?
Musical dreams Darius shot to fame back in 2001 when he performed an eccentric cover of …Baby One More Time on his audition for Popstars, The X Factor’s predecessor. That dodgy ponytail, his goatee beard and his finger-clicking are burnt into our brains forever. But despite all that, it was clear he had a lovely voice.
At least he’s confident…
He was dubbed a ‘complete show-off’ by the Popstars judges, yet managed to stay on the show until halfway through the series. But that wasn’t the last we saw of him. Later that year, Darius popped up as a contestant on the first series of Pop Idol and finished third. He’s certainly persistent…
Dreams come true Darius released his first album Dive In in 2002. It reached No 4 in the UK charts and went platinum. He went on to star in big West End musicals including Chicago and Guys And Dolls, before returning to reality telly in 2010’s Popstar To Operastar – which he won.
What’s in a name?
In 2009, he changed his surname from Danesh (his father Booth Danesh hails from Iran) to Campbell, in tribute to his Scottish grandfather Colin Campbell. Darius explained: ‘When I travel the world, I feel so deeply Scottish. When people know me as Darius Danesh, it doesn’t reflect that I’m Scottish. People say it’s not a very Scottish name, but Darius Campbell reflects that I’m Scottish.’
A change of career
While Darius, now 36, is still performing in the theatre (he’s starring in the acclaimed West End show Funny Girl opposite Sheridan Smith), he was recently a co-executive producer on a Daniel Radcliffe film about neo- Nazis called Imperium. Darius said: ‘It’s been such a challenging process and there were many points when it looked like it wouldn’t happen. Daniel has given an amazing performance and the story is one I think needs to be told right now.’ It looks like Darius is here to stay… Just less of the finger-clicking, yeah?
Fans have been speculating on whether she's gone into labour
Stephanie Davis is a frequent user of social media, as she loves to share moments of her day to day life with her hundreds of thousands of followers all over the nation.
So when fans noticed that she’s recently been absent from both Twitter and Instagram since just after Christmas, there have been whispers that the pregnant former Hollyoaks actress has finally gone into labour!
However, the true reason for Steph’s uncharacteristic silence has now been revealed – and it’s pretty sad.
Stephanie, 23, spoke earlier this month of her belief that her son – said to be the product of her relationship with Jeremy McConnell – could arrive as soon as the festive period. So seeing as she hasn’t posted online since Boxing Day, fans were guessing that she had indeed gone into labour.
However, a close friend has denied that this is the case, and has instead attributed her absence from the site to her trying to avoid more false stories being spread about her online.
‘Someone close to Steph is leaking false and hurtful stories which, at this stage of her pregnancy, Steph is finding it hard to cope with – so she has come off social media for the time being,’ the source told Mirror Online on Friday (30th December).
Before Christmas, she revealed that she was still feeling emotional towards her ex Jeremy, and hit out at him once again for his doubts that he is the father of her child. Furthermore, trolls have attacked her throughout her pregnancy, teasing that she’s not carrying a baby at all. With all this on her mind, it’s easy to see why she’d want to take a break.
The last time Steph posted to Twitter was on Boxing Day, when she told fans of her post-Christmas slump – along with feeling the ‘lightning bolts’ of her baby moving inside her:
Gone from eating pigs in blankets..To becoming a pig in a blanket
The dawn of a new year is definitely a chance to start afresh – and for some, they choose to change their life in unexpected ways, with a big move, or a new image.
For Marnie Simpson, however, it seems she’ll be kicking off 2017 with a brand new relationship status – as she’s announced her breakup with fellow reality star beau, Lewis Bloor!
The Geordie Shore babe dated the former TOWIE star since they crossed paths in the Celebrity Big Brother house in Summer. Despite naysayers claiming that their relationship was a showmance, they stayed adamant with their feelings towards one another.
Until now – she Tweeted a message to her fans on Friday (30th December), announcing that she’d be facing the new year single.
Shout out to all the girls starting the new year with a break up.
‘Shout out to all the girls starting the new year with a break up.
Yeah, ditto’
Yikes. There were hints that Marnie, 24, was not in the cheeriest of moods earlier in the day, when she posted a grumpy remark about her having to voyage North back to Newcastle to begin New Year’s celebrations:
5 hour drive to geordie land. Wish me luck And it's foggy as hell.
Though Lewis is yet to comment on the situation, Marnie’s fans have wasted no time in sending her positive messages.
‘You are stronger than you think pretty princess’, reads a reply of one, while another comments: ‘You deserve better than Lewis, turn up on New Years get mortal!’
The breakup comes as quite a shock, as they were linked as recently as Boxing Day, pictured doing a couples’ workout in the gym. Saodly, it doesn’t seem to be a case of ‘the couple that trains together, stays together’…
The show must go on
Peter Pan Goes Wrong, BBC One, 6.20pm
This stage hit is being broadcast on the Beeb, so if you haven’t had a chance to see the show, catch it on the telly instead and try not to weep with laughter at the hapless play-within-a-play
Hello there, Jon Snow
Game Of Thrones, Sky Box Sets and Now TV
We’ve done a lot of feasting recently – but at least Sky’s ‘Feast of Thrones’ doesn’t contain any calories. Sky is showing every episode of the series ever, so if you haven’t seen the ace show before (or more likely, want to re-binge on the goodness), now’s your chance.
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Jools’ Annual Hootenanny BBC Two, 11.20pm
Jools and his amazing rhythm and blues orchestra are back with plenty of special guests for their 24th annual Hootenanny – it’s the only way to see in the New Year if you’re choosing to avoid the cold and crowds and get comfy on the sofa.
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Take Me Out Celeb Special, ITV, 8pm
Five’s Ritchie Neville (the one with the piercing blue eyes) is taking part in a new celeb special of the dating show – see, even celebrities need a bit of help in the jungle that is modern dating. Thom Evans also takes part. Yummy.
Also watch:
How To Be Single, 12.20am, Sky Cinema Premiere
Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular, 9pm, Channel 4
The showbiz world threw up some pretty weird news over the past 12 month - check out some of the most hilarious, weird and wonderful stories you may have missed...
Cheryl has found her 'pregnancy' dogged by hurtful accusations…
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Liam Payne and Cheryl
Fayre of St James Christmas Concert, London, UK - 29 Nov 2016
On the surface, Cheryl Cole looks set for an incredible 2017. With plans for a musical comeback and reports she’s set to become a mum with boyfriend Liam Payne, what more could she ask for?
But as Now reported last week, things may be far from picture perfect for the 33-year-old. With former One Direction singer Liam devoted to his solo career, the pair are often apart while he works in a studio in LA.
And Now can reveal that Cheryl is rumoured to be angered by untrue claims that Liam has been unfaithful.
In our last issue, Now exposed the 18-year-old student – known online as ashleymichxlee – who’d shared photos of her meeting Liam in LA. But after claiming Liam had blocked her from Twitter and Instagram, she slammed the One Direction star to her 25,000 followers in a string of bogus claims she couldn’t prove were true.
She claimed she’d sent him nude photos and that he’d responded with a love heart emoji. Who could blame Cheryl if she was left hurt by these accusations?
And the fake cheating claims have continued. After Liam attended the I Am Bolt premiere in London without Cheryl, he was snapped leaving Tape nightclub in Soho.
One tweet accused him of also going to Aristocrat nightclub that night and another claimed he was spotted kissing another woman.
A fan Twitter account for Liam added: ‘and he went to a second club last night it seems’.
There’s no evidence to support these claims but in the world of Twitter that hasn’t dampened the wild speculation.
One online user wrote: ‘Liam was kissing someone who isn’t Cheryl.’ Another blasted: ‘Liam cheated on Cheryl at Aristocrat nightclub last Monday.’
Some users even circulated a photo, claiming it showed 23-year-old Liam getting cosy with a woman. But Now can reveal it’s a photo from a Snapchat video that clearly shows him speaking to a man.
So while these claims clearly aren’t true it’s understandable that they would leave Cheryl upset. Especially as they show no signs of dying down anytime soon.
Last April, Holly, 24, endured a 21-day diet, and has shrunk from a size 16 to a size 8 since joining Geordie Shore. She’s spent £6,234 on surgery and recently said: ‘100% getting rid of these massive mountain breasts next year – they’ve had their day.’
2. Scarlett Moffatt
Queen of the Jungle Scarlett, 26, dropped 3st in six months – without giving up her beloved kebabs. She was at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes if she didn’t lose weight, so threw herself into interval training and trips to the gym, dropping from a size 16 to a size 8. Scarlett recently released a fitness DVD.
3. Lisa Riley
Former Emmerdale star Lisa, 40, shocked the world when she unveiled her 10st weight loss in 2016. Her secret? Eating healthily, cutting out white bread and giving up booze. She’s been teetotal for over a year, and says: ‘I feel so much better for not drinking.’ She’s gone from a size 30 to a size 14 since appearing on Strictly in 2012, explaining: ‘I lost weight the healthy way. I didn’t cheat.’ Lisa now plans to go under the knife for excess skin removal. She admits: ‘The excess skin is mammoth. No trainer can get rid of that.’
4. Frankie Essex
TOWIE’s Frankie, 27, has yo-yo’d over the years but is starting 2017 looking super-slim after losing 2st. In March, she was pictured on holiday in Gran Canaria looking much heavier and tucking into burgers, but she’s now adopted a much healthier lifestyle. She says she’s had to learn to cut down on portions because ‘whatever you put down in front of me I’ll eat’, while hitting the gym is lifting her mood: ‘It’s made me get up and out of bed every day.’ And to help others, she’s released a workout DVD.
5. Charlotte Crosby
Geordie star Charlotte, 26, has continued to keep in shape after dropping from a size 16 to a size 8, and in March declared: ‘I am the happiest and most confident I have ever been.’ Her 2014 3 Minute Belly Blitz was the best-selling workout DVD in 15 years, while last year’s 3 Minute Bum Blitz was another big hit. In April she released a cookbook, Live Fast Lose Weight, full of her favourite tips and tricks. Spoiler alert: she still eats McDonald’s.
6. Adele
Adele, 28, showed off her 50 pound weight loss at last year’s Grammys. Her secret? She’s cut out her morning brew, admitting: ‘I used to drink 10 cups a day with two sugars in each so I was on 20 sugars a day.’ The Hello singer has been hitting the gym and eats loads of plant-based meals. She’s also a fan of the Sirtfood diet, which gives red wine and chocolate the green light!
7. Tina Malone
Former Shameless star Tina, 53, has seen a huge body transformation, dropping from a size 28 to a size 6. In November she proudly unveiled her figure for the first time since having surgery to remove the skin left behind by her 12-stone weight loss. In 2010, Tina had a gastric band fitted and says the operation ‘saved my life’. She’s just started hitting the gym and, while she eats healthy foods like fish and spinach, she says she does allow herself the occasional treat. ‘It’s been a hard slog,’ she explains. ‘I still eat chocolate – I have about four squares a day.’
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Year in and year out, we ALL feel the pressure of organising how we are going to go into the New Year...
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Christmas has been and gone, but now all that seems to be on your mind is how you are going to say GOOD-BYE to 2016 and HELLO to 2017. There is only one way to celebrate, party time! It can be super stressful holding a party, and even more stressful deciding which one to attend! But don’t panic because you are not alone. Here are 14 GIFS that you will relate to this New Years…
First of all, you’ll get that bundle of excitement! It’s an excuse to go wild and put 2016 behind you…
Then you’ll start to realise that you haven’t actually made any plans. You better get organising…
Okay, so you’ve sorted out your plans. That can only mean one thing. Did somebody say shopping?
Then it’s all about the glam time…
And each year you convince yourself that you won’t get as drunk as you did the year before
But soon enough this happens…
There is always somebody who suggests whacking out the karaoke machine, which will then turn you into the next X Factor contestant
And cue the Dutch-courage dancing…
About five minutes before midnight hits someone insists on doing a speech to reflect on the year. Leaving you like…
But nine times out of ten they will also end up getting super emotional!
The past 12 months have been a real roller coaster, in both celeb land and the real world. From Donald Trump becoming US president to Gemma Collins seeking compensation from the dictionary, 2016 has been blighted with drama, both good and bad.
It’s a year that’s seen countless showbiz splits, hordes of dodgy A-list Instagrams and many sad goodbyes to too many celebrity greats.
So here’s our look back at the biggest stories of the 2016 and all the stuff you might have missed along the way…
1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie split
It was the break-up that rocked the showbiz world to the core. Brad Pittand Angelina Jolie ending their two-year marriage – and 12 year relationship – by revealing they were getting divorced.
Generally regarded as one of the strongest bonds in Hollywood, the end of Brangelina came in September, when Angelina filed divorce papers citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. Angelina filed for physical custody of their six children, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahrar, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.
Brad and Ange met on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith, while he was still technically married to Jennifer Aniston.
Rumours swirled that Brad had been having an affair with the co-star of his new film Allied, Marion Cotillard, with reports alleging Ange had even hired a private investigator to keep an eye on what he was up to. Marion denied the affair, posting a heartfelt statement on Instagram explaining she was very much in love with her partner Guillaume Camet with whom she’s expecting her second child.
Then Brad was accusing of hitting his son Maddox on a private jet – something he was later cleared of. A spokesperson for Angelina admitted she was ‘relieved that the inquiry is over and that the custody arrangements in place will allow the children to heal.’ Brad returned to the public eye in November, when he appeared on the red carpet for the Chinese premiere of Allied, looking noticeably thinner than he was several months ago.
2. Meanwhile, in Jen An-land…
It’s been eleven years since Jen Aniston and Brad split, no-one’s ever got over the fact Brad cheated on her to hook up with Angelina. So it wasn’t a huge surprise that 98 per cent of any talk of the split on social media contained a delighted Jen An meme, her jubilant at the prospect of the break up. Jen hasn’t officially spoken about the split (surprise surprise), but her husband Justin Theroux was quizzed on the matter during a press junket for The Girl On The Train. ‘[Jennifer thinks] it’s boring to sort of comment on anything else. People are having a bad time, that’s horrible.’
3. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris’ bad breakup
It seemed like a match made in heaven – the most eligible man in music + the most eligible woman in music = big, heartwarming famous people love. From the time they first got together at the BRIT Awards in London in February in 2014, to that time they had a right old hoot on an inflatable swan, Talvin were the couple of dreams.
Right up until the last minute, everything seemed dreamy – they even had a holiday to the Caribbean two weeks before it all ended.
Then the bombshell was dropped, and the pair parted ways, but that was only the beginning. Calvin initially tweeted: ‘The only truth here is that a relationship came to an end & what remains is a huge amount of love and respect.’
But within a week, Tay was snapped kissing Tom Hiddleston. Whoops. Calvin deleted all his pics with Taylor from social media, unfollowed Tay and her bro Austin, then Taylor reciprocated.
The following month, it got nasty when Calvin went on a tweeting spree about the split (which he obviously deleted afterwards), even bringing in Tay’s nemesis Katy Perry into proceedings. Taylor had revealed she wrote Calvin’s hit This Is What You Came For under a pseudonym, Nils Sjoberg.
‘I figure if you’re happy in your new relationship you should focus on that instead of trying to tear your ex bf down for something to do,’ he wrote. ‘I know you’re off tour and you need someone new to try and bury like Katy etc but I’m not that guy, sorry.’
After a relatively calm few months, Calvin finally spoke out about the dramz, admitting, ‘When it ended, all hell broke loose,’ adding his tweets were ‘completely the wrong instinct. For both of us it was the wrong situation. It clearly wasn’t right.’
Then in October, Calvin dropped the video to My Way, largely believed to be four minutes and five seconds of shade pointed in Taylor’s direction. This was denied by Calv, but lets look at the evidence: the female lead standing on a horse (like Tay did in the Blank Space vid), an awks silent dinner between the music video lady and Calvin (like the awks silent cup of tea in her We Are Never Getting Back Together vid) and a black leather outfit straight outta the Blank Space video. Coincidental? According to well-placed sources, Taylor’s working on the obligatory post-split Calvin song so it can’t be far off. Plus another one, about Tom Hiddleston too, which takes us to…
4. Taylor and the great Tom Hiddleston mystery
Were they trolling us? Or was it actual real love? Either way, it was weirdly sickly sweet and contrived, even by Tay’s terms. They met at the Met Gala in May when she was still with Calvin, with a vid of them dancing going viral. Weeks later, they were spotted snogging on a rock in Rhode Island – Hiddleswift was officially a thing, and a lesson in lightspeed dating.
They went out in public! They met each others parents! They went to Rome and took selfies! They cuddled at Selena Gomez gigs! Then the unthinkable happened – Tom wore his heart on his chest with an ‘I heart TS’ vest at her Fourth Of July bash and instantly became a laughing stock, losing any hope he had of being in the running to be James Bond. The pair dated very publicly for three months, then allegedly amicably split almost as quickly as it began. Was it an elaborate hoax? Apparently not, but we’re not entirely convinced…
5. Kim Kardashian gets robbed in Paris
Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week, losing over £8.5million worth of jewellery in the process.
Five armed thieves broke in to the luxury apartment she had rented for the October event at around 3am, tied her up in the bath and proceeded to nick everything of value, and two phones.
When Kanye heard about the robbery during a gig in New York, he ended the gig early citing a ‘family emergency.’ Kim was revealed to be ‘badly shaken but physically unharmed’, and took a break from social media in the aftermath of the crime. Filming for Keeping Up With The Kardashians was put on hold indefinitely, Kim didn’t attend a wrap party for season 12 of the show, and then cancelled a PA at a Las Vegas club later that month. Then Kim’s assistant Stephanie Sheppard announced Kim was ‘taking some much needed time off.’
A website claimed Kim lied about the robbery, but soon retracted the allegations and apologised when Kim sued them. As you would.
6. Bake Off being nicked by Channel 4
To make things even worse in the gangrene. gaping wound that is 2016, plans to move the Great British Bake Offfrom the BBC to Channel 4 were announced – and everyone lost it. One of the worst things to happen after Brexit and Trump coming to power was the fact that Mary Berry, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins announced they were remaining loyal to the BBC and would not be jumping ship when the show changed channels in 2017. Channel 4 bought rights to the show for a whopping £75 million, but appear to only have Paul Hollywood and a tent to show for it.
So it was with a heavy heart that we enjoyed this year’s show – with lipsticked pouting machine Candice Brown winning the glass cake stand for her services to baking. The show’s most laid back contestant in history, Selasi Gbormittah, sent hearts a-flutter and won the love of a nation with his relaxed approach to baking. What a legend.
7. Cheryl was pregnant – or was she?
It was the year’s biggest mystery, shrouded underneath the secrecy of a big camel coat – was Cheryl Cole preggo with her boyfriend Liam Payne’s baby? Who knew? Despite a very long list of clues, Cheryl wasn’t letting us know. Rumours about a mini Chez began in September after L’Oreal released a ad where Cheryl looked much fuller faced, and in October, at the L’Oreal party at Paris Fashion Week, the presence of a small bump in Cheryl’s jumpsuit seemed to confirm suspicions.
As did a new-found love of baggy jackets, sitting behind tables at perfume signings and cropping Instagrams just above the waist. And the fact her mum, Joan Callaghan, was spotted in Mothercare buying pregnancy pillows. What could it all mean? Cheryl appeared on The One Show in November, but wasn’t asked about her pregnancy, much to the annoyance of fans. She then stepped out with a very visible bump and finally seemed to confirm the news.
It’s still a mystery as to when she is due.
8. Mark Wright fights Danny Dyer
Of all the people in the world to get in a fight with, Danny ‘hard man’ Dyer isn’t an advisable opponent. But not for ex-TOWIE star Mark Wright, who took on the EastEnder at V Festival in August – and Now witnessed the shocking bust-up. A bunch of Mark’s pals ganged up on Danny, 39, who was at the festival as part of his joint stag and hen do with now-wife Jo Mas, also 39, while Mark headed to the toilet. The men jumped Danny and gave him a black eye, all in front of his daughter Dani, 20.
After the attack, Mark, 29, denied he’d had anything to do with it, tweeting: ‘I would like to confirm I personally wasn’t involved in any physical confrontation’.
While Danny told fans he hoped his black eye would heal before his big day, a disgusted Jo said: ‘There were five guys against one and Danny still went for them,’ adding: ‘They’re a bunch of talentless Essex t***s.
But the feud didn’t start here. During a 2013 interview, after Danny was mistaken for Mark, the actor hit out: ‘He’s everything I hate about this whole celebrity world.’ Then came a row at a charity football match, where Mark slapped Danny in the face.
A Twitter spat followed, and Danny swiped back: ‘What a geezer. My bird hits harder.’
9. Zayn v Perrie:It was war!
Shots were fired between former pop power couple Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards, both 23, at the close of 2016, as things got nasty when 1) Little Mix put out their diss track Shout Out To My Ex 2) Little Mix released their autobiography, with Perrie talking about the split and 3) Zayn brought out his own book, which only mentioned Perrie twice. Ouch.
Little Mix, buoyed by the sass of calling out a former lover for being crap at sex, having rubbish tattoos and being a bit of an idiot generally, came out on top. Perrie opened up about the difficulties she had due to the emotional split, claiming Zayn ended their two-year engagement via text, something he’s since denied.
10. Orlando bares his manhood
One minute you’re happily paddling around in the Mediterranean Sea sans clothes and the next you’re the talk of the internet with nothing but an aubergine emoji or a blacked-out box to protect your modesty. Which is exactly what happened to Orlando Bloom. Orlando was enjoying a holiday in Sardinia with his girlfriend Katy Perry when he decided to paddleboard naked. Katy, sensibly attired for the beach in a bikini, was sat in front of Bloom’s bits, blissfully unaware of the peenstorm to come. Orlando, thank you from us all.
11. Was The X Factor all a big fix?
Another year, another cry of ‘FIX!’ bellowed at The X Factor. Sure, boss Simon Cowell, 51, summoned former judges Sharon Osbourne, 64, Louis Walsh, 64, and Nicole Scherzinger, 38, back to their TV home, and Dermot O’Leary, 43, returned as host, but despite changes to the line-up there was a lot of criticism. Why? Contestant Gifty Louise, 20, was booted out for rapper Honey G. Fright Night was randomly selected as a category at Halloween.
Honey G, 35, was booked for a gig on the night of the final. Was it a fix? The show denied such claims, with Matt Terry, 23, winning the show. But who knows?
12. Louis Tomlinson becomes a dad
One Direction star Louis Tomlinson welcomed his first child into the world following a fleeting romance with stylist Briana Jungwirth in May 2015. Freddie Reign was born on 21 January, but while Louis, 24, wrote on Twitter: ‘He is healthy and pretty amazing. I’m very happy,’ the tot became the subject of a wild conspiracy theory that he wasn’t actually real, with Briana, 24, branding the claims ‘sick and morally wrong’. The new parents then became embroiled in a custody battle, as it was reported Briana was concerned about Freddie spending time with Louis’ new girlfriend Danielle Campbell. Awks.
13. Reality TV love died…
Geordie favourites Charlotte Crosby and Gaz Beadle called it forever quits after five years of yo-yo dating. Charlotte, 26, said she was ‘done’ with Gaz, 28, after he had a threesome while filming Ex On The Beach, and he argued she’d been reluctant to label their romance. Charlotte then revealed she’d suffered an ectopic pregnancy and claimed Gaz ‘abandoned’ her.
Meanwhile, TOWIE lovers Lydia Bright, 26, and James ‘Arg’ Argent, 28, ended things for the 873rd time in May amid claims he had relapsed into his cocaine habit. But then Lyds had ‘a moment of madness’ when she ended up in bed with Arg while filming in Marbella. Whoops.
14. Katie and Peter buried the hatchet
No, hell did not freeze over in order to facilitate such a reunion, but by some small miracle, Katie Price and Peter Andre became friends again after over six years of animosity since their marriage ended in 2009.
The former couple called a truce to their long-running feud in February this year after a tense and tearful 15 minute conversation at Pete’s West Sussex home. The next month, Katie even took husband Kieran Hayler to a Peter Andre gig – way less humiliating than what was to come when she dressed him as a horse for the launch of her TV show Katie Price’s Pony Club in September.
Katie said she was ‘happy to put the past behind her’, with Pete admitting he was delighted with their relationship progress: ‘It was great for the kids to see us getting on and just goes to show we’re moving forward.’
15. #FingerInTheBootyAssBitch
Kanye found himself at the centre of the greatest hashtag since #susanalbumparty following a row with Wiz Khalifa, his ex Amber Rose’s boyfriend. Amber piped up in the argument, tweeting: ‘Are you mad I’m not around to play in your asshole anymore #FingersInTheBootyAssBitch.’
Hilarity ensued, not least because Kanye was so desperate to let the world know that wasn’t his ‘thing’. “Exes can be mad but just know I never let them play with my ass… I don’t do that… I stay away from that all together.’ And in case anyone was in any doubt about his non-bum loved, he added, ‘I’m not into that kind of shit. I like pictures and videos.’
The only TV guide you’ll need for essential festive viewing
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It’s elementary
Sherlock, BBC One, 8.30pm
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back for a sixth series of the sleuth show and we couldn’t be any more excited. In this first episode, Sherlock looks into the case of somebody who’s defacing images of Margaret Thatcher. Is the vandal responsible simply a massive Labour party fan, or is there something darker afoot?
We ♥ Harry
Prince Harry, ITV, 10.45pm
In this exclusive documentary we get to see Harry at home with girlfriend Meghan Markle, hanging out, cooking for each other… oh hang on, no – we actually get to see him working with his charity in Lesotho. Still good!
King of the jungle
The Jungle Book, Sky Cinema Premiere, 5.10pm
The Jungle Book – Key Art
With Bill Murray as Baloo the bear and Idris Elba providing the voice of tiger Shere Khan, this is the perfect film to nurse your hangover with on New Year’s Day. Grab a Bloody Mary and get stuck in.
Clash of the titans
Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice, Sky Cinema, 7pm
Superman – Wonder Woman – Batman
If you’re after some superhero action, look no further as Sky is showing this great movie on. We can’t think of anything better than staring at Henry Cavill’s chiselled jaw (and the rest) for a few hours. Meet you on the sofa!
Also on:
Mrs Brown’s Boys: Chez Your Mama, BBC One, 10pm
Miranda Meets Morecambe & Wise, ITV, 8.30pm
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Channel 4, 9pm
They’ve been there, they’ve done it – hell, they’ve even made the DVD! So who better to offer us some helpful tips for looking great in 2016 than the stars of some of the most popular fitness videos of all time?
‘If one slacks, the others will keep you on course.’
2. Raise your game!
‘When I started my routines I couldn’t do one of the three-minute segments without being completely out of breath. But once I could do three minutes, I upped it to six, then nine.
3. Don’t eat in front of the TV
‘If you’re watching TV you’re not watching what you eat and you’ll scoff more than you need to. Sit down at a table and eat properly.’
4. Wear Tight Clothes
‘Don’t wear loose or baggy clothes during the day because it’ll be hard to tell if you’ve gained or lost weight. Stick to fitted clothes with a waistband, so you know
if it’s loose you’re on course.’
5. Eat slowly
‘It should take 20 minutes to eat a meal. You’ll be less hungry if you eat slowly.’
‘If I know I’m going to be in a position where there’ll be limited food options available to me, then I’ll make something at home and take that with me.’
7. Buy a new kit to get inspired
‘If you want to stick with your new exercise regime, it’s often a good idea to buy some nice new kit – it’ll motivate you.’
8. Good nutrition
‘You won’t ever have a six-pack without it. No matter how many sit-ups you do, you’ll never burn fat on your stomach. A flat, toned stomach needs a body fat percentage below 15, which you can achieve through nutrition, fat-burning exercises and workouts that use a lot of “core” and abdominal muscles. One of the best exercises for this is the plank.’
‘My weight yo-yos a lot, so I have to be really vigilant with food and exercise. I get motivated by pinning up a picture of myself when I was looking really good.’
10. If you want something HAVE IT!
‘I went for lunch with my dad at an Italian restaurant for his 70th and couldn’t resist a carbonara. It’s the most calorie-laden dish, with cheese, cream, pasta and bacon. But instead of denying myself, I made sure I only had a small salad for dinner.’
11. Use a sugar alternative
‘Instead of using sugar to sweeten foods, use a low-GI, sugar-free syrup like agave on cereals, on toast and in tea.’
12. Ignore the phone
‘Next time you follow a home workout DVD, make sure you’re free of all distractions. Reserve 15 minutes for yourself.’
13. Lift heavy
‘My personal trainer told me I’d outgrown the weights in his home gym. I was doing upright rows with 15kg dumbbells. If you have smaller weights, do more reps until
your muscles beg for mercy!’
‘Women who track their results are 97 per cent more likely to succeed.’
15. Swap salted peanuts for almonds
‘Rub a bit of coconut oil on them, then dip them in homemade garlic salt – so tasty and a lot healthier.’
16. You can eat ice cream if you use healthier ingredients
‘I’ve been making homemade ice cream lately and instead of using double cream, I’ve been using coconut cream as a healthier alternative. I’ve also heard that almond butter and pure peanut butter work well instead of cream.’
17. Skip yourself thinner
‘Skipping is a great way to lose weight. You can buy a rope with a calorie counter.’
18. Tea curbs sugar cravings
‘I’ve discovered a tea that helps me curb my cravings for sugar. It’s a mix of liquorice and peppermint by Teapigs and tastes like a bag of sweets. I have two cups a day.’
Cindy Crawford, 49
19. Food switches
‘When I’m craving food, it’s usually chocolate — but I’ve switched to dark chocolate and you hardly need any to get the satisfaction. Sometimes I crave pasta: a penne arrabbiata. Yum! I steer clear of things like that as much as possible, but when I do it, I’m going to really enjoy it — go to a good restaurant and not feel guilty about it.’
20. Get a good night’s sleep
‘Sleep is when your body restores itself. That’s why even the ingredients you put on your skin at night are different. During the day you want protection, but at night you’re restoring and replenishing. I think that’s true not just for your skin, but also for your health.’
Nell McAndrew, 42
21. Run and watch the fat disappear
‘Running is the best way to burn calories and easy to fit into your day. Mix in some lunges, squats and squat thrusts and you’ll really get your heart pumping.’
22. Exercise outside
‘You burn more calories in colder weather. So if you’re not a runner then a brisk walk will still do the job.’
Nadia Sawalha, 51
23. Get creative with ingredients
‘When dieting, many people make the mistake of assuming there are whole lists of their favourite foods, like pizza, that they just can’t eat any more. Rubbish! You just need to get creative. Tweak the ingredients and you don’t need to miss out.’
Tracy Anderson, 40
24. Train for an hour a day, six days a week
‘Do 30 minutes of cardio training (dancing, jogging, aerobics) and 30 minutes of muscular structure (weights and stretches). Do this for the rest of your life.’
25. Watch yourself exercise
‘Look at yourself in the mirror and critique yourself and your movements as
you would a piece of artwork. Have an opinion about how you’re moving.’
Mel B, 40
26. Understand what healthy eating really means
‘I think people get confused and think healthy only means a bit of lettuce with nothing on it – and that’s not healthy. You have to sex up a salad.’
27. Have sex
‘You burn so many calories having sex. It’s like an all-over body workout!’
28. Eat little and often
‘Eat every two to three hours – have a nice omelette in the morning, snack on some fruit, have a nice salad for lunch, snack on some nuts in between, and chicken and vegetables for dinner. Treat your body good. Feed it.’
Lorraine Kelly, 56
29. Don’t crash diet
‘People go on silly crash diets and they don’t work. We know they don’t work. I did it for years and my weight yo-yoed up and down.’
30. Weekday to weekend
‘During the week I’m more sensible with what I eat but
I have the same things as my husband when I go back up to Scotland at the weekend
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