Joan Collins approaching her 80th birthday

We have EXCLUSIVE pictures By Eddie Sanderson of Joan Collins at her home in LA.

The star said forcibly “If I hear the word ‘retire’ it makes me want to throw up and then do what?  Sit around all day watching television? I still love life so I live it.”

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GOLDEN DAY APPROACHES FOR OLYMPIC STAR JESSICA ENNIS

OLYMPIC Heptathlon Gold  Medal winner Jessica Ennis admits that she has more than a few butterflies  in her stomach as she races towards one of her biggest days in her life – her wedding.

Jessica allowed us into her home to photograph her and fiance Andy Hill.

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Chanelle Hayes finds being compared to Jade Goody crushing

Chanelle Hayes has been with her boyfriend Jack Tweed for three years now, and last week their relationship saw its biggest challenge to date.

Jack, who was married to the late Jade Goody before he met Chanelle, did an interview in which he said that no-one could ever replace Jade in his life.

This is understandable for a man whose wife died under such tragic circumstances, and in an exclusive chat with Reveal, Chanelle says she completely understands where he’s coming from.
What she doesn’t accept, however, is the fact that she feels constantly compared – often unfavourably – to the reality star who died of cancer in 2009.

“Jack’s interview was meant to be a tribute to Jade, four years on. But I felt the questions were disrespectful to me and my family. Asking Jack if I’m jealous of Jade, or if I’ll ever replace her, made me upset.”
As soon as she’d read the interview, Chanelle Tweeted: “Absolutely sick of living up to a f****ng ghost,” before removing the Tweet.
“I shouldn’t have Tweeted what I did, I was just so cross,” she tells us.

But the former Big Brother contestant, who has two-year-old son Blakely from a previous relationship, makes the point that living in the shadow of Jack’s ex is becoming increasingly tough on her.
She battled a year-long bout of depression recently, and says: “People Tweet Jack, saying he’s downgraded since Jade, and call me a silly tramp.
“Jade’s a public hero and I know I’ll never ever be as good as she was. But every year, at the anniversary [of her death], it bashes my confidence. I know that sounds really selfish, but it makes me doubt my relationship with Jack, doubt myself as a person.”
Read the full interview with Chanelle in issue 17 of Reveal magazine.

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Could TV presenter Donna Air be Kate Middletons’ new sister in law

James Middleton – one of Britain’s most eligible bachelors – has been reportedly dating the Newcastle-born blonde since meeting her in an exclusive London club two months ago.

The pair have been keeping their whirlwind romance under wraps, but are now said to have revealed to friends they are a couple.

One said: “It’s still early days but James thinks she’s great. They’ve been out together to a few places but they always choose discreet restaurants where they are less likely to get spotted.”

James, 26, and Donna, 33, first met at a private members’ club, 5 Hertford Street, in Mayfair, central London.

A source recently said: “It’s still early days but James thinks she’s great. They’ve been out together to a few places – but they always choose discreet restaurants where they are less likely to get spotted.

“They have been dating for about three months. They enjoy each other’s company and are getting to know each other.”

Donna Air, who is good friends with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, has a 9-year-old daughter named Freya from her relationship with millionaire Damian Aspinall.

In our Exclusive fun loving pictures Donna Air shows why James Middleton has become smitten with her.

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JLS have announced that they are splitting up after five years together.

Former X Factor boy band JLS have announced that they are splitting up after five years together.

In a statement on their official website they thanked their fans.

“We wanted to make sure that you heard it from the four of us, that we have decided to bring our time as a band to an end,” the statement said.

The band also said they would put together a final album, Goodbye; The Greatest Hits, with a new single to coincide with a farewell tour.

“Goodbye; The Greatest Hits Tour will be the last time that we will perform together as a 4 and we want to make sure that this tour is the best ever and that we end on a high!

“We will always remain brothers and friends and we will always be your boys.

“Thanks to all of you guys, your support, your dedication and you have changed our lives forever. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you.”

JLS first appeared on The X Factor in 2008 finishing second to Alexandra Burke and are made up of Oritse Williams, Marvin Humes, J.B. Gill and Aston Merrygold.

In their time together they have had five number one singles and released four studio albums.

The group’s debut album is the third biggest-selling X Factor debut ever behind Leona Lewis and One Direction.

The band will continue to work on the JLS Foundation after they spilt up. The charity was started three years ago.

“As always we will continue to support each other and we hope you will enjoy watching us grow individually in our new chapters going forward. We want to look at this final year as a celebration of all that we have achieved together.

“We hope you can look back and remember all the great moments that you have been responsible for.”

Over their career, JLS have sold more than six million records, won two Brit awards in 2010 and five Mobo awards.

Marvin Humes, 28, married Saturdays singer Rochelle Wiseman last year and they are expecting their first child.

The group launched their own range of condoms and Merrygold is a judge on Sky’s Got To Dance series.

Gill has developed an interest in farming and recently featured on the BBC’s Countryfile.

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THE Voice hopeful Sarah Cassidy shows her cheeky side in a series of saucy snaps from her first shot at pop stardom

The former Miss Scotland finalist wowed the celebrity judges on Saturday night’s show with a powerful version of Al Green’s Let’s Stay Together.

And, as our exclusive snaps show, stylish Sarah’s come a long way from her days with raunchy girl group Lemonescent 10 years ago.

One picture shows her leaving very little to the imagination as she cavorts on stage at Hampden in a tiny mini-kilt.

The singers set pulses racing as they appeared with acts like Cheryl Cole and Liberty X before splitting in 2005.

But Glasgow beauty Sarah, 31, admitted she’s more nervous singing on The Voice.

She said: “We played a lot of big arenas and it was a great experience but it was so different to The Voice.

“I feel like I’m sticking my neck on the line more and that made me so nervous.

“I used to do gigs in front of thousands and I’d enjoy it, but that doesn’t mean I’m OK with the pressure of being on a TV show like this.”

Sarah won rave reviews from Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue on Saturday’s edition of the BBC1 talent show.

She even sparked a battle between Jessie J and Danny, as she won a spot on the Price Tag star’s team.

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Britain’s Got Talent contestant Francine Lewis ‘spent night of passion with Leonardo DiCaprio’

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Francine Lewis ‘spent night of passion with Leonardo DiCaprio’

She blew away the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with her celebrity impersonations, but Francine Lewis is used to being around actual A-listers.
The dark haired beauty is said to have once spent a night with Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Francine, who is now happily married with two children, reportedly met Leo in 1999 when she was a hostess for The Generation Game.
After talking to each other in a London bar the pair are said to have headed back to the expensive Metropolitan Hotel where they became intimate.
According to The Sun newspaper Francine said she did not sleep with Leo and she was in a relationship at the time with property dealer Sacha Tropper.
Months before her meeting with DiCaprio, Francine was also linked to former EastEnders star Michael Greco.
The newspaper also reported that she spoke about her sexual appetite, boasting that no man can satisfy her.
She said: ‘I’m a friendly girl and I can’t say no to anyone! I like to make eye contact with a guy and if he gives me that little smile back I know I’m in there. But the truth is no single man can satisfy me.’

However, Francine said ‘this is all old news’ and won’t let the past affect her future on the show.
Lewis wowed the judges and the crowd with her uncanny impressions of Stacey Solomon, Katie Price, Amy Childs and Holly Willoughby on Saturday night.
The mother-of-two blew the judges away with her impersonation of Cheryl Cole and she even left Simon speechless.

As she pretended to be the Geordie singer Francine said: ‘I’m excited to be here, even to see you Simon, me frenemy.’
Her performance left the judges so impressed they rewarded her with a standing ovation.
Simon told her: ‘That was incredible, brilliant choices of people.’

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A UNIQUE GLIMPSE INTO THE PRIVATE WORLD OF PRIME MINISTER MRS THATCHER

A UNIQUE GLIMPSE INTO THE PRIVATE WORLD OF PRIME MINISTER MRS THATCHER

MARGARET THATCHER AND DAUGHTER  D.I.Y

Bank holiday weekend, May 1984 and like thousands of others  at this time it’s D.I.Y for the Thatchers.

Mrs Thatcher spent 6 hours helping to paint and  decorate daughter Carol’s new home -  and end of terrace house in south west London.

For her  it is not a chore, it is a relaxation.   Five years after she became Prime Minister  she finds DIY one of the few ways left of turning off from her problems for a day.

” When you are decorating  you have to concentrate totally. You don’t have time to think of anything else.  At the end of the day I feel tired but completely refreshed mentally.”

Maggie had become the family’s  acknowledged DIY expert.

No sooner had she walked into Carol’s new home than she was telling her off for not preparing  the rooms properly.

” If we don’t get it right every DIY expert will be criticising us, ” she said.

Their closeness   was evident as they worked away together.  Mum giving advice, Carol, taking in the bits she wanted to, glad that mum was there  to help transform the chaos into order.

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Jane Seymour and James Keach to divorce after 20 years.

Jane Seymour and James Keach are calling it quits after 20 years.

The couple “confirm that they are separated and have been for several months,” they said in a statement. “At this time, they are negotiating the terms of their divorce.”

The British actress, 62, and her actor-director husband, 65, wed in 1993. They are parents to 17-year-old twin boys Johnny and Kristopher.

“They will continue their relationship as devoted parents to their children, as business associates and partners, and in their joint dedication to preserving and furthering the charitable endeavors that they’ve worked on throughout their marriage,” the couple said in their statement.

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Claire Sweeney exclusively announces her engagement to young love

Claire Sweeney looks positively glowing in a new photoshoot to celebrate her 42nd birthday on 17th April and engagement. The actress has revealed her engagement to a man 14 years her junior in an exclusive interview with HELLO! magazine.

The former Brookside star said ‘yes’ to businessman Daniel Reilly when he presented her with a three-carat diamond ring in a romantic proposal. Showing off the giant solitaire design in an exclusive ‘at home’ photoshoot by Mike Daines, Claire says they were meant to be.
“I can’t believe I’m a fiancée,” she says. “The reason I’ve never married or had children is because I take it very seriously and I hadn’t met the right person. I’m a workaholic. I’ve had a great life and a fabulous career. It would take a very special man to make me stop and want to be with them. Daniel is that person. I was thrilled when he asked me to be his wife.”

And she says the 14-year age gap between them doesn’t make any difference to their love. “When we first met, the age gap did hold me back,” admits Claire. “But the age difference is about the same between my parents. I felt it was about finding things in common, where you have the same values and morals.

That happened over time and now I never notice the age difference. I’m actually surprised when people mention it.”

The couple admits they have been planning to have a baby for a while – and that was part of the reason why they got engaged. Says Daniel: “We both really want children. We’ve been talking about having a baby for the best part of a year. That’s why I wanted to propose. It would have felt like something was missing if we hadn’t been engaged.”

And they hope to get married in the House of Lords, through a friend who she shares with Cilla Black. “The Lord, as Cilla calls him, is such an incredibly generous man and has become a very good friend,” says Claire. “He said he will arrange it so that we can have all my showbiz mates perform. The House of Lords will never have had so much showbusiness in it.”

See the full exclusive story in issue 1260 HELLO! Magazine

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