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Nigella gets confidential with fellow chef

Nigella gets confidential with fellow chef

Good friends: Anthony Bourdain is Nigella's shoulder to cry on since her quickie divorce.

Following reports her ex-husband Charles Saatchi is dating What Not To Wear star Trinny Woodall, Nigella Lawson is seeking comfort from New York celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, best known for his Kitchen Confidential books and show.

The famously fiery Bourdain, 57, has been 53-year-old Nigella’s shoulder to cry on since her quickie divorce from Saatchi.

Nigella and Saatchi ended their 10-year marriage after pictures were published of him with his hands wrapped around her neck at a London restaurant.

He chose the same restaurant to meet Trinny in London last week.

Since the split, Nigella has relocated to LA, where she’s filming the second series of TV cooking competition The Taste with co-star Bourdain, who is married to his second wife, Ottavia Busia.

The pair has taken refuge together at the Chateau Marmont hotel, where Bourdain is offering her “emotional support” as she keeps a low profile.

“Anthony has really taken her under his wing and is looking after her,” a source told the The New York Post.

While Nigella has refused to speak publicly about her marriage breakdown, Saatchi released a statement following their divorce.

“I feel that I have clearly been a disappointment to Nigella during the last year or so, and I am disappointed that she was advised to make no public comment to explain that I abhor violence of any kind against women, and have never abused her physically in any way.”

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Victoria Beckham and David Beckham’s matching style

For more than 15 years the Beckhams have been pairing their looks, from rocking matching midriffs to twin turtle necks.
David and Victoria Beckham

They’re one of the world’s most stylish couples but a look back through David and Victoria Beckham’s wardrobe choices over the years hints that they rarely step out without swapping style notes.

The couple turned heads when they arrived on London Fashion Week’s red carpet in synchronised black his and hers trouser suits.

But it wasn’t the first time they matched. For more than 15 years the Beckhams have been pairing their looks, from rocking matching midriffs to twin turtle necks.

What’s your favourite look?

David and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham in black suits this week, and in white in 2003.

Sporting matching turtle necks back in 1998.

Wearing matching hooded jackets and a rare smile from Victoria , 1998.

They must have planned these matching outfits in 1999, right?

Are you all white? In coordinated looks at the 2003 MTV Awards.

Neither was afraid to show a bit of midriff in 2001.

The couple started to colour their hair similarly in 2007.

The couple settled on a mutual love for grey in September 2008.

They were spotted wearing matching greys later that month.

The phase lasted until that November.

The couple coordinated their wrist bling even before becoming engaged.

Tees, jackets and jeans for an airport run in 2003.

White and neutrals were the family colours of 2001.

All rugged up in 2007.

Bandanas were big among the Beckhams in 2003.

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Nicole Kidman is Princess Grace in new trailer for Grace of Monaco

The first trailer for Nicole Kidman's upcoming film Grace of Monaco has been released.
Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly.

As her best friend Naomi Watts prepares for the Sydney premiere of Diana, Nicole Kidman has started promoting her own princess movie.

The first trailer for Nicole’s upcoming film Grace of Monaco was released last night.

The one-minute teaser feature several brief glimpses of Nicole, 46, walking in her castle, driving in a luxury car and attending fabulous balls.

She wears a series of stunning outfits in the clips, including a white ball gown, a sky blue silk dress and a glittering silver number.

As opera music plays, the voice over says: “Long after the House of Grimaldi has fallen, the world is going to remember your name, your Highness.

“You are the fairy tale, the serenity to which we all aspire and peace will come when you embrace the roles you have been destined to play.

“For no matter where you are in years to come they will continue to whisper your name, the Princess Grace.”

Grace of Monaco is scheduled for release in December. Set in 1962, the film centres on the support Princess Grace offered her husband Prince Rainier during the famous dispute between France and Monaco over tax laws.

The film has already been criticised by the Monaco royal family who said it “needlessly glamorised” Grace.

Naomi’s princess film Diana has faced similar criticism, with Hasnat Khan, whose romance with Diana is portrayed in the film, saying it is based on “gossip” instead of the truth.

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Rebel Wilson: I’m going to make fat jokes!

Rebel Wilson: I’m going to make fat jokes!

Actress, writer and comedienne Rebel Wilson has declared that her size gives her license to make fat jokes.

“You have to use what you’re given to make yourself funny: if you’re super short, super tall, super skinny, have a super big nose – you’ve got to use that,” the Aussie star told Hunger Magazine .

Rebel, who appeared looking saucy on the cover of the magazine, explained Australian humour to its US audience: “I like making fun of myself, because it gives me license to make fun of other people. Otherwise you just come off way too mean.

“We have a saying in Australia: if you ‘pay out’ on yourself, you can ‘pay out’ on everyone else. It gives you room to move.”

The 27-year-old Pitch Perfect star has seduced Hollywood with her acting prowess and is quickly becoming the new face of Tinseltown’s comedic leading ladies.

“Before, it was all glamorous types like Kate Hudson who served as, like, the female equivalent of a ‘straight man’. Now it’s turning, and it’s really good,” she said.

The Aussie star has tried to lose weight in the past and was previously a spokesperson for Jenny Craig . She dropped a large amount of weight before being asked to ditch the weight-loss program for a film role that required her to keep her curvy figure. Since then she has embraced her size and even uses it to her advantage.

”I like spreading the message that you can be beautiful and confident whatever shape or size you are,” she said.

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Miley and Liam: It’s officially over

Miley and Liam: It’s officially over

Following months of speculation, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have officially called off their engagement.

The couple confirmed to People magazine that their four-year relationship was over via their representatives, who had no further comment on the split.

The pair, who were engaged in May 2012, were last seen together on August 8 with Liam, 23, said to be “mortified” by the 20-year-old singer’s controversial VMA performance.

The news has been a long time coming with Miley hinting at the pair’s troubles via Twitter over recent months, and even as recently as the latest issue of Harper’s Bazzar which features her on the cover.

“I definitely don’t have time to deal with a wedding right now. But I will at some point,” the singer told the magazine.

The former Disney star, who met Liam on the set of The Last Song back in 2009, recently unfollowed her ex on Twitter after rumours that he is infatuated with Mad Men actress January Jones.

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Beyoncé gets pulled off stage by fan

Beyonce gets pulled off stage by fan

Beyoncé Knowles had a close call recently while performing in Brazil.

During her performance in Sao Paulo while singing her hit Irreplaceable one crazed fan tried to pull her off the stage and into the crowd.

The 32-year-old singer kept her composure as her security guards acted immediately to pull her back up on stage.

Beyoncé continued to perform, but when she realised her security were escorting the man out of the show, she said “hey, hey it’s alright. Calm, calm, calm.”

Following her performance, Beyoncé found the man in the crowd.

“Let me speak to the gentleman- he just got excited. It’s alright,” she said.

She kneelt down, shook the man’s hand and said: “Thank you, I love you too,” to the delight of the crowd.

This isn’t the first time Beyoncé has had a close call with a fan. Back in May while performing to the same song in Denmark, one cheeky fan slapped the singer on the bottom! .

Beyoncé is currently taking her Mrs Carter Show through South America as part of her world tour.

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Sandra Bullock: Why I don’t look back

Sandra Bullock has endured a painful divorce, a huge life changes to get where she is today, but in an interview the actress has revealed why she doesn't look back, and wouldn't have it any other way.
Sandra Bullock on the cover of US Vogue

Sandra Bullock has endured a painful divorce, some rough press, and huge life changes over the past three years, but in a wide-ranging interview the Oscar-winning actress has revealed she has no desire to look backward, and wouldn’t have it any other way.

The 49-year-old US Vogue cover girl told the October issue of the magazine she feels “on top of the world” since becoming a mum and working on some exciting project in the past three years, despite the rocky road to getting where she is.

Days after Bullock won the Best Actress Oscar for The Blind Side, reports emerged that he had cheated on her. She quickly filed for divorce and became a single mother to Louis who she adopted in January 2010, but managed to keep secret for the first few months of his life.

“We’re all where we’re supposed to be,” she says now.

“I’m exactly where I want to be now. You can’t go backward and I’m not going backward.”

Bullock, who is preparing for the release of upcoming film Gravity, says she feels “grateful” and “blessed” with what she has.

“Nobody can be prepared for anything,” she says, and adds that she is having “such an amazing time” as a mum.

“Whatever comes our way, we handle as a family. It’s not just me anymore,” she says.

Heat co-star Melissa McCarthy, whose own children grew close to three-year-old Louis during filming, tells of how much Bullock adores her son.

“Louise is number one, and the next one down is 101,” she tells Vogue.

“He takes up the first hundreds slots in her life.”

Despite continuing to busy herself with her career, Bullock makes it clear Louis is the centre of her universe, and she doesn’t want her job to affect him.

“I don’t want him to have pressures brought on by what I do,” she says.

“I will quit. I will leave. If I see whatever I’m doing affecting him negatively, I will pack up and move to Alaska.”

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Rebel Wilson: I think being fat is funny

Curvaceous comedian Rebel Wilson has hit back at critics who say she relies on jokes about her weight.
Rebel Wilson.

Curvaceous comedian Rebel Wilson has hit back at critics who say she relies on jokes about her weight.

Wilson has gone from small screen starlet to glamorous magazine covergirl, gracing the cover of lifestyle magazine Hunger, and giving a revealing interview in which she explains why she thinks being fat is funny.

“As long as I look like this, I’m going to make fat jokes,” the Aussie star says.

“You have to use what you’re given to make yourself funny: if you’re super short, super tall, super skinny, have a super big nose ק you’ve got to use that.”

The 27-year-old funny woman insists she has a license to dole out fat jokes, following criticism that was heaped on her by Forbes magazine for the “fat women” jokes she used while hosting the MTV Awards this year.

“All comedians have to use their physicality, so I use my size,” she says.

The Bridesmaids star, who rocks thick curls and a heavy smoky eye on the magazine cover, makes it clear her sense of humour hasn’t lost its Aussie roots.

“I like making fun of myself because it gives me a license to make fun of other people; otherwise, you just come off way too mean,” she says.

“If you ‘pay out’ on yourself, you can ‘pay out’ on everyone else. It gives you room to move.”

While Wilson has previously revealed she doesn’t aspire to be a role model for plus size women, she says that acceptance of different body shapes in the industry pleases her and she is happy to spread the message.

“Before it was all glamorous types like Kate Hudson who served as, like, the female equivalent of a ‘straight man’. Now it’s turning, and it’s really good,” she said.

“I like spreading the message that you can be beautiful and confident whatever shape or size you are.”

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Billy Connolly treated for Parkinson’s disease and prostate cancer

Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has received treatment for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer.
Billy Connolly

Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly has received treatment for Parkinson’s disease and prostate cancer.

The 70-year-old star had surgery in the US after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently having ongoing treatment to manage his Parkinson’s disease.

“The operation was a total success and Billy is fully recovered,” Connolly’s spokeswoman said in a statement.

“In addition, Billy has been assessed as having the initial symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for which he is receiving the appropriate treatment.”

Despite his illnesses, Billy will commence filming of his new TV show in the next few months and will undertake an extensive tour of New Zealand next year.

“Billy has been assured by experts that the findings will in no way inhibit or affect his ability to work,” the spokeswoman said.

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Modern treatment means sufferers can continue to lead fulfilling lives. Actor Michael J Fox was diagnosed in 1991 and continues to work in a range of films and TV shows.

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Nigella Lawson seeking solace in Anthony Bourdain

Nigella Lawson has found comfort in a fellow celebrity chef just one day after her ex-husband was photographed on a date with TV stylist Trinny Woodall.
Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain

Nigella Lawson has found comfort in a fellow celebrity chef just one day after her ex-husband was photographed on a date with TV stylist Trinny Woodall.

The New York Post reports Nigella has “taken refuge” in Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont hotel, where she is receiving “emotional support” from Anthony Bourdain.

Anthony is Nigella’s co-star on new US cooking show The Taste, and the pair have reportedly become very close, particularly since her ex Charles Saatchi was seen dining with Trinny at the same Mayfair restaurant he was photographed “choking” Nigella.

“She has been keeping herself very low-key,” a source told the New York Post.

“Anthony has really taken her under his wing and is looking after her.”

The source was keen to insist the friendship was “strictly platonic” as Anthony is very happily married to Ottavia, a mixed martial arts fighter and the mother of his six-year-old daughter Ariana.

Nigella and Charles divorced in July after he was photographed “choking” her during an argument. They had been married for 10 years.

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