Far away from The City: Reality TV star Olivia Palermo enjoys romantic day in St Barts with her beau

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Beach chic: Olivia Palermo enjoyed a romantic trip to the beach in St Barts with her boyfriend Johannes Huebl


She is an American socialite who gained notoriety as Whitney Port's frenemy on The Hills spin-off series The City.

And despite being a model, actress and launching her own fashion line 24-year-old Olivia Palermo managed to take some time out from her busy schedule to spend a romantic day at the beach with her boyfriend.

The actress-turned model lapped up the sunshine on the sand in St Barts with Johannes Hueble, who she has been dating for two years.


Sea view: Olivia and her boyfriend made their way across the beach to find a secluded spot for the day


The couple walked hand in hand as they strolled along the beach looking for a suitable spot to set down their towels.


Red carpet regular: Olivia is often snapped showing off her style sense on the red carpet. Pictured at the Whitney Museum in New York in October


And although Olivia’s behavior may have been questionable on the show her fashion sense never faltered.

The chic New Yorker is regularly found front row at fashion shows and she has already created a collection of necklaces in collaboration with Roberta Freymann.

Olivia is the daughter of real estate developer Douglas Palermo and interior designer Lynn Hutchings and grew up between the Upper East side in New York and Greenwich, Connecticut.


Olivia Palermo ~ Vogue Enero 2011



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Amanda Holden keeps her baby bump under wraps in a pink coat as she arrives for Britain's Got Talent auditions

By EMILY SHERIDAN

Glowing: Amanda Holden put a protective hand on her baby bump - but kept it under wraps - as she arrived for Britain's Got Talent auditions


She's finally able to be open about her pregnancy after months of secrecy.

But Amanda Holden declined to give fans a glimpse of her baby bump as she arrived for the first auditions for the new series of Britain's Got Talent in London today.

The 39-year-old, who revealed she is expecting a baby boy in March, covered up her burgeoning belly in a fuchsia coat with a giant bow strategically placed at her midriff.

Showing pregnancy isn't affecting her passion for fashion, Holden teetered in a pair of towering patent Mary Jane heels and carried a baby pink quilted Chanel handbag.

Writing on her Twitter ahead of the auditions at the Hammersmith Apollo, Holden revealed new judge David Hasselhoff would not be joining her on the panel and Louis Walsh would be covering for the ex-Baywatch star.

She said: 'Getting ready for BGT! Stomach churning! Micheal and Louis today. Think The Hoff is still "giving his Hook".'



Congratulations: Holden receives a congratulatory kiss from a fan as she arrives at the Hammersmith Apollo


Once inside, she Tweeted: 'Five mins until we're on stage! Micheal is pacing, I'm eating and Louis is checking his quiff.'

New judge, comedian McIntyre was given a huge welcome by the thousands of auditionees queuing outside, who chanted his name as he entered the building.

Despite expecting to give birth to her second child in March, Holden insisted it would not affect her work commitments for Britain's Got Talent and starring in the new West End production of Shrek: The Musical.

Holden will play Princess Fiona at Drury Lane when the show opens in May.


The new guy and the substitute: Michael McIntyre (left) was given a big welcome, while Louis Walsh stepped in to cover for David Hasselhoff


'Michael, Michael, Michael': New judge McIntyre was greeted by cheers and whistles from the crowd


The former Cutting It star will film the Britain's Got Talent Series 5 auditions over the next weeks, before returning to the judging panel in late May in time for the live shows.

The blonde TV star announced on Sunday that she and husband Chris Hughes, 37, were expecting their second child together.

She explained she waited so long to announce her pregnancy after she tragically suffered a miscarriage last year.


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The couple, who married in December 2008, are already parents to daughter Alexa, aka Lexi, who turns five later this month.

Writing on her Twitter page on Sunday, she said: 'Just to let you know. I am 6 months pregnant with a baby boy!! Have had to keep it quiet until now!'

In a statement on her official website, Holden revealed her secret heartbreak last year after losing her unborn child.



Doting mother: Holden with her daughter Lexi, who turns five this month


It read: 'Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes are delighted to announce that Amanda is 6 months pregnant with their second child.

'Their delight is increased by the fact that last year she tragically lost a baby.
'As they are sure everyone will understand they needed to get the all clear from the doctor before they shared their very happy news.'

In an interview last year, Holden admitted she had started getting broody.

She said: 'I'd love to have more children. I'm 39 so I'd be very lucky, I've got lots of friends who have waited too long. If it happens it happens. But I'm blessed with one.'

The former Cutting It actress married music executive Hughes at Babington House in Somerset in December 2008 after a five year courtship.

The couple announced their engagement in December 2004, but delayed their wedding after Holden fell pregnant with Alexa, who was born in January 2006.

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'Thank God David doesn't always look perfect,' admits a relieved Victoria Beckham as she covers British Vogue

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Telling all: Victoria Beckham recalls a morning husband David looked like 'c**p' in the new issue of Vogue magazine


Victoria Beckham has been unwavering in her love and devotion for husband David after 11 years of marriage.

But despite his athletic figure and metrosexual appearance, the former Spice Girl admits even he has his off days.

Just months after Posh declared her husband looked 'naturally good all the time', she appears to have changed her mind.

In a new interview with the UK edition of Vogue magazine, the 36-year-old spoke frankly about her husband of 11 years.

Speaking in the February issue of Vogue - her sixth Vogue cover - she said: 'The other morning I looked across at David just after he'd woken up and thought you look really c**p.

'Thank God, because this is a man who always looked so perfect.'

Her remarks were in stark contrast to an interview she gave to Marie Claire magazine in October.


Shifting power balance: Victoria, pictured at Los Angeles airport last week, admitted their marriage is evolving


She said at the time: 'He just naturally looks good all the time. He never looks like s*** in the morning. Never.

‘So he’s sitting there sending his e-mails, all ripped. Not an ounce of fat on him.

And I thought, you done good, girl. I sure wasn’t thinking of his high-pitched voice.'

Victoria's appearance in Vogue is the sixth time she's appeared on the cover of the magazine.


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She's already graced the covers of Russian, Indian, Turkish, German editions, and the British edition once before in 2008.

Also in the Vogue interview, she admits she's finally given up on her long hope for a baby girl.

She also confesses to having her breast implants removed and admits the power balance between herself and David is changing.

To find out more, visit Vogue UK's website www.vogue.co.uk.

• The full interview with Victoria is in the February 2011 issue of Vogue, on sale on Thursday 6 January.


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Baby bliss for Dannii Minogue as she shops with boyfriend Kris Smith and little Ethan in Melbourne

By SARAH FITZMAURICE


Happy families: Dannii Minogue, Kris Smith and baby Ethan headed out for a trip to the shops in Melbourne

She has had a stellar year winning the X Factor successfully launching her own clothing line, and by the looks of things home life is just blissful too.

Dannii Minogue spent a family day out with boyfriend Kris Smith and baby Ethan in Melbourne enjoying the Melbourne sunshine.

The family enjoyed a day out shopping and there was no shortage of attention for their beautiful baby boy.


Yummy mummy: Dannii Minogue dressed in a figure-hugging calf-length printed dress and aviator sunglasses


Dannii, 39, and Kris have been enjoying some time Down Under now she is free from her X Factor duties.

The Australian singer jetted to Melbourne in December and has enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and New Year with her family.

And with the country in the summer season Dannii hit the shops in a calf-length printed dress and aviator sunglasses.


Baby baggage: Kris carried Ethan and the baby chair while Danni carried the bag


Precious load: Kris carried baby Ethan and towered above Dannii who opted for flat shoes


Dannii opted for a pair of crystal embellished flat sandals had her hair pinned back and was carrying a large oversized bag.

Salford-born Kris also made the most of the Aussie sunshine wearing a green T-shirt and khaki shorts and even little Ethan was dressed in a pair of blue shorts.

Although Kris carried the little bundle around for most of the day, Dannii cooed over her little boy and tenderly stroked his head making a touching family scene.


Daddy duties: Ethan looked comfy as he hitched a ride on Kris' arm


And it seemed Dannii couldn't resist getting a cuddle from Ethan and held him close as Kris did some shopping.

The family enjoyed a light lunch in a café followed by some shopping for hair products.

But it has not all been relaxation for the mum-of-one, who has used her time in Australia to promote her autobiography Dannii Minogue: My Story.


Mummy cuddle: Dannii cuddled baby Ethan as Kris was doing some shopping


And during a book signing in Melbourne Dannii was rather taken with a young fan showing her mind is clearly focused on children.

The X Factor judge has never made a secret of her desire to have a large family, saying recently: 'We've just bought a seven-seater car and I wanted to fill it with babies. I liked being pregnant, I really did

'I could definitely see myself having another one at some point. I'm not sure about filling the car. They can just bring their friends! It is really great now though.'

And she added in a recent interview that her rugby player-turned-model beau is also keen to add another tot to their family, adding: '[Kris has] put that on the shopping list: another baby!'




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Call the fashion police, Jude's broken the Law! Sienna Miller's beau sports weird jogging pant and jacket combo

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

What are you wearing? Jude and Sienna arrived at Heathrow yesterday and Jude was sporting a rather strange outfit with cream jogging pants and a grey jacket


You would have thought that somewhere in their four suitcases he could have found just one outfit that matched.

But Jude Law made a serious fashion faux pas arriving at Heathrow airport yesterday, sporting a strange trouser and jacket combination.

The38-year old stepped out in a pair of cream jogging bottoms which he curiously teamed with a low cut white vest and grey jacket.


Low rider: Jude's scruffy outfit included a pair of cream jogging trousers with a low crotch and he sported a short beard as he flew into Heathrow with Sienna


He topped the outfit off with unlaced biker boots and displayed a stubbly face which made for a bizarre, and quite scruffy outfit choice.

As he canoodled with Sienna at the airport desk the crotch of his trousers were so low that it gave him a sagging bottom effect.

By contrast a make-up free Sienna Miller,29, was looking her stylish self sporting a simple but chic look.


Dont look! Jude and Sienna were aided with their luggage by Virgin Atlantic member of staff who couldn't help but take a quick peak at Jude's outfit


Sienna showed off her signature style in pair of skinny jeans, a navy jumper and a black leather jacket.

She also donned a pair of brown military boots and carried a dark brown leather handbag.

The loved-up couple who bought an £8 million luxury London home last month appeared refreshed and relaxed after their African jaunt.


All smiles: The couple appeared happy and relaxed after their jaunt to Africa as they made their way through the airport


Happy couple: The pair who have recently splashed out on a new London home were affectionate as they waited at the airport desk


The pair sauntered through the airport carrying their hand luggage as a number of helpers attended to their baggage.

They were initially helped out by a Virgin Atlantic staff member who pushed the trolley laden with their four bags.

Dressed in the signature red uniform, she contained her composure escorting the celebrity couple, but couldn’t help but take a quick peek at Jude’s bizarre trouser choice.

As they approached their car a smartly dressed man took charge of their luggage.

Jude and Sienna jetted back to London after holidaying in Nairobi in Kenya over New Year and the couple still seemed in holiday mode as they walked through the airport laughing and joking together.


Lady and the tramp: Jude and Sienna walked to their car and headed home


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Met Office knew big freeze was coming but hushed it up

By RACHEL QUIGLEY

Cars try to make their way through the centre of York in the snow at the start of December. Councils could have been better prepared for the cold snap if they had been pre-warned by the Met Office


The Met Office warned ministers to expect an ‘exceptionally cold winter’ but then kept the prediction secret from the public.

The forecaster decided not to reveal the information because it was embarrassed after wrongly predicting a ‘barbecue summer’ in 2009, BBC analyst Roger Harrabin said.

Instead of a seasonal forecast, it offered only monthly snapshots.


Snow ploughs struggle to clear the taxi ways at Heathrow Airport after heavy snowfall in late December. Thousands were stranded at the airport as flights were cancelled and the airport struggled to clear the backlog


The disclosure raises questions over whether transport authorities and councils could have been better prepared for the cold snap which brought chaos before Christmas.

As temperatures fell to a record low, train services were badly disrupted, roads were covered by snow and thousands were stranded at Heathrow as flights were cancelled and the airport struggled to clear the backlog.

Last night Mr Harrabin said: ‘With Britain shivering through a third winter in a row, shouldn’t the weather forecasters have warned us well in advance? Why didn’t the Met Office tell us?

‘The truth is it did suspect we were in for an exceptionally cold early winter, and told the Cabinet Office so in October.


A train skulks through the snow in Horley, Surrey. Train services were badly disrupted last month after transport authorities failed to prepare properly for the immense snowfall


A water fountain was frozen solid in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, after freezing temperatures in December last year


Campaigners have claimed it has become too interested in calling for action to cut carbon emissions.

They say it is in thrall to a belief that temperatures will rise in the long term, and so has neglected its focus on accurate short and medium term forecasts.

The BBC announced last year that it was considering dropping the Met Office as its official forecaster after 87 years. But in July it decided to extend the contract for a further five years.


Ducks waddle across a completely frozen River Ouse in York on Christmas Day


The Cabinet Office said that Met Office forecasts are shared ‘as appropriate’ but could not say if roads authorities, airports and water companies had been passed the explicit deep freeze alert.

A spokesman said: ‘The Met Office provides the Government with regular updates throughout the year to inform short, medium and longer term planning. This information is shared as appropriate between departments and with local responders.

‘Government departments have, since winter 2009, continued to enhance preparedness and build resilience, informed by Met Office advice as well as the recommendations from David Quarmby’s review into last winter’s disruption and Dame Deirdre Hine’s review of the 2009 swine flu pandemic.’


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It's a new year, new start for Lindsay Lohan as she leaves rehab and gets ready to move in to a luxury Venice Beach house

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Beach house: Lindsay Lohan is moving into this light and airy beach house in the Venice area of Los Angeles


Lindsay Lohan is clearly hoping that the new year means a new start.

The troubled 24-year-old is reported to have left rehab today after a 90 day stay in the Betty Ford Clinic and is also ready to move into a plush new beach side pad.

The star is said to be renting the 3,100 square foot house in in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles for just under $7,100 a month.


Luxury: Lindsay's new house boasts four bedrooms with large windows and fantastic views


However, the house is not yet ready for Lindsay to move in, so she is said to be staying at an 'upmarket LA hotel,' according to Radar.

The house comes with four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is said to be situated across the street from her friend Samantha Ronson.


New start: Lohan was released from rehab today


The house comes with four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is said to be situated across the street from her friend Samantha Ronson.

She and Ronson both used to reside in the same apartment building in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles, but Ronson moved out last year.

Lindsay left the rehabilitation clinic, three months after she was ordered back for treatment by a judge after failing a drugs test.

She served the rehab stint in connection with her 2007 DUI conviction, after repeatedly failing to meet the terms of her probation.

This led to two stints in jail and two in rehab last year.


Modern: Lindsay's new home features plenty of open spaces and a trendy wooden staircase


Plush: Lindsay is said to be renting the pad, built in 2007, for around $7,100 a month


However, the star has signalled that she fully intends to turn over a new leaf.

She tweeted on Saturday:'Today is the first day of the rest of my life "The future depends on what we do in the present." -Mahatma Gandhi... One step at a time....'

Meanwhile Lindsay's father Michael Lohan told the CBS Early Show that his daughter was indeed turning his life around.


Stylish: Lindsay will have plenty of space for guests with four bathrooms in her new pad


Great views: Lindsay's new house is in the trendy Los Angeles area of Venice Beach


Lindsay's next court appearance is scheduled for February 25.

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