Table of contents for Issue 1040 in Closer

NEWS The global frenzy surrounding Prince Harry's sensational memoir, Spare, exploded last week as the “Duke of Hollywood” revealed a series of shock bombshells, including his drug and alcohol abuse, losing his virginity to an older woman and revealing more details on Meghan and Kate's infamous feud. During the 38-year-old's publicity book tour – which included dramatic interviews for American shows 60 Minutes, Good Morning America and The Late Show – Harry continued to unleash attacks on his family, which, until his book release, had been largely directed at his brother, Prince William, 40, and father, King Charles, 74. As the Duke of Sussex continued to twist the knife amid his bitter feud with his brother – who he claimed physically assaulted him during a heated row – he also…

They sparked unlikely romance rumours earlier this month when Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie and Normal People star, Paul Mescal, were spotted having a cosy coffee together in a London cafe. The 47-year-old mum-ofsix, was snapped chatting with the hunky actor after watching him perform in A Streetcar Named Desire at the adjoining theatre. Their meet-up came just weeks after Paul, 26, split from his rumoured fiancée, singer Phoebe Bridgers, 28. And while pals say their coffee date was platonic, insiders reveal Angelina – who split from estranged husband, Brad Pitt, 59, in 2016 – has become quietly infatuated with the Irish heartthrob. A source says, “Ange was a huge fan of Normal People and became obsessed with Paul, following his career closely and even writing to him to congratulate him on…

Kim Willis, 40, from Wiltshire, used to think drinking was fun and sobriety would be boring. But since quitting in May 2019, she has flipped her perspective. She says, “Alcohol stopped appealing to me when the hangovers started to hurt. I'd drink just a few glasses of wine yet feel like I wasn't firing on all cylinders for three days afterwards. “And I didn't like who I became when I had a drink – I was always too loud and brash and the next day I'd be full of regret. “I was curious to see what life would be like sober. I'm an all or nothing person and love a challenge. So, I stopped drinking and embraced the change – and I haven't looked back. “I still enjoy all the…

She's been unlucky in love over the years but – as her acting career soars again – Sheridan Smith is said to be back on the hunt for love in 2023. The 41-year old actress, who is about to take over the lead role in Shirley Valentine on the West End stage, has been spotted on the exclusive dating app Raya – which singles have to be “accepted” to join – almost a year after splitting from most recent boyfriend, Alex Lawler. But insiders say pals are concerned that Sheridan – mum to two-year-old son Billy from her three-year relationship with insurance broker Jamie Horn – will be taken advantage of by fame-seekers. “Sheridan feels safer meeting someone on an app like Raya,” a source says. “Being so busy with…

She has always been open and honest about her weight, urging fans last year to follow in her footsteps and ditch the scales. And it seems as though Claire Sweeney has no regrets over the lifestyle decision, as she looked happier than ever during a New Year's getaway in Barbados. Last year, the former Brookside actress took to Instagram to highlight how scales can “wreck with our heads” after it flagged up that she had lost 61bs (which equates to just under half a stone) in two days. She shared an image of her body statistics from a fitness app, which showed that she allegedly weighed 12.06st (76.6kg) on the Monday, but 11.86st (74.3kg) on the Wednesday. RADIANT The 51 year old wrote, “OK so this is mental! 61bs lost…

Social media isn't generally the best place to get health information. That's not to belittle someone who talks about their experience of a condition on TikTok or Instagram, but connecting with their personal experience isn't enough for you to diagnose yourself. That's particularly true for conditions that a recent report has shown are increasingly being self-diagnosed, like ADHD, bipolar and Tourette's syndrome – they're not easy to diagnose even by psychiatrists, let alone a YouTuber. KNOW THE RISKS You might wonder what the; consequences are if someone watches a TikTok video and decides they have ADHD or a borderline personality disorder. One concern is that they may also look to social media for suggestions on how to treat that condition, and the person giving the advice may not be qualified…

January blues in full swing? Join the club! But this may just cheer you up… new research has found that a rather impressive number of us 70 per cent – feel positive about having a new romance this year. Which is saying something! If you're not there, and I don't blame you, allow me to share some additional good news, which I hope will propel us all into the right dating mindset. Dating app Bumble have installed new features to help us singles find what we're looking for. That's a big promise, but can they deliver? First up is a “basic info badge” you add to your profile so that everyone can quickly isolate your key information and your deal breakers, including if you have children. There's also an “intentions…

Sadly, there has been an increase in criminals stealing pets, as pedigrees in particular can be worth thousands – an English Bulldog can sell for £3,000. Here, security experts at ADT explain how to stay safe. • REMEMBER TO MICROCHIP Not only is microchipping required by law for both dogs and cats, it can help to easily identify and quickly return your pet to you if they get lost or stolen. • BE CAREFUL ON SOCIAL MEDIA Be wary of the information you post on social media. Keep your privacy settings in mind and beware of strangers online asking questions about your pet. If you're out and about, only tag the location when you get home and blur out any identification tags in photos. • PAIR UP Taking your dog…

HERO BUYS MAKE IT WORK By mixing similar shades with different fabrics and patterns thrown in, you'll achieve a perfectly polished outfit.…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 21-27 JAN 1 KSI: IN REAL LIFE INTIMATE DOCUMENTARY THU 26 JAN, PRIME VIDEO Executively produced by Louis Theroux, this 90-minute special follows online star KSI – aka Olajide Olatunji or “JJ” for short – as he prepares for the biggest year of his career so far. With over 35 million subscribers to his YouTube channels (at just 29 years old – not bad!), his videos have been watched more than eight billion times. Here, fans are able to take a “deeper dive” into the global superstar's life, hearing how he managed to go from “bedroom-bound nerd with a handful of subscribers” to an “online colossus with fans in the millions,” (the words of Mr Theroux). 2 CALL THE MIDWIFE EMERGENCY OUTBREAK ALERT SUN 22 JAN, 8PM, BBC1…

17-23 JANUARY AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB Good news for you this week; there's a New Moon and it's taking place in Aquarius. That means it's time for you to wipe the past away. If you're still upset about things that happened in 2022, try to make peace with them now and move on. Your new life starts here. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR It's time for you to do a little bit of soul searching. The year ahead promises to be something special – but you're going to have to work for all the good stuff. The first step is to try to work through any fears that you know are holding you back. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope ARIES…

‘HER HAPPINESS IS TAINTED BY THE SADNESS OF LOSING HER BEST MATES’ She finally found her happily ever after, becoming engaged to her partner Lorri Haines in July, and now Feme McCann is reportedly expecting her first baby with him. While the former TOWIE star is yet to confirm the exciting news herself, a pal revealed last week that Feme is “over the moon”. Some of her 2.9m followers began suspecting Feme, 32 – who is already mum to five-year-old daughter Sunday with her shamed ex-partner, Arthur Collins was pregnant again when she shared a car-ousel of photos to celebrate her first anniversary with her businessman fiancé, 31 – and only posted pics of herself from the waist upwards and not drinking alcohol. It comes after a scandalous few months…

When Rachel met Paul just before the pandemic hit, while working in Shenzhen, China, she wasn't looking for love. But after a string of romantic dates, she found herself falling for him. Two years into their relationship, as lockdown eased, Paul flew home to the UK for a short visit. But Rachel became worried when he didn't return a month later. She appealed online asking if anyone knew her boyfriend's whereabouts. But she could never have imagined her post would expose her man's shocking secret – that he'd been hiding a secret family on the other side of the world. She says, “I feel so stupid for not listening to my gut. The signs were there but I chose to ignore them. I'm very sceptical about going back into the…

When Kerrie Coultas, 40, went for her 20week pregnancy scan in January 2015, like most mums, she hoped to be reassured all was well with her baby. But the scan showed something unusual – and the first time mum-to-be was told her little girl was going to be born without her left arm. Kerrie and her husband, Wes, 39, were really anxious and worried what else might go wrong. But fortunately, when Thalia was born in May 2015, she was healthy and her natural confidence meant she adapted well to life without her limb. Despite this, she still struggled with many everyday activities. However, thanks to an incredible charity campaign, Thalia recently became the youngest person in the UK to be fitted with a bionic arm. “Each day she uses…

GEORDIE SHORE STAR CHLOE FERRY, 27, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I STICK TO A MORNING FITNESS ROUTINE… I wake up early, take the dogs for a walk and then go to the gym. One day I'll do cardio, the next I'll do weights to build muscle. I've also been eating more healthily and lost 2st in the last year, so I just want to tone up. That's my weekday routine, but during the weekend I like to have a good drink! TRAINING IS GOOD FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH…During lockdown I was going through a break-up and was really down. I found that working out and going for long walks helped me and that's why I go to the gym so much. It's not just to…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK OLIVIA COLMAN, 48 The Crown's Olivia Colman is no stranger to working the red carpet, but her day-to-day looks are just as stylish. From the timeless, checked wool coat to her fab flares, the actress elevates her winter layering by mixing textures and pairing moody hues with a pop of colour. Copy her look here. IN THE NEWS… SHOP ALL-NEW KIDSWEAR AT MATALAN Looking to kit the kids out for less this season? Matalan's latest drop is full of fresh spring styles that are bang on trend and won't break the bank. From cutesy co-ords adorned with seventies-inspired florals to cosy cardigans and beanies for your outdoor explorer, there's something every little one will love. The best part? Prices start at just £3. Sizes range from…

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After a tumultuous few years in his love life, Brad Pitt has found himself a new flame, and was pictured out and about with 30-year-old girlfriend Ines De Ramon. But while Brad looked smitten in pictures with the jewellery executive, one person is reportedly feeling wary about the new romance – his ex-wife and now close friend, Jennifer Aniston. An insider who is close to the former couple reveals, “Jen and Brad have got really friendly in recent years, but this new romance has made her back off. The age gap definitely raised Jen's eyebrows – she's told friends she's got a bad feeling about it.” Brad and Ines were first spotted together at a Bono concert in November, and a source told People magazine that the pair had been…

During the UK's national lockdowns, the stresses of homeschooling and remote working led Emily Latham to drink more, as she used alcohol as a coping mechanism. But it only resulted in intense weekend hangovers and debilitating anxiety. Emily, 39, from Coventry, says, “Every night I would pour myself a glass of wine, more at the weekend. Although I wasn't drinking to excess, and I didn't have a bad problem, I recognised that my drinking had become problematic. “In July 2021, ahead of my children, Zevi, now seven, and Edie, four, breaking up from school, I knew I couldn't handle being hungover and the kids being off. I thought I was just going to stop drinking for the summer – but I haven't touched a drop since. And I feel so…

NEWS She split from footballer Scott Sinclair last October, after 13 years and sharing three kids together. But Helen Flanagan proved she was feeling more confident than ever last week as she revealed to fans that she'd had a secret boob job. Helen – who has daughters Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and one-year-old son Charlie with her ex-fiancé – also posted a heartfelt video where she told her 1 million Instagram followers that she'd had a secret op to make her boobs more “pert” after they were left “really saggy” following years of breastfeeding. She said, “I've been really nervous about sharing this, because you always get some not very nice comments. But it's just something that I did for myself, I really wanted to do it for my confidence.…

ANNA – MAY: ‘I'm here for love not friendship’ Welsh payroll administrator Anna-May Robey is a selfconfessed “chatterbox” who plans on bringing energy to the villa. So it's no surprise that the 20-year-old says she isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers. She says, “I like to make my feelings known. I will step on people's toes. If I like someone, I'll tell them. I'm a girls girl, but I'm here for love. It's not Friendship Island, so if I need to I'll step on people's toes.” And while – being brunette and from Swansea – viewers might liken Anna-May to last season's Paige Thorne, Anna says, “Paige was quite fiery, I'm more cool and calm. I think we're different. But I guess we have the same way of talking.”…

The Apprentice is back on our screens and the BBC's hit show is glossier and even more outrageous than ever, with this year's contestants including a female boxer, a professional cannon firer and a safari guide with aspirations to be the next Sir David Attenborough. Karren Brady has returned to the boardroom with fellow aides Claude Littner and Tim Campbell to whittle down 18 candidates in the hunt for Lord Alan Sugar's new business partner. Now Karren, 53, tells Closer that she really is as close with co-stars Lord Sugar and Claude off-screen as they appear on the show, and like nothing more than hanging out together after filming. The pals are so close that Karren and her husband holiday with them every summer on Lord Sugar's luxury yacht, sailing…

She lost over three stone back in 2021, shedding three dress sizes in the process and became virtually unrecognisable thanks to her new eating and exercise plan. But despite her healthy lifestyle, Charlotte Dawson admits she still hasn't given up her love of chip butties. “I absolutely love food and that's something that's never going to change. I'm still addicted to chips! I've got an obsession with chip sandwiches, and I'd go to the chippy every day if I could,” Charlotte, 30, laughs, as she speaks to Closer. LOST AND KNACKERED The star, who is mum to 23-month old Noah with fiancé and rugby star, Matt Earl, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her pregnancy and readily admits her eating habits were out of control, even after she gave birth.…

INSIDE ZOE'S FRIDGE ● Capers ● Mustard ● Guacamole ● Greek yoghurt ● Butter ● Ginger shots ● Mayonnaise ● Fruit & Nut chocolate ● Dark chocolate ● Salmon ● Bacon ● Prawns ● Chillies ● Cumberland sausages ● Tomatoes ● Sirloin steak ● Broccoli ● Chicken breasts ● Salad ● Manchego cheese ● Gouda cheese ● Semi-skimmed milk ● Raspberries ● Blueberries ● Orange juice ● Milk ● Cider ● White wine ZOE How much do you spend a week? £150 for me and my wife. I don't do a big shop as I can be out working four nights a week, so it's a bit of a scattergun approach, which is not very economical. Describe your daily diet… Breakfast is usually raspberries, blueberries, Greek yoghurt, granola and seeds.…

RELATIONSHIPS STOP HAVING THE SAME ARGUMENT If a certain topic keeps cropping up and always causes a row between you and your partner, it's time to change tack My husband and I have a relatively peaceful partnership, but the one thing that can cause a row is his overly dramatic reactions to situations that don't even cause me to raise an eyebrow. We have to employ certain rules to ensure that we don't escalate an unnecessary argument. Most of you will have a topic that always causes a dispute, and figuring out how to break the cycle is key to preventing this pattern from continuing. To do that, you both have to be willing to take responsibility for the part you play. Working out your personal triggers is the first…

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EastEnders has confirmed an HIV storyline for Zack Hudson – who's been surprised by a visit from his old friend Brett. Zack (played by James Farrar) finds out he is HIV positive after Brett, who's recently been diagnosed with the virus, urges him to get tested after they both abused drugs together in the past. Ian Green, Chief Executive at Terrence Higgins Trust said: “It's been incredible to work with EastEnders on Zack's story to show people that an HIV diagnosis doesn't have to stop you from living life to the fullest.’’ FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK It's a year for you to get serious about your love life and finances. The more effort you put into these, the greater the rewards. However, by the same token, if you neglect one or both of these parts of your life, karma could come and bite you on the bum! CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN If you're serious about having a sturdier financial future in 2023, this is the week to make a note of your cash ambitions regarding actions you can take to make your financial dreams come true. It needs to be part positive thinking and part practical. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

Paul, we're sure your brownies are delightful, but the only thing that'll make January better is a lottery win and an immediate flight to Barbados. Tbh, Jake, we still can't afford to put the heating on – going out is the only time we can experience room temperatures above 9°C. GRUMPY GRAM For anyone who began the new year thinking “maybe now's the right time to start a family” here's Ashley and a strong dose of reality. Good luck!…