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‘THINGS MAY HAVE TO CHANGE AS FAR AS JOINT APPEARANCES GO’ After initially trail-blazing their way through Hollywood following their split from the Royal Family and raking in multimillion-pound deals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's earning power took a huge blow last week when it was revealed that they had parted ways with streaming giant Spotify. At the time, both the Sussexes and Spotify revealed they had mutually agreed to walk away from their 2020 deal, but in the following days, reports began to emerge that the top bosses had been left miffed by a lack of content from the couple, who'd originally been happy to shake hands on a staggering £15.7 million pay packet. HUMILIATING For a period of three years, Meghan, 41, only produced 12 episodes of her…

He took up a prime-time slot on Radio 2 last month, and Vernon Kay appears to be relishing his new adventure as he receives rave reviews for his show which pulls in eight million listeners. And while his wife of 20 years, Tess Daly, 54, has been fully behind her husband's new career move – following his unwavering support of her role as a presenter on Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 – sources say Vernon's strict schedule has been “brutal” for Tess as their marriage hits a huge turning point. BIG SHIFT The insider says, “There's no denying that there's been a big shift in Tess and Vernon's marriage. For a long time she's been the main breadwinner with the biggest job on Strictly – but that's started to change…

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Growing up, all Nicole Zavala ever saw in the mirror were flaws. So when her 18th birthday came around, there was only one thing on her gift list – a new appearance. And her generous dad, Edgar, was only too happy to fork out the cash to buy his daughter a boob op and a nose job for the milestone birthday. But Nicole, now 30, didn't stop there. Twelve years and four Brazilian butt lifts later, Nicole has spent a staggering £160,000 on treatments. She says, “I don't think I'll ever stop having plastic surgery – I look and feel amazing.” Nicole, a reality star who lives in Miami, USA, suffered with low self-confidence from a young age. She says, “My nose was broken when I was six. My twin…

NEWS ‘HE'S THE ONLY PERSON SHE WANTS TO HAVE ANOTHER CHILD WITH’ Kardashian fans went into meltdown earlier this month after Kourtney Kardashian revealed to the world that she and hubby Travis Barker are expecting a baby together, following months of fertility struggles. Sharing the happy news at the drummer's Blink-182 concert, Kourtney, 44, held a sign reading “Travis, I'm pregnant” – a reference to one of the rock band's music videos. After following it up with a sweet Instagram post of her blossoming bump, Kourtney's friends and family rushed to the comments to share their well wishes – with Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn writing, “The mother of all mothers is going to never stop mothering”. BITTERSWEET The news followed the couple's well-documented IVF journey on hit TV show The…

While she may have been freed from her conservatorship in 2021, Britney Spears’ life is still anything but drama free. After being plagued with rumours that her marriage to Sam Asghari, 29, is on the rocks, the couple seem determined to put the whispers to bed – and enjoyed a romantic holiday last week. The singer, 41, shared a series of sweet snaps and videos with her 42.1m Instagram followers, and they looked happy and relaxed. One insider said the pair are “determined to make their marriage work” despite the drama that rumbles on around them. The couple met on the set of Britney's music video in 2016, and dancer Sam popped the question after five years of dating. They tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at their LA…

They split in November last year, but now fans are speculating that Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles are back together again. The actress and director, 39, was spotted in Los Angeles last week wearing a merchandise T-shirt that her ex Harry, 29, had worn at an Ariana Grande concert in London back in 2019 – setting tongues wagging that the pair may have reconciled. The former couple began dating after Harry was cast as the lead role in her movie, Don't Worry, Darling, back in November 2020. They were first linked when they were pictured holding hands at the wedding of his agent the following January, and later confirmed their relationship – with Olivia and her son Otis, eight, and daughter Daisy, six, later being pictured dancing at many of…

When three people were brutally killed in Nottingham earlier this month, the nation was left stunned. Once again it appeared to highlight the horrific issue of knife attacks in the UK. Smiling photos of the victims – students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and school caretaker Ian Coates, 65 – were released afterwards as the students’ parents spoke bravely after the tragic killings. Barnaby's family described him as a “beautiful, brilliant, bright young man’’, while Grace's family paid tribute to their “truly wonderful and beautiful’’ daughter. Valdo Calocane, 31, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and a trial date has been set for next January. Recent figures show an alarming escalation in the number of knife attacks. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS),…

She's gone from strength to strength over the years thanks to her bubbly persona and empathetic manner, starting out as a children's TV presenter, and becoming a resident dating expert Celebs Go Dating while simultaneously hosting a podcast and becoming a bestselling author. But while she exudes positivity, Anna Williamson admits it's been a long journey to get here. The star has been open about her struggles during her twenties, where she experienced a “spectacular breakdown”, was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and suffered with panic attacks. OBSESSIVE Speaking about her experience, Anna, 41, who is mum Enzo, six, and Eleanora, three, with husband Alex Di Pasquale, admits her symptoms made her feel “insane”. She says, “It was a cocktail or things, but it manifested itself as panic attacks at…

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Rooting in the bin, Kim finds a pregnancy test. Could it belong to Gabby? Well, no (thankfully) but with Dawn complaining of feeling icky, it's clear who is hiding a thrilling secret and, of course, this isn't something to be kept between the mother and father-to-be! When Billy arrives on the scene, he's overjoyed by the news that he's going to be a dad, and it's time for Kim to crack open some of that posh champers left over from the wedding-day-that-never-was. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TWEETS OVER AT @CloserOnline…

NEWS After ecently splitting from her partner of 13 years, Scott Sinclair, Helen Flanagan tells Closer she's ready for an amazing summer. Helen, 32, says, “I can't wait for my kids to break up from school. It's so much better when they're off because you can just go and do things when you want! I've decided I'm going to take them on holiday, but not sure where yet.” Since their split, Helen – who shares daughters Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and son Charlie, two, with Scott, 34 – has opened up about feeling more confident, revealing in January that she's undergone a boob job after breastfeeding her children left her “really saggy,” before debuting some new platinum blonde locks. Sharing her feel-good summer secrets, she says, “I'm really fair, so…

‘ANY SPLIT IS TOUGH AT FIRST, BUT THEY'VE FOUND A WAY OF WORKING TOGETHER’ They've continued living together since calling it quits on their 11-year marriage last year, in order to better co-parent their three children, who have all been diagnosed with autism. And now Paddy McGuinness and his estranged wife Christine have proved they're still on solid terms after the model shared a sweet message to her ex-husband on Father's Day. After Paddy, 49, took to Instagram to display his Father's Day cards from twins Leo and Penelope, nine, and daughter Felicity, six, saying, “Absolutely buzzing!”, Christine, 35, was quick to comment “Happy Father's Day” followed by a red love heart. And insiders say that the couple – who split last June after Paddy was accused of cheating –…

As she walked down the aisle to join her husband-to-be, Dave Gilbert, 40, last March, Rebecca Grossman was accompanied by his other bride, Karla Moreno, 32. The three of them were in a polyamorous throuple and wanted to show their love and commitment in front of their friends and family. Their no-expense-spared wedding cost them £20,000. Both brides wore beautiful white dresses, and all three exchanged intimate vows and rings. They later shared the first kiss and dance and were already planning on having a family, with Karla as the birth mother. But sadly, less than a year after their wedding, Dave left both of his wives. Rebecca, 34, an interior designer says, “We'd been together for three years before we got married and I thought we'd last forever. But…

Their marriage ended two years ago, but Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans’ toxic custody battle is still rumbling on. In the latest shock turn, Liar actor Ioan, 49, has filed court documents accusing Alice, 54, of faking Twitter accounts to accuse him and his girlfriend Bianca Wallace of being “child abusers”, and alleges she called him a “f***ing abuser” in front of their eldest daughter. The legal papers also claim that she told him, “I'm going to tell my lawyer you punched me last week. It's going to be like Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.” The reports – which also claim Alice flashed Ioan when he dropped off their two daughters, Ella, 13, and Elvie, nine – come just weeks after Ella is believed to have filed a restraining order…

She found fame on the most recent winter series in South Africa, with Tanyel Revan becoming a fiery fan-favourite, turning boys’ heads and forming strong female friendships. After coupling up with the show's eventual winner Kai Fagan and her best friend Ron Hall, she failed to find The One – but Tanyel, 27, is now happily lovedup with a new man. So much so, that she's desperately hoping for marriage and babies with the businessman – whose name she's keeping private – in the near future. Tanyel says, “I didn't find love on the show. I just genuinely didn't fancy anyone in the end, I was so bored. I couldn't wait to leave! “When I came out of the villa, I bumped into someone who I used to see back…

‘HIS FRIEND HEARD HIM TAKE HIS LAST BREATH’ Rushanara Ahmed, 51, lives in Enfield, with her daughter, Zafreen, now six. Rushanara's son, Nahid, 26, was stabbed by a neighbour in 2020. Rita says, “When I heard about the awful attacks in Nottingham, it took me straight back to that day my son died. Another mother is now going through the same pain and it angers me that more isn't being done. “Nahid was a wonderful son and a lovely big brother to his baby sister. He was about to start a new job with the Ministry of Defence and was really excited about it. STABBED IN THE HEART “The night the tragedy happened, it was really hot. At 1am, I was up with my daughter because we couldn't sleep. Nahid…

As a player in England's World Cup squad and Manchester United's captain, footballer Katie Zelem knows a thing or two about fulfilling dreams. “I signed up to Manchester United's academy when I was eight and told everyone I was going to be a professional footballer,” she tells Closer. “At the time the club didn't even have a women's team and everyone told me it wasn't a solid career. They said women's football wasn't a thing, but I was adamant. I truly believed it was what I would do, and I worked so hard to make it happen.” Here, as she prepares to head off to New Zealand for the World Cup, Katie shares her advice for achieving your goals and staying positive, against the odds… PUT OUT GOOD ENERGY Katie…

INSIDE LINDA'S FRIDGE ● Fresh herbs ● Greek yoghurt ● Chocolate ● Salad cream ● Satay sauce ● Ketchup ● Diet Coke ● Blackberries ● Blueberries ● Strawberries ● Cauliflower cheese ● Prawns ● Bacon ● Avocados ● Seabass ● Tomatoes ● Cod ● Aubergines ● Salad ● Carrots ● Courgette ● Sweet chilli sauce ● Rosé wine ● Pomegranate juice VERDICT NURITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS: “Missing breakfast makes it harder to meet nutrient needs, so it's vital Linda eats nutritious lunches, dinners and snacks. It's important she gets enough calcium to support bone health – good choices include yoghurt and cheese. She needs to meet her fibre needs, too, so she should eat plenty of fruit, veg, pulses and whole grains such as wholewheat pasta and brown rice.” FRIDGE…

CLOSER'S NEW LIFE COACH ALL ABOUT YOU KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK TO BE HAPPIER Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year running. One sociologist explains why Managing expectations is so important when it comes to happiness. Set your expectations too low, and, typically, you won't get very far. Set them too high and they're unattainable, so you end up feeling miserable and lacking in self-confidence. The Finnish, it appears, set realistic, balanced expectations. That's what we should be striving for. Say your long-term goal is to buy a new car by next year. Figure out what needs to happen. The short-term goal might be to get some extra shifts at work, the mediumterm goal may be to have saved £2,000 by the…

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Closer TV TV WEEK: 1-7 JULY 1 THE VOICE KIDS THE SEARCH IS ON SAT 1 JULY, 7.30PM, ITV1 Danny Jones, will.i.am, Pixie Lott and Ronan Keating return to the spinning red chairs for the show's seventh series. Gifted young singers aged between seven and 14 take to the stage, with host Emma Willis saying, “The level of talent is always so good – but at the end of the day, it's just what each of the coaches are looking for and what touches them…” Four places are up for grabs on each team, with each contestant giving all they've got in the hope of making it to the final and winning a seven-night trip to Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. 2 COOKING WITH THE STARS IN THE KITCHEN TUE 4 JULY,…

It Starts With Us (COLLEEN HOOVER) Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, It Starts With Us picks up right where the bestselling It Ends With Us left off. Lily and her ex, Ryle, have settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she bumps into her first love, Atlas. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that Atlas is the one man Ryan will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter's lives… This highly-anticipated sequel is the perfect summer read. 2 for £6 BUY‘IT STARTS WITH US’& CLOSER IN MORRISONS FOR ONLY £6! Offer valid in selected stores between 06/07/2023 and 02/08/2023. Usual price of “It Starts with Us” £6 and “Closer” £2.40 Don't Swipe Right (L.M. CHILTON) Gwen Turner has just discovered that her latest match…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK There are still some issues from a past relationship which you need to clean up in the coming 12 months. Otherwise you risk being stuck in the past. You also have some anger management opportunities coming up, so breathe into those! CANCER 21 JUN-22 JUL There is so much going on in your chart right now. In some ways you've been catapulted back in time to clean up one really important relationship situation. A lot will hang on whether or not you can keep your cool when discussing issues. Speak kindly! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…

NEWS ‘SHE ADORES HOLLY AND DOESN'T WANT TO STEP ON HER TOES’ Following Phillip Schofield's shock exit last month, Josie Gibson has stepped up and blown This Morning viewers away with her down-to-earth and relatable humour and endearing presenting style. Sitting beside Holly Willoughby for support during her emotional speech on her first day back at the show earlier this month, Josie rubbed her pal's back and pulled her in for a cuddle, before presenting the show alongside her – with one fan describing the former Big Brother star as “sunshine on the TV”. And while she's been thriving in her presenting role recently, it's clear that industry insiders have also been bowled over by Josie, 38, after she was spotted schmoozing with some of TV's biggest power players last…

When Emma Davey met property developer Ashley Southgate in her local gym, she found his attention flattering. When they started dating, he began showering Emma, 34, from Essex, with compliments and gifts. Their relationship moved quickly and the pair moved in together after three months. But then Emma discovered that Ashley had a darker side – and that the traits she'd loved about him at the start of the relationship were actually red flags. Emma says, “Our relationship went from fairy tale to nightmare. Eventually he was arrested for trying to break into my house. He pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour towards me and was sentenced to 19 months in prison. “Now I'm a trained therapist, specialising in narcissistic abuse and I've set up an app, MyNARA –…

Making the most of their summer, Jacqueline Jossaand Dan Osborne put any rumours of marriage woes to bed as they were spotted looking happier than ever while enjoying a boat trip with pals in the Mediterranean. Looking gorgeous in a bright orange bikini, the former EastEnders actress, 30, also tried her hand at paddle-boarding while Dan, 31, stayed on board and took snaps of his wife of five years. And sources say that following a turbulent few years in the couple's marriage, Jac and Dan are finally in a great place. A source tells Closer, “Jac has boasted to pals that it has felt like they've gone back on their honeymoon after jetting off together and the chemistry felt like they were dating again. They've vowed to have more: fancy…

While their highprofile court battle ended over a year ago – with Coleen Rooney being found “not guilty” of Rebekah Vardy's defamation claim – the war of the WAGS has continued to rage on ever since. And last week, while Coleen, 37, celebrated a career high when it was revealed that she will grace the cover of fashion bible Vogue in September, insiders claim that Becky, 41, has hit an all-time low as she and her husband, footballer Jamie Vardy, continue to pay off the seemingly huge legal bill they've been lumped with. INJUSTICE At the close of their May 2022 courtroom showdown, which proved to be so sensational that it was recently adapted into a Channel 4 drama, the judge ruled that Becky should pay 90 per cent of…

Love dramas THE LATEST HOOK-UPS, MAKE-UPS AND BREAK-UPS Love Island viewers fell head over heels for her wardrobe when she appeared on the show in 2019, and MollyMae Hague landed the job of dreams when she was recruited by Pretty Little Thing to be the fashion brand's Creative Director in 2021. But fast-forward two years and Molly-Mae's life has changed beyond recognition, following the arrival of her daughter, Bambi, with boyfriend Tommy Fury, in January – a huge milestone, which the influencer has admitted turned her life “360” as she struggled to adapt. And last week, the new mum, who turned 24 last week, told her followers that she has now made the decision to step away from her role as Creative Director to focus on motherhood. During a Q&A…

Lauren Goodger suffered repeated heartbreaks last year, with the devastating loss of her second child, the death of her ex-boyfriend and a toxic split from the father of her one-year-old daughter Larose last August. And now, 10 months on, Lauren's ex Charles Drury is set to go on trial after being charged with assaulting the TOWIE star on the day of their baby daughter's funeral. Builder Charles, 25, has been charged with assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after police were called during the evening of 4 August last year. Charles reportedly pleaded not guilty to both charges. Lauren, 36, and Charles began dating in 2020, revealing they were expecting a baby just three months later. And Lauren has denied speculation the former couple have rekindled their romance, recently saying,…

VILLAIN Sammy. He just gives me the ick, he's trying too hard. He doesn't make much eye contact – that's how I know he's not genuine. HERO Whitney! She just doesn't take herself too seriously and she doesn't even have a temper. Whitney says it how it is, but at the same time she's so unbothered. WINNERS Whitney and Medhi – they're so not suited, but so funny at the same time. It's like opposites attract! They're ridiculous together, but really good. LADIES’ MAN Zach will get girls sliding into his DMs. When they bring in a new kind of guy we haven't seen in there before, it draws us in so much more. BREAKOUT STAR Molly – she knows what she's doing and has an industry background. She's already…

Posting a picture of his wife Emily MacDonagh wearing a floor-length white dress, while he opted for a smart two-piece navy suit, on a romantic date last week, it's hard to believe it's been nearly 10 years since Peter Andre wed for the second time. Six years after his toxic and painful divorce from ex Katie Price, aka “Jordan”, Pete, 50, and Emily, 33, married at a sprawling country estate in 2015. And today, the Mysterious Girl singer says he credits their friendship as the secret to their long-lasting marriage. He tells Closer, “We're really good friends, and I honestly believe friendship is key. We were friends for two years before we became a couple.” And while he says they won't renew their vows after a decade, romantic Pete adds,…

I'm glad presenter Naga Munchetty has opened up about her experience of adenomyosis, because it's a condition not many people will ever have heard of. It happens when the womb lining grows deep within the muscular wall of the womb, which is similar to endometriosis, where tissue similar to the womb lining starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Both conditions can cause extremely heavy and painful periods, and adenomyosis can cause bleeding, pain during and after sex and/or when going to the toilet. About 40 per cent of women with adenomyosis also have endometriosis. KNOW THE SIGNS Despite the fact adenomyosis is thought to affect as many as one in 10 women, Naga has raised the issue that there is no dedicated NHS…

COMEDIAN KATHERINE RYAN, 40, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I LOVE A BRISK WALK… I don't work out or anything, but a good walk really gives me time to either think of jokes, or just be alone and listen to music. I think that's enough. You don't have to be with a trainer on the Peloton. SLEEP IS CRUCIAL… I love an early night. I think there's no shame in it. Sometimes you just need to prioritise your sleep. Sleep hygiene is very underrated, and people aren't sleeping enough. If you can get it, grab it. A SECOND AFTERNOON COFFEE IS MY SECRET… I love an afternoon coffee, which I would not have been able to do before I had kids – I'd be up all…

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How does it feel to be back? DAVINA: I think the real secret to Long Lost Family's success is a realisation of how important it is to feel connected to other people. It's also this concept of having that yearning – the itch that you can't scratch – come to an end. To finally get the final piece of the jigsaw. People often say, “It's a weight lifted from my shoulders.” NICKY: It's incredible. The lives that we look at, the people we help in this series. There's an eternal need for belonging, to find the meaning in life… Do the stories still move you? DAVINA: I'm always amazed at how many times I weep while I'm just reading the notes of our contributors, before I meet them and I…

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27 JUNE-3 JULY LEO 23 JUL - 22 AUG If you're aiming to shine professionally, you'll have to rein in that large Leo personality a little bit this week. Of course, be your usual magnificent self, but if someone is really annoying you, maybe even on purpose, work out a way to breathe through your anger. No roaring at others allowed! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope VIRGO 23 AUG - 22 SEP One of your main issues is that you always want to help other people, sometimes to your own detriment. This week, if you're stewing on an upset and it's keeping you up at night, you should consider actually doing something about it. You really do need a good night's sleep. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope LIBRA…

Toff's post was quickly followed by news of an arrest at a Hampshire nudist beach after a lady in her 20s was spotted ogling hot men. Come off it, Rick – you can't bring it back when sexy never went out of fashion for you! GRUMPY GRAM Cruz may be 18, but his protective parents will only let him drink beer out of a pixiesized pint glass. Cheer up, son – you can have a proper pint at 21!…