Table of contents for 9 September 2025 in Bella

Taylor Swift is set to be a blushing bride after sharing that her sportsman boyfriend Travis Kelce proposed. The couple, who have been dating for two years, announced their engagement with a romantic photoshoot in coordinated Ralph Lauren outfits at a flower-filled garden, where the Shake It Off singer, 35, showed off her $550k eight-carat oval-cut diamond ring, which Travis designed himself. ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,’ she wrote on Instagram. The post was set to her song So High School, about her enduring love for Travis, also 35. The NFL athlete’s dad Ed revealed that the surprise proposal took place three weeks ago near Travis’ Kansas home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. ‘They were about to go out to dinner and [Travis] said, “Let’s go…

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing is almost upon us – but as well as a brand-new batch of celeb hopefuls, the show has been served a dose of scandal. After a summer of allegations, last month it was revealed a male former star - who, as Bella went to print, had not been publicly named - had been arrested on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse. And the allegations have left everybody behind the scenes feeling rocked – especially the show’s hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. An insider tells Bella, ‘Tess has been putting on a brave face, but behind the scenes she’s rattled. The allegations have thrown the whole production and launch show into panic mode and the atmosphere in the training room is tense.…

As a child, I was always on the go. I was a competitive dancer and captain of the netball team, and my weight was never an issue until I left school and started training as a hairdresser. I stopped being active and worked long days in a busy salon. Living at home with my parents, I’d skip breakfast, then get hungry at work and head to the sandwich shop for crisps, chocolate and a pork pie. Mum cooked dinner, but I’d still snack all evening. By the time I fell pregnant at 21 with my daughter Maddy, I was a size 16 at 5ft 4ins. I used the pregnancy as an excuse to eat what I liked. After Maddy was born, I snacked through the tiredness, avoided the scales and…

Tip This is also delicious with noodles and a splash of sweet chilli sauce Thai salmon Serves 2 Ready in 20 minutes 2 boneless salmon fillets, skin on 1 level tbsp Thai red curry paste 350g mixed stir-fry vegetables Low-calorie cooking spray 1tbsp soy sauce 1 spring onion, shredded Sliced red chilli, to serve Lime wedges, to serve 1 Put the salmon fillets in a shallow bowl and coat with the curry paste. If you have time, leave to marinate for up to half an hour to really get those spicy flavours into the fish. 2 Warm your air fryer up to 200°C. Line the air fryer basket with nonstick baking paper, add the salmon, skin-side up, and air-fry for 8-10 minutes or until cooked, with crispy skin. Transfer to a plate and…

Peg it Put the fun into functional with pegboards, pin boards and quirky designs with plenty of storage options, which can be switched up to suit your needs. Customise to make it work for you Go bold and bright Shelving doesn’t need to be boring, so go wild with dramatic colour. You can always paint existing shelving to make it a feature. Have fun with shapes Not all shelves need to be straight and boring. Look out for unusual shapes and textures to add interest and character to a room. Chalk paint is great for many surfaces Perfect for kids! Think outside the box Make your practical spaces pretty by customising a shelving backdrop with bold wallpaper, pops of colourful paint and pattern clashes. Make your trinkets stand out…

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Harry Styles’ latest rumoured romance is Zoë Kravitz, the daughter of rocker Lenny and actress Lisa Bonet. The former One Direction singer, 31, and actress, 36, were seen kissing at a London bar before being spotted arm-in-arm during a romantic stroll in Rome, Italy. Harry has been single since he split from Canadian actress Taylor Russell last May, but was briefly linked to singer Olivia Dean earlier this year. Meanwhile, Zoë was recently linked to her Caught Stealing co-star Austin Butler after ending her engagement to Magic Mike star Channing Tatum last year.…

When Bella visits stage and screen icon Stephanie Beacham at her West London home, she’s not alone. Her adorable Ewok-faced dog, Hilda, promptly makes herself comfortable on Stephanie’s lap. ‘It’s all about her,’ Stephanie laughs, stroking Hilda. ‘But she’s learned to let me have a moment too.’ Stephanie may be joined by her beloved little diva, but it’s the original grande dame who truly steals the spotlight – whether locking horns in Dynasty, sparring with the late Marlon Brando or making a triumphant return to our screens in a gripping new murder mystery. And yes, aged 78, she just might still say ‘I do’. What drew you to your role of Lady Gloria Whitten-Soames in The Sunshine Murders? She’s an amazing horror show of a woman. Everything is about her. I’m…

In April 2019, Shannon was ready for someone to sweep her off her feet. She downloaded the dating app Tinder and matched with Christopher Harkins, a handsome, muscular man who claimed to have similar interests to Shannon’s and lived nearby in Glasgow. One date led to another, and Shannon was beginning to feel excited. When Christopher suggested they go on holiday together, she thought to herself, Why not? However, after transferring to Christopher thousands of pounds for a luxury trip to Mykonos, he went quiet. Realising she may have been scammed, Shannon tried everything she could to get her money back, but it was too late. Finally, she reached out to a local newspaper journalist, Catriona Stewart, who published Shannon’s story to warn others. But what followed was a tsunami…

Scrub up nicely It turns out, strawberry extract is a great exfoliant – its natural acids help to gently remove dead skin cells for a smoother and brighter complexion. This scrub also has fig extract to deliver a burst of hydration. Just peachy Invest in a peach-powered serum that works to plump up skin with moisture and leave you with a juicy-looking glow. It’s also boosted by niacinamide, which helps to refine the look of pores, for a clearer complexion. Sumptuous scent A sweet, sensory delight, this irresistible fragrance opens with lemon sugar and marshmallow, melts into coconut cream and finishes with dreamy notes of vanilla, salted caramel and cream. Sorbet smooch For pillow-soft lips, treat yourself to this overnight mask. Packed with coconut oil and mango butter, it deeply…

Tip Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be found in most UK Asian supermarkets. Justin says, ‘It gets a bad rap in the West, though there is no evidence it is addictive or damaging. Just like salt and or sugar, moderation is key’. Sesame ginger salmon claypot rice Serves 1 Takes 30min 150g Japanese short-grain rice, washed 120g skinless salmon fillet, thinly sliced ½tsp salt ¼tsp granulated sugar ¼tsp MSG (see Tip) ¼tsp ground white pepper ½tsp cornflour 1tsp sesame oil 1 medium egg FOR THE GINGER & SESAME SAUCE 2cm piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped ½ spring onion, finely chopped 1tsp sesame seeds 1tsp coriander, thinly sliced 1tbsp vegetable oil 1tbsp light soy sauce 1tsp dark soy sauce 1tsp oyster sauce ¼tsp salt ½tsp…

Why won’t she follow my rules? Q Since my eldest turned 18, she’s become a nightmare. I let her go out with her friends, but I want to know she’s safe so I insist that she gets home before I go to bed, which is around midnight. On quite a few occasions recently, she’s completely ignored this curfew and has lied when I’ve called her, telling me she’s nearly home, but actually, she’s out for another hour or so. She’s also sneaked her boyfriend into the house, even though I’ve told her she’s not allowed. She lies and tells me he arrived early in the morning. Then, last week, she told me that she was staying at her boyfriend’s for a few days because she couldn’t take the constant nagging.…

MARY EARPS The England team goalkeeper, 32, made history as she became the world’s first professional female footballer to have her waxwork at Madame Tussauds. The piece was dressed in her kit from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final. DREW BARRYMORE Despite having been in showbiz for over 40 years after finding fame at the age of seven in E.T., the Charlie’s Angels actor, 50, only received her first Madame Tussauds figure last year, which was displayed at the entrance of their New York location. LEWIS CAPALDI The cheeky Scottish singer, 28, has some hairstyle regrets when he came face-to-face with his waxwork, saying he wished he’d ‘never had this haircut’, but still thought the figure was great for fans to come ‘slap his behind’. KRIS JENNER As if…

Stacey Solomon has given fans a sneak peek into her gruelling workout routine after sharing snaps of her newly-toned body while on holiday with her family. Posting a video on Instagram, the TV star, 35, can be seen doing pull-ups, squats, dead hangs and some dumbbell exercises before collapsing on the floor after one final press-up. Last month, Stacey – who shares Rex, six, Rose, four, and Belle, two, with husband Joe Swash, and is also mum to Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 13, from previous relationships – posed in a series of bikini snaps online, telling fans her body ‘looks different’ from last year because she has ‘consistently stuck to her weight training’. She added she was ‘so proud’ of herself and felt ‘so much stronger’.…

In what should mark some welcome happy news for the royals, another wedding is on the horizon – but the guest list is apparently causing an almighty headache. Last month, Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips, 47, popped the question to NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, 45, his partner of just over a year [following his divorce from Autumn Kelly in 2021]. And Prince Harry, who is close to his older cousin, is desperate to attend the big day with his wife Meghan Markle. But sources tell Bella that Kate Middleton is less than pleased with the idea of a face-to-face meeting with her sister-in-law, and the publicity a big family showdown would bring. An insider says, ‘There’s a conscious effort to think of Kate’s feelings and ensure the Wales family isn’t…

Dream team Wear this shirt open over a simple T-shirt for a more casual take on the trend All-in-one wonder This jumpsuit is a brilliant alternative to a traditional dress, and the belted waist detailing will work wonders for your figure, too Cover star Jacket season is officially here! Swapping blue denim for a spotty design will give you an autumnal spin as we move into the new season Colour clash Master this season’s hottest colourful pairing by teaming rich shades of brown with bold blues Finishing touches Not feeling brave enough for printed clothing? Try sprucing up a plain outfit with some fun accessories instead…

If, like most, the summer months have left you feeling a bit out of sorts and ready to get back to routine, keep reading. We’ve teamed up with Slimming World to put together this familyfriendly eating plan which includes tasty, quick and easy meals to get your weight-loss goals back on track. It’s got plenty of filling recipes to help you feel satisfied, plus you could lose up to 7lb in two weeks.* HOW IT WORKS 1 Follow the menu. Feel free to repeat any days you enjoy! 2 Slimming World’s eating plan, Food Optimising, is based on the science of energy density (the calories per gram in food), of satiety (how filling a food is) and how easy a food is to overeat. It’s a simple way to cut…

£50 Star letter Cat & Pat’s recovery While many will be disappointed that Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have split, it’s obviously hardest for them and their two sons. I know from my own divorce that it takes time and good friends to recover from what you thought would be a lifetime partnership, and that’s without the added pressure of life in the public eye. I wish them both well for the future and I’m sure they’ll give their boys all the love they need to make sense of the inevitable changes in their life. Lisa Best, Cheshire, via email Freakier Fridays love! I always love reading Bella and it was fantastic to find Freakier Friday on the first page. Freaky Friday really made me laugh all those years ago…

LIBRA 24 September – 23 October There’s a strong emphasis on your work and ambitions this week, making it a great time to do anything that will help you to get ahead. What’s important is how you go about it, and on the 5th you’re gripped by impatience and urgency. Theme of the week: Pause 0906 650 7236 SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November Bursts of intense emotion need careful handling at the start of the week, even if you’re on the receiving end of them. Do your best not to blurt out thoughts that are better left unspoken because you know they’ll ramp up the tension even further. Theme of the week: Taking care 0906 650 7237 SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December Focus your thoughts on your career,…