Table of contents for 18-Mar-2019 in Now

Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry died Fans and fellow celebrities passed on their condolences to the family of Beverly Hills 90210 and Riverdale actor, Luke Perry, who aged 52 died last week. On the same day that 90210 producers announced a reboot of the show – including six of the original cast – Luke was rushed to hospital after suffering a ‘massive stroke’. The star’s reps later revealed he was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancée Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, stepfather Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder and other close family and friends when he passed. We are sending our love to them during this difficult time. Katie was slammed for ‘using’ her kids Never one to…

Liam Payne and Naomi Campbell were first spotted enjoying a romantic dinner together in Ghana more than eight weeks ago, leading to reports they are an item. But last week, after months of sneaking around, the pair skipped the chance to make their debut red-carpet appearance as a couple for WE Day UK. Instead of putting on a united front – like Liam did when he went red-carpet official with Cheryl just three months into their relationship – Liam and Naomi arrived separately and appeared to be a touch frosty. Naomi, 48, warmed to being interviewed, after we were initially told she wouldn’t stop to speak to press at the event that celebrates young people committed to making a difference. But when Now dared to ask about her rumoured toyboy,…

Are Ariana and Big Sean back together? It looks like Ariana Grande and Big Sean might be getting close again, after splitting up in 2015. The duo sent fans into a frenzy last week after they were spotted leaving a recording studio together in LA. As they climbed into Sean’s car, Ari turned away from the camera and held her dog to her face. And although it’s been four years since they were an item, it could be the perfect timing for them, as they both recently became single. Rapper Sean, 30, split from his girlfriend Jhené Aiko last year, and Ariana called off her engagement to comedian Pete Davidson in October. As well as this, the 25-year-old singer wrote that her ex could ‘still get it’ in a scene…

1 Start with the transformation If you’re going to fit in with the jet-set, you need to look the part. You don’t have to be a supermodel, but getting your nails, hair and make-up done will ensure you look your best. 2 Don’t underestimate the details Little things like eloquent speech and good posture are things you might not even think about – but they really do add to your overall image. Don’t forget about them – otherwise they might be the things that give you away. 3 Always exude self-confidence These men can have anyone they want. It doesn’t matter how nice you look – they won’t remember you if you don’t make an impression. Sharing something interesting about yourself will make you much more memorable.…

Just over two years after fiancé Oliver Cheshire popped the question, Pixie Lott has finally picked her dream wedding dress. The 28-year-old singer, who said ‘yes’ to her 30-year-old model boyfriend when he got down on one knee on the steps of London’s St Paul’s Cathedral in November 2016, tells us she’s gone for a ‘different’ gown to the one worn by the Duchess of Sussex, but vows to have a ‘classic vibe’ big day. ‘I have been wedding dress shopping… I don’t want to give too much away, but I know what it’s going to be and what it’s going to look like, so yeah I’m getting close,’ she said, as Now caught up with her on the blue carpet at WE Day UK, held at Wembley’s SSE Arena…

TRY TRANSLUCENT As with so many trends these days, when Kylie Jenner posted a snap of her and her friends’ jelly manis on Instagram, it rackedup4 million likes and translucent nails became the juiciest manicure of the moment. ‘At the salon, ask for soft gel extensions using see-through nail tips,’ says Tinu Bello, Founder & CEO of ColourRiotNails on Treatwell. ‘Create the look at home by mixing one drop of polish with two drops of base coat.’ YOUR NAIL KIT Natural Collection Vitamin Base Coat, £1.99; Elegant Touch Jelly Nails, £5.99; Barry M Lolly Gloss Nail Paint, £3.99 THE NEW NUDES The term ‘nude’ has loosened up a bit lately and it’s great news for hands. Muted coral and peach bring brightness to a neutral mani, with caramel, coffee and…

Hi guys! This week I want to talk about Gemma Collins and James ‘Arg’ Argent’s recent break-up and reconciliation. The break-up was down to disrespectful behaviour on Arg’s part – he posted a video of her snoring and subsequently fat shamed her in a series of nasty texts. These actions are that of a child, not a loving partner. Arg should have known the hurt that would cause Gemma and resisted the urge to humiliate her just for a few likes on social media. This shows a lack of respect. Gemma then took him back, which sent the message that his actions were OK and their ramifications only last a few days. I think that Arg is emotionally juvenile and until he grows up he won’t be able to give…

HEIGHT: 5ft 3in WEIGHT: 9st 2lb SIZE: 8-10 Hi, Linda! What’s your favourite way to keep fit? Swimming – it puts no pressure on the joints and works all the right muscles. Plus, it’s a fun and sociable activity. How do you motivate yourself to stay in good shape? The mirror is a great motivator and when I can’t wear my jeans comfortably then I know it’s time to get in the gym! Any fitness goals you’re aiming for? I need to get my stamina up for the forthcoming production of The Wizard of Oz in St Helens, where I am starring as the Wicked Witch in April. Sounds fun! What body part do you struggle to keep in shape? My thighs. They are the first place I put on…

Morven Christie has starred in hit dramas including Grantchester and The A Word. This week, she returns to our screens in ITV’s new six-part drama The Bay, which is set in Morecambe. She plays family liaison officer DS Lisa Armstrong, who’s assigned to a missing persons case, but things become complicated when Lisa realises she has a hidden connection to the family. What is The Bay about? The main plot line focuses on a family whose twins have gone missing and DS Lisa Armstrong is an experienced Family Liaison Officer who’s assigned to the case. She’s embedded in the family home to be the main conduit between them and the police. It means that we can go right into the heart of the family and deep into the emotions that…

‘One report claimed the couple exchanged vows at Jen’s 50th’ Earlier this year, frenzied fans were sure former Hollywood golden couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were finally heading for a long-awaited romantic reunion after they both split from their respective partners. Everyone was so desperate for the former spouses to be back together, one eyebrow-raising report even claimed that Brad, 55, and Jen got remarried at her 50th birthday bash. Using the party as a cover-up so plans weren’t spilled, the ex-couple, who split in 2005 following five years of marriage, were said to have ‘shocked guests’ by exchanging vows mid-celebration. But ‘shocked’ is easily the understatement of 2019 so far as, sadly, it’s simply not the case. Here’s the actual truth… Brad and Jen ‘remarry’ Sources inside Jen’s…

There’s a surprise! The GC and Arg are back together WHEN: 5 MARCH WHERE: FOUR SEASONS GEORGE V HOTEL, PARIS Forget flowers, a romantic break to the city of love seems to be just what on/off lovebirds James ‘Arg’ Argent, 31, and Gemma Collins, 38, needed to get their relationship back on track. Arg admitted last week it was a case of ‘pot, kettle, black’, when he made fat jibes towards his girlfriend. But now the TOWIE stars have been spotted enjoying a civil afternoon tea together, and luckily the cameras were there capture their every move... A cuppa fixes everything, right? Birthday kisses for Brooklyn WHEN: 4 MARCH WHERE: SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON We wouldn’t be surprised if revellers yelled ‘Get a room!’ to birthday…

Ant & Anne-Marie in puppy love WHEN: 5 MARCH WHERE: WIMBLEDON COMMON They’ve been together for almost a year now, but judging by these photos, Ant McPartlin, 43, and his girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett, 42, are still head over heels in love. The couple could barely keep their hands off each other as they walked their Maltipoo puppies Milo and Bumble, as well as Ant’s dog Hurley, who he shares with his ex-wife Lisa. They stopped right in the middle of their dog walk – as you do – and enjoyed a passionate kiss. Seriously guys, there’s a time and a place – get a room! Emma makes it official WHEN: 28 FEBRUARY WHERE: ENFIELD, LONDON After 20 years, Emma Bunton has finally decided to tie the knot with her boyfriend…

Ferne McCann She’s denied having lip fillers in the past, however, you couldn’t miss Ferne’s glossy pout if you tried, when she recently stepped out for an event in London. Despite looking glamorous in a velvet mini dress, fans were drawn to her full lips. ‘What on earth has she done to those lips?’ one wrote on Twitter. ‘Ferne has made a mess of her mouth,’ another added. It comes after the 28-year-old – who admitted to having rhinoplasty – hit back at fans, who accused her of having her lips done while pregnant with her daughter, Sunday. ‘As if I would get lip filler while I was pregnant!’ she said. ‘I wouldn’t have lip filler and you know how honest I am about things like that, as, like with…

‘We enjoy so many of the same things’ Dating a member of one of the world’s biggest girlbands could be a lot of pressure for some people, but dating Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson has made former Love Island star Chris Hughes the ‘happiest he’s ever been,’ he’s exclusively revealed to Now. The couple have been the talk of the town after a number of PDA-filled dates, from a kebab shop in south London to their latest outing, where they dressed up as prisoners in London bar Alcotraz, documenting the night on their Instagram Stories. While speaking to Now about his new #PawsForThought campaign for Pet Anxiety month, Chris, 26, admitted that he and Jesy, 27, are officially together, telling us, ‘Everything is great.’ Things are clearly getting serious, as the…

Kelly Brook Kelly puts her best foot forward and defies the cold in this cute floral mini skirt from New Look – it’s under £20 too! Felicity Jones The On the Basis of Sex actress dresses up slouchy jeans and a jumper with a fabulously dazzling white coat. Try this one from Mango. Gigi Hadid Model of the moment Gigi rocks the off-duty look with a fun, oversized jumper, ripped jeans and a trusty pair of trainers. Diane Kruger Making co-ords cool, the actress looks amazing in this pink houndstooth set. Diane keeps warm with a jumper and oversized coat and – amazingly – they’re all from Mango. Alexa Chung This gorgeous colour-clashing midi dress by Emilia Wickstead looks incredible on Alexa. We’ve found the perfect…

While she was on Dancing on Ice , reality queen Gemma Collins, 38, lost two-and-a-half stone and is looking better than ever. Now, the GC is spreading the love on Instagram, telling fans to ‘Stop wishing for other people’s bodies. Find peace in your own. Eat real food, be active and live your LIFE. Forget all the diet and weight loss NONSENSE’. We’re all for this self-love, but can dieting and weight loss really be classed as rubbish? ‘Following diets isn’t body positive or self-care, so Gemma has it right there,’ says nutritionist and author Laura Holland. ‘Eating real food and being active is simple and sustainable.’ So ditch those fad diets? ‘Yes! But eating whatever you want, whenever you want – no. Choosing food that helps us feel good…

A healthy mouth ‘Allowing plaque to stay on the teeth increases the risk of dental decay and cause gum inflammation (gingivitis),’ says Sarah. ‘In some cases, the latter leads to a reduction in gum and bone attachment to the teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.’ Manual or electric? Is there really a difference? ‘Both, when used correctly, are very effective at removing plaque,’ explains Sarah. ‘When choosing a manual toothbrush, a small head for easier access is advised. Bristles should be soft to medium-textured in order to avoid brushing away gum tissue and ultimately the tooth itself! However, the main advantage of an electric toothbrush is that it’s easier to achieve a good clean as the technique required is far more straightforward than that needed by a manual brush.’…

Breakfast 160 cals A poached egg on toast ASHTON SAYS Starting your day with eggs is great but poaching keeps the calories lower than frying or scrambling, which means you can allow yourself more than one. Lunch 500 cals Mackerel salad ASHTON SAYS Mackerel is a great fish, packed with omega-3 fatty acids. But it also has lots of other benefits, such as a high amount of vitamin K which helps to build bones, making it a perfect choice as you get older. Dinner 650 cals Chicken, mashed potato and steamed vegetables ASHTON SAYS Mashed potatoes are great, but be aware that to make them taste so good you often need a lot of butter and cream, which can add calories. Snacks 400 cals Nuts, chocolate, crisps, Greek yogurt ASHTON…

FLIGHT TIME from 14 hours, 15 minutes, with a stop at either Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. VISA You can buy one on arrival at Phnom Penh airport for $30 so long as you have a passport photo. It’ll allow you stay in the country for up to 30 days. CURRENCY Cambodian riel TIME DIFFERENCE 7 hours ahead of the UK. TEMPERATURE Between 20°C and 35°C, depending on the time of year. WHEN TO GO November to March are the hottest, driest months, but the rest of the year is great, too. Afternoon rain showers are common, but cooling! FLIGHTS to Phnom Penh start at around £587 return from London Heathrow with British Airways and Malaysia Airlines.…

THEN Iwan Rheon played Ramsay in four series of the fantasy drama. The Welsh actor is also known for his roles as Ash in ITV sitcom Vicious and Simon in C4’s drama, Misfits. NOW Iwan stars in The Dirt, a biopic of hedonistic US glam metal band Motley Crue on Netflix. In the story of how they became one of the world’s most notorious bands during the 1980s, he is transformed as guitarist Mick Mars. Loving Vincent actor Douglas Booth stars as bassist Nikki Sixx.…

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Venus in your sign offers a love radius. What does that mean? Well, a few things. This time it’s more about the distance someone is willing to travel to be in your presence. Long-distance? UK: 0905 817 1571* IRL: 1560 787911* PISCES 20 Feb-20 Mar Avoid the look that says you knew exactly what was going on, but didn’t want to say anything. You know the one. That face won’t be welcome. Practise your surprised look. Who knew? Nope, not you. UK: 0905 817 1572* IRL: 1560 787912* ARIES 21 Mar-20 Apr The Sun’s entry into your sign brings excitement! It wakes up the sleeping seeds of ideas, resets the wheel and starts another cycle. Make new resolutions and let the universe know what you want.…

AHEAD OF FLYING TO SINGAPORE AND DUBAI, ‘I NEEDED 14 OUTFITS SO I PACKED 42’ Danielle Armstrong ‘I COMPLIMENTED A MAN ON HIS SELFIE STICK AND HE THEN ASKED ME WHETHER I WANTED TO SEE HIS STICK UNDER THE WATER #WHY ME’ Georgia Toffolo ‘Anyone else in desperate need of a full-body massage, 4 days sleep & a ticket to the Maldives?’ Kerry Katona ‘I procrastinated for 10 minutes and now have found myself a pre-loved cow to be adopted. local residents would you mind??’ Ollie Locke ‘If you’re not sure who the Queen is, basically she’s that woman whose grandson is married to Meghan’ Matt Lucas ‘LOOKING FOR A NEW SERIES TO HAVE PAUSED ON THE TV WHILE ME AND MY WIFE SIT ON OUR PHONES. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME’ Chris…

These days, age gaps like the one between new couple Kate Beckinsale, 45, and Pete Davidson, 25, can be irrelevant and it’s not the first time the US comedian and actor has pulled a stunner – he was engaged to Ariana Grande. We ask body language expert Judi James if it’s lust or real love… ‘LIZARD KISS’ GOES AMISS Pete leans in but still keeps enough distance to poke his tongue out full-length and shove it into Kate’s mouth – still managing to smile. Kate could’ve gone for the ‘Double Lizard’, but her body language suggests a woman craving romance rather than just a laugh. TOO NOSEY David Beckham has used the ‘nose-kiss’ in the past with Victoria and by pecking lightly on the end of his wife’s nose he…

DO • Make sure you have some breathing space after a break-up • Confide your feelings in those closest to you • Make sure you’re both on the same page if you decide to stay friends – there’s nothing worse than unrequited love DON’T • Rush into a friendship if it’s not the right thing for you, or try to convince yourself you can make it work • Go back to them romantically, even if it’s just for a sense of ‘closure’ • Get jealous if/when they start to move on and see someone new…

You can rely on Piers to have an opinion on just about anything, and Kylie Jenner becoming a billionaire was no exception. It wasn’t the fact that Kylie, 21, is at the helm of a business worth £1b that got under Piers’ skin but, more the statement that she is self-made. ‘Her sister had sex and the family cashed in’ Addressing a magazine’s claims that Kylie is the youngest self-made billionaire in history, Piers commented, ‘So when you say she’s a self-made billionaire, what you mean is that her sister had sex with somebody and the tape got leaked and then the family cashed in. I think that is a more accurate assessment of this thrilling entrepreneurial story of triumph against all adversity.’ The youngest of momager Kris Jenner’s brood…

‘As I lay on my bed, flicking through the latest celeb magazine, I couldn’t help but feel jealous. Seeing their amazing lives played out on the glossy pages in front of me was too much to bear. Red-carpet events, exclusive parties… it all looked so glamorous. ‘My normal life is so boring in comparison,’ I thought to myself miserably. Working part-time as a waitress while studying for a degree in Italian didn’t exactly mean I was rubbing shoulders with A-list celebs. On a Saturday night you were more likely to find me pulling pints and wiping tables than sipping on cocktails at a club. Truth was, I’d been bored for quite some time. I needed a new adventure. ‘I’m going to move to Italy!’ I told my mum a few…

Rylan Clark-Neal hasn’t had an easy few months – after a hectic stint on Celebrity Apprentice, he also said farewell to the Big Brother house when it was demolished last month. But not only does the former Big Brother’s Bit On The Side host have a replica Diary Room at home, we found out he’s got an electric loo, too! ‘Just press that bit there to make it close over!’ says Rylan, 30, as he breaks off our chat, ‘I’m so sorry I’ve got an automatic toilet and my friend’s just come over and I don’t want her to kill herself with the door. Sorry, my life’s crazy!’ No kidding. And, although it’s hard to imagine why, despite having one of the most recognisable faces on TV, The X Factor…

ÔI started entering pageants’ Sarah Fola Eddo, lives in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, with her two children, Inny, 16, and Leala, 29. ‘Posing like J.Lo for me was a wonderful challenge. I figure if J.Lo can do it, so can I. The chance to feel like a ‘superstar’ for a day was such a wonderful opportunity. My body has always been a size 14-18. In 2015 I was asked to be a project manager and event house of UK Plus Size Fashion Week. I met inspirational women of all shapes and sizes who were proud of their bodies. As I was getting older I was relying on yo-yo dieting to try and maintain my weight and I had started to loathe my body. Their inspirational stories helped me to re-evaluate how I…

PLUMP FOR JELLY SKIN As well as jelly, the latest trend to come out of Korea is ‘skip-care’ – using multitasking products to skip steps and save time. We like! Call it Korean beauty mania, call it childhood nostalgia – whatever the reason, jelly textures are everywhere in skincare right now. From wobbly masks to bouncy balms and cooling cleansers, brands are jumping on the jelly bandwagon, and if you want to freshen up your skincare, you should too. Not only are these textures great fun to use, they’ll leave your skin looking dewy in a flash. GET THE LOOK Quench yourself: Oily skin can be a symptom of dehydration (your skin produces extra sebum to compensate) but nobody wants to use rich moisturisers on an already claggy complexion. Instead…

1 There’s an upper limit Prefer Harry Redknapp to Jamie? Michael Whitehall to Jack? Mufasa to Simba? Roar-some. But be wary. Dating a much older man is a bit like being a virgin in a slasher movie. You’ll live to see the sequel, but not without a lot of bodily fluids and death first. ‘Age might just be a number, but some numbers are simply too high,’ says life coach Michelle Zelli (michellezelli.com). So avoid cruising the local nursing home or taking a trip to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel . But if you do, get there early, as bedtime is 8pm. 2 Daddy’s home! He looks like your dad. He sounds like your dad. So don’t be too shocked if people think he is your dad. ‘And, yes, you…

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Prepare roasted rhubarb panna cotta like Demi Rose’s TAKES: 15 mins, plus setting time SERVES: 2 ENJOY: As a treat to share with a special someone... YOU WILL NEED 2 premium-grade gelatine leaves 250ml double cream 100ml full-fat milk 50g caster sugar ½tsp vanilla paste FOR THE RHUBARB 200g rhubarb 1tbsp caster sugar You will need 2 individual pudding basins 1 Soak the gelatine in 4tbsp cold water for 10 mins until softened. 2 Heat the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla in a small pan until the liquid is steaming. Then, remove the gelatine from the water. Squeeze out any excess liquid and stir the gelatine into the hot milk until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the moulds and leave to set for 3-4 hours in the fridge. 3 Meanwhile,…

JENNIFER METCALFE She looked like… THEN Tangoed Jennifer has always been stunning, but back in 2008 she slapped on the fake tan and make-up, and wore hair extensions, which eventually caused her hair to fall out. NOW Natural beauty Although it’s been over 10 years, Jen, now 36, has hardly aged at all! She’s ditched the orange fake tan and toned down the slap, but she’s still kept her hair fairly long. She was saying... THEN  ‘Yes, I was looking a bit skinny, but I certainly didn’t have an eating disorder.’ The Bradford-born actress hit back at trolls who commented on her weight loss. NOW  ‘I am probably the smallest I’ve ever been, but I don’t care what anyone else thinks and whether they feel I’ve gone too far.’ She’s…

Emily Atack In The Style WHEN: 6 MARCH WHERE: LIBERTINE, LONDON The stars turned out to join I’m a Celebrity 2018 finalist Emily Atack to celebrate her debut clothing collection with In The Style. Emily had a couple of outfit changes on the night from a lilac suit to an animal-print dress – and why not, when there’s a whole collection of 50 pieces to choose from? Leigh Francis showed off his fun side when he slipped into one of Emily’s dresses from the collection – but forgot to change his shoes. But while Emily partied with Leigh, Scarlett Moffatt and James McVey in the VIP area, Charlotte Crosby was feeling left out. The ex-Geordie Shore star reportedly told a reveller, ‘I…

‘Fifi still sleeps in my bed!’ It was recently reported that a mum sleeps in bed with three of her children under the age of six and it doesn’t affect her sex life. Good for her! Obviously Fifi sleeps in my bed, so I’m all for it and I think everyone should just do what they need to do to get a good night’s sleep. Fifi does have her own bed – in our room. So it’s there when she wants to get into it. Me and my sister actually slept in our mum’s bed till we were older than Fifi, so it’s kind of like my norm and it doesn’t bother me or Jay. They grow up so quickly; one day I’ll miss all this! Baby No2 I never…