September 2nd, 2010
Jessica Linley, 21, fought off the charms of nearly 60 other English hopefuls at the annual beauty pageant at the Hilton hotel in Birmingham.
The statuesque model – who wants to be a solicitor – will now represent her country at the Miss World contest in China next month.
Beauty queen: Jessica Linley was crowned Miss England at the pageant at the Hilton in Birmingham yesterday
The 5ft11 blonde – who came third in the competition in 2008 – has been modelling for 2 years after completing three A-levels.
She has also appeared in a sponsoring commercial for Coleen’s Real Women and on MTV’s reality show Totally Calum Best.
Ms Linley beat Jamie Lee Faulkner, also 21, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who competed as Miss Champneys, into second place yesterday.
Top of the crops: Jessica Linley beat 60 hopefuls to the Miss England title and will compete at the Miss World contest in China next month
And 18-year-old model and aspiring actress Amy Jackson, representing Liverpool, came third.
Ms Linley is studying law at Nottingham University, where she is also treasurer of the law society and finance officer for the Athletic Union.
Before last night’s final, she said if picked as winner she would take some time off university ’so I could give everything I have’ at the Miss World contest.
Winning smile: Jessica poses with runner-up Miss Champneys Jamie Lee Faulkner, right, and third placed Miss Liverpool Amy Jackson, left. A shocked Jessica sits at her throne, right
Ovewhelmed: Jessica came third in 2008’s competition but came back with full force
‘I want to do the best by everybody and truly make a difference to peoples’ lives,’ the student added.
Judges at the Miss England ceremony included former winner and reality TV star Danielle Lloyd, and Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas.
Danielle was herself crowned Miss England in 2004 and went on to win the title of Miss Great Britain in 2006 before she was stripped of her crown after having a relationship with judge Teddy Sheringham.
Hot competition: Jessica, right, shows off her figure in hot pants and crop top
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September 2nd, 2010
TEEN soccer ace Jack Wilshere was kicked out of a club for “pestering” a group of women before the alleged street brawl which saw him nicked.
Wilshere … denial
Bouncers ejected the Arsenal star, 18, who is on bail over the later bust-up in which 21-year-old Kim Plested’s arm was broken.
It followed complaints “juvenile and rude” England under-21 star Wilshere jokingly tried to take pictures up women’s SKIRTS with his mobile.
Josefin Rosen, 20, who was with 30 women at a 23rd birthday bash, said: “Jack was trying to grab at me and my friend when we were dancing.
“He was drinking but wasn’t that drunk.”
Victim … Kim
Josefin’s party and Wilshere and pals were in the VIP area at Amika in London’s Kensington.
She added: “Jack kept laughing and trying to take pictures up our skirts.
“He made me feel really uncomfortable. If I was his mother I’d be ashamed of him.”
Clubber Sonja Kruger, 32, said: “Jack kept trying to grab at Josefin.”
An Amika spokesman confirmed the incidents and said: “We put up a barrier and provided security between the girls and Jack Wilshere’s party. They were asked to leave.”
Birthday bash … Amika in London
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August 10th, 2010
After all that junk food of later, it’s hardly surprising that The Saturday’s are craving something with a bit of goodness.
It’s just a shame then that their good intentions didn’t last.
A few days after buying ice cream from a van outside a radio station, Frankie Sandford and Mollie King were snapped yesterday lunchtime buying a couple of smoothies from a juice bar in west London.
The two girls stopped at the Portobello Fresh Juice Bar in Ladbroke Grove yesterday for a refreshing and healthy pit stop between appointments.
This week that have been indulging in chocolate bars and other sugary snacks as they promote their new single Missing You.
Frankie, 21, went for a Brain Booster while Mollie opted for an Anti Aging smoothie, although being only 23, it’s hardly something she has to worry about any time soon.
They sat at a table and chatted away while they sipped at their drinks, but according to onlookers, only managed half of them before they got up and left.
Opting for a healthy smoothie – even if they didn’t finish it – may have been after taking some advice from their doctor.
Both girls visited the The Portobello Clinic where there is a private GP service, before their lunch break.
And according to eyewitnesses, they made two visits to the GP in the space of an hour before heading off to their record label offices for a Twitter session for the fans.
The girls have been heavily promoting their new single and have appeared on GMTV, Radio One. This Morning and have done various magazines interviews and photo shoots.
And the girls are getting close to having their first number one, and are currently at number two on the iTunes singles chart behind Flo Rida’s Club Can’t Handle Me featuring David Guetta.
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August 10th, 2010
In a film featuring some of the most famous screen stars, there’s undeniably going to be some hot competition to grab the limelight.
But as the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Jason Statham turned out to the London premiere of their new film, The Expendables, it wasn’t each other they had to worry about.
In fact the trio had a new rival in town in the form of Katie Price, who ensured all eyes were firmly fixed on her as she joined the red carpet contingent, which included members of the British military.
True to form, the glamour model made certain she was centre of attention as she waltzed into Leicester Square wearing a see-through black tunic dress and Lycra-style knee-high boots.
The mother-of-three then put on a show for the assembled photographers, striking a series of poses as if she had just turned up for a modelling shoot.
The Rocky star was in London promoting his new movie that he wrote, directed and appears in.
The film boasts a stunning array of muscle, including Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren, who were also on hand and posed with members of the British military.
Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis also star in the film, but were not there for the UK premiere.
The plot centres on a group of ex-SAS soldiers who battle an evil drugs baron.
Stallone, 64, said: ‘Every generation has to have a hero and this generation has the superhero, it’s evolved. But after Avatar it’s like, “Stop, let’s go back to basics”.
Stallone marched around a group of guards in bearskin hats and tried to jump up to match their height.He was also amused to hear the crowd filling Leicester Square cheer ‘Rocky! Rocky!’
Stunning former EastEnders actress Preeya Kalidas looked the part in an intricate backless dress, also attending: Lisa Snowdon went for a classic pencil-skirted dress, colourful Liz McClarnon slipped into a maxi number while singer Eliza Doolittle bared her legs in a very short pink outfit.
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August 9th, 2010
They may only have been together for a month or so, but Mischa Barton is already spicing up her relationship with new boyfriend DJ Ali Love.
The London born actress took lucky Love, real name Alexander McLovan, to the erotic bondage boutique Coco le Mer today for a raunchy shopping trip.
Party girl Mischa looked every inch the edgy London girl in her red trousers, funky white t-shirt and studded black jacket.
And it looks like she will be channelling her sexy O.C. character Marissa Cooper with all the sexy lingerie and raunchy toys available from the naughty boutique.
The 24-year-old is clearly fully invested in her relationship with the 28-year-old British DJ, moving from Los Angeles to London to be with him.
The O.C star and Alexander have been inseparable ever since they met at the beginning of the summer, taking trips together across Europe.
The couple have already enjoyed a romantic break together in Nice, France and were seen looking loved up and happy at the Lovebox festival in east London where he played.
According to a friend, Mischa has changed her career plans to fit around her relationship with Alexander.
‘Instead of Hollywood gigs, Mischa’s focusing on a stage career in the West End.
‘She wants to spend a year in London and see where things go with both the theatre and Ali. She’s so happy to be starting afresh. She’s so in love!’
Along with Mischa’s sister Zoe, who is a barrister in London, the actress also has a big group of London friends including Daisy Lowe, Amy Winehouse and Jaime Winstone.
Tags: Ali Love, Amy Winehouse, Coco de Mer, Daisy Lowe, Jaime Winstone, London, Mischa Barton
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August 9th, 2010
It is not unusual for new mothers to struggle leaving their babies behind for the first time, and Danielle Lloyd is clearly no different.
As she left home for her first big night out, she tweeted, ‘Omg it’s my first night out after the baby and I’ve just left the house and am crying! I hate going the toilet and leaving him! Granddad staying with him till I get home. Miss u already my little boy!X’
The glamour model and her fiance Jamie O’Hara have been seen running errands and taking their new addition out for lunch around London and Essex, but this is their first night on the tiles and leaving baby Archie at home.
Danielle had managed to compose herself by the time she reached the May Fair Hotel in London and had a smile on her face as she walked in to the upmarket hotel.
The former Miss England, who gave birth to baby Archie on July 11, is well on her way to regaining her pre-baby figure.She looked fantastic in a champagne-coloured 1920s style fringe dress with matching peep-toe slingback heels.
The couple and their entourage of friends made the most of their night out, continuing the party at private members club Cirque du Soir.
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August 6th, 2010
Five months into her pregnancy, it appears as though Rachel Stevens has got her maternity wardrobe figured out.
The glamorous star stepped out wearing a maxi dress, which seems to have become her go-to outfit for comfort and style.
Wearing a navy blue version, which she paired with a tan oversize cardigan and cream Chanel handbag, the singer popped out for a coffee in North London.
With only four months to go until her due date in November, Rachel’s ‘uniform’ is the perfect choice for her already sizeable bump.
She has been spotted wearing a purple and a white tie-dye version of the dress in recent weeks.
Rachel looked deep in thought as she parked her car and walked into a shop.
The 32-year-old may have been pondering the news that former band mate Bradley McIntosh reportedly wants S Club to reform.
The Press Association reports that McIntosh is inspired by the success of Take That and is keen for a reunion with Rachel, and Jo O’Meara, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee and Tina Barrett.
The other original S Club members are yet to respond to Bradley’s request, but for now Rachel seems to be enjoying impending motherhood.
Tags: Bradley McIntosh, Hannah Spearritt, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee, London, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens, S Club, Tina Barrett
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August 6th, 2010
She is ‘absolutely delighted’ about becoming a mother for the first time after announcing she is pregnant with boyfriend Sam Cooper.
So it’s no wonder Lily Allen was beaming as she stepped out in London yesterday for the first time since revealing her happy news.
Wearing a loose black top which hid any sign of a burgeoning bump teamed with a red skirt, Lily, 25, went make-up free for her day out, but still managed to glow thanks to her announcement.
‘Absolutely delighted’: Lily Allen seen yesterday after announcing she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Sam Cooper
Confirming she and 31-year-old Sam are expecting their first child, Lily said yesterday: ‘It brings me great pleasure to tell you that Sam and I are expecting our first child.
‘It goes without saying that we are both absolutely delighted.’
Lily has made no secret of her wish to become a mother, saying in May she hoped to be pregnant by the end of the year.
She said at the time: ‘I’d want to be really hands-on for the first two or three years of having a little one. I don’t want to leave them.’
And in an interview with Elle magazine in July, Lily said she was planning to take a five-year break from the music industry to concentrate on ‘higher priorities’ such as having children.
She said: ‘I don’t think I’m that young to have a baby. My mother had me when she was 23.’
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August 5th, 2010
As one of Britain’s most controversial singers, she’s never out of the spotlight for very long.
And last night Amy Winehouse was lapping up the limelight again, having recovered from her epic pub crawl earlier this week, to attend a restaurant launch with boyfriend Reg Traviss.
Spilling out of an incredibly low cut LBD, Amy smiled as she posed with Traviss at the opening event for Camden restaurant Shaka Zulu.
With her trademark beehive and heavy black eye make-up remaining in tact throughout the evening, the star appeared relaxed and confident – a far cry from her appearance on Monday night.
However, it appears Amy’s new beau Reg is determined to keep the singer on the straight and narrow, as he kept a tight grip of his girlfriend throughout the restaurant opening last night.
The 26-year-old singer teamed the revealing dress, which showed off her surgically-enhanced cleavage as well as her vast collection of tattoos, with a pair of nude and black peep toe heels.
Meanwhile, Amy said despite her recent activities, she is still planning to release her new album next year, and said it would be very similar to her 2006 record Back To Black.
But Amy denied rumours she is planning to collaborate with edgy singer Lady Gaga on the new record, saying the reports are ‘not true at all’.
Joining in the fun: Model Sophie Anderton and ex Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon. Also attending : Brendan Cole and Zoe Hobbs and Nick Knowles and a friend
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August 5th, 2010
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he is unhappy with his players’ fitness levels ahead of the kick off of the Premier League next Saturday.
So he may be frustrated to find out that hours after losing a pre-season game to Hamburg in Germany, members of the team were out clubbing in London.
Rather than heading home to rest up, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba and John Mikel Obi chose to go to China White nightclub.
None of the stony-faced players looked thrilled with being photographed on their late-night excursion.
Several England players, including Ashley, have been spotted smoking cigarettes in recent weeks, prompting concern that their habit may have impacted on their performance at the World Cup.
Another celeb visitor to the London hot spot was Frankie Sandford.
Dressed in black leather trousers and a low cut yellow vest top, The Saturdays’ singer kep her head down as she walked into the club.
She would not have been pleased to see Ashley Cole inside, having gone out of her way to dissassociate herself from him in the past.
Tags: Ashley Cole, Carlo Ancelotti, China White night club, Didier Drogba, Frankie Sandford, John Mikel Obi, London
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