Never-before-seen photograph of Wills and Kate shows their excitement at engagement

By Lydia Warren

Last updated at 9:35 AM on 31st May 2011


With wide smiles, they can barely conceal the excitement of their newly-announced engagement.
In this never-before-seen photograph, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear close and relaxed – thrilled by thoughts of their impending big day.

The photograph, taken by Mario Testino, graces the July cover of Vanity Fair.

Relaxed and looking forward to their big day, the Mario Testino portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton, as she was then

It includes further portraits by Testino, such as the iconic picture of Princess Diana in 1997.

The Peruvian photographer took William and Kate’s engagement pictures at St James’ Palace last November.
Though William, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales have all turned to Testino for pictures to commemorate milestones, the celebrated fashion photographer had never before captured Miss Middleton.
But speaking to U.S. Vogue, he said he already felt ‘very confident’ she would be an ‘easy sitter’ because of her natural grace.

And last week, speaking at a gala in his honour in New York, the 56-year-old said he understood why he was chosen to take the photographs.
Testino, a close friend of Diana’s, said: ‘I guess it was a way for them to keep William’s mother in the whole process of it.’

Despite the pressure of the shoot, Testino said the Duchess ‘looked fabulous’ and that the couple exuded ‘sheer happiness’.

He added: ‘They are a young couple in love.’

Portraits: Mario Testino (left) took Prince William and the then Kate Milddleton's official engagement picture (right) in 2010

The edition will lift the lid on the couple’s house-hunting and who does the chores around their Anglesey home.
It describes the pair’s giggles as they watched their nuptials back on television, and recounts the moment Michael Middleton realised the relationship was serious – when Prince William arrived at his Berkshire home by helicopter.
It also recalls the rather surprising requests the pair had for their honeymoon suite – including Philadelphia cream cheese and Brussel sprouts.
The July issue of Vanity Fair will be on news-stands on June 3, ahead of the newly-weds’ trip to Canada and California in July.


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It's official: Cheryl Cole is OUT of the UK X Factor and Tulisa and Kelly Rowland are IN

It's official: Cheryl Cole is OUT of the UK X Factor and Tulisa and Kelly Rowland are IN as official judging line-up is announced

By Jody Thompson

Last updated at 7:38 AM on 31st May 2011


She's been at the centre of intense speculation over the past few days after sensationally being dumped on the U.S. version of the X Factor - but Mail Online can confirm that Cheryl Cole will NOT be returning to the UK version.

Moments ago, ITV released a brief statement on Twitter saying: 'Official: @TheXFactor (UK) judges will be: Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland & Louis Walsh #itvpresscentre.'

As previously reported by the Mail, the announcement had been expected after TV executives withdrew their offer to the 27-year-old Girls Aloud star yesterday evening.

She's out: Cheryl Cole is officially NOT on this year's X Factor panel in the UK, it's been announced this evening

However, in a press release from ITV tonight, Cheryl's departure from the show was completely glossed over.


A quote from Simon Cowell simply said: 'These four are totally up for it, each of them bring a different attitude. They have had a ton of hits between them and they are all committed to finding a star. I have a feeling Louis and Tulisa will have slightly different points of view as to what the next star should look and sound like!'

ITV’s Director of Television, Peter Fincham, meanwhile said in the statement: 'As multi-million selling artists, songwriters and pop masterminds, Gary, Tulisa, Kelly and Louis have huge breadth of appeal with our audience and the ability to engage both the UK’s next generation of music talent as well as ITV’s viewers.'

Fresh blood: N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland have both been officially announced tonight as the new judges on the UK X Factor

Unsurprisingly, the new judges spoke of their delight at being appointed to the panel of the show.

N-Dubz star Tulisa, 22, said: 'I'm so excited to be the joining The X Factor and want to bring something fresh and new to the panel. I'm not going to be afraid to speak my mind and mix things up a little. I am hoping to find some hot new talent and mentor a winning category. It is also going to be great to get to know and work alongside the other Judges. Let the fireworks begin!"

Former Destiny's Child star Kelly, 30, meanwhile gushed: 'I am so excited to join The X Factor UK and be able to spend time in one of my favourite places in the world.

'The music coming out of the UK right now is incredible with artists like Adele, Jessie J and James Blake, so I’m confident this season of The X Factor will give me opportunity to hear a few diamonds in the rough. Being a judge is never easy, but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone who crosses the stage. I can't wait to meet the world’s next superstar!'

Something old, something new: Gary Barlow is the new man on the judging panel (L) but Louis Walsh is the only original member now in the line-up

Take That's Gary was equally enthusiastic, saying:'I'm extremely excited about working on The X Factor. I've always been a fan of the show and always enjoyed performing on it too. My one goal is to find a global super star. If I don't find one I won't have done my job.'

Old hand Louis meanwhile, who perhaps can scarcely believe his luck to be the last surviving member, said: 'I'm delighted to back for my eighth series of The X Factor, it's my favourite job in the world and I'm really excited this year to work with Gary Barlow and the rest of the new panel. I'm the last original judge standing and I'm determined to find an act that can win this year and show the others how it's done!'

Cheryl had initially been given the ‘olive branch’ of returning as a judge on the UK version of the hit show after she was suddenly axed from its American counterpart last week.

However, both the star and her manager, Black Eyed Pea Will.I.Am were refusing to take phone calls from TV executives, including Simon Cowell, to discuss the option.

Last one standing: Louis, far right, is the only judge remaining from last year's panel - Simon is concentrating on the U.S. version, and neither Cheryl or Dannii are returning

As a result, last night they decided to end their interest in bringing her back to the UK show.

A TV source told the Mail: ‘That’s it. Cheryl will not be returning to the British X Factor.

Airbrush artist: Simon Cowell, seen here arriving for tonight's Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals, made no reference to either Cheryl or Dannii being dropped from the X Factor in tonight's official statement

'People have been trying to speak to her and persuade her this would be a good idea, but she’s been uncontactable.

‘She hasn’t returned phone calls. And you can’t exactly negotiate with someone who won’t even speak to you.’

It leaves Louis Walsh as the only original member of the panel, as Cowell has decided to concentrate on the U.S. version, which is now undergoing an overhaul after Cheryl was given the boot.

She will be replaced on the panel of the American version by Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who was originally meant to be the co-host with Welsh former T4 star Steve Jones.

Sinitta, X Factor mentor and longtime friend of Simon Cowell meanwhile spoke of her displeasure at Cheryl being left out of the line-up.

Writing on her official Twitter tonight after the announcement, she said: 'p****d and bummed like everyone else. his thing has more twists and turns then the Wizard of Oz tornado!'

'They have to prove themselves that's for sure! wish them luck and I hope they do a great job, they better "bring it"! I'm not amused!I'm watching...'

She added: 'I'm meant to still be working on the show,STILL waiting to hear ...'

The new UK judging panel swing into action on Wednesday for their first auditions at Birmingham, before they continue to Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, London and Liverpool.

The show itself returns to our screens last his summer.
Meanwhile, Alan Carr has revealed he's backing Gary's appointment to the x Factor panel - but only if he drops his Mr Nice Guy act.

Talking to this week's Star magazine, the Chatty Man host said: 'I want Gary to be a right bitch on X Factor. Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh saying the same things over and over again got on my nerves.'

Cheryl who? The ITV press office official announcement made no mention of the Girls Aloud singer

And he reckons N-Dubz star Tulisa could make a welcome addition to the show too.

He said: 'If Tulisa has a bit of attitude, she’ll be good.'
Meanwhile, The Saturdays star Rochelle Wiseman told the same magazine that if Cheryl had been dropped by U.S. X Factor bosses because of her accent, it was a 'silly' decision.

However, she also revealed she had a crush on new judge Gary Barlow.

She told Star of when her band first met the Take That mainman. She revealed: 'Gary was really sweet, he was like: "Girls, can I have a picture for my collection?" And I was like: "Are you kidding? Can I have a picture for my collection?"'


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N-Dubz's Tulisa Contostavlos: 'I'm a musician, if I wanted to take my clothes off, I would have been a stripper’

By Anna Jury 21/11/2010

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Tulisa!
Heroine of controversial band N-Dubz Tulisa Contostavlos is flying above the mean streets of Popville, ready to top the charts in a single bound, knock out villainous boyfriends, and bring justice to the world!
Tulisa is standing semi-naked in the middle of the floor, with four women crouched at her feet pouring talcum powder into her trousers before dragging the super-skintight red latex catsuit up her legs, inch by squeaky inch.
Tulisa, 22, is texting on her phone, seemingly oblivious to the struggle around her nether regions. However, she only has herself to blame. She was the one who came up with the idea of being a superhero for todays shoot.
But it only gets worse once she is hoisted into the air for a spot of fierce flying the eye-wateringly tight harness bites around the crotch as she dangles mid-air. I feel like such a plum, she laughs, somewhere between hysteria and tears.
Far from the feisty, mouthy bird we were expecting in Tulisa, (what with N-Dubz constantly surrounded by controversy, from trashed hotel rooms to drug scandals), she is sweet, polite and smart.

And we cant help liking her quite a lot. And its not just her good manners that surprise us.
Unlike many of her peers in the music business, she wont do gratuitous flesh-flashing for photo shoots.
No, I dont do bikinis, she confirms. But this is a girl who really sticks to her guns, turning down a quarter of a million quid to pose naked for Playboy. Respect to her.
If a girl wants to be a glamour model Ive got totally nothing against her, its just not for me. Im a musician, if I wanted to take my clothes off, I would have been a stripper.
Its that honesty thats won Tulisa a solid fan base and its not just stripping off which inspires her famous straight-talking.
Having grown up on a North London council estate and cared for her mentally ill mother since she was nine, shes always been impressively open about the battles she had with depression, self-harm and bullying during that time.
While were not surprised this has won her a legion of fans who are struggling with similar problems, Tulisa herself seems taken aback by it. It shocks me when people contact me telling me about their problems, but eventually it becomes the norm and you realise you have a responsibility.
Its looks like its only her love life Tulisa keeps tight-lipped about. Having been engaged twice since the band came into the public eye, she squirms when we ask if shes seeing anyone new.
Ive made a decision not to comment on my love life any more, she says apologetically, but firmly. It just causes dramas. Its hard enough getting to know a person in a relationship without having the world involved. Well, that doesnt sound like a no.
Relationships aside, it sounds like 2011 is going to be an exciting time for N-Dubz.

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Its going to be the American journey, says Tulisa.

Im excited... and weve got the new album coming out. Also Im moving into a new house and Ive got a clothing line and a perfume in the pipeline. Theres lots changing, its exciting and nervewracking, its a new stage of life. Sounds like a case of, To infinity and beyond, to us
TULISA ON WEARING A RUBBER CATSUIT
I cant lie about the catsuits, I do feel a bit sexy in them. My favourite is the grey one, I like my bum in it. Today is the first time Ive had my boobs inflated though. The red catsuit was so tight it crushed my actual boobs, so they had to inflate the air boobs.
'Usually I would have been paranoid about a shoot like this but Ive lost weight recently. I didnt mean to, it just happened but Im probably at the slimmest Ive been in a good year so I didnt feel too bad in the catsuit.
'Wearing a catsuit in the harness was interesting. Ive been in one before but Id forgotten how painful they are. It gave me a massive wedgie!
TULISA THE SUPERHERO
What superpower would you like?
'Invisibility. I could walk around the crowd at my shows and hear what people are saying. But maybe thats not such a good idea, because if I heard any negative comments the person would feel a hand coming out of nowhere to slap them.'
Whos your favourite superhero?
'My favourite kick-ass character is Alice in Resident Evil shes brilliant in the fight scenes. Id love to play a character like that and kick some ass, itd be my dream role. One day.'
If you were a superhero what injustice would you fight?
'Skanky men, any men around the world deceiving their wives or girlfriends. Being invisible would be useful, Id come up behind them and beat them up. Ive got some ex-boyfriends whod get that treatment, oh yeah. '
If you ruled the world for a day what rule would you introduce?
'Everyone must listen to me. (Laughs.) I could make world peace, thered be no crime. Id sort so much stuff out.'

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'Lose two stone if you want to be a success', Cheryl Cole told ahead of U.S. X Factor appearance

By Ben Todd, Sara Nathan and Sarah Bull

Last updated at 3:39 PM on 30th May 2011


Cheryl Cole was under pressure to lose as much as two stone ahead of her ill-fated appearance on the U.S. X Factor, it emerged yesterday.

The 27-year-old singer is said to have been advised by an unnamed executive at the Fox network that she would need a huge image makeover if she wanted to win over audiences stateside.

Miss Cole quickly enlisted the help of Gwyneth Paltrow’s personal trainer Tracy Anderson to try to achieve a more svelte physique. She had developed a curvier figure since battling back to health following a bout of malaria last year.

Makeover: Cheryl Cole is said to have been advised to lose as much as two stone ahead of her ill-fated appearance on the U.S. X Factor. She looked considerably more voluptuous at the Celebrate Success awards in March, left, than she did at the Glamour Woman of the Year awards last year

However, she looked noticeably more voluptuous as she left the airport in Chicago last weekend following auditions for the talent show.

Fuller face: Miss Cole has looked curvier in recent months

Just days later she was axed from her role on the U.S. show.

Meanwhile, Miss Cole will not be returning to the British version of The X Factor after TV executives withdrew their offer yesterday evening.

The star was initially given the ‘olive branch’ of returning as a judge on the UK version of the hit show after she was suddenly axed from its American counterpart last week.

However, the Daily Mail has learned that since being sacked Miss Cole has become ‘uncontactable’.

She has refused to take phone calls from TV executives, including Simon Cowell, to discuss the option.

As a result, last night they decided to end their interest in bringing her back to the UK show.

A TV source told the Mail: ‘That’s it. Cheryl will not be returning to the British X Factor.

'People have been trying to speak to her and persuade her this would be a good idea, but she’s been uncontactable.

‘She hasn’t returned phone calls. And you can’t exactly negotiate with someone who won’t even speak to you.’

No return: Miss Cole is said to have refused to take phone calls from TV executives, including Simon Cowell, about the possibility of returning to the British X Factor

However, Amanda Holden, who is a judge on another of Cowell's shows, Britain's Got Talent, said today that Miss Cole will regret it if she doesn't go back to the British show.

She told Radio 2: 'There is dark talk of Cheryl snubbing a return to British X Factor.

'Please do not do this. You will regret it for a long time.'

Last night it was confirmed that Tulisa Contostavlos, from hip hop group N-Dubz, had signed a deal to join the UK judging panel.

She will appear with Take That singer Gary Barlow, U.S. pop star Kelly Rowland and long-serving judge Louis Walsh.

Getting into shape: Miss Cole was pictured leaving the gym earlier this month. She enlisted Gwyneth Paltrow's personal trainer Tracy Anderson to help her

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Emma Watson shows off her toned midriff as she hits the gym

 
 

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 10:12 AM on 30th May 2011


As Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, Emma Watson rarely has an occasion to show off her figure.

But, clearly proud of her toned physique, the 21-year-old actress decided to wear a pink sports bra and very low-slung leggings to display her toned midriff as she hit the gym.

Emma teamed her exercise clothes with a grey jumper tied around her waist and a headband to keep her hair out of her eyes.

Toned: Emma Watson showed off her flat stomach in a pink crop top and low-slung leggings as she hit the gym in Pittsburgh yesterday

Athletic: Emma, who is in Pittsburgh to film her new movie, has been keeping busy with regular trips to the gym

And as well as staying healthy physically, Emma also seemed to be keen to remain emotionally sound, and was spotted carrying a copy of the self-help book A 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul as she left the gym after her workout.

Book worm: Emma was reading A 3rd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Emma has clearly been working hard on her physique, with not an inch of fat to be seen on her lean figure as she headed back to her temporary home in Pittsburgh yesterday.


However, talking about her figure recently, Emma said staying slim isn't something she constantly worries about - she is more concerned about staying healthy.

In a recent inerview, Emma said: 'It's just not something that I aspire to, to be super-skinny. It's not inspirational at all for me.

'I'm lucky that I'm this size naturally. I don't diet...I love chocolate and pasta and I love baking.

'I make a great raspberry amaretto cake!

'There is so much pressure on girls our age to be smart and pretty and funny and skinny - they have to be everything.

'I definitely know what that pressure is like, but my philosophy is to eat what you like and be healthy and exercise.'

Emma is in Pittsburgh working on her latest film The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

She plays high school senior Sam in the film, adapted from the 1999 book by Stephen Chbosky.

Sam and step-brother Patrick take protagonist Charlie under their wings and expose him to their hard-partying, drug-fuelled world.

The hard-hitting storyline deals with suicide, abortion, homosexuality and child abuse, and the film is slated for release next year.

Fashionista: Emma recently topped a best-dressed poll thanks to her red carpet outfit choices, seen here left at the BAFTAs in February, and right at the most recent Harry Potter premiere last year

Screen star: Emma as Hermione Granger with Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1

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The Adventures Of Tintin Trailer and Posters

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It's been a very long time coming, but here at last is our first real look at Steven Spielberg's The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn in all its glory. You can watch it below, or head over to Apple for a bigger version if you have a bit more time on your hands and fancy seeing it looking even shinier. The film stars Jamie Bell as the intrepid reporter Tintin who, along with his dog Snowy, gets involved in a search for sunken treasure with the drunken Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) and detectives Thompson (Simon Pegg) and Thomson (Nick Frost). Said treasure belonged to notorious 17th century pirate Red Rackham (Daniel Craig), but clues surface hidden in old model ships that might just lead to that fortune. It's probably worth mentioning that the script here, while based on three of Herge's books, was written for the screen by Steven Moffat (of Doctor Who fame), Joe Cornish and Edgar Wright. And Peter Jackson's producing with Spielberg. It's like all our favourite people got together and decided to make a movie. Hurrah! You may also want to sneak a peek at the teaser posters released yesterday, below.