James Alan Anslow
:Journalism Is Not a Profession
David Holmes
:Is Your Child Ready to Learn?
Emma Gannon
:Why the Personality of the CEO Has Never Been So Important for Brands
Francis Ghesquiere
:An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Reducing Disaster Risks Around the World
Shwan Zulal
:Is It a Trap? Playing Political Football with Fuel Subsidies in Kurdistan Region
In a way I do envy those that are childless and about to embark on a relationship that will see them marry and have kids as the years progress. Single parents like us do the best they can for ourselves and for our kids - but the best time to get it right is before you've got it wrong, but some people need to get it wrong before they are ready to get it right! Continue reading...
I absolutely love to travel, it's a real passion of mine and so, like a huge number of Brits, as soon as the new year hits, my mind turns to planning my holidays. Here are a few tips that I've learnt over the years to help everyone who is looking to book a family holiday for 2013... Continue reading...
Tony Glenville, Creative Director of the London College of Fashion, says Mirren's BAFTA look 'worked well because the pink toned with her usual hair colour, rather than being a complete change or a very harsh, silly tone.' Continue reading...
In the UK our healthcare system means we are fortunate to have a choice as to whether or not we breastfeed at all. In Sierra Leone, where one in six children dies before their fifth birthday, this choice can be a matter of life or death. Continue reading...
The internet quickly became awash with the news that a Hollywood A-Lister was in fact fallible, humourless even. How could someone we all know so well, turn out to be so different? But, this is nothing new. Actors may be rich and famous, but they are still like the rest of us, utterly flawed and hopeless individuals who are simply stumbling their way through life. Continue reading...
I was immensely proud that my challenge raised funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. They're are an awesome charity and as many people at some point in their lives are affected by cancer I think people were not only inspired by my efforts during the expedition but really believed in the cause I was trying to help along the way. Continue reading...
A few weeks ago I blogged in these pages about disgraced couturier John Galliano under the headline "Galliano deserves another chance". Welcoming Galliano's three-week "internship" at Oscar de Ia Renta, I argued that the anti-Semitic outburst which led to his dismissal from Dior and his eponymous label, a... Continue reading...
What a week it's been in showbiz - The EE Baftas, Grammys, Elle Style Awards and now London Fashion Week. Continue reading...
As a fellow addict, I have been struggling to read the ongoing coverage about the resurgence of Paul Gascoigne's alcoholism; perhaps the most difficult thing of all is to see well-meaning people staging what might be an entirely pointless intervention. Continue reading...
Desperate to save their loved ones, families turned to traditional faith healers, running up huge debts paying for treatment that not only didn't work but was often painful and dangerous. HIV testing wasn't available, and for the few who did know they were infected, there was no support or treatment. People were dying and things seemed beyond hope. And so to people who say that that we shouldn't give aid to Africa because it's not helping, I'd say you're chatting rubbish. I've seen with my own eyes that you're wrong, aid does work. It's real and it's making a massive difference. Continue reading...
With long, straggly strands of hair seemingly attempting to conceal a receding hairline that reached noticeably high across his forehead, I couldn't help but wonder: is Tarantino one step away from taking Donald Trump's title of Combover King? Continue reading...
How can a band that was the rage 40 years ago still be relevant? The question was answered for 1,250 3D bespectacled fans, of whom I was one, on Friday night. The question is answered at every one of their eight night performances at Tate Modern in London. Continue reading...
Feeling queasy, hot sweats and nauseous? Doctors are scratching their heads over the latest epidemic sweeping the nation. The Valentine's Day bug - and it's contagious. Just ask US chart-topper Trey Songz. Continue reading...
Damned if they do, damned if they don't. For the last seven years I have worked with celebrities, their agents, publicists (and in some cases their mums) to coordinate their support of charitable projects. And while no-one invites condemnation like a wealthy celebrity who does nothing for charity, those who do contribute open themselves up to a whole other raft of criticism. The big difference is once you're famous, you'll be judged. Every move a celebrity makes is up for scrutiny, including the issues that concern them; their politics; their faith; and the charities they choose to support. Continue reading...
Promo is a funny old game, you do feel slightly odd and awkward talking about yourself all the time - I guess that's just a British trait though! But you know you need to push your album so you sit there, answer the questions and try and keep the enthusiasm levels up! It's fun too and you get to meet and catch up with all the journalists who are, for the most part, really supportive. The past week has been super busy though and I've been up and down the country doing promo. Here is just a little snapshot... Continue reading...
Oh, I know what you're thinking. Have I got the right person? The geeky, awkward-looking politician who spent an unfortunate number of years behind some very unforgiving, ardour-shrivelling spectacles? Really? Oh, yes, I'm deadly serious. Continue reading...
I'm boycotting Rihanna the brand because I am incandescent at any kind of acceptance of domestic violence. We are in a different environment to 30 or 40 years ago, when cigarette advertising, drink driving and bigoted comedians were accepted norms. I hope to drive this conversation forward. Continue reading...
Why was the gathering of 'slebs' in a diving contest so utterly appalling? And why did the citing of Tom Daley doing 'TV work' like Gary and Sue cause such a negation of British sportsmanship? We like to be united in our hatred of TV. But what we don't realise is we are dumbing down our own reputations. Continue reading...
Around five years ago, I wished death upon Sir Paul McCartney. This wasn't a personal vendetta. It wasn't pent up rage or resentment that John and George perished before he. I wasn't a deranged Rolling Stones fan bemoaning the injustices of Beatles pre-eminence. In fact, it came from a place of compassion. Continue reading...
I am about to embark on one of the most challenging roles of my life: playing Edith Piaf. I have been learning nine of Edith Piaf's songs in French and languages have never been my forte. So the French is a challenge, let alone the fact that my role is in every scene. Continue reading...
Kate's Guilty Pleasure
Cheryl's Payout Over Harvey Claims
Her Bump, Her Bump, Her Lovely Baby Bump
Harry Does The Walk Of Shame
'There's No Way I'm Too Skinny'
'I Was Looking Like Geoff Capes After The Christmas Run'
'I Ate Vast Amounts'
Errrm, Cara Love, You May Want To Work On Those Poses
Ant's Baby Struggle
