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Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Eva Longoria oozes golden glamour in dazzling flapper-style frock at her Parisian Global Gift Gala

Eva Longoria oozes golden glamour in dazzling flapper-style frock as she leads superstar red carpet arrivals at her Parisian Global Gift Gala

PUBLISHED: 22:51, 16 May 2017 | UPDATED: 23:55, 16 May 2017

She is the woman of the hour, as the organiser behind the series of fundraisers.

So Eva Longoria was sure to stand out at all costs as she hit the red carpet at the first of her series of dazzling events for her charity The Global Gift Foundation - kicking of with The Global Gift Gala in Paris on Tuesday, in which she looked incredible in a dazzling golden gown.

The 42-year-old Desperate Housewives actress looked sensational for her turn on the red carpet as she slipped into a flapper-inspired gown adorned with tiers of intricate gold beading while she flashed a peek of her bare chest through the sheer panel placed over her perky cleavage.

Look at me! Eva Longoria was sure to stand out at all costs as she hit the red carpet at the first of her series of dazzling events for her charity The Global Gift Foundation - kicking of with The Global Gift Gala in Paris on Tuesday, in which she looked incredible in a dazzling golden gown

Eva is one of many superstars to throw their support as an acting ambassador of the Global Gift Foundation, a charity that works to raise funds for foundations, charities and organisations that share its vision and aims.

Through events such as the various galas and fundraisers the charity funds several projects - including The Eva Longoria Foundation - founded in 2012 - with the aim of helping Latinas build better futures through education and entrepreneurship.

With many years of hosting bashes under her belt, the stunning star knows a thing or two about red carpet prowess - as illustrated when she swept into the event looking simply phenomenal in her golden number.

The top of the dress was given a saucy touch with a tight sheer base flaunting her braless state, while strategically placed sequined adornments and lace appliques helped protect her modesty while boosting her perky cleavage.

Superstar: The 42-year-old Desperate Housewives actress looked sensational for her turn on the red carpet as she slipped into a flapper-inspired gown adorned with tiers of intricate gold beading while she flashed a peek of her bare chest through the sheer panel placed over her perky cleavage

Beaming beauty: Eva is one of many superstars to throw their support as an acting ambassador of the Global Gift Foundation, a charity that works to raise funds for foundations, charities and organisations that share its vision and aims

Sure to make the most of her famously stunning good looks, Eva scraped her hair off her face into an elegant chignon sitting atop her head while her make-up was perfectly applied.

A bronze-hued smokey eye was perfectly shaded around the stunning star's eyes, while her lower lash line was generously smudged with kohl to help perfect the glamorous look.

Ensuring her bling was not only on her dress, the brunette beauty also wore lashings of jewels including drooling diamonds in her earrings and her eye-popping engagement and wedding ring gifted to her by her husband Jose Antonio Bastón, with whom she will celebrate her first wedding anniversary on Sunday.

Golden girl: Sure to make the most of her famously stunning good looks, Eva scraped her hair off her face into an elegant chignon sitting atop her head while her make-up was perfectly applied

Adding to the superstar turn out on the night was Pamela Anderson, who was wholly more casual than the Desperate Housewives star, as she turned out in a boxy white jacket with a prom-style skirt.

She opted for Fifties-style glamour in the ensemble which teased just a hint of her famous cleavage from beneath the sheer jacket which she chose to sport nothing underneath.

Her hair was styled into a super glamorous blonde quiff falling over a scraped back ponytail which fell over her shoulders in bouncy lengths. She paired the hairstyle with stunning diamond earrings.

Pamela and Eva clearly get along famously, as they delightedly greeted one another on the red carpet with warm smiles and a mutual appreciation for their ensembles.

Missed the memo? Adding to the superstar turn out on the night was Pamela Anderson, who was wholly more casual than the Desperate Housewives star, as she turned out in a boxy white jacket with a prom-style skirt

Hey, hey! Adding to the superstar turn out on the night was Pamela Anderson, who was wholly more casual than the Desperate Housewives star, as she turned out in a boxy white jacket with a prom-style skirt

Look at you! Pamela and Eva clearly get along famously, as they delightedly greeted one another on the red carpet with warm smiles and a mutual appreciation for their ensembles

Friday, 31 March 2017

Decline and Fall, BBC1: cast, locations, and four other things to know about the Jack Whitehall comedy drama

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Friday night seems like an odd time for Decline and Fall to be airing.

The new BBC comedy-drama boasts a period setting, a warm tone and an impressive cast that surely would nab it a Sunday evening slot – if Line of Duty wasn’t already there to give us all heart palpitations with its fourth series.

But make sure you don’t miss out on this three-parter – here’s what you need to know.

1) It’s based on an Evelyn Waugh novel

Decline and Fall is based on the novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh – a 1928 satirical comedy about the life of Paul Pennyfeather.

The character is initially an Oxford student who gets expelled from his college after getting up to antics in the ‘Bollinger Club’, and experiences more misfortunes as the plot continues.

2) It’s been adapted by the writer of Rev

The book has never been put on TV before – and taking on the first attempt is writer James Wood, known for his hit BBC comedy Rev.

“It's a scary thing to do because it’s such a loved book,” he says. “Lots of people think it's the greatest comic novel in English fiction. So that's the challenge - living up to expectations.”

3) There are some major actors involved

As with plenty of BBC dramas these days, there’s a fantastic cast lined up here – in the lead role as Paul Pennyfeather is Jack Whitehall, while Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria plays his later-fiancee Margot Beste-Chetwynde.

David Suchet, aka Hercule Poirot, plays ‘lunatic scholar’ Dr Fagan, while The Night Manager’s Douglas Hodge plays Captain Grimes.

Also popping up are Stephen Graham and Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy from Game of Thrones).

4) The three episodes are quite distinct

The novel follows three phases of Pennyfeather’s life, and they’re channelled into three episodes of this adaptation.

“The first episode is set in a horrendous minor Welsh public school, populated with lunatics and monsters,” explains Wood.

“The second episode is set in Margot's high society world and Kristian the production designer has built an amazing modernist home that Margot lives in. That world is all parties and decadence and has something of a Noel Coward feel. And the third episode largely takes place in a prison.

“Paul Pennyfeather is the thread that pulls us through those worlds.”

5) It’s relevant again – thanks to Brexit

A novel from 1928 might not immediately seem relevant, but director Guillem Morales saw a link to today’s society – especially in the political upheavals of Brexit.

“I found that it's a young man who goes through a society which is elitist, classist, xenophobic, racist, corrupt, amoral and I thought, ‘well, maybe society hasn't changed so much since then, so maybe it's not so dated’. Decline and Fall is about a generation ruining the next one,” he says.

“Then the Referendum happened and the majority of young people voted to stay and the majority of old people voted to leave, and then I realised that it was disturbingly familiar.”

A fair chunk of the drama is set in Wales, and that’s where the TV adaptation was filmed. The series was partly shot at Pinewood Studios outside Cardiff, while some scenes were shot on location in the city itself.6) It was filmed in Wales

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Saturday, 19 November 2016

Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria cut chic figures in low cut ensembles as they co-host Global Gift Gala

Taking the plunge together! Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria cut chic figures in low cut ensembles as they co-host Global Gift Gala

By ELLIE GENOWER FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 21:29, 19 November 2016 | UPDATED: 22:44, 19 November 2016

As co-hosts of the Global Gift Gala, Victoria Beckham and best friend Eva Longoria cut very sophisticated figures in low cut ensembles.

With her plunging black gown and smoky eye make-up, Eva looked especially sultry as she arrived at the fundraiser in London on Saturday night.

Victoria arrived looking a little more casual in her favourite tailored trousers teamed with a cut out plunging sleeveless top.

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Chic: Victoria Beckham stuck to her favourite tailored trousers and teamed it with a cut out top as she joined best palm Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala on Saturday night

The designer's hair was worn in its familiar short bob and she posed casually with her hands in her pockets on the arrivals line, while husband David joined her for a few shots.

Eva meanwhile, wore her long brunette locks in a sleek straight style, while nude lipstick and the brown smokey eye-shadow added to her eye-catching appearance.

Clearly proud of her good friend, Victoria, posted a snapshot of her outfit on Instagram, alongside the caption: 'So proud of @Evalongoria x #globalgiftgala #unaidsglobal X Kisses VB'

Casual look: The designer's hair was worn in its familiar short bob and she posed casually with her hands in her pockets on the arrivals line

Dapper David: Beckham was on hand to support his wife who was co-hosting the event

Smoking hot: Eva Longoria cut an eye-catching figure as she stepped out in a clinging black gown at the charity bash in London

A sultry sight: The gown featured full frilled short sleeves and a plunging v shaped neckline which stopped just above her navel

Best of friends: Eva and Victoria even posed for a snapshot together which Eva posted on her Instagram account

The 41-year-old actress and activist posed at the Corinthia Hotel in London before the event, which attracted a slew of celebrity names.

Her gown featured full frilled short sleeves and a plunging v shaped neckline which stopped just above her navel.

The skirt meanwhile, clung to her hips and flattered her slim figure.

Pretty as a picture: Eva was one of the honorary chairs for the event

Good friends: Eva and Victoria got to know each other when the Beckhams first moved to Los Angeles back in 2007

Stars of the show: Eva and Victoria joined their fellow co-host Maria Bravo

Honouree: The event honours singer Anastacia with the Global Gift Our Heroes Award for her philanthropic work

Draped: Anastacia and Alesha Dixon both sported very different ensembles, with Alesha in a slinky wine coloured gown

Proceeds for the event benefit The Global Gift Foundation - a 'philanthropic non-profit organisation that aims to create a positive impact on the lives of children, women and families who are in need.'

Money was also set to go to the actress's The Eva Longoria Bastòn Foundation, which focuses on women’s education and entrepreneurship; and UNAIDS.

Eva has been busy promoting the event in London over the past few days, appearing on ITV's Loose Women.

Racy in lace: Pamela Anderson arrived dressed in a long sleeved dress with gilet for added warmth

Charitable fun: Pamela looked excited to be at the London bash

Tousled: Pammie's hair was worn in loose waves around her face

Me and my man: Alesha arrived with husband Azuka Ononye who looked dapper in a tuxedo

Top knot: Alesha wore her hair in a high bun while she teamed her ensemble with strappy silver heels

The event honours singer Anastacia with the Global Gift Our Heroes Award for her philanthropic work.

The singer arrived in a black peplum strapless gown which showed off her copious back tattoo while her hair was pulled to one side and worn in curls around her face.

At one point, she posed with Alesha Dixon who was one of the few stars to plump for colour, sporting a draped off the shoulder wine-coloured gown.

Pretty in pink: Laura Whitmore arrived in a one shouldered dusky gown

Scarlet lady: Rebecca Ferguson looked stunning in a high necked sleeveless gown with short train

Pink lady: Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana looked striking as they arrived to support the event

Supporting the cause: Craig David also attended the event, looking smart in a white shirt and black trousers

Alesha, who wore her hair in a high bun, arrived on the arm of husband Azuka Ononye who looked dapper in a tuxedo.

Pamela Anderson also stuck to black, sporting a lace midi dress with long sleeves.

The former Baywatch star wore her platinum blonde hair in loose waves around her shoulders and teamed her outfit with gold heels.

Other attendees included Laura Whitmore, Rebecca Ferguson and good friends of the Beckhams Tana and Gordon Ramsay, while Craig David also lent his support to the cause

Back to black: Collette Cooper sported sunglasses and a black suit while Olivia Cox wore floor length blue velvet and a furry stole

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