Thursday, 2 January 2014

Victoria Pendleton joins Rochelle Humes for a star-studded series of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

Swapping gold medals for golden crusts! Victoria Pendleton joins Rochelle Humes for a star-studded series of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

PUBLISHED: 01:01, 1 January 2014 | UPDATED: 01:05, 1 January 2014

Victoria Pendleton is swapping gold medals for golden crusts as she takes part in a special Bake Off series, along with actress Jane Horrocks and impressionist Alistair McGowan.

They are among 16 stars aiming to rise to the challenge, who also include Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner, Desert Island Discs host Kirsty Young and Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes.

The kitchen hopefuls will be seen in four programmes for BBC2’s The Great Sport Relief Bake Off to be screened later this month, with four taking part each night.

Swapping gold medals for golden crusts: Victoria Pendleton will turn her hand to baking when she joins (L-R) Emma Freud, Michael Ball and Jamelia on the upcoming Great Sport Relief Bake Off

Change of career: Alistair McGowan will do his best impression of being a baker in the upcoming series

Cyclist Pendleton’s fellow Olympian Greg Rutherford is also in the series along with her 2012 Strictly Come Dancing competitor Michael Vaughan under the watchful eyes of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.

Others taking part are singers Michael Ball and Jamelia, actresses Doon Mackichan and Samantha Bond.

Former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton and Bonnie Wright, who has played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films.

Battling it out: Michael Vaughan, Bonnie Wright, Samantha Bond and Johnny Vaughan will also compete in the show

Battle of the boys: Johnny Vaughan and Michael Ball will go head to head in the baking challenge

Completing the line-up are writer and broadcaster Emma Freud - wife of Comic Relief boss Richard Curtis - and Johnny Vaughan.

The shows featuring signature, technical and showstopper dishes will be screened over four consecutive evenings from Monday, January 13, at the end of which a star baker will be crowned.

Regular presenter Sue Perkins will be without her usual sidekick Mel Giedroyc, but will be joined by guest hosts Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne and Jo Brand.

Celebrity challenge: Alistair McGowan, Helen Skelton, Rochelle Humes and Doon Mackichan will also compete on the BBC2 show

The series will also follow Olympic gold-winning boxer Nicola Adams as she visits Comic Relief-funded projects in South Africa.

But Skelton admitted she is 'absolutely rubbish at baking'.

She said: 'All my friends and family laugh at anything I do in the kitchen, so I thought this might be a chance to redeem myself. I wished I’d practiced more beforehand.

Trying their hand: Jason Gardiner, Jane Horrocks, Kirsty Young and Greg Rutherford will swap their showbiz and sporting careers for the kitchen

'When they said to me, "You’ve got to make a pizza" I thought they meant just put the toppings on a pizza - I didn’t realise they meant make the dough and everything.'

The fundraising Sport Relief weekend takes place from March 21 to 23 with members of the public invited to run, swim or cycle in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games, with events at the former Olympic venue in east London, now renamed Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Those interested can visit sportrelief.com for entry details.

Getting into the swing of things: Jane Horrocks certainly seemed to be getting into the spirit of things as she got to work in the kitchen

Ex-Bond girl Jane Seymour, 62, flaunts her toned bikini body and claims she's in 'better shape than four decades ago'

Touch of the magic airbrush? Ex-Bond girl Jane Seymour, 62, flaunts her toned bikini body and claims she's in 'better shape than four decades ago'

By SADIE WHITELOCKS

PUBLISHED: 17:40, 2 January 2014 | UPDATED: 21:15, 2 January 2014

Jane Seymour, 62, could pass for a woman half her age on the new cover of Closer Weekly where she appears wearing nothing but a hot pink bikini.

The British-born actress, who has four children from two of her four marriages. told the magazine: 'God, I’m in better shape now in some ways than I was when I was doing the [1973] Bond film [Live and Let Die].'

She insists that she does not diet and attributes her youthfully toned 5ft 3in 115lb frame to tri-weekly gym sessions, tennis, golf and swimming. When traveling she likes to power walk and do push-ups.

Swinging sixties: Jane Seymour, 62, appears on the newest cover of Closer Weekly wearing nothing but a bikini

'I just want to be as healthy as I can be for as long as I can. No diets here,' the Los Angeles-based star said.

'I hate to deny myself things. If I have pasta, I'll just eat half of it.'

On the cosmetic surgery front she previously admitted to getting breast implants following the birth off her twin boys in 1995, a 'minor' eye-lift and Botox injections.

But now she says she prefers to keep things natural.

Flashback: Ms Seymour, pictured at the age of 21, says her secret to a toned figure is tri-weekly gym sessions, tennis, golf and swimming

Good genes: The British-born actress seen around the age of 30

'I tried [Botox] and hated it. I’d never do it again. For me it doesn’t work because I’m an actor and I need to be able to move every part of my face.

'I think I’m being hired a lot because I haven’t done all the stuff everyone else is doing.'

To slowdown the signs of aging, she shares, 'I always wear a hat when I’m out in the sun. I drink a lot of water, and my skin is at its best when I’ve had sleep.'

Ms Seymour, who became a U.S. citizen eight years ago, first came to public attention in 1973 as Tarot-reading Bond girl Solitaire in Live And Let Die.

On the market: Ms Seymour, pictured in January (left) and September (right) 2012 separated from her fourth husband, James Jeach, last April - the couple have two children together

She made her big screen comeback in 2005 with the hit comedy Wedding Crashers.

In the film she played an older woman, which involved the first topless scene of her career as she seduced young actor Owen Wilson.

But with such a well-preserved figure she had to qualms with putting it on show.

Set to turn 63 next month, she describes being in her sixties as 'pure joy'.

'The best thing . . . is being alive and healthy!'

She adds that she feels most beautiful, 'When I’m holding my grandchildren and with people I love.'

The blonde beauty separated from her director husband of 20 years, James Keach, last April and has since been spotted on dates.

For more, pick up the new issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands now.

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Seymour Shows Off Her Bikini Body -- At 62 Years Old!

Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton holiday together and attend the same New Year's Eve party with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats

The secret's out: On-off couple Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton holiday together and attend the same New Year's Eve party with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats

By FELICITY THISTLETHWAITE

PUBLISHED: 13:14, 2 January 2014 | UPDATED: 15:46, 2 January 2014

They’ve been keeping the world guessing about their relationship status for months, but it looks like Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamiton are back together and on a skiing holiday in Aspen with the racing driver’s family.

Early on Thursday morning the Wet singer posted a picture of herself on a snow mobile holding her hands together in a praying motion as the sun set behind her, and just one hour later her on-off partner Lewis posted a picture of himself in exactly the same place.

The couple began dating in late 2007 after meeting at the MTV awards in Berlin – but their volatile relationship has seen them together and apart several times since then.

Early morning prayers: Nicole Scherzinger shared this photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday saying: 'What better way to kick off 2014'

Nicole, 35, has been tweeting a lot over the festive period, keeping her fans in the loop with her Christmas plans and engaging in Twitter conversations with them.

The star posted the picture of herself on a snow mobile captioned: ‘What better way to kick off 2014 in God's Country! Praying and snow mobiling! #Everything! #Glorious!’

Lewis, 28, then posted the picture of himself in the same position with the same sunset saying:’ Great way to enter the year....snowmobiling with Gods view. Truly am blessed to have a great family with me. #OneLove’

The same place? Lewis Hamilton then posted this picture of himself on Twitter in the same place as Nicole's photograph

Star quality: The F1 driver spoke about having his family with him in the picture, but there was no mention of on-off girlfriend Nicole

Fans quickly cottoned on to the couple’s romantic break with one commenting on Nicole’s picture saying: ‘Back with @lewishamilton then!!’

Despite this the couple have been very careful not to mention each other on Twitter, with the Formula 1 star only ever referring to his ‘Hamilton crew’.

In a picture with rapper Swizz Beats, the driving ace said: ‘I had the best New Years with my brother @therealswizzz & his lovely wife @aliciakeys & the Hamilton crew.’

Rapper friends: Wannabe rapper Lewis Hamilton brought in the new year with American musician Swizz Beats

Husband and wife: While Lewis posted with Swizz Beats, Nicole posed with the rapper's wife Alicia Keys letting her fans know she was at the same event as Lewis on NYE

Hello 2014! Swizz and his wife Alicia wore some illuminated glasses

In turn Nicole posed for a picture with Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats’ wife, again connecting her with Lewis but not directly mentioning her on-off beau.

She said: ‘What a #MAGICAL new years eve with friends and loved ones! Let's make 2014 the most #MAGICAL yet!’

With the two on holiday together and bringing in the New Year in style, what will 2014 bring the on-off couple?

Back together? The stars haven't admitted that they're back together despite being in the same resort and partying with the same people on New Year's Eve

Chloe Bennet: 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Mid-Season Premiere Clip

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Skye (Chloe Bennet) takes on agent Victoria Hand (Saffron Burrows) in this first clip from the upcoming episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
In “The Magical Place,” Coulson (Clark Gregg) uncovers vital information about the mystery of his death, but, with Centipede out for blood, this knowledge may come at the cost of one of the team.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns on Tuesday, January 7 @ 8 P.M. on ABC! Watch the brand new clip below!
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “The Magical Place" clip

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

Jennifer Hudson shows off her svelte figure in mini dress and fishnets for performance on Dick Clark NYE show

Rockin' bod! Jennifer Hudson shows off her svelte figure in mini dress and fishnets for performance on Dick Clark NYE show

By HELEN ZHAO

PUBLISHED: 21:26, 1 January 2014 | UPDATED: 21:46, 1 January 2014

Jennifer Hudson famously shed over 80 pounds since becoming a Weight Watchers spokesperson in 2010.

And she was rocking her fabulous figure for the annual TV spectacle, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest - at Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old singer performed on stage in a dark gray metallic dress that ended about a third of the way down her thigh and showed off a trim waistline and an abundant amount of cleavage.

Ringing in the new year: Jennifer Hudson performed onstage for the annual TV spectacle, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest - at Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday

She paired it with fishnet stockings and a thick chain necklace.

The American Idol finalist appeared svelte and sleek with her short, slicked back hairdo.

Jennifer wore a Barbara Bui dress and Saint Laurent heels.

Wearing heels is a recent development for the star, as she described to the Huffington Post in March.

'Normally, I would take my shoes off on the red carpet because my feet hurt so bad,' she said.

'And it was the weight. But now that’s all I’m wearing. It used to be flats, now it’s all heels. So, that’s a drastic change.'

Edgy: The 32-year-old singer rocked a dark gray metallic dress that ended about a third of the way down her thigh and showed off a trim waistline and an abundant amount of cleavage

Well she could sure move in those heels on Tuesday night.

Jennifer grooved onstage, belting out her song, I Can't Describe, with a fierce and passionate stage presence.

The Dreamgirls star tweeted before the show aired: 'Almost time! After 9pm don’t miss me performing 'I Can’t Describe' on Dick Clark’s @OfficialNYRE with @RyanSeacrest on ABC! #NYE #RockinEve.'

In the Los Angeles segment of the show, Jennifer performed alongside the likes of Capital Cities, Chris Daughtry, Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Florida Georgia Line, Ariana Grande, Enrique Iglesias, Robin Thicke, and the Fray.

With an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Grammy and over a million album sales under her belt, her success still strikes her as quite surreal.

Looking good: The American Idol finalist appeared svelte and sleek with her short, slicked back hairdo

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Net-a-porter's digital magazine, The Edit, the Chicago native said: 'I didn’t know what the Oscars was…where we come from, we don’t know anything about that world. If you see it on TV, it’s like, "Oh, people in fancy suits and ties.”

'It is so bizarre to me to say, "OK, let me go email Beyoncé, let me go talk to Oprah..."

'For so long I sat and admired them; now I’m among them.'

Dubbed 'phenomenally talented' by close friend Alicia Keys, the Grammy Award winner compares her success to losing weight.

'It’s one thing to lose it, but it’s another to keep it off,' she said. 'Well, it’s one thing to make it, but it’s another thing to stay. [That is] why you have to constantly do stuff to keep people’s attention. It’s a hustle, it really is.'

You go girl: Jennifer grooved onstage, belting out I Can't Describe with a fierce and passionate stage presence

In the works: Jennifer's third studio album is expected to hit stores in 2014

Her third studio album is expected to hit stores in 2014.

As she told Rolling Stone in October: 'I do know that I want to Jennifer-ize this album, meaning I want you to get a sense of who I am as a person, not just as a celebrity, or a brand, or a public figure. That’s what I want this music to reflect.'

Jennifer can be seen in Black Nativity, which was released in U.S. theaters on November 27.

In the film, Jennifer plays Naima, a mother who gets thrown out of her apartment and is forced to send her teenage son to live with estranged relatives.

The Los Angeles portion of the show was hosted by Fergie, with Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy hosting in New York.

Dramatic weight loss: Jennifer, pictured here at the Carousel of Hope Ball in Los Angeles in 2006, has lost over 80 pounds

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