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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Actress and author Joan Collins joins Michael Brandon for memoir release
Actress and author Joan Collins joins Michael Brandon for memoir release undefined Dame Joan Collins (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire ) Actress and author Dame Joan Collins has joined Dempsey And Makepeace star Michael Brandon for the release of his memoir. The 92-year-old former Dynasty star joined US actor Brandon, 80, who played detective James Dempsey in the 1980s ITV crime drama, at Waterstones in London's King's Road, where he was releasing his book That's All I'm Sayin'. Dame Joan wore white trousers and a white top, with her outfit completed with a white jacket featuring flamingos and palm trees, while Brandon, who is married to Glynis Barber, 69, who played his onscreen wife Harriet Makepeace in Dempsey And Makepeace, wore a blue shirt and brown trousers. Barber was also in attendance at the event, where she wore white pinstriped trousers and a black top, actress Cherie Lunghi, who competed in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing, was at the launch too, where she wore a green dress. Former Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman also joined Brandon at the event wearing an England cricket jacket, striped shirt and grey trousers. Article continues below At the Waterstones launch, Brandon signed copies of his book and met with fans, who queued across the store to see him. Running from January 1985 to November 1986, Dempsey And Makepeace saw Harriet, an elegant British noblewoman, and James, a working-class New York detective, pair up to fight crime as part of an elite armed unit of the Metropolitan Police in London. Brandon and South African-born star Barber married in 1989, three years after the show's conclusion, despite their characters never getting together, although Harriet implies that she is in love with James in the show's final episode, which was directed by Brandon himself.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Paloma Faith throws her weight behind Brits Award ditching London and calls for more support for northern rising stars
PALOMA FAITH has thrown her weight behind the Brit Awards' move from London to Manchester. But she has insisted they need to champion northern talent, too. 3 3 The ceremony often celebrates alumni from London's Brit School, such as Amy Winehouse and Adele. Paloma, who won Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2015 awards, hopes youngsters who go to regular schools will finally get a look in when it takes place at the Co-op Live Arena on February 28 next year. The singer sat down with Bizarre's Jack as she hosted a pop-up 'confessions' booth in London's Covent Garden to promote her podcast series Mad, Sad and Bad. Paloma said: 'I think it will be really good for the spotlight to be shining on talent that comes from outside of London. 'The Brit School gets a lot of accolades and I really rate that school. But I feel like in the North, there is so much talent. 'I really hope they team it or pair it with a school in the North. I hope it being in Manchester will add something and emboldens the talent there.' Meanwhile, Paloma's podcast is going from strength to strength, with guests ranging from Hollywood lactor Samuel L. Jackson to fellow podcaster Vogue Williams. Joan Collins. 'With Samuel L. Jackson, I sent him a message saying, 'I need your agent's number as I have a proposition for you'. 'He sent me a text saying, 'If you want something, you have to ask me yourself'. But it took me 15 days to build up the courage to call.' Paloma Faith receives praise after Late Late Show 3
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cougars rejoice! Women with younger boyfriends have more fulfilling sex lives than ladies with older partners, study finds
There are many things that can influence satisfaction in the bedroom. But one factor in particular could be what's putting a smile on the faces of Cher, Joan Collins and Priyanka Chopra. A new study has found that women with younger partners have more fulfilling sex lives than ladies who are dating older men. And it could go some way to explaining why women are increasingly drawn to 'toyboys'. For the study, researchers from London Metropolitan University recruited 126 individuals who were currently in age-gap relationships. This was defined by a difference of at least seven years between partners. Participants completed a range of questionnaires to measure various aspects of their relationships, including sexual functioning and satisfaction. Analysis revealed women in relationships with significantly younger men reported better sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and overall sexual satisfaction. That's good news for Cher, 79, whose boyfriend Alexander Edwards is 40 years younger than her, and 92-year-old Joan Collins, whose husband Percy Gibson is 32 years her junior. Priyanka Chopra, 42, also has reason to smile, as her husband Nick Jonas is 32. In bad news for Donald Trump, 78, and his wife Melania, 55, the study revealed that younger women dating older men reported lower levels of sexual functioning. Across all age-gap groups, men who were more satisfied in their relationship reported better sexual functioning. This included greater desire, fewer problems with erection and ejaculation, and higher sexual satisfaction. These effects were particularly pronounced among older men dating younger women, the researchers found. They also discovered that women in relationships that lasted between six months and a year reported the highest levels of lubrication and orgasm. But after this time frame these measures appeared to level-off or even decline – suggesting a potential 'honeymoon' phase. Analysis went on to reveal that women who dated older men reported greater financial gain from their relationship compared to those who dated younger partners. 'I had previously conducted a small-scale study, examining 24 older women who dated younger men and subsequently scored higher in levels of emotional intelligence, sexual confidence, and sexual functioning compared to similarly aged women who dated men of their age,' Dr Samantha Banbury, one of the study's authors, told PsyPost. 'I find societal attitudes towards age-gap relationships more surprising than the outcomes of our research and the stigma associated with them, which is often judgmental, regardless of gender.' She added: 'People often become overly concerned with others' opinions, which perpetuates the stigma associated with perceived normality and conventions that do not suit everyone. 'Nor should they. We should focus on establishing our own sense of normality based on what works for us.' One of the most well-known depictions of a 'cougar' - an older woman who likes a younger man - is the fictional character Samantha Jones from Sex and the City. In the series, Samantha is portrayed as a confident, sexually liberated woman in her forties who is willing to engage in relationships with men significantly younger than her. Kim Cattrall, who plays Samantha, has previously said she 'loved' the fact that there was 'never a desperation' about her character. The team said their findings, published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy, reinforce earlier research that found younger women partnered with older men reported lower levels of sexual satisfaction, including less frequency of sex and orgasms. Previously, researchers from the University of California, Davis, have confirmed that women are drawn to younger partners - whether they realise it or not. 'This preference for youth among women will be shocking to many people,' said Professor Paul Eastwick, lead author of the study. 'Because in mixed-gender couples, men tend to be older than women. 'Plus, women generally say they prefer older partners. 'But women's preferences on the dates themselves revealed something else entirely.' Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' past loves: From Miley Cyrus to Bollywood legends By LIZZIE SMITH FOR Two years on from their first date, and Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are married. But before the two fell for one another, they had both enjoyed their fair share of romance, and indeed the occasional broken heart. Here we look at the newlyweds romantic history, and examine how love for Nick, 26, has changed the formerly private Priyanka, 36 - who is now happy to share her big day with the world. Interestingly in an interview with Vogue to mark her upcoming marriage, she admitted Nick was the first lover who she had ever been willingly photographed with. 'I've had that rule my whole life,' she told Vogue. 'Never publicly acknowledge a relationship. Ever. What is happening? I've not known myself like this. This guy turned me into such a girl! If I could blush, I'd be tomato red right now.' Despite the lack of photos, plenty of column inches have been devoted to Priyanka's love life over the years, particularly in India, where speculation has always been rife about the huge Bollywood star. With few pictures of her with romantic interests, fans naturally speculated about her links to her male co-stars. Her first famous lover is rumored to have been Asseem Merchant, the actor known for his appearances in films such as Wanted, Aseema: Beyond Boundaries and Singh Saab the Great, but it is not known when exactly they dated and for how long. She then was thought to be in a relationship with Harman Baweja, 38, of Love Story 2050 fame in 2008 before being seen with fellow actor Shahid Kapoor, 37, from 2009. They were linked for two years. There has also been speculation about her relationship with Akshay Kumar, 51, after they appeared in many films together. According to a report on Trend Unplugged, fans wondered if Priyanka had the hots for Shahrukh Khan, 53, when the pair were filming the 2006 film Don, after she repeatedly professed her love for the actor in multiple interviews. His wife, Gauri Khan, is even said by some to have banned her husband from talking to Priyanka. Before her relationship with Nick Jonas was revealed, rumors were rife she was dating British actor Tom Hiddleston, 37, after the pair were spotted at a few awards ceremonies together in 2016 - the year she enjoyed her first date with Nick. Meanwhile former teenage heartthrob Nick Jonas's first high profile girlfriend was Miley Cyrus, 26, and their relationship was revealed in her 2009 book Miles To Go. She even wrote the song 7 Things about him. After his split with Miley, Nick made his feelings about Selena Gomez clear in 2008 and she appeared in his music video for Burning Up. Rumors also circulated about his Jonas L.A. co-star Nicole Anderson, 28, before he dated Samantha Barks, 28, in 2010 and later, Delta Goodrem, 34. Nick was also spotted on a few dates with Gigi Hadid, 23, but she went on to date his older brother Joe Jonas. Nick and Rita Ora, 28, managed to keep their relationship under wraps until he released the song What Do I Mean To You, which included her name in the lyrics. He was then linked to Olivia Culpo after meeting her when hosting Miss USA in 2013. After being spotted with Kendall Jenner, he was also rumored to be spending time with Tinashe, especially after she was featured on his track, Jealous. Nick was also linked at various times to Kate Hudson, Barbara Palvin, Lily Collins, Cherry D and Georgia Fowler.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I'm a 54-year-old beauty expert - here's the £44 foundation which is flying off the shelves and every woman needs: HANNAH BETTS
The midlife pursuit of beauty can feel precisely that – an endless quest full of 'solutions' to a situation that is simply reality: we're ageing, things are changing, and some of them feel less than brilliant. But, this isn't all our grooming rituals are about. They're also about pleasure, relaxation, what our younger allies refer to as 'self-care'. No less an authority than Dame Joan Collins once told me that applying her morning make-up is her meditation, a creative calm in which she readies herself in ways beyond powder and paint.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Gen Z is embracing the new ‘Boom Boom' fashion trend —and it looks familiar
Dress for the lifestyle you want, not the lifestyle you have – what was once a philosophy synonymous with 1980s fashion culture is now reemerging in Gen Z form. Writer Emilia Petrarca, in The Cut earlier this year, described the up-and-coming trend called 'Boom Boom' fashion. She cited fashion forecaster Sean Monahan, who said that the 'fetishization of the past' the trend employs is reminiscent of the in-your-face boldness and 'visible hierarchy' of the 1980s and early 1990s. Advertisement Though branded 'gilded and greedy' in the piece, the idea is rooted in excess and favors thinness (with weight-loss drugs taking partial blame). It also rejects some of the more progressive fashion ideologies that pushed back against the first Trump term – body inclusivity, gender fluidity and DEI, to name a few. The article says the effort to 'cosplay as the one percent' hearkens back to the Alexis Carrington Colby-esque power suits Joan Collins donned on the primetime soap opera 'Dynasty' during the '80s or what might've been seen in other hits from the decade, like 'Miami Vice.' Then, shoulder-padded blazers, Nolan Miller gowns, furs, elegant hats with netting veils, gold jewelry and other aspects of the wealthy or 'preppy' look inspired Gen Xers to aspire to something beyond their means – and try dressing the part. Advertisement 4 The 'fetishization of the past' the trend employs is reminiscent of the in-your-face boldness and 'visible hierarchy' of the 1980s and early 1990s. REUTERS Now, 'boom boom' replaces minimalism with similar boldness – boxy power suits, loafers, luxurious furs, ties, animal prints, vibrant colors. Petrarca relays a concern that the up-and-coming movement 'reads as a thumbs-up for greed,' but others say it's more about standing out, expressing oneself and showcasing joy. Some speculate it's Gen Z's way of ushering in their own 'Roaring Twenties' with a bold pushback against the longstanding minimalism that painted aesthetics neutral and reflected the sentiment of the times. Advertisement 4 Joan Collins was known for her ornate outfits she wore on 'Dynasty.' ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection The change isn't isolated to the U.S., either. The UK Sun writes that the over-the-top trend is driving a surge in social media searches for vintage furs, namely on TikTok, where videos about vintage fur coats have skyrocketed by 243% in the past year, and Google searches for the same topic have spiked by 688% since January 2023. Advertisement 'Gen Z are done with quiet luxury and minimalist outfits that say, 'I'm rich, but I don't need you to know,'' the outlet said, noting in the piece that dressing in luxury makes the wearer feel 'confident' and 'optimistic about the future.' Elle UK writes that the trend comes amid a 'cost of living crisis' and a newfound focus on 'male-coded values' that allegedly come with the second Trump administration, citing the rise of trad wives (women living as ultra-feminine traditional housewives) as evidence. 4 Joan Collins starred in the hit series, 'Dynasty.' Courtesy Everett Collection But some getting on top of the trend might be using the lavish expression to ease their distaste for the lengthy financial struggles many have faced in recent years as well as the dull, drab malaise of the pandemic era that saw people dressing in ultra-casual wear every time they stepped out the door. The outlet writes, 'If quiet luxury was about a subtle, discreet display of wealth, this is the total opposite — and we saw it all over the Autumn/Winter 2025 catwalks.' 4 Vintage fur coats have seen a resurgence in popularity. Arkady Chubykin – It goes on to pinpoint certain celebrities who already appear to be onboard with the trend with some of their fashion choices – a dark tartan blazer on Pedro Pascal and Parker Posey's white Gucci handbag paired with a Gucci fur coat. Another instance commonly cited by outlets is singer Chappell Roan, 27, who donned a boxy navy suit, tie and slicked-back hair for her recent single 'The Giver.'
