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02 Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon Talk to OK. 06 Mario Balotelli Speaks out 08 Have a spritz of Brad 09 Rihanna Parties a little too hard 10 11 Warring wives Superstars

them. He began work as a shampoo boy at 14 and a followed a career into hairdressing, to his mum' delight. He said: 'I thought I'd be a soccer player but my mother said I should be a hairdresser, and, as often happens, the mother got her way.' He single handedly ended the desire for '50s structured 'dos which required hot rollers, oodles of maintenance and more time than women had. First came the bob, then the pixie crop and later the Greek goddessa short, tousled perm. With his credentials rmly established, Vidal built up an empire of salons and products which used the tagline: 'If you don't look good, we don't look good.' He was the rst to put his name to a line and in doing so paved the way for celebrity hair stylists such as Nicky Clarke, who paid tribute to 'truly one of the greatest icons of hairdressing,' he would be one of the top ve swinging '60s icons along with The Beatles, Carnaby Street, Mary Quant and the Union Jack.'

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12 Also in the news 20 Jennifer Lopez Opens up about her battle with postnatal depression 22 Portraits of a Queen 24 Beyonc Among the megastars on the red carpet

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Vidal Sassoon 19282012 26 Lizzie Cundy Gives her insight into showbiz parties 28 Alex Gerrard Needs some alone time with Steven 30 Sneezy does it How the stars ght their allergies 32 Vidal Sassoon 19282012

He was one of the greatest icons in hairdressing

The chances are, if you're sporting an e ortless hairdo, regularly visit salons and buy designer hair products in bulk, then it's probably due to Vidal Sassoon. One of the most recognised names in the fashion industry, Vidal died last week aged 84 after a three year battle with leukaemia.
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Since opening his rst salon in 1954, celebrity clients have included Hollywood legends Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor and '60s sex kittens Jean Shrimpton and Mia Farrow. His most famous creation was the angular bob that he created for Mary Quant. Liberating ladies from their bou ants and beehives, women all over the world were soon asking for the iconic chop. London born Vidal grew up in a Jewish orphanage with his brother when their mother couldn't a ord to look after

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Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon Talk to OK. When Alesha Dixon ditches Strictly Come Dancing to be a judge on Britain's Got Talent, it couldn't have been the most comfortable move of her career. But Simon Cowell decided to turn up the pressure even more on his new starlet. The talent show has been battling against the BBC's The Voice for weeks with the two shows going head to head leading up to BGT's grand nal last weekend. 'I wasn't as nervous joining BGT as I was joining Strictly because when I joined Strictly, I was replacing Arlene,' Alesha tells OK. Here, Alesha joins her co-judge Amanda Holden to talk to OK about the awkward divide Carmen Electra caused between Simon and the rest of the BGT judges, the possibility of being axed from next year's series, and how Simon bonded with Amanda's adorable four month old baby Hollie actually higher in urban areas than rural ones, even if the pollen is down because air pollutions enhances the e ects.

Whilst basking in grassy parks may be far from our minds, this doesn't mean that hay fever can be ignored.
Most important, says Professor Emberlin, is not to trivialise the condition: 'Talk to your GP and control it or it will get worse every year as the immune system weakens. After a while it will take less pollen to trigger symptoms and could end up developing into asthma.' While medication and treatment will control symptoms, several lifestyle choices can help...
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Sneezy does it How the stars ght their allergies Not that we needed another reason to despise the current chilly temperatures and washed-out weather, but this spring has prompted a rush on winter remedies. Asda has reported and 85 percent increase in sales of cold and u medicines compared to the same time last year. Whilst basking in grassy parks may be far from our minds, this doesn't mean that hay fever can be ignored. Quite the oppositeGPs are advising su erers to stock up on treatments before symptoms appear.
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Alesha, why was there tension between you and Carmen Electra on the panel? AD It wasn't that we didn't get along, but she was just concentrating on irting with Simon. David [Walliams] and I were making comments like 'you two should get a room.'
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'Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and spores in the air. It a ects some people and not others.' explains Professor Jean Emberlin. 'Symptons include a blocked nose, sneezy, itchy red eyes and tiredness.' While symptoms are the same whatever the cause, the season is separated into three main sectionstree pollen from late March to mid May, grass pollen from mid May to July, and weed pollen from the end of June to September. And as city su erers will be aware, cases are

We were in the audience when Carmen was judging in London. We did feel a bit sorry for her, because everyone kept booing. AD And shouting out 'bring back Amanda.' AH I hate that. It's just awful.
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You both seem to like having a irt with Simon yourselves AD Oh no! AH Oh yeh!
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Did you ever get jealous when Carmen got more of Simon's attention? AD No, I'm more like the little sister. AH We said Alesha's like the little sister so we an teasealthough I didn't take part.
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Everyone expected you to be at war with each other AH I hate how with shows like this, the judges' own PR departments start these rivalry rumours. And, no disrespect to you, but lots of journalists kept the re burning. For women this is a tough industry to survive in. We should be comrades. The shows should be about the contestants not about the relationships between the judges. AD But don't you think Simon is softer on Britain's Got Talent than he is on The X Factor? AH Oh yes totally, this is who he really is.
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I think they're a good match, although I couldn't handle being royalty, life would completely change. The palace probably wouldn't like her dressing all sexy for The Saturdays videos would they? Russell Brand has reportedly said that splitting from Katy Perry was a big mistake. I like them as a couple, but they weren't together long before they split. There's a reason why you break up in the rst place, so it's probably better to move onand they do move fast in Hollywood. I've been reading lately that Richard Branson is planning on sending people into space in rockets. Loads of celebs like Brad and Angelina want to go, but there's no chance I'd do that. A plane's scary enough, never mind going to outer space. I believe in things like ghosts and it'd be naive to think there's no life forms on other planets, but that doesn't mean I'd want to meet any. No thanks I'll stick to Dubai...

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Amanda, we know you brought Hollie on set. Did Simon get broody around her? AH Oh yeh he's even changed a couple of nappies! [Laughs] No, he has been very sweet. He's been more interested in my new dog if I'm honest.
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You both joke about being axed by Simon. Are you genuinely both a bit nervous? AD I've only just joined! AH She'll be here next year.
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Alex Gerrard Needs some alone time with Steven I'm o on my holiday to Dubai this with Steven. It's the rst time I've left Lourdes, so I'm a bit nervous. I can't wait for some sun and for us to have some alone time togetherI won't be moving from the sunlounger the entire time. I need a holiday after last weekend, when I threw a party for Lexi's sixth birthday. There were 30 kids and the theme was 'pop stars and divas.' Lily was dressed as Rihanna and Lexi as Beyonc. They look like those kids out of MY Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, it was hilarious. I'm xated on the John Travolta story in the press. There have always been unfounded rumours that he's gay, and I think it's really sad if he has to hide it because of his career. But can someone really live a lie like that? It's such a big thing to carry around. I love the Mollie King and Prince Harry saga. She's now said he's out of her leagueMollie's talking about it a lot and I wonder whether it's all a cover up because they're actually together! But Simon can be ruthless AH I don't think he's ruthless. I think it's good simon did this year was give the show a good kick up the arse, which is what it needed. AD But, Amanda there's a reason you've been here for six years. AH Well I might not be here next year and if Simon decided that I would totally respect his decision. I'm already on my bonus year, because I originally said I'd do ve years We'll just have to wait and see.
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How about you Alesha? AD I try not to plan ahead too much. If it feels right then I go with it. At the moment I love my job, so if the opportunity came up again then I would take it.
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Simon said he was after you for a while, Alesha. What did that entail? AD He was sending me owers every week.
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Are you still single, Alesha? Yes and still having fun!

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Mario Balotelli Speaks out He's been dubbed mad, bad and dangerous to knownot to mention 'all that's wrong with football'but the world would be a duller place without Mario Balotelli, the headline hogging MAnchester City superstar. Whether he's collecting 10,000 of parking tickets for leaving his Bentley on double yellow lines, romping with Wayne Rooney's escort ing or driving around Manchester dressed as Santa and handing out 20 notes there's never a dull moment around the Italian who celebrated scoring against Manchester United by unveiling a cheeky t-shirt emblazoned 'Why Always Me.' Among Mario's most memorable moments, the star reportedly handed 1,00 to a homeless man after winning at the casino, set him some alight after shooting reworks from his bathroom window, drove his Mercedes into the grounds of a women's prison, and after meeting a young truant outside the City training ground, drove him back to school with his mother, and Who's the biggest A-lister you have met? LC Mickey Rourke, who is actually a close friend as well. You know it's going to be a wild night with Mickey if you like vodka shots. I remember one at the Wellington Club where he has his own Mickey Rourke room. On the red carpet I've interviewed Hollywood A-listers like Kate Winslet who is probably the nicest Oscarwinning actress ever. No airs or graces, just down to earth. Colin Farrell is always up for a pint of Guiness and asking you out after an interview.
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How do you stay looking groomed when you're at a bash? LC I have to have a good basea good foundation and under eye concealer. I love BeneFit make-up because it's very good if you have late nights, which I do.
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Do you feel under pressure to look immaculate? LC Those photos get scrutinised. I had chipped nail varnish on my toe once and was torn to pieces.
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Lizzie Cundy Gives her insight into showbiz parties Former footballer's wife and eternal party girl Lizzie Cundy knows her worth. She's launching a new website for the Daily Express online where she's interviewing the biggest celebrities at the most glamorous parties, and giggles: 'I'm there at all these parties anyway so I may as well do some work.' She explains her exciting new role as the 'eyes and ears' of London's party scene: 'My Cundy's Corner' is where I get to go to the best showbiz parties ant talk to the best people and you can watch all the videos. It gives everyone an insight into the showbiz world.' Here, the professional night owl tells us about a slip-up with triple A-lister, her red carpet tips and reveals an embarrassing expose What's been your most embarrassing red carpet moment? LC I had no idea once when my zip had come undone at the back and I was exposing my white bottom. People were waving over the rails, shouting: 'Lizzy!' and I had no idea they were trying to let me know.
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demanded a showdown with the boy who was reportedly bullying his new young friend. Those in Manchester, which has taken Mario to its heart, say everyone has a story about the eccentric star. But how much is true and how much is urban myth. Dissapointingly, Mario has denied the stories of handing out cash to beggars, driving around Manchester dressed as Santa and escorting treating young boys back to school. But he admits that it is true that when his mum sent him to John Lewis to buy an ironing board, he returned with a quad bike, a scalextric and a trampoline. He admits: 'If you look at me from the outside, and don't know me you think I'm an idiot. I'm 21 so I'm still young, When people talk about my business, my life, I'm really private.They say a lot of stu about me, but they are just lying. Every day there is an exaggeration about me. Thanks goodness I don't read the papers.'

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Have a spritz of Brad Despite nearing his half century with a full head of luscious long locks and lips plump enough to give the nest down pillows a run for their money, Brad Pitt has managed to remain all manuntil now. It's been announced that Fight Club star will become the rst man to front the iconic Chanel No 5 ladies' perfume. The matinee idol will follow in the footsteps of Nicole Kidman, Vanessa Paradis, and Audrey Tautou when he shoots his rst commercialin London next week. He is expected to pick up a pay cheque for 1 million for his e orts, which his nance will no doubt be eyeing to donate to her latest humanitarian work. Room at the Standard Hotel. The star sipped on Martini and left at 1.15am, no doubt aware that her social life will be in decline after earlier revealing she's planning a sibling for ve month old Blue Ivy: 'I denitely want to have more, I don't know how many. God knows, I don't know yet.'

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Beyonc Among the megastars on the red carpet Known as the Super Bowl of Fashion and the spring party most likely to gain any celebrity worth their Swarovski crystals some serious column inches, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala is a bash not to be be missed. Let the glamour commence.

Rihanna Parties a little too hard We're used to Rihanna tweeting some pretty scandalous pictures of joints, her naked form, lapdancing and provocative tattoos, but who could have predicted her latest snap of an intravenous drip? Well, white a few people actually. Friends are said to be sick with worry after following non-stop travelling and excessive partying and fear she may end up in rehab if she doesn't take it easy. And rather than resting after being discharged, she went straight to the premiere of Battleship in LA. 'I'm crazy and I don't pretend to be anything else' she said. Meanwhile she's said to be up to her old tricks after she was reportedly spotted kidding American football player Darren McFadden who has a girlfriend. Perhaps she needs a new plaything, since unfollowing ex-boyfriend Chris Brown on Twitter after he apparently mocked her lyrics in his new single.

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'I denitely want to have more, I don't know how many. God knows, I don't know yet'
At 15,00 a ticket, the most distinguished event in the fashion calendar really sorts the A-list wheat from from the wannabe cha . This year all eyes were on bootyliscious Beyonc, who had a night o from Mom duty in a sheer Givenchy haute couture number and made the most of her free time by partying into the small hours. The singer wasn't content with leaving her carriage after the ball ended, she took over a VIP table with her sister Solange and a few friends at the Boom Boom

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In the red cornerTeri Hatcher. And in the blue cornerall the rest of the Desperate Housewives. In a massive bout of deja vu following swimming costume gate of 2005 and a plethora of stories since, an interesting photo of a gift card from the actresses to the show's crew has emerged. The farewell note read: 'Just know that all of your future adventures you are carrying a little piece of our love and gratitude. Thank you for a magical eight years. Love Eva, Marcia, Felicity and Vanessa. ' The crew say that the girls don't get along with 'Desperate Fishwife' Teri, who according to creator Marc Cherry, former co-star Nicolette Sheridan describes as the 'meanest woman in the world.'

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Portraits of a Queen Movie heart throbs, stars of smash hit lms now Mila Kunis and Dustin Ho man can add 'life saver' to their CVs as they each turned hero for a day. When a worker in Mila's Los Angeles home su ered a seizure and began choking, the Friends With Benets star turned his head to stop him from dying while ordering a friend to call an ambulance. Meanwhile, Dustin Ho man called paramedics when he passed a jogger in London's Hyde Park who was having a heart attack. Dustin stayed with the man until his heart started beating again.

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Her powder-grey curls, impressive regal bing and penchant for colour blocking have made her an icon but what about the woman behind the imagery? Here, we kick off out Diamond Jubilee special with a selection of images that show the Queen at her most natural, relaxed and private, as well as some rarely seen ofcial portraits...

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Also in the news Pictures of Katy Perry getting it on with Robert Ackroyd of Florence of the Machine reportedly sent Russell Brand into extreme green-eyed monster mode and prompted the comedian to send her an email saying he regrets ling for divorce after 14 months. Make up your mindit's a matter of marriage not choosing iPhone cases, Russell! You've got to hand it to the man for stating the obvious. Jay-Z has shared his predictions out Blue Ivy becoming the most 'spoilt child ever:' 'I imagine I'll take things I learned from my mom and things I've learned from raising my nephew and apply that. Then at the end of the day, I just know I'll probably have the worst, spoiled little kid ever.' We guess it helps you to realise that you're not the only one who is experiencing those feelings JL It helps you to know it's normal. Like if you're having a normal pregnancy, this is what's happening. I was in obviously a lot of pain after the C-section, and I was like I want no painkillers, so I was going crazy from the pain. But I really wanted to hold the babies, although I couldn't because it hurt too much.
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You're so busy having shot the movie, appearing on American idol, hitting the road on tour and being a mumhow do you do it? JL First, what you really care about is not messing up the baby part. I just want them to be okay, so that comes rst for me, then everything else kind of falls in line after that.
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'I just want my babies to be okay'

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Jennifer Lopez Opens up about her battle with postnatal depression Jennifer Lopez has revealed that after the birth of her gorgeous twins Max and Emme in 2008, she su ered the baby blues. The songstress, who stars in new rom-com, WhatTo Expect When You're Expecting, says for the days following the birth she felt her kids didn't love her, and it was only when she read the self help book upon which the lm is based that she calmed down. Here, Jennifer, 42, reveals how she felt after the births and how she's coping as a global sensation and devoted mum.
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Security! Who says dead women don't need a little protection? Whitney Houston's family have hire round-the-clock armed security guards to ward o sick robbers targeting the 300,000 of jewellery the singer was buried with. Friends and Scary Movie actress Anna Faris is thrilled to be expecting her rst baby with husband Chris Pratt. The glowing actress showed o her tiny baby baby bump on the red carpet for the premiere of The Dictator in London.

What To Expect When You're Expecting is a must-have book if you're pregnant right? JL It was so incredibly accurate while I was pregnant. It was great, It's like the rst thing you get when you nd out you're pregnant, because it just takes you through everything and helps you not to freak out. It tells you why this is happening, why you are feeling this way. This is what's happening inside your body right now, and this is where you should be, and it kind of helps you calm down as an expectant mom.
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