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Nicola Peltz's bridal beauty look – but her 90s vibes didn't end there!RELATED: Nicola Peltz's billionaire father's wedding gift to son-in-law Brooklyn Beckham will dazzle youThe 27-year-old actress rocked a floor-length custom Valentino gown, but one photo released by Vogue shared a peek at her very unique hidden shoes. The square-toe platforms may either be chunky pumps or unconventional boots, but either way, they are a far cry from the classic stilettos or sandals many brides choose to wear.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's wedding: Everything you need to knowLove the platform heels that give you that 90s/00s nostalgia? It's possible Nicola may have also turned to Valentino for her footwear.

She may not have designed the bride's stunning gown, but Victoria Beckham's work was still showcased at the wedding, with the likes of Eva Longoria and Zanna Roberts Rassi wearing her dresses. The Desperate Housewives star posed up a storm as she posted a photo of her glamorous outfit ahead of the wedding in a black plunging neckline dress from the Spice Girls star's label.The £990 dress left the 47 year old looking effortless as always as the flattering plain silhouette came with a halter neck thin strap to hold the garment together.The look was finished off by having her dark locks slicked back into a clean up-do which had her serving serious Posh Spice vibes.

When you think of Maura Higgins’ hair during her time in the spotlight, only one colour comes to mind: brunette. With the exception of fancy dress appearances, the Irish beauty has always been a brunette since she first appeared on Love Island in 2019 – until now that is. Stepping out for the 2022 Gossie Awards in Dublin with a chic updo created by her go-to hairdresser Carl Bembridge, the 31 year old appears to have had a touch of balayage to take her hair much lighter in tone, with her fringe and the ends of her hair now visibly blonde.

Christine Lampard has opened up about her blended family with husband Frank. The Loose Women star, who shares two children with the football manager, is also a stepmum to Luna, 16, and Isla, 14, from Frank's previous relationship with model Elen Rivas.MORE: Christine Lampard oozes elegance in bridal white suit as she celebrates huge milestoneThe couple, who have been married for six years, met at an awards ceremony in 2009 after being introduced by Piers Morgan. They were together for nine years before their first child, Patricia, was born - and they welcomed little Freddie in March 2021.WATCH: Christine Lampard shares rare photo of stepdaughter LunaIn a new interview with Fabulous magazine, Christine opened up about her two stepdaughters and their close bond.

Dolly Parton, 76, is known for her hourglass figure and soulful voice, but the star says her long-term success as an artist is down to an unexpected secret.The musician and businesswoman revealed that her workday starts at 3am and insisted that's when she does some of her best work.Dolly shared: “I don't need a whole lot of sleep. I go to bed pretty early, but even if I've been up late — it's just kind of like a little clock inside of me that says, ‘It's 3 o'clock!’."“I do some of my best work there, but I get enough sleep.“I don't require as much sleep as a lot of other people do, that's kind of a Parton family trait,” she added.The country music legend explained that waking up early is a trait passed down from her father, Robert Lee Parton.“I’m like my daddy.

A bob is already a huge summer 2022 hair trend, with celebs like Stacey Dooley, Nicole Scherzinger and Molly-Mae Hague all trimming their tresses in favour of this chin-skimming style. Now TOWIE’s Chloe Sims is showing how it’s done with a very voluminous bob. She already went for a big chop earlier this year, but has taken her lengths a few inches shorter again for the next phase of the hair makeover.

“The Equalizer” fans have finally learned what happened to William Bishop.

Naman Ramachandran After a temporary COVID-induced pause, the Busan International Film Festival‘s Asian Film Academy, a talent incubator for emerging Asian filmmakers, is returning, in partnership with Chanel. The renamed Chanel X BIFF Asian Film Academy promises “a solid foundation for educating young promising Asian talents in a broader and more innovative way and provides the driving force to strengthen their capabilities.

Faith Hill is officially returning to the CMT Awards. The country music star will make an appearance at the show for the first time in over a decade.The 54-year-old last appeared 12 years ago in 2010.

WhatsApp is truly useful to keep in touch with family and friends. But given the amount of personal information traded on the texting platform, it's important that we make sure our privacy on the app is protected. Protecting your privacy on WhatsApp is a lot easier than you think, because there are several in-built features on the platform itself that can keep our account safe from fraudsters.

motorists are looking for ways to reduce the amount of petrol used, as struggles over fuel shortages and rising petrol prices continues to put pressure on them. Though we all try to use our fuel sparingly, this isn't always easy since many of us depend on our cars for essential journeys such as travel for work or study.

optical illusion can often be really confusing for us all. You might spot one thing, then your pal sees it completely different to you.

brutal invasion of Ukraine continues. The latest example of incompetence by Vladimir Putin’s forces resulted in local forces mocking the Russians, claiming they don’t even know how to understand the weather.The Luhansk Regional Military Administration said: "The Russians do not know how to fight – they did not even calculate which direction the wind blows."Images of the brown cloud of noxious gas appeared from under-fire Luhansk Oblast as parts of the region – Rubizhne, Lysychansk, Kreminna, Severodonetsk and Zolote – endured heavy bombardments over the weekend.On Saturday, Governor of Luhansk Oblast Serhiy Haidai said: "Chemical attack again! Near Rubezhnoye, the orcs hit a tank with nitric acid again!"He advised residents to "not come out of hiding" and to "close all doors and windows" in homes.Haidai pointed out: "Effects on humans: nitric acid is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed or in contact with skin and mucous membranes."The governor added that the "acidic fumes are irritating to the respiratory tract" and can lead to "bronchitis, dizziness, drowsiness and – in severe poisoning – pulmonary oedema".It’s just the latest example of own goals suffered by the occupying Russian forces.

Brits deem the first meal of the day as more important than ever, and are taking their breakfasts to new levels with more exciting options.A study of 2,000 office staff found more than half (56%) claim their morning habits have changed in the past two years.Since working from home, three in ten have spent more time preparing and eating the first meal of the day than they ever did before.And 57% have swapped out “boring” dishes for something exciting.But over two-thirds (68%) want to continue their new breakfast habits now that life is becoming busy again.It also emerged the meals worth getting out of bed for include bacon sandwiches, loaded bagels, and other cooked options like scrambled eggs or a full fry-up.The study, commissioned by New York Bakery Co., found 48% think eating breakfast at home has become more important than it was pre-pandemic.Reasons for this included spending quality time at home becoming the norm (39%), and having time for a heartier breakfast (37%).And for 27%, making time for the first meal of the day meant it stopped them logging on for work too early.Rhiannon Heap, for New York Bakery Co., said: “As mornings are getting busier once again, from commuting, to the school run, Brits haven’t forgotten how important eating a hearty breakfast is.“Our research shows that a quarter go as far as saying it’s the most enjoyable part of their day.”The study also found 60% of breakfast eaters dine at home, while one in ten (11%) wait until they’re at their place of work.But three in ten would rather get up earlier in the morning to ensure they can have a fulfilling and nutritious meal.And while 27% eat the same thing for breakfast five days a week, weekends are a different experience, according to 78%.This

A veteran Labour peer should be suspended for a week for angrily berating a member of security staff in behaviour that amounted to bullying, a standards watchdog has recommended.

This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has exclusively revealed that she will be appearing on another TV show. The ITV favourite is back hosting This Morning alongside Vernon Kay whilst presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take a break during the Easter holidays.

Drivers have faced long queues at petrol stations as protests have led to fuel shortages. Demonstrators have disrupted fuel deliveries at sites across the Midlands, Hertfordshire, Essex, Warwickshire and other locations.

Shocking CCTV footage captured the moment a suspected stolen BMW which was being chased by police crashed head-on with another car in Rochdale.

Dozens of UK flights were cancelled on Monday as airlines continue to struggle with staff shortages.

Conor Benn will look to make another statement on Saturday night when he defends his WBA Continental Welterweight Championship against a tough opponent Chris van Heerden at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night (April 16). The South African has previously fought Errol Spence Jr and gave the American star a tough fight whilst being on a five win streak.

St. Vincent has added new dates to her upcoming UK tour behind acclaimed sixth album ‘Daddy’s Home’ – see the full schedule below and get your tickets here.Annie Clark will be hitting the road this summer flanked by The Down And Out Downtown Band, with dates based around a handful of festival performances, including a slow at Glastonbury.Among the existing dates, St.