Jackie Collins: Last News

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Omid Scobie’s new book "Endgame" about the British royal family is meant to be shocking when, in fact, it's high camp fun and totally nuts without a shred of evidence to back up its claims. So, on that count… it works. You know the world all needs escapism.

Dame Joan Collins was spotted enjoying a dinner out at the Hollywood hot spot Craig's with her fifth husband Percy Gibson.The Dynasty icon, 89, was as glamorous ever, wrapping a black fur-lined jacket over an elegant white tunic with frilled sleeves.Percy, 57, cutting a dapper figure in a perfectly fitted midnight blue suit, was spotted gallantly helping his wife out of the car ahead of their date.  On the town: Dame Joan Collins, 89, was spotted enjoying a dinner out at the Hollywood hot spot Craig's with her fifth husband Percy Gibson, 58Craig's also used to regularly welcome Joan's sister Jackie Collins, the bestselling 'bonkbuster' novelist who died in 2015 after a secret cancer battle. Percy, the longest-lasting of Joan's husbands, is more than 30 years younger than her, a gap she dismisses in interviews with the line: 'If he dies, he dies.'   Last year the couple, who keep a home in Belgravia, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a star-studded party at Claridge's.Simon Cowell, Elizabeth Hurley and Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson all attended the fete, according to a report in OK! magazine.

ITV Hollywood correspondent Ross King has secretly split from his glamorous actress wife. The presenter, who appears on Lorraine Kelly’s morning show, quietly parted ways with his US-born wife Brianna Deutsch before the pandemic but the pair have remained friends. When they married in 2015, they had one of the most star-studded wedding’s in showbiz with Take That singer Gary Barlow performing at the ceremony, and Gerard Butler, Jackie Collins, Patsy Palmer and Vinnie Jones among guests.

Diamond-encrusted jewelry owned by the late best-selling romance novelist Jackie Collins is going under the hammer.A diamond necklace, 2.05-carat gold earrings, and a jade buddha pendant that Collins wore day-to-day make up the collection being sold for around $6,000.Most of the beloved novelist's items went up for sale after she died in September 2015, aged 77, after a six-year battle with breast cancer that she had largely kept from people — only telling her famous sister Dame Joan Collins two weeks before her death.Her family have decided to sell the collection with London-based Chiswick Auctions— with the last remaining pieces serving as mementos of the famous novelist and  philanthropist who saw each of her 32 novels end up on the New York Times' best seller list.

Dame Joan Collins had a surprise in store for her Instagram fans this week.MORE: Dame Joan Collins stuns in family photo with her children and sister Jackie's daughterThe 89-year-old shared a stunning snapshot showing her posing in a plunging red and black lace bodice, teamed with a military cap and a fur coat. WATCH: Joan Collins, 89, dances around in a bikini!Joan looks fabulous in the throwback image as she showcases her curves – and, understandably, her followers went wild for the post.READ: Dame Joan Collins pictured with her rarely-seen brother Bill - fans reactMORE: Dame Joan Collins, 88, is age-defying as she shows off endless legs on holidayThe image shows her in character as Fontaine Khaled in the 1979 movie The Bitch – based on the novel by Joan's late sister Jackie Collins.A post shared by Joan Collins (@joancollinsdbe)Joan stunned fans with her bold pictureJoan wrote in the caption: "I hear they are reissuing The Bitch as it made a lot of money.

Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin arrived at Windsor Castle after an emotional journey that started in central London at 12pm.The late sovereign was welcomed by thousands of grieving royal fans, with some holding up their phones to record the historic moments while others threw flowers on the state hearse.Dame Joan Collins took to Instagram and said today marked a "personally poignant" day for the actress.The Dynasty actress explained September 19 - the day of the Queen's funeral - held significance as it was the same day her sister, Jackie Collins died.Jackie died on 19 September 2015, of breast cancer, two weeks before her 78th birthday.She had been diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer more than six years before her death but kept her illness almost entirely to herself.In view of her 292,000 followers, Joan shared a candid black and white snap of their sisters when the pair were young.Joan cradled Jackie in her arms as she looked lovingly at her younger sister, before penning an emotional tribute on the anniversary of her sibling's death.She captioned the post: "It’s personally poignant to me that we should be mourning the passing of #queenelizabeth on the same day as I mourn seven years since the passing of my dear sister @jackiejcollins."Social media users flocked to the comment section as they offered their support.A post shared by Joan Collins (@joancollinsdbe)Poetic.Heart wrote: "Thoughts and prayers."Jeffrey Lane commented: "Beautiful photo," as Passion Flower stated: "Thank you for posting."Martslondon remarked: "So moving and beautiful.So happy to have met you and your sister."SusanFur shared: "I just watched the special last night Boss Lady she was so amazing and what a story.

K.J. Yossman COMMISSIONFormer “The Great British Bake-Off” host Mel Giedroyc is set to present a raunchy new show for Channel 4 featuring celebrities and puppets. In each 30-minute episode of “The Really Really Rude Puppet Show,” Giedroyc will invite a different celebrity to read some erotic fan fiction written by viewers in which the celebrity is the protagonist – Giedroyc and her guest will then act out and voice the entire story with puppets.“This is going to be a celebration of erotic fan fiction.

Joan Collins looked relaxed and radiant as she shared a snap from her sun-kissed holiday in the south of France wearing a large fedora. The 89-year-old is known for her glamorous appearance and her holiday posts kept this up - without lashings of make-upIn her selfie posted on Instagram, she could be seen wearing her hat, along with a coral necklace and matching earrings.She captioned the snap in view of her 278,000 Instagram followers: "I love a fedora! Best for the heat and keep the sun off your face!"Social media users complimented the star.

Carson Burton Morton Janklow, one of the nation’s most powerful literary agents who elevated the power of the profession in advocating for authors, died Wednesday morning of heart failure at his home in Water Mill, N.Y.. He was 91 years old.Janklow’s clients included the likes of Sidney Poitier, Sidney Sheldon, Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Nancy Reagan and Ted Turner. His death was confirmed by publicist Paul Bogards to The New York Times.Janklow began his career as a literary agent in 1972 when his client and friend William Safire asked him to help with a book he was writing about President Richard Nixon.

Hollywood career, charity work and personal life in the 2022 documentary This Is Joan Collins.Ever since rising to fame in the fifties, Joan has become of the world's biggest stars - particularly for her role in the hit eighties series Dynasty.However, her life has also included its fair share of loss, including the tragic death of her famous sister in 2015.As Joan celebrates her 89th birthday on May 23, 2022, Daily Star takes a look inside her life as part of our Golden Icons series.Joan Collins is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, having risen to fame in the fifties in films such as Land Of The Pharaohs, The Wayward Bus and Esther and The King.During the sixties and seventies she also appeared in TV series and films including Tales From The Crypt, Empire Of The Ants and The Stud, based on sister Jackie Collins' best selling book.However, it was her role as Alexis Dolby in the hit eighties series Dynasty that brought her worldwide acclaim, with the star playing the role between 1984 and 1989 - landing a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the process.It remains one of the actresses' favourite roles, with Joan Collins telling Forbes: "The thing that I liked about Alexis was her wit.

Dame Joan Collins had a very special treat in store for her fans this Easter.MORE: Dame Joan Collins pictured with her rarely-seen brother Bill - fans reactThe 88-year-old took to Instagram to share a striking throwback photo of her family – and sparked a major reaction in the process. WATCH: Joan Collins proudly introduces family members as she marks birthdayThe black and white polaroid shows Joan looking stunning with an asymmetrical bob cut, posing with her two eldest children – Tara and Alexander.READ: Dame Joan Collins poses for striking photo with youngest daughter KatyaMORE: Dame Joan Collins, 88, is age-defying as she shows off endless legs on holidayAlso in the photo is Joan's younger sister, novelist Jackie Collins, and her daughter, Tiffany Lerman; the middle of her three children. Jackie sadly passed away in 2015 from breast cancer, two weeks before her 78th birthday.A post shared by Joan Collins (@joancollinsdbe) Fans loved the nostalgic post, and quickly flooded the comments section.

Dame Joan Collins, 88, enjoyed a dinner out with her fifth husband Percy Gibson, 57, in West Hollywood this Wednesday night.Joan cut an agelessly glamorous figure in a sleek white cocktail dress hemmed at the knee with a complementary wrap and a monochrome brooch.Percy, already exuding summertime chic in a khaki suit and white pocket square, gallantly helped her up onto the curb by the hand. Radiant:Dame Joan Collins, 88, enjoyed a dinner out with her fifth husband Percy Gibson, 57, in West Hollywood this Wednesday nightJust two nights earlier the duo had made a showstopping appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where Joan has been regular fixture for years.The Vanity Fair bash also used to regularly welcome Joan's sister Jackie Collins, the bestselling 'bonkbuster' novelist who died in 2015 after a secret cancer battle.

Acclaimed author Jackie Collins’ bestselling novel Lovers & Gamblers is to be reworked for TV by Sarah Phelps, the director of a host of BBC Agatha Christie adaptations.

Dame Joan Collins has taken to Instagram with a heartbreaking post on the anniversary of her sister's death.The 88-year-old actress shared a throwback family snapshot showing her sat with her younger sibling Jackie on her knee. Her arms are wrapped around her baby sister and she is looking lovingly at the little girl. WATCH: Gogglebox star Marina pays heartbreaking tribute to her dear friend Mary"Sad thinking about my #babysister who left this world six years ago today," Joan wrote.

Charles Spencer. The 57-year-old took to Twitter this week to reveal details of a surprising love rivalry being played out on the estate, much to the delight of his fans.Charles – the younger brother of the late Princess Diana – shared an update on the antics of Tim the peacock, telling his followers: "The 3 new peahens have sadly decided to live together, away from Tim.

Sometimes life can be just as compelling as fiction – and best-selling author Jackie Collins was proof of that.The late star, who passed away from breast cancer in 2015, aged 77, became an icon thanks to her fabulously raunchy romantic novels, unashamed ambition and penchant for all things leopard-print. While her motto “Girls can do anything” and strong female characters inspired a generation of women to grab life by the horns.

Marilyn Monroe, on whose nameplate fans often leave a lipstick kiss. Next to Monroe is Hugh Hefner, who died 55 years after Marilyn, his first cover star, but paid $75,000 dollars to spend eternity lying next to her. A few steps on you’ll find the King of Cool, Dean Martin.

While Joan Collins may be an instantly recognisable name, her younger sister, Jackie, was an international best selling author, selling over 500 million copies.

Joan Collins described sister Jackie as the “rock who kept the family together, but a new documentary reveals the best-selling author was plagued by self-doubt and personal pain.

Jackie Collins, who mastered the art of the Hollywood potboiler, spinning tales of sex and celebrity into an extraordinary literary career, is the subject of a new documentary coming to CNN at the end of the month.