There's a Reason You See the Same Women in Every Hallmark Christmas Movie

Vogue Italia shoot in which she was forced to wear grey make-up because the make-up artist didn’t realise she was Black and regularly had to fight to be paid the same fee as her white counterparts), she has achieved a lot. In the 1990s, she became the first Black woman to feature on the cover of the biggest luxury magazines, and still continues to make history today.

Alex and Olivia Bowen showcased their stunning Christmas decorations, sharing snaps of their home’s incredible festive makeover.The entire house has been overhauled for the Christmas period, including two huge trees in each of the main living areas. The stunning decorations were arranged by award winning interior design company, AM Interiors By Design.

'scumbag' thief who robbed a Christmas present from the doorstep of a Scots home has been caught on camera.Shocking video footage shows the heartless grinch brazenly walk up to the front door of the residential home in Lasswade, Midlothian.The hooded criminal then snatches the box from the door and walks off out of the garden.But they have been caught on camera and now raging family members are wanting the person 'named and shamed'.Gary McCormack said the raid had happened at his mum's house and trainers she had bought him for Christmas had been nicked.The 30-year-old welder said: "He is a total scumbag."My mum had got me some trainers for Christmas and they were waiting in a box at the door."As you can see in the video he just seemed to

£150 (feeds two); order by 20 December for 23 December delivery within an eight-mile radius of St James’s Street, through Big NightChefs Tom Adams and April Bloomfield have created a rural idyll at this restored dairy farm-cum-B&B deep in the Devon countryside.

Perrie Edwards gave fans a treat after showing off her Christmas decorations, and in turn also the star’s incredible home.The Little Mix star lives in Manchester with her footballer boyfriend, Liverpool ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. While Alex is away, the star invited her friends over for some festive fun The trio uploaded the results to Perrie’s TikTok showing off her swanky pad at the same time.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The true impact of the region’s growing mental health support crisis for young people has been laid bare by local parents let down by the system.A report released earlier this month revealed Forth Valley has the highest average waiting time between first referral and treatment to the region’s specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) teams.According to the report, those referred to the service locally were waiting an average of nine months to begin their treatment, well above the national guideline of being seen within 18 weeks.It also stated that more than 970 young people were still on hold for help at the end of September.The

If you’re looking to change your hair this winter then look no further because Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby is dishing out major hair inspiration.The star has just ditched her signature one-length look for a chic wispy fringe and 90s-style layering.The Geordie-born beauty seems to have rushed to the hairdressers straight after lockdown for a much needed appointment, and it’s got us wanting to do the same. “Feeling fresh,” Charlotte wrote, as she shared a gorgeous snap of her new hair.

A woman raising money for the NHS with a Christmas lights display was verbally abused by "a disgusting couple" it's claimed.

Two very different Santas sing about their own version of Christmas in a new “Tonight Show” skit.

Christmas may be different this year, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be cheaper and for many people, the costs of all those festive gifts, decorations and food may be just as expensive as usual. However, while we've all done things differently in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this Christmas may also be a chance to bring about some changes to your spending habits.

DAVID Walliams has confirmed that Simon Cowell will be missing from the Britain's Got Talent Christmas special. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, which airs tomorrow night, 49-year-old David also spoke about the star's dramatic weight loss, joking it was "to try and make me look fatter”.

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Kelly Ripa and Jennifer Lopez have the most incredible homes, so it comes as no surprise that their Christmas decorations are equally as show-stopping. READ: Khloe Kardashian announces shocking Christmas news – fans reactFollowing a strange year with the coronavirus pandemic, many stars have been getting in the festive spirit earlier than ever – which is good news for us, because now we have plenty of Christmas interior inspo!Take Khloe Kardashian, who has decorated her lounge with not one but two white trees on either side of her fireplace, decorated with silver and green baubles and twinkling white lights. Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity Christmas trees and festive decorations of both 2020 and

Read More About: The stunning light displays will be accompanied by musical performances from top local acts, festive messages from special Christmas guests and much more.Organised by Brick Lane Media and Renfrewshire Council, the Light Up Renfrewshire event will be held online to ensure that Christmas celebrations in the area can still take place this year, in adherence with national guidance and local coronavirus restrictions.Provost Lorraine Cameron said: “It barely feels like a year ago that we were gathered in our towns and villages to switch on the Christmas lights in 2019.“While this year has been unlike any we could have anticipated, I am delighted that we can still get together virtually to mark the festive season with this

Sir Elton John and David Furnish have put out an adorable TikTok video showing the family getting into the Christmas spirit.Christmas will likely look different for everyone this year with the coronavirus pandemic ruining many plans.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The search is on to find Renfrewshire’s finest and most flamboyantly decorated house for Christmas.Nominations are now open for our Christmas Crackers competition.It’s a celebration of fairy lights, flashing reindeer and glow-in-the dark Santas.We want to see a veritable festive feast of LED penguins, polar bears, elves, tinsel and nativity scenes.The competition is being launched today (Friday) by the Paisley Daily Express in conjunction with XSite, the new name for Soar at Braehead.The fun competition, being run in print and online, is to help spread a little light during the darkest month.The winner will get a £100 voucher to be spent within the

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Kindness was on display across the generations in Renfrewshire this week as more than 3,000 Christmas cards made by the region's youngsters were handed out to care home residents and pensioners.After a tough year, children were able to deliver some festive cheer as they took part in I Am Me Scotland's Christmas card competition, which was this year aimed at bringing a smile to the people the coronavirus pandemic has hit the hardest.A total of 3,073 cards were sent in and have now been shared between nursing homes, extra care housing complexes and older people's charity Roar: Connections for Life, which is distributing them to pensioners across the

Lille, with a performance that didn’t reach perfection but was still very much on point. Sure, twice Celtic lost a lead but unlike in so many Europa League clashes, there was no collapse and at no point did they go behind.

Two "fuming" families told their Christmas decorations might have to come down after a complaint from neighbours.

direct to your inboxGogglebox fans will be disappointed to hear the latest news from the Channel 4 show.After keeping us entertained for week during the first national lockdown, and again during the second last month, our favourite armchair critics are off on their own break. Viewers will be able to watch the Goggleboxers for the last time in the series tonight (December 11).

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Advertiser’s Christmas toy appeal officially came to an end this week.Our merry little team of elves at the newspaper and Hamilton’s Salvation Army have worked their socks off collecting, sorting and quarantining the hundreds of new toys and gifts that have been donated for disadvantaged children across South Lanarkshire.Kind-hearted readers, organisations, churches and businesses have gone all-out to help make 2020 even more special than previous years.In fact, Blantyre Old Parish opened the doors to their church for the first time in months for locals to safely hand in their donations last weekend.And generous staff at Asda Hamilton decided to

You might think Christmas is cancelled this year but... on no it isn’t!