Top 40 flashback to this week in 1998: Stop ends Spice Girls' run of consecutive Number 1s

Jessica Kiang To lose ourselves in a world of winks and wisecracks from quick-witted showgirls, ditzy heiresses and fast-talking career women may seem like a borderline irresponsible choice in These Troubled Times. But the blast of pure pleasure that is the Berlin Film Festival’s 27-movie tribute to Mae West, Rosalind Russell and Carole Lombard is an act of cinematic self-care with a precedent.

Camilla Parker-Bowles has broken her silence after she was handed the future title of 'Queen Consort' by the Queen on the eve of the Platinum Jubilee last weekend.The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, said she was "very, very honoured" and "very touched" to be bestowed the honour by Her Majesty while on a royal visit to Nourish Hub community food centre in West London.She went ahead with the public appearance after testing negative for Covid despite spending the previous evening with husband Prince Charles, who remained in self-isolation after contracting the virus for the second time yesterday (February 10).Charles, who is said not to be experiencing any symptoms of the virus, was forced on Thursday to cancel his visit the Great Hall at Winchester Castle and the unveiling of a statue of Jewish-British historical figure Licoricia of Winchester.It was also revealed that he had seen his mum the Queen two days before testing positive.Describing the situation, Camilla told Willie Hartley Russell, high sheriff for Berkshire: "He’s diagnosed now. Luckily (she’s negative).

Halsey stepped out with a stylish look while hitting the red carpet at the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.The 27-year-old singer hit the red carpet before performing on the first night of the three-day festival at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.She headlined the first night of the festival with Machine Gun Kelly, with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performing with Mickey Guyton on Friday and Green Day and Miley Cyrus performing on Saturday. Red carpet ready:Halsey stepped out with a stylish look while hitting the red carpet at the 2022 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest All smiles:The 27-year-old singer hit the red carpet before performing on the first night of the three-day festival at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles First night:She headlined the first night of the festival with Machine Gun Kelly, with Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performing with Mickey Guyton on Friday and Green Day and Miley Cyrus performing on SaturdayHalsey hit the red carpet in a tiny brown mini-dress that matched her auburn locks that were parted down the middle.She also had silver hoop earrings seen peeking out from her flowing locks, before she took the stage.

Gallery: Nobody told him he had to change the oil! Stars and their first cars (BANG Showbiz)The 42-year-old star - who also has Kenzo, four, with his spouse and Heaven, 16, and Hendrix, 14, with ex-wife Torrei Hart - insisted Kaori will be "fine" and joked things could have been worse. He laughed: "Ellen, I feel like you're judging me like I'm a bad parent. We've been spending a lot of time together and my baby's picked up some bad habits.

Celebs Go Dating, Ulrika was asked by receptionist Tom Read Wilson: 'So, how much do you have to know about meteorology?'She replied: 'The weather presenters you have on the BBC and ITV are trained meteorologists but I was a weather girl so I didn't really understand what I was saying!'Ulrika appeared on Good Morning Britain last year to talk to then hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about her work on breakfast television and said she wouldn't reveal so much about herself on air today as she did back then. She said: 'Probably the last time might have been 31 years ago, I might have been once before.

Celebs Go Dating star Ryan-Mark Parsons' time at the agency might be cut short due to his behaviour. In tonight's (February 10) episode, agents Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson had a word with the former Apprentice candidate over the harsh criticism he has received from his latest dates.

Kim Kardashian as she’s now with Pete Davidson. Kim has not long seperated from the father of her four children, Kanye West who has also moved on with actress Julia Fox.

Gallery: Young love! These stars spill on their first celebrity crushes. . . (BANG Showbiz)He said: "I still think me wrapping his face on my private plane is better than his sending me a vending machine full of condoms.

Gallery: ‘I asked my dad if he was going to be upset’: Stars who took their partner’s last name after marriage (BANG Showbiz) “I think if everyone’s happy, if I’m happy, then she’s happy, and if she’s happy, I’m happy. ” Katy also praised her fiance - who is also dad to 10-year-old Flynn from his marriage to Miranda Kerr - for always "pulling the weight" when she's working and she thinks they make a "great team".

Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to herniece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on Thursday.The Pretty Woman star, 54, uploaded a funny slow motion video of the twosome, who not only share the same acting profession and looks, but apparently also the same sense of humor.'Happy Birthday Magical One!. Oh how I love you,' wrote Roberts, who encouraged her followers to sit through the entire clip for the comedic payoff with the hashtag'#waitforit.' Happy Birthday!Julia Roberts took to Instagram to send well wishes to her niece Emma Roberts in honor of her 31st birthday on ThursdayRoberts, who turned 31-years-old on Thursday, February 10, can be seen wearing matching party hats with her look-alike aunt as they stare directly into the camera.Setting the mood, both leading ladies are standing still with party blowers in their mouths, and cold, stoic looks on their faces.

Simon Cowell has been forced to pull out of Britain's Got Talent auditions after testing positive for Covid.The ITV entertainment show is back this year after being cancelled in 2021 because of the pandemic and auditions have been under way at the London Palladium.Due to his positive test result, the 62-year-old TV personality could not take his seat at the judge's table. Simon's spokesperson exclusively told Mail Online that the star is currently isolating at his London home after contracting the virus.His spokesperson said: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19." Simon was scheduled to be on the set of the talent competition on Thursday alongside his fellow judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.A week before testing positive and withdrawing from the audition process, Simon was rushed to hospital after being caught in a horrific e-bike accident near his home in West London.The incident which happened last Thursday night saw Simon fall off his e-bike while reaching speeds of 20mph.This is the second e-bike accident the father-of-one experienced, just 18 months after breaking his back on an e-bike in Los Angeles.

A new Nintendo Direct is always likely to get fans excited for what’s up and coming on the Switch platform, but few will have expected ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’, a game released in 2017 to be featured, let alone be getting new content. But that’s exactly what has happened, as Nintendo has announced 48 newly remade classic courses are coming to the game as paid DLC.

Terry Flores The VIEW Conference in association with Baobab Studios and OGR is presenting free virtual panels with the creatives behind some of the season’s most critically acclaimed animated films.First up is a free virtual screening and conversation with the filmmakers behind “Namoo,” the shortlisted animated short by Oscar-nominated Erick Oh. In addition to Oh, speakers will include Baobab Studios’ co-founders Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell, who produced “Namoo,” art director Eusong Lee and lead Quill artist Nick Ladd.

Beyonce was the star of a new post shared to her clothingbrand Ivy Park's Instagram account on Thursday.The 40-year-old singer - who received her first Oscar nomination on Tuesday - stunned in a color block pink and red long sleeve catsuit with sultry mesh panels from theAdidas x Ivy Park Valentine's Day collaboration.'Bey Mine,' read the caption, which announced that theIvy Heart collection is now available on the adidas website and in select stores globally. Sensational: Beyonce was the star of a new post shared to her clothing brand Ivy Park's Instagram account on ThursdayThe 28-time Grammy winner rocked the look with a honey blonde bob and bright red lipstick.

At the February Nintendo Direct showcase, Nintendo revealed plenty of information about games coming soon to the Switch, but also some brand new titles that many weren’t expecting, such as ‘Nintendo Switch Sports’, a follow up to the phenomenally popular ‘Wii Sports’, which is being released on April 29th.

Amidst all the excitement when Microsoft announced it was acquiring Activision Blizzard for a record breaking 50 billion pounds (or 68billion US Dollars), there was always going to be a few hurdles to clear before that deal could be finalised. Shortly after things died down a bit, it was announced that the Federal Trade Commission would be investigating the deal given how big it was, and among concerns over the amount of merger filings in the previous financial year.

Blazer, £210, BodenLike its cousin, the polka dot, the check is a great vehicle for colour; there’s no end to the possible combinations. These trousers are by Jane (formerly Goat) and fuse caramel, navy and black – which means what? Well, it means I can then wear them with caramel, navy or black shoes, and ivory, navy, black or chestnut on top.

Double breasted jacket, £319, hugoboss.com / Wide lapel suit blazer, £89.99, zara.comIf you’re in the enviable position of having a perfect V-shaped torso silhouette, don’t be tempted to try and showcase it too enthusiastically; suiting that’s too tight tends to look cheap. Instead, opt for a jacket shape with some sculpting on the sides, to negate the “blocky” effect an athletic frame can have in a suit.

The Times last month, there has been a 777 per cent increase in treatment for cannabis abuse in people aged over 55 since 2007. Seven hundred and seventy-seven per cent? Might that be a misprint? Given all the fellow boomers of my acquaintance who still do drugs, I suspect not. Up and down the country, o’er every shire, I guarantee you, there are people my age (61) vaping weed, chewing gummies, microdosing mushrooms, snorting coke, you name it.More surprising, in truth, is that they are coming forward and seeking help for it.

Gangland hitman John Kennedy survived a murder attempt while waiting to go on trial for killing Kenny Reilly.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 11, 2022.