TOWIE's Mario Falcone bravely opens up on suicide attempt at the height of his TV fame

The Gilded Age, set in 1880s New York, to Claire Foy’s elegant postwar Duchess of Argyll in A Very British Scandal, or The Crown’s regal journey from the 1950s to the 1980s. There’s more to come, too. On 25 March Bridgerton returns to Netflix in all its Regency splendour, then in April the second Downton Abbey film will reunite us with the Crawley family amid art deco grandeur.The level of research that goes into recreating the looks of these eras is astonishing – The Gilded Age’s costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone recently said her team collated 5,000 image references, ensuring the nuances of each character’s social class were captured in the style of their bustle or corset.Period-drama influences are now apparent in fashion collections, too – after all, many designers, like the rest of us, have spent the past two years watching TV instead of taking research trips to far-flung climes.

A short cut looks especially good on grey hair, says Sam McKnight. “You need to consider the change in texture that happens when hair goes grey – it won’t necessarily hang the A short crop that incorporates longer pieces at the front combines the best of both worlds, with the face-sculpting structure of a short cut and the softness of longer tendrils that can be blow-dried with volume and slicked back, or swept loosely to the side. Annette Bening, Cynthia Nixon and Sharon Stone all have age-defying examples of the short/long crop.

Get the look: Emily wears a quilted jacket, £695, Marfa Stance; turtleneck, from a selection, Brora; leather belt, £125, Mackenzie and George; skirt, from a selection, Winser London; suede and calf hair boots, £275, Camilla ElphickFrom top left to bottom left: Leather belt, £95, Mackenzie & George (available in extended sizes), Woven, £48, Reiss; Leather leopard, £22, John Lewis. From top centre to bottom centre: Benedetta Bruzziches Rhinestone embellished, £235, Selfridges; Loewe Leather logo, £250, Net-a-Porter; Pearl buckle leather, £35, stories.com.

Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis Salon. She injects a liquid hyaluronic acid called Belotero Revive, which disperses under the skin to give it a mega moisture shot and leaves it feeling bouncy, glowing and plump.I know seeing these experts isn’t possible for many people suffering with sensitive skin, but the good news is there are now a new slew of online services like Get Harley and Skin & Me that offer virtual consultations with derm- trained medical professionals.And to finish on a high.

A former researcher has blasted Kirstie Allsopp over alleged “diva demands” on her ­property show and claims it cons viewers.

Chloe Kim has lost one of most prized possessions!

A record-high number of LGBTQI characters were seen in regular and recurring roles on US TV in 2021-2022, a new report from GLAAD has revealed.GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report analysed primetime scripted series regulars and recurring characters on broadcast networks, cable networks and streaming services for the 2021-2022 TV season.“The growing state of LGBTQ representation on television is a signal that Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories that audiences around the world connect with,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. GLAAD said that while there were series with multiple LGBTQI characters like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, All American, Legends of Tomorrow, Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Batwoman and Sex Education, there was no primetime broadcast series with majority LGBTQI characters.Stills from Pose (left) & Sex Education (right).GLAAD recorded 637 LGBTQ characters on these platforms. Streaming services led the list with 358 LGBTQ characters, which included 245 LGBTQ series regulars and 113 LGBTQ recurring characters. There were 141 LGBTQI characters on scripted broadcast primetime programming, including 92 regular and 49 recurring characters.

Ralf Rangnick has set Manchester United a challenge to reduce the number of shots they face on target and, in turn, their over-reliance on goalkeeper David de Gea.

Candace Bushnell is the creator of the Sex and the City column that existed in the New York Observe, which was soon turned into a book of essays of the same name. 

It was the moment she had always dreamed of - now it has become reality.

Patrick Scharzenegger is enjoying a day out with his girlfriend!

< 1 min read Multiple episodes of the hit television series Friends have been removed or censored by Chinese streaming services due to LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

3 min read With fears of a full-on Russian invasion of Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with Matt Fistonich about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis.

Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major loss.The couple originally purchased the apartment in 2015 for $15.5 million as a 'white box' apartment, meaning one with no furnishing of any kind. Sold! Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Sacrifice:The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major lossThe apartment was first listed by the celebrity couple last June at $12 million.

Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on Saturday.The 52-year-old mother-of-three was dressed casually as she sat outside a store front and blew bubbles with her and husband Chris Ivery's son Eli, five.The Grey's Anatomy star wore a black beanie over her blonde hair and sported grey sweatpants. Day out:Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on SaturdayThe actress wore a long-sleeved black crewneck top that said 'knock out' on it in white lettering.

Scout Willis looked typically stylish as she was spotted arriving at her Los Angeles home on Saturday.The singer-guitarist, 30, showed off her trendy sense of style in a tan cardigan vest and black bell bottoms and was seen giving her musician boyfriend of four years, Jake Miller, a big smooch.Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's 30-year-old middle child paired her retro look with black Dr. Martens boots.

Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirt.The 50-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star wore her platinum blonde tresses straight and sleek.She made her way to a local studio in oversize black sunglasses, going makeup-free underneath the accessory. Casual:Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirtErika was spotted carrying a Louis Vuitton suitcase and a black quilted Chanel tote.The reality TV personality wore black Kappa socks and bright yellow Nike sneakers.

It can be hard to keep up with all the relationships on The Only Way Is Essex. With every new episode comes new drama, as couples are ripped apart by rumours or bonded together over a cocktail at some fancy party or another.

The Only Way is Essex fans were overjoyed when former cast mate Mario Falcone returned for the ten-year reunion episode on Sunday.

Former TOWIE star Mario Falcone bravely told fans about his suicide attempt.

Mario Falcone has candidly opened up on his suicide attempt as he urges men to speak about their feelings on World Mental Health Day.The 32 year old took an overdose in 2012 in a bid to end his own life after being portrayed in a negative light on The Only Way Is Essex, ultimately ending his relationship with then-fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh. But the father-of-one has now battled his dark thoughts and has praised the hit ITVBe show for tackling mens' mental health in recent series.