Although Victoria Beckham has been on the receiving end of memes and videos mocking her dancing after Brooklyn’s statement this week – it appears she’s got the last laugh
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Victoria Beckham’s music career has gained new attention (Image: Press Association)
Victoria Beckham may have found a way to come out victorious after her son Brooklyn’s explosive statement slamming her.
The former Spice Girls singer, 51, has been on the receiving end of a flurry of videos and memes mocking her dancing after her soon Brooklyn, 26, claimed Lady Victoria “hijacked” his first dance with his bride Nicola Peltz at their 2022 wedding and “danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone”.
While the videos and memes must be – to say the least – awkward for Victoria, there has been one good thing to come out of the increased attention, as a campaign to get her one of her solo songs back into the charts has been launched. Victoria kicked off her musical solo career in 2000, after the Spice Girls stopped recording following the release of their third album.
Her first solo project saw her collaborate with Dane Bowers and Truesteppers with the song Out of Your Mind. But it’s her second solo single Not Such An Innocent Girl which is seeing a chart revival. The 2001 track has shot to number one in the iTunes chart in Ireland this morning and sits in the number two slot in the UK.
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Famed for her role in EastEnders, former soap legend Samantha Womack opened up about the huge lifestyle change she made with her partner
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EastEnders star Samantha Womack has opened up about her decision to move from the UK to Spain. The actress and her partner, Oliver Farnworth, 43, decided to pack up their lives following Samantha’s breast cancer ordeal.
After sensing that “something wasn’t right” in 2022, the Ronnie Mitchell star sought a breast examination. A private ultrasound revealed an irregular shape, which was later diagnosed as invasive ductal carcinoma that had spread to her lymph nodes.
Subsequently, Samantha underwent surgery to remove five lymph nodes, followed by multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The 53-year-old was fortunate that her cancer was detected early, and five months later she was told she was cancer-free.
Following this period in 2023, Samantha and her partner settled into their new home in the mountains of Valencia.
Speaking to The Metro newspaper, the actress explained that her family’s love for travel played a major role in the move. She said: “I’ve got a real wanderlust, which started from my grandmother.
“She was a choreographer on cruise ships and took me everywhere with her when I was young.
“I was going to places like the Panama Canal, Haiti or Barbados. Back in the 1970s, that was the big thing.
“I think that instigated a feeling in me that I liked visiting other places and seeing other ways of life,” she added.
“Staying in once place, often you stop growing. I’ve always looked at property abroad but never had the confidence to make a move.
“But as you get older, you think, why not?”
While she refers to Spain as her “happy place”, Samantha continues to make regular trips back to the UK for work commitments.
Since leaving EastEnders in 2017, she has taken on a number of theatre roles, including her current part in the stage show Dear England.
While she’s been out of the BBC soap for nine years, fans have frequently called for her and on-screen sister Rita Simons to return.
However, with both characters being killed off in dramatic scenes on Ronnie’s wedding day, Samantha struggles to see a realistic route back.
Speaking to us, she said: “We’ve had so many people ask me [about a return]. The only way we could return is if it wasn’t actually a real death.
“I mean, it’s soap, anything is possible but I don’t think it could be a Dallas dream, I don’t think soap does dreams the way Dallas did.”
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Should she ever be offered the opportunity, Samantha also insists she wouldn’t return without Rita by her side.
“I would never go back without her, we’re joined at the hip really like the characters, they were one character, they were the same, the Mitchell sisters were like one organism,” she added.
The rainy winter weather calls for a jacket that’s going to keep you warm and dry, and this waterproof fleece-lined coat counts Jodie Kidd and Davina McCall amongst its fans
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We still have another few months of rainy weather to contend with, which means investing in a coat that’s going to keep you warm, dry and protected is a must. It can be tricky finding a coat that’s not just practical but looks cool and is easy to wear, which is why we’re taking some cues from some of our favourite celebrities.
Both Jodie Kidd and Davina McCall are known fans of Delta Roam’s Beaumont Robe which is the perfect combination of useful and stylish. Davina said on the Making the Cut podcast: “I could say there are a million uses for this coat. Not only is it practical, but they look b****y cool as well”, whilst Jodie loves it so much she did her very own collaboration with the brand.
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Delta Roam’s Beaumont Robe is £155 and comes in six different colours, including green, blue and tan. You can even pick up kids versions of the coat too for £125, so you can match with your little ones for all your outdoor adventures.
The coat is fully lined with a cosy warm fleece, and has a snug-fitting hood which keeps you warm and dry without having to constantly worry about it falling down. It gives you functional protection from the weather too, with a completely waterproof outer and taped seams which makes sure no water will soak through.
There’s also seven storage pockets – handy if you have pets or kids and need to carry everything from dog treats and poop bags to snacks and toys – and features a two-way zip which makes it comfortable and easy to move around in. Although the Beaumont Robe great for on-the-go lifestyles, like hiking and countryside or beach walks, it’s also perfect for doing the school run when it’s raining or wearing for your commute to work.
If you want similar styles, Regatta’s Adult Waterproof Changing Robe is now on sale down from £120 to £48 and comes in a huge 18 different colours. You could also pick up the classic Advance Changing Robe from Dry Robe for £175, which has a huge choice of 34 colours to pick from.
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For bargain hunters, Passenger has also slashed 30% off its Escapism Recycled Sherpa Lined Changing Robe, bringing it down from £99.95 to £69.97. Just like the other robes its waterproof, cosy and unisex, making these a great addition to your wardrobe whichever one you choose.
Charlotte Tilbury debuted a new concealer at the recent Golden Globe Awards, and I’ve been testing it out ahead of its launch today too – and am so impressed
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Under-eye dark circles are a common beauty complaint for many – including myself – and they can be tricky to treat. I’ve previously seen good results from having polynucleotides injected around my eye area – often referred to as ‘the salmon sperm facial’ – but I haven’t had this topped up for almost a year now, and the effects have long faded. To make things worse, I’ve recently been having horrendous nights’ sleep – and it’s certainly showing in the pronounced circles and bags under my eyes.
To see if it would help, I got my hands on the new Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, £31, ahead of it launching today, after seeing it debuted on stars such as Teyana Taylor and Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes last week. It promises something of a rare find with concealers: a full-coverage formula that doesn’t crease in fine lines – and I have to say, I’ve been totally bowled over by how good it is. Here’s why…
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Because of the aforementioned tired eyes, I almost always use a concealer whenever I do my make-up, not just under my eyes but also around my nose to disguise redness. At the age of 37, however, I usually opt for a creamy, fairly sheer formula over a full coverage one to avoid it looking too matte and cakey, and settling into the fine lines around my eyes.
This Charlotte Tilbury concealer, however, has been a revelation. Wearing shade 3.5, I found that it expertly covers up my dark circles with minimal product needed, it blends out really easily, and doesn’t crease at all in the little lines around my eyes. I find that some heavy duty concealers can actually be quite ageing as they can appear quite dry, but not this one – it really does give something resembling a ‘flawless’ effect, and expertly hides signs of tiredness.
Even better, it stays looking fresh all day long, without settling into creases as the day goes on, and layers really well with your other make-up; in these photos I’m wearing another Charlotte Tilbury hero product, Hollywood Flawless Filter, as a base. Together I think they leave skin still looking natural and glowing, but with coverage just where it’s needed.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer
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If I had to try to find a downside, I’d say that the applicator isn’t great for very precise application – it’s quite firm, and deposits quite a lot of product – and the tube somehow gets messy very quickly.
It’s probably also not for you if you have very dry or very mature skin and need a moisturising concealer, as it isn’t completely invisible on the skin. In which case you might be better off with something like ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer, £30, instead, or Glossier Stretch Balm, £22 – however you won’t get the same level of coverage with formulas such as these, and you can expect some creasing to occur.
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In short, though, I’ve been so impressed this new Charlotte Tilbury concealer. While it won’t permanently replace aesthetic treatments for me, it’s a new firm favourite in my make-up bag for banishing signs of tiredness.
Brooklyn reportedly signed a pre-nup ahead of his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz, which has left his parents David and Victoria fearing for his future
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Brooklyn Beckham reportedly signed a pre nuptial agreement ahead of his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz, which means he isn’t entitled to a penny of her family’s wealth if they split.
The amateur chef made a bold move in cutting off his millionaire parents this week. The amateur chef could now be left with nothing after alienating himself and being “completely absorbed” into his wife’s family.
The fears come after he made a shocking number of claims on Monday night aimed at his famous family. He alleged that his parents had tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife, adding they’d pressured him to “signing away the rights” to his name.
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But Brooklyn’s pre-nup means he’d only walk away with half of what he and Nicola – whose businessman father Nelson is worth an estimated £1.2billion – have earned as a brand.
A source told The Sun : “The fear is that he has been completely absorbed into the Peltzes and has become alienated from everyone else. If they ever did break up, Brooklyn would be completely ostracised and without much cash to show for it.
“It’s as if he’s being held captive or something, because heartbreakingly, that’s what it feels like for them. His future is completely in the hands of the Peltzes.”
It’s thought David and Victoria have further concerns after Brooklyn changed his Instagram photo to one of his neck, which is covered in a tattoo of Nicola’s eyes.
In an unprecedented statement, Brooklyn said he had no intention of ever reconciling with his family and blasted their “performative social media posts” and “inauthentic relationships”.
He shared: “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life. For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.”
Brooklyn made a string of allegations about his parents’ behaviour at his wedding, accusing his mum of cancelling making Nicola Peltz’s dress “at the eleventh hour” and he also accused his mum of “dancing very inappropriately on me in front of everyone”.
The statement has shocked the wider showbiz world – with reports that Brooklyn may even consider writing a tell-all book about his family, akin to what Prince Harry did with his memoir Spare.
“This wasn’t a final cry for help. If people think it’s the end, it’s actually the beginning,” a source warned of Brooklyn’s next plans. There are reports he will consider releasing a tell-all book.
“He’s always said he wasn’t interested. Maybe one day. Maybe in the future. But not now. This is the first time he’s seriously considered telling his side of the story to clear the air. He’s sick of others rewriting it for him,” a source told the Mail.
“There’s no doubt this would be a bestseller. Lifting the lid on the Beckham brand is something everyone would read. He’s not someone who’s going to quietly sail off into the sunset. Nicola’s career is ramping up and he wants his too. This is strategic.”
The Beckhams have not specifically replied to Brooklyn’s scathing statement but David, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, did an interview where he spoke about his kids’ mistakes.
“I have always spoken about social media and the power of social media . . . For the good and for the bad. What kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons. I’ve been able to use my platform for my following, for UNICEF,” he said.
“And it has been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children. And I have tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well.”
The Mirror has contacted a representative for Brooklyn for comment.
Victoria Beckham has had to deal with a second unexpected person turning their back on her amid a growing feud with her son Brooklyn Beckham
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Amid all the heartache with her eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, Victoria Beckham has had to deal with another unlikely person turning on her as her troubles continue. After being humiliated on the internet this week, the former Spice Girl appears to have taken drastic action in cutting someone out of her life herself after they told tales on her dancing exploits.
The row kicked off after Brooklyn sent a wrath of abuse to his parents accusing them of ruining his wedding and his life as he blasted them for controlling him his entire life.
In one of the most explosive lines in his six page post, Brooklyn referenced his 2022 nuptials to Nicola as he said his mum ruined the day by pulling out of making the actress ‘ dress and also claiming she danced ‘ inappropriately on him ‘ during the reception.
“My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped”, he said, “My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song.
” In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead. She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. “
This moment has turned Posh Spice into a laughing stock on the internet for the past few days, with a close friend of Victoria’s even getting involved. DJ Fat Tony – who has been a close friend of the Beckhams for many years- was at the wedding and posted a meme titled ‘POV: Victoria Beckham during Brooklyn’s first dance’ alongside a comedy video of Lucy Punch’s cringe-worthy dance from BBC sitcom Motherland.
Alongside the clip, he wrote:” Actual video footage it’s true I was there! “sparking hundreds of comments from fans who found the whole thing hilarious – but it looks like the Beckhams are far from impressed.
It appears David and Victoria are no longer following DJ Fat Tony, an iconic figure from the 80s and 90s London club scene who had found a place in their inner circle.
Their friendship goes way back, he even DJ-ed at Brooklyn’s 21st birthday and has helped marked some huge occasions for the family and even worked with them on their PR campaigns.
During lockdown in 2020, Victoria celebrated her birthday in a very pandemic way, with a live DJ set on Instagram Live from her friend. She wrote alongside the caption: “Tomorrow is my birthday. @dj_fattony_ has given me the best bday present. A playlist of all my favourite songs to share with everyone. Instead of gifts this year I have asked my friends and family to donate to @thechildrenssociety… Tony will be going live on my Instagram tomorrow at 8PM BST/4PM EDT. Turn the music up and have a dance in your living room/kitchen/bedroom. Thank you Tony! x VB.”
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Before that, Fat Tony was on hand to DJ the launch party for Victoria’s collection with Reebok. As well as Victoria and the Beckhams, Tony has DJed for the likes of Tom Daley, Elton John, Liam Payne and Gordon Ramsay.
Whether he works with the Beckhams again remains to be seen.
