Northern Exposure: Newcastle are flying in Europe but the main talking point is Pardew's beard!
Alan Pardew has grown a beard as a tribute to Russia but will the Newcastle manager keep his facial hair if his side beat Anzhi to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League? ...read
Martin Samuel - The Debate: You can't run a shop with another man's stock and AC Milan have got 33 players out on loan... that can't be right
Keeping it brief this week, on the subject of whether managers hassle their owners into high spending. Tony Fernandes, Romelu Lukaku and Leeds United all get a mention. Oh, and so does Young-Holt Unlimited and Bugs Bunny. Enjoy... ...read
RICHARD KAY: Nightclub king blasts sister in new feud
India Jane’s decision to sell off the contents of her father Mark Birley’s magnificent house in South Kensington has left her nightclub-owning brother Robin (left) furious. ...read
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Now disinfect all the other public services
Jeremy Hunt is to be warmly congratulated for imposing an immediate ban on the use of gagging orders to silence NHS whistleblowers. But shouldn’t that same principle be applied to every other public service? ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Where could Nick Robinson's insult of Ms May have originated?
The BBC’s political editor Nick Robinson says Home Secretary Theresa May is regarded in Downing Street as being ‘grotesquely naïve’ for allowing her name to be touted as a successor to David Cameron. ...read
Even Gove's twirly manners were strained to their limits
QUENTIN LETTS: Here in the Kingdom of Crisis, where you are guilty before being charged, Michael Gove and his Department’s Sir Humphrey were ‘dragged’ – verb du jour – to the Education Select Committee just after breakfast. ...read
How local democracy is being crushed under the jackboot of the Government's Mr Concrete
MAX HASTINGS: All over Britain, communities find themselves confronted with draconian demands from central Government to accept new housing — far in excess of anything local plans recognise as acceptable — which threatens to change their areas beyond recognition. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Clive Woodward talks Grand Slams with George North... Training has been brutal and we're ready to do battle
Ahead of England versus Wales, Sportsmail brought together Sir Clive Woodward, the last man to coach England to a clean sweep, and George North, a defending champion on the Wales wing, to preview the Grand Slam grudge match. ...read
Scu's view: Sprinter Sacre could show just how good he is if he takes on Simonsig
Eight-time champion jockey and rider of 13 festival winners Peter Scudamore gives his views on the latest action at Cheltenham. ...read
The FOUR plots to knife Cameron: Andrew Pierce investigates the contenders being prepped for the leadership race (including blond Boris)
The view of an increasing number of senior ministers is that the Coalition is a mistake - and that David Cameron, far from being an asset, is the reason that the party’s support has slumped. ...read
'No, you can't dress up as Delia!' Lorraine Candy on why World Book Day costumes are a nightmare for working mothers...
Can you buy a curly blue wig after 9pm and before 6am? No you can't, which is why Lorraine wants to ban World Book Day - and any other event that involves costumes! ...read
CHARLES SALE: Broughton snubs Premier League role in fear of split loyalties
Former Liverpool overlord Sir Martin Broughton has turned down an approach to become the next Premier League chairman due to his own perceived conflict of interests. ...read
Budget 2013: Chancellor faces an old British foe - the battle against stagflation, says ALEX BRUMMER
The challenges faced by George Osborne as he sits down to put the final touches to next Wednesday’s Budget speech can never have seemed so daunting. ...read
The 'bedroom tax' is the new great lie of the Left and the BBC. How on earth can a small welfare cut be a tax?
STEPHEN GLOVER: Invented by an obscure crossbench peer called Lord Best, seized upon by the Labour Party and magnified by the BBC, the emotive phrase has generally been accepted as proof of this Government’s wicked treatment of the poor. ...read
I'm not really indecisive ... or maybe I am
CRAIG BROWN: The results of a new survey suggest that the average Briton spends an hour and 17 minutes a day trying to decide whether to do something or not. This certainly rings a bell. ...read
Bayern Munich 0 Arsenal 2 (agg 3-3): Arsene's mission proves impossible as gallant Gunners are sent packing on away goals despite victory in Bavaria
Arsenal did not make it into the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In other news, the Pope is, indeed, a Catholic and a bear disappeared into the woods and, well, you know the rest. ...read
SIMON LAMBERT: There's never been a better time to be a DIY investor and take control of your money
From things to invest in, to ways to do it, the wealth of opportunities on offer make it simple and cost-effective to take control of your money's future. So, welcome to This is Money's new DIY Investing section. ...read
USELESS Robinho is a £32m footballer but he didn't seem bothered that AC Milan had been crushed by Barcelona
Your striker fluffs a sitter, your defender shanks a clearance, your winger misses a try or your hot-tip falls at the first fence.... All together now: 'USELESS!' Our man delivers the verdict with real feeling. Today's it's Robinho's turn to be handed Sportsmail's dubious honour... ...read
The Footballers' Football Column - Luther Blissett: People say Watford have exploited a loan 'loophole' but Zola has established us as a force really quickly
Luther Blissett played more than 500 games for Watford. He won 14 caps for England, scoring a hat-trick on his debut at Wembley and also had a spell at AC Milan. In his Footballers’ Football Column he looks at Watford’s promotion challenge, defends the club's controversial loan signings and looks at racism in the game.... ...read
SAM DUNN: It's an age-old problem - attempts to make pensions fair have created a cruel mismatch
Because women historically retire earlier than men, those born between April 1952 and July 1953 miss out on this much- trumpeted state pension reform. ...read
ALEX BRUMMER: Cry of freedom for the banks
Funding for Lending has ultimately failed in delivering cash to smaller firms. Among the reasons why the scheme is not working is because of regulatory inconsistency. ...read
ASK TONY: 'Where's our money gone? Halifax closed account without warning and will not issue a cheque for the balance!'
I was told I would receive a cheque, but then they were unable to give me one because the account was closed! This account has a lot of money in it. Can you help us retrieve it? ...read
RICHARD KAY: Don't destroy Hardy land, Prince of Wales told by Downton creator Julian Fellowes
A royal proposal to build on a cornfield at the centre of Thomas Hardy country in Dorset has outraged Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes. ...read
MARTIN SAMUEL: You don't need team spirit, passion, or bonding glue to make a great team. You need talent
There are good players, good coaches and sometimes they come together and do wonderful things. The rest of it is presumption, speculation or blather. ...read
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Yet another affront from the NHS chief
ONLY six days after telling MPs it is ‘utterly unacceptable’ and ‘illegal’ to impose gagging orders on NHS whistleblowers, the Man With No Shame accepts the appointment as his deputy of a woman accused of doing just that. ...read
Could Germany spark another war? I fear it's all too possible, says Dominic Sandbrook
DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Ever more citizens in the Mediterranean countries of the eurozone in particular argue that for the third time in less than 100 years Germany is trying to take control of Europe. ...read
ASH WEDNESDAY: Loyal Wenger unmoved by power of Bayern despite knowing he could have been man to deliver killer blow to Gunners tonight
NEIL ASHTON: At Arsenal's training ground on Tuesday morning, Arsene Wenger reflected on the multiple job offers he has received from Bayern Munich over the years. ...read
Nasser Hussain: Don't read too much into England's poor start... they'll be ready now
NASSER HUSSAIN: Alastair Cook may have said England were lucky to escape from Dunedin with a draw but they got themselves out of jail by batting for so long in the second innings. ...read
Unpalatable reason so many career women end up childless
SANDRA PARSONS: Erin Callan, once dubbed ‘the most powerful woman on Wall Street’ now says she made a mistake in choosing a career over having children. She’s an extreme example, but there is an increasing number of women like her. ...read
CHARLES SALE: Tough guy O'Neill reins in racing jolly as Sunderland boss bans team from Cheltenham trip
CHARLES SALE'S SPORT AGENDA: Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill, with his side sliding down the Premier League into relegation trouble, is reported to have barred his squad from a trip to Cheltenham yesterday. ...read
Ed Balls in specs was like the Werther's Original grandad
QUENTIN LETTS: With the Budget pending, the Commons is in an even more peculiar state than normal. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, who yesterday was wearing splendidly professorial reading glasses, just wants to make the Lib Dems twitchy. ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: When it comes to the Huhne case, there are wheels within wheels
Jailed former energy secretary Chris Huhne was interviewed sympathetically prior to his prison sentence by The Guardian’s political editor, Patrick Wintour. They are old friends from Oxford. ...read
Barcelona 4 AC Milan 0 (4-2 on aggregate): Magical Messi makes mockery of Italian giants and Villa seals the deal
It did not take long for the magical Lionel Messi to rip AC Milan's first-leg exertions to tatters as Barcelona reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. ...read
The Footballers' Football Column - Martin Allen: There is nothing wrong with Harry taking his squad to Dubai... I took my players to France but only let them play Monopoly and Pictionary
The Gillingham boss defends Harry Redknapp for taking his QPR squad on a bonding trip to Dubai. With the Gills top of League Two and heading for promotion, Allen reveals why he gave his recent award away and says he still values advice given to him by former England manager Fabio Capello... ...read
SAM TOMKINS: Our game isn't like football, it needs flamboyant owners like Salford's to generate headlines... and I know how Rooney must have felt watching on against Real Madrid
I was as shocked as anyone to hear about Salford Reds making an offer for me. I was flattered by the offer from Dr Marwan Koukash, Salford's owner and I do believe we need people like him in the game. ...read
Adrian Durham Column: Exploding the Harry myths… And why I’m ready to explode now Wilshere is out for three weeks
Sportsmail's hard-hitting columnist Adrian Durham on why Harry Redknapp has had a raw deal (he's the best manager Tottenham have had since Terry Venables), why Jack Wilshere's injury is a big worry for Arsenal and what are Reading thinking by sacking Brian McDermott? ...read
The Top Spin: England slow out of the blocks again... but second innings shows they've nipped it in the bud
The trend has been well documented: show England the first Test of an overseas series and they’ll show you an uncanny mixture of tentativeness, complacency and woolly thinking. ...read
Ask the doctor: My heart keeps skipping a beat
Here DR MARTIN SCURR advises on ectopic heartbeats and how to deal with self-catherisation, plus doctors need to do more than dish out pills. ...read
William and Kate's secret home plans: Couple given permission for range of improvements to mansion on Sandringham estate
Royal officials have received permission for a range of improvements to Anmer Hall, the house on the Queen’s Norfolk estate where Prince Charles conducted his affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, writes RICHARD KAY. ...read
An unashamedly blingtastic bash: What happened when Branson's son wed Harry's girlfriend's sister
ALISON BOSHOFF: The groom wore white, the best woman took centre stage and Prince Harry’s girlfriend serenaded the bride (while flashing her midriff). ...read
Derek Lawrenson: Woods is guaranteed to win the Masters... if you believe American reports
Reading some of the reports coming out of America on Monday they might just as well skip the tournament part of the Masters next month and head straight to the green-jacket ceremony. ...read
Charles Sale: FA issues rebuttal to put Fergie right over Rooney gripe
The FA's annoyance at Sir Alex Ferguson’s outburst over their treatment of Wayne Rooney is shown by the national body issuing a statement clarifying their position over the left-field comments coming out of Old Trafford. ...read
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: How to relieve these mid-term tensions
In the life of most ruling parties comes an outbreak of the mid-term tension that emerges when poll ratings plummet, by-elections bring bitter disappointment and backbenchers agitate for a change of direction. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: 'Sorry to disappoint people but this isn't the end for me, it's the beginning of something bigger.' Warren hits back at claims he's losing ground in boxing's turf war
Not for the first time the disparate names of Frank Warren and Mark Twain appear in the same sentence. 'The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,' remarks Warren. ...read
Our coffers are empty, yet still the compassion industry squeals for more money
MAX HASTINGS: Cut spending and taxes now, Tory MP Liam Fox demanded yesterday. A week ahead of the Budget, he delivered an almost undisguised assault on the Coalition's economic policies. ...read
Sir Clive Woodward: This is the last England game for six months with everyone available and Ashton has a point to prove
Playing on the wing can be a very difficult position in Test rugby without creative players across the back line. I have a certain amount of sympathy for Chris Ashton because you can become isolated and frustrated on the flanks. Ashton has a lot of pace and is a natural finisher but England are not playing a style that suits him. ...read
Almost indecent excitement as Huhne rolled to Tyburn
QUENTIN LETTS: Around Westminster, television screens were tuned to the rolling news. The excitement was almost indecent. How much porridge would the judge give convicts Huhne and Pryce? ...read
Spiteful, unfunny, ...why I find Toxic Toksvig such a bore
A.N. WILSON: Recently, the prize-winning novelist Hilary Mantel launched an extraordinary personal attack on the Duchess of Cambridge. Seeing the bandwagon rolling, the radio presenter Sandi Toksvig has jumped on board. ...read
Nasser Hussain: The Australian cricket team are shambolic from top to bottom
The shenanigans in the Australian dressing room feel wrong on so many levels. First up, I do believe Mickey Arthur and Michael Clarke have been badly let down by the four players who failed to do their homework. ...read
ALEX BRUMMER: Fukushima casts a long shadow over Britain's new nukes
The Fukushima disaster, that marks its second tragic anniversary this week, always was likely to change the politics of new nuclear. ...read
The Wales v England Six Nations climax might attract Princes William and Harry
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: William is vice patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Harry fulfils the same role for England. A WRU official says they'd love to have both princes present. ...read
Prince Charles's patchy gardening jacket proves is there is still room in our society for the individual garment
CRAIG BROWN: 'Frankly, Geoffrey, I have never seen anything like it. Time and time again, we have been told "one size fits all".' ...read
The Froggies are coming, don't panic
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: France spent the weekend staging an invasion of Britain. An amphibious assault force of 200 soldiers stormed the beach near Gosport, Hampshire. ...read
The Aussies are 2-0 down with two to play, have axed a third of their side for not doing their 'homework' and up next it's England... Dear, oh dear, cobbers, you are USELESS!
In the latest USELESS! column, the Australia Test cricket team feature after being crushed by India (who England beat) and as their head coach drops four stars for failing to send him an email. What next, bringing back Shane Warne? ...read
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Forget brilliant Bale and red-hot Robin, there's only one man I'd vote to be Player of the Year... Liverpool's very own Mr Incredible, Luis Suarez
Surely only one thing can stop Luis Suarez from being voted as the Players’ Player of the Year… his fellow players. I can think of 11 Spurs footballers who might not vote for him after his antics on Sunday. I don’t think he will be very popular around White Hart Lane. But I would vote for him and not just because I played for Liverpool for 11 years. I don’t think the vote should be in any question. He IS the Footballer of the Year. ...read
Dan Atkinson: Why should the 'strivers' pay less tax?
Times are tight and suddenly everyone has a favourite target for spending cuts. For Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, it is the Trident missile system. For Philip Hammond at defence, it is the welfare budget. ...read
Graham Poll: Fergie's Rafa snub just one example of lack of respect this weekend
Rafael Benitez claims there was a lack of respect shown by Sir Alex Ferguson after yesterday’s excellent FA Cup draw at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Chelsea when the home manager did not shake his hand; if so, then that would only be the final example of a lack of respect across the weekend. ...read
Steven Reid - The Footballers' Football Column: Liam Ridgewell went to a Justin Bieber gig... he didn't even have the excuse of taking his kids - he went with one of the other West Brom lads!
Steven Reid is the kind of player everyone wants in their team. He played on with a fractured leg at the Emirates this season and took it upon himself to thrash things out with Peter Odemwingie following the striker's decision to drive to QPR on transfer deadline day. He is now hoping his West Brom team can qualify for Europe... Even if some of his team-mates are going to Justin Bieber concerts. ...read
RICHARD KAY: Secret sadness of £100million Lady de Rothschild
Lynn Forester de Rothschild (pictured) has a £100 million fortune in her own right but the telecoms genius feels guilty because she wasn’t at home when her children were growing up. ...read
Jump boys' insight showed exactly why The Cheltenham Festival plugs into so many emotions
I suppose it actually makes perfect sense. Anyone who knows their racing knows the dawn chorus generally comes courtesy of the sound of cantering hooves. ...read
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's time for England to wake up and smell the roses
It may have been sloppy and forgettable, but in a funny way England’s performance sets them up perfectly for the finale of this Six Nations. I hope it will be the making of this team. ...read
Ben Kay: The changes England need to make to improve on the Italy performance and seal the Grand Slam
Former World Cup winner Ben Kay looks the changes England need to make to secure their first Grand Slam triumph since 2003 when they meet Wales on Saturday. ...read
Spiteful, unfunny, ...why I find Toxic Toksvig such a bore
A.N. WILSON: Recently, the prize-winning novelist Hilary Mantel launched an extraordinary personal attack on the Duchess of Cambridge. Seeing the bandwagon rolling, the radio presenter Sandi Toksvig has jumped on board. ...read
Budget 2013: Chancellor faces an old British foe - the battle against stagflation, says ALEX BRUMMER
The challenges faced by George Osborne as he sits down to put the final touches to next Wednesday’s Budget speech can never have seemed so daunting. ...read
Vengeance wounds those we love most
This weekend, Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce are making final preparations for life behind bars. What began as a simple case of a cheating husband leaving his wife for a younger woman has ended as a tragedy of epic proportions, writes AMANDA PLATELL. ...read
Don't break the bonds of Britishness
ANDREW ALEXANDER: When immigration becomes the great issue of the day, remember this: a common cultural heritage is a pearl beyond price. It is not lightly to be tampered with. ...read
The FOUR plots to knife Cameron: Andrew Pierce investigates the contenders being prepped for the leadership race (including blond Boris)
The view of an increasing number of senior ministers is that the Coalition is a mistake - and that David Cameron, far from being an asset, is the reason that the party’s support has slumped. ...read
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Now disinfect all the other public services
Jeremy Hunt is to be warmly congratulated for imposing an immediate ban on the use of gagging orders to silence NHS whistleblowers. But shouldn’t that same principle be applied to every other public service? ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Where could Nick Robinson's insult of Ms May have originated?
The BBC’s political editor Nick Robinson says Home Secretary Theresa May is regarded in Downing Street as being ‘grotesquely naïve’ for allowing her name to be touted as a successor to David Cameron. ...read
Bolt from the blue by the hardliner with a soft heart: The Cardinal who was known as 'God's Rottweiler' loved cats and cried when UK opened its arms to him
Some will see the lightning strike on the dome of St. Peter’s as divine intervention after Pope Benedict VI stunned the Catholic world by announcing he was standing down, writes GEOFFREY LEVY. ...read
The loveable lunatic in a 10-gallon hat: How Larry Hagman rode a motorbike wearing a chicken suit, made love flying a plane, put bourbon on his cornflakes - and was TV's most shameless rogue as JR in Dallas
The Texas-born star had an off-screen life that often rivalled that of his alter-ego JR Ewing in terms of excitement and entertainment. ...read
How local democracy is being crushed under the jackboot of the Government's Mr Concrete
MAX HASTINGS: All over Britain, communities find themselves confronted with draconian demands from central Government to accept new housing — far in excess of anything local plans recognise as acceptable — which threatens to change their areas beyond recognition. ...read
You don't beat poverty by trapping families on welfare benefits, Archbishop
How very disappointing. It appears that the arrival of a new head of the Church of England has not managed to prevent the collective clerical knee from jerking in the same old way over the poor, writes MELANIE PHILLIPS. ...read
The Queen a gay rights champion? I don't buy it
Will the new Commonwealth Charter’s anti-discrimination provisions make much difference? Or are they merely a description of what the powers-that-be would like to achieve? Writes PETER MCKAY. ...read
Even Gove's twirly manners were strained to their limits
QUENTIN LETTS: Here in the Kingdom of Crisis, where you are guilty before being charged, Michael Gove and his Department’s Sir Humphrey were ‘dragged’ – verb du jour – to the Education Select Committee just after breakfast. ...read
RICHARD KAY: Nightclub king blasts sister in new feud
India Jane’s decision to sell off the contents of her father Mark Birley’s magnificent house in South Kensington has left her nightclub-owning brother Robin (left) furious. ...read
The Froggies are coming, don't panic
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: France spent the weekend staging an invasion of Britain. An amphibious assault force of 200 soldiers stormed the beach near Gosport, Hampshire. ...read
The wicked witch and the Falklands traitor... that's all you need when you can't move
For many voters in Eastleigh, today’s by-election poll cannot come fast enough. They just want rid of a circus which scaled new heights of absurdity yesterday, writes ROBERT HARDMAN. ...read
The 'bedroom tax' is the new great lie of the Left and the BBC. How on earth can a small welfare cut be a tax?
STEPHEN GLOVER: Invented by an obscure crossbench peer called Lord Best, seized upon by the Labour Party and magnified by the BBC, the emotive phrase has generally been accepted as proof of this Government’s wicked treatment of the poor. ...read
Obama jokes Jack Lew's loopy signature could 'debase our currency' as he makes him official pick for Treasury Secretary
‘Jack assures me that he is going to work to make at least one letter legible in order not to debase our currency should he be confirmed as secretary of the Treasury,’ Obama said, naming Lew as the man he wants to succeed Timothy Geithner. ...read
As a Victor Meldrew, I've long moaned Britain's gone to the dogs. But in truth life is much better (bad manners apart!)
I can't say I was surprised by this week's news that millions of us believe a lot things were better back in the old days than they are now. But I soon realised that in almost every material way, things have actually become a whole lot better, writes TOM UTLEY. ...read
Adrian Durham Column: Exploding the Harry myths… And why I’m ready to explode now Wilshere is out for three weeks
Sportsmail's hard-hitting columnist Adrian Durham on why Harry Redknapp has had a raw deal (he's the best manager Tottenham have had since Terry Venables), why Jack Wilshere's injury is a big worry for Arsenal and what are Reading thinking by sacking Brian McDermott? ...read
Andy Townsend: It's a nerve-wracking experience being behind to a minnow, but that's where you see real character
I know exactly how those Aston Villa boys will be feeling as they line up in the tunnel before tonight’s game. Nervous, excited... it might have been almost two decades ago, but the situation I faced in 1994 was uncannily similar. And the feelings of the players won’t have changed. ...read
Ben Kay: The changes England need to make to improve on the Italy performance and seal the Grand Slam
Former World Cup winner Ben Kay looks the changes England need to make to secure their first Grand Slam triumph since 2003 when they meet Wales on Saturday. ...read
Brad Gilbert: Even after a four hour bout with Federer, Murray will edge out Djokovic too
After a four-hour match against Roger Federer, Andy Murray has a day less to prepare for the final than Novak Djokovic. But Andy is a very fit guy, and I’m not sure it makes that much difference. ...read
CHARLES SALE: Broughton snubs Premier League role in fear of split loyalties
Former Liverpool overlord Sir Martin Broughton has turned down an approach to become the next Premier League chairman due to his own perceived conflict of interests. ...read
Chris Foy: Well done, Australia, your small-minded decision has just devalued the Lions tour
In exactly three months’ time, the Lions will play their first match of the 2013 tour, against the Barbarians in Hong Kong, but the Australian Rugby Union have already devalued the whole, highly anticipated event. ...read
Northern Exposure: Newcastle are flying in Europe but the main talking point is Pardew's beard!
Alan Pardew has grown a beard as a tribute to Russia but will the Newcastle manager keep his facial hair if his side beat Anzhi to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League? ...read
Daley Thompson: Despicable cheat Armstrong has shattered dreams and ruined his sport
We all want to believe that some people can fly. That’s why we love sport. But Lance Armstrong has shattered that illusion. He has cheated sport - not just cycling. ...read
Bumble at the Test: Botham has trouble counting in the land of confused lads
David Lloyd gives us his opinion on the final day of the first Test in Dunedin which ended in a draw, with Steve Finn and Jonathan Trott coming to England's rescue. ...read
Derek Lawrenson: Woods is guaranteed to win the Masters... if you believe American reports
Reading some of the reports coming out of America on Monday they might just as well skip the tournament part of the Masters next month and head straight to the green-jacket ceremony. ...read
DES KELLY: Why is Suarez the 'filthy' arch-villain yet Bale is protected? We choose to vilify the foreigner, but a cheat is a cheat...
The moment the supremely accomplished British footballer Gareth Bale falls over an imaginary leg during a match, every euphemism in the lexicon of Footballspeak is dutifully offered up in an attempt to excuse his deeds. ...read
Dominic King: Almost four years ago, Liverpool were winning in Madrid and jousting with United for the title. Now they're 29 points behind
Circumstances can often mean certain defeats are felt more acutely than others. Just 48 hours before their greatest rivals’ showdown with Real Madrid, the last thing Liverpool needed was a chastening experience against West Brom. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: When Gary met Ryan... 'I’ve never, ever experienced a shock like that on the football pitch,' says Giggs on United's Champions League exit
He had just endured an ice bath as he tried to recover from an extraordinary game. In a week which meant so much to Ryan Giggs and United, we had to start with the events of Tuesday night… ...read
George North: We have a chance to defend our title and our Six Nations starts now
After a funny start, which was all about getting that first win, now we have a chance to defend our crown. It is a massive ask but we will do everything we can to pull the rabbit out the hat. ...read
Graham Poll: Fergie's Rafa snub just one example of lack of respect this weekend
Rafael Benitez claims there was a lack of respect shown by Sir Alex Ferguson after yesterday’s excellent FA Cup draw at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Chelsea when the home manager did not shake his hand; if so, then that would only be the final example of a lack of respect across the weekend. ...read
James Anderson: I know I look pretty stupid, but it is emotional when you take a wicket
Looking back on some of my wicket-taking celebrations from the first Test in Dunedin has been an awkward experience. My response to getting Ross Taylor out, for example. Quite frankly, what am I doing there? ...read
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Messi and Ronaldo are the best... of enemies. Like others before, their rivalry drives them on to greater things
JAMIE CARRAGHER: They are the best players in the world but they will never be best friends. When Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head, there will be a brief acknowledgement but nothing else. ...read
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Forget brilliant Bale and red-hot Robin, there's only one man I'd vote to be Player of the Year... Liverpool's very own Mr Incredible, Luis Suarez
Surely only one thing can stop Luis Suarez from being voted as the Players’ Player of the Year… his fellow players. I can think of 11 Spurs footballers who might not vote for him after his antics on Sunday. I don’t think he will be very popular around White Hart Lane. But I would vote for him and not just because I played for Liverpool for 11 years. I don’t think the vote should be in any question. He IS the Footballer of the Year. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: 'Sorry to disappoint people but this isn't the end for me, it's the beginning of something bigger.' Warren hits back at claims he's losing ground in boxing's turf war
Not for the first time the disparate names of Frank Warren and Mark Twain appear in the same sentence. 'The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,' remarks Warren. ...read
Laura Williamson: Fergie's harmless joke highlights a more serious matter for women within British sport
Friday was International Women’s Day, which Sir Alex Ferguson marked by joking a senior Manchester United press officer had ‘dragged herself out of the kitchen'. ...read
The Top Spin: England slow out of the blocks again... but second innings shows they've nipped it in the bud
The trend has been well documented: show England the first Test of an overseas series and they’ll show you an uncanny mixture of tentativeness, complacency and woolly thinking. ...read
CAPTAIN'S LOG: Plot thickens for McCoy as champion jockey prepares to publish crime novel
AP McCoy tells The Captain that he is getting some pretty colourful advice from friends and colleagues about potential plots for his debut crime novel which will be published in November. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: After being criticised in these pages by Martin Samuel, the QPR manager responds in his own words... 'I'm angry, the whole club's angry, so now WE MUST WIN
MARK HUGHES: Make no mistake, Saturday's game with Southampton is massive for both sides and a potential launch pad for us in the Premier League. ...read
Jump boys' insight showed exactly why The Cheltenham Festival plugs into so many emotions
I suppose it actually makes perfect sense. Anyone who knows their racing knows the dawn chorus generally comes courtesy of the sound of cantering hooves. ...read
MARTIN KEOWN: Welbeck showed electric pace and intelligence... he didn't deserve to lose
Danny Welbeck has long been a player full of promise and potential. His England performances have been impressive. But you often wondered how he fitted into Sir Alex Ferguson's team. ...read
Bayern Munich 0 Arsenal 2 (agg 3-3): Arsene's mission proves impossible as gallant Gunners are sent packing on away goals despite victory in Bavaria
Arsenal did not make it into the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In other news, the Pope is, indeed, a Catholic and a bear disappeared into the woods and, well, you know the rest. ...read
Martin Samuel - The Debate: You can't run a shop with another man's stock and AC Milan have got 33 players out on loan... that can't be right
Keeping it brief this week, on the subject of whether managers hassle their owners into high spending. Tony Fernandes, Romelu Lukaku and Leeds United all get a mention. Oh, and so does Young-Holt Unlimited and Bugs Bunny. Enjoy... ...read
Something for the weekend: Old Trafford casts shadow over Suarez v Bale... Harry's ready to put the jitters up relegation rivals... and what price Barnsley to upset Man City?
In our regular column looking ahead to this weekend's action, MICHAEL WALKER says that on another day, when Manchester United aren’t playing Chelsea, Liverpool v Tottenham would command centre stage. ...read
Nasser Hussain: Don't read too much into England's poor start... they'll be ready now
NASSER HUSSAIN: Alastair Cook may have said England were lucky to escape from Dunedin with a draw but they got themselves out of jail by batting for so long in the second innings. ...read
ASH WEDNESDAY: Loyal Wenger unmoved by power of Bayern despite knowing he could have been man to deliver killer blow to Gunners tonight
NEIL ASHTON: At Arsenal's training ground on Tuesday morning, Arsene Wenger reflected on the multiple job offers he has received from Bayern Munich over the years. ...read
The Midlander: Morgan's meeting will have appeased the Wolves fans, but I can't see a way they avoid relegation from the Championship
Steve Morgan spoke at a forum for Wolves fans on Wednesday night, and the owners words will have gone some way to putting them at peace. ...read
Nick Harris: Is Suarez on the way to Atletico Madrid as Chelsea line up Falcao?
Chelsea want to buy one of the world’s most prolific strikers, Radamel Falcao, from Atletico Madrid. The club’s directors are planning to cash in on the Colombia international at peak value and replace him with Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. ...read
Patrick Collins: AVB's success in taking Spurs to a new level makes his critics look plain foolish
With neither fuss nor clamour or any of those arch, self-dramatising eruptions which have characterised the career of a rather more famous fellow-countryman, he is producing a Tottenham team who are in tune with the club’s best traditions. ...read
Scu's view: Sprinter Sacre could show just how good he is if he takes on Simonsig
Eight-time champion jockey and rider of 13 festival winners Peter Scudamore gives his views on the latest action at Cheltenham. ...read
We're on the road to Rio! Meet the seven young British athletes who Sportsmail will follow all the way to the Olympics in 2016
They are seven brilliant young athletes with the same mouth-watering ambition — winning gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Sportsmail will be following their journey to Brazil. ...read
SAM TOMKINS: Our game isn't like football, it needs flamboyant owners like Salford's to generate headlines... and I know how Rooney must have felt watching on against Real Madrid
I was as shocked as anyone to hear about Salford Reds making an offer for me. I was flattered by the offer from Dr Marwan Koukash, Salford's owner and I do believe we need people like him in the game. ...read
The Footballers' Football Column - Luther Blissett: People say Watford have exploited a loan 'loophole' but Zola has established us as a force really quickly
Luther Blissett played more than 500 games for Watford. He won 14 caps for England, scoring a hat-trick on his debut at Wembley and also had a spell at AC Milan. In his Footballers’ Football Column he looks at Watford’s promotion challenge, defends the club's controversial loan signings and looks at racism in the game.... ...read
USELESS Robinho is a £32m footballer but he didn't seem bothered that AC Milan had been crushed by Barcelona
Your striker fluffs a sitter, your defender shanks a clearance, your winger misses a try or your hot-tip falls at the first fence.... All together now: 'USELESS!' Our man delivers the verdict with real feeling. Today's it's Robinho's turn to be handed Sportsmail's dubious honour... ...read
An unashamedly blingtastic bash: What happened when Branson's son wed Harry's girlfriend's sister
ALISON BOSHOFF: The groom wore white, the best woman took centre stage and Prince Harry’s girlfriend serenaded the bride (while flashing her midriff). ...read
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Mark Rylance to rule in BBC's Wolf Hall in adaptation of best-selling novel
Award-winning actor Mark Rylance will play Thomas Cromwell in the six-hour adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s best-selling novels that the court of Henry VIII. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Clive Woodward talks Grand Slams with George North... Training has been brutal and we're ready to do battle
Ahead of England versus Wales, Sportsmail brought together Sir Clive Woodward, the last man to coach England to a clean sweep, and George North, a defending champion on the Wales wing, to preview the Grand Slam grudge match. ...read
BEL MOONEY: How can I stop my teenage son wasting his life away?
This week, BEL MOONEY advises a mother who is worried about her 15-year-old son whose schoolwork is deteriorating as he spends more time out with his friends. ...read
Reality TV just turns idiots into cannon fodder...
JAN MOIR: Her grand prize was a £100,000-a-year job with one of Sugar’s companies, plus being mentored by the old buzzard. Once out in the real world all Stella English’s dreams turned to dust. ...read
Janet Street-Porter: When these brain-dead bimbos finally grow up, they'll realise we need the F-word (that's feminism) more than ever
The world of The Only Way Is Essex and the Kardashians, of fake tans, Rihanna, Tamara Ecclestone and Katie Price focuses on the external packaging we should strive for. ...read
Liz Jones: Think you're too old for High Street style? A new store will make you think again...
This new brand, called the rather tongue-twisting ‘& Other Stories’, is an offshoot of the H&M; behemoth and it's classy without being frumpy. ...read
'No, you can't dress up as Delia!' Lorraine Candy on why World Book Day costumes are a nightmare for working mothers...
Can you buy a curly blue wig after 9pm and before 6am? No you can't, which is why Lorraine wants to ban World Book Day - and any other event that involves costumes! ...read
Rowan Pelling's sex advice column: Help! My man bores me in bed
'My sex life with my boyfriend of a year is dull because he only ever wants to have sex in the same position' Rowan is here to help... ...read
Unpalatable reason so many career women end up childless
SANDRA PARSONS: Erin Callan, once dubbed ‘the most powerful woman on Wall Street’ now says she made a mistake in choosing a career over having children. She’s an extreme example, but there is an increasing number of women like her. ...read
How to repel the dreaded winter vomiting bug, the norovirus
The Norovirus infection spreads easily from person to person through contaminated hands and surfaces, so hygiene is critical. ...read
Ask the doctor: My heart keeps skipping a beat
Here DR MARTIN SCURR advises on ectopic heartbeats and how to deal with self-catherisation, plus doctors need to do more than dish out pills. ...read
ADAM UREN: Personal loan rates are hitting new lows, so should those planning to borrow wait for them to drop further?
The past few months have been punctuated by games of one-upmanship in the personal loans market which does beg the question, how low can loan rates go? ...read
A final farewell: Three million readers helped us build up a website that's making a difference
Much has changed since I was made Editor of This is Money seven years ago. These seismic financial times help to explain a rise in readership from 300,000 to 3m. ...read
Dan Atkinson: Why should the 'strivers' pay less tax?
Times are tight and suddenly everyone has a favourite target for spending cuts. For Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, it is the Trident missile system. For Philip Hammond at defence, it is the welfare budget. ...read
DAN HYDE: Annuity changes are welcome but insurers have forced a selfish compromise that will hurt thousands
Insurers are finally cleaning up their act over a £1 billion pensions rip-off but their self-interest has stopped the ABI from going the whole hog, leaving thousands to fall through the cracks in the code. ...read
ED MONK: David Cameron is claiming a victory over energy prices - but has he delivered on his promise?
A triumphant David Cameron today tweeted: 'My promise to ensure energy customers get the lowest tariff is being delivered, despite Labour saying it couldn’t be done.' But has he actually achieved this? ...read
JAMES CONEY: No more compromises in fight for right to get fair pensions for retirees
For decades widows, the sick and the poorest have been denied payouts to which they would otherwise have been entitled - but from Friday insurers start using a new code of conduct ...read
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Osborne must nurture a new savings culture and raise the cash Isa level
It is hard to think of any time in history when savers - those who were least to blame for any part of the cause of the crisis - have so lacked reward. ...read
LEE BOYCE: Don't get caught like me - check your mobile bills for the Orange Mobile TV con that cost me £56
After checking through my mobile phone bill, I was shocked to see a £5 monthly charge for something called 'TV Subs' going back to March 2012 - and getting a refund was no easy task. ...read
LISA BUCKINGHAM: Time to take a long hard look at the predatory payday loan gang
The OFT is about to write to the 50 largest payday lenders to point out where it thinks they may be falling short, but such moves are not enough. ...read
'Bank of England's expensive experiments have hammered savers - but no one knows if they have done any good'
Anyone who has struggled to find an Isa that beats inflation, or squeeze even a pittance out of their savings will know the heavy cost of the Bank of England's experiments. But we will never know if it was worth it, says Rachel Rickard Straus. ...read
The High Street may not be dead yet but it's falling apart
Everyone got greedy and the High Street as we know it is dead, says one of the country's top retailers, Bill Grimsey. Is he right and what should replace it? ...read
RICHARD DYSON: FSA's dirty deal lets Capita off the hook for its part in Arch Cru investment scandal
The Financial Services Authority, no doubt, will claim that it was a ferocious guardian of investors' interests. Others would say it behaved like a poodle colluding in a stitch-up. ...read
SAM DUNN: It's an age-old problem - attempts to make pensions fair have created a cruel mismatch
Because women historically retire earlier than men, those born between April 1952 and July 1953 miss out on this much- trumpeted state pension reform. ...read
SIMON LAMBERT: There's never been a better time to be a DIY investor and take control of your money
From things to invest in, to ways to do it, the wealth of opportunities on offer make it simple and cost-effective to take control of your money's future. So, welcome to This is Money's new DIY Investing section. ...read
SIMON WATKINS: Let's not play roulette with our RBS stake - as Sir Mervyn King calls for bank split
The ex-BoE boss' outspoken words on the state of RBS were widely interpreted as an attack on the Chancellor and the Coalition in its apparent willingness to allow wild speculation about the bank's privatisation. ...read
How can we find 'inner peace' with HMRC when we're all left hanging on the telephone?
The HM Revenue & Customs social media team is trying to spread messages of 'inner peace', try telling that to those left waiting ten minutes on a premium rate phone number. ...read
ASK TONY: 'Where's our money gone? Halifax closed account without warning and will not issue a cheque for the balance!'
I was told I would receive a cheque, but then they were unable to give me one because the account was closed! This account has a lot of money in it. Can you help us retrieve it? ...read
TONY HETHERINGTON: I tried to cash in my £50 pie and mash voucher and was left with empty promises
A friend bought a gift voucher as a present for me. Before its expiration, I requested a delivery, with no result. We have both spoken to the company, which has promised delivery, but they were empty promises. ...read
BLACK DOG: Huhne misses the key point
Chris Huhne wrote a guide to the black arts for a university magazine that advised would-be politicians to ‘stab’ their foes at every opportunity. ...read
Nick was facing a bloodbath - now he is claiming victory
It was expected to be the conference that marked the beginning of the end of Nick Clegg’s leadership, writes JAMES FORSYTH. ...read
LIZ JONES: The answer to groping? It's in the hands of flirty women who are desperate for the approval of their bosses
Oh dear, Jeremy Irons. In an interview for the Radio Times in 2011, he was quoted as saying: ‘If a man puts his hand on a woman’s bottom, any woman worth her salt can deal with it. It’s communication.’ ...read
Nick Clegg claims his son's new school is a comprehensive? That's like calling No 10 an inner-city terrace!
PETER HITCHENS: Only one enormous scandal happens again and again - the way in which our new elite seek selective education for their own children, while ruthlessly denying it to everyone else. ...read
A Royal reminder that every mum is absolutely crucial
The Queen in hospital. When I saw the banner headline, I almost fainted and it honestly took me longer to recover from the shock than it did for Her Majesty to recover from the illness itself, writes RACHEL JOHNSON. ...read
Beauty Buzz: Going dotty for Dior, our pick of the best nut based hair treatments and the newest anti-aging trick from New York
Our beauty Editor's round up of this week's must-have products and must-try tricks ...read
Beauty Bible beauty clinic: which products will suit sensitive, 50-something skin?
I will be 50 shortly, have sensitive skin and am looking for advice about the best products for this combination. I’ve looked at lots of lines and they seem to be for one or the other, rather than addressing both. Can you help? ...read
Liz Jones's diary: In which I muddy the water
I feel that no matter what I do, however hard I try, I will never claw myself out of the mud, both literal and metaphorical. I keep saying to myself, in the dead of night, 'How did this happen to me?' ...read
Mimi Spencer: Spring essentials? Once the jeans are in the bag, all you need is a brilliant top and a trophy scarf
FIRST WORD: Spring essentials? Once the jeans are in the bag, all you need is a brilliant top and a trophy scarf ...read
Horoscopes: Pisceans need to beware the approaching New Moon this week
Our weekly Astro forecast from Sally Brompton ...read
Health Notes: a natural cure for Jet Lag, three of the best work out wear brands and childhood insomnia
Health Journalist of the year, Sarah Stacey offers her round up of this week's must-have health products and must-try advice ...read
Dear Zelda: On supporting grown up children, forgiveness and following your dreams
Our agony aunt answers your queries and worries ...read
CHRIS EVANS: If you like wine, hire a car and go to Bordeaux for a dream trip
The French are brilliant. And brilliantly weird. What the French don’t like doesn’t happen. And quite right too. We could learn a lot from these guys. ...read
The biggest rock tour in history: Behind U2's gigantic £450 milllion live performances
The band's 360° tour has had a 200-ton arachnid forming the stage, a million-piece video wall, 300 crew and a budget of $750,000 a day. ...read
IAN HYLAND: Surely it's time to kill off this monster...
By airing yet another spurious, gypsy-themed programme on Monday night, My Big Fat Gypsy Valentine, Channel 4 weren’t just flogging a dead horse. ...read
JAMES MARTIN: Too Essex to be a Range Rover, but the Porsche Cayenne GTS is a strong contender to be the sportiest SUV ever made
Porsche is calling the Cayenne GTS ‘the sports car among SUVs’, but what I appreciated most is how calm it is to drive. ...read
OLLY SMITH: Which oak are you OK with?
In the same way that chefs deploy a spice rack, winemakers use oak to impart flavours and textures, enhancing certain characteristics and bringing out the best in their vino. ...read
THE INSIDER: 'Time to get naked,' said the director. Heather Locklear just laughed. 'Sorry, not me, Piers...'
I recorded a cameo performance in a hit American TV legal comedy called Franklin & Bash today, and a few of the show’s stars came to my CNN studio. ...read
A tablet-sized touchscreen you can plug your phone into? Sounds like twice the trouble
Asus's solution to the most ridiculous of all developed-world 'problems' isn't a gadget detox but a gadget mother ship: a 10in HD tablet with a slot where you can dock a smaller 4.7in phone. ...read
TOM PARKER BOWLES: The chefs' tables: Where do the top cooks go to eat? A new book reveals all
Dinner with the majority of chefs is rather more likely to be devoured among the chilli-spiked fumes of a backstreet Chinese than bathed in the expensive downlighting of some stiffly starched temple. ...read
On the 20th anniversary of the first mobile phone text message... How texting made history but ruined our language- and plenty of marriages!
DAVID THOMAS: The average Briton now sends around 50 texts a week and is more likely to text friends and family than talk to them. Here are some of the most outrageous, newsworthy, moving and shocking texts from the past two decades. ...read
Could Germany spark another war? I fear it's all too possible, says Dominic Sandbrook
DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Ever more citizens in the Mediterranean countries of the eurozone in particular argue that for the third time in less than 100 years Germany is trying to take control of Europe. ...read
An accident waiting to happen and a political class in paralysis
JAMES SLACK: Brussels is not going to fling us out. The other countries have too much to lose — not least the billions we pour into the EU’s coffers every year. Mr Cameron must call the EU’s bluff. ...read
But why pick on mothers who stay at home?
KATHY GYNGELL: David Cameron has diminished both the status of mothers who choose to raise their own children with his ill-judged and shambolic changes to child benefit payments. ...read
Here's a question: why do pub quizzes turn me into a raging monster?
Every week, I turn up to my local pub quiz hoping for an entertaining night out, and every time it descends into a trivia-hurling scrum as the quizmaster and I lock horns, writes MELISSA KITE. ...read
How typical of the Left to idolise a despot who gloried in attacking America and Britain
The Venezuelan people have been whipped into hysteria by the propaganda of the sinister - and aggressively anti-American - political machine Chavez left behind as his legacy, writes MICHAEL BURLEIGH. ...read
SUNDERLAND on SATURDAY: Easy money is no long-term solution
Quantitative easing was only ever meant to be a short-term emergency measure; it is not a substitute for real long term solutions. ...read
Why ministers must move fast to help an overworked Queen
The fact the Queen had to be treated in hospital this week was a timely reminder of the huge demands made on a woman of almost 87, whose first instinct on falling ill was to fret about getting back to work, writes SIMON HEFFER. ...read
I'm not really indecisive ... or maybe I am
CRAIG BROWN: The results of a new survey suggest that the average Briton spends an hour and 17 minutes a day trying to decide whether to do something or not. This certainly rings a bell. ...read
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- Penelope Cruz in Bar-baby-dos! Pregnant actress in paradise as she emerges from the ocean in a string bikini 38-year-old is expecting her second baby
- He's got his brawn back! Matthew McConaughey shows off muscular physique on set of his new TV show Previously dropped 38lbs for a film role
- Unzipped and unmasked! Nicki Minaj poses in a leather jacket with nothing underneath as she gets a stunning make-under Went for a natural look
- Why I wouldn't want a body like a Victoria's Secret model, by Lena Dunham Speaking to Playboy magazine, the actress spoke about body image
- 'She's broke, I'm not': Justin Bieber hits back after being compared to Lindsay Lohan as he defends recent antics Says he is not heading for a breakdown
- How Kanye West is 'begging' friend Anna Wintour to put girlfriend Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue His pleas have not worked so far
- 'Our little grape': Kate and Wills' special name for Royal Baby (plus the Duchess's decaf coffees, power walks, prenatal yoga and cravings for doughnuts)
- Pippa Middleton hits the horse races... and accessorizes her bright yellow coat with fur hat, big shades... and an eligible banker A traditional British event
- Is this REALLY a man's perfect woman? Duchess of Cambridge's hair and teeth, Kristen Stewart's eyes and Miranda Kerr's cheekbones...
- How to banish your muffin top in six weeks: Can a middle-aged mother-of-three have a washboard tum again? CHARLOTTE KEMP says yes (but it was hell)
- From perfect brows to gorgeously glowing skin: Here's what Meryl Streep can teach you about mid-life make-up More than one useful trick up her sleeve
- Jennifer Love Hewitt, 34, 'wants eggs frozen amid fears she'll end up childless' She is currently dating her Client List co-star Brian Hallisay
- Single and ready to mingle! Jason Segel's coffee date with another mystery woman... just weeks after Michelle Williams split Hot date in Hollywood
- Charlie Sheen urges fans to 'send dog s***' to his nine-year-old daughter Sam's former school after she is 'bullied and called a liar' Not a mature response
- A winning physique? Kym Johnson shows off her toned figure as she hits the beach in Miami ahead of Dancing With The Stars launch Was topping up her tan
- Julianne Hough has '$100,000 worth of jewelry given to her by boyfriend Ryan Seacrest stolen from her car' Left three jewels in her Mercedes Benz
- 'I struggle with it... I'm human': Miss America Mallory Hytes Hagan responds to 'fat jibes' after displaying a more curvier bikini body on the beach
- No cheery yellow here: Zara Phillips dresses down for day three of the horse racing event in a smart coat and sensible shoes Not stilettos seen here!
- Don't stand so close to me! Ashton Kutcher parties with a female fan at Texas festival while girlfriend Mila Kunis is in London He was in a VIP section
- Bachelor winner Shayne Lamas 'hospitalized due to marital stress' as husband Nik Ritchie 'parties non-stop' Not their first problem
- Blooming lovely! Britney Spears ditches the tracksuits and polo necks to wear gorgeous floral halterneck dress She glammed it up for gymnastics run
- Michelle Obama dishes on coping with Malia and Sasha growing up as she graces cover of Vogue (and why the President thinks she's like Beyoncé)
- Fresh as a daisy! Revenge star Amber Valletta goes make-up free to stock up on groceries The 39-year-old model ditched the glamor
- Wild thing! Candice Swanepoel is purrfect in animal print trimmed peekaboo one-piece before modelling pretty in pink bikini Get ready for Spring
- Want to look like me? Drink 8 glasses of water a day! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley reveals her diet secret as she shows off slim figure in skintight jeans
- Kardashian's Khroma cosmetics line slapped with an injunction for 'stealing name' of smaller make-up brand May need to come up with a new name
- 'It's time for other people to appreciate the Lord!': Scott Disick throws booze-filled regal party in his own honor as Kourtney and children leave town
- Why my marriage to Richard Gere failed, by Cindy Crawford The Pretty Woman actor and model divorced in 1995 after just four years of marriage
- 'Son of a b***h, this is hard': Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels admits motherhood is wearing her down The fitness fanatic has two children
- Sandra Bullock's love cheat ex-husband Jesse James 'set to marry' for a FOURTH time later this month He even invited Sandra to the wedding
- Fashion showdown! Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik dazzles in blue while Kaley Cuoco covers up in shapeless white What a role reversal
- Betsey Johnson brings adorable granddaughter with her to Macy's for the launch of her new cut-price dress collection Layla is five-years-old
- First Lady favorite Thom Browne is nominated for CFDA award, but Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang will be stiff competition at 'fashion Oscars'
- Beware the Beliebers: Olivia Wilde fears 'someone's going to throw acid in my face' as Justin Bieber Twitter feud rumbles on Commented on his shirt
- What's happened to Khloe Kardashian? Reality star is transformed as she shows off her slender legs in black leather miniskirt
- Naughty and nice! Taylor Swift shows her racy side in raunchy black outfit... then changes into virginal white dress as her RED tour kicks off
- Pregnant Kim Kardashian upstages sister Kourtney with her new bangs by showcasing them in an elegant outfit Kim copied her sister
- The hippie hippie shake! Honey Boo Boo turns flower child as she tries out new style while filming reality show Like any seven-year-old, Honey loves to dress up
- Stripes and bling overload! Tamara Ecclestone amps up her nautical look with an armful of expensive jewellery British socialite in Miami
- M.I.A lashes out at billionaire ex Benjamin Bronfman accusing him of trying to take their son away from her in a series of Twitter messages
- Prince Charles is presented with Formula 1 babygrow for his future grandchild - with 'HRH' stitched on to the belt Expecting a little driver
- How six-year-old Toddlers and Tiaras star is now a MILLIONAIRE after launching jewelry line for kids Has made over $1million in the past year
- Even the sexiest woman in the world needs a day off! Mila Kunis reveals her flawless skin as she goes make-up free No need for cosmetics
- Getting his Suit And Tie on! Justin Timberlake pokes fun at his boyband days as he joins Steve Carrell for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon skit
- Keeping him young! Al Pacino, 72, shows off his beautiful girlfriend Lucila Sola, 33, at the Phil Spector premiere No wonder he looks so good for his age
- Guns N' Roses fan is suing Axl Rose for $5,000 after singer knocked out his front teeth by throwing microphone Incident was in Australia
- 'I'm on the mend!': Miranda Kerr speaks out for the first time about her car accident on Twitter as she thanks fans for their 'love' Has a neck injury
- Check you out: Francesca Eastwood hides her figure in plaid dress during date night with boyfriend Tyler Shields Dined in Los Angeles
- Another blow for Bieber! Justin's hamster Pac dies Singer's beloved hamster Pac - which he gave away to a fan in December had died
- Joaquin Phoenix's 'girlfriend' double: Scruffy actor gets cosy with attractive doppelgänger blonde... but it's NOT Heather Christie
- Off-duty A-lister: Zoe Saldana ditches the glamor in favor of a casual but chic blue maxi dress as she arrives home after shopping trip
- Revealed: Kim Kardashian's proposal was reshot for reality show... and she sought marriage advice from mother AFTER split Kim used tear sticks too
- Shouldn't you be watching the game? Kendall Jenner and Khloe Kardashian get stuck into snacks as Lamar Odom plays ball His LA Clippers lost
- Rihanna will not be amused: Chris Brown smooches female co-star on set of his new music video Fine China Despite the couple being madly in love
- Dressed to conquer! Lisa Vanderpump looks ready to dominate Dancing with the Stars in skintight pink frock She always means business
- 'This is the first and last film ever': Marc Jacobs, 49, retires from acting before his debut film Disconnect even hits theaters Sticking to designing
- Mom on the run! Pink juggles her growing mini me daughter Willow and a plate of snacks as she enjoys rare down time in between tour dates In Quebec, Canada
- 'My organs shrank!' Jared Leto admits he 'didn't eat' to lose 30lbs for The Dallas Buyers Club as he shows off healthier frame Down to 116 pounds
- Peep show... Gavin Rossdale can't wait to show off the results of his gym session as he walks around shirtless Flaunted the proof of his healthy lifestyle
- Victoria's Secret model Elsa Hosk punches her way through a new Harlem Shake video in a flirty beach outfit Playful yet seductive
- The world keeps getting smaller: Doting dad Adam Sandler bumps into Helen Hunt as he treats his daughters to ice-cream Fancy seeing you here!
- From red sole to barefoot: Worse for wear Tara Reid clings on for dear life after shedding her designer heels to leave club Actress in Los Angeles
- What's up now Naomi? Miss Campbell gesticulates wildly as she hits the beach dressed for a workout Supermodel walked along Miami beach
- It's Miss Scarlett! Emma Roberts kills the lace look in red dress with matching patent pumps The actress was spotted in Beverly Hills
- 'You guys are spectacular!' Kristen Bell thanks fans as they raise $2million in just 10 HOURS to fund Veronica Mars movie Had an online campaign
- EXCLUSIVE: 'It makes it easier dating another actor... everyone loves us together!' Bridgit Mendler on her romance with Good Luck Charlie co-star Shane Harper
- Fans of the flare: Carmen Electra, Jessica Alba and Victoria Beckham are all rocking seventies style bell-bottoms Flashback to the 1970s
- Merging into one: Anne Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman wear matching scarves as they jet into LAX They have been married for six months
- 'Half the time I feel like I'm 12': Liza Minnelli celebrates her 67th birthday alongside Alan Cumming as they perform one night only gig in New York
- 'It's the best medicine in the world!' Brooke Burke reveals how exercise helped her cope with cancer as she promotes fitness DVD She is a fitness junkie
- It's stressful working with your sisters! Toni Braxton reveals sweat patch as she jostles for position at premiere of family reality show Huge sweat patch
- It must be the Hollywood uniform! Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio and Jennifer Garner match in pink sweaters, scarves and jeans
- Making pregnancy chic! Jenna Dewan-Tatum masters maternity wear in maxi dress an wedges Expecting her first child with Channing Tatum
- Beard we go again! Ben Affleck steps out with much of his lucky Argo stubble grown back He's attached to the hirsute look