Every single child I know is going to university. In fact, quite a few of them are going to do courses at top Russell Group universities that they’ve never shown the slightest interest in – and many will leave without having entered the real world at all, just as I did after four years reading classics, writes RACHEL JOHNSON. ...read
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If Pink Viagra is the answer, the question is really stupid, says RACHEL JOHNSON
A company called Sprout has developed a pill called Addyi – instantly dubbed ‘pink Viagra’ – for ladies who don’t fancy making love to their partners. ...read
RACHEL JOHNSON: Sexists are easy to beat - just click and correct!
Last week Tessa Jowell said that if she became London Mayor she’d ban sexist advertising on the Tube – like that poster of a tiny-waisted bikini beauty with the slogan: ‘Are you beach body ready?’ It’s nice for Tessa to care so about general female morale on the commute. But I fear her concern is misplaced. As it happens, I’m about to tweet about a different poster that I spotted on the Central Line, designed to encourage parents to give young girls the HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer. It says ‘You can’t stop your daughter growing up’ in lurid pink writing next to pink fluffy booties, pink Start Rites, pink Converse sneakers, and finally, pink stilettos. ...read
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- RACHEL JOHNSON: It's Sam wot won it... Mrs Cameron's part in the Tory triumph should be acknowledged
April 2015
DON'T MISS
- Slimmed-down Rob Kardashian poses in front of healthy meal in new Instagram snap as he continues his return to social media Finally feeling more confident?
- Fresh-faced Michelle Keegan puts on a leggy display in grey shorts as she returns home after romantic break with husband Mark Wright Tanned legs on show after Ibiza holiday
- Statuesque Caitlyn Jenner towers over leather-clad male companion following dinner date... after revealing she's eager to find a new partner
- Rachel Riley flashes toned midriff in chic crop top and tight black jeans as she joins boyfriend Pasha Kovalev at charity event Centre of attention
- Jasmin Walia oozes heaps of sex appeal in plunging yellow bikini as she steals a kiss from boyfriend Ross Worswick after talking about £1m dream wedding
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- Stephanie Davis shows off her toned curves in black and white bikini as she locks lips with boyfriend Sam Reece during relaxing sunny vacation
- It's the Styles police! Incredible moment Harry spotted 1D fan's bad grammar - and CORRECTED her sign by adding an apostrophe and an e
- Georgia May Foote showcases her deep tan in plunging pencil dress as she heads out to dinner with boyfriend Sean Ward ahead of Strictly launch show
- She's a prize! Pretty Woman Julia Roberts totes the winnings as she enjoys family day at Malibu carnival with her kids Hands-on
- 'I can't believe they picked him over me!' Eggheads' CJ de Mooi claims Strictly bosses snubbed him for Jeremy Vine after he asked for same-sex dance partner
- 'My heart melts!' Gisele shares picture of Tom Brady and daughter playing as they get back to normal after Deflategate scandal Team bonding
- Amber Heard looks stunning in floaty floral dress as she promotes her new movie The Danish Girl at Venice Film Festival Arrived by boat
- Danniella Westbrook reunites with ex-fiancé Tom Richards after Spanish holiday... six months after ending their romance amid assault claims
- Call The Midwife's Jessica Raine weds Mr Selfridge beau Tom Goodman-Hill... TWO weeks after engagement news broke Retro cool
- Shooting something else! David Beckham sets his sights on an acting career... despite feeling 'pangs of regret' at no longer playing professional football
- 'Understand the cycle of life!' Scott Eastwood shows off his chiseled chest as he spends a day fishing with friends Striding along with his chiseled chest on display
- Former EastEnders star Michelle Ryan looks almost unrecognisable as she sports low-key look whilst out running errands Like she just don't care
- Kirk Norcross places protective hand on pregnant Holli Willis' baby bump... as he brands her his 'fiancée' on social media Proud as punch
- Daddy cool: Keira Knightley's husband James Righton cradles their new-born daughter as they step out together in NYC
- Fitness buff Alex Gerrard shows off her slender physique in cropped leggings and plunging tie-dye vest as she steps out to run errands in Beverly Hills
- Rita Ora puts on a leggy display in mini-dress and thigh-high boots as she parties with Kate Moss at Nick Grimshaw's birthday bash
- Strictly's Mr Clodhopper: As it all kicks off, we reveal the worst diva, who's blubbing already... and who's as useless as John Sergeant
- Newly-single Helen George with recently-engaged Aljaz Skorjanec and Peter Andre with Janette Manrara: Are these the Strictly 2015 pairs?
- 'It was very raw... it took me back to that moment': Simon Cowell talks about breaking down during emotional X Factor audition days after mum's death
- Raising eyebrows! Gabi Grecko sports bold brows for star-studded charity ball as she reveals her midriff and cleavage in sequined pants and bustier
- Reese Witherspoon flaunts her gym-honed physique in a sleeveless lace blouse and cropped skinny jeans as she heads to a meeting At the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills
- Pregnancy chic in pink! Kim Kardashian displays growing belly in clinging blush maxi dress as she leaves studio in LA Sported an elegant yet casual ensemble
- Selena Gomez shows off her toned figure in VERY tight black dress as she enjoys well-deserved night out after hectic filming schedule Stepped out in West Hollywood
- Daisy Lowe takes style risks in pink bandeau dress and clashing accessories as she celebrates birthday of Nick Grimshaw Edgy style
- Jay Z watches over daughter Blue Ivy on Beyonce's 34th birthday... after dedicating Coldplay song to his wife Jay Z took over daddy duties
- Holey moly! Jessie J flashes her bra through edgy cut-out two piece ensemble as she enjoys a stroll in New York The 27-year-old singer is spending some quality time with her beau
- Claw blimey! Hollywood director Tim Burton sports bizarre CRAB pincer as he makes an unlikely appearance in Blackpool to open resort's Illuminations
- 'KanTay2020!' Make-up free Taylor Swift gushes about floral arrangement sent by BFF Kanye West... while declaring to be his running mate
- Leggy Caroline Flack draws attention to her ample assets in a sexy semi-sheer black dress as she parties up a storm at X Factor pal Nick Grimshaw's birthday party
- Simon Cowell gets a little hot under the collar as he receives raunchy dance from leather-clad singer Bupsi on The X Factor Quite a show
- Not having a party then? Pippa Middleton to spend her 32nd birthday taking part in a gruelling 'swimrun'... helped along by a VERY handsome Swedish friend
- Unmasked! Kylie Jenner shows off beauty routine as she gets ready for bed alongside beau Tyga in series of playful Snapchat videos Barely recognisable
- Handsome couple Johnny Depp and wife Amber Heard share a tender moment on the Venice Film Festival red carpet at Black Mass premiere
- Dripping with menace, Depp is back to his riveting best: BRIAN VINER reviews Black Mass Superior picture to Legend
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Putting in the leg work! Drew Barrymore shows off toned pins and derriere enjoying vacation in France Flaunted her figure
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Isn't love Fantastic! Jamie Bell and bikini-clad Kate Mara make no attempt to hide their romance as they walk her dog
- The next superstar couple of tennis? Nick Kyrgios and Canada's Eugenie Bouchard flirt their way through the first round of the U.S. Open mixed doubles
- 'Ready for the weekend!' Miranda Kerr is a barefaced beauty with slicked back hair as she reveals her trim abs and legs while working out
- Family resemblance! Kendall Jenner dons the same leather leggings in NYC that Caitlyn rocked in LA Their style is in their genes
- H2-woah! Jennifer Aniston 'needed separate car to carry all of her Smartwater to Atlanta hotel' She likes to stay hydrated!
- Keeping the balance! Ruby Rose looks effortlessly stylish in striking yin yang patterned joggers as she touches down in Washington DC
- Jennifer Garner beams while bonding with three-year-old son Samuel... as 'there is no reconciliation' with Ben Affleck
- EXCLUSIVE: No Bad Blood here! Alli Simpson says she would love to join Taylor Swift's girl squad... and defends singer after Wildest Dreams video was deemed 'racist'
- Hanging on to the memories? Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffiths renting $8.9m Aspen home for $65k a month just two months after trying to sell it
- Get Shorty! Kate Hudson shows off lean legs in Daisy Dukes as she swaps tops and recycles her distressed denim for night out She loves a short short
- Family time! Owen Wilson and Denise Richards mingle at the Malibu Kiwanis Chili Cook-off with their children Separately enjoyed the carnival's festivities
- Michael Bublé and pregnant wife Luisana Lopilato hit the shops with son Noah - who is on the mend after suffering burns in hot water accident
- He has great genes! Hunky Ballers star John David Washington is none other than Denzel Washington's son Starred in the HBO hit series
- Holding hands! Emma Roberts totes his/hers Sephora shopping bags with ex-fiancé Evan Peters at the Beverly Center The on/off couple have ended their engagement
- Bieber Island alert! Pop star Justin set to take over Sydney Harbour in intimate gig as he continues promotional tour for his comeback single
- That's an extremely little black dress! Jordana Brewster shows off her beautiful legs in micro mini-frock as she picks up car from garage
- She is Tina and Shirley Carter's auntie and she used to sell babies... No wonder the most horrible character in EastEnders is called Aunt Babe, by JIM SHELLEY
- Melanie Griffith dons glamorous gown for dinner date at Craig's... while showing off her faded 'Antonio' tattoo Dined out Friday night at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood.
- Paul Burrell bids goodbye to Celebrity Big Brother house as he hints that co-stars Farrah Abraham and James Hill are lusting after each other
- Fresh-faced Rooney Mara shows off her slim pins in all-black ensemble as she is awarded at the Telluride Film Festival Stuck with her signature look
- She sure loves her trainers! Khloe Kardashian teams a skintight black dress with casual pumps Flaunting a figure she's extremely proud of
- Soaking wet Sienna Miller giggles in the rain as she films adorable tribute to the British Summer Time in new Vogue video
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off her trim physique in tight gym gear as she grabs a green juice in LA Poised to perfection during a juice run
- Say cheese! Joel Edgerton looks on top of the world as he dons a dapper tuxedo for Venice Film Festival's Black Mass premiere before sharing a five high with Johnny Depp
- 'Tip top terrific!' Bindi Irwin gives Dancing With The Stars partner Derek Hough a lesson in Australian slang
- Kate Garraway, 48, dresses up in a pair of youthful dungarees with glamorous black heels as steps out for late launch Where's Wally?
- Julia Roberts gets her hair coiffed at Drybar... after calling her husband Danny Moder 'the safest place I know in the world' Dressed down
- 'You are the biggest gift': Kendra Wilkinson celebrates husband Hank Baskett's 33rd birthday with gushing Instagram message
- 'Dancing is no joke!' Kim Zolciak wears compression boots to ease pain as she prepares for stint on Dancing With The Stars Feeling the heat
- 'I wish I was sorry, but I'm not' Jesinta Campbell ditches her junk-food free diet as she enjoys an ice cream whilst in Japan
- Mother and son date! Nicole Trunfio dotes on seven-month-old baby Zion as they enjoy a day out together by the beach
- 'I killed my dogs and ate them': Johnny Depp pokes fun at Australia about THAT episode with his beloved pets Boo and Pistol
- 'Very lucky but also very grateful': Storm Keating shows off her personalised bikini as she and husband Ronan share snaps from their idyllic safari honeymoon
- Perfectly balanced: Lea Michele shows off impressive pilates moves in break from filming Scream Queens Put through her paces
- 'Baseless and without merit': Jessica Alba hits back at claims in $5m lawsuit branding items made by The Honest Company ineffective and unnatural
- Rod Stewart's back with some old Faces: Sixties legends team up for charity gig The Faces stars are reuniting for a sold-out one-off gig
- SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Scream, starring Boris: Munch-style portrait of future mayor shows he had his trademark moptop even when he was FOUR
- Da Ya Think I'm Sexy! Kevin Spacey's older brother Randy revealed to be a devoted Rod Stewart impersonator He's a Randy Rod
- Keith Richards brands fellow Rolling Stones rocker Mick Jagger a 'snob' and a 'control freak' Doesn't hold back
- First class fashion! Katherine Heigl showsoff jet set style in studded flats as stars head out of town for Labour Day She upped the glamour
- 'Bye bye Tramp Stamp!': Khloe Kardashian gets rid of the tattoo honouring her late father and posts a video on Instagram to prove it
- Nice to meet you! Actress Freida Pinto makes friends with one-month-old elephant as she explores India's natural wonders
- Julianne Moore keeps it casual in jeans and fedora as she jets off for the holiday weekend with mini-me daughter Liv If the hat fits...
- Martine McCutcheon wears semi-sheer top and skinny jeans as she enjoys day out with baby Rafferty and husband Jack McManus On trend mum
- 'Celebrating 9,855 days of marriage!' Kevin Bacon marks 27th anniversary with Kyra Sedgwick by sharing sweet photo from their wedding
- On the rocks! Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs' 'wedding off as actor's long-distance film schedule puts strain on relationship' Is all well?
- Racy Kate Moss exposes her sheer bra as she hits the town in a racky string vest for Nick Grimshaw's birthday Very daring
- BEL MOONEY: Should I confront my husband's lover over their affair? This week, BEL MOONEY advises a mother-of-two whose husband had an affair with a work colleague
- Daniel Baldwin becomes the first housemate to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother... as he leaves to the sound of Farrah Abraham boos
- She's looking super svelte! Goldie Hawn, 69, goes braless as she shapes up with a run She's nearing her 70th birthday, which falls in November
- SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Bridget's back - and on Good Morning Britain! The third Bridget Jones movie is now all systems go, according to rumours
- Woman tries to gain Instagram fame by copying snaps posted by the app's most popular users, like Kendall Jenner - and it is harder than it looks
- Woman, 27, who has undergone FOUR open heart surgeries finally finds the confidence to proudly bare her scars in a bikini - and shares a picture to inspire others
- Why did Chrissie Hynde date one of the Hells Angels who raped her? She enraged feminists by blaming herself. But the full story's more shocking
- He's off! Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger carries boxes to his car as he moves out of the home he shared with Avril Lavigne Making the break
- Who knew they were friends? Bethenny Frankel, 44, shares flashback photo with Kim Kardashian, 34 On Thursday the Real Housewives Of New York City star went retro
- Battered and bruised Jaime Laing is rushed to hospital with cracked ribs after taking part in charity Rugby Aid match
- Hair he goes again! Shia LaBeouf shaves off his curls and beard as he debuts a bold new look on an outing in Los Angeles A radical new 'do
- Fashionistas-in-training! Rachel Zoe dons trademark boho chic maxi dress as she spends quality time with stylish sons The 44-year-old is making a television comeback
- Janice Dickinson exposes rarely-seen softer side as she breaks down in tears over her own diva behaviour in Celebrity Big Brother
- Rita Ora adds her feisty twist to a tracksuit as she matches snug snake print bottoms to a jacket at her Adidas fashion launch
- Hair today, gone tomorrow! Sophie Monk goes makeup free and plays with her blonde extensions as she jets off to shoot new film Shared a selfie
- 'If I were to die anywhere, I'd die there': McBusted pop star Danny Jones and his model wife Georgia enjoy a heavenly honeymoon at Naladhu Maldives and Per Aquum Niyama
- Luxury fashion label Yves Saint Laurent accused of 'ripping off' a $23 Forever 21 dress design - and selling its own version for 150 TIMES the price
- Soapwatch: Claudia Connell's ultimate insight into this week's soaps Welcome to Soapland this week
- It really does run in the family! Kris Jenner showcases her curvy derriere in a skintight black dress as she heads to the studio Not bad for 59
- 'Meet our new baby': The Beckhams expand their family as Victoria introduces new pet pooch Olive on Instagram Adorable new addition
- Another day, another workout! Gigi Hadid seems to have the blues as flaunts trim waistline in crop top on way to gym
- Australia bound! Drew Barrymore set to head Down Under for Miss You Already premiere in first visit since becoming a mother Glowing with health
- 'Tell her she's pretty - even though she's not': Watch three precocious girls offer brutally honest dating advice to men and women in brilliant new video
- Penelope Cruz works day to night style in the wrong order as she trades chic LBD for casual skinny jeans and a hat in London Looked gorgeous
- Gym bunny Michelle Keegan reveals her trim physique in all black as she heads straight to a workout after Ibiza getaway Looking trim
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: That's amore! Mariah Carey puts on a busty display in a low-cut black maxi dress as she enjoys Italian date night with beau James Packer
- Mellow in yellow Emma Roberts touches down at LAX as she gears up for Scream Queens' blood-curdling premiere Ultra-cool
- 'My job now is to prove all my critics wrong!' On the eve of her UK concerts, and fresh out of rehab, Liza Minnelli comes out fighting Liza has had a rocky year
- The day that changed my life, Honor Blackman: The actress, 90, recalls the birthday present that marked the beginning of her career Honor Blackman was given elocution lessons
- Peek-a-boo! Kendall Jenner flashes her toned midriff in crop top while out in New York City Stepped out solo in the city
- Foxy at 51! Keanu Reeves shows off youthful appearance in dapper grey suit as he attends the Deauville American Film Festival in France Like a fine wine
- Legends? No, just a pair of fame-hungry psychopaths: As yet another film lionises the Krays, it gives these sadists the very celebrity status they craved
- An all-American beauty! Model Kate Upton looks fresh with no makeup on as she hikes with pals in LA's Runyon Canyon Working up a sweat
- The Queen's never been happier: Repeats of The Two Ronnies. Secret trips to West End shows. And a conviction she's saved the monarchy
- 'How birds help my spirits soar': Bill Oddie on his passion for photographing our feathered friends and how it's helped him fight depression
- Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Fergie, and other stars unite for charity tune Love Song to the Earth to support UN Climate Change Conference
- The girl who makes you giggle on Gogglebox: Her hilarious comments have made Scarlett Moffatt a TV star in her own right
- Jennifer Lopez uses high-tech barcode database for her wardrobe to avoid wearing same outfit twice But does she have a supermarket scanner?
- 'There's no hiding on TV': Marvin Humes reveals he does 'hard' high-intensity workouts just to stay trim for the cameras Well somebody has to
- Kristen Stewart teams her in-flight togs with vamp make-up look as she touches down in Venice for city's 72nd Film Festival She's clearly delighted
- On the heartbreak diet? Gwen Stefani reveals thinner frame a month after splitting from Gavin Rossdale... as she gets kiss from a male friend
- Website which pairs beautiful young women with wealthy sugar daddies reveals the 12 bikini-clad finalists in the first ever Sugar Baby of the Year competition
- 'It's been difficult': Melissa Rivers remembers mom Joan Rivers on one-year anniversary of her death in touching tribute
- Growing her brand! Kristin Cavallari shows off her bump in a shift dress as she promotes a second shoe line It's a shoe-in
- Bankrupt 50 Cent seeks court's permission to pay basic bills for his lavish mansion... which costs 72K a month to maintain Um, maybe sell it?
- Ali Larter puts her luxurious loft-style Hollywood Hills home on the market for a cool $4.85million At 5,500 square feet on a half-acre of land, it is very spacious
- Selena Gomez puts her enviable legs on show in a pink ombré bandage dress as she films Neighbors 2 in Atlanta Scantily-clad on set
- Hot mama! Kate Hudson displays her flawless legs in Daisy Dukes while enjoying a NY break from filming Mother's Day Had a busy week
- It's a boy! Country singer Jessie James Decker and football star husband Eric welcome second child and post that they're all 'doing great'
- Dakota Johnson displays her cleavage in a simple but sultry flesh-tone gown on the Venice Film Festival red carpet The Fifty Shades star combined elegance with a racy touch