15 h. ago Ballet star Matthew Ball on gruelling roles and getting ogled on Instagram: ‘I don’t feel precious about my body’

Tall, handsome and used to receiving fire emojis on his social media posts, the dancer has, with his partner Mayara Magri, been called ‘the Posh’n’Becks of ballet’. But there is suffering in his art: ‘I kind of enjoy negativity,’ he saysIn the expensive hush of a hotel bar over the road from the Royal Ballet and Opera in Covent Garden, London, Matthew Ball asks for a mint tea. I’m having a white wine; Ball’s body is clearly more of a temple than mine, although you don’t need to know our drinks orders to see that: he has an effortlessly straight-backed posture, muscular arms under a white T-shirt. On stage, ballet dancers can seem like mighty gods and goddesses, but often IRL they are petite. Not so Ball, whose tall stature is part of why he’s much in demand for princely roles and partnering. With the fine features and strong angles of his face, and those piercing eyes, there’s a bit of the Robert Pattinson about him. Is he as brooding and romantic in his roles on stage? Certainly. T...

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37 h. ago P Louise makes tearful charity plea as 'shelves left empty' for kids

Paige Louise Williams, the brains behind P Louise, has made a teary plea on her TikTok account, urging people to take action alongside her as they could really make a difference

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60 h. ago Airdrie Royal Ballet dancer celebrates new charity role with inclusive tour of The Nutcracker

Guide dog owners and puppies in training were treated to a magical Nutcracker experience at The Royal Ballet & Opera, led by newly appointed Guide Dogs ambassador and Royal Ballet Principal Dancer, Reece.

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3 d. ago Guide dog puppies enjoy magical Christmas visit to Royal Ballet’s land of treats

Guide dogs and playful pups experienced the magic of The Nutcracker at a special Royal Ballet touch tour, showing that Christmas classics can be accessible to everyone

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8 d. ago Choose Love: ‘ultimate charity shop’ curated by celebrity stylists returns to Regent Street for Christmas 2025

Choose Love is bringing its sustainable sparkle back to Regent Street for Christmas 2025

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2 w. ago Sophie Turner says assisted dying bill poses ‘serious risk’ to eating disorder patients

The letter from Eat Breathe Thrive Foundation for Eating Disorders has support from mental health charity Mind and other celebrities

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2 w. ago The most incredible challenges celebrities have done for charity, as Sara Cox raises £7.6m

Some of Britain’s top celebs have raised millions for charity over the years

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3 w. ago The most incredible challenges celebrities have done for charity, as Sara Cox raises £2m

Some of Britain’s top celebs have raised millions for charity over the years

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3 w. ago Princess Beatrice beams with Holly Branson as the pair celebrate win for their charity

Beatrice, ninth in line to the throne, was shown in an Instagram photo shared by Sir Richard Branson's daughter Holly after a boost for their organisation Big Change.

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3 w. ago The Beckham feud has hurt everyone. Here's how Brooklyn and Nicola believe it can be healed, insiders tell ALISON BOSHOFF

Last Tuesday was a red-letter day for the Beckham family. David was knighted for services to sport and charity. There were tears, and joyful celebrations with all the family - well, most of it.

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3 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola have offered to end their feud with his parents

Last Tuesday was a red-letter day for the Beckham family. David was knighted for services to sport and charity. There were tears, and joyful celebrations with all the family - well, most of it.

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3 w. ago Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria glitters in silver gown at glitzy awards bash in Paris

DESPERATE Housewives star Eva Longoria puts on a sterling performance as she glitters in a silver gown at an awards do. The actress, 50, was among celebrities at the charity gala at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris. She called the hotel her “home away from home”. She was joined by Global Gift...

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3 w. ago Sir David Beckham's boozy night at pub with celebrity pals as he celebrates knighthood

Former England captain Sir David Beckham was knighted by King Charles last week for services to sport and charity, and the Manchester United icon celebrated in style at a flash pub

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3 w. ago Charity welcomes Alan Carr’s ‘incredible’ Celebrity Traitors prize donation

Neuroblastoma UK joked the comedian is ‘truly faithful’ to it, after receiving the £87,500.

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3 w. ago Cancer charity issues statement after Alan Carr's £87,500 Celebrity Traitors victory

Alan Carr won the first series of Celebrity Traitors

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3 w. ago Grateful charity thanks ‘unfalteringly kind’ Alan Carr for Celebrity Traitors prize donation

‘As a small charity with a big mission, you know how much this means to us,’ Neuroblastoma UK writes

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3 w. ago Charity ‘grateful’ after Alan Carr donates Celebrity Traitors prize

Neuroblastoma UK thanked the comedian for donating the £87,500 prize pot.

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4 w. ago How much do Celebrity Traitors contestants earn and what’s the prize for winning?

Star-studded spin-off series includes many famous faces competing for charity cash prize

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4 w. ago Who won Celebrity Traitors? BBC star makes unexpected final admission

The Celebrity Traitors is set to come to an end tonight, with the final five celebrities battling it out to win £100,000 for a charity of their choice

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4 w. ago Celebrity Traitors final: How much do contestants earn and what’s the prize for winning?

Star-studded spin-off series includes many famous faces competing for charity cash prize

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