29 h. ago How Grace Kelly's legendary lace wedding gown continues to inspire royal brides across generations

On April 18, 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, in what has since become the ultimate princess bride moment.

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3 d. ago Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reportsBusiness live – latest updatesAlmost one in five young adults are turning to artificial intelligence to design their holiday, according to the UK travel industry body Abta.While the traditional package holiday still remains the most common eventual purchase, Abta found that 18% of 25- to 34-year-olds were using AI tools such as ChatGPT to inspire their trips abroad. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco in intimate Santa Barbara ceremony

Singer and actor shared photos to Instagram of her in her wedding gown as well as romantic shots with her new husband, with Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Paul Rudd among the guests

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1 week ago Selena and Gomez and Benny Blanco wedding: Drizzle can't dampen spirits at star

Selena Gomez, 33, married her fiancé of nine months Benny Blanco , 37, at a 70-acre private plantation, just north of Santa Barbara, in California on Saturday evening.

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1 week ago Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco share first photos from wedding extravaganza as stars seen arriving for ceremony

The 33-year-old was the image of romantic bliss in a glistening silvery white rehearsal gown, in Polaroids she posted images of to her Instagram.

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1 week ago Stars gather as Selena Gomez weds Benny Blanco in lavish Goleta ceremony after sharing enchanting pictures from fairytale wedding weekend

The 33-year-old was the image of romantic bliss in a glistening silvery white rehearsal gown, in Polaroids she posted images of to her Instagram.

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1 week ago Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pose for romantic wedding photos as they share first look inside weekend extravaganza

The 33-year-old was the image of romantic bliss in a glistening silvery white rehearsal gown, in Polaroids she posted images of to her Instagram.

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1 week ago Selena Gomez is married! Pop star models luxurious wedding gown as she cuddles up to Benny Blanco

The 33-year-old was the image of romantic bliss in a glistening silvery white bridal gown, in Polaroids she posted images of to her Instagram.

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2 w. ago ‘I chose red’: why these brides ditched the white wedding dress for colorful gowns

Six Guardian readers share why they chose to forgo the classic look and wear something different on their big dayThe traditional white dress may no longer be the dream of the many with some brides choosing to wear something different on their big day. In April, searches on Pinterest searches were up 240% for “unique wedding dresses”, with those looking for blush pink wedding dresses up 60% and black dresses up 50%.With some brides opting to forego the classic look, six women tell us about their colorful dresses and what inspired them to go against the grain. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Stephen K Amos: ‘My toes are hideous. And they’re attached to the spindliest legs you’ve ever seen’

The standup and actor on why he’s a huge Judge Judy fan, being impatient and wanting to bring back landlinesBorn in London, Stephen K Amos, 57, gained a criminal justice degree before becoming a standup. He made his debut at the Edinburgh festival fringe in 2001, and in 2013 he was given his own Radio 4 show, What Does the K Stand For?, which ran for three series. As an actor, he starred in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and a revival of My Night With Reg, and was nominated for best supporting performer at the What’s On Stage awards. His latest standup show, Now We’re Talking, is touring the UK. He lives in London.Which living person do you most admire and why? John McCarthy, the journalist who was held captive for five years in Beirut. I’ve met him and he was so full of peace, humility and forgiveness – it was inspiring. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago John Lennon’s school desk goes on display at Beatles Museum in Liverpool

Desk from Quarry Bank high school had been hidden by staff as teachers had considered Lennon a ‘nuisance’A desk used by John Lennon has gone on display after being found in the attic of his former school, where teachers had not wanted to remember the musician because he was a “nuisance”.Lennon attended Quarry Bank high school in Liverpool between 1952 and 1957, and the name of the Quarrymen, the band that would become the Beatles in their formative years, was inspired by the school’s name. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Melania's 'optical illusion' belt and dress combo sparks unprecedented division. So what color do YOU think it is? We reveal the truth

Melania Trump turned heads as she attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in a yellow, off-the-shoulder gown on Wednesday evening.

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3 w. ago Melania's rare fashion misstep: First Lady's 'optical illusion' belt and dress combo divides critics

Melania Trump turned heads as she attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in a yellow, off-the-shoulder gown on Wednesday evening.

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3 w. ago Truth about Melania Trump dress shocker: Insiders forced to speak out as gown and belt cause unprecedented division

Melania Trump turned heads as she attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in a yellow, off-the-shoulder gown on Wednesday evening.

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3 w. ago Heartbroken rugby legend blown away by teammate's remarkable act after tragedy

Scotland great Scott Hastings was left devastated by his wife Jenny's death last year, but has now hailed his former teammate Iain Sinclair as an "inspiration" for what he has done to continue her legacy

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3 w. ago Charli XCX stuns in sheer white gown as she ties the knot with The 1975 star George Daniel in emotional second wedding in Sicily with bandmate Matty Healy and his mum Denise Welch among guests

The pop star, 32, displayed her edgy sense of style in a grecian-inspired bridal look as she and The 1975 drummer, 35, shared their vows, two months after their London nuptials.

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4 w. ago The Queen's private dismay over 'uncomfortable' Meghan and Harry wedding change that was requested by the royal bride, according to author

In May 2018, shortly before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot, the Daily Mail reported that Meghan pleaded with her father to walk her down the aisle.

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4 w. ago Lauren Sanchez sizzles in glam gown with husband Jeff Bezos at Kering event three months after their $50M wedding

Sanchez paused for glamorous snaps on the red carpet with other celebrities such as Dakota Johnson, Salma Hayek and Jessica Chastain during the annual gala in NYC.

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