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Heat|Issue 916Celeb EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEKSINITTA... FOR COMMITMENT TO CHEERING US UP Post-Christmas can be a tough time. We here at heat did our bit, delivering you this wonderful, celeb-packed issue of goodness. But we just can’t really compete with Sinitta. She may be on holiday with old mate Simon Cowell and his family in Barbados (seriously, what has she got on him?), but she’s still thinking of you guys and donning these RIDICULOUS masks, bikinis and totally useless see-through purple umbrellas to make you smile. We salute you, Sinitta.…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Khloé’s Me Mantras“Even a tiny forward step is a step in the right direction, no matter how small.” “If you’re not excited about your life, it’s up to you to make your life exciting.” “Life was a lot like being on a bike – if you’re standing still, it’s really hard to maintain your balance. But if you’re moving forward, you don’t even have to think about it. The bike pretty much balances itself.” “One, you can sit here in the dark, crying. Or two, you can come to grips with the fact that nobody is going to do it for you and make a commitment to change.” “It’s not about a weight number, it’s about how you feel.”…1 min
Heat|Issue 9164 WAYS THEY’VE MADE THEIR MONEYFOOTBALL David’s move to LA Galaxy in 2007 made him £200million, while his business Footwork Productions is worth £150million. SPICE GIRLS VB still makes around £750,000 a year from music royalties, and the 2007 Spice Girls reunion tour made her £10million. BRAND BECKHAM David’s had perfumes, fashion ranges and is the face of whisky brand Haig Club, while Victoria’s even designed a Range Rover. FASHION EMPIRE VB’s fashion empire is currently worth £60million and it’s predicted to be worth £194million by 2019.…1 min
Heat|Issue 916RITA’S STREET STYLE SLAYOFF DUTY Dressed down has never looked so good. Rework your evening midi skirt with trainers and a tee PERFECT PRINT Dresses don’t have to be girlie – Rita’s pairing of a shirt dress and ankle boots gives us a lesson in cool-girl chic KILLER HEELS This coat and dress combo has us itching to join the green team. Killer heels and strut not optional…1 min
Heat|Issue 916This week WE’RE OBSESSED WITH GWYNETH’S VERY DECENT PROPOSALShe sells Moon Juice on her website and loves a vagin*l steam, so we know Gwyneth Paltrow likes things a little, er, unconventional. But this latest move might set a new bar for new-age touchy-feeliness. Earlier this month, the clean-living actress started wearing an engagement ring and reportedly referring to boyfriend Brad Falchuk as her “fiancé”. But heat has heard he had to jump through a very Gwyneth-type hoop before he was allowed to propose. “Brad had to talk to Gwyn’s ex-husband, Chris, before he could get down on one knee,” says an insider close to the 44-year-old actress, who “consciously uncoupled” from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 39, in 2014. The pair have famously remained on good terms, even going on holidays with their kids, Apple, 12 , and Moses,…2 min
Heat|Issue 916Ore: ‘Winning Strictly was a dream come true’This week’s MINI OBSESSIONS The Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball has found a home for another year, and for 2016 that home is BBC presenter Ore Oduba’s toilet. Or trophy cabinet. We’re not exactly sure where he’s putting it, tbh. However, we did manage to catch up with the series-winning sports presenter, who told us, “Working at the BBC, I’ve always thought, ‘Wouldn’t that be incredible to be a part of?’ And when I arrived, it was the realisation of a dream.” His partner Joanna Clifton praised Ore for being the hardest worker around, saying, “He doesn’t do coffee breaks, he doesn’t eat sometimes, he doesn’t have lunch, he just wants to carry on.” She also claims that he’s not without his faults. “Outside of the training room, I…2 min
Heat|Issue 916SPOTTED!SIMON COWELL SPOTTED It’s a 1,000 per cent “yes” from us, Gemma Cook, for this snap of The X Factor supremo at Winter Wonderland in London. SPOTTED Made In Chelsea’s OLIVER PROUDLOCK and his model girlfriend EMMA LOUISE KENNEDY at One Warwick Park hotel in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Seen by Bethany SPOTTED Grizzly Scottish actor GERARD BUTLER eating with friends at Balans Soho Society Café on Old Compton Street, London. Seen by Lizzie SPOTTED Model DAVID GANDY dressed in a tux walking into the Royal Albert Hall in south-west London. Seen by Becki SPOTTED I’m A Celeb… Extra Camp presenter STACEY SOLOMON having breakfast at the Hilton hotel in Milton Keynes. Seen by Sarah SPOTTED Game Of Thrones star ALFIE ALLEN (Theon Greyjoy) having a coffee with friends at a…2 min
Heat|Issue 916Your 2017 HeatoscopesARIES 20 MARCH-19 APRIL WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? You’re a tornado whose energy leaves everyone breathless. Sunny and fearless, you have a childlike quality, but you can be a diva, so curb your vanity. LOVE This is the year of the heart for you and may well be your most loved-up yet. You’ll be adored and pursued – just pick wisely (and try not to look smug). LIFE A sizzling social scene and comfy, contented home life await you. Best of both worlds, but listen carefully to friends and family – they’ll always back you up. LOOT Your earning power increases and your image gets glossier as you spend more on your look. MYSTIC DETAIL 19 Feb is a great day for love, and you’ll have no cash worries in…7 min
Heat|Issue 916Trickle-down trend: Star printMONICA ALMADA @moalmada Model and blogger Monica gives the motif a ladylike twist with this cute puss*bow dress. Simply add a mini bag and ankle boots for an effortlessly stylish look. BROOKE TESTONI @brooketestoni Blogger and stylist Brooke proves star prints are a great option for a statement knit. Paired with a contrasting roll-neck and ditzy bottoms, we’re totally into this look. SORAYA BAKHTIAR @SorayaBakhtiar London-based blogger Soraya’s tapered trousers bring a celestial touch to daywear and contrast effortlessly with the loose fit of her knit and bomber. THE GALAXY GRID…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Next Season’s STYLE STEALSBE A TRAIL BLAZER You heard it here first – the bomber is officially over. OK, maybe we’re not quite ready to part with ours just yet, but when it comes to the must-have jacket for next season, it’s time to try something smarter. Yep, the blazer is back. Not ready to say goodbye to athleisure? Try a jersey style for a more relaxed vibe. BAG A BALLET BARG Inspired by Miu Miu, we promise the tie-up ballet flat is the shoe to be seen in both this season and next. Wear with cropped jeans now, or dresses when the weather gets warmer. Whatever your style, bag a bargain now and you’ll be saving yourself pennies later down the line. GO GINGHAM Gingham isn’t exactly a new thing, and the…1 min
Heat|Issue 916CREATIVE BREAKS CLOSER TO HOMEHAPPY BIRTHDAY, HARRY! This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the first Harry Potternovel (yep, we feel old, too), so look out for Potter-related exhibitions and be prepared to queue for your selfie at King’s Cross’ Platform 93/4 . LITERARY LOLZ IN HAMPSHIRE To mark 200 years since the death of Jane Austen, her home county is hosting Jane Austen 200, a year of events celebrating the author. It’s a great opportunity to visit this beautiful part of the country, which inspired many of her novels. MAD FOR MANCHESTER With the return of Cold Feet and the much-anticipated Bobby And Tina, the vibrant northern city is experiencing a renaissance as a city-break destination. Our only question is, how do we rent Adam’s amazing Airbnb pad? IN SEARCH OF SWALLOWS The…1 min
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Heat|Issue 916YOUR 100% EPIC 7-DAY GUIDE Don’t plan your week without itGET IN EARLY! BOOK NOW! Golden Globe-nominated musical La La Land arrives in cinemas on 13 January. PRE ORDER! Hell Or High Water, one of the best films of 2016, drops on DVD 9 Jan. GET SET TO STREAM! Neil Patrick Harris stars in Netflix’s epic Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events from 13 Jan.…1 min
Heat|Issue 916BOYD’S CRYSTAL BALLGRAHAM NORTON’S ALL STARS Building on his reputation for having the starriest guest line-ups on British TV, Graham Norton will outdo even himself in 2017 with a show featuring David Beckham, Taylor Swift, Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Brad Pitt all gathered on the sofa… alongside Miriam Margolyes off The Real Marigold Hotel. GOOD MORNING, HONEY G In a desperate search for anyone less irritating than Piers Morgan, the GMB bosses will replace him as Susanna Reid’s co-presenter with Honey G. An ITV source tells us, “Research showed our viewers felt Ms G was a more calming presence for them to wake up to in the morning. And she won’t suck up to Donald Trump.” TRUMP/KANYE: THE SERIES Peter Morgan – creator of The Crown and Frost/Nixon, who specialises in…2 min
Heat|Issue 9161 CELEBRITY BIG BROTHERTHE CULTURE KEY Channel 5, Tuesday 3 January, 9pm ★★★★ Thanks to Celebrity Big Brother running twice a year, it almost feels like the show’s hardly ever off our screens – but that doesn’t make its return any less thrilling. It’s still the most unpredictable of all the reality shows, but here’s what we can tell you about the new series… SO, WHAT’S THE THEME? CBB is planning to draw upon its own rich history by inviting some old favourites back into the house. These alumni will be referred to as the All Stars, while the influx of fresh housemates will be the New Stars. This will cunningly create unrest, even before anyone enters the house, because the All Stars will already have classic status, which will annoy the other…2 min
Heat|Issue 9164 NEW DETAILS REVEALED!Sherlock BBC1, New Year’s Day, 8.30pm Last issue, we previewed this first episode in the fourth series of the most popular drama on British TV in well over a decade – but we weren’t allowed to say very much about the story. Now we’ve actually seen it, and without spoiling any key details, we can confirm the rumours are true: it is the darkest episode in the show’s history. Yet to start with, at least, it’s a return to the positively frothy, mystery-filled tone of the show in series two, as Benedict Cumberbatch’s Holmes takes on a series of seemingly random cases that turn out to be linked to someone who is going around destroying busts of Lady Margaret Thatcher. Meanwhile, John Watson (Martin Freeman) and Mary (Amanda Abbington) welcome…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Why HimStarring: Bryan Cranston, James Franco Director: John Hamburg THE PLOT Stephanie (Zoey Deutch) has invited her family to spend Christmas with her new boyfriend Laird (Franco) – a rich entrepreneur with no filter. When he asks her uptight father Ned (Cranston) for his blessing to propose, Ned totally loses it. WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? Like an outrageous version of Meet The Parents, Why Him? mines plenty of laughs from Ned’s discomfort, and it doesn’t hurt that Franco’s shirtless – a lot. WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT? It’s tonally all over the place, veering into Dirty Grandpa-style extremity. VERDICT We expect this enjoyably naughty comedy to clean up at the box office. ★★★★ Charles Gant…1 min
Heat|Issue 91610 UnforgottenThe first series of this whodunit, in which we got to know a handful of suspects for a crime that occurred in the past, was one of ITV’s best dramas of last year. Now it’s back with a new historic murder case for the uncannily believable detectives, played by Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar. The story begins with the discovery of a body found in a sealed suitcase at the bottom of a river. The four seemingly unconnected suspects are a barrister (Mark Bonnar), a paediatric nurse (Rosie Cavaliero), a teacher (Badria Timimi) and a cop (Lorraine Ashbourne), who’s also the victim’s wife. ★★★★ Boyd Hilton…1 min
Heat|Issue 91612 Search PartyYou can find TV gems in all kinds of unlikely places these days. Channel 4’s online hub is making this US comedy series available in one ten-episode box set, although they aren’t putting it on actual Channel 4 or E4, or even More4. Yet. Don’t let that put you off, though, because it is a delight, telling the story of selfish and egotistical twentysomething Brooklyn hipsters who get embroiled in a mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly goes missing. The search begins when fragile doormat Dory (Alia Shawkat), finds out that Chantal, who she barely knew in college, has disappeared, and decides to start looking for her. She’s joined by her clueless but sweet doofus of a boyfriend Drew (John Reynolds), and their best friends Elliott (John Early), a…1 min
Heat|Issue 91615 Top TV treatsImpossible BBC1, Mon 2-Fri 6 January, 2.30pm Tantalising new daytime quiz show hosted by the lovely Rick Edwards, in which a cast of 30 returning players compete for the chance to win £10,000. Every right answer takes them a step closer to a shot at that jackpot, and each day’s winner claims a daily prize of up to £1,500. The final daily question has three correct answers, and if they can find them all, they will trigger a dramatic cascade of 10,000 pound coins. But if any of their answers are “impossible”, they lose the daily prize and win nothing. Harsh. ★★★ Boyd Hilton Spies CHANNEL 4, THURSDAY 5 JANUARY, 9PM In this new series from the makers of SAS: Who Dares Wins, three former spies put a group of…2 min
Heat|Issue 916HEAT’S Fit LIST 2017Just as you’re done scraping the last of the Christmas pudding from the bowl, wondering how you’ll ever haul your bum off the sofa by 2017, here’s heat’s annual Fit List. A celebration of the women who are proving that #fitnessgoals means loving the body you’re in, these ladies have earned their places for their attitude to feeling strong and sexy – regardless of their body shape. They work hard to live healthy lifestyles, talk positively about the way they look, and are so inspirational, we should put a picture of them on our mirror to give us a pep talk every morning Along with our judges, we’ve scrutinised their workouts, approach to nutrition and attitude to their bodies to bring you the fittest, most fabulous famous women around. 30…16 min
Heat|Issue 916A day in her diet5:00am: I’m up bright and early and have a huge glass of water and a black coffee. 6:00am: I’m off to the gym, ready to sweat. 8:00am: Breakfast is another big glass of water, my ideal oatmeal, and a protein shake. 11:00am: I snack on an apple with peanut butter or fruit and nuts. 1:00pm: Lunch is a Chinese chicken salad. 3:00pm: Snack time! Homemade houmous, chopped veggies, edamame, and another big glass of water (this time infused with fruit). 7:00pm: Time for dinner. I usually keep it pretty clean, and my favourite go-to is steamed veggies and fish served with my Magic Mash-Up [cauliflower mash] – and a glass of water. 9:00pm: I end my day with a bowl of fruit with plain Greek yoghurt. Khloé’s Strong Looks Better…1 min
Heat|Issue 916The STAR ExchangeBUY! BUY! BUY! STUFFING YOUR FACE Apprentice 2016 winner Alana Spencer has proven that cakes can make you Ridiculously Rich. The Welsh baker scooped the £250,000 prize money from Lord Sugar over rival Courtney Wood to expand her yummy business. Sweet. SAFE BET AVOCADO EMOJI If you’ve ever thought, “Gaaaaahd, why isn’t there an avocado emoji? I really want to message my BFF about a sassy brunch”, the latest iOS update answers your prayers. GOING DOWN BEING SKINT IN JANUARY You were feeling like a baller, drinking Prosecco every night in December. But now it’s January, and it’s beans on toast for every meal. Not for Selena Gomez, though – she’s just signed a $10m deal with luxury brand Coach. STOCK FALLING REMAKES It took nine years to find out…2 min
Heat|Issue 916Is this THE MOST AWKWARD SHOWBIZ NIGHT OUT?BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT JUDI JAMES SAYS “Anna’s laugh here has got nothing to do with happiness – it’s too over-performed and her eyes are showing no pleasure. Chris is trying to smile, but the clenched teeth show he feels under pressure.” “Anna’s going for a really close, maternal, supportive hug with Jen. But look at Jen’s hands – those coiled fingers look like she can’t quite bring herself to touch Anna.” “Chris is an actor, but he hasn’t put much effort into this distracted kiss – he’s barely puckered his lips. To look away is almost a visible rejection, and Anna’s straining upwards, having to put a lot of work into it.” “This is a very generous gesture from Anna. The two-handed clasp is very maternal, and she’s using self-diminished…3 min
Heat|Issue 916Meet the man who changed Vicky’s mind on kids‘She’s head over heels in love with him’ She publicly declared that she didn’t want children, but friends say that Vicky Pattison is so loved-up with her new man, John Noble, that 2017 could see her change her mind. Just weeks after John flew out to Australia to celebrate Vicky’s birthday – where the couple went Instagram official – they were off on another loved-up trip, to Vienna in Austria for John’s 29th. And friends of the star say that Vicky is telling everyone who’ll listen that John is “The One”. Vicky, 29, made her feelings about the businessman obvious when she captioned a picture of them in Vienna, “Happy birthday to the only man I have ever loved.” It was quite a comment on her past relationships, especially given…2 min
Heat|Issue 916Katie’s anniversary mysteryWe get it, dates are tough to remember. But everyone – including Katie Price’s friends and family – was left confused after she celebrated her fourth anniversary with Kieran Hayler by posting a picture on Instagram… on a day that wasn’t her anniversary. Looking into one another’s eyes lovingly (ish) on 13 December, the star captioned the picture, “Four year anniversary!” But the couple actually got married on 16 January 2013, after Kieran proposed on Christmas Day. And our insider says it’s not the date they met, either. “Everyone is so confused. Even Kier an was apparently wra cking his brains, but didn’t sa y anything. It’s not the date t hey met, which was weeks earlier, or when they first had sex.” So, what was Katie’s diary error all…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Quote UNQUOTE They talk. We listen (sometimes)“YOU KNOW, MATT AND I, WE JUST HAVE GOOD SEX. THAT’S WHAT KEEPS IT FRESH” Ben Affleck on how he’s still mates with Matt Damon after 20 years “PEOPLE ARE LIKE, ‘MOVE, WE NEED TO BRING SANDRA BULLOCK HER MATCHA TEA.’ AND I’M LIKE, ‘I’M IN A SCENE WITH HER’” Mindy Kaling is getting used to being the least famous person on the Oceans 8 set “I WANT TO BE KNOWN AS A BUSINESSWOMAN. I DON’T WANT TO BE KNOWN AS A REALITY TV STAR. I DON’T LIKE THE WAY THAT SOUNDS” Maybe you shouldn’t have gone on five reality shows then, Paris Hilton? “HIGH UP ON MY BUCKET LIST WAS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED IN A BATHING SUIT NEXT TO KATE HUDSON” Amy Schumer is living through…1 min
Heat|Issue 916GAVIN ROSSDALE: ‘PEOPLE MIGHT THINK I’M A TW★T but at least they’ll know who I am’Unless you were into your ’90s indie (and the owner of countless Shine compilation albums back in the day), you might only have known Gavin Rossdale, London-born lead singer of the band Bush, in his later-life role as American celebrity Mr Gwen Stefani. That might sound harsh, but it’s something Gavin, 51, himself is well aware of and why, he says, he’s so excited to finally step into the UK limelight as a coach on The Voice. It’s a big year for the show – it’s moved to ITV as part of a big-money deal, has brought back heavyweight Tom Jones, kept crowd-pleaser Will.i.am, and roped in Oscar-winner and mate of Beyoncé Jennifer Hudson, as well as Gavin. Gavin’s aware that there’s a lot of pressure riding on the show,…8 min
Heat|Issue 916‘MY CAREER?’ ‘IT’S BEHIND YOU!’Been to see a pantomime this Christmas? Oh yes, you have… (sorry). This has been a classic year for seeing slightly cheesy celebs hamming it up on stage – there’s Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood as Captain Hook in Peter Pan in Bromley, David Hasselhoff in the same role in Cardiff, Amanda Holden as Cinderella at the London Palladium, and only a fool would miss the combo of the Chuckle Brothers and Chico from The X FactorinJack And The Beanstalk in Nottingham. But does panto’s slightly naff reputation bother the stars who appear in them? And what really goes on backstage when A-listers appear? We spoke to the people at the heart of the action to get the insider gossip. THE TALENT Pop Idol runner-up and singer Gareth Gates has…5 min
Heat|Issue 916Know your knotsDOUBLE KNOTS Part your hair in the centre from the hairline to the neck. Taking one side, pull hair into a loose pigtail and fix with an invisible band. Twist the pigtail into a knot and secure with pins. Repeat on the other side and finish with a gloss spray. HEAT’S VERDICT: This sassy look is really cool and super-easy to do. I’ll be rocking this one down at the gym come January. TOP KNOT Skipped hair-wash day? It’s top knot to the rescue. Run a small amount of hair oil through the hair and pull into a high ponytail. Twist the pony around the band, and pull as tight or loose as you like. Tuck the end of the pony into the centre, then secure with bobby pins. HEAT’S…3 min
Heat|Issue 916FACE OFFSEAWEED SOLUTIONS This cleanser combats oily skin and removes excess oil, as well as everycrap of make-up, all without leaving your face feeling stripped or dry. The Body Shop Seaweed Cleansing Gel, £7 MICELLAR MIRACLE An upgrade from typical soap-and-rinse cleansers, we can see why Rosie H-W loves this micellar water. It draws out impurities without leaving n y parched patches. Garnier Micellar Water, £4.99 STICK ‘EM UP A nifty gadget for your handbag, this product is ideal for post-work make-up retouching, as it gently removes eyeshadow in seconds. Clinique Take The Day Off Eye Make-Up Remover Stick, £16 BARGAIN BRIGHTENER Perfect for those fighting a constant battle with dry skin, this creamy cleanser moisturises as it cleans, and will leave your face looking fresh and dewy. And, at under…1 min
Heat|Issue 916THE NEW hot spotsIndia From the drama of Delhi to the calm of Kerala, India has so much to offer that first-timers should plan their trip carefully. Palolem’s beaches and Amritsar’s Golden Temple would be on our list. When to visit: The country is cooler and drier from November to March, and the Diwali Festival Of Light in November is an unmissable spectacle. Iceland Visitors are flocking to see the landscapes and magical Northern Lights of the home of the Vikings. The dramatic backdrop for Game Of Thrones and the home of hot springs, Iceland’s also taken Responsible Tourism as its focus for 2017 – no wonder Gwyneth Paltrow visited it for her family vacation last September. When to visit: To catch the Northern Lights, you’ll need to plan your trip for September…2 min
Heat|Issue 916MEET THE NEXT SuperfoodsWATERMELON… is the new coconut Science bods at the Sorbonne University have discovered that your annual holiday refresher actually slows the ageing process. Just two cups of watermelon can provide you with two thirds of your daily intake of vitamins A and C, which are superheroes of the skincare world, and can even reverse damage caused by UV rays. Beyoncé is so convinced, she’s invested in WTRMLN WTR, a cold-pressed bottled watermelon juice company. Savvy. TEFF… is the new quinoa Originating from Ethiopia, this tough, gluten-free grain is the core ingredient in their national diet. Teff is high in calcium, iron and protein, and can be used as a substitute for wheat flour to make anything from bread to pasta. As its popularity in the West grows, the Ethopian government…2 min
Heat|Issue 916BOYD’S TV LANDMY VERDICT ON… The OA Netflix, streaming now If you thought Stranger Things was mind-blowing, it’s got nothing on The OA. Sadly not a prequel to iconic Noughties teen drama The OC, this is a deeply enigmatic new eight-part drama that dropped just before Christmas in classic Netflix style with little fanfare and the utmost secrecy. In this case, the shroud of mystery surrounding the show is appropriate, because it’s best to go into the whole OA experience knowing as little as possible about the extraordinary story and unexpected directions it takes. Yes, that makes it a tad difficult to write about, but I can at least discuss the basic premise: a young blind woman, who refers to herself as “the OA”, resurfaces after having been missing for seven years.…2 min
Heat|Issue 916Kay’s SOAP DISH AWARDS 20161 BIGGEST TEARJERKER Corrie Kylie tragically dying in husband David’s arms just as they were about to start a new life in Barbados was snot-running-down-your-face, crying-headache territory. 2 MOST WELCOME RETURN ’Enders Yes, he only has one expression (the arched eyebrow/smirk/scowl combo) – but Grant Mitchell rocking up in his leather jacket was the best thing to happen to Walford. 3 CUTEST COUPLE Emmerdale For the second year in a row, this one goes to everyone’s favourite Romeo and Romeo, Robron. The tender way that Robert helped Aaron through the abuse case was so sweet. 4 STANDOUT SCENE ’Enders Phil Mitchell in a digger, off his nut on booze, tearing up Albert Square was truly unforgettable – no matter how hard you try. 5 BEST BADDIE Corrie There could only…1 min
Heat|Issue 9162 New year, new comediesUncle BBC3, SUNDAY 1 JANUARY, AVAILABLE FROM 10AM The excellent BBC3 sitcom about the unlikely friendship between grumpy middle-aged man Andy (Nick Helm) and his teenage nephew Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott) returns for a third series. This new run picks up over a year since we last saw them and Andy’s living in the basem*nt of Errol’s mum Sam and her boyfriend Bruce’s new home, depressed over how things ended with Melodie and having cut off contact with Teresa after finding out she was pregnant. Now, he has nightmares about the child he’s never met, while Errol won’t accept Bruce as the man of the house. Daddy issues all over the place. As sharp and funny as ever. ★★★★ Boyd Hilton Revolting BBC2, TUESDAY 3 JANUARY, 10PM Heydon Prowse and Jolyon…1 min
Heat|Issue 9165 BOOKS OF THE WEEKWhen Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi (Vintage, £8.99) Arriving in paperback on 5 January, this memoir is already a huge global best seller – and for very good reasons. It’s written by the late Paul Kalanithi, who was on the verge of qualifying as a neurosurgeon when he was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. At the age of just 36 and with a 40-year career and life plan in tatters, Paul began writing as a way of making sense of his emotional turmoil, eventually going back to the poetry and literature he so loved as a student. Poignant, honest, brave and, yes, at times, incredibly raw, this powerful tale of life, love and mortality will stay with you long after reading. A beautiful and unforgettable book. ★★★★★ Isabelle Broom The…1 min
Heat|Issue 9168 TV crime-festSilent Witness BBC1, MONDAY 2 JANUARY, 9PM The show’s 20th anniversary year kicks off with a severed finger being brought to our plucky pathologists. They’re challenged to provide a DNA match with 17-year-old Akka Khoury, whose mum is missing. But when Akka gives the police the slip, her story’s thrown into question and Nikki is soon on the wrong side of her team. ★★★★ Jason Arnopp No Offence CHANNEL 4, WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY, 9PM The words “written by Paul Abbott” are always enough to get us to tune into a TV show, and the first series of No Offence was the kind of rude, raucous, irreverent treat we’d expect from the creator of Shameless. Now, formidable blonde bombshell DI Viv Deering and her team are back for a second series.…1 min
Heat|Issue 916A Quickie With Unforgotten’s…We get three or four crime dramas a week on TV, but Unforgotten was very different. What made it so special? It was an interesting hybrid between a UK character-led drama and a Scandi-style crime series. And what’s remarkable about the detective characters was just how unremarkable they were. The focus was the case, not their personal issues, which allowed the stories of the suspects to flourish. I’ve never been in anything which had so much social chatter about it, as everyone was trying to work out who did it. And I think there’ll be even more with this series. Were you surprised to be cast in such a series alongside Nicola Walker? Yes. In fact, I remember when I first saw it in print for the first time –…2 min
Heat|Issue 91617 A Monster CallsStarring: Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell Director: JA Bayona THE PLOT Twelve-year-old Conor (MacDougall) is dealing with bullies, an absent father and a mother battling illness. But what’s really troubling him is the titular giant tree-shaped monster (voice of Liam Neeson), who tells him tales exploring courage, loss and faith. WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? With his tsunami true story The Impossible, director Bayona skilfully blended raw peril with engaging emotion. He does it again here, drawing a sensational performance from a child actor. WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT? The young audience that should enjoy the CGI tree-monster action might find the story harrowing. VERDICT The movie year gets off to a strong start with this affecting blend of dark fantasy and tender heartbreak. ★★★★ Charles Gant…1 min
Heat|Issue 916THE UNMISSABLE heat radio THIS WEEK...!JAMIE LAING SATURDAY, 10AM-12NOON, REPEATED SUNDAYS, 6PM Chelsea’s cheeky chap takes to the mic to make sense of the crazy week in showbiz. Join him for silly games, MIC gossip, as well as his “unique” take on the big news stories. LUCIE CAVE SUNDAY, 10AM-12NOON heat’s editor-in-chief is joined every week by our entertainment experts Boyd Hilton and Charles Gant to tell you what’s good on the TV, and the films you should be seeing at the cinema. SARAH POWELL WEEKDAYS, 4PM-7PM Tune in from 4pm for the wonderful and daft OMG Song, followed by the epic 5 o’clock Disco. There’s also top celebrity gossip, MASSIVE guests and the best bits of YOU. RYAN SEACREST WEEKDAYS, 1PM-4PM The best-connected man in Los Angeles comes direct from Hollywood every weekday with…1 min
Heat|Issue 916HeatoscopesARIES 20 Mar-19 Apr Steer clear of colleagues who open their mouths before activating their brains. Confusion can reign during retrograde Mercury, so make sure you are communicating clearly. Strict dieting after too many mince pies can backfire, so just stick to clean eating and lots of water. LUCKY RULE: Spell it out TAURUS 20 Apr-20 May Just like coupled-up Taurean Renée Zellweger, this is a warm and fuzzy time for you. Your love planet Pluto’s aspect with Mercury and the sun suggests lots of socialising and family get-togethers. Elsewhere, a good friend needs your help with a tricky situation. LUCKY EMOJI: Red heart GEMINI 21 May-20 Jun You not gossiping is as likely as Gwyneth Paltrow stuffing herself with jam doughnuts. But you’d hate to upset…3 min
Heat|Issue 916OUR EXPERT PANELSvava Sigbertsdottir FOUNDER OF THE VIKING METHOD Scherzy’s trainer is a firm believer that being healthy comes from the inside out. Her holistic approach to nutrition and fitness engages both the mind and body and, as she says, “We don’t train purely for looks. We train for power, agility, and for inner and outer strength.” Dalton Wong CELEBRITY PERSONAL TRAINER Responsible for kicking the butts of J-Law and Amanda Seyfried into shape, Dalton is a performance coach, wellbeing expert and author of The Feelgood Plan. He says, “A lot of the women here are embracing what their bodies are like at this moment, as women’s bodies do change as they have babies and get older.” Natasha Devon MBE BODY IMAGE CAMPAIGNER A dedicated campaigner for positive body image and self-esteem…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Khloé’s Ultimate RevengeKhloé’s new show sees her mentor men and women facing various challenges that have stopped them from achieving the bodies they’ve always dreamed of. Khloé has always been generous and supportive, dishing out advice on her Instagram account, so this show seems the perfect fit for her. “You’re going to start changing your body and you’re going to have revenge on this life that you once had that you won’t even want anymore,” she says. “Let’s make our haters our biggest motivators.” It’s impossible not to get swept up with her vision to transform their lives. With the help of fitness gurus such as Gunnar Peterson, Luke Milton, Harley Pasternak, Corey Calliet, Jorge Cruise and Lacey Stone, the 16 participants are put through their paces before receiving a Kardashian-style makeover.…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Queen Victoria: Her plans to rule in 2017‘She wants people who laughed at her to eat their words now’ For most of us, being a millionaire global fashion designer with a hot, famous husband would be enough in life. But most of us are not Victoria Beckham. The ambitious former pop star has told friends she’s done with just being rich – this year, she wants the Beckhams to join the ranks of the super-wealthy dynasties, with all the private jets and yachts that come with it. “Victoria is the shrewdest, sharpest, most ambitious person ever,” says an insider close to VB and David, as well as their four kids, Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, five. “When she sets her sights on something, she doesn’t stop until she has it. And, for 2017, that…3 min
Heat|Issue 916Rita: ‘Love? I’m really lonely right now’‘If you’re not versatile, you will be overshadowed by the next beautiful bitch’ You might feel like Rita Ora’s never really been away, but her last – and only – album came out more than four years ago. She’s had plenty to keep her busy, though, like acting in Fifty Shades Of Grey, being a model and brand ambassador for too many fashion lines to count, and now taking over from Tyra Banks and presenting America’s Next Top Model. She took a lot of criticism for it online, but then the series opened to a five-year ratings high. Famously, Rita had to scrap a whole album after her deeply acrimonious split from ex Calvin Harris in 2014, when he banned her from releasing or performing the songs they’d written together.…3 min
Heat|Issue 91627 really random questions with MATT TERRY‘If I was a berry, I’d be a strawberry’ X Factor winner Matt Terry’s song When Christmas Comes Around debuted at No2 on iTunes, but all everyone was talking about was his onstage kiss with fellow contestant Freddy Parker. Matt claims they’re just mates, and there was no kiss, so we thought we’d offer him some light relief and, instead of grilling him about the supposed smooch, and how it felt to win the show, we’d try some questions he’d never been asked… What’s your favourite Matt: mattress, matte paint or Matt Cardle? Mattress – I need my sleep. It’s good to get some rest, I wouldn’t be able to sing if I couldn’t sleep. Describe how love feels… I don’t know, it feels good. It feels safe and comfortable.…3 min
Heat|Issue 916the week in PICTURESLOS ANGELES, 15 DECEMBER Ryan has his thunder stolen WHERE? The Hollywood Walk Of Fame. WHAT? Being a dad means never getting to be the main event again, and Ryan Reynolds knows that better than anyone. The actor, along with wife Blake Lively, brought their daughter James and newborn daughter (with a secret name) along with them to celebrate Ryan getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Obviously, the kids immediately proceeded to steal the show with their adorableness, and two-year-old James ran off with a mic. Never too early to get into the biz, Little J. SO? Someone give that kid a star of her own. CALIFORNIA, 11 DECEMBER Blac Chyna rides away from Rob WHERE? Woodland Hills. WHAT? After a war of Instagram words with her…3 min
Heat|Issue 916GAVIN: A LIFE IN HAIRJANUARY 1990 Ahhh, Gav negotiated his Sampson- like tresses into a half-up half-down look for a big night out with actress Emily Lloyd. Nice chest hair, too. OCTOBER 1997 At the height of Bush’s fame, frontman Gavin embraced the grunge look with this curly bleached effort. It’s probably wrong, but we’d quite like this bob now. MAY 2007 Gavin goes full Mitchell brother, getting a grade-one skinhead – and we don’t actually hate it. Son Kingston doesn’t look too chuffed, though. AUGUST 2007 Gavin’s hair makes a dramatic comeback dyed this shocking white peroxide blond. He can pull it off. Just. JUNE 2008 Gavin makes the transition from rocker rebel to perfectly- coiffed Hollywood A-list dad. This one’s a bit Love Actually-era Colin Firth, eh?…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Torso OF THE WEEKHUSBAND GOALS #022 ALEX MYTTON Made In Chelsea’s serialsexer Alex Mytton enjoyed a pre-Christmas vacation to Barbados with his new girlfriend, Lottie Moss. How cute. Oh, did we mention that Alex’s ex, MIC posho Jess “third-wheel” Woodley, was also on hols with them (see above)? Not so cute. Alex, who’s 25, has been dating Kate Moss’ 18-year-old half-sister since October. Posting about his trip on social media, the star told his followers, “Time to get my tit* out.” Thankfully, those tit* look pretty fine to us. Alex gave himself a massive body makeover a few years ago. The former rugby player said, “I try and train two, maybe three times a week. I’m not training to become some sort of human gorilla. I’m just trying to keep slim.” And he’s…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Your2017 vacay STARTS HERE…BEST FOR INDEPENDENT SPIRITS GOING SOLO WHAT? If loved-up couples seflie-ing from their sunlounger make you want to gag, then you’ll be pleased that one (wo)man adventures are on the rise. There has been a 230 per cent increase in companies that offer women-only holidays over the past six years, encouraging us all to have our own Eat, Pray, Love moment. You’ll meet new and interesting people, and it’s also a great chance to have a digital detox and focus on you. Sound good? WHERE? Check out surf-inspired girlie getaways at Surfgoddessretreats.com.Justyou.co.uk specialise in singles holidays, including a tour of Brazil where you can sun yourself on Pinterestperfect beaches like this one. BEST FOR ECO-WARRIORS GREEN GETAWAYS WHAT? You’ll be able to polish your halo as well as top up…4 min
Heat|Issue 916Bite meTotally raw inspiring Just because it’s January, that doesn’t mean you have to bin treats. With Sugar Free Farm starting on ITV2 this month, we’re bringing you a cake recipe so angelic, you ought to wear a halo while you’re scoffing it. Taken from The Body Camp Cook Book – by chef Ben Whale, who cooks for celebs at the retreat in Ibiza to cleanse their minds and bodies – it’s proof that healthy food can be tasty as well as totally guilt-free. Raw Carrot Cake Serves 4: 60g honey 1 cup water 12 cardamom pods, crushed 200g walnuts 70g pitted dates 360g grated carrot 2tsp ground ginger 2tsp ground cinnamon ¼tsp ground nutmeg Coconut cream Method: 1 Place the honey, water and crushed cardamom pods into a small…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Celeb diet plans coming your wayDAVINA’S SUGAR-FREE IN A HURRY (Orion, £16.99, out 29 December) We all know that Davina looks freaking amazing. Fact. We also know that she’s been following a sugar-free diet that sounds like it might be torture. But in this book, she shows us how to make yummy food that will make you feel amazing, even if cooking is the 1,987th thing on your to-do list. BEST DISH: The barley, mushroom and squash risotto looks like a warming hug in a bowl. TOM’S DAILY PLAN (HarperCollins, £16.99, out 29 December) Olympic diver Tom Daley shares tips, exercises and recipes to help you to stay fit and positive for 2017. It’s packed with great advice (and insights into Tom’s daily routine), including morning meditations and hints on how to eat mindfully, plus…1 min
Heat|Issue 916MY TOP 3 SHOWS ON TVDelicious This bold comedy-drama has juicy roles for Dawn French, Iain Glen and Emilia Fox, as well as an intriguing story of infidelity and great food. Sky1, Fridays, 9pm Ninja Warrior UK The definition of a guilty pleasure, except we need never feel guilty for loving the over-the-top commentary from Chris Kamara, as brave doofs assail the obstacle course. ITV, Saturdays, 7pm Please Like Me Season four of the Aussie comedy – with Josh Thomas as a gay dude trying to find love while coping with his family – is the best yet. Amazon Prime, streaming now…1 min
Heat|Issue 916ALSO THIS WEEK...’ENDERS Unbridled happiness? It’s Jack and Ronnie’s wedding day, which should be the most joyful day of their lives but, of course, will almost certainly end badly. Back in the Square, Patrick’s shocked when Denise tells her social worker she doesn’t want to meet the baby. Even more scandalous: Babe starts serving brekkie at the Vic. CORRIE Eva the diva Oh, Eva. While we salute you for finally waking up and smelling the coffee about your boyfriend playing away, Alya isn’t your girl (no matter what pesky Jenny leads you to believe). Also, post-accident, Anna freaks out when she comes to and finds Phelan looming over her, and Mary’s set to leave the street. EMMERDALE Flirting rule #1 Do not attack your love interest. Basic stuff, but apparently Chas didn’t…1 min
Heat|Issue 9163 The week’s new box setsGirls Seasons 1-5 SKY BOX SETS/NOW TV, AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY 3 JANUARY The last-ever season of Lena Dunham’s groundbreaking masterpiece of a TV series will arrive early in 2017, so now is a good time to immerse yourself in all the episodes so far. Inspired by many of Dunham’s real-life experiences, the show depicts the rocky friendships and relationships of four troubled and confused Brooklyn twentysomethings, played by Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke and Zosia Mamet. The sex scenes are the most brilliantly observed on TV. ★★★★★ Boyd Hilton The Missing Series 2 DVD/BLU-RAY, OUT NOW Loads of potential viewers of this BBC1 eight-hour drama have been waiting for the box set so they can binge on the whole complex story in one go. Well, here it is… and the…1 min
Heat|Issue 9166 Collateral BeautyStarring: Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Edward Norton Director: David Frankel THE PLOT A personal tragedy has left bereft ad executive Howard (Smith) incapable of functioning. To save their company, his work partners turn to desperate measures. WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? The premise may sound bonkers – after Howard writes letters to Love, Death and Time, his friends hire actors to pretend to be these three “abstractions” and make interventions in his life – but director Frankel somehow sells it. The cast also includes Helen Mirren and Keira Knightley, plus Naomie Harris as a bereavement counsellor with a guessable connection to the protagonist. WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT? Terrible title. VERDICT It’s sentimental and manipulative, but if you’re in the mood for a sweet, teary drama, this offers the bonus of making…1 min
Heat|Issue 9169 Fit TVHow To Lose Weight Well CHANNEL 4, TUESDAY 3 JANUARY, 8PM Pretty much the same kind of thing as ITV’s show below, but without the emphasis on saving money (a sort of organic version, so to speak), this is a five-part series in which Dr Xand van Tulleken and dietician Hala El-Shafie ask ordinary Brits to road test some of the most popular diets out there, and to then give us the lowdown on if they worked at all. In this opener, we meet Emilie and Harriet, who have two weeks to slim down for a photo shoot, while cousins Natasha and Chiquita go on a six-week diet for Natasha’s wedding. Meanwhile, brothers Gary and Wayne want to slim down for a darts competition in four months. Slimming for darts?…2 min
Heat|Issue 91611 CHANNEL 4’S DATING DOUBLE WHAMMYThe Undateables CHANNEL 4, MONDAY 2 JANUARY, 9PM Two lovely dating shows debut tonight. First, this award-winning series returns for its sixth season, featuring a new wave of singletons with a disability who are looking for love. In this episode, we meet postman Sam, who has Asperger’s syndrome, which he feels makes dating awkward, while Ian has a degenerative eye condition that’s causing him to slowly losing his eyesight. Will either of them find love? ★★★★ Liam Wright First Dates Hotel CHANNEL 4, MONDAY 2 JANUARY, 10PM Filmed last summer, this special six-part First Dates spin-off features maître d’ Fred moving into a luxury hotel in the south of France where, along with his team of matchmakers, he welcomes singletons for a two-day stay, in the hope of giving them…1 min
Heat|Issue 91614 The HalcyonWith a cast headed by outstanding actors Steven Mackintosh and Olivia Williams, ITV’s new drama about a five-star London hotel in 1940 is set to be essential viewing. Mackintosh plays Richard Garland, The Halcyon’s manager, who works for hotel owner Lord Hamilton, much to the dislike of Lady Hamilton (Williams). Which is hardly surprising, because Garland spends a lot of his time hiding Lord Hamilton’s “special friends” from Her Ladyship. Add in Kara Tointon as The Halycon’s resident saucy-minx jazz singer, secret Nazi sympathisers, debauchery, adultery and some seriously glamorous outfits, and you pretty much have all your period-drama boxes ticked off. Make a regular reservation to watch it. ★★★★ Julie Emery…1 min
Heat|Issue 91616 SilenceStarring: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver Director: Martin Scorsese THE PLOT In 1640s Japan, Portuguese priests Father Rodrigues (Garfield) and Garrpe (Driver) go looking for their former mentor Ferreira (Liam Neeson). They discover a country persecuting its Christian community, forcing believers to recant their faith under pain of death. WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? Masterfully made by Scorsese, it’s anchored by a composed performance by Garfield. WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT? A few characters – a serially unreliable villager and the wizened chief Inquisitor – provide welcome levity, but overall, it’s a weighty, gloomy, grisly affair. VERDICT Scorsese has been trying to make this film since 1990, and the director’s devotees will find plenty to admire. Everyone else should approach with caution. ★★★ Charles Gant…1 min
Heat|Issue 916Kaley had a wacky weddingRemember when The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco celebrated her fire-and-ice-themed New Year’s Eve wedding to tennis pro Ryan Sweeting and then gushed about it all over Instagram? If not, let us remind you now. The whirlwind couple got engaged after just three months of dating and were married within six. Kaley, 31, looked every bit the princess in her pink Vera Wang gown, and posed for loads of photos, captioning them, “Greatest night of my entire life.” The actress’ loved-up snaps included a picture of her kissing the former tennis pro and her hubby hiding under her Katie Price-inspired gown. The star also – perhaps misguidedly, given the fact they split up just 21 months later amid talk of his painkiller addiction – had her wedding date tattooed on…1 min
