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2012年5月30日星期三

'Ouch, my head!' Bikini-clad Lucy Mecklenburgh looks hungover and unhappy as she heads out with Mario Falcone after heavy night in Marbs

She's got the man of her dreams, a figure to die for and is in the holiday location considered above all others by residents of her native Essex.
But bikini-clad Lucy Mecklenburgh still couldn't raise a smile as she headed out shopping today with her boyfriend Mario Falcone in Marbella.
Perhaps Lucy's unhappy demeanour has something to do with the fact that she was suffering with a slightly sore head after a heavy night out in the Spanish resort the evening before.
Cheer up! TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh couldn't raise a smile today as she headed out in Marbella with boyfriend Mario Falcone, after tweeting that she was suffering from a hangover
Cheer up! TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh couldn't raise a smile today as she headed out in Marbella with boyfriend Mario Falcone, after tweeting that she was suffering from a hangover
The 21-year-old TOWIE starlet wrote on her Twitter page today: 'Morninggg ! To many raspberry martini's last night !!! Ouch my head !!' (sic)
Despite being hungover, Lucy didn't let her sore head get in the way of a bit of retail therapy, as she and Mario shopped for some new clothes ahead of their next big night out.
Lucy showed off her stunning figure in a mismatched bikini consisting of a pink top and floral bottoms, covering up slightly with a black kaftan.
Taking a stroll: Lucy linked arms with Mario, but was left alone as he took what appeared to be an important call
Taking a stroll: Lucy linked arms with Mario, but was left alone as he took what appeared to be an important call
Taking a stroll: Lucy linked arms with Mario, but was left alone as he took what appeared to be an important call
Retail therapy: Mario and Lucy were shopping for new clothes ahead of another night out this evening
Retail therapy: Mario and Lucy were shopping for new clothes ahead of another night out this evening
The pretty brunette star is constantly asked about how she maintains her enviable hourglass figure, and recently tweeted that she doesn't believe in depriving herself, but sticks to a balanced and healthy diet.
She wrote on her Twitter page: 'I don't do fad diets I eat healthy and stay fit I never support fad diets , Balanced diets & everything in moderation #bodysecrets.
Lucy also added: 'Plenty of water& green tea. Also coconuts are a miracle food! Great for ur body&skin. Xxx'
Fashionista: Lucy accessorised her bikini and kaftan with a matching clutch bag and silver jewellery
Fashionista: Lucy accessorised her bikini and kaftan with a matching clutch bag and silver jewellery

Hourglass: Lucy is constantly asked for tips on how she maintains her incredible figure
Hourglass: Lucy is constantly asked for tips on how she maintains her incredible figure
Lucy was joined by her boyfriend Mario as the pair strolled along the street.
While Lucy wore a gorgeous bikini, Mario opted for a pair of denim shorts, a white printed vest top and a backwards baseball cap.
The pair have both been in Marbella since Monday, and are awaiting the arrival of their fellow castmates, who were seen jetting out of London's Southend Airport this morning.
But Lucy admitted to her followers on Twitter that while she is enjoying the break, there is someone she is missing massively - her dog Bentley.
She tweeted a picture of the tiny dog this morning with the caption: 'I miss my little boy!'

2012年5月29日星期二

'I knew she was getting married before she did!' Cameron Diaz gave her blessing to Drew Barrymore's man before he proposed

They have known each other since they were teenagers and she looks on her as one of her best friends and 'soul sisters'
So it was hardly surprising that Cameron Diaz was the first to know that Drew Barrymore was getting married - even before she did.
The actress revealed that Drew's fiancé Wil Kopelman sought her out before he popped the question to ask for her blessing to the union and said: 'I knew Drew was getting married before she did!'
Leggy: Cameron Diaz showed off her enviable pins as she spoke to Instyle magazine about life, love and giving her blessing to good friend Drew Barrymore's fiancé before he proposed
Leggy: Cameron Diaz showed off her enviable pins as she spoke to Instyle magazine about life, love and giving her blessing to good friend Drew Barrymore's fiancé before he proposed
And clearly she did give her blessing as Drew and Wil are now betrothed and also expecting their first baby together.
Babies seem to be the hot subject at the moment for Diaz, who is currently starring in the new smash-hit movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
Cameron plays Jules, an aspiring singer and a host to a weight loss fitness show who then has to face a surprise pregnancy and battle with boyfriend Evan, played by Glee's Matthew Morrison, on how to raise their child.
Elegant: Cameron looked graceful and chic as she posed for a stunning shoot for the magazine
Elegant: Cameron looked graceful and chic as she posed for a stunning shoot for the magazine
Three years ago, the actress hinted that she didn't want to have children when she said: 'I think women are afraid to say that they don't want children because they're going to get shunned.
'I have more girlfriends who don't have kids than those that do. And honestly? We don't need any more kids. We have plenty of people on this planet.'
But she seems to have had a change of heart as she spoke to InStyle magazine, and posed for a sexy shoot for the publication, about children.
Best friend: Drew Barrymore and her fiancé Wil Kopelman, who asked Cameron's blessing, arrive at their engagement party earlier this month
Best friend: Drew Barrymore and her fiancé Wil Kopelman, who asked Cameron's blessing, arrive at their engagement party earlier this month
She said: 'Society definitely puts pressure on women to make them think their lives should go a certain way. I’ve never said I don’t want children - I just haven’t had children yet. I don’t know what’s going to happen in my life!
'I could end up adopting children. I could end up with a partner who already has children. Who knows? I’m not trying to fit into anyone’s box about how I should be. I just fit in my own box.'
That also includes making the decision to cut her long blonde locks off into a neat bob which she debuted a few months ago and said it felt really 'freeing' afterwards.
What To Expect When You're Expecting: Cameron stars as a new mum in the movie alongside Glee's Matthew Morrison
What To Expect When You're Expecting: Cameron stars as a new mum in the movie alongside Glee's Matthew Morrison
To read the feature in full, see the new issue of InStyle July out Thursday
To read the feature in full, see the new issue of InStyle July out Thursday
She said she initially wanted just a few inches off which she told her stylist, who then chopped off quite a bit, as Cameron recalled: 'She cut my hair really short. But then I thought, "No, I really like this!" It’s freeing and I feel so much lighter.'
Cameron turns 40 this summer and while some actresses dread the milestone, Cameron said she plans to embrace it.
She explained: 'Life gets better as you get older, definitely. I don’t want to be 20! I feel better than ever: stronger, more capable and clearer. I really know myself now.'
And her plans for the big day? 'I’m trying to fight my nature and not go by the seat of my pants. One time, I organised a last-minute birthday party for a friend; her husband and I took her for a 48-hour trip to Italy and it was amazing.
'I realise that if you do a big party, you have to let people know ahead of time and organise things, but...'
But she values her friendships above everything and  includes Drew, who she starred in both Charlie's Angels films with, and Reese Witherspoon as her best friends, her 'soul sisters'.
She added: 'Good friendship is basic: be good to one another, be thoughtful, enrich one another’s lives. I learn so much from my girlfriends and I love it.'

2012年5月26日星期六

That's hardly skate park attire! Imogen Thomas wears skimpy shorts and a bikini top to go skating in the sunshine

Not content with showing off just one of her bikinis this week, Imogen Thomas hit the streets of London today in yet another two-piece.
The former Big Brother star continued to enjoy the sunshine as she headed out for a spot of rollerskating but got her outfit completely wrong.
As she showed off her skills in a nearby skate park, the 29-year-old turned heads in a pair of tiny denim shorts and a halterneck bikini top.
Skater girl: Imogen Thomas enjoys her sunshine by skating in a nearby park wearing denim shorts and a bikini top
Skater girl: Imogen Thomas enjoys her sunshine by skating in a nearby park wearing denim shorts and a bikini top

Topping up her tan: The Welsh star ensured that she showed off as much flesh as possible in her skimpy outfit
Topping up her tan: The Welsh star ensured that she showed off as much flesh as possible in her skimpy outfit
Topping up her tan: The Welsh star ensured that she showed off as much flesh as possible in her skimpy outfit
Acting as if no one was watching, the Welsh glamour model wasn't afraid to show off her bust in the red and white polka dot garment.
The blue ripped shorts were pulled up quite high to make the most of her legs and Imogen completed her look with sunglasses and her iPod.
The brunette was earlier spotted strolling along the streets of Primrose Hill wearing a denim mini skirt and a vest, but clearly she was feeling too hot in this outfit.
Before and after: The former Big Brother star was spotted wearing a denim skirt and a vest earlier on in the day
Before and after: The former Big Brother star was spotted wearing a denim skirt and a vest earlier on in the day
Before and after: The former Big Brother star was spotted wearing a denim skirt and a vest earlier on in the day

Cooling down: Imogen enjoyed an ice lolly as she skated along the pavement listening to her iPod
Cooling down: Imogen enjoyed an ice lolly as she skated along the pavement listening to her iPod
Following her tour of the skate park which included graffiti half pipes and groups of teenage boys, Imogen decided to cool herself down with an ice lolly.
The day before, she had spent her day sunbathing in her local park so perhaps Imogen thought it was about time she engaged in some exercise.
She's got an audience! Imogen was being watched by a group of teenage boys
She's got an audience! Imogen was being watched by a group of teenage boys
New favourite place: A graffiti-covered skate park seemed like the perfect venue for Imogen's workout
New favourite place: A graffiti-covered skate park seemed like the perfect venue for Imogen's workout
The reality TV star is obviously loving the hot weather and took to her Twitter page to update her 312,475 followers.
'Ahhhh catching a major tan in my room. Can't wait for the blinds to arrive #sunburnt,' she wrote before later posting: 'Driving around and my shoulders r burninggggggg! WOW #rays'
Imogen is no doubt looking to more good weather over the weekend where she will be able to continue modelling her swimwear collection.
This is the life! Imogen spent yesterday sunbathing in her local park and drinking champagne
This is the life! Imogen spent yesterday sunbathing in her local park and drinking champagne

2012年5月24日星期四

Pregnant Chantelle Houghton looks glum as she leaves her Essex flat as 'estranged' fiancé Alex Reid denies couple have split

Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid seem to be on very different pages regards their rocky and volatile relationship.
The reality TV couple have both put out very different statements over the past few days and have left people baffled as to their status.
Earlier this week it was revealed that Chantelle had moved out of the home she shares with Alex and had moved back into her own Essex flat, following a huge row.
Different directions: Alex Reid claimed that he and Chantelle Houghton are still together but she was pictured at her own flat, today
Different directions: Alex Reid claimed that he and Chantelle Houghton are still together but she was pictured at her own flat, today
Different directions: Alex Reid claimed that he and Chantelle Houghton are still together but she was pictured at her own flat, today
However, Reid took to Twitter, yesterday, and said: '1 @chantellehought has not moved out.We're still very much together in love & looking forward to mini me arriving.'
He also went on to claim that the couple were infact heading out for an evening meal together.
He said: '@OK_Magazine @chantellehought no she hasn't, she's well and truly with me. In fact we're just going shopping for a romantic dinner, so? Hmm?'
The loaner: Alex arrived alone at the £600,000 house that he shares with Chantelle, but still maintained that everything between the couple was fine
The loaner: Alex arrived alone at the £600,000 house that he shares with Chantelle, but still maintained that everything between the couple was fine

Nobody is home: While Alex entered the house alone, Chantelle was not far away, leaving her own flat
Nobody is home: While Alex entered the house alone, Chantelle was not far away, leaving her own flat
Nobody is home: While Alex entered the house alone, Chantelle was not far away, leaving her own flat
Chantelle wrote in her weekly magazine column that she had moved out of their new £600,000 family home, but Alex suggested that someone had changed her comments.
He said: '@Janey__ yep, but bit different from actually leaving an moving out. Also think sum else might have edited wot Chan said,??? Hmmmmm?'
Reid was certainly flying solo today when he was pictured arriving at his house by himself without his fiance in sight.
Blonde ambition: Chantelle first reported that she had moved out of the house in her weekly magazine column
Blonde ambition: Chantelle first reported that she had moved out of the house in her weekly magazine column
The budding pop star was dressed casually in a pair of checked shorts with a dark blue T-shirt and boat shoes.
Chantelle was spotted not far away as she left her flat looking rather down with her head down.
The blonde haired beauty was wearing an orange cardigan with a pair of black leggings and a large snake skin print scarf .
At eight-months pregnant, Chantelle is said to have told friends: 'Enough is enough.'
Single and alone: Chantelle Houghton looked miserable as she arrived at her Essex flat over the weekend
Single and alone: Chantelle Houghton looked miserable as she arrived at her Essex flat over the weekend
A source close to the couple told MailOnline: 'She is so upset, she won't tell anyone what has happened, all she has said is she can't live with him at the moment and saying he has done something terrible.'
The source added added the mother-to-be has even been sleeping on the floor of her new property as it doesn't have a bed or any other furniture.
They said: 'All she wants to do is get some furniture, she has nothing. It must have been awful whatever he has done, no one knows. She is relieved to be away from him.'
Getting ready for baby: Chantelle and Alex are expecting their first child together next month
Enough is enough: Chantelle and Alex pictured together two weeks ago, the one-time reality star is thought to have walked out on her fiance just weeks before birth
Strained: Chantelle's cryptic tweet shocked fans
Strained: Chantelle's cryptic tweet shocked fans
Chantelle is thought to have walked out on Reid on Wednesday and updated her Twitter with the cryptic message: Karma is a b***h and I'm so glad it is cos people only find out how much of a b***h it is when its too late and they've hurt u.'
Fiancé Alex Reid, who has just returned from touring with WildBoyz, last tweeted that the pair had enjoyed a cosy night out to his thousands of followers.
Chantelle was pictured carrying heavy shopping last week shortly after being forced to deny reports that Alex had broken off their engagement.
Brave face: Chantelle was all smiles at tooth whitening launch on Wednesday, the day she is reported to have move out of her home with Alex
Brave face: Chantelle was all smiles at tooth whitening launch on Wednesday, the day she is reported to have move out of her home with Alex
Brave face: Chantelle was all smiles at tooth whitening launch last Wednesday, the day she is reported to have move out of her home with Alex
Addressing the rumours in her magazine column, she said: ''People have been asking all week if my engagement to Alex is still on, after newspapers reported that he’d called it all off last week.'
'Waking up to the reports was the weirdest feeling ever. It was like, “Oh right, I’m not getting married now."'
However the blonde insists that nothing has changed, as she continued: 'The wedding is not off and I don’t know which “friend” or associate is saying these things. It’s a bit of a bitch.'
'It’s like, “Give me a break, I’m almost eight months pregnant. To be honest, the last thing on my mind right now is a wedding and I haven’t made any plans.'
Struggling on: Heavily pregnant Chantelle was pictured battling with her shopping last week
Struggling on: Heavily pregnant Chantelle was pictured battling with her shopping last week

Audrey Hepburn glamour returns thanks to Anna Friel

When Anna Friel first took on the role of Holly Golightly in the play Breakfast At Tiffany's, she made one thing very clear: she wouldn't imitate legendary actress Audrey Hepburn who starred in the 1961 movie.
'There's no one who could do it like Hepburn,' she said.
Clearly, she's changed her mind.
Audrey Hepburn
Anna Friel
Vintage glamour: Actress Anna Friel, right, has been channeling Audrey Hepburn's style both on and off-stage
Because although the production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is set, as it was in Truman Capote's original novella, in the 1940s, Anna seems to be channelling the Oscar-winning star's look off-stage instead.
There's a certain natural resemblance between the two slender, gamine brunettes. And Anna's new retro-look make-up - pencilled brows and crimson lips and nails - evokes Hepburn's groomed elegance. She's also been sporting an array of vintage frocks.

 
Though Anna has always been petite, she's reportedly been going to the gym almost every day, ensuring a slender physique to rival the former ballet dancer's. Anna recently confided to friends that she thought the theatre was haunted by a friendly ghost.
She joked she it might be Capote, but our money's on someone a lot more glamorous.

2012年5月23日星期三

Sheer daring! Kristen Stewart puts her bra on show in a see-through top

Kristen Stewart put a bold twist on her travel attire as she jetting into France today.
The 22-year-old, who attending the Cannes Film Festival this week, arrived at Nice airport wearing a rather daring sheer vest which exposed her black bra.
She had knotted the vest to reveal a hint of midriff, putting an edgy spin on her casual outfit that included black jeans and dark sunglasses.
Sheer daring: Kristen Stewart arrived at Nice Airport today in a see-through vest
Sheer daring: Kristen Stewart arrived at Nice Airport today in a see-through vest
Casual style: The actress says she 'hates' wearing gowns at red carpet events
Casual style: The actress says she 'hates' wearing gowns at red carpet events
Casual style: The actress says she 'hates' wearing gowns at red carpet events
Kristen is currently travelling the world promoting her new movie, Snow White and the Huntsman, which also stars Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.
 

It is based on the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale- and although she enjoys the trips she hates having to wear gowns on the red carpet.
The Twilight star, who is dating Robert Pattinson, is known for her alternative fashion sense and she doesn't enjoy having to get dressed up for the cameras.
Playing it cool: The star knotted her black vest to reveal a hint of midriff
Playing it cool: The star knotted her black vest to reveal a hint of midriff
Jetsetting style: Kristen dressed down in jeans and a vest top for the journey
Jetsetting style: Kristen dressed down in jeans and a vest top for the journey
Jetsetting style: Kristen dressed down in jeans and a vest top for the journey
In an interview with the New York Post newspaper, she said: 'We're doing Cannes,and then there's the screening in New York on May 29 and the opening June 1.
'That means gowns. I hate gowns so much. Just wear them once and give them back.After the opening, I go home.'
The other thing that Kristen hates about being away from her home in Los Angeles is that she has to leave her two pet dogs behind, and she is always desperate to see them by the time she returns to the US.
She said: 'Now I only want to be with my boys. I'm dying when I'm away from them. My two mutts. A yellow Lab and a shepherd. I can't stand it. They're what I miss.'
Whoops! As Kristen's security took her luggage to the car, it hit the curb - causing the suitcases to fall into the road
Whoops! As Kristen's security took her luggage to the car, it hit the curb - causing the suitcases to fall into the road

2012年5月20日星期日

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies aged 62 after long battle with cancer

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has passed away today aged 62.
The musician died after undergoing intestinal surgery and due to his long battle with cancer.
'The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time,' family spokesman Doug Wright said.
The father-of-three had been battling colon and liver cancer.
Fears for the star’s health were first raised last year when he appeared looking gaunt on a TV show to promote his single for Poppy Day.
But Mr Gibb tried to allay any rumours about his health after admitting he had cancer – but claiming he had beaten it, saying doctors had told him: ‘It’s gone, they’ve told me they can’t see it no more, I’ve done it.’
Following a relapse last month, his wife Dwina, 59, spoke of her joy after the singer woke from a 12-day coma despite being given just a 10 per cent chance of survival by doctors.
She had been told to start making plans for the musician’s passing as he slumped into a coma after contracting pneumonia.
 
But Mr Gibb defied the odds and regained consciousness as music from his Titanic Requiem played. 

Mrs Gibb and her family had held a constant bedside vigil for the star - and had been playing his favourite music to try and rouse him.

And she revealed that he cried when she played him Roy Orbison’s 1962 song Crying.

She said: ‘We played music to him for about ten days so we asked him if he wanted to listen to any more music and he said no - we’ve bombarded him with music for about 10 days. It was very interesting...’ 

 
Hitmakers: Robin was part of one of the biggest groups of all time the Bee Gees with his brother Maurice, who passed away in 2003 and Barry who is now the only surviving member of the bandHitmakers: Robin was part of one of the biggest groups of all time the Bee Gees with his brother Maurice, who passed away in 2003 and Barry who is now the only surviving member of the band
Mr Gibb’s son Robin-John - known as RJ - said his father had woken up when they played the track they had composed together.

RJ, 29, told ITV news: ‘He woke up while we were playing the track which is a movement from the [Titanic] Requiem we have just written.

‘He is completely compos mentis now and the first thing he said to me was ‘Hi R-J, can you tell them my back hurts?’ so we got a nurse to turn him. We said we loved each other.

‘Two days before that they said they’d thrown the kitchen sink at him, that it was time to make plans because he was in God’s hands and such, but he beats the odds again and they gave him an under 10% survival chance and he has beaten the odds...he really is something else.’ 

Father and son had been due to premier their collaborative classical work, The Titanic Requiem, in April but the event went ahead without Mr Gibb due to his poor health.

 
Gone but not forgotten: Robin leaves behind his wife Dwina Gone but not forgotten: Robin leaves behind his wife Dwina
Mrs Gibb said her husband was being ‘very naughty’, as she revealed: ‘He is fantastic at the moment. He is laughing, he is joking, he is really happy. He just wants to get out.

‘He has been very naughty because he pulled his feeding tube out so the nurses will have to put it back in again but he wants ice cream...he wants all kinds of things. It’s good anyway.’

Mr Gibb had surgery on his bowel 19 months ago for an unrelated condition, but a tumour was discovered and he was diagnosed with cancer of the colon and, subsequently, of the liver.

Stars pay tribute to late singer

Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said Gibb was 'talented beyond even his own understanding'. He said: 'Everyone should be aware that the Bee Gees are second only to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music.
'Their accomplishments have been monumental. Not only have they written their own number one hits, but they wrote huge hit records for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, Destiny’s Child, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, the list goes on and on.
'What must also be said is Robin had one of the best white soul voices ever. He was singing lead on his first number one when he was 17, that was Massachusetts.'

Bryan Adams tweeted: ‘Robin Gibb RIP. Very sad to hear about yet another great singer dying too young.’
Shane Filan of Westlife tweeted: ‘Just heard Robin Gibb has died .. So sad .. A musical legend ! RIP’
Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams posted: ‘RIP Robin Gibb!! #EMOTIONSTAKINGMEOVER (I’m so glad DC3 got the chance to remake that song)
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott tweeted: ‘Just heard about Robin Gibb. A good friend, a brilliant musician and a man who turned all of us into wannabe Travoltas! Rest in peace Robin.’
The Script’s official Twitter page said: ‘R.I.P. Robin Gibb. We met Robin+Barry in NY. Such a lovely guy. Prayers 2 his family. 2 many Legends being taken from us 2 early.’
Duran Duran’s official Twitter page said: ‘Sorry to hear about the passing of Robin Gibb of the BeeGees. Our condolences to his friends and family’
It had been thought his cancer was in remission as early as last month, but the latest deterioration in his health coincides with reports of a secondary tumour.

Mr Gibb’s twin brother and bandmate Maurice died from the same bowel condition that initially led doctors to operate on him.

His younger brother Andy, who was not part of the Bee Gees but a successful singer in his own right, died in 1988 from heart failure at 30.

Dr Andrew Thillainayagam, the multi-millionare’s private physician, revealed how had tried to prepare the Gibb family for the very worst, adding ‘the prognosis was very grave... I warned Robin’s wife, Dwina, son, Robin John and brother, Barry, that I feared the worst.’ 

He added: ‘As a team, we were all concerned that we might be approaching the realms of futility. It is testament to Robin’s extraordinary courage, iron will and deep reserves of physical strength.’
Mr Gibb was married twice, to Molly Hullis, a secretary in the organisation of impresario Robert Stigwood, from 1968 to 1980, then to Dwina Murphy-Gibb, an author and artist. He had two children, Spencer and Melissa, from his first marriage, and a son, Robin-John, from his second.
He famously had an ‘accepting’ marriage with Dwina, which survived the star fathering a daughter with their housekeeper, Claire Yang.
Miss Yang, 36, and Snow Robin, four, now live in Oxfordshire, five miles from the converted monastery where the Gibbs and their 28-year-old son Robin-John resided.

The Bee Gees will be forever known for providing the soundtrack to the 1970s in the form of the Saturday Night Fever album, one of the biggest-selling albums of all time.
Posing with toothy smiles, bouffant hair and tight white outfits on the album's cover, they captured the look of an era.
And with their falsetto close harmonies hitched to a new dancefloor-friendly sound, the trio's career was propelled to new heights.

The new-found reputation of the Bee Gees was far removed from their beginnings as a young trio performing in theatres in Manchester in the mid-1950s.
Mr Gibb and his twin Maurice were born on the Isle of Man to English parents on December 22, 1949, three years after their brother Barry.
The trio started out as a child act encouraged by their father Hugh, a band leader, and their mother Barbara, a former singer, who is still alive.
They continued performing when the family moved to Brisbane, Australia, in 1958.
They took the name Bee Gees, an abbreviation of Brothers Gibb, signed to the Australian label Festival Records and released a series of singles written by Barry while in their teenage years.
After finding worldwide success, Gibb admitted earlier this year, in one of his last interviews, that he felt his illness was 'karma' for his fame.
 
Honoured: In 2004 Robin was presented with a CBE with his brother Barry Honoured: In 2004 Robin was presented with a CBE with his brother Barry
'I sometimes wonder if the tragedies my family has suffered are a karmic price for all the fame and fortune the Bee Gees have had.'
The star was struck down with colon cancer, which spread to his liver, in 2010.
He first felt the illness while on stage in Belgium in August that year, and later had an emergency operation for a blocked intestine.
The procedure sparked memories of the deaths of his twin brother Maurice, 53, who died of complications from a twisted intestine in 2003.
Their younger brother Andy also died young. He was just 30 when he died of myocarditis caused by a viral infection.
After his successful surgery doctors advised him to have a scan, but the singer waited eight months before going ahead, afraid of what he would be told.
 
Back in the day: Robin as a young musician in 1970 Back in the day: Robin as a young musician in 1970

2012年5月17日星期四

Our fair lady: We salute the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn’s timeless chic continues to intrigue and inspire us. We select six of her most enduring looks from a new book that celebrates the style of the legendary trendsetter
For the essence of the Left Bank – head-to-toe black
Audrey Hepburn

There is a shade of red lipstick for every woman
Audrey Hepburn

A glorious sun hat offers class – and prevents unsightly squinting
Audrey Hepburn

You can never go wrong with a little black dress
Audrey Hepburn

When spring arrives, celebrate with a floral sun dress
Audrey Hepburn


Even a paper cup becomes elegant when clutched by an opera glove
Audrey Hepburn