News about Elizabeth Taylor

A new Wondery podcast tells the jaw-dropping true story of a British family that moves to a tropical island off the coast of Nicaragua, after buying it online for $300,000 in 2001. Their paradise quickly unravels, when mother, Jayne Gaskin (right), a former Playboy Bunny begins an affair with a local ex-guerilla fighter. Their nightmare gets worse when the family is kidnapped over a centuries-old land dispute, ending in a tragic death.

Airbnb saw a remarkable 93 percent increase in bookings in Ravello, a city located approximately 15 minutes away from Atrani, a seaside town with a local population of less than 1,000 people where Ripley was filmed. Bookings in Minori, another lesser-known spot just 8 minutes away from Atrani, increased by 63 percent, according to the home-sharing site. Released earlier this month, the Netflix series Ripley comes 25 years after the Amalfi Coast was stunningly featured in the 1999 film adaptation of Highsmith's novel. As tourists flock to the picturesque town, local residents and business owners are bracing themselves for unprecedented challenges posed by large crowds this summer.

One might assume that being a member of one of the richest families in the world guarantees you a lavish and carefree life. But in the case of the billionaire Getty family, nothing could be further from the truth. For while money certainly can buy mansions, jewels, and entry into the highest echelons of society, the heirs to the Getty fortune have proven the age old adage that money - no matter how much - cannot buy happiness. That message was made clear yet again this week when heiress Ivy Getty, whose family has an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion, announced that she was divorcing her husband Tobias 'Toby' Engel after just four years of marriage, the latest in a line of heartbreaks to befall the wealthy family.

The heroic founder of the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society, Dinah Johnson, fears that the Royal Mail 's proposal to reduce delivery days to two or three a week will spell the end of the letter. 'This is how you get to the death of letter-writing. I didn't think when I set up the society that there would be a scenario where the service is threatened, but it is.' So just how well do you know your letters? Take the test and find out...

'I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is very comfortable,' Sean Connery's James Bond says as he goes to check in after escaping certain death in a burning coffin in Diamonds Are Forever. The 'Trop' was certainly the word to lose in Las Vegas in the 1960s and 1970s, when 007 stayed there.

The Amalfi Coast has long been a draw for celebrities and tourists alike, with its glittering sea, towns that look like film sets, and a rich tradition of A-list visitors. Whether it's the pearl of Ravello, the clifftop Sorrento, or Positano, which follows a steep hillside, there are plenty of places visitors can visit to soak up the sun and culture. Now, Ripley's latest Netflix series is expected to draw more attention on the Italian coast, especially for the locals who live there, which is likely to be unwelcome. The Amalfi Coast was spectacularly displayed in Patricia Highsmith's book "The Talented Mr Ripley" in 1999 film version. For decades, Amalfi has been a favorite of Hollywood royalty. Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Gina Lollobrigida were among the many eager visitors. Princess Margaret spent her holidays there with wealthy merchant banker Mario D'urso. However, in recent years, the stretch of coastline has been flooded with selfie-hunting visitors who have surprised locals. Officials in 2022 went as far as banning some tourists from the road to try to solve the overcrowding epidemic.

Las Vegas has earned the nickname Sin City due to the numerous adult entertainers that take place within its hotels, strip clubs, and casinos, and casinos, one resort in particular has certainly lived up to its name. The Tropicana hotel and casino is a prime example of why the Nevada city has gathered its fame despite its murky links to the mob and legal issues for its owners. It was the city's most expensive property when it first opened in 1957, and it quickly became the epitome of Hollywood glamour. It was synonymous with glitz and glamor for decades; it regularly hosted A-list celebrities in its showroom and was the hotel that James Bond favored in the famous 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever. However, the opulent resort suffered from a slew of scandals that ultimately tarnished its opulent image. This week, the Tropicana casino and hotel's rich history has come back to the forefront of many people's thoughts, as it prepares to close for the final time.

According to Elizabeth Taylor, the author of a new book on their rollercoaster romance, Richard Burton's 'Shakespearean dreams' were shattered by her. During the construction of their 1963 mega-flop Cleopatra, the two couples engaged in a wild affair when they were both married to other people. Their tumescent affair became a Hollywood celebrity, with the pair getting married and divorced twice in the middle of a blizzard of alcohol-fuelled zeal.

Following Kate's planned abdominal surgery in January, Bosses at the prestigious hospital have launched an urgent investigation after it was discovered that at least one staff member attempted to access personal information about her. The Princess is said to be aware of the allegations, but a Kensington Palace spokesperson said, "This is a matter for the London Clinic." Maria Caulfield, a nurse, said today that the legislation was "very straightforward" regarding the prohibition of accessing private medical records for no medical use.

After the Princess of Wales' personal information was discovered after she underwent planned abdominal surgery in January, Bosses of The London Clinic launched the urgent probe after it was discovered that at least one member of staff had attempted to access the Princess of Wales' personal information. Yesterday, mystery shrouded the massive security scandal, with the private hospital refusing to disclose whether it was first informed of the misconduct or if the employees involved had been suspended while the investigation continues. The Information Commissioner's Officer (ICO), a data monitoring body, told MailOnline that it had'received a breach report' and is reviewing the evidence provided. Meanwhile, insiders at the hospital, which is based in Marylebone, central London, were "utterly shocked and distraught" that a 'trusted colleague' had wrought such a 'breach of trust and ethics'.

Was art expert Blunt on a mission to protect senior members of the Royal Family from association with the immoral earnings of goodtime girls Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies was gripping the post-war public?Was he attempting to save the reputation of Prince Philip and erase any public sign of a louche, party-going lifestyle more suited to a dissolute bachelor than the prince consort of a Queen? The Palace has long denied any involvement in the events of the weekend, but rumors and mystery persist. Philip had been in touch with Ward on several occasions, and he had even been sketched by the artist at Buckingham Palace. Now, this and other drawings had quickly disappeared due to the mystery purchaser.

Double chins can be the scourge of even the most beautiful women in the country, with actor Richard Burton once claiming that Elizabeth Taylor had one. However, researchers now claim that the humble soya bean will rid of the unwanted facial fat. In a lawsuit, a drug is being used selectively to break down submental fat, which affects 60% of people. Research has suggested that the fat, often associated with being overweight, can run in families, and results in loss of skin elasticity with age

In a series of new images shared on Instagram, Olivia Culpo sets pulses racing in a black bikini while cuddling up to her hunky fiancé Christian McCaffrey on a boat. The model, 31, channeled Elizabeth Taylor with a black and white silk scarf tied around her wavy brunette hair while posting a glimpse of her latest getaway with her more than 5.5 million Instagram followers. All attention was on the former Miss Universe's incredibly toned midriff, who put her incredibly toned midriff on full display while cruised around the ocean with the San Francisco 49ers star, 27. The beauty queen completed her glamorous look with a nude matte lipstick, blush, and bronzer for a sun-kissed glow in comparison to two large gold earrings and black Chanel shades.

As Raye received her sixth British award of the night and grabbed her grandmother's hand, I felt the tears fall down my face. I spent the evening supporting Raye, not just because I'm a fan of her music, but also because she's honest, humble, and raw emotions spoke to me and every woman who has been told she can't, so she should move forward and show that she can. I couldn't help but wonder how her makeup stayed put as the tears welled up in her eyes. She had screamed on stage for a good two hours, had sung her heart out, and in her words, 'ugly,' she cried, but it hadn't budged at all. No panda eyes, no foundation streaks, and no eye bags were found, although there were no eye bags on display. I made it my mission to track down her makeup artist and ask her the all-important question. How did you make Raye's makeup waterproof? Raye's go-to MUA, who has been with the artist since 2017, author and guest judge on BBC1's Glow Up series one, Lan Nguyen-Grealis. Known for her glowing skin and creative looks this isn't the first time Lan's makeup has stood up against the Brit's water test — remember Paloma Faith's iconic rainfall performance in 2015, Lan was behind that look too — so what is this witchery? I wanted to know that mascara has the slightest dot of moisture.

JAN MOIR (left): Jeremy King (left) is back where he belongs, sporting his latest restaurant (right), which also happens to be his old restaurant and, perhaps more importantly, was his first restaurant. From 1981 to 2000, the King of Arlington, Texas, operated it with his business partner Chris Corbin as Le Caprice. It was purchased by billionaire Richard Caring in 2005, who closed it three years ago due to the pandemic, but the name and plans to relaunch it in a London hotel were mischievous. However, it is no surprise that it was King Le Caprice's version that thrilled and delighted London. The opulent, the undeniably popular, and the indelibly royal became a favorite haunt in St James's under Corbin & King's direction.

As everyone has an idol to look up to, actors are often mocked by other actors. The list goes back to when Natalie Wood first met Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s when she was just a teenager and Liz was world famous. When it comes to face-to-face, the actresses love to gush about their close encounters and often lose their cool with praise and, in some cases tears. Kim Kardashian has notably gone fangirl on Cher as seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Jennifer Lopez adores Barbra Strobisand so much she included one of her films in her latest album This Is Me... Now. JLo is also known to wear a sweatshirt with Babs' face on front. Brie Larson made news when she cried at Jennifer Lopez's wedding last month, which made JLo cry. Kelly Clarkson went nuts the first time she met Meryl Street at an awards show. Natalie Portman hugged and cooed after a chance meeting with Rihanna in France in January, where the singer confessed to being a huge fan of the Star Wars staple's films. Halle Berry contrasts Halle Berry. Ed Sheeran's worldview is also regarded by Camila Cabello. Here's a look at the celebrities who have melted down while seeing their idols.

Ellie Goulding, 37, had a glamorous night out at the UK Women in Music festival hosted by Sony this week wearing a stunning floral mini dress. But before she hit the tiles, she shared a series of Instagram posts educating her 13.9 million followers on life after Mr Jopling's 32-year absence. A photograph of the mother of one sunbathing topless in skimpy bikini bottoms by a pool in Costa Rica this week, a precursor to a more cryptic post alluding to the break-up after four years. Ms Goulding posted a sample from a letter sent to Elizabeth Taylor from Richard Burton shortly after he left him in 1973, but the couple divorced in 1976.

Ellie Goulding went topless in a tumultuous snap from her Costa Rica holiday that she shared with her 13.9 million Instagram followers on Thursday. In a video shared on Instagram, the singer, 37, was enjoying a refreshing dip at sunrise as she chronicled her flight away from husband Caspar Jopling, which comes in conjunction with her long-awaited announcement of her divorce. In the snap, she reclining by a pool in just bikini bottoms and showing off her lithe body - right after Richard Burton's 1973 letter to Elizabeth Taylor about her departure from him.

Elizabeth Taylor's estate, nearly 13 years after her death, is launching a new fashion collection in honor of a worthy cause. On Monday, ElizabethTaylor.com unveiled a new line, just one day before she would have turned 92 years old. The House of Taylor collection will include hoodies, sweatshirts, and t-shirts with designs influenced by the late icon's 79th birthday in March 2011.

Swimmers at London's historic Hampstead ponds today weighed in on the controversy over transgender swimmers' access to the female-only waters, with mixed results. The row was the sole topic of discussion at the north London bathing mecca today, after a women's rights group condemned managers for failing to recognize their reservations about the use of the transgender pool. The Women's Rights Network (WRN) has accused Kenwood Ladies Pond Association (KLPA) of being "high-handed and undemocratic" by denying its attempt to prohibit trans women from entering the Hampstead Heath facility. However, committee heads claim that any such move would be 'unlawful,' after receiving court advice on the matter, but the local WRN branch claims that it has declined to provide the information to members.

His wife may be Queen of the Kitchen - or even the kitchens - but it is Mr Prue Leith who is leading this tour of the marital quarters. Suffice to say that there is nothing beige here, either in the decor or the marriage. The walls of her master bedroom, where Dame Prue is getting her make-up done, are festooned with about 200 of her statement necklaces, the most vivid and blingiest of which were purchased by the man who doesn't mind being branded her toyboy. John Playfair is 77 and his wife, Susan, will be 84 tomorrow, and she used to work in fashion. He once helped dress Elizabeth Taylor (but perhaps not in yellow plastic earrings that he'd sourced online for £2 a pop), and when he met Prue, he felt she needed more color in her life.

She is a furniture mogul who has made a name for herself in the industry thanks to her brand savvy. Her business is now worth several billions of dollars. Elizabeth Taylor, a Hollywood actress and Cleopatra actress, has been close to playing close with her. This brunette soared as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover girl in the 1980s. Several Cosmopolitan magazine covers featured the photogenic wonder. And, of course, the California native was known as a fitness model who was often photographed in bicycle shorts and sports bras. This week, the actress, who is now 60 years old and worth more than $500 million, posted a flashback photo in which she looked remarkably the same as she does today. Do you recall who she is?

It's also true that airlines are cramming an increasing number of "slimline" seats into Economy sections, but that's not surprising considering that they are in fact supermodel sizes. So unsuitable is this stout for those with a larger girth, as airlines such as Air France are advising the st out to buy an extra seat 'if your builder does not allow you to sit comfortably in a single seat.' And this week, Finnair is allowing us to tackle the extra pounds by weighing passengers at the departure gate. Humiliating? Unquestionably, the answer is no.

Prince William will return to official duties this week following his wife Kate Middleton's abdominal surgery as he attends two functions. On Wednesday, Kensington Palace announced that Prince of Wales will perform an investiture at Windsor Castle. On Wednesday evening, William will attend the London Air Ambulance annual fundraising gala in Central London. The Prince is a former air ambulance pilot who works with the charity and is the charity's patron. When leaving The London Clinic on January 18, William was last seen in public about three weeks after visiting his wife in hospital.