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HomeUS ShowbizTVSportsUS PoliticsRoyalsNewsCrime DeskLifestyleMoneyU.K.BuylineGamesShare DON'T MISS Trump and Melania host China's Xi alongside DC elite and business titans for lavish black-tie state dinner as details on historic toast, guest list and menu are revealed EXCLUSIVEPresley Gerber's crippling secret trauma as teenager that he could never overcome: 'It's not that he didn't try' It's time for the King to follow the European royals and strip Harry and Meghan of their titles: RICHARD EDEN Amazon is overflowing with viral beauty products from Tarte, Sunday Riley, Oribe and Elemis, starting from $9 SHOPPING Lauren Sanchez puts on eye-popping display as she joins husband Jeff Bezos at state dinner with Xi Jinping EXCLUSIVEHome Improvement star Jonathan Taylor Thomas seen for first time after shock arrest Melania Trump wows in striking monochrome ensemble at state dinner for China's Xi Jinping Dolly Parton's last-ever recorded song to be featured on an iconic rock band's upcoming album Susan Sarandon and other celebrities ARRESTED at UN protest ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address Hollywood's most eligible bachelor Kevin Costner, 71, looks youthful as he boards private jet amid budding bonds with two blonde age-gap beauties EXCLUSIVEKaia Gerber's boyfriend Lewis Pullman and A-list friends rush to her side days after her brother Presley's death Dove Cameron is married! Disney Channel star wows in a white suit as she shares a kiss with Måneskin frontman husband Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania SNAPS at RHONJ star in presence of police during tense airport incident Kelly Ripa stuns audience as she reveals story behind her 'really embarrassing' hotel bathroom mishap Daily Mail launches The Spotlight US: Sign up for Hollywood scoops, scandals and the hottest tea from Tinseltown Melania Trump hints at growing tensions with son Barron, 20, as she shares rare insight into their relationship Ivanka Trump stuns in figure-hugging blue gown during China president's arrival ceremony, as Melania opts for chic pencil skirt Dolly Parton's sister Stella breaks silence on family feud as legendary singer's estate is granted retraining order against nephew Jennifer Lopez looks casually chic in a sheer lace top and stylish jeans as she leaves her hotel in Milan amid Fashion Week There is something utterly insane and cruel in the way Ed Sheeran has been attacked: BRYONY GORDON Fox News host Kat Timpf, 37, reveals she's pregnant with second child after breast cancer battle Dak Prescott's ex eviscerates NFL star in response to shock pregnancy rumors and claims he was 'cheating on me repeatedly Dakota Johnson flashes her underwear in a sheer lace dress as she joins co-star Josh Hartnett at the Verity premiere - while Anne Hathaway is absent EXCLUSIVEThe booze-fueled livestream that led to shocking underage rape allegations at Clavicular's Cape Cod family mansion Miss Jamaica files bombshell lawsuit against Miss Universe after suffering 'life-altering traumatic brain injury' during fall off pageant stage Hayden Panettiere's parents fought over who would get the late star's JEWELRY she wore when she died from overdose, report says The very subtle clue Melania Trump was 'over-awed' by Xi's wife ... as she mirrors her every move Lenny Kravitz shows off his dance moves as he supports daughter Zoë at Harry Styles' New York gig EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift's blistering put-down of Vegas showgirl embroiled in 'non-sensical' lawsuit... as trademark infringement legal fight rages on EXCLUSIVETrump lawyer Alina Habba, 42, set to marry Turkish billionaire, 29, who secretly gave her GIANT diamond with 'its own zip code'. Ditch the Botox for this age-defying lifting and firming serum that virtually erases wrinkles in just 10 minutes SHOPPING Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against star's nephew who was accused of threatening 'violence' Fans beg Ryan Murphy to 'please stop' as he reveals Glee return despite show's 'death curse' Catherine Zeta-Jones, 56, turns up the glamour in a caped silver sequin gown as she dazzles at the premiere for her new Prime thriller series Kill Jackie We found the 14 best RSVP-ready dresses on the internet this fall - and prices start at just $86 SHOPPING Cardi B flashes her cleavage in a daring snakeskin corset dress as she graces the front row during Roberto Cavalli's Milan Fashion Week Show Patriots star appears to go public with relationship with stunning influencer... weeks after penning record $135m deal Meghan Markle's best friend tells all about her UK return with Harry Justin and Hailey Bieber enjoy night out at celeb-endorsed megachurch... after his wild gig in LA's most dangerous park I found the secret to going bra-free under sweaters this fall SHOPPING Sophia Bush and girlfriend Ashlyn Harris give soccer star's kids their red carpet debut after divorce confession Style icon Sienna Miller reveals her daughter Marlowe, 14, is constantly stealing her clothes The View star Sunny Hostin claims she was lone holdout juror who spared cannibal... but newspaper reports from the time tell a VERY different story Taylor Swift hints at love triangle with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell in new Patient Zero video The anti-aging makeup trick that makes hooded eyes look instantly more lifted - and lasts all day SHOPPING EXCLUSIVEActress who broke out opposite Clint Eastwood and starred with real-life husband on TV is seen on rare outing... can you guess who she is? Bridget Fonda, 62, looks skinnier than ever as she shows off her 100lb weight loss transformation on LA outing Dolly Parton's sister speaks out on family 'feud' amid shock clash over late star's estate Pregnant Anne Hathaway, 43, looks ready to pop on rare outing with her husband Adam Shulman and two kids Luxury socks are having a moment - and this A-list favorite has comfy sport, dress, and work styles for fall SHOPPING Kim Kardashian unveils the bizarre nickname she has given boyfriend Lewis Hamilton amid A-list couple's romance Green-fingered Kate! Princess helps pot plants at drug and alcohol support charity celebrating the benefits of the outdoors Presley Gerber was discovered dead 'in a bedroom' at luxurious rehab facility after going into cardiac arrest 'As you all know, my schedule freed up a bit': Macklemore announces Free Palestine gigs after being kicked off Ed Sheeran's tour sparked backlash Ed Sheeran's longtime pal Jordan Stephens savages singer over Macklemore row as he declares: 'Every time he speaks, it gets WORSE' Elizabeth Hurley is joined by lookalike son Damian as she hosts Estée Lauder breast cancer fundraiser lunch Unhinged Roseanne Barr calls costar Michael Fishman a 'little f***ing worm' for saying namesake show's cancellation over racism scandal was justified Celine Dion boxes with her bodyguard as she puts on a VERY animated display at her Paris hotel after triumphant comeback gig Brad Pitt, 62, sports a pajama-style ensemble as he steps out with girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 33, in Spain Rihanna flashes her lace lingerie in a sheer dress as she arrives back at her Parisian hotel after a night out at Celine Dion's concert Inside soccer legend Thierry Henry's astonishing NYC penthouse as it's put up for grabs at $25M... including the grill to end all grills Many missed the subtle signs in Prince William and Kate's 'united front' that show us what's going on behind the scenes Beach Boys tour chaos as band cancels MORE concerts last-minute The royal charmer! As Tom Cruise holds Kate's hand again, how his enduring friendship with the British monarchy EXCLUSIVE'Uncle George' Clooney rushes to Kaia Gerber's house as his heartbreaking notes to Presley are revealed: Actor in utter agony over death of 'second son' Bill Nighy, 76, reveals secret marriage amid Anna Wintour romance rumours after spending years claiming he's never tied the knot Pixie Lott stuns in a plunging sheer corset as she joins Simone Ashley and glam Jodie Turner-Smith at Bentley Torcal launch party Cara Delevingne shows off her athletic skills as she does a headstand before performing new single about her girlfriend Minke in satin underwear Naomi Campbell, 56, looks thrilled as she reunites with ex Flavio Briatore, 76, at the Grand Prix in Azerbaijan - 24 years after calling off engagement EXCLUSIVESelena Gomez discusses plans to 'have my own children'... two years after revealing she can't carry kids due to medical issues Florence Pugh commands attention in a kooky Dior blazer dress as she puts on a leggy display at East Of Eden photocall in London Home Improvement icon Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested for obstruction and public intoxication after he 'KICKED' a deputy Taylor Lautner welcomes first child with wife Tay... as they reveal sweet name and glimpse of their newborn Sydney Sweeney shares eye-popping new lingerie photo for her 'Send Nudes' collection... and it features VERY sneaky tribute to boyfriend Sara Haines plunges The View into another scandal with outrageous remarks about Patrick Clancy's remarriage Hayden Panettiere was released from rehab just WEEKS before her drug death at 36 and had overdosed in past, new report says Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond's son arrested on allegations of assaulting officer and drug possession Dapper Brad Pitt, 62, puts on a loved-up display with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 33, at photocall for his new film Heart of the Beast during the San Sebastian Film Festival Harrowing 911 call reveals Carrot Top was 'barely breathing' when discovered at his Las Vegas home following suicide attempt Hayley Williams breaks silence on death of ex-husband and New Found Glory member Chad Gilbert... three days after his death at 45 Justin Bieber shocks onlookers as he performs surprise acoustic set in one of LA's most dangerous areas: 'This is insane!' Peter Byrne is dead at 74: Naked Eyes member sang '80s hits Always Something There to Remind Me and Promises, Promises Family Stone 2 cast revealed: Sarah Jessica Parker confirms return to star-studded sequel... as new Emmy-winner signs on after Diane Keaton's death Paige DeSorbo opens up about abusive relationship as she urges: 'Domestic violence can truly happen to anyone' Nepo baby Ella Beatty, 26, bears striking resemblance to aunt Shirley MacLaine in new photoshoot... as she opens up about famous parents Warren Beatty and Annette Bening Kimmel rings in suspension anniversary with fresh attack on Donald Trump EXCLUSIVECelebrity fitness coach Tracy Anderson's poodles escape from Hamptons yard in bloody attack of 76-year-old neighbor Ke Huy Quan reveals Steven Spielberg's 'unheard of' gesture that 'changed my family's life' on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Follow DailyMail Subscribe Daily Mail Follow @dailymail Follow DailyMail Follow MailOnline Follow Daily Mail DON'T MISS Competitive eating champion and Amazing Race alum Tim Janus dead at 49 K-pop star Nana forced to apologize over lip filler controversy after appearance in Netflix's The Scandal The View host admits weight loss surgery saved her life as panel debates GLP-1s Harrowing new details about Hayden Panettiere death scene emerge in devastating report That was close! Kate narrowly avoids disaster at premiere of Tom Cruise's Digger Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean makes red carpet return after EIGHT YEARS amid ongoing mystery around Nirvana rocker dad's death Nick Cannon says it was his 'destiny' to become a father of 12 and reveals if he wants more as women are 'soliciting' Jamie Foxx, 58, jokes that he's 'still got it' as he prepares to welcome new baby with 31-year-old girlfriend Matthew McConaughey's nepo baby son Levi, 18, exudes confidence as he makes his catwalk debut at Vogue World: Milan Heather Locklear, 64, and boyfriend Lorenzo Lamas, 68, enjoy romantic horse riding date... as he finalizes divorce from sixth wife Jon Hamm, 55, admits he's TERRIFIED over being an 'old dad' with wife, 38... after previously swearing off starting a family Maura Higgins shares sweet post with Mark Ballas after breaking down in tears during Dancing With The Stars rehearsals Danica Patrick shows off her ripped physique in tiny bikini as she soaks up the sun after Aaron Rodgers 'intimacy' feud Transgender Netflix star begs for $4k of acting work to secure SAG health insurance Prince Harry becomes emotional during a doom-laden speech about AI as he visits New York for panel discussion Iris Law turns up the glamour in a silver sequin midi dress as she joins chic Rachel Zegler at Milan Fashion Week's Fendi show EXCLUSIVEWhat Charles told Camilla years after Diana's death left her stunned... it exposes a hard truth about Earl Spencer's allegations Taylor Swift helps NFL reporter Erin Andrews land huge pay day as $40 Chiefs tank top instantly sells out Taylor Swift dazzles fans as she announces FOUR new songs and extended edition of album The Life of a Showgirl Travis Kelce sends fans into meltdown as he responds to Taylor Swift's viral 'husband' touchdown celebration Dolly Parton did not want friends and family seeing her on deathbed... but she made one surprising exception EXCLUSIVEDallas and Knots Landing star, 80, who played 'black sheep' of oil family makes rare outing... can you guess who? Kim Kardashian shows off her famous curves in a pink bikini as boyfriend Lewis Hamilton shares a sweet glimpse into their date night Sunny Hostin shocks The View by revealing she was holdout juror in famous NYC cannibal case even though she knew he'd killed and eaten woman Madonna, 68, poses in a sheer bra and fishnet tights as she shares sizzling BTS snaps Ed Sheeran loses almost half a million followers with a 'steep decline' after he was accused of 'bowing to the mob' during 'the worst week of my life' Jennifer Lopez, 57, takes a walk on the wild side as she steps out in a leopard print mini-skirt and jacket at Milan Fashion Week Celine Dion, 58, greets a huge crowd of fans outside her Parisian hotel as she prepares to perform again amid devastating health battle Dolly Parton's estate war escalates: Icon's manager files for restraining order as nephew accused of threatening 'violence' before his firing from top security role Brad Pitt, 62, takes inspiration from his Once Upon A Time alter-ego as he sports double denim at San Sebastian Film Festival Taylor Swift is brutally roasted for embarrassing Photoshop fail after teasing upcoming new music Cara Delevingne makes a rare appearance with girlfriend Minke after revealing plans to start a family together Clueless star says she 'wasn't surprised' by Brittany Murphy's death and accuses late actress of having a 'drug problem' Princess Kate dazzles in Queen Mother's heart necklace, Diana's earrings and striking Jenny Peckham gown for Tom Cruise's Digger premiere Kylie Jenner borrows sister Kim Kardashian's racy yellow Versace dress from 2018 as she jets to St Tropez for a wedding Introducing Mrs Ackerley: Margot Robbie drops her maiden name and starts using her British husband's surname a decade after tying the knot Today's headlines Most Read Meghan Markle's 'subtly daring' style transformation: Duchess debuts new wardrobe of crop tops and plunging necklines as rumours swirl about her 'fashion venture' King Charles cuts a tense figure as he's seen for the first time since brother Andrew gave up his titles and Met police began probe into controversial prince Just like Harry Judd, my child has Pathological Demand Avoidance. 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