‘i was so happy it was a hit first time out – to become truly timeless is incredible’

A complex childhood and a difficult first marriage were mere stumbling blocks on the road to success for the singer-songwriter and global superstar. She talks to Frances Hedges about overcoming adversity, embracing her diva reputation and why she’s proud to be producing music that comes from the heart

SEPTEMBER 2025

Alexandra Burke, it would seem, is gearing up for a busy couple of years of marathons and babies. The singer and actress has a plan, and it involves two marathons – and then two more children. The X F

WINDY, windy weather, we all blow together!” Hannah Kington laughed as she ran along the pavement, hand in hand with her five-year-old twins, Daisy and Amy. She could remember playing this game when s

The chart-topping musician’s bestselling memoir lit a new creative flame within her. She tells Shannon Mahanty what’s coming next

Ashley James opens up to Closer about the working parent juggle, her TV ambitions and hopes for her forties