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MAFS UK star rushed to hospital after suffering painful injury days before filming new TV show

MARRIED At First Sight UK star Jay Howard has revealed she was rushed to hospital just days before filming a brand new TV show.

The E4 reality TV bride took to Instagram to confirm she had been admitted to Accrington Victoria Hospital after suffering a painful injury.

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Jay Howard revealed she had been rushed to hospital[/caption]
She shared a shock image after dislocating her knee
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It comes just days before she is set to film a brand new TV show[/caption]

Jay confessed she had dislocated her knee as she shared a close-up side-by-side shot of her two legs which showed off the huge swelling surrounding her knee.

In another shot, taken after her hospital stay, Jay could be seen with her knee fully strapped up atop a bright pink tracksuit as she spoke out on her injury mishap.

Taking to Instagram, the TV star said: “Only I would DISLOCATE my bloody knee a few days before filming starts for my next job.

“In pain, strapped up and semi-mobile, but not letting it get in the way! If you see me, I may be hobbling around for the foreseeable…

“Thank you to the staff at Accrington Victoria Hospital for being angels and looking after me… I’ll be back on both feet properly in no time!!”

Jay’s fans and celebrity pals were quick to send their well-wishes to the star as they wished her a speedy recovery ahead of her next filming project.

Former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn said: “Aw sending love, get well soon xx.”

Fellow MAFS star Paul Liba added: “Get better soon you !!! X”

One of Jay’s fans added: “Oh no! Sending love of love to you and a speedy recovery.”

As another added: “Oh nooooo Jay, I hope you’re on the mend real quick xx.”

Jay did not elaborate on what her next filming project was as she kept her 208,000 followers guessing as to what show she could be appearing on next.

The star rose to fame on last year’s edition of the reality TV show where she was paired up with Luke Worley.

Despite aiming to make it work, explosive rows and differences of opinion led to the pair splitting soon after the show.

Jay then made a solo appearance on the show’s reunion to discuss their relationship, as Luke was banned from attending.

The Lancashire native confirmed that the pair had split, telling her co-stars: “He literally basically just said, like, we are better off just being friends.

“I asked him what he wanted, but he couldn’t answer the question.”

Mafs couples that have stood the test of time

Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.

The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.

Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.

Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.

Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”

Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.

Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.

“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.

“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’

“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”

Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.

Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.

They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.

Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”

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Man Utd star was thinking ‘dude, leave me alone’ when Ten Hag was speaking to him, claims Premier League legend

PREMIER LEAGUE legend Ruud Gullit reckons a Manchester United star was wishing to be “left alone” as Erik ten Hag talked to him.

The incident occurred during last night’s Europa League clash against FC Twente.

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Alejandro Garnacho’s body language towards Erik ten Hag was pointed out by Ruud Gullit
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United took the lead through Christian Eriksen in the 35th minute.

But the Dane turned from hero to villain as his mistake allowed Twente to net a 68th minute equaliser.

Ten Hag’s Red Devils could not find a way through to goal again.

And they were jeered off the pitch by irate home supporters, who have seen United draw twice since thrashing Barnsley 7-0 in the Carabao Cup.

One star who was left out of the starting XI last night was Argentina international Garnacho.

The winger is regarded as one of football’s most exciting youngsters.

And Ten Hag eventually brought him off the bench just one minute before Twente’s equaliser.

As Garnacho prepared for the pitch, his Dutch boss leaned over before giving him tactical instructions.

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But Premier League icon Ruud Gullit reckoned Garnacho would rather have been left alone.

Talking on Ziggo Sport, the former Chelsea star felt Ten Hag was being more of a hindrance than a help based on Garnacho’s body language.

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Gullit felt Garnacho wanted to say ‘leave me alone, man’
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And Gullit believed the forward was thinking: “Leave me alone, man!”

He said: “Ten Hag wanted to have a meeting with Garnacho, but he didn’t feel like it at all.

“Garnacho was preparing to come on and Ten Hag kept talking to him.

“You can just see it when a player thinks: ‘Dude, leave me alone, man!’

On United’s performance, Gullit added: “As a coach, you also see things happening that just don’t go well.

“I also saw Ruud van Nistelrooy constantly in the picture. He wasn’t happy.

“Even Casemiro got involved. You could see that things just weren’t going well.

“Am I shocked by the football? No, because I see this every week. I think Twente played sensibly.

“You could see that they gained a bit more confidence after a cautious start to the match.

“At some point you have to give them a little test and they did that well.”

Man Utd player ratings vs FC Twente

MANCHESTER UNITED'S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.

That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.

See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.

Andre Onana – 6

Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.

Diogo Dalot – 6

Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.

Harry Maguire – 6

Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.

Lisandro Martinez – 7

Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.

Noussair Mazraoui – 6

New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.

Christian Eriksen – 7

Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.

Manuel Ugarte – 6

A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.

Marcus Rashford – 8

Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.

Bruno Fernandes – 6

Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.

Amad Diallo – 6

His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.

Joshua Zirkzee – 5

A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.

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Strictly’s Pete Wicks slammed by fans as they warn he’ll be ‘in trouble’ over Vicky Pattison blunder

STRICTLY’S Pete Wicks has been slammed by fans as they warned he’ll be ‘in trouble’ over a Vicky Pattison blunder.

Pete, 36, shared a gushing tribute to Geordie Shore legend Vicky, 36, took to Instagram from her lavish second wedding to Ercan Ramadan, 30, in Italy.

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Pete jeted out to Italy for her lavish second wedding to Ercan Ramadan[/caption]

The Towie alum looked dapper in a black tuxedo while posed alongside the stunning brunette.

He wrote: “Couldn’t be more proud of you… @vickypattison.

“For 10 years you have been one of my best friends and biggest supporters.

“I am so blessed and lucky to call you a friend. You are a wonderful person and have always been there for me, my life is better with you in it.

“This is your day and you deserve it more than anyone. Congratulations.”

But some of his followers were left concerned that he’d post a photo of Vicky in her wedding gown before she could do it herself.

One commented: “Did you just post her dress first?!!! beautiful by the way!”

Someone else added: “I don’t follower her but 1st thing I did was check her page to see if she had posted. She hadn’t.”

A third agreed: “Im sure he knows what he’s doing & got permission, maybe he was just over excited for her.”

Another said: “Peteeeeee have you just posted her dress before her. she might want you to delete this bubs x.”

Vicky and Ercan, who got engaged in 2022, first said “I do” last month inside Marylebone Town Hall.

The Daily Mail previously reported the newlyweds would fly to Puglia for another ceremony which will be filmed for Vicky’s brand new Channel 4 show, Destination Wedding.

Pete also uploaded a video from his trip abroad, putting on a suave display in his getup while strolling down some steps.

While the reality star took some time out from his Strictly training, he seems to be firmly entrenched in the show bubble – and fans are even convinced he has fallen for his pro partner Jowita Przystal.

The pair were snapped looking like they couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they walked the heavily-inked hunk’s dogs.

And Jowita’s appearance on Pete’s podcast, Staying Relevant, also set tongues wagging.

The pair appeared to chat to Pete’s co-host, Sam Thompson. and fans were quick to comment on how the Towie star looked at the dance champ.

One commented: “He’s in luvvv they so suit each other x.”

Another wrote: “Are they a couple then.”

A third penned: “Pete has a Strictly curse.”

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Valley of the Kings Pharaoh who changed course of history comes ‘back to life’ with face seen for first time in 3,500yrs

THE face of the Valley of the Kings Pharaoh who rewrote history can be seen for the first time in 3,500 years.

The famous Amenhotep I ushered in a new age of peace and prosperity for ancient Egypt – and was worshipped as a god for his achievements.

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Amenhotep I reigned in the 16th century BC and is credited with initiating the “heyday” of the New Kingdom, when Egypt‘s power and wealth peaked.

He solidified the borders of the nascent realm and may have started the Valley of the Kings, while science and art flourished under his rule.

He was even deified upon his death, being worshipped as a god for centuries after his reign, and consulted as an oracle.

Now his living face can be seen for the first time in more than 3,500 years, after scientists used his skull to rebuild his likeness.

Cicero Moraes, the Brazilian graphics expert behind the recreation, said the god depicted in statues wasn’t a perfect match for the living pharaoh.

He said: “Many mummies, such as Amenhotep I, show a retrognathism or overbite, and this is generally not reflected in a compatible way in the statues.

“In general terms, the statues of Amenhotep I are compatible in the nose region, but more gracile in the glabella region and more projected in the chin region.”

To complete the recreation, Mr Moraes and his team blended faces made using various methods.

One involved distributing soft tissue thickness markers across the pharaoh’s skull, guided by CT scan data from living donors, to reveal the likely shape of his face.

Another was a technique called anatomical deformation, in which a digital recreation of a donor’s head was adjusted until the skull matched the pharaoh’s.

Mr Moraes said: “By crossing the data from all the projections, we generated the final bust and complemented the structure with historical costume.

“We generated three groups of images: one objective, in greyscale, with the eyes closed and hairless.

“Another was in colour, with hair and eyes open, and there was a more artistic one, with all the elements and the costume.”

The result was a “dignified” face, he said.

For the recreation, a virtual copy of the pharaoh’s skull was built.

This was made using data from a 2021 study by Egyptologists Sahar Saleem and Zahi Hawass, in which Amenhotep’s mummy was “virtually unwrapped” via CT scanning.

Cicero’s co-author, archaeologist Michael Habicht of Flinders University in Australia, described some of the details gleaned from this study.

He said: “The 2021 study did not indicate a cause of death, but stipulated his age at death as approximately 35 years.

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“It showed that he would have been 1.68m tall, that his teeth were in good condition, and that his hair was coiled.

“He also suffered a series of postmortem injuries, probably inflicted by tomb robbers or by the embalmers who re-wrapped the mummy later.”

It was a short life, but one that echoed through the centuries.

Dr Habicht continued: “Under the peaceful rule of Amenhotep I, the rise of Egypt was initiated and the heyday of the New Kingdom began.”

Mr Moraes paid tribute to the Egyptologists whose work paved the way for his team’s.

He said: “I feel very honoured, as always.

“This work was not done just by us, but by all those who studied and study ancient Egypt seriously, always sharing information.”

Mr Moraes, Dr Habicht, and their co-author, Elena Varotto of the FAPAB Research Center in Italy, plan to publish their study in a scientific journal.

What is the Valley of the Kings

VALLEY of the Kings is a famous Egyptian archaeological site that's home to the tombs of some of the most important pharaohs in ancient history.

It is a long narrow defile west of the Nile River in Upper Egypt.

The site is the burial place of almost all kings of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties which took place between 1539 to 1075 BCE.

Some famous pharaoh names include Thutmose I and Ramses X.

In 1979, the Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage Site due to the royal burials of the pharaohs, their families and their invaluable possessions.

It contains at least 63 tombs.

The pharaohs in ancient Egypt were both the religious leader and the head of state.

“Pharaoh” means “Great House,” in reference to the palace where the pharaoh resided.

The early rulers were referred to as kings but over time the name “pharaoh” stuck, according to the National Geographic.

Pharaohs were seen as the divine intermediary between the gods and Egyptians.

It was there job to maintain religious harmony as well as make laws and oversee all of Egypt.

Many also waged war to expand the Egyptian empire.

When pharaohs died they were entombed and surrounded by riches which it was thought they could use in the afterlife.

Over the years archaeologists and explorers have discovered their resting places and unearthed a wealth of knowledge about life in ancient Egypt

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Christian Eriksen makes concerning confession about Man United dressing room after disappointing European opener

What's even more distressing is that his manager and several teammates seemed to agree afterwards.

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Why the Make-up Money Train is what really turns stars into BILLIONAIRES & who’s the real winner from Molly-Mae to Kim K

SELENA Gomez has joined Rihanna and Kim Kardashian on the Makeup Money Train as the singer has officially amassed a fortune worth $1.3billion (£973 million).

And while these women are known for other talents like singing, and acting, their big fortune has come from the beauty industry.

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, introduced in 2017, significantly changed the beauty world

Selena’s billion dollar wealth has come mainly from her Rare Beauty make-up company making her one of the “youngest female self-made” stars, according to Bloomberg. 

She is one of many A-List women, including Rihanna and Kylie Jenner, making millions from cosmetics.

In 2022, the global market for personal care and beauty reached an impressive $1,088.7 billion (£809.54bn) which showcases the opportunities here.

Beauty PR expert and director of We are Lucy says: “The beauty and wellbeing market is something that is only ever increasing and teamed with the power of social media for these mega influencers – you are onto a winner.”

This means the beauty industry is now one of the most lucrative avenues for A-listers to go into.

Megan Boyle, head of PR at TAL Agency, says: “We’re seeing an increasing number of celebrities launching their own beauty brands. 

“The potential for passive income, premium pricing, and brand diversification makes beauty a lucrative and tempting venture. 

“Many celebrities that have brands will have a genuine interest in beauty and skincare, viewing their brands as a way to express themselves creatively and influence beauty trends.

“But it’s also a way to leverage their existing fan base by tapping into a ready-made market; the type of people within their following are likely already interested in the likes of makeup and skincare.”

Here, we take a look at the celebs with the biggest global beauty empires.

Rihanna

Fenty Beauty: Estimated £477 million turnover

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Introduced in 2017 across 17 countries, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna has become the most successful celebrity cosmetics line globally. 

Since her launch, Rihanna, who holds a 50 per cent stake in the brand alongside luxury goods company LVMH, is the celebrity to beat when it comes to having a successful beauty empire. 

She earned her top place by providing make-up for all skin tones, and prioritising formulas suitable for all skin types to ensure inclusivity for women everywhere.

Celebrity brands often command a higher price point than non-celebrity brands for a number of reasons

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Riley Gardiner, Founder of No Strings Public Relations, says: “Stars like Rihanna have adeptly capitalised on personal branding to create strong connections with their audiences. 

“Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, introduced in 2017, significantly changed the landscape by emphasising inclusivity with its extensive foundation shade range. 

“This innovative approach addressed a clear market need, positioning Fenty as a decisive industry leader.”

Selena Gomez 

Rare Beauty: Estimated £299 million turnover

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Selena’s cosmetics brand was launched in September 2020 and promotes self-acceptance and individuality, encouraging people to embrace their unique qualities.

The brand, which partnered with one of the biggest luxury beauty stockists, SpaceNK, offers products including foundations, concealers, lipsticks, blushes, and in a variety of shades to cater to various skin tones.

The financial success of these ventures often arises from the merging of genuine branding

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According to Bloomberg, the brand reportedly did net sales of $400m (£299 million) in the 12 months to February.

Megan says: “Celebrity brands often command a higher price point than non-celebrity brands for a number of reasons.

“These include the perceived higher quality when endorsed by celebs, the exclusivity of limited editions, incredibly strong brand loyalty, and a big marketing budget – allowing them to invest in marketing stunts, pay for famous faces to front their campaigns and ultimately get them ‘everywhere.’

“Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez has gained significant popularity – almost overnight – for its focus on mental health awareness and inclusive products.”

Trinny Woodhall

Trinny London: Estimated £180 million 

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Following years of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, Trinny launched her business “from her kitchen table” in 2017 with the aim of “giving everyone the tools to be their best.”

Today, her beauty brand, Trinny London, is generating a big fortune as she has a customer base of 1.2million people around the world. 

Launching online in 2017, with make-up targeted at women over 35, followed by skincare in 2022, Trinny has now built an £180 million beauty empire.

Megan says: “Trinny Woodall’s journey from TV personality to successful beauty guru is a testament to her passion, expertise, and ability to connect with the audience she’s built up over the years.

Beauty products are often more accessible, and are viewed as a daily essential or affordable luxury

Megan Boyle

“With decades of experience in both fashion and beauty, Trinny spotted a gap in the market for a more accessible and personalised beauty brand that catered to women of all ages and backgrounds.

“A strong move, given a high percentage of her following will be made up of women who watched her on the TV years ago. 

“Building on her foundation of expertise, Trinny created a brand that focused on personalisation and products that were easy to use; they were designed to be customised to individual needs and preferences, making them feel more personal and effective. 

“She used her platform to share her knowledge and advice on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, positioning herself as a trusted name in the industry giving out sage advice.”

Kim Kardashian

Kkw Beauty, Inc: Estimated annual turnover £100 million

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She transformed herself from reality TV star to one of the leading female business women in the world. 

The 43-year-old first launched her beauty brand in June 2017 selling her well-known contoured makeup look, before entering the KKW Fragrance in November that year.

She’s also embarked on celebrity collaborations, including Winnie Harlow, Mario Dedivanovic and Kylie Jenner. 

The range includes cleansers, toners, hyaluronic acid serum, face creams and oil drops.

It also features home accessories, including a waste basket made of concrete for £130.

Despite products costing up to £200, beauty fans are still flocking to buy them.

Kim shifted 300,000 units of her signature Creme Contour Kits within two hours of their launch in 2017.

Riley says: “The financial success of these ventures often arises from the merging of genuine branding and personal identity. 

“Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and KKW Beauty are brilliant at transforming social media presence into consumer trust, achieving considerable sales and recognition.”

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Beauty: Estimated annual turnover £89.1million

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Introduced in 2019, Victoria Beckham Beauty quickly emerged as the most profitable segment of Victoria Beckham’s business portfolio.

Despite her fashion label reporting a £5.9 million loss in 2021, the beauty products have played a significant role in maintaining her overall earnings.

Megan says: “When it comes to Victoria Beckham, her fashion line has seen success on the catwalks and the pages of Vogue, but not so much when it comes to the everyday person.

“However, Victoria Beckham Beauty, on the other hand, has skyrocketed in popularity.

Molly-Mae’s success in beauty has proved it’s not only Hollywood stars who can win big in this space

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“This drastic difference in success is probably caused her target audience alignment; her fashion line often targets a high-end, luxury, ready-to-wear market which can limit the potential customer base – especially in today’s time of economic uncertainty.

“On the other hand, beauty products – especially skincare – are often more accessible, and are viewed as a daily essential or affordable luxury. 

“It may also come down to personal branding; Victoria’s personal style is often associated with her fashion brand, which may not resonate with everyone.

“Whereas her beauty line can be seen as an extension of her personal care routine, making it more relatable to consumers.”

Molly-Mae Hague

Filter By Molly-Mae: Estimated annual turnover £300k

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She has been dubbed the UK’s Kim Kardashian thanks to her shrewd business acumen and savvy social media skills. 

The 25-year-old has an estimated net worth of £6 million and that’s thanks to her career as creative director at Pretty Little Thing – which reportedly saw her net a £400 million salary – as well as social media earnings, and her beauty brand Filter by Molly-Mae. 

Who doesn’t want to look as flawless as these stars, like Molly-Mae?

Carol Driver

The mum-of-one launched Filter in 2019 which sells popular products including body polish and a body crème.

Filter by Molly-Mae is considered one of her successful business endeavours, contributing to her overall financial success.

Carol Driver, a journalist and PR expert, says: “While Molly-Mae’s success in beauty has proved it’s not only Hollywood stars who can win big in this space. 

“These savvy entrepreneurs are essentially monetising their fame by creating beauty products that feel like extensions of their personas, allowing fans to buy into a piece of their lifestyle. 

“And who doesn’t want to look as flawless as these stars, like Molly-Mae?”

The stars who paved the way in the beauty industry

By Claire Shiels, a beauty PR and founder of Harley Street Publicity

Launching a beauty brand has long since been a tried and tested way for celebrities to introduce another stream of revenue.

Since Cindy Crawford launched her Meaningful Beauty skincare line back in 2004, other celebs including JLo, Kim Kardashian and most recently, Selena Gomez, have jumped on the bandwagon, eager to have a share in the global beauty market which is anticipated will be valued at around $717 billion in 2025.

The idea of profiting from celebrity beauty has been around since the 1980s, when Elizabeth Taylor famously launched her perfume range.  The outstanding success of her beauty business venture helped to develop the concept of celebrity-branded beauty ranges over the next forty years.

Having a pre-existing dedicated fan base helps enormously when launching a product range, creating demand before products even become available.  It can also help to validate higher price points, increase profit margins and maintain press presence for the celebrity in question, even when there may be no other work or projects to promote.

Investing in the ever-growing beauty sector, particularly when partnered with established beauty companies can therefore be an extremely profitable business decision for a celebrity.  It can create a cross over, not only attracting their own fan base but anyone invested in skincare and beauty products.

One of the most successful forays into beauty products was led by Rihanna with her Fenty Beauty range of extensive skin coverage products, introduced in 2017, which is now believed to include around 50 shades of foundation.  The Fenty Beauty range was believed to have earned her company about $602.4 million, making Rihanna not only an award-winning global artist, but one of the wealthiest self-made women in America.

Others have followed suit including Ariana Grande with her R.E.M. Beauty range; Lady Gaga with Haus Laboratories and Paris Hilton Skincare, demonstrating that launching a beauty brand provides an ideal opportunity for celebrities to leverage their influence and create an extremely profitable and potentially sustainable business.

Claire’s new book: Beauty PR: The Ten Commandments is now available from Amazon, priced £9.99

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Watch moment woman, 27, & boyfriend try Dirty Dancing lift – and is left missing her front teeth after bloody smash

THIS is the horrifying moment a woman was left missing her front teeth in a bloody smash while attempting the famous lift from “Dirty Dancing”.

Flo Bragg, 27, was holidaying with her boyfriend when she decided to try the famous lift from the 1987 smash, made famous by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

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Flo ended up breaking her nose and having her two front feeth having to be glued back in
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The pair were “bored” when she decided to pass the time by recreating the famous lift with her partner, 40, while on holiday in Provence, France.

But it all went wrong when she flew face-first into a wall – knocking out her two front teeth, and breaking her nose in the process.

Now, she’s trying to raise money for her dental treatment – including x-rays and a double root canal – which will set her back £270.

Flo, a sales executive from Exeter, said: “We were just bored one day – we decided to attempt it a couple of times.

“I guess we thought it would be funny if we just nailed it. But I went face-first into a wall on my second attempt.

“My boyfriend had knocked out my two front teeth, and broke my nose.”

Video filmed by the couple shows them enjoying the sunshine in the pool before trying out the famous dance move.

She leaps up into his arms and his propelled above his head just like Jennifer in the smash hit movie.

But she then topples over his head into the pool with a large splash.

Plunging face first she quickly surfaces with her hand clutched around her teeth having smashed into the pool.

She can be heard shouting “ow, ow” as he rushes to help.

Flo’s partner drove her to hospital after the accident on September 19, 2024 where she had her teeth temporarily glued back in.

But she was unable to enjoy the rest of the hols being unable to eat “regular” food.

And she had to keep her face out of the sun due to her injuries.

She needs to raise the cash to help cover her French medical bills after her return to the UK.

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Heartthrob Patrick Swayze holds actress Jennifer Grey above his head in the hit 1987 film Dirty Dancing[/caption]
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Flo is now raising money to help pay her medical bills[/caption]

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