Dita Von Teese on empowering people and new London burlesque show
Now famous around the world, she's brought her most ambitious show yet to the London stage. Our culture correspondent Minnie Stephenson has been talking to her about her latest production, Diamonds and Dust – and that key question: does burlesque objectify or empower?
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Daily Mail
08-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Fasten your seatbelts for automotive adventures
You won't have far to look if you're hoping to enjoy a lazy summer staycation but want to add some automotive sparkle. There is no shortage of car events this month and next. Here's my pick of what's on... ■ Get your glad rags on, bag a ticket, and head back in time for this year's Goodwood Revival ( held in vintage dress to recreate the glory days of the historic racing circuit between 1948 and 1966. Among those attending this year from September 12 to 14 are burlesque star Dita Von Teese, discussing her collection of classic American cars. The Revival also celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Jim Clark, the Scottish farmer widely regarded as the most naturally gifted Formula One racing driver of all time and a hero of mine. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Clark's greatest season before his tragic death three years later in 1968 at Germany's Hockenheim race circuit. And there's no need to buy new costumes – thrift, make-do and mend are the order of the day at what the host, the Duke of Richmond, says is 'proudly, the world's biggest and most glamorous second-hand event'. ■ The British Motor Show ( runs from August 15 to 17 at Farnborough International overlooking the airport from which stars and the super-rich fly in private jets. But this show is one for families and petrolheads alike, with more than 1,500 cars from classics to supercars and F1 racers, stunt shows and Strictly Car Dancing and Back to the 80s displays. ■ This year's annual CarFest ( fundraiser for children's charities kicks off at former F1 racer Jody Scheckter's Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire from August 22 to 24. It combines automotive fun with food, music – with the Boomtown Rats and Travis – and comedians Ben Miller and Dom Joly. ■ One of the stars of the National Motor Museum collection at Beaulieu ( featuring 280 vehicles, is Sir Malcolm Campbell's Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird which last month was taken back to Pendine Sands in Wales to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his 150.76mph world land speed record. ■ Among the poshest events are the Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, marking its 20th anniversary from August 27 to 31 ( and the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace ( with 60 of the world's rarest cars, from September 5 to 7. ■ Finally, if you're on the M40 near Gaydon in Warwickshire, the British Motor Museum (british at junction 12 is worth a visit. Vehicles to receive taxpayer-funded subsidies named The first vehicles to receive taxpayer-funded subsidies as part of the Government's new £650 million electric car grant have been named – and they're all from French carmaker Citroen. Those benefiting from a £1,500 discount for models under £37,000 are: the e-C3 at £20,595, e-C3 Aircross at £21,595; e-C4 (pictured) at £26,150; e-C4 X from £27,215; e-C5 Aircross from £32,565 and the e-Berlingo (M versions only) from £29,740. However, this is the lower Level 2 grant based on how green a car is. It's not clear why they didn't qualify for the £3,750 grant – and neither Citroen nor the Department for Transport was saying.
The Sun
07-08-2025
- The Sun
I'm banishing my forehead wrinkles at 56 and it's all thanks to a £2.90 buy that's better than Botox
A WOMAN has revealed the cheap beauty buy that is banishing her wrinkles as she sleeps. The 56-year-old woman who goes by Girl Called Dave on social media shared the anti-ageing results in a video clip that left people stunned. 2 She woke up and switched the camera on to show people what she looked like after sleeping with the beauty buy on. Dave had small patches of plasters stuck all over her face and just below her eyes. She said: "I've literally just woken up, time to go straight ahead and do this. Okay so this is the scar tape and it's so soft and easy to peel." The beauty buff gently peeled off the scar tape on her face to show her skin looked underneath and the results were incredible. Dave's skin showed barely any signs of ageing despite being 56, and her forehead looked smooth with no signs of wrinkles. Even she was impressed by the results. She said: "It's incredibly soft to sleep in. You don't feel it on your face. "Incredibly moisturising, locks in all the moisture and you can put it over your skincare." The scar tape cost Dave just £2.90 to buy on TikTok shop but you can also find it in the likes of Tesco, although it is significantly more expensive at £10 a roll. Scar tape helps banish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as it helps lock hydration into the skin, making it more plump. Dita Von Teese, 51, reveals how she's kept her skin wrinkle-free as fans are convinced she 'looks 30' It also works by stopping the face from moving and essentially temporarily freezes the muscles, to create a smooth look. The video was posted on her TikTok account @ agirlcalleddave where it quickly went viral with over 411k views and 2k likes. People were quick to take to the comments claiming they purchased the buy after seeing Dave's results. One person wrote: "I have tried most things in a bid to fight the fine lines on my 48 year old face, I'm hoping this works." Another commented: "I've just ordered based on your results, hoping it helps my smile lines." "Wow amazing!" penned a third. How to reverse ageing in just 2 weeks, according to royal go-to nutritionist LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings. She told Fabulous: 'The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves - no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with. 'The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us. 'All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.' It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing. Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel. Whatever your age or state of health, it's never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing. Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants. Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration. Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Thank you, I just bought it. I can't wait to try it." Someone else added: "It's going in my basket."
Scottish Sun
05-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman shows the before and afters of her eyebags using a £15 eye cream from Boots and the results are instant & AMAZING
SKIN WIN Woman shows the before and afters of her eyebags using a £15 eye cream from Boots and the results are instant & AMAZING A WOMAN has found a must-have buy that instantly makes you look like you've had eight hours of sleep. Nic, from Scotland, took to social media to show the before and after results of the skincare buy and was left stunned by how quickly it worked. 3 Nic was left stunned by the before and after results Credit: TikTok/@nicnak88 3 She applied the cream to her eyes and it instantly got rid of her eye bags Credit: TikTok/@nicnak88 While many eye creams promise to banish eye bags and wrinkles, it can often take weeks of consistent use before you see results. But the new L'Oreal eye cream works in just minutes as Nic proved. Taking to social media, she said: "I can actually feel the skin being pulled tight on this side. I am amazed." In the clip, Nic had applied the cream under her left eye but left her right eye product-free so she could show the difference on camera. The left eye looked much more lifted and brighter, and there were no signs of a bad night sleep. But the right eye looked much more dull and tired. She used the L'Oreal Eye Bag Instant Eraser which uses a gel to tape technology that into an invisible, flexible film that tightens and smooths the under-eye area. Nic then applied half a pea-sized amount to her right eye, dabbing the product in rather than rubbing it. She then let it settle for 15 minutes, trying to avoid any face expressions while it dried. After just 15 minutes, the bags under her right eye disappeared and her eye looked lifted and brighter. 3 The new eye cream is currently just £15 at Boots Credit: TikTok/@nicnak88 Dita Von Teese, 51, reveals how she's kept her skin wrinkle-free as fans are convinced she 'looks 30' "I am blown away. I have never seen an eye product work that fast in front of my eyes ever," she said. "Outstandingly good. Unbelievable. Look, if you've got like fine lines, bags, rough, saggy skin and your eyes bother you, try it. Run." The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @nicnak88 with over 650k views and 5k likes. The eye cream is currently on sale at Boots for just £15, and customers raved about the product in the review section. One person wrote: "Bought this yesterday to see if was worth the hype and I can say yes! It is, I have a horrible eye bag that never goes away regardless of what I use and it went away within 15 minutes!" Another commented: "I was amazed! Applied over makeup you feel a warmth then a tightness which lasts until you remove it." "Absolutely amazing, this is a game changer. I've suffered with eye bags for years, tried many products but this is now my lifeline, it's given me so much more confidence," penned a third. How to reverse ageing in just 2 weeks, according to royal go-to nutritionist LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings. She told Fabulous: 'The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves - no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with. 'The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us. 'All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.' It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing. Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel. Whatever your age or state of health, it's never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing. Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants. Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration. Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I applied over my makeup and tried not to have any facial expressions for 15 minutes. The smooth effect lasted a full 12 hours with no wrinkles. One very happy 64-year-old." "This is a miracle cream it works if you follow the instructions absolutely love it, it really did improve my lines and it works on my mum who's in her 70's,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "In 15 minutes my eyes looked fresh and younger. No sagging! I am stunned how incredible the results are."
