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Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Loved-up Davina McCall cosies up to her partner Michael Douglas as they join ab-flashing Nadiya Bychkova at star-studded event celebrating DJ Pete Tong at Royal Albert Hall
and her boyfriend Robert Douglas joined Nadiya Bychkova at a star-studded event celebrating the work of British DJ Pete Tong on Thursday. A host of celebrities glammed up before flocking to central London's Royal Albert Hall for the 10-year Ibiza Classics anniversary celebration. Davina, 57, and her partner of six years looked smitten from the moment they arrived, with the couple posing for photos arm-in-arm outside the venue. Their mood didn't dampen after heading inside, with the presenter and Robert pictured enjoying proceedings while looking every bit the happy couple in matching cardigans. The mother-of-three added to her look with a matching short skirt which showed off her tanned legs before accessorising with a coordinated crossbody bag. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. On her feet she slipped into some frilly white socks beneath a pair of classy brown heels. Ballroom dancer Nadiya, 35, wowed on her arrival in a golden ensemble which complemented her blonde locks. Initially donning a blazer over the outfit, The Strictly star lost the jacket after heading inside as she showed off her toned abs in the crop top and straight leg trouser two piece. The stunner, who gave herself a few inches with a pair of classy black high heels, accessorised her look with some golden hooped earrings. Looking as glamorous as ever, Nadiya was later pictured dancing the night away with actor Mika Simmons, who sported a chic all white look. The couple were joined at the central London event by a host of other stars including actor Meg Bellamy, Duran Duran star Roger Taylor and Natalia Lansbury with husband Henri. Before heading inside, Meg, who featured in the 2016 film The Crown, posed for snaps in-front of a Ferrari outside of the impressive venue. She looked incredible for the occasion in a V-neck red top which she tucked into a pair of straight leg black jeans. The stunner, who gave herself a few inches with a pair of classy black high heels, accessorised her look with some golden hooped earrings Later in the night, the beauty, 22, smiled for a cute photo with fashion journalist Henry Conway. Drummer Roger Taylor arrived with his family - including son Elliot - before posing for photos with his wife of almost 20 years Gisella Bernales. The Duran Duran star sported a smart casual look for the appearance featuring a black blazer, some coordinated jeans and a pair of white shoes. While former Nottingham Forest footballer Henri Lansbury and his wife Natalie cut stylish figures for photos on Thursday. The couple were joined at the central London event by a host of other stars including actor Meg Bellamy British singer Matt Goss was also in attendance alongside girlfriend Chantal Brown. Rocking an all black ensemble, the Matt caught the eyes of photographers with some extravagant headwear. Also in attendance at Royal Albert Hall were former BBC presenter Dan Walker, DJ Kilimanjaro and actor Mika Simmons, who looked incredible in all white. The anniversary event saw British DJ Tong take his acclaimed Ibiza classics back to where it all began for him 10 years ago. And the evening looked like it didn't disappoint, with Tong's VIP guests snapped enjoying sets from various DJs and performers throughout the evening. Both DJ Tong himself and British singer Becky Hill took to the stage to put on performances which were enjoyed by thousands in the crowd. Also in attendance at Royal Albert Hall were former BBC presenter Dan Walker and actor Mika Simmons Davina's arrival alongside her boyfriend comes just days after she revealed she urgently wrote letters and a will before undergoing surgery for a brain tumour. The presenter was diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, in November and underwent a six-hour operation. Prior to the life-threatening surgery, Davina admitted on her Begin Again podcast this week that she went to 'extreme' measures in case anything bad happened during the operation. Speaking to her guest Jamie Theakston about their respective cancer journeys, she explained: 'I have never had thought processes like I had before my operation. 'Some people were like "You were quite extreme" because I was like I need to make sure everyone is alright if I die, will, letters. 'You did that?', Jamie asked. 'Yeah. I mean I was literally telling everybody [that I was fine]. But being on an operating table is a risk at our age.' Last month however Davina released a video with her partner where she confirmed she has since been given the all clear.
New York Times
25-04-2025
- General
- New York Times
Robert S. Douglas, Founder of the Black Dog Apparel, Dies at 93
Robert Douglas, who founded the Black Dog on Martha's Vineyard and transformed a tavern's logo of his Labrador retriever mix into an international emblem for summertime, died on Wednesday at his family's home on the island. He was 93. His son Jamie Douglas said the cause was prostate cancer. Robert Douglas moved to Martha's Vineyard in 1960 after growing up spending summers on the Massachusetts island with his family, falling in love with its maritime culture — and hoping he would eventually be the one waving goodbye to summer visitors from the shoreline as they took the ferry back to the mainland. Mr. Douglas spent his first years on the island designing a topsail schooner, named the Shenandoah, which is still a fixture on the Vineyard Haven waterfront. But he later turned his attention to building a restaurant, something that would be good and reliable at the head of the harbor, a place people could gather throughout the year and get a cup of real New England chowder. His Labrador-boxer mix, Black Dog, named after a pirate in the Robert Louis Stevenson novel 'Treasure Island,' would be its mascot. The Black Dog Tavern opened on New Year's Eve in 1971, and the stately profile of Black Dog, drawn by Stephanie Phelan, would be incorporated into the business in 1976, according to The Vineyard Gazette. Items from The Black Dog are instant collectibles for visitors to Martha's Vineyard who wanted to take a piece of their summer vacation home with them. Credit... Brooks Kraft/Corbis, via Getty Images Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
