On LIVING tonight in-depth documentary Jade: A Year Without Her celebrates the life of the girl from Bermondsey, who captured the nation’s hearts when she faced – and ultimately lost – her courageous fight with cervical cancer last year. The special looks at the life of Jade from her meteoric rise to fame through to her untimely death, with proceeds going to Jade’s chosen charity, Jo’s Trust Fighting Cervical Cancer.

The programme features exclusive interviews with the people who knew her best, sharing how they coped with her death and how their lives have changed, including her mother Jackiey Budden; the father of her two sons, Jeff Brazier; and the family of husband Jack Tweed. There are also testimonies from her closest friends, who helped fulfil her wish of a dream wedding when she married Jack. This candid documentary also includes exclusive footage of Jade in which she relays the harsh reality of living with cervical cancer.

Jade tackled her disease head-on, vowing to overcome cancer while raising awareness among young women. Her work, coupled with her positive attitude to tackling the disease, made her one of 2009’s most talked-about – and now most missed – celebrities. Produced and directed by her friend and bridesmaid, film-maker Kate Jackson, Jade: A Year Without Her not only commemorates the first anniversary of her death, but also investigates ongoing campaigns to raise awareness of cervical cancer in the UK.

SUNDAY 21ST, 9PM on Living

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Jeff Brazier, the former partner of the late Jade Goody, will front parenting show Superdaddy on Living later this year.

Jeff will be trying to help separated and divorced couples deal with their parenting issues, such as custody arrangements and differing styles of discipline.

A source told The Sun: “Jeff had a roller-coaster relationship with Jade but they made a success of single parenting.

“He feels able to relate to parents in a similar situation.”

The TV presenter has been bringing up sons Bobby, six, and Freddie, five, since Jade died last year and previously said:

“I feel proud of the job I’ve done so far but I may not have been so capable if I hadn’t played such a consistent role in their lives beforehand.

“I put this down to Jade and I communicating and compromising with each other wherever possible.”

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Here comes the ride! David Van Day (Dollar, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Bucks Fizz) will host Wedding TV’s new reality series Brides on a Bus as the bus conductor, this February.

Exclusive to Wedding TV, Brides on a Bus is a reality format to fall in love with. The 11-part UK Premiere series will see ten brides-to-be travel the length and breadth of the country on a traditional double-decker bus, as they compete to win a wedding in Gretna Green. David Van Day will be onboard to bring viewers all of the drama as it unfolds, both on and off the bus.

The bus will travel from Lands End to Gretna Green and a host of locations in-between, where the prospective brides will complete some of the best challenges Britain has to offer. Whether it be sheep-herding in Devon, cheese wrapping in Somerset or playing football with a Premiership player in Blackburn, the brides-to-be will have to prove their worth if they are to win the much coveted wedding at the end of the competition.

Ten finalists were chosen from hundreds of entries and not only will the girls be competing against each other, they will be living together for the duration of the trip. An added pressure will be the chance for the girls to vote each other off the bus and out of the competition, with David Van Day delivering the devastating news to the booted bride. Competing brides-to-be include the girlfriend of a world champion kick boxer, a 45 year old Welsh lady and a brown belt karate expert with six kids!

Throughout the series, Wedding TV will visit The Eden Project, Cardiff Blues Rugby Club, Cotswolds Wildlife Park, Blackburn Rovers Football Club and the nation’s top Indian restaurant in Birmingham.

The wedding prize will include full service at the beautiful Anvil Hall, followed by the reception at the Gretna Chase Hotel where they will have the complete works including free accommodation for their immediate wedding party. Veromia will dress the bride and her bridesmaids, plus jewellery, cakes, flowers, the groom’s attire, the DJ and Rolls Royce transport will all be provided. Everything to frame a wonderful wedding day and a fantastic end to a must-see series.

David Van Day said “Not since the jungle have I had so much fun filming a TV series. If you thought I wound them up in there, then you’d better hold on tight for the Ride of a Wifetime as I test these brides in their quest for their ultimate goal; winning an all expenses paid wedding. As the saying goes there are no free lunches and there certainly are no free weddings either, as these girls will have to fight to the end to win a wedding in Gretna Green.”

The series was entirely produced by Wedding TV. For more news follow @bridesonabus at Twitter.com

Brides on a Bus, Mondays from 15th February at 10pm on Wedding TV (Sky 266 & Freesat 400)

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Hooked on Season 13 of America’s Next Top Model on LIVING? As the season continues next Monday at 9pm we’ve got news of the latest online challenge for you!

In Monday’s episode the girls were introduced to 9-year-old runway model Diva Davanna, who proved you don’t have to be tall, to walk tall! Miss J taught them runways techniques, which were put to the test at a Malibu fashion show, where the girls had to walk next to a model 5’10″ or above. The warehouse photo shoot had the girls using elements of the set and their outfits, to elongate themselves.

Brittany and Lulu found themselves in the bottom two, and despite being one of the tallest models at 5’7, Lulu was sent home for her poor performance in front of the lens. Next week a CoverGirl challenge will see the girls racing against each other (literally!), whilst doing their make-up and styling.

So for the fourth ANTM challenge they want to see you wearing statement accessories. We all love accessories and every model has to be able to show them off, be it bags, belts, scarves or jewellery. This week ANTM want you to upload your photos – either full length or headshots of you styling one of the 5 statement accessories that will be the ‘must haves’ this season.

Take a look at the video below from Sophie O’Kelly, a professional stylist, about this season’s statement accessories in preparation for this challenge.

So pick one of the accessories mentioned – from kitten heels, handbags, silver cuffs, bows or golden jewellery – and then get ready to show us what you’ve got.

This week’s challenge closes at midnight on Weds 10th Feb – and you can enter over at www.antmchallenge.com now!

Good luck, and don’t forget to tune in to ANTM 13 Monday at 9PM on LIVING to see from the girls remaining, which petite model will go next!

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Hooked on Season 13 of America’s Next Top Model? As the season continues next Monday at 9pm on Living ,we’ve got news of the latest online challenge for you!

In Monday’s episode, the pressure was on, as Wilhelmina Models President Sean Patterson (the winner’s boss!) interviewed each girl, with the help of ANTM favourite, Nigel Barker. Lulu failed to impress Nigel, stating she loves fashion, but not photographers! Nigel expresses his concern over Jennifer’s eye condition Ptosis, where as the pressure is too much for musical Rachel, who freezers when asked to perform. In a shock to all, Sean Patterson sends Rachel home, a lesson learnt; first impressions count!

Next week the girls try to elongate themselves in a variety of poses, and learn techniques to help themselves “walk tall” on the runway. Learning how to walk tall is one of the most important skills for a model to master. So for the third ANTM challenge they want to see you strut your stuff.

This time ANTM would like you to send in a video to www.antmchallenge.com of your fiercest runway walk. So unleash your inner diva and work it ladies!

When filming your entry get a friend to help or make sure the camera is in a fixed position. Walk towards it, turn and walk away. Make sure your clip is under a minute long.

Here are ANTM’s top five tips for perfecting a walk that would make Miss Jay proud.

BE CONFIDENT

There is nothing sexier than being comfortable in your skin. Love the person you are and embrace any and everything that you consider flaws.

FLAUNT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE

It’s great to be fashionable, but always wear what makes you feel good. Let your personality shine through in your wardrobe.

POSTURE

Watch your posture. You must create beautiful lines with your body. Elongate your neck and keep your shoulders back. Hold your head high. Use your core.

LEAD WITH YOUR HIPS

Lead with your hips as you walk in a straight line crossing one foot in front of the other.

BE COMFORTABLE IN HEELS

You must make the walk look natural and effortless. Make sure to get comfortable in heels. Otherwise, you’ll appear awkward when you walk like a runway model.)

Remember ANTM will be setting you a new challenge each week until 24th March to see if you’ve got what it takes to be a top model. There are 10 challenges in total and one grand prize for the ultimate winner – to star in their own ANTM themed photoshoot styled by ASOS, get an exclusive invite to the ASOS season preview and bag a tailored piece from the new season’s collection.

Expert judges from LIVING and ASOS including Zeba Lowe – head of styling for ASOS magazine, will choose a winner each week who will get their hands on £100 worth of ASOS vouchers to spend on this season’s hottest looks. Winners will also be broadcast at the end of each episode of ANTM on LIVING.

Good luck, and don’t forget to tune in to ANTM 13 Monday at 9PM on LIVING to see with 11 girls remaining, which petite model will go next!

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The global juggernaut that is America’s Next Top Model is now back with a bang! This series Tyra Banks (presenter and judge) and the team have added a twist: short models – we’re not kidding! While previous series have required ANTM hopefuls to stand over 5’7”, series 13 will require all contestants to be 5’7” or shorter.

To celebrate the new season, each week ANTM will be setting you a new challenge at www.antmchallenge.com to see if you’ve got what it takes to be a top model. To enter you’ll need to upload a photo or video in response to a new challenge set each week running from 11th January until 24th March.

Expert judges from LIVING and ASOS including Zeba Lowe – head of styling for ASOS magazine, will choose a winner each week who will get their hands on £100 worth of ASOS vouchers to spend on this season’s hottest looks. Winners will also be broadcast at the end of each episode of ANTM on LIVING.

There are 10 challenges in total and one grand prize for the ultimate winner – to star in their own ANTM themed photoshoot styled by ASOS, get an exclusive invite to the ASOS season preview and bag a tailored piece from the new season’s collection.

Tyra thinks that the ability to Smize – smiling with your eyes – is what sets a model apart from the competition. So to see if there is anyone out there that can stand above the rest of the competition ANTM thought they’d get you to show your Smize (via a photo) for this week’s challenge.

Tyra’s top 5 tips for the ‘Smize’ are:

1. Stand feet apart with your shoulders down – as if someone is pushing them down towards the ground

2. Keep your head up – as if a string attached to the top of your head is pulled skywards

3. Now put your hand on your tummy and think of something delicious! A hot chocolate sundae or maybe your boyfriend kissing
your neck – whatever works for you.

4. Focus on that delicious thought as much as you can and make that thought shine through your eyes

5. But remember don’t smile – the trick to this is all about using your face muscles and not your smile

You can see a video of Tyra explaining the Smize and enter your photo over at www.antmchallenge.com now!

Good luck, and don’t forget to tune in to ANTM 13 Mondays at 9PM on LIVING!

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The global juggernaut that is America’s Next Top Model is back with a bang! This series Tyra Banks (presenter and judge) and the team have added a twist: short models – we’re not kidding! While previous series have required ANTM hopefuls to stand over 5’7”, series 13 will require all contestants to be 5’7” or shorter.

Banks leads the panel of judges for Season 13, comprised of leading fashion industry experts, photographer Nigel Barker, modelling guru and stylist Jay Manuel and runway expert Miss J, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. This series the panel welcome a renowned weekly fashonista guest judge to help critic the eager next top models.

The participants’ abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway and fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel.

To celebrate the new season, each week ANTM will be setting you a new challenge at www.antmchallenge.com to see if you’ve got what it takes to be a top model. To enter you’ll need to upload a photo or video in response to a new challenge set each week running from 11th January until 17th March. Expert judges from LIVING and ASOS including Zeba Lowe – head of styling for ASOS magazine, will choose a winner each week who will get their hands on £100 worth of ASOS vouchers to spend on this season’s hottest looks. Winners will also be broadcast at the end of each episode of ANTM on LIVING.

There are 9 challenges in total and one grand prize for the ultimate winner – to star in their own ANTM themed photoshoot styled by ASOS, get an exclusive invite to the ASOS season preview and bag a tailored piece from the new season’s collection.

From the ‘smize’ (smiling with your eyes), to getting the best look from an accessory, to a makeover challenge there is a new theme each week so you can show off your talent.

Challenge 1 is about showing us your best runway pose and is now open. To get started, check out the competition in the gallery and take look at this week’s challenge section for our top tips on taking a great photo. Challenge 1 closes on 20th Jan so what are you waiting for?

To enter, and for more information and tips on how to take a good photo head over to www.antmchallenge.com now!

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Imagine Katie Price as nature intended, with her fair share of bags, sags and wrinkles, on show for the world to see. Or picture Kylie, minus the cosmetic helping hands she’s admitted to reaching out for in the past. LIVING is lifting the lid on the nation’s insatiable appetite for celebrity with a highly engaging new series, Changing Faces. The six-part series takes one iconic celebrity and follows their face and fortune over the years, alongside their career highs and lows.

LIVING examines the ‘changing faces’ of some of the world’s biggest celebrities; Cheryl Cole, Posh and Becks, Katie Price Madonna, Kylie, and Sharon Osbourne, with fascinating results. Using brand new morphing technology, Changing Faces reveals the 75 year-old faces of these celebrities, transformed beyond all recognition.

But before the clock is turned forward, each revealing episode goes right back to where it all started. Viewers get to look behind the headlines into the life and times of our favourite stars reliving their most defining images; from bob to pob, brown to blond, vanishing imperfections, size 14 to size zero or mohican to plaits. The programme looks at the stories that affected their careers; the reinventions, the nips and tucks, the red carpet triumphs, the frock horrors, and the hair do’s and hair don’ts?

But where does it all end? And can perfection ever be truly achieved? Working with world renowned age-progression expert, Teri Blythe, and using specially created graphic morphs; Changing Faces will create powerful images of the six subject celebrities to reveal how they’d look in a few decades, if they’d aged naturally. Teri commented: “I’m a celebrity’s worse nightmare; I look for the bad features, bags, wrinkles, I highlight them then predict how somebody might look in the future.” Minus the jabbing, filling, lifting and stretching the show unveils the shocking and naked truth of what a real dose of old age does to some of our most glamorous stars. Will we even recognise the faces that capture the headlines and made them famous?

8th February, 10pm 2010

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The show will feature ‘ugly ducklings’ who have always lived in the shadow of their glamorous pals, having a major makeover and attempting to change their lives.

Experts and life-coaches will also help the participants along the way.

Controller of entertainment at ITV Studios Claire Horton said of the show: “Most friendships have an element of imbalance, whether it’s intellectually or aesthetically.

“My Ugly Best Friend is a dramatic and emotionally charged show which throws the psychology of friendship under the microscope, challenging the power-balance of the relationship and testing how best friends will co-exist as the ‘ugly’ gets gorgeous.”

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Amy Winehouse is reportedly boycotting The X Factor, after Lucie Jones’ shock departure last week.

Amy’s dad Mitch revealed on his new online show, Mitch Winehouse’s Showbiz Rant:

“What did Simon think he was doing? There’ll be murders over this. I think these kids are being exploited. The Jedward fiasco was just beyond belief.”

He continued: “[Amy] said she wasn’t going to watch anymore – what’s she going to do? So I sent her upstairs, she tidied her room. We were sitting down eating our curry. We couldn’t eat, we were so upset.”

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