ALISON BOSHOFF: As Coleen and Rebekah enjoy luxurious holidays, who wins the battle of the beach?

Superficially— is there any other way with WAGs? — this is a tale of two very similar, wealthy and famous women in their 30s, having very similar sunshine breaks at exactly the same time. In one corner, you have Coleen Rooney, wife of a multi-millionaire footballer with four sons, frolicking on a beach and a … Read more

Simon Cowell will be ‘back on his feet in three weeks’, writes ALISON BOSHOFF

Simon Cowell was recovering in hospital last night after breaking three vertebrae in a fall from a new electric bicycle. The TV mogul, 60, required six hours of surgery and had a metal rod put in his back. He will have to cancel all professional commitments for the rest of the month. Doctors say he … Read more

ALISON BOSHOFF reveals the family background of Brooklyn Beckham’s heiress fiancée 

With congratulations from famous friends including socialite Paris Hilton and racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a simply darling official engagement photo in which the bride-to-be wears one of her mother-in-law’s dresses, it’s clear that the betrothal of Brooklyn Beckham to Nicola Peltz is no low-key affair. Brooklyn announced the news on Instagram where he wrote: … Read more

ALISON BOSHOFF reveals how Meghan Markle’s friend was forced into an apology to black blogger 

Her career in ashes following a row over racism and ‘white privilege’, Jessica Mulroney – Meghan Markle’s best friend – has made three public apologies and announced that she is stepping away from work. Mrs Mulroney, who styled Meghan and also advised the Canadian PM’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, has been dropped by TV networks … Read more

ALISON BOSHOFF: Six years after becoming a father, why is Simon Cowell so scared to tie the knot?

Dorian Gray had a portrait in the attic; eternal bachelor Simon Cowell is said to have an engagement ring in his safe. According to a source, the bauble was bought some time ago for his partner of seven years, Lauren Silverman. However it has never been presented to her along with the proposal of marriage … Read more

ALISON BOSHOFF asks why fatcats worth millions want taxpayers to cover staff wages during lockdown

Can it ever be right for a multi-millionaire to ask taxpayers to stump up for their staff’s salaries? With Prince Charles not asking for help from the Government’s coronavirus furlough scheme — but Victoria Beckham among those taking it — it’s the question sparking furious debate. Many are asking why the taxpayer should pick up … Read more

ALISON BOSHOFF tells how Duffy shot to worldwide fame then vanished for a decade

With her distinctive velvet-and-iron-filings voice and vintage-styled glamour, she was one of the most garlanded singers of her generation — winning a Grammy, three Brits and an Ivor Novello award, conquering America and making £20 million for her record company. Her debut album Rockferry was the world’s fourth best-selling album in 2008, and sold 9 … Read more