Once considered the sweat-free option, Pilates is now the go-to exercise of A-listers in search of a toned and taut body, writes Peta Bee

The beautiful people have been accused by UK regulators of having an ugly side.

It’s been over 10 years since Jodie Kidd quit the catwalk, but as the face of a Cork-based sportswear line, a busy family life and work on TV, the former supermodel shows no signs of slowing down, says Deirdre Reynolds.

THE intricate makings of the modelling world are a looking glass that very few get to be a part of.

Apple has retained its title as the coolest brand in Britain for the third year but Twitter has fallen out of favour to make way for rival Instagram, according to an annual survey.

A DEBS or graduation ball was once the preserve of upper-class English families presenting their daughters to suitable partners, but now every girl attends one. The season is beginning, so I spoke to Irish designers about their graduation balls and their advice on what to wear without spending a fortune.

Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed a baby girl.

A talent agency to the stars has signed the Irish comedic genius behind the hilarious Sminky Shorts internet cartoon sensation.

When wealthy and famous clients need a private plane or engagement ring, Ciara Egan has no problem sourcing them.John Daly reports

A Kentucky Fried Chicken advert featuring call centre workers singing with their mouths full is the most complained-about UK campaign of all time, the official watchdog has revealed.

Fashion’s enduring love of celebrity has recently found expression in a new guise — the rise of celebrity children as models and brand ambassadors.

Roald Dahl's children's book 'The BFG' is set to be turned into a live-action movie.

Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed their first child together.

Model Sophie Dahl has given birth to her first child, a daughter named

Model Sophie Dahl is expecting a baby with her musician husband Jamie Cullum, a spokesman for the couple confirmed.

Jamie Cullum misses being at home.

Sophie Dahl thinks her weight loss left people feeling “betrayed”.

Sophie Dahl was mortified when gained so much weight her trousers ripped at a party.

Sophie Dahl has married Jamie Cullum.

Guinness today announced the line-up of artists for Dublin’s Arthur’s Day 250th anniversary celebrations on September 24.

Hip hop favourites Black Eyed Peas and rockers Kasabian are among music stars lining up for a clutch of global concerts to toast 250 years of Guinness this autumn, it was revealed today.

British model Sophie Dahl has launched a scathing attack on stick-thin stars - branding them "unsexy."

The Queen has been named alongside Kate Moss and rocker’s daughter Daisy Lowe as one of the world’s most glamorous women.

THE ERA of the lady is back, according to a|wear, which last night launched an autumn/winter collection that exuded glamour and confidence.

Daniel Radcliffe admitted he relishes his heartthrob status as dozens of young girls braved the rain outside the European premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

THE fashion world was in mourning yesterday following the death of one of the industry’s great eccentrics.

Kate Moss has been left out in the cold by her catwalk pal Sophie Dahl, because she insists Moss has become a different person since dating troubled rocker Pete Doherty.

DOODLING may be the work of idle hands but it is far from frowned upon in one school which has assembled a collection of very special scrawls, scribbles and sketches.

Style gurus Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine have topped a list of the world’s worst dressed women.

Jerry Hall told today how her ex-husband Mick Jagger “needs help” for his womanising ways.

Publishing company Bloomsbury said today that a magical performance from child wizard Harry Potter in the first half of 2003 helped it to one of the busiest six-month periods in its history.

American author Valerie Martin beat favourites Donna Tartt and Zadie Smith to win the Orange Prize for Fiction tonight.

Model Sophie Dahl has signed a publishing deal for her second novel after her literary debut proved a huge success.

Model Sophie Dahl has signed a publishing deal for her second novel after her literary debut proved a huge success.

An interesting up-date of a 17th Century play by Thomas Middleton (and originally performed by Shakespeare's own company).

IN his quest to rid the town of a naked poster of Sophie Dahl, the Mayor of Ballina has made the ultimate sacrifice — and taken the supermodel to his bed.

SUPERMODEL Sophie Dahl was ordered to cover up by the Mayor of Ballina after a storm in a D-cup split opinion in the Mayo town.

Top international women tennis stars were today preparing to compete in a three-day charity tournament in Dublin.

Model Sophie Dahl is turning over a new leaf – after being named as a judge for a top literary prize today.

Madonna’s daughter Lourdes received an early lesson in fashion when her pop superstar mother took her along to a Versace show with a difference.