THEIR whirlwind romance has lasted three months, and let’s face it, that’s a long time in the celebrity world.
But it seems Stacey Dooley and her Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Kevin Clifton aren’t quite ready for the next big step: Moving in together.
After her messy split from her personal trainer ex, Sam Tucknott, Stacey took her stuff to Kevin’s London pad and the pair had planned to go house hunting.
But I can reveal the presenter — who won the BBC dance show alongside Kevin in December — has done a heel turn and fox-trotted off and bought her own pad.
An insider said: “Kevin and Stacey were infatuated with each other after finishing Strictly and their relationship was incredibly quick and passionate.
“She lived at his place and they were totally wrapped up in one another.
“They talked about getting a place together and it was really intense.
“But now the honeymoon period has ended and they’re both working very hard again, she thought it best to slow things down and to get a place of her own.
“Kevin understood and agreed it was probably best for them to have their own space.”
The start of Kevin and Stacey’s romance was surrounded by scandal, after Sam branded Kevin a “rat” for getting so close to his girlfriend during last year’s series of the BBC show.
Talking about the moment he confronted him, Sam told The Sun earlier this year: “I just stuck it on him, ‘You’re an absolute rat, how you conducted yourself. Just a slippery, slimy snake’.”
Stacey and Kevin ignored the outcry, with the ballroom champ later joking his relationship with the documentary maker had made him “public enemy No1”.
It’s not hard to see why he thinks he was unpopular with the public . . .
SHE is the toast of Hollywood once again, so to celebrate Beyonce covered herself in diamonds to walk the red carpet at the premiere of The Lion King reboot in Los Angeles.
The singer – who voices Nala in the live-action version of the 1994 Disney animated classic – looked sensational in this blazer embellished with gems, which she wore over a flowing black dress.
As well as voicing the lioness, Beyonce has created a musical tribute to the film – teaming up with some of her favourite artists for the album The Lion King: The Gift.
It features new recordings by the multi-award-winning singer, including Spirit – which was co-written and produced by Brit rapper Labrinth.
He told me: “This year is turning into a whole different level of magic.”
LIAM Payne has posed naked for an arty new project with fashion photographer and music video director Mert Alas. Mert shared the shot, which shows Liam reclining on a chair while pouting at the camera, on Instagram.
IT looks like Ed Sheeran needs a good head, er, shearing.
The ginger singer let his faux mop run wild in these behind-the-scenes snaps from the set of his latest music video.
Ed wore retro clothes and had his wig tamed by a hairdresser before he had a go at seeing how normal people earn a living by putting in a shift at a call centre.
Then his locks sprouted into a full-blown David Bowie-style barnet in another scene, which showed his eccentric character properly letting his hair down during a day off.
Ed shared the snaps on Instagram and quipped: “What life could’ve been if music didn’t go to plan.”
If film bosses release a 9 to 5 sequel, they’ll know who to call.
HOLLYOAKS actor Jamie Lomas has split from his stunning girlfriend Portia Hughes, who is 18 years his junior.
And insiders tell me it was the age gap that drove a wedge between Portia and the 2017 I’m A Celebrity runner-up, who was briefly married to Kym Marsh.
A source revealed: “The age difference got too much and Jamie is focused on his career as a movie star, so they decided to call it quits. At first they were smitten, but it ended up not working out at all.”
Jamie, who is 44, met Portia last year on the set of the Channel 4 soap, in which he plays villainous Warren Fox.
Portia, who works in production on the show, fell head over heels for Jamie when they started working together more closely.
I bet you could cut the tension in make-up with a knife.
FOLLOWING her sold-out Reputation tour and big-money record label move, Taylor Swift is back at the top of the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of big earners after three years away from the No1 spot.
The singer trousered £148million over the past 12 months – £12million ahead of second-placed Kylie Jenner, according to the US mag.
Kanye West, who is the brother-in-law of reality star and cosmetics entrepreneur Kylie, has also seen a huge upturn in his fortunes. He clawed himself out of debt to bank £120million last year following the huge success of his Yeezy clothing range.
The list, which ranks the highest paid celebs in music, sport and entertainment, includes plenty of Brit talent. Ed Sheeran is No5 with £88million, while Harry Potter author JK Rowling is still riding high after she made £73million.
Elton John is in at No19 with £67million while X Factor mogul Simon Cowell is bringing up the rear at No80 with a not-too-shabby £33million.
If there’s a spare fiver going, guys, I wouldn’t say no . . .
IS there nothing David Beckham thinks he can’t do?
Not content with being the former England footie captain/charity ambassador/general all-round lad – Becks has now decided to try his hand at being a documentary maker.
He has launched a media company, Studio 99, which will develop documentaries and TV shows – some of which he will star in.
One of many projects is a film about the US football team he has launched, Inter Miami. It follows David going through the process of creating the club through to it becoming reality.
LADY Gaga is following in Rihanna’s footsteps by bringing out a cosmetics range. The singer and Oscar-winning actress has created a selection of make-up kits under the name Haus Laboratories, which will be available online from Monday. Gaga said: “Sometimes beauty doesn’t come naturally from within. Make-up inspired a bravery in me I didn’t know I had.”
LONDON-based electronic trio Ritual have released the second track from their Dreamers Never Learn duets project. The song, Using, features singer-songwriter Emily Warren – who has written tunes for Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes and Khalid.
IF you missed Kylie Minogue at Glastonbury, you could catch her at an intimate gig she’s playing with Magic FM. Announcing it live on air yesterday, Kylie said the show – on Friday July 26, at a secret location in London – was “very exclusive”. She added: “I love intimate shows because you can chat with the audience.” Fans have to tune in for a chance to win tickets.
IT’S a big-money business and now Jay Z is investing in America’s booming wacky-backy industry. With recreational and medical marijuana legal in 11 and 33 states respectively, the musician has joined forces with US cannabis firm Caliva as its chief brand strategist. Snoop Dogg, Gene Simmons and Wiz Khalifa are also involved in the potty businesses.
