I’VE had some weird and wonderful gifts sent to me throughout my career – but nothing as kooky as one Miley Cyrus received from her godmother, veteran country music legend Dolly Parton.
Wrecking Ball singer Miley said: “Last Christmas she gave me a whole mannequin, done in her proportions and wearing her outfit.
“It’s so major.”
And she added: “Dolly’s been like a mother to me. Actually, I was just reading this fax she sent me.
“No one else faxes. I have to access my lawyer’s office because the lawyer is the only person who can still receive a fax.
“Dolly wrote to me to say, ‘How much do I love you? As much as my heart can hold and as far as my arms can reach’. It gets me choked up. I just love her so much.”
And it seems that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, either.
While Dolly wears fluffy heels instead of slippers at home, Miley says she likes to wear platforms when hitting the gym.
She added: “The gym looks really tough, but then I’ve got my ivory Gucci slingbacks because they remind me of Marilyn Monroe.
“I train in heels mostly. I’m interested in feminising the workout space, because so much of the workout equipment is ugly.”
It’s a struggle to get me to go to the gym in trainers so there’s not a chance you’ll see me on the treadmill in heels.
But all power to you, Miley.
J-LO FILM REACHES BILLIONS
FINALLY some good news for Jennifer Lopez.
Netflix blockbuster Atlas, which she stars in, has been watched for 1.3billion minutes, with more than 11million views worldwide.
On top of that, the film is one of the most watched here. Last month the singer was hit with rumours she was to divorce Ben Affleck.
Then her summer tour was axed amid claims ticket sales were lacklustre.
Hopefully these figures give her some comfort – whatever is going on behind the scenes.
Anne-Marie looking for green talent
ANNE-MARIE somehow manages to make this XL-sized lime green tracksuit work as she launches a nationwide hunt for aspiring new singers.
The winner of the contest, run by water brand Volvic and which closes on June 14, will get the chance to perform on The Birdcage Stage presented by Volvic at British Summer Time Festival in London’s Hyde Park.
Anne-Marie, who will play the festival’s main stage on July 7, said: “Making it as an artist is hard, so I understand the impact this support can have on you when you’re starting out.
“I love hearing new talent so I couldn’t be more excited to begin the search with Volvic supporting the next generation of a music community that has made me so happy and given me so much.
“We’re looking for passion, promise and an unforgettable performance.”
Life’s a peach for Gaga
LADY GAGA looks glowing as she takes a starring role in her sister Natali’s lavish wedding.
The Rain On Me singer stunned in a tight black dress and heels as she attended the wedding rehearsal in Maine in the US.
For the big day itself Gaga was a bridesmaid – and she looked like she had stepped straight out of Bridgerton in a peach gown.
She was escorted by her entrepreneur partner Michael Polansky.
Last night those close to Gaga shut down speculation she was pregnant after fans commented on social media about her appearance.
Regardless, it’s set to be a huge year for her. The singer will return to the big screen in Joker: Folie à Deux alongside Joaquin Phoenix.
And last month Gaga teased her long-awaited return to music with a new album.
PEGGY’S GOU-ING FOR IT
PEGGY GOU will drop debut album I Hear You on Friday.
Eight years in the making, it features collaboration I Believe In Love Again with Lenny Kravitz as well as her 2023 smash hit (It Goes Like) Nanana.
The Korean-born DJ and producer, who lives in Germany, said: “I was in survival mode as a kid. Since I was young I’ve had this attitude of, ‘If you think I can’t do it, then I’ll learn. I can do it. I’ll do it even better next time’.”
Peggy, who will headline at West London’s Gunnersbury Park on August 17, said of her LP: “My aim was to create something timeless, and to be able to do that I needed more time to listen.
“Now I feel like it’s ready to be out there in the world.”
CLASSICAL legend Katherine Jenkins has been added to the line-up for Andrea Bocelli’s Hyde Park gig this summer.
The mezzo-soprano will join Myleene Klass and Matteo Bocelli at the show on July 5 which is part of American Express presents British Summer Time.
If I was excited before, I really can’t wait now.
HEY, BIG SPENCER: COVER UP!
SPENCER MATTHEWS has been working out every day to prepare to run 30 marathons over 30 days for charity this summer.
And his wife Vogue Williams has told how he is falling in love with his fit new physique.
She told Ryan Tubridy on Virgin Radio: “There was a post he posted the other day.
“I was like, ‘Spenny, if you’re gonna wear tight leggings, please can you wear shorts over the leggings for everyone else on Instagram?’.
“He’s loving getting the bod out because he’s doing his charity run, 30 marathons in 30 days in the desert in August. So he’s training and I’ve never seen someone… he’s going to drown in his own reflection.
“He’s just always admiring himself. If he sees a mirror, he has to stop.”
Maybe it’s time to cover those up, Vogue.
She’s Holden on to that dress
AMANDA HOLDEN left for Spain so soon after the BGT final, that she still had her dress on.
She shared this snap with me of her lounging by the pool as she prepared to start filming the next series of her BBC renovation show with Alan Carr there.
Ever the professional, Amanda is also still on air on Heart Breakfast this week, broadcasting live from Spain.
Please take me with you next time, Mandy. I can pick up the margaritas.