PROMO UPDATE : AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY .. JUNE 2016

Check out the latest issue of 'Australian Women's Weekly' which features an exclusive interview with Joan.. Here is a stunning shot from the magazine featuring Joan with her fabulous compact duo from her bestselling Timeless Beauty range..

PHOTO UPDATE : JOAN IS ALWAYS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!

On July 1st Joan will be back on the big screen as she makes a sensational cameo appearance in 'Absolutely Fabulous The Movie' starring Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley.. Here is an exclusive shot from the upcoming release, courtesy of Fox SearchLight Pictures.

EVENT UPDATE : THE PRINCE'S TRUST 40TH ANNIVERSARY GARDEN PARTY .. BUCKINGHAM PALACE .. MAY 17TH 2016

Joan attended The Prince's Trust 40th Anniversary Garden Party, held earlier at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Prince Charles..

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales was today (Tuesday 17th May) joined by Kylie Minogue and our Ambassadors - including Sir Ben Kingsley, Pixie Lott and Dame Joan Collins - at a garden party for more than 5,000 supporters and beneficiaries at Buckingham Palace.

To mark the 40th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust, the event included the unveiling of a portrait of His Royal Highness, made from hundreds of images of people whose lives have been touched by through our work.

The portrait, created by Welsh artistNathan Wyburn, was presented by Kylie - whose picture features in the portrait. The artwork also includes photos of some of the young people we've supported, along with fundraisers, volunteers, partners and members of the public.

Sir Ben Kingsley, who's been one of our Ambassadors for almost 20 years, then presented His Royal Highness with a Digital Book of Memories, a tablet containing photos and memories recorded during the #partofPT Tour.

Some of the memories and pictures included in the Digital Book of Memories, which was developed with support from our technology partner Samsung, are showcased on our #partofPT website.

His Royal Highness was also presented with a bronze bust of himself, which was created by sculptress Frances Segelman. The life-like statue, complete with military attire, was created over four separate sittings with HRH between 2013 and 2015 and will be installed at Prince’s Trust House in London.

Joan present portrait to Charles along with Gemma Atherton

PROMO ALERT : THEATRE & PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE .. ISSUE 14 .. OUT NOW!

Don't forget to pick up your copy of the latest issue of 'Theatre & Performance' magazine which is out now! You can read my article about the life and career of the fabulous Dame Joan! 

Pick up your copy at the following venues!

Actor’s Temple, BFI Film Store, Bridewell Theatre, Cafe @ Waterstones Greenwich, Camden Comedy Club, Central Station, Century Club, Chaps and Dames, De Beauvoir ARTSpace, Ecetera Theatre, Foyles Charing Cross Road, Samuel French Bookstore, Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Gays the word, Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Jermyn Street Theatre, Joe Allen’s restaurant, The Light Lounge, Lord Stanley Comedy Club, Molly Moggs, Pentameters Theatre, Pineapple Dance Studios, Rabbit Hole Theatre, Room One, Rose Playhouse, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Soho Hostel, St James Theatre, The Gym Group, The Roundhouse, Theatre 503, Theatro Technis, White Bear Theatre, Xenia Hotel.

                           Also check out the following ....

      THEATRE & PERFORMANCE GUIDE & GURU

PHOTO UPDATE : JOAN SIGNS IN FOR HER LATEST APPEARANCE!

Joan was recently a guest on Graham Norton's BBC Radio show, here is a super shot of Joan signing for a waiting group as she enters BBC Radio Centre in London to discuss her latest novel 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club' now out in paperback and her upcoming tour of 'Unscripted'...

PRESS UPDATE : ELLE UK ... MAY 13TH 2016 ..

Rules To Live By From Dame Joan Collins

On beauty, Brexit and how to travel in style

BY HANNAH SWERLING POSTED 13 FRI MAY

Lunch with Dame Joan Collins is everything you want it to be. The legendary actress, author and columnist is the walking embodiment of glamour with more wisdom and sass than the entire cast on Dynasty.

We joined Dame Joan for lunch at London's Claridge's for the launch of her Timeless Beauty range for Marks & Spencer.

Hannah with Dame Joan at Claridge's

Who better to dole out beauty and life advice to live by? This is what Joan had to say...

On where she food shops: ‘Marks & Spencer’

Her ultimate beauty tip: ‘Stay out of the sun and don’t put soap on your face.’

On the time it takes to do her make-up: ’25 minutes. I don’t do my eyes every day.’

On how to travel in style: ‘Never wear jeans.’

On her beauty idols, past and present: ‘Ava Gardner, Vivien Leigh,  Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Dell'Orefice and Dita Von Teese because they all wear a lot of make-up.’

On her trademark smoky eye: ‘It gets smokier and smokier as the day goes on.’

On fashion: ‘High fashion is rather scary at the moment. I mean, the Met Ball. Was that fashion? It’s fancy dress. But I like the high street. M&S and H&M.’

On her make-up no no’s: ‘Blue eyeshadow, green eyeshadow, lip liner that's darker than your lipstick, contouring, over-plucked eyebrows.’

What she said to her goddaughter Cara Delevingne when she asked advice about getting into acting: ‘Don’t.’

On actresses today: ‘They can’t do their own make-up or style themselves. Individuality has dissipated.’

Her favourite tipple: ‘Lychee martinis.  I had two last night.’

On Brexit: ‘I’m all for it. We need our own rules.’

Joan Collins Timeless Beauty launches in Marks & Spencer, 9 May

www.joancollinsbeauty.com

EVENT UPDATE : MARKS & SPENCER IN STORE LAUNCH LUNCH .. CLARIDGES .. MAY 13TH 2016 ..

Joan at Claridge's with PR guru Alex Silver

To celebrate the launch of 'Timeless Beauty' into selected Mark's & Spencer stores across the UK, Joan hosted a lunch for beauty editors at Claridge's earlier...

Joan with Hello magazine's assistant editor Belinda Robey

PROMO UPDATE : AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY .. JUNE 2016 ..

Check out the latest issue of 'Australian Women's Weekly' for an exclusive interview with Joan.. Here is a stunning shot from the issue..

TV ALERT : TIMELESS BEAUTY .. QVC UK .. THURSDAY MAY 12TH 2016 .. 6:00PM

Don't forget to tune into QVC UK at later today at 6:00pm as Joan will present the latest additions to her highly successful range .. Joan will join Julia Roberts for an hour of Timeless Beauty.

You can watch Live here!!

QVC UK WATCH LIVE!

TV FLASHBACK : TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED .. ANGLIA TV .. 1980 ..

This shot if for an 1980 episode of the classic suspense series 'Tales of the Unexpected' and features Joan with Brewster Mason and Pauline Collins in a fun episode call 'A Girl Can't Always Have Everything'.. Joan will again team up with Pauline for the film 'The Time of Their Lives' which will start shooting very soon.. Watch this space..

PHOTO FLASHBACK : NOBODY CANNES DO IT BETTER THAN JOAN!

As the Cannes Film Festival begins here is a super shot of Joan at the 1979 festival as she was promoting the hit film 'The Bitch'.

ON THE COVER: THEATRE & PERFORMANCE MAGAZINE .. ISSUE 14 ..

Here is a first look at the cover for the latest issue of popular 'Theatre & Performance' magazine in which my article about Joan's career and upcoming tour will appear.. The magazine will be available shortly at various London venues.. Will post all locations when the magazine is in stock.. Watch this space!

PHOTO UPDATE : LUNCH WITH FRIENDS CAN BE UNEXPECTED!

Joan spent a lovely Sunday afternoon with lunch at The River Cafe in London where she was thrilled to bump into her good friend the always glamorous Vivienne Ventura.. 

RADIO UPDATE : GRAHAM NORTON .. BBC RADIO 2 .. MAY 7TH 2016

Joan enjoyed catching up with Graham Norton for his BBC radio show earlier, where she discussed her latest novel 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club' and her upcoming tour 'Unscripted'.. You can catch up with the interview here ...
THE GRAHAM NORTON RADIO SHOW MAY 7TH

EVENT UPDATE : THE ST TROPEZ LONELY HEARTS CLUB BOOK LAUNCH.. MAY 5TH 2016 .. HARRY'S BAR LONDON

My friend Glen Chevannes with Joan & Percy.

Joan hosted a sensational party at exclusive London private members club 'Harry's Bar' to launch the paperback edition of her current bestseller 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club'. A who's who of showbiz turned out to celebrate with our favourite Dame, who looked sensational as ever in a fabulous gown she designed herself. Among the gathering were Michael Caine, Elizabeth Hurley, Tim Rice, Nigel Havers, Stephanie Beacham,

Theo & Louise Fennell among others.. 

Myself with Joan and Stephanie Beacham

Joan with Michael Caine

Joan with Elizabeth Hurley & Patrick Cox

Joan with Daily Mail's David Wigg watch for his Weekend interview with Joan soon

RADIO ALERT : GRAHAM NORTON SHOW .. BBC RADIO 2 .. 10:00 AM .. SATURDAY MAY 7TH 2016

Joan's last appearance on Graham's radio show

Joan will be one of Graham Norton's special guests on his BBC Radio show this Saturday 7th May from 10:00 am, Graham's other guests are Josh Hartnett & Michael Crawford..

PHOTO UPDATE : PIERS FINDS THAT STARS DO SHINE EVEN IN THE MORNING!

Here is a lovely shot of Joan with Piers Morgan on 'Good Morning Britain' on Wednesday, where she discussed her latest novel 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club' is out in Paperback on May 5th.. Get this Summer's essential read now!

TV UPDATE : GOOD MORNING BRITAIN .. MAY 4TH 2016 ..

Joan made an appearance on this morning's edition of 'Good Morning Britain' with Richard Arnold, Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan, to discuss her latest novel 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club' and her upcoming tour.. 

TV UPDATE : THE ONE SHOW .. BBC1 .. MAY 3RD 2016

Joan was special guest on this evening's edition of 'The One Show' on BBC1, where she joined Alex Jones & Matt Baker to discuss her latest novel 'The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club', which will be published in paperback this coming Thursday the 5th...
Order your copy of the essential Summer read here!!

PHOTO UPDATE : JOAN SIGNS IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

This super shot features Joan signing copies of her latest novel, 'The St Topez Lonely Hearts Club at Fortnum & Mason last week as part of the Wellbeing of Women Literary Lunch for fan Ching He Huang .. The novel will be out in paperback this Thursday May 5th..