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Closer Weekly|4/3/2017GENERATION WOW!FAITH HILL, 49“Beauty comes from within,” the country crooner has said. And this Monique Lhuillier dress enhances it! The shine from allover beading boosts skin’s glow, a plunging neckline and sexy slit up the allure and a bowed belt carves out an hourglass.MARIA SHRIVER, 61Three reasons the journalist’s sparkling shift is newsworthy: The sleek fit showcases curves, the crewneck directs the eye up to lift the bust and the midi length creates a body-elongating column effect. Those studded strappies? Sassy!RITA WILSON, 60Talk about sssizzling ! The linear pattern of Rita’s snakeskin Tom Ford frock stretches the body for instant slimming and a sequin-accented neckline reflects light onto skin for radiance. Leopard cuffs up the rawr factor.HEIDI KLUM, 43The supermodel stuns in a silver Philipp Plein sheath! The sky-high hem showcases…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017SHORT TAKESArnold Schwarzenegger has refuted rumors that he’ll be making a run for the U.S. Senate in 2018.Orson Welles ’ final movie, The Other Side of the Wind, will be completed, thanks to financing by Netflix.Tyra Banks is replacing Nick Cannon as host for the 12th season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent later this year.Comedian Jeff Dunham and his wife, Audrey, will host a new Food Network series, Incredible Edible America.Ivana Trump is penning a memoir, Raising Trump, about the childhood of kids Ivanka, Eric and Donald Jr.Gregg Allman announced on March 13 that he’s had to cancel all tour dates in 2017 to “focus on his health.”Paul Simon will embark on a 17-city summer tour to benefit the Half-Earth Project, which focuses on biodiversity.The Who will take up residency at…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017PICTURE PERFECT“I’m just lucky to love what I do for a living.” — JohnJohn GoodmanStar PowerFeels good, man! The Kong: Skull Island actor laid all his emotions on the line during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in LA on March 10. “I can feel a part of Hollywood history now,” beamed John, who self-deprecatingly joked the night before that his star would be placed between “a piece of gum and dog waste.” Still, the grateful 64-year-old admitted, “It’s something that I’d never expected. It’s an amazing feeling and very humbling.”Sharon StoneGets a Lift on Her Big Day“Balloons from my boys!” the Basic Instinct star raved as she posed for this colorful shot to ring in her 59th birthday on March 10. The festive gift came courtesy of the actress’ sons,…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017I Have No REGRETSPiper Laurie was only 18 when Ronald Reagan — the 39-year-old star playing her dad in the 1950 film Louisa — started taking her out on dates. “I was very well-protected,” Piper, 85, tells Closer. “The studio would send chaperones along. Until the one time they didn’t!” That night, Ronnie took her to his place. “I knew what he had in mind, and I decided this would be my first love affair. I picked him, in a way,” she says. “That’s as much as I’ll tell you about the evening, except he cooked a nice dinner: a hamburger steak, half an avocado, a salad, baked potato and a lovely wine.”That’s only one (very!) juicy story from Piper’s private life, and her 67-year on-camera career has been equally interesting. Born Rosetta…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017THIS WEEK ON COZI TVCOLUMBO SUN. 3/26, 7 P.M.The CEO of a private detective agency accidentally kills a woman he is trying to blackmail. The murder is made to look like a mugging; however, Columbo (Peter Falk) has doubts and begins to investigate.FRASIER MON. 3/27, 8 P.M.Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is excited when he believes that he’s cracked Martin’s long-unsolved case, the “Weeping Lotus” murder.LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE TUE. 3/28, 5 P.M.Laura (Melissa Gilbert) witnesses something terrifying while playing a Halloween prank on the Oleson house. No one believes what she saw, until the counter-prankster is finally revealed.For local listings check cozitv.com…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017BRING JAPAN HOMETHE SCENERYFloral arrangements, like a cherry blossom wall sculpture, brighten up a room. Prices vary, chairish.com.THE STYLEThe Kimono Lady sake set is a charming addition to a well-stocked home bar. $27, echoartsandgifts.com.THE SIPJapan’s iconic cherry blossoms were the inspiration behind the sake-based Sakura-Chan co*cktail.INGREDIENTS1¾ oz. Hakkaisan Sake½ oz. Sakura liqueur1 dash lemon juice½ oz. kirsch with griotte cherriesCombine all ingredients except the kirsch in an ice-filled glass, stir and strain into a glass with fresh ice. Float the kirsch on top and serve. Kanpai!…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017TURN BACK THE CLOCK!“I mix together 1 egg, half an avocado, 1 / 4 cup of coconut oil and 15 drops of rosemary oil. I put the mixture on my hair and leave it for 20 minutes.”Carol Alt, 56Every year at this time, we can’t help but notice the toll the long winter has taken on our appearance. So when we heard some of our favorite stars turn to low-cost pantry staples to whip up spa-inspired remedies for winter-weary skin and hair, we decided to investigate. Do these homemade beautifiers really work? Yes, says dermatologist David E. Bank, M.D., author of Beautiful Skin: Every Woman’s Guide to Looking Her Best at Any Age. “Items found in our kitchen are packed with antiaging vitamins and minerals that offer straight-from-nature benefits for skin and hair.”…4 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017WHO AM I?• Say anything you want. But many still remember me from a 1989 teen pic.• I guess me and the lady below showed enough fidelity in a 2000 flick that we were cast as sweethearts a year later.• Playing a Beach Boy for a 2015 pic did require some love and mercy on my part.A. John CusackB. Matt DillonC. Richard Gere• I was born in a town in Wales, but I really came into my own in Chicago.• This news won’t stop traffic. But my famous husband and I do share the same birthday, Sept. 25.• Right now, I am caught in the middle of a feud on TV.A. Rachel WeiszB. Kate WinsletC. Catherine Zeta-Jones…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017HOROSCOPESAriesMARCH 21 – APRIL 19You’re placed in a position of power this week as planet Mercury enters your zone. Aim high during negotiations — you’re in charge now!TaurusAPRIL 20 – MAY 20Propel your long-held aspirations forward by persuading loved ones to act toward the cause. Together you can make a massive difference.GeminiMAY 21 – JUNE 21Resist the pressure to sign on the dotted line, Gemini. Take your time to weigh the options — important decisions require proper planning.CancerJUNE 22 – JULY 22Set your standards higher than you’re used to. Greatness can only be attained by pushing your talents to their limits — believe and achieve!LeoJULY 23 – AUG. 22Strive to construct a greater sense of balance in your life by setting boundaries. A profound awareness is the key to growth…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017His Tennessee HIDEAWAY FARMWhen country legend Johnny Cash wanted to get away from everything and everyone — even his beloved wife, June—he drove to his Hideaway Farm in Bon Aqua, Tenn. “For me in ’72, it was love at first sight,” Johnny wrote in one of his memoirs, “a place that moved into my heart immediately, a place I knew I could belong. [Here] I can cook my own food, read my own books, tend my own garden, wander my own land. I can think, write, compose, study, rest and reflect in peace.” Now Brian Oxley, who purchased the 107-acre ranch for $895,000 two years ago, gives Closer readers an exclusive look inside the pre-Civil War house that recently opened to the public.“I’m very shy, really. I spend a lot of time in…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017They Wrote the Book on Love“After [62] years of marriage, you go through a lot of obstacles, and all of them were beautiful.” — Anne DouglasKirk Douglas has published 11 books, but perhaps none is more special to him than his latest work, due out in May: Kirk and Anne: Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood. “I like to stay busy and write,” the legendary actor exclusively tells Closer. But as his 100th birthday approached in 2016, Kirk felt saddened that he didn’t have a new book idea to work on, so his longtime wife, Anne, came to the rescue. “I kept precious, private letters between us stashed in a secret place in the closet,” Anne, 97, reveals to Closer. “My wife, whose ability to surprise me has never diminished over the…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017My Annie Hall Memories“Woody said that people liked the way we schmooze together.” — TonyWhen Tony Roberts played Woody Allen’s best friend in Annie Hall, it wasn’t a stretch. Forty years later, “We discuss serious issues as well as get into laughing jags,” Tony, 77, told Closer at a recent Film Forum tribute in NYC. “In Annie Hall, it was clear where the teasing, affection and frustration came from,” he says. “What he constructed of our friendship clicked, and people enjoyed it.” Tony , who first worked with Woody, 81, on 1972’s Play It Again, Sam, still attends Knicks games with his pal and has Thanksgiving at the comic’s pad. “He’s as complicated and as difficult to describe as a Rubik’s Cube,” Tony says. “But I’ve never known him not to be kind…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Another Shot at StardomMichelle Pfeiffer has enjoyed a stellar career in Hollywood, but her kids have never been impressed by her fame. “They’ve seen very few of her films,” an insider tells Closer of Claudia, 24, and John, 22. “Twenty minutes in, they say, ‘That’s nice, Mom,’ and leave.”Michelle’s never been too caught up in her own image, either. “Some performances make me cringe less than others,” the actress, 58, has joked of her own distaste for sitting through her films. In fact, she wasn’t afraid to step away from her career for long periods of time to focus on raising her family. Now facing an empty nest at home, Michelle reveals she’s “slowly easing my way back into being in the workforce.” First up: playing Ruth Madoff to Robert De Niro’s Bernie…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Gone With the Wind Untold Stories“Vivien was born to play Scarlett, whom she perfectly understood.” — Olivia de HavillandClark Gable didn’t want to cry. During the making of Gone With the Wind, the Oscar winner worried about the scene in which Rhett Butler breaks down in tears at the death of his darling daughter, Bonnie, after a horse-riding accident. “He never cried on the screen before, and it became an obsession with him,” recalls Olivia de Havilland, who played Melanie Wilkes. “He didn’t think it was masculine for a man to cry.” He got so panicked, she says, “One day he confided in me, ‘Olivia, I can’t do it. I’m just going to have to quit!’ I convinced him that tears denoted strength of character, not weakness. It turned out to be one of the…8 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017BOOKSCHANGE OF SEASONSJohn OatesFor fans, he’ll make their dreams come true. Boasting a companion CD of original and traditional songs for emphasis, this memoir not only chronicles the musician’s partnership with Daryl Hall, but traces his feeling that “my life paralleled so many American musical movements.”CITY OF FRIENDSJoanna TrollopeIn the best-selling author’s 20th novel, a senior partner loses her job at a go-go London equity firm and is forced to re-evaluate her life. She examines her relationships with her ailing mom, successful husband and three best friends — some of whom may not value their ties as much as she thought.…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Magnificent MOUNT FUJIWe always, every anniversary, take a trip together,” Marlo Thomas tells Closer. One year after her May 1980 wedding with Phil Donahue, the two headed on their first celebratory adventure to Japan, where Marlo recalls spying snow-dusted Mount Fuji as the highlight of a lifetime: “You can only see it 35 days a year,” because of the weather. “And we happened to see it.” Located around 60 miles southwest of Tokyo, the 12,389-foot Mount Fuji soars over rolling hills that burst forth with Japan’s world-famous cherry blossoms each spring. “There’s so much to see and learn,” notes Marlo, who got a kick out of trying the unique local cuisine. “They served us fish for breakfast with little faces on them — it was fun.” Japan also proved to be a…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017News You Can UseSNACKING ON NUTS SLASHES HEART DISEASE, CANCER RISKThe crunchers can ward off a host of health problems, say scientists in London. In an analysis of 29 studies, eating peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans or almonds daily cut heart disease risk by 29 percent, cancer by 15 percent and premature death by 22 percent. The authors credit nuts’ fiber, magnesium and fats (which lower cholesterol), plus antioxidants (which fight the oxidative stress linked to cancer).FIBER FENDS OFF INFECTIONSo say scientists in the journal Cell. In an animal study, mice fed fiber had significantly less intestinal inflammation when exposed to an E. coli–like bug than mice fed a low-fiber diet. The reason: When the gut bacteria that digest fiber are deprived of the nutrient, they eat away at the gut’s protective lining, and…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Whatever happened to the cast of... ROUTE 66Glenn Corbett 1933–1993Though Tod’s second sidekick, Vietnam vet Lincoln Case, looked for a sense of autonomy, Glenn had the drive to become a character actor. He starred alongside John Wayne in the movies Chisum and Big Jake and appeared in nearly 50 TV series, with recurring roles on the soap The Doctors as well as Dallas.George MaharisAfter hitting the open road as street-smart Buz Murdock for two-and-a-half seasons, George, 88, got his kicks from a variety of different avenues. He starred in movies such as The Satan Bug and The Happening, appeared on TV shows like Police Story and Fantasy Island and performed onstage and in nightclubs. He then retired in 1993 and became an impressionist painter.Martin Milner 1931–2015While privileged Tod Stiles had his eyes opened by traveling across America,…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017It Happened This WeekDEBUTED: Captain MarvelShazam! On March 28, 1941, the world’s mightiest mortal is the first superhero to hit the screen, via a 12-part serial starring Tom Tyler.EXILED: The Dalai LamaNamaste. After a 15-day journey over the Himalayas, Tibet’s spiritual authority makes his way into India on March 31, 1959. He seeks sanctuary following his country’s failed uprising against Chinese rule.DEPARTED: Heaven’s GateConvinced he’ll ascend to a spaceship accompanying the comet Hale-Bopp, cult guru Marshall Applewhite organizes the suicide of himself and 38 members of his group on March 26, 1997.SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN PREMIEREDWhat a glorious feeling! On March 27, 1952, Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds help turn the story of Hollywood’s transition to “talkies” into the most talked-about musical ever. Now try reeling off the answers to these questions.1 Before…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017I’VE LEARNED to Forgive MyselfWhether you know him best as The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s wry, witty news writer Murray Slaughter or The Love Boat’s welcoming Captain Stubing, Gavin MacLeod probably feels like a member of your family. So some fans may be surprised to learn that his life has been far from smooth sailing. He overcame years of poverty after his dad passed away when Gavin was 13 (“I mowed a lawn in a cemetery!” he tells Closer of his many jobs) and survived depression, alcoholism and two heart attacks. “I’ve learned to forgive myself,” says Gavin, who’s spent more than 40 years with his wife, Patti (to whom he was wed from 1974 to ’82 and remarried in 1985). Now, after celebrating his 86th birthday on Feb. 28, Gavin opens up to…4 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017‘I’ll Always Be a Mom First’“If I’m making a new record or performing, my daughters are like, ‘Mom, you’re going to do great!’ ”— MartinaJust hours before thrilling thousands of fans at her NYC concert on March 9, country superstar Martina McBride put rehearsals on hold for a cause near and dear to her heart: “celebrating motherhood” with a baby shower — complete with cupcakes, balloons and donated diapers — for disadvantaged moms. “I got to hold a 2-month-old baby, which I haven’t gotten to do in a long time,” the singer beamed to Closer at the event organized by her charity initiative, Team Music Is Love.For Martina, 50, her commitment to giving back can be traced to her happy home life with husband John McBride, 59. “I have three daughters of my own, and…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017STRIPED TOPS ARE BACK!The romance, the music, the beautiful ballet scenes… 1951’s An American in Paris took our breath away—and thrust Leslie Caron into the Hollywood spotlight. The French ballerina’s star continued to rise in the years that followed, entertaining us in films like 1958’s Gigi. And today at 85, Leslie still dazzles fans with roles on the small screen. But it’s not just her talent that captured our hearts — Leslie also brought her Parisian fashion sense to American shores. “Leslie epitomizes easygoing elegance,” says stylist Jacqui Stafford, author of The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets. “By donning looks like Breton stripes, she flattered her figure and looked très chic!”So we’re happy to see today’s stars emulating Leslie’s ’50s striped style. Stafford’s tip to looking lean in lines: When paired with solid…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017WHAT’S HER SECRET?Ellen BurstynLicorice Nixes RuddinessRed, splotchy skin added decades to the Oscar winner’s face back in 2013. “Because skin gets thinner and more transparent with age, redness from years of sun damage or dilated blood vessels can look more pronounced,” says celebrity dermatologist Ava Shamban, M.D. For even, brighter skin like Ellen has now, Dr. Shamban suggests using a moisturizer infused with licorice root extract. “The root’s active ingredient, glycyrrhizinate, constricts blood vessels while its antioxidants and flavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties that calm redness for a youthful, luminous complexion.” Simply massage a quarter-sized amount of a licorice-infused lotion (like Eucerin Redness Relief Night Creme, $15, ulta.com) onto your face every night for results in three weeks.Fran DrescherFibers Boost Thinning BrowsThree years ago the Nanny alum dealt with a common aging woe:…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017MY LIFE IN 10 pictures“People who have a sense of humor get through life more comfortably than those who don’t.”— Carl“I DON’T think you can develop a funny bone — you either have it or you don’t,” Bronx, N.Y.–born Carl Reiner once said. But the comedy legend had some early guidance. “My influences started because my parents loved comedy. The Marx Brothers were our favorites.” And from his work writing and acting during the golden age of TV to directing hilarious films, he made entertaining America his top priority, with one main principle: “The absolute truth is the thing that makes people laugh.” Even as he turns 95 on March 20, he’s acting in another film (Ocean’s Eight, according to reports) and doing just that. “If I go tomorrow, I’ve had nothing but fun…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Struggles to Co-ParentSINCE FRASIER’S Kelsey Grammer divorced Camille in 2011, raising their kids, Mason, 15, and Jude, 12, has been her priority. “I’m a very protective mother,” Camille, 48, told Closer at the Family Equality Council’s Impact Awards at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. But co-parenting with Kelsey, 62, has its challenges. “It takes a while for him to get in touch,” says the Real Housewives veteran.…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017The FRED MACMURRAY Nobody Knew“Whether I play a heavy or a comedian, I always start out as Smiley MacMurray.” — FredTaking his family to Disneyland in the early ’60s, Fred MacMurray was confronted by an irate female fan, who demanded to know why he was playing a cad in The Apartment when he was also a superdad on My Three Sons. As Stanley Livingston, son Chip on the sitcom, recalls, the woman slapped Fred: “Later, Fred said, ‘I’m not going to do any of those heavy roles anymore,’” Stanley tells Closer.To many viewers, Fred will forever be the ultimate suburban dad of My Three Sons and The Absent-Minded Professor. But that no more accurately reflects his life than his roles as philanderers in The Apartment and Double Indemnity did. Fred, who died in 1991…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017TELEVISIONSATURDAY 3/25The Incredible Dr. Pol8 P.M., NAT GEO WILDThe venerable vet reflects on his most heartwarming and life-changing visits in the hit series’ 100th episode.Ransom8 P.M., CBSEric (Luke Roberts) and the team are called in when a new smartphone game lures its players into a deadly trap at an abandoned castle.Double Mommy8 P.M., LIFEA pregnant teen (Morgan Obenreder) must come to terms with why her unborn twins are from two different fathers (Mark Grossman and Griffin Freeman) in this film.Planet Earth II9 P.M., BBCAFor the season finale, host David Attenborough tails the various wildlife thriving in urban jungles like New York, Mumbai and Rome.Incredible Inventions10 P.M., AHCGet a leg up on your fashion knowledge, as the history of nylon stockings is unfurled, followed by a breakdown of toasters and LED…5 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Delicious Dips That MELT BELLY FAT — FAST!“I have a cup of coffee before I work out. I follow that with a glass of water. The coffee gives me a boost of energy and the water helps me not get super hungry.”—Nancy O’Dell, 511 STUBBORN FAT? SCOOP UP GUACAMOLEThere’s no need to shy away from guacamole: The omega-9 fatty acids in avocados increase the production of fat-burning enzymes in the liver. In one study, this effect helped dieters effortlessly lose 10 pounds in two months. To make: In a bowl, mash 2 ripe avocados with 1/2 tsp. of salt. Add 1 seeded and diced tomato, 1/2 cup of diced onions, and the juice of half a lime; stir to combine.2 ALWAYS HUNGRY? ENJOY HUMMUSThe chickpeas in this staple contain a combination of protein and fiber that slows…3 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Spring Closet Makeover! MORE SPACE FOUND1. KEEP SWEATERS HANDYEarly spring forecasts can be fickle — one day it’s warm, the next there’s a frost warning! But these pink-striped cubbies keep sweaters tucked away yet right at your fingertips.OUR FAVE FIND: Sodynee Cloth Bins, $18 for 6, amazon.com2. STASH PURSES ON A STRIPPurses can “spread” when left on the floor, causing them to lose their form. But this holder cradles straps, so each bag stays in show-it-off shape. It also keeps belts coiled.OUR FAVE FIND: Simply Sarah Handy Hold All, $30, cravebeauty.com3. STOW MORE SHOESThe fashionistas’ secret to storing shoes? Easy-view shelves that let you find your flats in a flash — plus prevent footwear from getting squashed.OUR FAVE FIND: OIA Boston 3-Tier Shoe Rack, $33, wayfair.com4. OUTSMART WRINKLESThink of this ingenious mini cart as a…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017BEST DAY of my lifeSara Gilbert “There are three of them — the days my kids were born”BABY JOY“Nothing compares to the days your kids are born,” The Talk’s Sara Gilbert told Closer recently at a CBS event. She had a natural, at-home birth experience for her son Rhodes, with her wife, 4 Non Blondes singer Linda Perry, in 2015. She also has two other children — Sawyer, 9, and Levi, 12 — from a previous relationship. “I think, luckily, you forget some of the intensity [of labor]. When you look at your kid for the first time and feel like you already know them, it’s amazing,” marvels Sara, 42.…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017CLOSER TO THE HEART“It kind of evokes a trip down memory lane.”— Jody ScaravellaMADE WITH LOVEGrandma’s Recipe for SuccessA pinch of love is the secret ingredient at this New York City restaurant.Jody Scaravella has hired grandmothers from around the world to cook at his restaurant Enoteca Maria. “It was comforting to have these grandmothers cooking in the kitchen,” says Jody, who got the idea to have the grannies create international menus that change daily after losing both his sister and mother in a short amount of time. The chefs “would pinch my cheek or say, ‘Do you wanna try this?’ and at that point, I realized that what we were doing was much bigger than I thought it was going to be. When you walk through the restaurant and listen to the [diners],…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017CAPTAIN OF OUR HEARTSEARLY START Born Allan George See near NYC, Gavin (seen at age 5 with his brother Ron, 3) got the acting bug early. “Since I was 4 and got my first applause, I knew this is what I wanted to do.”SHIP AHOY His 1962–’64 role on the sitcom McHale’s Navy “was a good gig with lots of laughs,” but “my part was basically reduced to ‘What are we gonna do now, Skip?’”A BIGGER BOAT “I left [McHale’s Navy] to go to China to shoot [1966’s] The Sand Pebbles with Steve McQueen” (second from left), who played his brother on B’way in A Hatful of Rain in the late ’50s. The movie was “a wonderful 10-month job.”LUCKY GUY Working with Mary on The Mary Tyler Moore Show was “like having your…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Viva Charo!If you ask Charo her greatest strength as a contestant on the new season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, she’ll give you a simple answer: “My cuchi-cuchi energy!” Fueled by her inescapable catchphrase and flamboyant persona, the 66-year-old entertainer has sustained a thriving career for more than a half century. “Music and the audience are my oxygen,” she tells Closer. “All I have to do now is learn the dance steps.”Born María del Rosario Mercedes Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza in Spain, she found fame as a flamenco guitarist with her first husband, bandleader Xavier Cugat, in the ’60s. Uproarious appearances on talk shows, game shows and sitcoms made her a household name in the U.S. “Around the world, I am known as a great musician,” she says. “But in…2 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017LIGHT PANTS 3 STYLING TIPSTrousers?Go FittedWhat Lori could teach today’s young starlets: Pairing baggy pants with a billowy crop top thickens the body from head to toe — but opting for slim-fit pants makes legs look long and lean while a silky blouse breezes over any middle jiggles without adding bulk.Capris?Skip the Booties…The Victoria’s Secret Angel may be a star on the runway, but her on-the-go street style needs a little more work. The combination of chunky booties and capri pants breaks up the leg awkwardly for a squat stature. And adding a boxy jacket widens the body.…And Get Matchy!The Golden Globe winner knows how to look tall, trim and terrific in white! Wearing the same color from head to toe draws focus vertically for an instant slimming effect. And pairing capris with wedge-heeled…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017LITTLE LoveThe bond that I have with my animals is so rich and rewarding,” Loretta Swit tells Closer about taking in precious critters like her rescue Yorkie, Munchkin. “They’ve provided me constant happiness!” The former M*A*S*H actress and author of the book SwitHeart adopted Munchkin from some “naughty” backyard breeders in Detroit nine years ago. “She walked right up to me and licked my nose,” Loretta reminisces of their first encounter. “We just bonded.” Since then, Munchkin has been an inseparable addition to Loretta’s ever-growing furry family. “She is a real diva, but so sweet,” adds Loretta. “She brings me so much joy — I just love her!”Bindi IrwinBindi’s for the Birds!Bindi took a page from Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie on Feb. 25 when she shared this photo featuring a…1 min

Closer Weekly|4/3/2017Things that come and go...Cape GownsThe dramatic dress with attached floor-length cloak Marlene Dietrich modeled to perfection during Hollywood’s heyday is an Oscars-worthy silhouette. Jessica Biel wore a similar style to this year’s Vanity Fair afterparty.Flat CapsThe newsboy cap that John Wayne wore in Ireland on the set of The Quiet Man was a stylish topper for the legendary actor more than 60 years before Collateral Beauty star Will Smith sported a similar one to a film premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “Slowly my [style] has evolved to where I am today — which I call classy but with a little [edge],” says Will.Buzzed BeautiesDemi Moore shaved her head to get into character for G.I. Jane. Now Kristen Stewart says her close crop for the upcoming film Underwater “feels…1 min

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