James Blunt has split from his Spanish girlfriend, model Sabine Vidal, although are thought to be remaining friends as both live on the island of Ibiza
Singer James Blunt is back on the singles market after splitting from his long-term girlfriend, Spanish model Sabine Vidal.
Sabine and James were together for two years and she lived with him at his villa in Ibiza. They were said to be about to get engaged.
Now James, 36, has ended the relationship and is back in London while Sabine remains in Ibiza.
A source said: ‘After a period of being off and then on again, Sabine and James have decided to part. They are trying to remain friends because she lives in Ibiza.’
The multi-millionaire musician, who has a new album out called Some Kind Of
Trouble, is preparing for a global tour which kicks off in Glasgow next month.
Meanwhile he can look forward to consoling himself by partying in his basement in Ibiza, at his nightclub called Bluntie’s.
Ramsay gives Eva food for thought
Gordon Ramsay has been serving up advice to Eva Longoria after her Las Vegas steak house Beso ran into trouble – despite lean times in his own business.
Desperate Housewives star Eva was introduced to Ramsay and his wife Tana by Victoria Beckham.
Now the 36-year-old actress is getting advice about money matters from the TV chef.
‘Eva is working hard to resolve the issues,’ said a friend.
‘Her company has filed for bankruptcy protection. She’s a huge fan of Gordon and is impressed with his knowledge. She has gone to him for advice.’
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Heston Blumenthal is in talks to open more restaurants worldwide within the Mandarin Oriental chain if the launch of his new eating place Dinner is a success.
The medieval-meets-modern restaurant opens at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park this month and the hotel group operates in 15 countries.
Heston, 44, said: ‘If Dinner is a success the plan is to open across the chain, but I haven’t signed on the dotted line quite yet.’
He also owns The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire.
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TV presenter Natalie Pinkham has put her marriage plans on ice after landing a dream job.
The 32-year-old has just been signed as BBC Radio 5 Live’s new Formula 1 pit lane reporter.
She will cover 20 Grand Prix races across 19 countries from March 13 until November 27.
Dream job: 32-year-old TV presenter Natalie Pinkham has put marriage plans on hold after signing with BBC Radio 5 Live's new Formula 1 pit lane reporter
That leaves little time for a wedding to Owain Walbyoff, 28, her TV producer love.
‘We’re in the planning stages but I’ll be so busy I don’t know when we’d get married,’ she says.
‘I’ve been dreaming about my wedding since I was a kid and I don’t want to cut corners.
‘New Year’s Eve could be an option.’
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Critics of hard-living singer Amy Winehouse had better watch out – she is practising knife-throwing, whip-cracking and lassoing.
Amy, 27, is being taught the skills at Circus Space, in East London. ‘She has been attending workshop courses and learning arts such as knife-throwing,’ says a source.
‘The circus acts have been a real focus for her energy. She signed up for trapeze initially following a recommendation from Sadie Frost.
But she has become addicted to whip-cracking and lassoing classes.’
Source:Dailymail