Ivanka Trump's Notting Hill Wine Bar Visit Turns Into a High-Security Scene!
SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON TOWN, AS WOLVES IN SILK SUITS DESCEND UPON LONDON
The city's most high-profile residents have been busy living their best lives in London, and we've got the scoop on all the juiciest gossip.
IVANKA TRUMP BRINGS CHAOS TO NOTTING HILL
When Ivanka Trump and her financier husband Jared Kushner descended upon Golborne Wine Bar and Deli in Notting Hill, they brought a storm of excitement - and chaos. The wine bar's patrons were enjoying a peaceful night out when the couple arrived with their entourage, complete with snipers on the rooftops and undercover bodyguards sipping coffee like regulars.
"It was like nothing we've ever seen before," said one onlooker. "A group of girls started shrieking, and a French influencer had to yell at them to keep it down." The local residents were puzzled by Ivanka's choice of venue, saying, "It's an unlikely spot for her - it's not super flashy."
But what did they expect from the daughter of the Donald? After all, as we all know, Ivanka Trump is not exactly known for her subtle nature.
ANDRE BALAZS AND DONNA AIR: A MATCH MADE IN PARADISE
Playboy hotelier Andre Balazs, 68, has been linked to actress Donna Air, 46. The billionaire and his latest flame have a long history of romance - Balazs has previously dated Cameron Diaz, Uma Thurman, and Sharon Stone, while Air has been spotted with James Middleton, the brother of Kate Winslet.
But what's next for these two? Sources close to the couple reveal that they may make their official debut at the reopening party of Balazs' London hotspot, Chiltern Firehouse, in October. Will this be the perfect opportunity for them to show off their romance?
DUA LIPA WANTS TO BE A DOUBLE AGENT
Pop sensation Dua Lipa has been tipped as a frontrunner to record the theme tune for the next James Bond film. But that's not all - she also wants her fiancé Callum Turner to take on the role of MI6's suavest spy in the upcoming 26th 007 movie.
The Fantastic Beasts star is currently the bookies' favorite to replace Daniel Craig, but he faces stiff competition from Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Josh O'Connor. Will Dua get her way?
SAM MENDES CELEBRATES 60 WITH A STAR-STUDDED SOIREE
Director Sam Mendes marked his 60th birthday in style with a secret bash, code-named "Operation Red Eagle." The guest list was a veritable Who's Who of Hollywood stars, including Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn.
But what about the seating plan? Our insider spills the beans: "One table featured heartthrobs Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn... Sir Nick Clegg was kept apart from David Miliband, while the birthday boy was sandwiched between model Liberty Ross and Nicole Kidman. Noticeably absent was his ex-wife, Kate Winslet."
LILA MOSS'S NEW BESTIE: LADY LOLA BUTE
Model Lila Moss has found a new lookalike in Lady Lola Bute, 26, the daughter of the late Marquess of Bute. The two have become close this summer, with Lola inviting Lila to her swanky Ibiza abode.
"I call her my little sister," says Lola, who dresses Lila in her own brand of skimpy lacy dresses, Debute. Will these two supermodel wannabes be the next big thing?
VIVIAN WILSON: THE WORLD'S POOREST N.E.P.O BABY?
Billionaire Elon Musk's 21-year-old daughter Vivian has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons - or should we say, for being refreshingly down-to-earth. When asked about an event she missed due to lack of funds, Vivian replied, "It was $150 there and back. I couldn't spend that on a taxi, so I didn't go."
IDRIS ELBA SET TO REVAMP NOTTING HILL VENUE
Luther star Idris Elba has splashed out £6million on a Victorian building in Notting Hill's Golborne Road, which used to be the private members' club Laylow. The 52-year-old plans to transform it into a trendy hotspot for locals and celebrities alike.
"Idris is dead excited about the project," says a friend. "He wants to offer something for the entire community." Will this be the perfect opportunity for Idris to show off his creative side?
EMILY IN PARIS? MORE LIKE EMILY IN LONDON!
Lily Collins has traded in her Parisian life for one of luxury and glamour in West London. The 36-year-old daughter of Phil Collins has bought a multimillion-pound mansion in Queen's Park, complete with trendy Swedish interior designer Beata Heuman at the helm.
"I'm sure LA-born Collins will feel right at home in Queen's Park," says our insider, "where she can count James Bond stars Thandie Newton and Daniel Craig as neighbors."