As you've noticed, I've been working with the gallery lately and I've now added
all the red carpet pictures, there were a lot of them (954)! Next I'll start adding the photoshoots
which is always fun. Take a look at Rachelicious:
It's that time of the year again, the voting for FHM's 100 Sexiest Women is now open.
Make sure you all vote! Here's a list of Rachel's previous entries.
You can
Vote here
and view Rachel's profile
here.
2000: 18
2001: 02
2002: 02
2003: 04
2004: 02
2005: 13
2006: 14
2007: 15
2008: 29
2009: 44
I finally got the Coppermine batch add to work which makes adding pictures easier and faster so
I've updated several red carpet albums with HQ pictures. Visit
Rachelicious.
Rachel was at the Christening of Vincent Simone's son and Hello! magazine was there to photograph the event.
Luca looks so cute! And I love the name too. Thanks to Rachyn on the official forum.
Rachel and Alex were photographed while buying groceries. Rachel's sweater looks so warm and comfortable and
Alex is as handsome as ever.
Thanks to KOKO!
Rachel's been busy, yesterday she was pictured at
InStyle's Best of British Talent Party. She was wearing the same shoes as at the Southbank Awards a day earlier.
I've only added 4 pictures because I only want HQ photos. Enjoy these, more will be coming later.
Thanks KOKO for the tip!
Rachel attended the South Bank Awards yesterday looking fabulous. At first I thought her dress and shoes are gorgeous
but then I realised they are of snake skin fabric... Anyway, her hair and and skin look amazing. Click for more:
Here are the results of the poll of my previous post; Which Rachel calender you like the most.
Over half of you prefer the newest 2010 calender and the others come behind.

I've added the scans of Rachel's previous official calenders from years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
I added a link to 2010 as well, to make the update symmetrical. I thought it would be fun to see which calender
you like the most so after viewing the pictures please hit your vote.

Southgate Harmen A’s title hopes have suffered a major blow after it was confirmed that striker Alex Bourne has been ruled out for five weeks with a cracked metatarsal. Bourne, the league joint-top goal-scorer on 13 goals, has helped Harmen lead the JC MSFL Division One table from the beginning of the season with two hat-tricks to his tally. The husband of pop star Rachel Stevens has scored 18 goals in all competitions.Source: The Jewish CronicleBourne, 31, said: “Obviously I’m extremely disapointed with the injury. I’m probably the only Jewish footballer at the moment who's hoping for more games to be cancelled. “I’m really enjoying the season and Andy Okin, our assistant-manager, has set me a target of scoring at least 30 goals this season.”
Bourne spearheaded Harmen’s Division Two title success last season and won the division’s Golden Boot. He suffered the injury at training. “I cracked my metatarsal in a five-a-side game last week. It was such a minor incident. That's what is so frustrating about it.
“I’m hoping to be back in less than the five-week timescale that I’ve been given but want to make sure that I’m totally ready before playing again. “Obviously I'd like to think that my presence will be missed by the team but we have a very strong squad and, with the amount of chances we are creating, and the quality of Lloyd Becker amongst others, I don’t think our title chances will be too damaged.
“I'll obviously try and stay fit and sharp while I’m out and I’m still holding out for getting a lot of match time with the view of making Fabio Capello's squad in the summer!” Bourne is set to miss league matches against Oakwood, Neasden B, Montana A and one other as well as the trip to Red Sea in the Anekstein.
The annual Rachel Stevens Top 20 Countdown is over and here are our favourite songs.
You can view the full lists and comment
here.
01: So Good
02: I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)
03: Some Girls
04: Negotiate With Love
05: Sweet Dreams My LA-Ex
06: Funky Dory
07: Nothing Good About This Goodbye
08: More More More
09: Dumb Dumb
10: Every Little Thing
Huge thanks to Bud!
Here's an old video of Rachel in Tricky TV, it's one of my favourite Rachel appearences. I love magic tricks
and that combined with Rachel is nearly perfection :)
The World Of Rachel Awards are getting closer and we have a new cool category, Rachel Lookalike Contest.
OVERVIEWOkay Ladies and Gentlemen. It's time again for the World of Rachel awards, and we're excited to announce a new category. A Rachel Stevens Lookalike contest. That's right, All of you fine people get a chance to look like Rachel. Take your favorite Rachel pose (new, old, etc) and recreate it using what you have lying around. Whether it be nothing at all, recreating the back cover of C&GI ((SEE PICTURE HERE) or just a comfy sweater in front of a window with a hot cup of ... nothing (SEE PICTURE HERE). Either way, let your inner Rachel out. Let's see who truly is Rachel's biggest fan. To top off the anticipation, we are going to send all submissions to Team Rachel in hopes they pass them along to Rachel and let her pick an overall winner. I've asked if Rachel could then SIGN the photograph and I'd pay for postage to get the picture sent to the winner. This however at the moment is not guaranteed - but the idea has already been sent to Team Rachel, we're awaiting a response.
RULES
01. We understand not everybody is comfortable with pictures of them being shared online, But keep in mind that this forum is a secure area and your information (and pictures) are private, User Registration is required if anyone shares pictures their IPs can be tracked and reported and appropriate action can and will be enforced.
02. We want you to pull out all stops on this. This is for Rachel and for the ULTIMATE title of Rachel's biggest fans. If Lady Gaga's fans can do some crazy stuff, so can we guys. Lets show Rachel how excited we are about her returning by showing her the best of her past.
03. Guys are included in this. We don't expect you to be pretty. Your doing this for fun. There are ways of covering up your manly features (such as leg hair, facial hair bushy eyebrows etc...) Google is your best friend
04. NO PHOTOSHOP. We want your imperfections.
05. Have fun
Read more and discuss here.
Sorry for the long break again. Apparently the site was down a while when I was sick, it was because I changed
my host. Now I have much more webspace and bandwidth which means that there won't be any downtimes anytime soon.
Everything should work normally, let me know if there are any errors.
Hey everyone and sorry for the lack of updates but I've been sick and I still am so I have absolutely no energy to post. I'll be back as soon as I feel better. Keep checking World Of Rachel for everything latest.
01 Kanye West - "The College Dropout"Source: AssociatedContent.com and jbond88 at the official forum
02 Eminem - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
03 Outkast - "Stankonia"
04 Radiohead - "Kid A"
05 Jay-Z - "The Blueprint"
06 Kelly Clarkson - "Breakaway"07 Rachel Stevens - "Come and Get It"
The second solo album by British pop singer Rachel Stevens, of S Club 7 fame, "Come and Get It" was deemed a chart failure and Ms. Stevens's musical career was put on indefinite hold although the album was a critical success, even making a list of the "1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die." It has gone on to become a sort of cult phenomena in the U.K. The album spawned the singles "Negotiate with Love," "So Good," "I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)," as well as underground hits "Crazy Boys" and "Nothing Good about This Goodbye."08 Wilco - "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"
09 Green Day - "American Idiot"
10 Justin Timberlake - "FutureSex/LoveSounds"
This is just to let you know that I'm doing some behind the scenes work tomorrow with the site so it's possible that you cannot access it. See you after that!
While most women with a successful career over many years might look forward to starting a family, former S Club singer Rachel Stevens, left, is determined to stay focused on work.Source: Daily Mail'I am a real career girl, always working on new projects - I will not give it up,' she said.
The 31-year-old pop star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who wed actor Alex Bourne in August, cheekily added: 'We want babies but we've only been married a short time. Let's just say we are doing a lot of practising.'
FANS of Dame Shirley Bassey are running out of time to bid for a pair of her shoes in a charity auction. She has kindly donated a pair of diamante-encrusted Yves Saint Laurent high heels, size 6, to Barnardo’s.Source: WalesOnline.co.ukThe silent auction for the shoes ends next Friday and can be entered via silentauction@barnardos.org.uk. Yvonne Rodgers, director of Barnardo’s Cymru, said: “This is a chance of a lifetime for someone to own a pair of designer shoes owned by one of the biggest singing sensations we have ever known.
“The person who wins will also know that their bid has helped to support disadvantaged children across the UK.” Dame Shirley and Joan Collins were among an array of stars who donated glamorous outfits to support Barnardo’s in the run-up to Christmas.
Other donations came from Swansea singing legend Bonnie Tyler, comedian Julian Clary, singers Alesha Dixon and Rachel Stevens, electro-pop band La Roux, model Laura Bailey, pop stars Lisa Stansfield and Carol Decker and M-People singer Heather Small.
Singer Rachel Stevens was among the celebrities attending the London opening night of cult circus show Cirque du Soleil.Source: EveningTimes.co.ukThe Strictly Come Dancing star dressed down to enjoy some jaw-dropping acrobatics with her husband Alex Bourne at the Royal Albert Hall.
She was joined by X-Factor stars Stacey Solomon, Lucie Jones and Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins.
Following the critically acclaimed UK tour of Quidam, Cirque Du Soleil is staging an arena tour of its vibrant signature production Saltibanco, created by Franco Dragone.
And fans in Glasgow will have the chance to experience the show when it arrives at the SECC from June 2-6.
The French-Canadian company, which is celebrating its 25th year, has made a name for itself across the world with its foundation-shifting take on traditional circus acrobatics.
The entertainment group began back in 1979 when founder Guy Lailiberte became a musician and busker and learned the art of fire-breathing. Since then Cirque Du Soleil have been staged all over the world showcasing acrobatics, contortionism and aerial stunts.
Rachel and Alex were at Cirque De Soleil gala opening night at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Click to see more on World Of Rachel. Credit: KOKO.
While we are waiting for Rachel to tell more about her music plans, why don't you head over to World Of Rachel and share your thoughts about the comeback. As a sidenote, I'm rebuilding the filmography section, it should be up soon. And webmaster visitors with beautiful sites, apply for affiliation, I'm currently accepting. Remember to read the rules first, all this can be found under Internet section.
I'd like to wish you all a very happy new year! Thanks for the lovely year 2009, I'm looking forward to 2010 and Rachel's new music. Saara xxx
Don't forget to send in your votes for your favourite Rachel songs. Bud's annual voting ends on 31st so start thinking about your list. You can read the rules and vote on World Of Rachel.
Ali Bastian has been crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2009 Christmas Champion, just two weeks after she missed out on a place in the series final. The Bill actress - who was knocked out of the main series at the semi-final stage - beat five other celebrities, including the 2009 champion Chris Hollins, to the special Christmas Glitterball trophy. 2009 runner-up Ricky Whittle also competed, along with former participants Rachel Stevens, Gethin Jones and Austin Healy. Stevens finished in second place. The result was decided by a mix of judges' scores and votes from the studio audience as opposed to viewers.Afterwards the star appeared speechless at the result. "I can't believe it, thank you very much," she said, "this is fantastic." Earlier in the show Bastian and dance partner Brian Fortuna had wowed the judges with their festive Viennese Waltz, scoring full marks as a result. "That was an impeccable Viennese Waltz of supreme beauty. You're superb, you're a fantastic dancer, technique and artistry all there to be seen," Bruno Tonioli told her. Craig Revel Horwood, meanwhile, described the dance as "stunning, gorgeous and an absolute classic". However Hollins did not fare quite so well despite his triumph last Saturday, finishing bottom of the judges scoreboard and becoming the first celebrity to be eliminated following the audience vote.
source: What's On Tv
On the tradiotional Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special Rachel and Vincent danced the Rumba to Miss You Most (At Christmas Time). They came second with 39 points of 40 when Ali Bastian and Brian Fortune won with full 40. Too bad they didn't win but still, she looked amazing. Watch the dance video and the results below.
Hi everyone!Hope you are all well. Bet you can't wait for Chrimbo!? I'm very excited!
Sorry I've not been in touch for a while… It's been crazy busy!
It was so great to be back on the Strictly final dancing again last weekend! I'd missed dancing so much and of course Vincent, so I was so excited to be back… I cant believe that it was a year ago… time flies but being back on the show was like I had never left!
Also, just so you all know, I'm going to be on the Strictly Christmas Special performing a Rumba… so don't forget to tune in on Christmas day!
Some of you may have read in a couple of the papers that I'm getting back into music, it's very early stages at the moment but I'm going into the studio in the new year..... all very exciting! I'll keep you all posted with what's going on.
Anyway going to try and finish off my Christmas shopping now... so much to do!!!
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Lots of love.
Rachel xxP.S. I've got lots to update on my official site in the New Year so keep hitting that refresh button!
Happy Christmas everyone! And happy 5th birthday to Lovely Rachel! Lots of love from Saara xxx
Remember to watch Rachel in Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on BBC1 at 7.00pm on Christmas Day.
Here's the video of yesterday's Strictly final where Rachel and Vincent were reunited to dance a sexy tango. First there is group dance and then Rachel and Vincent take the dancefloor alone and in the end Lisa Snowdon and his partner Brendan Cole join them. I don't need to say how amazing she looks. I can't wait to see the Christmas Special.
STRICTLY Come Dancing beauties Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon will return for tonight's final. The pair were a hit last year, with actress Rachel coming second and model and radio DJ Lisa third. Rachel will partner Vincent Simone for the tango, and Lisa does the cha cha cha with Brendan Cole. Meanwhile, Jade Johnson said she was gutted she had to drop out, adding have walked it against finalist Chris Hollins. The long-jumper, who hurt her knee, said: "I could have made the final. I hope Ricky wins." She returns with partner Ian Waite. After she quit, bosses ruled two, instead of three, contestants would be in the final. Jade has been given a special slot.Source: The Sun
Just a quick update about Rachel watching the Nutcracker on 16th, click the image to see more photos on WOR. Thanks to KOKO!
BRUCE Forsyth and Tess Daly bring a bit more sparkle to Christmas Day with the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Strictly favourites from series past – Austin Healey, Gethin Jones and Rachel Stevens – are back performing versions of their iconic dances, and they battle it out against three of the celebrity dancers from the current series for the title of Strictly Christmas Champions.Source: Chester ChronicleBruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the show and Strictly judges Craig Revel Horwood, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Len Goodman will be on hand to give their verdicts on the competing couples. Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
Christmas Day, 7-8pm BBC ONE
This year's X Factor ended on a high as it wiped the dance floor with reality rival Strictly Come Dancing in the ratings war over the weekend. When going head-to-head with Strictly on Saturday night, 12.4million viewers tuned in to see Stacey Solomon perform for the last time in the penultimate final.Source: Daily MailMeanwhile, over on BBC1, only 8.1million witnessed the slightly farcical scene of Ali Bastian and her partner Brian Fortuna being voted out despite winning a maximum of five tens from the judges. The public vote was humiliating for the judges, whose opinion now seems to carry little or no weight. As Simon Cowell's ratings juggernaut rumbled to a conclusion on Sunday watched by 19.1m, BBC chiefs could only reflect on the mistake of pitching Strictly directly against the X Factor.
Strictly has successfully built its audience since the first series in 2004 - starring Natasha Kaplinsky - which pulled in only around 5million viewers. Last year's series pulled in the highest ratings, averaging between 9-9.6million. The X Factor stats were a huge filip for ITV - last year Alexandra Burke's victory was seen by a peak of 14million. More
I've added the older updates link after this month's news where is used to be. It was removed during the change from html to php. The site has been running 5 years so you'll find news from the end of year 2004 till today. They are not presented as neatly I'd like them to be because the site has moved from one host to another, the styles have changed and stuff like that. Not all links or pictures work, sorry about that. But the text is still readable.
I've added new icons to Red Gloves, they are amazing and made by Celeste from Second-Dawn. Go and see them and if you haven't joined our forum yet this is a good time. You can use the new avatars there :)
Hey everyone, I hope you like the new look of Lovely Rachel, I know I do! The beautiful banner is made by Stampd-Designs. This year has been so hectic that only now I realise in a few weeks LR turns 5 years! I wanted the celebration design to be something special and I think this is. It's called Queen because the song title fits the occasion very well (and because I'm Queen of Lovely :D).
Rachel and Alex were in the audience of Live at the Apollo yesterday. I was the told that the host mentioned her Rear of the Year award and made a joke about Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig. The lucky ones who live in the UK can watch the video:
Credit: Sally
Here are 2 more pictures of the FHM photoshoot, enjoy and click larger.

Credit: Stedent
Here's one Strictly Christmas Special Review about Rachel and Vincent. I thought I'd post it as there isn't much anything else going on.
Pros:Source: MonkSeal.wordpress.com and Milano2141. Officially recognised in the Monkseal poll as the greatest woman in Strictly history never to have won, and by some margin, whilst the Rachbot wasn’t robbed by the judges (indeed, they’re very likely to be towards the top of the leaderboard on the night), there’s a good argument that she was by the public.
2. Her total and utter dominance of the last tour, over even St Jill of Halfpenny suggests that no, really, there are actually some of out here who quite liked the old rag-tag bunch of nuts and bolts.
3. Once again Vincent was part of one of the most well-liked couples this year. Even if you found Nat Cass slightly…irksome, his personality shone through, especially towards the end. Maybe the audience will fall a bit more in love with the Latin Loathario?
Cons:
1. There’s a fairly large chance that, unless she’s doing a rumba or an Argentine Tango nobody will care. There’s an even better chance that if she is doing a rumba, people will go “oh my God, not another SODDING rumba”
2. Erin’s competing and she’s been bested by this one before. She’s definitely not above sewing magnets into Rachel’s costume.
3. Let’s face it, it’s not as though she’s grown a personality in her year off…
The BBC has announced there won't be a dance-off during the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final this weekend. Instead, the public will decide whether to send home Ricky Whittle, Ali Bastian or Chris Hollins.Source: Now Magazine‘I think at this stage it is actually quite wise because there are only three and the difference is going to be minuscule,' judge Bruno Tonioli tells the BBC. 'And I think the public will have a very important say whatever we score them.
The change follows a mix-up last year which resulted in all three couples reaching the final. At the time, a tie between Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon in the judging scores meant eventual winner Tom Chambers couldn't have been saved by the public vote.
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Here are the outtakes of Rachel's amazing shoot for FHM, with no text. Which one is your favourite?
Credit: Jamie
Vote for Rachel and Alex in a poll by PopSugar: Who Are Your Favourite British Newlyweds.
FHM's Girl Of The Decade Rachel looks better and sexier than ever in the new pictures that were actually taken in her bedroom. The article reveals fun details about Rachel's house like that her neighbours are Jamie Oliver and Gwen Stefani and that she has a "stuff" room with S Club 7 platinum discs and awards. She talks about each FHM cover she's been in. I don't think she's ever talked so much about S Club in her solo interviews which is fantastic. I'll just tell this last thing and you can read the rest yourselves: I'd most like to get back in the studio.
Credit: Jamie
Bud is organising the Rachel Stevens Top 20 Countdown where we can vote for our favourite Rachel songs. Click the picture to participate.

A blog called 17 Tracks is listing the best songs of the decade and Rachel made it #88. View more here.
88: Rachel Stevens: Sweet Dreams My LA-ExOriginally an imagined response to Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River”, “Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex.” was given to former S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens after Britney Spears wrote her own retort (“Everytime”). In the end, everyone won. Stevens’ sexy performance is a perfect complement to the juxtaposed acoustic guitars and brazen synth buzz. Sweet dreams indeed.
I've spent the afternoon adding the scans of Rachel's previous FHM appearances, click each cover to enter. I've also added the photoshoots for the magazine, I didn't even remember I had all those pictures! To view 9 shoots (56 photos!) during S Club click here and here are the ones during her solo career.

Enjoy this until we'll get the scans :)
Rachel's been busy lately appearing in various events. Yesterday she attented AUDI Arrivals at The Morgan's Awards dressed in black. I'm looking for HQs, in the meanwhile visit WOR where KOKO has posted the pictures.
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall love Strictly Come DancingSource: Telegraph
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been outed as unlikely fans of Strictly Come Dancing. The couple are such enthusiasts of the programme, which is presented by Bruce Forsyth, they apparently even telephone to register a vote for their favourite performer.Staff have also acquired tapes of the series for the couple as the Prince in particular would like to learn how to tango. Their love of the BBC Saturday evening show has divided the family as Princes William and Harry are both said to prefer ITV’s rival talent show The X Factor, presented by Simon Cowell, which is also reaching its final stages.
Zara Phillips, the daughter of the Princess Royal, is such a fan of the dance show she was even reported to be signing-up as a contestant. Miss Phillips was spotted in the audience with her rugby player boyfriend Mike Tindall to cheer on Austin Healey a fellow rugby player in the last series.
The future King’s enthusiasm for the programme was disclosed by Tess Daly, one of the co-presenters, in a magazine interview. The Duchess apparently told Miss Daly that they not only liked to watch the programme at Highgrove but had telephoned regularly to cast their vote for Rachel Stevens, the former S Club 7 singer, last year. Miss Stevens was one of the runners-up. More.
The article where Rachel told she'd return to music has been deleted so it's all very confusing... Why would anyone quote Rachel if she didn't say so. Then again, why would we read about her come back first on Mirror, why didn't Team Rachel announce it. Discuss it on WOR.
Happy December 1st everyone! KOKO has posted some pictures of Rachel and Alex at The Old Vic Christmas Cracker event. I haven't found any HQs yet so you can view the tagged pictures on World Of Rachel.
Rachel Stevens is a British singer and actress who became famous as one
of the members in the pop sensation
S Club 7. She began her successful solo career in 2003 and has released
two albums, Funky Dory and Come And Get It.
In 2008 she charmed the viewers of Strictly Come Dancing with her
amazing dance skills.




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