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Sweet Party Food

Serving suggestions from Myleene and M&S chef Blair Smethurst

Sweet Party Food

More serving tips from Myleene and Marks & Spencer's Chef Blair Smethurst.

For a selection of great party food and much more, go to: marksandspencer.com

Watch more M&S TV videos with Myleene at marksandspencer.com

Matching Wine with Starters

Myleene Klass and M&S' resident wine expert Chris Murphy hand out helpful advice about pairing wines with starters.

Matching Wine with Desserts

Myleene Klass and M&S' own wine expert Chris Murphy team up once more to bring you suggestions on what wines to serve with your desserts this Christmas.

For a selection of great wines and much more, go to: marksandspencer.com

Watch more M&S TV videos with Myleene at marksandspencer.com

Following the success of last year’s sensational show, Myleene has announced that she will return to host ‘Christmas Spectacular’ at The O2 this December. Myleene proved a massive hit presenting the show and leading the audience in the singing of old favourites during last year’s concert. Myleene said: “There’s always a really special feeling around Christmas time and so I’m excited to be part of this again. The atmosphere was electric and I know the Christmas spirit will be well and truly alive and kicking this year.”

As announced in June, Raymond Gubbay, the classical spectacular impresario, will return to The O2 this December with a second Christmas Spectacular. Presented in association with Daily Mail, the event on Thursday 23rd December will be a rousing night of carols, traditional tunes and some cracking Christmas number ones.

Anthony Inglis will conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in this Christmas extravaganza which will also feature Rhydian Roberts and Ruthie Henshall, Wynne Evans, Alison Jiear, the Royal Choral Society and Capital Voices. The concert will be all the public have come to expect of Gubbay’s productions with light displays, special effects and an indoor firework finale.

Raymond Gubbay commented: ‘I am delighted to be returning to The O2 with my Christmas Spectacular. Last year proved that an audience of 20,000 certainly creates an incredible atmosphere in which to celebrate Christmas – I am sure this year will be even more enchanting and impressive.”

David Campbell, Chief Executive of AEG Europe, owners and operators of The O2, said: ‘Raymond Gubbay is a tour de force and I am thrilled he will be bringing his Christmas production back to The O2. The O2 has ventured into the classical sphere before with great success and I know visitors will flock to see what is sure to be an unforgettable Christmas Spectacular.”

Tickets are on sale from www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0844 856 0202.

Myleene will be appearing at The Baby Show, Earls Court London on the 22nd October 2010 and we have a pair of tickets to give away!

To enter the competition head over to Myleene's competition page and answer our simple question.

Be quick! Competition closes on October 15th – winners will be notified by e-mail. Good luck!

Hey guys!

My happy news…. I'm pregnant! A big thank you to everyone who has already sent through messages of congratulations, I truly appreciate every last one of them. We (my family) are all so excited!

Will keep you updated, love always,

Myleene x

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Myleene broke the news earlier on her official Twitter account. You can send Myleene your congratulations via her official Twitter page or on our community forums.

Myleene recently joined Twitter and you can follow her now by visiting @KlassMyleene. She'll be updating you on her latest projects, her travels and provide a sneak peek into the life of Myleene Klass.

If you haven't already you can also join Myleene's official Facebook page, bringing the latest Myleene news straight to your Facebook feed.

We're excited to announce that Myleene will be returning to the Baby Show in 2010 at London's Earls Court on the 22nd October 2010. Myleene will appear on the Friday of the show to share her experiences of motherhood and provide useful tips on how she coped with the various stages of pregnancy.

Myleene will be joined by leading experts Annabel Karmel, Clare Byam-Cook and Prima Baby’s Jo Tatum, who will be returning to give their comprehensive advice on nutrition, breastfeeding and sleep routines. With further details of those appearing still to be announced, The Baby Show is set to provide inspiration; advice and support for all new and expectant parents.

For more information visit the Baby Show website.

Myleene has been revealed as the new face of Birds Eye in her role as The Active Lifestyle Expert for The Birds Eye 100% Challenge – a long term commitment by frozen food favourite Birds Eye, to help British families get 100% out of life.

Myleene first revealed her enviably toned body on 2006’s family show ‘I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here’, and has since maintained an active lifestyle as a busy working mum, running around after three your old daughter Ava.  She also admits to craving her favourite Birds Eye Fish Finger sandwich whilst surviving on a diet of bugs and creepy crawlies whilst stuck in the Australian jungle. As Birds Eye’s resident Active Lifestyle Expert, Myleene has created her ‘Pre-Tea Active Challenge’, which consists of a series of fun and simple exercises, to help get the whole family exercising together before they sit down for tea, that could help them look as good as her!

The challenges include ‘100% Hula’, ‘100% Dance’ ‘100% Skipping’ and ‘100% Ball Games’. Speaking about the challenge Myleene said “My Birds Eye Pre-Tea Active Challenge gets the family together before teatime for a few minutes of simple and fun exercise.  I love to hula!  So pick up your hoop, shake those hips and start hula’ing for 10 minutes every day like me.”

Behind the scenes of the photoshoot

Learn more at the Birds Eye 100% Challenge website

Myleene is returning as the host of the Classical Brit Awards for a third consecutive year. Anchoring the ceremony with both style and genuine excitement each year, Myleene suggests her biggest challenge will be acquiring an outfit more stunning than the last!

The 11th Annual Classical BRIT Awards with NS&I will be a glamorous and spectacular night of music, a tradition that started back in 2000. Nominations for the awards will be revealed on Monday 12 April 2010 with the main awards ceremony taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 13 May 2010.

For more information visit the Classical Brits website, for highlights from the 2008 and 2009 shows visit our Classical Brits section.

Myleene has caught up with Gurgle.com for the latest installment of her blog 'It's nearly Christmas' in which she talks about Ava, Baby K and her preparations for Christmas. You can view this blog entry on Myleene's Blog at Gurgle.com.

Myleene will also be joining Gurgle.com for a web chat on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at 2.00pm to answer your questions. Can't make it? You can submit your questions to Myleene before the web chat and catch up with the transcript later! To take part head over to the Gurgle.com web chat page.