Corrie star Alexandra Mardell stuns fans with 'beaut' long hair transformation

's return fast approaches, Hallmark Channel has dropped new character posters for season 9 and only ET has the exclusive first look.The new season kicks off Sunday, March 6, and finds Hope Valley in a state of growth, with the foundry’s progress and the evolution of key relationships. The mayoral race has the town buzzing with a few members of the town running against one another.

EXCLUSIVE: Spire Animation Studios has hired a pair of Pixar alums for key roles, with Ricky Nierva joining as Production Designer and Michal Makarewicz now serving as Head of Character Animation.

The Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island star spoke out on a new podcast. "I get there and I'm early and she's there. She must have left the film early," Paul explained on a new podcast, adding: "She's standing there with her bodyguard.

Sherri Shepherd has a lot of love and respect for Wendy Williams. The actress and TV personality sat down with Andy Cohen on Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live!” and reflected on what Williams’ legacy means to her.

Gangs of New York), to choices that are more controversial (Hugh Grant in Love Actually? Yes, really!)And while you’re here, why not also sample the inverse of this strange occurrence – brilliant performances in otherwise terrible movies…Gyllenhaal is guilty of too much acting in Denis Villeneuve’s grimy child-abduction thriller. While the other A-listers that surround him (including Hugh Jackman and Viola Davis) bury themselves in grief and rage, Gyllenhaal seems to be in a different film entirely. He’s all twitches and facial tics, injecting off-putting weirdness in a movie that absolutely doesn’t need it.

International esports and gaming company GameSquare Esports will bolster its original programming efforts by launching Fourth Frame Studios, a content production and creative execution studio, helmed by former FaZe Clan VP of Content Oluwafemi “Femi” Okusanya.

I’m fussy about foundations. I’m also not easy to please, considering I want my base to be light but relatively full coverage, sheer but not overly sheer, and long-lasting but not cakey. How could a product combine all of these things? It hasn’t been able to – until now.

At times it can feel like just about every Hollywood A-lister either has or is in the process of bringing out their own beauty brand, so you’d be forgiven for feeling a little sceptical about them. But Selena Gomez seems to have won over the masses with her makeup line Rare Beauty, with products going viral in a way we probably haven’t seen since Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty. So if you’ve been feeling a little (read: very) jealous of US shoppers who have been loving the products, you’ll be glad to hear that the brand is now available in the UK exclusively at Space NK, both in store and online.To help you decide on the contents of your next shopping spree, our beauty writer Lucy has been busy putting the products to the test for a comprehensive and honest review of some of the brand’s best sellers.

On Tuesday evening Princess Eugenie stepped out for a bite to eat with her cousin Prince Harry in Santa Barbara, LA.The pair were joined by their other halves Jack Brooksbank and the wonderful Meghan Markle as they enjoyed a double date. Making sure to dress for the occasion, Princess Eugenie opted to sport a perfect Spring-inspired floral dress by Claudie Pierlot which she has worn on many occasions before.

Tristan Thompson's son’s mother has revealed her baby boy’s name and the meaning behind it. Maralee Nichols has confirmed she has named her son Theo as the moniker has the meaning of “Gift from God”. Personal trainer Maralee gave birth in December and the basketball player, 30, initially denied that he was the father, but he later took a DNA test which confirmed the news.

Aaron Rodgers breaks his silence after his split from ex-fiancée Shailene Woodley was made public, declaring that he is sorry about his comments about COVID-19 at the height of the NFL season.The athlete opened up about the situation during his recent appearance on Pat McAfee’s SiriusXM Radio show, explaining that he “never wanted to be divisive in this whole thing, I really didn’t,” adding that “the issue is polarizing” and he knows “there’s a lot of fear involved around that, but my intention was never to be divisive,” referring to his aversion to receiving the COVID vaccine.The former couple decided to call off their engagement after one year after announcing they were ready to take the next step in their relationship.

If you thought your brew-making routine was weird, wait until you hear how the royals do it. Behind palace doors, our Royal Family has a list of strict rules when it comes to food and drink. From banned foods like garlic and shellfish, to eating every last crumb of cake - the Queen has some unusual habits of her own.

Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie have a special bond. The royal cousins have been spotted spending time together in California as of late, and royal expert Katie Nicholl tells ET that the pair is «very close» and «always has been.»«Eugenie introduced him to his last girlfriend, Cressida Bonas,» Nicholl notes of Harry's girlfriend before he married Meghan Markle in 2018. When things didn't work out with Cressida, Nicholl shares that Eugenie «was one of the first people to meet» Meghan when the two first started datingWhen Harry and Meghan left the United Kingdom for the California, they passed the keys to their house, Frogmore Cottage, over to Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, «so they can just have a bit more space,» Nicholl says. This month, Eugenie and Jack, who share a 1-year-old son, August, left home for a bit to spend time with Harry, Meghan, and their two children, Archie, 2, and Lilibet, 8 months, in California.«Harry was seen watching [the Super Bowl] with Eugenie, so they do spend time with each other and they get along very well,» Nicholl says.

Corey B — boasts more than 15 million followers across his Instagram, TikTok and Facebook accounts, where he posts humorous how-to videos of himself multiple times each week. The 33-year-old Florida native told The Post he rakes in “anywhere from $35,000 to $95,000 a month” thanks to social media, but says it has taken eight years of hustling to amass both his following and his fortune. “Can you make a good living as a content creator? Yes.

“The Crown” is royally screwed.Props from the popular Netflix series were stolen by thieves in an overnight raid near the set in Doncaster last week.About $200,00 worth of gemstones, silverware and antiques were taken. One item included a replica of a rare Fabergé egg that was given to Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather George V in 1933.Candelabras, jewelry, a grandfather clock and a birdcage were also among the items.

The Association Of Motion Picture Sound, the UK body representing more than 550 professionals in the fields of film, TV and game sound, has responded to AMPAS’s decision to remove the Best Sound Oscar from its live broadcast.

Late night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel took on the controversial Oscar move to pre-record certain categories – documentary short, film editing, makeup/hairstyling, original score, production design, animated short, live-action short and sound – rather than broadcast them live during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27.

Discovery CEO David Zaslav dropped his usual quota of names during the company’s quarterly earnings call — John Malone, Jack Welch, Oprah — but one name didn’t come up: Jeff Zucker.

HELLO! diary, Lorraine Kelly shines a light on five inspiring women who are preparing to take on a challenging feat. Find out more below...I always think it's good to set yourself a challenge, even if it's a small one like finding five minutes in a busy day to sit with a cuppa and have a bit of a breather. I've done five marathons for charity and once trekked 100 miles in the Kenyan desert for Comic Relief, but I could never dream of attempting the incredible journey being undertaken by a group of British female firefighters I met this week.READ: Lorraine Kelly reveals weight loss during time away from showThe Antarctic Fire Angels are attempting to be the first all-women group to trudge 1900km across the Antarctic, stopping off at the South Pole halfway through their epic trek.WATCH: Lorraine Kelly shines a light on amazing health challengeGeorgina Gilbert, Rebecca Rowe, Nikki Upton, Emily Butler, and Rebecca Hinchley have been training hard in Norway and Sweden, ice swimming, skiing, and building up their stamina and resistance to the cold.READ: Lorraine Kelly candidly admits she's gone up four dress sizesREAD: Lorraine Kelly just wore the most flattering dress and it's in the sale The TV star met the Antarctic Fire AngelsAlong with extreme cold and tough conditions, they cheerfully admit that as women, they will also have to deal with menopausal symptoms, periods, and sheer exhaustion, but a big part of their expedition is inspiring young women and showing them that they can achieve as much as boys, if not more.Now I have been lucky enough to visit Antarctica to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary with my husband Steve.

Kim Kardashian has filed new legal documents with the courts to further along her divorce from Kanye West, and this time, she’s mentioning the barrage of social media posts he’s created about them.

Sherri Shepherd praised Wendy Williams for her “fearlessness” as a daytime talk host. “She’s up there with the greats,” Shepherd told Bravo’s Andy Cohen last night.

Discovery execs, attuning commentary around recent investor sentiment on streaming, reassured investors this morning that they will not overspend on content as the company merges with WarnerMedia early in the second quarter.

Manori Ravindran International EditorIn a TV landscape bloated with hyper-violent survival dramas and thrillers about people who aren’t really who they say they are, it’s comforting to know that British drama “All Creatures Great and Small” will never try to be something that it’s not.Fans of the hit series from U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece will know that, two seasons in, the 1930s-set show based on the beloved novels by veterinarian James Herriot (the pen name of Alf Wight) is edging closer and closer to the brink of World War 2.

wrote at the time. “We’re thrilled to share this news about TIFF 2022 and to introduce fresh voices to our programming team,” Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF, said in a statement.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCountry star Jason Aldean has sold 90% of his recorded-music catalog to the indie Spirit Music Group, the company announced Thursday, in a deal sources say was worth upwards of $100 million.The acquisition includes 90% of Aldean’s recorded music catalog and encompasses nine albums in total, six of which are certified platinum. The deal covers Aldean’s discography starting from his self-titled 2005 debut through his ninth album, 2019’s “9.” The acquisition also includes neighbouring rights and SoundExchange royalties. Aldean retains an income interest.“It’s cool that a company like Spirit, that’s been around so long, has taken on my music catalog.

K.J. Yossman Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch is being sued over the rights to a Roald Dahl script, Variety can reveal.SunnyMarch, whose directors are Cumberbatch and his producing partner Adam Ackland, entered into a co-production agreement with Portobello Productions (“Moffie,” “Ida”) in November 2019 to make a film adaptation of Dahl’s novel “Danny the Champion of the World.”Cumberbatch was also set to star in the film as Danny’s father William, subject to his availability and approval of the script.After commissioning and paying “One Day” writer David Nicholls to pen a first draft, however, Portobello allege they heard nothing further from Cumberbatch or Ackland, despite both men taking on numerous other projects, which are listed in the court filings, including “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “The Power of the Dog,” for which Cumberbatch could possibly win an Oscar next month.

Pink isn’t getting the party started when it comes to her 10-year-old daughter, Willow, and technology. “There’s a light side and a shadow side to technology in general for adults, as well,” Pink said on . The 42-year-old singer, who also shares 5-year-old son Jameson with husband Carey Hart, is saying a firm no when it comes to technology and her children. “For kids, I’m not there yet," she said of allowing her children to have mobile devices. «I have a 10-year-old who does not have a phone, although she pointed out to me yesterday, ‘You know most of the kids in my class, fifth grade, have a phone.’ That doesn’t move my needle. I don’t care.»A post shared by P!NK (@pink)Pink and Hart have been finding other ways to keep their kids entertained.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is giving followers a personal update on the situation unfolding in Ukraine.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBlackRock and Warner Music Group have invested $750 million, in partnership with Influence Media, to acquire music-rights catalogs from female and diverse artists, a source confirms to Variety.Rather than joining the fray pursuing catalogs of iconic, older white-male artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie, the female-led Influence, which was founded by Lylette Pizarro (formerly a partner at RPM GRP) and Lynn Hazan (formerly CFO and GM of Epic Records) is focusing on newer, active catalogs, and plans to work with the artists, which will retain a stake in their work.While companies like Hipgnosis Songs also have invested in what are called “shallow” (i.e. more recent) catalogs from contemporary hitmakers like Jeff Bhasker, this partnership has already invested $300 million in 20 catalogs, including Puerto Rican powerhouse songwriter-producer Tainy, known for his work with Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Rosalía, Shawn Mendes and Cardi B’s “I Like It.” The news was first reported in the Wall Street Journal.

Zack Sharf With news coming in that Russia was invading Ukraine, late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel designated airtime to slamming Donald Trump and Fox News personalities for their defenses of Vladimir Putin. Meyers told viewers on “Late Night” that “the entire world is aghast and horrified” as Russia mobilizes against the Ukraine — well, everyone except Trump. Meyers then played a clip of Trump defending Putin and calling him a “genius” while being interviewed on “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show.”“I went in yesterday and there was a television screen, and I said this is genius,” Trump is heard saying in the clip.

CORONATION Street star Alexandra Mardell has wowed fans with her striking hair transformation. The actress, who plays bubbly Emma Brooker on the ITV soap, debuted her new look on Instagram in a series of stunning snaps.

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