Kelly Ripa's mother is her twin in remarkable throwback photo - and you should see her hair!

Vivienne Kelly Australian streaming service Stan and production and content studio Lionsgate have commissioned a new original drama series “Prosper.” “Prosper” will be produced by Lingo Pictures and benefits from major production investment from Screen Australia, with additional assistance from the New South Wales government via Screen NSW and the Made in NSW Fund. The series is part of the ongoing television development partnership for Stan Originals to deliver worldwide content for Lionsgate. It will be set in the inner sanctum of a family bound together by unfathomable wealth and unchecked power as they build an evangelical megachurch hell-bent on global domination, Stan said.Matt Cameron (“Jack Irish”), Liz Doran (“Please Like Me”), Louise Fox (“Broadchurch”) and Belinda Chayko (“Stateless”) are writers on the project. Jason Stephens (“Lambs of God”) and Helen Bowden (“The Secret She Keeps”) are producers for Lingo Pictures, alongside Andrew Walker (“Rosehaven”). Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie will executive produce for Stan.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio has joined forces with Trojan Horse Media, the team behind the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary, “Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado,” to produce premium content with international appeal. This will include scripted, unscripted and audio content. The new partners first collaborated on the podcast series “More Than a Movie: American Me,” which dropped on Sept. 15. The podcast series delves into the true story of Edward James Olmos’s 1992 cult film classic, “American Me,” and the legacy the polemical film left behind. The 12-episode audio-documentary is hosted by Trojan Media’s Alex Fumero.

K.J. Yossman MetFilm is expanding into distribution with the acquisition of U.K. distribution company Republic Film Distribution (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”). Republic, which is run by former Icon Films exec Zak Brilliant, will be re-branded as MetFilm Distribution. Brilliant will take on the role of head of MetFilm distribution and MetFilm sales, working with the existing sales team, comprised of Mitch Clare, Jenny Bohnhoff and Ella Pham. The company is already planning to increase its headcount. MetFilm Distribution will aim to release six to eight titles annually. The films they take on will have a strong theatrical focus, starting with November’s “A Bunch of Amateurs” by Kim Hopkins, which won the Sheffield DocFest audience award.

Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung is reportedly gearing up to release his first solo material in three years.On September 27, South Korean news outlet OSEN reported that Yong is currently in the final stages of preparations for his upcoming solo album, which will mark his first release in roughly three years.Other details regarding the record’s exact release date, format, title and more were not disclosed by OSEN. Neither Yong Jun-hyung nor his representatives have officially responded to the report at the time of publication.If confirmed, Yong’s forthcoming return would notably mark his first music since he released the standalone single ‘Empty’ in 2019, featuring Suran. It will also be his first record since his debut studio album ‘Goodbye 20’s’ which dropped in 2018.

SPECTOR, a four-part docuseries diving into the story behind late music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector.First announced back in August, the four-part series will predominantly focus on Spector’s involvement in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, of which he was convicted in 2009. It’ll feature archival footage of Spector himself – a voiceover in the trailer sees him argue that he “had nothing to do with [Clarkson’s] death” – as well as newly recorded interviews with figures close to both him and Clarkson.“He did not like to be alone – he had abandonment issues,” one voice in the trailer said of Spector’s personality, while another claimed that “Phil Spector enjoyed bringing people to his home and locking them inside”.An official synopsis for SPECTOR – directed by Sheena M.

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight has unveiled the new team of programmers and consultants who will work with incoming delegate general Julien Rejl on his inaugural selection for May 2023.

Given that she was told she was heading for an early menopause at the age of 28, it’s no surprise that Amy Hart’s pregnancy has been riddled with anxiety from the start. Having believed it to be highly unlikely, the former Love Island star was ecstatic to conceive naturally. However, the 30-year-old has also admitted how stressful she’s found the whole thing.

When she announced that she and Kevin Clifton were having a baby, Stacey Dooley said she was “so bloody delighted”. But a source close to the star has revealed that the presenter hasn’t had the easiest time, telling us: “Stacey has suffered from morning sickness really badly during her pregnancy and has been quite ill. But she is such a determined person and wants to work right through her pregnancy, which we saw when she took part in The Masked Dancer despite being ill.” Stacey, who met Kevin, 39, when they were partners on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018, has opened up about her sickness and pregnancy cravings on Instagram and referred to herself as a “dancing, preggo prawn” when she posted a picture of herself eating a packet of prawn cocktail crisps backstage at The Masked Dancer.

The Only Way Is Essex's Lauren Goodger has confided in her fans that she now has the hots for two male celebrities following a recurring dream about the pair.Taking to her Instagram story on Wednesday (28 September), the 36 year old admitted she now fancied "two boys" - one from TOWIE and one from Love Island. However, the identity of the two lucky celebs remains a mystery with Lauren keeping their names very close to her chest.

Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause has opened up about her surprise friendship with reality TV star besties Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson. Fans first became aware of Chrishell and Pete’s friendship in March last year when the pair exchanged flirty messages on Instagram. And speaking exclusively to OK!, Chrishell, who starred on Pete’s podcast last year, spilled the beans on meeting TOWIE star Pete in person for the first time and when she plans to next see him and Sam.

An 'intelligent' and 'loved' young man was found dead at his flat in Trafford after taking methadone and cocaine, an inquest heard.

Holly Willoughby had her fans smiling this morning thanks to her sweet social media post. As well as being a mum-of-three, the This Morning presenter is a proud dog mum to a Golden Retriever, named Bailey.

Helen Skelton unveiled her new nickname for professional dance partner Gorka Marquez on Wednesday.MORE: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart - watchTaking to Instagram, the Countryfile presenter shared a joyful snap alongside 32-year-old Gorka. Alongside the photo, Helen included the caption: "Feet on fire and head exploding but loving every second of this journey...WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly reveal"Somehow @gorka_marquez finding time to prank everyone - thank God there's room to laugh.

A Barcelona court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial for six counts of alleged tax fraud in the amount of 14.5M million euros ($13.9 million), according to the BBC and local reports. This past summer, it was reported that the Grammy winner was potentially facing an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of 23.8 million euros ($22.7 million) if found guilty. She has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

MetFilm has acquired Republic Film Distribution, the UK distribution company run by former Icon Films executive Zak Brilliant.

The UK Government has rejected calls for a minimum weekly State Pension payment of £380 for all men and women over the age of 60. More than 98,000 people have signed an online petition asking for the current payment rates to be increased and the official age of retirement to be lowered back to 60.

Prince Andrew could be shut out of the Royal Family completely and relegated to looking after the Queen's corgis, a royal expert has suggested. It has been claimed that King Charles III can't see any real future for his brother within the The Firm, despite the fact he allowed him to wear his Navy Uniform during a vigil for the late monarch.

Renton’s new £15m school campus was officially opened last week.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been 'demoted' on the official website for the Royal Family - and now sit just above Prince Andrew in the list of members. Since leaving the UK to start a new life in the US two years ago, the couple's relationship with other members of the family relatives has become fractured.

Armed police carried out a dramatic strike to arrest a suspect in relation to a series of shootings in Greater Manchester, it's been revealed.

Fans of The Great British Bake Off are feeling a bit of dread after Dame Prue Leith confirmed a twist is looming after a huge change was made during the latest episode. The hit Channel 4 show was back on screens on Tuesday night (September 27) for episode three.

A young mum died after emergency services took four hours to find her following an overdose, an inquest heard.

Part of the Salford diocesan family of schools, The Barlow RC High School is an award-winning, co-educational comprehensive for pupils aged 11-16.

Kelly Ripa’s mom is skipping along the road to recovery.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos may have a multi-decade long marriage, but that doesn't mean Mark always does what Kelly asks him to.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Michael shares new photo from famous family's incredible vacationThe couple just came back from a lengthy tropical vacation, where they spent their days soaking up the sun and building up an impressive tan.Now, with Kelly returning to hosting Live! With Kelly and Ryan, as she looked back on her getaway and caught up with co-host Ryan Seacrest, she let him and viewers in on a hilarious bikini photo mishap, and how her husband was to blame.WATCH: Kelly and Mark's love storyMORE: Kelly Ripa wows in sporty bikini in romantic beach photo with husband MarkThe star set the scene, questioning what would happen if "something horrible" happened to her while she was on vacation, and there wasn't enough evidence of her whereabouts.So she recalls: "So I said to Mark, 'Will you do me a favor? I'm trying to promote this book, will you take a picture of me?'" and she hoped he would capture her in a very relaxed state, "not stressed at all" about her upcoming book tour for Live Wire."One glam shot of mommy, can you take a thirst trap of me?" she remembered requesting, explaining that she is always the one behind the camera.

Kelly Ripa is now back in New York City having waved goodbye to her family's idyllic summer getaway.MORE: Kelly Ripa wows in sporty bikini in holiday photo alongside Mark ConsuelosThe Live star and her husband Mark Consuelos were joined by their three grown-up children, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, on the vacation - and they all shared some stunning photos from their time away.Michael even revealed on Instagram in a rare post that they were joined by a famous friend during their time abroad too.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The family are incredibly close to Albert Bianchini, former producer of Live With Regis and Kelly and the executive producer for Kelly and Mark's production company Milojo Productions.MORE: Kelly Ripa's family change involving youngest son Joaquin revealedMORE: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin's big milestone revealedMichael posted a photo of himself posing by the pool on Instagram, tagging Albert as the photographer. "Made in Heaven," he simply captioned the post.

Kelly Ripa is not only getting ready to return to Live following her summer off, but she's also preparing for the release of her debut book, Live Wire.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin's big milestone revealedThe TV personality took to Instagram this week to share a photo of herself inside her living room as she signed a copy of her book.The star was dressed in a floaty blue and white dress as she held onto her book, and admitted in the caption that she was saving that copy for her mom.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story She wrote: "T-minus less than a month before Live Wire drops. If you like long winded short stories, and I know you do, head to the link in bio to preorder a signed edition.

Kelly Ripa may be enjoying the blue skies and even bluer oceans on her dreamy vacation but the mom-of-three has even more exciting things in store, as her hit show Live with Kelly and Ryan will return on 5 September - and will celebrate her five-year anniversary working with Ryan Seacrest.MORE: Kelly Ripa's time off Live involves spending time with her family at their stunning vacation homeABC shared the news with fans on Tuesday, promising that the 35th season of the iconic daytime talk show will return with "lots of laughs, the hottest A-list celeb interviews, delicious cooking demos and not-to-be missed home and life tips". But more importantly the new season will see the pair celebrating five years together, after Ryan took over from Michael Strahan.WATCH: Kelly's son Joaquín shares glimpse into lavish vacationTheir first week back will see them hosting a 'Favorite Firsts Week' which promises to be "fun-filled retrospective look back on favorite 'first' moments that Kelly and Ryan have shared together over the years".Kelly has been hosting Live since 2001, and has worked with a number of co-stars over the years including the show's original host Regis Philbin, before he retired.MORE: Kelly Ripa soaks up the sun as she prepares to come back to 'reality' following summer vacationWith Ryan they have been nominated three years in a row for Daytime Emmys including Best Entertainment Talk Show and Best Entertainment Talk Show Hosts.Before they return to the New York studio though, Kelly is clearly making the best out of the last stretch of her vacation, sharing pictures with fans on social media that are envy-inducing.

Kelly Ripa is soaking up the last bit of her summer vacation as much as she can, and she sure is making fans jealous!MORE: Kelly Ripa marks end of an era as she gets ready to return to Live following family holidayThe star has been enjoying quite the extended summer vacation with her husband, Mark Consuelos, and the two have acquired a very impressive sun-kissed glow as a result.While fans may miss seeing her on Live! With Kelly and Ryan, Kelly has not been shy when it comes to sharing every envy-inducing detail of her sunshine-filled getaway, including plenty of cheeky shots of Mark.WATCH: Kelly's son Joaquín shares glimpse into lavish vacationMORE: Kelly Ripa reveals son Joaquin's big milestone while away from homeHer latest vacation snapshot might be her sassiest yet, just as she prepares to return to work filming her morning talk show.She caused quite a stir among fans and celebrities alike, sharing a photo of her husband looking bronzed as ever as he lay out on a beach bed right in front of a crystal clear infinity pool, which is set to overlook the never-ending dark blue ocean.Mark is seen laying down wearing his classic aviator sunglasses, and a hunter green bathing suit which he is cheekily covering with a large straw hat.A post shared by Kelly Ripa (@kellyripa)The shot elicited quite a few cheeky jokes from fansThe morning show host captioned the sunny photo with: "Adequate sun protection?" and fans were quick to weigh in on the comments section.MORE: Kelly Ripa makes unexpected revelation about disrupted family ChristmasMORE: Kelly Ripa reveals the procedure she did to remove her frecklesToday Show favorite Justin Sylvester wrote: "Maybe," while others wrote: "Brilliant," and: "Hottest couple award, " as well