Love Island’s Scott Thomas says he misses brother Ryan and Lucy Mecklenburgh: 'It's been really tough'

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese streaming video platform iQiyi has announced plans to raise $285 million from a private placing of shares, part of which will be taken up by parent company Baidu.The move comes in the same week that the NASDAQ-listed company said it was suspending its weekend live broadcasts of English Premier League football (soccer) due to the sport’s public displays of solidarity with Ukraine.iQiyi is understood to have informed the Premier League that it would be removing the coverage following the league’s announcement that a “moment of reflection and solidarity” would be held before matches at the weekend. Several teams also displayed armbands in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag.

Big Bang member T.O.P expressed his desire overhaul the K-pop system of training and creating idols and artists.In a new interview with Prestige Hong Kong, the South Korean musician spoke about the “harsh” K-pop system, observing how the current training regime affects younger K-pop idols and their mental well-being.“I, myself, am fortunate that I only spent less than a year as a trainee before I debuted – a relatively short time – but after, I saw all the trainees, the boys and girls, they’re under a very harsh system,” T.O.P said.“They’re told what to do and trained just like robots,” the rapper added. “They might get popular, they might get bigger, but in their heart and in ways we can’t see, they’re being isolated, and feel lonely inside.”To address this, T.O.P expressed his desire to change the system and establish a new type of K-pop record company.

Kanye West has shared a new animated video for his ‘DONDA’ track ‘Hurricane’ – check it out below.The track from the 2021 album features The Weeknd and Lil Baby, and is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the GRAMMYs.The new video sees a number of animated prisoners escaping from a prison island, before an avatar of Kanye rises up from the sea to baptise them and gives a speech, before they all rise into the sky.It follows the controversial music video for Kanye’s track ‘Eazy’, which was shared earlier this month and featured a claymation version of SNL comedian Pete Davidson – who is currently dating West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian – being kidnapped and buried alive.Check out the ‘Hurricane’ video below.Ahead of the release of the ‘Hurricane’ visual, Kanye appears to have addressed the backlash he faced over the music video for ‘Eazy’.“Everyone lived happily ever after, except Skete you know who – JK he’s fine,” a series of title cards read at the end of the video. The track itself also includes the lyric: “God saved me from that crash / Just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass”.In his latest Instagram post, the rapper appears to have responded to the criticism he faced for the visuals.

Luba Mushtuk is taking a well-deserved holiday after an intense season of dancing. The Strictly Come Dancing star didn't have a celebrity partner during the 2021 series but took part in all the group dances, and also participated in the nationwide tour alongside some of her colleagues.MORE: Lorraine Kelly enjoys relaxing holiday retreat with Strictly star Luba MushtukNow, the 32-year-old is relaxing in a sunny destination and couldn't help but show off the stunning scenery on her Instagram.WATCH: Luba talks joining Strictly alongside Johannes and GrazianoTaking to her profile, Luba shared two incredible images showing her posing on top of some rocks by the beach.

Liz Hurley has shared her love and support to her former fiancé Shane Warne's daughter Summer after the star passed away on Friday 5 March at the age of 52.The Australian cricket legend died of a suspected heart attack before being found unresponsive in his room at the luxury Samujana Villa resort in Koh Samui, Thailand.Taking to her instagram feed, Summer, 20, shared a series of intimate snaps and videos of herself with Shane before opening up on her heartbreak following the loss of her father. In one black and white snap, Summer can be seen sitting next to her dad as the pair smile for the camera, another shows her as a young child as she lays fast asleep next to her dad, while several videos show Shane acting silly for her in front of the camera.

Coronation Street fans in the UK could be in for a treat if they ordered takeaway.

direct to your inboxLucy Mecklenburgh has shared her surprise after fiance Ryan Thomas bought a new home in Manchester for them. Lucy, 29, was thrilled when her man picked a home for them on his own.

FORMER Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas turned delivery driver last night - handing out takeaways from his Rolls Royce. The 36-year-old actor complained: "I came in for a burger now I'm doing deliveries." Ryan, who played soap's Jason Grimshaw for 16 years, was helping out at his brother's restaurant The Spinn.

LUCY Mecklenburgh has given fans a glimpse inside the new family home Ryan Thomas bought for her without her even seeing it. The fitness enthusiast called her fiancé a brave man after he purchased the house on their behalf.

direct to your inboxRyan Thomas has admitted to 'hating himself' for drinking two bottles of wine a night. The former Coronation Street actor was speaking on his podcast Mancs on the Mic with twin brothers Adam and Scott.

Ryan Thomas has confessed he's been drinking two bottles of red wine a night.The 36 year old, who recently admitted he "misses spending time with his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh", spoke out about his drinking habits amid the third national lockdown on his podcast Mancs on the Mic. Speaking to twin brothers Adam and Scott, 32, the former Coronation Street star explained that he's been trying to find "any excuse" to open another bottle.

RYAN Thomas has admitted he's drinking TWO bottles of red wine a night and his hangovers are "a constant battle". The former Corrie star, 36, spoke out about his boozy habit in the latest episode of the Mancs On The Mic podcast.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has opened up about her parenting ordeal which saw her one-year-old son Roman choke on bit of apple.

TERRIFIED Lucy Mecklenburgh rushed her baby son Roman to the doctor after he started choking on an apple yesterday. The worried mum took to her Instagram page to ask followers for advice following the scary incident, with Roman turning one next month.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has revealed she’s “worried” about her son Roman as she took him to the doctor. Lucy, 29, shared her concerns with fans as she posted a photo of her son snuggling on her chest in an image shared on her Instagram story.

Ryan Thomas has opened up about self-improvement after receiving a backlash about his comments on his parenting.The former Coronation Street actor was criticised by fans after saying that he misses the “old Lucy” in reference to his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh before she became a mum to their nearly one year old son Roman. Speaking with his brothers Adam and Scott Thomas on their Mancs on the Mic podcast, Ryan revealed that he misses spending quality time with Lucy and that they don’t have any time just the two of them since Roman’s arrival.

Love Island star Scott Thomas has admitted his party lifestyle is a thing of the past, while opening up on whether or not he’s ready to settle down. The 32 year old, who lives in a very stylish bachelor pad, went teetotal for twelve months, in a bid to change his lifestyle.