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Oprah Winfrey left her 21.8 million Instagram followers stunned after she showcased her seemingly slimmed-down figure on New Year's Day.The 68-year-old television icon shared a video to her account celebrating after she completed an end-of-year hike for 10.2 miles round trip.And fans couldn't help but noticing how fit the TV host and occasional actress looked compared to just a year before, so much so that they asked for her weight-loss secrets in the comments.Oprah — who was joined by her longtime friend Gayle King — gave her fans a prime view of her trimmer figure at the start of the clip while wearing a pale pink zip-up hoodie and matching sweatpants. Looking good! Oprah Winfrey, 68, had fans wondering what her weight-loss secrets were after she showcased her seemingly slimmed-down figure on New Year's Day after celebrating with a 10.2 mile hike with her good friend Gayle KingShe was also dressed for the occasion with a set of dark hiking boots.The Beloved star protected herself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, and she brought along two black hiking poles to help with the trek.

Lamar Odom opens up about his relationship with Kris Jenner, praising her business acumen and more during his new Fox TV special Sex, Drugs and the Kardashians.The 43-year-old former NBA star, who was married to Khloe Kardashian from 2009 to 2016, opened up about Jenner, 67, managing him for a period of time.While he praised Jenner's business sense... he also revealed that it was Jenner who told Odom that Khloe would be at SoulCycle, that lead to Odom being accused of stalking Khloe. Lamar: Lamar Odom opens up about his relationship with Kris Jenner, praising her business acumen and more during his new Fox TV special Sex, Drugs and the Kardashians Accused: While he praised Jenner's business sense...

Tia Carrere looked incredibly youthful wearing a bikini in a new Instagram photo series shared on Monday as she celebrated her 56th birthday as well as ringing in 2023.The Wayne's World vet paused for a photo as she soaked up the sun while enjoying a tropical getaway in the Bahamas for the New Year's holiday, and also tested out her paddle boarding skills on the shimmering water. The talented star, who has often flaunted her sense of style and fit frame, spent the weekend with a close friend on the trip.  A stunner: Tia Carrere, 56, looked youthful wearing a black bikini in a new Instagram post she shared on Monday and is known for numerous roles, such as starring in the 1992 film, Wayne's World The General Hospital actress flaunted her fit physique by pausing for a quick snap on a ladder before taking a dive into the sparkling water that stretched out behind her.  The beauty donned a black bikini halter top along with matching bottoms as she enjoyed a day under the warm sun. Her long brunette locks were slicked back into a ponytail, and sported a pair of reflective aviator sunglasses that contained hues of purple and pink on the lens. Tia's arms easily rested on the top of the metal ladder as she posed for the camera to capture a few memories during her tropical getaway. '#happynewyear #happybirthday to me :-) Thank you thank you thank you @spychick and #secretislandlair,' she penned in the caption, referencing to her friend that also joined in on the festivities, 'for an epic start to 2023 and the first day of the rest of my life!' Celebration: The General Hospital actress officially celebrated her 56th birthday on Monday  Ringing in the New Year! Before turning 56, the talented star jumped into the New Year alongside

Darren Criss looked cozy while walking with his wife Mia Swier and their daughter Bluesy in Los Feliz on Monday. The 35-year-old Broadway star bundled up in a bulky brown coat with matching brown shoes and black sweats. He pulled a teal beanie over his dark brown hair. His beard was shaved down neatly against his jaw.  Walking together: Darren Criss looked cozy while walking with his wife Mia Swier and their daughter Bluesy in Los Feliz on MondayCriss' better half, 37, donned a black hoodie which fell to the top of her thighs.  She added tight black leggings to the outfit, and she walked in a pair of white Adidas shoes. The happy couple took turns pushing their infant daughter Bluesy through the city streets. Darren and Mia welcomed their daughter to the world back in April with a heartfelt Instagram post.  Bundled up: The 35-year-old Broadway star bundled up in a bulky brown coat with matching brown shoes and black sweats Announcement post: Criss shared a picture to his Instagram on Thursday afternoon to announce the big news Sneak peek: The couple first announced they were expecting a child back in October when Criss shared a video of the pair listening to the child's heartbeat during an ultrasound Criss likened his son to a new song in the caption complete with music note emojis. He wrote, 'M & D made some sweet music.

North West posted a hilarious TikTok on Monday, documenting the long process of getting her hair done as she made a series of goofy faces.The nine-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian, 42 – who reportedly has strict rules for the pre-teen influencer and her TikTok account – gave her 12 million followers an inside look at getting her lustrous hair braided. And once her stunning braids were finished, North teamed up with her megastar mom to make a pair of cute back-to-back TikToks.  Too funny: North West, nine, posted a hilarious TikTok on Monday, documenting the long process of getting her hair done as she made a series of goofy facesNorth's hair was unbraided and curly when she started recording herself at home.   'It's really not that bad,' she lip-synced into the camera, mouthing along to a silly voiceover. 'It just needs a little...shaping.

Jeremiah Duggar and his wife Hannah have introduced their first child on social media.The 24-year-old former star of '19 Kids And Counting' and Hannah, 27, announced the arrival of baby girl Brynley Noelle on Sunday with a photo they both posted on Instagram.'After an incredible year, God gave us a precious Christmas gift to top it all off!! Baby girl decided to arrive early and we are totally and completely in love with our little Brynley Noelle,' Jeremiah wrote in the caption. First child: Jeremiah Duggar and his wife Hannah have introduced their first child on social mediaHe added her December 25 date of birth along with birth measurements of 6lbs 15oz and 19.5 inches.Hannah held the baby while she and Jeremiah looked down at her with their foreheads touching.

The filmmaking world is in mourning with news that Emmy-nominated filmmaker Catherine Cryan passing away.The writer and director passed on December 24 at 59 years of age, after a battle with cancer, according to Variety.She passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia after a career that spanned three decades.  R.I.P.: The filmmaking world is in mourning with news that Emmy-nominated filmmaker Catherine Cryan passing awayCryan was born in Brooklyn and attended Harvard University, graduating from the prestigious institution in 1985.She then spent the next two years working for the Royal Shakespeare Company in London. After returning to the United States, she started working as an executive assistant for prolific filmmaker Roger Corman.  Early years: Cryan was born in Brooklyn and attended Harvard University, graduating from the prestigious institution in 1985She started her writing career with a trio of films released in 1990 - A Cry in the Wild, Slumber Party Massacre III and Bloodfist III.She wrote 1991's Dead Space starring Bryan Cranston and Uncaged starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan for Roger Corman's company, along with 1993's Fire on the Amazon starring Sandra Bullock, a year before her breakthrough hit Speed.Cryan also started her directing career in 1993 with White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II, starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, which earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special.

Kylie Jenner has been celebrating the new year with her sister Kendall and a few friends on a glamorous snow trip in Aspen, Colorado.On Monday, the billionaire cosmetics mogul, 25, shared a festive eight-image carousel on her Instagram page, giving fans a taste of how she rang in the new year.Curiously, there was no sign of her on-off beau Travis Scott in the snaps.  In the first image, Kylie sat in the front seat of a luxury Mercedes G-wagon SUV wearing an oversized coat with white fur as she drove through the streets in style. Kick off 2023 in style: Kylie Jenner sat in the front seat of a luxury Mercedes G-wagon SUV wearing an oversized coat with white fur as she celebrated the new year with her sister Kendall and a few friends on a glamorous snow trip in Aspen, ColoradoIn the second shot, the mother-of-two was a sight to see in a skintight black bodysuit.Posing gleefully with her best friend, Stassie Karanikolou, in front of a decorated snow plow, the duo was dressed to impress in their sexy New Year’s Eve attire.

The Lib Dems have blamed the Scottish Government for a drop in the number of public toilets across the country.

A Scots pooch who almost died after being mauled by two out-of-control dogs at a Glasgow park only survived thanks to his new winter jacket. Mylo, an Australian Labradoodle, was being walked by his owner’s grandfather in Dawsholm Park when he was set upon by the mastiff-type dogs on December 15.

The daughter of a Scots gran who died in Turkey is desperate to bring her mum's dog home after she was unable to fly her body back to Scotland.

Disabled Scots are facing “devastating” waits for a lifeline benefit from the Scottish Government’s social security agency.

A baby-faced abuser who wouldn't let his girlfriend go to the bathroom alone and threatened to kill her family has been locked up for more than three years.

With our New Year celebrations over and done with, there's another important date in the calendar coming up at the end of this month.

Robbie Williams has revealed that his eldest daughter Teddy has dyslexia. The 'Angels' hitmaker announced in 2020 that he suffered from the condition and has now confirmed that his 10-year-old girl has also been diagnosed. Robbie told Galore magazine: "My older daughter suffers from dyslexia, just like me.

Leslie Grace gave social media a glimpse of what appeared to be her final costume for Batgirl when she posted a 2022 highlight reel to Instagram on Monday.The In the Heights star, 27, included numerous behind-the-scenes moments from the production of the scrapped superhero film, which was shelved by Warner Bros. last year, shocking Hollywood.Rumors of poor test screenings emerged after the studio pulled the plug, with particular attention being paid to the costumes looking 'cheap.' Before the axe: Leslie Grace, 27, gave social media a glimpse of what appeared to be her final costume for Batgirl when she posted a 2022 highlight reel to Instagram on Monday Peace out: The In the Heights star included numerous behind-the-scenes moments from the production of her scrapped superhero film, which was shelved by Warner Bros.

Lamar Odom claims that he had not used any drugs before a debilitating overdose and subsequent major health crises in 2015 in the new interview special TMZ PRESENTS: Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians.In an explosive clip from the interview, the 43-year-old former Los Angeles Laker claimed that he had only had a single drink on his first night at the brothel, and he claimed that the late brothel owner Dennis Hof had tried to kill him.The athlete, who was married to Khloé Kardashian at the time, was found unconscious several days into his stay at the brothel, and workers at the Love Ranch Vegas in Crystal, Nevada, claimed he had used cocaine on his first day there, according to the Los Angeles Times.He subsequently suffered 12 strokes, multiple heart attacks and even kidney failure, though he made a miraculous recovery.  Shocking claim: Lamar Odom, 43, claimed that he didn't do any drugs before his overdose at a Nevada brothel in 2015, and he blamed the late owner for trying to kill him in the explosive new interview TMZ PRESENTS: Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians that aired Monday on FOxIn the special, which aired Monday night on Fox, Harvey Levin quizzed Odom on why he believed.'I don't know. This is only what I can tell you,' the former athlete replied.  'I went there. I didn't do drugs that night.

LaKeith Stanfield revealed on Friday that he's engaged to girlfriend Kasmere Trice, which led to public claims from artist Tylor Hurd that he had fathered a daughter with her.The Atlanta actor, 31, and Trice took to social media with black-and-white images of their engagement ring to coincide with Trice's birthday.Trice captioned the shot on Twitter, 'Yea.. i'm having the best birthday my baby made me mrs.

HSBC will close 114 of its UK branches from April of 2023 due to customers moving to internet banking following the pandemic.