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With the sun shining and the temperatures rising, it’s safe to say that summer is well and truly here. But as things hotten up, many people up and down the country may be planning on jetting off to enjoy a much needed break overseas. And while going on holiday may be a chance to experience some new sights and scenes, it can also cause some people to miss their home comforts - whether that’s their bed, shower or favourite TV show.

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Katharine McPhee shared several images and videos that had been taken during her Italian getaway to her Instagram account on Wednesday and Thursday.The 38-year-old American Idol runner-up initially showed off her eye-catching form and displayed her impressive jewelry collection for her fans with a sizzling snap.The performer later shared a picture that featured her baby son Rennie, aged one, whom she shares with her husband of several years, David Foster. Vacation: Katharine McPhee shared several images and videos that had been taken during her Italian getaway to her Instagram account on Wednesday and ThursdayMcPhee initially wore a revealing white bikini top underneath a white button-up shirt during her boating trip.The Over It singer added a bit of color to her outfit with a multicolored skirt that showed off her toned legs.

Lyndsy Fonseca and husband Noah Bean are now the proud parents of two girls.TheDesperate Housewives alum took to her Instagram page on Thursday, July 7, to announce she had given birth to their daughter Evelyn, but it didn't all go down as planned.'We are complete,' Fonseca gratefully declared alongside a photo of their first daughterGreta holding her new sister in her arms.The actress went on to reveal her baby girl's full name 'Evelyn Estella Bean', before sharing that she 'arrived a month early, on June 20th.' Baby girl arrives early: Lyndsy Fonseca announced she and husband Noah Bean welcomed their second daughter, Evelyn Estella Bean, to the world a month early, with a picture of her older sister Greta holding her in her armsIn the photo it appears four-year-old Greta is puckering up to give her baby sister a kiss on the forehead.Cradling little Evelyn in her arms, Greta already looked like the protective big sister, while going shirtless during this memorable moment between siblings. At just 18 days old, Evelyn looked warm and comfortable wrapped up in a soft white blanket, as Greta gave her plenty of love and affection.

Beachwear lifestyle brand Cupshe announced the launch of its first plus-size swim collection with mega-influencer, model and body positive advocate Tabria Majors this past week.And on Thursday British model Iskra Lawrence lend her support to the launch party for the newCupshe x Tabria Majors capsule collection held in West Hollywood.The collection is a joint love letter to the city of Los Angeles from LA-based Cupshe and LA resident, influencer, and body-positive activist Tabria Majors, according to the brand's news source. Body positive advocate: Iskra Lawrence, 31, lent her support to the launch party for the newCupshe x Tabria Majors collection, which is the brand's first plus-size swim collectionLawrence, 31, flashed her infectious smile while decked out in an orange suit that she matched with a colorful tube top.She also donned a pair of open-toe sandals, and styled her blonde tresses long and flowing to about the middle of her back, although she pushed part of her hair behind her ears with a center part.

Piers Morgan sparked controversy when he opened his TalkTV show holding a live pig. The mouthy presenter has been slammed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for the move after he used the piglet as a prop to taunt Boris Johnson on his Piers Uncensored programme.

Carter. The clip introduces us to the titular Agent Carter (played by Joo Won), who engages in non-stop intense physical combat, chases through the rural countryside and helicopter stunts, as he follows the instructions through the phone from an unknown female voice in order to avoid getting killed by the CIA.Carter, directed by The Villainess and Confession Of Murder‘s Jung Byung-gil, is slated to premiere on Netflix on August 5.The “one-scene, one-cut film” will follow Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has devastated both the US and North Korea, with no recollections of his past. He finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth.

Instagram yesterday (July 8), Depp’s new track is a cover of the titular 2003 song by English rock band Killing Joke.The track sees Depp reunite with longtime collaborator and guitarist Jeff Beck, and is expected to be lifted from the pair’s upcoming album, ‘18’. News of the joint album first circulated in 2021, and was officially confirmed for a July 15 release last month.In addition to ‘The Death And Resurrection Show’, the tracklist for ‘18’ will include the duo’s covers of The Beach Boys’ ‘Caroline, No’ and The Velvet Underground’s ‘Venus In Furs’, both of which were released late last month.Depp and Beck’s covers of Marvin Gaye and The Everly Brothers will likewise feature on the album, as well as the Depp original, ‘This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr’.

A beautiful home on a stunning Scottish coast that comes with its own wee holiday cottage and access to a beach has just gone up for sale. Found on the southeast coast in Dumfries and Galloway, the property offers incredible views of Auchenairn Bay.

A Scots toddler has died after drowning in a swimming pool while on holiday with his family in Mauritius. Four-year-old Ozair Ali began having difficulty breathing while in the Lux Hotel's swimming pool in Belle Mare.

It's hard to believe as to what's now become an institution, but Manchester's Hard Rock Cafe first opened in the city more than 20 years ago.

Every week here at Official Charts we compile our fancy list of single, album and home entertainment releases; bringing you the latest music you need to know about. Let's dive into this week's, shall we?

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aespa have released a powerful music video for their new single, ‘Girls’.The music video opens with a shot of a digital city, before it delves deeper into the girl group’s SM Universe lore, with an appearance from the AI character Naevis. Elsewhere in the clip, aespa perform the song’s fierce choreography in futuristic rooms, while also making references to their older title tracks.“Scream (Get loud), listen (My sound) / Call it (Upgrade), we coming / Blooming in chaos (We Them Girls), and confronting fear, that courage / Whenever we are together, we them girls, we them girls,” aespa sing on the chorus.‘Girls’ is the title track of aespa’s new mini-album of the same name, which was also released today (July 8).

According to The Sun, on the Duke of Sussex's behalf, his lawyers asked Mr Justice Swift during their hearing in London for a full judicial review of the Home Office's decision.

shot in the chest during a speech.The 67-year-old collapsed to the ground at around 11:30am local time (3:30am UK time) on Friday (July 8), in the city of Nara in western Japan, after two shots were heard.According to Kyodo News, the former PM is in cardio-respiratory arrest and unconscious.READ MORE: Multiple people gunned down as shooter fired into parade 'from rooftop' – 60 shots heardWitnesses said that he was shot from behind, by a distance of about three metres, with an open wound to the neck.He had been standing while making an election campaign speech ahead of Sunday's (July 10) election for the parliament's upper house.Onlookers added that he remained standing after the first shot and then collapsed to the ground following the second.CPR was carried out at the scene before Mr Abe was rushed to hospital via helicopter, with officials saying that his condition is "extremely serious".To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The gun has been recovered from the scene and a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.Mr Abe served two terms as PM – from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020 – to become Japan's longest-serving premier before stepping down citing ill health.But he has remained a dominant presence over the ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) party, controlling one of its major factions and his protege is none other than the current Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, who has suspended election campaigning and is returning to Tokyo.At the same time, a crisis management committee has been set up at the government offices to manage the situation.READ NEXT:

READ NEXT: Dog found abandoned among lost luggage at busy airport for 21 hours The 21-year-old from Leigh was found unconscious at the pool by hotel guests, who were unable to save him despite their desperate attempts.He died shortly afterwards in intensive care at Paphos General Hospital and police have launched an investigation into his death.His aunt Joanne Bennet led the tributes to her nephew, describing Ben as a “lovely young man” who they will all miss.She told The Sun: “We can’t believe what happened, we just can’t. A 21-year-old, we are shocked.“Ben was the life and soul of any party, he would just walk into a room and it’d just lit up.

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The Bachelorette alum Luke Pell and girlfriend Amanda Mertz announced their engagement on social media Thursday.The couple, who are visiting Italy, jointly posted a shot of Pell, 37, on one knee proposing to Mertz, 35, outside of the Colosseum in Rome.They captioned the shot: 'When in Rome… We are so thrilled to finally share the news, WE’RE ENGAGED!!' The latest:The Bachelorette alum Luke Pell, 37, and girlfriend Amanda Mertz, 35, announced their engagement on social media Thursday. They were snapped in Lake Como, Italy last monthThe real estate professional, who appeared on The Bachelorette's 12th season, had musicians, a florist and a photographer on hand to make for the magical moment, according to People.'It feels like a long time coming,' Pell told the outlet of the engagement.

heatwave for four years starts today (July 8) as a 12-day Great British Bake Off is set to bring 35C temperatures, making it hotter than Antigua.A 600-mile-wide ‘Spanish surge’ of heat is due to last throughout next week and beyond.Met Office weathermen forecast the 26C highs so far this week will jump to 29C today, nudging 30C by Sunday (July 10), and will remain in the low-30s early next week and up to the mid-30s later next week.READ NEXT: Yu-Gi-Oh! creator’s dead body found floating in ocean after snorkelling accidentIn total, the country is set for 30C or higher daily for eight days, from this Sunday to next Sunday (July 17).It would be the UK’s longest heatwave hitting 30C daily since 2018’s hottest summer on record, Met Office data shows.The hottest days of 2022 are due, beating the 32.7C on June 17, at Santon Downham, Suffolk.Even the North is due 30C and Britain will be hotter than the 29C in Antigua, in the Caribbean.Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “Forecast models suggest mid-30s temperature highs later next week. All eyes are focused on a southerly airstream which could waft additional heat to our shores.”Fellow Met Office forecaster David Oliver added: “We’re at the start of a stretch of warm weather that could last much of next week, with the low 30s at the start of next week.“Some solutions allow more extreme temperatures to develop into next weekend.

Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance authorJulia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George.The book, which will be set in theBridgerton's fictional universe filled with Regency London balls and scandals within high society, will follow the character played by Guyanese-British actress Golda Rosheuvel.'Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,' the TV mastermind, 52, said in a statement, obtained by Variety. Writing partners: Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance author Julia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George; seen in March 2022She continued: 'I can't wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.' Rhimes and Quinn's work will will be published by Avon Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins.According to the outlet, the book's release will be coincided with the premiere date of the spinoff series on Netflix.