Kate Hudson hikes in a bikini and jokes about aimlessly 'walking into 2022' in year-end roundup

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has revealed she's already got a new job after quitting the ITV soap – and it's not in front of the camera. The fan-favourite, who plays loveable Emma Brooker, is set to film her exit scenes this month with them airing in April.And her new role won't see her back on screens, as the 28-year-old has revealed she will be teaching acting in workshops for kids in Leeds.Alexandra will be working with LB Act in Leeds and Halifax.The soap star landed her role in Coronation Street in 2018 and since then has been involved in some major storylines, including discovering Steve McDonald was Emma's real dad and going through partner Curtis's medical fraud.The actress won Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards and was also nominated in the same category at the National Television Awards.But she announced she would be leaving Coronation Street earlier in February, saying "it's the right time".Alexandra told the Sun: "Playing Emma, on the most iconic street there is, has been the best experience of my life."Four years have gone so fast.“Compared to other cast members I still feel like a newbie, which makes my decision to leave all the more difficult."But I feel it’s the right time for me."She thanked everyone at Corrie for welcoming her onto the soap and trusting her to play the role of Emma – and for the friendships she made there.It seems her current storyline will result in her exit, after Corrie boss Iain MacLeod teased some major drama.Faye Windass knocked down a pensioner during a driving lesson with Emma, but Emma was tipsy at the time.Iain teased: "Emma has found herself in a massive pickle — one which will cause her to wave goodbye to the cobbles.

64-year-old make-up guru Bobbi Brown admitted just that - so there must be some merit to the make-up product.Almost everyone who wears make-up uses mascara. It’s such an easy way to transform your eyes.

Ranvir Singh and Eddie the Eagle massively clashed when it came to talks about Winter Olympics funds on Monday's (February 14) episode of Good Morning Britain.The TV host, 44, held a quite a strong opinion on the matter and argued that "tax payers money" could be better spent after Great Britain had so far failed to achieve any medals.Eddie the Eagle, whose real name is David Edwards, hit back as he explained that he had been the underdog during his competition days and if funds were tightened, he might not have had a shot to take part.The pair clearly didn't see eye-to-eye on the matter as talk turned to shouting over one another.It appeared that ITV fans were also divided over the row, with many agreeing with both parties.One tweet read: "Agree with Eddie 100%. Watched the film about his life which was so inspiring.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

Epik High have unveiled a nostalgic music video for their new single ‘Gray So Gray’ featuring soloist Younha.Today (February 14), the trio – which comprises Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz – returned with their long-awaited record ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’, the follow-up to last year’s ‘Epik High Is Here 上, Part One’. The album dropped alongside a music video for lead single ‘Gray So Gray’, which features singer Younha, who had previously worked with the trio on their 2014 song ‘Umbrella’.Filmed in the style of a home video, the new visual follows a young woman as she experiences moments of happiness in her life.

Nine Inch Nails have announced details of a pair of UK gigs for this summer – get all the details below.Trent Reznor and co. will play two nights at the Eden Project in Cornwall this June, with the gigs taking place a week before Glastonbury 2022.The gigs, which take place on June 17 and 18, come sandwiched in between a recently-announced 2022 US tour which begins in April and runs through to September.Last year, the band cancelled their planned live shows as uncertainties around the COVID pandemic remained.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z made it a family affair on Sunday as they stepped out to attend the star-studded Super Bowl game with their oldest daughter, ten-year-old Blue Ivy.MORE: Beyoncé's mum shares rare video during outing with Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and SirThe pre-teen was pictured throwing around a ball on the pitch with dad Jay-Z, dressed in a baseball cap, patterned T-shirt and leggings.It looked like a great time was had by all, and in another image, Blue gave the thumbs up sign to her dad as he showed her his phone.VIDEO: Beyoncé's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi appear in star-studded videoBlue is the oldest of three children, and a big sister to four-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, who were absent from the event.MORE: Beyoncé's mom pays touching tribute to grandbaby in adorable new messageMORE: Kelly Rowland wows in sparkly catsuit during New York outingHowever, other famous offspring were at the game, including North West and her younger brother Saint, who were pictured alongside their dad Kanye West. Kate Hudson's son Ryder also enjoyed a day out with his mom.Blue, Rumi and Sir are rarely pictured in public although their grandmother Tina Lawson did share a recent photo of herself with Blue on her birthday at the beginning of January.

LA Rams conjured a stunning late fightback to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI - not that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney probably cared much.Rooney, 36, might be one of the greatest footballers England have ever produced, but the Derby boss isn't so fond of the version of the game across the pond. And as Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was leading a game-winning drive for the Stan Kroenke-owned team last night, Rooney probably didn't have a care in the world.

Valentine’s Day every year, admitting that there are always plenty of “lonely” people enquiring about her services. With the most romantic day of the year upon us, the annual celebration of love can often be a way for couples to share their feelings for each other.But for the singletons out there, the day can also be an opportunity to try something new, as a distraction from love-sick Instagram feeds.

14 Feb 2022 Like most gemstones used as birthstones, amethyst is believed to possess a variety of beneficial and healing powers - the most notable of which is that it protects the wearer from intoxication. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", meaning "not drunken", and the ancient Greeks even carved their drinking vessels from the stone for this reason.Nowadays, amethyst is believed to help clear the mind and enhance creativity.

Amber Luke has covered 98% of herself in ink – but her transformation isn't quite complete yet.The tattoo model, from Brisbane, Australia, revealed her latest tattoo on Instagram over the weekend.And she asked her 17,000 followers to guess where she'd placed the new design.The 26-year-old posted a close up selfie of her face and neck, challenging fans: "New addition. Can you spot where? Comment below."Dozens of people responded to the post, with some struggling to locate which extreme inking has been added to Amber's collection.One responder confessed: "It's so hard to spot with so many tatts".Despite this, some eagle-eyed fans were able to locate the new inking.It's a dainty moon design that runs from in between her eyebrows and down the bridge of her nose.One commenter pointed out: "The tattoo between your eyes – it looks so good Ambs".Another gushed: "Between the eyes.

Dancing On Ice has been blasted by fans as they complained over the 'wrong' bottom two.

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Doing it differently! Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson are only three years apart, but the siblings have completely opposite tactics when it comes to raising their kids.

Kate Hudson opened up about her most embarrassing date story– except it wasn't as mortifying for her as it was for her date.The actress, 42, talked about how she once went on a date with one man and then left with another entirely.The Almost Famous actress posted a video answering the question during a segment of the game Truth or Drink in partnership with King St. Vodka.

Kate Hudson proved she was her own best advertisement when she fired up her Instagram this Wednesday.The 42-year-old daughter of Goldie Hawn showed off her sensational figure in a string of outfits from her sportswear line Fabletics.She blew through ensemble after ensemble in a video montage and wrote in the caption: 'A year in my gear.' Swanking about:Kate Hudson proved she was her own best advertisement when she fired up her Instagram this WednesdayIn one picture Kate could be spotted in a pale green and white set of workout gear, lying in fetal position cradling a multicolored bouquet.One of her getups was a deep red sports bra that emphasized her sculpted midriff and threw her cleavage into relief. Kate, who refers to her mother's longtime beau Kurt Russell as 'Pa,' snapped a mirror selfie with her hair mostly down but partly up in a bun.She experimented with a series of different hairdos as well as different clothes, figuring out different ways to adjust her look.

Oliver Hudson is opening up about a time he got arrested when he was just 16 years old, and how Kurt Russell reacted to it.The 45-year-old actor was his mother Goldie Hawn's first child with actor Bill Hudson, followed by sister Kate Hudson, though he was raised by Hawn and Russell, who started dating when he was just six years old.Hudson was promoting his new Fox TV series The Cleaning Lady on Live With Kelly and Ryanon Wednesday, when he spoke about his arrest as a teen, and Russell's reaction. Opening up:Oliver Hudson is opening up about a time he got arrested when he was just 16 years old, and how Kurt Russell reacted to it Dating:The 45-year-old actor was his mother Goldie Hawn's first child with actor Bill Hudson, followed by sister Kate Hudson, though he was raised by Hawn and Russell, who started dating when he was just six years old'I did get arrested when I was 16 years old. It was a crazy story 'cause they had to call the parents,' Hudson began.'They said, "What's your dad's name?" and I said, "Oh my God.

Oliver Hudson gave audiences a tour of his mother Goldie Hawn's house.The actor, 45, went on Live with Kelly and Ryan to discuss his new show The Cleaning Lady while sitting in his family home in Aspen, Colorado.His mother and her husband Kurt Russell have owned the house for decades which The Rules of Engagement actor talked to the show's two hosts about. Giving a tour:Oliver Hudson gave audiences a tour of his mother Goldie Hawn's house'Mom built this house first and then my step-dad Kurt built the other house,' Hudson said.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival will be skipping its 2022 edition.The esteemed film festival announced Wednesday that its upcoming dates in January had been canceled in a statement, via Variety.Festival organizers wrote that canceling the festival was 'the most responsible decision' in the face of surging COVID-19 cases, which have been spurred on by the more-contagious Omicron variant.

Ready to keep moving! After their first holiday season as a couple, Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead are eager to get a start on 2022.

Kate Hudson posted a picture to her Instagram on Tuesday with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa and their three-year-old daughter, Rani lounging in the snow in Aspen.The How to Lose a Guy in 10 days star, 42, had Rani leaning onto her as she leaned back into Danny. The family all wore beanies and the couple blocked out the Colorado sun by rocking sunglasses in the snow.The Golden Globe winning actress posted several pictures of her family's Christmas trip to Aspen throughout the past week.